U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10


GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES


Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

SPINDLE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada

 

20-8241820

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


8700 E Vista Bonita Dr.

Suite 260

Scottsdale, AZ

 

85255

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 336-2653


Facsimile number: (480) 535-7629


Copies to:

Kevin Friedmann

Richardson & Patel, LLP

The Chrysler Building

405 Lexington Ave., 49th Floor

New York, NY 10174

Telephone Number: (212) 561-5559

Facsimile Number: (917) 677-8165


Securities to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act: None


Title of each class to be so registered

 

Name of Exchange on which each class is to

be registered

 

 

 

N/A

 

N/A


Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:


Common Stock, $0.0001


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


Large accelerated filer [  ]

Accelerated filer [  ]

 

 

Non-accelerated filer [  ]

Smaller reporting company [X]




 




EXPLANATORY NOTE


We are voluntarily filing this General Form for Registration of Securities on Form 10 to register our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).


This registration statement will become effective automatically by lapse of time 60 days from the date of the original filing pursuant to Section 12(g)(1) of the Exchange Act. As of the effective date we will be subject to the requirements of Regulation 13(a) under the Exchange Act and will be required to file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, and we will be required to comply with all other obligations of the Exchange Act applicable to issuers filing registration statements pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.


Unless otherwise noted, references in this registration statement to the “Spindle,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” means Spindle, Inc.  Our principal place of business is located at 8700 E. Vista Bonita Drive, Suite 260, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Our telephone number is (480) 336-2653.


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS


There are statements in this registration statement that are not historical facts. These “forward-looking statements” can be identified by use of terminology such as “believe,” “hope,” “may,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy” and similar expressions. You should be aware that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control.  For a discussion of these risks, you should read this entire registration statement carefully, especially the risks discussed under the section entitled “Risk Factors.” Although management believes that the assumptions underlying the forward looking statements included in this registration statement are reasonable, they do not guarantee our future performance, and actual results could differ from those contemplated by these forward looking statements. The assumptions used for purposes of the forward-looking statements specified in the following information represent estimates of future events and are subject to uncertainty as to possible changes in economic, legislative, industry, and other circumstances. As a result, the identification and interpretation of data and other information and their use in developing and selecting assumptions from and among reasonable alternatives require the exercise of judgment. To the extent that the assumed events do not occur, the outcome may vary substantially from anticipated or projected results, and, accordingly, no opinion is expressed on the achievability of those forward-looking statements.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the results and events contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this registration statement will in fact transpire. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements unless required by applicable laws or regulations.














 




 

Item 1. Business.


Company History


Spindle was originally incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 8, 2007 as “Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.” We were previously an online retailer of golf-related apparel, equipment and supplies and generated minimal revenues from that line of business.


On December 2, 2011, we acquired certain assets and intellectual property from Spindle Mobile, which was in the business of data processing, mobile payments and other related fields, in exchange for approximately 80% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, which shares were distributed to the stockholders of Spindle Mobile pursuant to the terms and conditions of an Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 2, 2011 (the "Spindle Mobile Agreement").  Concurrent with the closing of the Spindle Mobile Agreement, we amended our articles of incorporation to change our name from “Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.” to “Spindle, Inc.” Since the acquisition of the Spindle Mobile assets, the Company has completed additional acquisitions, including, the acquisition of (1) substantially all of the assets of Parallel Solutions, Inc. (“Parallel”) used in connection with its business of facilitating electronic payment processing services to merchants (the “Parallel Assets”) on December 31, 2012, (2) substantially all of the assets of MeNetwork, Inc. (“MeNetwork”) used in connection with its business of developing, marketing and licensing a mobile marketing platform for use by merchants and consumers (the “MeNetwork Assets”) on March 20, 2013, and (3) as described below, the assets of Yowza International Inc.


On January 3, 2014 (the “Closing Date”), we acquired substantially all of the assets of Yowza International Inc. (renamed Y Dissolution, Inc.) (“Yowza!!) used in connection with its business of providing retail coupons through a mobile application (the “Yowza Assets”), and assumed certain liabilities of Yowza!! in an amount equal to $15,000 for consideration equal to (1) $500,000 in cash paid to Yowza!! and certain creditors and holders of outstanding promissory notes issued by Yowza!! and (2) an aggregate of 1,642,000 unregistered shares of our common stock (the “Aggregate Share Consideration”), issuable to the holders of Yowza!!’s outstanding capital stock.  Ten percent of the Aggregate Share Consideration is issuable to certain executive management members and advisors of Yowza!! in accordance with consulting or employment agreements and subject to certain vesting provisions.  In addition, an aggregate of 197,052 shares of common stock (the “Indemnification Escrow”), representing approximately 12% of the Aggregate Share Consideration, has been deposited in escrow for a period of one year from the Closing Date.  The Indemnification Escrow is available to compensate Spindle pursuant to the indemnification obligations of Yowza!! under the Asset Purchase Agreement, and for any necessary accounts receivable adjustment after the Closing Date in the event Spindle is unable to collect the acquired outstanding accounts receivable of Yowza!! within 120 days after the Closing Date.


Business


Spindle is a mobile commerce company focused on small to medium businesses and their current and potential customers. We supply mobile marketing and payments products and services that enable merchants to attract and retain customers through the use of our proprietary platforms and systems. Spindle’s integrated payment and marketing services are available through a single mobile- or website-based interface that allows a merchant to simply and securely market to and transact business with new customers in as little as 10 minutes.


Spindle also delivers mobile products and services to consumers which enable them to discover new merchants, “subscribe” to their personal favorite merchants (creating a direct one-to-one connection between the merchant and the consumer), and make purchases using their mobile devices.


Mobile Commerce Market Dynamics


Mobile Commerce Market :


According to IDC Financial Insight’s Worldwide Mobile Payments 2012-2017 report, which presents a worldwide forecast of consumer and business spending through mobile networks over the next five years, worldwide purchase volume over mobile devices will surpass $1 trillion by 2017 (Source: IDC Nov 14 2012).




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Mobile marketing spending is expected to reach $20 billion in 2015. That spending is expected to translate to $401 billion in transactional revenue sales in 2015 (Source: Mobile Marketing Association and IHS Global May 2013).


There are a variety of reports in the market place to demonstrate that mobile commerce spending, consisting of payments, offers, and loyalty solutions, is sharply on the rise. Nearly everything we do in today’s marketplace can be done via a mobile device. We believe that the use of mobile devices for business transactions is a trend that will increase as integrated and seamless solutions make these transactions commonplace.


Mobile Industry Problem:


Small and medium sized businesses, which we define as businesses with under $15 million in annual revenues and less than 250 fulltime employees, must attract and retain customers to keep their businesses viable. Small businesses also must compete with larger businesses that have the financial resources to develop mobile applications (apps) that drive consumer engagement and retention. According to the United States Census Bureau, there are approximately 6.5 million small and medium sized merchants located in the United States.  Due to limited resources, limited expertise, and a lack of turnkey mobile applications for use by small and medium sized businesses, we believe that the majority of merchants are at a competitive disadvantage in the rapidly evolving mobile economy.


The Spindle Solution:


Spindle has developed a product for small and medium sized businesses that combines the benefits of a commercial mobile marketing platform with a highly secure and full-function mobile payment platform. The combined platform separates Spindle from the current mobile solution suppliers who focus on just one of these functions. Spindle has built a platform that enables businesses and consumers to interact within a mobile environment and engage in commerce in real-time virtual and physical marketplaces. We believe that our mobile marketing and mobile payment applications can help to strengthen the relationship between a small or medium sized business (for example, a restaurant or boutique retailer) and its customers.

 

Spindle’s delivery of the combined marketing and payment service was made possible with the technology acquisition and software platform integration of MeNetwork, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2013. As a result of this acquisition, Spindle delivers products and services in the market in three ways:


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as a full service payment services provider, helping merchants and consumers consummate successful transactions using a mobile device;


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as a mobile marketing software-as-a-service (SaaS) branded the MeNetwork , which is distributed and downloadable through the web, Apple, and Google; and


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as the complete mobile commerce solution provider with our MeNetwork360 product, which is a bundled solution sold to small and medium sized businesses, merchants, retailers, and channel partners that combines mobile marketing and mobile payment acceptance and processing solutions integrated at the point of sale.   


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Full Service Payment Service Provider


Businesses are looking for simple to use and efficient ways to obtain merchant accounts and process consumer card-based transactions.  We believe that “last mile” challenges related to the friction caused by antiquated financial services systems and outdated point of sale terminals can be corrected through mobile connectivity.  Spindle combines proprietary, device agnostic, and cloud based technologies with an automated and modernized approach to payment services for small and medium businesses that accept cards issued by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and pre-paid and debit cards in addition to other payment services small and medium sized businesses may enjoy outside of these traditional services.


We accomplish our automation and efficiencies through a modern process which includes bearing the risk of underwriting merchants on our payment platform, streamlining processes via technology, and other proprietary approval guidelines that create a reduction in the time and cost in acquiring a merchant. As compared to a formal underwriting process, which is intrusive, manual and time consuming, we believe our technology addresses a broad audience of potential merchants by servicing lower margin merchants requiring competitive processing fees and higher margin merchants requiring instant approval.



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2)

Mobile Demand Marketing Platform


The MeNetwork Merchant Experience


With the MeNetwork, a small business, merchant, or retailer has access to a mobile marketing platform at a monthly price that removes the traditional financial barrier that may prevent smaller establishments from entering into mobile marketing. Using our “MeNetwork” Merchant Tool™, which is accessible from any cloud aware device or computer with an internet connection and available by downloading the application online at www.themenetwork.com, www.spindle.com , various affiliate websites, channel partners, and from the Apple and Google stores, a small business, merchant, or retailer can create and initiate a timely and relevant mobile marketing campaign, subscription reward, or loyalty program to their mobile subscribers in under 3 minutes. Merchants have complete control over aspects of their campaigns which include publishing offers (incentives), events (promotions), and announcements which they create within the MeNetwork merchant interface. The Merchant Tool is also connected to popular social media channels including Facebook and Twitter supporting simultaneous publishing of offers in a variety of networks. We also enable content distribution through our platform interface to third party products in conjunction with edo (www.edo.com) and TruEffect (www.trueffect.com) to push (publish) direct consumer interaction outside of the MeNetwork community, thereby reaching over 25 million card linked and display advertising communities within the United States.  


The MeNetwork Consumer Experience


Consumers play a critical role in mobile commerce. We have built the MeNetwork mobile marketing platform around the consumer’s evolving needs. The mobile application for consumers is downloadable via a subscribing merchant advertisement, our website and mobile destination, and Apple and Google stores. The application offers timely and relevant events at restaurants, retailers, bars, hotels, attractions, entertainment venues, spas, salons, and more. Upon downloading the application onto a mobile device (mobile phone, mobile tablet, or any mobile connected device) the application locates the user and presents the consumer with the names of nearby merchants who are currently posting (publishing) special offers, incentives, and events. Consumers may also “subscribe” to individual merchants and will receive a push notification each time their favorite merchant posts a timely and relevant promotion. If a consumer activates “Follow Me”, the MeNetwork will alert them when they’re within 3 miles of a merchant that has an offer or event in a category the consumer follows.


MeNetwork also makes it easy for consumers to earn, track, and redeem rewards from their favorite merchants, and to do it entirely on their mobile devices.  We believe we have within the MeNetwork platform a process which reduces the cost and increases the adoption and use of reward and loyalty programs verses traditional paper punch programs. The MeNetwork application manages loyalty program sign-up, progress tracking, reward redemption, and social media sharing to Facebook, Twitter, and our third party advertising networks.


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MeNetwork360


We believe we solve a problem in mobile commerce through the integration of several disciplines including traditional, online and mobile marketing and payments. We have created a single platform which integrates these disciplines into a simple, mobile, and secure cloud based product called “MeNetwork360” which we make available to small and medium sized businesses, merchants, and retailers via downloading of the application to any cloud aware or connected device (mobile phone, tablet, point of sale (POS) register, cloud aware SaaS point of sale, etc.). Prior to “MeNetwork360”, consumers were required to download, learn, navigate, and manage multiple applications to locate merchants, review, track and earn loyalty rewards, make purchases, and share their discoveries with their community of friends, family, and colleagues. Merchants are without simple and affordable ways to join the mobile economy, facilitate mobile commerce transactions, and reach a network of active mobile consumers.  We believe “MeNetwork360” solves issues in mobile commerce with a combined single solution approach that attracts new consumers to merchants and through a single interface enables a merchant to attract, transact, incentivize and retain those consumers.







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Merchants may process credit card and mobile payment transactions at the point of sale (POS) using the free MeNetworkPro application for Apple (iOS) and Google (Android) smartphones and tablets. MeNetworkPro, our product focused on micro merchants and retailers, includes a plug-in card swiper to facilitate easy card present acceptance.  MeNetworkPro also includes an integrated mobile payment option that allows consumers using the MeNetwork application to initiate a purchase directly from their mobile device via our integrated and cloud based mobile wallet. Our secured payment facilities, hosted by Amazon Web Services, are Payment Card Industry Level 1 certified and securely manage all sensitive credit card information end to end. Our products do not store any information related to card data or authorization on the device itself. Instead we use a proprietary process for uniquely identifying every transaction on or through our payment platform connecting the small business, merchant, or retailer with the consumer and the individual transaction.


For ease of use, consumers may store credit cards, debit cards, and bank information in the MeNetwork Wallet on the consumer application, and simply select and pay at any merchant subscribing to MeNetworkPro. As described above no credit card or transaction data is stored on the consumer’s device. Additionally no credit card data is shared with the merchant at the time of purchase. When a consumer decides to make a purchase, the transaction receives a unique identification, is paired with the consumer’s selected payment method, and the transaction is consummated entirely within our cloud based systems. An illustration of our technique is provided below:


Business Status


Spindle delivered its first product in the unattended payments market segment and has generated revenues from it since late May 2012.  Our entry into the unattended vending market came as a result of efforts at Bank of America Merchant Services, our sponsoring bank for merchant acquiring.  In November 2012 we began the process of internal architecture design, development certification, and deployment for distribution of our full service payment processing platform which required compliance with Federal and State regulations, Payment Card Industry certifications, risk management, and merchant underwriting functions, including end of month statement processes and settlement and funding capability. The result of this effort has enabled Spindle to earn sponsorship and registration with the card associations VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card as a Payment Service Provider/Payment Facilitator. As a Payment Service Provider we enable small and medium sized businesses, merchants, retailers, and channel partners (ISO’s, VAR’s and resellers) to immediately bring onto the platform new merchants, qualify them, and issue a unique sub-merchant identification number. We are certified as a Payment Card Industry Level 1 Service Provider, which is the highest certification level by a processing platform. Payment Card Industry certifications are a requirement for delivering products and services as a payment processing platform (in our case, a Payment Service Provider) in the regulated and secure payment card processing industry. With our registered Payment Service Provider designation and sponsoring bank partner, Bank of America Merchant Services, we directly board sub-merchants under our processing connection to accept credit card payment transactions to service our participating small and medium sized businesses, merchants, and retailers. Additionally, for convenience, we process electronic checks and Automated Clearing House transactions for merchants and sub-merchants who request those services through our payment platform.


In the first quarter of 2013, we completed the asset acquisition of MeNetwork, a mobile marketing technology platform based in Denver, Colorado. In the time since, we have invested internal resources to integrate the MeNetwork mobile platform with the Spindle payment services platform while continuing to invent and enhance the overall commerce solution. As described above, the MeNetworkPro iOS and Android applications are also branded for customers or delivered under the MeNetwork brand which allows us to offer an instant payment processing merchant account for merchants using our service on mobile devices. We also supply every merchant boarded on the marketing service with a processing account which enables them to process payments for the redemption of offers delivered through the MeNetwork consumer application.


We are currently generating revenue through processing of payment card transactions and through monthly subscriber fees paid for the use of our MeNetwork products. We expect to generate revenue in 2014 from mobile payment processing delivered in the MeNetwork360 product.


As a result of our acquisition of Yowza!!, we anticipate merging the couponing features and functionality of the Yowza!! product into our current MeNetwork platform. We believe this will add value to our overall solution for merchants and consumers who engage in mobile transactions via offers and couponing promotions.




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Our Growth Strategy


Sales


Spindle supplies services to three categories of customers: 1) individual consumers, who we sometimes refer to as “buyers”; 2) individual businesses, which we sometimes refer to as “merchants” or “sellers”; and 3) third party resellers (advertising and content media companies, financial institutions and other resellers such as SaaS based point of sale companies). We derive revenue from the sale of our services to merchants and reseller partners. The services enable merchants to attract, market to, and retain their customers though our advertising platform as well as to process payments for goods and services sold to consumers through a face-to-face transaction using the MeNetwork platform, website based shopping cart, or by accepting card swipe transactions on the MeNetworkPro or enabled reseller mobile app.


We reach merchants in two ways, either by direct sales or by indirect sales through reseller channels. Direct sales are derived using employees and contract labor, web or app store traffic, and by viral methods such as referrals from our customers and merchants. Additionally we have signed several reseller agreements to extend our reach into specialized markets such as mobile advertising and display, micro mobile merchant aggregation via physical cellular locations (mPOS), independent sales offices (ISOs), SaaS based point of sale (POS), and website merchant services (eCommerce). We consider our reseller agreements to be “indirect” sales. These originate from internal sales efforts where Spindle will enable technology and/or its marketing and payment systems bundled with the reseller’s products. In some cases our systems carry the MeNetwork brand or in other cases they are branded under the reseller’s name, imaging, and logos.


Spindle has signed agreements with a number of resellers, some of which resell the MeNetworkPro branded solution and others, who we designate as “white label” partners, who place their brand on the product. Resellers represent a way to leverage the benefits of Spindle’s technology and the reseller’s product in a single product offering. Contracting with resellers is one of the core tenants of Spindle’s growth plans.  For 2014 Spindle will focus on the joint development projects needed to create the connection between our systems and the reseller. These projects connect our reseller’s systems to Spindle’s payment processing platform so they can sell a combined service to their customers. No single reseller represents more than 20% of our revenue.


Acquisitions


We expect to grow not only through the addition of merchants using our products and services, but by means such as acquisitions.  We have made acquisitions over the past two years, including the acquisition of Parallel Solutions Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2012, MeNetwork in the first quarter of 2013 and Yowza!! in the first quarter of 2014.We will continue to search and identify unique opportunities which we believe will enhance our product features and functionality, revenue goals, and technology. Our acquisitions have been consummated through the issuance of a combination of our common stock and cash.


Government Regulation


We are subject to regulations that affect the electronic payment industry in which our service is used. In particular, the banks and financial institutions that we provide services to are subject to regulations applicable in the United States and abroad, and, consequently, we may be affected by such regulations.  Regulation of the financial services industry has seen rapid change in recent years, including the passage of the Patriot Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the Durbin Amendment (the “Dodd-Frank Act”).  The Dodd-Frank Act establishes regulation and oversight by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of debit interchange rates and certain other network industry practices. Among other things, it requires debit and prepaid “interchange transaction fees” (referred to in the Dodd-Frank Act as fees established, charged or received by a payment card network for the purpose of compensating an issuer for its involvement in an electronic debit transaction) to be “reasonable and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer with respect to the transaction.” We believe that, as a small issuer with less than $10 billion in consolidated assets, our payment service is exempt from this provision of the Dodd-Frank Act.  If at any time these regulations should change there would be an impact on our business model due to the costs of compliance with such regulations.






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Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act provides that neither an issuer nor a payment card network may establish exclusive debit network arrangements or inhibit the ability of a merchant to choose among different networks for routing debit transactions. Under alternative rules proposed by the Federal Reserve, either (1) a debit card would meet the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act as long as it could be used in at least two unaffiliated networks, or (2) each debit card would be required to function in at least two unaffiliated networks for each method of authorization that the cardholder could use for transactions (i.e., two signature and/or two PIN networks).


The Dodd-Frank Act also created two new independent regulatory bodies in the Financial Reserve System. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has significant authority to regulate consumer financial products, including consumer credit, deposit, payment, and similar products; although it is not clear whether and/or to what extent the Bureau will be authorized to regulate broader aspects of payment card network operations. The Financial Stability Oversight Council is tasked, among other responsibilities, with identifying “systemically important” payment, clearing and settlement systems that will be subject to new regulation, supervision and examination requirements, although it is not clear whether Spindle would be deemed “systemically important” under the applicable statutory standard. If Spindle were deemed “systemically important,” it could be subject to new risk management regulations relating to its payment, clearing, and settlement activities. New regulations could address areas such as risk management policies and procedures; collateral requirements; participant default policies and procedures; the ability to complete timely clearing and settlement of financial transactions; and capital and financial resource requirements. In addition, a “systemically important” payment system could be required to obtain prior approval from the U.S. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or another federal agency for changes to its system rules, procedures or operations that could materially affect the level of risk presented by that payment system. These developments or actions could increase the cost of operating our business and may make payment card transactions less attractive to card issuers, as well as consumers. This could result in a reduction in our payments volume and revenues.


Spindle is also required to comply with Payment Card Industry data protection policies. Spindle employs an external Payment Card Industry audit firm to ensure that we are following best practices and have the required system reviews. Spindle is currently certified by Trustwave Holdings, Inc. to operate as a Service Provider at Level 1, which is the highest certification.


Intellectual Prope rty


Spindle’s intellectual property portfolio supports and enhances our enterprise payment solutions, which is developed both internally and through acquisition.  Spindle owns 4 patents and it has an additional 2 patent applications pending with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O) and 3 applications in various stages of completion. Our patent portfolio plays an integral role in technology platforms and services we believe foundational to the methods used in networked payments. The patent portfolio includes one continuation patent in a family of patents related to “Processing Payment on the Internet” now pending with the U.S.P.T.O.  The issue date and expiration date of our issued US patents are included in the table below.


U.S. Patent No.

Issue Date

Expiration

Date

Filing Date

Title

5,822,737

10-13-1998

10-13-2018

02-05-1996

Financial Transaction System

5,963,917

10-05-1999

10-05-2019

10-05-1998

Financial System of Computers

5,991,738

11-23-1999

11-23-2019

11-12-1997

Automated Credit Card Processing

6,381,584

04-30-2002

04-30-2022

09-07-2000

Computers in a Financial System


Employees


Spindle currently employs 20 employees, including executive management, sales (including channel management), client services, technology development and IT infrastructure management, technical administration and implementation, and reception. We outsource some of our core technology development. We have no labor union contracts and believe relations with our employees are satisfactory.







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Reports to Security Holders, Financial Restatement, Regulatory Reviews and Other Significant Recent Events

 

We voluntarily file the periodic reports required by Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act.   The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.  The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site, located at http://www.sec.gov, that contain reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.  Our SEC filings are also available on the SEC Internet site .


Item 1A. Risk Factors.


An investment in our common stock is speculative and involves a high degree of risk, including lack of liquidity, substantial and immediate dilution, and potential loss of an investor’s entire investment.  In addition to the general investment risks described throughout this registration statement, investors should carefully consider the risks identified below.  Although the Company believes these risks are the most significant as of the date of this registration statement, investors should nevertheless realize that factors other than those set forth below may ultimately affect an investment in our common stock in a manner and to a degree which cannot be foreseen at this time.  We make no representation that the following risks represent all of the risks associated with an investment in our common stock.


Risks Related to our Business


We have incurred losses since our inception and cannot assure you that we will achieve profitability.


The Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,616,613 and $4,897,398 as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  The extent of our future operating losses and the timing of profitability are highly uncertain and we may never achieve or sustain profitability. We cannot assure you that we will ever generate sufficient revenues from our operations to achieve profitability. If revenues grow slower than we anticipate, or if operating expenses exceed our expectations or cannot be adjusted accordingly, we may not ever achieve profitability and the value of your investment could decline significantly.


These factors create a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and our auditors have included a going concern qualification in their report on our audited financial statements.


We are in the early stages of our operations and have a limited operating history. Therefore, there is limited historical or current operating information upon which an investor can base an investment decision.


Following the acquisition of certain assets and intellectual property from Spindle Mobile, Inc. (“Spindle Mobile”) in December 2011, we began generating revenues from our operations during the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  We have a limited operating history on which to base an evaluation of our business and prospects.  For example, we are in the early stages of building our sales and marketing strategy and organization. Our operations and development are subject to all of the risks inherent in the growth of an early stage company such as fluctuations in expenses, competition, lack of operating capital, an inability to keep pace with rapid technological changes in the electronic payment processing market and lack of demand for our technology.

  

We cannot provide any assurance that we will be successful in addressing the risks that we may encounter, and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.


If we are unable to obtain additional capital, we may be unable to proceed with our long-term business plan, and we may be forced to curtail or cease our operations.


The revenues we earn are not adequate to either sustain or expand our operations.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, we earned $983,166 in revenues but our cost of sales and total expenses totaled $3,251,076 resulting in a net operating loss of $2,267,910.  We require additional working capital to support our business plan, which includes identifying suitable targets for horizontal or vertical mergers or acquisitions, so as to enhance the overall productivity and benefit from economies of scale. We expect to pursue acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses and assets in new markets that complement or expand our existing business. Our working capital requirements and the cash flow provided by future operating activities, if any, will vary greatly from quarter to quarter, depending on the volume of business during the period and payment terms with our channel partners. We



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may not be able to obtain adequate levels of additional financing, whether through equity financing, debt financing or other sources. Additional financings could result in significant dilution to our earnings per share or the issuance of securities with rights superior to our current outstanding securities. In addition, we may grant registration rights to investors purchasing our equity or debt securities in the future. If we are unable to raise additional financing, we may be unable to implement our long-term business plan, develop or enhance our products and services, take advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, a lack of additional financing could force us to substantially curtail or cease operations.


Pressures from competitors with more resources may limit our market share, our ability to become profitable, and our growth.


We operate in the highly fragmented and very competitive electronic payment processing and mobile marketing industries.  We do not currently represent a significant presence in either of these industries.  Our competitors include large organizations, such as PayPal and Amazon, as well as other newly emerging organizations. Some of our competitors may be able to more quickly develop or adapt to new or emerging technologies, better respond to changes in the requirements or preferences of our channel partners, or devote greater resources to the development, promotion, and sale of their products. Some of our competitors have, in relation to us, longer operating histories, larger customer bases, longer standing relationships with customers, greater name recognition, and significantly greater financial, technical, marketing, customer service, public relations, distribution, or other resources. Some of our competitors are also significantly larger and have increased their presence in our markets in recent years through internal development, partnerships, and acquisitions. There has also been significant consolidation among our competitors, which has improved the competitive position of several of these companies and enabled new competitors to emerge in our markets. In addition, we may face competition from solutions developed internally by our channel partners.  Because price and related terms are key considerations for many of our channel partners, we may have to accept less-favorable payment terms, lower the prices of our products and services, and/or reduce our cost structure, including reducing headcount or investment in research and development, in order to remain competitive. Certain of our competitors have become increasingly aggressive in their pricing strategy, particularly in markets where they are trying to establish a foothold. To the extent we cannot compete effectively, our market share and, therefore, our ability to become profitable and to grow our business, could be materially adversely affected.


We need to continue to develop our direct sales force in order to obtain new customers. If we cannot successfully hire and develop direct sales personnel, our growth will be impeded.


Our performance depends on our ability to successfully sell our services to channel partners such as banks, cellular carriers, and other third party companies looking to offer a mobile payment solution by purchasing our software-as-a-service platform rather than building an in-house solution.  We believe that our future growth will depend on the continued development of our direct sales force and their ability to obtain new customers, particularly large enterprise customers, and to manage our existing customer base. Our ability to achieve significant growth in revenue in the future will depend, in large part, on our success in recruiting, training and retaining a sufficient number of direct sales personnel. New sales personnel require significant training and may, in some cases, take more than a year before becoming productive, if at all. If we are unable to hire and develop sufficient numbers of productive direct sales personnel, sales of our software and services will suffer and our growth will be impeded.


Our business is dependent upon our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. If we are unsuccessful in our recruiting efforts or if we lose the services of skilled personnel, our business will be adversely affected.


The success of the Company is dependent to a significant degree upon the skill and experience of its founders and other key personnel including Bill Clark, Kevin McNish, Sean Tate and others. The loss of the services of any of these individuals could adversely affect the Company’s business. The Company cannot assure prospective investors that it would be able to find adequate replacements for these key individuals. In addition, the Company believes that its future success will depend in large part upon its continued ability to attract and retain highly skilled employees, who are in great demand. If we are unsuccessful in our recruiting efforts, or if we are unable to retain key employees, our ability to develop and deliver successful products and services may be adversely affected. Effective succession planning is also important to our long-term success. Failure to ensure effective transfer of knowledge and smooth transitions involving key employees could hinder our strategic planning and execution.






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The financial services industry is the subject of increasing regulatory focus, which may result in the imposition of costly new compliance burdens on us and our channel partners and may lead to increased costs and decreased transaction volumes and revenue, which could have a material adverse affect on our business and results of operations.


Regulation of the financial services industry has seen rapid change in recent years, including the passage of the Patriot Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), including the Durbin Amendment. We are subject to regulations that affect the electronic payment industry in which our service is used. In particular, the banks and financial institutions that we provide services to are subject to regulations applicable in the United States and abroad, and, consequently, we are at times affected by such regulations.  


Increased regulation may result in costly compliance burdens and/or may otherwise increase our costs, which could materially and adversely influence our financial performance. Similarly, increased regulation of our channel partners may cause them to reduce the volume of transactions processed through our systems, which could reduce our revenues materially and adversely influence our financial performance. Finally, failure to comply with the laws and regulations to which we are subject could result in fines, sanctions or other penalties, which could materially and adversely affect our reputation, results of operations and overall business.


The Dodd-Frank Act may have a material adverse impact on our revenue, our prospects for future growth and our overall business, financial condition and results of operations.


The Dodd-Frank Act recently enacted in the United States establishes regulation and oversight by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of debit interchange rates and certain other network industry practices. Among other things, it requires debit and prepaid “interchange transaction fees” (referred to in the Dodd-Frank Act as fees established, charged or received by a payment card network for the purpose of compensating an issuer for its involvement in an electronic debit transaction) to be “reasonable and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer with respect to the transaction.” We believe that, as a small issuer with less than $10 billion in consolidated assets, our payment service is exempt from this provision of the Dodd-Frank Act.  If we are not exempt from this provision of the Dodd-Frank Act of if the law is changed so that it applies to small issuers, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.


Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act provides that neither an issuer nor a payment card network may establish exclusive debit network arrangements or inhibit the ability of a merchant to choose among different networks for routing debit transactions. Under alternative rules proposed by the Federal Reserve, either (1) a debit card would meet the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act as long as it could be used in at least two unaffiliated networks, or (2) each debit card would be required to function in at least two unaffiliated networks for each method of authorization that the cardholder could use for transactions (i.e., two signature and/or two PIN networks). Some of Spindle’s services will use a debit card or prepaid card product for consumer funds. Should there be additional legal challenges in the credit card processing industry or other laws such as the Dodd-Frank Act, Spindle may be restricted in the services it can provide.


The Dodd-Frank Act also created two new independent regulatory bodies in the Financial Reserve System. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will have significant authority to regulate consumer financial products, including consumer credit, deposit, payment, and similar products; although it is not clear whether and/or to what extent the Bureau will be authorized to regulate broader aspects of payment card network operations. The Financial Stability Oversight Council is tasked, among other responsibilities, with identifying “systemically important” payment, clearing and settlement systems that will be subject to new regulation, supervision and examination requirements, although it is not clear whether Spindle would be deemed “systemically important” under the applicable statutory standard. If Spindle were deemed “systemically important,” it could be subject to new risk management regulations relating to its payment, clearing, and settlement activities. New regulations could address areas such as risk management policies and procedures; collateral requirements; participant default policies and procedures; the ability to complete timely clearing and settlement of financial transactions; and capital and financial resource requirements. In addition, a “systemically important” payment system could be required to obtain prior approval from the U.S. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or another federal agency for changes to its system rules, procedures or operations that could materially affect the level of risk presented by that payment system. These developments or actions could increase the cost of operating our business and may make payment card transactions less attractive to card issuers, as well as consumers. This could result in a reduction in our payments volume and revenues.



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If issuers, acquirers and/or merchants modify their business operations or otherwise take actions in response to this legislation which have the result of reducing the number of debit transactions we process or the network fees we collect, the Dodd-Frank Act could have a material adverse impact on our revenue, our prospects for future growth and our overall business, financial condition and results of operations. Failure by our channel partners or by us to adjust our strategies successfully to compete in the new environment would increase this impact.


General economic and political conditions may adversely affect trends in consumer spending, which would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.


The electronic payment industry depends heavily upon the overall level of consumer, business and government spending. General economic conditions (such as unemployment and changes in interest rates) and continuing political gridlock in Congress, which has resulted in a failure to extend unemployment benefits or to raise the minimum wage, may adversely affect our financial performance by reducing the number or average purchase amount of transactions involving payment cards carrying our brands.  Any such reduction would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.


If our transaction processing systems are disrupted or we are unable to process transactions efficiently or at all, our revenue or profitability would be materially reduced.


Our processing systems may experience service interruptions as a result of process or other technological malfunction, fire, natural or man-made disasters, power loss, disruptions in long distance or local telecommunications access, fraud, terrorism, accident or other catastrophic events, the probability or severity of which cannot be determined or predicted by the Company. A disaster or other problem at our primary and/or back-up facilities or our other owned or leased facilities could interrupt our services. Our visibility in the global payments industry may also attract terrorists, activists or hackers to attack our facilities or systems, leading to service interruptions, increased costs or data security compromises. Additionally, we rely on third-party service providers for the timely transmission of information across our data transportation network. Inadequate infrastructure in lesser developed markets could also result in service disruptions, which could impact our ability to do business in those markets. If one of our service providers fails to provide the communications capacity or services we require, as a result of natural disaster, operational disruption, terrorism or any other reason, the failure could interrupt our services, adversely affect the perception of our brands’ reliability and materially reduce our revenue or ability to achieve profitability.


Account data breaches involving card data stored by third parties or us could adversely affect our reputation and revenue.


We, our channel partners, merchants, and other third parties store cardholder account and other information in connection with payment cards bearing our brands. In addition, our channel partners may sponsor third-party processors to process transactions generated by cards carrying our brands and merchants may use third parties to provide services related to card use. Although the Company uses what it believes to be industry standard, reasonable security precautions and protections, a breach of the systems on which sensitive cardholder data and account information are stored could lead to fraudulent activity involving cards carrying our brands, damage the reputation of our brands and lead to claims against us. In recent years, there have been several high-profile account data compromise events involving merchants and third party payment processors that process, store or transmit payment card data, which affected millions of MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express cardholders. As a result of such data security breaches, we may be subject to lawsuits involving payment cards carrying our brands. While most of these lawsuits would not involve direct claims against us, in certain circumstances, we could be exposed to damage claims, which, if upheld, could materially and adversely affect our profitability.


Any damage to our reputation or that of our brands resulting from an account data breach could decrease the use and acceptance of payment processing services, which in turn could have a material adverse impact on our transaction volumes, revenue and prospects for future growth, or increase our costs by leading to additional regulatory burdens being imposed upon us.








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If we are not able to keep pace with the rapid technological developments in our industry to provide customers, merchants and cardholders with new and innovative payment programs and services, the use of our technology and services could decline, which could reduce our revenue and income or limit our future growth.


The payment card industry is subject to rapid and significant technological changes, including continuing developments of technologies in the areas of smart cards, radio frequency and proximity payment devices (such as contactless cards), electronic commerce and mobile commerce, among others. We cannot predict the effect of technological changes on our business. We rely in part on third parties, including some of our competitors and potential competitors, for the development of and access to new technologies. We expect that new services and technologies applicable to the payments industry will continue to emerge, and these new services and technologies may be superior to, or render obsolete, the technologies we currently use in our card programs and services. In addition, our ability to implement new services and technologies that we develop may be inhibited by a need for industry-wide standards, by resistance from customers or merchants to such changes, by the complexity of our systems or by intellectual property rights of third parties. Our future success will depend, in part, on our ability to develop or adapt to technological changes and evolving industry standards.  If we are unable to do this, our revenue may decline and our future growth may be limited.


As we continue to grow and to develop our intellectual property, we expect to receive notifications from competitors alleging infringement of intellectual property.  We may incur substantial costs as a result of litigation or other proceedings relating to intellectual property rights and our commercial activities could be disrupted.

 

We and/or the entities we have acquired have received notices or inquiries from other companies suggesting that we may be infringing their intellectual property and that we will be required to license use of the intellectual property to avoid infringement.  As we continue to grow and to develop our intellectual property, we expect to receive such notices. If we cannot resolve such matters, the cost to us of litigation or other proceedings relating to intellectual property rights, even if resolved in our favor, could be substantial, and the litigation would divert management’s attention from our day-to-day operations.  Some of our competitors may be able to sustain the costs of complex litigation more effectively than we can because they have substantially greater resources. If we do not prevail in this type of litigation, we may be required to pay monetary damages; stop commercial activities relating to our product; obtain one or more licenses in order to secure the rights to continue marketing certain products; or attempt to compete in the market with substantially similar products.  Uncertainties resulting from the initiation and continuation of any litigation could limit our ability to continue some of our operations.


Changes to payment card networks or bank fees, rules, or practices could harm our business.


Spindle must rely on banks or other payment processors to process transactions, and therefore, must pay fees for this service. From time to time, payment card networks have increased, and may increase in the future, the interchange fees and assessments that they charge for each transaction using one of their cards. Spindle's payment card processors have the right to pass any increases in interchange fees and assessments on to Spindle as well as increase such processor’s own fees for processing. Increases in interchange fees and assessments could increase Spindle's operating costs and reduce its profit margins. Any material reduction in credit or debit card interchange rates in the United States or other markets could jeopardize Spindle's competitive position against traditional credit and debit card processors.


Spindle is required by its processors to comply with payment card network operating rules, and Spindle has agreed to reimburse its processors for any fines they are assessed by payment card networks as a result of any rule violations by Spindle or Spindle's channel partners. The payment card networks set and interpret the card rules. Payment card networks could adopt new operating rules or re-interpret existing rules that Spindle or its processors might find difficult or even impossible to follow, or costly to implement. As a result, Spindle could lose its ability to give customers the option of using payment cards to fund their payments. If Spindle were unable to accept payment cards, its business would be seriously damaged.


Spindle is also required to comply with special operating rules enacted by the payment card networks for payment service providers and payment facilitators. Spindle and its payment card processors have implemented specific business processes for merchant customers in order to comply with these rules, but any failure to comply could result in fines, the amount of which would be within the discretion of the payment card networks. Spindle also could be subject to fines from payment card networks if it fails to detect that merchants are engaging in activities that are illegal or that are considered “high risk,” primarily the sale of certain types of digital content. For “high risk” merchants, Spindle must either prevent such merchants from using Spindle or register such merchants with payment card networks and conduct additional monitoring with respect to such merchants.




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System failures or slowdowns, security breaches and other problems could harm our reputation and business, cause us to lose our channel partners and revenue, and increase our service costs.


Our business is based upon our ability to securely, rapidly and reliably receive and transmit data through our systems. One or more of our platforms could slow down significantly or fail, or be breached, for a variety of reasons, including:


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failure of third party equipment, software or services utilized by us,

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undetected defects or errors in our software programs, especially when first integrated into production,

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unexpected problems encountered when integrating changes, enhancements or upgrades of third party equipment or software with our systems,

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computer viruses,

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inability to secure Payment Card Industry compliance certification at the required level to operate as a registered PSP/PF

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natural or man-made disasters disrupting power or telecommunications systems generally, and

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damage to, or failure of, our systems due to human error or intentional disruption such as physical or electronic break-in, sabotage, acts of vandalism and similar events.


We may not have sufficient redundant systems or backup telecommunications facilities to allow us to receive and transmit data in the event of significant system failures. Any significant security breach degradation or failure of one or more of the sub-systems on which we rely, including the networks of our vendors and customers, could disrupt the operation of our network and cause our channel partners to suffer delays in transaction processing, which could damage our reputation, increase our service costs, or cause us to lose channel partners and revenues.


Risks Related to our Common Stock


Because we were a shell company prior to the acquisition of the assets of Spindle Mobile, holders of our common stock may be unable to sell their shares under Rule 144.


Our common stock is subject to risks arising from restrictions on reliance on Rule 144 by shell companies or former shell companies. The SEC defines a shell company as a company that has (a) no or nominal operations and (b) either (i) no or nominal assets, (ii) assets consisting solely of cash and cash equivalents; or (iii) assets consisting of any amount of cash and cash equivalents and nominal other assets. Under Rule 144, a person who has beneficially owned restricted securities of an issuer and who is not an affiliate of that issuer may sell them without registration under the Securities Act provided that certain conditions have been met. One of these conditions is that such person has held the restricted securities for a prescribed period, which can be 6 months or 1 year, depending on various factors. However, when the reporting company has previously been a shell company, as we were prior to the acquisition of assets from Spindle Mobile, Rule 144 is unavailable for the resale of securities until the following conditions have been met:


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The issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company is subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and has ceased to be a shell company; and

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At least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current comprehensive disclosure with the SEC reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company, including audited financial statements ("Form 10 Information").


The transactions completed by the Spindle Mobile Agreement have been accounted for as a reverse capitalization, thereby requiring the filing of Form 10 Information. Furthermore, as of the date hereof, we are not subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, which is an additional requirement that shell companies (or former shell companies) must meet before holders of their restricted securities may sell pursuant to Rule 144.  As a result, stockholders who receive our restricted securities will not be able to sell them pursuant to Rule 144 without registration until at least one year following the date on which Form 10 Information has been filed with the SEC (the “One Year Anniversary Date”), and then only if we become subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and if and for so long as we have complied with our reporting requirements in the 12 months immediately prior to the One Year Anniversary Date. While the Company believes the equivalent of Form 10 Information was filed with the SEC on August 6, 2013 in the Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, there is no assurance that the Company will meet the other requirements for the availability of Rule 144 or that, if we have met them, we will continue to do so.



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Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market.

 

From time to time, certain of our shareholders may be eligible to sell some or all of their shares of common stock pursuant to the safe harbor of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, subject to its availability and certain limitations thereunder, or pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(1) of the Securities Act. In general, pursuant to Rule 144 as in effect as of the date of this registration statement, a shareholder (or shareholders whose shares are aggregated) who has satisfied the applicable holding period and is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates at the time of sale, or at any time during the three months preceding a sale, may sell their shares of common stock; provided that, (1) one year has elapsed since the filing of Form 10 Information; (2) the Company is subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements and (3) the Company is current in its Exchange Act reporting requirements.  In addition, Section 4(1) of the Securities Act provides an exemption from registration under the Securities Act for transactions by any person other than an issuer, underwriter or dealer, and such exemption may be an available exemption to certain shareholders desiring to resell their shares of Spindle, albeit without the safe harbor provided by Rule 144. SEC registration of re-sales of Spindle shares may also increase the amount of shares eligible for resale.  Any substantial sale, or cumulative sales, of our common stock pursuant to Rule 144 or Section 4(1) under the Securities Act or pursuant to any resale registration statement may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our securities. As of the date of this registration statement, approximately 2/3 of our outstanding shares of common stock would be eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 if and when Rule 144 becomes available to shareholders of the Company.


Our shares of common stock are subject to penny stock regulation.


The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker/dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks.  Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange system).  The penny stock rules require a broker/dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market.  The broker/dealer also must provide the customer with bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker/dealer, and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account.  In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from such rules, the broker/dealer must make a special written determination that a penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.  These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in any secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules, and accordingly, holders of our common stock may find it difficult or may be unable to sell their shares.


FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.

 

In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted Rule 2111 that requires a broker-dealer to have reasonable grounds for believing that an investment is suitable for a customer before recommending the investment.  Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information.  Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers.  The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.


We have not paid any cash dividends and do not intend to pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future.


We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock.  For the foreseeable future, we intend to reinvest any earnings in the development and expansion of our business, and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock.  Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of the board of directors and will be dependent upon then existing conditions, including our financial condition and results of operations, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects and other factors that the board of directors considers relevant.  Therefore, there can be no assurance that any dividends on the common stock will ever be paid.




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Because we are a small, unproven company, stockholders may find it difficult to sell their common stock in the public markets.

 

Our common shares are currently traded on the OTCQB under the symbol “SPDL”. The number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent.  This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company which is still relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors, and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares until such time as we became more viable.  Additionally, many brokerage firms may not be willing to effect transactions in our securities.  As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price.  We cannot give you any assurance that an active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that trading levels will be sustained.


Future issuances of our preferred stock could dilute the voting and other rights of holders of our common stock.


Our board of directors has the authority to issue shares of preferred stock in any series and may establish, from time to time, various designations, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series of preferred stock. Any issuances of preferred stock may have priority over the common stock with respect to dividend or liquidation rights. Any future issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our Company and may adversely affect the voting and other rights of the holders of common stock.  


As a result of the restatement of our financial statements as filed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and for each of the 2012 fiscal quarters, resulting from a re-characterization of the Spindle Mobile acquisition as a reverse capitalization, there is a presumption that Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of such periods were ineffective.  In addition, the Company believes that its disclosure controls and procedures as of each of the 2013 fiscal quarters were ineffective as a result of limited resources and personnel resulting in a lack of segregation of duties. This may cause investors to lose confidence in our financial reporting and have an adverse effect on the trading price of our common stock.


Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. As defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer and effected by the board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. As a result of characterizing the Spindle Mobile asset acquisition as a reverse capitalization requiring a restatement of the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2011 and for each of the 2012 fiscal quarters, there is presumption that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, as well as for the quarters ended March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2012, were ineffective due to the Company’s limited resources and personnel, resulting in limited segregation of duties.  Because of this material weakness, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have an adverse effect on the trading price of our common stock.








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If we are unable to comply with the financial reporting requirements mandated by the SEC’s regulations, investors may lose confidence in our financial reporting and the price of our common stock could decline.


Once we become subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, if we fail to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, our ability to produce timely, accurate and reliable periodic financial statements could be impaired. If we do not maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy of our periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act. Additionally, our ability to obtain additional financing could be impaired or a lack of investor confidence in the reliability and accuracy of our public reporting could cause our stock price to decline.


Our directors, executive officers and controlling persons as a group have significant voting power and may take actions that may not be in the best interest of shareholders.


Our directors, executive officers and controlling persons as a group own approximately 24% of our common stock.  They will have the ability to exert substantial influence over all matters requiring approval by our stockholders, including the election and removal of directors and any proposed merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. In addition, they could dictate the management of our business and affairs. This concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control, or impeding a merger or consolidation, takeover or other business combination that could be favorable to the remaining stockholders. This significant concentration of share ownership may also adversely affect the trading price for our common stock because investors may perceive disadvantages in owning stock in a company with controlling affiliated stockholders.



































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Item 2. Financial Information.


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.


The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011 and for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2013 and 2012, should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes to those financial statements that are included in this registration statement.  When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "may," "plans," "project," and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements.  Spindle’s results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those relating to costs, delays and difficulties related to the Company’s dependence on its ability to attract and retain skilled managers and other personnel; the uncertainty of the Company's ability to manage and continue its growth and implement its business strategy; its vulnerability to general economic conditions; accuracy of accounting and other estimates; the Company's future financial and operating results, cash needs and demand for services; and the Company's ability to maintain and comply with permits and licenses. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those projected.


Overview


We were originally incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 8, 2007 as “Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.”  We were previously an online retailer of golf-related apparel, equipment and supplies.  Prior to the acquisition of the assets of Spindle Mobile, Inc. (“ Spindle Mobile ”), as described below, we generated minimal revenues from that line of business.  


On December 2, 2011, we acquired certain assets and intellectual property from Spindle Mobile, a Delaware corporation in the business of data processing, mobile payments fields and other related fields, in exchange for approximately 80% of our issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, which shares were distributed to the stockholders of Spindle Mobile, pursuant to the terms and conditions of an Asset Purchase Agreement (the " Spindle Mobile Agreement ").  


Concurrent with the closing of the Spindle Mobile Agreement, we amended our articles of incorporation to change our name from "Coyote Hills Golf, Inc." to "Spindle, Inc." Additionally, we increased our authorized capital from 100,000,000 shares of common stock and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value.  The actions were approved on November 11, 2011 by the consent of the majority stockholders who represented 90% of our issued and outstanding common stock, and were effective on of December 2, 2011.


On December 31, 2012 (the “ Parallel Acquisition Closing Date ”), pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement (the “ Parallel Agreement ”) by and between the Company and Parallel Solutions Inc., a Nevada corporation (“ Parallel ”), the Company acquired substantially all of Parallel’s assets used in connection with its business of facilitating electronic payment processing services to merchants (the “ Parallel Assets ”), assumed certain specified liabilities and hired seven employees of Parallel in exchange for 538,570 unregistered shares of common stock, of which 53,857 shares (the " Parallel Indemnification Escrow ") and 100,000 shares (the " Parallel Deferred Consent Escrow ") were deposited in escrow with our transfer agent.  The Parallel Indemnification Escrow was released on January 23, 2014. On October 29, 2013, the Parallel Deferred Consent Escrow was released to Parallel after certain specified contract assignments and residual revenue streams were assigned to the Company pursuant to the Parallel Agreement.


On March 20, 2013 (the “ MeNetwork Closing Date ”), the Company assumed certain liabilities and acquired substantially all of the assets of MeNetwork used in connection with its business of developing, marketing and licensing a mobile marketing platform for use by merchants and consumers (the “ MeNetwork Assets ”), pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 2013 by and between Spindle and MeNetwork (the “ MeNetwork Agreement ”).  As consideration for the assumption of the liabilities and the acquisition of the MeNetwork Assets, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of MeNetwork, of which 350,000 shares are being held in escrow for a period of one year from the MeNetwork Closing Date for the purposes of satisfying any indemnification claims.  In addition, on October 7, 2013, the Company issued an additional 750,000 shares of common stock to Ashton Craig Page, the former director and Chief Operating Officer of MeNetwork and a current director of the Company, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the MeNetwork Agreement.



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On January 3, 2014, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Y Dissolution, Inc., a Delaware corporation (formerly known as Yowza International, Inc.) (“Yowza”), used in connection with the business of providing retail coupons through a mobile application pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 10, 2013, by and between the Company and Yowza in exchange for $500,000 and 1,642,000 unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock issued to (1) the holders of Yowza’s outstanding capital stock, and (2) certain executive management members and advisors of Yowza.


As a result of the acquisitions described above, we have developed products and services that combine the benefits of a commercial mobile marketing platform with a highly secure and fully-functioning mobile payment platform.  Our services are targeted primarily to small and medium sized businesses, which we define as businesses with less than $15 million in annual revenues and less than 250 fulltime employees, because these businesses may not have the financial resources to invest in the development of marketing applications for use with mobile devices.  Through the MeNetwork mobile marketing platform, which can be downloaded at no cost, we notify consumers of special offers, discounts and events provided by nearby merchants or merchants the consumer “subscribes” to.  We generate revenue through processing payment card transactions and through monthly subscriber fees paid by small and medium sized businesses for the use of our MeNetwork products.


While our business is growing and we are experiencing an increase in revenues, our revenues are still not adequate to support our operations.  To date, aside from our revenues, we have funded our operations through sales of our equity securities and loans from our officers and directors.  In order to achieve profitability, we must increase the number of businesses that use our services.  We are not sure when, if ever, our operations will achieve profitability.  Until we are profitable, we will continue to sell our securities and borrow money in order to maintain our operations.


Financial Restatement, Regulatory Reviews and Other Significant Recent Events

 

On February 6, 2013, the Company’s board of directors, after consultation with management, determined that the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (the " 2011 Fiscal Year ") as included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the " 2011 Annual Report "), and the financial statements, as included in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2012 (the " 2012 Fiscal Quarters ", together with the 2011 Fiscal Year, the “ Restatement Periods ”), voluntarily filed with the Securities and Exchange Comission, should no longer be relied upon and should be restated because of the Company’s characterization of the acquisition of certain assets and intellectual property from Spindle Mobile, Inc. as an asset acquisition instead of a reverse capitalization. Accordingly, the restatement of the 2011Annual Report was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2013.  The restated Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2012 were filed with the SEC on August 19, 2013, August 20, 2013 and September 20, 2013, respectively.


Results of Operations


Comparison of Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012


Revenues and Cost of Sales


Revenues from ongoing operations are generated from our patented conversion and networked payment processes under the Spindle product line and licensing of our intellectual property. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 we generated $278,021 and $983,166, in revenues as a result of the launch of our first payment and transactional platform. After factoring in cost of sales in the amount of $135,801 and $368,336, which relate to commissions paid to the Company’s 130 independent sales agents, we realized a gross profit of $142,220 and $614,830, respectively.  This compares to revenues during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 of $22,810 and $40,784, costs of sales of $87 and $7,836 and gross profits of $22,723 and $32,948, respectively.


We expect that, as our base of operations continues to grow, we will see a corresponding increase in licensing and transactional revenue.  Our newer revenue streams have only recently begun to contribute materially to our operations.





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Operating Expenses


In the course of our operations, we incur operating expenses composed largely of general and administrative costs and professional fees.  General and administrative expenses are essentially the cost of doing business, and encompass, without limitation, the following: research and development; licenses; taxes; general office expenses, such as postage, supplies and printing; utilities; bank charges; website costs; and other miscellaneous expenditures not otherwise classified.  Accounting fees include: auditing by our independent registered public accountants, bookkeeping, tax preparation fees for filing Federal and State income tax returns and other accounting-specific consulting services.  Professional fees include: transfer agent fees for printing stock certificates; consulting costs for marketing and advertising; general business development; and costs related to the preparation and submission of reports and information statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred operating expenses in the amount of $885,501 and $2,882,740, respectively as compared to $556,194 and $1,165,213 in operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. These amounts are comprised of $112,164 and $159,086 in depreciation and amortization expense related to our intellectual property and fixed assets; $26,534 and $95,543 in promotional and marketing; $162,784 and $520,945 in consulting fees; $20,896 and $55,988 in software and internet costs, $314,142 and $1,128,893 in salaries and wages; $26,505 and $79,515 in directors fees; $140,653 and $554,120 in professional fees; $48,049 and $84,865 in travel expenses, $12,786 and $51,491 in rent and $20,988 and $152,294 in general and administrative expenses, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.


The increase in operating expenses is primarily the result of consulting fees related to our acquisition of Parallel Systems Inc. and MeNetwork, Inc.  Additionally, our emergence from the development stage into full operations has resulted in an increase in salaries and wages as anticipated.  We expect this expense to continue and increase at a rate in direct proportion to our growth.  Our professional fees were significantly higher due to our acquisition activities, regulatory compliance and one-time expenses related to restatements of our annual and interim financial reporting.


Interest Income and Expense


During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized interest expense of $5,693 and $16,757, respectively. Our interest expense is partially offset by $1,947 and $3,882, respectively, in interest income for the same periods.  This compares to $4,606 and $14,334 in interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, offset by interest income of $1,871 and $5,611, respectively.


Net Losses


Our net losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $747,027 and $2,280,785, respectively.  Net losses are attributable to the Company’s recent acquisition and integration of Parallel Systems Inc., ongoing Payment Card Services certifications and maintenance, extensive internal software development, and deployment of the Company’s initial suite of payment products.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we incurred net losses of $536,206 and $1,140,988, respectively.


We anticipate incurring ongoing operating losses and cannot predict when, if at all, we may be profitable.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1,252,170, compared to $671,458 of cash used in operations during the comparable period ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in the use of cash for operating activities is primarily the result of consulting fees related to our acquisition of Parallel Systems Inc. and MeNetwork, Inc.  Additionally, our emergence from the development stage into full operations has resulted in an increase in salaries and wages as anticipated.  We expect this use of cash to continue and increase at a rate in direct proportion to our growth.  Our professional fees were significantly higher due to our acquisition activities, regulatory compliance and one-time expenses related to restatements of our annual and interim financial reporting.




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During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used by investing activities totaled $345,454, of which $9,016 was utilized in the purchase of fixed assets and $336,438 is attributable to labor costs related to our software development costs.  During the comparable nine month period ended September 30, 2012, net cash used in investing activities totaled $241,461, of which we allocated $234,340 of our labor costs to additions in our software development costs and $7,121 in fixed assets.


During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $1,604,756, comprised of $1,732,322 which was received from investors purchasing shares of our common stock, $27,566 was utilized in the repayment of debt to non-related parties and $100,000 in debt repayment to related parties.  In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, financing activities provided $1,029,236 in cash, primarily obtained from $210,736 loaned by a related party and $818,500 which was received from investors purchasing shares of our common stock.

  

As of September 30, 2013, we had $138,716 of cash on hand, including $20,000 in restricted cash and working capital of $272,430.  Our management believes this amount is not sufficient to maintain our operations for at least the next 12 months.  We are actively pursuing opportunities to raise additional capital through sales of our equity and/or debt securities for cash.  We cannot assure you that any financing can be obtained or, if obtained, that it will be on reasonable terms.  As such, our principal accountants have expressed doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern because we have limited operations and have not fully commenced planned principal operations.


We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.


Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2012 to the Period from January 14, 2011(inception)to December 31, 2011 and for the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2012

 

Revenues and Cost of Sales


Revenues from ongoing operations were generated from our patented networked payment processes under the Spindle product line and licensing of our intellectual property. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we generated a total of $83,412 in revenues and incurred $19,701 in cost of sales, which produced a gross profit of $63,711. In the period ended December 31, 2011, we generated $29,942 in gross revenues and incurred $0 in cost of sales.


From January 14, 2011, the date of inception, to December 31, 2012, we generated aggregate revenues of $113,354. Costs of sales since inception through December 31, 2012 totaled $19,701. After taking into account costs of sales, our aggregate gross profit since inception through December 31, 2012 was $93,653.


Operating Expenses


During the year ended December 31, 2012, operating expenses totaled $2,372,613, of which $51,567 was attributable to depreciation and amortization expense and $2,321,046 was attributable to general and administrative costs. Promotional and marketing expenses increased from $0 in 2011 to $84,641 as the Company began to market its products and services. Consulting expenses increased from $109,560 in 2011 to $492,410 which included retainers and one time common stock expenses for rendered services. Professional fees increased from $47,015 in 2011 to $588,910 in 2012, of which approximately 75% of total fees billed related to our merger and acquisition activities and are anticipated to be onetime expenses. Salaries, wages, and benefits increased from $71,751 in 2011 to $964,742 for the period ending December 31, 2012 due to the increase in client services, management, and internal development resources, which included a non-cash stock option expense of $491,139. Comparatively, in the period ended December 31, 2011, we incurred $325,194 in operating expenses, comprised of $25,293 in depreciation expense and $299,901 in general and administrative expenses.


From inception through December 31, 2012, aggregate operating expenditures were $2,697,807.


Interest Expense


We recognized interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $18,940 compared to $5,619 for the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011. Interest from inception to December 31, 2012 totaled $24,559. The increase in expense year over year is directly related to an increase in our debt financing and is primarily due to related parties.



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Net Losses


We have experienced net losses in all periods since inception. Our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $2,320,361 compared to a net loss of $296,252 for the period from inception to December 31, 2011. Our cumulative net loss since inception through December 31, 2012 is $2,616,613. We anticipate incurring ongoing operating losses and cannot predict when, if at all, we may expect to be profitable.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1,010,025, compared to $227,204 of cash used in operations during the period from inception to December 31, 2011. Since our inception, we have used $1,237,228 in cash for general operations and developmental activities.


Cash used in investing activities was $388,922 during the year ended December 31, 2012, specifically related to the purchase of capitalized software and fixed assets. Comparatively, cash used in investing activities, which was also related to the purchase of fixed assets, was $78,858 in the period ended December 31, 2011. From inception to December 31, 2012, cash used in investing activities was $467,780.


During the year ended December 31, 2012, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $1,507,422, of which $317,331 is attributable to notes payable to related parties and $1,163,525 of which was received from investors purchasing shares of our common stock. In that period, we also repurchased 1,000,000 shares of common stock from a former shareholder for $1,000; the shares were subsequently cancelled. In comparison, during the period ended December 31, 2011, financing activities provided $309,170 in cash, $300,000 of which was received from investors purchasing our common stock and $9,170 of which was acquired from the acquisition of Spindle Mobile. Since inception through December 31, 2012, $1,816,592 in cash was provided by financing activities, of which $1,463,525 was attributable to the sale of our common stock.


As of December 31, 2012, we had $131,584 of cash on hand, including $20,000 in restricted cash and working capital of $15,256.


We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.


We currently do not own any significant plant or equipment that we would seek to sell in the near future.


Going Concern Uncertainties

 

As of the date of this registration statement, there is doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as we have not generated sufficient cash flow to fund our business operations.  The financial statements included in this registration statement have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our obligations in the normal course of business. If we are not to continue as a going concern, we would likely not be able to realize our assets at values comparable to the carrying value or the fair value estimates reflected in the balances set out in our financial statements.

 

Our future success and viability, therefore, are dependent upon our ability to generate capital financing. The failure to generate sufficient revenues or raise additional capital may have a material and adverse effect upon us and our stockholders.

 

Because we have incurred losses from operations since inception, in their report on our audited financial statements for the latest fiscal year, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.


Critical Accounting Policies


The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Certain accounting policies and estimates are particularly important to the understanding of our financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant judgment by our management or can be materially affected by changes from period to period in economic factors or conditions that are outside of our control.  As a result, they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.  In applying these policies, our management uses their judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions to be used in the determination of certain estimates. Those estimates are based on our historical operations, our future business



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plans and projected financial results, the terms of existing contracts, our observance of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate.  Please see Note 2 to our financial statements for a more complete description of our significant accounting policies.


Intangible assets


Management regularly reviews property, equipment, intangibles and other long-lived assets for possible impairment. This review occurs quarterly, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If there is indication of impairment, then management prepares an estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. Management believes that the accounting estimate related to impairment of its property and equipment, is a “critical accounting estimate” because: (1) it is highly susceptible to change from period to period because it requires management to estimate fair value, which is based on assumptions about cash flows and discount rates; and (2) the impact that recognizing an impairment would have on the assets reported on our balance sheet, as well as net income, could be material. Management’s assumptions about cash flows and discount rates require significant judgment because actual revenues and expenses have fluctuated in the past and are expected to continue to do so.


The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.  In cases where undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value.  The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors.  


Software development costs


The Company accounts for the cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use of its application service by capitalizing qualifying costs, which are incurred during the application development stage and amortizing them over the software’s estimated useful life. Costs incurred in the preliminary and post-implementation stages of the Company’s products are expensed as incurred. The amounts capitalized include external direct costs of services used in developing internal-use software and for payroll and payroll-related costs of employees directly associated with the development activities. The Company amortizes capitalized software over the expected period of benefit, which is three years, beginning when the software is ready for its intended use.


Revenue recognition


The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (2) the service has been provided to the customer; (3) the amount of fees to be paid by the customer is fixed or determinable; and (4) the collection of our fees is probable.  


Sales related to long-term contracts for services (such as engineering, product development and testing) extending over several years are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.  Sales under these contracts are recorded based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to total estimated costs expected to be incurred related to the contract under the cost-to-cost method utilizing budgeted milestones or tasks as designated per each contract. Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which losses become probable and estimable.


For all other sales of products or services the Company recognizes revenues based on the terms of the customer agreement. The customer agreement takes the form of either a contract or a customer purchase order and each provides information with respect to the product or service being sold and the sales price.  If the customer agreement does not have specific delivery or customer acceptance terms, revenue is recognized at the time of shipment of the product to the customer.






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Stock-Based Compensation


The Company records stock based compensation in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 718 which requires the Company to recognize expense related to the fair value of its employee stock option awards.  This eliminates accounting for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. The Company recognizes the cost of all share-based awards on a graded vesting basis over the vesting period of the award.


Reclassifications


Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

We do not expect the adoption of any recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant effect on our financial position or results of operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2013, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.


Item 3. Properties.


We have offices in Scottsdale, AZ, Park City, UT, and Dallas, TX. Our headquarters are located at 8700 E Vista Bonita Dr., Suite 260, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. In addition, we have sales offices in Park City, UT located at 750 Kearns Blvd, Suite 150, and Dallas, TX located at 2458 West Creek Drive, Frisco, TX 75033. Our corporate headquarters consists of approximately 4,881 square feet of office space that we lease from Brentwood Scottsdale, LLC at a rate of $6,203 per month.  The lease term is 40 months.  Our Park City location consists of approximately 1,301 square feet of office space that we lease from Pete DeSoto Real Estate, Inc. at a rate of $2,060 per month.  The lease has a term of 36 months.  Our Texas location consists of approximately 120 square feet of office space that we lease from The Harty Land Company at a rate of $550 per month.  The lease has a term of 6 months.  We believe that all of the premises we occupy are suitable for our current operations.


Management does not currently have policies regarding the acquisition or sale of real estate assets primarily for possible capital gain or primarily for income.  The Company does not presently hold any investments or interests in real estate, investments in real estate mortgages or securities of or interests in persons primarily engaged in real estate activities.


Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.


We have only one class of stock outstanding, our common stock. The following table sets forth certain information as of February 18, 2014, with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock for (i) each director and officer, (ii) all of our directors and officers as a group, and (iii) each person known to us to own beneficially five percent or more of the outstanding shares of our common stock. As of February 18, 2014, there were 35,871,315 shares of common stock outstanding.


To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to this table or pursuant to applicable community property laws, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of common stock indicated.






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Name, Title and Address of

Beneficial Owner of Shares (1)

 

Amount of

Beneficial

Ownership (2)

 

Percent

of Class (3)

William Clark, Chief Executive Officer,

President and Principal Financial Officer

 

 

1,150,050 (4)

 

 

3.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Devlin, Secretary, Treasurer and Director

 

 

375,000 (5)

 

 

1.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glenn Bancroft, Director

 

 

524,075 (6)

 

 

1.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Ide, Director

 

 

4,606,701 (7)

 

 

12.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Reardon, Director

 

 

200,000 (8)

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashton Craig Page, Director

 

 

973,694 (9)

 

 

2.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Directors and Officers as a group (6 persons)

 

 

7,829,520

 

 

21.8%


*Represents a percentage under 1%.


1.

The address for the officers and directors of the Company is c/o Spindle, Inc., 8700 E. Vista Bonita Drive, Suite 260, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255.


2.

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to the securities. Shares of Common Stock subject to options or warrants that are currently exercisable or are exercisable within 60 days of February 18, 2014, are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such options or warrants but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. Except as indicated by footnote and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them.


3.

The percentage of outstanding shares beneficially owned is based on 35,871,315 shares issued and outstanding as of February 18, 2014.


4.

Includes 200,050 shares of Common Stock owned of record by Ameriprise Trust Company FBO William E. Clark and vested qualified options to purchase up to 500,000 shares of common stock. The options are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share and expire on December 31, 2022. On November 19, 2013, the Company issued an aggregate of 450,000 founder shares of common stock to Mr. Clark due in connection with a Settlement Agreement with respect to certain litigation resulting from the NetMoney-In acquisition by Spindle Mobile in 2011.


5.

Includes 75,000 shares of common stock owned of record by Mr. Devlin and 300,000 shares of common stock underlying qualified options, exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, until December 31, 2022, all of which shall be fully vested as of December 31, 2013.  


6.

Includes 224,075 shares of common stock owned of record by Mr. Bancroft 300,000 shares of common stock underlying qualified options, exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, until December 31, 2022, all of which were fully vested as of December 31, 2013.


7.

Includes 4,000,000 shares of common stock owned of record by Mr. Ide and 56,701 shares of common stock owned of record by Spindle Mobile, Inc.  Voting and investment authority with regard to the shares held by Spindle Mobile, Inc. is held by Mr. Ide, the Chief Executive Officer of Spindle Mobile, Inc.  Also includes (1) warrants to purchase an additional 250,000 shares of common stock (2) and up to 300,000 shares of common stock underlying options owned of record by Mr. Ide.  The warrants are currently exercisable at an exercise price of $1.00 per share and expire on November 13, 2021.  Also includes vested qualified options to purchase up to 300,000 shares of common stock.  The options are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share and expire on December 31, 2022.


8.

Includes 100,000 shares of common stock owned of record by Mr. Reardon and 100,000 shares of common stock underlying qualified options, exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, until December 31, 2022, all of which were fully vested as of December 31, 2013.



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9.

Includes 873,694 shares of common stock owned of record by Mr. Page and 100,000 shares of common stock underlying qualified options, exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, until December 31, 2022, all of which were fully vested as of December 31, 2013.


Change of Control


To our knowledge, there are no present arrangements or pledges of securities of our Company that may result in a change in control.


Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers.

 

The following table sets forth the names and ages of all of our directors and executive officers.


Name

Age

Title

 

 

 

William Clark

55

President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

 

 

 

John Devlin

67

Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman of Audit Committee and Director

 

 

 

Glenn Bancroft

57

Co-Chairman, Board of Directors, Chairman of Compensation Committee, and Director

 

 

 

David Ide

40

Chairman, Board of Directors

 

 

 

John Reardon

47

Director

 

 

 

Ashton Craig Page

56

Director


Terms of Office

 

Our directors are elected by the stockholders and serve until their successors are elected and qualified, or until he/she resigns or is removed in accordance with our bylaws and the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

 

Our officers are appointed by the Company’s board of directors and serve at the pleasure of the board or until the officer’s resignation.


Business Experience


William Clark has served as our President and Principal Financial Officer since January 18, 2012 and as our Chief Executive Officer since April 17, 2013 He joined the company in 2011, and through his leadership, the company has delivered a unique mobile commerce solution that combines multiple aspects of mobile payments and mobile marketing technologies, which Clark spearheaded by combining the company’s custom built payment platform with capabilities acquired through targeted acquisitions of four leading technology companies. Before joining Spindle, Clark served as executive vice president and general manager for Apriva’s Point of Sale division, where he led Apriva’s expansion to become North America’s leading provider of wireless payment technology. Prior to Apriva, Clark served as general manager of wireless products for First Data Merchant Services. During his 17 year tenure with First Data, he pioneered the delivery and sales of emerging technologies over a wide range of markets, including Internet banking, electronic bill presentment, web-based merchant services, chip cards, and the release of Internet and wireless acquiring products.  Mr. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics and Management from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from University Nebraska Omaha.






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John Devlin has served as our Secretary, Treasurer and a director of the Company, and Chairman of the audit committee since October 31, 2011.  Since February 2009, Mr. Devlin has served as a Director and Audit Committee Chairman of Hipcricket, Inc. (formerly Augme Technologies, Inc.), a publicly traded company specializing in mobile technology. Mr. Devlin has been in the investment and asset management business for over 33 years.  From October 2008 to October 2011, he served as the Managing Director/Financial Consultant of the American Irish Historical Society (“AIHC”), responsible for managing day-to-day operations, administration and financial oversight of the AIHC and its Fifth Avenue Brownstone headquarters. From October 2003 to October 2008, Mr. Devlin was the Vice Chairman of McKim & Company LLC, a venture capital source firm for start-up companies in the $1mm to $20mm bracket, where he was responsible for providing strategic planning and direction.  From 1986 to 2003, he was with J.P. Morgan Investment Management, where he started as a Fixed Income Trader, was later selected for a Special Overseas Assignment and later became a Senior Relationship Manager. Mr. Devlin was also the Committee Chairman for client portfolio guidelines, compliance and performance review for J.P. Morgan accounts with an asset size over $200 billion.  Before retiring from J.P. Morgan Investment Management, he held various positions with U.S. Steel Corporation and the Carnegie Pension Fund between 1974 to 1986, where he was responsible for directing investment activity of the U.S. Steel & Carnegie Pension Funds with an asset size of over $7 billion, providing pension asset and liability advice as well as tactical and strategic portfolio management for institutional relationships with over $44 billion in assets.  Mr. Devlin received an MBA from Pace University and completed his undergraduate degree in Finance at Georgetown University. Mr. Devlin’s education and his experience in the finance industry led us to believe that he should serve as a director.


Mr. Devlin serves as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee.


Glenn Bancroft has served as a director of the Company and Co-Chairman of the Board since December 6, 2011.  Mr. Bancroft is the Chief Executive Officer of Bancroft & Associates, a real estate investment and management firm Mr. Bancroft founded in 1981.  Under Mr. Bancroft’s management, Bancroft & Associates has represented over $250 million in sales, and has directed a portfolio of more than $500 million in property management. Mr. Bancroft is an entrepreneur and investment professional with more than thirty years of experience in domestic and international real estate.


Mr. Bancroft serves as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee.


Mr. Bancroft was the former CFO of NetMoney Inc, acquired by Spindle Mobile, and actively provides management consulting to corporations, and successfully runs a large real estate investment firm. His contribution as a director of Spindle Mobile led to his appointment to Spindle Inc. board. Mr. Bancroft’s skills and experience in his consulting practice with organizational development, and personnel profiling and placement led us to conclude that he should serve as a director and have been invaluable in helping Spindle chart a successful course through growth and acquisition.


David Ide, has served as a director of the Company and Chairman of the Board since December 2, 2011. Mr. Ide was a founder and the Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Modavox, Inc. in October 2005 after he managed the transition of SurfNet Media into Modavox, Inc.  Mr. Ide engineered accretive acquisitions of four companies for Modavox, formulated the integration processes, and enhanced the technology and intellectual property foundation.  In July 2009, Mr. Ide developed and executed Modavox, Inc.'s acquisition of Augme Technologies, Inc. (now, Hipcricket, Inc.).  At that time, Mr. Ide was appointed to the Board of Directors of Augme Technologies, Inc. and became the Chief Strategy Officer where he continued to manage the forward vision and M&A strategies for the combined companies.  He resigned as an officer and director in August 2010 to engage full time on conversion and transaction technologies, but remained a consultant for that company through June 2011.


Mr. Ide is an experienced CEO, chairman, and director. As a serial entrepreneur and a founder of the Company, his vision, experience, and focus led us to conclude that he should serve as a director and ideally qualifies him to lead as a co-chairman.


John Reardo n has served as a director of the Company since February 6, 2013. Mr. Reardon is the Managing Director of Choctaw Telecommunications, LLC, from December 2012 to present. Previously, Mr. Reardon managed telecommunications companies in the mobile voice, data and engineering services markets as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of Mobex Communications, Inc. from 2001 to 2005 and later as a general manager of MCLM, LLC from January 2006 to November 2012.  From 1997 to 2001, he served as General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Mobex Communications, Inc. Mr. Reardon began his career in telecom law at the boutique Washington, DC firm of Keller and Heckman, LLP. Mr. Reardon received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University, summa cum laude, and earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School.



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Mr. Reardon’s experience as a CEO, director, and his deep experience with the mobile technology coupled with his legal background led us to conclude that he should serve as a director.


Ashton Craig Page has served as a director of the Company since April 1, 2013.  Mr. Page currently serves as Chief Technology Officer of TransFirst, a position he has held since April 1, 2013.  From July 2010 to March 2013, he served as Chief Technology Officer and co-Founder of the MeNetwork, from June 2011 to May 2012 he served as Chief Technology Officer consultant with National Research Corporation, and from 1994 to 2008 he served as Managing Director at First Data Corporation. In addition, Mr. Page is the Managing Partner and Owner of ACPage Global Consulting since 2008.


Mr. Page’s prior experience in senior executive level positions in several public companies, his technical expertise and his experience in working with companies with international operations led us to conclude that he should serve as a director.


Family Relationships


There are no family relationships among our directors and executive officers.


Involvement In Certain Legal Proceedings


To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has, during the past ten years, been involved in any legal proceedings described in subparagraph (f) of Item 401 of Regulation S-K.


Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation


None of our directors or executive officers serves as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has one or more of its executive officers serving as a member of our board of directors.


Item 6. Executive Compensation.


Executive Compensation - Executive Officers


The following summary compensation table indicates all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our principal executive officer and each of the other two highest paid executive officers, if any, whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (the “named executive officers”).


Summary Compensation Table


Name and

Principal Position

Year

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Stock

Awards

($)

Option

Awards

($)

Non-

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Compens

ation

($)

Non-

qualified

Deferred

Compens

ation

Earnings

($)

All

Other

Compens

ation

($)

Total

($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Clark

2013

136,525

0

60,500 (1)

0

0

0

0

197,025

President, Chief Executive Officer and

Principal Financial Officer

2012

127,029

0

0

250,000 (1)

0

0

0

377,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Lineen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Vice President

2013

139,744

0

0

65,000 (1)

 

0

0

204,744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Stevens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Vice President

2013

123,541

0

0

37,500 (1)

 

0

0

161,041




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(1) The value of the stock and stock option compensation was computed using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.  The amount of stock-based compensation recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time stock options are granted and warrants are issued to employees and non-employees, and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock option or warrant. The Company estimates forfeiture rates for all unvested awards when calculating the expense for the period. In estimating the forfeiture rate, the Company monitors both stock option and warrant exercises as well as employee termination patterns. The resulting stock- based compensation expense for both employee and non-employee awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.

  

Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2013

 

The following table sets forth certain information concerning outstanding equity awards for our named executive officers at December 31, 2013. No options were exercised by our named executive officers during the last two fiscal years.


 

 

 Option Awards

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Number of

securities

underlying

unexercised

options (#)

Exercisable

 

 

Number of

securities

underlying

unexercised

options (#)

Unexercisable

 

 

Option

exercise price ($)

 

Option

expiration date

William Clark

 

 500,000

 

 

 0

 

 

 0.50

 

Oct. 29, 2022


2012 Stock Incentive Plan


On October 29, 2012, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") that governs equity awards to the Company’s management, employees, directors and consultants. There are 3,000,000 shares of common stock currently reserved for issuance under the Plan of which 2,837,000 options to purchase common stock were granted under the Plan and 1,999,550 were fully vested as of December 31, 2013.


On November 7, 2013, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Plan for an additional 3,000,000 shares.  During January 2014, we granted 1,195,000 options to purchase common stock from the Plan.


Unless previously terminated, the Plan will terminate 10 years after the earlier of (i) the date the Plan was adopted by the board of directors, or (ii) the date the Plan was approved by the stockholders. The types of awards permitted under the Plan include qualified incentive stock options (ISO), non-qualified stock options, and restricted stock. Each option shall be exercisable at such times and subject to such terms and conditions as the board of directors may specify. Stock options generally vest over three years and expire no later than ten years from the date of grant.


Compensation of Directors


As of December 31, 2013, the Company has issued an aggregate of 1,100,000 options to purchase common stock to members of its board of directors. The options have a vesting period of 12 months and have a 10-year term. The Company’s directors are entitled to receive reimbursement of preapproved out-of-pocket expenses.











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Name

Fees

earned

or paid

in cash

($)

Stock

awards

($)

Option

awards

($)(1)

Non-equity

incentive plan

compensation

($)

Nonqualified

deferred

compensation

earnings

($)

All other

compensation

($)

Total

($)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

David Ide

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

150,000

John Devlin

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

150,000

Glenn Bancroft

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

150,000

John Reardon

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

Craig Page

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

Total

 

 

550,000

 

 

 

550,000

(1) The value of the stock option compensation was computed using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.  The amount of stock-based compensation recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time stock options are granted and warrants are issued to employees and non-employees, and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock option or warrant. The Company estimates forfeiture rates for all unvested awards when calculating the expense for the period. In estimating the forfeiture rate, the Company monitors both stock option and warrant exercises as well as employee termination patterns. The resulting stock- based compensation expense for both employee and non-employee awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.


Employment Agreements


William Clark, the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, is currently receiving a salary of $197,000 per year combined cash and stock. Except for the compensation paid to Mr. Clark, the Company is not currently party to any existing agreements or understandings with any of its executive officers with respect to compensation for services rendered to the Company.


Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control

 

We currently have no employment agreements nor any compensatory plans or arrangements with any of our executive officers that may result from the resignation, retirement or any other termination of any of our executive officers, from a change-in-control, or from a change in any executive officer’s responsibilities following a change-in-control.


Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.


The following describes all transactions since January 1, 2011 (inception) through the date of this registration statement (the “Reporting Period”) and all proposed transactions in which we are, or we will be, a participant and the amount involved exceeds $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.


During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $25,000 to David Ide, a director of the Company. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matures on November 13, 2014. Additionally, Mr. Ide was issued a warrant to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share as additional consideration for his promissory note. The Company has imputed interest at a rate of 2% per annum and allocated the fair value of the warrants and recorded a discount in the amount of $10,640 which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The Company repaid $25,000 of principal owed to Mr. Ide as of September 30, 2013.  During the Reporting Period, $25,000 was the largest aggregate amount of principal outstanding.




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During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company also issued a Revolving Credit Grid Note, to Mr. Ide covering cash advances up to $60,000. The Note was subsequently amended in May 2012 to increase the principal amount of advances to $250,000. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matures on December 15, 2014. The Company imputed interest at a rate of 2% per annum and recorded a discount in the amount of $17,709 which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. Mr. Ide has advanced a total of $181,800, the largest aggregate amount of principal outstanding during the Reporting Period, under the terms of the Revolving Credit Grid Note leaving available credit in the amount of $68,200.


On December 15, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $100,000 to William Clark, its Chief Executive Officer, for amounts previously advanced to the Company for working capital. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matures on December 15, 2014. The Company imputed interest at a rate of 2% per annum and recorded a discount in the amount of $2,059 which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The Company has repaid $75,000 of the principal balance of the loan as of September 30, 2013.  During the Reporting Period, $100,000 was the largest aggregate amount of principal outstanding.  


On December 17, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $50,000 to April Kilfoyle, Mr. Ide’s Mother-In-Law. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matured on January 15, 2013.  In the event of default, the loan will bear a default rate of interest at 10% per annum. The Company imputed interest at a rate of 2% per annum and recorded a discount in the amount of $44 which was amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The note is currently in default and accruing interest at the default rate of 10%. During the Reporting Period, $50,000 was the largest aggregate amount of principal outstanding.


On December 28, 2012, the Company sold 200,050 shares of its restricted common stock to William Clark, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer for an aggregate purchase price of $100,025.  


On March 20, 2013, the Company assumed certain liabilities and acquired substantially all the assets of MeNetwork used in connection with its business of developing, marketing and licensing a mobile marketing platform for use by merchants and consumers pursuant to the MeNetwork Agreement.  As consideration for the assumption of such liabilities and the acquisition of the MeNetwork assets, the Company authorized the issuance of an aggregate of 3,500,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of MeNetwork, of which 350,000 shares are being held in escrow for a period of one year from the MeNetwork Closing Date for the purposes of satisfying any indemnification claims and 750,000 shares of common stock were issued to Ashton Craig Page, the director and Chief Operating Officer of MeNetwork and a current director of the Company, pursuant to the MeNetwork Agreement.


On January 31, 2014, the Company issued an option for the purchase of 150,000 shares of common stock to William Clark, its Chief Executive Officer.  The option has a term of 3 years.  The exercise price is $0.50 per share. The value of the option, computed using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, is $0.72, which is based on the following assumptions: The amount of stock-based compensation recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time stock options are granted and warrants are issued to employees and non-employees, and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock option or warrant. The Company estimates forfeiture rates for all unvested awards when calculating the expense for the period. In estimating the forfeiture rate, the Company monitors both stock option and warrant exercises as well as employee termination patterns. The resulting stock- based compensation expense for both employee and non-employee awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award..


Director Independence

 

Our board of directors has determined that John Devlin, Glenn Bancroft and John Reardon are “independent directors” as such term is defined by Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2). David Ide and Ashton Craig Page are not independent directors.


Item 8. Legal Proceedings.


There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record or beneficially of more than five percent of any class of voting securities of the Company, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate of the Company, or security holder is a party or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject.




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In the normal course of business, we may become involved in various legal proceedings.  Except as otherwise disclosed, we know of no pending or threatened legal proceeding to which we are or will be a party which, if successful, might result in a material adverse change in our business, properties or financial condition.


Item 9. Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.


Our common stock, $0.001 par value per share, has been quoted on the OTCQB marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “SPDL” since January 18, 2012.  The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low reported last bid prices for our common stock during each quarter of fiscal years 2013 and 2012.   Our stock is thinly traded, and there is currently no active market in the trading of our stock.  These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.


Quarter Ended

 

High

 

Low

March 31, 2012

 

$

2.25

 

$

0.01

June 30, 2012

 

$

2.25

 

$

1.50

September 30, 2012

 

$

2.25

 

$

1.80

December 31, 2012

 

$

3.00

 

$

1.50

March 31, 2013

 

$

1.70

 

$

1.70

June 30, 2013

 

$

1.70

 

$

0.99

September 30, 2013

 

$

1.02

 

$

0.35

December 31, 2013

 

$

1.92

 

$

1.88


Securities that may be Issued or Sold in the Future


As of February 18, 2014, we have options outstanding for the purchase of 1,999,550 shares of our common stock and warrants outstanding for the purchase of 250,000 shares of our common stock.  We also have 25,103,858 shares of common stock that may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 once (i) we are subject to the reporting requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”); (ii) we have filed all reports and other materials required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (other than Current Reports on Form 8-K); and (iii) at least one year has elapsed since we filed “Form 10 information” with the Securities and Exchange Commission reflecting our status as an entity that is no longer a shell company.


Holders


We have approximately 279 record holders of our common stock as of February 18, 2014 according to a stockholders’ list provided by our transfer agent as of that date.  The number of registered stockholders does not include any estimate by us of the number of beneficial owners of common shares held in street name. The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is Manhattan Transfer Registrar Co., 57 Eastwood Road, Miller Place, New York, 11764.


Dividends


We have never declared nor paid any cash dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate that we will pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.  Any future determination regarding the payment of cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant at that time.














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Equity Compensation Plan Information


The following table provides information as of December 31, 2013 regarding our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan.


Plan category

Number of securities to be issued

upon exercise of outstanding

options, warrants and rights

(a)

Weighted-average exercise

price of outstanding

options, warrants and rights

(b)

Number of securities

remaining available for future

issuance under equity

compensation plans

(excluding securities

reflected in column (a))

(c)

Equity compensation

plans approved by

security holders

4,032,000

$0.50

1,968,000


Item 10. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.


From January 1, 2011 through the date of filing this registration statement, we sold or issued the following securities not registered under the Securities Act. Except as stated below, no underwriting discounts or commissions were payable with respect to any of the following transactions.  


On November 14, 2011, we entered into an Agreement and Promissory Note with David Ide, a director in an aggregate principal amount of $25,000.  The note bears no interest and is due on November 13, 2014.  In connection with the note, and for no additional consideration, we issued Mr. Ide warrants to purchase up to 250,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.  The warrants are fully vested and may be exercised until November 13, 2021.


On December 2, 2011, in connection with the purchase of the Spindle Mobile assets former officers and directors agreed to cancel a total of 41,120,000 shares of common stock and we issued an aggregate of 13,200,000 shares of common stock to Spindle Mobile and its designees.


During the year ended December 31, 2012, we sold 2,184,001 shares of the Company’s common stock to accredited investors for total cash proceeds of $1,092,001 or $0.50 per share.


During the year ended December 31, 2012, we issued 1,313,918 shares of the Company’s common stock to various services providers for consulting and professional fees valued at $656,959.


On December 31, 2012, the Company issued 538,570 unregistered shares of common stock to the stockholder of Parallel in connection with the Parallel Agreement, of which 53,857 shares comprise the Parallel Indemnification Escrow and 100,000 shares (the "Parallel Deferred Consent Escrow") were deposited in escrow with Spindle’s transfer agent, acting as escrow agent under the Parallel Agreement. The Parallel Indemnification Escrow is to be held for a period of one year from the Closing Date and will be available to compensate Spindle pursuant to the indemnification obligations of Parallel under the Parallel Agreement, and for any necessary accounts receivable adjustment after the Closing Date. The Parallel Deferred Consent Escrow is to be held for a period of up to five years after the Parallel Closing Date and will be released to Parallel or its legally permitted assign(s) incrementally as and when certain specified contract assignments or residual revenue streams are properly assigned to Spindle or the residual revenue streams in respect of such specified contracts are bought out by the applicable third party, and otherwise the Parallel Deferred Consent Escrow is subject to cancellation to the extent such specified assignments or buy-outs fail to occur during such five year period, all as more particularly set forth in the Parallel Agreement.


During the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued to accredited investors a total of 6,331,250 shares of common stock at a price of $0.50 per share for total cash proceeds of $3,165,625.

 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,332,451 shares of common stock as payment for services rendered with an estimated fair value of $1,166,226.





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In accordance with the terms and conditions of the MeNetwork acquisition described above, the Company authorized the issuance of 3,500,000 shares of common stock, including 2,750,000 shares to the stockholders of MeNetwork and 750,000 shares of common stock to Ashton Craig Page, a director of the Company. The Company relied on Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act, in connection with the offer and sale of the securities inasmuch as all the stockholders of MeNetwork are accredited investors and the Company did not engage in any form of general advertisement or general solicitation in connection with the sale of such shares.


On January 3, 2014, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Y Dissolution, Inc., a Delaware corporation (formerly known as Yowza International, Inc.) (“Yowza”), used in connection with Yowza’s business.  In conjunction with this acquisition, we issued 1,642,000 unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock to the holders of Yowza’s outstanding capital stock, and certain executive management members and advisors of Yowza.


From January 1, 2014 through the date of this registration statement, the Company has issued an aggregate of 1,366,250 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $683,125.


As discussed in the sections of this registration statement titled “Executive Compensation” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”, we have issued common stock and options to purchase common stock to our officers and directors.  We relied on Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 to issue these securities.


Unless otherwise specified above, the Company believes that all of the above transactions were transactions not involving any public offering within the meaning of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, since (a) each of the transactions involved the offering of such securities to a substantially limited number of persons; (b) each person took the securities as an investment for his/her/its own account and not with a view to distribution; (c) each person had access to information equivalent to that which would be included in a registration statement on the applicable form under the Securities Act; and (d) each person had knowledge and experience in business and financial matters to understand the merits and risk of the investment.


Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.


General


We are registering shares of our common stock.  We are presently authorized under our Articles of Incorporation to issue 300,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock.  The following description of our common stock is only a summary and is subject to and qualified by our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and by the provisions of applicable corporate laws of the State of Nevada.


Voting Rights


Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders.  Holders of our common stock are not entitled to cumulative voting rights with respect to the election of directors.  Our board members serve until their successors are elected or until their death, resignation or removal.  Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the Company’s stockholders, unless a vacancy exists which is not filled by the remaining directors or a director has been removed, in which case the vacancy must be filled by the vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote.


Dividends


Subject to limitations under Nevada law and preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock that we may decide to issue in the future, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends or other distributions, if any, as may be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available therefor.


Liquidation


In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our business, holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities, subject to the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock we may decide to issue in the future.





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Rights and Preferences


Our common stock has no preemptive, conversion or other rights to subscribe for additional securities.  There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common stock.  The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate and issue in the future.


Fully Paid and Non-Assessable


All outstanding shares of our common stock are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.


Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.


Section 78.7502 of the Nevada Revised Statutes permits a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in the right of the corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he:


(a)

is not liable pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 78.138, or

(b)

acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.


In addition, Section 78.7502 permits a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the action or suit if he:


(a)

is not liable pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 78.138; or

(b)

acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.


To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter, the corporation is required to indemnify him against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense.


Section 78.752 of the Nevada Revised Statutes allows a corporation to purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise for any liability asserted against him and liability and expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the corporation has the authority to indemnify him against such liability and expenses.


Other financial arrangements made by a corporation pursuant to Section 78.752 may include the following:


(a)

the creation of a trust fund;

(b)

the establishment of a program of self-insurance;

(c)

the securing of its obligation of indemnification by granting a security interest or other lien on any assets of the corporation; and

(d)

the establishment of a letter of credit, guaranty or surety.



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No financial arrangement made pursuant to Section 78.752 may provide protection for a person adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals, to be liable for intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law, except with respect to the advancement of expenses or indemnification ordered by a court.


Any discretionary indemnification pursuant to NRS 78.7502, unless ordered by a court or advanced pursuant to an undertaking to repay the amount if it is determined by a court that the indemnified party is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation, may be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances. The determination must be made:


(a)

by the stockholders;

(b)

by the board of directors by majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the action, suit or proceeding;

(c)

if a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the action, suit or proceeding so orders, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or

(d)

if a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the action, suit or proceeding cannot be obtained, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion.


Under our Articles of Incorporation, our directors are not liable for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty, except in connection with (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct by the director or a knowing violation of law by the director, (ii) conduct violating the Nevada Revised Statutes, or (iii) any transaction from which the director will personally receive a benefit in money, property or services to which the director is not legally entitled


Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws require us to indemnify our directors against reasonable expenses incurred by the individual in advance of final disposition of the proceeding, without regard to the limitations in Nevada Revised Statute 78.7502, or any other limitation that may hereafter be enacted, to the extent such limitation may be disregarded if authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, to the full extent and under all circumstances permitted by applicable law.


Item 13.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


We set forth below a list of our financial statements included in this Registration Statement on Form 10.


Statement

 

Page*

Index to Financial Statements

 

F-1

 

 

 

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

 

F-2

Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

F-3

Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

F-5

Notes to Financial Statements

 

F-6

 

 

 

Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-11

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011;

 

F-12

Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and from January 14, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012

 

F-13

Statements of Stockholders Deficit from January 14, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012

 

F-14

Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and from January 14, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

F-15

Notes to Financial Statements

 

F-16


*Page F-1 follows page 37 to this registration statement on Form 10.

 



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Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.


Not applicable.


Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(a) Financial Statements.


The financial statements included in this Registration Statement on Form 10 are listed in Item 13 and commence following page 14.


(b) Exhibits.


Exhibit

Number

 

Description

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation, as amended *

3.2

 

By-Laws*

10.1

 

Asset Purchase Agreements, dated December 2, 2011, by and by and between Coyote Hills Golf, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Spindle Mobile, Inc., Mitch Powers, Stephanie Erickson, and Kamiar Khatami (1)

10.2

 

Addendum No. 1 to Asset Purchase Agreement entered into on March 29, 2012 between Spindle, Inc., Spindle Mobile, Inc., Mitch Powers, Stephanie Erickson and Kamiar Khatami (2)

10.3

 

Asset Purchase Agreement entered into on December 31, 2012 between Spindle, Inc. and Parallel Solutions Inc.*

10.4

 

Asset Purchase Agreement entered into on March 1, 2013 between Spindle, Inc. and MeNetwork, Inc. (3)

10.5

 

Asset Purchase Agreement entered into on December 10, 2013 between Spindle, Inc. and Y Dissolution, Inc.*

10.6

 

Spindle, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan*

23

Consent of L.L. Bradford & Company, LLC*


*Filed herewith.

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on December 6, 2011.

(2) Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed by the registrant on March 30, 2012.

(3) Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2013 filed by the registrant on September 3, 2013.














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SIGNATURES

  

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


 

SPINDLE, INC.

 

 

 

Date: February 25, 2014

By:

/s/ William E Clark

 

 

William E Clark

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

Principal Executive Officer

Principal Financial Officer


































36






Statement

 

Page*

 

 

 

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

 

F-2

Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

F-3

Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

F-5

Notes to Financial Statements

 

F-6

 

 

 

Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-11

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011;

 

F-12

Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and from January 14, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012

 

F-13

Statements of Stockholders Deficit from January 14, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012

 

F-14

Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and from January 14, 2011 (Inception) to December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

F-15

Notes to Financial Statements

 

F-16

























F-1





 

SPINDLE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

DECEMBER 31,

 

2013

 

2012

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

   Cash

$

118,716

 

$

111,584

   Restricted cash

 

20,000

 

 

20,000

   Accounts receivable, net of allowance of

 

 

 

 

 

      $66,423 and $0, respectively

 

120,339

 

 

37,362

   Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

469,059

 

 

135,535

   Notes receivable, net of notes payable of

 

 

 

 

 

      $235,257 and $230,736, respectively

 

66,744

 

 

64,586

      Total current assets

 

794,858

 

 

369,067

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed assets , net of accumulated depreciation of

 

 

 

 

 

      $4,266 and $2,031, respectively   

 

22,053

 

 

17,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

   License agreements, net of accumulated amortization of

 

 

 

 

 

      $104,712 and $75,878, respectively

 

127,981

 

 

156,815

   Capitalized software costs, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

      of $128,018 and $0, respectively

 

1,208,607

 

 

547,657

   Residual contract revenue

 

589,294

 

 

589,294

   Deposits

 

7,342

 

 

3,842

   Goodwill

 

2,679,970

 

 

-

     Total other assets

 

4,613,194

 

 

1,297,608

TOTAL ASSETS

$

5,430,105

 

$

1,683,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

506,931

 

$

353,811

   Accrued liabilities - related party

 

15,497

 

 

11,831

      Total current liabilities

 

522,428

 

 

365,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

   Notes payable - related party, net of debt discount of

 

 

 

 

 

      $12,105 and $23,266, respectively

 

244,695

 

 

333,534

   Note payable

 

-

 

 

27,566

      Total long-term liabilities

 

244,695

 

 

361,100

      Total liabilities

 

767,123

 

 

726,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

   Preferred stock, $.001, par value, 50,000,000 shares

 

 

 

 

 

      authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

 

-

 

 

-

      as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

 

   Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares

 

 

 

 

 

      authorized, 26,073,857 and 18,427,919 shares issued and

 

 

 

 

 

      outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively

 

26,314

 

 

18,428

   Common stock authorized and unissued, 3,555,200 and 2,513,820

 

 

 

 

 

      shares as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively

 

3,415

 

 

2,514

   Additional paid-in capital

 

9,602,965

 

 

3,835,683

   Unamortized equity-based compensation

 

(72,314)

 

 

(283,001)

   Accumulated deficit

 

(4,897,398)

 

 

(2,616,613)

      Total stockholders’ equity

 

4,662,982

 

 

957,011

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

5,430,105

 

$

1,683,753

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.


F-2



SPINDLE, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)


 

THE THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

(Restated)

 

 

 

(Restated)

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Sales income

$

278,021

 

$

22,810

 

$

983,166

 

$

40,784

   Cost of sales

 

135,801

 

 

87

 

 

368,336

 

 

7,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

142,220

 

 

22,723

 

 

614,830

 

 

32,948

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Depreciation and amortization

 

112,164

 

 

12,942

 

 

159,086

 

 

38,259

   Promotional and marketing

 

26,534

 

 

6,755

 

 

95,543

 

 

18,056

   Consulting

 

162,784

 

 

85,061

 

 

520,945

 

 

271,189

   Software and internet costs

 

20,896

 

 

12,623

 

 

55,988

 

 

22,524

   Salaries and wages

 

314,142

 

 

124,516

 

 

1,128,893

 

 

287,860

   Directors fees

 

26,505

 

 

-

 

 

79,515

 

 

-

   Professional fees

 

140,653

 

 

283,391

 

 

554,120

 

 

435,735

   Travel

 

48,049

 

 

14,857

 

 

84,865

 

 

50,051

   Rent

 

12,786

 

 

9,707

 

 

51,491

 

 

20,636

   General and administrative

 

20,988

 

 

6,342

 

 

152,294

 

 

20,903

       Total operating expenses

 

885,501

 

 

556,194

 

 

2,882,740

 

 

1,165,213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss

 

(743,281)

 

 

(533,471)

 

 

(2,267,910)

 

 

(1,132,265)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Interest income

 

1,947

 

 

1,871

 

 

3,882

 

 

5,611

   Interest expense

 

(1,517)

 

 

(2,177)

 

 

(4,521)

 

 

(6,537)

   Interest expense - related party

 

(4,176)

 

 

(2,429)

 

 

(12,236)

 

 

(7,797)

      Total other expense

 

(3,746)

 

 

(2,735)

 

 

(12,875)

 

 

(8,723)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before provision for income taxes

 

(747,027)

 

 

(536,206)

 

 

(2,280,785)

 

 

(1,140,988)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Provision for income taxes

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(747,027)

 

$

(536,206)

 

$

(2,280,785)

 

$

(1,140,988)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

26,317,700

 

 

17,062,957

 

 

24,454,806

 

 

16,969,736

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) per share - basic and fully

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   diluted

$

(0.03)

 

$

(0.03)

 

$

(0.09)

 

$

(0.07)










The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.




F-3



SPINDLE, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


 

THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

(Restated)

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(2,280,785)

 

$

(1,140,988)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to

 

 

 

 

 

net cash (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

283,965

 

 

318,000

Depreciation and amortization

 

159,086

 

 

38,259

Amortization of debt discounts - related party

 

11,161

 

 

5,896

Amortization of options issued for services

 

210,686

 

 

-

        Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts

 

66,423

 

 

-

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in restricted cash

 

-

 

 

(20,000)

Increase in accounts receivable

 

(149,400)

 

 

(1)

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses

 

30,814

 

 

(166,615)

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

 

(6,679)

 

 

920

Increase in deposits and other assets

 

(3,500)

 

 

(3,842)

Increase in accounts payable

 

417,871

 

 

296,913

Increase in accrued interest

 

4,522

 

 

-

Increase in accrued interest - related party

 

3,666

 

 

-

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(1,252,170)

 

 

(671,458)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of fixed assets

 

(9,016)

 

 

(7,121)

Additions to capitalized software development

 

(336,438)

 

 

(234,340)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(345,454)

 

 

(241,461)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on notes payable

 

(27,566)

 

 

-

Proceeds for notes payable - related party

 

-

 

 

210,736

Payments on notes payable - related party

 

(100,000)

 

 

-

Proceeds from the sale of common stock

 

1,732,322

 

 

818,500

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

1,604,756

 

 

1,029,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

 

7,132

 

 

116,317

Cash - beginning

 

111,584

 

 

3,109

Cash - ending

$

118,716

 

$

119,426

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

$

-

 

$

-

Income taxes paid

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash transactions

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

$

283,965

 

$

318,000

Shares issued for acquisitions

$

3,132,500

 

$

-

Options issued for services

$

210,686

 

$

-




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.



F-4



SPINDLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION


The interim financial statements included herein, presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and stated in US dollars, have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.


These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein.  It is suggested that these condensed interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2012 and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The Company follows the same accounting policies in the preparation of interim reports.


Results of operations for the interim periods are not indicative of annual results.


NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.


Cash and cash equivalents

For purpose of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers cash and cash equivalents to include all stable, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less.


Concentration of credit risk

The Company primarily transacts its business with one financial institution. The amount on deposit in that one institution may from time to time exceed the federally-insured limit.


Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Income taxes

The Company accounts for its income taxes under the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” The method of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 is an asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between tax bases and financial reporting bases of other assets and liabilities.


Revenue recognition

Revenue is derived on a per message/notification basis through the Company’s patented technologies and a modular, adaptable platform designed to create multi-channel messaging gateways for all types of connected devices. The Company also earns revenue for services, such as programming, licensure on Software as a Service (“SaaS”) basis, and on a performance basis, such as when a client acquires a new customer through our platform. Revenue is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” as revised by SAB No. 104. As such, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title transfer has occurred, the price is fixed or readily determinable, and collectability is probable. Sales are recorded net of sales discounts.


Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable is reported at the customers’ outstanding balances, less any allowance for doubtful accounts.  Interest is not accrued on overdue accounts receivable.





F-5




SPINDLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED


Allowance for doubtful accounts

An allowance for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable is charged to operations in amounts sufficient to maintain the allowance for uncollectible accounts at a level management believes is adequate to cover any probable losses.  Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based on historical write-off percentages and information collected from individual customers.  Accounts receivable are charged off against the allowance when collectability is determined to be permanently impaired.


Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Major renewals and improvements are charged to the asset accounts while replacements, maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed.  At the time property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the asset and related accumulated depreciation accounts are relieved of the applicable amounts.  Gains or losses from retirements or sales are credited or charged to income.


Depreciation is computed on the straight-line and accelerated methods for financial reporting and income tax reporting purposes based upon the following estimated useful lives:


Computer hardware

5 years

Office furniture

7 years


Long-lived assets

The Company accounts for its long-lived assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360-10-05, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  ASC Topic 360-10-05 requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical cost carrying value of an asset may no longer be appropriate.  The Company assesses recoverability of the carrying value of an asset by estimating the future net cash flows expected to result from the asset, including eventual disposition.  If the future net cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the difference between the asset’s carrying value and fair value or disposable value.  The Company determined that none of its long-term assets at September 30, 2013 were impaired.


Capitalized software development costs

The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a software application. Capitalized software development costs represent the costs associated with the internal development of the Company’s software applications. Amortization of such costs is recorded on a software application-by-application basis, based on the greater of the proportion of current year sales to total of current and estimated future sales for the applications or the straight-line method over the remaining estimated useful life of the software application. The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of capitalized software costs and will charge to operations amounts that are deemed unrecoverable for projects it abandons.


Stock-based compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based payments to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”).  Stock-based payments to employees include grants of stock, grants of stock options and issuance of warrants that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on their fair values at the date of grant.  


The Company accounts for stock-based payments to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.”  Stock-based payments to non-employees include grants of stock, grants of stock options and issuances of warrants that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on the value of the vested portion of the award over the requisite service period as measured at its then-current fair value as of each financial reporting date. The Company calculates the fair value of option grants and warrant issuances utilizing the Binomial pricing model.  The amount of stock-based compensation recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest.  ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time stock options are granted and warrants are issued to employees and non-employees, and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock option or warrant.





F-6




SPINDLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED


Stock-based compensation, continued

The Company estimates forfeiture rates for all unvested awards when calculating the expense for the period.  In estimating the forfeiture rate, the Company monitors both stock option and warrant exercises as well as employee termination patterns.  The resulting stock-based compensation expense for both employee and non-employee awards is generally recognized on compensation under ASC Topic 505-50, In accordance with ASC 505-50, the cost of stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the vesting period. The value of the stock-based award is determined using the Binomial or Black-Scholes option-pricing models, whereby compensation cost is the excess of the fair value of the award as determined by the pricing model at the grant date or other measurement date over the amount that must be paid to acquire the stock. The resulting amount is charged to expense on the straight-line basis over the period in which the Company expects to receive the benefit, which is generally the vesting period.


Loss per share

The Company reports earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260-10, "Earnings per Share." Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic earnings (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Diluted earnings (loss) per share has not been presented since the effect of the assumed conversion of warrants and debt to purchase common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. Potential common shares as of September 30, 2013 that have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share amounted to 2,515,000 shares and include 250,000 warrants and 2,265,000 options. Of the 2,515,000 potential common shares at September 30, 2013, 990,000 had not vested.


Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company continually assesses any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability to the Company. Where it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects the Company’s financial reporting, the Company undertakes a study to determine the consequence of the change to its financial statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that the Company’s financials properly reflect the change.


NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.  As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of ($2,280,785) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and has an accumulated deficit of ($4,897,397).


In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources.  The Company is significantly dependent upon its ability, and will continue to attempt, to secure equity and/or additional debt financing.  The Company has recently issued debt securities and may conduct an offering of its equity securities to raise proceeds to finance its plan of operation.  There are no assurances that the Company will be successful and without sufficient financing it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a going concern.


The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.  These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.  These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might arise from this uncertainty.










F-7



SPINDLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE


Accounts receivable consist of the following:


 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

DECEMBER 31,

 

2013

 

2012

Due from customers

$

186,762

 

$

37,362

Less allowance for bad debts

 

(66,423)

 

 

-

 

$

120,339

    

$

37,362


NOTE 5 - PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEPOSITS


On February 7, 2012, the Company entered into a legal retainer agreement with a law firm, for which the Company paid a legal retainer of $5,000.  The retainer will be expensed at the sole discretion of the law firm and all ongoing legal fees are billed to the Company as incurred.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized legal expenses of $407,728.  As of September 30, 2013, the entire amount of the retainer has been amortized.


During 2012, the Company entered into a business marketing agreement for term of one year. In accordance with the terms of each agreement, the Company issued 350,000 fully vested shares of common stock valued at $175,000 as a non-refundable retainer for services. The estimated fair value will be amortized on a straight-line basis of the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the Company recorded $122,500 as consulting expense related to the service for the nine month period and the entire amount of the retainer has been amortized.


On January 23, 2013, the Company entered into a public relations consulting agreement for a term of two years. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the Company issued 500,000 fully vested shares of common stock on the date of agreement and an additional 500,000 shares on June 1, 2013. The fair value of the complete grant totaled $500,000 and has been recorded as a prepayment for consulting services. The estimated fair value of the grant will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the Company recorded $128,024 as consulting expense related to the service for the nine month period. The remaining prepaid balance at September 30, 2013 totaled $371,976.


NOTE 6 - NOTES RECEIVABLE


Notes receivable consisted of the following:


 

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

DECEMBER 31,

 

 

2013

2012

 Notes receivable, 2.59% interest, and due on demand

 $

288,040

 

$

288,040

    Interest receivable

 

13,961

 

 

7,282

 Total principal and interest receivable

 

302,001

 

 

295,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

  Notes payable

 

221,287

 

 

221,287

     Interest payable

 

13,970

 

 

9,449

   Total principal and interest payable

 

235,257

 

 

230,736

 

$

66,744

    

$

64,586


NOTE 7 - FIXED ASSETS


Fixed assets consisted of the following at:


 

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

DECEMBER 31,

 

 

2013

 

2012

Office furniture & equipment

 

$

26,319

 

$

19,109

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

 

4,266

 

 

2,031

Total fixed assets, net

 

$

22,053

 

$

17,078





F-8




SPINDLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 8 - CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE COSTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY


Capitalized software costs and license agreements consisted of the following at:


 

 

SEPTEMBER 30,

 

DECEMBER 31,

 

 

2013

 

2012

Capitalized software costs

 

$

1,336,625

 

$

547,657

Less: accumulated amortization

 

 

128,018

 

 

-

   Total capitalized software costs

 

 

1,208,607

 

 

547,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

License agreements

 

 

232,693

 

 

232,693

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

 

104,712

 

 

75,878

   Total licenses

 

 

127,981

 

 

156,815

Total intellectual property, net

 

$

1,336,588

 

$

704,472


NOTE 9 - NOTES PAYABLE - RELATED PARTY


On December 15, 2011, the Company issued a Promissory Grid Note to a director of the Company whereby formalizing various advances previously received from the director in the amount of $51,300 and allowing for future advances up to $250,000. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matures on December 15, 2014. The Company imputed interest at a rate of 2% per annum and recorded a discount in the amount of $10,640. In connection with one of the previous advances in the amount of $25,000, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price per share of $1.00 resulting in an additional discount of $17,709. The total discount attributable to the Grid Note totaled $28,349 and is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repaid $25,000 of the principal balance of the loan and recorded interest expense of $7,049 related to the discount.

 

On December 15, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $100,000 to it chief executive officer for amounts previously advanced to the Company for working capital. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matures on December 15, 2014. The Company imputed interest at a rate of 2% per annum and recorded a discount in the amount of $2,059 which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repaid $75,000 of the principal balance of the loan and recorded interest expense of $1,479 related to the discount.


On December 17, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $50,000 to a related party, the note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and matures on January 15, 2013. In the event of default, the loan will bear a default rate of interest at 10% per annum. As of September 30, 2013, the principal balance was unpaid and the Company recorded related party interest at the default rate in the amount of $3,666.


NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


The Company is authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001.  



During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company authorized the issuance of 2,851,250 shares of its common stock for cash proceeds totaling $1,732,322. As of September 30, 2013, 591,250 shares were unissued.


During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a two year consulting agreement. The estimated fair value of the shares totaled $500,000 and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, $128,024 has been expensed to consulting fees and the remaining $371,976 has been recorded as prepaid consulting fees to be amortized over a remaining term of the agreement.  


During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 525,889 shares of its common stock as payment for previously accrued legal fees. The estimated fair value of the shares totaled $262,945 and has been recorded as a reduction to accounts payable.




F-9




SPINDLE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY, CONTINUED


On March 20, 2013, the Company authorized the issuance of 3,500,000 shares with an estimated fair value of $3,132,500 in connection with an asset acquisition. The Company agrees to issue 750,000 of such shares upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. (See Note 12). As of September 30, 2013, the 750,000 shares were unissued, but have been issued as of the date of this filing.


NOTE 11 - WARRANTS AND OPTIONS


On November 14, 2011, the Company issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to a related-party in conjunction with a promissory note.  The warrant holder was granted the right to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $250,000 or $1.00 per share.  The aggregate fair value of the warrants totaled $60,720 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: 2.04% risk free rate, 52% volatility and expected life of the warrants of 10 years.  


The following is a summary of the status of all of the Company’s stock warrants as of September 30, 2013:


 

Number

Of Warrants and Options

 

Weighted-Average

Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

-

 

$        -

Granted

2,515,000

 

 0.549

Exercised

-

 

 -

Cancelled

-

 

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2012

2,515,000

 

$ 0.549

Granted

-

 

 -

Exercised

-

 

 -

Cancelled

-

 

 -

Outstanding at September 30, 2013

2,515,000

 

$ 0.549

Exercisable at September 30, 2013

1,525,000

 

$ 0.581


NOTE 12 - BUSINESS ACQUISITION


On March 20, 2013, the Company assumed certain liabilities and acquired substantially all the assets of MeNetwork, Inc. (“MeNetwork”) used in connection with its business of developing, marketing and licensing a mobile marketing platform for use by merchants and consumers, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement.  As consideration the Company authorized the issuance of 3,500,000 shares of its common stock to the stockholders of MeNetwork, of which 350,000 shares are being held in escrow for a period of one year from the closing date for the purposes of satisfying any indemnification claims.  In addition, upon the earlier of 180 days following the closing date or a change in control of the Company, the Company agreed to issue the remaining 750,000 shares of common stock to the director and Chief Operating Officer of MeNetwork and a current director of the Company.  As of September 30, 2013, the 750,000 shares are unissued but expected to be issued before fiscal year end (December 31, 2013).


NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


The Company’s management has reviewed all material events through the date of this report in accordance with ASC 855-10, and believes there are no material subsequent events to report.







F-10




 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

Board of Directors and Stockholders
Spindle, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Spindle, Inc.  as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the entity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Spindle, Inc. as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ L.L. Bradford & Company
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 19, 2013







F-11




Spindle, Inc.

