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): September 29, 2017

 

ATRM Holdings, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Minnesota   001-36318   41-1439182
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

5215 Gershwin Ave. N., Oakdale, Minnesota   55128
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (651) 704-1800

 

N/A

 

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

 

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

 

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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 [  ]

 

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. [  ]

 

 

 

     
   

 

Item 1.01.           Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On September 29, 2017, ATRM Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), Lone Star Value Investors, LP (“LSVI”) and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP (“LSV Co-Invest I”) entered into an Exchange Agreement, dated as of the same date (the “Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued to LSVI and LSV Co-Invest I a total of 132,548 shares of a new class of 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series B Stock”), of the Company in exchange for the return and cancellation of all of the unsecured promissory notes of the Company (the “Notes”) held by LSVI and LSV Co-Invest I (the “Exchange”). The Notes had an aggregate of $13.3 million unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest outstanding at the time of their cancellation.

 

On September 29, 2017, in connection with the Exchange, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of the same date (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), with LSVI and LSV Co-Invest I. The Registration Rights Agreement provides that at any time after October 15, 2018, upon the written request of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the shares of Series B Stock issued in the Exchange that qualify as registrable securities as defined therein, the Company will prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of those shares by their holders.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Exchange Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such documents, which are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

At the time of the Exchange, LSVI also owned 1,067,885 shares of the Company’s common stock, or approximately 45% of the shares outstanding. Additionally, 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were held in an account managed by Lone Star Value Management, LLC (“LSVM”), an affiliate of LSVI and LSV Co-Invest I. Jeffrey E. Eberwein, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), is the manager of Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC, the general partner of LSVI and LSV Co-Invest I, and sole member of LSVM, the investment manager of LSVI, and therefore may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned by LSVI and the securities held in the account managed by LSVM. The terms of the Exchange and the Series B Stock were negotiated and approved by a special committee of the Board consisting solely of disinterested and independent directors.

 

On September 29, 2017, in connection with the Exchange, the Company entered into amendments to its two Loan and Security Agreements (as amended, the “Loan Agreements”) with Gerber Finance, Inc. (“Gerber Finance”) to permit the Exchange and the Company’s payment of dividends on the Series B Stock in-kind, by the issuance of additional shares of Series B Stock, in accordance with the terms of the Series B Stock (as described below). Under the Loan Agreements, the Company is not permitted to pay dividends on the Series B Stock in cash without the consent of Gerber Finance. Additionally, in connection with the Exchange, the subordination agreements by and among the Company, LSVI, LSV Co-Invest I and Gerber Finance, providing for the subordination of the Company’s obligations under the Notes to its obligations to Gerber Finance, were terminated.

 

Item 3.02.           Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The offer and sale of the shares of Series B Stock in the Exchange were made in reliance upon an exemption from registration requirements pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

     
   

 

Item 3.03.           Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

The filing of the Statement of Designation (as defined below) and the issuance of the Series B Stock affect the rights of holders of the Company’s common stock to the extent of the rights of holders of Series B Stock as provided in the Statement of Designation. The information included in Item 5.03 below, including the summary of the material terms of the Series B Stock as set forth in the Statement of Designation, is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.03.

 

Item 5.03.           Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

On September 29, 2017, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota a Statement of Designation of the Series B Stock (the “Statement of Designation”) creating the Series B Stock. A summary of the material terms of the Series B Stock is set forth below. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Statement of Designation, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Statement of Designation authorizes the issuance of 160,000 shares of Series B Stock, having a par value of $0.001 per share and a stated value of $100.00 per share (subject to adjustment). Holders of Series B Stock are entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board, cumulative preferential dividends, payable quarterly in cash at a rate per annum equal to 10.0% multiplied by the stated value; provided that the Company may pay dividends in-kind through the issuance of additional shares of Series B Stock at a rate per annum equal to 12.0% multiplied by the stated value , at the sole option of the Company, for up to four quarterly dividend periods in any consecutive 36-month period (determined on a rolling basis).

 

In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, before any payment or distribution to holders of junior shares, holders of Series B Stock will be entitled to receive an amount of cash per share of Series B Stock equal to the stated value plus all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not earned or declared).

 

Upon the occurrence of four accumulated, accrued and unpaid defaults by the Company of its obligation to pay dividends (either in cash or in-kind) on the Series B Stock in full for each quarterly dividend period, whether consecutive or non-consecutive, until the Company has paid all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends in full and has paid accrued dividends for the two most recently completed quarterly dividend periods in full in a timely manner, (i) the dividend rate will increase to 12.0% per annum and (ii) the size of the Board will be increased by two directors and the holders of Series B Stock (together with the holders of any class of shares with similar rights) will have the right to elect two directors to the Board. The terms of such directors will terminate, and the size of the Board will decrease accordingly, once the voting rights terminate.

 

Additionally, the Company is not permitted to take certain corporate actions without the approval of holders of at least 2/3 of the shares of Series B Stock (together with the holders of any class of shares with similar rights), including: (i) any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation or the Statement of Designation that materially and adversely affects the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Stock; (ii) a statutory share exchange that affects the Series B Stock, or a merger or consolidation, unless each share of Series B Stock remains outstanding without material and adverse change to its terms, voting powers, preferences and rights, or is converted or exchanged into preferred shares with identical rights; (iii) authorize, reclassify, or create, or increase the authorized amount of, any shares senior to or on a parity with the Series B Stock, or any security convertible into or exchangeable for shares senior to or on a parity with the Series B Stock; and (iv) an increase to the size of the Board above five directors other than under the terms of the Statement of Designation. The Series B Stock does not vote together with the Company’s common stock or have any other voting rights except as set forth in the Statement of Designation.

 

     
   

 

Item 9.01.           Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
Exhibit 3.1   Statement of Designation of 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock.
Exhibit 10.1   Exchange Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among ATRM Holdings, Inc., Lone Star Value Investors, LP, and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP.
Exhibit 10.2   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among ATRM Holdings, Inc., Lone Star Value Investors, LP, and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP.

 

     
   

 

SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

  ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.
     
Dated: October 4, 2017 By: /s/ Stephen A. Clark
  Name: Stephen A. Clark
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

     
   

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
Exhibit 3.1   Statement of Designation of 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock.
Exhibit 10.1   Exchange Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among ATRM Holdings, Inc., Lone Star Value Investors, LP, and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP.
Exhibit 10.2   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among ATRM Holdings, Inc., Lone Star Value Investors, LP, and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP.

 

     
   

 

 

Exhibit 3.1

 

STATEMENT OF DESIGNATION

OF

10.00% SERIES B CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK

OF

ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Pursuant to Section 302A.401 Subd. 3(b) of the

Minnesota Statutes

 

The undersigned, Daniel M. Koch, does hereby certify that:

 

1. He is the duly elected and acting President and Chief Executive Officer of ATRM Holdings, a Minnesota corporation (the “ Corporation ”).

 

2. Pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “ Board ”) by the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation and in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 302A.401, subd. 3(b), effective September 29, 2017, the Board adopted the following resolution creating a series of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (“ Preferred Stock ”), of the Corporation designated as 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock:

 

WHEREAS , the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “ Articles of Incorporation ”) provide for 200,000 shares of undesignated stock, of which 3,000 shares are presently designated or authorized; and

 

WHEREAS , the Board is authorized to fix the rights, preferences and restrictions, including without limitation, as to distributions, of any undesignated shares and the number of shares constituting any series and the designation thereof.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that pursuant to the authority vested in the Board by the Articles of Incorporation, the Board does hereby provide for the issuance of a series of Preferred Stock and does hereby fix and herein state and express the designations, powers, preferences and relative and other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of such series of Preferred Stock as follows:

 

Section 1. Number of Shares and Designation . This series of Preferred Stock shall be designated as 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Series B Preferred Stock ”), and the number of shares that shall constitute such series shall be 160,000.

 

Section 2. Definitions . For purposes of the Series B Preferred Stock and as used in this Statement, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which state or federally chartered banking institutions in New York, New York are not required to be open.

 

     
   

 

Bylaws ” shall mean the Bylaws of the Corporation, as may be amended from time to time.

 

Common Stock ” shall mean the common stock, $0.001 par value, of the Corporation.

 

Dividend Default ” shall mean the Corporation’s failure to pay dividends (either in cash or in-kind) on the Series B Preferred Stock in full for any Dividend Period in accordance with Section 3 hereof.

 

Dividend Payment Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 3 hereof.

 

Dividend Periods ” shall mean quarterly dividend periods commencing on the first day of each of January, April, July and October and ending on and including the day preceding the first day of the next succeeding Dividend Period.

 

Dividend Rate ” shall mean the dividend rate accruing on the Series B Preferred Stock, as applicable from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

Dividend Record Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 3 hereof.

 

Exchange Act ” shall mean the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Junior Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (c) of Section 6 hereof.

 

Parity Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (b) of Section 6 hereof.

 

Penalty Rate ” shall mean 12.00% per annum.

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or other entity, and shall include any successor (by merger or otherwise) of such entity.

 

SEC ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8 hereof.

 

Senior Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 6 hereof.

 

Series B Preferred Stock ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.

 

set apart for payment ” shall be deemed to include, without any further action, the following: the recording by the Corporation in its accounting ledgers of any accounting or bookkeeping entry that indicates, pursuant to an authorization by the Board and a declaration of dividends or other distribution by the Corporation, the initial and continued allocation of funds to be so paid on any series or class of shares of stock of the Corporation; provided, however, that if any funds for any class or series of Junior Shares or any class or series of Parity Shares are placed in a separate account of the Corporation or delivered to a disbursing, paying or other similar agent, then “set apart for payment” with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock shall mean irrevocably placing such funds in a separate account or irrevocably delivering such funds to a disbursing, paying or other similar agent.

 

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Stated Rate ” shall mean 10.00% per annum.

 

Statement ” shall mean this Statement of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock.

 

Stated Value ” shall mean $100.00 (as appropriately adjusted by the Board to reflect any Stock Split with respect to the Common Stock).

 

Stock Split ” shall mean any stock splits (including those effected pursuant to a Common Stock dividend), subdivisions or combinations.

