UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The   Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2018  

 

EVIO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Colorado

 

000-12350

 

47-1890509

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

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

 

62930 O.B. Riley Rd #300

Bend, OR

 

97703

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (408) 702-2167

 

No change

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o

 

 
 
 
 

ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

 

On December 31, 2017, EVIO, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Membership Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with C3 Labs LLC., a Nevada limited liability company (“C3 Labs”); and the Current Members of C3 Labs (“C3 Member”); for the acquisition of 60% of the ownership interest of C3 Labs. (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was closed on January 1, 2018, for total consideration of $600,000. Upon consummation of the Acquisition, the Company became the majority member of C3 Labs.

 

The Company has been granted two options to purchase additional interest of C3 Labs subject to the following terms and conditions.

 

(a) 30% Option. Effective as of Closing and terminating the date three (3) years from the Closing Date, the C3 Members hereby collectively grant EVIO the right to ratably purchase from the C3 Members an aggregate of 30% of the Interests in C3 LABS following the issuance of 60% of the Interests to EVIO. EVIO may exercise its option by providing C3 LABS and the C3 Members written notice of its intent to exercise the option. The C3 Members shall have three (3) days following the date of such notice to execute assignments of Interests totaling 30% of the then outstanding membership interests in C3 LABS in favor of EVIO California. If EVIO should elect to exercise its option within nine (9) months from the Closing Date, the exercise price for the 30% of Interests shall be $450,000.00, to be paid in cash or EVIO’s common stock, as agreed by the C3 Members. If EVIO does not exercise the option within nine (9) months from the Closing Date, the exercise price shall be set by mutual agreement between the parties or, if no such agreement can be reached, as determined by an independent third-party valuation by an appraiser agreed to by the parties.

 

(b) 10% Option. Effective as of three (3) years after the Closing Date and terminating the date twenty four (24) months therefrom, the C3 Members hereby collectively grant EVIO the right to ratably purchase from the C3 Members an aggregate of 10% of the then outstanding Interests in C3 LABS (comprising the remaining Interests not owned by EVIO). EVIO may exercise its option by providing C3 LABS and the C3 Members written notice of its intent to exercise the option. The C3 Members shall have three (3) days following the date of such notice to execute assignments of Interests totaling 10% of the then outstanding membership interests in C3 LABS in favor of EVIO. Upon notice of its intent to exercise the option granted hereby, the exercise price shall be set by mutual agreement between the parties or, if no such agreement can be reached, as determined by an independent third-party valuation by an appraiser agreed to by the parties. 

 

The Company financed the Acquisition pursuant to the finance arrangements described in Item 2.03 below.

 

The foregoing is a summary of the Transfer Agreement qualified in its entirety by reference to the Transfer Agreement which is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information provided in response to Item 2.03 of this Current Report with respect to the Note, the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement (each as defined below), is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

 

On January 2, 2018, EVIO Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Acquisition of C3 Labs, LLC. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

 

 
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ITEM 2.01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

 

On Janaury 1, 2018, the Company completed the Acquisition pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The consideration to be paid for the Membership Interest included an aggregate of (A) $500,000 in Convertible Promissory Note; and (B) a $100,000 Promissory Note in an aggregate principal amount of $600,000 (the “Notes”). The information disclosed in Item 1.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Other than in respect of the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, there is no material relationship between the Seller Parties and the Company or any of its affiliates, or any director or officer of the Company, or any associate of any such director or officer.

 

ITEM 2.03 CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company issued a $500,000 Convertible Promissory Note to C3 Members. The Note accrues interest at a rate of 0% annually, upon the maturity of this note six months from the effective date (Maturity Date), the unpaid Principal Amount of this Note shall be automatically converted into shares of the Company’s common stock (“Shares”) at a conversion price per share of $0.75. In the event the “Market Price” of the Company’s common stock is less than $0.75 on the Maturity Date, the Company will promptly pay Holder, in cash or cash equivalent, the difference between $0.75 and the Market Price per share converted. For purposes of this Note, “Market Price” is defined as the average of the lowest trading prices for the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTCMarkets.com, or any exchange upon which EVIO’s common stock may be traded in the future, for the five (5) trading days prior to the Maturity Date.

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company issued a $100,000 Promissory Note to C3 Members. The Note accrues interest at a rate of 0% annually, upon the maturity of this note 90 days from the effective date (Maturity Date) the unpaid principal shall be due and payable. Should the Company fail to pay the Principal Amount within five (5) days from the Maturity Date, it shall be considered an event of default and the Holder shall have the option to convert the principal balance due hereunder into common shares of the Company. The Principal Amount will be converted into common stock of the Company at a conversion price per share equal to 50% of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTCMarkets.com, or any exchange upon which the Company’s common stock may be traded in the future, for the five (5) trading days prior to the date of conversion.

 

 
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ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired

 

To the extent required, the Company will file by amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K the historical financial information provided by this Item 9.01(a) within 71 calendar days of the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed.

