UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 reported): November 17, 2021
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 001-40089 | 59-3691650 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification Number) |
11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 617-9797
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on which Registered | ||
Common Stock, $0.001 par value | NVOS | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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.
Terragenx Share Exchange
On November 17, 2021, Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) and Novo Healthnet Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary (“NHL”), entered into that certain Share Exchange Agreement (the “Terra SEA”), dated as of November 17, 2021, by and among the Company, NHL, Terragenx Inc. (“Terra”), TMS Inc. (“TMS”), Shawn Mullins, Claude Fournier, and The Coles Optimum Health and Vitality Trust (“COHV” and collectively with TMS, Mr. Mullins and Mr. Fournier, the “Terra Shareholders”). Collectively, the Terra Shareholders own 91% of the outstanding shares of Terra (the “Terra Purchased Shares”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Terra SEA, NHL agreed to purchase from the Terra Shareholders, and the Terra Shareholders agreed to sell to NHL, the Terra Purchased Shares on the closing date, in exchange for payment by NHL of the purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) of $500,000 (the “Exchange”). The Purchase Price will be paid with the issuance, by NHL to the Terra Shareholders, of certain non-voting NHL special shares exchangeable into restricted shares of the Company’s common stock (the “NHL Exchangeable Shares”). The total shares of Company common stock allotted in favor of the Terra Shareholders was be calculated at a per share price of $3.35.
The Exchange closed on November 17, 2021. At the closing of the Exchange, (i) the Terra Shareholders transferred to NHL a total of 910 shares of Terra common stock, representing 91% of Terra’s outstanding shares, and (ii) a total of 100 NHL Exchangeable Shares were issued to the Terra Shareholders, which NHL Exchangeable Shares are exchangeable into a total of 118,821 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. As a result of the Exchange, NHL has 91% ownership of Terra and full control of the Terra business.
The Terra SEA contains customary representations, warranties and closing conditions.
The foregoing summary of the material terms of the Terra SEA is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Terra SEA, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Mullins Asset Purchase Agreement
On November 17, 2021, the Company entered into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Mullins APA”), dated as of November 17, 2021, by and between the Company and Terence Mullins. Pursuant to the terms of the Mullins APA, Mr. Mullins agreed to sell, and the Company agreed to purchase, all of Mr. Mullins’ right, title and interest in and to certain assets directly and indirectly related to any and all iodine-based related products and technologies as specified in the Mullins APA (the “Mullins IP Assets”), in exchange for a purchase price of CAD$2,500,000 (approximately $1,967,850) which is to be paid as follows:
(a) | CAD$2,000,000 (approximately $1,592,200) is to be issued or allotted to Mr. Mullins only after patent-pending status, in the U.S. or internationally, is designated for all Mullins IP Assets (the “Mullins IP Assets CAD$2m Shares”), as either restricted shares of Company common stock or NHL Exchangeable Shares, as determined by Mr. Mullins. Once issued or allotted, the Mullins IP Assets CAD $2m Shares will be held in escrow pending registration and approval for all Mullins IP Assets, and | |
b) | CAD$500,000 (approximately $398,050) is to be issued in the form of 118,821 restricted shares of Company common stock, free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges, or known claims of any kind, nature, or description, upon closing of the Mullins APA |
All shares issued or allotted under the terms and conditions of the Mullins APA are calculated at a value of $3.35 per share.
In addition, the Company will pay a royalty equal to 10% of net revenue (net profit) of all iodine related sales reported through the Company or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries for a period equal to the commercial validity of the intellectual property.
The Mullins APA includes customary representations and warranties and closing conditions.
The foregoing summary of the material terms of the Mullins APA is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Mullins APA, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2 and incorporated by reference herein.
Jefferson Street Capital Stock Purchase Agreement & Secured Convertible Promissory Note
On November 17, 2021, the Company and Terra entered into that certain securities purchase agreement (the “Jefferson SPA”), dated as of November 17, 2021, by and among the Company, Terra and Jefferson Street Capital LLC (“Jefferson”). Pursuant to the terms of the Jefferson SPA, (i) the Company agreed to issue and sell to Jefferson the Jefferson Note (as hereinafter defined); (ii) the Company agreed to issue to Jefferson the Jefferson Warrant (as hereinafter defined); and (iii) the Company agreed to issue to Jefferson 1,000,000 collateral shares; and (iv) Jefferson agreed to pay to the Company $750,000 (the “Jefferson Purchase Price”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Jefferson SPA, on November 17, 2021, Terra issued to Jefferson a secured convertible promissory note (the “Jefferson Note”) with a maturity date of May 17, 2022 (the “Maturity Date”), in the principal amount of $937,500. The Company acted as guarantor on the Jefferson Note. Pursuant to the terms of the Jefferson Note, Terra agreed to pay to Jefferson $937,500 (the “Principal Amount”), with a purchase price of $750,000 plus an original issue discount in the amount of $187,500 (the “OID”), and to pay interest on the Principal Amount at the rate of 1% per annum.
Any amount of principal, interest or other amount due on the Jefferson Note that is not paid when due will bear interest at the rate of the lesser of (i) 12%, or (b) the maximum rate allowed by law.
Jefferson may, at any time, convert all or any portion of the then outstanding and unpaid principal amount and interest into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $3.35 per share. The Jefferson Note has a 4.99% equity blocker; provided, however, that the 4.99% equity blocker may be waived (up to 9.99%) by Jefferson, at Jefferson’s election, on not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Company.
On November 17, 2021, Jefferson paid the Jefferson Purchase Price of $750,000 in exchange for the Jefferson Note. Terra intends to use the proceeds for the acquisition of the Mullins IP and thereafter for working capital and other general purposes.
Terra may prepay the Jefferson Note at any time in accordance with the terms of the Jefferson Note.
Except as related to the next transaction after the issue date of the Jefferson Note conducted on the Company’s behalf by the Maxim Group LLC, Terra and the Company agreed to pay to Jefferson on an accelerated basis, any outstanding Principal Amount of the Jefferson Note, along with all unpaid interest, and fees and penalties, if any, from the sources of capital below, at Jefferson’s discretion, it being acknowledged and agreed by Jefferson that the Company and Terra have the right to make bona fide payments to vendors with Company common stock:
● | At Jefferson’s option, 15% of the net cash proceeds of any future financings by the Company, Terra or any subsidiary, whether debt or equity, or any other financing proceeds such as cash advances, royalties or earn-out payments. |
● | All net proceeds from any sale of assets of the Company, Terra or any subsidiaries other than sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business or receipt by the Company or any subsidiaries of any tax credits or collections pursuant to any settlement or judgement. | |
● | Net proceeds resulting from the sale of any assets outside of the ordinary course of business or securities in any subsidiary. |
The Jefferson SPA and the Jefferson Note contain customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and breach of provisions of the Jefferson Note or Jefferson SPA.
The foregoing summary of the material terms of the Jefferson SPA and the Jefferson Note is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Jefferson SPA and the Jefferson Note, copies of which are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.3 and 10.4, respectively, and incorporated by reference herein.
Jefferson Street Capital Common Stock Purchase Warrant
Also on November 17, 2021, pursuant to the terms of the Jefferson SPA, the Company issued to Jefferson a common stock purchase warrant (the “Jefferson Warrant”) for the purchase of 111,940 shares of the Company’s common stock. The per share exercise price under the Jefferson Warrant is, subject to adjustment as described therein, $3.35. The Jefferson Warrant is exercisable during the period commencing on November 17, 2021 and ending at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 17, 2024.
The foregoing summary of the material terms of the Jefferson Warrant is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Jefferson Warrant, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.5 and incorporated herein by reference.
Platinum Point Capital Stock Purchase Agreement & Secured Convertible Promissory Note
On November 17, 2021, the Company and Terra entered into that certain securities purchase agreement (the “Platinum SPA”), dated as of November 17, 2021, by and among the Company, Terra and Platinum Point Capital LLC (“Platinum”). Pursuant to the terms of the Platinum SPA, (i) the Company agreed to issue and sell to Platinum the Platinum Note (as hereinafter defined); (ii) the Company agreed to issue to Platinum the Platinum Warrant (as hereinafter defined); and (iii) the Company agreed to issue to Platinum 1,000,000 collateral shares; and (iv) Platinum agreed to pay to the Company $750,000 (the “Platinum Purchase Price”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Platinum SPA, on November 17, 2021, Terra issued to Platinum a secured convertible promissory note (the “Platinum Note”) with a maturity date of May 17, 2022 (the “Maturity Date”), in the principal amount of $937,500. The Company acted as guarantor on the Platinum Note. Pursuant to the terms of the Platinum Note, Terra agreed to pay to Platinum $937,500 (the “Platinum Principal Amount”), with a purchase price of $750,000 plus an original issue discount in the amount of $187,500 (the “OID”), and to pay interest on the Principal Amount at the rate of 1% per annum.
Any amount of principal, interest or other amount due on the Platinum Note that is not paid when due will bear interest at the rate of the lesser of (i) 12%, or (b) the maximum rate allowed by law.
Platinum may, at any time, convert all or any portion of the then outstanding and unpaid principal amount and interest into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $3.35 per share. The Platinum Note has a 4.99% equity blocker; provided, however, that the 4.99% equity blocker may be waived (up to 9.99%) by Platinum, at Platinum’s election, on not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Company.
On November 17, 2021, Platinum paid the Platinum Purchase Price of $750,000 in exchange for the Platinum Note. Terra intends to use the proceeds for the acquisition of the Mullins IP and thereafter for working capital and other general purposes.
Terra may prepay the Platinum Note at any time in accordance with the terms of the Platinum Note.
Except as related to the next transaction after the issue date of the Platinum Note conducted on the Company’s behalf by the Maxim Group LLC, Terra and the Company agreed to pay to Platinum on an accelerated basis, any outstanding Principal Amount of the Platinum Note, along with all unpaid interest, and fees and penalties, if any, from the sources of capital below, at Platinum’s discretion, it being acknowledged and agreed by Platinum that the Company and Terra have the right to make bona fide payments to vendors with Company common stock:
● | At Platinum’s option, 15% of the net cash proceeds of any future financings by the Company, Terra or any subsidiary, whether debt or equity, or any other financing proceeds such as cash advances, royalties or earn-out payments. | |
● | All net proceeds from any sale of assets of the Company, Terra or any subsidiaries other than sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business or receipt by the Company or any subsidiaries of any tax credits or collections pursuant to any settlement or judgement. | |
● | Net proceeds resulting from the sale of any assets outside of the ordinary course of business or securities in any subsidiary. |
The Platinum SPA and the Platinum Note contain customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and breach of provisions of the Platinum Note or Platinum SPA.
The foregoing summary of the material terms of the Platinum SPA and the Platinum Note is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Platinum SPA and the Platinum Note, copies of which are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.6 and 10.7, respectively, and incorporated by reference herein.
Platinum Point Capital Common Stock Purchase Warrant
Also on November 17, 2021, pursuant to the terms of the Platinum SPA, the Company issued to Platinum a common stock purchase warrant (the “Platinum Warrant”) for the purchase of 111,940 shares of the Company’s common stock. The per share exercise price under the Platinum Warrant is, subject to adjustment as described therein, $3.35. The Platinum Warrant is exercisable during the period commencing on November 17, 2021 and ending at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 17, 2024.
The foregoing summary of the material terms of the Platinum Warrant is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Platinum Warrant, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.8 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The disclosure set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the Jefferson Note and the Platinum Note is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | ||
Dated: November 23, 2021 | By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione |
Robert Mattacchione | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 10.1
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
by and among
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc.
Novo Healthnet Limited
Terragenx Inc.
TMS Inc.,
Shawn Mullins,
Claude Fournier,
and
The Coles Optimum Health and Vitality Trust
Contents
ARTICLE I. | DEFINITIONS | 2 |
Section 1.01 | Definitions | 2 |
Section 1.02 | Interpretive Provisions | 6 |
ARTICLE II. | SHARE EXCHANGE | 7 |
Section 2.01 | Purchase Price | 7 |
Section 2.02 | Purchase Price Allocation. | 7 |
Section 2.03 | Controlled Assets | 7 |
Section 2.04 | Purchased Assets. | 9 |
Section 2.05 | The Exchange. | 9 |
Section 2.06 | Closing | 10 |
Section 2.07 | Tax Consequences | 10 |
Section 2.08 | Conveyance Taxes | 10 |
ARTICLE III. | ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES | 10 |
Section 3.01 | Assumption of Certain Liabilities by Buyer. | 10 |
Section 3.02 | No Other Liabilities Being Assumed. | 11 |
ARTICLE IV. | REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES OF THE TERRA PARTIES | 11 |
Section 4.01 | Corporate Existence and Power. | 11 |
Section 4.02 | Due Authorization. | 11 |
Section 4.03 | No Other Agreement to Purchase | 12 |
Section 4.04 | No Violation | 12 |
Section 4.05 | Valid Obligation | 12 |
Section 4.06 | Purchased Assets | 12 |
Section 4.08 | Governmental Authorization. | 13 |
Section 4.09 | Real Property | 13 |
Section 4.10 | Leased Premises | 13 |
Section 4.11 | Intellectual Property: | 13 |
Section 4.12 | Insurance. | 14 |
Section 4.13 | No Expropriation. | 14 |
Section 4.14 | Contracts. | 15 |
Section 4.15 | Compliance with Legal Requirements; Licenses. | 15 |
Section 4.16 | Consents and Approvals. | 15 |
Section 4.17 | Financial Statements. | 15 |
Section 4.18 | Books and Records. | 15 |
Section 4.19 | Absence of Changes. | 16 |
Section 4.20 | Non-Arm’s Length Transactions. | 17 |
Section 4.21 | Tax Matters | 17 |
Section 4.22 | Litigation | 18 |
Section 4.23 | Employees and Employee Matters: | 18 |
Section 4.24 | Employee Benefit Plans | 18 |
Section 4.25 | No Liabilities. | 18 |
Section 4.26 | Brokerage | 18 |
Section 4.27 | Investment Representations | 18 |
Section 4.28 | Independent Legal Advice | 20 |
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ARTICLE V. | REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY | 20 |
Section 5.01 | Organization | 20 |
Section 5.02 | Due Authorization | 20 |
Section 5.03 | Governmental Authorization. | 21 |
Section 5.04 | No Violation | 21 |
Section 5.05 | Capitalization | 21 |
Section 5.06 | Options or Warrants | 21 |
Section 5.07 | Valid Issuance of Stock Consideration | 21 |
Section 5.08 | Information | 21 |
Section 5.09 | Absence of Certain Changes or Events | 22 |
Section 5.10 | No Conflict With Other Instruments | 22 |
Section 5.11 | Compliance with Laws and Regulations | 22 |
Section 5.12 | Approval of Agreement | 22 |
Section 5.13 | Valid Obligation. | 22 |
Section 5.14 | SEC Reports; Securities Law Compliance | 22 |
Section 5.15 | Brokerage. | 22 |
ARTICLE VI. | CONDITIONS TO CLOSING | 23 |
Section 6.01 | Condition to the Obligations of all of the Parties | 23 |
Section 6.02 | Condition to the Obligations of the Company. | 23 |
Section 6.03 | Condition to the Obligations of the TERRA Parties | 24 |
ARTICLE VII. | CLOSING DELIVERABLES | 24 |
Section 7.01 | Delivery of Books and Records | 24 |
Section 7.03 | Access to Properties and Records | 24 |
Section 7.04 | Actions Prior to Closing. | 24 |
Section 7.05 | Limitations on Actions. | 25 |
Section 7.06 | Documents to be Delivered by the TERRA Parties at the Closing. | 25 |
Section 7.07 | Documents to be Delivered by Buyer at the Closing. | 25 |
ARTICLE VIII. | INDEMNIFICATION | 26 |
Section 8.01 | Indemnification of Parent and NHL | 26 |
Section 8.02 | Indemnification of the TERRA Parties | 26 |
Section 8.03 | Third Party Claims | 26 |
Section 8.04 | Direct Claims | 28 |
Section 8.05 | Cooperation | 28 |
Section 8.06 | Right of Set-Off | 28 |
Section 8.07 | Periodic Payments | 28 |
Section 8.08 | Insurance | 28 |
Section 8.09 | Time Limit. | 28 |
ARTICLE IX. | DISPUTE RESOLUTION | 29 |
Section 9.01 | Arbitration: | 29 |
Section 9.02 | Waiver of Jury Trial; Exemplary Damages | 30 |
ARTICLE X. | DEFAULT | 30 |
Section 10.01 | Default by the Company | 30 |
Section 10.02 | Default by the TERRA Parties. | 30 |
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ARTICLE XI. | MISCELLANEOUS | 30 |
Section 11.01 | Brokers | 30 |
Section 11.02 | Governing Law | 31 |
Section 11.03 | Notices | 31 |
Section 11.04 | Entire Agreement | 32 |
Section 11.05 | Independent Legal Advice | 32 |
Section 11.06 | Attorneys’ Fees | 32 |
Section 11.07 | Confidentiality | 32 |
Section 11.08 | Public Announcements and Filings | 32 |
Section 11.09 | Schedules; Knowledge | 32 |
Section 11.10 | Third Party Beneficiaries | 32 |
Section 11.11 | Expenses | 33 |
Section 11.12 | Survival | 33 |
Section 11.13 | Arm’s Length Bargaining; No Presumption Against Drafter | 33 |
Section 11.14 | Sections and Headings. | 33 |
Section 11.15 | Exhibits and Schedules. | 33 |
Section 11.16 | No Assignment or Delegation | 33 |
Section 11.17 | Commercially Reasonable Efforts | 33 |
Section 11.18 | Further Assurances. | 33 |
Section 11.19 | Specific Performance. | 33 |
Section 11.20 | Force Majeure. | 34 |
Section 11.21 | Severability. | 34 |
Section 11.22 | Common Share Pro-Rata Adjustment | 34 |
Section 11.23 | Counterparts | 34 |
Company Disclosure Schedule
TERRA Disclosure Schedule
SCHEDULES and EXHIBITS
Schedule 1 | Purchase Price Allocation |
Schedule 2 | Assumed Liabilities (by Novo Healthnet Limited) |
Schedule 3 | Excluded Assets |
Schedule 4 | Inventories |
Schedule 5 | Immovables |
Schedule 6 | Books and Records |
Schedule 7 | Prepaid Expenses |
Exhibit A | TERRA Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, NHL Exchangeable Special Share and NVOS Stock Allocation Ledger |
Exhibit B | Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement |
Exhibit C | Form of Bill of Sale |
Exhibit D | Form of Management Agreement |
Exhibit E | Form of Non-Compete Agreement |
Exhibit F | Form of Non-U.S. Person Certificate |
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SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
Dated as of November 17, 2021
This Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of the date first set forth above (the “Closing Date”) by and between (i) Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Parent”), (ii) Novo Healthnet Limited, a limited company incorporated under the Laws (as defined below) of the Province of Ontario, Canada (“NHL” or the “Buyer”), (iii) Terragenx Inc., a Canada corporation (“TERRA” or the “TERRA Business”), (iv) TMS Inc, an Ontario corporation (“TMS”), (v) Shawn Mullins, a Canadian resident (“SM”), (vi) Claude Fournier a Canadian resident (“CF”) and (vii) The Coles Optimum Health and Vitality Trust, a Canadian Trust (“COHV”). Collectively, TMS, SM, CF and COHV represent 91% of the shareholders of Terragenx Inc. (the “TERRA Shareholders”). Collectively, TMS, SM, CF and COHV represent the selling parties of Acenzia (“Sellers”).
Each of the Parent, NHL, TERRA, the TERRA Shareholders, SM, CF and COHV may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” The Parent and NHL collectively may be referred to herein as the “Company”. The TERRA Shareholders, the Sellers, and TERRA collectively may be referred to herein as the “TERRA Parties”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Parent is a public company, the common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), of which is registered under the Securities Act, which files periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”); and
WHEREAS, NHL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent and is in the business of providing multi-disciplinary primary healthcare services and products through the integration of medical technology, advanced therapeutics, and rehabilitative science; and
WHEREAS, TERRA is in the business of providing microbiobial health solutions through advanced bio-science research and development and proprietary manufacturing at the following location:
74 Wilmott Street, Cobourg ON, K9A 0E9
; and
WHEREAS, TMS Inc. holds 760 shares in TERRA ; and
WHEREAS, SM holds 80 shares in TERRA; and
WHEREAS, CF holds 20 shares in TERRA; and
WHEREAS, COHV holds 50 shares in TERRA; and
WHEREAS, the Parent, NHL, TMS, SM, CF and COHV agree to enter into this definitive Share Exchange Agreement resulting in NHL having 91% ownership interest in TERRA Inc. and TMS, SM, CF and COHV collectively, having Special Shares in NHL;
NOW THEREFORE, on the stated premises and for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, representations, warranties and indemnities of the Parties herein contained and the mutual benefits to the Parties to be derived here from, and intending to be legally bound hereby, it is hereby agreed as follows:
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Article I. DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 Definitions. For the purposes of this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the respective meanings set forth below and grammatical variations of such terms shall have corresponding meanings:
“Action” means any legal action, suit, claim, investigation, hearing or proceeding, including any audit, claim or assessment for Taxes or otherwise.
“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly Controlling, Controlled by, or under common Control with such Person.
“Agreement” means this Share Exchange Agreement, dated November 17, 2021.
“Annual Financial Statements” means the unaudited balance sheet, statements of operations, change in equity and cash flows of TERRA through the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
“Assignment and Assumption Agreement” means the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, substantially in the form as attached hereto as Exhibit B.
“Authority” means any governmental, regulatory or administrative body, agency or authority, any court or judicial authority, any arbitrator, or any public, private or industry regulatory authority, whether international, national, federal, state, provincial or local.
“Business” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Business Day” means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banking institutions in Nevada (in the case of the Company) or Ontario (in the case of the TERRA Parties) are closed for regular business.
“Bill of Sale” means the Bill of Sale substantially in the form as attached hereto as Exhibit C.
“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“CAD” means Canadian Dollars and refers to the lawful money of Canada.
“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06.
“Control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise. “Controlled”, “Controlling” and “under common Control with” have correlative meanings. Without limiting the foregoing, a Person (the “Controlled Person”) shall be deemed Controlled by (a) any other Person (the “10% Owner”) (i) owning beneficially, as meant in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, securities entitling such Person to cast 10% or more of the votes for election of directors or equivalent governing authority of the Controlled Person or (ii) entitled to be allocated or receive 10% or more of the profits, losses, or distributions of the Controlled Person; (b) an officer, director, general partner, partner (other than a limited partner), manager, or member (other than a member having no management authority that is not a 10% Owner ) of the Controlled Person; or (c) a spouse, parent, lineal descendant, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, or brother-in-law of an Affiliate of the Controlled Person or a trust for the benefit of an Affiliate of the Controlled Person or of which an Affiliate of the Controlled Person is a trustee.
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“Controlled Assets” has the meaning as set forth in Section 2.03.
“Currency” delineation for this Agreement, unless delineated in CAD, all amounts expressed using the symbol “$” or “dollar” refer to the lawful money of the United States.
“Encumbrance” means any encumbrance, lien, charge, hypothec, pledge, mortgage, title retention agreement, security interest of any nature, adverse claim, exception, reservation, easement, right of occupation, any matter capable of registration against title, option, right of pre-emption, privilege or any Contract to create any of the foregoing.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Excluded Assets” has the meaning set forth in Schedule 3, attached hereto.
“Financial Statements” means Annual Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements.
“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time for financial reporting in the United States applied in a consistent manner from period to period.
“Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, provincial, local, municipal, domestic, foreign or multinational government, court, arbitrator, regulatory, administrative or other agency, commission or authority or other governmental entity, instrumentality, department, division, unity branch or authority.
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in Article VIII.
“Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Article VIII.
“Interim Balance Sheet Date” means December 31, 2020.
“Interim Financial Statements” means unaudited for the period after the Annual Financial Statements of December 31, 2020 through to September 30, 2021
“Intellectual Property” means, collectively, all industrial and intellectual property rights and all rights associated therewith, throughout the world, including patents and patent applications therefor and all reissues, divisionals, renewals, extensions, provisionals, continuations and continuations-in-part thereof, patent rights, trademarks, trademark registrations and applications therefor, trade dress rights, trade names, service marks, service mark registrations and applications therefor, and any and all goodwill associated with and symbolized by the foregoing items, copyrights, copyright registrations and applications therefor, franchises, licenses, inventions, trade secrets, know-how, customer lists, supplier lists, proprietary process and formulae, software source code and object code, testing code, build scripts, algorithms, net lists, architectures, structures, screen displays, photographs, images, layouts, inventions, development tools, designs, blueprints, specifications, technical drawings (or similar information in electronic format) and all documentation and media constituting, describing or relating to the foregoing, including manuals, development journals or logs, programmers’ notes, memoranda and records, and all rights in databases and data collections and all rights therein, all moral and economic rights of authors and inventors, however denominated, and any similar or equivalent rights to any of the foregoing, all rights to any Actions of any nature available to or being pursued by the TERRA Parties relating to the foregoing and all tangible embodiments of the foregoing.
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“Inventories” means any product relating to the Business that is held for sale by the Seller and any materials, held by the TERRA Parties in connection with the sale of products whether or not located on the Seller’s premises, on consignment to a third party or in possession of sub-contractors, in transit or in storage.
“Knowledge of TERRA” and similar phrases means the knowledge of the TERRA Parties after reasonable inquiry.
“Law” means any domestic or foreign, federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law, statute, ordinance, code, rule, or regulation having the force of law.
“Liability” means any debt, liability or obligation, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, determined or undeterminable, known or unknown, and whether due or to be become due, including those arising under any Legal Requirement and those arising under any Contract.
“Lien” means any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, and any conditional sale or voting agreement or proxy, including any agreement to give any of the foregoing.
“Losses,” in respect of any matter, means all claims, demands, proceedings, losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, all legal and other professional fees and disbursements, interest, penalties and amounts paid in settlement) arising directly as a consequence of such matter.
“Management Agreement” means a management agreement with substantially in the form as attached hereto as Exhibit D.
“Material Adverse Effect” or “Material Adverse Change” means a material and adverse change or a material and adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the condition (financial or otherwise), net worth, management, earnings, cash flows, business, operations or properties of a Party taken as a whole, whether or not arising from transactions in the ordinary course of business.
“Material Contract” means any contract, agreement, franchise, license agreement, debt instrument or other commitment to which any Party is a Party or by which it or any of its assets, products, technology, or properties are bound and which (i) will remain in effect for more than six (6) months after the date of this Agreement or (ii) involves aggregate obligations of at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
“NHL Special Shares” means non-voting NHL special shares, free and clear of all liens and encumberances, which are issued solely for the purpose of the Sellers to exchange for restricted shares of the Parent’s common stock based on the $500,000.00 CAD valuation, less any Liability. The Parent Shares will be issued, to the Sellers, solely upon the Sellers meeting terms and conditions for exchange of the NHL Special Shares. The total shares of Parent Common Stock allotted in favor of the Sellers is calculated at a per share price of $3.35 as provided herein between the Parties.
“Order” means any decree, order, judgment, writ, award, injunction, rule, or consent of or by an Authority.
“Parent” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Parent Shares” means the restricted shares of common stock of the publicly traded Parent, represented by the trading symbol “NASDAQ:NVOS” or any other exchange that the Parent may be listed on at the close of the transaction that are being allotted to the Sellers for exchange of the NHL Exchangeable Preferred Shares, pursuant to this Agreement.
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“Permitted Encumbrances” means (i) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges due and being contested in good faith and diligently by appropriate proceedings (and for the payment of which adequate provision has been made; ii) servitudes, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way and other similar rights in real property or any interest therein, provided the same are not of such nature as to materially adversely affect the use of value of the property; (iii) inchoate liens claimed or held by any government authority or a public utility in respect of the payment of taxes or utilities not yet due and payable; and (iv) the reservations in any original grants from governmental authorities of any real property or interest therein which do not materially detract from the value of the real property concerned or materially impair its use in the operation of the TERRA Business.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership (including a general partnership, limited partnership or limited liability partnership), limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government, domestic or foreign, or political subdivision thereof, or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
“Purchased Assets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.
“Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
“Purchase Price Allocation” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.02.
“Related Party” means, (A) with respect to a particular individual: (i) the individual’s Family; (ii) any Person that is directly or indirectly controlled by any one or more members of such individual’s Family; (iii) any Person in which members of such individual’s Family hold (individually or in the aggregate) a Material Interest; and (iv) any Person with respect to which one or more members of such individual’s Family serves as a director, officer, partner, executor or trustee (or in a similar capacity); (B) with respect to a specified Person other than an individual: (i) any Person that directly or indirectly controls, is directly or indirectly controlled by or is directly or indirectly under common control with such specified Person; (ii) any Person that holds a Material Interest in such specified Person; (iii) each Person that serves as a director, officer, partner, executor or trustee of such specified Person (or in a similar capacity); (iv)any Person in which such specified Person holds a Material Interest; and (v) any Person with respect to which such specified Person serves as a general partner or a trustee (or in a similar capacity); and, for purposes of this definition, (a) “control” (including “controlling,” “controlled by,” and “under common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and shall be construed as such term is used in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act; (b) the “Family” of an individual includes (i) the individual, (ii) the individual’s spouse, (iii) any other natural person who is related to the individual or the individual’s spouse within the second degree and (iv) any other natural person who resides with such individual; and (c) “Material Interest” means direct or indirect beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of voting securities or other voting interests representing at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding voting power of a Person or equity securities or other equity interests representing at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding equity securities or equity interests in a Person.
“Representative” means, with respect to any Person, any and all directors, officers, employees, consultants, financial advisors, counsel, accountants and other agents of such Person.
“Rule 144” means Rule 144 of the Securities Act.
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“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Seller” has the meaning as set forth in the Preamble.
“TERRA Shareholders” means all of the parties that are directly or indirectly in possession of TERRA shares.
“Tax(es)” means any federal, state, provincial, local or foreign tax, charge, fee, levy, custom, duty, deficiency, or other assessment of any kind or nature imposed by any Taxing Authority (including any income (net or gross), gross receipts, profits, windfall profit, sales, use, goods and services, ad valorem, franchise, license, withholding, employment, social security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, employment, payroll, transfer, excise, import, real property, personal property, intangible property, occupancy, recording, minimum, alternative minimum, environmental or estimated tax), including any liability therefor as a transferee (including under Section 6901 of the Code or similar provision of applicable Law) or successor, as a result of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or similar provision of applicable Law or as a result of any Tax sharing, indemnification or similar agreement, together with any interest, penalty, additions to tax or additional amount imposed with respect thereto.
“Taxing Authority” means the Internal Revenue Service, the Canada Revenue Agency and any other Authority responsible for the collection, assessment or imposition of any Tax or the administration of any Law relating to any Tax.
“Tax Return” means any return, information return, declaration, claim for refund or credit, report or any similar statement, and any amendment thereto, including any attached schedule and supporting information, whether on a separate, consolidated, combined, unitary or other basis, that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority in connection with the determination, assessment, collection or payment of a Tax or the administration of any Law relating to any Tax.
“Third Party Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.03.
“Transaction Documents” means, collectively, (i) the Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Exhibit B), (ii) the Bill of Sale (Exhibit C); (iii) the Management Agreements (Exhibit D); (iv) Non-Compete Agreements (Exhibit E); (v) the Non-U.S. Person Certificate (Exhibit F); (viii) this Share Exchange Agreement, and (viii) any other agreements, instruments and documents required to be delivered at the Closing.
Section 1.02 Interpretive Provisions. Unless the express context otherwise requires, in this Agreement:
(a) | the words “hereof,” “herein,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, |
(b) | terms defined in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the plural, and vice- versa, |
(c) | references herein to a specific Section, Subsection, Recital, Schedule, or Exhibit shall refer, respectively, to Sections, Subsections, Recitals, Schedules, or Exhibits of this Agreement, |
(d) | wherever the word “include,” “includes,” or “including” is used in this Agreement, it shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”, |
(e) | words importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice versa, words importing gender shall include all genders and words importing persons shall include individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, trusts, unincorporated organizations, governmental bodies and other legal or business entities of any kind whatsoever, |
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(f) | references herein to any Person shall include such Person’s heirs, executors, personal representatives, administrators, successors and assigns; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 1.02(g) is intended to authorize any assignment or transfer not otherwise permitted by this Agreement, |
(g) | references herein to a Person in a particular capacity or capacities shall exclude such Person in any other capacity, |
(h) | references herein to any contract or agreement (including this Agreement) mean such contract or agreement as amended, supplemented, or modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, |
(i) | with respect to the determination of any period of time the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each means “to and including”, |
(j) | references herein to any Law or any license mean such Law or license as amended, modified, codified, reenacted, supplemented or superseded in whole or in part, and in effect from time to time, and |
(k) | references herein to any Law shall be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. |
(l) | unless otherwise expressly provided, all accounting terms, determinations and computations used in this Agreement shall be interpreted and all financial information shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP from time to time, consistently applied. |
Article II. SHARE EXCHANGE
Section 2.01 Purchase Price. The aggregate purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) payable to the Sellers, by NHL, for the TERRA Purchased Shares shall be `(i) $500,000 CAD which shall be paid via the delivery of NHL Special Shares, set forth in Section 2.05 herein; and (ii) the Assumed Liabilities as listed on Schedule 2, attached hereto.
Section 2.02 Purchase Price Allocation. The Purchase Price shall be allocated as set forth in Schedule 1, attached hereto. The Parties shall each file Form 8594 as required under Code Section 1060, if applicable, or any other applicable tax filing. The Parties shall prepare their respective federal, provincial, state and local tax returns in a manner consistent with the Allocation of Transaction Value unless prohibited by applicable law.