 

Transfer Agent ” means Computershare, or such other agent or agents of the Corporation as may be designated by the Board or its duly authorized designee as the transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing agent for the Series B Preferred Stock.

 

Voting Preferred Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7 hereof.

 

Voting Stock ” shall mean stock of any class or kind having the power to vote generally for the election of directors.

 

Section 3. Dividends.

 

(a) Holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee thereof, in its sole discretion, out of funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of distributions, cumulative preferential cash dividends per share at a rate per annum equal to the Dividend Rate multiplied by the Stated Value (as of the date hereof equivalent to an annual amount of $10.00 per share); provided , however , if the Corporation at its sole option elects to do so prior to a Dividend Period, for up to four Dividend Periods in any consecutive 36-month period (determined on a rolling basis), dividends for such Dividend Period may be paid in-kind through the issuance of additional shares of Series B Preferred Stock to Holders of Series B Preferred Stock at a rate per annum equal to the Penalty Rate multiplied by the Stated Value; provided , further , that dividends for the Dividend Period ending September 30, 2017 shall be paid in-kind and such Dividend Period shall not be counted towards the four Dividend Periods in any consecutive 36-month period (determined on a rolling basis) for which the Corporation may elect to pay in-kind. Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 3, the Dividend Rate shall be equal to the Stated Rate. Such dividends shall accrue and accumulate, whether or not earned or declared, on each issued and outstanding share of the Series B Preferred Stock from (and including) the original date of issuance of such share and shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last calendar day of each Dividend Period, except for dividends for the Dividend Period ending September 30, 2017, which shall be payable at the end of the next Dividend Period (each such day being hereinafter called a “ Dividend Payment Date ”); provided that (i) Series B Preferred Stock issued during any Dividend Period after the Dividend Record Date for such Dividend Period shall only begin to accrue dividends on the first day of the next Dividend Period; and provided, further, that (ii) if any Dividend Payment Date is not a Business Day, then the dividend that would otherwise have been payable on such Dividend Payment Date (if declared) may be paid on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if paid on such Dividend Payment Date, and no interest or additional dividends or other sums shall accrue on the amount so payable from such Dividend Payment Date to such next succeeding Business Day. Any dividend payable on the Series B Preferred Stock for any partial Dividend Period shall be prorated and computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Dividends shall be payable to holders of record as they appear in the stock records of the Corporation at the close of business on the applicable record date, which shall be the 15 th day of the month in which the applicable Dividend Payment Date occurs, or such other date designated by the Board or an officer of the Corporation duly authorized by the Board for the payment of dividends that is not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to such Dividend Payment Date (each such date, a “ Dividend Record Date ”).

 

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(b) Upon the occurrence of four accumulated, accrued and unpaid Dividend Defaults, whether consecutive or non-consecutive, then:

 

(i) the Dividend Rate shall increase to the Penalty Rate for each subsequent Dividend Payment Date thereafter until such time as the Corporation has paid all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock in full and has paid accrued dividends for the two most recently completed Dividend Periods in full in a timely manner, at which time the Dividend Rate shall revert to the Stated Rate for cash dividends; and

 

(ii) until such time as the Dividend Rate reverts to the Stated Rate pursuant to subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b), the holders of Series B Preferred Stock will have the voting rights and director election rights described in Section 7(a) hereof.

 

After the Dividend Rate reverts to the Stated Rate pursuant to subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b), the Dividend Rate shall not again increase to the Penalty Rate for cash dividends and the holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall not again have the voting rights and director election rights described in Section 7(a) hereof until the subsequent occurrence of an additional four accumulated, accrued and unpaid Dividend Defaults, whether consecutive or non-consecutive.

 

(c) No dividend on the Series B Preferred Stock will be declared by the Corporation or paid or set apart for payment by the Corporation at such time as the terms and provisions of Senior Shares or any agreement of the Corporation, including any agreement relating to its indebtedness, prohibit such declaration, payment or setting apart for payment or provide that such declaration, payment or setting apart for payment would constitute a breach thereof or a default thereunder, or if such declaration, payment or setting aside of funds is restricted or prohibited under applicable law; provided, however, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, a Dividend Default may be deemed to occur and dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock shall continue to accrue and accumulate regardless of whether: (i) any or all of the foregoing restrictions exist; (ii) the Corporation has earnings or profits; (iii) there are funds legally available for the payment of such dividends; or (iv) such dividends are authorized by the Board. Accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock will accumulate as of the Dividend Payment Date on which they first become payable.

 

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(d) Except as provided in the next sentence, if any Series B Preferred Stock is outstanding, no dividends will be declared or paid or set apart for payment on any Parity Shares or Junior Shares, unless all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are contemporaneously declared and paid, or declared and a sum of cash sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for such payment, for all past Dividend Periods with respect to which full dividends were not paid on the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with this Section 3. When dividends are not paid in full (or a sum sufficient for such full payment is not so set apart for payment) upon the Series B Preferred Stock and upon all Parity Shares, all dividends declared, paid or set apart for payment upon the Series B Preferred Stock and all such Parity Shares shall be declared and paid pro rata or declared and set apart for payment pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share of Series B Preferred Stock and per share of such Parity Shares shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio that accumulated dividends per share of Series B Preferred Stock and such other Parity Shares (which shall not include any accumulation in respect of unpaid dividends for prior dividend periods if such other Parity Shares do not bear cumulative dividends) bear to each other. No interest, or sum of money in lieu of interest, shall be payable in respect of any dividend payment or payments on Series B Preferred Stock which may be in arrears, whether at the Stated Rate or at the Penalty Rate.

 

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this Section 3, unless all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are contemporaneously declared and paid, or declared and a sum of cash sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for such payment, for all past Dividend Periods with respect to which full dividends were not paid on the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with this Section 3, no dividends (other than in Common Stock or Junior Shares ranking junior to the Series B Preferred Stock as to dividends and upon liquidation) may be declared or paid or set apart for payment upon the Common Stock or any Junior Shares or Parity Shares, nor shall any Common Stock or any Junior Shares or Parity Shares be redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired directly or indirectly for any consideration (or any monies be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any such stock) by the Corporation (except by conversion into or exchange for Junior Shares or by redemption, purchase or acquisition of stock under any employee benefit plan of the Corporation).

 

(f) Holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any dividend in excess of all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock as described in this Section 3. Any dividend payment made on the Series B Preferred Stock shall first be credited against the earliest accumulated accrued and unpaid dividend due with respect to such shares which remains payable at the time of such payment.

 

Section 4. Liquidation Preference.

 

(a) Subject to the rights of the holders of Senior Shares and Parity Shares, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Corporation (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of Junior Shares, as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, each holder of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash per share of the Series B Preferred Stock equal to the Stated Value plus an amount in cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not earned or declared) to the date of final distribution to such holders. If, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the Corporation, or proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be insufficient to pay in full the preferential amount aforesaid and liquidating payments on any other shares of any class or series of Parity Shares as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, then such assets, or the proceeds thereof, shall be distributed among the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and any such other Parity Shares ratably in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such Series B Preferred Stock and any such other Parity Shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full. For the purposes of this Section 4, none of (i) a consolidation or merger of the Corporation with one or more corporations or other entities, (ii) a sale, lease or transfer of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets or (iii) a statutory share exchange shall be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, voluntary or involuntary, of the Corporation.

 

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(b) Written notice of any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, stating the payment date or dates when, and the place or places where, the amounts distributable in such circumstances shall be payable, shall be given by first class mail, postage pre-paid, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the payment date stated therein, to each record holder of the Series B Preferred Stock at the respective address of such holders as the same shall appear on the stock transfer records of the Corporation.

 

Subject to the rights of the holders of Senior Shares and Parity Shares upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, after payment shall have been made in full to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock, as provided in this Section 4, any other series or class or classes of Junior Shares shall, subject to the respective terms and provisions (if any) applying thereto, be entitled to receive any and all assets remaining to be paid or distributed, and the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to share therein.

 

Section 5. Status of Acquired Shares . All shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and purchased or otherwise acquired by the Corporation shall be restored to the status of authorized but unissued shares of undesignated Preferred Stock of the Corporation.

 

Section 6. Ranking . Any class or series of shares of stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to rank:

 

(a) prior to the Series B Preferred Stock, as to the payment of dividends and as to distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, if the holders of such class or series shall be entitled to the receipt of dividends or of amounts distributable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, as the case may be, in preference or priority to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock (“ Senior Shares ”);

 

(b) on a parity with the Series B Preferred Stock, as to the payment of dividends and as to distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, whether or not the dividend rates, dividend payment dates or redemption or liquidation prices per share thereof be different from those of the Series B Preferred Stock, if the holders of such class or series and the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the receipt of dividends and of amounts distributable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up in proportion to their respective amounts of accrued and unpaid dividends per share or liquidation preferences, without preference or priority one over the other (“ Parity Shares ”); and

 

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(c) junior to the Series B Preferred Stock, as to the payment of dividends and as to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, if such class or series shall be the Common Stock or any other class or series of shares of stock of the Corporation now or hereafter issued and outstanding over which the Series B Preferred Stock have preference or priority in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation (“ Junior Shares ”).

 

Section 7. Voting Rights; Director Election Rights.

 

(a) The Series B Preferred Stock shall have no voting rights, except as set forth in this Section 7. In the circumstances identified in paragraph (b) of Section 3 hereof, the number of directors then constituting the Board shall increase by at least two, if not already increased by reason of similar types of provisions with respect to Parity Shares which are entitled to similar voting rights, and the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, together with the holders of shares of every other series of Parity Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable (any such other series, the “ Voting Preferred Shares ”), voting together as a single class regardless of series, shall be entitled to elect two directors. Such directors shall be elected at any annual meeting of shareholders or special meeting held in place thereof, or at a special meeting of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares called as provided in paragraph (b) of this Section 7; in each instance in accordance with the Bylaws. Such voting rights shall continue unless and until terminated as provided in paragraph (b) of Section 3 hereof, whereupon the terms of all persons elected as directors to the Board by the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares shall terminate effective immediately and the number of directors constituting the Board shall decrease accordingly.