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

 

To the extent required, the Company will file by amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K the pro forma financial information provided by this Item 9.01(b) within 71 calendar days of the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

2.1*

 

Membership Purchase Agreement between EVIO Inc. and C3 Labs LLC dated December 31, 2017. The exhibits and schedules to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and the registrant undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted exhibits and schedules upon request by the Commission.

10.1*

 

Convertible Promissory note, dated as of January 1, 2018

 

 

 

10.2*

 

Promissory Note, dated as of January 1, 2018.

 

 

 

99.1*

 

Press Release, dated as of January 2, 2018.

 

* Filed herewith. 

 
 
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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

EVIO, INC.

 

Date: January 5, 2018

By:

/s/ William Waldrop

 

Name: William Waldrop

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 2.1

 

MEMBERSHIP PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This MEMBERSHIP PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the last signature date below by and between EVIO, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“EVIO” or “Buyer”), and C3 LABS, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“C3 LABS”) and all of the current members of C3 LABS, as listed on the signature page hereto (“C3 Members”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, EVIO is a publicly traded company, quoted on OTCMarkets.com under the symbol “EVIO,” that performs analytical testing and product research on cannabis through its subsidiaries;

 

WHEREAS, C3 LABS is licensed to perform research and development on cannabis in California; and

 

WHEREAS, Buyer is interested in acquiring sixty percent (60%) of the membership interests (the “Interests”) of C3 LABS; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which shall be considered an integral part of this Agreement, and the covenants, conditions, representations and warranties hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I
THE PURCHASE

 

1.1  The Purchase . At the Closing (as hereinafter defined), C3 LABS shall issue to EVIO newly- issued Interests in C3 LABS equal to 60% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of C3 LABS immediately following such issuance, in exchange for the consideration described below (the “Purchase”). The Purchase shall take place upon the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement and in accordance with applicable law.

 

1.2  Purchase Price . As consideration for the Purchase, Buyer shall pay the sum of $600,000.00 (the “Purchase Price”), payable as set forth below:

 

(a)  $100,000 Note . EVIO shall issue to the designee listed on Exhibit C, a promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000.00, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “100K Note”). The 100K Note shall bear no interest and have a maturity date ninety (90) days from Closing. Should EVIO fail to timely pay the principal balance of the 100K Note, the 100K Note shall be convertible into shares of EVIO’s common stock at a conversion price equal to 50% of the lowest trading price of the EVIO’s common stock as reported on OTCMarkets.com, or any exchange upon which EVIO’s common stock may be traded in the future, for the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion (“Market Price”).

 

(b)  $500,000 Note . EVIO shall issue to the designee listed on Exhibit C, a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $500,000.00, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “500K Note”). The 500K Note shall bear no interest and have a maturity date six (6) months from Closing. The 500K Note shall automatically convert into shares of EVIO’s common stock upon reaching its maturity date at a rate of $0.75 per share. In the event the Market Price of EVIO common stock is below $0.75 at the time of conversion, EVIO shall pay to the note holder in cash or cash equivalent, the difference between $0.75 and the Market Price per share of converted stock.

 

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1.3  Closing . Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the parties shall hold a closing (the “Closing”) on (i) the first business day following the day on which the last of the conditions set forth in Article III to be fulfilled prior to the Closing is fulfilled or waived or (ii) at such time and place as the parties hereto may agree. The Closing shall occur no later than 5:00p.m. PST December 31, 2017 (“Closing Date”). Upon Closing, (i) C3 LABS shall deliver to EVIO a duly issued certificate representing 60% of the Interests outstanding following issuance to EVIO and (ii) EVIO shall deliver to C3 LABS the 100K Note and 500K Note, duly issued by EVIO, which C3 LABS will deliver to the proper designees. In the event that the Closing does not occur due to termination by Buyer, then EVIO shall pay a break-up fee of $25,000.00, payable to C3 LABS in EVIO common stock valued at Market Price per share.

 

1.4  Options . In addition to the Purchase, the C3 Members agree to grant EVIO options to purchase additional Interests of C3 LABS pursuant to the following terms and provisions:

 

(a)  30% Option . Effective as of Closing and terminating the date three (3) years from the Closing Date, the C3 Members hereby collectively grant EVIO the right to ratably purchase from the C3 Members an aggregate of 30% of the Interests in C3 LABS following the issuance of 60% of the Interests to EVIO. EVIO may exercise its option by providing C3 LABS and the C3 Members written notice of its intent to exercise the option. The C3 Members shall have three (3) days following the date of such notice to execute assignments of Interests totaling 30% of the then outstanding membership interests in C3 LABS in favor of EVIO California. If EVIO should elect to exercise its option within nine (9) months from the Closing Date, the exercise price for the 30% of Interests shall be $450,000.00, to be paid in cash or EVIO’s common stock, as agreed by the C3 Members. If EVIO does not exercise the option within nine (9) months from the Closing Date, the exercise price shall be set by mutual agreement between the parties or, if no such agreement can be reached, as determined by an independent third-party valuation by an appraiser agreed to by the parties.