Section 2.03 Controlled Assets. All of the assets utilized either directly or indirectly in the TERRA Business, in addition to any asset, real or otherwise, owned directly or beneficially by the TERRA Parties in and to all of the following assets and the rights, privileges, claims and properties of any kind whatsoever that are related thereto, whether owned or leased, real or personal, tangible or intangible, of every kind and description and wheresoever situated, as a going concern other than the assets specifically included in the Excluded Assets (collectively, the “Controlled Assets”) as follows:
(a) | all Inventories of the Business as listed in Schedule 4, attached hereto, |
(b) | all Immovables including, without limitation, all leaseholds, improvements, and fixtures owned by the TERRA Parties, including immovables for which the TERRA Parties have an option to purchase for the TERRA Business, the whole as more fully described in Schedule 5, attached hereto, |
(c) | all Books and Records and documentation of the TERRA Business relating to the Controlled Assets, |
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(d) | all Prepaid Expenses as listed in Schedule 7, attached hereto, |
(e) | all Licenses and the rights thereunder, |
(f) | all equipment located at all TERRA Business location (the “Location”) including, without limitation: |
i. | maintenance items, in store materials, handling equipment, accessories and supplies, |
ii. | all equipment and tools in the possession of sub-contractors or other third parties; and |
iii. | machinery and equipment which may fall into the category of immoveable, |
(g) | all data processing equipment and software programs including, without limitation, software programs, other than those included in the Excluded Assets, located at the Location, |
(h) | all licenses and permits of the TERRA Business and all licenses and permits required by government or regulatory authorities, to the extent transferable, and all rights of the Business against third parties (including all rights in connection with third party guarantees, warranties and representations); unfilled orders, customer contracts and outstanding quotations in connection with the TERRA Business; |
(i) | all TERRA Business IP Rights, |
(j) | all rights to the name “Terragenx”, “Terragenx Inc.”, |
(k) | all furniture, furnishings, fixtures and office equipment located at the Locations, |
(l) | all rights and interest in the telephone number(s) of the TERRA Business, |
(m) | All customer lists containing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all customers of TERRA, |
(n) | All rights of the TERRA Parties under express or implied warranties from the TERRA Parties and service providers with respect to the Purchased and Controlled Assets, to the extent transferable, |
(o) | All stationery, forms and office supplies used in connection with the Controlled Assets, |
(p) | All accounts receivable, trade accounts, notes receivable, book debts and other debts due or accruing due to the TERRA Parties and the benefit of all security for such accounts, notes and debts relating to the TERRA Business and accruing on or after the Closing Date and remain outstanding (the “Accounts Receivable”), |
(q) | All rights to reimbursement and proceeds of insurance in respect of tangible personal property, plants, buildings, structures, improvements and appurtenances to realty, immovable property and fixtures (including fixed machinery and fixed equipment) used in connection with the Controlled Assets which are damaged or destroyed in whole or in part on or before after the Closing Date, |
(r) | All of TERRA’s right, title and interest in, to and under all Contracts between the TERRA Parties and any other party or parties and under Contracts which have been acquired by the TERRA Parties through assignment or in any other manner related to the Controlled Assets, whether or not disclosed or required to be disclosed herein, including, without limitation, all existing customer Contracts (the “Customer Contracts”), service contracts, maintenance agreements, insurance contracts, agreements with models, agreements with employees, agreements with suppliers and equipment leases and all other claims, rights and causes of action of the TERRA Parties against third parties, in each case arising after the Closing Date, |
(s) | All advertising, sales promotion and marketing materials used by the TERRA Parties in the TERRA Business including, without limitation, brochures, catalogs, form letters, videos, results of marketing and advertising studies and customer surveys, sample merchandise, photographs and displays and those included in Documentation, and |
(t) | Any other assets, properties, rights and claims of whatever nature not specifically included in the Controlled Assets, including, without limitation, the goodwill of the Business that is necessary to or will facilitate the operation of the Business, other than the Excluded Assets. |
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Section 2.04 Purchased Assets. On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the TERRA Parties agree to sell, assign and transfer to Buyer, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, and NHL agrees to purchase from the TERRA Parties, effective as of the Closing Date, all of the TERRA Parties right, title and interest in and to all of the following assets and the rights, privileges, claims and properties of any kind whatsoever that are related thereto, whether owned or leased, real or personal, tangible or intangible, of every kind and description and wheresoever situated, as a going concern other than the assets specifically included in the Excluded Assets (collectively, the “Purchased Assets”) as follows:
(a) | All share capital in TERRA owned by TMS, |
(b) | All share capital in TERRA owned by SM, |
(c) | All share capital in TERRA owned by CF, |
(d) | All share capital in TERRA owned by COHV, |
(e) | All Licenses and the rights thereunder, |
(f) | All IP rights held by the TERRA Parties, |
(g) | All rights to reimbursement and proceeds of insurance in respect of tangible personal property, plants, buildings, structures, improvements and appurtenances to realty, immovable property, and fixtures (including fixed machinery and fixed equipment) used in connection with the Purchased Assets which are damaged or destroyed in whole or in part on or before after the Closing Date, and |
(h) | Any other assets, properties, rights and claims of whatever nature not specifically included in the Purchased Assets, including, without limitation, the goodwill of the Business that is necessary to or will facilitate the operation of the Business, other than the Excluded Assets. |
Section 2.05 The Exchange.
(a) | On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date (as defined herein), NHL shall issue and deliver, in favor of the Sellers to be apportioned between the Sellers as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto; NHL Special Shares (the “Exchange Shares”), free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges, or known claims of any kind, nature, or description, of which the Exchange Shares can only be utilized for the purpose of exchange for restricted shares of the Parent’s common stock (the Parent Shares”) as provided for herein. |
(b) | The Parent shall allot in favor of the Sellers, $500,000 CAD less worth of the Parent Shares, free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges, or known claims of any kind, nature, or description, of which Parent Shares will be issued, to the Sellers, solely upon the Sellers meeting terms and conditions for exchange of the NHL Special Shares. The total shares of Parent Common Stock allotted in favor of the Sellers is calculated at a per share price of $3.35 as provided for in the terms and conditions herein between the Parties. |
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(c) | Each of the Sellers holds an aggregate of 91% of TERRA Inc., either directly or indirectly, and any and all other ownership interest in the TERRA Business. The Sellers shall sell, assign, transfer, and deliver to NHL, free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges, restrictions or known claims of any kind, nature, or description, unless otherwise agreed upon full and complete ownership of the Purchased and Controlled Assets, except as provided for under Schedule 3 (Excluded Assets). |
(d) | The exchange as set forth in Section 2.05 (a) through (c), is subject to the other terms and conditions herein, is referred to herein as the “Exchange.” |
Section 2.06 Closing. The closing of the Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on November 17, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). Prior to the Closing Date, the Parties shall have either been satisfied with or provided their waiver (by the Party for whose benefit the conditions exist) of the conditions to Closing set forth in Article VI, at the offices of Novo Healthnet Limited, 3905 Major Mackenzie Drive, Suite 115, Woodbridge Ontario Canada L4H 4R2 at 4:00 p.m. EST, or at such other date, time or place as the Parties may agree. At the Closing:
(a) | NHL shall deliver the NHL Special Shares to the Sellers in accordance with Section 2.05 (a) through (d); and |
(b) | The Parent, NHL, and the TERRA Parties shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver (or shall ensure to be executed, acknowledged, and delivered), any and all certificates, opinions, financial statements, schedules, agreements, resolutions, rulings or other instruments required by this Agreement to be so delivered at or prior to the Closing, together with such other items as may be reasonably requested by the Parties and their respective legal counsel in order to effectuate or evidence the transactions contemplated hereby; and |
(c) | On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the conveyance of the Purchased and Controlled Assets shall take place at the offices of Buyer on the Closing Date. |
Section 2.07 Tax Consequences. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Exchange is not intended to be a “reorganization” within the meaning of the Code and the Treasury Regulations. Each Party is responsible for their own taxable consequences as a result of the Exchange.
Section 2.08 Conveyance Taxes. The respective beneficiaries will pay all sales, use, value added, transfer, stamp, registration, documentary, excise, real property transfer or gains, or similar Taxes incurred as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Article III. ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES
Section 3.01 Assumption of Certain Liabilities by Buyer.
(a) | On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, and pursuant to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Exhibit B) attached hereto, Buyer agrees to assume, pay, satisfy, discharge, perform, and fulfil, from and after the Time of Closing, all obligations and liabilities of the TERRA Parties existing as of the Closing Date (the “Assumed Liabilities”) under: |
i. | obligations to customers under or relating to the existing Customer Contracts set forth on the TERRA Disclosure Schedule, attached hereto, in each case arising subsequent to the Time of Closing, |
ii. | the licenses, permits, approvals, consents, registrations, certificates, and other authorizations described in the TERRA Disclosure Schedule, |
iii. | the Contracts set forth in the TERRA Disclosure Schedule, |
iv. | the Leases set forth in the TERRA Disclosure Schedule; and |
v. | the trade accounts payable and accrued expenses of the Business set forth in the TERRA Disclosure Schedule. |
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Section 3.02 No Other Liabilities Being Assumed.
(a) | Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as Buyer assuming any other Liability of the TERRA Parties, and any Related Party, (including any amounts owing by the TERRA Parties to any Related Party) other than the Assumed Liabilities (all such other Liabilities not assumed by Buyer being the “Excluded Liabilities”). The TERRA Parties shall indemnify and save Buyer harmless for any Excluded Liabilities for which Buyer may incur liability as a result of acquiring the Purchased or Controlled Assets or operating the TERRA Business. |
(b) | Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer may satisfy any obligation of the TERRA Parties, and any Related Party, not assumed by it if it is required to do so by law or by order of any court or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over it or if a claim is made against it and it determines in good faith after consulting with the TERRA Parties, but in its sole discretion to satisfy any such obligation for valid business reasons and, in any such case, the TERRA Parties shall indemnify and save Buyer harmless forthwith following demand for any Loss incurred by Buyer in connection therewith. |
Article IV. REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES OF THE TERRA PARTIES
Each of the TERRA Parties represents and warrants to the Company as follows, except as set forth in the TERRA Disclosure Schedule, attached hereto, referencing the applicable Section of this Article IV to which such disclosure related, and acknowledges that Buyer is relying on such representations and warranties in connection with its purchase of the Purchased and Controlled Assets and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 4.01 Corporate Existence and Power. TERRA is a Canadian corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the Laws of Canada, and has the power and is duly authorized under all applicable Laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of public authorities to carry on its business in all material respects as it is now being conducted. The TERRA Parties have delivered to the Company complete and correct copies of the organizational documents of TERRA as of the Closing Date (the “TERRA Organizational Documents”). The TERRA Parties have full legal power and authority to carry on the TERRA Business as it is now being conducted and as now proposed to be conducted and to own or lease its properties and assets. Except as set forth in the TERRA Disclosure Schedule, the TERRA Parties do not have any subsidiaries or direct or indirect interest (by way of stock ownership, partnership ownership, joint venture ownership, or otherwise) in any firm, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or business.
Section 4.02 Due Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, violate (i) any provision of the TERRA Organizational Documents, or (ii) any applicable Law. The TERRA Parties have taken all actions required by Law, the TERRA Organizational Documents or otherwise to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and to consummate the transactions herein contemplated. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the TERRA Parties and upon its execution and delivery will constitute a valid and legally binding agreement in accordance with its terms.
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Section 4.03 No Other Agreement to Purchase. No person or entity, other than the Buyer, has any written or oral agreement or option or any right or privilege (whether by law, preemptive or contractual) capable of becoming an agreement or option for the purchase or acquisition from the Sellers of any of the Purchased and Controlled Assets, other than pursuant to normal purchase orders for inventory accepted by the TERRA in the ordinary course of the TERRA Business.
Section 4.04 No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents by the TERRA Parties and the consummation of the transactions herein and therein provided for will not result in: (a) the breach or violation of any of the provisions of, or constitute a default under, or conflict with or cause the acceleration of any obligation of the TERRA Parties under (whether after giving notice, lapsed time or otherwise): (i) any Contract to which the TERRA Parties are a party or by which any of them or their properties are bound; (ii) any provision of the constituting documents of the TERRA Parties; (iii) any judgment, decree, order or award of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the TERRA Parties; (iv) any license, permit, approval, consent or authorization held by the TERRA Parties or necessary to the operation of the TERRA Business; (v) any applicable Legal Requirement; and (vi) the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased and Controlled Assets.
Section 4.05 Valid Obligation. This Agreement and all agreements and other documents executed by the TERRA Parties in connection herewith constitute the valid and binding obligations of the TERRA Parties, enforceable in accordance with its or their terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other similar Laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to the qualification that the availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefore may be brought.
Section 4.06 Purchased Assets. The Purchased Assets are owned by the TERRA Parties as the sole legal and beneficial owners thereof, with a good and marketable title thereto, or the TERRA Parties have a valid leasehold interest in, or license of, or right to use, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, all of the properties and assets (whether real, personal, or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, including the right to any commissions associated with the TERRA Business which are shown on the Interim Balance Sheet, or which are used by TERRA. No Related Party owns any properties or assets (whether real, personal, or mixed and whether tangible or intangible) which are used in the TERRA Business. From and after the Closing, NHL will have the same good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, or license of, or right to use free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than Permitted Encumbrances), all the Purchased Assets which are sufficient to operate the TERRA in the manner conducted on the respective Interim Balance Sheets Dates; and will be entitled to and enjoy all the same rights and benefits of such assets as enjoyed by the TERRA Parties immediately prior to the Closing.
Section 4.07 Controlled Assets. The Controlled Assets are owned by TERRA Parties as the sole legal and beneficial owners thereof, with a good and marketable title thereto, or the TERRA Parties have a valid leasehold interest in, or license of, or right to use, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, all of the properties and assets (whether real, personal, or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, including the right to any commissions associated with the TERRA Business) which are shown on the Interim Balance Sheet, or which are used by TERRA in the Business. No Related Party owns any properties or assets (whether real, personal, or mixed and whether tangible or intangible) which are used in the TERRA Business. From and after the Closing, NHL will have the same good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, or license of, or right to use free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than Permitted Encumbrances), all the Controlled Assets which are sufficient to operate the TERRA Business in the manner conducted on the Interim Balance Sheet Date; and will be entitled to and enjoy all the same rights and benefits of such assets as enjoyed by the TERRA Parties immediately prior to the Closing.
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Section 4.08 Governmental Authorization. Neither the execution, delivery nor performance of this Agreement by any TERRA Party requires any consent, approval, license or other action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with any Authority.
Section 4.09 Real Property. The TERRA Parties do not own any real property used in connection with the Purchased and Controlled Assets.
Section 4.10 Leased Premises. The TERRA Parties are not a party to any lease or agreement to lease in respect of any real property, whether as lessor or lessee, other than the lease(s) (the “Leases”) described in Section 4.10 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule relating to the Leased Premises. TERRA occupies the Leased Premises and has the exclusive right to occupy and use the Leased Premises. Each of the Leases is in good standing and in full force and effect and will be continued to be kept so up to and including the Time of Closing and neither TERRA nor, to the Knowledge of TERRA, any other party thereto, is in breach of any covenants, conditions or obligations contained therein. The TERRA Parties have provided a true and complete copy of each Lease and all amendments thereto to NHL.
Section 4.11 Intellectual Property:
(a) | Section 4.11 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and correct list of all of the (i) registrations, issuances, and pending applications for Intellectual Property that are owned by the TERRA Parties, including all patents, trademarks, copyrights, Internet domain names, and applications for any of the foregoing; (ii) software owned by the TERRA Parties; and (iii) material unregistered Intellectual Property that are owned by the TERRA Parties. |
(b) | All maintenance fees for Intellectual Property that are owed by the TERRA Parties have been paid through the Closing Date, and there are no judgments, rulings, or agreements that affect the validity, enforceability, ownership, or scope of rights, with respect to any Intellectual Property owned by the TERRA Parties. |
(c) | The Parties own and possess free and clear of all Encumbrances (except Permitted Encumbrances), all right, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property owned by the TERRA Parties as set forth in Section 4.11 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule and owns and possesses free and clear of all Encumbrances (except Permitted Encumbrances), all right, title, and interest in and to, or has the right to use pursuant to a valid and enforceable license agreement as set forth in Section 4.11 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule, all Intellectual Property used in or necessary for the operation of Business as currently conducted (collectively, the “Owned IP Rights”). |
(d) | No written claim has been brought or made against the TERRA Parties, and, to the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, no facts exist that would support a claim (i) alleging that the Purchased and Controlled Assets infringes on or misappropriates the Intellectual Property of another Person; (ii) challenging the ownership, right to use or validity of TERRA IP Rights; or (iii) opposing or attempting to cancel TERRA IP Rights. |
(e) | The TERRA Parties have not made any claim, received any notice of, or has any knowledge of, any infringement, misappropriation, interference, or conflict, with respect to any of TERRA IP Rights by any third party. |
(f) | Following the Closing Date, TERRA IP Rights will be owned by or available for use by Buyer on terms and conditions identical to those under which the TERRA Parties owned or used TERRA IP Rights immediately prior to the Closing, and without the payment of any additional amounts or consideration other than ongoing fees, royalties or payments that the TERRA Parties would otherwise be required to pay. |
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(g) | The TERRA Parties maintain commercially reasonable policies and procedures regarding data security, privacy, data transfer and the use of data (including relating to the cross-border transfer of data) that ensure that the operation of the TERRA Business is in compliance with all applicable laws and any rules, regulations, standards, policies, manuals, and procedures of any applicable industry associations, including payment card associations. The operation of such business is and has been in material compliance with all such policies and procedures and with all contractual requirements pertaining to data privacy and data security. |
(h) | As it relates to the TERRA Business, TERRA’s data, privacy and security practices conform to all of the Privacy Laws, Privacy Policies and TERRA Data Agreements. TERRA has at all times, as it relates to Business: (i) provided adequate notice and obtained any necessary consents from end users required for the Processing of Personal Data as conducted by or for TERRA and (ii) abided by any privacy choices (including opt-out preferences) of end users relating to Personal Data (such obligations along with those contained in Privacy Policies, collectively, “Privacy Commitments”). None of the (execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, (the delivery, by the TERRA Parties, to Buyer of any information relating to Business customers and users of its databases will independently cause, constitutes or result in a breach or violation or any Privacy Laws or Privacy Commitments or any TERRA Data Agreements or standard terms of service entered into by customers of the Business. |
(i) | TERRA has established and maintains appropriate technical, physical and organizational measures and security systems and technologies in compliance with Privacy Laws and Privacy Commitments that are designed to protect TERRA Data against accidental or unlawful use. To the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, no security breach, security incident or violation of any data security policy in relation to TERRA Data has occurred or is threatened. |
(j) | Section 4.11 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule contains a complete list of notifications and registrations made by the TERRA Parties under applicable Privacy Laws with relevant Governmental Authorities in connection with TERRA’s Processing of Personal Data. All such notifications and registrations are valid, accurate, complete and fully paid up and the consummation of the NHL will not invalidate such notification or registration or require such notification or registration to be amended. |
Section 4.12 Insurance. The TERRA Parties have the Purchased and Controlled Assets insured against loss or damage by all insurable hazards or risks on a replacement cost basis and such insurance coverage will be continued in full force and effect to and including the Time of Closing. Section 4.12 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule sets forth all insurance policies (specifying the insurer, the amount of the coverage, the type of insurance, the policy number, and any pending claims thereunder) maintained by the TERRA Parties on the Purchased and Controlled Assets or personnel as of the date hereof and true and complete copies of the most recent inspection reports, if any, received from insurance underwriters or others as to the condition of the Purchased and Controlled Assets. The TERRA Parties are not in default with respect to any of the provisions contained in any such insurance policy and have not failed to give any notice or present any claim under any such insurance policy in a due and timely fashion. The TERRA Parties have provided a true copy of each insurance policy referred to in this Section 4.12 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule to the Company.
Section 4.13 No Expropriation. No part of the Purchased and Controlled Assets have been taken or expropriated by any federal, state, municipal or other authority, nor has any notice or proceeding in respect thereof been given or commenced, nor are the TERRA Parties aware of any intent or proposal to give any such notice or commence any such proceedings.
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Section 4.14 Contracts. Section 4.14 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of each Contract to which the TERRA Parties are a party involving the payment of consideration in excess of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), not including the Leases but including Customer Contracts. There are no agreements or understandings between the TERRA Parties and any customer of any kind or nature, including, without limitation, agreements with respect to refunds, credits, allowances, discounts or free services or products. No consent of any party to any Contract is required for the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or for the assignment of any Contract to Buyer. To the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties:
(a) | The TERRA Parties have performed all of the obligations required to be performed by it and is entitled to all benefits under, and is not in default or alleged to be in default in respect of, any Contract relating to the Purchased and Controlled Assets or Business to which it is a party or by which it is bound; and |
(b) | all such Contracts are in good standing and in full force and effect, and no event, condition or occurrence exists which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under any of the foregoing. |
Section 4.15 Compliance with Legal Requirements; Licenses. The TERRA Parties have complied with all Legal Requirements applicable to the Purchased and Controlled Assets or the TERRA Business. Section 4.15 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate list of all licenses, permits, approvals, consents, certificates, registrations and authorizations, whether governmental, regulatory or otherwise, and all applications therefor (the “Licenses”) held by or granted to the TERRA Parties, and there are no other licenses, permits, approvals, consents, certificates, registrations or authorizations necessary to carry on the Business or to own or lease any of the Purchased and Controlled Assets. Each License is valid, subsisting and in good standing and the TERRA Parties are not in default or breach of any License and, to the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, no proceeding is pending or threatened to revoke or limit any License. The TERRA Parties have provided a true and complete copy of each License and all amendments thereto to the Buyer.
Section 4.16 Consents and Approvals. There is no requirement to make any filing with, give any notice to or to obtain any license, permit, certificate, registration, authorization, consent or approval (“Governmental Approvals”) of, any Governmental Authority as a condition to the lawful consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. There is no requirement under any Contract relating to the Purchased and Controlled Assets to which the TERRA Parties are a party or by which it is bound to give any notice to, or to obtain the consent or approval of, any party to such agreement, instrument or commitment relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 4.17 Financial Statements. The Annual Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements (the “Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with prior periods, subject to adjustment in the case of the Annual Financial Statements based on the financial information provided by the TERRA Parties, are correct and complete and present fairly the assets, liabilities (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise) and financial condition of the TERRA Business as at the respective dates of the Financial Statements and the sales, earnings and results of operations of the TERRA Business for the respective periods covered by the Financial Statements. As at the date hereof, there has not been any adverse change to the financial position and condition of the TERRA Business as compared to that shown on or reflected in the Financial Statements. The TERRA Parties have provided true and complete copies of the Financial Statements to the Buyer.
Section 4.18 Books and Records. The books and records of the TERRA Business fairly and correctly set out and disclose, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the financial position of the TERRA Business as at the date hereof, and all financial transactions of the TERRA Business relating to the Purchased and Controlled Assets have been accurately recorded in such books and records.
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Section 4.19 Absence of Changes. Since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, the Purchased and Controlled Assets have been utilized by the TERRA Parties only in the ordinary and normal course consistent with past practice and there has not been:
(a) | any Material Adverse Effect, |
(b) | any damage, destruction or loss (whether or not covered by insurance) affecting the Purchased and Controlled Assets, |
(c) | any obligation or liability (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due) incurred by the TERRA Parties, in connection with the Purchased and Controlled Assets, other than those incurred in the ordinary and normal course of the TERRA Business and consistent with past practice, |
(d) | any payment, discharge or satisfaction of any Encumbrance, liability, or obligation of the TERRA Parties in relation to the Purchased and Controlled Assets (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due) other than payment of accounts payable and tax liabilities incurred in the ordinary and normal course of business consistent with past practice, |
(e) | any labor trouble adversely affecting the Purchased and Controlled Assets or the TERRA Business, |
(f) | any license, sale, assignment, transfer, disposition, pledge, mortgage or granting of a security interest or other Encumbrance on or over any Purchased and Controlled Assets, other than sales of inventory to customers in the ordinary and normal course of the TERRA Business, |
(g) | any write-down of the value of any inventory or any write-off as uncollectible of any accounts or notes receivable or any portion thereof relating to the Purchased and Controlled Assets in amounts exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) in each instance or Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in the aggregate, |
(h) | any cancellation of any debts or claims or any amendment, termination, or waiver of any rights of value to the Purchased and Controlled Assets in amounts exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) in each instance or Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in the aggregate, |
(i) | any sale, assignment, license or other transfer of any Intellectual Property, other than in the ordinary and normal course of business, |
(j) | any general increase in the compensation of employees of TERRA involved in the Purchased and Controlled Assets (including, without limitation, any increase pursuant to any employee plan or commitment), or any increase in any such compensation or bonus payable to any officer, employee, consultant or agent thereof (having an annual salary or remuneration in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000)) or the execution of any employment contract with any officer or employee (having an annual salary or remuneration in excess of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000)), or the making of any loan to, or engagement in any transaction with, any employee, partner or representative of TERRA in relation to the TERRA Business, |
(k) | any capital expenditures or commitments relating to the Purchased and Controlled Assets or TERRA Business in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) in each instance or Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) in the aggregate, |
(l) | any forward purchase commitments in excess of the requirements of the TERRA Business for normal operating inventories or at prices higher than the current market prices, |
(m) | any forward sales commitments other than in the ordinary and normal course of the TERRA Business or any failure to satisfy any accepted order for goods or services, |
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(n) | any change in the accounting or tax practices followed by the TERRA Parties including any material Tax elections, |
(o) | any change adopted by the TERRA Parties in its depreciation or amortization policies or rates, |
(p) | any change in the credit terms offered to customers of, or by suppliers to, the TERRA Business, |
(q) | any dividend declared, set aside or paid by the TERRA Parties or any other distribution by the TERRA Parties with respect to its general partnership, |
(r) | any delay or postponement of the payment of accounts payable outside the ordinary course of the TERRA Business; or |
(s) | any charge of any fees to customers by electronic transfer in advance of their normal due dates. |
Section 4.20 Non-Arm’s Length Transactions. Since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, the TERRA Parties have not made any payment or loan to or borrowed any moneys from or is otherwise indebted to, any Related Party, except as disclosed on the Financial Statements and except for usual employee reimbursements and compensation paid in the normal ordinary course of the Business. Except for Contracts of employment, the TERRA Parties are not a party to any Contract, nor has it engaged in any transaction with any Related Party, except as contemplated by this Agreement. No Related Party:
(a) | owns, directly or indirectly, any interest in (except for shares representing less than one per cent (1%) of the outstanding shares of any class or series of any publicly traded company), or is an officer, director, employee, partner, or consultant of, any person which is, or is engaged in business as, a competitor of the Purchased and Controlled Assets or a lessor, lessee, supplier, distributor, sales agent or customer of the TERRA Business, |
(b) | owns, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, any property that the TERRA Business uses in the operations of the TERRA Business; or |
(c) | has any cause of action or other claim whatsoever against or owes any amount to the TERRA Parties in connection with the Purchased and Controlled Assets, except for any liabilities reflected in the Financial Statements and claims in the ordinary course of business such as for accrued vacation pay and accrued benefits under employee plans. |
Section 4.21 Tax Matters. All federal, state, provincial, county, local and foreign taxes, including without limitation, income, gross receipts, excise, import, ad valorem, property, franchise, license, sales, use, payroll, severance and windfall profits taxes, including any penalty, addition to tax, interest, assessment or other charge imposed thereon (collectively, “Taxes”), due and payable by the TERRA Parties for any period ending prior to the Closing Date have been paid in ful1, except for those current taxes not yet due. There are no federal, state provincial, or local tax Encumbrances upon any of the Purchased and Controlled Assets, and the Purchased and Controlled Assets will be conveyed to Buyer free and clear of all such Encumbrances. All Tax Returns required to be filed by or with respect to the TERRA Business prior to the Closing Date have been filed and all Taxes due as shown thereon have been paid. All such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete and accurately set forth all items to the extent required to be reflected or incurred in such Tax Returns by applicable Legal Requirements. No issues have been raised (or are currently pending) by any Governmental Authority the adverse determination of which could result in an Encumbrance upon the Purchased Assets. No waivers of statutes of limitations as to any tax matters have been given or requested with respect to the TERRA Parties. The TERRA Parties have withheld and paid all Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, creditor, independent contractor or other third party and no person treated as an independent contractor has been reclassified as an employee by any governmental authority. The TERRA Parties are not a party to any Tax allocation or Tax sharing agreement. There is no obligation to file Tax Returns in any jurisdiction in which the TERRA Parties currently are not filing such Tax Return.
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Section 4.22 Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings (whether or not purportedly on behalf of the TERRA Parties) pending or, to the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, threatened against or affecting, the Purchased Assets, at law or in equity or before or by any Governmental Authority. The TERRA Parties are not aware of any ground on which any such action, suit or proceeding might be commenced with any reasonable likelihood of success.
Section 4.23 Employees and Employee Matters:
(a) | Section 4.23 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all officers and directors, employees and independent contractors of the TERRA Business employed with respect to the TERRA Business at the Locations. TERRA has no other employees, independent contractors or agents working at the Locations. |
(b) | There are no pending claims by any employee, independent contractor, agent, former employee, independent contractor or agent against the TERRA Parties other than for compensation and benefits due in the ordinary course of employment, (ii) there are no pending claims against the TERRA Parties arising out of any statute, ordinance or regulation relating to employment practices or occupational or safety and health standards, (iii) there are no pending or, to the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, threatened, labor disputes, strikes or work stoppages against the TERRA Parties, (iv) to the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, there are no union organizing activities in process or contemplated with respect to the Purchased and Controlled Assets; and (v) there are no workers’ compensation claims of any nature pending against the TERRA Parties including, without limitation, settled claims. To the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, there are no unasserted or threatened workers’ compensation claims against the TERRA Parties. |
(c) | All employees and independent contractors who perform services for TERRA which require a license have been duly licensed by the applicable governmental agency in the applicable jurisdiction. |
Section 4.24 Employee Benefit Plans. Section 4.24 of the TERRA Disclosure Schedule lists all plans, programs, agreements, commitments and arrangements maintained by or on behalf of the TERRA Parties that provide benefits or compensation to, or for the benefit of, any employee or former employee (the “Plans”). Only employees and former employees (and eligible dependents and beneficiaries of such employees and former employees) participate in the Plans.
Section 4.25 No Liabilities. To the Knowledge of the TERRA Parties, there are no liabilities of the TERRA Parties, or any Related Party, whether or not accrued and whether or not determined or determinable, in respect of which Buyer may become liable on or after the consummation of the transaction herein provided for, other than the Assumed Liabilities.
Section 4.26 Brokerage. The TERRA Parties have not dealt with, and is not obligated to make any payment to, any finder, broker, investment banker or financial advisor in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the negotiations looking toward the consummation of such transactions.
Section 4.27 Investment Representations:
(a) | Investment Purpose. As of the Closing Date, the Sellers understand and agree that the consummation of exchange of NHL Exchangeable Special Shares for the Parent Shares, as contemplated hereby, constitutes the offer and sale of securities under the Securities Act and applicable state statutes and that the Parent Shares are being acquired for the Seller’s own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the Securities Act. |
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(b) | Investor Status. Each of the Sellers is (i) an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”), and/or (ii) an exempt investor in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act. Each of the Sellers have been furnished with all documents and materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and its subsidiaries and information that each seller has requested and deemed material to making an informed decision regarding this Agreement and the underlying transactions. |
(c) | Reliance on Exemptions. Each of the Sellers understands that the Parent Shares are being offered and sold to the Sellers in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities Laws and that the Parent and NHL are relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Seller’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Sellers set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Sellers to acquire the Parent Shares. |
(d) | Information. The Sellers and their advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Parent Shares which have been requested by the Sellers or their advisors. The Sellers and their advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. The Sellers understand that their investment in the Parent Shares involves a significant degree of risk. The Sellers are not aware of any facts that may constitute a breach of any of the Company’s representations and warranties made herein. |
(e) | Governmental Review. Each of the Sellers understand that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Parent Shares. |
(f) | Transfer or Resale. Each of the Sellers understands that upon exchanging the NHL Special Shares for Parent Shares (i) the sale or re-sale of the Parent Shares has not been and is not being registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities Laws, and the Exchange Shares may not be transferred unless: (a) the Parent Shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, (b) each of the Sellers shall have delivered to the Parent or its lawful representative, at the cost of the Sellers, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions to the effect that the Parent Shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, which opinion shall be accepted by the Parent, (c) the Parent Shares are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”)) of the Sellers who agree to sell or otherwise transfer the Parent Shares only in accordance with this Section 4.27 and who is an Accredited Investor, (d) the Parent Shares are sold pursuant to Rule 144, or (e) the Parent Shares are sold pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act (or a successor rule) (“Regulation S”), and each of the Sellers shall have delivered to the Parent, at the cost of the Seller, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in corporate transactions, which opinion shall be accepted by the Parent; (ii) any sale of such Parent Shares made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any re-sale of such Parent Shares under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the Securities Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither the Parent nor any other person is under any obligation to register such Parent Shares under the Securities Act or any state securities Laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder (in each case). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Parent Shares may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement. |
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(g) | Legends. Each of the Sellers understand that the Parent Shares, until such time as the Parent Shares have been registered under the Securities Act or may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, may bear a standard Rule 144 legend and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Parent Shares. |
(h) | Removal. The legend(s) referenced in this Section 4.27 shall be removed and the Parent shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of any Parent Shares upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities Laws, (a) the Parent Shares are registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such holder provides Parent with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Parent Shares may be made without registration under the Securities Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Parent so that the sale or transfer is affected. Each of the Sellers agrees to sell all Parent Shares, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. |
(i) | Residency. As provided for and attested to in Exhibit F, each of the Sellers represents and warrants to the Parent that they are not a resident of the United States and will not be a resident of the United States at the time of Closing, and that they were not in the United States at the time this Agreement was signed and executed. |
Section 4.28 Independent Legal Advice. Each of the TERRA Parties hereby acknowledges that it has been afforded the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice and confirms by the execution and delivery of this Agreement that they have either done so or waived their right to do so in connection with the entering into of this Agreement.
Article V. REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
Each of the Parent and NHL represents and warrants to the Sellers and the TERRA Parties as follows, except as set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule, attached hereto, referencing the applicable Section of this Article V to which such disclosure related and acknowledges and confirms that the TERRA Parties are relying on such representations and warranties in connection with their sale of the Purchased and Controlled Assets, as of the Closing Date, as follows:
Section 5.01 Organization. Parent is validly existing under the laws of the state of Nevada and has the corporate power to enter into this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder. NHL is validly existing under the laws of the Province of Ontario Canada and has the corporate power to enter into this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and to perform its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder.
Section 5.02 Due Authorization. This Agreement and the Transaction Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each of Parent and NHL as applicable and are each a legal, valid and binding obligation of each of them, enforceable against them by the TERRA Parties in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and except that equitable remedies may only be granted in the discretion of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Section 5.03 Governmental Authorization. Neither the execution, delivery nor performance of this Agreement by the Buyers requires any consent, approval, license or other action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with any Authority.
Section 5.04 No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which they are party by each of Parent and NHL and the consummation of the transactions herein provided for will not result in (a) the breach or violation of any of the provisions of, or constitute a default under, or conflict with or cause the acceleration of any obligation of Parent or NHL under (whether after giving notice, lapsed time or otherwise): (i) any Contract to which Parent or NHL is a party or by which either they or their respective properties are bound; (ii) any provision of the constituting documents or resolutions of the board of directors and stockholders of the Parent or NHL; (iii) any judgment, decree, order or award of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Parent or NHL; (iv) any license, permit, approval, consent or authorization held by the Parent or NHL or necessary to the operation of their respective businesses; or (v) any applicable Legal Requirement; or (b) the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any of their respective assets.
Section 5.05 Capitalization. As of the Closing Date, the Parent’s authorized capitalization consists of (a) 499,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“the Parent Common Stock”) and (b) 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, none of which are issued and outstanding and all of which are undesignated. There are currently 26,489,357 shares of Parent Common Stock issued and outstanding. Additionally, the Parent has 4,237,650 granted stock options and warrants to purchase Parent Common Stock. All issued and outstanding Parent Common Stock is legally issued, fully paid, non-assessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive or other rights of any person.
Section 5.06 Options or Warrants. Other than as set forth on the Company’s Disclosure Schedules, there are no options, warrants, convertible securities, subscriptions, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock plans or stock equivalents or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments (contingent or otherwise) of any character issued or authorized by the Company relating to the issued or unissued capital stock of the Company (including, without limitation, rights the value of which is determined with reference to the capital stock or other securities of the Company) or obligating the Company to issue or sell any shares of capital stock of, or options, warrants, convertible securities, subscriptions or other equity interests in, the Company. There are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Company to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of the Common Stock of the Company or to pay any dividend or make any other distribution in respect thereof or to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any person.
Section 5.07 Valid Issuance of Stock Consideration. The Parent Common Stock, when issued in accordance with the terms and for the consideration set forth in this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free of restrictions on transfer other than restrictions on transfer under applicable state and federal securities laws and liens or encumbrances created by or imposed by the TERRA Parties or as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Parent and NHL. Assuming the accuracy of the representations of the TERRA Parties in this Agreement, the Parent Common Stock will be issued in compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and state securities laws.
Section 5.08 Information. The information concerning the Company set forth in this Agreement and the Company Disclosure Schedule is complete and accurate in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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Section 5.09 Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since the date of this Agreement or such other date as provided for herein:
(a) | there has not been any Material Adverse Change in the business, operations, properties, assets or condition of the Company, and |
(b) | to its knowledge, the Company has not become subject to any Law or regulation which materially and adversely affects, or in the future, may adversely affect, the business, operations, properties, assets or condition of the Company. |
Section 5.10 No Conflict with Other Instruments. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, constitute a default under, or terminate, accelerate, or modify the terms of, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement or instrument to which the Company is a Party or to which any of its assets, properties or operations are subject, which would result in a Material Adverse Effect on the Company.
Section 5.11 Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Company has complied with all United States federal, state or local or any applicable foreign Laws applicable to the Company and the operation of its business, except where the failure to so comply would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on the Company.
Section 5.12 Approval of Agreement. The Board of Directors of the Company has authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and has approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 5.13 Valid Obligation. This Agreement and all agreements and other documents executed by the Company in connection herewith constitute the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its or their terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other similar Laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to the qualification that the availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefore may be brought.