 

(b) At any time after the voting power conferred in paragraph (a) of this Section 7 shall have been so vested in the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares, the Secretary of the Corporation may, and upon the written request of any holder of Series B Preferred Stock (addressed to the Secretary at the principal office of the Corporation) shall, call a special meeting of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and of the Voting Preferred Shares for the election of the two directors to be elected by them to the Board as herein provided, such call to be made by notice similar to that provided in the Bylaws of the Corporation for a special meeting of the shareholders or as required by law. If any such special meeting required to be called as above provided shall not be called by the Secretary within 60 days after receipt of any such request, then any holder of Series B Preferred Stock may call such meeting, upon the notice above provided, and for that purpose shall have access to the share records of the Corporation for the Series B Preferred Stock and Voting Preferred Shares. The directors elected at any such special meeting shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or special meeting held in lieu thereof if such term shall not have previously terminated as above provided. If any vacancy shall occur among the directors elected by holders of Series B Preferred Stock and holders of the Voting Preferred Shares, a successor shall be elected by the Board, upon the nomination of the then-remaining director elected by holders of Series B Preferred Stock and holders of the Voting Preferred Shares or the successor of such remaining director, to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or special meeting held in place thereof if such term shall not have previously terminated as above provided.

 

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(c) So long as any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares at the time outstanding, acting as a single class regardless of series, given in person or by proxy, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, shall be necessary for effecting or validating:

 

(i) Any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or this Statement that materially and adversely affects the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Voting Preferred Shares; provided, however, that (A) the amendment of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation so as to authorize or create, or to increase the authorized amount of, the Series B Preferred Stock or any Parity Shares shall be deemed to materially and adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Voting Preferred Shares and (B) the amendment of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation so as to authorize or create, or to increase the authorized amount of any Junior Shares shall not be deemed to materially or adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Voting Preferred Shares;

 

(ii) A statutory share exchange that affects the Series B Preferred Stock, a consolidation with or merger of the Corporation into another entity, or a consolidation with or merger of another entity into the Corporation, unless in each such case each share of Series B Preferred Stock (A) shall remain outstanding without a material and adverse change to its terms, voting powers, preferences and rights or (B) shall be converted into or exchanged for preferred shares of the surviving entity having preferences, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or distributions, qualifications and terms or conditions of redemption thereof identical to that of a share of Series B Preferred Stock (except for changes that do not materially and adversely affect the Series B Preferred Stock);

 

(iii) The authorization, reclassification or creation of, or the increase in the authorized amount of, any Senior Shares, other Parity Shares or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Senior Shares or other Parity Shares; or

 

(iv) an increase to the size of the Board above five (5) directors other than as set forth herein.

 

For purposes of this Section 7, each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall have one vote per share, except that when any other series of Voting Preferred Shares shall have the right to vote with the Series B Preferred Stock as a single class on any matter, then the Series B Preferred Stock and such other series shall have with respect to such matters such number of votes equal to the stated liquidation preference thereof divided by the Stated Value. Except as set forth herein, the Series B Preferred Stock shall not have any relative, participating, optional or other special voting rights and powers other than as set forth herein, and the consent of the holders thereof shall not be required for the taking of any corporate action.

 

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No amendment to these terms of the Series B Preferred Stock shall require the vote of the holders of Common Stock (except as required by law) or any series of Preferred Stock other than the Voting Preferred Shares.

 

Section 8. Information Rights . During any period in which the Corporation is not subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Corporation shall (a) transmit by mail to all holders of Series B Preferred Stock, as their names and addresses appear in the Corporation’s record books and without cost to such holders, copies of the annual reports and quarterly reports that the Corporation would have been required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act if the Corporation was subject to such sections (other than any exhibits that would have been required); and (b) promptly upon written request, supply copies of such reports to any prospective holder of Series B Preferred Stock. The Corporation shall mail the reports to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock within 15 days after the respective dates by which the Corporation would have been required to file the reports with the SEC if the Corporation were then subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, assuming the Corporation is a “ non-accelerated filer ” in accordance with the Exchange Act.

 

Section 9. Record Holders . The Corporation and the Transfer Agent shall deem and treat the record holder of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock as the true and lawful owner thereof for all purposes, and neither the Corporation nor the Transfer Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.

 

Section 10. Sinking Fund . The Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to the benefits of any retirement or sinking fund.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Statement of Designation to be duly executed and acknowledged by the undersigned officer of the Corporation as of this 29 th day of September, 2017.

 

  ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Daniel M. Koch
  Name: Daniel M. Koch
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

EXCHANGE AGREEMENT

 

THIS EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of September 29, 2017, by and among ATRM Holdings, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “ Company ”), Lone Star Value Investors, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“ LSVI ”), and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“ LSV Co-Invest I ”, and together with LSVI, the “ Holders ”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company has issued to the Holders unsecured promissory notes with such principal amounts and accrued and unpaid interest outstanding as set forth on Exhibit A (collectively, the “ Notes ”);

 

WHEREAS, the Company and each Holder have agreed, subject to and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, that the Holder shall exchange the Notes for shares of a new class of Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Stock ”), of the Company as set forth on Exhibit A (the “ Shares ”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Company has filed a Statement of Designation with respect to the Preferred Stock as attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Statement of Designation ”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I - EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES

 

Section 1.01. Authorization of Issue . Prior to the Closing (as defined below), the Company shall have duly authorized the delivery to the Holders of the Shares.

 

Section 1.02. Exchange of the Notes . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, each Holder hereby agrees to exchange at the Closing (the “ Exchange ”) its Notes for such number of Shares as set forth on Exhibit A . The Notes exchanged pursuant to this Agreement shall be cancelled.

 

Section 1.03. Registration . Pursuant to the terms of that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among the Company and the Holders (the “ RRA ”), the Shares issued to each Holder pursuant to the Exchange constitute Registrable Securities (as defined in the RRA) that are subject to the terms of the RRA.

 

Section 1.04. Outstanding Debt Agreement Acknowledgements . Each of the Company and each Holder hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company is party to certain Loan and Security Agreements (the “ Credit Agreements ”) with Gerber Finance Inc. (“ Gerber Finance ”), pursuant to which the Company is prohibited from paying or becoming obligated to pay dividends, with certain limited exceptions, and is limited as to the incurrence of any liability or distribution of cash or other property in respect of the Company’s equity securities, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Credit Agreements, including the Fifth Agreement of Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (KBS) and Third Agreement of Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (EBGL Acquisition), each dated as of the date hereof, which permit the parties’ entry into this Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby.

 

     
 

 

ARTICLE II - CLOSING DATE; DELIVERY

 

Section 2.01. Closing and Location . The closing of the Exchange (the “ Closing ”) shall take place on September 29, 2017, or on such other date as shall be mutually agreed to by the Company and the Holders (the “ Closing Date ”), at the offices of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, or such other place as shall be mutually agreed to by the Company and the Holders.

 

Section 2.02. Issuance . At the Closing, the Company shall instruct its transfer agent to issue the Shares to the respective Holders on the books and records of the Company and the Notes shall be cancelled.

 

Section 2.03. Consummation of Closing . All acts, deliveries and confirmations comprising the Closing, regardless of chronological sequence, shall be deemed to occur contemporaneously and simultaneously upon the occurrence of the last act, delivery or confirmation of the Closing and none of such acts, deliveries or confirmations shall be effective unless and until the last of same shall have occurred.

 

Section 2.04. No Further Ownership Rights in the Notes . From and after the Closing, each Holder shall cease to have any rights with respect to its Notes exchanged pursuant to this Agreement, including any payments of outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest, except as otherwise provided herein or by applicable law.

 

ARTICLE III - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to each Holder that the following statements are true, correct and complete as of the date hereof:

 

(a) Corporate Organization . The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, operate and lease its properties and to carry on its business as and in the places where such properties are now owned, operated and leased or such business is now being conducted.

 

(b) Authorization . The Company has the necessary corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated by, and perform its obligations, hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company. This Agreement is the legally valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

 

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(c) No Violation or Breach . Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, (i) will violate or cause a default under any judgment, order, writ or decree of any court or governmental authority applicable to the Company, (ii) breach or conflict with the provisions of the constituent documents of the Company, or (iii) violate, conflict with or breach any agreement, arrangement, document or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound.

 

(d) Approvals and Consents . The Company is not required to perform any act or obtain any consent, authorization, approval or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court or governmental agency, or quasi-governmental agency commission, board, bureau, or instrumentality in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or to complete the Exchange in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

(e) Brokers and Finders . The Company nor its officers, directors, managers or employees has employed any broker, finder, investment banker, financial advisor or similar professional or incurred any liability for any investment banking fees, brokerage fees, commissions or finders’ fees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(f) SEC Reporting and Compliance . None of the Company’s registration statements, proxy statements, information statements and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”) since January 1, 2016, as of their respective dates, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

 

(g) Shares Duly Issued . The Shares to be issued to each Holder in accordance with the terms hereof shall be, when issued, duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

 

(h) Compliance with Other Instruments . The Company is not in violation or default (i) of any provisions of its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, each as amended to date, (ii) of any instrument, judgment, order, writ or decree, (iii) under any note, indenture or mortgage, or (iv) under any lease, agreement, contract or purchase order to which it is a party or by which it is bound, or of any provision of federal or state statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company, the violation of which would have a material adverse effect. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in any such violation or be in conflict with or constitute, with or without the passage of time and giving of notice, either (A) a default under any such provision, instrument, judgment, order, writ, decree, contract or agreement or (B) an event that results in the creation of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any assets of the Company or the suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or nonrenewal of any material permit or license applicable to the Company.

 

Section 3.02. Representations and Warranties of the Holders . Each Holder, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to the Company that the following statements are true, correct and complete as of the date hereof:

 

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(a) Organization . The Holder is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and in the places where such properties are now owned, operated and leased or such business is now being conducted.

 

(b) Authorization . The Holder has the necessary power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated by, and perform its obligations, hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by the Holder of its obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action on its part. This Agreement is the legally valid and binding obligation of the Holder, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

 

(c) No Violation or Breach . Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation by the Holder of the transactions contemplated hereby, (i) will violate or cause a default under any judgment, order, writ or decree of any court or governmental authority applicable to the Holder, (ii) violate any provision of law, rule or regulation applicable to it or its certificate of incorporation or by-laws (or other organizational document) or (iii) conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any material contractual obligation to which it is a party.