 

(b)  10% Option . Effective as of three (3) years after the Closing Date and terminating the date twenty four (24) months therefrom, the C3 Members hereby collectively grant EVIO the right to ratably purchase from the C3 Members an aggregate of 10% of the then outstanding Interests in C3 LABS (comprising the remaining Interests not owned by EVIO). EVIO may exercise its option by providing C3 LABS and the C3 Members written notice of its intent to exercise the option. The C3 Members shall have three (3) days following the date of such notice to execute assignments of Interests totaling 10% of the then outstanding membership interests in C3 LABS in favor of EVIO. Upon notice of its intent to exercise the option granted hereby, the exercise price shall be set by mutual agreement between the parties or, if no such agreement can be reached, as determined by an independent third-party valuation by an appraiser agreed to by the parties.

 

ARTICLE II

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

2.1 Representations and Warranties of Buyer . Buyer represents and warrants to C3 LABS as follows, which representations shall be true and correct as of Closing:

 

(a)  Organization, Standing and Power . EVIO is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary.

 

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(b)  Authority . Buyer has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized. No other corporate or shareholder proceedings on the part of Buyer are necessary to authorize the Purchase, or the other transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(c)  Conflict with Other Agreements; Approvals . The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in any violation of, or default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or the loss of a material benefit under, or the creation of a lien, pledge, security interest or other encumbrance on assets (any such conflict, violation, default, right of termination, cancellation or acceleration, loss or creation, a “violation”) pursuant to any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws or any organizational document of EVIO or, result in any violation of any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease, benefit plan or other agreement, obligation, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to EVIO which violation would have a material adverse effect on Buyer taken as a whole.

 

(d)  Investment Representations . Buyer is acquiring the Interests for its own account with the intention of holding such securities for purposes of investment, and EVIO has no intention of selling such securities in a public distribution in violation of the United States securities laws or any applicable state securities laws. During the course of the negotiation of this Agreement, Buyer has had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from representatives of C3 LABS concerning all matters that Buyer considers material. Buyer understands that C3 LABS’ Interests have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “Securities Act”) and that the Interests cannot be resold in a transaction to which the Securities Act applies unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available.

 

2.3 Representations and Warranties of C3 LABS and C3 Members . C3 LABS and each of the C3 Members jointly and severally hereby represent and warrant to Buyer as follows, which representations shall be true and correct as of Closing:

 

(a)  Organization, Standing and Power . C3 LABS is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Nevada. C3 LABS has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary except for any such failure, which when taken together with all other failures, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the business of the relevant party taken as a whole.

 

(b)  Issuance of Interests . C3 LABS is authorized to issue the number of newly-issued Interests required to complete the Purchase. There are no options, warrants, calls, convertible notes, agreements or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire from C3 LABS at any time, or upon the happening of any stated event, any share of the capital interests of C3 LABS.

 

(c)  Authority . C3 LABS and each C3 Member has all requisite power to enter into this Agreement and has the requisite power and authority to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. Except as specified herein, no other corporate or member proceedings on the part of C3 LABS are necessary to authorize the Purchase and the other transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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(d)  Conflict with Agreements; Approvals . The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, conflict with, or result in any violation of any provision of the Articles of Organization or Operating Agreement of C3 LABS or of any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease, benefit plan or other agreement, obligation, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to C3 LABS or the C3 Members or their properties or assets except for any such conflict or violation, which when taken together with all other conflict or violation, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the business of C3 LABS or the Purchase. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any governmental entity is required by or with respect to C3 LABS or the C3 Members in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by C3 LABS and the C3 Members, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(e)  Books and Records . C3 LABS has made and will make available for inspection by Buyer upon reasonable request all the books of account, relating to the business of C3 LABS. Such books of account have been maintained in the ordinary course of business. All documents furnished or caused to be furnished to Buyer by C3 LABS are true and correct copies, and there are no amendments or modifications thereto except as set forth in such documents.

 

(f)  Compliance with Laws . C3 LABS is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all laws, regulations, rules, orders, judgments, decrees and other requirements and policies applicable to it, its properties or the operation of its businesses (excepting compliance with federal laws relating to cannabis).

 

(g)  Liabilities and Obligations . C3 LABS has no liabilities or outstanding debt currently due or becoming due in the future.

 

(h)  Litigation . There is no suit, action or proceeding pending, or threatened against or affecting C3 LABS or any C3 Member, which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on C3 LABS or the Purchase, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule or order of any governmental entity or arbitrator outstanding against C3 LABS or the C3 Members having, or which, insofar as reasonably can be foreseen, in the future could have, any such effect.