Section 5.14 SEC Reports; Securities Law Compliance. Parent is a public company required to file SEC Reports with the SEC and is current in all of its obligations to file such SEC Reports, other than those which are required to be filed following the Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which SEC Reports will be filed timely. The SEC Reports filed by Parent are in material compliance with all requirements of the Exchange Act and all other applicable Legal Requirements. Parent and NHL are in material compliance with all requirements under applicable securities laws of any Governmental Authority.
Section 5.15 Brokerage. Neither Parent nor NHL has dealt with, and neither is obligated to make any payment to, any finder, broker, investment banker or financial advisor in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the negotiations looking toward the consummation of such transactions.
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Article VI. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
Section 6.01 Condition to the Obligations of all of the Parties. The obligations of all of the Parties to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by each of the Parties, at or before the Closing Date, of all the following conditions:
(a) | No provisions of any applicable Law, and no Order shall prohibit or impose any condition on the consummation of the Closing. |
(b) | There shall not be any Action brought by a third-Party non-Affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the Closing. |
(c) | The Parties shall have received all necessary approvals from all required Authorities to consummate the transactions contemplated herein. |
Section 6.02 Condition to the Obligations of the Company. The obligations of the Company to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Company), at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
(a) | the Company shall have completed its due diligence investigation of the TERRA Parties to the Company’s satisfaction in the Company’s sole discretion, |
(b) | at the time of the Closing, the TERRA Parties will have no liabilities, contingent or otherwise, unless such liabilities have been specifically agreed to by the Company in writing, |
(c) | the Closing shall not result in the TERRA Parties being debarred or losing its status with any third-Party or government payor for the provision of medical services, |
(d) | The representations and warranties made by the TERRA Parties in this Agreement shall have been true and correct when made and shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties which are qualified as to materiality, which shall be true and correct in all respects) at the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date, except for changes therein permitted by this Agreement, |
(e) | The representations and warranties made by the TERRA Parties related to, identified and listed under Schedule 2 (Assumed Liabilities), Schedule 3 (Excluded Assets), Schedule 4 (Inventories), Schedule 5 (Immovables), Schedule 6 (Books and Records), and Schedule 7 (Prepaid Expenses) shall have been true and correct when made and shall be true and correct in all material respects at the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date, except for changes therein permitted by this Agreement, |
(f) | All TERRA assets, identified by the TERRA Parties herein, are free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, with the TERRA Parties having the full right, title, privileges, claims and interest in, whether owned or leased, real or personal, tangible or intangible, |
(g) | Each of the TERRA Parties shall have performed or complied with all covenants and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by such TERRA Parties prior to or at the Closing, |
(h) | No Order, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, injunction, stay, decree, judgment or restraining order shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any court or governmental or regulatory authority or instrumentality which prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, |
(i) | The TERRA Parties shall have each have approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein; and |
(j) | All consents, approvals, waivers, or amendments pursuant to all contracts, licenses, permits, trademarks and other intangibles in connection with the transactions contemplated herein, or for the continued operation of TERRA after the Closing Date on the basis as presently operated shall have been obtained. |
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Section 6.03 Condition to the Obligations of the TERRA Parties. The obligations of the TERRA Parties to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by any of the TERRA Parties), at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
(a) | the TERRA Parties shall have completed their due diligence investigation of the Company to the TERRA Parties’ satisfaction in their sole discretion, |
(b) | The representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement shall have been true and correct when made and shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties which are qualified as to materiality, which shall be true and correct in all respects) at the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date, except for changes therein permitted by this Agreement, |
(c) | The Company shall have performed or complied with all covenants and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Company prior to or at the Closing, |
(d) | No Order, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, injunction, stay, decree, judgment or restraining order shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any court or governmental or regulatory authority or instrumentality which prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; and |
(e) | The Company’s Board of Directors shall have approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein. |
Article VII. CLOSING DELIVERABLES
Section 7.01 Delivery of Books and Records. At the Closing, the TERRA Parties shall deliver to the Company, all organizational documents, books of account, contracts, records, and all other books or documents of the TERRA Business now in the possession of the TERRA Parties.
Section 7.02 Third Party Consents and Certificates. The Company and the TERRA Parties agree to cooperate with each other in order to obtain any required third-Party consents to this Agreement and the transactions herein contemplated.
Section 7.03 Access to Properties and Records. Prior to the Closing Date, or the earlier termination of the LOI in accordance with its terms, each of the Parties will each afford, to the officers, partners and authorized representatives of the other, full access to the properties, books and records of the Company or the TERRA Parties, as the case may be, in order that each may have a full opportunity to make such reasonable investigation as it shall desire to make of the affairs of the other, and each will furnish the other with such additional financial and operating data and other information as to the business and properties of the Company or the TERRA Parties, as the case may be, as the other shall from time to time reasonably request.
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Section 7.04 Actions Prior to Closing. Until the Closing Date and except as set forth in the Company Schedules, if any, or the TERRA Schedules, or as permitted or contemplated by this Agreement, the Company and the TERRA Parties, respectively, will each:
(a) | carry on its business in substantially the same manner as it has heretofore, |
(b) | maintain and keep its properties in states of good repair and condition as at present, except for depreciation due to ordinary wear and tear and damage due to casualty, |
(c) | maintain in full force and effect insurance comparable in amount and in scope of coverage to that now maintained by it, |
(d) | perform in all material respects all of its obligations under material contracts, leases, and instruments relating to or affecting its assets, properties, and business, |
(e) | use its best efforts to maintain and preserve its business organization intact, to retain its key employees, and to maintain its relationship with its material suppliers and customers; and |
(f) | fully comply with and perform in all material respects all obligations and duties imposed on it by all federal and state Laws (including without limitation, the federal securities Laws) and all rules, regulations, and orders imposed by federal or state governmental authorities. |
Section 7.05 Limitations on Actions. Until the Closing Date, except as required by this Agreement neither the Company nor the TERRA Parties will:
(a) | make any changes in their charter documents, except as contemplated by this Agreement, |
(b) | enter into or amend any contract, agreement, or other instrument of any of the types described in such Party’s schedules, except that a Party may enter into or amend any contract, agreement, or other instrument in the ordinary course of business involving the sale of goods or services; or |
(c) | sell any assets or discontinue any operations, sell any shares of capital stock or conduct any similar transactions other than in the ordinary course of business. |
Section 7.06 Documents to be Delivered by the TERRA Parties at the Closing. At the Closing, the TERRA Parties shall deliver:
(a) | a Certificate of Status, dated within 7 business days of the Closing Date, certifying the good standing and legal existence of the TERRA Parties applicable to this Agreement, issued by the appropriate authority of the Province of Ontario, |
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(b) | the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by the TERRA Parties (Exhibit B), |
(c) | the Bill of Sale, duly executed by the TERRA Parties (Exhibit C), |
(d) | the Management Agreement, duly executed by Terence Mullins (Exhibit D), |
(e) | the Non-Compete Agreement, substantially in the form as attached hereto (each a “Non-Compete Agreement”), duly executed (Exhibit E), |
(f) | the Non-U.S. Person Certificate, duly executed by the Sellers (Exhibit F), and |
(g) | such other documents and items as may reasonably be requested by the Company to effect the transactions contemplated hereunder. |
Section 7.07 Documents to be Delivered by Buyer at the Closing. At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to the TERRA Parties or certain other parties as set forth herein:
(a) | a certificate of the Secretary of Buyer, dated within 7 business of the Closing Date, in form and substance satisfactory to the TERRA Parties attaching and certifying a certificate of good standing and legal existence for (1) the Parent, by the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada; and (2) a Certificate of Status for NHL, by the proper Ontario province authority, |
(b) | the NHL Exchangeable Special Shares as provided for in Section 2, |
(c) | the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by an authorized officer of NHL (Exhibit B), |
(d) | the Bill of Sale, duly executed by an authorized officer of NHL (Exhibit C), |
(e) | the Management Agreement, duly executed by an authorized officer of NHL (Exhibit D), |
(f) | the Non-Compete Agreement, substantially in the form as attached hereto (each a “Non-Compete Agreement”), duly executed (Exhibit E), and |
(g) | such other documents and items as may reasonably be requested by the TERRA Parties to effect the transactions contemplated hereunder. |
ARTICLE VIII. INDEMNIFICATION
Section 8.01 Indemnification of Parent and NHL. The TERRA Parties (the “TERRA Indemnifying Party”) hereby agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law the Company, each of its Affiliates and each of its and their respective members, managers, partners, directors, officers, employees, stockholders, attorneys and agents and permitted assignees (each a “Company Indemnified Party”), against and in respect of any and all out-of-pocket loss, cost, payments, demand, penalty, forfeiture, expense, liability, judgment, deficiency or damage, and diminution in value or claim (including actual costs of investigation and attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses) (all of the foregoing collectively, “Losses”) incurred or sustained by any Company Indemnified Party as a result of or in connection with (a) any breach, inaccuracy or nonfulfillment or the alleged breach, inaccuracy or nonfulfillment of any of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the TERRA Parties contained herein or in any of the additional agreements or any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto, and (b) any Actions by any third Parties with respect to the business or operations of TERRA (including breach of contract claims, violations of warranties, trademark infringement, privacy violations, torts or consumer complaints) for any period on or prior to the Closing Date.
Section 8.02 Indemnification of the TERRA Parties. The Parent and NHL (the “Company Indemnifying Party”) hereby agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law the TERRA Parties and each of its officers, directors, employees, stockholders, attorneys and agents and permitted assignees (each a “TERRA Indemnified Party”), against and in respect of any and all Losses incurred or sustained by any TERRA Indemnified Party as a result of or in connection with any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the Company contained herein or in any of the additional agreements or any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto.
Section 8.03 Third Party Claims. With respect to any Third-Party Claims:
(a) | An Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party prompt notice (an “Indemnification Notice”) of any Third-Party Action with respect to which such Indemnified Party seeks indemnification pursuant to Section 8.01 or Section 8.02 (a “Third-Party Claim”), which shall describe in reasonable detail the Loss that has been or may be suffered by the Indemnified Party. The failure to give the Indemnification Notice shall not impair any of the rights or benefits of such Indemnified Party under Section 8.01 or Section 8.02, except to the extent such failure materially and adversely affects the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend such claim or increases the amount of such liability. |
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(b) | In the case of any Third-Party Claims as to which indemnification is sought by any Indemnified Party, such Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at the sole expense and liability of the Indemnifying Party, to exercise full control of the defense, compromise or settlement of any Third-Party Claim unless the Indemnifying Party, within a reasonable time after the giving of an Indemnification Notice by the Indemnified Party (but in any event within ten (10) days thereafter), shall (i) deliver a written confirmation to such Indemnified Party that the indemnification provisions of Section 8.01 or Section 8.02 are applicable to such Action and the Indemnifying Party will indemnify such Indemnified Party in respect of such Action pursuant to the terms of this Article VIII and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, shall do so without asserting any challenge, defense, limitation on the Indemnifying Party’s liability for Losses, counterclaim or offset, (ii) notify such Indemnified Party in writing of the intention of the Indemnifying Party to assume the defense thereof, and (iii) retain legal counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party to conduct the defense of such Third-Party Claim. |
(c) | If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of any such Third-Party Claim pursuant to Section 8.03 (b), then the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in any manner reasonably requested in connection with the defense, and the Indemnified Party shall have the right to be kept fully informed by the Indemnifying Party and their legal counsel with respect to the status of any legal proceedings, to the extent not inconsistent with the preservation of attorney-client or work product privilege. If the Indemnifying Party so assumes the defense of any such Third-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel and to participate in (but not control) the defense, compromise, or settlement thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel employed by the Indemnified Party shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party unless (i) the Indemnifying Party has agreed to pay such fees and expenses, or (ii) the named Parties to any such Third-Party Claim (including any impleaded Parties) include an Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall have been advised by its counsel that there may be a conflict of interest between such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party in the conduct of the defense thereof, and in any such case the reasonable fees and expenses of such separate counsel shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. |
(d) | If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of any Third-Party Claim pursuant to Section 8.03 (b), the Indemnified Party shall not pay, or permit to be paid, any part of any claim or demand arising from such asserted liability unless the Indemnifying Party withdraws from or fails to vigorously prosecute the defense of such asserted liability, or unless a judgment is entered against the Indemnified Party for such liability. If the Indemnifying Party does not elect to defend, or if, after commencing or undertaking any such defense, the Indemnifying Party fails to adequately prosecute or withdraw such defense, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to undertake the defense or settlement thereof, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to control, but may participate in, and the Indemnified Party (at the expense of the Indemnifying Parties) shall be entitled to have sole control over, the defense or settlement of (x) that part of any Third Party Claim (i) that seeks a temporary restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction or specific performance against the Indemnified Party, or (ii) to the extent such Third Party Claim involves criminal allegations against the Indemnified Party or (y) the entire Third Party Claim if such Third Party Claim would impose liability on the part of the Indemnified Party. In the event the Indemnified Party retains control of the Third-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party will not settle the subject claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. |
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(e) | If the Indemnified Party undertakes the defense of any such Third-Party Claim pursuant to Section 8.03 (b) and proposes to settle the same prior to a final judgment thereon or to forgo appeal with respect thereto, then the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party prompt written notice thereof and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in the settlement, assume or reassume the defense thereof or prosecute such appeal, in each case at the Indemnifying Party’s expense. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of such Indemnified Party settle or compromise or consent to entry of any judgment with respect to any such Third-Party Claim (i) in which any relief other than the payment of money damages is or may be sought against such Indemnified Party, (ii) in which such Third Party Claim could be reasonably expected to impose or create a monetary liability on the part of the Indemnified Party (such as an increase in the Indemnified Party’s Income Tax) other than the monetary claim of the third Party in such Third-Party Claim being paid pursuant to such settlement or judgment, or (iii) which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant, person conducting such investigation or initiating such hearing, plaintiff or petitioner to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability with respect to such Third-Party Claim and all other Actions (known or unknown) arising or which might arise out of the same facts. |
Section 8.04 Direct Claims. With respect to any Direct Claim, following receipt of notice from the Indemnified Party of the Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall have sixty (60) days to make such investigation of the Direct Claim as is considered necessary or desirable. For the purpose of such investigation, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party the information relied upon by the Indemnified Party to substantiate the Direct Claim, together with all such other information as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request. If all Parties agree at or prior to the expiration of such sixty (60) day period (or any mutually agreed upon extension thereof) to the validity and amount of such Direct Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall immediately pay to the Indemnified Party the full agreed upon amount of the Direct Claim, failing which the matter shall be referred to binding arbitration in such manner as the Parties may agree or shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 8.05 Cooperation. The Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall co-operate fully with each other with respect to Third Party Claims and shall keep each other fully advised with respect thereto (including supplying copies of all relevant documentation promptly as it becomes available).
Section 8.06 Right of Set-Off. The Company is authorized to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set-off and apply any amount owed to it from the TERRA Parties hereunder or under any other agreement or arrangement, against any amount which it owes to any of the TERRA Parties hereunder.
Section 8.07 Periodic Payments. Any indemnification required by this Article VIII for costs, disbursements, or expenses of any Indemnified Party in connection with investigating, preparing to defend or defending any Action shall be made by periodic payments by the Indemnifying Party to each Indemnified Party during the course of the investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or costs, disbursements or expenses are incurred.
Section 8.08 Insurance. Any indemnification payments hereunder shall take into account any insurance proceeds or other third-Party reimbursement actually received.
Section 8.09 Time Limit. The obligations of the TERRA Indemnifying Party and the Company Indemnifying Party under Section 8.01 and Section 8.02 shall expire two (2) years from the Closing Date, except with respect to (i) an indemnification claim asserted in accordance with the provisions of this Article VIII which remains unresolved, for which the obligation to indemnify shall continue until such claim is resolved; and (ii) resolved claims for which payment has not yet been paid to the Indemnified Party.
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ARTICLE IX. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section 9.01 Arbitration:
(a) | The Parties shall promptly submit any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement (including with respect to the meaning, effect, validity, termination, interpretation, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement) or any alleged breach thereof (including any action in tort, contract, equity, or otherwise), to binding arbitration before one arbitrator (the “Arbitrator”). Binding arbitration shall be the sole means of resolving any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement (including with respect to the meaning, effect, validity, termination, interpretation, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement) or any alleged breach thereof (including any claim in tort, contract, equity, or otherwise). |
(b) | If the Parties cannot agree upon the Arbitrator within ten (10) Business Days of the commencement of the efforts to so agree on an Arbitrator, each of the Parties shall select one arbitrator and the two arbitrators so selected shall select the Arbitrator. |
(c) | The laws of the Province of Ontario shall apply to any arbitration hereunder. In any arbitration hereunder, this Agreement and any agreement contemplated hereby shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario applicable to a contract negotiated, signed, and wholly to be performed in the Province of Ontario, which laws the Arbitrator shall apply in rendering his decision. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision, setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law, within sixty (60) days after he shall have been selected. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or other exemplary damages. |
(d) | The arbitration shall be held in Ontario in accordance with and under the then-current provisions of the rules of the Arbitration Act of 1991, except as otherwise provided herein. |
(e) | On application to the Arbitrator, any Party shall have rights to discovery to the same extent as would be provided under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence shall apply to any arbitration under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Arbitrator shall limit any discovery or evidence such that his decision shall be rendered within the period referred to in Section 9.01 (c). |
(f) | The Arbitrator may, at his discretion and at the expense of the Party who will bear the cost of the arbitration, employ experts to assist him in his determinations. |
(g) | The costs of the arbitration proceeding and any proceeding in court to confirm any arbitration award or to obtain relief, as applicable (including actual attorneys’ fees and costs), shall be borne by the unsuccessful Party and shall be awarded as part of the Arbitrator’s decision, unless the Arbitrator shall otherwise allocate such costs in such decision. The determination of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Parties and not subject to appeal. |
(h) | Any judgment upon any award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. The Parties expressly consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts (Federal and state) in Ontario to enforce any award of the Arbitrator or to render any provisional, temporary, or injunctive relief in connection with or in aid of the Arbitration. The Parties expressly consent to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the Arbitrator to arbitrate any and all matters to be submitted to arbitration hereunder. None of the Parties hereto shall challenge any arbitration hereunder on the grounds that any Party necessary to such arbitration (including the Parties) shall have been absent from such arbitration for any reason, including that such Party shall have been the subject of any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding. |
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Section 9.02 Waiver of Jury Trial; Exemplary Damages:
(a) | EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED, INCLUDING THE COMMITMENT LETTER, THE FEE LETTER, THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF OR THE FINANCINGS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.02 (a). |
(b) | Each of the Parties acknowledge that each has been represented in connection with the signing of this waiver by independent legal counsel selected by the respective Party and that such Party has discussed the legal consequences and import of this waiver with legal counsel. Each of the Parties further acknowledge that each has read and understands the meaning of this waiver and grants this waiver knowingly, voluntarily, without duress and only after consideration of the consequences of this waiver with legal counsel. |
ARTICLE X. DEFAULT
Section 10.01 Default by the Company. If the Company fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or is in breach in any material respect of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of the Company set forth in this Agreement, and, if such breach or failure is capable of being cured, such failure or breach has not been cured within 10 days after receipt of notice of such breach by the Company, then the Company shall be in default hereunder (such event, a “Company Default”). In the event of a Company Default, the TERRA Parties shall be entitled to bring an action for specific performance of this Agreement or proceed against the Company for payment for any damages actually incurred by the TERRA Parties as a result of such Company Default.
Section 10.02 Default by the TERRA Parties. If the TERRA Parties fail to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or is in breach in any material respect of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of TERRA Parties set forth in this Agreement, and, if such breach or failure is capable of being cured, such failure or breach has not been cured within 10 days after receipt of notice of such breach by TERRA Parties, then TERRA Parties shall be in default hereunder (such event, an “TERRA Parties Default”). In the event of an TERRA Parties Default, the Company shall be entitled to bring an action for specific performance of this Agreement or proceed against the TERRA Parties for payment for any damages actually incurred by the Company as a result of such TERRA Parties Default.
ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01 Brokers. The Company and the TERRA Parties agree that there were no finders or brokers involved in bringing the Parties together or who were instrumental in the negotiation, execution, or consummation of this Agreement. The Company and the TERRA Parties each agree to indemnify the other against any claim by any third person other than those described above for any commission, brokerage, or finder’s fee arising from the transactions contemplated hereby based on any alleged agreement or understanding between the Indemnifying Party and such third person, whether express or implied from the actions of the Indemnifying Party.
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Section 11.02 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, enforced, and construed under and in accordance with the Laws of the Province of Ontario, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereunder. Each of the Parties (a) irrevocably consents and agrees that any legal or equitable action or proceedings arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the province or federal courts of Canada with jurisdiction in Ontario. By execution and delivery of this Agreement, each Party hereto irrevocably submits to and accepts, with respect to any such action or proceeding, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts, and irrevocably waives any and all rights such Party may now or hereafter have to object to such jurisdiction.
Section 11.03 Notices. Any notice or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if personally delivered to it or sent by email, overnight courier or registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to NHL:
Novo Healthnet Limited
Attn: Robert Mattacchione, Chairman
119 Westcreek Drive, Suite 1
Woodbridge, Ontario Canada L4L 9N6
Email: robm@iccglobalgroup.com
If to Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc:
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc.
Attn: Chris David, President
11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
Email: cdavid@novointegrated.com
For Both NHL and the Parent, with a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to:
Anthony L.G. PLLC
Attn: Laura Anthony, Esq.
625 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 600
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Email: lanthony@anthonypllc.com
If to TERRA:
Terragenx Inc.
Attn: Terence Mullins, President
74 Wilmott Street, Cobourg ON, K9A 0E9
and, if to any of the TERRA Shareholders, to the address as set forth below their signatures on the signature page hereof.
(a) | Any Party may change its address for notices hereunder upon notice to each other Party in the manner for giving notices hereunder. |
(b) | Any notice hereunder shall be deemed to have been given (i) upon receipt, if personally delivered, (ii) on the day after dispatch, if sent by overnight courier, (iii) upon dispatch, if transmitted by email with return receipt requested and received and (iv) three (3) days after mailing, if sent by registered or certified mail. |
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Section 11.04 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral. There are no conditions, covenants, agreements, representations, warranties, or other provisions, express or implied, collateral, statutory or otherwise, relating to the subject matter hereof except as herein provided.
Section 11.05 Independent Legal Advice. Each of the Parties hereby acknowledges that it has been afforded the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice and confirms by the execution and delivery of this Agreement that they have either done so or waived their right to do so in connection with the entering into of this Agreement.
Section 11.06 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that any Party institutes any action or suit to enforce this Agreement or to secure relief from any default hereunder or breach hereof, the prevailing Party shall be reimbursed by the losing Party for all costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred in connection therewith and in enforcing or collecting any judgment rendered therein.
Section 11.07 Confidentiality. Each Party agrees that, unless and until the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been consummated, it and its representatives will hold in strict confidence all data and information obtained with respect to another Party or any subsidiary thereof from any representative, officer, director or employee, or from any books or records or from personal inspection, of such other Party, and shall not use such data or information or disclose the same to others, except (i) to the extent such data or information is published, is a matter of public knowledge, or is required by Law to be published; or (ii) to the extent that such data or information must be used or disclosed in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In the event of the termination of this Agreement, each Party shall return to the applicable other Party all documents and other materials obtained by it or on its behalf and shall destroy all copies, digests, work papers, abstracts or other materials relating thereto, and each Party will continue to comply with the confidentiality provisions set forth herein.
Section 11.08 Public Announcements and Filings. Until the Closing Date, unless required by applicable Law or regulatory authority, none of the Parties will issue any report, statement, or press release to the general public, to the trade, to the general trade or trade press, or to any third Party (other than its advisors and representatives in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby) or file any document, relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, except as may be mutually agreed by the Parties. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Parent is obligated to file a Form 8-K pursuant to the Exchange Act relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein (the “Form 8-K”). In addition, the Parties acknowledge and agree that information related to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be provided to prospective investors in the Parent or NHL, on a confidential basis.
Section 11.09 Schedules; Knowledge. Each Party is presumed to have full knowledge of all information set forth in the other Party’s schedules delivered pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 11.10 Third Party Beneficiaries. This contract is strictly between the Parent, NHL, and the TERRA Parties; and, except as specifically provided, no other Person and no director, officer, partner, stockholder, employee, agent, independent contractor or any other Person shall be deemed to be a third-Party beneficiary of this Agreement.
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Section 11.11 Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the Parties shall bear their own respective expenses (including, but not limited to, all compensation and expenses of counsel, financial advisors, consultants, actuaries, and independent accountants) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 11.12 Survival. The representations, warranties, and covenants of the respective Parties shall survive the Closing Date and the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated for a period of two years.
Section 11.13 Arm’s Length Bargaining; No Presumption Against Drafter. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length by Parties of equal bargaining strength, each represented by counsel or having had but declined the opportunity to be represented by counsel and having participated in the drafting of this Agreement. This Agreement creates no fiduciary or other special relationship between the Parties, and no such relationship otherwise exists. No presumption in favor of or against any Party in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be made based upon which Person might have drafted this Agreement or such provision.
Section 11.14 Sections and Headings. The division of this Agreement into Articles, Sections and subsections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 11.15 Exhibits and Schedules. Any matter, information or item disclosed in the Schedules delivered under any specific representation, warranty or covenant or Schedule number hereof, shall be deemed to have been disclosed for all purposes of this Agreement in response to every representation, warranty, or covenant in this Agreement where its application is reasonably apparent on the face of the disclosure, even in the absence of an explicit cross reference. The inclusion of any matter, information or item in any Schedule to this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute an admission of any liability by the Company to any third Party or otherwise imply, that any such matter, information or item is material or creates a measure for materiality for the purposes of this Agreement.
Section 11.16 No Assignment or Delegation. No Party may assign any right or delegate any obligation hereunder, including by merger, consolidation, operation of law, or otherwise, without the written consent of all the other Parties and any purported assignment or delegation without such consent shall be void, in addition to constituting a material breach of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding on the permitted successors and assigns of the Parties.
Section 11.17 Commercially Reasonable Efforts. Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, the TERRA Parties, the Parent and NHL shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to perform or fulfill all conditions and obligations to be performed or fulfilled by it under this Agreement so that the transactions contemplated hereby shall be consummated as soon as practicable, and to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws and regulations to consummate and make effective this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.
Section 11.18 Further Assurances. Each Party shall execute and deliver such documents and take such action, as may reasonably be considered within the scope of such Party’s obligations hereunder, necessary to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 11.19 Specific Performance. The Parties agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by them in accordance with the terms hereof or were otherwise breached and that each Party hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent breaches of the provisions hereof and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the proof of actual damages, in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. Each Party agrees to waive any requirement for the security or posting of any bond in connection with any such equitable remedy and agrees that it will not oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief on the basis that (a) the other Party has an adequate remedy at law, or (b) an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity.
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Section 11.20 Force Majeure. No Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in its performance under this Agreement due to causes or events beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, fires, epidemics, floods, earthquakes, riots, wars, sabotage, international trade embargoes, labor shortages or disputes, and governmental actions, which are beyond its reasonable control; provided that the delayed Party: (i) gives the other Party written notice of such cause promptly, and in any event within fifteen (15) days of discovery thereof; (ii) uses its reasonable efforts to correct such failure or delay in its performance. The delayed Party’s time for performance or cure under this Section 11.20 shall be extended for a period equal to the duration of the cause or sixty (days), whichever is less.
Section 11.21 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated herein may be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
Section 11.22 Common Share Pro-Rata Adjustment. Any Parent Common Stock that may be issued or stock options that may be granted to the TERRA Parties under the terms and conditions of this Agreement are subject to pro-rata adjustment based on the Parent’s Board of Directors approval of any forward or reverse stock split.
Section 11.23 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall be but a single instrument. The execution and delivery of a facsimile or other electronic transmission of a signature to this Agreement shall constitute delivery of an executed original and shall be binding upon the person whose signature appears on the transmitted copy.
[Signatures Appear on Following Page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first-above written.
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | CEO | |
Novo Healthnet Limited | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | Chairman | |
TMS Inc. (Seller) | ||
By: | /s/ Terrence Mullins | |
Name: | Terrence Mullins | |
Title: | President | |
Shawn Mullins (Seller) | ||
By: | /s/ Shawn Mullins | |
Shawn Mullins | ||
Claude Fournier (Seller) | ||
By: | /s/ Claude Fournier | |
Claude Fournier | ||
Coles Optimum Health & Vitality Trust (Seller) | ||
By: | /s/ Philip Coles | |
Philip Coles, Trustee | ||
Terragenx Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Terence Mullins | |
Terence Mullins, President |
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EXHIBIT A
TERRA Shareholder’s Percent Ownership, NHL Exchangeable Preferred Shares Issued and Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. Allotted Common Stock Ledger
TERRA
Shareholder |
Percent of
TERRA |
Number of NHL
Exchangeable Preferred Shares to be Issued (100 Total) |
Number of Parent
Common Shares Allotted for Exchange |
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TMS | 76 | % | 83.52 | 99,240 | ||||||||
SM | 8 | % | 8.79 | 10,444 | ||||||||
CF | 2 | % | 2.20 | 2,614 | ||||||||
COHV | 5 | % | 5.49 | 6,523 | ||||||||
TOTALS | 91 | % | 100 | 118,821 |
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Exhibit 10.2
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of the 17th day of November 2021, between Terence Mullins, an individual, (the “Mullins”) having an address of _________________ (“Seller”) and Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation, having an office at 11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100 Bellevue, Washington 98004 USA (the “Purchaser”); the Seller and the Purchaser being collectively referred to as the “Parties”.
The Escrow Agent shall be 2066907 Ontario Limited whose address is 119 Westcreek Drive, Suite 4, Vaughan, Ontario.
In consideration of the premises outlined herein and such other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SALE OF PROPERTY
1.1 Seller is the sole owner of the Assets listed on Schedule A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
1.2 Seller desire to sell and Purchaser desires to purchase all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Assets more fully described on Schedule A.
1.3 Seller shall sell the Assets, free and clear of liens and encumbrances.
1.4 Purchaser shall not assume, pay or discharge or in any respect be liable for any liability, obligation, commitment or expense of Seller(s), including without limitation any liability (actual or contingent), loss, commitment, obligation or expense of Seller relating to the Technology or Intellectual Property, prior to the Closing date, including the negotiation, preparation or performance under this Agreement or relating to any tax liabilities of any nature whatsoever.
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ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE PRICE
2.1 The total Purchase Price shall be Two Million Five Hundred Thousand CAD in restricted shares of the Purchaser’s common stock at a common stock value of $3.35 per share.
2.2 The Seller may elect to structure the sale through one of the Parent’s wholly owned Canadian subsidiaries whereby the Seller would receive Special Shares in the subsidiary with the sole right of conversion into the Parents’ common stock at a value prescribed in 2.1.
2.3 Two Million CAD in restricted shares or special shares shall be issued after patent pending status and held in escrow until patent registration and approval is complete, with the additional Five Hundred Thousand CAD in shares to be issued upon closing.
2.4 In addition to the Purchase Price, Purchaser shall pay a royalty equal to 10% net revenue (net profit) of all iodine related sales reported through Novo Integrated Sciences Inc. or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Royalty”) for a period equal to the commercial validity of the IP.
2.5 It being a condition precedent to the Closing, and the intention of the parties hereto, that any licensing agreements between the Seller, any affiliate or related party and any other party or company, will be immediately terminated and that any and all outstanding royalty payments or compensation and any additional future royalty payments or compensation, shall be forgiven and no longer applicable.
2.6 It also being a condition precedent to the Closing, Mullins and all other shareholders of Terragenx Inc. not including Ian Clark, Activation Products Inc. or any related parties to Ian Clark will have executed an Offer to Purchase Shares Agreement between Novo and the Terragenx Inc. Shareholders.
2.7 Seller’s obligations hereunder shall be conditioned upon the execution and delivery by the Purchaser to Escrow Agent for delivery to Seller at Closing, in form and substance satisfactory to Seller and its counsel, the following documents:
(a) A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Purchaser authorizing the execution and performance of this Agreement.
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(b) A representation from the CEO of the Purchaser that: (i) Purchaser is, and on the Closing Date, will be a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada; (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and all other documents executed in connection herewith by Purchaser have been duly and validly authorized and all requisite corporate action has been taken to make it valid and binding upon the Purchaser in accordance with its terms; (iii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Purchaser; and (iv) the Purchaser shall have received Nasdaq approval in addition to any other regulatory body if required.
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS BY SELLER
3.1 Seller warrants and represent as follows:
(a) Seller shall, at Closing, have good and marketable title to all of the Schedule A assets which shall not be subject to any mortgage, lien or encumbrance.
(b) Seller has received no notice of violations or claims to or relating to the Assets being sold pursuant to this Agreement and the Assets are not subject to any pending or threatened litigation or claim.
(c) Seller has not encumbered or assigned the Assets. Seller warrants and represents that there are no licenses granted, has been or will be officially terminated prior to Closing.
(d) Seller will take all actions necessary to transfer the Assets and will further undertake to ensure the complete transfer of the Assets.
ARTICLE 4
CLOSING DATE
The Closing shall be held on or before November 17, 2021, at the offices of the Purchaser or at such other location as agreed upon by the Parties. The Closing Date may be extended upon request of either party for an additional thirty (30) days.
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ARTICLE 5
DOCUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED TO ESCROW AGENT AND AT CLOSING
5.1 The following documents shall be executed and delivered to the Escrow Agent to be held pending the Closing:
(a) Sellers will deliver all of the documents described in the attached Schedule B.
(b) The Purchaser shall deliver the Purchase Price.
5.2 The following documents shall be executed and delivered to the Escrow Agent at Closing:
(a) Executed Offer to Purchase Agreement for Terragenx Inc.
(b) Executed Escrow Agreement.
(c) Certificate of shares in Novo Integrated Sciences Inc. or its subsidiary.
ARTICLE 6
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
6.1 Purchaser will engage Mullins, as an independent consultant for the purpose of working with the engineers Purchaser identifies for the turnover of all applicable intellectual property, proprietary information, data, notes, hardware, pertinent material, improvements and advancements directly or indirectly related to both technologies. Upon completion of the turnover of all applicable intellectual property, proprietary information, data, notes, hardware, pertinent material, improvements and advancements directly or indirectly related to the technologies, Seller, will enter into a further consulting arrangement for the continued development of iodine related technology and products.
ARTICLE 7
BROKER
The Parties hereto represent and warrant to the other that all negotiations relating to this Agreement have been carried on by them directly, without the intervention of any person, firm or corporation and each of the Parties indemnifies and holds harmless the other against and in respect of any claim for brokerage or other commissions relating to this Agreement or to the transactions contemplated hereunder. The representations contained in this Article 7 shall survive closing.
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ARTICLE 8
BINDING EFFECT AND NON-ASSIGNABLE
Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, their successors and assigns, personal representatives and distributees. Neither party may assign this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9
INTEGRATION
This Agreement is executed in connection with those certain Intellectual Property Transfer Documents outlined in Schedule C, each of which shall be executed simultaneously herewith (individually and collectively the “Transaction Documents”). The Transaction Documents taken as a whole, constitute the entire understanding of the Parties, and revoke and supersede all prior oral or written agreements between the Parties.
ARTICLE 10
NOTICES
Any notice required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed if mailed by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the Party at its respective address as set forth hereinabove, or at any other address which such Party may hereafter designate by written notice to the other. Copies of all notices shall be sent in like manner to the respective attorneys of each of the Parties, as follows:
Seller: | Terence Mullins |
__________ | |
__________ | |
Purchaser: | Novo Integrated Sciences Inc. |
11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100 | |
Bellevue, Washington |
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ARTICLE 11
MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 The captions as used in this Agreement are inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way define, limit or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any provision thereof.
11.2 The Parties agree to execute such other and further documents as may be necessary to effectuate this Agreement. The Parties further agree to be responsible for their own respective expenses in connection with the transaction contemplated herein.