(Formerly Known as Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Balance Sheets


 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2012

 

2011

Assets

 

 

 

(RESTATED)

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

111,584

 

$

3,109

Restricted cash

 

 

20,000

 

 

-

Accounts receivable

 

 

37,362

 

 

10,966

Prepaid expenses and current deposits

 

 

135,535

 

 

-

Notes receivable, net of notes payable of $221,287  and $221,287, respectively

 

 

66,753

 

 

66,753

Accrued interest receivable, net of accrued interest payable of $14,085 and $5,371, respectively

 

 

7,282

 

 

8,509

Total current assets

 

 

378,516

 

 

89,337

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,031 and $0, respectively

 

 

564,735

 

 

177,844

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $75,878 and $25,293

 

 

156,815

 

 

207,400

Residual contracts

 

 

589,294

 

 

-

Deposits

 

 

3,842

 

 

-

Total other assets

 

 

749,951

 

 

207,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,693,202

 

$

474,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

363,260

 

$

8,800

Total current liabilities

 

 

363,260

 

 

8,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable - related party, net of debt discount

of $23,266 and $18,983, respectively

 

 

345,365

 

 

32,317

Notes payable

 

 

27,566

 

 

-

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

372,931

 

 

32,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

736,191

 

 

41,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,

 

 

 

 

 

 

no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively

 

 

-

 

 

-

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized,

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,546,001 and 16,400,000 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively

 

 

18,428

 

 

16,480

Additional paid in capital

 

 

3,835,683

 

 

711,811

Common stock payable, 17,546,001 and 1,425,000 shares authorized and unissued

 

 

 

 

 

 

as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively

 

 

2,514

 

 

1,425

Unamortized share-based compensation

 

 

(283,001)

 

 

-

Deficit accumulated during development stage

 

 

(2,616,613)

 

 

(296,252)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

957,011

 

 

433,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$    1,693,202

 

$

474,581

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



F-12




Spindle, Inc.

(Formerly Known as Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Operations


 

 

For the

 

January 14, 2011

 

January 14, 2011

 

 

Year Ended

 

(Inception) to

 

(Inception) to

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

 

 

 

(RESTATED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

83,412

 

$

29,942

 

$

113,354

Cost of sales

 

 

19,701

 

 

-

 

 

19,701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

63,711

 

 

29,942

 

 

93,653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

51,567

 

 

25,293

 

 

76,860

Promotional and marketing

 

 

84,641

 

 

-

 

 

84,641

Consulting

 

 

492,410

 

 

109,560

 

 

601,970

Software and internet costs

 

 

38,686

 

 

1,445

 

 

40,131

Salaries, wages and benefits

 

 

964,742

 

 

71,751

 

 

1,036,493

Professional fees

 

 

588,910

 

 

47,015

 

 

635,925

Travel

 

 

73,674

 

 

7,714

 

 

81,388

Rent expense

 

 

32,942

 

 

6,555

 

 

39,497

General and administrative expenses

 

 

45,041

 

 

55,861

 

 

100,902

Total expenses

 

 

2,372,613

 

 

325,194

 

 

2,697,807

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before other expenses

 

 

(2,308,902)

 

 

(295,252)

 

 

(2,604,154)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

7,481

 

 

4,619

 

 

12,100

Interest expense

 

 

(18,940)

 

 

(5,619)

 

 

(24,559)

Total other expense

 

 

(11,459)

 

 

(1,000)

 

 

(12,459)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes

 

 

(2,320,361)

 

 

(296,252)

 

 

(2,616,613)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(2,320,361)

 

$

(296,252)

 

$

(2,616,613)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding - basic and fully diluted

 

 

17,164,341

 

 

11,675,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share - basic and fully diluted

 

$

(0.14)

 

$

(0.03)

 

 

 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-13




Spindle, Inc.

(Formerly known as Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

Common

 

Unamortized

 

During the

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Stock

 

Equity

 

Development

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Payable

 

Compensation

 

Stage

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 14, 2011

 

-

 

$  -

 

$  -

 

$  -

 

$  -

 

$  -

 

$  -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

10,500,000

 

10,500

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

10,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset acquisition with Net Money In

 

1,575,000

 

1,575

 

237,000

 

1,425

 

-

 

-

 

240,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

525,000

 

525

 

41,475

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

42,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for cash

 

600,000

 

600

 

299,400

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recapitalization from reverse merger with Spindle Mobile, Inc.

 

3,280,000

 

3,280

 

132,419

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

135,699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imputed interest

 

-

 

-

 

1,517

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(296,252)

 

(296,252)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 

16,480,000

 

16,480

 

711,811

 

1,425

 

-

 

(296,252)

 

433,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase and cancellation of shares

 

(1,000,000)

 

(1,000)

 

1,000

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

763,918

 

764

 

655,645

 

550

 

-

 

-

 

656,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for cash

 

2,184,001

 

2,184

 

1,089,817

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,092,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset acquisition with Parallel Solutions

 

-

 

-

 

588,755

 

539

 

-

 

-

 

589,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options granted for services

 

-

 

-

 

774,140

 

-

 

(283,001)

 

-

 

491,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imputed interest - related party

 

-

 

-

 

14,515

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

14,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,320,361)

 

(2,320,361)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 

18,427,919

 

$  18,428

 

$  3,835,683

 

$  2,514

 

$  (283,001)

 

$(2,616,613)

 

$  957,011



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-14




Spindle, Inc.

(Formerly known as Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


 

 

For the

 

January 14, 2011

 

January 14, 2011

 

 

year ended

 

(Inception) to

 

(Inception) to

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(2,320,361)

 

$

(296,252)

 

$

(2,616,613)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

 

585,408

 

 

52,500

 

 

637,908

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

52,616

 

 

25,293

 

 

77,909

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

10,232

 

 

4,249

 

 

14,481

Options granted for services

 

 

491,139

 

 

-

 

 

491,139

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) in accounts receivable

 

 

(26,395)

 

 

(10,967)

 

 

(37,362)

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

 

 

(135,535)

 

 

-

 

 

(135,535)

Decrease in accrued interest receivable

 

 

1,227

 

 

758

 

 

1,985

(Increase) decrease in deposits

 

 

(3,842)

 

 

-

 

 

(3,842)

(Increase) in restricted cash

 

 

(20,000)

 

 

-

 

 

(20,000)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

355,486

 

 

(2,785)

 

 

352,702

Net cash (used in) operating activities

 

 

(1,010,025)

 

 

(227,204)

 

 

(1,237,228)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Acquisitions of fixed assets

 

 

(388,922)

 

 

(78,858)

 

 

(467,780)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

 

(388,922)

 

 

(78,858)

 

 

(467,780)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash acquired from acquisition

 

 

27,566

 

 

9,170

 

 

36,736

Proceeds for notes payable - related party

 

 

317,331

 

 

-

 

 

317,331

Issuance of common stock

 

 

1,163,525

 

 

300,000

 

 

1,463,525

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(1,000)

 

 

-

 

 

(1,000)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

1,507,422

 

 

309,170

 

 

1,816,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

 

 

108,475

 

 

3,108

 

 

111,584

Cash - beginning of year

 

 

3,109

 

 

-

 

 

-

Cash - end of year

 

$

111,584

 

$

3,108

 

$

111,584

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

Income taxes paid

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

$

585,408

 

$

52,500

 

$

637,908

Shares issued for acquisition

 

$

589,294

 

$

-

 

$

-

Options granted for services

 

 

774,139

 

 

-

 

 

-



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-15




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1 - Organization of the company and significant accounting policies


Organization

The Company was originally organized on January 8, 2007 (Date of Inception) under the laws of the State of Nevada, as Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.  On November 15, 2011, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name from Coyote Hills Golf, Inc. to Spindle, Inc.  The Company is authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of its common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001.


On December 2, 2011, we acquired certain assets and intellectual property from Spindle Mobile, Inc. ("SMI"), a Delaware corporation in the business of data processing, mobile payments fields and other related fields, in exchange for approximately 80% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, which shares were distributed to the stockholders of SMI, pursuant to the terms and conditions of an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 2, 2011 (the "Spindle Mobile Agreement").Under the APA, Spindle, Inc. issued 13,200,000 shares of its common stock to various individuals and entities in exchange for the acquired assets and liabilities. Additionally, under the APA, the former officers and directors of Spindle, Inc. agreed to cancel 41,120,000 shares of common stock.  For accounting purposes, the acquisition of the SMI by Spindle, Inc. has been accounted for as a recapitalization, similar to a reverse acquisition except no goodwill is recorded, whereby the private company, SMI, in substance acquired a non-operational public company (Spindle, Inc.) with nominal assets and liabilities for the purpose of becoming a public company.   Accordingly, SMI is considered the acquirer for accounting purposes and thus, the historical financials are primarily that of SMI. As a result of this transaction, Spindle, Inc. changed its business direction and is now a commerce-centric business. Spindle Mobile, Inc. was incorporated on January 14, 2011 (Date of Inception) and accordingly, the accompanying financial statements are from the Date of Inception of SMI through ending reporting periods reflected.


Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform the 2011 amounts to the 2012 classifications for comparative purposes


Principles of consolidation

For the period from January 14, 2011 to December 31, 2011, the consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Spindle, Inc. and Spindle Mobile, Inc.  For the year ended December 31, 2012, the consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Spindle, Inc. and Spindle Mobile, Inc.   All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.   Spindle, Inc. and Spindle Mobile, Inc. will be collectively referred herein to as the “Company”.


Cash and cash equivalents

The Company maintains a cash balance in a non-interest-bearing account that currently does not exceed federally insured limits.  For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.  There were no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.


Restricted cash

The Company maintains a restricted cash balance as part of its operating requirements in a non-interest-bearing account that currently does not exceed federally insured limits totaling $20,000.






F-16




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1 - Organization of the company and significant accounting policies (continued)


Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect from outstanding balances and do not bear interest.  The Company provides for probable uncollectible amounts through an allowance for doubtful accounts, if an allowance is deemed necessary.  The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable, however, changes in circumstances relating to accounts receivable may result in a requirement for additional allowances in the future.  On a periodic basis, management evaluates its accounts receivable and determines the requirement for an allowance for doubtful accounts based on its assessment of the current and collectible status of individual accounts with past due balances over 90 days. Account balances are charged against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.


Inventory

Inventories consist of merchandise held for sale in the ordinary course of business, including cost of freight and other miscellaneous acquisition costs, and are stated at the lower of cost, or market determined on the first-in-first-out basis.  The Company records a write-down for inventories, which have become obsolete or are in excess of anticipated demand or net realizable value. The Company performs a detailed review of inventory each period that considers multiple factors including demand forecasts, market conditions, product life cycle status, product development plans and current sales levels. If future demand or market conditions for the Company’s products are less favorable than forecasted or if unforeseen changes negatively affect the utility of the Company’s inventory, it may be required to record additional write-downs, which would negatively affect gross margins in the period when the write-downs are recorded. If actual market conditions are more favorable, the Company may have higher gross margins when products incorporating inventory that were previously written down are sold.


Intangible assets

Management regularly reviews property, equipment, intangibles and other long-lived assets for possible impairment. This review occurs quarterly, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If there is indication of impairment, then management prepares an estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. Management believes that the accounting estimate related to impairment of its property and equipment, is a “critical accounting estimate” because: (1) it is highly susceptible to change from period to period because it requires management to estimate fair value, which is based on assumptions about cash flows and discount rates; and (2) the impact that recognizing an impairment would have on the assets reported on our balance sheet, as well as net income, could be material. Management’s assumptions about cash flows and discount rates require significant judgment because actual revenues and expenses have fluctuated in the past and are expected to continue to do so.


The Company capitalizes the costs associated with the development of the Company’s website pursuant to ASC Topic 350.  Other costs related to the maintenance of the website are expensed as incurred.  Amortization is provided over the estimated useful lives of 3 years using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes.   The Company will commence amortization once the economic benefits of the assets began to be consumed.


The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.  In cases where undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value.  The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors.  During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there was no impairment necessary.




F-17




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1 - Organization of the company and significant accounting policies (continued)


Property and equipment

Property and equipment is recorded at cost.  Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  When property and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective period.  Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes.  The Company uses other depreciation methods (generally accelerated) for tax purposes where appropriate.  The estimated useful lives for significant property and equipment categories are as follows:

 

Computer software

3 years

Office furniture and equipment

3 years


The Company reviews the carrying value of property and equipment for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.  In cases where undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to an amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of assets.  The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors.  Based on this assessment there was no impairment as December 31, 2012 and 2011.  Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 totaled $982 and $0, respectively.


Software development costs

The Company accounts for the cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use of its application service by capitalizing qualifying costs, which are incurred during the application development stage and amortizing them over the software’s estimated useful life. Costs incurred in the preliminary and post-implementation stages of the Company’s products are expensed as incurred. The amounts capitalized include external direct costs of services used in developing internal-use software and for payroll and payroll-related costs of employees directly associated with the development activities. The Company amortizes capitalized software over the expected period of benefit, which is three years, beginning when the software is ready for its intended use.  


Intangible assets

The Company records its intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other , goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. In September 2011, the FASB approved ASU No. 2011-08, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” This ASU permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. After assessing qualitative factors, if an entity determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, no further testing is necessary. The Company assessed the qualitative factors and determined no further testing was necessary. If further testing was necessary, the Company would have tested the recoverability of goodwill using a two-step impairment test at the reporting unit level. For goodwill impairment test purposes, the Company is considered one reporting unit. In the first step, the fair value for the Company is compared to its carrying value including goodwill. In the case that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a second step is performed that compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill. The fair value for the implied goodwill is determined based on the difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the net fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities excluding goodwill. If the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than the book value, the difference is recognized as an impairment charge. Absent any special circumstances that could require an interim test, the Company has





F-18




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1 - Organization of the company and significant accounting policies (continued)


Intangible assets, continued

elected to test for goodwill impairment during the fourth quarter of each year. Topic ASC 350 also requires that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever impairment indicators exist in accordance with ASC Topic 360.


Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (2) the service has been provided to the customer; (3) the amount of fees to be paid by the customer is fixed or determinable; and (4) the collection of our fees is probable.


Sales related to long-term contracts for services (such as engineering, product development and testing) extending over several years are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.  Sales and earnings under these contracts are recorded based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to total estimated costs expected to be incurred related to the contract under the cost-to-cost method based budgeted milestones or tasks as designated per each contract. Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which losses become probable and estimable.


For all other sales of product or services, the Company recognizes revenues based on the terms of the customer agreement.  The customer agreement takes the form of either a contract or a customer purchase order and each provides information with respect to the product or service being sold and the sales price.  If the customer agreement does not have specific delivery or customer acceptance terms, revenue is recognized at the time of shipment of the product to the customer.


Management periodically reviews all product returns and evaluates the need for establishing either a reserve for product returns or a product warranty liability. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, management has concluded that neither a reserve for product returns nor a warranty liability is required.


Advertising and marketing costs

The Company expenses all costs of advertising as incurred.  During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were $84,641 and $0 in advertising and marketing costs.


Income taxes

The Company follows FASB Codification Topic 740-10-25 (ASC 740-10-25) for recording the provision for income taxes.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled.  Deferred income tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each period.  If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.  Future changes in such valuation allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period of change.


Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods.  Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current, depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate.  Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.





F-19




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1 - Organization of the company and significant accounting policies (continued)


Loss per common share

Net loss per share is provided in accordance with ASC Subtopic 260-10. We present basic loss per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS on the face of statements of operations.  Basic EPS is computed by dividing reported losses by the weighted average shares outstanding.  Except where the result would be anti-dilutive to income from continuing operations, diluted earnings per share has been computed assuming the conversion of the exercise of stock options and warrants. Loss per common share has been computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, exercise of stock options and warrants are anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net losses and are excluded in determining diluted loss per share.


Stock-based compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based payments to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”).  Stock-based payments to employees include grants of stock, grants of stock options and issuance of warrants that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on their fair values at the date of grant.  


The Company accounts for stock-based payments to non-employees in accordance with ASC 718 and Topic 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.”  Stock-based payments to non-employees include grants of stock, grants of stock options and issuances of warrants that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on the value of the vested portion of the award over the requisite service period as measured at its then-current fair value as of each financial reporting date.


The Company calculates the fair value of option grants and warrant issuances utilizing the Black-Scholes pricing model.  The amount of stock-based compensation recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest.  ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time stock options are granted and warrants are issued to employees and non-employees, and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock option or warrant.  The Company estimates forfeiture rates for all unvested awards when calculating the expense for the period.  In estimating the forfeiture rate, the Company monitors both stock option and warrant exercises as well as employee termination patterns.  The resulting stock-based compensation expense for both employee and non-employee awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.


For the year ended December 31, 2012 and the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to equity granted in connection with services to the Company of $656,959 and $42,000, respectively.  


Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Fair value of financial instruments

Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.  The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.





F-20




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 1 - Organization of the company and significant accounting policies (continued)


Long-lived assets

The Company accounts for its long-lived assets in accordance with ASC Topic 360-10-05, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  ASC Topic 360-10-05 requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical cost or carrying value of an asset may no longer be appropriate.  The Company assesses recoverability of the carrying value of an asset by estimating the future net cash flows expected to result from the asset, including eventual disposition.  If the future net cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the difference between the asset’s carrying value and its fair value or disposable value.  As of December 31, 2012 and the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011, the Company determined that none of its long-term assets were impaired.


Concentration of business and credit risk

The Company has no significant off-balance sheet risk such as foreign exchange contracts, option contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.  The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of credit risks consist primarily of cash. The Company maintains its cash in bank accounts, which may at times, exceed federally insured limits.  


During the year ended December 31, 2012 and the period from January 14, 2011, the Company generated approximately 75% and 100%, respectively, of its revenue from one customer.

 

Year-end

The Company’s year-end is December 31.


New Accounting Pronouncements

The Company continually assesses any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability to the Company. Where it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects the Company’s financial reporting, the Company undertakes a study to determine the consequence of the change to its financial statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that the Company’s financials properly reflect the change. There are no new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company's present or future financial statements.


Note 2 - Going concern


These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations for its next fiscal year.  Realization values may be substantially different from carrying values as shown and these financial statements do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to the carrying values and classification of assets and liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.  The Company has not yet achieved profitable operations and has accumulated losses through December 31, 2012 of $2,616,613 and minimal working capital of $15,256. Management expects to incur further losses in the development of its business, all of which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due.


The Company expects to continue to incur losses as it executes its business plan and does not expect to attain profitability in the near future.  The Company has funded operations through short-term borrowings and equity investments in order to meet its strategic objectives. The Company's future operations are dependent upon external




F-21




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 2 - Going concern, continued


funding and its ability to execute its business plan, realize sales and control expenses.  Management believes that sufficient funding will be available from additional borrowings and private placements to meet its business objectives, including anticipated cash needs for working capital, for a reasonable period of time.  However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient funds to continue the development of its business operation, or if obtained, upon terms favorable to the Company.  


Note 3 - Prepaid expenses


Prepaid expense consisted of the following at December 31:


 

 

2012

 

2011

Legal fees

 

$

365

 

$

-

Consulting fees

 

 

122,500

 

 

-

Rent

 

 

4,129

 

 

-

Insurance

 

 

8,541

 

 

-

 

 

$

135,535

 

$

 



Note 4 - Notes receivable


Demand notes receivable consisted of the following at December 31:


 

 

2012

 

2011

Notes receivable, 2.59% per annum

 

$

288,040

 

$

288,040

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Notes payable, 2.59% per annum

 

 

(221,287)

 

 

(221,287)

 

 

$

66,753

 

$

66,753



Note 5 - Accrued interest receivable


Accrued interest receivable consisted of the following at December 31:



 

 

2012

 

2011

Accrued interest receivable

 

$

21,367

 

$

13,080

Less: Accrued interest payable

 

 

(14,085)

 

 

(5,371)

Total accrued interest receivable, net

 

$

7,282

 

$

8,509


Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011 was $7,481 and $4,619, respectively.  Imputed interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011 was $8,708 and $5,377, respectively.






F-22




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 6 - Fixed assets


Fixed assets consisted of the following at December 31:


 

 

2012

 

2011

Capitalized software development

 

$

546,889

 

$

177,844

Computer software

 

 

768

 

 

-

Office furniture and equipment

 

 

19,109

 

 

1,049

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(2,031)

 

 

(1,049)

Total fixed assets, net

 

$

564,735

 

$

177,844


Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011 was $982 and $0, respectively.


Note 7 - Residual contracts


On December 31, 2012, the Company bought the residual income stream from Parallel Solutions (PSI). This revenue is perpetual as long as the vendor's contract stays with PSI.  The company received all the contracts except for two: Chesspay and TRK.  The Company did the due diligence on PSI around November 2012 and based the calculations on the new income for the period November of 2011 to October 2012. The Company used an industry standard multiple (1.1) to put a value on the asset and came up with a value of roughly $589,294.  At the time when the Company was, performing the due diligence it determined the value of the company stock was trading very sparsely at $1.09, so the Company took initial valuation of $589,294 and divided by $1.09 to get a number of shares that would be issued in return for the asset. The Company and PSI all agreed on 538,570 shares. As of December 31, 2012, the 538,570 shares have not been issued and are recorded to common stock payable.


Note 8 - Notes payable related party and note payable


Related party notes payable consisted of the following at December 31:


 

 

2012

 

2011

Note payable, non-interest bearing, unsecured

 

 

 

 

 

 

  maturing on November 13, 2014 (1)

 

$

25,000

 

$

-

Note payable, non-interest bearing, unsecured

 

 

 

 

 

 

  maturing on January 15, 2014

 

 

100,000

 

 

-

Revolving line of credit with a related party up to $250,000,

 

 

 

 

 

 

   unsecured, non-interest bearing, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

   maturing December 15, 2015

 

 

193,631

 

 

51,300

Note payable, non-interest bearing and

 

 

 

 

 

 

   maturing January 15, 2013

 

 

50,000

 

 

-

Less: Debt discount

 

 

(23,266)

 

 

(18,983)

 

 

 

345,365

 

 

32,317

Less current portion

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term notes payable - related party, net

 

$

345,365

 

$

32,317







F-23




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 8 - Notes payable related party and note payable, continued


(1)

On November 14, 2011, the Company entered into a promissory note with a related party for $25,000.  The note bears 0% interest and is due on November 13, 2014.  In connection with the note, the note-holder was issued warrants to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s par value common stock at a price per share of $1.00.  Resultantly, a discount of $17,709 was attributed to the value of the note, which amount is being amortized over a period of 36 months.  During the year ended December 31, 2012, a total of $6,419 has been amortized and recorded as interest expense related to the warrants. (Note 11)


Notes payable consisted of the following at December 31:


 

 

2012

 

2011

Note payable, non-interest bearing, unsecured

 

 

 

 

   and due upon demand

 

 $

27,566

 

$

-

Less current portion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term notes payable, net

 

$

372,931

 

$

32,317


The Company has issued various promissory notes to related parties all of which have terms, which include a stated interest rate of 0%. The Company has imputed interest at a rate of approximately 2.6% for each of the aforementioned notes, which has been recorded as a discount to each note with an increase in paid in capital. Imputed interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the period from January 14, 2011 (inception) to December 31, 2011 was $8,708 and $5,377, respectively.


Note 9 - Stockholders’ equity


The Company was originally authorized to issue up to 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001..  On November 15, 2011, the Company amended the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized capital stock of the Company from 200,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share to 300,000,000 shares of par value common stock and 50,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock .


On November 15, 2011, the Company effectuated a 4-for-1 forward stock split.  All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated.


On January 17, 2011, the Company issued a total of 10,500,000 shares of common stock for services valued at $10,500.


On May 19, 2011, the Company issued a total of 1,575,000 shares of common stock and agreed to issue an additional 1,425,000 shares of common stock to acquire certain assets and liabilities of Net Money In.  The value of the shares was $240,000.  As of the December 31, 2012, the 1,425,000 shares have not been issued and are recorded to common stock payable.


On August 1, 2011, the Company issued a total of 525,000 shares of common stock for services valued at $42,000.


On September 30, 2011, the Company issued a total of 600,000 shares of common stock for cash of $300,000.


Prior to the reverse acquisition of Spindle Mobile, Inc. the Company had 44,400,000 shares of common stock.


On December 2, 2011, the Company issued a total of 13,200,000 shares of common stock and cancelled a total of 41,120,000 shares of common stock related to the reverse acquisition with Spindle Mobile, Inc.





F-24




Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 9 - Stockholders’ equity, continued


In December 2011, the Company recorded an increase in additional paid-in capital of $1,517 in connection with imputed interest on a related party note payable.


On June 26, 2012, the Company repurchased 1,000,000 shares of common stock for cash in the amount of  $1,000, which were immediately cancelled..


During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company authorized the issuance of a total of 1,313,918 shares of its common stock for services to the Company valued at $656,959. As of December 31, 2012, 550,000 of the shares authorized were unissued. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 2,184,001 shares of common stock for total cash proceeds of $1,092,001 or $0.50 per share.

On December 31, 2012, the Company agreed to issue a total of 538,570 shares for acquired residual contracts valued at $589,294.  As of December 31, 2012, the 538,570 shares have not been issued and are recorded to common stock payable.


During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company granted a total of 2,175,000 stock options for services valued at $774,140.  During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded an expense of $491,139 for the vested portion of the stock options and the unvested portion of $283,001 was recorded to unamortized equity compensation.


In December 2011, the Company recorded an increase in additional paid-in capital of $14,515 in connection with imputed interest on a related party note payable.



Note 10 - Warrants and options


On November 14, 2011, the Company issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s par value common stock to a related-party in conjunction with a promissory note.  The warrant holder was granted the right to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $250,000 or $1.00 per share.  The aggregate fair value of such warrants totaled $60,720 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: 2.04% risk free rate, 52% volatility and expected life of the warrants of 10 years.  See note 7 for further details.


On October 9, 2012, the Company adopted its 2012 Stock Incentive Plan that governs equity awards to employees, directors and consultants of the company. There are 3,000,000 shares of common stock currently reserved for issuance under the Plan. Unless previously terminated, the Plan will terminate ten (10) years after the earlier of (i) the date the Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors, or (ii) the date the Plan was approved by the stockholders. The types of awards permitted under the Plan include qualified incentive stock options (ISO), non-qualified stock options, and restricted stock. Each option is exercisable at such times and subject to terms and conditions at the Board of Directors may specify. Stock options generally vest over three years and expire no later than ten years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 2012, options to purchase up to 2,265,000 shares of common stock have been granted of which 1,275,000 are vested.









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Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 10 - Warrants and options, continued


The following is a summary of the status of all of the Company’s stock warrants as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and changes during the years ended on those dates:


Options:


 

Number

of Options

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

Outstanding at January 14, 2011 (inception)

-

 

$

-

Granted

-

 

 

-

Exercised

-

 

 

-

Cancelled

-

 

 

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

-

 

$

-

Granted

2,265,000

 

 

0.50

Exercised

-

 

 

-

Cancelled

-

 

 

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2012

2,265,000

 

$

0.50

Options exercisable at December 31, 2011

-

 

$

1.00

Options exercisable at December 31, 2012

1,275,000

 

$

0.50


Warrants:


 

Number

of Warrants

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

-

 

$

-

Granted

250,000

 

 

1.00

Exercised

-

 

 

-

Cancelled

-

 

 

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

250,000

 

$

1.00

Granted

-

 

 

-

Exercised

-

 

 

-

Cancelled

-

 

 

-

Outstanding at December 31, 2012

250,000

 

$

1.00

Warrants exercisable at December 31, 2011

250,000

 

$

1.00

Warrants exercisable at December 31, 2012

250,000

 

$

1.00



Note 11 - 2011 Restatement


On February 6, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company, after consultation with management, determined that the Company’s financial statements for the 2011 Fiscal Year as included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report, and the financial statements, as included in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the 2012 Fiscal Quarters should no longer be relied upon and should be restated because of the Company’s accounting treatment with respect to the Spindle Mobile Acquisition as an asset acquisition instead of a reverse capitalization and to revise the date of the Company’s inception from January 8, 2007 to January 14, 2011.  






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Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 11 - Restatement, continued


The net effect of the restatement as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:


 

 

As Originally

 

Adjustments

 

As

 

 

Filed

 

Increase/(decrease)

 

Restated

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

3,109

 

$

-

 

$

3,109

 

Accounts receivable

 

16,450

 

 

(5,484)

 

 

10,966

 

Notes receivable

 

-

 

 

66,753

 

 

66,753

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

-

 

 

8,509

 

 

8,509

 

Fixed assets, net

 

-

 

 

177,844

 

 

177,844

 

Capitalized software costs

 

137,844

 

 

69,556

 

 

207,400

TOTAL ASSETS

$

157,403

 

$

317,178

 

$

474,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

20,561

 

$

(11,761)

 

$

8,800

 

Notes payable

 

33,813

 

 

(1,496)

 

 

32,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Common stock

 

16,480

 

 

-

 

 

16,480

 

Common stock payable

 

-

 

 

1,425

 

 

1,425

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

616,087

 

 

95,724

 

 

711,811

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(529,538)

 

 

233,286

 

 

(296,252)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

157,403

 

$

317,178

 

$

474,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

31,421

 

$

(1,479)

 

$

29,942

 

Cost of sales

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

Gross profit

 

31,421

 

 

(1,479)

 

 

29,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

170

 

 

25,123

 

 

25,293

 

General and administrative expenses

 

29,035

 

 

270,866

 

 

299,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

448,040

 

 

(448,040)

 

 

-

 

Interest expense

 

221

 

 

5,398

 

 

5,619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

$

(446,095)

 

$

149,843

 

$

(296,252)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares

 

42,175,604

 

 

(30,499,872)

 

 

11,675,192

 

Net (loss) per common share outstanding

$

(0.01)

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.03)







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Spindle, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



Note 13 - Subsequent Events


The Company’s Management has reviewed all material events through the date of this report in accordance with ASC 855-10, and believes there are no further material subsequent events to report, except for the following items below.


On March 20, 2013, the Company assumed certain liabilities and acquired substantially all the assets of MeNetwork, Inc. used in connection with its business of developing, marketing and licensing a mobile marketing platform for use by merchants and consumers, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated March 1, 2013, by and between Spindle and MeNetwork.  As consideration for the assumption of such liabilities and the acquisition of the MeNetwork Assets, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of MeNetwork, of which 350,000 shares are being held in escrow for a period of one year from the MeNetwork Closing Date for the purposes of satisfying any indemnification claims.  In addition, upon the earlier of 180 days following the MeNetwork Closing Date or a change in control of the Company, the Company shall issue an additional 750,000 shares of common stock to Ashton Craig Page, the director and Chief Operating Officer of MeNetwork and a current director of the Company.























 

 

 


 

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ROSS MILLER

Secretary of State

204 North Carson Street, Suite 1

Carson city, Nevada 89701-4520

(775) 684-5708

Website: www.nvsos.gov


Articles of Incorporation

(PURSUANT TO NRS CHAPTER 78)

 

Filed in the office of

Ross Miller

Secretary of State

State of Nevada

Document Number

20070017123-93

Filing Date and Time

01/08/2007 8:10 AM

Entity Number

E0018302007-7

 

(This document was filed electronically)

ABOVE SPACE IS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

 

 

 

 

1.

Name of

Coyote Hills Golf, Inc.

 

Corporation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Resident Agent

Savoy Financial Group, Inc.

 

Name and Street

Name

 

Address:

6767 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 207, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103

 

 

Address

 

 

 

3.

Shares:

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

shares

 

 

 

shares with

 

Par value

 

without

 

 

 

par value:

200,000,000

per share:

$0.001

par value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Names and

Traci Tucker

 

Addresses of the

Name

 

Board of

2419 N. 68th Place

Scottsdale

AZ

85257

 

Directors/Trustees:

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Corporation shall be:

 

 

Golf Apparel Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Names, Address

Traci Tucker

/S/ Traci Tucker

 

and Signature of

Name

Incorporator Signature

 

Incorporator:

2419 N. 68th Place

Scottsdale

AZ

85257

 

(attached additional page

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

 

there is more than one

 

 

incorporator)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Certificate of

I hereby accept appointment as Registered Agent for the above named Entity.

 

Acceptance of

 

 

Appointment of

/S/ Savoy Financial Group, Inc.

1/8/2007

 

Registered Agent:

Authorized Signature of Registered Agent or On Behalf of Registered Agent Entity

Date

 

 






 

 

ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION OF
COYOTE HILLS GOLF, INC.


KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned, has this day voluntarily executed these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a corporation under the laws of the state of Nevada, and to that end, I do hereby certify:


ARTICLE 1
NAME


The complete name of this corporation shall be COYOTE HILLS GOLF, INC.


ARTICLE II
REGISTERED AGENT AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE


The registered agent and principal office the corporation, in the state of Nevada, shall be as follows:

The registered agent in charge thereof is Savoy Financial Group, Inc , located at 6767 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 207, in the City of Las Vegas , Nevada, 89103, County of Clark.


ARTICLE III
DURATION


The duration of this corporation shall be perpetual.


ARTICLE IV
PURPOSES


The purpose for which this corporation is organized are as follows: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the general corporation laws of Nevada. Including but not limited to the following:


a)

Shall have such rights, privileges and powers as may be conferred upon corporations by any existing law.

b)

May at any time exercise such rights, privileges and powers, when not inconsistent with the purposes and objects for which this corporation is organized.

c)

Shall have power to have succession by its corporate name for the period limited in its certificate or articles of incorporation, and when no period is limited, perpetually, or until dissolved and its affairs wound up according to law.

d)

Shall have power to sue and be sued in any court of law or equity.

e)

Shall have power to make contracts.

f)

Shall have power to hold, purchase and convey real and personal estate and to mortgage or lease any such: real and personal estate with its franchises. The power to hold real and personal estate shall include the power to take the same by devise or bequest in the State of Nevada, or in any other state, territory or country.

g)

Shall have power to appoint such officers and agents, as the affairs of the corporation shall require, and to allow them suitable compensation.

 

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h)

Shall have power to make By-Laws not inconsistent with the constitution or laws of the United States, or of the State of Nevada, for the management, regulation and government of its affairs and property, the transfer of its stock, the transaction of its business, and the calling and holding of meetings of its stockholders.

i)

Shall have power to wind up and dissolve itself, or be wound up or dissolved.

j)

Shall have power to adopt and use a common seal or stamp, and alter the same at pleasure.  The use of a seal or stamp by the corporation on any corporate documents is not necessary.  The corporation may use a seal or stamp, if it desires, but such use or non-use shall not in any way affect the legality of the document.

k)

Shall have power to borrow money and contract debts when necessary for the transaction of its business, or for the exercise of its corporate rights, privileges or franchises, or for any other lawful purpose of its incorporation; to issue bonds, promissory notes, bills of exchange, debentures, and other obligations and evidences of indebtedness, payable at a specified time or times, or payable upon the happening of a specified event or events, whether secured by mortgage, pledge or otherwise, or unsecured, for money borrowed, or in payment for property purchased, or acquired, or for any other lawful object.

l)

Shall have power to guarantee, purchase, hold, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of the shares of the capital stock of, or any bonds, securities or evidences of the indebtedness created by, any other corporation or corporations of the State of Nevada, or any other state or government, and, while owners of such stock, bonds, securities or evidences of indebtedness, to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including the right to vote, if any.

m)

Shall have power to purchase, hold, sell and transfer shares of its own capital stock, and use therefor its capital, capital surplus, surplus, or other property or fund.

n)

Shall have power to hold meetings and keep the books, documents and papers outside of the State of Nevada at such places as may be from time to time designated by the Bylaws or by resolution of the directors except as other wise required by the laws of Nevada.  To conduct business, have one or more offices, and hold, purchase, mortgage and convey real and personal property in the State of Nevada, and in any of the several states, territories, possessions and dependencies of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any foreign countries.

o)

Shall have power to do all and everything necessary and proper for the accomplishments of the objects enumerated in its certificate or articles of incorporation, or any amendment thereof, or necessary or incidental to the protection and benefit of the corporation and, in general, to carry on any lawful business necessary or incidental to the attainment of the objects of the corporation, whether or not such business is similar in nature to the objects set forth in the certificate or articles of incorporation of the corporation, or any amendment thereof.

p)

Shall have power to make donations for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific or educational purposes.

q)

Shall have power to enter into partnerships, general or limited, or joint ventures, in connection with any lawful activities, as may be allowed by law.


ARTICLE V
SHARES


This corporation is authorized to issue two classes of capital stock to be designated;

 

 

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a)

"Common Stock."  The total number of shares of common stock which this Corporation is authorized to issue is One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares of Common Stock having a par value of $0.001 each share.  The holders of the Common Stock shall have one (1) vote per share on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders.  Each share shall be entitled to the same dividend and liquidation rights.  The capital stock of this corporation, after the amount of the subscription price has been paid in, shall never be assessable, or assessed to pay debts of this corporation.


b)

"Preferred Stock."  The total number of shares of preferred stock which this Corporation is authorized to issue is One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock having a par value of $0.001 each share.  The Preferrred Stock, or any series thereof, shall have such designations, preferences and relative, participating optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as shall be expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such stock adopted by the board of directors amd may be dependent upon facts ascertainable outside such resolution or resolutions of the board of directors, provided that the manner in which such facts shall operate upon such designations, preferences, rights and qualifications; limitations or restrictions of such class or series of stock is clearly and expressly set forth in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such stock by the board of directors.



ARTICLE VI
PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS


No preemptive rights, as that term is defined under NRS 78.265, shall exist with respect to shares of stock or securities convertible into shares of stock of this corporation.


ARTICLE VII
CUMULATIVE VOTING


The shareholders of this corporation shall not be entitled to cumulative voting at the election of any directors.


ARTICLE VIII
DIRECTORS


The members of the governing board of this Corporation shall be styled directors and the number thereof at the inception, of this Corporation, shall be one (1).  The director(s) need not be shareholders of this Corporation, nor residents of the State of Nevada.  The number of directors may from time to time be increased or decreased in such manner as shall be provided for by the bylaws of the Corporation.  The name and post office address of the person who is to serve as the initial director until the first annual meeting of the shareholders of the corporation, or until her successors are duly elected and qualified is as follows:

 

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Name

Address

Traci Tucker

2419 N. 68 th Place

Scottsdale, AZ 85257


ARTICLE IX
CONTRACTS IN WHICH DIRECTORS HAVE AN INTEREST


Any contract or other transaction between this corporation and one or more of its directors, or between this corporation and any corporation, firm, association, or other entity, of which one or more of this corporation's directors are shareholders, members, directors, officers or employees or in which they are interested, shall be valid for all purposes, notwithstanding the presence of such director or directors at the meeting of the Board of Directors which acts upon or in reference to such contract or transaction and notwithstanding the participation of such director or directors in such actions, by voting or otherwise, even though the presence or vote, or both, of such director or directors might have been necessary to obligate this corporation upon such contract or transaction; provided, that the fact of such interest shall be disclosed to or known by the directors acting on such, contract or transaction.


ARTICLE X
INDEMNIFICATION


1.

A director of this corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for conduct as a director, except for liability of the director (i) for acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct by the director or a knowing violation of law by the director, (ii) for conduct violating the Nevada Revised Statutes, or (iii) for any transaction from which the director will personally receive a benefit in money, property or services to which the director is not legally entitled. If the Nevada Revised Statutes are amended in the future to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of this corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the full extent permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes, as so amended, without any requirement of further action by the shareholders.

2.

The corporation shall indemnify any individual made a party to a proceeding because that individual is or was a director of the corporation and shall advance or reimburse the reasonable expenses incurred by the individual in advance of final disposition of the proceeding, without regard to the limitations in Nevada Revised Statute 78.7502, or any other limitation which may hereafter be enacted, to the extent such limitation may be disregarded if authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, to the full extent and under all circumstances permitted by applicable law.

3.

Any repeal or modification of this Article by the shareholders of this corporation shall not adversely affect any right or any individual who is or was a director of the corporation which existed at the time of such repeal or modification.


ARTICLE XI
RIGHT TO AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION


This corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal any of the provisions contained in its Articles of Incorporation in any manner now or hereafter permitted by law, and the rights of the shareholders of this corporation are granted subject to this reservation.

 

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ARTICLE XII
BYLAWS


The Board of Directors shall have the power to adopt, amend, or repeal the bylaws of this corporation, subject to the power of the shareholders to amend or repeal such bylaws.  The shareholders shall also have the power to adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws of this corporation.




ARTICLE XIII
INCORPORATOR


The name and address of the incorporator signing these articles of incorporation was as follows:


Name

Address

Traci Tucker

2419 N. 68th Place

Scottsdale, AZ 85257


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the undersigned being the sole incorporator hereinbefore named for the purpose of forming a Corporation pursuant to the General Corporation law of the State of Nevada, do make and file these Articles of Incorporation, hereby certifying that the facts herein stated are true, and I have accordingly hereunto set my hand this 8th day of January, 2007.



/s/ Traci Tucker

Traci Tucker



CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT

BY RESIDENT AGENT


I, Savoy Financial Group, Inc. hereby accept appointment as Resident Agent of COYOTE HILLS GOLF, INC.  the previously named Corporation. Paul W. Andre, President, Savoy Financial Group, Inc. hereby signs on behalf of Savoy Financial Group, Inc.



/s/ Paul W. Andre                 President                                      January 8, 2007

Signature                                 Title                                               Date


On behalf of SAVOY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

 

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ROSS MILLER

Secretary of State

204 North Carson Street, Suite 1

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4520

(775) 684-5708

Website:  www.nvsos.gov

 

Certificate of Change Pursuant

to NRS 78.209

 

 

USE BLACK INK ONLY - DO NOT HIGHLIGHT

ABOVE SPACE IS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

 

Certificate of Change filed Pursuant to NRS 78.209

For Nevada Profit Corporations

 

1. Name of corporation:

COYOTE HILLS GOLF, INC.

 

2. The board of directors have adopted a resolution pursuant to NRS 78.209 and have obtained any required approval of the stockholders.

 

3. The current number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares before the change:

COMMON: 100,000,000, $0.001 PAR

PREFERRED: 100,000,000, $0.001 PAR

 

4. The number of authorized shares and the par value, if any, of each class or series, if any, of shares after the change:

COMMON: 300,000,000, $0.001 PAR

PREFERRED: 50,000,000, $0.001 PAR

 

5. The number of shares of each affected class or series, if any, to be issued after the change in exchange for each issued share of the same class or series:

COMMON: 4 NEW SHARES FOR EVERY 1 EXISTING SHARE

 

6. The provisions, if any, for the issuance of fractional shares, or for the payment of money or the issuance of scrip to stockholders otherwise entitled to a fraction of a share and the percentage of outstanding shares affected thereby:

FRACTIONAL SHARES ROUNDED UP TO THE NEAREST WHOLE SHARE

 

7. Effective date and time of filing: (optional)

Date:

 11/25/2011

 

(must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed)

  

8. Signature: (required)

 

X          /s/ Mitch S. Powers

 

President

Signature of Officer

 

Title

 

IMPORTANT: Failure to include any of the above information and submit with the proper fees may cause this filing to be rejected.

 




ROSS MILLER

Secretary of State

204 North Carson Street, Suite 1

Carson city, Nevada 89701-4520

(775) 684-5708

Website: www.nvsos.gov


Certificate of Amendment

(PURSUANT TO NRS 78.385 AND 78.390)


Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

For Nevada Profit Corporations

(Pursuant to NRS 78.385 and 78390 - After Issuance of Stock)



1. Name of corporation


COYOTE HILLS GOLF, INC.



2. The articles have been amended as follows: (provide article numbers, if available)


Article I: The complete name of this corporation shall be SPINDLE, INC.



3. The vote by which the stockholders holding shares in the corporation entitling them to exercise a least a majority of the voting power, or such greater proportion of the voting power as may be required in the case of a vote by classes or series, or as may be required by the provisions of the articles of incorporation* have voted in favor of the amendment is:  9%



4. Effective date of filing: (optional) 11/25/2011



5. Signature (required)


/s/ Mitch S. Powers


 



 

ARTICLE V, SHARES

 

a) "Common Stock." The total number of shares of common stock which this Corporation is authorized to issue is Three Hundred Million (300,000,000) shares of Common Stock having a par value of $0.001 each share. The holders of the Common Stock shall have one (l) vote per share On each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders. Each share shall be entitled to the same dividend and liquidation rights. The capital stock of this corporation, after the amount of the subscription price has been paid in, shall never be assessable, or assessed to pay debts of this corporation.

 

b) "Preferred Stock." The total number of shares of preferred stock which this Corporation is authorized to issue is Fifty Million (50,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock having a par valUe of $0.001 each share.The Preferred Stock, or any series thereof, shall have such designations, preferences and relative, participating optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as shall be expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of stock adopted by the board of directors amd may be dependent upon facts ascertainable outside such resolution or resolutions of the board of directors, provided that the manner in which such facts shall operate upon such designations, preferences, rights and qualifications; limitations or restrictions of such class or series of stock is clearly and expressly set forth in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such stock by the board of directors.

 

BY-LAWS


OF


SPINDLE, INC.


(As amended on October 11, 2012 and October 29, 2012)



ARTICLE I


OFFICES


Section 1.

PRINCIPAL OFFICE.


The principal office for the transaction of business of the corporation shall be fixed or may be changed by approval of a majority of the authorized Directors, and additional offices may be established and maintained at such other place or places as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.


Section 2.

OTHER OFFICES.


Branch or subordinate offices may at any time be established by the Board of Directors at any place or places where the corporation is qualified to do business.


ARTICLE II


DIRECTORS - MANAGEMENT


Section 1.

RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.


Subject to the provisions of applicable law and to any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation relating to action required to be approved by the Shareholders, or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.  The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to an executive committee or others, provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board.


Section 2.

STANDARD OF CARE.


Each Director shall perform the duties of a Director, including the duties as a member of any committee of the Board upon which the Director may serve, in good faith, in a manner such Director believes to be in the best interests of the corporation, and with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinary prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.


Section 3.

NUMBER AND QUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.


The number of Directors shall be not less than one (1) or more than seven (7), the specific number to be set by resolution of the Board, provided that the number may be increased or decreased from time to time by an amendment to these Bylaws or resolution adopted by the Board of Directors or by the Shareholders.  No decrease in the number of Directors shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent Director.




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Section 4.

ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS.


Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the Shareholders to hold office until the next annual meeting.  Each Director, including a Director elected to fill a vacancy, shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.


Section 5.

VACANCIES.


Vacancies in the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining Directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining Director, except that a vacancy created by the removal of a Director by the vote or written consent of the Shareholders or by court order may be filled only by the vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote represented at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present, or by the written consent of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote.  Each Director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the Shareholders and until a successor has been elected and qualified.  A vacancy or vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be deemed to exist in the event of the death, resignation, or removal of any Director, or if the Board of Directors by resolution declares vacant the office of a Director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony, or if the authorized number of Directors is increased, or if the Shareholders fail, at any meeting of Shareholders at which any Director or Directors are elected, to elect the number of Directors to be voted for at that meeting.  The Shareholders may elect a Director or Directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the Directors, but any such election by written consent shall require the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote.  Any Director may resign effective on giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary, or the Board of Directors, unless the notice specifies a later time for that resignation to become effective. If the resignation of a Director is effective at a future time, the Board of Directors may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes effective.  No reduction of the authorized number of Directors shall have the effect of removing any Director before that Directors’ term of office expires.


Section 6.

REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.


Subject to applicable law, the entire Board of Directors or any individual Director may be removed from office.  In such case, the remaining Board members may elect a successor Director to fill such vacancy for the remaining unexpired term of the Director so removed.


Section 7.

NOTICE, PLACE AND MANNER OF MEETINGS.


Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman of the Board, or the Chief Executive Officer or the President, or any Vice President, or the Secretary, or any two (2) Directors, or by one (1) Director if only one is provided, and shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation, unless some other place is designated in the notice of the meeting.  Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment so long as all members participating in such a meeting can hear one another.  Accurate minutes of any meeting of the Board or any committee thereof, shall be maintained by the Secretary or other Officer designated for that purpose.


Section 8.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS.


The organizational meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately following the adjournment of the Annual Meetings of the Shareholders.


Section 9.

OTHER REGULAR MEETINGS.


Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at the corporate offices, or such other place as may be designated by the Board of Directors, as follows: Time of Regular Meeting: 9:00 A.M. Date of Regular Meeting: Last Friday of every month If said day shall fall upon a holiday, such meetings shall be held on the next succeeding business day thereafter. No notice need be given of such regular meetings.




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Section 10.

SPECIAL MEETINGS - NOTICES - WAIVERS.


Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time by the Chief Executive Officer or, if he or she is absent or unable or refuses to act, by the President or, if he or she is absent or unable or refuses to act, by any Vice President or the Secretary or by any two (2) Directors, or by one (1) Director if only one is provided.  At least forty-eight (48) hours notice of the time and place of special meetings shall be delivered personally to the Directors or personally communicated to them by a corporate Officer by telephone or telegraph.  If the notice is sent to a Director by letter, it shall be addressed to him or her at his or her address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation, or if it is not so shown on such records or if not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the Directors are regularly held. In case such notice is mailed, it shall be deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, in the place in which the principal executive officer of the corporation is located at least four (4) days prior to the time of the holding of the meeting.  Such mailing, telegraphing, telephoning or delivery as above provided shall be due, legal and personal notice to such Director.  When all of the Directors are present at any Directors’ meeting, however, called or noticed, and either (i) sign a written consent thereto on the records of such meeting, or, (ii) if a majority of the Directors is present and if those not present sign a waiver of notice of such meeting or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minute thereof, whether prior to or after the holding of such meeting, which said waiver, consent or approval shall be filed with the Secretary of the corporation, or, (iii) if a Director attends a meeting without notice but without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice, then the transactions thereof are as valid as if had at a meeting regularly called and noticed.


Section 11.

DIRECTORS’ ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT.


Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting and with the same force and effect as if taken by a unanimous vote of Directors, if authorized by a writing signed individually or collectively by all members of the Board.  Such consent shall be filed with the regular minutes of the Board.

 

Section 12.

QUORUM.


A majority of the number of Directors as fixed by the Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws or by resolution of the Board of Directors shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the action of a majority of the Directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum, when duly assembled, is valid as a corporate act; provided that a minority of the Directors, in the absence of a quorum, may adjourn from time to time, but may not transact any business.  A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business, notwithstanding the withdrawal of Directors, if any action taken is approved by a majority of the required quorum for such meeting.


Section 13.

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT.


Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent Directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned and held within twenty-four (24) hours, but if adjourned more than twenty-four (24) hours, notice shall be given to all Directors not present at the time of the adjournment.


Section 14.

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.


Directors, as such, shall not receive any stated salary for their services, but by resolution of the Board a fixed sum and expense of attendance, if any, may be allowed for attendance at each regular and special meeting of the Board; provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any Director from serving the corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.


Section 15.

COMMITTEES.


Committees of the Board may be appointed by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board.  Committees shall be composed of two (2) or more members of the Board and shall have such powers of the Board as may be expressly delegated to it by resolution of the Board of Directors, except those powers expressly made non-delegable by applicable law.



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Section 16.

ADVISORY DIRECTORS.


The Board of Directors from time to time may elect one or more persons to be Advisory Directors who shall not by such appointment be members of the Board of Directors.  Advisory Directors shall be available from time to time to perform special assignments specified by the President, to attend meetings of the Board of Directors upon invitation and to furnish consultation to the Board.  The period during which the title shall be held may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. If no period is prescribed, the title shall be held at the pleasure of the Board.


Section 17.

RESIGNATIONS.


Any Director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board of Directors of the Corporation, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation.  If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective.


ARTICLE III OFFICERS


Section 1.

OFFICERS.


The Officers of the corporation shall be a Chief Executive Officer, a President, a Secretary, and a Chief Financial Officer.  The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, or one or more Assistant Treasurers, and such other Officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article.  Any number of offices may be held by the same person.


Section 2.

ELECTION.


The Officers of the corporation, except such Officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by the Board of Directors, and each shall hold office until he or she shall resign or shall be removed or otherwise disqualified to serve or a successor shall be elected and qualified.


Section 3.

SUBORDINATE OFFICERS, ETC.


The Board of Directors may appoint such other Officers as the business of the corporation may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided by the By-Laws or as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.


Section 4.

REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS.


Subject to the rights, if any, of any Officer under any contract of employment, any Officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Directors, at any regular or special meeting of the Board, or except in case of an Officer chosen by the Board of Directors by any Officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board of Directors.  Any Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation.  Any resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of that notice or at any later time specified in that notice; and, unless otherwise specified in that notice, the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.  Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the Officer is a party.


Section 5.

VACANCIES.


A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filed in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws for regular appointment to that office.




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Section 6.

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.


The Chairman of the Board, if such an officer be elected, shall, if present, preside at meetings of the Board of Directors and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the By-Laws.  If there is no President, the Chairman of the Board shall in addition be the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and shall have the powers and duties prescribed in Section 7 of this Article.


Section 7.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT.


Subject to such supervisory powers, if any, as may be given by the Board of Directors to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an Officer, the corporation shall have a Chief Executive Officer and a President.  The Chief Executive Officer shall have general supervision, direction and control of the business and the officers of the corporation.  The Chief Executive Officer shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders.  The President shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president, general manager and chief operating officer of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.  In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the President shall perform the duties required of the Chief Executive Officer under these By-Laws.


Section 8.

VICE PRESIDENT.


In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents, if any, in order of their rank as fixed by the Board of Directors, or if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board of Directors, shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to, all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board of Directors or the By-Laws.


Section 9.

SECRETARY.


The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a book of minutes at the principal office or such other place as the Board of Directors may order, of all meetings of Directors and Shareholders, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Directors’ meetings, the number of shares present or represented at Shareholders’ meetings and the proceedings thereof.  The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal office or at the office of the corporation’s transfer agent, a share register, or duplicate share register showing the names of the Shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation.  The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all the meetings of the Shareholders and of the Board of Directors required by the By-Laws or by law to be given.  He or she shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or by the By-Laws.


Section 10.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.


The Chief Financial Officer shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, capital, earnings (or surplus) and shares.  The books of accounts shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by any Director.  This Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board of Directors.  He or she shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, shall render to the President and Directors, whenever they request it, an account of all of his or her transactions and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the By-Laws.




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ARTICLE IV SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETINGS


Section 1.

PLACE OF MEETINGS.


All meetings of the Shareholders shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation unless some other appropriate and convenient location be designated for that purpose from time to time by the Board of Directors.


Section 2.

ANNUAL MEETINGS.


The annual meetings of the Shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.  At such meetings, Directors shall be elected and any other proper business may be transacted.


Section 3.

SPECIAL MEETINGS.


Special meetings of the Shareholders may be called at any time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President, a Vice President, the Secretary, or by one or more Shareholders holding not less than one-tenth (1/10) of the voting power of the corporation.  Except as next provided, notice shall be given as for the annual meeting.  Upon receipt of a written request addressed to the Chairman, President, Vice President, or Secretary, mailed or delivered personally to such Officer by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of Shareholders, such Officer shall cause notice to be given, to the Shareholders entitled to vote, that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five (35) nor more than sixty (60) days after the receipt of such request.  If such notice is not given within twenty (20) days after receipt of such request, the persons calling the meeting may give notice thereof in the same manner provided by these By-Laws.


Section 4.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS - REPORTS.


Notice of meetings, annual or special, shall be given in writing not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to Shareholders entitled to vote thereat.  Such notice shall be given by the Secretary or the Assistant Secretary, or if there be no such Officer, or in the case of his or her neglect or refusal, by any Director or Shareholder. Such notices or any reports shall be given personally or by mail and shall be sent to the Shareholder’s address appearing on the books of the corporation, or supplied by him or her to the corporation for the purpose of the notice.  Notice of any meeting of Shareholders shall specify the place, the day and the hour of meeting, and (1) in case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted and no other business may be transacted, or (2) in the case of an annual meeting, those matters which Board at date of mailing, intends to present for action by the Shareholders.  At any meetings where Directors are to be elected notice shall include the names of the nominees, if any, intended at date of notice to be presented by management for election.  If a Shareholder supplies no address, notice shall be deemed to have been given if mailed to the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is situated, or published at least once in some newspaper of general circulation in the County of said principal office.  Notice shall be deemed given at the time it is delivered personally or deposited in the mail or sent by other means of written communication.  The Officer giving such notice or report shall prepare and file an affidavit or declaration thereof. When a meeting is adjourned for forty-five (45) days or more, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in case of an original meeting.  Save, as aforesaid, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of adjournment or of the business to be transacted at an adjourned meeting other than by announcement at the meeting at which said adjournment is taken.


Section 5.

WAIVER OF NOTICE OR CONSENT BY ABSENT SHAREHOLDERS.


The transactions of any meeting of Shareholders, however called and notice, shall be valid as through had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum be present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the Shareholders entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, sign a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of such meeting or an approval shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting.  Attendance shall constitute a waiver of notice, unless objection shall be made as provided in applicable law.




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Section 6.