 

(i)  Taxes . C3 LABS has filed or will file within the time prescribed by law (including extension of time approved by the appropriate taxing authority) all tax returns and reports required to be filed with all other jurisdictions where such filing is required by law; and C3 LABS has paid, or made adequate provision for the payment of all taxes, interest, penalties, assessments or deficiencies due and payable on, and with respect to such periods. C3 LABS and the C3 Members know of (i) no other tax returns or reports which are required to be filed which have not been so filed and (ii) no unpaid assessment for additional taxes for any fiscal period or any basis therefore.

 

(j)  Assets, Licenses, Permits; Intellectual Property . C3 LABS owns or possesses in the operation of its business all material authorizations which are necessary for it to conduct its business as now conducted. C3 LABS holds proper license(s) from local authorities in California permitting it to conduct research and development testing on cannabis and cannabis-derived products and is in compliance with all rules and regulations relating thereto. Neither the execution nor delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will require any notice or consent from any third party or governmental agency or have any material adverse effect upon any such authorizations. C3 LABS has not transferred, conveyed or sold any asset listed on the financial statements provided to Buyer or otherwise disclosed to Buyer as being owned by C3 LABS, excluding C3 LABS’ Waters SFC 350 and accessories.

 

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(k)  Investment Representations . The C3 Members are acquiring the notes to be issued by EVIO hereunder and the securities to be issued upon conversion thereof for their own account with the intention of holding such securities for purposes of investment, and the C3 Members have no intention of selling such securities in a public distribution in violation of the United States securities laws or any applicable state securities laws. During the course of the negotiation of this Agreement, the C3 Members have had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from representatives of EVIO concerning all matters that the C3 Members consider material. The C3 Members understand that the EVIO securities issuable pursuant to this Agreement have not been registered under the Securities Act and that such securities cannot be resold in a transaction to which the Securities Act applies unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. Each C3 Member is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

 

ARTICLE III

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

 

3.1  Conditions to Each Party’s Obligation to Effect the Purchase . The respective obligations of C3 LABS and Buyer to effect the Purchase shall be conditional upon the filing, occurring or obtainment of all authorizations, consents, orders or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or expirations of waiting periods imposed by any governmental entity or by any applicable law, rule, or regulation governing the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

3.2  Conditions to Obligations of Buyer . The obligation of Buyer to effect the Purchase is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions on or before the Closing Date, unless waived by Buyer:

 

(a)  Representations and Warranties . The representations and warranties of C3 LABS and the C3 Members set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b)  Performance of Obligations of C3 LABS . C3 LABS shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.

 

(c)  Closing Documents . Buyer shall have received all closing documents as counsel for Buyer shall reasonably request.

 

(d)  Consents . C3 LABS shall have obtained the consent or approval of each person whose consent or approval shall be required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby under any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement or instrument, except those for which failure to obtain such consents and approvals would not, in the reasonable opinion of Buyer, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on C3 LABS and/or its subsidiaries and related entities taken as a whole upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. C3 LABS shall also have received the approval of its members in accordance with applicable law.

 

(e)  Confirmation Period . Buyer shall have confirmed to its satisfaction the business, operations, finances, assets and liabilities of C3 LABS.

 

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(f)  Pending Litigation . There shall not be any litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened to restrain or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which, in the sole reasonable judgment of Buyer, made in good faith, would make the consummation of the Purchase imprudent. In addition, there shall not be any other litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened against C3 LABS, the consequences of which, in the judgment of Buyer, could be materially adverse to C3 LABS.

 

(g)  Re-Domicile . C3 LABS shall have taken all steps necessary to re-domicile C3 LABS’ state of incorporation to California and authorize any additional membership interests as needed to issue EVIO the 60% of Interests as contemplated hereby.

 

3.3  Conditions to Obligations of C3 LABS . The obligations of C3 LABS to effect the Purchase is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived by C3 LABS:

 

(a)  Representations and Warranties . The representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement jointly and severally shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b) Performance of Obligations of Buyer . Buyer shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(c) Closing Documents . C3 LABS shall have received all closing documents from Buyer as shall be reasonably requested.

 

ARTICLE IV

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

 

4.1 Employment Agreement . Following Closing, EVIO will cause C3 LABS to enter into an employment agreement with Tobias Paquet to perform the role of Laboratory Director on such terms as agreed between C3 LABS and Tobias Paquet.

 

4.2 Working Capital . EVIO shall be responsible for providing the working capital for C3 LABS following Closing.

 

4.3 Non-Compete . The C3 Members agree not to engage in any business or activity, directly or indirectly, in competition with Buyer in the business of laboratory testing of cannabis or cannabis-derived products, for a period of five (5) years following the Closing.

 

4.4 C3 LABS Management . Upon Closing, the C3 Members shall appoint EVIO as the manager of C3 Labs with all authority as granted a manager under California Law and as additionally granted by C3 LABS operating agreement.