11.3 All news releases or public statements must be approved, prior to its release, by the Purchaser.
11.4 In the event any representation or warranty of Seller shall be found to be inaccurate prior to Closing, Purchaser shall so notify Seller. Seller may, in such event, elect to make good any damage or cure the condition complained of prior to Closing or terminate this Agreement, subject to the right of Purchaser to take title subject to such inaccurate warranty or representation, with no abatement of the purchase price and without any further liability on the part of Seller with regard to such representation or warranty. In the event Purchaser learns of such inaccuracy after Closing, with respect to any representation or warranty which by the terms of this Agreement shall specifically survive Closing, Purchaser shall so notify Seller and Seller shall have a reasonable opportunity to make good any damage or cure the condition complained of before incurring any other liability under this Agreement or subjecting Purchaser to any further liability or damage.
11.5 All parties understand that Purchaser is a U.S. reporting publicly traded corporation and that the common shares will be issued, and as provided under the guiding U.S. rules and regulations. Furthermore, all parties understand these shares will carry the same rights and conditions, with no special terms or conditions, as all the Purchaser’s common shares authorized for issue under the companies’ Nevada Articles of Incorporation.
11.6 All stock to be issued to Seller, on or after the date hereof hereunder, is subject to pro-rata adjustment in the event that the Purchaser shall, prior to the issuance date, approve any forward or reverse stock split.
11.7 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which when taken together shall constitute an original.
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11.8 The Parties acknowledge having had the opportunity to obtain the review of the Agreement and its terms by counsel of their own choosing, and the Agreement shall be construed as having been made and entered into as the result of arms-length negotiations, entered into freely and without coercion or duress, between parties of equal bargaining power.
11.9 Except as permitted below, each Party shall maintain the confidentiality of the Agreement. The negotiations in connection with this Agreement were and are intended by the Parties to be privileged settlement discussions, and are confidential; neither Party shall disclose such negotiations except as required under the provisions of applicable securities laws and/or as compelled to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction.
11.10 The execution of this Agreement and the transmission thereof by facsimile or e-mail shall be binding on the Party signing and transmitting same by facsimile or e-mail fully and to the same extent as if a counterpart of this Agreement bearing such Party’s original signature has been delivered.
11.11 Each signatory on behalf of a Party to this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she is a duly authorized representative of that Party, with full power and authority to agree to this Agreement and all the terms herein on behalf of that Party, which Party shall be bound by such signature.
11.12 This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and applicable federal laws. Venue for all disputes under this Agreement shall be resolved by litigation in the courts of the State of Florida, Sumter County, including Florida Middle District Federal Court therein and the Parties all consent to the jurisdiction of such courts, agree to accept service of process by mail, and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise available to it. In any action arising hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
11.13 Investment Representations
(a) | Investment Purpose. As of the Closing Date, the Seller understand and agree that the receipt of Purchaser’s Shares, as contemplated hereby, constitutes the offer and sale of securities under the Securities Act and applicable state statutes and that the Purchaser’s Shares are being acquired for the Seller’s own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the Securities Act. |
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(b) | Investor Status. Seller is (i) an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”), and/or (ii) an exempt investor in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act. Each Seller has been furnished with all documents and materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Purchaser and its subsidiaries and information that such Seller requested and deemed material to making an informed decision regarding this Agreement and the underlying transactions. | |
(c) | Reliance on Exemptions. Seller understands that the Purchaser Shares are being offered and sold to the Seller in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities Laws and that the Purchaser is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Sellers’ compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Seller set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Seller to acquire the Purchaser Shares. | |
(d) | Information. The Seller and their advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Purchaser and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Purchaser Shares which have been requested by the Seller or their advisors. The Seller and their advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Purchaser. The Seller understand that their investment in the Purchaser Shares involves a significant degree of risk. The Seller are not aware of any facts that may constitute a breach of any of the Purchaser’s representations and warranties made herein. | |
(e) | Governmental Review. Seller understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Purchaser Shares. |
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(f) | Transfer or Resale. Each of the Seller understands that (i) the sale or re-sale of the Purchaser Shares has not been and is not being registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities Laws, (a) the Purchaser Shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, (b) the Seller shall have delivered to the Purchaser or its lawful representative, at the cost of the Seller, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions to the effect that the Purchaser Shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, which opinion shall be accepted by the Purchaser, (c) the Purchaser Shares are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”)) of the Seller who agree to sell or otherwise transfer the Purchaser Shares only in accordance with this Section 4.27 and who is an Accredited Investor, (d) the Purchaser Shares are sold pursuant to Rule 144, or (e) the Purchaser Shares are sold pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act (or a successor rule) (“Regulation S”), and the Seller shall have delivered to the Purchaser, at the cost of the Seller, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in corporate transactions, which opinion shall be accepted by the Purchaser; (ii) any sale of such Purchaser Shares made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any re-sale of such Purchaser Shares under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the Securities Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither the Purchaser nor any other person is under any obligation to register such Purchaser Shares under the Securities Act or any state securities Laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder (in each case). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Purchaser Shares may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement. |
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(g) | Legends. Each of the Seller understand that the Purchaser Shares, until such time as the Purchaser Shares have been registered under the Securities Act, or may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, may bear a standard Rule 144 legend and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Purchaser Shares. | |
(h) | Removal. The legend(s) referenced in this Section 4.27 shall be removed and the Purchaser shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of any Purchaser Shares upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities Laws, (a) the Purchaser Shares are registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such holder provides Purchaser with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Purchaser Shares may be made without registration under the Securities Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Purchaser so that the sale or transfer is affected. Each of the Seller agrees to sell all Purchaser Shares, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. | |
(i) | Residency. As provided for and attested to in Exhibit F, the Seller represents and warrants to the Purchaser that they are not a resident of the United States and will not be a resident of the United States at the time of Closing, and that they were not in the United States at the time this Agreement was signed and executed. |
11.14 The Escrow Agent is not a party to this Agreement and executes the same solely to evidence her consent to act as Escrow Agent as provided herein. The Escrow Agent shall be indemnified and held harmless by the parties, and indemnified against claims made, including attorney’s fees and costs. Escrow Agent shall be reimbursed by Turbine for any reasonable expenses incurred in administering of the Agreement, The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith, and in no event shall the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible except for the Escrow Agent’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct. It is acknowledged by all parties that Austin Persico acts as Novo’s legal consultant in this and other matters, and any perceived or actual conflict is expressly waived.
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ARTICLE 12
REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATE PURCHASER
The Purchaser represents and warrants as follows, said representations and warranties to survive the Closing hereunder:
(a) That Purchaser is, and on the Closing Date will be, a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and all other documents executed in connection herewith by Purchaser have been duly and validly authorized and all requisite corporate action has been taken to make it valid and binding upon the Purchaser in accordance with its terms.
(c) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any terms or provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws of the Purchaser.
ARTICLE 13
NATURE AND SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS
Except for representations and warranties which are specifically stated herein to survive Closing, no representation, warranty or agreement made by Seller hereunder shall be deemed to survive Closing and no representation other than expressly stated in this Agreement shall be binding upon Seller.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
SELLER: | ||
By: | /s/ Terence Mullins | |
Terence Mullins | ||
PURCHASER: | ||
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Robert Mattacchione | ||
CEO and Chairman of the Board |
ESCROW AGENT: | ||
2066907 Ontario Limited, Vaughan, ON | ||
By: | /s/ | |
Authorized Signer |
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ASSETS
SCHEDULE A
All the Seller’s right, title and interest, including all intellectual property rights, constituting my entire interest in the United States and throughout the world to the following:
a. Controlled Gaseous Iodine Sublimation From Solid Iodine For Atmospheric Iodine Nutrition, Disinfection and Therapeutic Uses
to include all United States and International patents, all related intellectual property, all notes, data and any and all improvements and advancements directly and indirectly related to this technology.
b. An Apparatus to produce atmospheric nutritional & disinfectant iodine
to include all United States and International patents, all related intellectual property, all notes, data and any and all improvements and advancements directly and indirectly related to this technology.
c. U.S. Patent Application #15733542 and Canadian Patent Application for SPRAY DEVICES FOR DISPENSING AQUEOUS IODINE, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SPRAY DEVICES THAT DISPENSE AQUEOUS IODINE.
d. Automated High Output Aqueous Iodine Production and Bottling System to include all United States and International patents, all related intellectual property, all notes, data and any and all improvements and advancements directly and indirectly related to this technology.
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Intellectual Property Transfer Documents
SCHEDULE C
● | Technology Sale/Transfer/Assignment Agreement for All Intellectual Property (IP) |
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Exhibit 10.3
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of November 17, 2021 (the “Execution Date”) by and among NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC., a Nevada corporation (“NVOS”), TERRAGENIX, INC., a Canadian corporation and 91% owned subsidiary of NVOS (“TERRAGX,” and collectively with NVOS, the “Company” and each, a “Company Group Party”), and JEFFERSON STREET CAPITAL, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (the “Purchaser” and together with the NVOS, and TERRAGX, the “Parties”, and each, a “Party”). Certain defined terms are set forth in Section 8.10 below.
Recitals
A. WHEREAS, the Parties are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Rule 506(b) promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act;
B. WHEREAS, the Purchaser desires to purchase from the Company, and the Company desires to issue and sell to the Purchaser, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a Secured Convertible Promissory Note made by the Company Group Parties, in the aggregate principal amount of Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($937,500.00) (the “Principal Amount,”) and together with any note(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note;
C. WHEREAS, the Note carries an original issue discount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($187,500.00) (the “OID”), to cover the Purchaser’s accounting fees, due diligence fees, monitoring, and/or other transactional costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note, which is included in the principal balance of the Note. Thus, the purchase price of the Note shall be Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00), computed by subtracting the OID from the Principal Amount; and
D. WHEREAS, NVOS wishes to issue to the Purchaser, (i) as additional consideration for the purchase of the Note, a warrant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B to purchase 111,940 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant”); and (ii) as collateral for performance of under the Note, 1,000,000 shares Common Stock (the “Collateral Shares”), the Warrant shall be issued to Purchaser upon Closing (defined below) as further provided herein.
Agreement
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, and the representations, warranties, covenants and conditions set forth below, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Amount and Terms of the Note
1.1 Purchase of the Note. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, for consideration of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) (the “Consideration”) to be paid at the Closing (as hereinafter defined), the Purchaser agrees to subscribe for and purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), and the Company agrees to issue and sell to the Purchaser, the Note.
1.2 Form of Payment. At the Closing, the Purchaser shall pay the Consideration as set forth in Section 1.1 above in immediately available funds via wire transfer.
2. Closing and Delivery of securities
2.1 Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions thereto set forth in Section 6 and Section 7 below, the date and time of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be 4:00 PM, Eastern Time on the Execution Date, or such other mutually agreed upon time.
2.2 Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties (including via exchange of electronic signatures).
2.3 Delivery of Securities. At the Closing, in addition to the delivery by the Purchaser of the Consideration and the delivery by the Company to the Purchaser of the Note, the Company shall cause the issuance and delivery of the Warrant to the Purchaser and the Collateral Shares to the Escrow Agent.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company
Except as set forth in the corresponding section of the disclosure schedule delivered to the Purchaser concurrently herewith and attached hereto as Schedule I (the “Disclosure Schedule”) or as disclosed in the Disclosure Materials (as defined below), NVOS, its Subsidiaries (including TERRAGX), Officers, Directors, and Affiliates, hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the Execution Date and as of the Closing Date to the Purchaser:
3.1 Organization, Good Standing and Qualification. NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries (as defined below) is a corporation or limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization. Each of NVOS and its Subsidiaries has the requisite corporate power to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted. NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, would not have or reasonably be expected to result in (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any Subscription Document, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business or financial condition of Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (iii) adversely impair any Company Group Party’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Subscription Document (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Material Adverse Effect”).
3.2 Corporate Power. The Company has all requisite corporate power to execute and deliver this Agreement, to issue the Note, the Warrant and the Collateral Shares, and to enter into the security and pledge agreement of even date herewith (the “Security and Pledge Agreement”) in the form of Exhibit C and the other instruments, documents and agreements being entered into at the Closing (each a “Subscription Document” and collectively, the “Subscription Documents”) and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of the Subscription Documents.
3.3 Subsidiaries and Affiliates. Section 3.3 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and correct description of all of NVOS’s Subsidiaries and Affiliates and the capitalization (including options, warrants and other such equity), pro forma as of the date hereof. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Subsidiary” means, with respect to NVOS, any corporation or other entity of which at least a majority of the outstanding shares of stock or other ownership interests having by the terms thereof ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such corporation or entity (regardless of whether or not at the time, in the case of a corporation, stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by NVOS or one or more of its Affiliates and the term “Affiliate” means, as to any person (the “Subject Person”), any other person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls or is controlled by, or is under direct or indirect common control with, the Subject Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” when used with respect to any person means the power to direct the management and policies of such person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, through representation on such person’s board of directors or other management committee or group, by contract or otherwise. All references contained herein to the terms Subsidiary or Affiliate, shall be applicable to all Subsidiaries and Affiliates whether they existed as of the date hereof or were created, acquired, or otherwise came to be included in the foregoing terms subsequent to the date hereof.
3.4 Authorization. All corporate action on the part of each Company Group Party, its directors and its stockholders necessary for the authorization of the Subscription Documents and the execution, delivery and performance of all obligations of such Party under the Subscription Documents, including, but not limited to, the issuance and delivery of the Note, the Warrant, the Collateral Shares, and the reservation of the Warrant Shares and Conversion Shares (collectively, the “Underlying Securities”) has been taken or will be taken prior to the issuance of such Underlying Securities. The Subscription Documents, when executed and delivered by each Company Group Party, shall constitute valid and binding obligations of each Company Group Party enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, the relief of debtors and, with respect to rights to indemnity, subject to federal and state securities laws. The Underlying Securities, when issued in compliance with the provisions of the Subscription Documents, will be, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free of any liens, encumbrances, security interests or other adverse claim (a “Lien”) and issued in compliance with all applicable federal and securities laws.
3.5 Governmental Consents. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other foreign, federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Subscription Documents, other than (a) applicable state “blue sky” filings, (b) such as have already been obtained or such exemptive filings as are required to be made under applicable securities laws, (c) such other filings that have been made pursuant to applicable state securities laws and post-sale filings pursuant to applicable state and federal securities laws which the Company undertakes to file within the applicable time periods. Subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Purchaser set forth in Section 4 hereof, each Company Group Party has taken all action necessary to exempt: (i) the issuance and sale of the Note and the Warrant, (ii) the issuance, escrow and release of the Collateral Shares, (iii) the issuance of the Underlying Securities upon due conversion of the Note and due exercise of the Warrant, and (iv) the other transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents from the provisions of any preemptive rights, stockholder rights plan or other “poison pill” arrangement, any anti-takeover, business combination or control share law or statute binding on any Company Group Party or to which such Party or any of its assets and properties may be subject and any provision of any Company Group Party’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or other organizational documentation, as the case may be, that is or could reasonably be expected to become applicable to the Purchaser as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation, the issuance of Securities and the ownership, disposition or voting of the Securities by the Purchaser or the exercise of any right granted to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement or the other Subscription Documents.
3.6 Compliance with Laws. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is in violation of any applicable statute, rule, regulation, order or restriction of any domestic or foreign government or any instrumentality or agency thereof in respect of the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties, which violation would materially and adversely affect the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition or operations of NVOS and its Subsidiaries.
3.7 Compliance with Other Instruments. Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation or default of any term of its organizational documents, or of any provision of any mortgage, indenture or contract to which it is a party and by which it is bound or of any judgment, decree, order or writ, other than such violations that would not individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. Except as set forth in Section 3.7 of the Disclosure Schedule, the execution, delivery and performance of the Subscription Documents, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents 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 default under any such provision, instrument, judgment, decree, order or writ or an event that results in the creation of any Lien upon any assets of the Company or the suspension, revocation, impairment, forfeiture, or nonrenewal of any material permit, license, authorization or approval applicable to NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, its business or operations or any of its assets or properties. The sale of the Note, the issuance of the Warrant and the subsequent issuance of the Underlying Securities are not and will not be subject to any preemptive rights or rights of first refusal that have not been properly waived or complied with.
3.8 Offering. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained in Section 4 hereof, the offer, issue, and sale of Securities are and will be exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, and have been registered or qualified (or are exempt from registration and qualification) under the registration, permit, or qualification requirements of all applicable state securities laws. No “bad actor” disqualifying event described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i)-(viii) of the Securities Act (a “Disqualification Event”) is applicable to either Company Group Party or, to the Company’s knowledge, any person listed in the first paragraph of Rule 506(d)(1) of the Securities Act, except for a Disqualification Event as to which Rule 506(d)(2)(ii–iv) or (d)(3), is applicable.
3.9 Capitalization. Company has authorized shares as set forth in Section 3.9 of the Disclosure Schedule. All outstanding shares of capital stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and have been issued in compliance with all applicable securities laws. Except for the Collateral Shares, the Warrant and the Underlying Securities or as otherwise listed in Section 3.9 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding options, warrants, script rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of common stock, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to issue additional shares of common stock, or securities or rights convertible or exchangeable into shares of common stock. There are no price based anti-dilution or price adjustment provisions contained in any security issued by Company (or in any agreement providing rights to security holders) and the issue and sale of the Securities will not obligate Company to issue shares of common stock or other securities to any person (other than the Purchaser) and will not result in a right of any holder of Company’s securities to adjust the exercise, conversion, exchange or reset price under such securities. Except as set forth in Section 3.9 of the Disclosure Schedule, Company owns, directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock of each Subsidiary free and clear of any Liens, and all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary are validly issued and are fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive and similar rights.
3.10 SEC Reports; Financial Statements. Except as set forth in Section 3.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, NVOS has filed all reports and registration statements required to be filed by it under (i) the Securities Act and the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or (ii) under the “Alternative Reporting Standard” as offered by OTC Markets Group, for the two years preceding the date hereof (or such shorter period as NVOS was required by law to file such material) (the foregoing materials, including the exhibits thereto, being collectively referred to herein as the “SEC Reports” and, together with the Disclosure Schedule to this Agreement, the “Disclosure Materials”). As of their respective dates, the SEC Reports complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except as indicated in Section 3.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the SEC or OTC Markets as applicable, with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (“GAAP”), except as may be otherwise specified in such financial statements or the notes thereto and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain all footnotes required by GAAP, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, immaterial, year-end audit adjustments.
3.11 Material Changes. Since the date of the latest financial statements, (i) there has been no event, occurrence or development that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or that could result in a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the Company has not incurred any liabilities (contingent or otherwise) other than (A) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (B) liabilities not required to be reflected in the Company’s financial statements pursuant to GAAP or required to be disclosed in filings made with the SEC, (iii) the Company has not altered its method of accounting or the identity of its auditors, (iv) the Company has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or other property to its stockholders or purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock, and (v) the Company has not issued any equity securities to any officer, director or affiliate, except pursuant to existing Company stock-based plans or agreements.
3.12 Litigation. Except as set forth in Section 3.12 of the Disclosure Schedule, there is no action, suit, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting NVOS, any Subsidiary or any of their respective properties before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “Action”) which: (i) adversely affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of any of the Subscription Documents or the Securities or (ii) could, if there were an unfavorable decision, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary, nor any director or officer thereof, is or has been the subject of any Action involving a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. There has not been, and to the knowledge of the Company, there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by governmental authority, or any litigation civil or otherwise, involving NVOS or any current or former director or officer of NVOS or its Subsidiaries.
3.13 Labor Relations. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreements or other agreements with labor organizations. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has violated in any material respect any laws, regulations, orders or contract terms, affecting the collective bargaining rights of employees, labor organizations or any laws, regulations or orders affecting employment discrimination, equal opportunity employment, or employees’ health, safety, welfare, wages and hours. No material labor dispute exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent with respect to any of the employees of the Company which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
3.14 Regulatory Permits. Company and the Subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses, except where the failure to possess such permits would not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (“Material Permits”), and neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Material Permit.
3.15 Title to Assets. Except as set forth in Section 3.15 of the Disclosure Schedule, Company and the Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property owned by them that is material to the business of Company and the Subsidiaries and good and marketable title in all personal property owned by them that is material to the business of Company and the Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for Liens as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by Company and the Subsidiaries and Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, the payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties. Any real property and facilities held under lease by Company and the Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases of which Company and the Subsidiaries are in compliance.
3.16 Taxes.
(a) Except as otherwise itemized in Section 3.16 of the Disclosure Schedule, NVOS and its Subsidiaries have timely and properly filed all tax returns required to be filed by them for all years and periods (and portions thereof) for which any such tax returns were due, except where the failure to so file would not have a Material Adverse Effect; all such filed tax returns are accurate in all material respects; the Company has timely paid all taxes due and payable (whether or not shown on filed tax returns), except where the failure to so pay would not have a Material Adverse Effect; there are no pending assessments, asserted deficiencies or claims for additional taxes that have not been paid; the reserves for taxes, if any, reflected in the financial statements are adequate, and there are no Liens for taxes on any property or assets of NVOS and any of its Subsidiaries (other than Liens for taxes not yet due and payable); there have been no audits or examinations of any tax returns by any (a) nation, state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature; (b) federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government; or (c) governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any governmental or administrative division, department, agency, commission, instrumentality, official, organization, unit, body or entity) and any court or other tribunal (a “Governmental Body”), and NVOS or its Subsidiaries have not received any notice that such audit or examination is pending or contemplated; no claim has been made by any Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries does not file tax returns that it is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction; to the knowledge of the Company, no state of facts exists or has existed which would constitute grounds for the assessment of any penalty or any further tax liability beyond that shown on the respective tax returns; and there are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending the statutory period of limitation for the assessment or collection of any tax.
(b) Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any tax-sharing agreement or similar arrangement with any other Person.
(c) The Company has made all necessary disclosures required by Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4. The Company has not been a participant in a “reportable transaction” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b).
(d) No payment or benefit paid or provided, or to be paid or provided, to current or former employees, directors or other service providers of the Company will fail to be deductible for federal income tax purposes under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
3.17 Patents and Trademarks. Company and the Subsidiaries have, or have rights to use, all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, copyrights, licenses and other similar rights that are necessary or material for use in connection with their respective businesses and which the failure to so have could have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has received a written notice that the Intellectual Property Rights used by Company or any Subsidiary violates or infringes upon the rights of any Person. All such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable. NVOS and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable steps to protect NVOS’s and its Subsidiaries’ rights in their Intellectual Property Rights and confidential information (the “Confidential Information”). Each employee, consultant and contractor who has had access to Confidential Information which is necessary for the conduct of NVOS’s and each of its Subsidiaries’ respective businesses as currently conducted or as currently proposed to be conducted has executed an agreement to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information and has executed appropriate agreements that are substantially consistent with the Company’s standard forms thereof. Except under confidentiality obligations, there has been no material disclosure of any of NVOS’s or its Subsidiaries’ Confidential Information to any third party.
3.18 Environmental Matters. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is in violation of any statute, rule, regulation, decision or order of any Governmental Body relating to the use, disposal or release of hazardous or toxic substances or relating to the protection or restoration of the environment or human exposure to hazardous or toxic substances (collectively, “Environmental Laws”), owns or operates any real property contaminated with any substance that is subject to any Environmental Laws, is liable for any off-site disposal or contamination pursuant to any Environmental Laws, or is subject to any claim relating to any Environmental Laws, which violation, contamination, liability or claim has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, individually or in the aggregate; and there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened investigation that might lead to such a claim.
3.19 Insurance. Company and the Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as are prudent and customary in the businesses in which Company and the Subsidiaries are engaged. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business without a significant increase in cost.
3.20 Transactions with Affiliates and Employees. Except as disclosed in the Company’s audited financial statements or the Disclosure Materials, none of the officers or directors of the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, none of the employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with Company or any Subsidiary (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner, other than (a) for payment of salary or consulting fees for services rendered, (b) reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company and (c) for other employee benefits, including stock option agreements under any stock option plan of Company.
3.21 Brokers and Finders. Except as otherwise itemized in Section 3.21 of the Disclosure Schedule, no person will have, as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents, any valid right, interest or claim against or upon Company, any Subsidiary or the Purchaser for any commission, fee or other compensation pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into by or on behalf of the Company.
3.22 Questionable Payments. Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any of their respective current or former stockholders, directors, officers, employees, agents or other persons acting on behalf of Company or any Subsidiary, has on behalf of Company or any Subsidiary or in connection with their respective businesses: (a) used any corporate funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; (b) made any direct or indirect unlawful payments to any governmental officials or employees from corporate funds; (c) established or maintained any unlawful or unrecorded fund of corporate monies or other assets; (d) made any false or fictitious entries on the books and records of Company or any Subsidiary; or (e) made any unlawful bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment of any nature.
3.23 Solvency. The Company has not (a) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (b) filed any voluntary petition in bankruptcy or suffered the filing of any involuntary petition by its creditors; (c) suffered the appointment of a receiver to take possession of all, or substantially all, of its assets; (d) suffered the attachment or other judicial seizure of all, or substantially all, of its assets; (e) admitted in writing its inability to pay its debts as they come due; or (f) made an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its creditors generally.
3.24 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. None of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any agent or other person acting on behalf of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, has, directly or indirectly: (a) used any funds, or will use any proceeds from the sale of the Securities, for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses related to foreign or domestic political activity, (b) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to any foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (c) failed to disclose fully any contribution made by NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries (or made by any person acting on their behalf of which the Company is aware) or any members of their respective management which is in violation of any legal requirement, or (d) has violated in any material respect any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder which was applicable to NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries.
3.25 Disclosures. Neither the Company nor any person acting on its behalf has provided the Purchaser or its agents or counsel with any information that constitutes or might constitute material, non-public information, other than the terms of the transactions contemplated hereby. The written materials delivered to the Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
3.26 Transfer Agent. Company represents and warrants that it will not replace its transfer agents without Purchaser’s permission so long as the Note is outstanding. Company acknowledges that this is extremely material to the Note and the investment is made based on the assumption that this will not happen.
3.27 Shell Company Status. Set forth in Schedule 3.27 of the Disclosure Schedule is NVOS’s representation as to its “Shell Company” status under Rule 144.
3.28 Internal Accounting Controls. NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient, in the judgment of the Company’s board of directors, to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. The Company is in compliance with all provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, which are applicable to it.
3.29 Transfer Taxes. On the Closing Date, all stock transfer or other taxes (other than income or similar taxes) which are required to be paid in connection with the sale and transfer of the Securities to be sold to the Purchaser hereunder will be, or will have been, fully paid or provided for by the Company, and all laws imposing such taxes will be or will have been complied with.
3.30 Investment Company Status. The Company is not, and upon consummation of the sale of the Securities will not be, an “investment company,” a company controlled by an “investment company” or an “affiliated person” of, or “promoter” or “principal underwriter” for, an “investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
3.31 No General Solicitation; Placement Agent. Neither NVOS, nor any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities. Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged any placement agent in connection with the sale of the Securities. In the event that a broker-dealer or other agent or advisory is engaged by the Company subsequent to the initial Closing, the Company shall be responsible for the payment of any placement agent’s fees, financial advisory fees, or brokers’ commissions (other than for persons engaged by any Purchaser or its investment advisor) relating to or arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby in connection with the sale of the Securities. The Company shall pay, and hold the Purchaser harmless against, any liability, loss or expense (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection with any such claim.
3.32 Acknowledgment Regarding Purchaser’s Purchase of Securities. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Purchaser is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to the Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and that the Purchaser is neither (i) an officer or director of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, nor (ii) an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries. The Company further acknowledges that the Purchaser is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Note, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and any advice given by a Purchaser or any of its representatives or agents in connection with the Note, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby is merely incidental to the Purchaser’s purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to the Purchaser that the Company’s decision to enter into the Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation by the Company and its representatives.
3.33 Subsidiary Rights. NVOS or one of its Subsidiaries has the unrestricted right to vote, and to receive dividends and distributions on, all equity securities of its Subsidiaries as owned by NVOS or such Subsidiary.
3.34 Books and Records. To the Company’s Knowledge, the books of account, ledgers, order books, records and documents of NVOS and its Subsidiaries accurately and completely reflect all information relating to the respective businesses of NVOS and its Subsidiaries, the nature, acquisition, maintenance, location and collection of each of their respective assets, and the nature of all transactions giving rise to material obligations or accounts receivable of NVOS or its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, except where the failure to so reflect such information would not have a Material Adverse Effect. To the Company’s Knowledge, the minute books of NVOS and its Subsidiaries contain accurate records in all material respects of all meetings and accurately reflect all other actions taken by the stockholders, boards of directors and all committees of the boards of directors, and other governing Persons of NVOS and its Subsidiaries, respectively.
3.35 No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the Securities Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Purchaser. The issuance of the Securities to the Purchaser will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any stockholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.
3.36 Money Laundering. NVOS and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with, and have not previously violated, the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001 and all other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the laws, regulations and Executive Orders and sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, including, but not limited, to (i) Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 entitled, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism” (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)); and (ii) any regulations contained in 31 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V.
3.37 No Undisclosed Events, Liabilities, Developments or Circumstances. Except as set forth in its annual reports filed with the SEC, NVOS and its Subsidiaries have no liabilities or obligations of any nature (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, unasserted or otherwise and whether due or to become due) other than those liabilities or obligations that are disclosed in the Financial Statements or which do not exceed, individually in excess of $50,000 and in the aggregate in excess of $200,000. The reserves, if any, established by the Company or the lack of reserves, if applicable, are reasonable based upon facts and circumstances known by the Company on the Execution Date and there are no loss contingencies that are required to be accrued by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 5 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board which are not provided for in the Financial Statements.
3.38 Management. During the past five year period, no current or former officer or director or, to the Knowledge of the Company, stockholder of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries has been the subject of any matter that would require disclosure under Paragraph (f) of Rule 401 of Regulation S-K that has not been publicly disclosed.
3.39 Acknowledgment of Dilution. The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuances may have on the ownership interests of other stockholders of the Company. The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrant. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrant is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuances may have on the ownership interests of other stockholders of the Company.
3.40 Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company. If any Company Group Party breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of Default under the Note.
3.41 Absence of Schedules. In the event that at the Closing Date, the Company does not deliver and attach hereto any disclosure schedule contemplated by this Agreement, the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) each such undelivered disclosure schedule shall be deemed to read as follows: “Nothing to Disclose”, and (ii) the Purchaser has not otherwise waived delivery of such disclosure schedule.
3.42 Notice of Material Changes. The Company agrees and acknowledges that so long as any obligations of any Company Group Party under any of the Subscription Documents shall exist, it shall be obligated to provide Notice to the Purchaser in the event of a material change to any representation or disclosure in any of the Subscription Documents, including but not limited to, the disclosures on the Disclosure Schedule, and failure to provide such notice shall be a breach of this Agreement and an Event of Default under Section 4.3 of the Note.
4. Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser
4.1 Purchase for Own Account. The Purchaser represents that it is acquiring the Securities for its own account.
4.2 Information and Sophistication. Without lessening or obviating the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Section 3, the Purchaser hereby: (a) acknowledges that it has received all the information it has requested from the Company and it considers necessary or appropriate for deciding whether to acquire the Note, (b) represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the Note and to obtain any additional information necessary to verify the accuracy of the information given the Purchaser and (c) further represents that it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risk of this investment.
4.3 Ability to Bear Economic Risk. The Purchaser acknowledges that investment in the Note involves a high degree of risk, and represents that it is able, without materially impairing its financial condition, to hold the Note for an indefinite period of time and to suffer a complete loss of its investment.
4.4 Accredited Investor Status. The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 under the Act.
4.5 Existence; Authorization. The Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization, having full power and authority to own its properties and to carry on its business as conducted. The Purchaser has the requisite power and authority to deliver this Agreement, perform its obligations set forth herein, and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The Purchaser has duly executed and delivered this Agreement and has obtained the necessary authorization to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his, her or its obligations herein and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement, assuming the due execution and delivery hereof by each Company Group Party, is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms.
4.6 No Regulatory Approval. The Purchaser understands that no state or federal authority has scrutinized this Agreement or the Note offered pursuant hereto, has made any finding or determination relating to the fairness for investment in the Note, or has recommended or endorsed the Note, and that the Note has not been registered or qualified under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, in reliance upon exemptions from registration thereunder. The Note may not, in whole or in part, be resold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of unless it is registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from registration is available, and unless the proposed disposition is in compliance with the restrictions on transferability under federal and state securities laws.
4.7 Purchaser Received Independent Advice. The Purchaser confirms that the Purchaser has been advised to consult with the Purchaser’s independent attorney regarding legal matters concerning the Company and to consult with independent tax advisers regarding the tax consequences of investing in the Company. The Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser understands that any anticipated United States federal or state income tax benefits may not be available and, further, may be adversely affected through adoption of new laws or regulations or amendments to existing laws or regulations. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Company is providing no warranty or assurance regarding the ultimate availability of any tax benefits to the Purchaser by reason of the subscription.
4.8 Legends. The Purchaser understands that until such time as the Note, Warrant, and, upon the conversion of the Note and the exercise of the Warrant in accordance with its respective terms, the Underlying Securities, have been registered under the Securities Act or may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A under the Securities Act or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, the Securities may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop- transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Securities):
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE OR EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE PURCHASER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144, RULE 144A OR REGULATION S UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
5. Further Agreements; Post-Closing Covenants
5.1 Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds from the sale of the Note for the acquisition of the intellectual property set forth on Schedule 5.1 to this Agreement, and thereafter for working capital, and other general corporate purposes and shall not, directly or indirectly, use such proceeds for any loan to or investment in any other corporation, partnership, enterprise or other person.
5.2 Form D; Blue Sky Laws. Company agrees to file a Form D with respect to the Securities as required under Regulation D and to provide a copy thereof to the Purchaser promptly after such filing. Company shall take such action as Company shall reasonably determine is necessary to qualify the Securities for sale to the Purchaser at the applicable closing pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities or “blue sky” laws of the states of the United States (or to obtain an exemption from such qualification), and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Purchaser on or prior to the initial closing.
5.3 Usury. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Company hereby agrees not to insist upon or plead or in any manner whatsoever claim, and will resist any and all efforts to be compelled to take the benefit or advantage of, usury laws wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, in connection with any action or proceeding that may be brought by the Purchaser in order to enforce any right or remedy under the Note. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in the Note, it is expressly agreed and provided that the total liability of the Company under the Note for payments which under Delaware law are in the nature of interest shall not exceed the maximum lawful rate authorized under applicable law (the “Maximum Rate”), and, without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall any rate of interest or default interest, or both of them, when aggregated with any other sums which under Delaware law in the nature of interest that the Company may be obligated to pay under the Note exceed such Maximum Rate. It is agreed that if the maximum contract rate of interest allowed by Delaware law and applicable to the Note is increased or decreased by statute or any official governmental action subsequent to the date hereof, the new maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law will be the Maximum Rate applicable to the Note from the effective date thereof forward, unless such application is precluded by applicable law. If under any circumstances whatsoever, interest in excess of the Maximum Rate is paid by the Company to the Purchaser with respect to indebtedness evidenced by the Note, such excess shall be applied by the Purchaser to the unpaid principal balance of any such indebtedness or be refunded to the Company, the manner of handling such excess to be at the Purchaser’s election.
5.4 Registration Rights.
(a) NVOS shall be required to file a registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3 if eligible within 90 days of the Execution Date to register the Warrant Shares. Such registration statement shall be required to be declared effective by the SEC within 180 days of the Execution Date.
(b) In the event of a registration pursuant to these provisions, NVOS shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Common Stock so registered to be registered or qualified for sale under the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions as the Purchaser may reasonably request; provided, however, that Company shall not be required to qualify to do business in any state by reason of this section in which it is not otherwise required to qualify to do business.
(c) NVOS shall keep effective any registration or qualification contemplated by this section and shall from time to time amend or supplement each applicable registration statement, preliminary prospectus, final prospectus, application, document and communication for such period of time as shall be required to permit the Purchaser to complete the offer and sale of the Common Stock covered thereby.
(d) In the event of a registration pursuant to the provisions of this section, NVOS shall furnish to the Purchaser such reasonable number of copies of the registration statement and of each amendment and supplement thereto (in each case, including all exhibits), of each prospectus contained in such registration statement and each supplement or amendment thereto (including each preliminary prospectus), all of which shall conform to the requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, and such other documents, as the Purchaser may reasonably request to facilitate the disposition of the Common Stock included in such registration.