SHAREHOLDERS ACTING WITHOUT A MEETING - DIRECTORS.


Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Shareholders, may be taken without a meeting or notice of meeting if authorized by a writing signed by all of the Shareholders entitled to vote at a meeting for such purpose, and filed with the Secretary of the corporation, provided, further, that while ordinarily Directors can be elected by unanimous written consent, if the Directors fail to fill a vacancy, then a Director to fill that vacancy may be elected by the written consent of persons holding a majority of shares entitled to vote for the election of Directors.


Section 7.

OTHER ACTIONS WITHOUT A MEETING.


Unless otherwise provided for under applicable law or the Articles of Incorporation, any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of Shareholders may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize to take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.  Unless the consents of all Shareholders entitled to vote have been solicited in writing, (1) Notice of any Shareholder approval without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given at least ten (10) days before the consummation of the action authorized by such approval, and (2) Prompt notice shall be given of the taking of any other corporate action approved by Shareholders without a meeting be less than unanimous written consent, to each of those Shareholders entitled to vote who have not consented in writing.  Any Shareholder giving a written consent, or the Share-holder’s proxyholders, or a transferee of the shares of a personal representative of the Shareholder or their respective proxyholders, may revoke the consent by a writing received by the corporation prior to the time that written consents of the number of shares required to authorize the proposed action have been filed with the Secretary of the corporation, but may not do so thereafter.  Such revocation is effective upon its receipt by the Secretary of the corporation.


Section 8.

QUORUM.


The holder of a majority of the shares entitled to vote thereat, present in person, or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Shareholders for the transaction of business except as otherwise provided by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these By-Laws.  If, however, such majority shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the Shareholders, the Shareholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person, or by proxy, shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, until the requisite amount of voting shares shall be present.  At such adjourned meeting at which the requisite amount of voting shares shall be represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at a meeting as originally notified.  If a quorum be initially present, the Shareholders may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough Shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken is approved by a majority of the Shareholders required to initially constitute a quorum.


Section 9.

VOTING.


Only persons in whose names shares entitled to vote stand on the stock records of the corporation on the day of any meeting of Shareholders, unless some other day be fixed by the Board of Directors for the determination of Shareholders of record, and then on such other day, shall be entitled to vote at such meeting.  Directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at the election, in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes 78.330.  The Board of Directors may fix a time in the future not exceeding thirty (30) days preceding the date of any meeting of Shareholders or the date fixed for the payment of any dividend or distribution, or for the allotment of rights, or when any change or conversion or exchange of shares shall go into effect, as a record date for the determination of the Shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any such meeting, or entitled to receive any such dividend or distribution, or any allotment of rights or to exercise the rights in respect to any such change, conversion or exchange of shares.  In such case only Shareholders of record on the date so fixed shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting, to receive such dividends, distribution or allotment of rights, or to exercise such rights, as the case may be notwithstanding any transfer of any share on the books of the corporation after any record date fixed as aforesaid.  The Board of Directors may close the books of the corporation against transfers of shares during the whole or any part of such period.




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Section 10.

PROXIES.


Every Shareholder entitled to vote, or to execute consents, may do so, either in person or by written proxy, executed in accordance with the provisions of applicable law filed with the Secretary of the corporation.


Section 11.

ORGANIZATION.


The President, or in the absence of the President, any Vice President, shall call the meeting of the Shareholders to order, and shall act as Chairman of the meeting.  In the absence of the President and all of the Vice Presidents, Shareholders shall appoint a Chairman for such meeting.  The Secretary of the corporation shall act as Secretary of all meetings of the Shareholders, but in the absence of the Secretary at any meeting of the Shareholders, the presiding Officer may appoint any person to act as Secretary of the meeting.


Section 12.

INSPECTORS OF ELECTION.


In advance of any meeting of Shareholders, the Board of Directors may, if they so elect, appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting or any adjournment thereof.  If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any Shareholder or his or her proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting in which case the number of inspectors shall be either one (1) or three (3) as determined by a majority of the Shareholders represented at the meeting.


ARTICLE V CERTIFICATES AND TRANSFER OF SHARES


Section 1.

CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES.


Certificates for shares shall be of such form and device as the Board of Directors may designate and shall state the name of the record holder of the shares represented thereby; its number; date of issuance; the number of shares for which it is issued; a statement of the rights, privileges preferences and restriction, if any; a statement as to the redemption or conversion, if any; a statement of liens or restrictions upon transfer or voting, if any; if the shares be assessable or, if assessments are collectible by personal action, a plain statement of such facts.  All certificates shall be signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board or Vice Chairman of the Board or the President or Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Treasurer or the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the Shareholder.  Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. In case any Officer, transfer agent, or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed on a certificate shall have ceased to be that Officer, transfer agent, or registrar before that certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if that person were an Officer, transfer agent, or registrar at the date of issuance.


Section 2.

TRANSFER ON THE BOOKS.


Upon surrender to the Secretary or transfer agent of the corporation of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of succession, assignment or authority to transfer, it shall be the duty of the corporation to issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books.


Section 3.

LOST OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES.


Any person claiming a certificate of stock to be lost or destroyed shall make an affidavit or affirmation of that fact and shall, if the Directors so require, give the corporation a bond of indemnity, in form and with one or more sureties satisfactory to the Board, in at least double the value of the stock represented by said certificate, whereupon a new certificate may be issued in the same tender and for the same number of shares as the one alleged to be lost or destroyed.




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Section 4.

TRANSFER AGENTS AND REGISTRARS.


The Board of Directors may appoint one or more transfer agents or transfer clerks, and one or more registrars which shall be an incorporated bank or trust company, either domestic or foreign, who shall be appointed at such times and places as the requirements of the corporation may necessitate and the Board of Directors may designate.


Section 5.

CLOSING STOCK TRANSFER BOOKS - RECORD DATE.


In order that the corporation may determine the Shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or entitled to exercise any rights in respect to any other lawful action, the Board may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than sixty (60) days nor less than ten (10) days prior to the date of such meeting nor more than sixty (60) days prior to any other action.  If no record date is fixed; the record date for determining Shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of Shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held.  The record date for determining Shareholders entitled to give consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board is necessary, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given.  The record date for determining Shareholders for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth (60 th ) day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later.


ARTICLE VI RECORDS - REPORTS - INSPECTION


Section 1.

RECORDS.


The corporation shall maintain, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, adequate and correct accounts, books and records of its business and properties.  All of such books, records and accounts shall be kept at its principal executive office as fixed by the Board of Directors from time to time.


Section 2.

INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS.


All books and records shall be open to inspection of the Directors and Shareholders from time to time and in the manner provided under applicable law.


Section 3.

CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF BY-LAWS.


The original or a copy of these By-Laws, as amended or otherwise altered to date, certified by the Secretary, shall be kept at the corporation’s principal executive office and shall be open to inspection by the Shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours.


Section 4.

CHECK, DRAFTS, ETC.


All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, issued in the name of or payable to the corporation, shall be signed or endorsed by such person or persons and in such manner as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.


Section 5.

CONTRACT, ETC. - HOW EXECUTED.


The Board of Directors, except as in the By-Laws otherwise provided, may authorize any Officer or Officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation.  Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized by the Board of Directors, no Officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or agreement, or to pledge its credit, or to render it liable for any purpose or to any amount except as may be provided under applicable law.




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ARTICLE VII ANNUAL REPORTS


Section 1.

REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS, DUE DATE.


The Board of Directors shall cause an annual report to be sent to the Shareholders not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of the fiscal or calendar year adopted by the corporation.  This report shall be sent at least fifteen (15) days before the annual meeting of Shareholders to be held during the next fiscal year and in the manner specified in Section 4 of the Article IV of these By-Laws for giving notice to Shareholders of the corporation.  The annual report shall contain a balance sheet as of the end of the fiscal year and an income statement and statement of changes in financial position for the fiscal year, accompanied by any report of independent accountants or, if there is no such report, the certificate of an authorized officer of the corporation that the statements were prepared without audit from the books and records of the corporation.


ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS


Section 1.

AMENDMENT BY SHAREHOLDERS.


New By-Laws may be adopted or these By-Laws may be amended or repealed by the vote or written consent of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote; provided, however, that if the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation set forth the number of authorized Directors of the corporation, the authorized number of Directors may be changed only by an amendment of the Article of Incorporation.


Section 2.

POWERS OF DIRECTORS.


Subject to the right of the Shareholders to adopt, amend or repeal By-Laws, as provided in Section 1 of this Article VIII, and the limitations, if any, under law, the Board of Directors may adopt, amend or repeal any of these By-Laws other than a By-Law or amendment thereof changing the authorized number of Directors.


Section 3.

RECORD OF AMENDMENTS.


Whenever an amendment or new By-Law is adopted, it shall be copied in the book of By-Laws with the original By-Laws, in the appropriate place.  If any By-Law is repealed, the fact of repeal with the date of the meeting at which the repeal was enacted or written assent was filed shall be stated in said book.


ARTICLE IX CORPORATE SEAL


Section 1.

SEAL.


The corporate seal shall be circular in form, and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation, the date and State of incorporation.


ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS


Section 1.

REPRESENTATION OF SHARES IN OTHER CORPORATIONS.


Shares of other corporations standing in the name of this corporation may be voted or represented and all incidents thereto may be exercised on behalf of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary.


Section 2.

SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS.


Shares of this corporation owned by a subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter.  A subsidiary for these purposes is defined as a corporation, the shares of which possessing more than 25% of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares entitled to vote, are owned directly or indirectly through one (1) or more subsidiaries.




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Section 3.

INDEMNITY.


Subject to applicable law, the corporation may indemnify any Director, Officer, agent or employee as to those liabilities and on those terms and conditions as appropriate.  In any event, the corporation shall have the right to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any such persons whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against the liability insured against.


Section 4.

ACCOUNTING YEAR.


The accounting year of the corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.





























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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY


I hereby certify that I am the Secretary of SPINDLE, INC. (formerly COYOTE HILLS GOLF, INC.), and that the foregoing By-Laws, consisting of 11 pages, constitute the code of By-Laws of SPINDLE, INC. as duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the corporation held January 12, 2007 and as subsequently amended on October 11, 2012 and October 29, 2012.




 

___________________________

John M. Devlin, Jr., Secretary



























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EXECUTION VERSION


ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT


This Asset Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of December 31, 2012 by and between Spindle, Inc., a Nevada corporation with a principal address of 18835 North Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (“Buyer”), and Parallel Solutions, Inc., a Nevada corporation with a principal address of 750 Kearns Blvd, Suite 150, Park City, UT 84060 (“Seller”).


RECITALS


WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, the Assets of the Business (as each such term is hereinafter defined) of Seller for the consideration and on the terms set forth in this Agreement.


WHEREAS, it is intended that the terms and conditions of this Agreement comply in all respects with Section 368(a)(1)(C) of the Code (as hereinafter defined) and the regulations corresponding thereto, so that the transactions contemplated hereby shall qualify as a tax free reorganization under the Code;


NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:


ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS AND USAGE


     Section 1.1.  Definitions . Capitalized terms not defined in this Section 1.1 shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms and variations thereof have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 1.1:


     “Accounts Payable” - all trade accounts payable and accruals (other than Tax accruals) of Seller to Persons arising in the Ordinary Course of Business.


     “Accounts Receivable” - all notes and accounts receivable of Seller and all other evidences of indebtedness of any Person held by Seller, including all trade accounts receivable and other accounts and moneys receivable of Seller.


“Acquisition Proposal” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.14(c).


“Aggregate Share Consideration” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.3(a).


“Assets” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.1.


“Assumed Liabilities” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.4.


“Best Efforts” - the efforts that a prudent Person desirous of achieving a result would use in similar circumstances to achieve that result as expeditiously as possible.


     “Breach” - any breach of, or any inaccuracy in, any representation or warranty or any breach of, or failure to perform or comply with, any covenant or obligation, in or of this Agreement or any other Contract, or any event which with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute such a breach, inaccuracy or failure.


     “Business” - the business of facilitating electronic payment processing services to merchants.


     “Business Day” - shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Rule 14d-1(g)(3) under the Exchange Act.


     “Closing” - the time on the Closing Date when all of the obligations and conditions set forth in Section 2.6 are satisfied.


“Closing Statement” - the statement of (i) Accounts Receivable, and (ii) Specified Assumed Liabilities, as mutually agreed upon by Buyer and Seller prior to the Closing.





     “Closing Date”- the date on which the Closing occurs.


     “Code” - the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.


     “Consent” - any approval, consent, ratification, waiver or other authorization.

    

“Contemplated Transactions” - all of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.


     “Contract” - any agreement, contract, Lease, consensual obligation, promise or undertaking (whether written or oral and whether express or implied) that is legally binding.


“Deferred Consent” - an agreement to assign or transfer any Contract, Consent or Governmental Authorization, or any claim, right or benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom, if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof, without the consent of a third party thereto or of the issuing Governmental Body, as the case may be, would constitute a breach or cause an accelerated termination thereof.


"Deferred Consent Escrow" - means one hundred thousand (100,000) shares out of the Aggregate Share Consideration.


“Deferred Item” - the Contract, Consent or Governmental Authorization to which Deferred Consent relates.


     “Disclosure Letter” - the letter delivered by Seller to Buyer concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement containing disclosures that constitute exceptions to the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Article III of this Agreement.


     “Effective Time” - the date and time when the Contemplated Transactions become effective.


     “Employee Plans” - all “employee benefit plans” as defined by Section 3(3) of ERISA, all specified fringe benefit plans as defined in Section 6039D of the Code, and all other bonus, incentive-compensation, deferred-compensation, profit-sharing, stock-option, stock-appreciation-right, stock-bonus, stock-purchase, employee-stock-ownership, savings, severance, change-in-control, supplemental-unemployment, layoff, salary-continuation, retirement, pension, health, life-insurance, disability, accident, group-insurance, vacation, holiday, sick-leave, fringe-benefit or welfare plan, and any other employee compensation or benefit plan, agreement, policy, practice, commitment, contract or understanding.


     “Encumbrance” - any charge, claim, community or other marital property interest, condition, equitable interest, lien, option, pledge, security interest, mortgage, right of way, easement, encroachment, servitude, right of first option, right of first refusal or similar restriction, including any restriction on use, voting (in the case of any security or equity interest), transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.


     “Environmental, Health and Safety Liabilities” - any cost, damages, expense, liability, obligation or other responsibility arising from or under any Environmental Law or Occupational Safety and Health Law.


     “Environmental Law” - any Legal Requirement that requires or relates to preventing or reducing to acceptable levels the release of pollutants or hazardous substances or materials into the environment.


     “ERISA” - the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.


"Escrow Agent" - means Manhattan Transfer Registrar Co.


"Escrow Agreement" means the Escrow Agreement among Buyer, Seller, Stockholder Representative and the Escrow Agent in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 6.4.  


“Exchange Act” - the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



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     “GAAP” - generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.


     “Governing Documents” - with respect to any corporation, (a) its certificate of incorporation and its bylaws; (b) all equityholders’ agreements, voting agreements, voting trust agreements, or other agreements or documents relating to the organization, management or operation of the corporation or relating to the rights, duties and obligations of the equity holders of the corporation; and (c) any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing.


     “Governmental Authorization” - any Consent, license, registration or permit issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the authority of any Governmental Body or pursuant to any Legal Requirement.


     “Governmental Body” - any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government, including any governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any agency, branch, department, board, commission, court, tribunal or other entity exercising governmental or quasi-governmental powers), any multinational organization or body, any body exercising, or entitled or purporting to exercise, any administrative, executive, judicial, legislative, police, regulatory or taxing authority or power, or any official of any of the foregoing.


"Hired Active Employees" - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.1(b).


“Indemnification Escrow” - ten percent (10%) of the Aggregate Share Consideration.


      “Investor Representation Statement” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.9.


     “IRS” - the United States Internal Revenue Service and, to the extent relevant, the United States Department of the Treasury.


     “Knowledge” - a Person will be deemed to have Knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if that Person is actually aware of that fact or matter or if a prudent individual could be expected to discover or otherwise become aware of that fact or matter in the course of conducting a reasonably comprehensive investigation regarding the accuracy of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement.  


     “Lease” - any real property lease or any lease or rental agreement, license, right to use or installment and conditional sale agreement to which Seller is a party and any other Seller Contract pertaining to the leasing or use of any Tangible Personal Property.


     “Legal Requirement” - any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign, international, multinational or other constitution, law, ordinance, principle of common law, code, regulation, statute or treaty.


     “Liability” - with respect to any Person, any liability or obligation of such Person of any kind, character or description, whether known or unknown, absolute or contingent, accrued or unaccrued, disputed or undisputed, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, joint or several, due or to become due, vested or unvested, executory, determined, determinable or otherwise, and whether or not the same is required to be accrued on the financial statements of such Person.


     “Material Adverse Effect” - any event, change or effect which has a material adverse effect on (i) the Business, the Assets, or the Liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Seller, (ii) a material adverse effect on the ability of Seller to consummate the Contemplated Transactions, or (iii) Buyer’s ability to operate the Business immediately after Closing in the manner operated by Seller before Closing; provided, however, that a Material Adverse Effect with respect to Seller shall not include (i) changes in the United States or world financial markets or general business or economic conditions, (ii) developments, trends or conditions related to the industries in which Seller operates as of the date hereof except where the same has had or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate effect on Seller as compared to other Persons operating in such industries, (iii) effects arising from changes in United States or world political or social conditions, including war or terrorism, (iv) changes in GAAP or interpretations thereof, (v) changes in any Legal Requirement or the proposal or enactment of any new Legal Requirement except where such change or proposal has had or would reasonably be expected to have a



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disproportionate effect on Seller  as compared to other Persons operating in the same industries as the Purchaser as of the date hereof, (vi) the execution or announcement of, or the taking of any actions with respect to, this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions, or (vii) any condition that is substantially cured before the earlier of the Closing Date or the date on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article VIII.


     “Occupational Safety and Health Law” - any Legal Requirement designed to provide safe and healthful working conditions and to reduce occupational safety and health hazards, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and any program, whether governmental or private (such as those promulgated or sponsored by industry associations and insurance companies), designed to provide safe and healthful working conditions.


     “Order” - any order, injunction, judgment, decree, ruling, assessment or arbitration award of any Governmental Body or arbitrator.


     “Ordinary Course of Business” - an action taken by a Person will be deemed to have been taken in the Ordinary Course of Business only if that action:


          (a) is consistent in nature, scope and magnitude with the past practices of such Person and is taken in the ordinary course of the normal, day-to-day operations of such Person;


          (b) does not require authorization by the board of directors or stockholders of such Person (or by any Person or group of Persons exercising similar authority) and does not require any other separate or special authorization of any nature; and


(c) is similar in nature, scope and magnitude to actions customarily taken, without any separate or special authorization, in the ordinary course of the normal, day-to-day operations of other Persons that are in the same line of business as such Person.


     “Part” - a part or section of the Disclosure Letter.


     “Person” - an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity or a Governmental Body.


     “Proceeding” - any action, arbitration, audit, hearing, investigation, litigation or suit (whether civil, criminal, administrative, judicial or investigative, whether formal or informal, whether public or private) commenced, brought, conducted or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any Governmental Body or arbitrator.


     “Record” - information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.


“Regulation D” - Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.


“Regulation S” - Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act.


     “Related Person” - With respect to a particular individual:


          (a) each other member of such individual’s Family;


          (b) any Person that is directly or indirectly controlled by any one or more members of such individual’s Family;


          (c) any Person in which members of such individual’s Family hold (individually or in the aggregate) a Material Interest; and


          (d) any Person with respect to which one or more members of such individual’s Family serves as a director, officer, partner, executor or trustee (or in a similar capacity).



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     With respect to a specified Person other than an individual:


          (a) any Person that directly or indirectly controls, is directly or indirectly controlled by or is directly or indirectly under common control with such specified Person;


          (b) any Person that holds a Material Interest in such specified Person;


          (c) each Person that serves as a director, officer, partner, executor or trustee of such specified Person (or in a similar capacity);


          (d) any Person in which such specified Person holds a Material Interest; and


          (e) any Person with respect to which such specified Person serves as a general partner or a trustee (or in a similar capacity).


For purposes of this definition, (a) “control” (including “controlling,” “controlled by,” and “under common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and shall be construed as such term is used in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act; (b) the “Family” of an individual includes (i) the individual, (ii) the individual’s spouse, (iii) any other natural person who is related to the individual or the individual’s spouse within the second degree and (iv) any other natural person who resides with such individual; and (c) “Material Interest” means direct or indirect beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of voting securities or other voting interests representing at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding voting power of a Person or equity securities or other equity interests representing at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding equity securities or equity interests in a Person.


     “Representative” - with respect to a particular Person, any director, officer, manager, employee, agent, consultant, advisor, accountant, financial advisor, legal counsel or other representative of that Person.


     “Requisite Seller Stockholders” - the Seller Stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding voting power of Seller entitled to vote on a sale of all the assets of Seller.


"Rule 144" - means Rule 144 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Act.


     “SEC” - the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


“Securities Act” - the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


     “Seller Contract” - any Contract relating to the Business (a) under which Seller has or may acquire any rights or benefits; (b) under which Seller has or may become subject to any obligation or liability; or (c) by which Seller or any of the assets owned or used by Seller in connection with the Business is or may become bound.


     “Seller Services” -those products, services or solutions of the specific type offered by Seller immediately prior to the Closing Date.


     “Seller Stockholders” - the holders of capital stock of Seller.


     “Seller Stockholder Approval” -the affirmative vote or written consent of the Requisite Seller Stockholders for the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.


     “Software” - all computer software and subsequent versions thereof, including source code, object, executable or binary code, objects, comments, screens, user interfaces, report formats, templates, menus, buttons and icons and all files, data, materials, manuals, design notes and other items and documentation related thereto or associated therewith.




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“Specified Assumed Liabilities” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.4(a)(iii).


     “Spindle Average Price” - as of any date is the volume weighted average price of Buyer’s common stock as reported by Bloomberg LP for the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to such date, provided that if the Spindle Average Price is $3.00 or more, then the Spindle Average Price shall be $3.00, and if the Spindle Average Price is $2.15 or less, then the Spindle Average Price shall be $2.15 per share.


“Spindle Closing Shares” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.3(a).


     “Stockholder Representative” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 10.1.


     “Tangible Personal Property” - all machinery, equipment, tools, furniture, office equipment, computer hardware, supplies, materials, vehicles and other items of tangible personal property, including any inventories, of every kind owned or leased by Seller (wherever located and whether or not carried on Seller’s books), together with any express or implied warranty by the manufacturers or sellers or lessors of any item or component part thereof and all maintenance records and other documents relating thereto.


     “Tax” - any income, gross receipts, license, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, environmental, windfall profit, customs, vehicle, airplane, boat, vessel or other title or registration, capital stock, franchise, employees’ income withholding, foreign or domestic withholding, social security, unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, value added, alternative, add-on minimum and other tax, fee, assessment, levy, tariff, charge or duty of any kind whatsoever and any interest, penalty, addition or additional amount thereon imposed, assessed or collected by or under the authority of any Governmental Body or payable under any tax-sharing agreement or any other Contract.


     “Tax Return” - any return (including any information return), report, statement, schedule, notice, form, declaration, claim for refund or other document or information filed with or submitted to, or required to be filed with or submitted to, any Governmental Body in connection with the determination, assessment, collection or payment of any Tax or in connection with the administration, implementation or enforcement of or compliance with any Legal Requirement relating to any Tax.


     “Third Party” - a Person that is not a party to this Agreement.


     “Third-Party Claim” - any claim against any Indemnified Person by a Third Party, whether or not involving a Proceeding.


     Section 1.2.  Usage; Interpretation . In this Agreement, unless a clear contrary intention appears (i) the singular number includes the plural number and vice versa; (ii) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and assigns but, if applicable, only if such successors and assigns are not prohibited by this Agreement, and reference to a Person in a particular capacity excludes such Person in any other capacity or individually; (iii) reference to any gender includes each other gender; (iv) reference to any agreement, document or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as amended or modified and in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof; (v) reference to any Legal Requirement means such Legal Requirement as amended, modified, codified, replaced or reenacted, in whole or in part, and in effect from time to time, including rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and reference to any section or other provision of any Legal Requirement means that provision of such Legal Requirement from time to time in effect and constituting the substantive amendment, modification, codification, replacement or reenactment of such section or other provision; (vi) “hereunder,” “hereof,” “hereto,” “herewith” and words of similar import shall be deemed references to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other provision hereof; (vii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term; (viii) use of the word “or” is used in the inclusive sense of “and/or”; (ix) with respect to the determination of any period of time, use of the word “from” means “from and including” and “to” means “to but excluding”; and (x) references to documents, instruments or agreements shall be deemed to refer as well to all addenda, exhibits, schedules or amendments thereto.



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     Section 1.3  Legal Representation of the Parties . This Agreement was negotiated by the parties with the benefit of legal representation, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation hereof.


ARTICLE II

SALE AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS; CLOSING


     Section 2.1.  Assets to be Sold . Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing Seller shall sell, convey, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase and acquire from Seller, free and clear of any Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in Section 3.8, all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all of Seller’s property and assets, real, personal or mixed, tangible and intangible, of every kind and description, wherever located, including Accounts Receivable, provided the same are directly related to, used in connection with, or are or will form a part of the Business but excluding the Excluded Assets, as defined in Section 2.2.  All the property and assets to be transferred to Buyer hereunder are herein referred to collectively as the “Assets.” Included with the Assets shall be all Seller Contracts approved by Buyer, a proposed list of which Seller shall deliver to Buyer prior to the Closing Date and which list shall be subject to Buyer’s approval in its sole discretion and upon such approval shall be attached hereto as Exhibit 2.1, and all data and Records related to the Business, including client and customer lists and Records, referral sources, research and development reports and Records, production reports and Records, service and warranty Records, equipment logs, operating guides and manuals, financial and accounting Records, creative materials, advertising materials, promotional materials, studies, reports, correspondence and other similar documents and Records, as each relates to the Business.


     Notwithstanding the foregoing, the transfer of the Assets pursuant to this Agreement shall not include the assumption of any Liability related to the Assets or any other Liability of Seller, unless Buyer expressly assumes that Liability pursuant to Section 2.4(a).


     Section 2.2.  Excluded Assets . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.1 or elsewhere in this Agreement, the following assets of Seller (collectively, the “Excluded Assets”) are not part of the sale and purchase contemplated hereunder, are excluded from the Assets and shall remain the property of Seller after the Closing:


(a)

 all company minute books, equity transfer books, company seals and other documents relating to the organization, maintenance and existence of Seller as a corporation;


         (b) all Tax Returns filed by Seller and associated Tax Records, all personnel Records, and all other Records that Seller is required by law to retain in its possession, provided that copies of all such items shall be provided to Buyer prior to the Closing;


          (c) all claims for refund of Taxes and other governmental charges of whatever nature relating to Seller or the Assets arising prior to the Closing;


          (d) all rights of Seller under this Agreement, the Bill of Sale, and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and any Contract between or among Seller and the Seller Stockholders;


          (e) all taxpayer and other identification numbers;


          (f) all proceeds of insurance policies and rights thereunder relating to Excluded Assets, as well as all director and officer insurance policies; and

         

               Section 2.3.  Consideration .  




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(a)   Closing Consideration .  The consideration for the Assets will be 538,570 unregistered shares of Buyer’s voting common stock (the "Aggregate Share Consideration"), issued to the Seller at the Closing net of the Indemnification Escrow and the Deferred Consent Escrow (the Aggregate Share Consideration less the Indemnification Escrow and the Deferred Consent Escrow, the "Spindle Closing Shares”).  


(b)   Post-Closing Adjustment .  


(i) Adjustment Amount .  If any of the Accounts Receivable reflected on the Closing Statement are not collected within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the Closing Date (the “AR Collection Deadline”), then, at Buyer’s election in its sole discretion, the amount of such uncollected Accounts Receivable shall be treated as a post-Closing negative adjustment to the Aggregate Share Consideration on a dollar for dollar basis (the “Adjustment Amount”), in which event all uncollected Accounts Receivable included within the Adjustment Amount (as finally determined in accordance herewith) shall be assigned to Seller for collection in Seller’s discretion for the benefit of Seller.  Buyer may notify in writing Seller or the Stockholder Representative of such election at any time from the AR Collection Deadline through the two hundred and fortieth (240 th ) day following the AR Collection Deadline (such notice date being the “Election Date”).   


(ii)   Adjustment Amount Calculation .  As soon as practicable after the Election Date, but not later than thirty (30) days after the Election Date, Buyer shall deliver to Seller (such date of delivery, the “Delivery Date”) its good faith determination of the Adjustment Amount (the “Adjustment Amount Calculation”), if any.  During the period from the Closing Date until the Delivery Date, Seller shall give Buyer and its agents such access to the books and records of Seller as Buyer and its agents shall reasonably request during normal business hours in order to enable them to calculate the Adjustment Amount Calculation.  During the period between the Delivery Date and the Objection Deadline (as defined below), Seller and its accountants shall be given reasonable access to the books and records of Buyer upon reasonable notice to verify the Adjustment Amount Calculation.


(iii)   Resolution of Protest .  Within thirty (30) days after the Delivery Date (the “Objection Deadline”), Seller may deliver to Buyer a notice of objection (an “Objection Notice”) with respect to the Adjustment Amount Calculation.  If no Objection Notice regarding the Adjustment Amount Calculation is delivered by Seller to Buyer by the Objection Deadline, the Adjustment Amount Calculation shall be final and binding on the parties hereto as the Adjustment Amount.  Any Objection Notice regarding the Adjustment Amount Calculation shall specify the items in the Adjustment Amount Calculation disputed by Seller and shall describe the basis for the objection, as well as the amount in dispute.  Any other items not so disputed by Seller shall be deemed “agreed upon”.  If an Objection Notice is delivered in accordance with this Section 2.3(b), Buyer and Seller shall consult with each other with respect to the objection set forth therein.  If Buyer and Seller are unable to reach agreement within fifteen (15) days after an Objection Notice has been given, all unresolved disputed items shall be promptly referred to an independent auditor which (i) has never provided services to either Buyer or Seller and (ii) is mutually acceptable to Buyer and Seller (the “Independent Accounting Firm”).  The Independent Accounting Firm shall be directed to render a written report on the unresolved disputed issues with respect to the Adjustment Amount Calculation as promptly as practicable, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after such submission to the Independent Accounting Firm, and to resolve only those issues of dispute set forth in the Objection Notice.  If unresolved disputed issues are submitted to the Independent Accounting Firm, Buyer and Seller will each furnish to the Independent Accounting Firm such bank statements and other documents and information relating to the unresolved disputed issues as the Independent Accounting Firm may reasonably request.  The Independent Accounting Firm shall establish the procedures it shall follow (including procedures with regard to the presentation of evidence) giving due regard to the mutual intention of Seller and Buyer to resolve the disputed items and amounts as quickly, efficiently, equitably and inexpensively as possible.  The resolution of the dispute and the calculation of the Adjustment Amount by the Independent Accounting Firm shall be final and binding on the parties hereto.  The fees and expenses of the Independent Accounting Firm shall be allocated between Buyer and Seller in the proportion that the amounts determined by the Independent Accounting Firm against each party bears to the total amount in dispute (determined with respect to dollar amount).




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(iv)   Payment of Adjustment Amount .  If there is an Adjustment Amount, Buyer’s sole available method for recouping the Adjustment Amount shall be to reclaim shares out of the Indemnification Escrow, valued for this purpose at the Spindle Average Price as of the date of final determination of the Adjustment Amount (including final resolution of any dispute raised by Seller in an Objection Notice), by delivering a notice to the Escrow Agent instructing the Escrow Agent to cancel the appropriate number of shares out of the Indemnification Escrow.  Any Accounts Receivable received by the Seller for which there has been a cancellation of shares out of the Indemnification Escrow shall be for the account of the Seller; provided, however, Seller shall utilize its reasonable efforts to assist in the collection of the Accounts Receivable within the AR Collection Deadline.


   Section 2.4.  Liabilities .


          (a)  Assumed Liabilities . On the Closing Date Buyer shall assume and agree to discharge only the following Liabilities of Seller (the “Assumed Liabilities”):


               (i) any Liability arising after the Closing Date in connection with or incidental to Buyer’s ownership of the Assets after the Closing;


               (ii) any Liability arising after the Closing Date under Seller Contracts acquired as part of the Assets pursuant to Section 2.1 (other than any Liability arising out of or relating to a Breach that occurred prior to the Closing Date);


               (iii) those Liabilities set forth on the Closing Statement, to exceed the Accounts Receivable set forth on the Closing Statement (collectively, the “Specified Assumed Liabilities”) by no more than $15,000;  


          (b)  Retained Liabilities . The Retained Liabilities shall remain the sole responsibility of and shall be retained, paid, performed and discharged solely by Seller. “Retained Liabilities” shall mean every Liability of Seller other than the Assumed Liabilities as set forth in Section 2.4(a), whether incurred before, after or on the Closing Date.


     Section 2.5.  Plan of Reorganization; Tax Filings .  Buyer and Seller hereby adopt this Agreement as a “plan of reorganization” for purposes of Treas. Reg. 1.368-1(g) and 1.368-3(a).  Buyer and Seller shall prepare and file with each of their respective tax returns all information required by Treas. Reg. 1.368-3 and related provisions of the Treasury Regulations in a manner consistent with treating the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as a reorganization described in Section 368(a)(1)(C) of the Code.  Seller shall liquidate following the Closing within the time period permitted under applicable IRS guidance and the Aggregate Share Consideration shall be distributed to the Seller Stockholders pursuant to the corporate liquidation and distribution requirements in Section 368(a)(2)(G) of the Code; provided, however, in the event the Aggregate Share Consideration may not be transferred to the Seller Stockholders in corporate dissolution without registration under the Securities Act, such liquidation shall be effected through either merger of the Seller with and into a newly-formed limited liability company owned solely by the Seller Stockholders (with such limited liability company as the surviving entity) or conversion of the Seller into a limited liability company owned solely by the Seller Stockholders, in each case with the Aggregate Share Consideration re-issued in the name of the surviving entity.    In the event any of the Aggregate Share Consideration is required to be allocated for federal income tax purposes to the noncompetition covenant provided in Section 5.6, Buyer and Seller shall allocate such amount to the Assets.


     Section 2.6.  Closing Obligations and Conditions .  At the Closing,


(a)

 as a condition to Buyer’s obligations at the Closing:


(i) Seller shall deliver to Buyer at the Closing:


(A) a bill of sale for all of the Assets in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(A) (the “Bill of Sale”) executed by Seller;

(B) an assignment of all the Assumed Liabilities to Buyer, which assignment shall be in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(B) and also contain Buyer’s undertaking and assumption of the Assumed Liabilities (the “Assignment and Assumption Agreement”) executed by Seller;



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(C) assignments of all Intellectual Property Assets, as defined in Section 3.23(a), consisting of separate assignments of all registered Marks and Domain Names, in the form of Exhibits 2.6(a)(i)(C)(1)-(2) respectively, executed by Seller and Buyer and each notarized by a licensed notary;


(D)  such other deeds, bills of sale, assignments, certificates of title, documents or other instruments of transfer and conveyance as may reasonably be requested by Buyer, each in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer and its legal counsel and executed by Seller;


(E) Intentionally omitted;


(F) a certificate executed by Seller as to the accuracy of its representations and warranties as of the Closing and as to its compliance with and performance of its covenants and obligations to be performed or complied with at or before the Closing;


(G) a certificate of the Secretary of Seller (1) certifying, as complete and accurate as of the Closing, attached copies of the Governing Documents of Seller (as certified, where feasible, by the Secretary of State of Nevada, with respect to Seller, as of a recent date), (2) certifying, as complete and accurate as of the Closing, attached copies of all requisite resolutions or actions of Seller’s board of directors and the Seller Stockholders approving the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions and the change of Seller’s name contemplated by Section 5.15, (3) certifying to the incumbency and signatures of the officers of Seller executing this Agreement and any other document relating to the Contemplated Transactions, and (4) attaching a certificate as of a date not earlier than the tenth business day prior to the Closing Date as to the good standing of Seller, executed by the appropriate officials of the State of Nevada and each jurisdiction in which Seller is licensed or qualified to do business as a foreign corporation as specified in Part 3.1;


(H) releases of all Encumbrances on the Assets, other than Permitted Encumbrances;


(I) a completed and executed Investor Representation Statement of each of the Seller Stockholders;


(J) the Escrow Agreement (as defined below) executed by the Stockholder Representative;


(K) employment agreement to be agreed upon prior to the Closing and then attached hereto in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(K)(1) executed by Thomas Lineen (the “Lineen Employment Agreement”) and the Confidentiality, Noncompete, Nonsolicit and Assignment Agreement to be agreed upon prior to the Closing and then attached hereto in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(K)(2) executed by Thomas Lineen (the "Lineen Non-Compete");


(L) Buyer's standard form of Confidentiality, Noncompete, Nonsolicit and Assignment Agreement executed by each of the Hired Active Employees (the "Non-Competition Agreements");


(M)  Intentionally omitted.


(N) a hard copy backup of all Software related to the Business;


(O) the Closing Statement, which shall be subject to Buyer’s approval in its sole discretion;


(P) unaudited financial statements of Seller for each of the three fiscal years ended December 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, and financial statements of Seller for the interim period ended September 30, 2012; and




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(Q) such other documents or information as Buyer may reasonably request for the purpose of completing its due diligence review of Seller and the Business, including, without limitation, (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of Seller’s representations and warranties, (B) evidencing the performance by Seller, or the compliance by Seller with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by Seller pursuant to this Agreement, or (C) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions, it being understood and agreed that Buyer’s obligations at the Closing are conditioned upon Buyer’s satisfaction, in its sole discretion, with the results of its due diligence review of Seller and the Business.


(ii) Buyer shall be satisfied in its sole discretion with the results of its due diligence review of Seller and the Business;


(iii) no breach of any covenant or failure of any representation or warranty made by Seller;


(iv)  absence of any Material Adverse Effect with respect to Seller;


(v)  Thomas Lineen shall have not terminated, or given notice of an intention to terminate, his employment with Seller or an intention not to become an employee of Buyer; and


(vi)  no injunctions prohibiting the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions.


(b)

 As a condition to Seller’s obligations at the Closing:


(i) Buyer shall deliver to Seller:


(A) a certificate representing the Spindle Closing Shares;


(B) the Bill of Sale, executed by Buyer;


(C) the Assignment and Assumption Agreement; executed by Buyer;


(D) the Lineen Employment Agreement and the Lineen Non-Compete, executed by Buyer;


(E) the Escrow Agreement (as defined below) executed by Buyer and Escrow Agent (as defined below);


(F) the Non-Competition Agreements executed by Buyer;


(G) a certificate executed by Buyer as to the accuracy of its representations and warranties as of the Closing and as to its compliance with and performance of its covenants and obligations to be performed or complied with at or before the Closing;


(H) a certificate of the Secretary of Buyer certifying, as complete and accurate as of the Closing, attached copies of the Governing Documents of Buyer and certifying that the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions has been approved by all requisite authority and certifying to the incumbency and signatures of the officers of Buyer executing this Agreement and any other document relating to the Contemplated Transactions;


(I)  a certificate as of a date not earlier than the tenth business day prior to the Closing Date  as to the good standing of Buyer, executed by the appropriate officials of the State of Nevada; and


(ii) no breach of any covenant or failure of any representation or warranty made by Buyer; and


(iii) no injunctions prohibiting the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions.


(c) Buyer shall deliver to the Escrow Agent instructions as to the issuance of stock certificates in the name of Seller representing the shares comprising the Indemnification Escrow and the Deferred Consent Escrow;



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     Section 2.7.   Deferred Consents; Deferred Consent Escrow .


(a)

Deferred Consents .  Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, neither this Agreement nor the Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall constitute an agreement to assign or transfer any contract, lease, authorization, license or Governmental Authorization, or any claim, right or benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom, if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof, without the consent of a third party thereto or of the issuing Governmental Body, as the case may be, would constitute a breach thereof.  If a Deferred Consent is not obtained, or if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof would be ineffective or would affect the rights thereunder so that Buyer would not receive all such rights, then, in each such case, (a) the Deferred Item shall be withheld from sale pursuant to this Agreement without any reduction in the Aggregate Share Consideration except as contemplated by Section 2.7(b) below, (b) from and after the Closing, Seller and Buyer will cooperate, in all reasonable respects, to obtain such Deferred Consent as soon as practicable after the Closing, and (c) until such Deferred Consent is obtained, Seller and Buyer will cooperate, in all reasonable respects, to provide to Buyer the benefits under the Deferred Item to which such Deferred Consent relates (with Buyer entitled to all the gains and responsible for all the losses, Taxes, liabilities or obligations thereunder). With respect to Deferred Consents that are not obtained prior to the Closing, the Buyer and Seller shall post closing, enter into such arrangements (including subleasing or subcontracting if permitted) to provide to the parties hereto the economic and operational equivalent of obtaining such Deferred Consent and assigning or transferring such contract, lease, authorization, license or Governmental Authorization, including enforcement for the benefit of Buyer of all claims or rights arising thereunder, and the performance by Buyer of the obligations thereunder on a prompt and punctual basis.


(b)

Deferred Consent Escrow .  A certificate representing the Deferred Consent Escrow shall be issued in the name of Seller and held by the Escrow Agent in escrow for the benefit of Seller from and after the Closing Date pending release in accordance with Schedule 2.7(b) hereto and the Escrow Agreement.  If the conditions for release of the Deferred Consent Escrow provided in Schedule 2.7(b) hereto are not satisfied as to any portion of the Deferred Consent Escrow as of the five (5) year anniversary of the Closing Date, then the Buyer's sole recourse in respect of such unsatisfied condition shall be to forever cancel such portion of the Deferred Consent Escrow on the stock Records of Buyer and Seller shall have no right thereafter to receive such cancelled portion of the Deferred Consent Escrow.


     Section 2.8. Restrictive Legends .


          (a)  The Aggregate Share Consideration shall not have been registered and shall be characterized as “restricted securities” under the U.S. federal securities laws, and under such laws such shares may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances. Each certificate evidencing the Aggregate Share Consideration shall bear the following legend:


“THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. SUCH SHARES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION WITHOUT AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF LEGAL COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.”


and, if applicable:


“THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF AGREES TO OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THIS SECURITY, PRIOR TO THE DATE WHICH IS SIX MONTHS AFTER THE LATER OF THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE HEREOF AND THE LAST DATE ON WHICH THE ISSUER HEREOF OR ANY AFFILIATE OF SUCH ISSUER WAS THE OWNER OF THIS SECURITY (OR ANY PREDECESSOR OF THIS SECURITY) OR OTHERWISE AS SOON AS PERMITTED BY SEC RULE 144, ONLY (A) TO SUCH ISSUER, (B) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), (C) PURSUANT TO OFFERS AND SALES TO NON-U.S. PERSONS THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE



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REQUIREMENTS OF RULES 904 AND 905 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANOTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, SUBJECT TO SUCH ISSUER’S RIGHT PRIOR TO ANY OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO CLAUSE (C)  OR (D) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO SUCH ISSUER.  HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT.”


and any legends required by state securities laws.


          (b) Each Seller Stockholder shall agree pursuant to the Investor Representation Statement that it, he or she shall not sell or otherwise transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale (collectively, the “Restricted Transactions”), any of the Aggregate Share Consideration until such Aggregate Share Consideration is eligible for sale pursuant to the exemption from registration set forth in Rule 144 (the “Restricted Period”).


     Section 2.9.  Sale of Shares Pursuant to Exemption . The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Aggregate Share Consideration shall constitute “restricted securities” within the meaning of the Securities Act. Seller will cause each Seller Stockholder to execute and deliver to Buyer an Investor Representation Statement in the form attached hereto as  Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(I)  (the “Investor Representation Statement”). It is acknowledged and understood that Buyer is relying on the written representations made by each of the Seller Stockholders in the Investor Representation Statements.


Section 2.10   Registration Rights .  If the Aggregate Share Consideration is not eligible for resale in its entirety without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 upon six (6) months following the issue date of the Aggregate Share Consideration, then Buyer shall file with the SEC within ninety (90) days thereafter a registration statement registering the resale of the Aggregate Share Consideration and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective as soon as commercially practicable thereafter and shall maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement until the earlier of (a) two (2) years following the effective thereof, (b) when all of the Aggregate Share Consideration has been resold pursuant to such registration statement, or (c) when the Aggregate Share Consideration may be resold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no registration right shall exist as to the Aggregate Share Consideration at any time when the  Aggregate Share Consideration may be resold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144.  Seller or its legally permitted assign(s) shall complete a selling shareholder questionnaire in such form as Buyer may reasonably request in furtherance of and as a condition to such registration.   



ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER


     Except as set forth in the Disclosure Letter, Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as follows:


     Section 3.1.  Organization and Good Standing . Part 3.1 contains a complete and accurate list of Seller’s jurisdiction of incorporation and any other jurisdictions in which it is qualified to do business as a foreign corporation. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, with full corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is now being conducted, to own or use the properties and assets that it purports to own or use, and to perform all its obligations under Seller Contracts. Seller is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing under the laws of each state or other jurisdiction in which either the ownership or use of the properties owned or used by it, or the nature of the activities conducted by it, requires such qualification; except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing in such jurisdiction would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.


     Section 3.2.  Enforceability; Authority; No Conflict .



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          (a)  This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. Upon the execution and delivery by Seller of each agreement and certificate to be executed or delivered by Seller at the Closing pursuant to Section 2.6(a) (the “Seller’s Closing Documents”), each of Seller’s Closing Documents will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. Seller has the absolute and unrestricted right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and Seller’s Closing Documents and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and Seller’s Closing Documents, and such action has been duly authorized by all necessary action by the Seller Stockholders and directors of Seller.


          (b)  Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time), (i) breach any provision of any of the Governing Documents of Seller or any resolution adopted by the board of directors or the Seller Stockholders; (ii) breach or give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under any Legal Requirement or any Order to which Seller, or any of the Assets, may be subject; (iii) contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is held by Seller or that otherwise relates to the Assets or to the Business; (iv) breach any provision of, or give any Person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or to accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate or modify, any Seller Contract except as set forth on Part 3.2(b)(iv); (v) result in the imposition or creation of any Encumbrance upon or with respect to any of the Assets; or (vi) result in any Seller Stockholder having the right to exercise dissenters’ appraisal rights.


(c) Except as set forth in Part 3.2(c), Seller is not required to obtain any Consent from or give notice to any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 3.3.  Capitalization . The authorized equity securities of Seller consist of 75,000 shares of common stock, of which 1,000  shares are issued and outstanding. The Seller Stockholders are the only Persons entitled to vote on the Contemplated Transactions for Seller.  Part 3.3 sets forth (i) a list of all of the Seller Stockholders indicating the number and class of shares of Seller held by each and, to the best of Seller’s Knowledge, the current primary residence address of each, and (ii) a list of all outstanding options, warrants, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any Person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any equity securities of Seller, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which Seller is or may become bound to issue equity securities of Seller.  None of the outstanding equity securities of Seller was issued in violation of the Securities Act or any other Legal Requirement in a manner that could reasonably be determined to give rise to a right of rescission on the part any holder of such equity securities.  


     Section 3.4.  Financial Records . Except as otherwise set forth on Part 3.4, Seller has delivered to Buyer such financial Records, including banking statements and Tax Returns, as has been requested by Buyer (collectively, the “Financial Records”). The financial data contained in such Financial Records is true and correct in all material respects as at the respective dates of and for the periods referred to in such Financial Records, subject in all events to Section 3.17.


     Section 3.5.  Books and Records . The books of account and other Financial Records of Seller relating to the Business, all of which have been made available to Buyer, are complete and correct in all material respects, and represent actual, bona fide transactions and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices.


     Section 3.6.  Sufficiency of Assets . Except as set forth in Part 3.6, the Assets include all the operating assets of the Business.


     Section 3.7.  Real Property . Part 3.7 contains a correct legal description, street address and tax parcel identification number of all tracts, parcels and subdivided lots in which Seller has a leasehold interest and an accurate description (by location, name of lessor, date of Lease and term expiry date) of all Real Property Leases for which the Business is presently reliant.  Seller does not have any ownership interest in any Real Property.



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     Section 3.8.  Title To Assets; Encumbrances . Seller owns good and transferable title to all the Assets free and clear of any Encumbrances other than (a) those described in Part 3.8, (b) those for Taxes not yet due and payable, (c) statutory Encumbrances of landlords with respect to Real Property Leases, (d) Encumbrances of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen and repairmen incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business and not yet delinquent, and (e) in the case of Real Property Leases, in addition to items (b) and (c), zoning, building, or other restrictions, variances, covenants, rights of way, encumbrances, easements and other minor irregularities in title, none of which, individually or in the aggregate, interfere in any material respect with the present use of or occupancy of the affected parcel by Seller (collectively, “Permitted Encumbrances”).


     Section 3.9.  Condition of Tangible Personal Property . Each item of Tangible Personal Property included in the Assets is in good repair and good operating condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, is suitable for immediate use in the Ordinary Course of Business and, to the Knowledge of Seller, is free from latent and patent defects. No item of Tangible Personal Property included in the Assets is in need of repair or replacement other than as part of routine maintenance in the Ordinary Course of Business. Except as disclosed in Part 3.9, all Tangible Personal Property used in the Business and included in the Assets is in the possession of Seller.


     Section 3.10.  Accounts Payable . Part 3.10 contains a complete and accurate list of all Accounts Payable as of the date of this Agreement.  The Closing Statement shall contain a complete and accurate list of all Accounts Payable as of the Closing Date.


     Section 3.11.  No Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Part 3.11, in the Financial Statements or on the Closing Statement, Seller has no Liability.


Section 3.12.  Tax Returns Filed and Taxes Paid . Seller has filed or caused to be filed on a timely basis all Tax Returns. All Tax Returns filed by Seller are true, correct and complete. Seller has paid, or made provision for the payment of, all Taxes that have or may have become due for all periods covered by the Tax Returns or otherwise, or pursuant to any assessment received by Seller, except such Taxes, if any, as are listed in Part 3.12 and are being contested in good faith. Except as provided in Part 3.12, Seller currently is not the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. No claim has ever been made or is expected to be made by any Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where Seller does not file Tax Returns that it is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Encumbrances on any of the Assets that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax, and Seller has no Knowledge of any basis for assertion of any claims attributable to Taxes which, if adversely determined, would result in any such Encumbrance.  All Taxes that Seller is or was required to withhold, deduct or collect have been duly withheld, deducted and collected and, to the extent required, have been remitted to the proper Governmental Body or other Person.  Seller has disclosed on its federal income Tax Return all positions taken therein that could give rise to a substantial understatement of federal Income Tax within the meaning of Code section 6662.  The charges, accruals and reserves with respect to Taxes on the Records of Seller are adequate (determined in accordance with GAAP) and are at least equal to Seller’s liability for Taxes.  Part 3.12 sets forth the basis of Seller in its assets as of the most recent practicable date.


     Section 3.13.  No Subsidiaries .  Seller does not own, beneficially or of record, any capital stock or other equity interest in any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture or other business association of any kind whatsoever.


     Section 3.14.  Employee Benefits .  


          (a) Set forth in Part 3.14(a) is a complete and correct list of all Employee Plans that (i) are maintained, administered or contributed to by Seller or has been maintained, administered or contributed to in the last six (6) years by Seller, or with respect to which Seller has or may have any liability, and (ii) provides benefits, or describes policies or procedures applicable to any current or former director, officer, employee or service provider of Seller, or the dependents of any thereof, regardless of how (or whether) liabilities for the provision of benefits are accrued or assets are acquired or dedicated with respect to the funding thereof.  Except as disclosed in Part 3.14(a), Seller has never maintained, administered or contributed to an Employee Plan that is (w) a “Defined Benefit Plan” (as defined in Section 414(j) of the Code); (x) a plan intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code; (y) a “Multiemployer Plan” (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA); or (z) a plan subject to Title IV of ERISA or the minimum funding requirements of Section 412 of the Code. There has never been any other corporation or



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trade or business controlled by, controlling under common control with or in the same controlled group with Seller (within the meaning of Section 414 of the Code or Section 4001(a)(14) or 4001(b) of ERISA).

       

   (b) Seller has delivered to Buyer true, accurate and complete copies of (i) the documents comprising each Employee Plan (or, with respect to any Employee Plan which is unwritten, a detailed written description of eligibility, participation, benefits, funding arrangements, assets and any other matters which relate to the obligations of Seller); (ii) all trust agreements, insurance contracts or any other funding instruments related to the Employee Plans; (iii) all rulings, determination letters, no-action letters or advisory opinions from the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Body that pertain to each Employee Plan and any open requests therefor; (iv) the most recent actuarial and financial reports (audited and/or unaudited) and the annual reports filed with any Government Body with respect to the Employee Plans during the current year and each of the six preceding years; (v) all collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which contributions to any Employee Plan(s) have been made or obligations incurred (including both pension and welfare benefits) by Seller, and all collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which contributions are being made or obligations are owed by such entities; (vi) all securities registration statements filed with respect to any Employee Plan; (vii) all contracts and insurance policies with insurance companies, third-party administrators, actuaries, investment managers, consultants and other independent contractors that relate to any Employee Plan; (viii) all summary plan descriptions, summaries of material modifications and memoranda, employee handbooks and other written communications regarding the Employee Plans; (ix) a sample of all current administrative forms for each Employee Plan; and (x) the most recent nondiscrimination test reports with respect to the Employee Plans for each of the six preceding years.


          (c) Except as disclosed in Part 3.14(c), full payment has been made of all amounts that are required under the terms of each Employee Plan to be paid as contributions with respect to all periods prior to and including the last day of the most recent fiscal year of such Employee Plan ended on or before the date of this Agreement and all periods thereafter prior to the Closing Date.


          (d) The form of all Employee Plans is in compliance, in all material respects with the applicable terms of ERISA, the Code, and any other applicable Legal Requirement, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and such plans have been operated in compliance in all material respects with such Legal Requirements and the written Employee Plan documents. Neither Seller nor any fiduciary of an Employee Plan has violated the requirements of Section 404 of ERISA. All required reports and descriptions of the Employee Plans (including Internal Revenue Service Form 5500 Annual Reports, Summary Annual Reports and Summary Plan Descriptions and Summaries of Material Modifications) have been (when required) timely filed with the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor or other Governmental Body and distributed as required, and all notices required by ERISA or the Code or any other Legal Requirement with respect to the Employee Plans have been appropriately given.


          (e) Each Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS, and Seller has no Knowledge of any circumstances that will or could result in revocation of any such favorable determination letter.


          (f) There is no material pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened Proceeding relating to any Employee Plan, nor is there any basis for any such Proceeding. Neither Seller nor any fiduciary of an Employee Plan has engaged in a transaction with respect to any Employee Plan that, assuming the taxable period of such transaction expired as of the date hereof, could subject Seller or Buyer to a Tax or penalty imposed by the Code or ERISA or a violation of Section 406 of ERISA. The Contemplated Transactions will not result in the potential assessment of a Tax or penalty under the Code or ERISA nor result in a violation of Section 406 of ERISA.


          (g) Seller has maintained workers’ compensation coverage as required by applicable state law through purchase of insurance and not by self-insurance or otherwise except as disclosed to Buyer on Part 3.14(g).


          (h) Except as required by Legal Requirements: (x) the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions will not accelerate the time of vesting or the time of payment, or increase the amount, of compensation or benefits due to any director, employee, officer, former employee or former officer of Seller, and there has been no communication whatsoever of any commitment by Seller to create any new Employee Plan that is not yet effective; and (y) there are



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no contracts or arrangements providing for payments that could subject any person to liability for tax under Section 4999 of the Code.


          (i)  Seller has no obligations or potential liability for benefits to employees, former employees or their respective dependents following termination of employment or retirement under any of the Employee Plans that are Employee Welfare Benefit Plans.


          (j)   None of the Contemplated Transactions will result in an amendment, modification or termination of any of the Employee Plans. Except as further described in Part 3.14(j), no written or oral representations have been made to any employee or former employee of Seller promising or guaranteeing any employer payment or funding for the continuation of medical, dental, life or disability coverage for any period of time beyond the end of the current plan year (except to the extent of coverage required under COBRA). No written or oral representations have been made to any employee or former employee of Seller concerning the employee benefits of Buyer.


          (k) No benefit under any Employee Plan has in the past or could give rise in the future to the payment of any amount that would not be deductible pursuant to the current provisions of the Code.


     Section 3.15.  Compliance With Legal Requirements; Governmental Authorizations .


          (a) Seller is, and at all times since its inception has been, in compliance in all material respects with each Legal Requirement that is or was applicable to it or to the conduct or operation of the Business or the ownership or use of any of the Assets except where the failure to comply would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.


          (b) No event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) (A) may constitute or result in a material violation by Seller of, or a failure on the part of Seller to comply with, any Legal Requirement or (B) may give rise to any obligation on the part of Seller to undertake, or to bear all or any portion of the cost of, any remedial action of any nature with respect to any Legal Requirement.