 

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4.5 Existing Claims . Notwithstanding the absence of any litigation which would be deemed threatening to the Closing (Section 2.3(h) or 3.2(f)), the parties acknowledge that C3 LABS owns legal rights to collect outstanding receivables and unpaid royalties, which claims, causes of action, rights of recovery and any pending or future legal actions existing as of the date of this Agreement shall remain solely the property of C3 LABS. All decision-making and control of said litigation, including authorization to initiate or conclude litigation shall be solely and exclusively the right of C3 LABS. EVIO shall not exercise any decision-making authority over the litigation in any way. The parties agree that all proceeds of any pending or future settlement or receivable from current or contemplated litigation against current or past clients of C3 LABS who have failed to pay royalties and other fees to C3 LABS shall be distributed such that the current (pre-EVIO transaction) C3 Members collectively receive 75% of such proceeds and the remainder will be distributed to C3 LABS as working capital. Additionally, any future profits from the production and sale of Axis Aromatics, LLC products will likewise be distributed and apportioned 75%/25% between pre-EVIO transaction C3 Members and C3 LABS working capital.

 

4.6 State License . Buyer anticipates applying for a State License for testing and research of cannabis derivatives. C3 LABS and the C3 Members support Buyer’s efforts in this regard and will cooperate as necessary to provide written documentation to support Buyer’s/C3 LABS’ application upon request.

 

4.7 Permitted Assignee . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, C3 Member WACOMM Holdings LLC, shall have the right to assign any securities or monies received by it pursuant to this Agreement to Bean Holdings LLC.

 

ARTICLE V

INDEMNIFICATION

 

5.1 C3 LABS and the C3 Members shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold Buyer and Buyer’s officers, shareholders, agents and directors (the “Buyer’s Representatives”) harmless for, from and against any and all Losses to which they may become subject resulting from or arising out of (1) any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant made by C3 LABS or the C3 Members as set forth herein; or (2) any and all liabilities arising out of or in connection with: (A) any of the assets of C3 LABS prior to the Closing; or (B) the operations of C3 LABS prior to the Closing.

 

5.2 Buyer shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold C3 LABS and the C3 Members’ officers, shareholders, agents and directors (the “C3 LABS’ Representatives”) harmless for, from and against any and all Losses to which they may become subject resulting from or arising out of (1) any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant made by Buyer as set forth herein; or (2) any and all liabilities arising out of or in connection with: (A) any of the assets of C3 LABS after the Closing; or (B) the operations of C3 LABS after the Closing; provided that any claim or liability arising under subsections (A) or (B) hereof must be the result of EVIO’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

 

ARTICLE VI

SURVIVAL AND TERMINATION

 

The representations and warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith shall survive the Closing. Buyer may terminate this Agreement by writing upon the material breach of C3 LABS. C3 LABS may terminate this Agreement by writing upon the material breach of Buyer. This Agreement may be terminated by the written agreement of all parties.

 

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ARTICLE VII

OTHER MATTERS

 

7.1 Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The phrase “made available” in this Agreement shall mean that the information referred to has been made available if requested by the party to whom such information is to be made available. Time is of the essence with respect to all obligations in this Agreement.

 

7.2 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when two or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart. This Agreement may be signed and delivered by electronic means, including e-mail.

 

7.3 Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries; Rights of Ownership . This Agreement (including the documents and the instruments referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and is not intended to confer upon any person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

 

7.4 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any California state court located in Orange County, or any federal court in the State of California in respect of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and irrevocably accept for themselves and in respect of their property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts.

 

7.5 Publicity . Except as otherwise required by law or the rules of the SEC, no party shall issue or cause the publication of any press release or other public announcement with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

7.6 Assignment . Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties. Any such assignment shall be null and void. Notwithstanding, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

 

7.7 Severability . If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule or law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner to the end that transactions contemplated hereby are fulfilled to the extent possible.

 

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7.8 Notices . All notices or other written communications hereunder will be deemed to have been properly given (i) upon delivery, if delivered in person or by facsimile transmission with receipt of an electronic confirmation thereof, (ii) one business day after having been deposited for overnight delivery with any reputable overnight courier service, or (iii) three business days after having been deposited in any post office or mail depository regularly maintained by the U.S. Postal Service and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth below or to such other address as may be designated to the other party in writing at the address set forth below.

 

7.9 Amendment . This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Any such amendment must be by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.

 

7.10 Extension; Waiver . At any time prior to the Closing, 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. 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.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been signed by the parties set forth below as of the date above set forth.