(e) NVOS shall notify the Purchaser within three (3) business days after such registration statement has become effective or a supplement to any prospectus forming a part of such registration statement has been filed.
(f) NVOS shall advise the Purchaser within three (3) business days after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge of the issuance of any stop order by the SEC suspending the effectiveness of such registration statement, or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for that purpose and within three (3) business days take action using its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued.
(g) NVOS shall within three (3) business days notify the Purchaser at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Securities Act of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing, and at the reasonable request of the Purchaser prepare and furnish to it such number of copies of a supplement to or an amendment of such prospectus as may be necessary so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Common Stock, such prospectus shall not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances under which they were made. The Purchaser shall suspend all sales of the Underlying Securities and the Common Stock upon receipt of such notice from Company and shall not re-commence sales until they receive copies of any necessary amendment or supplement to such prospectus, which shall be delivered to the Purchaser within 30 days of the date of such notice from Company.
(h) The rights of the Purchaser under this Section 5.4 shall apply equally to the filing by Company of an offering statement under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act and, if Company files such an offering statement instead of a registration statement, all references to (A) registration statement shall be deemed to be references to offering statement, (B) prospectus shall be deemed to be references to offering circular, and (C) effective date of a registration statement shall be deemed to be references to qualification date of an offering statement. The Purchaser’s rights under this Section 5.4 shall automatically terminate once the Purchaser has sold all of the Underlying Securities and the Collateral Shares.
5.5 Legal Counsel Opinions.
(a) Upon the request of the Purchaser from to time to time, Company shall be responsible (at its cost) for promptly supplying to Company’s transfer agent and the Purchaser a customary legal opinion letter of its counsel (the “Legal Counsel Opinion”) to the effect that the resale of the Underlying Securities by the Purchaser or its affiliates, successors and assigns is exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act pursuant to Rule 144 (provided the requirements of Rule 144 are satisfied and provided the Underlying Securities are not then registered under the 1933 Act for resale pursuant to an effective registration statement). Should Company’s legal counsel fail for any reason to issue the Legal Counsel Opinion, the Purchaser may (at Company’s cost) secure another legal counsel to issue the Legal Counsel Opinion, and the Company irrevocably agrees to instruct its transfer agent to accept such opinion. Company shall not impede the removal by its stock transfer agent of the restricted legend from any common stock certificate upon receipt by the transfer agent of a Rule 144 Opinion Letter.
5.6 Listing. Company will, so long as the Purchaser owns any of the Securities, maintain the listing and trading of its common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market or any equivalent exchange or electronic quotation system and will comply in all respects with Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, and such exchanges, as applicable, as well as with the SEC. Company shall promptly provide to the Purchaser copies of any notices it receives from NASDAQ and any other exchanges or electronic quotation systems on which the common stock is then traded regarding the continued eligibility of the common stock for listing on such exchanges and quotation systems.
5.7 Information and Observer Rights.
(a) As long as the Purchaser owns at least five percent (5%) of the Securities originally purchased hereunder, Company covenants to timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by Company pursuant to the Exchange Act. As long as the Purchaser owns at least five percent (5%) of the Securities originally purchased hereunder, if Company is not required to file reports pursuant to such laws, it will prepare and furnish to the Purchaser and simultaneously make publicly available in accordance with Rule 144(c) such information as is required for the Purchaser to sell the Securities under Rule 144. Company further covenants that it will take such further action as any holder of Securities may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable the Purchaser to sell the Securities without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144. If Company fails to remain current in its reporting obligations or to provide currently publicly available information in accordance with Rule 144(c) and such failure extends for a period of more than fifteen Trading Days (the date which such fifteen Trading Day-period is exceeded, being referred to as “Event Date”), then in addition to any other rights the Purchaser may have hereunder or under applicable law, on each such Event Date and on each monthly anniversary of each such Event Date (if the applicable event shall not have been cured by such date) until the information failure is cured, Company shall pay to the Purchaser an amount in cash, as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty, equal to one percent (1%) of purchase price paid for the Securities held by the Purchaser at the Event Date. The partial liquidated damages pursuant to the terms hereof shall apply on a daily pro-rata basis for any portion of a month prior to the cure of an information failure (except in the case of the first Event Date).
(b) As long as the Purchaser owns at least five percent (5%) of the Securities, if the Purchaser notifies Company that it wishes to attend meetings of Company’s Board of Directors, Company shall invite a designated representative of the Purchaser to attend all meetings of Company’s Board of Directors in a nonvoting observer capacity and, in this respect, and subject to the Purchaser’s having informed Company that it wishes to attend, Company shall give such representative copies of all notices, minutes, consents, and other materials that it provides to its directors at the same time and in the same manner as provided to such directors; provided, however, that such representative shall agree to hold in confidence and trust and to act in a fiduciary manner with respect to all information so provided; and provided further, that Company reserves the right to withhold any information and to exclude such representative from any meeting or portion thereof if access to such information or attendance at such meeting could adversely affect the attorney-client privilege between Company and its counsel or result in disclosure of trade secrets or a conflict of interest.
5.8 Confidentiality. The Purchaser agrees that it will keep confidential and will not disclose, divulge, or use for any purpose (other than to monitor its investment in the Company) the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any confidential information obtained from the Company pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (including notice of Company’s intention to file a registration statement), unless such confidential information (a) is known or becomes known to the public in general (other than as a result of a breach of this Section 5.8 by the Purchaser), (b) is or has been independently developed or conceived by the Purchaser without use of the Company’s confidential information, or (c) is or has been made known or disclosed to the Purchaser by a third party without a breach of any obligation of confidentiality such third party may have to the Company; provided, however, that the Purchaser may disclose confidential information (i) to its attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other professionals to the extent necessary to obtain their services in connection with monitoring its investment in the Company; (ii) to any prospective purchaser of any Securities from the Purchaser, if such prospective purchaser agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Section 5.8; (iii) to any existing or prospective affiliate, partner, member, stockholder, or wholly owned subsidiary of the Purchaser in the ordinary course of business, provided that the Purchaser informs such person that such information is confidential and directs such person to maintain the confidentiality of such information; or (iv) as may otherwise be required by law, provided that the Purchaser notifies the Company within three (3) business days of such disclosure and takes reasonable steps to minimize the extent of any such required disclosure.
5.9 Restrictions on Activities. Commencing as of the Execution Date, and so long as any Company Group Party has any obligations under the Note, the Company shall not, directly or indirectly, without the Purchaser’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld: (a) change the nature of its business; (b) sell, divest, acquire, change the structure of any material assets other than in the ordinary course of business; (c) solicit any offers for, respond to any unsolicited offers for, or conduct any negotiations with any other person or entity in respect of any variable rate debt transactions (i.e., transactions were the conversion or exercise price of the security issued by the Company varies based on the market price of the common stock); (d) accept a merchant-cash-advance in which it sells future receivables at a discount or any other factoring transactions, or similar financing instruments or financing transactions, whether a transaction similar to the one contemplated hereby or any other investment; or (e) enter into a borrowing arrangement where the Company pays an effective APR greater than 20%.
5.10 Reserved.
5.11 Sale of Assets; Issuance of Equity or Debt. Should Company sell any material assets, or issue any equity, debt, or other security, including the sale of any Subsidiary, the Purchaser shall have the right to be repaid on any outstanding amount owed under the Note with up to 50% of the proceeds of any such sale or offering.
5.12 Participation Rights. For a period of twelve (12) months from the date hereof, in the event Company or any Subsidiary proposes to offer and sell its securities, whether in the form of debt, Equity Financing (defined below), or any other financing transaction (each a “Future Offering”), the Purchaser shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the purchase of the securities being offered up to an amount equal to the Principal Amount (the “Participation Right”). For the avoidance of doubt, an “Equity Financing” shall mean Company’s or its Subsidiary’s sale of its common stock or any securities conferring the right to purchase Company’s or Subsidiary’s common stock or securities convertible into, or exchangeable for (with or without additional consideration), shares of NVOS’s or Subsidiary’s common stock. In connection with each Participation Right, Company shall provide written notice to the Purchaser of the terms and conditions of the Future Offering at least ten business days prior to the anticipated first closing of such Future Offering (the “FF Notice”). If the Purchaser shall elect to exercise its Participation Right, it shall notify Company, in writing, of such election at least five business days prior to the anticipated closing date set forth in the FF Notice (the “Participation Notice”). In the event the Purchaser does not return a Participation Notice to Company within such five-business day period, the Participation Right granted hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force and effect; provided, however, that such Participation Right shall be reinstated if the anticipated closing referenced in the FF Notice does not occur prior to ten business days following the anticipated first closing date specified in such FF notice.
5.13 Right of First Refusal. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, NVOS or any Subsidiary has a bona fide offer of capital or financing from any third party that NVOS or Subsidiary intends to act upon, then the Company must first offer such opportunity to the Purchaser to provide such capital or financing to NVOS or Subsidiary on the same terms as each respective third party’s terms. Should the Purchaser be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to the Company within 7 Trading Days from Purchaser’s receipt of written notice of the offer (the “Offer Notice”) from the Company, then NVOS or Subsidiary may obtain such capital or financing from that respective third party upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by the Company to the Purchaser. The Offer Notice must be sent via electronic mail to Brian Goldberg, at brian@jeffersonstreetcapital.com.
5.14 Terms of Future Financings. So long as any obligations of the Company under the Subscription Documents are outstanding, upon any issuance of (or announcement of intent to effect an issuance of) any security, or amendment to (or announcement of intent to effect an amendment to) any security that was originally issued before the Execution Date, by NVOS or any Subsidiary, with any term that the Purchaser reasonably believes is more favorable to the holder of such security than, or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that the Purchaser reasonably believes was not similarly provided, to the Purchaser in the Subscription Documents, then (i) the Company shall notify the Purchaser in writing (the “Company Deal Notice”) of such additional or more favorable term within three (3) business days of the new issuance and/or amendment (as applicable) of the respective security, and (ii) at the Purchaser’s option such terms shall become a part of the transaction documents with the Purchaser, which must be exercised by the Purchaser by a delivery in writing to the Company within seven (7) business days of receiving the Company Deal Notice. The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the purchaser of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage. If Purchaser elects to have the term become a part of the transaction documents with the Purchaser, then the Company shall immediately deliver acknowledgment of such adjustment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser (the “Acknowledgment”) within three (3) business days of Company’s receipt of request from Purchaser, provided that Company’s failure to timely provide the Acknowledgment shall not affect the automatic amendments contemplated hereby.
5.15 Breach of Covenants. Each Company Group Party acknowledges and agrees that if any Company Group Party breaches any covenants set forth in this Section, in addition to any other remedies available to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 4.3 of the Note.
5.16 Transfer Agent Instructions. Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to Company’s transfer agent to issue certificates, registered in the name of the Purchaser or its nominee, upon exercise of the Warrant or conversion of the Note, in such amounts as specified from time to time by the Purchaser to Company in accordance with the terms thereof (the “Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions”). In the event that Company proposes to replace its transfer agent, Company shall provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserved shares of common stock in the Reserved Amount (as defined in the Note)) signed by the successor transfer agent to Company and Company. Prior to registration of the Underlying Securities under the Securities Act or the date on which the Underlying Securities may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of Securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, all such certificates shall bear the restrictive legend specified in Section 4.8 of this Agreement. Company warrants that: (i) no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5.16 will be given by Company to its transfer agent and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the Note; (ii) it will not direct its transfer agent not to transfer or delay, impair, and/or hinder its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for Securities to be issued to the Purchaser upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement; (iii) it will not fail to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Securities issued to the Purchaser upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement and (iv) it will provide any required corporate resolutions and issuance approvals to its transfer agent within one (1) business day of each conversion of the Note. Nothing in this Section shall affect in any way the Purchaser’s obligations and agreement set forth in Section 5.4 hereof to comply with all applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any, upon re-sale of the Securities. If the Purchaser provides Company, at the cost of Company, with (i) an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope customary for opinions in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Securities may be made without registration under the 1933 Act and such sale or transfer is effected or (ii) the Purchaser provides reasonable assurances that the Securities can be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Company shall permit the transfer, and, in the case of the Securities, promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates, free from restrictive legend, in such name and in such denominations as specified by the Purchaser. Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Purchaser, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5.16 may be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by Company of the provisions of this Section, that the Purchaser shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
5.17 Cancellation of Collateral Shares. The return or retention of the Collateral Shares shall be as set forth in the Escrow Agreement.
5.18 Make-Whole. In the event that an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs, and such amount received by the Purchaser is less than the True Up Amount, the Company shall immediately make payment to the Purchaser that satisfies such deficit, upon receipt of notice thereof from the Purchaser. “True Up Amount” means the Principal Amount, plus prepayment fees required by the Note, plus any default charges or interests charges owed by the Company under the Note.
5.19 Further Assurances. The Purchaser agrees and covenants that at any time and from time to time it will execute and deliver to the Company such further instruments and documents and take such further action as the Company may reasonably require within three (3) business days of any such request in order to carry out the full intent and purpose of this Agreement and to comply with state or federal securities laws or other regulatory approvals.
6. Conditions to the Company’s Obligation to Sell
The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to the Purchaser at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion:
(a) The Purchaser shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Company.
(b) The Purchaser shall have delivered the Consideration in accordance with Section 1.2 above.
(c) The representations and warranties of the Purchaser shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date, as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Purchaser shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Purchaser at or prior to the Closing Date.
(d) No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
7. Conditions to The Purchaser’s Obligation to Purchase
The obligation of the Purchaser hereunder to purchase the Note, on the Closing Date, is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Purchaser’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Purchaser at any time in its sole discretion:
(a) The Company shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Purchaser.
(b) The Company shall have delivered to the Purchaser the duly executed Note in such denominations as the Purchaser shall request and in accordance with Section 1.2 above.
(c) The Company and Escrow Agent shall have executed the Escrow Agreement and delivered the same to the Purchaser.
(d) NVOS shall have delivered to the Purchaser the Warrant.
(e) NOVOS shall have delivered to the Escrow Agent the Collateral Shares.
(f) Company shall have delivered executed subscription documents, or such other instruments as contemplated by this Agreement.
(g) Company shall have provided to Purchaser the necessary documents to enable Purchaser to perfect its security interest in the shares and other securities and assets owned by Company, contemporaneously with the date of this Agreement.
(h) The Company has provided the Purchaser with a current schedule of liabilities and the results of a current certified UCC.
(i) The Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, in form and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser, shall have been delivered to and acknowledged in writing by Company’s Transfer Agent.
(j) The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of Closing Date, as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date.
(k) No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(l) No event shall have occurred which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company including but not limited to a change in the Exchange Act reporting status of NVOS or the failure of NVOS to be timely in its Exchange Act reporting obligations.
(m) Company shall have delivered to the Purchaser (i) a certificate evidencing the formation and good standing of NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries in such entity’s jurisdiction of formation issued by the Secretary of State (or comparable office) of such jurisdiction, as of a date within ten (10) days of the Closing Date; (ii) resolutions adopted by the each Company Group Party’s Board of Directors at a duly called meeting or by unanimous written consent authorizing this Agreement and all other documents, instruments and transactions contemplated hereby; and (iii) lien searches for each Company Group Party dated within ten (10) days of the Closing Date and again as of the Closing Date.
8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Binding Agreement. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Neither Company Group Party may assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Purchaser.
8.2 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Nevada, without giving effect to conflicts of laws principles. Each Party to this Agreement hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in New Jersey for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection with any transaction contemplated hereby, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof (certified or registered mail, return receipt requested) 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 contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law.
8.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.
8.4 Titles and Subtitles. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
8.5 Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, if not, then on the next business day, (c) five days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to each Company Group Party and to the Purchaser at the addresses set forth on the signature page to this Agreement or at such other addresses as each Company Group Party or Purchaser may designate by 10 days’ advance written notice to the other parties hereto.
8.6 Modification; Waiver. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or consent to departure therefrom shall be effective only upon the written consent of the Company Group Parties and the Purchaser. Any provision of the Note may be amended or waived by the written consent of the Company Group Parties and the Purchaser.
8.7 Expenses. Each Company Group Party and the Purchaser shall each bear its respective expenses and legal fees incurred with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein; provided, however, that the Purchaser may retain $15,000 of the Consideration to cover its expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
8.8 Delays or Omissions. It is agreed that no delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to the Purchaser, upon any breach or default of the Company under the Subscription Documents shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach or default, or any acquiescence therein, or of or in any similar breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default theretofore or thereafter occurring. It is further agreed that any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character by Purchaser of any breach or default under this Agreement, or any waiver by any Purchaser of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in writing and that all remedies, either under this Agreement, or by law or otherwise afforded to the Purchaser, shall be cumulative and not alternative.
8.9 Survival. The representations and warranties of each Company Group Party and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder as well as the termination/satisfaction of the Note for the longest period allowable under applicable law. Each Company Group Party agrees, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and all its officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach by any Company Group Party of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.
8.10 Certain Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings specified or indicated (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined):
“Common Stock” the common stock, par value $0.001 per share of NVOS.
“Conversion Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note.
“Escrow Agent” means that certain Escrow Agent identified in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D between the parties hereto.
“Escrow Agreement” means that certain Escrow Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D between he parties hereto and the Escrow Agent.
“Knowledge” including the phrases “to the Company’s Knowledge” and “Knowledge of the Company” shall mean the actual knowledge after reasonable investigation of each Company Group Party’s officers and directors.
“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
“Securities” means the Note, the Conversion Shares, the Collateral Shares, the Warrant, and the Warrant Shares.
“Trading Day” means a day on which the NASDAQ stock market shall be open for business.
“Transfer Agent” shall mean the current transfer agent of NVOS, and any successor transfer agent of NVOS.
“Warrant Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant.
8.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and no party shall be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants and agreements except as specifically set forth herein. The Recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference.
** Signature page follows **
In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Securities Purchase Agreement as of the Execution Date.
COMPANY: | ||
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | CEO |
Address: | |
11120 NE 2nd St, Suite 100 | |
Bellevue. WA 98004 |
TERRAGENIX, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Terence Mullins | |
Name: | Terence Mullins | |
Title: | President |
Address: | |
330 Chemin de Magoon Popoint | |
Georgeville Quebec Canada J0B 1T0 |
PURCHASER: | ||
JEFFERSON STREET CAPITAL, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Brian Goldberg | |
Name: | Brian Goldberg | |
Title: |
Address: | |
720 Monroe Street, C401B | |
Hoboken, NJ 07030 | |
Brian Goldberg, Manager | |
E-Mail: brian@jeffersonstreetcapital.com |
[Securities Purchase Agreement – Signature page]
Exhibit 10.4
THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED WITH “ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT” FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE ISSUER WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO ANY HOLDER OF THIS NOTE: (1) THE ISSUE PRICE AND ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTE, (2) THE AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT ON THE NOTE, (3) THE YIELD TO MATURITY OF THE NOTE, AND (4) ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE BY U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS UPON RECEIVING A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR SUCH INFORMATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004.
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE NOR SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER AND ACCEPTABLE BY THE COMPANY), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
Principal Amount: $937,500.00 | Issue Date: November 17, 2021 |
Purchase Price: $750,000.00 | |
Original Issue Discount: $187,500.00 |
SECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
For value received, as of November 17, 2021 (the “Issue Date”), TERRAGENIX, INC., a Canadian corporation and a 91% owned subsidiary of NVOS (“TERRAGX,” the “Borrower”) and NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC., a Nevada corporation (“NVOS” or the “Guarantor”, and together with the Borrower, the “Company”), hereby promise to pay to the order of JEFFERSON STREET CAPITAL, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, or its registered assigns (the “Holder”) the principal sum of Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($937,500.00) (the “Principal Amount”), together with interest on the Principal Amount, on the dates set forth below or upon acceleration or otherwise, as set forth herein (or as may be amended, extended, renewed and refinanced, collectively, this “Note”). The “Interest Rate” shall accrue at a rate equal to one percent (1%) per annum.
The consideration to the Borrower for this Note is Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) (the “Consideration”) to be paid on the Issue Date. The Holder shall retain Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($7,500.00) from the Consideration advanced to the Borrower to cover legal fees.
The maturity date (“Maturity Date”) for this Note shall be on the date that is the six (6) month anniversary of the Issue Date (the “Term”). The Principal Amount as well as interest and other fees shall be due and payable in accordance with the payment terms set forth in Article I herein. Subject to Section 5.9 below, this Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein.
Any amount of principal, interest, other amounts due hereunder or penalties on this Note, which is not paid by the due date as specified herein, shall bear interest at the lesser of the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum or the maximum legal amount permitted by law, from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”).
Except as provided herein, all payments of principal and interest due hereunder (to the extent not converted into NVOS’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”)) shall be paid by automatic debit, wire transfer, check or in coin or currency which, at the time or times of payment, is the legal tender for public and private debts in the United States of America and shall be made at such place as Holder or the legal holder or holders of the Note may from time to time appoint in a payment invoice or otherwise in writing, and in the absence of such appointment, then at the offices of Holder at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any accrued unpaid interest, then to any late charges, and then to principal. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a business day and, in the case of any interest payment date which is not the date on which this Note is paid in full, interest shall continue to accrue during such extension. As used in this Note, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed.
This Note carries an original issue discount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($187,500.00) (the “OID”), to cover the Holder’s accounting fees, due diligence fees, monitoring, and/or other transactional costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note, which is included in the principal balance of this Note. Thus, the purchase price of this Note shall be Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00), computed as follows: the Principal Amount minus the OID.
It is further acknowledged and agreed that the Principal Amount owed by the Borrower under this Note shall be increased by the amount of all reasonable expenses incurred by the Holder in connection with the collection of delinquent amounts due, or enforcement of any terms pursuant to, this Note. All such expenses shall be deemed added to the Principal Amount hereunder to the extent such expenses are paid or incurred by the Holder.
This Note shall be a senior secured obligation of the Borrower, with a priority over all current and future Indebtedness (as defined below) of each of the Borrower and Guarantor and any subsidiaries, whether such subsidiaries exist on the Issue Date or are created or acquired thereafter (each a “Subsidiary” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries”), except as may otherwise be agreed to or waived by the Holder in writing. The obligations of each the Borrower and Guarantor under this Note are secured pursuant to the terms of the security and pledge agreement (the “Security and Pledge Agreement”) of even date herewith by and between the Company and the Holder, terms of which are incorporated by reference and made part of this Note. With respect to any Subsidiary created or acquired subsequent to the Issue Date, each of the Borrower and Guarantor agrees to cause such Subsidiary to execute any documents or agreements that would bind the Subsidiary to the terms herein and in the Related Documents (defined below).
This Note is issued by the Borrower to the Holder pursuant to the terms of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement even date herewith (the “Purchase Agreement” and collectively with the Security and Pledge Agreement, the “Related Documents”), terms of which are incorporated by reference and made part of this Note. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Purchase Agreement. As used herein, the term “Trading Day” means any day that the Common Stock are listed for trading or quotation on NASDAQ, or any other exchanges or electronic quotation systems on which the Common Stock is then traded.
This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders or members, as applicable, of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the Holder thereof.
In addition to the terms above, the following additional terms shall apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. PAYMENTS
1.1 Principal Payments. The Principal Amount shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date.
1.2 Interest Payments. Interest on this Note (i) shall compound monthly; (ii) is payable on the Maturity Date; (iii) and is guaranteed to the Holder for the entirety of the Term, without regard to an acceleration of the Maturity Date, without regard to a reduction of the Principal Amount resulting from, without limitation, payment of the Principal Amount, Conversion (as defined below), or prepayment by the Borrower.
1.3 Other Payment Obligations. All payments, fees, penalties, and other charges, if any, due under this Note shall be payable pursuant to the terms contained herein, but in any case, shall be payable no later than the Maturity Date.
ARTICLE II. CONVERSION RIGHTS
2.1 Conversion Right. The Holder shall have the right at any time, at the Holder’s option to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock or other securities into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified (each, a “Conversion Share”) at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided, however, that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of (1) the number of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Note or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of NVOS subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein, and, if applicable, net of any shares that may be deemed to be owned by any person not affiliated with the Holder who has purchased a portion of the Note from the Holder) and (2) the number of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso, provided, further, however, that the limitations on conversion may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the Holder upon, at the election of the Holder, not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Company, and the provisions of the conversion limitation shall continue to apply until such 61st day (or such later date, as determined by the Holder, as may be specified in such notice of waiver). The number of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Company by the Holder in accordance with Section 2.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Company before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”). The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of: (1) the Principal Amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion; plus (2) at the Holder’s option, accrued and unpaid interest; provided, however, that at the option of Holder, the accrued and unpaid interest can be converted prior to any other amounts under the Note, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date; plus (3) at the Holder’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2); plus (4) the Holder’s expenses relating to a Conversion, including but not limited to amounts paid by Holder on NVOS’s transfer agent account; plus (5) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 2.3 and 2.4(g) hereof. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF ANY DOUBT, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN, It is the intention of the Borrower, Guarantor and Holder that upon any Conversion pursuant to this Section 2.1, as a result of an Event of Default, or otherwise of this Note, that such outstanding principal, interest and any other amounts subject to conversion shall be converted into Common Stock issued by the Guarantor and that the holding period of such shares of Common Stock for purposes of Rule 144 under the Securities Act shall tack back to the Issue Date.
2.2 Conversion Price.
(a) Calculation of Conversion Price. Unless an Event of Default has occurred, the Conversion Price shall be $3.35 (the “Fixed Conversion Price”).
(b) Fixed Conversion Price Adjustments.
(1) Common Stock Distributions and Splits. If NVOS, at any time while this Note is outstanding: (i) pays a distribution on its Common Stock or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions payable in Common Stock on its Common Stock; (ii) subdivides outstanding Common Stock into a larger (or smaller) number of shares; or (iii) issues, in the event of a reclassification of shares of Common Stock, any Common Stock, then the Fixed Conversion Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of Common Stock (excluding any treasury shares of NVOS) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event. Whenever the Conversion Price is adjusted pursuant to this subsection, the Company shall within two (2) business days deliver to the Holder a notice setting forth the Fixed Conversion Price after such adjustment and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment, provided that the Company’ failure to timely provide the notice shall not affect the automatic adjustments contemplated hereby.
(2) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Note is outstanding, (i) NVOS, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of NVOS with or into another Person if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of NVOS or the successor entity of such transaction, provided that ALMC ASAP Holdings (“ALMC”), will be permitted to own not more than 60% of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction (hereinafter, the “ALMC Carveout”) (ii) NVOS (and all of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole), directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by NVOS or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) NVOS, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of NVOS or the successor entity of such transaction, subject to the ALMC Carveout or (v) NVOS, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent conversion of this Note, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each share of Common Stock that would have been issuable upon such conversion immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in on the exercise of this Note), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of NVOS, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Note is convertible immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in on the exercise of this Note). For purposes of any such conversion, the determination of the Conversion Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of Common Stock in such Fundamental Transaction, and NVOS shall apportion the Conversion Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any conversion of this Note following such Fundamental Transaction. NVOS shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which NVOS is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Borrower under this Note and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section pursuant to written agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and approved by the Holder (without unreasonable delay) prior to such Fundamental Transaction and shall, at the option of the Holder, deliver to the Holder in exchange for this Note a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Note which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of such Successor Entity (or its parent entity) equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Note (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Note) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with a conversion price which applies the conversion price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such number of shares of capital stock and such conversion price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Note immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction), and which is reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Holder. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Note and the other Transaction Documents referring to either the Borrower or Guarantor shall refer instead to the Successor Entity as applicable), and may exercise every right and power of NVOS and shall assume all of the obligations of the Borrower under this Note and the other Transaction Documents with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as a Borrower herein. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the offering and other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a Fundamental Transaction for purposes hereof. The Company shall provide twenty (20) days’ prior written notice to the Holder setting forth a brief statement of the facts regarding any potential, pending or otherwise contemplated, Fundamental Transaction.
(3) Anti-dilution Adjustment. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, NVOS sells, grants, or otherwise makes a disposition of Common Stock, or sells, grants, or otherwise makes a disposition of other securities (or in the case of securities existing on the Issue Date, amends such securities) convertible into, exercisable for, or that would otherwise entitle any person or entity the right to acquire Common Stock, or announces its intention, or files any document with the SEC or other regulatory body that reflects its intention to do of any of the foregoing, at an effective price per share that is lower than the then Fixed Conversion Price (such lower price, the “Base Conversion Price” and such issuances, collectively, a “Dilutive Issuance”) (it being agreed that if the holder of the Common Stock or other securities so issued shall at any time, whether by operation of purchase price adjustments, reset provisions, floating conversion, exercise or exchange prices or otherwise, or due to warrants, options or rights per share which are issued in connection with such issuance, be entitled to receive Common Stock at an effective price per share that is lower than the Fixed Conversion Price, such issuance shall be deemed to have occurred for less than the Conversion Price on such date of the Dilutive Issuance, and the Base Conversion Price shall then be adjusted to equal the lowest of such issuance price), then (i) the Company shall provide written notice to the Holder within twenty-four (24) hours of such Dilutive Issuance (a “Dilutive Issuance Notice”), and (ii) prior to the sixth (6th) Trading Day the Holder shall have the option to a make conversion under this Note utilizing a Fixed Conversion Price that shall be equal to the Base Conversion Price. Such rights shall be made available to the Holder whenever such Common Stock or other securities are issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no adjustment will be made under this Section 2.2(b)(3) in respect of an Exempt Issuance. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b)(3) an “Exempt Issuance” means an issuance of Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock (i) upon the exercise or exchange of any securities issued hereunder under the Warrants and/or other securities exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date of this Note, (ii) to employees or directors of, or consultants or advisors to, NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to a plan, agreement or arrangement approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (iii) to banks, equipment lessors or other financial institutions, or to real property lessors, pursuant to a debt financing, equipment leasing or real property leasing transaction approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (iv) to suppliers or third party service providers in connection with the provision of goods or services pursuant to transactions approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (v) pursuant to the acquisition of another corporation or other entity by NVOS by merger, purchase of substantially all of the assets or other reorganization or pursuant to a joint venture agreement, provided that such issuances are approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (vi) to third parties in connection with collaboration, technology license, development, marketing or other similar agreements or strategic partnerships approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, or (vii) shares with respect to which the Holder waives its anti-dilution rights granted hereby; provided, however, that any such issuance described in (iii) through (vi) shall only be to a person (or to the equity holders of a person) which is, itself or through its Subsidiaries, an employee, director, consultant or advisor, in the case of (ii) above, or an operating company or an owner of an asset in a business synergistic with the business of NVOS in the case of (iii) through (vi) above and shall provide to NVOS additional benefits in addition to the investment of funds, but in none of (ii) through (vi) above shall not include a transaction in which NVOS is issuing securities primarily for the purpose of raising capital or to an entity whose primary business is investing in securities.
2.3 Authorized Shares. NVOS covenants that during the period the conversion right exists, NVOS will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note and exercise of the Warrants. NVOS is required at all times to have authorized and reserved seven (7) times the number of shares that is actually issuable upon full conversion of the Note (based on the Conversion Price of the Note in effect from time to time, which, if cannot be determined shall be estimated in good faith by NVOS) it being acknowledged and agreed by the parties that for the initial issuance of the Note, 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock is sufficient and will be reserved (the “Reserved Amount”). The Reserved Amount shall be increased from time to time in accordance with NVOS’s obligations hereunder. NVOS represents that upon issuance, such shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. In addition, if NVOS shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of Common Stock into which the Note shall be convertible at the then current Conversion Price, NVOS shall at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Note, including but not limited to authorizing additional shares or effectuating a reverse split. NVOS (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent by letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note and exercise of the Warrants, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing Common Stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note. If, at any time NVOS does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.2 of the Note.
2.4 Method of Conversion.
(a) Mechanics of Conversion. Subject to Section 2.1, this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part, at any time from the date hereof, by (A) submitting to the Company a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 7:00 p.m., New York, New York time) and (B) subject to Section 2.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Company.
(b) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Company unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Company, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Holder shall, prima facie, be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Note, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of a portion of this Note, the unpaid and unconverted principal amount of this Note represented by this Note may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
(c) Payment of Taxes. NVOS shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Note in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and NVOS shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to NVOS the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of Borrower that such tax has been paid.
(d) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Upon receipt by the Company from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 2.4, NVOS shall issue and deliver to or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for Common Stock issuable upon such conversion by the end of the next business day after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof.
(e) Obligation of NVOS to Deliver Common Stock. Upon receipt by the Company of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Company defaults on its obligations under this Article II, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, NVOS’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Company to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Company, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of NVOS to the Holder in connection with such conversion. The Conversion Date specified in the Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date so long as the Notice of Conversion is received by the Company before 7:00 p.m., New York, New York time, on such date.
(f) Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided NVOS is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions contained in Section 2.1 and in this Section 2.4, NVOS shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission (“DWAC”) system. If NVOS is not registered with DTC as of the Issue Date, NVOS shall be required to register with DTC within 30 days of the Issue Date, and the provisions of this paragraph shall apply after such registration. Failure to become DTC registered or maintain DTC eligibility as provided herein shall be an Event of Default under Section 4.22 of this Note.
(g) Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline. Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if NVOS causes the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note to not be delivered by the second (2nd) Trading Day following the Deadline (other than a failure due to the circumstances described in Section 2.3 above, which failure shall be governed by such Section) (a “Conversion Default”) the Company shall pay to the Holder $1,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that NVOS fails to deliver such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Company by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Company agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder, and as such, NVOS will not take any actions to hamper, delay or prevent any Holder conversion of the Note. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly, the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 2.4(g) are justified.
1.1 Concerning the Common Stock. The Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) NVOS or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of NVOS who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 2.5 and who is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 under the Act. Except as otherwise provided (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note have been registered under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate:
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER AND ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
The legend set forth above shall be removed and NVOS shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if (i) NVOS or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by NVOS (which acceptance shall be subject to and conditioned on any requirements, if any, of the its transfer agent, the exchange on which NVOS is then trading or other applicable laws, rules or regulations) so that the sale or transfer is effected or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold. In the event that NVOS does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Holder with respect to the transfer of Securities (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 or Regulation S, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Note; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, if NVOS is legally unable to accept such opinion as a result of any of NVOS’s transfer agent requirements, the requirements of the exchange on which NVOS is then traded, or other applicable laws, rules or regulations, NVOS’s non-acceptance shall not be an Event of Default pursuant to Section 4.25.
2.5 Status as Shareholder. Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by a Holder, (i) the shares covered thereby (other than the shares, if any, which cannot be issued because their issuance would exceed such Holder’s allocated portion of the Reserved Amount or Maximum Share Amount) shall be deemed converted into Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as a Holder of such converted portion of this Note shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Company to comply with the terms of this Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Holder has not received certificates for all Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Note for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Company) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Note with respect to such unconverted portions of this Note and the Company shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Note to the Holder or, if the Note has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Note has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies (including, without limitation, (i) the right to receive Conversion Default payments pursuant to Section 2.3 to the extent required thereby for such Conversion Default and any subsequent Conversion Default and (ii) the right to have the Conversion Price with respect to subsequent conversions determined in accordance with Section 2.3) for the Company’s failure to convert this Note.
ARTICLE III. RANKING, CERTAIN COVENANTS AND POST CLOSING OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Warrants. Upon the Issue Date, NVOS shall issue to the Holder warrants (the “Warrants”) as required under the Purchase Agreement.
3.2 Equity Interest. Upon the Issue Date, NVOS shall issue to Holder 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock, as “Collateral Shares” as described in the Purchase Agreement, and subject to the terms of that certain Escrow Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).
3.3 Distributions on Common Stock. So long as the Company shall have any obligations under this Note, NVOS shall not without the Holder’s written consent (a) pay, declare or set apart for such payment, any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, property or other securities) on the Common Stock (or other capital securities of the NVOS) other than dividends on Common Stock solely in the form of additional Common Stock or (b) directly or indirectly or through any Subsidiary make any other payment or distribution in respect of Common Stock (or other securities representing its capital) except for distributions that comply with Section 3.7 below.