          (c) Except as otherwise set forth on Part 3.15, Seller has not received, at any time since its inception, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any Governmental Body or any other Person regarding (A) any actual, alleged, possible or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any Legal Requirement or (B) any actual, alleged, possible or potential obligation on the part of Seller to undertake, or to bear all or any portion of the cost of, any remedial action of any nature.


          (d) Part 3.15(d) contains a complete and accurate list of each material Governmental Authorization that is held by Seller or that otherwise relates to the Business or the Assets.  Each Governmental Authorization listed or required to be listed in Part 3.15(d) is valid and in full force and effect. Seller is, and at all times since its inception has been, in compliance in all material respects with all of the terms and requirements of each Governmental Authorization identified or required to be identified in Part 3.15(d).  The Governmental Authorizations listed in Part 3.15(d) collectively constitute all of the Governmental Authorizations necessary to permit Seller to lawfully conduct and operate the Business in the manner in which it currently conducts and operates the Business and to permit Seller to own and use the Assets in the manner in which it currently owns and uses the Assets except where the failure to comply would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.  Seller expressly disclaims any representation or warranty that the Governmental Authorizations listed in Part 3.15(d) are necessary or sufficient for the lawful conduct and operation of the Business by Buyer from and after the Closing.


     Section 3.16.  Legal Proceedings; Orders .


          (a) Except as set forth in Part 3.16(a), there is no pending, and to Seller’s Knowledge threatened, Proceeding:


               (i) by or against Seller or that otherwise relates to or may affect the Business, or the Assets; or


               (ii) that challenges, or that may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with, any of the Contemplated Transactions.



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To Seller’s Knowledge, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Proceeding. Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of all pleadings, correspondence and other documents relating to each Proceeding listed in Part 3.16(a). There are no Proceedings listed or required to be listed in Part 3.16(a) that could have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.


          (b) Except as set forth in Part 3.16(b):


               (i) there is no Order to which Seller, the Business or any of the Assets is subject; and


               (ii) To Seller’s Knowledge, no officer, director, agent or employee of Seller is subject to any Order that prohibits such officer, director, agent or employee from engaging in or continuing any conduct, activity or practice relating to the Business.


          (c) Except as set forth in Part 3.16(c):


               (i) Seller is, and, at all times since its inception has been in compliance in all material respects with all of the terms and requirements of each Order to which it or any of the Assets is or has been subject;


               (ii) No event has occurred or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to constitute or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time) a material violation of or failure to comply with any term or requirement of any Order to which Seller or any of the Assets is subject; and


               (iii) Seller has not received, at any time since its inception, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any Governmental Body or any other Person regarding any actual, alleged, possible or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any term or requirement of any Order to which Seller or any of the Assets is or has been subject.


     Section 3.17.  Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes and Events .


(a)

Financial Statements .  


(i)  Attached to Part 3.17(a)(i) are the following unaudited financial statements of Seller (collectively, the “Annual Financial Statements”):


(A)

 the balance sheets of Seller as of, December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011;


(B)  the profit and loss statements of Seller for the fiscal years ended, December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011.


(ii)  Attached to Part 3.17(a)(ii) are the following unaudited interim financial statements of Seller (collectively, the “Interim Financial Statements”):


(A)

the unaudited balance sheet (“Latest Balance Sheet”) for Seller as of September 30, 2012 (the “Latest Balance Sheet Date”); and


(B)

the profit and loss statement for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012;



(iii)  Each of the Annual Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements (collectively, the “Financial Statements”) is consistent with the books and records of Seller and fairly reflects in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Seller as of the date and for the periods related thereto and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis (except, in the case of the Annual Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements for the absence of footnote disclosure and, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, for normal and immaterial year-end adjustments) throughout the periods covered thereby.



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(b)   Absence of Certain Changes and Events .  Except as otherwise set forth in Part 3.17, other than actions taken in furtherance of the sale of its assets or other business combination transaction involving it, since September 30, 2012, Seller has conducted its business only in the Ordinary Course of Business.  Since September 30, 2012, there has not been any event, whether individually or in the aggregate, which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller. Since June 30, 2011, there has not been (i) any sale, lease or other disposition of any asset or property of Seller necessary to operate the Business (including the Intellectual Property Assets) or the creation of any Encumbrance on any of the Assets (except for Permitted Encumbrances), (ii) any indication by any customer or supplier of an intention to prematurely discontinue or change the terms of its relationship with Seller; (iii) any entry into, termination of or receipt of notice of termination of any license, distributorship, dealer, sales representative, joint venture, credit or similar Contract relating to the Business; and (iv) any damage to or destruction or loss of any Asset, whether or not covered by insurance.


     Section 3.18.  Contracts; No Defaults .


          (a) Except as set forth in Part 3.18(a), each Seller Contract listed on Exhibit 2.1 is in full force and effect, is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms, is assignable by Seller to Buyer without the consent of any other Person, and, to the Knowledge of Seller, will upon completion or performance thereof not have a Material Adverse Effect on the Business or Assets.


          (b) Except as set forth in Part 3.18(b):


               (i)  Seller is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable terms and requirements of each Seller Contract which is being assumed by Buyer;


               (ii) to Seller’s Knowledge, each other Person that has or had any obligation or liability under any Seller Contract which is being assigned to Buyer is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable terms and requirements of such Seller Contract;


               (iii) to Seller’s Knowledge, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) may contravene, conflict with or result in a Breach of, or give Seller or other Person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or to accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate or modify, any Seller Contract that is being assigned to or assumed by Buyer; and


               (iv) to Seller’s Knowledge no event has occurred or circumstance exists under or by virtue of any Contract that (with or without notice or lapse of time) would cause the creation of any Encumbrance affecting any of the Assets.


     Section 3.19.  Insurance .


          (a) To the extent such items exist and pertain to the Assets or Assumed Liabilities, Seller has delivered to Buyer (i) accurate and complete copies of all policies of insurance (and correspondence relating to coverage thereunder), including pending applications, to which Seller is a party or under which Seller is or has been covered at any time since its inception, (ii) a description of any self-insurance arrangements, (iii) a list of any reserves for losses, (iv) accurate and complete copies of any contracts involving a transfer of the risk of loss, (v) accurate and complete copies of any obligations of Seller to insure Third Parties, and (vi) a summary of all loss experiences and claims made under any of the foregoing, a list of which is included in Part 3.19(a).


          (b) All policies of insurance as described in Section 3.19(a)(i) are (i) valid, outstanding and enforceable, and (ii) to Seller’s Knowledge, issued by an insurer that is financially sound and reputable.


     Section 3.20.  Environmental Matters . Seller is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with, and has not been and is not in violation of or liable under, any Environmental Law. Seller does not have any basis to expect, nor has it or any other Person for whose conduct it is or may be held to be responsible received, any actual or threatened order, notice or other communication from (i) any Governmental Body or private citizen acting in the public interest or (ii) the current or prior owner or operator of any location where Seller currently or



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previously has conducted its business, of any actual or potential violation or failure to comply with any Environmental Law, or of any actual or threatened obligation to undertake or bear the cost of any Environmental, Health and Safety Liabilities.


     Section 3.21.  Employees .


          (a) Seller has made available to Buyer a complete and accurate list of the following information for each employee of Seller that is engaged in the Business, including each employee on leave of absence or layoff status and each consultant or independent contractor that has provided services to Seller that are material to the Business or the development of the technology of the Business: employer; name; job title; date of hiring or engagement; date of commencement of employment or engagement; current compensation paid or payable and any change in compensation since December 31, 2010; sick and vacation leave that is accrued but unused; and service credited for purposes of vesting and eligibility to participate under any Employee Plan, or any other employee or director benefit plan.


         (b) No officer, director, agent, employee, consultant, or contractor of Seller that was or is engaged in the Business is bound by any Contract that purports to limit the ability of such officer, director, agent, employee, consultant, or contractor (i) to engage in or continue or perform any conduct, activity, duties or practice relating to the Business, or (ii) to assign to Seller or to any other Person any rights to any invention, improvement, or discovery. No former or current employee, consultant or contractor of Seller is a party to, or is otherwise bound by, any Contract that in any way adversely affected, affects, or will affect the ability of Seller or Buyer to conduct the Business as heretofore carried on by Seller.


     Section 3.22.  Labor Disputes; Compliance .


          (a) Seller has complied in all material respects with all Legal Requirements relating to employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, immigration, wages, hours, benefits, collective bargaining and other employment practices, the payment of social security and similar Taxes and occupational safety and health. Seller is not liable for the payment of any Taxes, fines, penalties, or other amounts, however designated, for failure to comply with any of the foregoing Legal Requirements.


          (b) Except as disclosed in Part 3.22(b), (i) Seller has not been, and is not now, a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor contract; (ii) since December 31, 2009, there has not been, there is not presently pending or existing, there is not threatened, any strike, slowdown, picketing, work stoppage or employee grievance process involving Seller; (iii) no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could provide the basis for any work stoppage or other labor dispute; (iv) there is not pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against or affecting Seller any Proceeding relating to the alleged violation of any Legal Requirement pertaining to labor relations or employment matters, including any charge or complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board or any comparable Governmental Body, and there is no organizational activity or other labor dispute against or affecting Seller; (v) no application or petition for an election of or for certification of a collective bargaining agent is pending; (vi) no grievance or arbitration Proceeding with respect to any Legal Requirements described in Section 3.22(a) exists that might have an adverse effect upon Seller or the conduct of the Business; (vii) there is no lockout of any employees by Seller, and no such action is contemplated by Seller; and (viii) there has been no charge of discrimination filed against or threatened against Seller with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or similar Governmental Body.


     Section 3.23.  Intellectual Property Assets .


          (a) The term “Intellectual Property Assets” means all intellectual property owned or licensed (as licensor or licensee) by Seller in which Seller has a proprietary interest, and which, whether directly or indirectly, are related to, used in connection with, or are or will form a part of the Business, including, but not limited to:


               (i) Seller’s name, all assumed fictional business names, trade names, registered and unregistered trademarks, service marks and applications (collectively, “Marks”);



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               (ii) ) all patents and patent applications, and any continuation, divisional, renewal, substitute or reissue thereof, or any legal equivalent thereof in a foreign country, and all inventions and discoveries that may be patentable in the United States or any foreign country (collectively, “Patents”);


               (iii) all registered and unregistered copyrights in both published works and unpublished works (collectively, “Copyrights”);


               (iv) all know-how, trade secrets, confidential or proprietary information, customer lists, Software, technical information, data, process technology, plans, drawings and blue prints (collectively, “Trade Secrets”); and


               (v) all rights in internet web sites and internet domain names presently registered to Seller (collectively “Domain Names”).


          (b) Part 3.23(b) contains a complete and accurate list, and Seller has delivered to Buyer accurate and complete copies, of all Seller Contracts relating to the Intellectual Property Assets, except for any license implied by the sale of a product and perpetual, paid-up licenses for commonly available Software programs under which Seller is the licensee. There are no outstanding and no threatened disputes or disagreements with respect to any such Contract.


          (c) (i) Except as set forth in Part 3.23(c), the Intellectual Property Assets are all those necessary for the operation of the Business as it is currently conducted. Seller is the owner or licensee of all right, title and interest in and to each of the Intellectual Property Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances, and has the right to use without payment to a Third Party all of the Intellectual Property Assets, other than in respect of licenses listed in Part 3.23(c).


               (ii) Except as set forth in Part 3.23(c), all former employees of Seller since its inception, and all current employees of Seller have executed written Contracts with Seller that assign to Seller all rights to any inventions, improvements, discoveries or information relating to the Business.


          (d) Seller has no Patents.

             

          (e) (i) Part 3.23(e) contains a complete and accurate list of all Marks.


               (ii) All Marks which have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office are currently in compliance with all formal Legal Requirements (including the timely post-registration filing of affidavits of use and incontestability and renewal applications), and are valid and enforceable.


               (iii) No Mark has been or is now involved in any opposition, invalidation or cancellation Proceeding and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no such action is threatened with respect to any of the Marks.


               (iv) To Seller’s Knowledge, there is no potentially interfering trademark or trademark application of any other Person.


               (v) No Mark is infringed or, to Seller’s Knowledge, has been challenged or threatened in any way. None of the Marks used by Seller infringes or is alleged to infringe any trade name, trademark or service mark of any other Person.


               (vi) All products and materials containing a Mark bear the proper federal registration notice where permitted by law.


          (f) (i) Part 3.23(f) contains a complete and accurate list of all registered Copyrights.


               (ii) All of the registered Copyrights are currently in compliance with formal Legal Requirements, and are valid and enforceable.



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               (iii) No Copyright is infringed or, to Seller’s Knowledge, has been challenged or threatened in any way. None of the subject matter of any of the Copyrights infringes or is alleged to infringe any copyright of any Third Party or is a derivative work based upon the work of any other Person.


               (iv) All works encompassed by the Copyrights have been marked with the proper copyright notice.


          (g) (i) With respect to each Trade Secret, the documentation relating to such Trade Secret is current, accurate and sufficient in detail and content to identify and explain it and to allow its full and proper use without reliance on the knowledge or memory of any individual.


               (ii) Seller has taken all reasonable precautions to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all Trade Secrets (including the enforcement by Seller of a policy requiring each employee or contractor to execute proprietary information and confidentiality agreements substantially in Seller’s standard form, and all current and former employees and contractors of Seller have executed such an agreement).


               (iii) Seller has good title to and an absolute right to use the Trade Secrets. The Trade Secrets are not part of the public knowledge or literature and, to Seller’s Knowledge, have not been used, divulged or appropriated either for the benefit of any Person (other than Seller) or to the detriment of Seller. No Trade Secret is subject to any adverse claim or has been challenged or threatened in any way or infringes any intellectual property right of any other Person.


          (h) (i) Part 3.23(h) contains a complete and accurate list of all Domain Names.


               (ii) All Domain Names have been registered in the name of Seller and are in compliance in all material respects with all formal Legal Requirements.


               (iii) No Domain Name has been or is now involved in any dispute, opposition, invalidation or cancellation Proceeding and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no such action is threatened with respect to any Domain Name.


               (iv) To Seller’s Knowledge, no Domain Name is infringed or, to Seller’s Knowledge, has been challenged, interfered with or threatened in any way. No Domain Name infringes, interferes with or, to Seller’s Knowledge, is alleged to interfere with or infringe the trademark, copyright or domain name of any other Person.


     Section 3.24.  Compliance With the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Export Control and Antiboycott Laws . Seller, and to Seller’s Knowledge its Representatives, have at all times acted in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Seller has at all times been in compliance with all Legal Requirements relating to export control and trade embargoes. Seller has not violated the antiboycott prohibitions contained in 50 U.S.C. §2401 et seq. or taken any action that can be penalized under Section 999 of the Code.


     Section 3.25.  Brokers or Finders . Except as disclosed in Part 3.25, neither Seller, nor to Seller’s Knowledge any of its Representatives, have incurred any obligation or liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders’ fees or agents’ commissions or other similar payments in connection with the sale of the Business, the Assets or the Contemplated Transactions.


      Section 3.26.  Relationship with Related Persons . Except as disclosed in Part 3.26, no Related Person of Seller has, or since Seller’s inception has had, any ownership interest in any property (whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible) used in or pertaining to the Business, other than as an owner of Seller’s equity securities.  Neither Seller nor any Related Person of Seller owns, or since Seller’s inception has owned, of record or as a beneficial owner, an equity interest or any other financial or profit interest in any Person that has (a) had business dealings or a material financial interest in any transaction with Seller other than business dealings or transactions disclosed in Part 3.26, each of which has been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business with Seller at substantially prevailing market prices and on substantially prevailing market terms or (b) engaged in competition with Seller with respect to any line of the products or services of Seller (a “Competing Business”) in any market presently served by Seller, except for ownership of less than one percent (1%) of the outstanding capital stock of any Competing Business that is publicly traded on any recognized exchange or in the over-the-counter market. Except as set forth in Part 3.26, no Related Person of Seller is a party to any Contract with, or has any claim or right against, Seller.



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ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER


     Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as follows:


     Section 4.1.  Organization and Good Standing . Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada with full corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is now conducted.


     Section 4.2.  Enforceability; Authority; No Conflict .


          (a) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms. Upon the execution and delivery by Buyer of each agreement and certificate to be executed or delivered by Buyer at Closing pursuant to Section 2.6(b) (the “Buyer’s Closing Documents”), each of Buyer’s Closing Documents will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer, as the case may be, in accordance with its respective terms. Buyer has the absolute and unrestricted right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and Buyer’s Closing Documents and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and Buyer’s Closing Documents, and such action has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action.


          (b) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer nor the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions by Buyer will give any Person the right to prevent, delay or otherwise interfere with any of the Contemplated Transactions pursuant to (i) any provision of Buyer’s Governing Documents; (ii) any resolution adopted by the board of directors or the stockholders of Buyer; (iii) any Legal Requirement or Order to which Buyer may be subject; or (iv) any Contract to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer may be bound. Buyer is not and will not be required to obtain any Consent from any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions.


Section 4.4   SEC Reports and Filings .  Except as disclosed by Buyer and its Representatives to Seller and its Representatives in writing prior to the Closing Date, Buyer’s (i) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012,  (ii) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2012, and (iii) Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC since September 30, 2012 (all of the foregoing documents, collectively, the “SEC Documents”), including the financial statements contained therein, (i) complied with all applicable Legal Requirements of the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, at and as of the times they were filed in all material respects, and (ii) did not at and as of the time they were filed contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.


    Section 4.5.  Certain Proceedings . There is no pending Proceeding that has been commenced against Buyer that challenges, or may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with, this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions.  To Buyer's Knowledge, no such Proceeding has been threatened.


     Section 4.6.  No Reliance .  Buyer acknowledges that in making the decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, other than reliance on the representations, warranties, covenants and obligations of Seller explicitly set forth in this Agreement, Buyer has relied solely upon its (and its Representatives’) independent investigation, analysis and evaluation of Seller  and of the Contemplated Transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including its own estimate and appraisal of the value of the Company and its financial conditions, assets, operations, and prospects).  Buyer confirms to Seller that (a) Buyer and its Representatives have had full opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and obtain data regarding the Company, this Agreement, and the transactions contemplated hereby of and with Seller and its Representatives, and (b) Buyer is sophisticated, knowledgeable, and capable of evaluating the matters set forth above.



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     Section 4.7.  Capital Stock .  The Aggregate Share Consideration to be issued by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, when issued in accordance with this Agreement, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and free and clear from any Encumbrance in respect of the issuance thereof, except as provided in this Agreement and except for Encumbrances created by or imposed upon the holder of such shares.  Such Aggregate Share Consideration will not be subject to any preemptive rights or other restrictions, except as provided in this Agreement, or under federal and applicable state securities laws.  Assuming the representations and warranties of each Seller Stockholder in his, her or its Investor Representation Statement are true and correct, the Aggregate Share Consideration and any other shares of common stock of Buyer issuable pursuant to this Agreement will be issued in compliance with applicable federal or state securities laws.


Section 4.8.   Code §368(a)(1)(C) Reorganization Status .


(a)      There is no present plan or intention for Buyer or any person related to Buyer (as defined in Reg. Sec. 1.368-(1)(e)(3)) to acquire or redeem, during the five-year period beginning on the Closing Date, any of the Aggregate Share Consideration issued in the transaction either directly or indirectly or through any transaction, agreement, or arrangement with any other Person.


(b)      Buyer has no present plan or intention to sell or otherwise dispose of any of the Assets.


(c)      Buyer has no present intention not to continue the historic business of Seller or not to use a significant portion of Seller’s business assets in Buyer's business.


(d)      Buyer is not an investment company as defined in Section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.


ARTICLE V

ADDITIONAL COVENANTS


     Section 5.1.  Employees and Employee Benefits .


          (a)  Information on Active Employees . For the purpose of this Agreement, the term “Active Employees” shall mean all employees employed on the Closing Date by Seller for the Business who are employed exclusively in the Business as then conducted, including employees on temporary leave of absence, including family medical leave, military leave, temporary disability or sick leave, but excluding employees on long-term disability leave.


          (b)  Employment of Active Employees by Buyer .


               (i) Not later than the Closing Date, Buyer shall offer employment to the current employees of Seller listed on Schedule 5.1(b) at the compensation rates set forth on Schedule 5.1(b) and with such benefits, if any, as may be specified in the employment offer letter provided by Buyer to each such employee contemporaneously with the Closing (any such employees who accept such offer of employment being referred to as the “Hired Active Employees”). Buyer shall have no obligation to offer employment to any employees whose employment had been terminated (voluntarily or involuntarily) or who have retired prior to the Closing Date.  


               (ii) Neither Seller nor any of its Related Persons shall solicit the continued employment of any Hired Active Employee after the Closing.


               (iii) It is understood and agreed that (A) Buyer’s expressed intention to extend offers of employment as set forth in this section shall not constitute any commitment, Contract or understanding (expressed or implied) of any obligation on the part of Buyer to a post-Closing employment relationship of any fixed term or duration or upon any terms or conditions other than those set forth in this Section, the Lineen Employment Agreement, the Lineen Non-Compete and the Non-Competition Agreements, and (B)  employment offered by Buyer is “at will” and may be terminated by Buyer or by an employee at any time for any reason (subject to any written commitments to the contrary made by Buyer or an employee and Legal Requirements). Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent or restrict in any way the right of Buyer to terminate, reassign, promote or demote any of the Hired Active Employees after the Closing or to change adversely or favorably the title, powers, duties, responsibilities, functions,



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locations, salaries, other compensation or terms or conditions of employment of such employees, except as may be provided otherwise in the Lineen Employment Agreement.


          (c)  Salaries and Benefits.


               (i) Seller shall be responsible for (A) the payment of all wages and other remuneration due to Active Employees with respect to their services as employees of Seller through the close of business on the Closing Date, including pro rata bonus payments and all vacation pay earned prior to the Closing Date, if any; and (B) the payment of any termination or severance payments if such employee is not a Hired Active Employee, provided that all Hired Active Employees shall waive in writing any and all termination or severance payments that would otherwise result from the termination of their employment by Seller.


               (ii) Seller shall be liable for any claims made or incurred by Active Employees and their beneficiaries through the Closing Date under the Employee Plans. For purposes of the immediately preceding sentence, a charge will be deemed incurred, in the case of hospital, medical or dental benefits, when the services that are the subject of the charge are performed and, in the case of other benefits (such as disability or life insurance), when an event has occurred or when a condition has been diagnosed that entitles the employee to the benefit.


          (d)  No Transfer of Assets . Neither Seller nor its Related Persons will make any transfer of pension or other employee benefit plan assets to Buyer.


          (e)  Terms of Employment . Subject to the provisions of Section 5.1(b)(i), Buyer will set its own initial terms and conditions of employment for the Hired Active Employees and others it may hire, including work rules, and future wage structure, all as permitted by law. Buyer is not obligated to assume any collective bargaining agreements under this Agreement. Seller shall be solely liable for any severance payment required to be made to its employees due to the Contemplated Transactions. Any bargaining obligations of Buyer with any union with respect to bargaining unit employees subsequent to the Closing, whether such obligations arise before or after the Closing, shall be the sole responsibility of Buyer.


          (f)  General Employee Provisions .


               (i) Seller and Buyer shall give any notices required by Legal Requirements and take whatever other actions with respect to the plans, programs and policies described in this Section 5.1 as may be necessary to carry out the arrangements described in this Section 5.1.


               (ii) Seller and Buyer shall provide each other with such plan documents and summary plan descriptions, employee data or other information as may be reasonably required to carry out the arrangements described in this Section 5.1.


               (iii) If any of the arrangements described in this Section 5.1 are determined by the IRS or other Governmental Body to be prohibited by law, Seller and Buyer shall modify such arrangements to as closely as possible reflect their expressed intent and retain the allocation of economic benefits and burdens to the parties contemplated herein in a manner that is not prohibited by law.


              (iv) Buyer shall not have any responsibility, liability or obligation, whether to Active Employees, former employees, their beneficiaries or to any other Person, with respect to any employee benefit plans, practices, programs or arrangements (including the establishment, operation or termination thereof and the notification and provision of COBRA coverage extension) maintained by Seller.


     Section 5.2.  Collection of Accounts Receivable .


(a) Seller shall cooperate with and assist Buyer in connection with the collection of the Accounts Receivable and shall take all actions reasonably requested by Buyer in connection therewith.  Following the Closing Date, if Seller receives any payment with respect to the Accounts Receivable it shall deliver such payment to Buyer in the form received within three (3) Business Days after its receipt thereof.  Seller shall not have any claims, defenses or rights to set-off with respect to any such payments.  Seller shall endorse or deposit any checks or other instruments received in payment of the Accounts Receivable.  



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         (b)  In furtherance of Section 5.2(a), Seller, effective upon the Closing, constitutes and appoints Buyer and its successors and assigns the agent of Seller in the collection of the Accounts Receivable and the attorney-in-fact of Seller, with full power of substitution, to execute, sign, endorse, or deliver, in the name of Seller, receipts or any other document necessary to evidence, collect, or otherwise realize upon such Accounts Receivable, and to institute and prosecute, in the name of Seller or Buyer but on behalf of, and for the benefit of, Buyer, and at the expense of Buyer, all proceedings and actions that Buyer may deem desirable to collect, assert or enforce any claim, right or title of any kind in and to the Accounts Receivable, and to defend and compromise any and all actions, suits or proceedings that the owner of the Accounts Receivable is entitled to defend or compromise.  Seller agrees that the foregoing powers are coupled with an interest and are and shall be irrevocable by Seller in any manner and for any reason (including the dissolution of Seller).  In addition, Seller agrees to execute any further power-of-attorney that Buyer deems reasonably necessary or appropriate to give effect to this Section 5.2(b) and for Buyer to evidence, collect, or otherwise realize upon the Accounts Receivable.


          (c) Neither of Sections 5.2(a) nor (b) shall apply to any Accounts Receivable assigned to Seller pursuant to Section 2.3(b)(i).


      Section 5.3.  Payment of Other Retained Liabilities . Seller shall pay, or make adequate provision for the payment, in full of all the Retained Liabilities and other Liabilities of Seller under this Agreement. If any such Liabilities are not so paid or provided for, or if Buyer reasonably determines that failure to make any payments will impair Buyer’s use or enjoyment of the Assets or conduct of the Business previously conducted by Seller with the Assets, Buyer may, at any time after the Closing Date, elect to make all such payments directly (but shall have no obligation to do so) and set off and deduct the full amount of all such payments from the Indemnification Escrow, as provided in Article VI.


     Section 5.4.  Reports and Returns . Seller shall promptly after the Closing prepare and file all reports and returns required by Legal Requirements relating to the Business of Seller as conducted using the Assets, to and including the Effective Time.


     Section 5.5.  Assistance in Proceedings . Each party will cooperate with the other party and its counsel in the contest or defense of, and make available its personnel and provide any testimony and access to its books and Records in connection with, any Proceeding involving or relating to (a) any Contemplated Transaction or (b) any action, activity, circumstance, condition, conduct, event, fact, failure to act, incident, occurrence, plan, practice, situation, status or transaction on or before the Closing Date involving Seller, the Business, or the Assets.


     Section 5.6.  Noncompetition, Nonsolicitation and Nondisparagement .


          (a)  Noncompetition . For a period of one (1) year after the Closing Date, Seller covenants and agrees that it and Thomas Lineen  shall not, anywhere in the United States, directly or indirectly invest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control, advise, render services to or guarantee the obligations of any Person engaged in or planning to become engaged in the businesses of the Business,  provided, however , that Seller may acquire up to (but not more than) five percent (5%) of any class of the securities of any Person (but may not otherwise participate in the activities of such Person) if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. The geographical area encompassed by this Agreement is due to the nature and scope of Buyer’s business offerings.


          (b)  Nonsolicitation . For a period of one (1) year after the Closing Date, Seller covenants and agrees that it and Thomas Lineen shall not, directly or indirectly:


               (i) solicit the business of any Person who is a customer of Buyer;


               (ii) cause, induce or attempt to cause or induce any customer, supplier, licensee, licensor, franchisee, employee, consultant or other business relation of Buyer to cease doing business with Buyer, to deal with any competitor of Buyer or in any way interfere with its relationship with Buyer;




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               (iii) cause, induce or attempt to cause or induce any customer, supplier, licensee, licensor, franchisee, employee, consultant or other business relation of Seller on the Closing Date or within the year preceding the Closing Date to cease doing business with Buyer, to deal with any competitor of Buyer or in any way interfere with its relationship with Buyer; or


               (iv) hire, retain or attempt to hire or retain any employee or independent contractor of Buyer or in any way interfere with the relationship between Buyer and any of its employees or independent contractors.


          (c)  Nondisparagement . After the Closing Date, each Party hereto covenants and agrees that it shall not disparage the other, its stockholders, directors, officers, employees or agents.


          (d)  Modification of Covenant . If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.7(a) through (c) is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.7 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.7 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Seller.


     Section 5.7.  Customer and Other Business Relationships . After the Closing, Seller will cooperate with Buyer in its efforts to continue and maintain for the benefit of Buyer those business relationships of Seller existing prior to the Closing and relating to the Business to be operated by Buyer after the Closing, including relationships with lessors, employees, regulatory authorities, licensors, customers, suppliers and others, and Seller will use Best Efforts to satisfy the Retained Liabilities in a manner that is not detrimental to any of such relationships. Seller will refer to Buyer all inquiries relating to such business. Neither Seller nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall take any action that would tend to diminish the value of the Assets after the Closing or that would interfere with the business of Buyer to be engaged in after the Closing.


     Section 5.8.  Retention of and Access to Records; Continued Corporate Existence of Seller . After the Closing Date, Buyer shall retain for a period consistent with Buyer’s record-retention policies and practices (but for no less than five years) those Records of Seller delivered to Buyer. Buyer also shall provide Seller and its Representatives reasonable access thereto, during normal business hours and on at least three days’ prior written notice, to enable them to prepare financial statements, Tax Returns, or deal with Tax audits.  Until such time as Seller is dissolved as a corporate entity or three (3) years following the Closing Date, whichever occurs first, Seller shall provide Buyer and its Representatives reasonable access to Records that are related to any of the Excluded Assets, during normal business hours and on at least three (3) days’ prior written notice, for any reasonable purpose relating to the Contemplated Transactions, which purpose must be specified by Buyer in such notice.  Seller shall not take any action that causes the corporate existence of Seller to terminate (whether by merger, corporate dissolution or otherwise) until such date immediately prior to the expiration of the earlier of the one (1) year anniversary of the Closing Date or the expiration of the time period permitted under applicable IRS guidance in order to satisfy the corporate liquidation and distribution requirements in Section 368(a)(2)(G), or if earlier such date when all of the Deferred Consents set forth on Schedule 2.7(b) hereto have been obtained, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Buyer.


     Section 5.9.  Further Assurances . The parties shall cooperate reasonably with each other and with their respective Representatives in connection with any steps required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this Agreement, and shall (a) furnish upon request to each other such further information; (b) execute and deliver to each other such other documents; and (c) do such other acts and things, all as the other party may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 5.10.  Conduct of Business Pending the Effective Time.  At all times from the execution of this Agreement until the Effective Time, except as set forth in Schedule 5.10 or as expressly permitted elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller shall conduct the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business and in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Legal Requirements, and use Best Efforts in light of its available cash, to preserve substantially intact the Business and goodwill of its customers and suppliers, keep available the services of its officers and employees



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and preserve the relationships with those Persons having business dealing with Seller with respect to the Business. Furthermore, except as set forth in Schedule 5.10 or as expressly permitted elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller agrees not to take any of the following actions without the prior written consent of Buyer:


          (a) amend its Governing Documents;


          (b) (i) issue, deliver, pledge, transfer, dispose of or encumber any shares of capital stock or other equity or voting interests of Seller or any securities convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for or representing the right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise receive any such shares or interests or any stock appreciate rights, “phantom” stock rights, performance units, rights to receive shares of capital stock or other rights that are linked to the value of Seller’s common stock or the value of Seller or any part thereof, provided, however, that none of the foregoing shall prohibit the issuance of Seller common stock upon the exercise of valid stock options outstanding as of the date of this Agreement;


               (ii) effect any stock split, stock combination, stock reclassification, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or other similar transaction;


          (c) grant, confer or award any option, right, warrant, deferred stock unit, conversion right or other right not existing on the date hereof to acquire any of its shares capital stock or shares of deferred stock, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, “phantom” stock awards or other similar rights that are linked to the value of Seller’s common stock or the value of Seller or any part thereof (whether or not pursuant to any existing stock plan of Seller);


          (d) (i) except to the extent required under existing plans or arrangements, increase any compensation or benefit of, or enter into or amend in any material respect any employment or severance agreement with any of Seller’s Representatives;


               (ii) grant any bonuses (including grants of bonuses to new hires) to any of Seller’s Representatives;


               (iii) adopt any new Employee Plan, or amend or modify any existing Employee Plan in any material respect, or accelerate the vesting of any compensation (including equity-based awards) for the benefit of any of Seller’s Representatives or grant or amend in any material respect any award under any existing Employee Plans;


               (iv) provide any funding for any rabbi trust or similar arrangement, or take any other action to fund or secure the payment of any compensation or benefit;


               (v) grant to any of Seller’s Representatives any severance, change-in-control, retention, termination or similar compensation or benefits or increases therein;


               (vi) hire or otherwise employ any individual other than in the Ordinary Course of Business; or


               (vii) terminate any employee other than for cause, including misconduct or breach of Seller policies.


          (e) (i) declare, set aside or pay any dividend or make any other distribution or payment (whether in cash, stock or other property or any combination thereof) with respect to any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests, or


               (ii) directly or indirectly adjust, recapitalize, reclassify, combine, split, subdivide, redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any of its shares of capital stock of, or other equity or voting interest in, Seller, or any options, warrants, calls or rights to acquire any such stock or other securities, other than in connection with Tax withholdings and exercise price settlement upon the exercise of any outstanding stock options or the conversion of any Seller restricted stock units outstanding on the date of this Agreement;


          (f) (i) transfer, sell, lease, sublease, license, sublicense or otherwise dispose of any material assets or properties of Seller related to the Business; or



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               (ii) mortgage or pledge any of the property or assets of Seller related to the Business, or subject any such property or assets to any other Encumbrance (except Permitted Encumbrances), other than, in the case of both (i) and (ii), in the Ordinary Course of Business;


          (g) except in the Ordinary Course of Business, enter into, or amend or terminate any Seller Contract or any lease or sublease; provided that in no event shall Seller enter into any procurement contracts which require or involve the payment by Seller of more than $5,000 individually or $15,000 in the aggregate;


          (h) (i) merge with, enter into a consolidation with or otherwise acquire a material portion of the outstanding equity interests in any Person or acquire any portion of the assets or business of any Person (or any division or line of business thereof) ; or


               (ii) otherwise acquire (including, through leases, subleases and licenses of real property) any assets, except, in the case of this clause (ii), in the Ordinary Course of Business; provided that no acquisitions that make it more difficult in any material respect to obtain any approval or authorization required in connection with the Contemplated Transactions hereby under any Legal Requirement or that would reasonably be expected to prevent, delay, or impede consummation of the Contemplated Transactions hereby shall be permitted without consent;


          (i) create, incur or assume any indebtedness for borrowed money, assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable or responsible (whether directly, contingently or otherwise) for the indebtedness of another Person, enter into any agreement to maintain any financial statement condition of another Person or enter into any arrangement having the economic effect of any of the foregoing;


          (j) create, incur or assume any Encumbrance affecting the Assets;


          (k) (i) modify, amend, accelerate, terminate or cancel any Seller Contract,


               (ii) enter into, amend or modify any agreement or arrangement with Persons that are “affiliates” (as such term is defined in Rule 144), or


               (iii) enter into, extend or renew any contract which, if executed prior to the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 3.18, other than, in each case, in the Ordinary Course of Business;


          (l) enter into, amend or modify any agreement which grants to any Person exclusive supply, manufacturing, production, marketing or distribution rights with respect to any products or technologies related to the Business;


          (m) transfer or license on an exclusive basis to any Person any rights to the Intellectual Property Assets;


          (n) sell, transfer, lease, license, sublicense, mortgage, pledge, encumber, grant or otherwise dispose of any Intellectual Property Assets or amend or modify in any respect any existing material agreements with respect to any Intellectual Property Assets;


          (o) enter into any material agreement with respect to the Intellectual Property Assets or with respect to the intellectual property of any Third Party, other than, in the case of intellectual property of any Third Party, in the Ordinary Course of Business;


          (p) authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation or dissolution of Seller;


          (q) form any subsidiary;


          (r) make any material Tax election or settle or compromise any material Tax Liability, if such election, settlement or compromise would have the effect of increasing the Tax Liability related to the Business for any period;



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          (s) materially reduce the amount of any insurance coverage provided by the existing insurance policies of Seller;


          (t) settle, pay or discharge any litigation, investigation, or arbitration, other than the settlement, payment, discharge or satisfaction thereof in the Ordinary Course of Business as long as the amount paid to settle, pay or discharge such litigation, investigation or arbitration does not exceed $10,000;


          (u) knowingly take or fail to take any action in breach of this Agreement for the purpose of (or which would be reasonably expected to) materially delaying or preventing the Contemplated Transactions (other than as required by Legal Requirements); and


          (v) authorize any of, or commit, resolve, offer, agree or announce an intention to take any of, the foregoing actions or any other action inconsistent with the foregoing.


     Section 5.11.  Seller Stockholders’ Approval.


          (a) Seller shall, in accordance with applicable Legal Requirements and Seller’s Governing Documents, take all action necessary to solicit a vote or written consent on a proposal to adopt and approve this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions as soon as practicable following the date of this Agreement and in no event later than fifteen (15) days (or such other later date which the parties may agree upon in writing) after the date of this Agreement.


          (b)  the board of directors of Seller shall recommend that Seller Stockholders adopt and approve this Agreement, and Seller shall use its Best Efforts to obtain the Seller Stockholder Approval.


     Section 5.12.  Third Party Consents and Regulatory Approvals .  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of Buyer and Seller will use its Best Efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under this Agreement and applicable Legal Requirements to consummate the Contemplated Transactions as soon as practicable after the date hereof, including:


               (i) preparing and filing, in consultation with the other party and as promptly as practicable and advisable after the date hereof, all documentation to effect all necessary applications, notices, petitions, filings, and other documents and to obtain as promptly as practicable all consents, clearances, waivers, licenses, orders, registrations, approvals, permits, Tax rulings and authorizations necessary to be obtained from any third party or any Governmental Body in order to consummate the Contemplated Transactions; and


               (ii) taking all reasonable steps as may be necessary to obtain all such material consents, clearances, waivers, licenses, registrations, permits, authorizations, Tax rulings, orders and approvals.


     Section 5.13.  Non-Solicitation .


          (a) Upon execution of this Agreement, Seller shall and shall cause its Representatives to cease immediately and cause to be terminated any and all existing activities, discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to, or that may reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal. Seller shall promptly after the date of this Agreement instruct each Person which has heretofore executed a confidentiality agreement relating to an Acquisition Proposal with or for the benefit of Seller to promptly return or destroy all information, documents, and materials relating to the Acquisition Proposal or to Seller or its businesses, operations or affairs heretofore furnished by Seller or any of its Representatives to such Person or any of its Representatives in accordance with the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person.


          (b) Seller agrees that it shall not, and that it shall cause its Representatives not to, directly or indirectly, (i) initiate, solicit, or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate the submission of any inquiry, indication of interest, proposal or offer that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal, (ii) participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish any non-public information to any Person (other than Buyer) in connection with, an Acquisition Proposal, (iii) enter into any letter of intent or agreement related to an Acquisition Proposal (other than a confidentiality agreement as contemplated by Section 5.15(c)), or (iv) approve or recommend an Acquisition Proposal.



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 (c) For purposes of this Agreement, “Acquisition Proposal” means any inquiry, indication of interest, proposal or offer for any transaction or series of related transactions involving (i) a merger, tender offer, recapitalization, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, business combination or consolidation, or any similar transaction, involving Seller or the Business, (ii) a sale, lease, license, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other acquisition of assets that constitute at least 15% of the Assets, taken as a whole, or (iii) a purchase or other acquisition (including by way of merger, consolidation, stock exchange or otherwise) of beneficial ownership (the term “beneficial ownership” for purposes of this Agreement having the meaning assigned thereto in Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder) of securities representing 15% or more of the voting power of Seller; provided, however, that the term “Acquisition Proposal” shall not include the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section  5.14.  Alternate Name Designation . On or before the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver a certificate to Buyer from the appropriate Governmental Body evidencing the termination of Seller’s name as “Parallel Solutions, Inc.” and shall cooperate with Buyer to secure such name designation for Buyer’s use.


      

ARTICLE VI

INDEMNIFICATION; REMEDIES


     Section 6.1.  Survival . Unless otherwise explicitly set forth in this Agreement, all representations and warranties, in this Agreement, the Disclosure Letter, the certificates delivered pursuant to Section 2.6 and any other certificate or document delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be accurate as of the date of such certificate or document and as of the Closing date.  All covenants and obligations in this Agreement and any other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing for the period set forth within such covenants and obligations. No party may bring a claim under this Article VI for any Breach of any representation or warranty made in this Agreement after the first anniversary of the Closing Date.  No party may bring a claim under this Article VI for any Breach of any covenant or obligation under this Agreement after the first anniversary of the date on which such covenant expired or such obligation was to be performed.  The parties expressly intend to limit the statute of limitations that may otherwise be applicable to a cause of action under this Agreement, other than fraud.  The right to indemnification, reimbursement or other remedy based upon such representations, warranties, covenants and obligations shall not be affected by any investigation conducted with respect to, or any Knowledge acquired (or capable of being acquired) at any time, whether before or after the Closing Date, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with any such representation, warranty, covenant or obligation. The waiver of any condition based upon the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, reimbursement or other remedy based upon such representations, warranties, covenants and obligations.


     Section 6.2.  Indemnification and Reimbursement by Seller . Seller will indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, and its employees, directors, Representatives, stockholders and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Buyer Indemnified Persons”), and will reimburse Buyer Indemnified Persons for any loss, liability, claim, damage, expense (including costs of investigation and defense and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), whether or not involving a Third-Party Claim (collectively, “Damages”), arising from or in connection with:


          (a) any Breach of any representation or warranty made by Seller in (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Disclosure Letter, (iii) Seller’s Closing Documents delivered pursuant to Section 2.6, (iv) any transfer instrument or (v) any other certificate, document, writing or instrument delivered by Seller pursuant to this Agreement;


          (b) any Breach of any covenant or obligation of Seller in this Agreement or in any other certificate, document, writing or instrument delivered by Seller pursuant to this Agreement;


          (c) any Liability arising out of the ownership or operation of the Assets prior to the Closing Date other than the Assumed Liabilities;


          (d) any amount representing fees and expenses or other costs attributable to Seller arising out of or in connection with the Contemplated Transactions;


          (e) any litigation pending or threatened on the Closing Date against Seller; or



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          (f) any Retained Liabilities.


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, Buyer Indemnified Persons’ sole recourse for the indemnification provided in this Article VI shall, absent fraud or willful misconduct, be to reclaim shares out of the Indemnification Escrow as provided herein and pursuant to the Escrow Agreement and such cancellation of shares shall be the exclusive remedy available to the Buyer Indemnified Persons arising from or relating to any of the Contemplated Transactions, including (without limitation) in respect of any breach of or noncompliance with any provision of this Agreement by Seller or its Representatives.  


     Section 6.3.  Indemnification and Reimbursement by Buyer . Buyer will indemnify and hold harmless Seller, Seller Stockholders, and the Stockholder Representative (collectively, the “Seller Parties”), and will reimburse Seller Parties, for any Damages arising from or in connection with:


          (a) any Breach of any representation or warranty made by Buyer in this Agreement or in any certificate, document, writing or instrument delivered by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement;


          (b) any Breach of any covenant or obligation of Buyer in this Agreement or in any other certificate, document, writing or instrument delivered by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement;


          (c) any Liability arising out of the ownership or operation of the Assets after the Closing Date other than the Retained Liabilities; or


          (d) any Assumed Liabilities.


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the indemnification provided in this Article VI shall, absent fraud or willful misconduct, be the exclusive remedy available to the Seller Indemnified Persons arising from or relating to any of the Contemplated Transactions, including (without limitation) in respect of any breach of or noncompliance with any provision of this Agreement by Buyer or its Representatives.  


     Section 6.4.  Indemnification Escrow . The stock certificate comprising the Indemnification Escrow shall be issued in the name of Seller and held by the Escrow Agent for the benefit of Seller (but subject to any claims of Buyer asserted pursuant to Section 6.2 and any adjustment to the Aggregate Share Consideration contemplated by Section 2.3(b)) from and after the Closing Date in accordance with the Escrow Agreement. The Indemnification Escrow shall be the sole source available to compensate Buyer pursuant to the indemnification obligations of Seller, absent fraud or willful misconduct, and for the Aggregate Share Consideration adjustment contemplated by Section 2.3(b).


     Section 6.5.  Escrow Period; Release From Escrow


          (a) The period in which the Indemnification Escrow is held shall terminate upon the one (1) year anniversary of the Closing Date (the “Escrow Period”); provided, however, that a portion of the Indemnification Escrow that is necessary to satisfy any unsatisfied claims specified in any Officer’s Certificate (as defined in Section 6.6) delivered to the Escrow Agent prior to termination of the applicable Escrow Period with respect to facts and circumstances existing prior to expiration of the applicable Escrow Period, shall remain deposited with the Escrow Agent until such claims have been resolved.


          (b) Within three (3) Business Days after the end of the Escrow Period (the “Release Date”), the Escrow Agent shall release and deliver to the Seller or its legally permitted assign(s) the certificate comprising the Indemnification Escrow, less the number of shares necessary to cover any Damages described in an Officer’s Certificate delivered in accordance with Section 6.5(a) with respect to any pending but unresolved indemnification claims, valued at the Spindle Average Price as of the last day of the Escrow Period. Any shares held back as a result of the preceding sentence shall be released to the Seller or its legally permitted assign(s) or cancelled on the stock Records of Buyer (as appropriate) promptly upon resolution of each specific indemnification claim involved.




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     Section 6.6.  Claims Upon Indemnification Escrow . Upon receipt by the Escrow Agent on or before the Release Date of a certificate signed by any officer of Buyer (an “Officer’s Certificate”) stating that Damages are alleged to exist with respect to the indemnification obligations of Seller set forth in Section 6.2 and specifying in reasonable detail the individual items of such Damages or costs included in the amount so stated, the date each such item was paid, or properly accrued or arose, and the nature of the misrepresentation, breach of warranty, covenant, claim or cost to which such item is related, the Escrow Agent shall, subject to the provisions of this Article VI, in its capacity as transfer agent of Buyer, cancel, as promptly as practicable, shares of out of the Indemnification Escrow having a value, at the Spindle Average Price as of the delivery date of such Officer’s Certificate, equal to such Damages or costs. The presentation of any Officer’s Certificate with respect to any indemnification obligation under Section 6.2 shall not limit the right of Buyer to submit one or more additional Officer’s Certificates with respect to the same or any other indemnification obligation.


     Section 6.7.  Objections to Claims .


          (a) At the time of delivery of any Officer’s Certificate to the Escrow Agent, Buyer shall deliver a duplicate copy of such Officer’s Certificate to the Stockholder Representative.  For a period of 30 days after such delivery, the Escrow Agent shall make no cancellation of the Indemnification Escrow pursuant to Section 6.6 unless the Escrow Agent shall have received written authorization from the Stockholder Representative to make such delivery. After the expiration of such 30 day period, the Escrow Agent shall, in its capacity as transfer agent of Buyer, cancel on the stock Records of Buyer the applicable portion of the Indemnification Escrow in accordance with Section 6.6, provided that no such cancellation may be made if the Stockholder Representative shall object in a written statement to the claim made in the Officer’s Certificate, and such statement shall have been delivered to the Escrow Agent and to Buyer prior to the expiration of such 30-day period.


          (b) In case the Stockholder Representative shall so object in writing to any claim or claims by Buyer made in any Officer’s Certificate, Buyer shall have 30 days to respond in a written statement to the objection of the Stockholder Representative.  If after such 30-day period there remains a dispute as to any claims, the Stockholder Representative and Buyer shall attempt in good faith for 60 days to agree upon the rights of the respective parties with respect to each of such claims. If the Stockholder Representative and Buyer should so agree, a memorandum setting forth such agreement shall be prepared and signed by both parties and, if applicable, shall be furnished to the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely on any such memorandum and shall release or cancel, as the case may be, such portion of the Indemnification Escrow in accordance with the terms thereof.


          (c) If no agreement can be reached after good faith negotiation between the parties pursuant to Section 6.7(b), then the Escrow Agent will release  or cancel, as the case may be, the disputed portion of the Indemnification Escrow, only:


               (i) in accordance with joint written instructions of Buyer and the Stockholder Representative; or


               (ii) in accordance with a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction (a “Final Decision”). Any Final Decision will be accompanied by a legal opinion of counsel for the presenting party satisfactory to the Escrow Agent to the effect that the order is final and non-appealable. The Escrow Agent will act on such court order and legal opinion without further question.


     Section 6.8.  Third Party Claims Where Buyer Potentially Indemnified . In the event Buyer becomes aware of a Third-Party Claim or Damages which Buyer believes may result in a demand against the Indemnification Escrow or a claim for Damages pursuant to the indemnification provisions of Section 6.2 hereof, Buyer shall notify Seller of such claim. Buyer shall have the right to settle any such claim with the consent of the Stockholder Representative which shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as Seller, the Seller Stockholders and the Stockholder Representative will be fully released from such claim in connection with such settlement. In the event that Seller has consented to any such settlement, Seller shall have no power or authority to object under Section 6.7 or any other provision of this Article VI to the amount of any claim by Buyer against the Indemnification Escrow for indemnity with respect to such settlement. The following procedures shall apply to this Section 6.8:




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          (a) If within 30 days after receiving such notice, Seller gives written notice to Buyer stating it intends to defend against such claim or Damages at its own cost and expense, the defense (including the right to settle or compromise such action, subject to the consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) of such matter, including selection of counsel (subject to the consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) and the sole power to direct and control such defense, shall be by Seller and Seller shall make no payment in respect of such claim or Damages to any Third Party as long as Seller is conducting a good faith and diligent defense. In any such defense, Seller will consult with Buyer in connection with Seller’s defense, and Buyer shall make available all information and assistance that Seller may reasonably request and shall cooperate with Seller in such defense.


          (b) In any such proceeding, Buyer shall have the right to retain its own counsel, and will pay the fees and expenses of such counsel, unless: (i) Seller and Buyer shall have mutually agreed to the contrary; (ii) Seller has failed within a reasonable time to retain counsel; or (iii) the named parties in any such proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both Buyer and Seller and representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. In any case specified in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the preceding sentence, Seller will bear the fees and expenses of counsel retained by Buyer, it being understood that Seller shall not, in connection with any proceeding or related proceeding in the same jurisdiction, be liable for fees and expenses of more than one separate firm (in addition to any local counsel) for Buyer, and that all such fees and expenses shall be reimbursed by Seller as they are incurred. Any such separate counsel for which Buyer claims it is entitled to have Seller bear fees and expenses shall be designated in writing by Buyer. If in any such proceeding there shall be a settlement or final judgment for the plaintiff, Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment, provided that if the proceeding is resolved by settlement, Seller has consented in writing to the settlement, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time Buyer shall have requested Seller to reimburse Buyer for fees and expenses of counsel as contemplated in this Section 6.8(b), Seller agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent if (x) such settlement is entered into more than 30 days after receipt by Seller of the request for reimbursement; and (y) Seller shall not have reimbursed Buyer in accordance with such request (other than due to a reasonable dispute as to the validity of such request) prior to the date of settlement.


          (c) If no notice of intent to dispute and defend is given by Seller under Section 6.8(a), or if Seller fails or ceases to conduct a diligent good faith defense, Buyer shall, at the expense of Seller, undertake the defense of such claim or Damages with counsel selected by Buyer, and shall have the right to compromise or settle the same exercising reasonable business judgment.


     Section 6.9.  Third Party Claims Where Seller Parties Potentially Indemnified . In the event any Seller Party becomes aware of a Third-Party Claim or Damages which is believed may result in a claim for Damages pursuant to the indemnification provisions of Section 6.3 hereof, the Stockholder Representative shall notify Buyer of such claim. The Seller Parties shall have the right to settle any such claim with the consent of Buyer which shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as Buyer and its Representatives will be fully released from such claim in connection with such settlement. The following procedures shall apply to this Section 6.9:


          (a) If within 30 days after receiving such notice, Buyer gives written notice to the Seller Parties stating it intends to defend against such claim or Damages at its own cost and expense, the defense (including the right to settle or compromise such action, subject to the consent of the Seller Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) of such matter, including selection of counsel (subject to the consent of the Seller Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) and the sole power to direct and control such defense, shall be by Buyer and Buyer shall make no payment in respect of such claim or Damages to any Third Party as long as Buyer is conducting a good faith and diligent defense. In any such defense, Buyer will consult with the Seller Parties in connection with Buyer’s defense, and the Seller Parties shall make available all information and assistance that Buyer may reasonably request and shall cooperate with Seller in such defense.


          (b) In any such proceeding, the Seller Parties shall have the right to retain its/their own counsel, and will pay the fees and expenses of such counsel, unless: (i) the Seller Parties and Buyer shall have mutually agreed to the contrary; (ii) Buyer has failed within a reasonable time to retain counsel; or (iii) the named parties in any such proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both Buyer and the Seller Parties and representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. In



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any case specified in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the preceding sentence, Buyer will bear the fees and expenses of counsel retained by the Seller Parties, it being understood that Buyer shall not, in connection with any proceeding or related proceeding in the same jurisdiction, be liable for fees and expenses of more than one separate firm (in addition to any local counsel) for the Seller Parties, and that all such fees and expenses shall be reimbursed by Buyer as they are incurred. Any such separate counsel for which any Seller Party claims it is entitled to have Buyer bear fees and expenses shall be designated in writing by the Seller Parties. If in any such proceeding there shall be a settlement or final judgment for the plaintiff, Buyer agrees to indemnify the Seller Parties from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment, provided that if the proceeding is resolved by settlement, Buyer has consented in writing to the settlement, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time the Seller Parties shall have requested Buyer to reimburse the Seller Parties for fees and expenses of counsel as contemplated in this Section 6.9(b), Buyer agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent if (x) such settlement is entered into more than 30 days after receipt by Buyer of the request for reimbursement; and (y) Buyer shall not have reimbursed the Seller Parties in accordance with such request (other than due to a reasonable dispute as to the validity of such request) prior to the date of settlement.


          (c) If no notice of intent to dispute and defend is given by Buyer under Section 6.9(a), or if Buyer fails or ceases to conduct a diligent good faith defense, the Seller Parties shall, at the expense of the Seller Parties, undertake the defense of such claim or Damages with counsel selected by the Seller Parties, and shall have the right to compromise or settle the same exercising reasonable business judgment.




ARTICLE VII

CONFIDENTIALITY


     Section 7.1.  Definition of Confidential Information . As used in this Article VII, the term “Confidential Information” means any and all of the following information of Seller or Buyer that has been or may hereafter be disclosed in any form, whether in writing, orally, electronically or otherwise, or otherwise made available by observation, inspection or otherwise by either party (Buyer, on the one hand, or Seller, on the other hand) or its Representatives (collectively, a “Disclosing Party”) to the other party or its Representatives (collectively, a “Receiving Party”): (i) all information that is a trade secret under applicable trade secret or other law; (ii) all information concerning product specifications, data, know-how, formulae, compositions, processes, designs, sketches, photographs, graphs, drawings, samples, inventions and ideas, past, current and planned research and development, current and planned manufacturing or distribution methods and processes, customer lists, current and anticipated customer requirements, price lists, market studies, business plans, computer hardware, Software and computer software and database technologies, systems, structures and architectures; (iii) all information concerning the business and affairs of the Disclosing Party (which includes historical and current financial statements, financial projections and budgets, Tax Returns and accountants’ materials, historical, current and projected sales, capital spending budgets and plans, business plans, strategic plans, marketing and advertising plans, publications, client and customer lists and files, contracts, the names and backgrounds of key personnel and personnel training techniques and materials, however documented), and all information obtained from review of the Disclosing Party’s documents or property or discussions with the Disclosing Party regardless of the form of the communication; (iv) all notes, analyses, compilations, studies, summaries and other material prepared by the Receiving Party to the extent containing or based, in whole or in part, upon any information included in the foregoing; and (v) the existence of this Agreement or any of the terms of this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 7.2.  Restricted Use of Confidential Information . Each Receiving Party acknowledges the confidential and proprietary nature of the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party and agrees that such Confidential Information (i) shall be kept confidential by the Receiving Party; (ii) shall not be used for any reason or purpose other than to consummate the Contemplated Transactions; and (iii) without limiting the foregoing, shall not be disclosed by the Receiving Party to any Person, except in each case as otherwise expressly permitted by the terms of this Agreement or with the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. From and after the Closing, the provisions of this Article VII shall not apply to or restrict in any manner Buyer’s use of any Confidential Information of Seller relating to any of the Assets or the Assumed Liabilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the Receiving Party’s attorneys and accountants.