 

(d) Governmental Consents . The execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement do not and will not require any registration or filing with, consent or approval of, or notice to, or other action to, with or by, any federal, state or other governmental authority or regulatory body, but for that required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), and other SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority monitored regulations.

 

(e) Ownership of the Note . The Holder is the beneficial owner of its Notes, free and clear of all liens (other than obligations pursuant to this Agreement).

 

(f) Purchase Entirely for Own Account . The Holder is acquiring the Shares for its own account, for investment purposes and not with a view to the distribution thereof, except in compliance with the Securities Act. The Holder understands that the Shares issued to it may not be resold except pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration thereunder.

 

(g) Investment Experience . The Holder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business affairs that the Holder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Shares. The Holder is either a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act, and was not organized for the purpose of acquiring the Shares. The Holder has previously invested in securities similar to the Shares. In making its decision to invest in the Shares, the Holder has relied upon independent investigations made by the Holder and, to the extent believed by the Holder to be appropriate, the Holder’s representatives, including the Holder’s own professional, tax and other advisors. The Holder and its representatives have been given the opportunity to examine documents and to ask questions of, and to receive answers from, the Company and its representatives concerning the terms and conditions of its investment in the Shares. The Holder is able to bear the economic risk of its investment in the Shares and is presently able to afford the complete loss of such investment. The Holder acknowledges that the Company is relying on the truth and accuracy of the foregoing representations and warranties in the offering of the Shares to the Holder without first having registered the Shares under the Securities Act.

 

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(h) Restricted Securities . It has been advised by the Company that (i) the offer and sale of the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act; (ii) the offer and sale of the Shares are intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to either Rule 144A or Regulation D under the Securities Act; and (iii) there is no established market for the Shares, and it is not anticipated that there will be any active public market for the Shares in the foreseeable future. The Holder is familiar with Rule 144 promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act, as presently in effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Securities Act.

 

ARTICLE IV - CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

 

Section 4.01. Holder’s Conditions to Closing . The obligations of each Holder to complete the Exchange shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) the representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing Date, (b) the Company shall have performed all of its obligations and covenants under this Agreement, (c) no decision, order or similar ruling shall have been issued (and remain in effect) restraining or enjoining the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (d) from the date hereof to the date of Closing, there shall not have occurred any change, event, occurrence, fact condition, development or effect that, individually or in the aggregate, has had, or is reasonably likely to have, a material adverse effect upon the business, assets, operations, properties, financial position, results of operations, prospects or liabilities of the Company or any adverse effect upon the consummation of this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

Section 4.02. Company’s Conditions to Closing . The Company’s obligations to complete the Exchange with respect to each Holder shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) the representations and warranties of the Holder contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing Date, (b) the Holder having delivered its original Notes to the Company for cancellation, (c) the Holder shall have performed all of its obligations and covenants under this Agreement, (d) no decision, order or similar ruling shall have been issued (and remain in effect) restraining or enjoining the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (e) from the date hereof to the date of Closing, there shall not have occurred any change, event, occurrence, fact condition, development or effect that, individually or in the aggregate, has had, or is reasonably likely to have, a material adverse effect upon the business, assets, operations, properties, financial position, results of operations, prospects or liabilities of the Company or any adverse effect upon the consummation of this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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ARTICLE V - INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 5.01. Indemnification by the Holders . Each Holder agrees to indemnify and hold the Company Indemnified Persons (as defined below) harmless from any and all Losses (as defined below) (including taxes) that the Company Indemnified Persons may incur due to:

 

(a) any significant inaccuracy or breach of any of the representations and warranties given by the Holder herein; or

 

(b) the nonfulfillment or breach of any covenant, undertaking, agreement or other obligation of the Holder contained herein.

 

Section 5.02. Indemnification by the Company . The Company agrees to indemnify and hold the Holder Indemnified Persons harmless from any and all Losses (including Taxes) that the Holder Indemnified Person may incur due to:

 

(a) any significant inaccuracy or breach of any of the representations and warranties of the Company contained herein; or

 

(b) the nonfulfillment or breach of any covenant, undertaking, agreement or other obligation of the Company contained herein.

 

Section 5.03. Survival of Indemnification . The representations and warranties of the parties contained in this Agreement and the rights to indemnification under this Agreement with respect thereto will survive the Closing Date for a period of eighteen (18) months after the Closing Date.

 

Section 5.04. Third Party Claims .

 

(a) A party entitled to indemnification hereunder (an “ Indemnified Party ”) shall notify promptly the indemnifying party (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) in writing of the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which a claim for indemnification may be made pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however , that the failure of any Indemnified Party to provide such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually materially prejudiced thereby. In case any claim, action or proceeding is brought against an Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate therein and to assume the defense thereof, to the extent that it chooses, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party, and after notice from the Indemnifying Party to such Indemnified Party that it so chooses, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation; provided, however , that (i) if the Indemnifying Party fails to take reasonable steps necessary to defend diligently the action or proceeding within twenty (20) calendar days after receiving notice from such Indemnified Party that the Indemnified Party believes it has failed to do so, or (ii) if such Indemnified Party who is a defendant in any claim or proceeding which is also brought against the Indemnifying Party reasonably shall have concluded that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such Indemnified Party which are not available to the Indemnifying Party, or (iii) if representation of both parties by the same counsel is otherwise inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct, then, in any such case, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to assume or continue its own defense as set forth above (but with no more than one firm of counsel for all Indemnified Parties in each jurisdiction), and the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for any expenses therefor.

 

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(b) No Indemnifying Party shall, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect the settlement or compromise of, or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to, any pending or threatened action or claim in respect of which indemnification may be sought hereunder (whether or not the Indemnified Party is an actual or potential party to such action or claim) unless such settlement, compromise or judgment (i) includes an unconditional release of the Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such action or claim, (ii) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act, by or on behalf of any Indemnified Party and (iii) does not include any injunctive or other non-monetary relief to the detriment of the Indemnified Party.

 

Section 5.05. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no reimbursement for Losses asserted against Indemnifying Party under this Agreement shall be required unless and until the cumulative aggregate amount of such Losses equals or exceeds $25,000, and then from the first dollar of such Losses, as determined up to a maximum of such amount that is equal to the aggregate Stated Value of the Shares.

 

Section 5.06. For purposes of this Section 5, “ Company Indemnified Persons ” means the Company, its affiliates and their respective stockholders, partners, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, representatives and consultants and each of their respective heirs, executors, owners, successors and assigns.

 

Section 5.07. For purposes of this Section 5, “ Holder Indemnified Persons ” means each Holder, its affiliates and their respective stockholders, partners, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, representatives and consultants and each of their respective heirs, executors, owners, successors and assigns.

 

Section 5.08. For purposes of this Section 5, “ Losses ” means any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, debts, charges, judgments, fines, penalties, amounts paid in settlement, damages, costs, expenses, claims, fees and expenses (including the expense of investigation and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses in connection therewith).

 

ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 6.01. Definitions . Capitalized terms used herein but not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Certificate of Designation.

 

Section 6.02. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

 

Section 6.03. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements with respect thereto.

 

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Section 6.04. Effectiveness; Amendments . This Agreement shall not become effective and binding on a party hereto unless and until a counterpart signature page to this Agreement has been executed and delivered by such party. Once effective, this Agreement may not be modified, amended or supplemented, nor may any of the conditions to Closing be waived, except in a writing signed by the Company and the Holders.

 

Section 6.05. Severability . Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

Section 6.06. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by telecopier or e-mail shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed signature page of this Agreement.

 

Section 6.07. Headings . The headings of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof.

 

Section 6.08. Governing Law; Jurisdiction . This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflict of laws of the State of New York. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court located within the borough of Manhattan of the City, County and State of New York over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby. The parties hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, jury trial and any objection which they may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such dispute brought in such court or any defense of inconvenient forum for the maintenance of such dispute. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a judgment in any such dispute may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

 

Section 6.09. Notices . All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (a) when delivered personally by hand (with written confirmation of receipt), (b) when sent by facsimile (with written confirmation of transmission) or (c) one business day following the day sent by overnight courier (with written confirmation of receipt), in each case at the following addresses and facsimile numbers (or to such other address or facsimile number as a party may have specified by notice given to the other party(ies) pursuant to this provision):

 

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  (a) If to the Company, to:

 

ATRM Holdings, Inc.

5215 Gershwin Avenue N.

Oakdale, Minnesota 55128

Attention: Daniel M. Koch, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

with a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

 

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

1325 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10022

Facsimile: (212) 451-2222

Attention: Adam W. Finerman, Esq.

 

  (b) If to the Holders, to:

 

Lone Star Value Investors, LP

Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP

53 Forest Avenue, 1st Floor

Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870

Facsimile: (203) 990-0727

Attention: Mr. Jeffrey E. Eberwein, Manager

                  and

                   Ms. Hannah Bible, General Counsel

 

Section 6.10. Specific Performance . Each party hereto recognizes and acknowledges that a breach by it of any covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement will cause the other party to sustain damages for which such party would not have an adequate remedy at law for money damages, and therefore each party hereto agrees that in the event of any such breach the other party may seek the remedy of specific performance of such covenants and agreements and injunctive and other equitable relief (without the requirement to post bond or other security) in addition to any other remedy to which such party may be entitled, at law or in equity.

 

Section 6.11. Remedies Cumulative . All rights, powers and remedies provided under this Agreement or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity shall be cumulative and not alternative, and the exercise of any right, power or remedy thereof by any party shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise of any other such right, power or remedy by such party.

 

Section 6.12. No Waiver . The failure of any party hereto to exercise any right, power or remedy provided under this Agreement or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity, or to insist upon compliance by the other party hereto with its obligations hereunder, and any custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof, shall not constitute a waiver by such party of its right to exercise any such or other right, power or remedy or to demand such compliance.

 

Section 6.13. No Third Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement is not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be enforceable by, any person who or which is not a party hereto.