 

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EVIO, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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C3 LABS, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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C3 Members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

The 100K Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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EXHIBIT B

 

The 500K Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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EXHIBIT C

 

Note Designees

 

·         The 100K Note shall be issued to:  ___________________________________________

 

·         The 500K Note shall be issued to: ___________________________________________

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 10.1

 

THIS NOTE IS A CONTRACT FOR A SHORT-TERM LOAN, THIS LOAN AND INTEREST ACCRUED IS PAYABLE IN FULL AT MATURITY. SINCE BORROWER HAS SELECTED A PAYMENT SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOT PAY THE LOAN IN FULL BY THE MATURITY DATE, BORROWER WILL NEED TO PAY A LUMP SUM, OR A BALLOON PAYMENT, WHICH WILL PAY OFF THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPLE BALANCE OF THE LOAN AND ANY UNPAID INTEREST THEN DUE.

 

THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND COMPANY RESTRICTIONS.

 

CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, EVIO, Inc., a Colorado corporation, its successors and assigns (the “Company) promises to pay to the order of __________________ (“Holder”), in immediately available funds, the aggregate principal amount set forth below (the “Principal Amount in accordance with the terms of this Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”).

 

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: December ___, 2017

 

PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $ 500,000.00

 

1. PAYMENT. All unpaid principal shall be due and payable on the date six (6) months from the Effective Date hereof (“Maturity Date”). Payment shall be made at Holder’s address as directed by Holder in writing no less than ten (10) days prior to the Maturity Date solely through the delivery of the Company’s common stock pursuant to Section 6 of this Note.

 

 

2. INTEREST. This Note shall bear no interest.

 

 

3. PREPAYMENT. The Company may prepay this Note without penalty or premium.

 

 

4. REORGANIZATION. In case of any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation, entity or person, or any other corporate reorganization, in which the Company shall not be the continuing or surviving entity of such consolidation, merger or reorganization (any such transaction being hereinafter referred to as a “Reorganization”), the Company shall ensure that the surviving entity in any Reorganization specifically assumes the Company’s obligations under this Note.

 

 

5. DEFAULT. The non-payment when due of any principal due pursuant to this Note or the breach of any material covenant or undertaking herein shall constitute an event of default under this Note. Upon the occurrence of any other event of default, and provided such Event of Default has not been cured by the Company within five (5) business days after written notice of its occurrence, Holder, may, by written notice to the Company, declare all or any portion of the unpaid Principal Amount due to Holder immediately due and payable. Holder shall also have all other remedies available under law and equity.

 

 
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6. CONVERSION UPON MATURITY. Upon the maturity of this Note, the unpaid Principal Amount of this Note shall be automatically converted into shares of the Company’s common stock (“Shares”) at a conversion price per share of $0.75. In the event the “Market Price” of the Company’s common stock is less than $0.75 on the Maturity Date, the Company will promptly pay Holder, in cash or cash equivalent, the difference between $0.75 and the Market Price per share converted. For purposes of this Note, “Market Price” is defined as the average of the lowest trading prices for the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTCMarkets.com, or any exchange upon which EVIO’s common stock may be traded in the future, for the five (5) trading days prior to the Maturity Date.

 

 

a. Conversion Limit . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Note, Holder may not be issued any Shares in the Company that would cause Holder’s beneficial ownership (as defined by Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of the Company to exceed 9.9% of its total issued and outstanding common or voting shares.

 

 

 

 

b. Stock Certificates . The Company shall promptly following the Maturity Date issue and deliver to Holder a certificate or certificates for the number of shares to which Holder shall be entitled pursuant to this Note. The Company shall transmit the certificates by messenger or overnight delivery service or electronic delivery, if possible. Upon delivery of the share certificates, this Note shall be automatically cancelled and of no further force or effect. Holder shall return this Note to the Company upon receipt of the share certificate(s) contemplated hereby.

 

 

 

 

c. Fractional Shares . No fractional Shares shall be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of any fractional share to which Holder would otherwise be entitled, the Company shall round up to the nearest whole share of common stock.

 

7. SUCCESSION AND ASSIGNABILITY . This Note shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Holder may not assign any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without further approval from the Company.

 

 

8. GOVERNING LAW . This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

 

 

9. ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event the Holder hereof shall refer this Note to an attorney to enforce the terms hereof, the Company agrees to pay all the costs and expenses incurred in attempting or effecting the enforcement of Holder’s rights, including reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not suit is instituted.

 

 

10. CONFORMITY WITH LAW. It is the intention of the Company and of Holder to conform strictly to applicable usury and similar laws. Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, it is agreed that the aggregate of all charges which constitute interest under applicable usury and similar laws that are contracted for, chargeable or receivable under or in respect of this Note, shall under no circumstances exceed the maximum amount of interest permitted by such laws, and any excess, whether occasioned by acceleration or maturity of this Note or otherwise, shall be canceled automatically, and if theretofore paid, shall be either refunded to the Company or credited on the Principal Amount of this Note.