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     Section 7.3.  Exceptions . Notwithstanding Section 7.1 above, Confidential Information shall not include any information which (i) was publicly known and made generally available in the public domain prior to the time of disclosure by the Company; (ii) becomes publicly known and made generally available after disclosure by the Company to the Receiving Party through no action or inaction of the Receiving Party; (iii) is already in the possession of the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure by the Company as shown by the Receiving Party’s files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; (iv) is obtained by the Receiving Party from a Third Party without a breach of such third party’s obligations of confidentiality; (v) is required by law to be disclosed by the Receiving Party, provided that the Receiving Party gives the Company prompt written notice of such requirement prior to such disclosure and assistance in obtaining an order protecting the information from public disclosure.


ARTICLE VIII

TERMINATION


     Section 8.1  Termination . This Agreement may be terminated and the Contemplated Transactions may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after Seller Stockholder Approval:


          (a) by mutual written consent of Seller and Buyer;


          (b) by either Buyer or Seller if any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued a final and non-appealable order, decree, judgment, injunction or ruling or taken any other action enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions; provided that the party seeking to terminate this Agreement shall have used its Best Efforts to have such order, decree, judgment, injunction or ruling lifted if and to the extent required by Section 5.13;


          (c) by either Buyer or Seller if the Contemplated Transactions shall not have been consummated on or before January 31, 2013 (the “Termination Date”); provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(c) shall not be available to any party if such party failed in any material respect to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise violated this Agreement in any material respect;


          (d) by Buyer, in the event that Seller shall have (i) failed to receive Seller Stockholder Approval, (ii) had an order, injunction, judgment, ruling or decree, or other legal restraint or prohibition issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, or Governmental Body preventing the consummation of the Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions, (iii) breached or failed to perform in any material respect any of its covenants or obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement or (iv) materially breached any representation or warranty contained herein, or if a representation or warranty of Seller shall have become untrue, which has not been cured within fifteen (15) calendar days following notice by Buyer, or if the Termination Date is less than fifteen (15) calendar days from the notice by Buyer, has not been or cannot reasonably be expected to be cured by the Termination Date; provided that Buyer is not in material breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement;


          (e) by Seller, in the event that Buyer shall have (i) breached or failed to perform in any material respect any of its covenants or obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement or (ii) materially breached any of its representations or warranties, in either case which breach or failure would reasonably be expected to prevent or materially delay the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions and is either incurable or, if curable, is not cured by Buyer within fifteen (15) calendar days following notice by Seller or, if the Termination Date is less than fifteen (15) calendar days from the notice by Seller, has not been or cannot reasonably be expected to be cured by the Termination Date; provided at the time of the delivery of such written notice Seller is not in material breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement;


          (f) by either Buyer or Seller if Seller shall have failed to obtain Seller Stockholder Approval prior to the Termination Date; or


(g)  by either Buyer or Seller upon written notice to the other in the event either party determines that it is not satisfied, in its sole discretion, with the results of its due diligence review of the other.


(h)  upon written notice by Buyer to Seller if any investment banking firm engaged by Buyer disapproves the Contemplated Transactions.




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     Section 8.2  Effect of Termination .  In the event of a termination and abandonment of this Agreement by either Buyer or Seller as provided in Section 8.1, this Agreement shall immediately become void and have no effect, and none of Buyer, Seller, any of their respective Representatives shall have any liability or obligation of any nature whatsoever hereunder, or in connection with the Contemplated Transactions, except that such obligations of the parties specifically intended to be performed after the termination of this Agreement shall survive any termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither of Buyer or Seller shall be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages (which the parties acknowledge and agree shall not be limited to reimbursement of expenses or out-of-pocket costs, and may include to the extent proven the benefit of the bargain lost by such party or such party’s stockholders) arising out of its intentional breach of any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith, or any fraud and provided further, that in circumstances where Seller or Buyer is obligated to consummate the Contemplated Transactions, the failure by such party to consummate the Contemplated Transactions in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be deemed an intentional breach by such party of this Agreement.



ARTICLE IX

GENERAL PROVISIONS


     Section 9.1.  Expenses . Each party to this Agreement will bear its respective fees and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions, including all fees and expenses of its Representatives.


     Section 9.2.  Public Announcements . Any public announcement, press release or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions will be issued, if at all, at such time and in such manner as Buyer determines, provided that it is understood and agreed that Buyer and Seller shall consult with each other in good faith regarding the content and form of any press release or other announcement or disclosure relating to the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 9.3.  Notices . All notices, Consents, waivers and other communications required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given to a party when (a) delivered to the appropriate address by hand or by nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid); (b) sent by facsimile with confirmation of transmission by the transmitting equipment; or (c) received or rejected by the addressee, if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, in each case to the following addresses or facsimile numbers and marked to the attention of the person (by name or title) designated below (or to such other address or facsimile number or person as a party may designate by notice to the other parties):


Seller :


Parallel Solutions, Inc.

750 Kearns Blvd, Suite 150,

Park City, UT 84060

Fax: 435-514-6675
Attn: Thomas Lineen, President


With a copy to:


Bryn & Associates, P.A.
One Biscayne Tower, Suite 2680
2 South Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33131
Fax:   305.372.8068
Attn:  Mark J. Bryn





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Buyer:


Spindle, Inc.
18835 North Thompson Peak Parkway

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Fax:  (888) 725-0613  
Attn: William Clark, President


With a copy to:


Richardson & Patel, LLP

750 Third Avenue, 9 th Floor

New York, NY 10017

Fax:  (917) 591-6898
Attn: Kevin Friedmann, Esq.


     Section 9.4.  Jurisdiction; Venue . Any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Contemplated Transaction may be brought in the state or federal courts located in the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, New York and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Proceeding shall be heard and determined only in any such court and agrees not to bring any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Contemplated Transaction in any other court.


     Section 9.5.  Enforcement of Agreement . Each party hereto acknowledges and agrees that the other party would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that any Breach of this Agreement by either party could not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which each party may be entitled, at law or in equity, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent Breaches or threatened Breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.


     Section 9.6.  Waiver; Extension; Remedies Cumulative . The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative. Neither any failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement or any of the documents referred to in this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. At any time prior to the Effective Time, the parties hereto may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto, and (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein; provided, however, that after the approval and adoption of this Agreement by Seller Stockholders, no extension or waiver of this Agreement or any portion thereof shall be made which by any Legal Requirement requires further approval of the stockholders of Seller without obtaining such approval. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party, but such extension or waiver or failure or delay to insist on strict compliance with an obligation, covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure.


     Section 9.7.  Entire Agreement and Modification . This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter (including any letter of intent and any confidentiality agreement between Buyer and Seller) and constitutes (along with the Disclosure Letter, Exhibits and other documents delivered pursuant to this Agreement) a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified except by a written agreement executed by the party to be charged with the amendment; provided, however, that after approval and adoption of this Agreement by Seller Stockholders, no amendment of this Agreement shall be made which by Legal Requirement requires further approval by the stockholders of Seller without obtaining such approval.



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     Section 9.8.  Disclosure Letter .


          (a) The information in the Disclosure Letter constitutes (i) exceptions to particular representations, warranties, covenants and obligations of Seller as set forth in this Agreement or (ii) descriptions or lists of assets and liabilities and other items referred to in this Agreement. If there is any inconsistency between the statements in this Agreement and those in the Disclosure Letter (other than an exception expressly set forth as such in the Disclosure Letter with respect to a specifically identified representation or warranty), the statements in this Agreement will control.


          (b) The statements in the Disclosure Letter relate only to the provisions in the Section of this Agreement to which they expressly relate and not to any other provision in this Agreement.


 (c) Any disclosures contained in the Disclosure Letter which refer to a document are qualified in their entirety by reference to the text of such document, a true and complete copy of which has been included in the due diligence information supplied to Buyer.

 (d) Seller may amend or supplement the Disclosure Letter and schedules of this Agreement prior to the Closing, provided that Buyer may reject, in its sole discretion, any such supplements or amendments to the Disclosure Letter or schedules and thereupon exercise its termination right under Section 8.1(g) unless Seller withdraws such proposed supplement or amendment.


     Section 9.9.  Assignments, Successors and No Third-Party Rights . No party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will apply to, be binding in all respects upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any Person other than the parties to this Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement, except such rights as shall inure to a successor or permitted assignee pursuant to this Section 9.9.


     Section 9.10.  Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.


     Section 9.11.  Construction . The headings of Articles and Sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references to “Articles,” “Sections” and “Parts” refer to the corresponding Articles, Sections and Parts of this Agreement and the Disclosure Letter.


     Section 9.12.  Time of Essence . With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.


     Section 9.13.  Governing Law . This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to conflicts-of-laws principles that would require the application of any other law.


     Section 9.14.  Execution of Agreement . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. The exchange of copies of this Agreement and of signature pages by facsimile or email transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Agreement as to the parties and may be used in lieu of the original Agreement for all purposes. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile or email shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes.


     Section 9.15.  Construction . This Agreement was negotiated by the parties with the benefit of legal representation, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation hereof.


ARTICLE X

STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE



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     Section 10.1.  Appointment .  To efficiently administer Seller’s post-Closing obligations and rights under this Agreement, including the defense and/or settlement of any claims for indemnity by Buyer pursuant to Article VI, Thomas Lineen is hereby appointed to serve as the representative of the Seller Stockholders (the “Stockholder Representative”).  The Stockholder Representatives shall have full power and authority to make all decisions relating to the defense and/or settlement of any claims for which Buyer may claim to be entitled to indemnity pursuant to Article VI, all decisions and actions relating to any adjustment to the Aggregate Share Consideration or Aggregate Share Consideration and otherwise to act on behalf of the Seller Stockholders in all respects with respect to this Agreement, including, without limitation, the amendment or termination of such agreements.  All decisions and actions by the Stockholder Representative shall be binding upon all the Seller Stockholders, and no Seller Stockholders shall have the right to object to, dissent from, protest or otherwise contest the same.  In the event of the death, incapacity or resignation of the Stockholder Representative, the Seller Stockholders holding a majority of the voting capital stock of Seller immediately prior to the Effective Time (the “Majority Stockholders”) shall promptly appoint a substitute Stockholder Representative; provided, however, in no event shall a Stockholder Representative resign without the Majority Stockholders having first appointed a substitute Stockholder Representative who shall assume such duties immediately upon the resignation of such Stockholder Representative.  From and after such time when Seller dissolves itself as a corporation and continuing until the first anniversary of the Closing (or such longer time as any portion of the Indemnification Escrow remains deposited with the Escrow Agent in accordance with Section 6.5), the Stockholder Representative shall be authorized and obligated to act on behalf of Seller in order to fulfill all of Seller’s covenants set forth in Article V (other than Section 5.7) that survive the Closing, including without limitation, Section 5.10.  By his signature below, the Stockholder Representative agrees to fulfill such obligation for the period specified.


     Section 10.2.  Decisions Final .  Buyer shall have no right to object to, protest or otherwise contest any matter related to the procedures for action being taken by the Stockholder Representative as between the Stockholder Representative and the Seller Stockholders.  Buyer hereby waives any claims it may have or assert, including those that may arise in the future, against any Stockholder Representative or any of his affiliates (other than Seller) that relate to such Stockholder Representative’s role as such, including any claims for any action or inaction taken or not taken by the Stockholder Representative in connection herewith.


     Section 10.3.  Binding Relationship .  Each Seller Stockholder that accepts payment of consideration in respect of this Agreement shall be deemed, by such acceptance of payment, to have agreed that (i) the provisions of this Article X are independent and severable, are irrevocable and coupled with an interest and shall be enforceable notwithstanding any rights or remedies such Seller Stockholder may have in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) the remedy at law for any breach of the provisions of this Article X would be inadequate, (iii) such Seller Stockholder shall be entitled to temporary and permanent injunctive relief without the necessity of proving damages if such Seller Stockholder brings an action to enforce the provisions of this Article X and (iv) the provisions of Article X shall be binding upon such Seller Stockholder and the successors and assigns of such Seller Stockholder.  In addition, each Seller Stockholder that accepts payment of consideration in respect of this Agreement shall be deemed, by such acceptance of payment, to:


          (a) have waived any claims he, she or it may have or assert, including those that may arise in the future, against any Stockholder Representative and any of his affiliates, for any action or inaction taken or not taken by the Stockholder Representative in connection therewith; and


          (b) have agreed to his or her portion, if any, of the Indemnification Escrow be paid by Buyer to the Escrow Agent and disbursed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the operative agreement governing the escrow.


     Section 10.4.  Notices .  Any notice or communication delivered by Buyer to the Stockholder Representative shall, as between Buyer, on the one hand, and the Seller Stockholders, on the other hand, be deemed to have been delivered to all Seller Stockholders.  Buyer shall be entitled to rely exclusively upon any communication or writings given or executed by the Stockholder Representative in connection with any claims for indemnity and shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any action taken or not taken in reliance upon the actions taken or not taken or communications or writings given or executed by the Stockholder Representative.  Buyer shall be entitled to disregard any notices or communications given or made by the Seller Stockholders (other than the Stockholder Representative, if applicable) in connection with any claims for indemnity unless given or made through the Stockholder Representative.



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      Section 10.5. Stockholder Representative Expenses .  In the event that the Stockholder Representative determines to hire or retain any attorneys, accountants or other subject matter experts or to incur any third party costs or expenses in connection with any dispute resolution process on the Seller Stockholders’ behalf, all such fees, costs and expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller.  Further, all fees, costs, expenses or other liabilities payable by Seller or the Stockholder Representative to the Escrow Agent in accordance with the Escrow Agreement (including, without limitation, pursuant to any indemnity for the benefit of the Escrow Agent thereunder) shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller.  In the event that any travel by the Stockholder Representative or his agents is reasonably required in connection with the performance of his obligations under this Agreement or the Stockholder Representative directly pays any costs or expenses for which he is entitled to reimbursement, the Stockholder Representative shall be reimbursed for all such reasonable expenses in the same manner as if such expenses were third party expenses under the terms set forth herein.  On the initial Release Date, or such later date when all indemnification claims made by Buyer pursuant to Article VI hereof shall have been finally resolved in accordance therewith, the Stockholder Representative shall have the right to recover reasonable expenses incurred by the Stockholder Representative in connection herewith by receiving shares out of the portion of the Indemnification Escrow to be released upon the initial Release Date valued at the Spindle Average Price as of such date, following any distribution thereof to Buyer, but prior to any distribution thereof to Seller Stockholders, and prior to any such distribution, shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a certificate setting forth the Stockholder Representative expenses actually incurred.


Section 10.6   Limitation of Liability .  In addition to all the protections and rights granted to the Stockholder Representative in Article VI hereof, to the maximum extent permissible by applicable law, the Stockholder Representative (and any successor to the Stockholder Representative) will incur no personal liability to Buyer, Buyer Indemnified Persons, Seller or Seller Stockholders with respect to any action or inaction taken or failed to be taken in connection with his services as the Stockholder Representative, except with respect to his own willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith.  The Stockholder Representative may rely in good faith conclusively upon information, reports, statements and opinions prepared by professionals hired or retained by the Stockholder Representative.  


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, Thomas Lineen shall incur no personal liability to Buyer or Buyer Indemnified Persons with respect to the indemnification provided in Article VI or arising from or relating to the Contemplated Transactions, including (without limitation) in respect of any breach of or noncompliance with any provisions of this Agreement by Seller or Seller Stockholders and Buyer Indemnified Persons’ sole recourse for the indemnification or Deferred Items provided hereunder shall, absent fraud or willful misconduct, be to reclaim shares out of the Indemnification Escrow or Deferred Consent Escrow, as the case may be.  The foregoing sentence shall not diminish or alter in any way the Buyer's rights or Thomas Lineen's obligations under the Lineen Employment Agreement or the Lineen Non-Compete.



   










  

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Asset Purchase Agreement as of the date first written above.


BUYER:

 

SELLER:

Spindle, Inc.

 

Parallel Solutions, Inc.

 

By: 

/s/ William Clark 

 

By: 

/s/ Thomas Lineen

 

William Clark

 

 

Thomas Lineen

 

President

 

 

President

 



ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE X BY :

STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE

 

 

/s/ Thomas Lineen  

Thomas Lineen


























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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT


This Asset Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of December 9, 2013 by and between Spindle, Inc., a Nevada corporation with a principal address of 8700 E. Vista Bonita, Suite 260, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 (“Buyer”), and Yowza International, Inc., a Delaware corporation with a principal address of 11755 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1670, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (“Seller”).


RECITALS


WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, the Assets of the Business (as each such term is hereinafter defined) of Seller for the consideration and on the terms set forth in this Agreement.


WHEREAS, it is intended that the terms and conditions of this Agreement comply in all respects with Section 368(a)(1)(C) of the Code (as hereinafter defined) and the regulations corresponding thereto, so that the transactions contemplated hereby shall qualify as a tax free reorganization under the Code;


NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:


ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS AND USAGE


     Section 1.1. Definitions . Capitalized terms not defined in this Section 1.1 shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms and variations thereof have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 1.1:


     “Accounts Payable” - all trade accounts payable and accruals (other than Tax accruals) of Seller to Persons arising in the Ordinary Course of Business.


     “Accounts Receivable” - all notes and accounts receivable of Seller and all other evidences of indebtedness of any Person held by Seller, including all trade accounts receivable and other accounts and moneys receivable of Seller.


“Acquisition Proposal” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.14(c).


“Aggregate Cash Consideration” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.3(a).


“Aggregate Share Consideration” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.3(a).


“Assets” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.1.


“Assumed Liabilities” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.4.


“Best Efforts” - the efforts that a prudent Person desirous of achieving a result, acting in a commercially reasonable manner, would use in similar circumstances to achieve that result as expeditiously as possible.


     “Breach” - any breach of, or any inaccuracy in, any representation or warranty or any breach of, or failure to perform or comply with, any covenant or obligation, in or of this Agreement or any other Contract, or any event which with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute such a breach, inaccuracy or failure.


     “Business” - the business of providing retail coupons to consumer via a mobile application, as conducted by Seller immediately prior to the Effective Time.


     “Business Day” - shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Rule 14d-1(g)(3) under the Exchange Act.


     “Closing” - the time on the Closing Date when all of the obligations and conditions set forth in Section 2.6 are satisfied.


“Closing Statement” - the statement of (i) Accounts Receivable, and (ii) Specified Assumed Liabilities, as mutually agreed upon by Buyer and Seller prior to the Closing.





     “Closing Date”- the date on which the Closing occurs.


     “Code” - the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.


     “Consent” - any approval, consent, ratification, waiver or other authorization.

    

“Contemplated Transactions” - all of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.


     “Contract” - any agreement, contract, Lease, consensual obligation, promise or undertaking (whether written or oral and whether express or implied) that is legally binding.


“Deferred Consent” - an agreement to assign or transfer any Contract, Consent or Governmental Authorization, or any claim, right or benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom, if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof, without the consent of a third party thereto or of the issuing Governmental Body, as the case may be, would constitute a breach or cause an accelerated termination thereof.


 “Deferred Item” - the Contract, Consent or Governmental Authorization to which Deferred Consent relates.


     “Disclosure Letter” - the letter delivered by Seller to Buyer concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement containing disclosures that constitute exceptions to the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Article III of this Agreement.


     “Effective Time” - the date and time when the Contemplated Transactions become effective.


     “Employee Plans” - all “employee benefit plans” as defined by Section 3(3) of ERISA, all specified fringe benefit plans as defined in Section 6039D of the Code, and all other bonus, incentive-compensation, deferred-compensation, profit-sharing, stock-option, stock-appreciation-right, stock-bonus, stock-purchase, employee-stock-ownership, savings, severance, change-in-control, supplemental-unemployment, layoff, salary-continuation, retirement, pension, health, life-insurance, disability, accident, group-insurance, vacation, holiday, sick-leave, fringe-benefit or welfare plan, and any other employee compensation or benefit plan, agreement, policy, practice, commitment, contract or understanding.


     “Encumbrance” - any charge, claim, community or other marital property interest, condition, equitable interest, lien, option, pledge, security interest, mortgage, right of way, easement, encroachment, servitude, right of first option, right of first refusal or similar restriction, including any restriction on use, voting (in the case of any security or equity interest), transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.


     “Environmental, Health and Safety Liabilities” - any cost, damages, expense, liability, obligation or other responsibility arising from or under any Environmental Law or Occupational Safety and Health Law.


     “Environmental Law” - any Legal Requirement that requires or relates to preventing or reducing to acceptable levels the release of pollutants or hazardous substances or materials into the environment.


     “ERISA” - the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.


"Escrow Agent" - means the Buyer’s transfer agent, Manhattan Transfer Registrar Co., as escrow agent.


"Escrow Agreement" means the Escrow Agreement among Buyer, Seller, Stockholder Representative and the Escrow Agent in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 6.4.  


“Exchange Act” - the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


     “GAAP” - generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.


     “Governing Documents” - with respect to any corporation, (a) its certificate of incorporation and its bylaws; (b) all equityholders’ agreements, voting agreements, voting trust agreements, or other agreements or documents relating to the organization, management or operation of the corporation or relating to the rights, duties and obligations of the equity holders of the corporation; and (c) any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing.



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     “Governmental Authorization” - any Consent, license, registration or permit issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the authority of any Governmental Body or pursuant to any Legal Requirement.


     “Governmental Body” - any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government, including any governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any agency, branch, department, board, commission, court, tribunal or other entity exercising governmental or quasi-governmental powers), any multinational organization or body, any body exercising, or entitled or purporting to exercise, any administrative, executive, judicial, legislative, police, regulatory or taxing authority or power, or any official of any of the foregoing.


“Hired Active Employees” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.1(b).


“Indemnification Escrow” - twelve percent (12%) of the Aggregate Share Consideration.


     “IRS” - the United States Internal Revenue Service and, to the extent relevant, the United States Department of the Treasury.


     “Knowledge” - a Person will be deemed to have Knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if that Person is actually aware of that fact or matter or if a prudent individual would be expected to discover or otherwise become aware of that fact or matter in the course of conducting a reasonable investigation regarding the accuracy of the particular representation or warranty contained in this Agreement


     “Lease” - any real property lease or any lease or rental agreement, license, right to use or installment and conditional sale agreement to which Seller is a party and any other Seller Contract pertaining to the leasing or use of any Tangible Personal Property.


     “Legal Requirement” - any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign, international, multinational or other constitution, law, ordinance, principle of common law, code, regulation, statute or treaty.


     “Liability” - with respect to any Person, any liability or obligation of such Person of any kind, character or description, whether known or unknown, absolute or contingent, accrued or unaccrued, disputed or undisputed, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, joint or several, due or to become due, vested or unvested, executory, determined, determinable or otherwise, and whether or not the same is required to be accrued on the financial statements of such Person.


     “Material Adverse Effect” - any event, change or effect which has a material adverse effect on (i) the Business, the Assets, or the Liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Seller, (ii) a material adverse effect on the ability of Seller to consummate the Contemplated Transactions, or (iii) Buyer’s ability to operate the Business immediately after Closing in the manner operated by Seller before Closing; provided, however, that a Material Adverse Effect with respect to Seller shall not include (i) changes in the United States or world financial markets or general business or economic conditions, (ii) developments, trends or conditions related to the industries in which Seller operates as of the date hereof except where the same has had or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate effect on Seller as compared to other Persons operating in such industries, (iii) effects arising from changes in United States or world political or social conditions, including war or terrorism, (iv) changes in GAAP or interpretations thereof, (v) changes in any Legal Requirement or the proposal or enactment of any new Legal Requirement except where such change or proposal has had or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate effect on Seller  as compared to other Persons operating in the same industries as the Purchaser as of the date hereof, (vi) the execution or announcement of, or the taking of any actions with respect to, this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions, or (vii) any condition that is substantially cured before the earlier of the Closing Date or the date on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article VIII.


     “Occupational Safety and Health Law” - any Legal Requirement designed to provide safe and healthful working conditions and to reduce occupational safety and health hazards, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and any program, whether governmental or private (such as those promulgated or sponsored by industry associations and insurance companies), designed to provide safe and healthful working conditions.


     “Order” - any order, injunction, judgment, decree, ruling, assessment or arbitration award of any Governmental Body or arbitrator.



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     “Ordinary Course of Business” - an action taken by a Person will be deemed to have been taken in the Ordinary Course of Business only if that action:


          (a) is consistent in nature, scope and magnitude with the past practices of such Person and is taken in the ordinary course of the normal, day-to-day operations of such Person;


          (b) does not require authorization by the board of directors or stockholders of such Person (or by any Person or group of Persons exercising similar authority) and does not require any other separate or special authorization of any nature; and


(c) is similar in nature, scope and magnitude to actions customarily taken, without any separate or special authorization, in the ordinary course of the normal, day-to-day operations of other Persons that are in the same line of business as such Person.


     “Part” - a part or section of the Disclosure Letter.


     “Person” - an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity or a Governmental Body.


     “Proceeding” - any action, arbitration, audit, hearing, investigation, litigation or suit (whether civil, criminal, administrative, judicial or investigative, whether formal or informal, whether public or private) commenced, brought, conducted or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any Governmental Body or arbitrator.


     “Record” - information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.


“Regulation D” - Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.


     “Related Person” - With respect to a particular individual:


          (a) each other member of such individual’s Family;


          (b) any Person that is directly or indirectly controlled by any one or more members of such individual’s Family;


          (c) any Person in which members of such individual’s Family hold (individually or in the aggregate) a Material Interest; and


          (d) any Person with respect to which one or more members of such individual’s Family serves as a director, officer, partner, executor or trustee (or in a similar capacity).


     With respect to a specified Person other than an individual:


          (a) any Person that directly or indirectly controls, is directly or indirectly controlled by or is directly or indirectly under common control with such specified Person;


          (b) any Person that holds a Material Interest in such specified Person;


          (c) each Person that serves as a director, officer, partner, executor or trustee of such specified Person (or in a similar capacity);


          (d) any Person in which such specified Person holds a Material Interest; and


          (e) any Person with respect to which such specified Person serves as a general partner or a trustee (or in a similar capacity).




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For purposes of this definition, (a) “control” (including “controlling,” “controlled by,” and “under common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and shall be construed as such term is used in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act; (b) the “Family” of an individual includes (i) the individual, (ii) the individual’s spouse, (iii) any other natural person who is related to the individual or the individual’s spouse within the second degree and (iv) any other natural person who resides with such individual; and (c) “Material Interest” means direct or indirect beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of voting securities or other voting interests representing at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding voting power of a Person or equity securities or other equity interests representing at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding equity securities or equity interests in a Person.


     “Representative” - with respect to a particular Person, any director, officer, manager, employee, agent, consultant, advisor, accountant, financial advisor, legal counsel or other representative of that Person.


     “Requisite Seller Note Holders” - the Seller Note Holders representing a majority of the aggregate principal amount of all of the outstanding Seller Notes.


     “Requisite Seller Stockholders” - the Seller Stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding voting power of Seller entitled to vote on a sale of all the assets of Seller.


"Rule 144" - means Rule 144 promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act.


     “SEC” - the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


“Securities Act” - the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


     “Seller Contract” - any Contract relating to the Business (a) under which Seller has or may acquire any rights or benefits; (b) under which Seller has or may become subject to any obligation or liability; or (c) by which Seller or any of the assets owned or used by Seller in connection with the Business is or may become bound.


      “Seller Executive Management” - the following executive officers, directors or advisors of the Seller: August Trometer, David Teichner and Gregory Grunberg.


“Seller Notes” -those certain Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes issued by Seller on or after December 31, 2012, including that certain Second Amended and Restated Note issued by the Seller in favor of Dakota Financial, LLC, and the Secured Promissory Notes issued by Seller in October 2013, collectively, in the aggregate principal amount of up to $865,425.  


“Seller Note Holders” – the holders of the outstanding Seller Notes.


“Seller Note Holder Approval” – the prior written consent of the Requisite Seller Note Holders for the approval of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.


     “Seller Services” -those products, services or solutions of the specific type offered by Seller immediately prior to the Closing Date.


     “Seller Stockholders” - the holders of capital stock of Seller.


     “Seller Stockholder Approval” -the affirmative vote or written consent of the Requisite Seller Stockholders for the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.


     “Software” - all computer software and subsequent versions thereof, including source code, object, executable or binary code, objects, comments, screens, user interfaces, report formats, templates, menus, buttons and icons and all files, data, materials, manuals, design notes and other items and documentation related thereto or associated therewith.


“Specified Assumed Liabilities” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.4(a)(iii).




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     “Spindle Average Price” - as of any date is the volume weighted average price of Buyer’s common stock as reported by Bloomberg LP for the twenty (20) trading days immediately prior to the date of this Agreement.


“Spindle Closing Shares” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.3(a).


     “Stockholder Representative” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 10.1.


     “Stockholder Representative Agreement” - shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 10.1.


     “Tangible Personal Property” - all machinery, equipment, tools, furniture, office equipment, computer hardware, supplies, materials, vehicles and other items of tangible personal property, including any inventories, of every kind owned or leased by Seller (wherever located and whether or not carried on Seller’s books), together with any express or implied warranty by the manufacturers or sellers or lessors of any item or component part thereof and all maintenance records and other documents relating thereto.


     “Tax” - any income, gross receipts, license, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, environmental, windfall profit, customs, vehicle, airplane, boat, vessel or other title or registration, capital stock, franchise, employees’ income withholding, foreign or domestic withholding, social security, unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, value added, alternative, add-on minimum and other tax, fee, assessment, levy, tariff, charge or duty of any kind whatsoever and any interest, penalty, addition or additional amount thereon imposed, assessed or collected by or under the authority of any Governmental Body or payable under any tax-sharing agreement or any other Contract.


     “Tax Return” - any return (including any information return), report, statement, schedule, notice, form, declaration, claim for refund or other document or information filed with or submitted to, or required to be filed with or submitted to, any Governmental Body in connection with the determination, assessment, collection or payment of any Tax or in connection with the administration, implementation or enforcement of or compliance with any Legal Requirement relating to any Tax.


     “Third Party” - a Person that is not a party to this Agreement.


     “Third-Party Claim” - any claim against any Indemnified Person by a Third Party, whether or not involving a Proceeding.


     Section 1.2. Usage; Interpretation . In this Agreement, unless a clear contrary intention appears (i) the singular number includes the plural number and vice versa; (ii) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and assigns but, if applicable, only if such successors and assigns are not prohibited by this Agreement, and reference to a Person in a particular capacity excludes such Person in any other capacity or individually; (iii) reference to any gender includes each other gender; (iv) reference to any agreement, document or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as amended or modified and in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof; (v) reference to any Legal Requirement means such Legal Requirement as amended, modified, codified, replaced or reenacted, in whole or in part, and in effect from time to time, including rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and reference to any section or other provision of any Legal Requirement means that provision of such Legal Requirement from time to time in effect and constituting the substantive amendment, modification, codification, replacement or reenactment of such section or other provision; (vi) “hereunder,” “hereof,” “hereto,” “herewith” and words of similar import shall be deemed references to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other provision hereof; (vii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term; (viii) use of the word “or” is used in the inclusive sense of “and/or”; (ix) with respect to the determination of any period of time, use of the word “from” means “from and including” and “to” means “to but excluding”; and (x) references to documents, instruments or agreements shall be deemed to refer as well to all addenda, exhibits, schedules or amendments thereto.


     Section 1.3 Legal Representation of the Parties . This Agreement was negotiated by the parties with the benefit of legal representation, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation hereof.




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ARTICLE II

SALE AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS; CLOSING


     Section 2.1. Assets to be Sold . Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing Seller shall sell, convey, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase and acquire from Seller, free and clear of any Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in Section 3.8, all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all of Seller’s property and assets, real, personal or mixed, tangible and intangible, of every kind and description, wherever located, including Accounts Receivable, provided the same are directly related to, used in connection with, or are or will form a part of the Business but excluding the Excluded Assets, as defined in Section 2.2.  All the property and assets to be transferred to Buyer hereunder are herein referred to collectively as the “Assets.” Included with the Assets shall be all Seller Contracts listed on Exhibit 2.1 attached hereto, and all data and Records related to the Business, including client and customer lists and Records, referral sources, research and development reports and Records, production reports and Records, service and warranty Records, equipment logs, operating guides and manuals, copies of financial and accounting Records, creative materials, advertising materials, promotional materials, studies, reports, correspondence and other similar documents and Records, as each relates to the Business.


     Notwithstanding the foregoing, the transfer of the Assets pursuant to this Agreement shall not include the assumption of any Liability related to the Assets or any other Liability of Seller, unless Buyer expressly assumes that Liability pursuant to Section 2.4(a).


     Section 2.2. Excluded Assets . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.1 or elsewhere in this Agreement, the following assets of Seller (collectively, the “Excluded Assets”) are not part of the sale and purchase contemplated hereunder, are excluded from the Assets and shall remain the property of Seller after the Closing:


(a)

 all company minute books, equity transfer books, company seals and other documents relating to the organization, maintenance and existence of Seller as a corporation;


         (b) all Tax Returns filed by Seller and associated Tax Records, all personnel Records, and all other Records that Seller is required by law to retain in its possession, provided that copies of all such items shall be provided to Buyer prior to the Closing;


          (c) all claims for refund of Taxes and other governmental charges of whatever nature relating to Seller or the Assets arising prior to the Closing;


          (d) all rights of Seller under this Agreement, the Bill of Sale, and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and any Contract between or among Seller and the Seller Stockholders;


          (e) all taxpayer and other identification numbers; and


          (f) all proceeds of insurance policies and rights thereunder relating to Excluded Assets, as well as all director and officer insurance policies.

         

               Section 2.3. Consideration .  


(a)   Closing Consideration .  The consideration for the Assets will be (i) Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), payable in cash delivered to and allocated among the individual Seller Note Holders as provided in Schedule 2.3(a)(i) at the Closing (the “Aggregate Cash Consideration”), plus (ii) 1,642,000 unregistered restricted shares of Buyer’s voting common stock (the "Aggregate Share Consideration"), issuable directly to the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management at the Closing net of the Indemnification Escrow (the Aggregate Share Consideration less the Indemnification Escrow, the "Spindle Closing Shares”), allocated among and issued in the names of the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management as set forth on the Schedule 2.3(a)(ii) to be delivered by Seller to Buyer prior to Closing.  Up to 10% of the Aggregate Share Consideration issuable to the Seller Executive Management shall be subject to and issuable in connection with the Consulting Agreements (defined below) or employment agreement between Buyer and each Seller Executive Management members.  


(b)   Post-Closing Adjustment .  



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(i) Adjustment Amount .  If any of the Accounts Receivable reflected on the Closing Statement are not collected within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the Closing Date (the “AR Collection Deadline”), then, at Buyer’s election in its sole discretion, the amount of such uncollected Accounts Receivable shall be treated as a post-Closing negative adjustment to the Aggregate Share Consideration on a dollar for dollar basis (the “Adjustment Amount”), in which event all uncollected Accounts Receivable included within the Adjustment Amount (as finally determined in accordance herewith) shall be assigned to Seller for collection in Seller’s discretion for the benefit of Seller.  Buyer may notify in writing Seller or the Stockholder Representative of such election at any time from the AR Collection Deadline through the two hundred and fortieth (240 th ) day following the AR Collection Deadline (such notice date being the “Election Date”).   


(ii)   Adjustment Amount Calculation .  As soon as practicable after the Election Date, but not later than thirty (30) days after the Election Date, Buyer shall deliver to Seller (such date of delivery, the “Delivery Date”) its good faith determination of the Adjustment Amount (the “Adjustment Amount Calculation”), if any.  During the period from the Closing Date until the Delivery Date, Seller shall give Buyer and its agents such access to the books and records of Seller as Buyer and its agents shall reasonably request during normal business hours in order to enable them to calculate the Adjustment Amount Calculation.  During the period between the Delivery Date and the Objection Deadline (as defined below), Seller and its accountants shall be given reasonable access to the books and records of Buyer upon reasonable notice to verify the Adjustment Amount Calculation.


(iii)   Resolution of Protest .  Within thirty (30) days after the Delivery Date (the “Objection Deadline”), Seller may deliver to Buyer a notice of objection (an “Objection Notice”) with respect to the Adjustment Amount Calculation.  If no Objection Notice regarding the Adjustment Amount Calculation is delivered by Seller to Buyer by the Objection Deadline, the Adjustment Amount Calculation shall be final and binding on the parties hereto as the Adjustment Amount.  Any Objection Notice regarding the Adjustment Amount Calculation shall specify the items in the Adjustment Amount Calculation disputed by Seller and shall describe the basis for the objection, as well as the amount in dispute.  Any other items not so disputed by Seller shall be deemed “agreed upon”.  If an Objection Notice is delivered in accordance with this Section 2.3(b), Buyer and Seller shall consult with each other with respect to the objection set forth therein.  If Buyer and Seller are unable to reach agreement within fifteen (15) days after an Objection Notice has been given, all unresolved disputed items shall be promptly referred to an independent auditor which (i) has never provided services to either Buyer or Seller and (ii) is mutually acceptable to Buyer and Seller (the “Independent Accounting Firm”).  The Independent Accounting Firm shall be directed to render a written report on the unresolved disputed issues with respect to the Adjustment Amount Calculation as promptly as practicable, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after such submission to the Independent Accounting Firm, and to resolve only those issues of dispute set forth in the Objection Notice.  If unresolved disputed issues are submitted to the Independent Accounting Firm, Buyer and Seller will each furnish to the Independent Accounting Firm such bank statements and other documents and information relating to the unresolved disputed issues as the Independent Accounting Firm may reasonably request.  The Independent Accounting Firm shall establish the procedures it shall follow (including procedures with regard to the presentation of evidence) giving due regard to the mutual intention of Seller and Buyer to resolve the disputed items and amounts as quickly, efficiently, equitably and inexpensively as possible.  The resolution of the dispute and the calculation of the Adjustment Amount by the Independent Accounting Firm shall be final and binding on the parties hereto.  The fees and expenses of the Independent Accounting Firm shall be allocated between Buyer and Seller in the proportion that the amounts determined by the Independent Accounting Firm against each party bears to the total amount in dispute (determined with respect to dollar amount).


(iv)   Payment of Adjustment Amount .  If there is an Adjustment Amount, Buyer’s sole available method for recouping the Adjustment Amount shall be to reclaim shares out of the Indemnification Escrow, valued for this purpose at the Spindle Average Price as of the date of final determination of the Adjustment Amount (including final resolution of any dispute raised by Seller in an Objection Notice), by delivering a notice to the Escrow Agent instructing the Escrow Agent to cancel the appropriate number of shares out of the Indemnification Escrow.  Any Accounts Receivable received by the Seller for which there has been a cancellation of shares out of the Indemnification Escrow shall be for the account of the Seller; provided, however, Seller shall utilize its reasonable efforts to assist in the collection of the Accounts Receivable within the AR Collection Deadline.


   Section 2.4. Liabilities .


          (a) Assumed Liabilities . On the Closing Date Buyer shall assume and agree to discharge only the following Liabilities of Seller (the “Assumed Liabilities”):



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               (i) any Liability arising after the Closing Date in connection with or incidental to Buyer’s ownership of the Assets after the Closing;


               (ii) any Liability arising or to be performed after the Closing Date under Seller Contracts acquired as part of the Assets pursuant to Section 2.1 (other than any Liability arising out of or relating to a Breach that occurred prior to the Closing Date);


               (iii) those Liabilities set forth on the Closing Statement, to exceed the Accounts Receivable set forth on the Closing Statement (collectively, the “Specified Assumed Liabilities”) by no more than $15,000;  


          (b) Retained Liabilities . The Retained Liabilities shall remain the sole responsibility of and shall be retained, paid, performed and discharged solely by Seller. “Retained Liabilities” shall mean every Liability of Seller other than the Assumed Liabilities as set forth in Section 2.4(a), whether incurred before, after or on the Closing Date.


     Section 2.5. Plan of Reorganization; Tax Filings .  Buyer and Seller hereby adopt this Agreement as a “plan of reorganization” for purposes of Treas. Reg. 1.368-1(g) and 1.368-3(a).  Buyer and Seller shall prepare and file with each of their respective tax returns all information required by Treas. Reg. 1.368-3 and related provisions of the Treasury Regulations in a manner consistent with treating the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as a reorganization described in Section 368(a)(1)(C) of the Code.  Seller shall liquidate following the Closing within the time period permitted under applicable IRS guidance.  


     Section 2.6. Closing Obligations and Conditions .  At the Closing,


(a)

 as a condition to Buyer’s obligations at the Closing:


(i) Seller shall deliver to Buyer at the Closing:


(A) a bill of sale for all of the Assets in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(A) (the “Bill of Sale”) executed by Seller;

(B) an assignment of all the Assumed Liabilities to Buyer, which assignment shall be in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(B) and also contain Buyer’s undertaking and assumption of the Assumed Liabilities (the “Assignment and Assumption Agreement”) executed by Seller;


(C) assignments of all Intellectual Property Assets, as defined in Section 3.23(a), consisting of separate assignments of all registered Marks and Domain Names, in the form of Exhibits 2.6(a)(i)(C)(1)-(2) respectively, executed by Seller and Buyer and, with respect to each trademark assignment, each notarized by a licensed notary;


(D)  such other deeds, bills of sale, assignments, certificates of title, documents or other instruments of transfer and conveyance as may reasonably be requested by Buyer, each in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer and its legal counsel and executed by Seller;


(E) the Consents listed on Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(E) with respect to Seller Contracts;


(F) a certificate executed by Seller as to the accuracy of its representations and warranties as of the Closing and as to its compliance with and performance of its covenants and obligations to be performed or complied with at or before the Closing;


(G) a certificate of the Secretary of Seller (1) certifying, as complete and accurate as of the Closing, attached copies of the Governing Documents of Seller (as certified, where feasible, by the Secretary of State of Delaware, with respect to Seller, as of a recent date), (2) certifying, as complete and accurate as of the Closing, attached copies of all requisite resolutions or actions of Seller’s board of directors and the Seller Stockholders approving the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions and the change of Seller’s name contemplated by Section 5.15, (3) certifying to the incumbency and signatures of the officers of Seller executing this Agreement and any other document relating to the Contemplated Transactions, and (4) attaching a certificate as of a date not earlier than the tenth business day prior to the Closing Date as to the good standing of Seller, executed by the appropriate officials of the State of Delaware and each jurisdiction in which Seller is licensed or qualified to do business as a foreign corporation as specified in Part 3.1;




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(H) releases of all Encumbrances on the Assets, other than Permitted Encumbrances;


(I) Intentionally omitted;


(J) the Escrow Agreement (as defined below) executed by the Stockholder Representative;


(K) consulting agreements to be agreed upon prior to the Closing and then attached hereto in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(K)(1) executed by David Teichner and Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(K)(2) executed by Greg Grunberg the “Consulting Agreements”);


(L) Buyer's standard form of Confidentiality, Noncompete, Nonsolicit and Assignment Agreement executed by each of the Hired Active Employees (the "Non-Competition Agreements");


(M)  Intentionally omitted.


(N) possession of all Software related to the Business;


(O) the Closing Statement, which shall be subject to Buyer’s review and approval in its sole discretion;


(P) unaudited financial statements of Seller for each of the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, and financial statements of Seller for the interim period ended September 30, 2013;


(Q) satisfactory evidence that all legal counsels to Seller have been paid in full for services rendered in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions;


(R)  a release executed by all the Seller Noteholders releasing Seller and Buyer, and each of Seller and Buyer’s successors and assigns, and holding Buyer Harmless, from any and all indebtedness of Seller to the Seller Noteholders, in consideration of the issuance by Buyer to the Seller Noteholders of the applicable portion of the Aggregate Cash Consideration, subject to and in accordance with the terms hereof;


(S) a written acknowledgement and release executed by all of the holders of warrants evidencing the right to acquire capital stock of the Seller in the form of Exhibit 2.6(a)(i)(S);


(T) the Stockholder Representative Agreement duly executed by the Stockholder Representative Agreement, each of the Seller Stockholders and the Seller Executive Management; and


(U) evidence of termination of that certain Transaction Engagement Agreement, by and between Yowza International, Inc. and Capstone Partners LLC, in form acceptable to Buyer; and


(V) such other documents or information as Buyer may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of Seller’s representations and warranties, (B) evidencing the performance by Seller, or the compliance by Seller with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by Seller pursuant to this Agreement, or (C) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions.


(ii) no breach of any covenant or failure of any representation or warranty made by Seller;


(iii)  absence of any Material Adverse Effect with respect to Seller; and


(iv)  no injunctions prohibiting the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions; and


(v)  Seller shall have obtained Seller Note Holder Approval; and  


(vi) Seller shall have extinguished all of its outstanding obligations under the Seller Notes at or prior to Closing and a UCC-3 Financing Statement shall be filed by the Seller Note Holders with respect to the Seller Notes to terminate any liens on any assets of the Seller; and




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(vii) holders of no more than 2% of the outstanding capital stock of the Seller shall have validly exercised, or remained entitled to exercise, their appraisal rights under Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law; and


(viii) Seller shall have procured and fully paid for, insurance with an insurance carrier with coverage amounts in an amount of no less than $2,000,000 with respect to directors’ and officers’ liability and fiduciary liability coverage, with a four year runoff period, which runoff period shall be effective at such time as Seller dissolves its corporate form.


(b)

 As a condition to Seller’s obligations at the Closing:


(i) Buyer shall deliver to Seller:


(A) certificate(s) representing the Spindle Closing Shares;


(B) the Bill of Sale, executed by Buyer;


(C) the Assignment and Assumption Agreement; executed by Buyer;


(D) the Consulting Agreements executed by Buyer;


(E) the Escrow Agreement (as defined below) executed by Buyer and Escrow Agent (as defined below);


(F) the Non-Competition Agreements executed by Buyer;


(G) a certificate executed by Buyer as to the accuracy of its representations and warranties as of the Closing and as to its compliance with and performance of its covenants and obligations to be performed or complied with at or before the Closing;


(H) a certificate of the Secretary of Buyer certifying, as complete and accurate as of the Closing, attached copies of the Governing Documents of Buyer and certifying that the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions has been approved by all requisite authority and certifying to the incumbency and signatures of the officers of Buyer executing this Agreement and any other document relating to the Contemplated Transactions;


(I)  a certificate as of a date not earlier than the tenth business day prior to the Closing Date  as to the good standing of Buyer, executed by the appropriate officials of the State of Nevada; and


(ii) no breach of any covenant or failure of any representation or warranty made by Buyer; and


(iii) no injunctions prohibiting the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions.


(c)

  Buyer shall deliver to the Escrow Agent (also serving as transfer agent to Buyer) instructions as to the issuance of stock certificates representing the shares comprising the Indemnification Escrow, allocated among and issued in the names of the Seller Stockholders and the Seller Executive Management as provided in Schedule 2.6(c);


(d)

   Buyer shall deliver to the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management the information required to be delivered to non-accredited investors pursuant to Rule 502 of Regulation D (the “Buyer Offering Materials”), in order for Buyer’s issuance of the Aggregate Share Consideration to be exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D.


     Section 2.7.   Deferred Consents .


Deferred Consents .  Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, neither this Agreement nor the Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall constitute an agreement to assign or transfer any contract, lease, authorization, license or Governmental Authorization, or any claim, right or benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom, if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof, without the consent of a third party thereto or of the issuing Governmental Body, as the case may be, would constitute a breach thereof.  If a Deferred



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Consent is not obtained, or if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof would be ineffective or would affect the rights thereunder so that Buyer would not receive all such rights, then, in each such case, (a) the Deferred Item shall be withheld from sale pursuant to this Agreement without any reduction in the Aggregate Share Consideration, (b) from and after the Closing, Seller and Buyer will cooperate, in all reasonable respects, to obtain such Deferred Consent as soon as practicable after the Closing, and (c) until such Deferred Consent is obtained, Seller and Buyer will cooperate, in all reasonable respects, to provide to Buyer the benefits under the Deferred Item to which such Deferred Consent relates (with Buyer entitled to all the gains and responsible for all the losses, Taxes, liabilities or obligations thereunder). With respect to Deferred Consents that are not obtained prior to the Closing, the Buyer and Seller shall post closing, enter into such arrangements (including subleasing or subcontracting if permitted) to provide to the parties hereto the economic and operational equivalent of obtaining such Deferred Consent and assigning or transferring such contract, lease, authorization, license or Governmental Authorization, including enforcement for the benefit of Buyer of all claims or rights arising thereunder, and the performance by Buyer of the obligations thereunder on a prompt and punctual basis.


     Section 2.8. Restrictive Legends .


          (a)  The Aggregate Share Consideration shall not have been registered and shall be characterized as “restricted securities” under the U.S. federal securities laws, and under such laws such shares may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances. Each certificate evidencing the Aggregate Share Consideration shall bear the following legend:


“THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. SUCH SHARES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION WITHOUT AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF LEGAL COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.”


and any legends required by state securities laws.


          (b) Each Seller Stockholder agrees, by execution of this Agreement by the Stockholder Representative, that it, he or she shall not sell or otherwise transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale (collectively, the “Restricted Transactions”), any of the Aggregate Share Consideration until such Aggregate Share Consideration is eligible for sale pursuant to the exemption from registration set forth in Rule 144 or other applicable exemption from registration (the “Restricted Period”).


     Section 2.9. Sale of Shares Pursuant to Exemption . The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Aggregate Share Consideration shall constitute “restricted securities” within the meaning of the Securities Act.


Section 2.10   Registration Rights .  If the Aggregate Share Consideration is not eligible for resale in its entirety without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 upon six (6) months following the issue date of the Aggregate Share Consideration, then Buyer shall file with the SEC within sixty (60) days thereafter a registration statement registering the resale of the Aggregate Share Consideration and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective as soon as commercially practicable thereafter and shall maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement until the earlier of (a) two (2) years following the effective date thereof, (b) when all of the Aggregate Share Consideration has been resold pursuant to such registration statement, or (c) when the Aggregate Share Consideration may be resold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no registration right shall exist as to the Aggregate Share Consideration at any time when the Aggregate Share Consideration may be resold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144.  Each Seller Stockholder shall complete a selling shareholder questionnaire in such form as Buyer may reasonably request in furtherance of and as a condition to such registration.   



ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER


     Except as set forth in the Disclosure Letter, Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as follows:




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     Section 3.1. Organization and Good Standing . Part 3.1 contains a complete and accurate list of Seller’s jurisdiction of incorporation and any other jurisdictions in which it is qualified to do business as a foreign corporation. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, with full corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is now being conducted, to own or use the properties and assets that it purports to own or use, and to perform all its obligations under Seller Contracts. Seller is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing under the laws of each state or other jurisdiction in which either the ownership or use of the properties owned or used by it, or the nature of the activities conducted by it, requires such qualification; except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing in such jurisdiction would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.


     Section 3.2. Enforceability; Authority; No Conflict .


          (a)  This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. Upon the execution and delivery by Seller of each agreement and certificate to be executed and delivered by Seller at the Closing pursuant to Section 2.6(a) (the “Seller’s Closing Documents”), each of Seller’s Closing Documents will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. Seller has the absolute and unrestricted right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and Seller’s Closing Documents and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and Seller’s Closing Documents, and such action has been duly authorized by all necessary action by the Seller Stockholders and directors of Seller.


          (b)  Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time), (i) breach any provision of any of the Governing Documents of Seller or any resolution adopted by the board of directors or the Seller Stockholders; (ii) breach or give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under any Legal Requirement or any Order to which Seller, or any of the Assets, may be subject; (iii) contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is held by Seller or that otherwise relates to the Assets or to the Business; (iv) breach any provision of, or give any Person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or to accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate or modify, any Seller Contract except as set forth on Part 3.2(b)(iv); (v) result in the imposition or creation of any Encumbrance upon or with respect to any of the Assets.


(c) Except as set forth in Part 3.2(c), Seller is not required to obtain any Consent from or give notice to any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 3.3. Capitalization . As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized equity securities of Seller consist of 40,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 15,805,995 shares are issued and outstanding, and 10,500,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, of which 6,171,008 shares are issued and outstanding.   Except for the Seller Note Holder Approval, Seller Stockholders are the only Persons entitled to vote on the Contemplated Transactions for Seller.  Part 3.3 sets forth (i) a list of all of the Seller Stockholders indicating the number and class of shares of Seller held by each and, to the best of Seller’s Knowledge, the current primary residence address of each, and (ii) a list of all outstanding options, warrants, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any Person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any equity securities of Seller, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which Seller is or may become bound to issue equity securities of Seller.  None of the outstanding equity securities of Seller was issued in violation of the Securities Act or any other Legal Requirement in a manner that could reasonably be determined to give rise to a right of rescission on the part any holder of such equity securities.  Prior to Closing, the Seller shall have completed a recapitalization with respect to its outstanding capital stock as described on Part 3.3.


     Section 3.4. Financial Records . Except as otherwise set forth on Part 3.4, Seller has delivered or made available to Buyer such financial Records, including banking statements and Tax Returns, as has been requested by Buyer (collectively, the “Financial Records”). The financial data contained in such Financial Records is true and correct in all material respects as at the respective dates of and for the periods referred to in such Financial Records, subject in all events to Section 3.17.



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     Section 3.5. Books and Records . The books of account and other Financial Records of Seller relating to the Business, all of which have been made available to Buyer, are complete and correct in all material respects, and represent actual, bona fide transactions and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices.


     Section 3.6. Sufficiency of Assets . Except as set forth in Part 3.6, the Assets include all the operating assets of the Business and are sufficient in all material respects for the operation of the Business as conducted prior to the Closing.


     Section 3.7. Real Property . Part 3.7 contains a correct legal description, street address and tax parcel identification number of all tracts, parcels and subdivided lots in which Seller has a leasehold interest and an accurate description (by location, name of lessor, date of Lease and term expiry date) of all Real Property Leases for which the Business is presently reliant.  Seller does not have any ownership interest in any Real Property.


     Section 3.8. Title To Assets; Encumbrances . Seller owns good and transferable title to all the Assets free and clear of any Encumbrances other than (a) those described in Part 3.8, (b) those for Taxes not yet due and payable, (c) statutory Encumbrances of landlords with respect to Real Property Leases, (d) Encumbrances of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen and repairmen incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business and not yet delinquent, and (e) in the case of Real Property Leases, in addition to items (b) and (c), zoning, building, or other restrictions, variances, covenants, rights of way, encumbrances, easements and other minor irregularities in title, none of which, individually or in the aggregate, interfere in any material respect with the present use of or occupancy of the affected parcel by Seller (collectively, “Permitted Encumbrances”).


     Section 3.9. Condition of Tangible Personal Property . Each item of Tangible Personal Property included in the Assets is in good repair and good operating condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, is suitable for immediate use in the Ordinary Course of Business and, to the Knowledge of Seller, is free from latent and patent defects. No item of Tangible Personal Property included in the Assets is in need of repair or replacement other than as part of routine maintenance in the Ordinary Course of Business. Except as disclosed in Part 3.9, all Tangible Personal Property used in the Business and included in the Assets is in the possession of Seller.


     Section 3.10. Accounts Payable . Part 3.10 contains a complete and accurate list of all Accounts Payable as of the date of this Agreement.  The Closing Statement shall contain a complete and accurate list of all Accounts Payable as of the Closing Date that will constitute Specified Assumed Liabilities.


     Section 3.11. No Undisclosed Liabilities . Except as set forth in Part 3.11, in the Financial Statements or on the Closing Statement, Seller has no Liability.


     Section 3.12. Tax Returns Filed and Taxes Paid . Seller has filed or caused to be filed on a timely basis all Tax Returns. All Tax Returns filed by Seller are true, correct and complete. Seller has paid, or made provision for the payment of, all Taxes that have or may have become due for all periods covered by the Tax Returns or otherwise, or pursuant to any assessment received by Seller, except such Taxes, if any, as are listed in Part 3.12 and are being contested in good faith. Except as provided in Part 3.12, Seller currently is not the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. No claim has ever been made or is expected to be made by any Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where Seller does not file Tax Returns that it is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Encumbrances on any of the Assets that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax, and Seller has no Knowledge of any basis for assertion of any claims attributable to Taxes which, if adversely determined, would result in any such Encumbrance.  All Taxes that Seller is or was required to withhold, deduct or collect have been duly withheld, deducted and collected and, to the extent required, have been remitted to the proper Governmental Body or other Person.  Seller has disclosed on its federal income Tax Return all positions taken therein that could give rise to a substantial understatement of federal Income Tax within the meaning of Code section 6662.  The charges, accruals and reserves with respect to Taxes on the Records of Seller are adequate (determined in accordance with GAAP) and are at least equal to Seller’s liability for Taxes.  


     Section 3.13. No Subsidiaries .  Seller does not own, beneficially or of record, any capital stock or other equity interest in any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture or other business association of any kind whatsoever.


     Section 3.14. Employee Benefits .  