 

Section 6.14. Representation by Counsel . Each Holder acknowledges that Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP represents the Company and does not, and did not, represent the Holder in connection with this Agreement and the Exchange. Each of the Company and each Holder acknowledges that it has been represented by counsel in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Accordingly, any rule of law or any legal decision that would provide any party with a defense to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement against such party based upon lack of legal counsel shall have no application and is expressly waived.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

COMPANY: ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Daniel M. Koch
  Name: Daniel M. Koch
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

HOLDERS: LONE STAR VALUE INVESTORS, LP
 

By: Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC,

General Partner

     
  By: /s/ Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Name: Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Title: Manager

 

  Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP
 

By: Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC,

General Partner

     
  By: /s/ Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Name: Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Title: Manager

 

SIGNATURE PAGE TO EXCHANGE AGREEMENT

 

     
 

 

Exhibit A

 

Holder   Issuance Date   Principal Amount Outstanding     Accrued and Unpaid Interest Outstanding     Shares of Series B Preferred Stock  
Lone Star Value Investors, LP   April 1, 2014   $ 4,795,189.27     $ 145,454.07       49,406  
Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP   July 21, 2014   $ 2,984,098.46     $ 90,517.65       30,746  
Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP   September 19, 2014   $ 2,387,278.76     $ 72,414.12       24,597  
Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP   October 4, 2016   $ 2,182,872.89     $ 66,213.81       22,491  
Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP   March 31, 2017   $ 515,166.67     $ 15,626.72       5,308  
                  TOTAL       132,548  

 

     
 

 

Exhibit B

 

Statement of Designation

 

     
 

 

STATEMENT OF DESIGNATION

OF

10.00% SERIES B CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK

OF

ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Pursuant to Section 302A.401 Subd. 3(b) of the

Minnesota Statutes

 

The undersigned, Daniel M. Koch, does hereby certify that:

 

1. He is the duly elected and acting President and Chief Executive Officer of ATRM Holdings, a Minnesota corporation (the “ Corporation ”).

 

2. Pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “ Board ”) by the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation and in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 302A.401, subd. 3(b), effective September 29, 2017, the Board adopted the following resolution creating a series of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (“ Preferred Stock ”), of the Corporation designated as 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock:

 

WHEREAS , the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “ Articles of Incorporation ”) provide for 200,000 shares of undesignated stock, of which 3,000 shares are presently designated or authorized; and

 

WHEREAS , the Board is authorized to fix the rights, preferences and restrictions, including without limitation, as to distributions, of any undesignated shares and the number of shares constituting any series and the designation thereof.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that pursuant to the authority vested in the Board by the Articles of Incorporation, the Board does hereby provide for the issuance of a series of Preferred Stock and does hereby fix and herein state and express the designations, powers, preferences and relative and other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of such series of Preferred Stock as follows:

 

Section 1. Number of Shares and Designation . This series of Preferred Stock shall be designated as 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Series B Preferred Stock ”), and the number of shares that shall constitute such series shall be 160,000.

 

Section 2. Definitions . For purposes of the Series B Preferred Stock and as used in this Statement, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which state or federally chartered banking institutions in New York, New York are not required to be open.

 

     
   

 

Bylaws ” shall mean the Bylaws of the Corporation, as may be amended from time to time.

 

Common Stock ” shall mean the common stock, $0.001 par value, of the Corporation.

 

Dividend Default ” shall mean the Corporation’s failure to pay dividends (either in cash or in-kind) on the Series B Preferred Stock in full for any Dividend Period in accordance with Section 3 hereof.

 

Dividend Payment Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 3 hereof.

 

Dividend Periods ” shall mean quarterly dividend periods commencing on the first day of each of January, April, July and October and ending on and including the day preceding the first day of the next succeeding Dividend Period.

 

Dividend Rate ” shall mean the dividend rate accruing on the Series B Preferred Stock, as applicable from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

Dividend Record Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 3 hereof.

 

Exchange Act ” shall mean the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Junior Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (c) of Section 6 hereof.

 

Parity Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (b) of Section 6 hereof.

 

Penalty Rate ” shall mean 12.00% per annum.

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or other entity, and shall include any successor (by merger or otherwise) of such entity.

 

SEC ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8 hereof.

 

Senior Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 6 hereof.

 

Series B Preferred Stock ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.

 

set apart for payment ” shall be deemed to include, without any further action, the following: the recording by the Corporation in its accounting ledgers of any accounting or bookkeeping entry that indicates, pursuant to an authorization by the Board and a declaration of dividends or other distribution by the Corporation, the initial and continued allocation of funds to be so paid on any series or class of shares of stock of the Corporation; provided, however, that if any funds for any class or series of Junior Shares or any class or series of Parity Shares are placed in a separate account of the Corporation or delivered to a disbursing, paying or other similar agent, then “set apart for payment” with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock shall mean irrevocably placing such funds in a separate account or irrevocably delivering such funds to a disbursing, paying or other similar agent.

 

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Stated Rate ” shall mean 10.00% per annum.

 

Statement ” shall mean this Statement of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock.

 

Stated Value ” shall mean $100.00 (as appropriately adjusted by the Board to reflect any Stock Split with respect to the Common Stock).

 

Stock Split ” shall mean any stock splits (including those effected pursuant to a Common Stock dividend), subdivisions or combinations.

 

Transfer Agent ” means Computershare, or such other agent or agents of the Corporation as may be designated by the Board or its duly authorized designee as the transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing agent for the Series B Preferred Stock.

 

Voting Preferred Shares ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7 hereof.

 

Voting Stock ” shall mean stock of any class or kind having the power to vote generally for the election of directors.

 

Section 3. Dividends.

 

(a) Holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee thereof, in its sole discretion, out of funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of distributions, cumulative preferential cash dividends per share at a rate per annum equal to the Dividend Rate multiplied by the Stated Value (as of the date hereof equivalent to an annual amount of $10.00 per share); provided , however , if the Corporation at its sole option elects to do so prior to a Dividend Period, for up to four Dividend Periods in any consecutive 36-month period (determined on a rolling basis), dividends for such Dividend Period may be paid in-kind through the issuance of additional shares of Series B Preferred Stock to Holders of Series B Preferred Stock at a rate per annum equal to the Penalty Rate multiplied by the Stated Value; provided , further , that dividends for the Dividend Period ending September 30, 2017 shall be paid in-kind and such Dividend Period shall not be counted towards the four Dividend Periods in any consecutive 36-month period (determined on a rolling basis) for which the Corporation may elect to pay in-kind. Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 3, the Dividend Rate shall be equal to the Stated Rate. Such dividends shall accrue and accumulate, whether or not earned or declared, on each issued and outstanding share of the Series B Preferred Stock from (and including) the original date of issuance of such share and shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last calendar day of each Dividend Period, except for dividends for the Dividend Period ending September 30, 2017, which shall be payable at the end of the next Dividend Period (each such day being hereinafter called a “ Dividend Payment Date ”); provided that (i) Series B Preferred Stock issued during any Dividend Period after the Dividend Record Date for such Dividend Period shall only begin to accrue dividends on the first day of the next Dividend Period; and provided, further, that (ii) if any Dividend Payment Date is not a Business Day, then the dividend that would otherwise have been payable on such Dividend Payment Date (if declared) may be paid on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if paid on such Dividend Payment Date, and no interest or additional dividends or other sums shall accrue on the amount so payable from such Dividend Payment Date to such next succeeding Business Day. Any dividend payable on the Series B Preferred Stock for any partial Dividend Period shall be prorated and computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Dividends shall be payable to holders of record as they appear in the stock records of the Corporation at the close of business on the applicable record date, which shall be the 15 th day of the month in which the applicable Dividend Payment Date occurs, or such other date designated by the Board or an officer of the Corporation duly authorized by the Board for the payment of dividends that is not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to such Dividend Payment Date (each such date, a “ Dividend Record Date ”).

 

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(b) Upon the occurrence of four accumulated, accrued and unpaid Dividend Defaults, whether consecutive or non-consecutive, then:

 

(i) the Dividend Rate shall increase to the Penalty Rate for each subsequent Dividend Payment Date thereafter until such time as the Corporation has paid all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock in full and has paid accrued dividends for the two most recently completed Dividend Periods in full in a timely manner, at which time the Dividend Rate shall revert to the Stated Rate for cash dividends; and

 

(ii) until such time as the Dividend Rate reverts to the Stated Rate pursuant to subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b), the holders of Series B Preferred Stock will have the voting rights and director election rights described in Section 7(a) hereof.

 

After the Dividend Rate reverts to the Stated Rate pursuant to subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b), the Dividend Rate shall not again increase to the Penalty Rate for cash dividends and the holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall not again have the voting rights and director election rights described in Section 7(a) hereof until the subsequent occurrence of an additional four accumulated, accrued and unpaid Dividend Defaults, whether consecutive or non-consecutive.

 

(c) No dividend on the Series B Preferred Stock will be declared by the Corporation or paid or set apart for payment by the Corporation at such time as the terms and provisions of Senior Shares or any agreement of the Corporation, including any agreement relating to its indebtedness, prohibit such declaration, payment or setting apart for payment or provide that such declaration, payment or setting apart for payment would constitute a breach thereof or a default thereunder, or if such declaration, payment or setting aside of funds is restricted or prohibited under applicable law; provided, however, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, a Dividend Default may be deemed to occur and dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock shall continue to accrue and accumulate regardless of whether: (i) any or all of the foregoing restrictions exist; (ii) the Corporation has earnings or profits; (iii) there are funds legally available for the payment of such dividends; or (iv) such dividends are authorized by the Board. Accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock will accumulate as of the Dividend Payment Date on which they first become payable.

 

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(d) Except as provided in the next sentence, if any Series B Preferred Stock is outstanding, no dividends will be declared or paid or set apart for payment on any Parity Shares or Junior Shares, unless all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are contemporaneously declared and paid, or declared and a sum of cash sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for such payment, for all past Dividend Periods with respect to which full dividends were not paid on the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with this Section 3. When dividends are not paid in full (or a sum sufficient for such full payment is not so set apart for payment) upon the Series B Preferred Stock and upon all Parity Shares, all dividends declared, paid or set apart for payment upon the Series B Preferred Stock and all such Parity Shares shall be declared and paid pro rata or declared and set apart for payment pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share of Series B Preferred Stock and per share of such Parity Shares shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio that accumulated dividends per share of Series B Preferred Stock and such other Parity Shares (which shall not include any accumulation in respect of unpaid dividends for prior dividend periods if such other Parity Shares do not bear cumulative dividends) bear to each other. No interest, or sum of money in lieu of interest, shall be payable in respect of any dividend payment or payments on Series B Preferred Stock which may be in arrears, whether at the Stated Rate or at the Penalty Rate.