3.4 Removed and Reserved.
3.5 Restrictions on Other Certain Transactions. So long as any Borrower or Guarantor shall have any obligations under this Note and unless approved in writing by the Holder (which such approval not to be unreasonably withheld), neither the Borrower or Guarantor shall directly or indirectly:
3.5.1 | change the nature of its business; | |
3.5.2 | (b) sell, divest, change the structure of any material assets of the Borrower or Guarantor or any Subsidiary other than in the ordinary course of business; | |
3.5.3 | enter into a borrowing arrangement where the Borrower or Guarantor pays an effective APR greater than 20%; or | |
3.5.4 | accept Merchant-Cash-Advances in which it sells future receivables at a discount, any other factoring transactions, or similar financing instruments or financing transactions, provided that in the event that the Borrower or Guarantor receives a Bona Fide Offer (defined below) regarding such a financing from any third party, then the applicable Borrower or Guarantor may first offer such opportunity to the Holder to provide financing on the same or similar terms as each respective third party’s terms, and the Holder may in its sole discretion determine whether the Holder will provide such capital or financing. Upon receipt of the third party offer, the applicable Borrower or Guarantor shall promptly provide notice thereof to the Holder (the “MCA Offer Notice”) and provide copies of the pending transaction documents. Should the Holder be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to the Company within five (5) Trading Days from the Holder’s receipt of the MCA Offer Notice from the Company, then the Company may obtain such capital or financing from the respective third party upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by the Company to the Holder, which transaction must be completed within five (5) Trading Days after the date of the MCA Offer Notice. A “Bona Fide Offer” is one in which the third-party is irrevocably and contractually bound to finance the transaction, subject to the Holder’s right of first refusal. |
3.6 Removed and Reserved.
3.7 Payments from Future Funding Sources. Except as related to the next transaction after the Issue Date conducted on the Company’s behalf by the Maxim Group, the Company shall pay to the Holder on an accelerated basis, any outstanding Principal Amount of the Note, along with all unpaid interest, and fees and penalties, if any, from the sources of capital below, at the Holder’s discretion, it being acknowledged and agreed by Holder that the Company shall have the right to make bona fide payments to vendors with Common Stock:
3.7.1 Future Financing Proceeds. At the Holder’s option, Fifteen percent (15%) of the net cash proceeds of any future financings by either Borrower or Guarantor or any Subsidiary, whether debt or equity, or any other financing proceeds such as cash advances, royalties or earn-out payments.
3.7.2 Other Future Receipts. All net proceeds from any sale of assets of the Company or any of their Subsidiaries other than sales of inventory of the Company or any Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business or receipt the Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries of any tax credits or collections pursuant to any settlement or judgement.
3.7.3 Asset Sale. The Company shall pay to the Holder on an accelerated basis, any outstanding Principal Amount of the Note, along with unpaid interest, and fees and penalties, if any, from the net proceeds to the Company or Subsidiary resulting from the sale of any assets outside of the ordinary course of business or securities in any Subsidiary.
3.8 Use of Proceeds. The Borrower agrees to use the proceeds of this Note in accordance with Section 5.1 of the SPA.
3.9 Ranking and Security. The obligations of the Company under this Note shall constitute a first priority security interest and rank senior with respect to any and all Indebtedness existing prior to or incurred as of or following the initial Issue Date, with the sole exception that such obligations shall remain subordinate to those certain debt obligations of the Company in favor of Streeterville Capital, LLC, Nomis Bay Ltd., BPY Ltd., MMCAP Management Inc., and Dominion Capital LLC and certain future debt obligations of the Company in favor of those Maxim Group LLC investors funded by December 31, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000 (collectively, the “Existing Senior Loans”). The obligations of the Company under this Note are secured pursuant to the Security and Pledge Agreement attached hereto. So long as the Company shall have any obligation under this Note, the Company shall not (directly or indirectly through any Subsidiary or affiliate) incur or suffer to exist or guarantee any Indebtedness that is senior to or pari passu with (in priority of payment and performance) the Company’s obligations hereunder, except for the Existing Senior Loans. As used herein, the term “Indebtedness” means (a) all indebtedness of the Company for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including any type of letters of credit, but not including deferred purchase price obligations in place as of the Issue Date or obligations to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary course of business, (b) all obligations of either the Borrower or Guarantor evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments, (c) purchase money indebtedness hereafter incurred by any Borrower or Guarantor to finance the purchase of fixed or capital assets, including all capital lease obligations of the Company which do not exceed the purchase price of the assets funded, (d) all guarantee obligations of any Borrower or Guarantor in respect of obligations of the kind referred to in clauses (a) through (c) above that the Borrower or Guarantor would not be permitted to incur or enter into, and (e) all obligations of the kind referred to in clauses (a) through (d) above that the Company is not permitted to incur or enter into that are secured and/or unsecured by (or for which the holder of such obligation has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured and/or unsecured by) any lien or encumbrance on property (including accounts and contract rights) owned by the Company, whether or not the Company has assumed or become liable for the payment of such obligation.
3.9.1 Carve Out. Notwithstanding the foregoing, obligations of the Company under this Note shall not rank senior with respect to the balance of any EIDL and PPP loans that are outstanding as of the Issue Date.
3.10 Right of Participation. For a period of twelve (12) months from the date hereof, in the event the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, proposes to offer and sell its securities, whether debt, equity, or any other financing transaction (each a “Future Offering”), the Holder shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the purchase of the securities being offered in such Future Offering up to an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum Principal Amount of this Note.
3.11 Right of First Refusal. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, the Company or any Subsidiary has a bona fide offer of capital or financing from any third party that the Company or any Subsidiary intends to act upon, then the Company must first offer such opportunity to the Holder to provide such capital or financing to the Company or Subsidiary on the same terms as each respective third party’s terms. Should the Holder be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to the Company or Subsidiary within three (3) Trading Days from Holder’s receipt of written notice of the offer (the “Offer Notice”) from the Company, then the Company or Subsidiary may obtain such capital or financing from that respective third party upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by the Company to the Holder. The Offer Notice must be sent via electronic mail to the Holder at its notice address provided herein.
3.12 Terms of Future Financings. So long as this Note is outstanding, upon any issuance of (or announcement of intent to effect an issuance of) any security, or amendment to (or announcement of intent to effect an amendment to) any security that was originally issued before the Issue Date, by the Company or any Subsidiary, with any term that the Holder reasonably believes is more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that the Holder reasonably believes was not similarly provided to the Holder in this Note, then (i) the Company shall notify the Holder of such additional or more favorable term within seven (7) business days of the issuance and/or amendment (as applicable) of the respective security, and (ii) such term, at Holder’s option, shall become a part of the transaction documents with the Holder (regardless of whether the Company complied with the notification provision of this Section 3.12). The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the holder of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage. If Holder elects to have the term become a part of the transaction documents with the Holder, then the Company shall immediately deliver acknowledgment of such adjustment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder (the “Acknowledgment”) within three (3) business days of Company’s receipt of request from Holder, provided that Company’s failure to timely provide the Acknowledgment shall not affect the automatic amendments contemplated hereby.
3.13 Registration Rights. NVOS shall be required to file a registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3 (if eligible) within 90 days of the Issue Date to register the Registrable Securities issued to Holder pursuant to this Note. Such registration statement shall be required to be declared effective by the SEC within 180 days of the Issue Date. As used herein, Registrable Securities shall mean the Warrant Shares as defined in the Purchase Agreement.
3.14 Exchange Act Reporting. If the NVOS is not subject to and fully compliant with, the annual and periodic SEC reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, then within three (3) months of the Issue Date, NVOS shall become a fully reporting public company under the SEC reporting requirements and become subject to and fully compliant with, the annual and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act (including but not limited to becoming current in its filings). Failure to become a fully reporting public company and subject to and compliant with the Exchange Act as described herein, as well as failure to maintain such fully reporting status once the NVOS becomes subject to and fully compliant with the SEC reporting requirements under the Exchange Act (including but not limited to becoming delinquent in its filings), or if NVOS is already an SEC reporting company on the Issue date, then at any time after the Issue Date, shall be an event of default under Section 4.9.
3.15 Opinion Letter. At the Maturity Date, NVOS shall be responsible for supplying an opinion letter specific to the fact that Common Stock issued pursuant to conversion of the Note, as well as the Warrant Shares and Collateral Shares are either exempt from registration requirements pursuant to Rule 144 (so long as the requirements of Rule 144 are satisfied) or have been duly registered and permitted to be sold and transferred without restriction. Failure to provide an opinion letter as described herein shall be an event of default pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Note. Failure of the shares of NVOS to be eligible for Rule 144 within six (6) months shall be an Event of Default pursuant to Section 4.25 of the Note.
ARTICLE IV. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
It shall be considered an event of default if any of the following events listed in this Article IV (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:
4.1 Failure to Pay Principal or Interest. The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise. A three (3) day cure period shall apply for failure to make a payment when due except where payments are noted herein as being due immediately or for payments due on the Maturity Date which shall have no cure period.
4.2 Failure to Reserve Shares. NVOS fails to reserve a sufficient amount of Common Stock as required under the terms of this Note (including the requirements of Section 2.3 of this Note), fails to issue Common Stock to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, NVOS directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) Common Stock to be issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph), or fails to supply an opinion letter specific to the fact that Common Stock issued pursuant to conversion of the Note, as well as the Collateral Shares and the shares issued pursuant to the Warrant are exempt from registration requirements pursuant to Rule 144, and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for three (3) business days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion. It is an obligation of NVOS to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent. It shall be an event of default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by NVOS to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to NVOS’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be paid by the Company to the Holder within five (5) business days of a demand from the Holder, either in cash or as an addition to the outstanding Principal Amount of the Note, and such choice of payment method is at the discretion of the Company.
4.3 Breach of Covenants. Either or both of the Borrower or Guarantor, or the relevant related party, as the case may be, breach any covenant, post-closing obligation or other term or condition contained in this Note, or in the related Warrants, Purchase Agreement, Security and Pledge Agreement, term sheet or any other collateral documents (together, the “Transaction Documents”) and breach continues for a period of ten (10) days.
4.4 Breach of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of either of the Borrower or Guarantor made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given pursuant hereto or in connection herewith, shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) an effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note and the other Transaction Documents.
4.5 Receiver or Trustee. The Guarantor or any subsidiary of the Guarantor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.
4.6 Judgments or Settlements. (i) Any money judgment, writ or similar process shall be entered or filed against the Guarantor or any subsidiary of the Guarantor or any of its property or other assets for more than $25,000, and shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days unless otherwise consented to by the Holder; or (ii) the settlement of any claim or litigation, creating an obligation on either the Borrower or the Guarantor in amount over $25,000.
4.7 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Guarantor or any subsidiary of the Guarantor. With respect to any such proceedings that are involuntary, the Company shall have a 45 day cure period in which to have such involuntary proceedings dismissed.
4.8 Delisting of Common Stock. If at any time on or after the date in which the Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE MKT, and NVOS shall fail to maintain the listing or quotation of the Common Stock, or if its shares have been suspended from trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE MKT.
4.9 Failure to Comply with the Exchange Act. NVOS shall fail within three months of the Issue Date to become a fully reporting company under the SEC reporting requirements and become subject to, and fully compliant with, the annual and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act (including but not limited to failing to becoming current in its filings) and/or at any point after the earlier of three months from the Issue Date or the date on which the NVOS becomes fully compliant with the Exchange Act, NVOS shall fail to be fully compliant with, or cease to be subject to, the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act (including but not limited to becoming delinquent in its filings).
4.10 Liquidation. Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of the Borrower or the Guarantor or any substantial portion of either of their businesses.
4.11 Cessation of Operations. Any cessation of operations by the Borrower or the Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.
4.12 Maintenance of Assets. The failure by the Company to maintain any intellectual property rights, personal, real property or other assets which are necessary to conduct its business (whether now or in the future), to the extent that such failure would result in a material adverse condition or material adverse change in or affecting the business operations, properties or financial condition of Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries (a “Material Adverse Effect”).
4.13 Financial Statement Restatement. Either the Borrower or Guarantor restates any financial statements for any date or period from two years prior to the Issue Date of this Note and until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the unrestated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note.
4.14 Failure to Execute Transaction Documents or Complete the Transaction. The failure of the Company to execute any of the Transaction Documents or to complete the transaction for the full Principal Amount of the Note, as contemplated by the Purchase Agreement.
4.15 Illegality. Any court of competent jurisdiction issues an order declaring this Note, any of the other Transaction Documents or any provision hereunder or thereunder to be illegal, as long as such declaration was not the result of an act of negligence by the Holder, exclusive of the execution of the Transaction Documents or the transactions and acts contemplated herein.
4.16 Cross-Default. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by either the Borrower or Guarantor of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the other financial instrument, including but not limited to all promissory notes, currently issued, or hereafter issued, by the Borrower or Guarantor, to the Holder or any other third party (the “Other Agreements”), after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, that results in a Material Adverse Effect shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note, in which event the Holder shall be entitled to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder.
4.17 Certain Transactions. Borrower or Guarantor enters into certain transactions prohibited by Sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 of this Agreement.
4.18 Reverse Splits. NVOS effectuates a reverse split of its Common Stock without ten (10) days prior written notice to the Holder.
4.19 Replacement of Transfer Agent. In the event that NVOS proposes to replace its transfer agent, fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to NVOS and NVOS.
4.20 DTC “Chill”. The DTC places a “chill” (i.e. a restriction placed by DTC on one or more of DTC’s services, such as limiting a DTC participant’s ability to make a deposit or withdrawal of the security at DTC) on any of the Borrower’s or Guarantor’s securities.
4.21 DWAC Eligibility. In addition to the Event of Default in Section 4.21, the Common Stock is otherwise not eligible for trading through the DTC’s Fast Automated Securities Transfer or Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian programs, or if the NVOS is not registered with DTC on the Issue Date, NVOS fails to become DTC registered within 30 days of the Issue Date.
4.22 Bid Price. NVOS shall lose the “bid” price for its Common Stock ($0.0001 on the “Ask” with zero market makers on the “Bid” per Level 2) and/or a market (including the OTC Pink, OTCQB or an equivalent replacement marketplace or exchange).
4.23 Inside Information. Any attempt by the Borrower or Guarantor or their officers, directors, and/or affiliates to transmit, convey, disclose, or any actual transmittal, conveyance, or disclosure by the Borrower or Guarantor or their officers, directors, and/or affiliates of, material non-public information concerning the Borrower or Guarantor, to the Holder or its successors and assigns, which is not immediately cured by NVOS’s filing of a Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD on that same date.
4.24 Unavailability of Rule 144. If, at any time, the Holder is unable to (i) obtain a standard “144 legal opinion letter” from an attorney reasonably acceptable to the Holder, the Holder’s brokerage firm (and respective clearing firm), and NVOS’s transfer agent in order to facilitate the Holder’s conversion of any portion of the Note into free trading shares of Common Stock pursuant to Rule 144, and/or (ii) thereupon deposit such shares into the Holder’s brokerage account.
4.25 Cash Reserve. If, at any time while this Note is outstanding, the cash reserve balance of the consolidated Company is below $2,500,000.
4.26 Remedies Upon Default.
(a) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default specified in this Article IV, in addition to and without limitation of other remedies set forth herein in this Note, (i) interest shall accrue at the Default Interest rate; (ii) this Note shall become immediately due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower and Guarantor, and the Company shall pay to the Holder, an amount equal to the Principal Amount then outstanding (including Liquidating Damages, defined below) plus accrued and unpaid interest through the date of the Event of Default, unaccrued interest through the remainder of the Term, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses of collection, and Default Interest through the date of full repayment; and (iii) a liquidated damages charge equal to 25% of the outstanding balance due under the Note will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder, either in form of a cash payment or as an addition to the Principal Amount due under the Note. In addition, the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation, those set forth in the Related Documents.
(b) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, the Company shall incur a monthly monitoring fee (“Monitoring Fee”) in the amount of five thousand Dollars ($5,000) per month commencing in the month in which the Event of Default occurs and continuing until the Event of Default is cured in order to cover the Holder’s costs of monitoring and legal expenses and other expenses incurred by Holder.
(c) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and thereafter, the Conversion Price shall immediately be equal to the lesser of (i) the Fixed Conversion Price; (ii) seventy five percent (75%) of the average of the three (3) lowest closing prices during the twenty-one (21) consecutive Trading Day period immediately preceding the Trading Day that the Company receives a Notice of Conversion or (iii) any discount to the market price of the Common Stock utilized in any financing subsequent to the Issuance Date.
ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
5.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, facsimile, or electronic mail addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery, upon electronic mail delivery, or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Borrower or Guarantor, to: | ||
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | ||
11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100 | ||
Bellevue,WA 98004 | ||
ATTN: Robert Mattacchione, Chief Executive Officer |
If to the Holder: | ||
JEFFERSON STREET CAPITAL, LLC | ||
720 Monroe Street, C401B | ||
Hoboken,NJ 07030 | ||
ATTN: Brian Goldberg, Manager |
5.3 Amendments. This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower, Guarantor and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.
5.4 Assignability. This Note shall be binding upon each of the Borrower and the Guarantor and their successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act).
5.5 Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Company shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including attorneys’ fees. Such amounts spent by Holder shall be added to the Principal Amount of the Note at the time of such expenditure.
5.6 Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the state and/or federal courts located in New Jersey. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. EACH OF THE Borrower and Guarantor IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS NOTE OR ANY TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) 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 contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
5.7 Certain Amounts. Whenever pursuant to this Note the Borrower is required to pay an amount in excess of the outstanding principal amount (or the portion thereof required to be paid at that time) plus accrued and unpaid interest plus Default Interest on such interest, the Borrower and the Holder agree that the actual damages to the Holder from the receipt of cash payment on this Note may be difficult to determine and the amount to be so paid by the Borrower represents stipulated damages and not a penalty.
5.8 Remedies. The Borrower and Guarantor acknowledge that a breach by either or both of them of their obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower and Guarantor acknowledge that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agree, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower or Guarantor of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
5.9 Prepayment. Unless an Event of Default shall occur, the Borrower shall have the right at any time prior to the Maturity Date and on the Maturity Date, upon fifteen (15) days’ notice to the Holder, to prepay the Note by making a payment to Holder equal to 105% multiplied by the sum of (i) the outstanding Principal Amount, (ii) all accrued and unpaid interest, (iii) all unaccrued interest through the remainder of the Term that is guaranteed pursuant to Section 1.2 above, and (iv) any other amounts due under the Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Holder may convert any or all of this Note into shares of Common Stock at any time.
5.10 Usury. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Borrower hereby agrees not to insist upon or plead or in any manner whatsoever claim, and will resist any and all efforts to be compelled to take the benefit or advantage of, usury laws wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, in connection with any action or proceeding that may be brought by the Holder in order to enforce any right or remedy under this Note. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Note, it is expressly agreed and provided that the total liability of the Borrower under this Note for payments which under Delaware law are in the nature of interest shall not exceed the maximum lawful rate authorized under applicable law (the “Maximum Rate”), and, without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall any rate of interest or default interest, or both of them, when aggregated with any other sums which under Delaware law in the nature of interest that the Borrower may be obligated to pay under this Note exceed such Maximum Rate. It is agreed that if the maximum contract rate of interest allowed by Delaware law and applicable to this Note is increased or decreased by statute or any official governmental action subsequent to the date hereof, the new maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law will be the Maximum Rate applicable to this Note from the effective date thereof forward, unless such application is precluded by applicable law. If under any circumstances whatsoever, interest in excess of the Maximum Rate is paid by the Borrower to the Holder with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Note, such excess shall be applied by the Holder to the unpaid principal balance of any such indebtedness or be refunded to the Borrower, the manner of handling such excess to be at the Holder’s election.
5.11 Section 3(a)(10) Transactions. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, the Borrower or Guarantor enter into a transaction structured in accordance with, based upon, or related or pursuant to, in whole or in part, Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act, then a liquidated damages charge of 25% of the outstanding principal balance of this Note at that time, will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder, either in the form of cash payment or as an addition to the balance of the Note, as determined by mutual agreement of the Borrower, Guarantor and Holder.
5.12 No Broker-Dealer Acknowledgement. Absent a final adjudication from a court of competent jurisdiction stating otherwise, so long as any obligation of the Borrower or Guarantor under this Note or the other Transaction Documents is outstanding, no Borrower or Guarantor shall state, claim, allege, or in any way assert to any person, institution, or entity, that Holder is currently, or ever has been, a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
5.13 Opportunity to Consult with Counsel. Each of the Borrower and Guarantor represent and acknowledge that it has been provided with the opportunity to discuss and review the terms of this Note and the other Transaction Documents with its counsel before signing it and that it is freely and voluntarily signing the Transaction Documents in exchange for the benefits provided herein. In light of this, the Company will not contest the validity of Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated therein. Each of the Borrower and Guarantor further represents and acknowledges that it has been provided a reasonable period of time within which to review the terms of the Transaction Documents.
5.14 Removed and Reserved.
5.15 Joint and Several Nature. All of the representations, warranties and covenants made by the Company, Borrower and Guarantor under this Note, and each and all of their obligations, are made jointly and severally by NVOS and TERRAGX.
5.16 Removed and Reserved.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Borrower and Guarantor has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized as of the Issue Date.
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
TERRAGENIX, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Terence Mullins | |
Name: | Terence Mullins | |
Title: | President | |
Acknowledged and Accepted by: | ||
JEFFERSON STREET CAPITAL, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Brian Goldberg | |
Name: | Brian Goldberg | |
Title: | Manager |
Exhibit 10.5
NEITHER THIS SECURITY NOR THE SECURITIES FOR WHICH THIS SECURITY IS EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS SECURITY AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS SECURITY MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT WITH A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER OR OTHER LOAN WITH A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT IS AN “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” AS DEFINED IN RULE 501(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR OTHER LOAN SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
Warrant Shares: 111,940 | Issue Date: November 17, 2021 |
THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT (the “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, Jefferson Street Capital, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, or its assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after the date hereof (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on November 17, 2024 (the “Termination Date”) but not thereafter, to subscribe for and purchase from Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), up to 111,940 shares of Common Stock (as subject to adjustment hereunder, the “Warrant Shares”). The purchase price of one share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”) under this Warrant shall be equal to the Exercise Price, as defined in Section 2(b).
Section 1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated November 17, 2021, among the Terragenix, Inc., the Company and the purchasers signatory thereto.
Section 2. Exercise.
a) Exercise of Warrant. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times on or after the Initial Exercise Date and on or before the Termination Date by delivery to the Company of a duly executed PDF copy submitted by e-mail (or e-mail attachment) of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed hereto (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined in Section 2(d)(i) herein) following the date of exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver the aggregate Exercise Price for the Warrant Shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of this Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Business Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be US$3.35, subject to adjustment hereunder (the “Exercise Price”).
c) Cashless Exercise. If at any time after the Initial Exercise Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder, then this Warrant may also be exercised, in whole or in part, at such time by means of a “cashless exercise” in which the Holder shall be entitled to receive a number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A) where:
(A) = | as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (y) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise or (z) the Bid Price of the Common Stock on the principal Trading Market as reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof or (iii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day; | |
(B) = | the Exercise Price of this Warrant, as adjusted hereunder; and | |
(X) = | the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise. |
If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, the Warrant Shares shall take on the characteristics of the Warrants being exercised, and the holding period of the Warrant Shares being issued may be tacked on to the holding period of this Warrant. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2(c).
“Bid Price” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the bid price of the Common Stock for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on the Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of one share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Purchasers of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.
“VWAP” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on the Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of one share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Purchasers of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on the Termination Date, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2(c).
d) Mechanics of Exercise.
i. Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with The Depository Trust Company through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder or (B) the Warrant Shares are eligible for resale by the Holder without volume or manner-of-sale limitations pursuant to Rule 144 (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants), and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is the earliest of (i) two (2) Trading Days after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise, (ii) one (1) Trading Day after delivery of the aggregate Exercise Price to the Company and (iii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”); Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for purposes of Regulation SHO to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following delivery of the Notice of Exercise. If the Company fails for any reason (other than failure of the Holder to timely deliver the Exercise Price, unless the Warrant is validly exercised by means of a cashless exercise) to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the VWAP of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Warrant Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. The Company agrees to maintain a transfer agent that is a participant in the FAST program so long as this Warrant remains outstanding and exercisable. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Stock as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise.
ii. Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.
iii. Rescission Rights. If the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, then the Holder will have the right to rescind such exercise.
iv. Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(d)(i) above pursuant to an exercise on or before the Warrant Share Delivery Date (other than any such failure that is solely due to any action or inaction by the Holder with respect to such exercise), and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.
v. No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. As to any fraction of a share which the Holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company shall, at its election, either pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the Exercise Price or round up to the next whole share.
vi. Charges, Taxes and Expenses. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided, however, that in the event that Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the Depository Trust Company (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares.
vii. Closing of Books. The Company will not close its shareholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.
e) Holder’s Exercise Limitations. The Company shall not effect any exercise of this Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to Section 2 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, non-exercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or non-converted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other Common Stock Equivalents) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 2(e), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 2(e) applies, the determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 2(e), in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% (or, upon election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any Warrants, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 2(e), provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 2(e) shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 2(e) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.
f) Forced Exercise of Warrants. At any time following the registration of the Warrants, the Company may within one business day following any period in which the closing price of its Common Stock as listed on any U.S. public exchange exceeds $5.25 on each of any consecutive 30-day period issue a written notice to the Holder demanding the exercise of the Warrants. The Holder within 30 days following receipt of this notice shall exercise all the Warrants held by them. Notwithstanding the foregoing a Holder shall not be required to exercise a Warrant if on any one day during this 30-day period following the receipt of this notice the closing price of the Common Stock as listed on any U.S. Public exchange is less than $5.25.
Section 3. Certain Adjustments.
a) Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on shares of its Common Stock or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in shares of Common Stock (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any shares of Common Stock issued by the Company upon exercise of this Warrant), (ii) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares or (iv) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Stock any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of this Warrant shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification.
b) Intentionally Omitted.
c) Subsequent Rights Offerings. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 3(a) above, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Common Stock Equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to all (or substantially all) of the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (or beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).
d) Pro Rata Distributions. During such time as this Warrant is outstanding, if the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property or options by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date of which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (or in the beneficial ownership of any shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).
e) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction; provided that ALMC ASAP Holdings (“ALMC”), will be permitted to own not more than 60% of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction (hereinafter, the “ALMC Carveout”), (ii) the Company (and all of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole), directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction, subject to the ALMC Carveout, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, subject to the ALMC Carveout (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant). For purposes of any such exercise, the determination of the Exercise Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of Common Stock in such Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Exercise Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any exercise of this Warrant following such Fundamental Transaction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in the event of a Fundamental Transaction, the Company or any Successor Entity (as defined below) shall, at the Holder’s option, exercisable at any time concurrently with, or within 30 days after, the consummation of the Fundamental Transaction (or, if later, the date of the public announcement of the applicable Fundamental Transaction), purchase this Warrant from the Holder by paying to the Holder an amount of cash equal to the Black Scholes Value (as defined below) of the remaining unexercised portion of this Warrant on the date of the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction; provided, however, that, if the Fundamental Transaction is not within the Company’s control, including not approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, Holder shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any Successor Entity the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of Common Stock of the Company in connection with the Fundamental Transaction, whether that consideration be in the form of cash, stock or any combination thereof, or whether the holders of Common Stock are given the choice to receive from among alternative forms of consideration in connection with the Fundamental Transaction; provided, further, that if holders of Common Stock of the Company are not offered or paid any consideration in such Fundamental Transaction, such holders of Common Stock will be deemed to have received common stock of the Successor Entity (which Entity may be the Company following such Fundamental Transaction) in such Fundamental Transaction. “Black Scholes Value” means the value of this Warrant based on the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model obtained from the “OV” function on Bloomberg determined as of the day of consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction for pricing purposes and reflecting (A) a risk-free interest rate corresponding to the U.S. Treasury rate for a period equal to the time between the date of the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction and the Termination Date, (B) an expected volatility equal to the greater of 100% and the 100 day volatility obtained from the HVT function on Bloomberg (determined utilizing a 365 day annualization factor) as of the Trading Day immediately following the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction, (C) the underlying price per share used in such calculation shall be the greater of (i) the sum of the price per share being offered in cash, if any, plus the value of any non-cash consideration, if any, being offered in such Fundamental Transaction and (ii) the highest VWAP during the period beginning on the Trading Day immediately preceding the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction (or the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, if earlier) and ending on the Trading Day of the Holder’s request pursuant to this Section 3(e) and (D) a remaining option time equal to the time between the date of the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction and the Termination Date and (E) a zero cost of borrow. The payment of the Black Scholes Value will be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds (or such other consideration) within the later of (i) five Business Days of the Holder’s election and (ii) the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which the Company is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3(e) pursuant to written agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and approved by the Holder (without unreasonable delay) prior to such Fundamental Transaction and shall, at the option of the Holder, deliver to the Holder in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of such Successor Entity (or its parent entity) equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction), and which is reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Holder. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein.
For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the offering and other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a Fundamental Transaction for purposes hereof.
f) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding.
g) Notice to Holder.
i. Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder by email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.
ii. Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Stock, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Stock, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Stock rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any shareholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Stock, any consolidation or merger to which the Company (and all of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole) is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Stock is converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by email to the Holder at its last email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register of the Company, at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice (unless such information is filed with the Commission on its EDGAR reporting system (or successor system), in which case a notice shall not be required) stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of the Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of the Subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. The Holder shall remain entitled to exercise this Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.
Section 4. Transfer of Warrant.
a) Transferability. Subject to compliance with any applicable securities laws and the conditions set forth in Section 4(d) hereof and to the provisions of Section 4.1 of the Purchase Agreement, this Warrant and all rights hereunder (including, without limitation, any registration rights) are transferable, in whole or in part, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment, and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary and subject to Sections 2(a) and 2(d)(ii), the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company unless the Holder has assigned this Warrant in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the Holder delivers an assignment form to the Company assigning this Warrant in full. The Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.
b) New Warrants. This Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the original Issue Date and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.
c) Warrant Register. The Company shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Company for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.
d) Transfer Restrictions. If, at the time of the surrender of this Warrant in connection with any transfer of this Warrant, the transfer of this Warrant shall not be either (i) registered pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and under applicable state securities or blue sky laws or (ii) eligible for resale without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions or current public information requirements pursuant to Rule 144, the Company may require, as a condition of allowing such transfer, that the Holder or transferee of this Warrant, as the case may be, comply with the provisions of Section 5.7 of the Purchase Agreement.
e) Representation by the Holder. The Holder, by the acceptance hereof, represents and warrants that it is acquiring this Warrant and, upon any exercise hereof, will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise, for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling such Warrant Shares or any part thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the Securities Act.
Section 5. Miscellaneous.
a) No Rights as Shareholder Until Exercise; No Settlement in Cash. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a shareholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i). Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the exercise of the Warrant, the Holder shall have all the rights as a Holder of the Warrant, including, without limitation, as set forth in Section 3. Without limiting any rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise” pursuant to Section 2(c) or to receive cash payments pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) and Section 2(d)(iv) herein, in no event shall the Company be required to net cash settle an exercise of this Warrant.
b) Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any share certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of the Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or share certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or share certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or share certificate.
c) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Trading Day, then, such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Trading Day.
d) Authorized Shares.
The Company covenants that, during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Stock may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue).
Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (i) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (ii) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.
Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.
e) Jurisdiction. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
f) Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant, if not registered and the Holder does not utilize cashless exercise, will have restrictions upon resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
g) Non-waiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies. Without limiting any other provision of this Warrant or the Purchase Agreement, if the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.
h) Notices. Any notice, request or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to the Holder by the Company shall be delivered in accordance with the notice provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
i) Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any shares of Common Stock or as a shareholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.
j) Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.
k) Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of the Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or a holder of Warrant Shares.
l) Amendment. This Warrant may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.
m) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.
n) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Agreed & Accepted: | ||
Jefferson Street Capital, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Brian Goldberg | |
Name: | Brian Goldberg | |
Title: | Manager |
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
TO: NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
(1) The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.
(2) Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):
☐ in lawful money of the United States; or
☐ if permitted the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).
(3) Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
_______________________________
The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:
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[SIGNATURE OF HOLDER]
Name of Investing Entity:
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Signature of Authorized Signatory of Investing Entity:
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Name of Authorized Signatory:
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Title of Authorized Signatory:
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Date:
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ASSIGNMENT FORM
(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to
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Exhibit 10.6
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of November 17, 2021 (the “Execution Date”) by and among NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC., a Nevada corporation (“NVOS”), TERRAGENIX, INC., a Canadian corporation and 91% owned subsidiary of NVOS (“TERRAGX,” and collectively with NVOS, the “Company” and each, a “Company Group Party”), and PLATINUM POINT CAPITAL, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the “Purchaser” and together with the NVOS, and TERRAGX, the “Parties”, and each, a “Party”). Certain defined terms are set forth in Section 8.10 below.
Recitals
A. WHEREAS, the Parties are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Rule 506(b) promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act;
B. WHEREAS, the Purchaser desires to purchase from the Company, and the Company desires to issue and sell to the Purchaser, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a Secured Convertible Promissory Note made by the Company Group Parties, in the aggregate principal amount of Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($937,500.00) (the “Principal Amount,”) and together with any note(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note;
C. WHEREAS, the Note carries an original issue discount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($187,500.00) (the “OID”), to cover the Purchaser’s accounting fees, due diligence fees, monitoring, and/or other transactional costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note, which is included in the principal balance of the Note. Thus, the purchase price of the Note shall be Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00), computed by subtracting the OID from the Principal Amount; and
D. WHEREAS, NVOS wishes to issue to the Purchaser, (i) as additional consideration for the purchase of the Note, a warrant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B to purchase 111,940 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant”); and (ii) as collateral for performance of under the Note, 1,000,000 shares Common Stock (the “Collateral Shares”), the Warrant shall be issued to Purchaser upon Closing (defined below) as further provided herein.
Agreement
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, and the representations, warranties, covenants and conditions set forth below, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Amount and Terms of the Note
1.1 Purchase of the Note. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, for consideration of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) (the “Consideration”) to be paid at the Closing (as hereinafter defined), the Purchaser agrees to subscribe for and purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), and the Company agrees to issue and sell to the Purchaser, the Note.
1.2 Form of Payment. At the Closing, the Purchaser shall pay the Consideration as set forth in Section 1.1 above in immediately available funds via wire transfer.
2. Closing and Delivery of securities
2.1 Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions thereto set forth in Section 6 and Section 7 below, the date and time of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be 4:00 PM, Eastern Time on the Execution Date, or such other mutually agreed upon time.
2.2 Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties (including via exchange of electronic signatures).
2.3 Delivery of Securities. At the Closing, in addition to the delivery by the Purchaser of the Consideration and the delivery by the Company to the Purchaser of the Note, the Company shall cause the issuance and delivery of the Warrant to the Purchaser and the Collateral Shares to the Escrow Agent.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company
Except as set forth in the corresponding section of the disclosure schedule delivered to the Purchaser concurrently herewith and attached hereto as Schedule I (the “Disclosure Schedule”) or as disclosed in the Disclosure Materials (as defined below), NVOS, its Subsidiaries (including TERRAGX), Officers, Directors, and Affiliates, hereby makes the following representations and warranties as of the Execution Date and as of the Closing Date to the Purchaser:
3.1 Organization, Good Standing and Qualification. NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries (as defined below) is a corporation or limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization. Each of NVOS and its Subsidiaries has the requisite corporate power to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted. NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, would not have or reasonably be expected to result in (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any Subscription Document, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business or financial condition of Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (iii) adversely impair any Company Group Party’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Subscription Document (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Material Adverse Effect”).
3.2 Corporate Power. The Company has all requisite corporate power to execute and deliver this Agreement, to issue the Note, the Warrant and the Collateral Shares, and to enter into the security and pledge agreement of even date herewith (the “Security and Pledge Agreement”) in the form of Exhibit C and the other instruments, documents and agreements being entered into at the Closing (each a “Subscription Document” and collectively, the “Subscription Documents”) and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of the Subscription Documents.