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          (a) Part 3.14(a) sets forth a complete and correct list of all Employee Plans that (i) are maintained, administered or contributed to by Seller or has been maintained, administered or contributed to in the last six (6) years by Seller, or with respect to which Seller has or may have any liability, and (ii) provides benefits, or describes policies or procedures applicable to any current or former director, officer, employee or service provider of Seller, or the dependents of any thereof, regardless of how (or whether) liabilities for the provision of benefits are accrued or assets are acquired or dedicated with respect to the funding thereof.  Except as disclosed in Part 3.14(a), Seller has never maintained, administered or contributed to an Employee Plan that is (w) a “Defined Benefit Plan” (as defined in Section 414(j) of the Code); (x) a plan intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code; (y) a “Multiemployer Plan” (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA); or (z) a plan subject to Title IV of ERISA or the minimum funding requirements of Section 412 of the Code. There has never been any other corporation or trade or business controlled by, controlling under common control with or in the same controlled group with Seller (within the meaning of Section 414 of the Code or Section 4001(a)(14) or 4001(b) of ERISA).

       

   (b) Seller has delivered to Buyer true, accurate and complete copies of (i) the documents comprising each Employee Plan (or, with respect to any Employee Plan which is unwritten, a detailed written description of eligibility, participation, benefits, funding arrangements, assets and any other matters which relate to the obligations of Seller); (ii) all trust agreements, insurance contracts or any other funding instruments related to the Employee Plans; (iii) all rulings, determination letters, no-action letters or advisory opinions from the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Body that pertain to each Employee Plan and any open requests therefor; (iv) the most recent actuarial and financial reports (audited and/or unaudited) and the annual reports filed with any Government Body with respect to the Employee Plans during the current year and each of the six preceding years; (v) all collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which contributions to any Employee Plan(s) have been made or obligations incurred (including both pension and welfare benefits) by Seller, and all collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which contributions are being made or obligations are owed by such entities; (vi) all securities registration statements filed with respect to any Employee Plan; (vii) all contracts and insurance policies with insurance companies, third-party administrators, actuaries, investment managers, consultants and other independent contractors that relate to any Employee Plan; (viii) all summary plan descriptions, summaries of material modifications and memoranda, employee handbooks and other written communications regarding the Employee Plans; (ix) a sample of all current administrative forms for each Employee Plan; and (x) the most recent nondiscrimination test reports with respect to the Employee Plans for each of the six preceding years.


          (c) Except as disclosed in Part 3.14(c), full payment has been made of all amounts that are required under the terms of each Employee Plan to be paid as contributions with respect to all periods prior to and including the last day of the most recent fiscal year of such Employee Plan ended on or before the date of this Agreement and all periods thereafter prior to the Closing Date.


          (d) The form of all Employee Plans is in compliance, in all material respects with the applicable terms of ERISA, the Code, and any other applicable Legal Requirement, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and such plans have been operated in compliance in all material respects with such Legal Requirements and the written Employee Plan documents. Neither Seller nor any fiduciary of an Employee Plan has violated the requirements of Section 404 of ERISA. All required reports and descriptions of the Employee Plans (including Internal Revenue Service Form 5500 Annual Reports, Summary Annual Reports and Summary Plan Descriptions and Summaries of Material Modifications) have been (when required) timely filed with the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor or other Governmental Body and distributed as required, and all notices required by ERISA or the Code or any other Legal Requirement with respect to the Employee Plans have been appropriately given.


          (e) Each Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS, and Seller has no Knowledge of any circumstances that will or could result in revocation of any such favorable determination letter.


          (f) There is no material pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened Proceeding relating to any Employee Plan, nor is there any basis for any such Proceeding. Neither Seller nor any fiduciary of an Employee Plan has engaged in a transaction with respect to any Employee Plan that, assuming the taxable period of such transaction expired as of the date hereof, could subject Seller or Buyer to a Tax or penalty imposed by the Code or ERISA or a violation of Section 406 of ERISA. The Contemplated Transactions will not result in the potential assessment of a Tax or penalty under the Code or ERISA nor result in a violation of Section 406 of ERISA.




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          (g) Seller has maintained workers’ compensation coverage as required by applicable state law through purchase of insurance and not by self-insurance or otherwise except as disclosed to Buyer on Part 3.14(g).


          (h) Except as required by Legal Requirements: (x) the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions will not accelerate the time of vesting or the time of payment, or increase the amount, of compensation or benefits due to any director, employee, officer, former employee or former officer of Seller, and there has been no communication whatsoever of any commitment by Seller to create any new Employee Plan that is not yet effective; and (y) there are no contracts or arrangements providing for payments that could subject any person to liability for tax under Section 4999 of the Code.


          (i)  Seller has no obligations or potential liability for benefits to employees, former employees or their respective dependents following termination of employment or retirement under any of the Employee Plans that are Employee Welfare Benefit Plans.


          (j) None of the Contemplated Transactions will result in an amendment, modification or termination of any of the Employee Plans. Except as further described in Part 3.14(j), no written or oral representations have been made to any employee or former employee of Seller promising or guaranteeing any employer payment or funding for the continuation of medical, dental, life or disability coverage for any period of time beyond the end of the current plan year (except to the extent of coverage required under COBRA). No written or oral representations have been made to any employee or former employee of Seller concerning the employee benefits of Buyer.


          (k) No benefit under any Employee Plan has in the past or could give rise in the future to the payment of any amount that would not be deductible pursuant to the current provisions of the Code.


     Section 3.15. Compliance With Legal Requirements; Governmental Authorizations .


          (a) Seller is, and at all times since its inception has been, in compliance in all material respects with each Legal Requirement that is or was applicable to it or to the conduct or operation of the Business or the ownership or use of any of the Assets except where the failure to comply would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.


          (b) No event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) (A) may constitute or result in a material violation by Seller of, or a failure on the part of Seller to comply with, any Legal Requirement or (B) may give rise to any obligation on the part of Seller to undertake, or to bear all or any portion of the cost of, any remedial action of any nature with respect to any Legal Requirement.


          (c) Except as otherwise set forth on Part 3.15, Seller has not received, at any time since its inception, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any Governmental Body or any other Person regarding (A) any actual, alleged, possible or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any Legal Requirement or (B) any actual, alleged, possible or potential obligation on the part of Seller to undertake, or to bear all or any portion of the cost of, any remedial action of any nature.


          (d) Part 3.15(d) contains a complete and accurate list of each material Governmental Authorization that is held by Seller or that otherwise relates to the Business or the Assets.  Each Governmental Authorization listed or required to be listed in Part 3.15(d) is valid and in full force and effect. Seller is, and at all times since its inception has been, in compliance in all material respects with all of the terms and requirements of each Governmental Authorization identified or required to be identified in Part 3.15(d).  The Governmental Authorizations listed in Part 3.15(d) collectively constitute all of the Governmental Authorizations necessary to permit Seller to lawfully conduct and operate the Business in the manner in which it currently conducts and operates the Business and to permit Seller to own and use the Assets in the manner in which it currently owns and uses the Assets except where the failure to comply would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.  Seller expressly disclaims any representation or warranty that the Governmental Authorizations listed in Part 3.15(d) are necessary or sufficient for the lawful conduct and operation of the Business by Buyer from and after the Closing.


     Section 3.16. Legal Proceedings; Orders .


          (a) Except as set forth in Part 3.16(a), there is no pending, and to Seller’s Knowledge threatened, Proceeding:


               (i) by or against Seller or that otherwise relates to or may affect the Business, or the Assets; or



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               (ii) that challenges, or that may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with, any of the Contemplated Transactions.


To Seller’s Knowledge, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Proceeding. Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of all pleadings, correspondence and other documents relating to each Proceeding listed in Part 3.16(a). There are no Proceedings listed or required to be listed in Part 3.16(a) that could have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller.


          (b) Except as set forth in Part 3.16(b):


               (i) there is no Order to which Seller, the Business or any of the Assets is subject; and


               (ii) To Seller’s Knowledge, no officer, director, agent or employee of Seller is subject to any Order that prohibits such officer, director, agent or employee from engaging in or continuing any conduct, activity or practice relating to the Business.


          (c) Except as set forth in Part 3.16(c):


               (i) Seller is, and, at all times since its inception has been in compliance in all material respects with all of the terms and requirements of each Order to which it or any of the Assets is or has been subject;


               (ii) No event has occurred or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to constitute or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time) a material violation of or failure to comply with any term or requirement of any Order to which Seller or any of the Assets is subject; and


               (iii) Seller has not received, at any time since its inception, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any Governmental Body or any other Person regarding any actual, alleged, possible or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any term or requirement of any Order to which Seller or any of the Assets is or has been subject.


     Section 3.17.  Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes and Events .


(a)

Financial Statements .  


(i)  Attached to Part 3.17(a)(i) are the following unaudited financial statements of Seller (collectively, the “Annual Financial Statements”):


(A)

 the balance sheets of Seller as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2012;


(B)  the profit and loss statements of Seller for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2012.


(ii)  Attached to Part 3.17(a)(ii) are the following unaudited interim financial statements of Seller (collectively, the “Interim Financial Statements”):


(A)

the unaudited balance sheet (“Latest Balance Sheet”) for Seller as of September 30, 2013 (the “Latest Balance Sheet Date”); and


(B)

the profit and loss statement for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013;


(iii)  Each of the Annual Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements (collectively, the “Financial Statements”) is consistent with the books and records of Seller and fairly reflects in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Seller as of the date and for the periods related thereto throughout the periods covered thereby.




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(b)   Absence of Certain Changes and Events .  Except as otherwise set forth in Part 3.17, other than actions taken in furtherance of the sale of its assets or other business combination transaction involving it, since September 30, 2013, Seller has conducted its business only in the Ordinary Course of Business.  Since September 30, 2013, there has not been any event, whether individually or in the aggregate, which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller. Since September 30, 2013, there has not been (i) any sale, lease or other disposition of any asset or property of Seller necessary to operate the Business (including the Intellectual Property Assets) or the creation of any Encumbrance on any of the Assets (except for Permitted Encumbrances), (ii) any indication by any customer or supplier of an intention to prematurely discontinue or change the terms of its relationship with Seller; (iii) any entry into, termination of or receipt of notice of termination of any license, distributorship, dealer, sales representative, joint venture, credit or similar Contract relating to the Business; and (iv) any damage to or destruction or loss of any Asset, whether or not covered by insurance.


     Section 3.18. Contracts; No Defaults .


          (a) Except as set forth in Part 3.18(a), each Seller Contract listed on Exhibit 2.1 is in full force and effect, is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms, is assignable by Seller to Buyer without the consent of any other Person, and, to the Knowledge of Seller, will upon completion or performance thereof not have a Material Adverse Effect on the Business or Assets.


          (b) Except as set forth in Part 3.18(b):


               (i)  Seller is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable terms and requirements of each Seller Contract which is being assumed by Buyer;


               (ii) to Seller’s Knowledge, each other Person that has or had any obligation or liability under any Seller Contract which is being assigned to Buyer is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable terms and requirements of such Seller Contract;


               (iii) to Seller’s Knowledge, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) may contravene, conflict with or result in a Breach of, or give Seller or other Person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or to accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate or modify, any Seller Contract that is being assigned to or assumed by Buyer; and


               (iv) to Seller’s Knowledge no event has occurred or circumstance exists under or by virtue of any Contract that (with or without notice or lapse of time) would cause the creation of any Encumbrance affecting any of the Assets.


     Section 3.19. Insurance .


          (a) To the extent such items exist and pertain to the Assets or Assumed Liabilities, Seller has delivered to Buyer (i) accurate and complete copies of all policies of insurance (and correspondence relating to coverage thereunder), including pending applications, to which Seller is a party or under which Seller is or has been covered at any time since its inception, (ii) a description of any self-insurance arrangements, (iii) a list of any reserves for losses, (iv) accurate and complete copies of any contracts involving a transfer of the risk of loss, (v) accurate and complete copies of any obligations of Seller to insure Third Parties, and (vi) a summary of all loss experiences and claims made under any of the foregoing, a list of which is included in Part 3.19(a).


          (b) All policies of insurance as described in Section 3.19(a)(i) are (i) valid, outstanding and enforceable, and (ii) to Seller’s Knowledge, issued by an insurer that is financially sound and reputable.


     Section 3.20. Environmental Matters . Seller is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with, and has not been and is not in violation of or liable under, any Environmental Law. Seller does not have any basis to expect, nor has it or any other Person for whose conduct it is or may be held to be responsible received, any actual or threatened order, notice or other communication from (i) any Governmental Body or private citizen acting in the public interest or (ii) the current or prior owner or operator of any location where Seller currently or previously has conducted its business, of any actual or potential violation or failure to comply with any Environmental Law, or of any actual or threatened obligation to undertake or bear the cost of any Environmental, Health and Safety Liabilities.




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     Section 3.21. Employees .


          (a) Seller has made available to Buyer a complete and accurate list of the following information for each employee of Seller that is engaged in the Business, including each employee on leave of absence or layoff status and each current consultant or independent contractor that has provided services to Seller that are material to the Business or the development of the technology of the Business: employer; name; job title; date of hiring or engagement; date of commencement of employment or engagement; current compensation paid or payable and any change in compensation since December 31, 2011; sick and vacation leave that is accrued but unused; and service credited for purposes of vesting and eligibility to participate under any Employee Plan, or any other employee or director benefit plan.


         (b) To the Knowledge of Seller, no officer, director, agent, employee, consultant, or contractor of Seller that was or is engaged in the Business is bound by any Contract that purports to limit the ability of such officer, director, agent, employee, consultant, or contractor (i) to engage in or continue or perform any conduct, activity, duties or practice relating to the Business, or (ii) to assign to Seller or to any other Person any rights to any invention, improvement, or discovery. To the Knowledge of Seller, no former or current employee, consultant or contractor of Seller is a party to, or is otherwise bound by, any Contract that in any way adversely affected, affects, or will affect the ability of Seller or Buyer to conduct the Business as heretofore carried on by Seller.


     Section 3.22. Labor Disputes; Compliance .


          (a) Seller has complied in all material respects with all Legal Requirements relating to employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, immigration, wages, hours, benefits, collective bargaining and other employment practices, the payment of social security and similar Taxes and occupational safety and health. Seller is not liable for the payment of any Taxes, fines, penalties, or other amounts, however designated, for failure to comply with any of the foregoing Legal Requirements.


          (b) Except as disclosed in Part 3.22(b), (i) Seller has not been, and is not now, a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor contract; (ii) since December 31, 2010, there has not been, there is not presently pending or existing, there is not threatened, any strike, slowdown, picketing, work stoppage or employee grievance process involving Seller; (iii) no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could provide the basis for any work stoppage or other labor dispute; (iv) there is not pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against or affecting Seller any Proceeding relating to the alleged violation of any Legal Requirement pertaining to labor relations or employment matters, including any charge or complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board or any comparable Governmental Body, and there is no organizational activity or other labor dispute against or affecting Seller; (v) no application or petition for an election of or for certification of a collective bargaining agent is pending; (vi) no grievance or arbitration Proceeding with respect to any Legal Requirements described in Section 3.22(a) exists that might have an adverse effect upon Seller or the conduct of the Business; (vii) there is no lockout of any employees by Seller, and no such action is contemplated by Seller; and (viii) there has been no charge of discrimination filed against or threatened against Seller with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or similar Governmental Body.


     Section 3.23. Intellectual Property Assets .


          (a) The term “Intellectual Property Assets” means all intellectual property owned or licensed (as licensor or licensee) by Seller in which Seller has a proprietary interest, and which, whether directly or indirectly, are related to, used in connection with, or are or will form a part of the Business, including, but not limited to:


               (i) Seller’s name, all assumed fictional business names, trade names, registered and unregistered trademarks, service marks and applications (collectively, “Marks”);


               (ii) ) all patents and patent applications, and any continuation, divisional, renewal, substitute or reissue thereof, or any legal equivalent thereof in a foreign country, and all inventions and discoveries that may be patentable in the United States or any foreign country (collectively, “Patents”);


               (iii) all registered and unregistered copyrights in both published works and unpublished works (collectively, “Copyrights”);




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               (iv) all know-how, trade secrets, confidential or proprietary information, customer lists, Software, technical information, data, process technology, plans, drawings and blue prints (collectively, “Trade Secrets”); and


               (v) all rights in internet web sites and internet domain names presently registered to Seller (collectively “Domain Names”).


          (b) Part 3.23(b) contains a complete and accurate list, and Seller has delivered to Buyer accurate and complete copies, of all Seller Contracts relating to the Intellectual Property Assets, except for (i) any license implied by the sale of a product or pursuant to the Seller’s end-user terms of service and (ii) perpetual, paid-up licenses for commonly available Software programs under which Seller is the licensee. There are no outstanding and no threatened disputes or disagreements with respect to any such Contract.


          (c) (i) Except as set forth in Part 3.23(c), the Intellectual Property Assets are all those necessary for the operation of the Business as it is currently conducted. Seller is the owner or licensee of all right, title and interest in and to each of the Intellectual Property Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances, and has the right to use without payment to a Third Party all of the Intellectual Property Assets, other than in respect of licenses listed in Part 3.23(c).


               (ii) Except as set forth in Part 3.23(c), all former employees of Seller since its inception, and all current employees of Seller have executed written Contracts with Seller that assign to Seller all rights to any inventions, improvements, discoveries or information relating to the Business.


          (d) Seller has no Patents.

             

          (e) (i) Part 3.23(e) contains a complete and accurate list of all Marks.


               (ii) All Marks which have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office are currently in compliance with all formal Legal Requirements (including the timely post-registration filing of affidavits of use and incontestability and renewal applications), and are valid and enforceable.


               (iii) No Mark has been or is now involved in any opposition, invalidation or cancellation Proceeding and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no such action is threatened with respect to any of the Marks.


               (iv) To Seller’s Knowledge, there is no potentially interfering trademark or trademark application of any other Person.


               (v) No Mark is infringed or, to Seller’s Knowledge, has been challenged or threatened in any way. To Seller’s Knowledge, none of the Marks used by Seller infringes or is alleged to infringe any trade name, trademark or service mark of any other Person.


               (vi) All products and materials containing a Mark bear the proper federal registration notice where permitted by law.


          (f) (i) Part 3.23(f) contains a complete and accurate list of all registered Copyrights.


               (ii) All of the registered Copyrights are currently in compliance with formal Legal Requirements, and are valid and enforceable.


               (iii) No Copyright is infringed or, to Seller’s Knowledge, has been challenged or threatened in any way. To Seller’s Knowledge, none of the subject matter of any of the Copyrights infringes or is alleged to infringe any copyright of any Third Party or is a derivative work based upon the work of any other Person.


               (iv) All works encompassed by the Copyrights have been marked with the proper copyright notice.


          (g) (i) With respect to each Trade Secret that is documented, the documentation relating to such Trade Secret is current, accurate and sufficient in reasonable detail and content to identify and explain it to a person with relevant expertise and to allow its full and proper use in all material respects without reliance on the knowledge or memory of any individual.




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               (ii) Seller has taken all reasonable precautions to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all Trade Secrets (including the enforcement by Seller of a policy requiring each employee or contractor to execute proprietary information and confidentiality agreements substantially in Seller’s standard form, and all current and former employees and contractors of Seller have executed such an agreement).


               (ii) Seller has good title to and an absolute right to use the Trade Secrets. The Trade Secrets are not part of the public knowledge or literature and, to Seller’s Knowledge, have not been used, divulged or appropriated either for the benefit of any Person (other than Seller) or to the detriment of Seller. To Seller’s Knowledge, no Trade Secret is subject to any adverse claim or has been challenged or threatened in any way or infringes any intellectual property right of any other Person.


          (h) (i) Part 3.23(h) contains a complete and accurate list of all Domain Names.


               (ii) All Domain Names have been registered in the name of Seller and are in compliance in all material respects with all formal Legal Requirements.


               (iii) No Domain Name has been or is now involved in any dispute, opposition, invalidation or cancellation Proceeding and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no such action is threatened with respect to any Domain Name.


               (iv) To Seller’s Knowledge, no Domain Name is infringed or, to Seller’s Knowledge, has been challenged, interfered with or threatened in any way. To Seller’s Knowledge, no Domain Name infringes, interferes with or is alleged to interfere with or infringe the trademark, copyright or domain name of any other Person.


     Section 3.24. Compliance With the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Export Control and Antiboycott Laws . Seller, and to Seller’s Knowledge its Representatives, have at all times acted in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Seller has at all times been in compliance with all Legal Requirements relating to export control and trade embargoes. Seller has not violated the antiboycott prohibitions contained in 50 U.S.C. §2401 et seq. or taken any action that can be penalized under Section 999 of the Code.


     Section 3.25. Brokers or Finders . Except as disclosed in Part 3.25, neither Seller, nor to Seller’s Knowledge any of its Representatives, have incurred any obligation or liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders’ fees or agents’ commissions or other similar payments in connection with the sale of the Business, the Assets or the Contemplated Transactions.


      Section 3.26. Relationship with Related Persons . Except as disclosed in Part 3.26, no Related Person of Seller has, or since Seller’s inception has had, any ownership interest in any property (whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible) used in or pertaining to the Business, other than as an owner of Seller’s equity securities.  Neither Seller nor any Related Person of Seller owns, or since Seller’s inception has owned, of record or as a beneficial owner, an equity interest or any other financial or profit interest in any Person that has (a) had business dealings or a material financial interest in any transaction with Seller other than business dealings or transactions disclosed in Part 3.26, each of which has been conducted in the Ordinary Course of Business with Seller at substantially prevailing market prices and on substantially prevailing market terms or (b) engaged in competition with Seller with respect to any line of the products or services of Seller (a “Competing Business”) in any market presently served by Seller, except for ownership of less than one percent (1%) of the outstanding capital stock of any Competing Business that is publicly traded on any recognized exchange or in the over-the-counter market. Except as set forth in Part 3.26, no Related Person of Seller is a party to any Contract with, or has any claim or right against, Seller.



ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER


     Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as follows:


     Section 4.1. Organization and Good Standing . Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada with full corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is now conducted.


     Section 4.2. Enforceability; Authority; No Conflict .



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          (a) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms. Upon the execution and delivery by Buyer of each agreement and certificate to be executed and delivered by Buyer at Closing pursuant to Section 2.6(b) (the “Buyer’s Closing Documents”), each of Buyer’s Closing Documents will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer, as the case may be, in accordance with its respective terms. Buyer has the absolute and unrestricted right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and Buyer’s Closing Documents and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and Buyer’s Closing Documents, and such action has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action.


          (b) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer nor the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions by Buyer will give any Person the right to prevent, delay or otherwise interfere with any of the Contemplated Transactions pursuant to (i) any provision of Buyer’s Governing Documents; (ii) any resolution adopted by the board of directors or the stockholders of Buyer; (iii) any Legal Requirement or Order to which Buyer may be subject; or (iv) any Contract to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer may be bound. Buyer is not and will not be required to obtain any Consent from any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions.


Section 4.4   SEC Reports and Filings; Buyer Offering Materials .  Buyer’s (i) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the SEC on July 19, 2013,  (ii) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013, as filed with the SEC on November 14, 2013, and (iii) Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC since September 30, 2013 (all of the foregoing documents, collectively, the “SEC Documents”), including the financial statements contained therein, (i) complied as to form and content with all applicable Legal Requirements of the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, at and as of the times they were filed in all material respects, and (ii) did not at and as of the time they were filed contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  Buyer has filed complete “Form 10 Information” as such term is defined in Rule 144(i) under the Securities Act in the form of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which Buyer filed on July 19, 2013, and has filed all periodic reports and other materials required to be filed by Section 13 (as if Buyer’s securities had been registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act) since December 31, 2012.   Buyer has no Liability other than (i) Liabilities disclosed in the SEC Documents, (ii) Liabilities incurred since September 30, 2013 in the Ordinary Course of Business or (iii) Liabilities which, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Buyer or its business, operations, financial condition, assets or liabilities. The Buyer Offering Materials, if required pursuant to Section 2.6(d) hereof,  (i) constitute the information required to be delivered to non-accredited investors pursuant to Rule 502 of Regulation D in order for Buyer’s issuance of the Aggregate Share Consideration to the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management to be exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D, and (ii) do not, as of the dates and periods covered thereby, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.


    Section 4.5. Certain Proceedings . There is no pending Proceeding that has been commenced against Buyer that challenges, or may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with, this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions.  To Buyer's Knowledge, no such Proceeding has been threatened.


     Section 4.6. No Reliance .  Buyer acknowledges that in making the decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, other than reliance on the representations, warranties, covenants and obligations of Seller explicitly set forth in this Agreement, Buyer has relied solely upon its (and its Representatives’) independent investigation, analysis and evaluation of Seller  and of the Contemplated Transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including its own estimate and appraisal of the value of the Company and its financial conditions, assets, operations, and prospects).  Buyer confirms to Seller that (a) Buyer and its Representatives have had full opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and obtain data regarding the Company, this Agreement, and the transactions contemplated hereby of and with Seller and its Representatives, and (b) Buyer is sophisticated, knowledgeable, and capable of evaluating the matters set forth above.




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     Section 4.7. Capital Stock .  The Aggregate Share Consideration to be issued by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, when issued in accordance with this Agreement, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and free and clear from any Encumbrance in respect of the issuance thereof, except as provided in this Agreement and except for Encumbrances created by or imposed upon the holder of such shares.  Such Aggregate Share Consideration will not be subject to any preemptive rights or other restrictions, except as provided in this Agreement, or under federal and applicable state securities laws.  The Aggregate Share Consideration and any other shares of common stock of Buyer issuable pursuant to this Agreement will be issued in compliance with applicable federal or state securities laws.


Section 4.8.   Code §368(a)(1)(C) Reorganization Status .


(a)      There is no present plan or intention for Buyer or any person related to Buyer (as defined in Reg. Sec. 1.368-(1)(e)(3)) to acquire or redeem, during the five-year period beginning on the Closing Date, any of the Aggregate Share Consideration issued in the transaction either directly or indirectly or through any transaction, agreement, or arrangement with any other Person.


(b)      Buyer has no present plan or intention to sell or otherwise dispose of any of the Assets.


(c)      Buyer has no present intention not to continue the historic business of Seller or not to use a significant portion of Seller’s business assets in Buyer's business.


(d)      Buyer is not an investment company as defined in Section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.


    Section 4.9.   No “Bad Actor” Disqualification .  None of the Buyer, any of its predecessors, any affiliated issuer, any director, executive officer, other officer of the Buyer participating in the offering of the Buyer shares in connection the Contemplated Transactions, any beneficial owner of 20% or more of the Buyer’s outstanding voting equity securities, calculated on the basis of voting power, nor any promoter (as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) connected with the Buyer in any capacity at the time of sale (each, an “Issuer Covered Person” and, collectively, “Issuer Covered Persons”) is subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) under the Securities Act (a “Disqualification Event”). The Buyer has exercised reasonable care to determine whether any Issuer Covered Person is subject to a Disqualification Event. The Buyer has complied, to the extent applicable, with its disclosure obligations under Rule 506(e), and has furnished to the Seller a copy of any disclosures provided thereunder.


ARTICLE V

ADDITIONAL COVENANTS


     Section 5.1. Employees and Employee Benefits .


          (a) Information on Active Employees . For the purpose of this Agreement, the term “Active Employees” shall mean all employees employed on the Closing Date by Seller for the Business who are employed exclusively in the Business as then conducted, including employees on temporary leave of absence, including family medical leave, military leave, temporary disability or sick leave, but excluding employees on long-term disability leave.


          (b) Employment of Active Employees by Buyer .


               (i) Not later than the Closing Date, Buyer shall offer employment to the current employees of Seller listed on Schedule 5.1(b) at the compensation rates set forth on Schedule 5.1(b) and with such benefits, if any, as may be specified in the employment offer letter provided by Buyer to each such employee contemporaneously with the Closing (any such employees who accept such offer of employment being referred to as the “Hired Active Employees”). Buyer shall have no obligation to offer employment to any employees whose employment had been terminated (voluntarily or involuntarily) or who have retired prior to the Closing Date.  


               (ii) Neither Seller nor any of its Related Persons shall solicit the continued employment of any Hired Active Employee for a period of twenty-four months after the Closing.




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               (iii) It is understood and agreed that (A) Buyer’s expressed intention to extend offers of employment as set forth in this section shall not constitute any commitment, Contract or understanding (expressed or implied) of any obligation on the part of Buyer to a post-Closing employment relationship of any fixed term or duration or upon any terms or conditions other than those set forth in this Section, and (B)  employment offered by Buyer is “at will” and may be terminated by Buyer or by an employee at any time for any reason (subject to any written commitments to the contrary made by Buyer or an employee and Legal Requirements). Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent or restrict in any way the right of Buyer to terminate, reassign, promote or demote any of the Hired Active Employees after the Closing or to change adversely or favorably the title, powers, duties, responsibilities, functions, locations, salaries, other compensation or terms or conditions of employment of such employees,.


          (c) Salaries and Benefits.


               (i) Seller shall be responsible for (A) the payment of all wages and other remuneration due to Active Employees with respect to their services as employees of Seller through the close of business on the Closing Date, including pro rata bonus payments and all vacation pay earned prior to the Closing Date, if any; and (B) the payment of any termination or severance payments if such employee is not a Hired Active Employee, provided that all Hired Active Employees shall waive in writing any and all termination or severance payments that would otherwise result from the termination of their employment by Seller.


               (ii) Seller shall be liable for any claims made or incurred by Active Employees and their beneficiaries through the Closing Date under the Employee Plans. For purposes of the immediately preceding sentence, a charge will be deemed incurred, in the case of hospital, medical or dental benefits, when the services that are the subject of the charge are performed and, in the case of other benefits (such as disability or life insurance), when an event has occurred or when a condition has been diagnosed that entitles the employee to the benefit.


          (d) No Transfer of Assets . Neither Seller nor its Related Persons will make any transfer of pension or other employee benefit plan assets to Buyer.


          (e) Terms of Employment . Subject to the provisions of Section 5.1(b)(i), Buyer will set its own initial terms and conditions of employment for the Hired Active Employees and others it may hire, including work rules, and future wage structure, all as permitted by law. Buyer is not obligated to assume any collective bargaining agreements under this Agreement. Seller shall be solely liable for any severance payment required to be made to its employees due to the Contemplated Transactions. Any bargaining obligations of Buyer with any union with respect to bargaining unit employees subsequent to the Closing, whether such obligations arise before or after the Closing, shall be the sole responsibility of Buyer.


          (f) General Employee Provisions .


               (i) Seller and Buyer shall give any notices required by Legal Requirements and take whatever other actions with respect to the plans, programs and policies described in this Section 5.1 as may be necessary to carry out the arrangements described in this Section 5.1.


               (ii) Seller and Buyer shall provide each other with such plan documents and summary plan descriptions, employee data or other information as may be reasonably required to carry out the arrangements described in this Section 5.1.


               (iii) If any of the arrangements described in this Section 5.1 are determined by the IRS or other Governmental Body to be prohibited by law, Seller and Buyer shall modify such arrangements to as closely as possible reflect their expressed intent and retain the allocation of economic benefits and burdens to the parties contemplated herein in a manner that is not prohibited by law.


              (iv) Buyer shall not have any responsibility, liability or obligation, whether to Active Employees, former employees, their beneficiaries or to any other Person, with respect to any employee benefit plans, practices, programs or arrangements (including the establishment, operation or termination thereof and the notification and provision of COBRA coverage extension) maintained by Seller.


     Section 5.2. Collection of Accounts Receivable .




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(a) Seller shall cooperate with and assist Buyer in connection with the collection of the Accounts Receivable and shall take all actions reasonably requested by Buyer, at Buyer’s cost and expense, in connection therewith.  Following the Closing Date, if Seller receives any payment with respect to the Accounts Receivable it shall deliver such payment to Buyer in the form received within three (3) Business Days after its receipt thereof.  Seller shall not have any claims, defenses or rights to set-off with respect to any such payments.  Seller shall endorse or deposit any checks or other instruments received in payment of the Accounts Receivable.  


(b)  In furtherance of Section 5.2(a), Seller, effective upon the Closing, constitutes and appoints Buyer and its successors and assigns the agent of Seller in the collection of the Accounts Receivable and the attorney-in-fact of Seller, with full power of substitution, to execute, sign, endorse, or deliver, in the name of Seller, receipts or any other document necessary to evidence, collect, or otherwise realize upon such Accounts Receivable, and to institute and prosecute, in the name of Seller or Buyer but on behalf of, and for the benefit of, Buyer, and at the expense of Buyer, all proceedings and actions that Buyer may deem desirable to collect, assert or enforce any claim, right or title of any kind in and to the Accounts Receivable, and to defend and compromise any and all actions, suits or proceedings that the owner of the Accounts Receivable is entitled to defend or compromise.  Seller agrees that the foregoing powers are coupled with an interest and are and shall be irrevocable by Seller in any manner and for any reason (including the dissolution of Seller).  In addition, Seller agrees to execute any further power-of-attorney that Buyer deems reasonably necessary or appropriate to give effect to this Section 5.2(b) and for Buyer to evidence, collect, or otherwise realize upon the Accounts Receivable.


(c) Neither of Sections 5.2(a) nor (b) shall apply to any Accounts Receivable assigned to Seller pursuant to Section 2.3(b)(i).


      Section 5.3. Payment of Other Retained Liabilities . Seller shall pay, or make adequate provision for the payment, in full of all the Retained Liabilities and other Liabilities of Seller under this Agreement. If any such Liabilities are not so paid or provided for, or if Buyer reasonably determines that failure to make any payments will impair Buyer’s use or enjoyment of the Assets or conduct of the Business previously conducted by Seller with the Assets, Buyer may, at any time after the Closing Date but only upon advance written notice to Seller and Stockholder Representative and reasonable consultation with Seller or the Stockholder Representative, elect to make all such payments directly (but shall have no obligation to do so) and set off and deduct the full amount of all such payments from the Indemnification Escrow, as provided in Article VI.


     Section 5.4. Reports and Returns . Seller shall promptly after the Closing prepare and file all reports and returns required by Legal Requirements relating to the Business of Seller as conducted using the Assets, to and including the Effective Time.


     Section 5.5. Assistance in Proceedings . Each party will cooperate with the other party and its counsel in the contest or defense of, and make available its personnel and provide any testimony and access to its books and Records in connection with, any Proceeding involving or relating to (a) any Contemplated Transaction or (b) any action, activity, circumstance, condition, conduct, event, fact, failure to act, incident, occurrence, plan, practice, situation, status or transaction on or before the Closing Date involving Seller, the Business, or the Assets.


     Section 5.6. Noncompetition, Nonsolicitation and Nondisparagement .


          (a) Noncompetition . For a period of two (2) years after the Closing Date, Seller covenants and agrees that it shall not, anywhere in the United States, directly or indirectly invest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control, advise, render services to or guarantee the obligations of any Person engaged in or planning to become engaged in the businesses of the Business, provided, however , that Seller may acquire up to (but not more than) five percent (5%) of any class of the securities of any Person (but may not otherwise participate in the activities of such Person) if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. The geographical area encompassed by this Agreement is due to the nature and scope of Buyer’s business offerings.


          (b) Nonsolicitation . For a period of two (2) years after the Closing Date, Seller covenants and agrees that it shall not, directly or indirectly:


               (i) solicit the business of any Person who is a customer of Buyer;




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               (ii) cause, induce or attempt to cause or induce any customer, supplier, licensee, licensor, franchisee, employee, consultant or other business relation of Buyer to cease doing business with Buyer, to deal with any competitor of Buyer or in any way interfere with its relationship with Buyer;


               (iii) cause, induce or attempt to cause or induce any customer, supplier, licensee, licensor, franchisee, employee, consultant or other business relation of Seller on the Closing Date or within the year preceding the Closing Date to cease doing business with Buyer, to deal with any competitor of Buyer or in any way interfere with its relationship with Buyer; or


               (iv) hire, retain or attempt to hire or retain any employee or independent contractor of Buyer or in any way interfere with the relationship between Buyer and any of its employees or independent contractors.


          (c) Nondisparagement . After the Closing Date, each Party hereto covenants and agrees that it shall not disparage the other, its stockholders, directors, officers, employees or agents.


          (d) Modification of Covenant . If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.7(a) through (c) is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.7 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.7 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Seller.


     Section 5.7. Customer and Other Business Relationships . After the Closing, Seller will cooperate with Buyer in its efforts to continue and maintain for the benefit of Buyer those business relationships of Seller existing prior to the Closing and relating to the Business to be operated by Buyer after the Closing, including relationships with lessors, employees, regulatory authorities, licensors, customers, suppliers and others, and Seller will use Best Efforts to satisfy the Retained Liabilities in a manner that is not detrimental to any of such relationships. Seller will refer to Buyer all inquiries relating to such business. Neither Seller nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall take any action that would tend to diminish the value of the Assets after the Closing or that would interfere with the business of Buyer to be engaged in after the Closing.


     Section 5.8. Retention of and Access to Records; Continued Corporate Existence of Seller . After the Closing Date, Buyer shall retain for a period consistent with Buyer’s record-retention policies and practices (but for no less than five years) those Records of Seller delivered to Buyer. Buyer also shall provide Seller and its Representatives reasonable access thereto, during normal business hours and on at least three days’ prior written notice, to enable them to prepare financial statements, Tax Returns, or deal with Tax audits.  Until such time as Seller is dissolved as a corporate entity or three (3) years following the Closing Date, whichever occurs first, Seller shall provide Buyer and its Representatives reasonable access to Records that are related to any of the Excluded Assets, during normal business hours and on at least three (3) days’ prior written notice, for any reasonable purpose relating to the Contemplated Transactions, which purpose must be specified by Buyer in such notice.  


     Section 5.9. Further Assurances . The parties shall cooperate reasonably with each other and with their respective Representatives in connection with any steps required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this Agreement, and shall (a) furnish upon request to each other such further information; (b) execute and deliver to each other such other documents; and (c) do such other acts and things, all as the other party may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 5.10. Conduct of Business Pending the Effective Time. At all times from the execution of this Agreement until the Effective Time, except as set forth in Schedule 5.10 or as expressly permitted elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller shall conduct the Business in the Ordinary Course of Business and in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Legal Requirements, and use Best Efforts in light of its available cash, to preserve substantially intact the Business and goodwill of its customers and suppliers, keep available the services of its officers and employees and preserve the relationships with those Persons having business dealing with Seller with respect to the Business. Furthermore, except as set forth in Schedule 5.10 or as expressly permitted elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller agrees not to take any of the following actions without the prior written consent of Buyer:




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          (a) amend its Governing Documents;


          (b) (i) issue, deliver, pledge, transfer, dispose of or encumber any shares of capital stock or other equity or voting interests of Seller or any securities convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for or representing the right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise receive any such shares or interests or any stock appreciate rights, “phantom” stock rights, performance units, rights to receive shares of capital stock or other rights that are linked to the value of Seller’s common stock or the value of Seller or any part thereof, provided, however, that none of the foregoing shall prohibit the issuance of Seller common stock upon the exercise of valid stock options outstanding as of the date of this Agreement;


               (ii) effect any stock split, stock combination, stock reclassification, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or other similar transaction;


          (c) grant, confer or award any option, right, warrant, deferred stock unit, conversion right or other right not existing on the date hereof to acquire any of its shares capital stock or shares of deferred stock, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, “phantom” stock awards or other similar rights that are linked to the value of Seller’s common stock or the value of Seller or any part thereof (whether or not pursuant to any existing stock plan of Seller);


          (d) (i) except to the extent required under existing plans or arrangements, increase any compensation or benefit of, or enter into or amend in any material respect any employment or severance agreement with any of Seller’s Representatives;


               (ii) grant any bonuses (including grants of bonuses to new hires) to any of Seller’s Representatives;


               (iii) adopt any new Employee Plan, or amend or modify any existing Employee Plan in any material respect, or accelerate the vesting of any compensation (including equity-based awards) for the benefit of any of Seller’s Representatives or grant or amend in any material respect any award under any existing Employee Plans;


               (iv) provide any funding for any rabbi trust or similar arrangement, or take any other action to fund or secure the payment of any compensation or benefit;


               (v) grant to any of Seller’s Representatives any severance, change-in-control, retention, termination or similar compensation or benefits or increases therein;


               (vi) hire or otherwise employ any individual other than in the Ordinary Course of Business; or


               (vii) terminate any employee other than for cause, including misconduct or breach of Seller policies.


          (e) (i) declare, set aside or pay any dividend or make any other distribution or payment (whether in cash, stock or other property or any combination thereof) with respect to any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests, or


               (ii) directly or indirectly adjust, recapitalize, reclassify, combine, split, subdivide, redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any of its shares of capital stock of, or other equity or voting interest in, Seller, or any options, warrants, calls or rights to acquire any such stock or other securities, other than in connection with Tax withholdings and exercise price settlement upon the exercise of any outstanding stock options or the conversion of any Seller restricted stock units outstanding on the date of this Agreement;


          (f) (i) transfer, sell, lease, sublease, license, sublicense or otherwise dispose of any material assets or properties of Seller related to the Business; or


               (ii) mortgage or pledge any of the property or assets of Seller related to the Business, or subject any such property or assets to any other Encumbrance (except Permitted Encumbrances), other than, in the case of both (i) and (ii), in the Ordinary Course of Business;


          (g) except in the Ordinary Course of Business, enter into, or amend or terminate any Seller Contract or any lease or sublease; provided that in no event shall Seller enter into any procurement contracts which require or involve the payment by Seller of more than $5,000 individually or $15,000 in the aggregate;



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          (h) (i) merge with, enter into a consolidation with or otherwise acquire a material portion of the outstanding equity interests in any Person or acquire any portion of the assets or business of any Person (or any division or line of business thereof) ; or


               (ii) otherwise acquire (including, through leases, subleases and licenses of real property) any assets, except, in the case of this clause (ii), in the Ordinary Course of Business; provided that no acquisitions that make it more difficult in any material respect to obtain any approval or authorization required in connection with the Contemplated Transactions hereby under any Legal Requirement or that would reasonably be expected to prevent, delay, or impede consummation of the Contemplated Transactions hereby shall be permitted without consent;


          (i) create, incur or assume any indebtedness for borrowed money, assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable or responsible (whether directly, contingently or otherwise) for the indebtedness of another Person, enter into any agreement to maintain any financial statement condition of another Person or enter into any arrangement having the economic effect of any of the foregoing;


          (j) create, incur or assume any Encumbrance affecting the Assets;


          (k) (i) modify, amend, accelerate, terminate or cancel any Seller Contract,


               (ii) enter into, amend or modify any agreement or arrangement with Persons that are “affiliates” (as such term is defined in Rule 144), or


               (iii) enter into, extend or renew any contract which, if executed prior to the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 3.18, other than, in each case, in the Ordinary Course of Business;


          (l) enter into, amend or modify any agreement which grants to any Person exclusive supply, manufacturing, production, marketing or distribution rights with respect to any products or technologies related to the Business;


          (m) transfer or license on an exclusive basis to any Person any rights to the Intellectual Property Assets;


          (n) sell, transfer, lease, license, sublicense, mortgage, pledge, encumber, grant or otherwise dispose of any Intellectual Property Assets (other than pursuant to standard non-exclusive end-user product licenses in the Ordinary Course of Business) or amend or modify in any respect any existing material agreements with respect to any Intellectual Property Assets;


          (o) enter into any material agreement with respect to the Intellectual Property Assets or with respect to the intellectual property of any Third Party, other than, in the case of intellectual property of any Third Party, in the Ordinary Course of Business;


          (p) authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation or dissolution of Seller;


          (q) form any subsidiary;


          (r) make any material Tax election or settle or compromise any material Tax Liability, if such election, settlement or compromise would have the effect of increasing the Tax Liability related to the Business for any period;


          (s) materially reduce the amount of any insurance coverage provided by the existing insurance policies of Seller;


          (t) settle, pay or discharge any litigation, investigation, or arbitration, other than the settlement, payment, discharge or satisfaction thereof in the Ordinary Course of Business as long as the amount paid to settle, pay or discharge such litigation, investigation or arbitration does not exceed $10,000;




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          (u) knowingly take or fail to take any action in breach of this Agreement for the purpose of (or which would be reasonably expected to) materially delaying or preventing the Contemplated Transactions (other than as required by Legal Requirements); and


          (v) authorize any of, or commit, resolve, offer, agree or announce an intention to take any of, the foregoing actions or any other action inconsistent with the foregoing.


     Section 5.11. Seller Stockholders’ Approval.


          (a) Seller shall, in accordance with applicable Legal Requirements and Seller’s Governing Documents, take all action necessary to solicit a vote or written consent on a proposal to adopt and approve this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions as soon as practicable following the date of this Agreement and in no event later than fifteen (15) days (or such other later date which the parties may agree upon in writing) after the date of this Agreement.


          (b)  The board of directors of Seller shall recommend that Seller Stockholders adopt and approve this Agreement, and Seller shall use its Best Efforts to obtain the Seller Stockholder Approval.


     Section 5.12. Third Party Consents and Regulatory Approvals .  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of Buyer and Seller will use its Best Efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under this Agreement and applicable Legal Requirements to consummate the Contemplated Transactions as soon as practicable after the date hereof, including:


               (i) preparing and filing, in consultation with the other party and as promptly as practicable and advisable after the date hereof, all documentation to effect all necessary applications, notices, petitions, filings, and other documents and to obtain as promptly as practicable all consents, clearances, waivers, licenses, orders, registrations, approvals, permits, Tax rulings and authorizations necessary to be obtained from any third party or any Governmental Body in order to consummate the Contemplated Transactions; and


               (ii) taking all reasonable steps as may be necessary to obtain all such material consents, clearances, waivers, licenses, registrations, permits, authorizations, Tax rulings, orders and approvals.


     Section 5.13. Non-Solicitation .


          (a) Upon execution of this Agreement, Seller shall and shall cause its Representatives to cease immediately and cause to be terminated any and all existing activities, discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted heretofore with respect to, or that may reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal. Seller shall promptly after the date of this Agreement instruct each Person which has heretofore executed a confidentiality agreement relating to an Acquisition Proposal with or for the benefit of Seller to promptly return or destroy all information, documents, and materials relating to the Acquisition Proposal or to Seller or its businesses, operations or affairs heretofore furnished by Seller or any of its Representatives to such Person or any of its Representatives in accordance with the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person.


          (b) Seller agrees that it shall not, and that it shall cause its Representatives not to, directly or indirectly, (i) initiate, solicit, or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate the submission of any inquiry, indication of interest, proposal or offer that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal, (ii) participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish any non-public information to any Person (other than Buyer) in connection with, an Acquisition Proposal, (iii) enter into any letter of intent or agreement related to an Acquisition Proposal (other than a confidentiality agreement as contemplated by Section 5.15(c)), or (iv) approve or recommend an Acquisition Proposal.


 (c) For purposes of this Agreement, “Acquisition Proposal” means any inquiry, indication of interest, proposal or offer for any transaction or series of related transactions involving (i) a merger, tender offer, recapitalization, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, business combination or consolidation, or any similar transaction, involving Seller or the Business, (ii) a sale, lease, license, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other acquisition of assets that constitute at least 15% of the Assets, taken as a whole, or (iii) a purchase or other acquisition (including by way of merger, consolidation, stock exchange or otherwise) of beneficial ownership (the term “beneficial ownership” for purposes of this Agreement having the meaning assigned thereto in Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules



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and regulations thereunder) of securities representing 15% or more of the voting power of Seller; provided, however, that the term “Acquisition Proposal” shall not include the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section  5.14. Alternate Name Designation . On or before the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver a certificate to Buyer from the appropriate Governmental Body evidencing the change of Seller’s name from “Yowza International, Inc.” to a name now using “Yowza” and shall cooperate with Buyer to secure such name designation for Buyer’s use.


        Section  5.15.   Reports Under the Exchange Act . Until the earlier of (1) the second anniversary of the Closing Date, (2) the date upon which all shares of common stock representing the Aggregate Share Consideration have been sold to a third party; or (3) the entry by Buyer  into an agreement with any other third party that will result in (i) a merger, share exchange, consolidation or other reorganization or business combination in which the Buyer is not the surviving or continuing corporation, or in which the Buyer’s stockholders become entitled to receive cash, securities of the Buyer other than voting common stock, or securities of another issuer or (ii) any sale, exchange or other disposition of substantially all of the Buyer’s assets  (each an “Exchange Act Filing Termination Date”), Buyer covenants to timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by Buyer after the date hereof pursuant to the Exchange Act even if Buyer is not then subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. Until the Exchange Act Filing Termination Date, if Buyer is not required to file reports pursuant to the Exchange Act, it will prepare and furnish to Seller or Seller Stockholders, as applicable, and make publicly available in accordance with Rule 144(c) such information as would be required if Seller or Seller Stockholders were able to sell the Securities under Rule 144. Buyer further covenants that it will take such further action as any holder of Aggregate Share Consideration may reasonably request, to the extent required from time to time to enable such Person to sell such shares without registration under the Securities Act within the requirements of the exemption provided by Rule 144 if such exemption becomes available. Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause itself to become subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act by April 30, 2014 and timely file all reports required to be filed thereunder.  


ARTICLE VI

INDEMNIFICATION; REMEDIES


     Section 6.1. Survival . Unless otherwise explicitly set forth in this Agreement, all representations and warranties, in this Agreement, the Disclosure Letter, the certificates delivered pursuant to Section 2.6 and any other certificate or document delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be accurate as of the date of such certificate or document and as of the Closing date.  All covenants and obligations in this Agreement and any other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing for the period set forth within such covenants and obligations. No party may bring a claim under this Article VI for any Breach of any representation or warranty made in this Agreement after the first anniversary of the Closing Date.  No party may bring a claim under this Article VI for any Breach of any covenant or obligation under this Agreement after the first anniversary of the date on which such covenant expired or such obligation was to be performed.  The parties expressly intend to limit the statute of limitations that may otherwise be applicable to a cause of action under this Agreement, other than fraud.  The right to indemnification, reimbursement or other remedy based upon such representations, warranties, covenants and obligations shall not be affected by any investigation conducted with respect to, or any Knowledge acquired (or capable of being acquired) at any time, whether before or after the Closing Date, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with any such representation, warranty, covenant or obligation. The waiver of any condition based upon the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, reimbursement or other remedy based upon such representations, warranties, covenants and obligations.


     Section 6.2. Indemnification and Reimbursement by Seller . Seller will indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, and its employees, directors, Representatives, stockholders and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Buyer Indemnified Persons”), and will reimburse Buyer Indemnified Persons for any loss, liability, claim, damage, expense (including costs of investigation and defense and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), whether or not involving a Third-Party Claim (collectively, “Damages”), arising from or in connection with:


          (a) any Breach of any representation or warranty made by Seller in (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Disclosure Letter, (iii) Seller’s Closing Documents delivered pursuant to Section 2.6, (iv) any transfer instrument or (v) any other certificate, document, writing or instrument executed and delivered by Seller at or prior to Closing pursuant to this Agreement;



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          (b) any Breach of any covenant or obligation of Seller in this Agreement or in any other certificate, document, writing or instrument executed and delivered by Seller at or prior to Closing pursuant to this Agreement;


          (c) any Liability arising out of the ownership or operation of the Assets prior to the Closing Date other than the Assumed Liabilities;


          (d) any amount representing fees and expenses or other costs attributable to Seller arising out of or in connection with the Contemplated Transactions;


          (e) any litigation pending or threatened on the Closing Date against Seller; or


          (f) any Retained Liabilities.


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, Buyer Indemnified Persons’ sole recourse for the indemnification provided in this Article VI shall, absent fraud or willful misconduct, be to reclaim shares out of the Indemnification Escrow as provided herein and pursuant to the Escrow Agreement and this Article VI and such cancellation of shares shall be the exclusive remedy available to the Buyer Indemnified Persons arising from or relating to any of the Contemplated Transactions, including (without limitation) in respect of any breach of or noncompliance with any provision of this Agreement by Seller or its Representatives.  


     Section 6.3. Indemnification and Reimbursement by Buyer . Buyer will indemnify and hold harmless Seller, Seller Stockholders, and the Stockholder Representative (collectively, the “Seller Parties”), and will reimburse Seller Parties, for any Damages arising from or in connection with:


          (a) any Breach of any representation or warranty made by Buyer in this Agreement or in any certificate, document, writing or instrument executed and delivered by Buyer at or prior to the Closing pursuant to this Agreement;


          (b) any Breach of any covenant or obligation of Buyer in this Agreement or in any other certificate, document, writing or instrument executed and delivered by Buyer at or prior to the Closing pursuant to this Agreement;


          (c) any Liability arising out of the ownership or operation of the Assets after the Closing Date other than the Retained Liabilities; or


          (d) any Assumed Liabilities.


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the indemnification provided in this Article VI shall, absent fraud or willful misconduct, be the exclusive remedy available to the Seller Indemnified Persons arising from or relating to any of the Contemplated Transactions, including (without limitation) in respect of any breach of or noncompliance with any provision of this Agreement by Buyer or its Representatives.  


     Section 6.4. Indemnification Escrow . The stock certificates comprising the Indemnification Escrow shall be held by the Escrow Agent for the benefit of the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management (but subject to any claims of Buyer asserted pursuant to Section 6.2 and any adjustment to the Aggregate Share Consideration contemplated by Section 2.3(b)) from and after the Closing Date in accordance with the Escrow Agreement. The Indemnification Escrow shall be the sole source available to compensate Buyer pursuant to the indemnification obligations of Seller, absent fraud or willful misconduct, and for the Aggregate Share Consideration adjustment contemplated by Section 2.3(b).


     Section 6.5. Escrow Period; Release From Escrow


          (a) The period in which the Indemnification Escrow is held shall terminate upon the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Closing Date (the “Escrow Period”); provided, however, that a portion of the Indemnification Escrow that is necessary to satisfy any unsatisfied claims specified in any Officer’s Certificate (as defined in Section 6.6) delivered to the Escrow Agent prior to termination of the applicable Escrow Period with respect to facts and circumstances existing prior to expiration of the applicable Escrow Period, shall remain deposited with the Escrow Agent until such claims have been resolved.




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          (b) Within three (3) Business Days after the end of the Escrow Period (the “Release Date”), the Escrow Agent shall release and deliver to the Seller or its legally permitted assign(s) the certificate comprising the Indemnification Escrow, less the number of shares necessary to cover any Damages described in an Officer’s Certificate delivered in accordance with Section 6.5(a) with respect to any pending but unresolved indemnification claims, valued at the Spindle Average Price as of the last day of the Escrow Period. Any shares held back as a result of the preceding sentence shall be released to the Seller or its legally permitted assign(s) or cancelled on the stock Records of Buyer (as appropriate) promptly upon resolution of each specific indemnification claim involved.


     Section 6.6. Claims Upon Indemnification Escrow . Upon receipt by the Escrow Agent on or before the Release Date of a certificate signed by any officer of Buyer (an “Officer’s Certificate”) stating that Damages are alleged to exist with respect to the indemnification obligations of Seller set forth in Section 6.2 and specifying in reasonable detail the individual items of such Damages or costs included in the amount so stated, the date each such item was paid, or properly accrued or arose, and the nature of the misrepresentation, breach of warranty, covenant, claim or cost to which such item is related, the Escrow Agent shall, subject to the provisions of Section 6.7 and the remainder of this Article VI, in its capacity as transfer agent of Buyer, cancel, as promptly as practicable, shares of out of the Indemnification Escrow having a value, at the Spindle Average Price as of the delivery date of such Officer’s Certificate, equal to such Damages or costs. The presentation of any Officer’s Certificate with respect to any indemnification obligation under Section 6.2 shall not limit the right of Buyer to submit one or more additional Officer’s Certificates with respect to the same or any other indemnification obligation.


     Section 6.7. Objections to Claims .


          (a) At the time of delivery of any Officer’s Certificate to the Escrow Agent, Buyer shall deliver a duplicate copy of such Officer’s Certificate to the Stockholder Representative.  For a period of 30 days after such delivery, the Escrow Agent shall make no cancellation of the Indemnification Escrow pursuant to Section 6.6 unless the Escrow Agent shall have received written authorization from the Stockholder Representative to make such delivery. After the expiration of such 30 day period, the Escrow Agent shall, in its capacity as transfer agent of Buyer, cancel on the stock Records of Buyer the applicable portion of the Indemnification Escrow in accordance with Section 6.6, provided that no such cancellation may be made if the Stockholder Representative shall object in a written statement to the claim made in the Officer’s Certificate, and such statement shall have been delivered to the Escrow Agent and to Buyer prior to the expiration of such 30-day period.


          (b) In case the Stockholder Representative shall so object in writing to any claim or claims by Buyer made in any Officer’s Certificate, Buyer shall have 30 days to respond in a written statement to the objection of the Stockholder Representative.  If after such 30-day period there remains a dispute as to any claims, the Stockholder Representative and Buyer shall attempt in good faith for 60 days to agree upon the rights of the respective parties with respect to each of such claims. If the Stockholder Representative and Buyer should so agree, a memorandum setting forth such agreement shall be prepared and signed by both parties and, if applicable, shall be furnished to the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely on any such memorandum and shall release or cancel, as the case may be, such portion of the Indemnification Escrow in accordance with the terms thereof.