 

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this Section 3, unless all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are contemporaneously declared and paid, or declared and a sum of cash sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for such payment, for all past Dividend Periods with respect to which full dividends were not paid on the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with this Section 3, no dividends (other than in Common Stock or Junior Shares ranking junior to the Series B Preferred Stock as to dividends and upon liquidation) may be declared or paid or set apart for payment upon the Common Stock or any Junior Shares or Parity Shares, nor shall any Common Stock or any Junior Shares or Parity Shares be redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired directly or indirectly for any consideration (or any monies be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any such stock) by the Corporation (except by conversion into or exchange for Junior Shares or by redemption, purchase or acquisition of stock under any employee benefit plan of the Corporation).

 

(f) Holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any dividend in excess of all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock as described in this Section 3. Any dividend payment made on the Series B Preferred Stock shall first be credited against the earliest accumulated accrued and unpaid dividend due with respect to such shares which remains payable at the time of such payment.

 

Section 4. Liquidation Preference.

 

(a) Subject to the rights of the holders of Senior Shares and Parity Shares, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Corporation (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of Junior Shares, as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, each holder of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash per share of the Series B Preferred Stock equal to the Stated Value plus an amount in cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not earned or declared) to the date of final distribution to such holders. If, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the Corporation, or proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be insufficient to pay in full the preferential amount aforesaid and liquidating payments on any other shares of any class or series of Parity Shares as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, then such assets, or the proceeds thereof, shall be distributed among the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and any such other Parity Shares ratably in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such Series B Preferred Stock and any such other Parity Shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full. For the purposes of this Section 4, none of (i) a consolidation or merger of the Corporation with one or more corporations or other entities, (ii) a sale, lease or transfer of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets or (iii) a statutory share exchange shall be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, voluntary or involuntary, of the Corporation.

 

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(b) Written notice of any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, stating the payment date or dates when, and the place or places where, the amounts distributable in such circumstances shall be payable, shall be given by first class mail, postage pre-paid, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the payment date stated therein, to each record holder of the Series B Preferred Stock at the respective address of such holders as the same shall appear on the stock transfer records of the Corporation.

 

Subject to the rights of the holders of Senior Shares and Parity Shares upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, after payment shall have been made in full to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock, as provided in this Section 4, any other series or class or classes of Junior Shares shall, subject to the respective terms and provisions (if any) applying thereto, be entitled to receive any and all assets remaining to be paid or distributed, and the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to share therein.

 

Section 5. Status of Acquired Shares . All shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and purchased or otherwise acquired by the Corporation shall be restored to the status of authorized but unissued shares of undesignated Preferred Stock of the Corporation.

 

Section 6. Ranking . Any class or series of shares of stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to rank:

 

(a) prior to the Series B Preferred Stock, as to the payment of dividends and as to distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, if the holders of such class or series shall be entitled to the receipt of dividends or of amounts distributable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, as the case may be, in preference or priority to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock (“ Senior Shares ”);

 

(b) on a parity with the Series B Preferred Stock, as to the payment of dividends and as to distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, whether or not the dividend rates, dividend payment dates or redemption or liquidation prices per share thereof be different from those of the Series B Preferred Stock, if the holders of such class or series and the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the receipt of dividends and of amounts distributable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up in proportion to their respective amounts of accrued and unpaid dividends per share or liquidation preferences, without preference or priority one over the other (“ Parity Shares ”); and

 

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(c) junior to the Series B Preferred Stock, as to the payment of dividends and as to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, if such class or series shall be the Common Stock or any other class or series of shares of stock of the Corporation now or hereafter issued and outstanding over which the Series B Preferred Stock have preference or priority in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation (“ Junior Shares ”).

 

Section 7. Voting Rights; Director Election Rights.

 

(a) The Series B Preferred Stock shall have no voting rights, except as set forth in this Section 7. In the circumstances identified in paragraph (b) of Section 3 hereof, the number of directors then constituting the Board shall increase by at least two, if not already increased by reason of similar types of provisions with respect to Parity Shares which are entitled to similar voting rights, and the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, together with the holders of shares of every other series of Parity Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable (any such other series, the “ Voting Preferred Shares ”), voting together as a single class regardless of series, shall be entitled to elect two directors. Such directors shall be elected at any annual meeting of shareholders or special meeting held in place thereof, or at a special meeting of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares called as provided in paragraph (b) of this Section 7; in each instance in accordance with the Bylaws. Such voting rights shall continue unless and until terminated as provided in paragraph (b) of Section 3 hereof, whereupon the terms of all persons elected as directors to the Board by the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares shall terminate effective immediately and the number of directors constituting the Board shall decrease accordingly.

 

(b) At any time after the voting power conferred in paragraph (a) of this Section 7 shall have been so vested in the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares, the Secretary of the Corporation may, and upon the written request of any holder of Series B Preferred Stock (addressed to the Secretary at the principal office of the Corporation) shall, call a special meeting of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and of the Voting Preferred Shares for the election of the two directors to be elected by them to the Board as herein provided, such call to be made by notice similar to that provided in the Bylaws of the Corporation for a special meeting of the shareholders or as required by law. If any such special meeting required to be called as above provided shall not be called by the Secretary within 60 days after receipt of any such request, then any holder of Series B Preferred Stock may call such meeting, upon the notice above provided, and for that purpose shall have access to the share records of the Corporation for the Series B Preferred Stock and Voting Preferred Shares. The directors elected at any such special meeting shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or special meeting held in lieu thereof if such term shall not have previously terminated as above provided. If any vacancy shall occur among the directors elected by holders of Series B Preferred Stock and holders of the Voting Preferred Shares, a successor shall be elected by the Board, upon the nomination of the then-remaining director elected by holders of Series B Preferred Stock and holders of the Voting Preferred Shares or the successor of such remaining director, to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or special meeting held in place thereof if such term shall not have previously terminated as above provided.

 

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(c) So long as any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Voting Preferred Shares at the time outstanding, acting as a single class regardless of series, given in person or by proxy, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, shall be necessary for effecting or validating:

 

(i) Any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or this Statement that materially and adversely affects the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Voting Preferred Shares; provided, however, that (A) the amendment of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation so as to authorize or create, or to increase the authorized amount of, the Series B Preferred Stock or any Parity Shares shall be deemed to materially and adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Voting Preferred Shares and (B) the amendment of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation so as to authorize or create, or to increase the authorized amount of any Junior Shares shall not be deemed to materially or adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting power of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Voting Preferred Shares;

 

(ii) A statutory share exchange that affects the Series B Preferred Stock, a consolidation with or merger of the Corporation into another entity, or a consolidation with or merger of another entity into the Corporation, unless in each such case each share of Series B Preferred Stock (A) shall remain outstanding without a material and adverse change to its terms, voting powers, preferences and rights or (B) shall be converted into or exchanged for preferred shares of the surviving entity having preferences, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or distributions, qualifications and terms or conditions of redemption thereof identical to that of a share of Series B Preferred Stock (except for changes that do not materially and adversely affect the Series B Preferred Stock);

 

(iii) The authorization, reclassification or creation of, or the increase in the authorized amount of, any Senior Shares, other Parity Shares or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Senior Shares or other Parity Shares; or

 

(iv) an increase to the size of the Board above five (5) directors other than as set forth herein.

 

For purposes of this Section 7, each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall have one vote per share, except that when any other series of Voting Preferred Shares shall have the right to vote with the Series B Preferred Stock as a single class on any matter, then the Series B Preferred Stock and such other series shall have with respect to such matters such number of votes equal to the stated liquidation preference thereof divided by the Stated Value. Except as set forth herein, the Series B Preferred Stock shall not have any relative, participating, optional or other special voting rights and powers other than as set forth herein, and the consent of the holders thereof shall not be required for the taking of any corporate action.

 

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No amendment to these terms of the Series B Preferred Stock shall require the vote of the holders of Common Stock (except as required by law) or any series of Preferred Stock other than the Voting Preferred Shares.

 

Section 8. Information Rights . During any period in which the Corporation is not subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Corporation shall (a) transmit by mail to all holders of Series B Preferred Stock, as their names and addresses appear in the Corporation’s record books and without cost to such holders, copies of the annual reports and quarterly reports that the Corporation would have been required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act if the Corporation was subject to such sections (other than any exhibits that would have been required); and (b) promptly upon written request, supply copies of such reports to any prospective holder of Series B Preferred Stock. The Corporation shall mail the reports to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock within 15 days after the respective dates by which the Corporation would have been required to file the reports with the SEC if the Corporation were then subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, assuming the Corporation is a “ non-accelerated filer ” in accordance with the Exchange Act.

 

Section 9. Record Holders . The Corporation and the Transfer Agent shall deem and treat the record holder of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock as the true and lawful owner thereof for all purposes, and neither the Corporation nor the Transfer Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.

 

Section 10. Sinking Fund . The Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to the benefits of any retirement or sinking fund.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Statement of Designation to be duly executed and acknowledged by the undersigned officer of the Corporation as of this 29 th day of September, 2017.

 

  ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Daniel M. Koch
  Name: Daniel M. Koch
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among ATRM Holdings, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “ Company ”), Lone Star Value Investors, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“ LSVI ”), and Lone Star Value Co-Invest I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“ LSV Co-Invest I ”, and together with LSVI, “ Lone Star Value ”).