 

 

11. WAIVER. Holder shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Note unless such waiver is given in a dated writing signed by Holder. No delay or omission on the part of Holder in exercising any right pursuant to this Note shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Holder of any provision of this Note or of any rights against any individual, entity or collateral shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of strict compliance of any other provision of this Note by any other individual or entity. No prior waiver by Holder or course of dealing between Holder and any individual or entity collectively constituting the Company shall constitute a waiver of any rights of Holder or of any obligations pursuant to this Note.

 

 

12. FURTHER ASSURANCES. The Company agrees to sign, deliver, and file any additional documents or certifications that Holder may consider necessary to perfect, continue, and preserve the Company’s obligations under this Note and to protect Holder’s rights hereunder.

 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed and issued this Note as of above written date.

 

EVIO, Inc.

 

By: ________________________________

Name: William Waldrop

Title: CEO

 

 

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EXHIBIT 10.2

 

THIS NOTE IS A CONTRACT FOR A SHORT-TERM LOAN, THIS LOAN AND INTEREST ACCRUED IS PAYABLE IN FULL AT MATURITY. SINCE BORROWER HAS SELECTED A PAYMENT SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOT PAY THE LOAN IN FULL BY THE MATURITY DATE, BORROWER WILL NEED TO PAY A LUMP SUM, OR A BALLOON PAYMENT, WHICH WILL PAY OFF THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPLE BALANCE OF THE LOAN AND ANY UNPAID INTEREST THEN DUE.

 

THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND COMPANY RESTRICTIONS.

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, EVIO, Inc., a Colorado corporation, its successors and assigns (the “Company) promises to pay to the order of ________________________ (“Holder”), in immediately available funds, the aggregate principal amount set forth below (the “Principal Amount”) in accordance with the terms of this Promissory Note (“Note”).

 

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: December ___, 2017

 

PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $ 100,000.00

 

1. PAYMENT. All unpaid principal shall be due and payable on the date ninety (90) days from the Effective Date hereof (“Maturity Date”). Payment shall be made at Holder’s address as directed by Holder in writing, which Holder shall do at least ten (10) days prior to the Maturity Date.

 

 

2. INTEREST. This Note shall bear no interest.

 

 

3. PREPAYMENT. The Company may prepay this Note without penalty or premium.

 

 

4. REORGANIZATION. In case of any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation, entity or person, or any other corporate reorganization, in which the Company shall not be the continuing or surviving entity of such consolidation, merger or reorganization (any such transaction being hereinafter referred to as a “Reorganization”), the Company shall ensure that the surviving entity in any Reorganization specifically assumes the Company’s obligations under this Note.

 

 

5. DEFAULT. Should the Company fail to pay the Principal Amount within five (5) days from the Maturity Date, it shall be considered an event of default and the Holder shall have the option to convert the principal balance due hereunder into common shares of the Company. The Principal Amount will be converted into common stock of the Company at a conversion price per share equal to 50% of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTCMarkets.com, or any exchange upon which the Company’s common stock may be traded in the future, for the five (5) trading days prior to the date of conversion. In order to effect the conversion of all or part of this Note, Holder shall issue a notice of conversion substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Conversion Notice”). Holder shall surrender this Note upon conversion of the Principal Amount. The Company shall promptly following receipt of a Conversion Notice, issue and deliver to Holder a certificate or certificates for the number of shares to which Holder shall be entitled pursuant to the Conversion Notice. The Company shall transmit the certificate(s) by messenger or overnight delivery service or electronic delivery, if possible. No fractional shares shall be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of any fractional share to which Holder would otherwise be entitled, the Company shall round up to the nearest whole share of common stock. Holder’s sole remedy for default shall be conversion into common shares of the Company.

 

 
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6. SUCCESSION AND ASSIGNABILITY . This Note shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Holder may not assign any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder without further approval from the Company.

 

 

7. GOVERNING LAW . This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

 

 

8. ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event the Holder hereof shall refer this Note to an attorney to enforce the terms hereof, the Company agrees to pay all the costs and expenses incurred in attempting or effecting the enforcement of Holder’s rights, including reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not suit is instituted.

 

 

9. CONFORMITY WITH LAW. It is the intention of the Company and of Holder to conform strictly to applicable usury and similar laws. Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, it is agreed that the aggregate of all charges which constitute interest under applicable usury and similar laws that are contracted for, chargeable or receivable under or in respect of this Note, shall under no circumstances exceed the maximum amount of interest permitted by such laws, and any excess, whether occasioned by acceleration or maturity of this Note or otherwise, shall be canceled automatically, and if theretofore paid, shall be either refunded to the Company or credited on the Principal Amount of this Note.

 

 

10. WAIVER. Holder shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Note unless such waiver is given in a dated writing signed by Holder. No delay or omission on the part of Holder in exercising any right pursuant to this Note shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Holder of any provision of this Note or of any rights against any individual, entity or collateral shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of strict compliance of any other provision of this Note by any other individual or entity. No prior waiver by Holder or course of dealing between Holder and any individual or entity collectively constituting the Company shall constitute a waiver of any rights of Holder or of any obligations pursuant to this Note.