          (c) If no agreement can be reached after good faith negotiation between the parties pursuant to Section 6.7(b), then the Escrow Agent will release or cancel, as the case may be, the disputed portion of the Indemnification Escrow, only:


               (i) in accordance with joint written instructions of Buyer and the Stockholder Representative; or


               (ii) in accordance with a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction (a “Final Decision”). Any Final Decision will be accompanied by a legal opinion of counsel for the presenting party satisfactory to the Escrow Agent to the effect that the order is final and non-appealable. The Escrow Agent will act on such court order and legal opinion without further question.


     Section 6.8. Third Party Claims Where Buyer Potentially Indemnified . In the event Buyer becomes aware of a Third-Party Claim or Damages which Buyer believes may result in a demand against the Indemnification Escrow or a claim for Damages pursuant to the indemnification provisions of Section 6.2 hereof, Buyer shall notify Seller of such claim. Buyer shall have the right to settle any such claim with the consent of the Stockholder Representative which shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as Seller, the Seller Stockholders and the Stockholder Representative will be fully released from such claim in connection with such settlement. In the event that Seller has consented to any such settlement, Seller shall have no power or authority to object under Section 6.7 or any other



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provision of this Article VI to the amount of any claim by Buyer against the Indemnification Escrow for indemnity with respect to such settlement. The following procedures shall apply to this Section 6.8:


          (a) If within 30 days after receiving such notice, Seller gives written notice to Buyer stating it intends to defend against such claim or Damages at its own cost and expense, the defense (including the right to settle or compromise such action, subject to the consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) of such matter, including selection of counsel (subject to the consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) and the sole power to direct and control such defense, shall be by Seller and Seller shall make no payment in respect of such claim or Damages to any Third Party as long as Seller is conducting a good faith and diligent defense. In any such defense, Seller will consult with Buyer in connection with Seller’s defense, and Buyer shall make available all information and assistance that Seller may reasonably request and shall cooperate with Seller in such defense.


          (b) In any such proceeding, Buyer shall have the right to retain its own counsel, and will pay the fees and expenses of such counsel, unless: (i) Seller and Buyer shall have mutually agreed to the contrary; (ii) Seller has failed within a reasonable time to retain counsel; or (iii) the named parties in any such proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both Buyer and Seller and representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. In any case specified in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the preceding sentence, Seller will bear the fees and expenses of counsel retained by Buyer, it being understood that Seller shall not, in connection with any proceeding or related proceeding in the same jurisdiction, be liable for fees and expenses of more than one separate firm (in addition to any local counsel) for Buyer, and that all such fees and expenses shall be reimbursed by Seller as they are incurred. Any such separate counsel for which Buyer claims it is entitled to have Seller bear fees and expenses shall be designated in writing by Buyer. If in any such proceeding there shall be a settlement or final judgment for the plaintiff, Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment, provided that if the proceeding is resolved by settlement, Seller has consented in writing to the settlement, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time Buyer shall have requested Seller to reimburse Buyer for fees and expenses of counsel as contemplated in this Section 6.8(b), Seller agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent if (x) such settlement is entered into more than 30 days after receipt by Seller of the request for reimbursement; and (y) Seller shall not have reimbursed Buyer in accordance with such request (other than due to a reasonable dispute as to the validity of such request) prior to the date of settlement.


          (c) If no notice of intent to dispute and defend is given by Seller under Section 6.8(a), or if Seller fails or ceases to conduct a diligent good faith defense, Buyer shall, at the expense of Seller, undertake the defense of such claim or Damages with counsel selected by Buyer, and shall have the right to compromise or settle the same exercising reasonable business judgment.


     Section 6.9. Third Party Claims Where Seller Parties Potentially Indemnified . In the event Seller or Stockholder Representative becomes aware of a Third-Party Claim or Damages which is believed may result in a claim for Damages pursuant to the indemnification provisions of Section 6.3 hereof, the Stockholder Representative shall notify Buyer of such claim. The Seller Parties shall have the right to settle any such claim with the consent of Buyer which shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as Buyer and its Representatives will be fully released from such claim in connection with such settlement. The following procedures shall apply to this Section 6.9:


          (a) If within 30 days after receiving such notice, Buyer gives written notice to the Seller Parties stating it intends to defend against such claim or Damages at its own cost and expense, the defense (including the right to settle or compromise such action, subject to the consent of the Seller Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) of such matter, including selection of counsel (subject to the consent of the Seller Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) and the sole power to direct and control such defense, shall be by Buyer and Buyer shall make no payment in respect of such claim or Damages to any Third Party as long as Buyer is conducting a good faith and diligent defense. In any such defense, Buyer will consult with the Seller Parties in connection with Buyer’s defense, and the Seller Parties shall make available all information and assistance that Buyer may reasonably request and shall cooperate with Seller in such defense.


          (b) In any such proceeding, the Seller Parties shall have the right to retain its/their own counsel, and will pay the fees and expenses of such counsel, unless: (i) the Seller Parties and Buyer shall have mutually agreed to the contrary; (ii) Buyer has failed within a reasonable time to retain counsel; or (iii) the named parties in any such proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both Buyer and the Seller Parties and representation of both



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parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. In any case specified in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the preceding sentence, Buyer will bear the fees and expenses of counsel retained by the Seller Parties, it being understood that Buyer shall not, in connection with any proceeding or related proceeding in the same jurisdiction, be liable for fees and expenses of more than one separate firm (in addition to any local counsel) for the Seller Parties, and that all such fees and expenses shall be reimbursed by Buyer as they are incurred. Any such separate counsel for which any Seller, Stockholder Representative or Seller Stockholder claims it is entitled to have Buyer bear fees and expenses shall be designated in writing by the Seller Parties. If in any such proceeding there shall be a settlement or final judgment for the plaintiff, Buyer agrees to indemnify the Seller Parties from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment, provided that if the proceeding is resolved by settlement, Buyer has consented in writing to the settlement, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time the Seller Parties shall have requested Buyer to reimburse the Seller Parties for fees and expenses of counsel as contemplated in this Section 6.9(b), Buyer agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent if (x) such settlement is entered into more than 30 days after receipt by Buyer of the request for reimbursement; and (y) Buyer shall not have reimbursed the Seller Parties in accordance with such request (other than due to a reasonable dispute as to the validity of such request) prior to the date of settlement.


          (c) If no notice of intent to dispute and defend is given by Buyer under Section 6.9(a), or if Buyer fails or ceases to conduct a diligent good faith defense, the Seller Parties shall, at the expense of the Seller Parties, undertake the defense of such claim or Damages with counsel selected by the Seller Parties, and shall have the right to compromise or settle the same exercising reasonable business judgment.


     Section 6.10. Limitations on Indemnification . Seller and the Seller Stockholders shall not have any liability under Section 6.2 hereof unless the aggregate amount of Damages exceeds $30,000 (the “Basket”) and, in such event, Seller (or Seller Stockholders) shall be liable for the entire amount of all such Damages; provided, however, that the Basket shall not apply to Damages related to fraud or willful misconduct by Seller.


     Section 6.11. Tax Consequences of Indemnification Payments .  All payments (if any) made to Buyer pursuant to any indemnification obligations under this Article VI will be treated as adjustments to the purchase price for tax purposes and such agreed treatment will govern for purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise required by law.




ARTICLE VII

CONFIDENTIALITY


     Section 7.1. Definition of Confidential Information . As used in this Article VII, the term “Confidential Information” means any and all of the following information of Seller or Buyer that has been or may hereafter be disclosed in any form, whether in writing, orally, electronically or otherwise, or otherwise made available by observation, inspection or otherwise by either party (Buyer, on the one hand, or Seller, on the other hand) or its Representatives (collectively, a “Disclosing Party”) to the other party or its Representatives (collectively, a “Receiving Party”): (i) all information that is a trade secret under applicable trade secret or other law; (ii) all information concerning product specifications, data, know-how, formulae, compositions, processes, designs, sketches, photographs, graphs, drawings, samples, inventions and ideas, past, current and planned research and development, current and planned manufacturing or distribution methods and processes, customer lists, current and anticipated customer requirements, price lists, market studies, business plans, computer hardware, Software and computer software and database technologies, systems, structures and architectures; (iii) all information concerning the business and affairs of the Disclosing Party (which includes historical and current financial statements, financial projections and budgets, Tax Returns and accountants’ materials, historical, current and projected sales, capital spending budgets and plans, business plans, strategic plans, marketing and advertising plans, publications, client and customer lists and files, contracts, the names and backgrounds of key personnel and personnel training techniques and materials, however documented), and all information obtained from review of the Disclosing Party’s documents or property or discussions with the Disclosing Party regardless of the form of the communication; (iv) all notes, analyses, compilations, studies, summaries and other material prepared by the Receiving Party to the extent containing or based, in whole or in part, upon any information included in the foregoing; and (v) the existence of this Agreement or any of the terms of this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions.




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     Section 7.2. Restricted Use of Confidential Information . Each Receiving Party acknowledges the confidential and proprietary nature of the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party and agrees that such Confidential Information (i) shall be kept confidential by the Receiving Party; (ii) shall not be used for any reason or purpose other than to consummate the Contemplated Transactions; and (iii) without limiting the foregoing, shall not be disclosed by the Receiving Party to any Person, except in each case as otherwise expressly permitted by the terms of this Agreement or with the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. From and after the Closing, the provisions of this Article VII shall not apply to or restrict in any manner Buyer’s use of any Confidential Information of Seller relating to any of the Assets or the Assumed Liabilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the Receiving Party’s attorneys and accountants.


     Section 7.3. Exceptions . Notwithstanding Section 7.1 above, Confidential Information shall not include any information which (i) was publicly known and made generally available in the public domain prior to the time of disclosure by the Company; (ii) becomes publicly known and made generally available after disclosure by the Company to the Receiving Party through no action or inaction of the Receiving Party; (iii) is already in the possession of the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure by the Company as shown by the Receiving Party’s files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; (iv) is obtained by the Receiving Party from a Third Party without a breach of such third party’s obligations of confidentiality; (v) is required by law to be disclosed by the Receiving Party, provided that the Receiving Party gives the Company prompt written notice of such requirement prior to such disclosure and assistance in obtaining an order protecting the information from public disclosure.


ARTICLE VIII

TERMINATION


     Section 8.1 Termination . This Agreement may be terminated and the Contemplated Transactions may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after Seller Stockholder Approval:


          (a) by mutual written consent of Seller and Buyer;


          (b) by either Buyer or Seller if any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued a final and non-appealable order, decree, judgment, injunction or ruling or taken any other action enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions; provided that the party seeking to terminate this Agreement shall have used its Best Efforts to have such order, decree, judgment, injunction or ruling lifted if and to the extent required by Section 5.13;


          (c) by either Buyer or Seller if the Contemplated Transactions shall not have been consummated on or before January 31, 2014 (the “Termination Date”); provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(c) shall not be available to any party if such party failed in any material respect to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise violated this Agreement in any material respect;


          (d) by Buyer, in the event that Seller shall have (i)  had an order, injunction, judgment, ruling or decree, or other legal restraint or prohibition issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, or Governmental Body preventing the consummation of the Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions, (ii) breached or failed to perform in any material respect any of its covenants or obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement or (iv) materially breached any representation or warranty contained herein, or if a representation or warranty of Seller shall have become untrue, which has not been cured within fifteen (15) calendar days following notice by Buyer, or if the Termination Date is less than fifteen (15) calendar days from the notice by Buyer, has not been or cannot reasonably be expected to be cured by the Termination Date; provided that Buyer is not in material breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement;


          (e) by Seller, in the event that Buyer shall have (i) had an order, injunction, judgment, ruling or decree, or other legal restraint or prohibition issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, or Governmental Body preventing the consummation of the Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions, (ii) breached or failed to perform in any material respect any of its covenants or obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement or (iii) materially breached any of its representations or warranties, in either case which breach or failure would reasonably be expected to prevent or materially delay the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions and is either incurable or, if curable, is not cured by Buyer within fifteen (15) calendar days following notice by Seller or, if the Termination Date is less than fifteen (15) calendar days from the notice by Seller, has not been or cannot reasonably be expected to be cured by the Termination Date; provided at the time of the delivery of such written notice Seller is not in material breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement; or



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          (f) by either Buyer or Seller if Seller shall have failed to obtain Seller Stockholder Approval prior to the Termination Date.


     Section 8.2 Effect of Termination .  In the event of a termination and abandonment of this Agreement by either Buyer or Seller as provided in Section 8.1, this Agreement shall immediately become void and have no effect, and none of Buyer, Seller, any of their respective Representatives shall have any liability or obligation of any nature whatsoever hereunder, or in connection with the Contemplated Transactions, except that such obligations of the parties specifically intended to be performed after the termination of this Agreement shall survive any termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither of Buyer or Seller shall be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages (which the parties acknowledge and agree shall not be limited to reimbursement of expenses or out-of-pocket costs, and may include to the extent proven the benefit of the bargain lost by such party or such party’s stockholders) arising out of its intentional breach of any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith, or any fraud and provided further, that in circumstances where Seller or Buyer is obligated to consummate the Contemplated Transactions, the failure by such party to consummate the Contemplated Transactions in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be deemed an intentional breach by such party of this Agreement.



ARTICLE IX

GENERAL PROVISIONS


     Section 9.1. Expenses . Each party to this Agreement will bear its respective fees and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions, including all fees and expenses of its Representatives.


     Section 9.2. Public Announcements . Any public announcement, press release or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions will be issued, if at all, at such time and in such manner as Buyer determines, provided that it is understood and agreed that Buyer and Seller shall consult with each other in good faith regarding the content and form of any press release or other announcement or disclosure relating to the Contemplated Transactions.


     Section 9.3. Notices . All notices, Consents, waivers and other communications required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given to a party when (a) delivered to the appropriate address by hand or by nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid); (b) sent by facsimile with confirmation of transmission by the transmitting equipment; or (c) received or rejected by the addressee, if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, in each case to the following addresses or facsimile numbers and marked to the attention of the person (by name or title) designated below (or to such other address or facsimile number or person as a party may designate by notice to the other parties):


Seller :


Yowza International, Inc.

11755 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1670

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Email: mgreen@dakotafin.com
Attention: Michael Green, Chief Executive Officer


With a copy to:


Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP
15260 Ventura Blvd, 20th Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Email:  razlein@stubbsalderton.com

Attention:  Ryan Azlein




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Buyer:


Spindle, Inc.
8700 E. Vista Bonita, Suite 260

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Fax:  (888) 725-0613
Attention: William Clark, President


With a copy to:


Richardson & Patel, LLP

The Chrysler Building

405 Lexington Ave, 49 th Floor

New York, NY 10174

Fax:  (917) 591-6898
Attention: Kevin Friedmann, Esq.


     Section 9.4. Jurisdiction; Venue . Any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Contemplated Transaction may be brought in the state or federal courts located in the City of Los Angeles, California and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Proceeding shall be heard and determined only in any such court and agrees not to bring any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Contemplated Transaction in any other court.


     Section 9.5. Enforcement of Agreement . Each party hereto acknowledges and agrees that the other party would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that any Breach of this Agreement by either party could not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which each party may be entitled, at law or in equity, it shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent Breaches or threatened Breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking.


     Section 9.6. Waiver; Extension; Remedies Cumulative . The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative. Neither any failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement or any of the documents referred to in this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. At any time prior to the Effective Time, the parties hereto may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto, and (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein; provided, however, that after the approval and adoption of this Agreement by Seller Stockholders, no extension or waiver of this Agreement or any portion thereof shall be made which by any Legal Requirement requires further approval of the stockholders of Seller without obtaining such approval. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party, but such extension or waiver or failure or delay to insist on strict compliance with an obligation, covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure.


     Section 9.7. Entire Agreement and Modification . This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter (including any letter of intent and any confidentiality agreement between Buyer and Seller) and constitutes (along with the Disclosure Letter, Exhibits and other documents delivered pursuant to this Agreement) a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified except by a written agreement executed by the party to be charged with the amendment; provided, however, that after approval and adoption of this Agreement by Seller Stockholders, no amendment of this Agreement shall be made which by Legal Requirement requires further approval by the stockholders of Seller without obtaining such approval.




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     Section 9.8. Disclosure Letter .


          (a) The information in the Disclosure Letter constitutes (i) exceptions to particular representations, warranties, covenants and obligations of Seller as set forth in this Agreement or (ii) descriptions or lists of assets and liabilities and other items referred to in this Agreement. If there is any inconsistency between the statements in this Agreement and those in the Disclosure Letter (other than an exception expressly set forth as such in the Disclosure Letter with respect to a specifically identified representation or warranty), the statements in this Agreement will control.


          (b) The statements in the Disclosure Letter relate only to the provisions in the Section of this Agreement to which they expressly relate and not to any other provision in this Agreement.


 (c) Any disclosures contained in the Disclosure Letter which refer to a document are qualified in their entirety by reference to the text of such document, a true and complete copy of which has been included in the due diligence information supplied to Buyer.

 (d) Seller may amend or supplement the Disclosure Letter and schedules of this Agreement prior to the Closing, provided that Buyer may reject, in its sole discretion, any such supplements or amendments to the Disclosure Letter or schedules and thereupon exercise its termination right under Section 8.1(g) unless Seller withdraws such proposed supplement or amendment.


     Section 9.9. Assignments, Successors and No Third-Party Rights . No party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will apply to, be binding in all respects upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any Person other than the parties to this Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement, except such rights as shall inure to a successor or permitted assignee pursuant to this Section 9.9.


     Section 9.10. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.


     Section 9.11. Construction . The headings of Articles and Sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references to “Articles,” “Sections” and “Parts” refer to the corresponding Articles, Sections and Parts of this Agreement and the Disclosure Letter.


     Section 9.12. Time of Essence . With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.


     Section 9.13. Governing Law . This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to conflicts-of-laws principles that would require the application of any other law.


     Section 9.14. Execution of Agreement . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. The exchange of copies of this Agreement and of signature pages by facsimile or email transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Agreement as to the parties and may be used in lieu of the original Agreement for all purposes. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile or email shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes.


     Section 9.15. Construction . This Agreement was negotiated by the parties with the benefit of legal representation, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation hereof.


ARTICLE X

STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE




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     Section 10.1. Appointment .  To efficiently administer Seller’s post-Closing obligations and rights under this Agreement, including the defense and/or settlement of any claims for indemnity by Buyer pursuant to Article VI, subject to and in accordance with a Stockholder Representative Agreement in the form of Exhibit 10.1 (the “Stockholder Representative Agreement”), David Teichner is hereby appointed to serve as the representative of the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management (the “Stockholder Representative”).  The Stockholder Representative shall have full power and authority to make all decisions relating to the defense and/or settlement of any claims for which Buyer may claim to be entitled to indemnity pursuant to Article VI, all decisions and actions relating to any adjustment to the Aggregate Share Consideration or Aggregate Share Consideration and otherwise to act on behalf of the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management  in all respects with respect to this Agreement, including, without limitation, the amendment or termination of such agreements.  All decisions and actions by the Stockholder Representative shall be binding upon all the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management, and no Seller Stockholder or Seller Executive Management shall have the right to object to, dissent from, protest or otherwise contest the same.  In the event of the death, incapacity or resignation of the Stockholder Representative, the Seller Stockholders holding a majority of the voting capital stock of Seller immediately prior to the Effective Time (the “Majority Stockholders”) shall promptly appoint a substitute Stockholder Representative; provided, however, in no event shall a Stockholder Representative resign without the Majority Stockholders having first appointed a substitute Stockholder Representative who shall assume such duties immediately upon the resignation of such Stockholder Representative.  From and after such time when Seller dissolves itself as a corporation and continuing until the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Closing (or such longer time as any portion of the Indemnification Escrow remains deposited with the Escrow Agent in accordance with Section 6.5), the Stockholder Representative shall be authorized and obligated to act on behalf of Seller in order to fulfill all of Seller’s covenants set forth in Article V (other than Section 5.7) that survive the Closing, including without limitation, Section 5.10.  By his signature below, the Stockholder Representative agrees to fulfill such obligation for the period specified.


     Section 10.2. Decisions Final .  Buyer shall have no right to object to, protest or otherwise contest any matter related to the procedures for action being taken by the Stockholder Representative as between the Stockholder Representative and the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management.  Buyer hereby waives any claims it may have or assert, including those that may arise in the future, against any Stockholder Representative or any of his affiliates (other than Seller) that relate to such Stockholder Representative’s role as such, including any claims for any action or inaction taken or not taken by the Stockholder Representative in connection herewith.


     Section 10.3. Binding Relationship .  Each Seller Stockholder and Seller Executive Management that accepts payment of consideration in respect of this Agreement shall be deemed, by such acceptance of payment, to have agreed that (i) the provisions of this Article X are independent and severable, are irrevocable and coupled with an interest and shall be enforceable notwithstanding any rights or remedies such Seller Stockholder and Seller Executive Management may have in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) the remedy at law for any breach of the provisions of this Article X would be inadequate, (iii) such Seller Stockholder and Seller Executive Management shall be entitled to temporary and permanent injunctive relief without the necessity of proving damages if such Seller Stockholder brings an action to enforce the provisions of this Article X and (iv) the provisions of Article X shall be binding upon such Seller Stockholder and Seller Executive Management and the successors and assigns of such Seller Stockholder and Seller Executive Management.  In addition, each Seller Stockholder and Seller Executive Management that accepts payment of consideration in respect of this Agreement shall be deemed, by such acceptance of payment, to:


          (a) have waived any claims he, she or it may have or assert, including those that may arise in the future, against any Stockholder Representative and any of his affiliates, for any action or inaction taken or not taken by the Stockholder Representative in connection therewith; and


          (b) have agreed to his or her portion, if any, of the Indemnification Escrow be paid by Buyer to the Escrow Agent and disbursed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the operative agreement governing the escrow.


     Section 10.4. Notices .  Any notice or communication delivered by Buyer to the Stockholder Representative shall, as between Buyer, on the one hand, and the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management, on the other hand, be deemed to have been delivered to all Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management.  Buyer shall be entitled to rely exclusively upon any communication or writings given or executed by the Stockholder Representative in connection with any claims for indemnity and shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any action taken or not taken in reliance upon the actions taken or not taken or communications or writings given or executed by the Stockholder Representative.  Buyer shall be entitled to disregard any notices or communications



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given or made by the Seller Stockholders and Seller Executive Management (other than the Stockholder Representative, if applicable) in connection with any claims for indemnity unless given or made through the Stockholder Representative.


      Section 10.5. Stockholder Representative Expenses .  In the event that the Stockholder Representative determines to hire or retain any attorneys, accountants or other subject matter experts or to incur any third party costs or expenses in connection with any dispute resolution process on the Seller Stockholders’ and Seller Executive Management’s behalf, all such fees, costs and expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller.  Further, all fees, costs, expenses or other liabilities payable by Seller or the Stockholder Representative to the Escrow Agent in accordance with the Escrow Agreement (including, without limitation, pursuant to any indemnity for the benefit of the Escrow Agent thereunder) shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller.  In the event that any travel by the Stockholder Representative or his agents is reasonably required in connection with the performance of his obligations under this Agreement or the Stockholder Representative directly pays any costs or expenses for which he is entitled to reimbursement, the Stockholder Representative shall be reimbursed for all such reasonable expenses in the same manner as if such expenses were third party expenses under the terms set forth herein.  On the initial Release Date, or such later date when all indemnification claims made by Buyer pursuant to Article VI hereof shall have been finally resolved in accordance therewith, the Stockholder Representative shall have the right to recover reasonable expenses incurred by the Stockholder Representative in connection herewith by receiving shares out of the portion of the Indemnification Escrow to be released upon the initial Release Date valued at the Spindle Average Price as of such date, following any distribution thereof to Buyer, but prior to any distribution thereof to Seller Stockholders, and prior to any such distribution, shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a certificate setting forth the Stockholder Representative expenses actually incurred.


Section 10.6   Limitation of Liability .  In addition to all the protections and rights granted to the Stockholder Representative in Article VI hereof, to the maximum extent permissible by applicable law, the Stockholder Representative (and any successor to the Stockholder Representative) will incur no personal liability to Buyer, Buyer Indemnified Persons, Seller, Seller Stockholders or Seller Executive Management with respect to any action or inaction taken or failed to be taken in connection with his services as the Stockholder Representative, except with respect to his own willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith.  The Stockholder Representative may rely in good faith conclusively upon information, reports, statements and opinions prepared by professionals hired or retained by the Stockholder Representative.  

   





















  

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Asset Purchase Agreement as of the date first written above.


BUYER:

 

SELLER:

Spindle, Inc.

      

Yowza International, Inc.

 

By:

/s/ William Clark

 

By:

/s/ Michael Green

 

William Clark

 

 

Michael Green

 

President

 

 

Interim Chief Executive Officer

 



ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE X BY :

STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE



/s/ David Teichner

David Teichner































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SPINDLE, INC.

2012 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN


1.        Purpose

The Spindle, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan is intended to promote the best interests of the Corporation, and its stockholders by (i) assisting the Corporation and its Affiliates in the recruitment and retention of persons with ability and initiative, (ii) providing an incentive to such persons to contribute to the growth and success of the Corporation’s businesses by affording such persons equity participation in the Corporation and (iii) associating the interests of such persons with those of the Corporation and its affiliates and stockholders.

 

2.        Definitions

As used in this Plan the following definitions shall apply:

A.   

Administrator ” means the Board or any party to which the Board has delegated any responsibility for the administration of the Plan pursuant to Section 3.A hereof.

B.   

 “ Affiliate ” means (i) any Subsidiary, (ii) any Parent, (iii) any entity (including, without limitation, a partnership or limited liability company) which is directly or indirectly controlled fifty percent (50%) or more (whether by ownership of stock, assets or an equivalent ownership interest or voting interest) by the Corporation or one of its Affiliates, (iv) any other entity in which the Corporation or any of its Affiliates has a material equity interest and which is designated as an “Affiliate” by resolution of the Administrator, and (v) any entity (including, without limitation, a partnership or limited liability company) which directly or indirectly controls fifty percent (50%) or more (whether by ownership of stock, assets or an equivalent ownership interest or voting interest) of the Corporation or one of its Affiliates.

C.   

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

D.   

Cause ” means  (i) in the case where the Participant does not have an employment, consulting or similar agreement in effect with the Corporation or its Affiliate at the time of grant of the Option or Stock Award or where there is such an agreement but it does not define “cause” (or words of like import), conduct related to the Participant’s service to the Corporation or an Affiliate for which either criminal or civil penalties against the Participant may be sought, misconduct, insubordination, material violation of Corporation or its Affiliate’s policies,   disclosing or misusing any confidential information or material concerning the Corporation or any Affiliate or material breach of any employment, consulting agreement or similar agreement, or (ii) in the case where the Participant has an employment agreement, consulting agreement or similar agreement in effect with the Corporation or its Affiliate at the time of grant of the Option or Stock Award that defines a termination for “cause” (or words of like import), “cause” as defined in such agreement; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines “cause” on occurrence of or in connection with change of control, such definition of  “cause” shall not apply until a change of control actually occurs and then only with regard to a termination thereafter.

E.   

 “ Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any amendments thereto.

F.   

Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value ($.001) par value, of the Corporation.



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G.   

Consultant ” means (i) any person performing consulting or advisory services for the Corporation or any Affiliate, or (ii) a director of an Affiliate.

H.   

 “ Continuous Service ” means that the Participant’s service with the Corporation or an Affiliate, whether as an employee, Director or Consultant, is not interrupted or terminated.  A Participant’s Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Corporation or an Affiliate as an employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service.  The Participant’s Continuous Service shall be deemed to have terminated either upon an actual termination or upon the entity for which the Participant is performing services ceasing to be an Affiliate of the Corporation.  The Administrator shall determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by the Corporation, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave.

I.   

Corporation ” means Spindle, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

J.   

Corporation Law ” means the general corporation law of the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Corporation.

K.   

Director ” means a member of the Board.

L.   

Disability ” shall mean a physical or mental condition of a Participant that, (i) in the judgment of the Administrator, permanently prevents such Participant from being able to continue to serve actively in a capacity comparable to that in which the Participant served prior to the disability, or (ii) causes the Participant to become eligible for long-term disability benefits under any long-term disability insurance plan then in effect with the Corporation or its Affiliate.  

M.   

Eligible Person ” means an employee (including officers) of the Corporation or an Affiliate (including an entity that becomes an Affiliate after the adoption of this Plan), a Director or a Consultant to the Corporation or an Affiliate (including an entity that becomes an Affiliate after the adoption of this Plan) .

N.   

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

O.   

Fair Market Value ” means, on any given date, the current fair market value of the shares of Common Stock as determined as follows:

(i)    

If the Common Stock is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market or is listed on a national securities exchange, the closing price for the day of determination as quoted on such market or exchange which is the primary market or exchange for trading of the Common Stock or if no trading occurs on such date, the last day on which trading occurred, or such other appropriate date as determined by the Administrator in its discretion, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

(ii)    

If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its Fair Market Value shall be the mean between the high and the low asked prices for the Common Stock for the day of determination; or

(iii)    

In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Administrator in good faith.



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P.   

Incentive Stock Option ” means an Option (or portion thereof) intended to qualify for special tax treatment under Section 422 of the Code.

Q.   

Non-exempt Employee ” means an employee of the Corporation or an Affiliate who is a “non-exempt” employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

R.   

Nonqualified Stock Option ” means an Option (or portion thereof) which is not intended or does not for any reason qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

S.   

Option ” means any option to purchase shares of Common Stock granted under this Plan.

T.   

Parent ” means any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Corporation if each of the corporations (other than the Corporation) owns stock possessing at least fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.

U.   

Participant ” means an Eligible Person who is selected by the Administrator to receive an Option or Stock Award and is party to any Stock Option Agreement or Stock Award Agreement required by the terms of such Option or Stock Award.

V.   

Plan ” means this Spindle, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan.

W.   

Restricted Stock Award ” means an award of Common Stock under Section 7.A.

X.   

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933 as amended.

Y.   

Stock Award ” means a Restricted Stock Award or Stock Appreciation Right.

Z.   

Stock Appreciation Right ” means an award of a right of the Participant to receive a payment in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.B.

AA.   

Stock Award Agreement ” means an agreement (written or electronic) between the Corporation and a Participant setting forth the specific terms and conditions of a Stock Award granted to the Participant under Section 7.  Each Stock Award Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and shall include such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall authorize.  

BB.   

Stock Option Agreement ” means an agreement (written or electronic) between the Corporation and a Participant setting forth the specific terms and conditions of an Option granted to the Participant.  Each Stock Option Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and shall include such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall authorize.

CC.   

Subsidiary ” means any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Corporation if each of the corporations (other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain) owns stock possessing at least fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.

DD.   

Ten Percent Owner ” means any Eligible Person owning at the time an Option is granted more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Corporation or of an Affiliate.  An individual shall, in accordance with Section 424(d) of the Code, be considered to own any voting stock owned (directly or indirectly) by or for his brothers, sisters, spouse, ancestors and lineal descendants and any voting stock owned (directly or indirectly) by or for a corporation, partnership, estate, trust or other entity shall be considered as being owned proportionately by or for its stockholders, partners or beneficiaries.



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3.        Administration

A.   

Delegation of Administration.  The Board shall be the sole Administrator of the Plan unless the Board delegates all or any portion of its authority to administer the Plan to another Administrator.  To the extent not prohibited by the charter or bylaws of the Corporation, the Board may delegate all or a portion of its authority to administer the Plan to a committee of the Board appointed by the Board and constituted in compliance with the Corporation Law.   If permitted by the Corporation Law, and not prohibited by the charter or bylaws of the Corporation, the Board may also delegate all or a portion of its authority to administer the Plan to an officer or officers of the Corporation designated by the Board.  

B.   

Powers of the Administrator .  Subject to the provisions of the Plan, and, in the case of an Administrator other than the Board, subject at all times to the terms and conditions of the delegation of authority from the Board, the Administrator shall have the authority to implement, interpret and administer the Plan.  Such authority shall include, without limitation, the authority:

(i)    

To construe and interpret all provisions of this Plan and all Stock Option Agreements and Stock Award Agreements under this Plan.

(ii)    

To determine the Fair Market Value of Common Stock.

(iii)    

To select the Eligible Persons to whom Options or Stock Awards, are granted from time to time hereunder.

(iv)    

To determine the number of shares of Common Stock covered by an Option or Stock Award; determine whether an Option shall be an Incentive Stock Option or Nonqualified Stock Option; and determine such other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of each such Option or Stock Award.  Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price of an Option, purchase price of Common Stock subject to a Stock Award, the time or times when Options or Stock Awards may be exercised or Common Stock issued thereunder, the right of the Corporation to repurchase Common Stock issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option or a Stock Award and other restrictions or limitations (in addition to those contained in the Plan) on the forfeitability or transferability of Options, Stock Awards or Common Stock issued upon exercise of an Option or pursuant to a Stock Award.   Such terms may include conditions shall be as determined by the Administrator and need not be uniform with respect to Participants.

(v)    

To determine whether and under what circumstances an Option may be settled in cash, shares of Common Stock or other property under Section 6.H instead of Common Stock.

(vi)    

To amend, cancel, extend, renew, accept the surrender of, modify or accelerate the vesting of or lapse of restrictions on all or any portion of an outstanding Option or Stock Award; to determine the time at which a Stock Award or Common Stock issued under the Plan may become transferable or nonforfeitable; and to reduce the exercise price of any Option.

(vii)    

To prescribe the form of Stock Option Agreements and Stock Award Agreements; to adopt policies and procedures for the exercise of Options or Stock Awards, including the satisfaction of withholding obligations; to adopt, amend, and rescind policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of the Plan; and to make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan.  

Any decision made, or action taken, by the Administrator or in connection with the administration of this Plan shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons having an interest in the Plan.



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C.   

Administration When Common Stock is Publicly Traded .  On and following the date on which the Corporation has a class of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Act, the Administrator authorized by the Board to administer the Plan shall, if so determined by the Board, consist solely of two (2) or more Non-Employee Directors (within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act); provided that the Board may delegate administrative authority with respect to Eligible Persons who are not subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act to a committee of other than Non-Employee Directors.


4.        Eligibility

A.   

Eligibility for Awards .  Nonqualified Stock Options and Stock Awards may be granted to any Eligible Person selected by the Administrator.  Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary.

B.   

Substitution Awards .  The Administrator may make Stock Awards and may grant Options under the Plan by  assumption, substitution or replacement of performance shares, phantom shares, stock awards, stock options, stock appreciation rights or similar awards granted by another entity (including an Affiliate), if such assumption, substitution or replacement is connection with an asset acquisition, stock acquisition, merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving the Corporation (and/or its Affiliate) and such other entity (and/or its affiliate).  Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan (other than the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under the Plan), the terms of such assumed, substituted or replaced Stock Awards or Options shall be as the Administrator, in its discretion, determines is appropriate.


5.        Common Stock Subject to Plan

A.   

Share Reserve .  Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 8, the maximum aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be (i) issued under this Plan pursuant to the exercise of Options, (ii) issued pursuant to Restricted Stock Awards, and (iii) covered by Stock Appreciation Rights is three million (3,000,000) shares.

B.   

Reversion of Shares .  If an Option or Stock Award is terminated, expires or becomes unexercisable, in whole or in part, for any reason, the unissued or unpurchased shares of Common Stock (or shares subject to an unexercised Stock Appreciation Right) which were subject thereto shall become available for future grant under the Plan.   Shares of Common Stock that have been actually issued under the Plan shall not be returned to the share reserve for future grants under the Plan; except that shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to a Stock Award which are repurchased by the Corporation at the original purchase price of such shares, shall be returned to the share reserve for future grant under the Plan.

C.   

Source of Shares .  Common Stock issued under the Plan may be shares of authorized and unissued Common Stock or shares of previously issued Common Stock that have been reacquired by the Corporation.


6.        Options

A.   

Award .  In accordance with the provisions of Section 4, the Administrator will designate each Eligible Person to whom an Option is to be granted and will specify the number of shares of Common Stock covered by such Option.  The Stock Option Agreement shall specify whether the Option is an Incentive Stock Option or Nonqualified Stock Option, the vesting schedule applicable to such Option and any other terms of such Option. No Option that is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option shall be invalid for failure to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.



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B.   

Exercise Price .  The exercise price per share for Common Stock subject to an Option shall be determined by the Administrator.  The exercise price per share for Common Stock subject to a Nonqualified Stock Option or an Incentive Stock Option shall be not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant.

C.   

Maximum Option Period .  The maximum period during which an Option may be exercised shall be determined by the Administrator on the date of grant, except that no Option that is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date such Option was granted.  In the case of an Incentive Stock Option that is granted to a Participant who is or is deemed to be a Ten Percent Owner on the date of grant, such Option shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant.  The terms of any Option that is an Incentive Stock Option may provide that it is exercisable for a period less than such maximum period.

D.   

Maximum Value of Options which are Incentive Stock Options .  To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options granted to any person are exercisable for the first time during any calendar year (under all stock option plans of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries or Parent) exceeds $100,000 (or such other amount provided in Section 422 of the Code), the Options are not Incentive Stock Options.  For purposes of this section, the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock will be determined as of the time the Incentive Stock Option with respect to the Common Stock is granted.  This section will be applied by taking Incentive Stock Options into account in the order in which they are granted.

E.   

Nontransferability .  Options granted under this Plan which are intended to be Incentive Stock Options shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and during the lifetime of the Participant shall be exercisable by only the Participant to whom the Incentive Stock Option is granted.  If the Stock Option Agreement so provides or the Administrator so approves, a Nonqualified Stock Option may be transferred by a Participant to [This only applies to company's that aren't reporting.]the Participant’s children, stepchildren, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners; provided, however, that Participant may not receive any consideration for the transfer.  The holder of a Nonqualified Stock Option transferred pursuant to this section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the Option during the period that it was held by the Participant.  Except to the extent transferability of a Nonqualified Stock Option is provided for in the Stock Option Agreement or is approved by the Administrator, during the lifetime of the Participant to whom the Nonqualified Stock Option is granted, such Option may be exercised only by the Participant.  No right or interest of a Participant in any Option shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.

F.   

Vesting and Termination of Continuous Service .  Except as provided in a Stock Option Agreement, the following rules shall apply:

(i)    

Options will vest as provided in the Stock Option Agreement.  An Option will be exercisable only to the extent that it is vested on the date of exercise.  Vesting of an Option will cease on the date of the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service and the Option will be exercisable only to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination of Continuous Service.  

(ii)    

In the case of Options intended to be Qualified Options:

a.

Options Granted to Employees .  An Option granted to a Participant who is not a Consultant or an officer or director of the Corporation, a Parent or a Subsidiary shall be exercisable at the minimum rate of thirty three percent (33%) per year  for each of the first three (3) years starting from the date of grant, subject to reasonable conditions such as continued service.



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b.

Options Granted to Outside Directors, Consultants or Officers .  An Option granted to a Participant who is a Consultant or an officer or Director of the Corporation, a Parent or a Subsidiary shall be exercisable at any time or during any period established by the Board, subject to reasonable conditions such as continued service.

(iii)    

If the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service is for reason of death or Disability, the right to exercise the Option (to the extent vested) will expire on the earlier of (i) one (1) year after the date of the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, or (ii) the expiration date under the terms of the Agreement.  Until the expiration date, the Participant’s heirs, legatees or legal representative may exercise the Option, except to the extent the Option was previously transferred pursuant to Section 6.E.

(iv)    

If the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service is an involuntary termination without Cause or a voluntary termination (other than a voluntary termination described in Section 6.F.(v)), the right to exercise the Option (to the extent that it is vested) will expire on the earlier of (i) ninety days (90) after the date of the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, or (ii) the expiration date under the terms of the Agreement. If the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service is an involuntary termination without Cause or a voluntary termination (other than a voluntary termination described in Section 6.F.(v)) and the Participant dies after his or her termination of Continuous Service but before the right to exercise the Option has expired, the right to exercise the Option (to the extent vested) shall expire on the earlier of (i) one (1) year after the date of the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service or (ii) the date the Option expires under the terms of the Stock Option Agreement, and, until expiration, the Participant’s heirs, legatees or legal representative may exercise the Option, except to the extent the Option was previously transferred pursuant to Section 6.E.

(v)    

If the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service is for Cause or is a voluntary termination at any time after an event which would be grounds for termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service for Cause, the right to exercise the Option shall expire as of the date of the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service.

G.   

Exercise .  An Option shall be exercised by completion, execution and delivery of notice (written or electronic) to Corporation of the Option which states (i) the Option holder’s intent to exercise the Option, (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which the Option is being exercised, (iii) such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Corporation and (iv) the method for satisfying any applicable tax withholding as provided in Section 9.  Such notice of exercise shall be provided on such form or by such method as the Administrator may designate, and payment of the exercise price shall be made in accordance with Section 6.H.  Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the applicable Stock Option Agreement, an Option may be exercised to the extent vested in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Administrator shall determine.  A partial exercise of an Option shall not affect the right to exercise the Option from time to time in accordance with this Plan and the applicable Stock Option Agreement with respect to the remaining shares subject to the Option.  An Option may not be exercised with respect to fractional shares of Common Stock.

H.   

Payment .  Unless otherwise provided by the Stock Option Agreement, payment of the exercise price for an Option shall be made in cash or a cash equivalent acceptable to the Administrator.  With the consent of the Administrator, payment of all or part of the exercise price of an Option may also be made (i) by surrendering shares of Common Stock to the Corporation that have been held for at least six (6) months prior to the date of exercise, (ii) if the Common Stock is traded on an established securities market, the Administrator may approve payment of the exercise price by a broker-dealer or by the Option holder with cash advanced by the broker-dealer if the exercise notice is accompanied by the Option holder’s written irrevocable instructions to deliver the Common Stock acquired upon exercise of the Option to the broker-dealer, or (iii) any other method acceptable to the Administrator.  If Common Stock is used to pay all or part of the exercise price, the sum of the cash or cash equivalent and the Fair Market Value (determined as of the date of exercise) of the shares surrendered must not be less than the exercise price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised. If all or part of the exercise price is



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to be paid with a promissory note, the par value of the Common Stock, if newly issued, shall be paid in cash or cash equivalents.  The shares received upon exercise of the Option shall be pledged as security for payment of the principal amount of the promissory note and interest thereon and the interest rate payable under the terms of the promissory note shall not be less than the minimum rate (if any) required to avoid the imputation of additional interest under the Code.  Subject to the foregoing, the Administrator (at its sole discretion) shall specify the term, interest rate, amortization requirements (if any) and other provisions of such note.

I.   

Stockholder Rights .  No Participant shall have any rights as a stockholder with respect to shares subject to an Option until the date of exercise of such Option and the certificate for shares of Common Stock to be received on exercise of such Option has been issued by the Corporation.

J.   

Disposition .  A Participant shall notify the Corporation of any sale or other disposition of Common Stock acquired pursuant to an Incentive Stock Option if such sale or disposition occurs (i) within two years of the grant of an Option or (ii) within one year of the issuance of the Common Stock to the Participant.  Such notice shall be in writing and directed to the Secretary of the Corporation.  


7.        Stock Awards

A.   

Restricted Stock Awards .  Each Stock Award Agreement for a Restricted Stock Award shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall deem appropriate.  The terms and conditions of the Stock Award Agreements for Restricted Stock Awards may change from time to time, and the terms and conditions of separate Restricted Stock Awards need not be identical, but each Restricted Stock Award shall include (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by references in the agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions.

(i)    

Purchase Price .  The purchase price, if any, of restricted stock awards shall be determined by the Administrator.  The purchase price of shares offered under the Plan for shares intended to be covered shall not be less than eighty-five percent (85%) of the Fair Market Value of such shares; provided, however, if the purchaser is a Ten-Percent Owner, the purchase price shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of such shares.

(ii)    

Consideration .  The purchase price, if any, of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Restricted Stock Award shall be paid either:  (i) in cash at the time of purchase; (ii) at the discretion of the Administrator, according to a deferred payment or other similar arrangement with the Participant; or (iii) in any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Administrator in its discretion; provided, however, that payment of the Common Stock’s “par value” shall not be made by deferred payment.

(iii)    

Vesting .  Shares of Common Stock acquired under a Restricted Stock Award may, but need not, be subject to a share repurchase option in favor of the Corporation in accordance with a vesting schedule to be determined by the Administrator.

(iv)    

Participant’s Termination of Service .  In the event of a Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, the Corporation, if so provided in the Stock Award Agreement, may repurchase or otherwise reacquire any or all of the shares of Common Stock held by the Participant which have not vested as of the date of termination under the terms of the Stock Award Agreement for such Restricted Stock Award.

(v)    

Transferability .  Rights to acquire shares of Common Stock under a Restricted Stock Award shall be transferable by the Participant only upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Stock Award Agreement for such Restricted Stock Award, as the Administrator shall determine in its discretion, so long as Common Stock granted under the Restricted Stock Award remains subject to the terms of the Stock Award Agreement.



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B.   

Stock Appreciation Rights .  Each Stock Award Agreement for Stock Appreciation Rights shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall deem appropriate.  The terms and conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights may change from time to time, and the terms and conditions of separate Stock Appreciation Rights need not be identical, but each Stock Appreciation Right shall include (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by reference in the agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

(i)    

Benefit Provided .  Each Stock Appreciation Right shall provide the Participant with the right to receive payment in cash or shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value, as designated in the Stock Award Agreement for such Stock Appreciation Rights, of an amount equal to the difference between the base amount provided for each share of Common Stock as described in the Stock Award Agreement and the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date of exercise of such Stock Appreciation Right.

(ii)    

Tandem Awards .  Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted either alone or a tandem with other awards, including Options, under the Plan; provided, however, if that Stock Appreciation Rights are granted in tandem with another Stock Award, the base amount provided for each share of Common Stock in the applicable Stock Award Agreement shall be equal to the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date of grant of such Stock Award.  

(iii)    

Vesting .  The Stock Award Agreement for a Stock Appreciation Right shall provide the vesting schedule applicable to such award and may, but need not, provide that shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercising a Stock Appreciation Right are subject to a repurchase option in favor of the Corporation.

(iv)    

Participant’s Termination of Service .  In the event of a Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, the Corporation may repurchase or otherwise reacquire any or all of the shares of Common Stock held by the Participant which have not vested as of the date of termination under the terms of the Stock Appreciation Right.

(v)    

Transferability .  Rights to acquire cash or shares of Common Stock under a Stock Appreciation Rights shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and during the lifetime of the Participant shall be exercisable by only the Participant to whom the Stock Appreciation Rights are granted.  


8.        Changes in Capital Structure

A.   

No Limitations of Rights .  The existence of outstanding Options or Stock Awards shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Corporation or its stockholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the Corporation’s capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the Corporation, or any issuance of bonds, debentures, preferred or prior preference stock ahead of or affecting the Common Stock or the rights thereof, or the dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

B.   

Changes in Capitalization .  If the Corporation shall effect a subdivision or consolidation of shares or other capital readjustment, the payment of a stock dividend, or other increase or reduction of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding, without receiving consideration therefore in money, services or property, then (i) the number, class, and per share price of shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding Options and Stock Awards hereunder and (ii) the number and class of shares then reserved for issuance under the Plan and the maximum number of shares for which awards may be granted to a Participant during a specified time period shall be appropriately and proportionately adjusted.  The conversion of convertible securities of the Corporation shall not be treated as effected “without receiving consideration.” The Administrator shall make such adjustments, and its determinations shall be final, binding and conclusive.



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C.   

Merger, Consolidation or Asset Sale . If the Corporation is merged or consolidated with another entity or sells or otherwise disposes of substantially all of its assets to another entity while Options or Stock Awards remain outstanding under the Plan, unless provisions are made in connection with such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and/or the assumption or substitution of such Options or Stock Awards with new options or stock awards covering the stock of the successor entity, or parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices, then all outstanding Options and Stock Awards which have not been continued, assumed or for which a substituted award has not been granted shall, whether or not vested or then exercisable, vest immediately as of the effective date of any such merger, consolidation or sale.

D.   

Limitation on Adjustment . Except as previously expressly provided, neither the issuance by the Corporation of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, for cash or property, or for labor or services either upon direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefor, or upon conversion of shares or obligations of the Corporation convertible into such shares or other securities, nor the increase or decrease of the number of authorized shares of stock, nor the addition or deletion of classes of stock, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number, class or price of shares of Common Stock then subject to outstanding Options or Stock Awards.


9.        Withholding of Taxes

The Corporation or an Affiliate shall have the right, before any certificate for any Common Stock is delivered, to deduct or withhold from any payment owed to a Participant any amount that is necessary in order to satisfy any withholding requirement that the Corporation or Affiliate in good faith believes is imposed upon it in connection with Federal, state, or local taxes, including transfer taxes, as a result of the issuance of, or lapse of restrictions on, such Common Stock, or otherwise require such Participant to make provision for payment of any such withholding amount.  Subject to such conditions as may be established by the Administrator, the Administrator may permit a Participant to (i) have Common Stock otherwise issuable under an Option or Stock Award withheld to the extent necessary to comply with minimum statutory withholding rate requirements for supplemental income, (ii) tender back to the Corporation shares of Common Stock received pursuant to an Option or Stock Award to the extent necessary to comply with minimum statutory withholding rate requirements for supplemental income, (iii) deliver to the Corporation previously acquired Common Stock, (iv) have funds withheld from payments of wages, salary or other cash compensation due the Participant, or (v) pay the Corporation or its Affiliate in cash, in order to satisfy part or all of the obligations for any taxes required to be withheld or otherwise deducted and paid by the Corporation or its Affiliate with respect to the Option or Stock Award.  


10.        Repurchase Rights

The Corporation shall have the right to repurchase shares that have been acquired through an award or sale of shares or exercise of an Option upon termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service if provided in the applicable Stock Award Agreement or Stock Option Agreement.  Subject to the following restrictions, the Board in its sole discretion shall determine when the right to repurchase shall lapse as to all or any portion of the shares, and may, in its discretion, provide for accelerated vesting.  With respect to a stock award intended to be a Qualifed Option, the following restrictions shall apply in the case of a Participant who is not a Consultant or an officer or director of the Corporation, a Parent or Subsidiary:

A.   

Repurchase Price .  If the Corporation retains a right to repurchase the shares at the original purchase price or exercise price, then such repurchase right shall lapse at the minimum rate of twenty percent (20%) per year over the five (5) year period starting on the date of the award or sale of shares or grant of the Option.

B.   

Exercise of Repurchase Right .  The Corporation’s right of repurchase under this Section 10 may be exercised only within ninety (90) days of the date on which the Participant’s Continuous Service terminates or, if the Participant acquired the shares upon exercise of an Option after the date of termination, within ninety (90) days from the date of exercise.



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C.   

Payment of Repurchase Price .  The Corporation shall pay the repurchase price in cash, cash equivalents or for cancellation of indebtedness incurred in purchasing the shares.


11.        Compliance with Law and Approval of Regulatory Bodies

A.   

General Requirements .  No Option or Stock Award shall be exercisable, no Common Stock shall be issued, no certificates for shares of Common Stock shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan except in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, without limitation, withholding tax requirements), any listing agreement to which the Corporation is a party, and the rules of all domestic stock exchanges or quotation systems on which the Corporation’s shares may be listed.  The Corporation shall have the right to rely on an opinion of its counsel as to such compliance.  Any share certificate issued to evidence Common Stock when a Stock Award is granted or for which an Option or Stock Award is exercised may bear such legends and statements as the Administrator may deem advisable to assure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.  No Option or Stock Award shall be exercisable, no Stock Award shall be granted, no Common Stock shall be issued, no certificate for shares shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan until the Corporation has obtained such consent or approval as the Administrator may deem advisable from regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over such matters.  

B.   

Participant Representations .  The Administrator may require that a Participant, as a condition to receipt or exercise of a particular award, execute and deliver to the Corporation a written statement, in form satisfactory to the Administrator, in which the Participant represents and warrants that the shares are being acquired for such person’s own account, for investment only and not with a view to the resale or distribution thereof.  The Participant shall, at the request of the Administrator, be required to represent and warrant in writing that any subsequent resale or distribution of shares of Common Stock by the Participant shall be made only pursuant to either (i) a registration statement on an appropriate form under the Securities Act of 1933, which registration statement has become effective and is current with regard to the shares being sold, or (ii) a specific exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, but in claiming such exemption the Participant shall, prior to any offer of sale or sale of such shares, obtain a prior favorable written opinion of counsel, in form and substance satisfactory to counsel for the Corporation, as to the application of such exemption thereto.

C.   

Financial Reports .

At least annually, the Corporation shall furnish its financial statements, including a balance sheet regarding the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations, to stockholders who have received shares under the Plan, Participants and purchasers, unless such persons are key employees whose duties at the Corporation assure them access to equivalent information.  Financial statements need not be audited.

D.   

Restrictions; Securities Listing . All certificates for Shares or other securities delivered under the Plan pursuant to any Award or the exercise thereof shall be subject to such stop transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable under the Plan or the rules, regulations and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any applicable federal or state securities laws, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be placed on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions. If the Shares or other securities are traded on NASDAQ or a securities exchange, the Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares or other securities covered by an Award unless and until such Shares or other securities have been admitted for trading on NASDAQ or such securities exchange.


12.        General Provisions

A.   

Effect on Employment and Service .  Neither the adoption of this Plan, its operation, nor any documents describing or referring to this Plan (or any part thereof) shall (i) confer upon any individual any right to continue in the employ or service of the Corporation or an Affiliate, (ii) in any way affect any right and power of the Corporation or an Affiliate to change an individual’s duties or terminate the employment or service of any individual at any time with or without assigning a reason therefor or (iii) except to the extent the Administrator grants an Option or Stock Award to such individual, confer on any individual the right to participate in the benefits of the Plan.



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B.   

Use of Proceeds. The proceeds received by the Corporation from the sale of Common Stock pursuant to this Plan shall be used for general corporate purposes.

C.   

Unfunded Plan .  The Plan, insofar as it provides for grants, shall be unfunded, and the Corporation shall not be required to segregate any assets that may at any time be represented by grants under this Plan.  Any liability of the Corporation to any person with respect to any grant under this Plan shall be based solely upon any contractual obligations that may be created pursuant to this Plan.  No such obligation of the Corporation shall be deemed to be secured by any pledge of, or other encumbrance on, any property of the Corporation.

D.   

Rules of Construction .  Headings are given to the Sections of this Plan solely as a convenience to facilitate reference, and shall not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any provision hereof.  The reference to any statute, regulation, or other provision of law shall be construed to refer to any amendment to or successor of such provision of law.

E.   

Choice of Law .  The Plan and all Stock Option Agreements and Stock Award Agreements entered into under the Plan (except to the extent that any such Stock Option Agreement or Stock Award Agreement otherwise provides) shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Corporation excluding (to the greatest extent permissible by law) any rule of law that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Corporation.


13.        Amendment and Termination

The Board may amend or terminate this Plan from time to time; provided, however, that with respect to any amendment that (i) increases the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under the Plan, (ii) changes the class of employees eligible to receive Incentive Stock Options or (iii) is required by the terms of any applicable law, regulation, or rule, including, without limitation, any rule of The Nasdaq Stock Market, or any national securities exchange on which the Common Stock is publicly traded, each such amendment shall be subject to the approval of the stockholders of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the date such amendment is adopted by the Board.  Except as specifically permitted by the Plan, Stock Option Agreement or Stock Award Agreement or as required to comply with applicable law, regulation or rule, no amendment shall, without a Participant’s consent, adversely affect any rights of such Participant under any Option or Stock Award outstanding at the time such amendment is made; provided, however, that an amendment that may cause an Incentive Stock Option to become a Nonqualified Stock Option, and any amendment that is required to comply with the rules applicable to Incentive Stock Options, shall not be treated as adversely affecting the rights of the Participant.  


14.        Effective Date and Duration of Plan

A.   

The Plan became effective as of October 9, 2012 upon adoption by the Board, subject to approval within twelve (12) months by the stockholders holding of a majority of the shares of entitled to vote thereon. Unless and until the plan has been approved the stockholders of the Corporation, no Option or Stock Award may be exercised, and no shares of Common Stock may be issued under the Plan.  In the event that the stockholders of the Corporation shall not approve the Plan within such twelve (12) month period, the Plan and any previously granted Option or Stock Award shall terminate.  

B.   

Unless previously terminated, the Plan will terminate ten (10) years after the earlier of (i) the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, or (ii) the date the Plan is approved by the stockholders, except that Options and Stock Awards that are granted under the Plan prior to its termination will continue to be administered under the terms of the Plan until the Options and Stock Awards terminate or are exercised.  


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CONSENT OF IDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We hereby consent to the use, in the Registration Statement on Form 10 of our report dated July 19, 2013 relating to the financial statements of Spindle Inc.



/s/ L.L. Bradford & Company, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada

February 25, 2014





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