 

W   I   T   N   E   S   S   E   T   H :

 

WHEREAS , this Agreement is made in connection with that certain Exchange Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017 (the “ Exchange Agreement ”), pursuant to which, the Company has agreed to issue to Lone Star Value a total of 132,548 shares (the “ Shares ”) of the Company’s 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Preferred Stock ”), in exchange for unsecured promissory notes made by the Company and held by Lone Star Value; and

 

WHEREAS , the rights, preferences and restrictions of the Preferred Stock are set forth in the Statement of Designation of 10.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock of the Company (the “ Statement of Designation ”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises, representations, warranties, covenants and conditions set forth in the Exchange Agreement and this Agreement, the Company and Lone Star Value agree as follows:

 

1. Certain Definitions . Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Exchange Agreement or the Statement of Designation, as applicable. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

 

Closing ” and “ Closing Date ” shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Exchange Agreement.

 

Commission ” or “ SEC ” shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act (as defined below).

 

Exchange Act ” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Holder ” and “ Holders ” shall include Lone Star Value and any transferee or assignee thereof owning or having the right to acquire Registrable Securities (as defined below) which securities have not been sold to the public and to whom the registration rights conferred by this Agreement have been transferred in compliance with this Agreement; provided that neither such person nor any affiliate of such person is registered as a broker or dealer under Section 15(a) of Exchange Act, or a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

 

The terms “ register, ” “ registered ” and “ registration ” shall refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the Securities Act and applicable rules and regulations thereunder, and the declaration or ordering of the effectiveness of such registration statement or document.

 

 
 

 

Registrable Securities ” shall mean: (i) the Shares held by a Holder; and (ii) any other securities issued as (or issuable upon the conversion or exercise of any warrant, right or other security which is issued as) a dividend or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange for or in replacement of, the Shares; provided, however, that securities shall only be treated as Registrable Securities if and only for so long as they (A) have not been sold in a transaction in which the Holder’s rights under this Agreement were not assigned, (B) have not been disposed of pursuant to a registration statement declared effective by the SEC, (C) have not been sold in a transaction exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act so that all transfer restrictions and restrictive legends with respect thereto are removed upon the consummation of such sale and (D) may not be disposed of under Rule 144 without restriction.

 

Registration Expenses ” shall mean all expenses incurred by the Company in connection with each Holder’s registration rights under this Agreement, including, without limitation, all registration and filing fees, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, blue sky fees and expenses, and the expense of any special audits incident to or required by any such registration (but excluding the compensation of regular employees of the Company, which shall be paid in any event by the Company).

 

Regulation D ” shall mean Regulation D as promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, and as subsequently amended.

 

Securities Act ” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Selling Expenses ” shall mean all underwriting discounts and selling commissions applicable to the sale of Registrable Securities and all fees and disbursements of counsel for Holders not included within “ Registration Expenses.

 

2. Registration Requirements .

 

(a) At any time after October 15, 2018, upon the written request of the Holders of at least sixty-six and two thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the Registrable Securities then outstanding, the Company shall prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 (or on Form S-1 if the Company is then ineligible to use Form S-3) pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act covering resales by the Holders as selling stockholders (not underwriters) of the Registrable Securities (the “ Registration Statement ”) as soon as reasonably practicable following the Company’s receipt of such written request, but in no event later than sixty (60) days thereafter. Thereafter the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement and other filings to be declared effective as soon as possible, and in any event no later than the following date, as appropriate (the “ Required Effective Date ”): (A) if the SEC notifies the Company that the SEC will not review the Registration Statement, the Required Effective Date shall be five (5) days after the SEC provides such notification, or (B) if the SEC notifies the Company that it will review the Registration Statement, then the Required Effective Date shall be sixty (60) days after the Company receives the first written comments on the Registration Statement from the SEC. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company will promptly respond to all SEC comments, inquiries and requests, and shall request acceleration of effectiveness at the earliest possible date.

 

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(b) In connection with the registration of any Registrable Securities, the Company shall, as soon as practicable:

 

(i) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection with such Registration Statement as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such Registration Statement and notify the Holders of the filing and effectiveness of such Registration Statement and any amendments or supplements.

 

(ii) Furnish to each Holder that has Registrable Securities included in the Registration Statement such number of copies of a current prospectus conforming with the requirements of the Securities Act, copies of the Registration Statement, any amendment or supplement thereto and any documents incorporated by reference therein and such other documents as such Holder may reasonably require in order to facilitate the disposition of Registrable Securities owned by such Holder.

 

(iii) Register and qualify the securities covered by such Registration Statement under the securities or blue sky laws of all domestic jurisdictions; provided that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdictions.

 

(iv) Notify promptly each Holder that has Registrable Securities included in the Registration Statement of the happening of any event (but not the substance or details of any such event) of which the Company has knowledge as a result of which the prospectus (including any supplements thereto or thereof) included in such Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in light of the circumstances then existing (each an “ Event ”), and use its best efforts to promptly update and/or correct such prospectus. Each Holder will hold in confidence and will not make any disclosure of any such Event and any related information disclosed by the Company.

 

(v) Notify each Holder of the issuance by the SEC or any state securities commission or agency of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or the threat or initiation of any proceedings for that purpose. The Company shall use its best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order and, if any stop order is issued, to obtain the lifting thereof at the earliest possible time.

 

(vi) List the Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement with all securities exchange(s) and/or markets on which the Common Stock is then listed, to the extent such listing is permissible under the rules of such securities exchange or market, and prepare and file any corresponding required filings with such securities exchange or market.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding the obligations under Section 2(b)(iv) or any provision of this Agreement, if (i) in the good faith judgment of the Company, following consultation with legal counsel, it would be detrimental to the Company and its stockholders for resales of Registrable Securities to be made pursuant to the Registration Statement due to the existence of a material development or potential material development involving the Company that the Company would be obligated to disclose in the Registration Statement, which disclosure would be premature or otherwise inadvisable at such time or would have a material adverse effect upon the Company and its stockholders, or (ii) in the good faith judgment of the Company, it would adversely affect or require premature disclosure of the filing of a Company-initiated registration of any class of its equity securities, then the Company will have the right to suspend the use of the Registration Statement for a period of not more than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, but only if the Company reasonably concludes, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that the failure to suspend the use of the Registration Statement as such would create a risk of a material liability or violation under applicable securities laws or regulations.

 

(d) During the registration period, the Company will make available, upon reasonable advance notice during normal business hours, for inspection by any Holder whose Registrable Securities are being sold pursuant to a Registration Statement, all pertinent financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company (collectively, the “ Records ”) as reasonably necessary to enable each such Holder to exercise its due diligence responsibility in connection with or related to the contemplated offering. The Company will cause its officers, directors and employees to supply all information that any Holder may reasonably request for purposes of performing such due diligence.

 

(e) Each Holder will hold in confidence, use only in connection with the contemplated offering and not make any disclosure of all Records and other information that the Company determines in good faith to be confidential, and of which determination the Holders are so notified, unless (i) the disclosure of such Records is necessary to avoid or correct a misstatement or omission in any Registration Statement, (ii) the release of such Records is ordered pursuant to a subpoena or other order from a court or government body of competent jurisdiction, (iii) the information in such Records has been made generally available to the public other than by disclosure in violation of this or any other agreement (to the knowledge of the relevant Holder), (iv) the Records or other information was developed independently by the Holder without breach of this Agreement, (v) the information was known to the Holder before receipt of such information from the Company, or (vi) the information was disclosed to the Holder by a third party not under an obligation of confidentiality. However, a Holder may make disclosure of such Records and other information to any attorney, adviser, or other third party retained by it that needs to know the information as determined in good faith by the Holder (each, a “ Holder Representative ”), if the Holder advises each Holder Representative of the confidentiality provisions of this Section 2(e), but the Holder will be liable for any act or omission of a Holder Representative relative to such information as if the act or omission was that of the Holder. The Company is not required to disclose any confidential information in the Records to any Holder unless and until such Holder has entered into a confidentiality agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to the Company) with the Company with respect thereto, substantially to the effect of this Section 2(e). Unless legally prohibited from so doing, each Holder will, upon learning that disclosure of Records containing confidential information is sought in or by a court or governmental body of competent jurisdiction or through other means, give prompt notice to the Company and allow the Company, at the Company’s expense, to undertake appropriate action to prevent disclosure of, or to obtain a protective order for, the Records deemed confidential. Nothing herein will be deemed to limit the Holders’ ability to sell Registrable Securities in a manner that is otherwise consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

 

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(f) If the Holders become entitled, pursuant to an event described in clause (ii) of the definition of Registrable Securities, to receive any securities in respect of Registrable Securities that were already included in a Registration Statement, subsequent to the date such Registration Statement is declared effective, and the Company is unable under the securities laws to add such securities to the then effective Registration Statement, the Company shall promptly file, in accordance with the procedures set forth herein, an additional Registration Statement with respect to such newly Registrable Securities. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause any such additional Registration Statement, when filed, to become effective within sixty (60) days of the date that the need to file the Registration Statement arose. All of the registration rights and remedies under this Agreement shall apply to the registration of such newly reserved shares and such new Registrable Securities.

 

3. Expenses of Registration . All Registration Expenses in connection with any registration, qualification or compliance with registration pursuant to this Agreement shall be borne by the Company, and all Selling Expenses of a Holder shall be borne by such Holder.

 

4. Registration on Form S-3 . The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to take such action as is necessary to enable the Holders to utilize Form S-3 for the sale of their Registrable Securities.

 

5. Registration Period . The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of any Registration Statement until the earlier of such time that all of the Registrable Securities covered thereby (x) have been sold by the Holders or (y) are permitted to be disposed of by each Holder under Rule 144 without restriction.

 

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6. Indemnification.

 

(a) Company Indemnity . The Company will indemnify each Holder, each of its officers, directors, agents and partners, and each person controlling each of the foregoing, within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, with respect to which registration, qualification or compliance has been effected pursuant to this Agreement, and each underwriter, if any, and each person who controls, within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, any underwriter, against all claims, losses, damages and liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arising out of or based on any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in any final prospectus (as amended or supplemented if the Company files any amendment or supplement thereto with the SEC), Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement or any post-effective amendment thereof or based on any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made, or any violation by the Company of the Securities Act or any state securities law or in either case, any rule or regulation thereunder applicable to the Company and relating to action or inaction required of the Company in connection with any such registration, qualification or compliance, and will reimburse each Holder, each of its officers, directors, agents and partners, and each person controlling each of the foregoing, for any reasonable legal fees of a single counsel and any other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating and defending any such claim, loss, damage, liability or action, provided that the Company will not be liable in any such case to a Holder to the extent that any such claim, loss, damage, liability or expense arises out of or is based on (i) any untrue statement or omission based upon written information furnished to the Company by such Holder or underwriter (if any) therefor and stated to be specifically for use therein, (ii) any failure by any Holder to comply with prospectus delivery requirements or the Securities Act or Exchange Act or any other law or legal requirement applicable to them or any covenant or agreement contained in the Exchange Agreement, the Statement of Designation or this Agreement or (iii) an offer of sale of the Shares occurring during a period in which sales under the Registration Statement are suspended as permitted by this Agreement. The indemnity agreement contained in this Section 6(a) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld).