3.3 Subsidiaries and Affiliates. Section 3.3 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and correct description of all of NVOS’s Subsidiaries and Affiliates and the capitalization (including options, warrants and other such equity), pro forma as of the date hereof. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Subsidiary” means, with respect to NVOS, any corporation or other entity of which at least a majority of the outstanding shares of stock or other ownership interests having by the terms thereof ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such corporation or entity (regardless of whether or not at the time, in the case of a corporation, stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by NVOS or one or more of its Affiliates and the term “Affiliate” means, as to any person (the “Subject Person”), any other person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls or is controlled by, or is under direct or indirect common control with, the Subject Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” when used with respect to any person means the power to direct the management and policies of such person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, through representation on such person’s board of directors or other management committee or group, by contract or otherwise. All references contained herein to the terms Subsidiary or Affiliate, shall be applicable to all Subsidiaries and Affiliates whether they existed as of the date hereof or were created, acquired, or otherwise came to be included in the foregoing terms subsequent to the date hereof.
3.4 Authorization. All corporate action on the part of each Company Group Party, its directors and its stockholders necessary for the authorization of the Subscription Documents and the execution, delivery and performance of all obligations of such Party under the Subscription Documents, including, but not limited to, the issuance and delivery of the Note, the Warrant, the Collateral Shares, and the reservation of the Warrant Shares and Conversion Shares (collectively, the “Underlying Securities”) has been taken or will be taken prior to the issuance of such Underlying Securities. The Subscription Documents, when executed and delivered by each Company Group Party, shall constitute valid and binding obligations of each Company Group Party enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, the relief of debtors and, with respect to rights to indemnity, subject to federal and state securities laws. The Underlying Securities, when issued in compliance with the provisions of the Subscription Documents, will be, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free of any liens, encumbrances, security interests or other adverse claim (a “Lien”) and issued in compliance with all applicable federal and securities laws.
3.5 Governmental Consents. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other foreign, federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Subscription Documents, other than (a) applicable state “blue sky” filings, (b) such as have already been obtained or such exemptive filings as are required to be made under applicable securities laws, (c) such other filings that have been made pursuant to applicable state securities laws and post-sale filings pursuant to applicable state and federal securities laws which the Company undertakes to file within the applicable time periods. Subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Purchaser set forth in Section 4 hereof, each Company Group Party has taken all action necessary to exempt: (i) the issuance and sale of the Note and the Warrant, (ii) the issuance, escrow and release of the Collateral Shares, (iii) the issuance of the Underlying Securities upon due conversion of the Note and due exercise of the Warrant, and (iv) the other transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents from the provisions of any preemptive rights, stockholder rights plan or other “poison pill” arrangement, any anti-takeover, business combination or control share law or statute binding on any Company Group Party or to which such Party or any of its assets and properties may be subject and any provision of any Company Group Party’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or other organizational documentation, as the case may be, that is or could reasonably be expected to become applicable to the Purchaser as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation, the issuance of Securities and the ownership, disposition or voting of the Securities by the Purchaser or the exercise of any right granted to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement or the other Subscription Documents.
3.6 Compliance with Laws. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is in violation of any applicable statute, rule, regulation, order or restriction of any domestic or foreign government or any instrumentality or agency thereof in respect of the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties, which violation would materially and adversely affect the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition or operations of NVOS and its Subsidiaries.
3.7 Compliance with Other Instruments. Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation or default of any term of its organizational documents, or of any provision of any mortgage, indenture or contract to which it is a party and by which it is bound or of any judgment, decree, order or writ, other than such violations that would not individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. Except as set forth in Section 3.7 of the Disclosure Schedule, the execution, delivery and performance of the Subscription Documents, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents 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 default under any such provision, instrument, judgment, decree, order or writ or an event that results in the creation of any Lien upon any assets of the Company or the suspension, revocation, impairment, forfeiture, or nonrenewal of any material permit, license, authorization or approval applicable to NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, its business or operations or any of its assets or properties. The sale of the Note, the issuance of the Warrant and the subsequent issuance of the Underlying Securities are not and will not be subject to any preemptive rights or rights of first refusal that have not been properly waived or complied with.
3.8 Offering. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained in Section 4 hereof, the offer, issue, and sale of Securities are and will be exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, and have been registered or qualified (or are exempt from registration and qualification) under the registration, permit, or qualification requirements of all applicable state securities laws. No “bad actor” disqualifying event described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i)-(viii) of the Securities Act (a “Disqualification Event”) is applicable to either Company Group Party or, to the Company’s knowledge, any person listed in the first paragraph of Rule 506(d)(1) of the Securities Act, except for a Disqualification Event as to which Rule 506(d)(2)(ii–iv) or (d)(3), is applicable.
3.9 Capitalization. Company has authorized shares as set forth in Section 3.9 of the Disclosure Schedule. All outstanding shares of capital stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and have been issued in compliance with all applicable securities laws. Except for the Collateral Shares, the Warrant and the Underlying Securities or as otherwise listed in Section 3.9 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding options, warrants, script rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of common stock, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to issue additional shares of common stock, or securities or rights convertible or exchangeable into shares of common stock. There are no price based anti-dilution or price adjustment provisions contained in any security issued by Company (or in any agreement providing rights to security holders) and the issue and sale of the Securities will not obligate Company to issue shares of common stock or other securities to any person (other than the Purchaser) and will not result in a right of any holder of Company’s securities to adjust the exercise, conversion, exchange or reset price under such securities. Except as set forth in Section 3.9 of the Disclosure Schedule, Company owns, directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock of each Subsidiary free and clear of any Liens, and all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary are validly issued and are fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive and similar rights.
3.10 SEC Reports; Financial Statements. Except as set forth in Section 3.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, NVOS has filed all reports and registration statements required to be filed by it under (i) the Securities Act and the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or (ii) under the “Alternative Reporting Standard” as offered by OTC Markets Group, for the two years preceding the date hereof (or such shorter period as NVOS was required by law to file such material) (the foregoing materials, including the exhibits thereto, being collectively referred to herein as the “SEC Reports” and, together with the Disclosure Schedule to this Agreement, the “Disclosure Materials”). As of their respective dates, the SEC Reports complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Except as indicated in Section 3.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the SEC or OTC Markets as applicable, with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (“GAAP”), except as may be otherwise specified in such financial statements or the notes thereto and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain all footnotes required by GAAP, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, immaterial, year-end audit adjustments.
3.11 Material Changes. Since the date of the latest financial statements, (i) there has been no event, occurrence or development that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or that could result in a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the Company has not incurred any liabilities (contingent or otherwise) other than (A) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (B) liabilities not required to be reflected in the Company’s financial statements pursuant to GAAP or required to be disclosed in filings made with the SEC, (iii) the Company has not altered its method of accounting or the identity of its auditors, (iv) the Company has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or other property to its stockholders or purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock, and (v) the Company has not issued any equity securities to any officer, director or affiliate, except pursuant to existing Company stock-based plans or agreements.
3.12 Litigation. Except as set forth in Section 3.12 of the Disclosure Schedule, there is no action, suit, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting NVOS, any Subsidiary or any of their respective properties before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “Action”) which: (i) adversely affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of any of the Subscription Documents or the Securities or (ii) could, if there were an unfavorable decision, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary, nor any director or officer thereof, is or has been the subject of any Action involving a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. There has not been, and to the knowledge of the Company, there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by governmental authority, or any litigation civil or otherwise, involving NVOS or any current or former director or officer of NVOS or its Subsidiaries.
3.13 Labor Relations. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreements or other agreements with labor organizations. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has violated in any material respect any laws, regulations, orders or contract terms, affecting the collective bargaining rights of employees, labor organizations or any laws, regulations or orders affecting employment discrimination, equal opportunity employment, or employees’ health, safety, welfare, wages and hours. No material labor dispute exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent with respect to any of the employees of the Company which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
3.14 Regulatory Permits. Company and the Subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses, except where the failure to possess such permits would not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (“Material Permits”), and neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Material Permit.
3.15 Title to Assets. Except as set forth in Section 3.15 of the Disclosure Schedule, Company and the Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property owned by them that is material to the business of Company and the Subsidiaries and good and marketable title in all personal property owned by them that is material to the business of Company and the Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for Liens as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by Company and the Subsidiaries and Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, the payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties. Any real property and facilities held under lease by Company and the Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases of which Company and the Subsidiaries are in compliance.
3.16 Taxes.
(a) Except as otherwise itemized in Section 3.16 of the Disclosure Schedule, NVOS and its Subsidiaries have timely and properly filed all tax returns required to be filed by them for all years and periods (and portions thereof) for which any such tax returns were due, except where the failure to so file would not have a Material Adverse Effect; all such filed tax returns are accurate in all material respects; the Company has timely paid all taxes due and payable (whether or not shown on filed tax returns), except where the failure to so pay would not have a Material Adverse Effect; there are no pending assessments, asserted deficiencies or claims for additional taxes that have not been paid; the reserves for taxes, if any, reflected in the financial statements are adequate, and there are no Liens for taxes on any property or assets of NVOS and any of its Subsidiaries (other than Liens for taxes not yet due and payable); there have been no audits or examinations of any tax returns by any (a) nation, state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature; (b) federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government; or (c) governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any governmental or administrative division, department, agency, commission, instrumentality, official, organization, unit, body or entity) and any court or other tribunal (a “Governmental Body”), and NVOS or its Subsidiaries have not received any notice that such audit or examination is pending or contemplated; no claim has been made by any Governmental Body in a jurisdiction where NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries does not file tax returns that it is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction; to the knowledge of the Company, no state of facts exists or has existed which would constitute grounds for the assessment of any penalty or any further tax liability beyond that shown on the respective tax returns; and there are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending the statutory period of limitation for the assessment or collection of any tax.
(b) Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any tax-sharing agreement or similar arrangement with any other Person.
(c) The Company has made all necessary disclosures required by Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4. The Company has not been a participant in a “reportable transaction” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b).
(d) No payment or benefit paid or provided, or to be paid or provided, to current or former employees, directors or other service providers of the Company will fail to be deductible for federal income tax purposes under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
3.17 Patents and Trademarks. Company and the Subsidiaries have, or have rights to use, all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, copyrights, licenses and other similar rights that are necessary or material for use in connection with their respective businesses and which the failure to so have could have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has received a written notice that the Intellectual Property Rights used by Company or any Subsidiary violates or infringes upon the rights of any Person. All such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable. NVOS and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable steps to protect NVOS’s and its Subsidiaries’ rights in their Intellectual Property Rights and confidential information (the “Confidential Information”). Each employee, consultant and contractor who has had access to Confidential Information which is necessary for the conduct of NVOS’s and each of its Subsidiaries’ respective businesses as currently conducted or as currently proposed to be conducted has executed an agreement to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information and has executed appropriate agreements that are substantially consistent with the Company’s standard forms thereof. Except under confidentiality obligations, there has been no material disclosure of any of NVOS’s or its Subsidiaries’ Confidential Information to any third party.
3.18 Environmental Matters. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary is in violation of any statute, rule, regulation, decision or order of any Governmental Body relating to the use, disposal or release of hazardous or toxic substances or relating to the protection or restoration of the environment or human exposure to hazardous or toxic substances (collectively, “Environmental Laws”), owns or operates any real property contaminated with any substance that is subject to any Environmental Laws, is liable for any off-site disposal or contamination pursuant to any Environmental Laws, or is subject to any claim relating to any Environmental Laws, which violation, contamination, liability or claim has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, individually or in the aggregate; and there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened investigation that might lead to such a claim.
3.19 Insurance. Company and the Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as are prudent and customary in the businesses in which Company and the Subsidiaries are engaged. Neither NVOS nor any Subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business without a significant increase in cost.
3.20 Transactions with Affiliates and Employees. Except as disclosed in the Company’s audited financial statements or the Disclosure Materials, none of the officers or directors of the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, none of the employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with Company or any Subsidiary (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner, other than (a) for payment of salary or consulting fees for services rendered, (b) reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company and (c) for other employee benefits, including stock option agreements under any stock option plan of Company.
3.21 Brokers and Finders. Except as otherwise itemized in Section 3.21 of the Disclosure Schedule, no person will have, as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents, any valid right, interest or claim against or upon Company, any Subsidiary or the Purchaser for any commission, fee or other compensation pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into by or on behalf of the Company.
3.22 Questionable Payments. Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any of their respective current or former stockholders, directors, officers, employees, agents or other persons acting on behalf of Company or any Subsidiary, has on behalf of Company or any Subsidiary or in connection with their respective businesses: (a) used any corporate funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; (b) made any direct or indirect unlawful payments to any governmental officials or employees from corporate funds; (c) established or maintained any unlawful or unrecorded fund of corporate monies or other assets; (d) made any false or fictitious entries on the books and records of Company or any Subsidiary; or (e) made any unlawful bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment of any nature.
3.23 Solvency. The Company has not (a) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (b) filed any voluntary petition in bankruptcy or suffered the filing of any involuntary petition by its creditors; (c) suffered the appointment of a receiver to take possession of all, or substantially all, of its assets; (d) suffered the attachment or other judicial seizure of all, or substantially all, of its assets; (e) admitted in writing its inability to pay its debts as they come due; or (f) made an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its creditors generally.
3.24 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. None of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any agent or other person acting on behalf of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, has, directly or indirectly: (a) used any funds, or will use any proceeds from the sale of the Securities, for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses related to foreign or domestic political activity, (b) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to any foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (c) failed to disclose fully any contribution made by NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries (or made by any person acting on their behalf of which the Company is aware) or any members of their respective management which is in violation of any legal requirement, or (d) has violated in any material respect any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder which was applicable to NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries.
3.25 Disclosures. Neither the Company nor any person acting on its behalf has provided the Purchaser or its agents or counsel with any information that constitutes or might constitute material, non-public information, other than the terms of the transactions contemplated hereby. The written materials delivered to the Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Documents do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
3.26 Transfer Agent. Company represents and warrants that it will not replace its transfer agents without Purchaser’s permission so long as the Note is outstanding. Company acknowledges that this is extremely material to the Note and the investment is made based on the assumption that this will not happen.
3.27 Shell Company Status. Set forth in Schedule 3.27 of the Disclosure Schedule is NVOS’s representation as to its “Shell Company” status under Rule 144.
3.28 Internal Accounting Controls. NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient, in the judgment of the Company’s board of directors, to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. The Company is in compliance with all provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, which are applicable to it.
3.29 Transfer Taxes. On the Closing Date, all stock transfer or other taxes (other than income or similar taxes) which are required to be paid in connection with the sale and transfer of the Securities to be sold to the Purchaser hereunder will be, or will have been, fully paid or provided for by the Company, and all laws imposing such taxes will be or will have been complied with.
3.30 Investment Company Status. The Company is not, and upon consummation of the sale of the Securities will not be, an “investment company,” a company controlled by an “investment company” or an “affiliated person” of, or “promoter” or “principal underwriter” for, an “investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
3.31 No General Solicitation; Placement Agent. Neither NVOS, nor any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Securities. Neither NVOS nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged any placement agent in connection with the sale of the Securities. In the event that a broker-dealer or other agent or advisory is engaged by the Company subsequent to the initial Closing, the Company shall be responsible for the payment of any placement agent’s fees, financial advisory fees, or brokers’ commissions (other than for persons engaged by any Purchaser or its investment advisor) relating to or arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby in connection with the sale of the Securities. The Company shall pay, and hold the Purchaser harmless against, any liability, loss or expense (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection with any such claim.
3.32 Acknowledgment Regarding Purchaser’s Purchase of Securities. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Purchaser is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to the Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and that the Purchaser is neither (i) an officer or director of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries, nor (ii) an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries. The Company further acknowledges that the Purchaser is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Note, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and any advice given by a Purchaser or any of its representatives or agents in connection with the Note, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby is merely incidental to the Purchaser’s purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to the Purchaser that the Company’s decision to enter into the Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation by the Company and its representatives.
3.33 Subsidiary Rights. NVOS or one of its Subsidiaries has the unrestricted right to vote, and to receive dividends and distributions on, all equity securities of its Subsidiaries as owned by NVOS or such Subsidiary.
3.34 Books and Records. To the Company’s Knowledge, the books of account, ledgers, order books, records and documents of NVOS and its Subsidiaries accurately and completely reflect all information relating to the respective businesses of NVOS and its Subsidiaries, the nature, acquisition, maintenance, location and collection of each of their respective assets, and the nature of all transactions giving rise to material obligations or accounts receivable of NVOS or its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, except where the failure to so reflect such information would not have a Material Adverse Effect. To the Company’s Knowledge, the minute books of NVOS and its Subsidiaries contain accurate records in all material respects of all meetings and accurately reflect all other actions taken by the stockholders, boards of directors and all committees of the boards of directors, and other governing Persons of NVOS and its Subsidiaries, respectively.
3.35 No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the Securities Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Purchaser. The issuance of the Securities to the Purchaser will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any stockholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.
3.36 Money Laundering. NVOS and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with, and have not previously violated, the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001 and all other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the laws, regulations and Executive Orders and sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, including, but not limited, to (i) Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 entitled, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism” (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)); and (ii) any regulations contained in 31 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V.
3.37 No Undisclosed Events, Liabilities, Developments or Circumstances. Except as set forth in its annual reports filed with the SEC, NVOS and its Subsidiaries have no liabilities or obligations of any nature (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, unasserted or otherwise and whether due or to become due) other than those liabilities or obligations that are disclosed in the Financial Statements or which do not exceed, individually in excess of $50,000 and in the aggregate in excess of $200,000. The reserves, if any, established by the Company or the lack of reserves, if applicable, are reasonable based upon facts and circumstances known by the Company on the Execution Date and there are no loss contingencies that are required to be accrued by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 5 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board which are not provided for in the Financial Statements.
3.38 Management. During the past five year period, no current or former officer or director or, to the Knowledge of the Company, stockholder of NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries has been the subject of any matter that would require disclosure under Paragraph (f) of Rule 401 of Regulation S-K that has not been publicly disclosed.
3.39 Acknowledgment of Dilution. The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuances may have on the ownership interests of other stockholders of the Company. The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrant. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrant is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuances may have on the ownership interests of other stockholders of the Company.
3.40 Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company. If any Company Group Party breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of Default under the Note.
3.41 Absence of Schedules. In the event that at the Closing Date, the Company does not deliver and attach hereto any disclosure schedule contemplated by this Agreement, the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) each such undelivered disclosure schedule shall be deemed to read as follows: “Nothing to Disclose”, and (ii) the Purchaser has not otherwise waived delivery of such disclosure schedule.
3.42 Notice of Material Changes. The Company agrees and acknowledges that so long as any obligations of any Company Group Party under any of the Subscription Documents shall exist, it shall be obligated to provide Notice to the Purchaser in the event of a material change to any representation or disclosure in any of the Subscription Documents, including but not limited to, the disclosures on the Disclosure Schedule, and failure to provide such notice shall be a breach of this Agreement and an Event of Default under Section 4.3 of the Note.
4. Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser
4.1 Purchase for Own Account. The Purchaser represents that it is acquiring the Securities for its own account.
4.2 Information and Sophistication. Without lessening or obviating the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Section 3, the Purchaser hereby: (a) acknowledges that it has received all the information it has requested from the Company and it considers necessary or appropriate for deciding whether to acquire the Note, (b) represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the Note and to obtain any additional information necessary to verify the accuracy of the information given the Purchaser and (c) further represents that it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risk of this investment.
4.3 Ability to Bear Economic Risk. The Purchaser acknowledges that investment in the Note involves a high degree of risk, and represents that it is able, without materially impairing its financial condition, to hold the Note for an indefinite period of time and to suffer a complete loss of its investment.
4.4 Accredited Investor Status. The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 under the Act.
4.5 Existence; Authorization. The Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization, having full power and authority to own its properties and to carry on its business as conducted. The Purchaser has the requisite power and authority to deliver this Agreement, perform its obligations set forth herein, and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The Purchaser has duly executed and delivered this Agreement and has obtained the necessary authorization to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his, her or its obligations herein and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement, assuming the due execution and delivery hereof by each Company Group Party, is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms.
4.6 No Regulatory Approval. The Purchaser understands that no state or federal authority has scrutinized this Agreement or the Note offered pursuant hereto, has made any finding or determination relating to the fairness for investment in the Note, or has recommended or endorsed the Note, and that the Note has not been registered or qualified under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, in reliance upon exemptions from registration thereunder. The Note may not, in whole or in part, be resold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of unless it is registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from registration is available, and unless the proposed disposition is in compliance with the restrictions on transferability under federal and state securities laws.
4.7 Purchaser Received Independent Advice. The Purchaser confirms that the Purchaser has been advised to consult with the Purchaser’s independent attorney regarding legal matters concerning the Company and to consult with independent tax advisers regarding the tax consequences of investing in the Company. The Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser understands that any anticipated United States federal or state income tax benefits may not be available and, further, may be adversely affected through adoption of new laws or regulations or amendments to existing laws or regulations. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Company is providing no warranty or assurance regarding the ultimate availability of any tax benefits to the Purchaser by reason of the subscription.
4.8 Legends. The Purchaser understands that until such time as the Note, Warrant, and, upon the conversion of the Note and the exercise of the Warrant in accordance with its respective terms, the Underlying Securities, have been registered under the Securities Act or may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A under the Securities Act or Regulation S without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, the Securities may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop- transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Securities):
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE OR EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE PURCHASER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144, RULE 144A OR REGULATION S UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
5. Further Agreements; Post-Closing Covenants
5.1 Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds from the sale of the Note for the acquisition of the intellectual property set forth on Schedule 5.1 to this Agreement, and thereafter for working capital, and other general corporate purposes and shall not, directly or indirectly, use such proceeds for any loan to or investment in any other corporation, partnership, enterprise or other person.
5.2 Form D; Blue Sky Laws. Company agrees to file a Form D with respect to the Securities as required under Regulation D and to provide a copy thereof to the Purchaser promptly after such filing. Company shall take such action as Company shall reasonably determine is necessary to qualify the Securities for sale to the Purchaser at the applicable closing pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities or “blue sky” laws of the states of the United States (or to obtain an exemption from such qualification), and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Purchaser on or prior to the initial closing.
5.3 Usury. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Company hereby agrees not to insist upon or plead or in any manner whatsoever claim, and will resist any and all efforts to be compelled to take the benefit or advantage of, usury laws wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, in connection with any action or proceeding that may be brought by the Purchaser in order to enforce any right or remedy under the Note. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in the Note, it is expressly agreed and provided that the total liability of the Company under the Note for payments which under Delaware law are in the nature of interest shall not exceed the maximum lawful rate authorized under applicable law (the “Maximum Rate”), and, without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall any rate of interest or default interest, or both of them, when aggregated with any other sums which under Delaware law in the nature of interest that the Company may be obligated to pay under the Note exceed such Maximum Rate. It is agreed that if the maximum contract rate of interest allowed by Delaware law and applicable to the Note is increased or decreased by statute or any official governmental action subsequent to the date hereof, the new maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law will be the Maximum Rate applicable to the Note from the effective date thereof forward, unless such application is precluded by applicable law. If under any circumstances whatsoever, interest in excess of the Maximum Rate is paid by the Company to the Purchaser with respect to indebtedness evidenced by the Note, such excess shall be applied by the Purchaser to the unpaid principal balance of any such indebtedness or be refunded to the Company, the manner of handling such excess to be at the Purchaser’s election.
5.4 Registration Rights.
(a) NVOS shall be required to file a registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3 if eligible within 90 days of the Execution Date to register the Warrant Shares. Such registration statement shall be required to be declared effective by the SEC within 180 days of the Execution Date.
(b) In the event of a registration pursuant to these provisions, NVOS shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Common Stock so registered to be registered or qualified for sale under the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions as the Purchaser may reasonably request; provided, however, that Company shall not be required to qualify to do business in any state by reason of this section in which it is not otherwise required to qualify to do business.
(c) NVOS shall keep effective any registration or qualification contemplated by this section and shall from time to time amend or supplement each applicable registration statement, preliminary prospectus, final prospectus, application, document and communication for such period of time as shall be required to permit the Purchaser to complete the offer and sale of the Common Stock covered thereby.
(d) In the event of a registration pursuant to the provisions of this section, NVOS shall furnish to the Purchaser such reasonable number of copies of the registration statement and of each amendment and supplement thereto (in each case, including all exhibits), of each prospectus contained in such registration statement and each supplement or amendment thereto (including each preliminary prospectus), all of which shall conform to the requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, and such other documents, as the Purchaser may reasonably request to facilitate the disposition of the Common Stock included in such registration.
(e) NVOS shall notify the Purchaser within three (3) business days after such registration statement has become effective or a supplement to any prospectus forming a part of such registration statement has been filed.
(f) NVOS shall advise the Purchaser within three (3) business days after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge of the issuance of any stop order by the SEC suspending the effectiveness of such registration statement, or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for that purpose and within three (3) business days take action using its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued.
(g) NVOS shall within three (3) business days notify the Purchaser at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Securities Act of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing, and at the reasonable request of the Purchaser prepare and furnish to it such number of copies of a supplement to or an amendment of such prospectus as may be necessary so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Common Stock, such prospectus shall not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances under which they were made. The Purchaser shall suspend all sales of the Underlying Securities and the Common Stock upon receipt of such notice from Company and shall not re-commence sales until they receive copies of any necessary amendment or supplement to such prospectus, which shall be delivered to the Purchaser within 30 days of the date of such notice from Company.
(h) The rights of the Purchaser under this Section 5.4 shall apply equally to the filing by Company of an offering statement under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act and, if Company files such an offering statement instead of a registration statement, all references to (A) registration statement shall be deemed to be references to offering statement, (B) prospectus shall be deemed to be references to offering circular, and (C) effective date of a registration statement shall be deemed to be references to qualification date of an offering statement. The Purchaser’s rights under this Section 5.4 shall automatically terminate once the Purchaser has sold all of the Underlying Securities and the Collateral Shares.
5.5 Legal Counsel Opinions.
(a) Upon the request of the Purchaser from to time to time, Company shall be responsible (at its cost) for promptly supplying to Company’s transfer agent and the Purchaser a customary legal opinion letter of its counsel (the “Legal Counsel Opinion”) to the effect that the resale of the Underlying Securities by the Purchaser or its affiliates, successors and assigns is exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act pursuant to Rule 144 (provided the requirements of Rule 144 are satisfied and provided the Underlying Securities are not then registered under the 1933 Act for resale pursuant to an effective registration statement). Should Company’s legal counsel fail for any reason to issue the Legal Counsel Opinion, the Purchaser may (at Company’s cost) secure another legal counsel to issue the Legal Counsel Opinion, and the Company irrevocably agrees to instruct its transfer agent to accept such opinion. Company shall not impede the removal by its stock transfer agent of the restricted legend from any common stock certificate upon receipt by the transfer agent of a Rule 144 Opinion Letter.
5.6 Listing. Company will, so long as the Purchaser owns any of the Securities, maintain the listing and trading of its common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market or any equivalent exchange or electronic quotation system and will comply in all respects with Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, and such exchanges, as applicable, as well as with the SEC. Company shall promptly provide to the Purchaser copies of any notices it receives from NASDAQ and any other exchanges or electronic quotation systems on which the common stock is then traded regarding the continued eligibility of the common stock for listing on such exchanges and quotation systems.
5.7 Information and Observer Rights.
(a) As long as the Purchaser owns at least five percent (5%) of the Securities originally purchased hereunder, Company covenants to timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by Company pursuant to the Exchange Act. As long as the Purchaser owns at least five percent (5%) of the Securities originally purchased hereunder, if Company is not required to file reports pursuant to such laws, it will prepare and furnish to the Purchaser and simultaneously make publicly available in accordance with Rule 144(c) such information as is required for the Purchaser to sell the Securities under Rule 144. Company further covenants that it will take such further action as any holder of Securities may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable the Purchaser to sell the Securities without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144. If Company fails to remain current in its reporting obligations or to provide currently publicly available information in accordance with Rule 144(c) and such failure extends for a period of more than fifteen Trading Days (the date which such fifteen Trading Day-period is exceeded, being referred to as “Event Date”), then in addition to any other rights the Purchaser may have hereunder or under applicable law, on each such Event Date and on each monthly anniversary of each such Event Date (if the applicable event shall not have been cured by such date) until the information failure is cured, Company shall pay to the Purchaser an amount in cash, as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty, equal to one percent (1%) of purchase price paid for the Securities held by the Purchaser at the Event Date. The partial liquidated damages pursuant to the terms hereof shall apply on a daily pro-rata basis for any portion of a month prior to the cure of an information failure (except in the case of the first Event Date).
(b) As long as the Purchaser owns at least five percent (5%) of the Securities, if the Purchaser notifies Company that it wishes to attend meetings of Company’s Board of Directors, Company shall invite a designated representative of the Purchaser to attend all meetings of Company’s Board of Directors in a nonvoting observer capacity and, in this respect, and subject to the Purchaser’s having informed Company that it wishes to attend, Company shall give such representative copies of all notices, minutes, consents, and other materials that it provides to its directors at the same time and in the same manner as provided to such directors; provided, however, that such representative shall agree to hold in confidence and trust and to act in a fiduciary manner with respect to all information so provided; and provided further, that Company reserves the right to withhold any information and to exclude such representative from any meeting or portion thereof if access to such information or attendance at such meeting could adversely affect the attorney-client privilege between Company and its counsel or result in disclosure of trade secrets or a conflict of interest.
5.8 Confidentiality. The Purchaser agrees that it will keep confidential and will not disclose, divulge, or use for any purpose (other than to monitor its investment in the Company) the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any confidential information obtained from the Company pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (including notice of Company’s intention to file a registration statement), unless such confidential information (a) is known or becomes known to the public in general (other than as a result of a breach of this Section 5.8 by the Purchaser), (b) is or has been independently developed or conceived by the Purchaser without use of the Company’s confidential information, or (c) is or has been made known or disclosed to the Purchaser by a third party without a breach of any obligation of confidentiality such third party may have to the Company; provided, however, that the Purchaser may disclose confidential information (i) to its attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other professionals to the extent necessary to obtain their services in connection with monitoring its investment in the Company; (ii) to any prospective purchaser of any Securities from the Purchaser, if such prospective purchaser agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Section 5.8; (iii) to any existing or prospective affiliate, partner, member, stockholder, or wholly owned subsidiary of the Purchaser in the ordinary course of business, provided that the Purchaser informs such person that such information is confidential and directs such person to maintain the confidentiality of such information; or (iv) as may otherwise be required by law, provided that the Purchaser notifies the Company within three (3) business days of such disclosure and takes reasonable steps to minimize the extent of any such required disclosure.
5.9 Restrictions on Activities. Commencing as of the Execution Date, and so long as any Company Group Party has any obligations under the Note, the Company shall not, directly or indirectly, without the Purchaser’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld: (a) change the nature of its business; (b) sell, divest, acquire, change the structure of any material assets other than in the ordinary course of business; (c) solicit any offers for, respond to any unsolicited offers for, or conduct any negotiations with any other person or entity in respect of any variable rate debt transactions (i.e., transactions were the conversion or exercise price of the security issued by the Company varies based on the market price of the common stock); (d) accept a merchant-cash-advance in which it sells future receivables at a discount or any other factoring transactions, or similar financing instruments or financing transactions, whether a transaction similar to the one contemplated hereby or any other investment; or (e) enter into a borrowing arrangement where the Company pays an effective APR greater than 20%.
5.10 Reserved.
5.11 Sale of Assets; Issuance of Equity or Debt. Should Company sell any material assets, or issue any equity, debt, or other security, including the sale of any Subsidiary, the Purchaser shall have the right to be repaid on any outstanding amount owed under the Note with up to 50% of the proceeds of any such sale or offering.
5.12 Participation Rights. For a period of twelve (12) months from the date hereof, in the event Company or any Subsidiary proposes to offer and sell its securities, whether in the form of debt, Equity Financing (defined below), or any other financing transaction (each a “Future Offering”), the Purchaser shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the purchase of the securities being offered up to an amount equal to the Principal Amount (the “Participation Right”). For the avoidance of doubt, an “Equity Financing” shall mean Company’s or its Subsidiary’s sale of its common stock or any securities conferring the right to purchase Company’s or Subsidiary’s common stock or securities convertible into, or exchangeable for (with or without additional consideration), shares of NVOS’s or Subsidiary’s common stock. In connection with each Participation Right, Company shall provide written notice to the Purchaser of the terms and conditions of the Future Offering at least ten business days prior to the anticipated first closing of such Future Offering (the “FF Notice”). If the Purchaser shall elect to exercise its Participation Right, it shall notify Company, in writing, of such election at least five business days prior to the anticipated closing date set forth in the FF Notice (the “Participation Notice”). In the event the Purchaser does not return a Participation Notice to Company within such five-business day period, the Participation Right granted hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force and effect; provided, however, that such Participation Right shall be reinstated if the anticipated closing referenced in the FF Notice does not occur prior to ten business days following the anticipated first closing date specified in such FF notice.
5.13 Right of First Refusal. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, NVOS or any Subsidiary has a bona fide offer of capital or financing from any third party that NVOS or Subsidiary intends to act upon, then the Company must first offer such opportunity to the Purchaser to provide such capital or financing to NVOS or Subsidiary on the same terms as each respective third party’s terms. Should the Purchaser be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to the Company within 7 Trading Days from Purchaser’s receipt of written notice of the offer (the “Offer Notice”) from the Company, then NVOS or Subsidiary may obtain such capital or financing from that respective third party upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by the Company to the Purchaser. The Offer Notice must be sent via electronic mail to Brian Freifeld, at brian@jeffersonstreetcapital.com.
5.14 Terms of Future Financings. So long as any obligations of the Company under the Subscription Documents are outstanding, upon any issuance of (or announcement of intent to effect an issuance of) any security, or amendment to (or announcement of intent to effect an amendment to) any security that was originally issued before the Execution Date, by NVOS or any Subsidiary, with any term that the Purchaser reasonably believes is more favorable to the holder of such security than, or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that the Purchaser reasonably believes was not similarly provided, to the Purchaser in the Subscription Documents, then (i) the Company shall notify the Purchaser in writing (the “Company Deal Notice”) of such additional or more favorable term within three (3) business days of the new issuance and/or amendment (as applicable) of the respective security, and (ii) at the Purchaser’s option such terms shall become a part of the transaction documents with the Purchaser, which must be exercised by the Purchaser by a delivery in writing to the Company within seven (7) business days of receiving the Company Deal Notice. The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the purchaser of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage. If Purchaser elects to have the term become a part of the transaction documents with the Purchaser, then the Company shall immediately deliver acknowledgment of such adjustment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser (the “Acknowledgment”) within three (3) business days of Company’s receipt of request from Purchaser, provided that Company’s failure to timely provide the Acknowledgment shall not affect the automatic amendments contemplated hereby.
5.15 Breach of Covenants. Each Company Group Party acknowledges and agrees that if any Company Group Party breaches any covenants set forth in this Section, in addition to any other remedies available to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 4.3 of the Note.
5.16 Transfer Agent Instructions. Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to Company’s transfer agent to issue certificates, registered in the name of the Purchaser or its nominee, upon exercise of the Warrant or conversion of the Note, in such amounts as specified from time to time by the Purchaser to Company in accordance with the terms thereof (the “Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions”). In the event that Company proposes to replace its transfer agent, Company shall provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserved shares of common stock in the Reserved Amount (as defined in the Note)) signed by the successor transfer agent to Company and Company. Prior to registration of the Underlying Securities under the Securities Act or the date on which the Underlying Securities may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of Securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, all such certificates shall bear the restrictive legend specified in Section 4.8 of this Agreement. Company warrants that: (i) no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5.16 will be given by Company to its transfer agent and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the Note; (ii) it will not direct its transfer agent not to transfer or delay, impair, and/or hinder its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for Securities to be issued to the Purchaser upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement; (iii) it will not fail to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Securities issued to the Purchaser upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement and (iv) it will provide any required corporate resolutions and issuance approvals to its transfer agent within one (1) business day of each conversion of the Note. Nothing in this Section shall affect in any way the Purchaser’s obligations and agreement set forth in Section 5.4 hereof to comply with all applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any, upon re-sale of the Securities. If the Purchaser provides Company, at the cost of Company, with (i) an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope customary for opinions in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Securities may be made without registration under the 1933 Act and such sale or transfer is effected or (ii) the Purchaser provides reasonable assurances that the Securities can be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Company shall permit the transfer, and, in the case of the Securities, promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates, free from restrictive legend, in such name and in such denominations as specified by the Purchaser. Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Purchaser, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5.16 may be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by Company of the provisions of this Section, that the Purchaser shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
5.17 Cancellation of Collateral Shares. The return or retention of the Collateral Shares shall be as set forth in the Escrow Agreement.