 

 

11. FURTHER ASSURANCES. The Company agrees to sign, deliver, and file any additional documents or certifications that Holder may consider necessary to perfect, continue, and preserve the Company’s obligations under this Note and to protect Holder’s rights hereunder.

 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed and issued this Note as of above written date.

 

EVIO, Inc.

 

By: ________________________________

Name: William Waldrop

Title: CEO

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

EVIO Inc. Completes Acquisition of Licensed California Cannabis Testing Laboratory

 

BEND, OR / January 2, 2018/ EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a life sciences company and leading provider of quality control testing and advisory services to the regulated cannabis industry, announced today that it completed the acquisition of 60% of C3 Labs, LLC. EVIO also has the option to purchase the remaining ownership subject to terms disclosed below. Effective January 1, 2018, C3 Labs LLC was also granted its temporary testing license from the State of California, and will operate under the brand EVIO Labs Berkeley.

 

Located in Berkeley, CA, C3 Labs will serve licensed California cannabis businesses in accordance with the rules set forth by the Bureau of Cannabis Control. The State already issued more than 400 temporary licenses with more than 1,800 applications have been submitted and still pending review. The Bureau of Cannabis Control also implemented emergency rules which require all cannabis harvested or manufactured after January 1, 2018 be tested by a licensed testing laboratory. Testing rules will phase-in, with increased testing requirements both on July 1, 2018 and January 1, 2019.

 

Licensed Cannabis companies seeking to obtain testing services from EVIO Labs Berkeley can reach the lab by calling 888-544-EVIO (3846) extension 2001.

 

“The addition of C3 Labs to the EVIO network is a tremendous milestone for EVIO Inc. C3 Labs generated over $1M in consulting revenues during the last two years, EVIO plans to continue offering these services along with traditional compliance testing. The 8,000 square foot facility is already outfitted with the latest analytical testing equipment, and will become our Northern California hub laboratory,” commented William Waldrop EVIO CEO, “This acquisition represents a significant development for EVIO as the Company continues to focus on increasing market share in the state of California. Demand for testing services is expected to increase significantly as the state rolls out its adult-use marijuana market.”

 

In consideration of the C3 Labs 60% membership acquisition, EVIO issued a $500,000 convertible promissory note that bears no interest and has a maturity date six months from closing at which time the note will automatically convert at a rate of $0.75 per share. EVIO also issued a $100,000 promissory note that is due within 90 days of closing. For a period of three years from closing date, EVIO has the right to acquire an additional 30% ownership for $450,000 payable in cash and/or stock subject to C3 member approval. Contingent upon exercise of the 30% option, EVIO will have the option to acquire the remaining 10% ownership after three years from closing. The purchase price will be mutually agreeable at that time, or subject to independent third-party valuation.

 

About C3 Labs, LLC.

 

Located in Berkeley, CA, C3 Labs, LLC has been serving the cannabis industry since 2015. C3 Labs was one of the nation’s first, true, cannabis-focused contract research organization (CRO), with both field services and a state of the art research center in beautiful Berkeley, California. C3 Labs’ highly experienced scientists and engineers utilize cutting edge technology to support their customers in analytical chemistry, process chemistry, formulations, and engineering. C3 Labs applies technologies employed by the food product and pharmaceutical industries to ensure that growers and processors operate in a fully compliant and quality manner and helps clients maintain the  highest level of safe and effective medicinal products. Their staff has over 40 years of collective hands-on analytical expertise working in the Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical industries with 7 years of experience consulting to the FDA, USDA, and EPA, as well as the companies regulated by these agencies.

 
 
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About EVIO, Inc.

 

EVIO, Inc. is a life sciences company focused on analyzing cannabis as a means for improving quality of life. The Company provides analytical testing services, advisory services and performs product research in its accredited laboratory testing facilities. The Company’s EVIO Labs division operating coast-to-coast provides state-mandated ancillary services to ensure the safety and quality of the nation’s cannabis supply.

 

For more information, visit www.eviolabs.com

 

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact maybe considered to be forward-looking statements. Statements may contain certain forward-looking statements pertaining to future anticipated or projected plans, performance and developments, as well as other statements relating to future operations and results. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intends,” “goal,” “objective,” “seek,” “attempt,” or variations of these or similar words, identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements by their nature are estimates of future results only and involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, our ability to complete our product testing and launch our product commercially, the acceptance of our product in the marketplace, the uncertainty of the laws and regulations relating to cannabis, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov or www.eviolabs.com

 

Company Contact:

EVIO Inc.

Bend, OR

www.EVIOlabs.com

888.544.EVIO

info@EVIOlabs.com

 

Communications Contact:

NetworkNewsWire (NNW)

New York, New York

www.NetworkNewsWire.com

212.418.1217 Office

Editor@NetworkNewsWire.com

 

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