 

(b) Holder Indemnity . Each Holder will, severally but not jointly, if Registrable Securities held by it are included in the securities as to which such registration, qualification or compliance is being effected, indemnify the Company, each of its directors, officers, agents and partners, and any other stockholder selling securities pursuant to the Registration Statement and any of its directors, officers, agents, partners, and any person who controls such stockholder within the meaning of the Securities Act or Exchange Act, and each underwriter, if any, of the Company’s securities covered by such a Registration Statement, each person who controls the Company or such underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, each other Holder (if any), and each of their officers, directors and partners, and each person controlling such other Holder(s) against all claims, losses, damages and liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arising out of or based on (i) any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in any such final prospectus (as amended or supplemented if the Company files any amendment or supplement thereto with the SEC), Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement or any post- effective amendment thereof or based on any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statement therein not misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made or (ii) failure by any Holder to comply with prospectus delivery requirements or the Securities Act, Exchange Act or any other law or legal requirement applicable to them or any covenant or agreement contained in the Exchange Agreement, the Statement of Designation or this Agreement, and will reimburse the Company and such other Holder(s) and their directors, officers and partners, underwriters or control persons for any reasonable legal fees or any other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating and defending any such claim, loss, damage, liability or action, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or alleged omission) is made in such final prospectus (as amended or supplemented if the Company files any amendment or supplement thereto with the SEC), Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement or any post-effective amendment thereof in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Holder and stated to be specifically for use therein, and provided that the maximum amount for which such Holder shall be liable under this indemnity shall not exceed the net proceeds received by the Holders from the sale of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the registration statement in question. The indemnity agreement contained in this Section 6(b) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such claims, losses, damages or liabilities if such settlement is effected without the consent of such Holder (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

 

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(c) Procedure . Each party entitled to indemnification under this Section 6 (the “ Indemnified Party ”) shall give notice to the party required to provide indemnification (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual knowledge of any claim as to which indemnity may be sought, and shall permit the Indemnifying Party to assume the defense of any such claim in any litigation resulting therefrom, provided that counsel for the Indemnifying Party, who shall conduct the defense of such claim or any litigation resulting therefrom, shall be approved by the Indemnified Party (whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense at its own expense, and provided further that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give notice as provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 6 except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party is materially and adversely affected by such failure to provide notice. No Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent of each Indemnified Party, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation. Each Indemnified Party shall furnish such non-privileged information regarding itself or the claim in question as an Indemnifying Party may reasonably request in writing and as shall be reasonably required in connection with the defense of such claim and litigation resulting therefrom.

 

7. Contribution . If the indemnification provided for in Section 6 herein is unavailable to the Indemnified Parties in respect of any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to herein (other than by reason of the exceptions provided therein), then each such Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such losses, claims, damages or liabilities as between the Company on the one hand and any Holder(s) on the other, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Company and of such Holder(s) in connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such losses, claims, damages or liabilities, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of any Holder(s) on the other shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company or by such Holder(s).

 

In no event shall the obligation of any Indemnifying Party to contribute under this Section 7 exceed the amount that such Indemnifying Party would have been obligated to pay by way of indemnification if the indemnification provided for under Section 6(a) or 6(b) hereof had been available under the circumstances.

 

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The Company and the Holders agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7 were determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Holders were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraphs. The amount paid or payable by an Indemnified Party as a result of the losses, claims, damages and liabilities referred to in the immediately preceding paragraphs shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, no Holder shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount equal to the net proceeds received by such Holder from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to the registration statement in question. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

8. Survival . The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in Sections 6 and 7 shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any termination of this Agreement and (ii) the consummation of the sale or initial successive resales of the Registrable Securities.

 

9. Information by Holders . As a condition to the obligations of the Company to complete any registration pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Registrable Securities of each Holder, such Holder will furnish to the Company such information regarding itself, the Registrable Securities held by it and the intended methods of disposition of the Registrable Securities held by it as is reasonably required by the Company to effect the registration of the Registrable Securities. At least ten (10) business days prior to the first anticipated filing date of a Registration Statement for any registration under this Agreement, the Company will notify each Holder of the information the Company requires from that Holder whether or not such Holder has elected to have any of its Registrable Securities included in the Registration Statement. If the Company has not received the requested information from a Holder by the business day prior to the anticipated filing date, then the Company may file the Registration Statement without including Registrable Securities of that Holder.

 

10. Further Assurances . Each Holder will cooperate with the Company, as reasonably requested by the Company, in connection with the preparation and filing of any Registration Statement hereunder, unless such Holder has notified the Company in writing of such Holder’s irrevocable election to exclude all of such Holder’s Registrable Securities from such Registration Statement.

 

11. Suspension of Sales . Upon receipt of any notice from the Company under Section 2(b)(iv) or 2(c), each Holder will immediately discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement covering such Registrable Securities until (i) it receives copies of a supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Sections 2(b)(iv) or (ii) the Company advises the Holder that a suspension of sales under Section 2(c) has terminated. If so directed by the Company, each Holder will deliver to the Company (at the expense of the Company) or destroy all copies in the Holder’s possession (other than a limited number of file copies) of the prospectus covering such Registrable Securities that is current at the time of receipt of such notice.

 

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12. Transfer or Assignment . Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns. The rights granted to the Holders by the Company under this Agreement to cause the Company to register Registrable Securities may be transferred or assigned (in whole or in part) to a transferee or assignee of the Registrable Securities, and all other rights granted to the Holders by the Company hereunder may be transferred or assigned to any transferee or assignee of the Registrable Securities; provided in each case that (i) the Company is given written notice by the Holder at the time of or within ten (10) days after such transfer or assignment, stating the name and address of said transferee or assignee and identifying the securities with respect to which such registration rights are being transferred or assigned and (ii) the transferee or assignee of such rights agrees in writing to be bound by the registration provisions of this Agreement. In each case, such rights may only be transferred together with the underlying Registrable Securities in a transfer permitted by the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

 

13. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Remedies . The Company and the Holders acknowledge and agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent or cure breaches of the provisions of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, this being in addition to any other remedy to which any of them may be entitled by law or equity.

 

(b) Jurisdiction . Each of the Company and the Holders (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court, the New York state courts and other courts of the United States sitting in New York, New York for the purposes of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and (ii) hereby waives, and agrees not to assert in any such suit action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of such court, that the suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper. The Company and the Holders consent to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing in this paragraph shall affect or limit any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.

 

(c) Notices . Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing by facsimile, mail or personal delivery and shall be effective upon actual receipt of such notice. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

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If to the Company:

 

ATRM Holdings, Inc.

5215 Gershwin Avenue N.

Oakdale, Minnesota 55128

Attention: Daniel M. Koch, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

with a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

 

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

1325 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10022

Facsimile: (212) 451-2222

Attention: Adam W. Finerman, Esq.

 

If to a Holder:

 

The Holder’s address or facsimile number set forth on the Holder’s signature page to this Agreement.

 

Any party hereto may from time to time change its address for notices by giving at least five (5) days’ written notice of such changed address to the other parties hereto.

 

(d) Waivers . No waiver by any party of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a waiver of any other provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor shall any delay or omission of any party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right accruing to it thereafter. The representations and warranties and the agreements and covenants of the Company and each Holder contained herein shall survive the Closing.

 

(e) Execution in Counterpart . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart.

 

(f) Signatures . Facsimile signatures shall be valid and binding on each party submitting the same.

 

(g) Entire Agreement: Amendment . This Agreement, together with the Exchange Agreement and the agreements and documents contemplated hereby and thereby, contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties, and may not be amended, modified or terminated except by a written agreement signed by the Company and the Holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Registrable Securities.

 

(h) Governing Law . This Agreement and the validity and performance of the terms hereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts executed and to be performed entirely within such state, except to the extent that the law of the State of Minnesota regulates the Company’s issuance of securities.

 

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(i) Jury Trial . EACH PARTY HERETO WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.

 

(j) Force Majeure . The Company shall not be deemed in breach of its commitments under this Agreement and no payments by the Company as set forth in Section 2 shall be required if the Company is unable to fulfill its obligations hereunder in a timely fashion if the SEC or any applicable securities exchange is closed or operating on a limited basis as a result of the occurrence of a Force Majeure. As used herein, “ Force Majeure ” means war or armed hostilities or other national or international calamity, or one or more acts of terrorism, which are having a material adverse effect on the financial markets in the United States. Furthermore, any payments owed as a result of Section 2 shall not accrue during any period during which the Company’s performance hereunder has been delayed or the Company’s ability to fulfill its obligations hereunder has been impaired by a Force Majeure.

 

(k) Titles . The titles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

 

(l) No Strict Construction . The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any party.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  ATRM HOLDINGS, INC.
   
  By:

/s/ Daniel M. Koch

  Name: Daniel M. Koch
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

  HOLDERS:
   
  LONE STAR VALUE INVESTORS, LP
  By: Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC,
  Its General Partner   

 

  By: /s/ Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Name: Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Title: Manager

 

  Address: 53 Forest Avenue, 1st Floor
    Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870
  Facsimile: (203) 990-0727

 

  LONE STAR VALUE CO-INVEST I, LP
  By: Lone Star Value Investors GP, LLC,
  Its General Partner
   
  By: /s/ Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Name: Jeffrey E. Eberwein
  Title: Manager

 

  Address: 53 Forest Avenue, 1st Floor
    Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870
  Facsimile: (203) 990-0727