5.18 Make-Whole. In the event that an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs, and such amount received by the Purchaser is less than the True Up Amount, the Company shall immediately make payment to the Purchaser that satisfies such deficit, upon receipt of notice thereof from the Purchaser. “True Up Amount” means the Principal Amount, plus prepayment fees required by the Note, plus any default charges or interests charges owed by the Company under the Note.
5.19 Further Assurances. The Purchaser agrees and covenants that at any time and from time to time it will execute and deliver to the Company such further instruments and documents and take such further action as the Company may reasonably require within three (3) business days of any such request in order to carry out the full intent and purpose of this Agreement and to comply with state or federal securities laws or other regulatory approvals.
6. Conditions to the Company’s Obligation to Sell
The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to the Purchaser at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion:
(a) The Purchaser shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Company.
(b) The Purchaser shall have delivered the Consideration in accordance with Section 1.2 above.
(c) The representations and warranties of the Purchaser shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date, as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Purchaser shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Purchaser at or prior to the Closing Date.
(d) No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
7. Conditions to The Purchaser’s Obligation to Purchase
The obligation of the Purchaser hereunder to purchase the Note, on the Closing Date, is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Purchaser’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Purchaser at any time in its sole discretion:
(a) The Company shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Purchaser.
(b) The Company shall have delivered to the Purchaser the duly executed Note in such denominations as the Purchaser shall request and in accordance with Section 1.2 above.
(c) The Company and Escrow Agent shall have executed the Escrow Agreement and delivered the same to the Purchaser.
(d) NVOS shall have delivered to the Purchaser the Warrant.
(e) NOVOS shall have delivered to the Escrow Agent the Collateral Shares.
(f) Company shall have delivered executed subscription documents, or such other instruments as contemplated by this Agreement.
(g) Company shall have provided to Purchaser the necessary documents to enable Purchaser to perfect its security interest in the shares and other securities and assets owned by Company, contemporaneously with the date of this Agreement.
(h) The Company has provided the Purchaser with a current schedule of liabilities and the results of a current certified UCC.
(i) The Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, in form and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser, shall have been delivered to and acknowledged in writing by Company’s Transfer Agent.
(j) The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of Closing Date, as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date.
(k) No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(l) No event shall have occurred which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company including but not limited to a change in the Exchange Act reporting status of NVOS or the failure of NVOS to be timely in its Exchange Act reporting obligations.
(m) Company shall have delivered to the Purchaser (i) a certificate evidencing the formation and good standing of NVOS and each of its Subsidiaries in such entity’s jurisdiction of formation issued by the Secretary of State (or comparable office) of such jurisdiction, as of a date within ten (10) days of the Closing Date; (ii) resolutions adopted by the each Company Group Party’s Board of Directors at a duly called meeting or by unanimous written consent authorizing this Agreement and all other documents, instruments and transactions contemplated hereby; and (iii) lien searches for each Company Group Party dated within ten (10) days of the Closing Date and again as of the Closing Date.
8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Binding Agreement. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Neither Company Group Party may assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Purchaser.
8.2 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Nevada, without giving effect to conflicts of laws principles. Each Party to this Agreement hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in New York, New York for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection with any transaction contemplated hereby, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof (certified or registered mail, return receipt requested) 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 contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law.
8.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.
8.4 Titles and Subtitles. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
8.5 Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, if not, then on the next business day, (c) five days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to each Company Group Party and to the Purchaser at the addresses set forth on the signature page to this Agreement or at such other addresses as each Company Group Party or Purchaser may designate by 10 days’ advance written notice to the other parties hereto.
8.6 Modification; Waiver. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or consent to departure therefrom shall be effective only upon the written consent of the Company Group Parties and the Purchaser. Any provision of the Note may be amended or waived by the written consent of the Company Group Parties and the Purchaser.
8.7 Expenses. Each Company Group Party and the Purchaser shall each bear its respective expenses and legal fees incurred with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein; provided, however, that the Purchaser may retain $15,000 of the Consideration to cover its expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
8.8 Delays or Omissions. It is agreed that no delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to the Purchaser, upon any breach or default of the Company under the Subscription Documents shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach or default, or any acquiescence therein, or of or in any similar breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default theretofore or thereafter occurring. It is further agreed that any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character by Purchaser of any breach or default under this Agreement, or any waiver by any Purchaser of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in writing and that all remedies, either under this Agreement, or by law or otherwise afforded to the Purchaser, shall be cumulative and not alternative.
8.9 Survival. The representations and warranties of each Company Group Party and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder as well as the termination/satisfaction of the Note for the longest period allowable under applicable law. Each Company Group Party agrees, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and all its officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach by any Company Group Party of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.
8.10 Certain Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings specified or indicated (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined):
“Common Stock” the common stock, par value $0.001 per share of NVOS.
“Conversion Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note.
“Escrow Agent” means that certain Escrow Agent identified in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D between the parties hereto.
“Escrow Agreement” means that certain Escrow Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D between he parties hereto and the Escrow Agent.
“Knowledge” including the phrases “to the Company’s Knowledge” and “Knowledge of the Company” shall mean the actual knowledge after reasonable investigation of each Company Group Party’s officers and directors.
“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
“Securities” means the Note, the Conversion Shares, the Collateral Shares, the Warrant, and the Warrant Shares.
“Trading Day” means a day on which the NASDAQ stock market shall be open for business.
“Transfer Agent” shall mean the current transfer agent of NVOS, and any successor transfer agent of NVOS.
“Warrant Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant.
8.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and no party shall be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants and agreements except as specifically set forth herein. The Recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference.
** Signature page follows **
In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Securities Purchase Agreement as of the Execution Date.
COMPANY: | ||
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | CEO | |
Address: | ||
11120 NE 2nd St, Suite 100 | ||
Bellevue. WA 98004 |
TERRAGENIX, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Terence Mullins | |
Name: | Terence Mullins | |
Title: | President | |
Address:
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PURCHASER: | ||
PLATINUM POINT CAPITAL, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Brian Freifeld | |
Name: | Brian Freifeld | |
Title: | ||
Address: | ||
265 E. 66th Street, Suite 23 A | ||
New York, NY 10065 | ||
Attn: | Brian Freifeld, Managing Member | |
E-Mail: | brian@platinumpointcap.com |
[Securities Purchase Agreement – Signature page]
Exhibit 10.7
THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED WITH “ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT” FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE ISSUER WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO ANY HOLDER OF THIS NOTE: (1) THE ISSUE PRICE AND ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTE, (2) THE AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT ON THE NOTE, (3) THE YIELD TO MATURITY OF THE NOTE, AND (4) ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE BY U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS UPON RECEIVING A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR SUCH INFORMATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004.
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE NOR SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER AND ACCEPTABLE BY THE COMPANY), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
Principal Amount: $937,500.00 | Issue Date: November 17, 2021 | |
Purchase Price: $750,000.00 | ||
Original Issue Discount: $187,500.00 |
SECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
For value received, as of November 17, 2021 (the “Issue Date”), TERRAGENIX, INC., a Canadian corporation and a 91% owned subsidiary of NVOS (“TERRAGX,” the “Borrower”) and NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC., a Nevada corporation (“NVOS” or the “Guarantor”, and together with the Borrower, the “Company”), hereby promise to pay to the order of PLATINUM POINT CAPITAL, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, or its registered assigns (the “Holder”) the principal sum of Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($937,500.00) (the “Principal Amount”), together with interest on the Principal Amount, on the dates set forth below or upon acceleration or otherwise, as set forth herein (or as may be amended, extended, renewed and refinanced, collectively, this “Note”). The “Interest Rate” shall accrue at a rate equal to one percent (1%) per annum.
The consideration to the Borrower for this Note is Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) (the “Consideration”) to be paid on the Issue Date. The Holder shall retain Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($7,500.00) from the Consideration advanced to the Borrower to cover legal fees.
The maturity date (“Maturity Date”) for this Note shall be on the date that is the six (6) month anniversary of the Issue Date (the “Term”). The Principal Amount as well as interest and other fees shall be due and payable in accordance with the payment terms set forth in Article I herein. Subject to Section 5.9 below, this Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein.
Any amount of principal, interest, other amounts due hereunder or penalties on this Note, which is not paid by the due date as specified herein, shall bear interest at the lesser of the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum or the maximum legal amount permitted by law, from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”).
Except as provided herein, all payments of principal and interest due hereunder (to the extent not converted into NVOS’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”)) shall be paid by automatic debit, wire transfer, check or in coin or currency which, at the time or times of payment, is the legal tender for public and private debts in the United States of America and shall be made at such place as Holder or the legal holder or holders of the Note may from time to time appoint in a payment invoice or otherwise in writing, and in the absence of such appointment, then at the offices of Holder at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any accrued unpaid interest, then to any late charges, and then to principal. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a business day and, in the case of any interest payment date which is not the date on which this Note is paid in full, interest shall continue to accrue during such extension. As used in this Note, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed.
This Note carries an original issue discount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($187,500.00) (the “OID”), to cover the Holder’s accounting fees, due diligence fees, monitoring, and/or other transactional costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note, which is included in the principal balance of this Note. Thus, the purchase price of this Note shall be Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00), computed as follows: the Principal Amount minus the OID.
It is further acknowledged and agreed that the Principal Amount owed by the Borrower under this Note shall be increased by the amount of all reasonable expenses incurred by the Holder in connection with the collection of delinquent amounts due, or enforcement of any terms pursuant to, this Note. All such expenses shall be deemed added to the Principal Amount hereunder to the extent such expenses are paid or incurred by the Holder.
This Note shall be a senior secured obligation of the Borrower, with a priority over all current and future Indebtedness (as defined below) of each of the Borrower and Guarantor and any subsidiaries, whether such subsidiaries exist on the Issue Date or are created or acquired thereafter (each a “Subsidiary” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries”), except as may otherwise be agreed to or waived by the Holder in writing. The obligations of each the Borrower and Guarantor under this Note are secured pursuant to the terms of the security and pledge agreement (the “Security and Pledge Agreement”) of even date herewith by and between the Company and the Holder, terms of which are incorporated by reference and made part of this Note. With respect to any Subsidiary created or acquired subsequent to the Issue Date, each of the Borrower and Guarantor agrees to cause such Subsidiary to execute any documents or agreements that would bind the Subsidiary to the terms herein and in the Related Documents (defined below).
This Note is issued by the Borrower to the Holder pursuant to the terms of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement even date herewith (the “Purchase Agreement” and collectively with the Security and Pledge Agreement, the “Related Documents”), terms of which are incorporated by reference and made part of this Note. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Purchase Agreement. As used herein, the term “Trading Day” means any day that the Common Stock are listed for trading or quotation on NASDAQ, or any other exchanges or electronic quotation systems on which the Common Stock is then traded.
This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders or members, as applicable, of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the Holder thereof.
In addition to the terms above, the following additional terms shall apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. PAYMENTS
1.1 Principal Payments. The Principal Amount shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date.
1.2 Interest Payments. Interest on this Note (i) shall compound monthly; (ii) is payable on the Maturity Date; (iii) and is guaranteed to the Holder for the entirety of the Term, without regard to an acceleration of the Maturity Date, without regard to a reduction of the Principal Amount resulting from, without limitation, payment of the Principal Amount, Conversion (as defined below), or prepayment by the Borrower.
1.3 Other Payment Obligations. All payments, fees, penalties, and other charges, if any, due under this Note shall be payable pursuant to the terms contained herein, but in any case, shall be payable no later than the Maturity Date.
ARTICLE II. CONVERSION RIGHTS
2.1 Conversion Right. The Holder shall have the right at any time, at the Holder’s option to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock or other securities into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified (each, a “Conversion Share”) at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided, however, that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of (1) the number of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Note or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of NVOS subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein, and, if applicable, net of any shares that may be deemed to be owned by any person not affiliated with the Holder who has purchased a portion of the Note from the Holder) and (2) the number of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso, provided, further, however, that the limitations on conversion may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the Holder upon, at the election of the Holder, not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Company, and the provisions of the conversion limitation shall continue to apply until such 61st day (or such later date, as determined by the Holder, as may be specified in such notice of waiver). The number of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Company by the Holder in accordance with Section 2.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Company before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”). The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of: (1) the Principal Amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion; plus (2) at the Holder’s option, accrued and unpaid interest; provided, however, that at the option of Holder, the accrued and unpaid interest can be converted prior to any other amounts under the Note, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date; plus (3) at the Holder’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2); plus (4) the Holder’s expenses relating to a Conversion, including but not limited to amounts paid by Holder on NVOS’s transfer agent account; plus (5) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 2.3 and 2.4(g) hereof. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF ANY DOUBT, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN, It is the intention of the Borrower, Guarantor and Holder that upon any Conversion pursuant to this Section 2.1, as a result of an Event of Default, or otherwise of this Note, that such outstanding principal, interest and any other amounts subject to conversion shall be converted into Common Stock issued by the Guarantor and that the holding period of such shares of Common Stock for purposes of Rule 144 under the Securities Act shall tack back to the Issue Date.
2.2 Conversion Price.
(a) Calculation of Conversion Price. Unless an Event of Default has occurred, the Conversion Price shall be $3.35 (the “Fixed Conversion Price”).
(b) Fixed Conversion Price Adjustments.
(1) Common Stock Distributions and Splits. If NVOS, at any time while this Note is outstanding: (i) pays a distribution on its Common Stock or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions payable in Common Stock on its Common Stock; (ii) subdivides outstanding Common Stock into a larger (or smaller) number of shares; or (iii) issues, in the event of a reclassification of shares of Common Stock, any Common Stock, then the Fixed Conversion Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of Common Stock (excluding any treasury shares of NVOS) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event. Whenever the Conversion Price is adjusted pursuant to this subsection, the Company shall within two (2) business days deliver to the Holder a notice setting forth the Fixed Conversion Price after such adjustment and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment, provided that the Company’ failure to timely provide the notice shall not affect the automatic adjustments contemplated hereby.
(2) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Note is outstanding, (i) NVOS, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of NVOS with or into another Person if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of NVOS or the successor entity of such transaction, provided that ALMC ASAP Holdings (“ALMC”), will be permitted to own not more than 60% of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction (hereinafter, the “ALMC Carveout”) (ii) NVOS (and all of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole), directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by NVOS or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) NVOS, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of NVOS or the successor entity of such transaction, subject to the ALMC Carveout or (v) NVOS, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent conversion of this Note, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each share of Common Stock that would have been issuable upon such conversion immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in on the exercise of this Note), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of NVOS, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Note is convertible immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in on the exercise of this Note). For purposes of any such conversion, the determination of the Conversion Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of Common Stock in such Fundamental Transaction, and NVOS shall apportion the Conversion Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any conversion of this Note following such Fundamental Transaction. NVOS shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which NVOS is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Borrower under this Note and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section pursuant to written agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and approved by the Holder (without unreasonable delay) prior to such Fundamental Transaction and shall, at the option of the Holder, deliver to the Holder in exchange for this Note a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Note which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of such Successor Entity (or its parent entity) equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Note (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Note) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with a conversion price which applies the conversion price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such number of shares of capital stock and such conversion price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Note immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction), and which is reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Holder. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Note and the other Transaction Documents referring to either the Borrower or Guarantor shall refer instead to the Successor Entity as applicable), and may exercise every right and power of NVOS and shall assume all of the obligations of the Borrower under this Note and the other Transaction Documents with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as a Borrower herein. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the offering and other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a Fundamental Transaction for purposes hereof. The Company shall provide twenty (20) days’ prior written notice to the Holder setting forth a brief statement of the facts regarding any potential, pending or otherwise contemplated, Fundamental Transaction.
(3) Anti-dilution Adjustment. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, NVOS sells, grants, or otherwise makes a disposition of Common Stock, or sells, grants, or otherwise makes a disposition of other securities (or in the case of securities existing on the Issue Date, amends such securities) convertible into, exercisable for, or that would otherwise entitle any person or entity the right to acquire Common Stock, or announces its intention, or files any document with the SEC or other regulatory body that reflects its intention to do of any of the foregoing, at an effective price per share that is lower than the then Fixed Conversion Price (such lower price, the “Base Conversion Price” and such issuances, collectively, a “Dilutive Issuance”) (it being agreed that if the holder of the Common Stock or other securities so issued shall at any time, whether by operation of purchase price adjustments, reset provisions, floating conversion, exercise or exchange prices or otherwise, or due to warrants, options or rights per share which are issued in connection with such issuance, be entitled to receive Common Stock at an effective price per share that is lower than the Fixed Conversion Price, such issuance shall be deemed to have occurred for less than the Conversion Price on such date of the Dilutive Issuance, and the Base Conversion Price shall then be adjusted to equal the lowest of such issuance price), then (i) the Company shall provide written notice to the Holder within twenty-four (24) hours of such Dilutive Issuance (a “Dilutive Issuance Notice”), and (ii) prior to the sixth (6th) Trading the Holder shall have the option to a make conversion under this Note utilizing a Fixed Conversion Price that shall be equal to the Base Conversion Price. Such rights shall be made available to the Holder whenever such Common Stock or other securities are issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no adjustment will be made under this Section 2.2(b)(3) in respect of an Exempt Issuance. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b)(3) an “Exempt Issuance” means an issuance of Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock (i) upon the exercise or exchange of any securities issued hereunder under the Warrants and/or other securities exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date of this Note, (ii) to employees or directors of, or consultants or advisors to, NVOS or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to a plan, agreement or arrangement approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (iii) to banks, equipment lessors or other financial institutions, or to real property lessors, pursuant to a debt financing, equipment leasing or real property leasing transaction approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (iv) to suppliers or third party service providers in connection with the provision of goods or services pursuant to transactions approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (v) pursuant to the acquisition of another corporation or other entity by NVOS by merger, purchase of substantially all of the assets or other reorganization or pursuant to a joint venture agreement, provided that such issuances are approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, (vi) to third parties in connection with collaboration, technology license, development, marketing or other similar agreements or strategic partnerships approved by the Board of Directors of NVOS, or (vii) shares with respect to which the Holder waives its anti-dilution rights granted hereby; provided, however, that any such issuance described in (iii) through (vi) shall only be to a person (or to the equity holders of a person) which is, itself or through its Subsidiaries, an employee, director, consultant or advisor, in the case of (ii) above, or an operating company or an owner of an asset in a business synergistic with the business of NVOS in the case of (iii) through (vi) above and shall provide to NVOS additional benefits in addition to the investment of funds, but in none of (ii) through (vi) above shall not include a transaction in which NVOS is issuing securities primarily for the purpose of raising capital or to an entity whose primary business is investing in securities.
2.3 Authorized Shares. NVOS covenants that during the period the conversion right exists, NVOS will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note and exercise of the Warrants. NVOS is required at all times to have authorized and reserved seven (7) times the number of shares that is actually issuable upon full conversion of the Note (based on the Conversion Price of the Note in effect from time to time, which, if cannot be determined shall be estimated in good faith by NVOS) it being acknowledged and agreed by the parties that for the initial issuance of the Note, 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock is sufficient and will be reserved (the “Reserved Amount”). The Reserved Amount shall be increased from time to time in accordance with NVOS’s obligations hereunder. NVOS represents that upon issuance, such shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. In addition, if NVOS shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of Common Stock into which the Note shall be convertible at the then current Conversion Price, NVOS shall at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Note, including but not limited to authorizing additional shares or effectuating a reverse split. NVOS (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent by letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note and exercise of the Warrants, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing Common Stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note. If, at any time NVOS does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.2 of the Note.
2.4 Method of Conversion.
(a) Mechanics of Conversion. Subject to Section 2.1, this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part, at any time from the date hereof, by (A) submitting to the Company a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 7:00 p.m., New York, New York time) and (B) subject to Section 2.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Company.
(b) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Company unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Company, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Holder shall, prima facie, be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Note, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of a portion of this Note, the unpaid and unconverted principal amount of this Note represented by this Note may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
(c) Payment of Taxes. NVOS shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Note in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and NVOS shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to NVOS the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of Borrower that such tax has been paid.
(d) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Upon receipt by the Company from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 2.4, NVOS shall issue and deliver to or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for Common Stock issuable upon such conversion by the end of the next business day after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof.
(e) Obligation of NVOS to Deliver Common Stock. Upon receipt by the Company of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Company defaults on its obligations under this Article II, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, NVOS’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Company to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Company, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of NVOS to the Holder in connection with such conversion. The Conversion Date specified in the Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date so long as the Notice of Conversion is received by the Company before 7:00 p.m., New York, New York time, on such date.
(f) Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided NVOS is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions contained in Section 2.1 and in this Section 2.4, NVOS shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission (“DWAC”) system. If NVOS is not registered with DTC as of the Issue Date, NVOS shall be required to register with DTC within 30 days of the Issue Date, and the provisions of this paragraph shall apply after such registration. Failure to become DTC registered or maintain DTC eligibility as provided herein shall be an Event of Default under Section 4.22 of this Note.
(g) Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline. Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if NVOS causes the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note to not be delivered by the second (2nd) Trading Day following the Deadline (other than a failure due to the circumstances described in Section 2.3 above, which failure shall be governed by such Section) (a “Conversion Default”) the Company shall pay to the Holder $1,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that NVOS fails to deliver such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Company by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Company agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder, and as such, NVOS will not take any actions to hamper, delay or prevent any Holder conversion of the Note. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly, the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 2.4(g) are justified.
1.1 Concerning the Common Stock. The Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) NVOS or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of NVOS who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 2.5 and who is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 under the Act. Except as otherwise provided (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note have been registered under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate:
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER AND ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
The legend set forth above shall be removed and NVOS shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if (i) NVOS or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by NVOS (which acceptance shall be subject to and conditioned on any requirements, if any, of the its transfer agent, the exchange on which NVOS is then trading or other applicable laws, rules or regulations) so that the sale or transfer is effected or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold. In the event that NVOS does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Holder with respect to the transfer of Securities (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 or Regulation S, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Note; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, if NVOS is legally unable to accept such opinion as a result of any of NVOS’s transfer agent requirements, the requirements of the exchange on which NVOS is then traded, or other applicable laws, rules or regulations, NVOS’s non-acceptance shall not be an Event of Default pursuant to Section 4.25.
2.5 Status as Shareholder. Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by a Holder, (i) the shares covered thereby (other than the shares, if any, which cannot be issued because their issuance would exceed such Holder’s allocated portion of the Reserved Amount or Maximum Share Amount) shall be deemed converted into Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as a Holder of such converted portion of this Note shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Company to comply with the terms of this Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Holder has not received certificates for all Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Note for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Company) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Note with respect to such unconverted portions of this Note and the Company shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Note to the Holder or, if the Note has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Note has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies (including, without limitation, (i) the right to receive Conversion Default payments pursuant to Section 2.3 to the extent required thereby for such Conversion Default and any subsequent Conversion Default and (ii) the right to have the Conversion Price with respect to subsequent conversions determined in accordance with Section 2.3) for the Company’s failure to convert this Note.
ARTICLE III. RANKING, CERTAIN COVENANTS AND POST CLOSING OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Warrants. Upon the Issue Date, NVOS shall issue to the Holder warrants (the “Warrants”) as required under the Purchase Agreement.
3.2 Equity Interest. Upon the Issue Date, NVOS shall issue to Holder 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock, as “Collateral Shares” as described in the Purchase Agreement, and subject to the terms of that certain Escrow Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).
3.3 Distributions on Common Stock. So long as the Company shall have any obligations under this Note, NVOS shall not without the Holder’s written consent (a) pay, declare or set apart for such payment, any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, property or other securities) on the Common Stock (or other capital securities of the NVOS) other than dividends on Common Stock solely in the form of additional Common Stock or (b) directly or indirectly or through any Subsidiary make any other payment or distribution in respect of Common Stock (or other securities representing its capital) except for distributions that comply with Section 3.7 below.
3.4 Removed and Reserved.
3.5 Restrictions on Other Certain Transactions. So long as any Borrower or Guarantor shall have any obligations under this Note and unless approved in writing by the Holder (which such approval not to be unreasonably withheld), neither the Borrower or Guarantor shall directly or indirectly:
3.5.1 | change the nature of its business; | |
3.5.2 | (b) sell, divest, change the structure of any material assets of the Borrower or Guarantor or any Subsidiary other than in the ordinary course of business; | |
3.5.3 | enter into a borrowing arrangement where the Borrower or Guarantor pays an effective APR greater than 20%; or |
3.5.4 | accept Merchant-Cash-Advances in which it sells future receivables at a discount, any other factoring transactions, or similar financing instruments or financing transactions, provided that in the event that the Borrower or Guarantor receives a Bona Fide Offer (defined below) regarding such a financing from any third party, then the applicable Borrower or Guarantor may first offer such opportunity to the Holder to provide financing on the same or similar terms as each respective third party’s terms, and the Holder may in its sole discretion determine whether the Holder will provide such capital or financing. Upon receipt of the third party offer, the applicable Borrower or Guarantor shall promptly provide notice thereof to the Holder (the “MCA Offer Notice”) and provide copies of the pending transaction documents. Should the Holder be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to the Company within five (5) Trading Days from the Holder’s receipt of the MCA Offer Notice from the Company, then the Company may obtain such capital or financing from the respective third party upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by the Company to the Holder, which transaction must be completed within five (5) Trading Days after the date of the MCA Offer Notice. A “Bona Fide Offer” is one in which the third-party is irrevocably and contractually bound to finance the transaction, subject to the Holder’s right of first refusal. |
3.6 Removed and Reserved.
3.7 Payments from Future Funding Sources. Except as related to the next transaction after the Issue Date conducted on the Company’s behalf by the Maxim Group, the Company shall pay to the Holder on an accelerated basis, any outstanding Principal Amount of the Note, along with all unpaid interest, and fees and penalties, if any, from the sources of capital below, at the Holder’s discretion, it being acknowledged and agreed by Holder that the Company shall have the right to make bona fide payments to vendors with Common Stock:
3.7.1 Future Financing Proceeds. At the Holder’s option, Fifteen percent (15%) of the net cash proceeds of any future financings by either Borrower or Guarantor or any Subsidiary, whether debt or equity, or any other financing proceeds such as cash advances, royalties or earn-out payments.
3.7.2 Other Future Receipts. All net proceeds from any sale of assets of the Company or any of their Subsidiaries other than sales of inventory of the Company or any Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business or receipt the Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries of any tax credits or collections pursuant to any settlement or judgement.
3.7.3 Asset Sale. The Company shall pay to the Holder on an accelerated basis, any outstanding Principal Amount of the Note, along with unpaid interest, and fees and penalties, if any, from the net proceeds to the Company or Subsidiary resulting from the sale of any assets outside of the ordinary course of business or securities in any Subsidiary.
3.8 Use of Proceeds. The Borrower agrees to use the proceeds of this Note in accordance with Section 5.1 of the SPA.
3.9 Ranking and Security. The obligations of the Company under this Note shall constitute a first priority security interest and rank senior with respect to any and all Indebtedness existing prior to or incurred as of or following the initial Issue Date, with the sole exception that such obligations shall remain subordinate to those certain debt obligations of the Company in favor of Streeterville Capital, LLC, Nomis Bay Ltd., BPY Ltd., MMCAP Management Inc., and Dominion Capital LLC and certain future debt obligations of the Company in favor of those Maxim Group LLC investors funded by December 31, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000 (collectively, the “Existing Senior Loans”). The obligations of the Company under this Note are secured pursuant to the Security and Pledge Agreement attached hereto. So long as the Company shall have any obligation under this Note, the Company shall not (directly or indirectly through any Subsidiary or affiliate) incur or suffer to exist or guarantee any Indebtedness that is senior to or pari passu with (in priority of payment and performance) the Company’s obligations hereunder, except for the Existing Senior Loans. As used herein, the term “Indebtedness” means (a) all indebtedness of the Company for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property or services, including any type of letters of credit, but not including deferred purchase price obligations in place as of the Issue Date or obligations to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary course of business, (b) all obligations of either the Borrower or Guarantor evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments, (c) purchase money indebtedness hereafter incurred by any Borrower or Guarantor to finance the purchase of fixed or capital assets, including all capital lease obligations of the Company which do not exceed the purchase price of the assets funded, (d) all guarantee obligations of any Borrower or Guarantor in respect of obligations of the kind referred to in clauses (a) through (c) above that the Borrower or Guarantor would not be permitted to incur or enter into, and (e) all obligations of the kind referred to in clauses (a) through (d) above that the Company is not permitted to incur or enter into that are secured and/or unsecured by (or for which the holder of such obligation has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured and/or unsecured by) any lien or encumbrance on property (including accounts and contract rights) owned by the Company, whether or not the Company has assumed or become liable for the payment of such obligation.
3.9.1 Carve Out. Notwithstanding the foregoing, obligations of the Company under this Note shall not rank senior with respect to the balance of any EIDL and PPP loans that are outstanding as of the Issue Date.
3.10 Right of Participation. For a period of twelve (12) months from the date hereof, in the event the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, proposes to offer and sell its securities, whether debt, equity, or any other financing transaction (each a “Future Offering”), the Holder shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the purchase of the securities being offered in such Future Offering up to an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum Principal Amount of this Note.
3.11 Right of First Refusal. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, the Company or any Subsidiary has a bona fide offer of capital or financing from any third party that the Company or any Subsidiary intends to act upon, then the Company must first offer such opportunity to the Holder to provide such capital or financing to the Company or Subsidiary on the same terms as each respective third party’s terms. Should the Holder be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to the Company or Subsidiary within three (3) Trading Days from Holder’s receipt of written notice of the offer (the “Offer Notice”) from the Company, then the Company or Subsidiary may obtain such capital or financing from that respective third party upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by the Company to the Holder. The Offer Notice must be sent via electronic mail to the Holder at its notice address provided herein.
3.12 Terms of Future Financings. So long as this Note is outstanding, upon any issuance of (or announcement of intent to effect an issuance of) any security, or amendment to (or announcement of intent to effect an amendment to) any security that was originally issued before the Issue Date, by the Company or any Subsidiary, with any term that the Holder reasonably believes is more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that the Holder reasonably believes was not similarly provided to the Holder in this Note, then (i) the Company shall notify the Holder of such additional or more favorable term within seven (7) business days of the issuance and/or amendment (as applicable) of the respective security, and (ii) such term, at Holder’s option, shall become a part of the transaction documents with the Holder (regardless of whether the Company complied with the notification provision of this Section 3.12). The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the holder of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage. If Holder elects to have the term become a part of the transaction documents with the Holder, then the Company shall immediately deliver acknowledgment of such adjustment in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder (the “Acknowledgment”) within three (3) business days of Company’s receipt of request from Holder, provided that Company’s failure to timely provide the Acknowledgment shall not affect the automatic amendments contemplated hereby.
3.13 Registration Rights. NVOS shall be required to file a registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3 (if eligible) within 90 days of the Issue Date to register the Registrable Securities issued to Holder pursuant to this Note. Such registration statement shall be required to be declared effective by the SEC within 180 days of the Issue Date. As used herein, Registrable Securities shall mean the Warrant Shares as defined in the Purchase Agreement.
3.14 Exchange Act Reporting. If the NVOS is not subject to and fully compliant with, the annual and periodic SEC reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, then within three (3) months of the Issue Date, NVOS shall become a fully reporting public company under the SEC reporting requirements and become subject to and fully compliant with, the annual and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act (including but not limited to becoming current in its filings). Failure to become a fully reporting public company and subject to and compliant with the Exchange Act as described herein, as well as failure to maintain such fully reporting status once the NVOS becomes subject to and fully compliant with the SEC reporting requirements under the Exchange Act (including but not limited to becoming delinquent in its filings), or if NVOS is already an SEC reporting company on the Issue date, then at any time after the Issue Date, shall be an event of default under Section 4.9.
3.15 Opinion Letter. At the Maturity Date, NVOS shall be responsible for supplying an opinion letter specific to the fact that Common Stock issued pursuant to conversion of the Note, as well as the Warrant Shares and Collateral Shares are either exempt from registration requirements pursuant to Rule 144 (so long as the requirements of Rule 144 are satisfied) or have been duly registered and permitted to be sold and transferred without restriction. Failure to provide an opinion letter as described herein shall be an event of default pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Note. Failure of the shares of NVOS to be eligible for Rule 144 within six (6) months shall be an Event of Default pursuant to Section 4.25 of the Note.
ARTICLE IV. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
It shall be considered an event of default if any of the following events listed in this Article IV (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:
4.1 Failure to Pay Principal or Interest. The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise. A three (3) day cure period shall apply for failure to make a payment when due except where payments are noted herein as being due immediately or for payments due on the Maturity Date which shall have no cure period.
4.2 Failure to Reserve Shares. NVOS fails to reserve a sufficient amount of Common Stock as required under the terms of this Note (including the requirements of Section 2.3 of this Note), fails to issue Common Stock to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, NVOS directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) Common Stock to be issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph), or fails to supply an opinion letter specific to the fact that Common Stock issued pursuant to conversion of the Note, as well as the Collateral Shares and the shares issued pursuant to the Warrant are exempt from registration requirements pursuant to Rule 144, and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for three (3) business days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion. It is an obligation of NVOS to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent. It shall be an event of default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by NVOS to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to NVOS’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be paid by the Company to the Holder within five (5) business days of a demand from the Holder, either in cash or as an addition to the outstanding Principal Amount of the Note, and such choice of payment method is at the discretion of the Company.
4.3 Breach of Covenants. Either or both of the Borrower or Guarantor, or the relevant related party, as the case may be, breach any covenant, post-closing obligation or other term or condition contained in this Note, or in the related Warrants, Purchase Agreement, Security and Pledge Agreement, term sheet or any other collateral documents (together, the “Transaction Documents”) and breach continues for a period of ten (10) days.
4.4 Breach of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of either of the Borrower or Guarantor made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given pursuant hereto or in connection herewith, shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) an effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note and the other Transaction Documents.
4.5 Receiver or Trustee. The Guarantor or any subsidiary of the Guarantor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.
4.6 Judgments or Settlements. (i) Any money judgment, writ or similar process shall be entered or filed against the Guarantor or any subsidiary of the Guarantor or any of its property or other assets for more than $25,000, and shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days unless otherwise consented to by the Holder; or (ii) the settlement of any claim or litigation, creating an obligation on either the Borrower or the Guarantor in amount over $25,000.
4.7 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Guarantor or any subsidiary of the Guarantor. With respect to any such proceedings that are involuntary, the Company shall have a 45 day cure period in which to have such involuntary proceedings dismissed.
4.8 Delisting of Common Stock. If at any time on or after the date in which the Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE MKT, and NVSO shall fail to maintain the listing or quotation of the Common Stock, or if its shares have been suspended from trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE MKT.
4.9 Failure to Comply with the Exchange Act. NVSO shall fail within three months of the Issue Date to become a fully reporting company under the SEC reporting requirements and become subject to, and fully compliant with, the annual and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act (including but not limited to failing to becoming current in its filings) and/or at any point after the earlier of three months from the Issue Date or the date on which the NVSO becomes fully compliant with the Exchange Act, NVSO shall fail to be fully compliant with, or cease to be subject to, the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act (including but not limited to becoming delinquent in its filings).
4.10 Liquidation. Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of the Borrower or the Guarantor or any substantial portion of either of their businesses.
4.11 Cessation of Operations. Any cessation of operations by the Borrower or the Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.
4.12 Maintenance of Assets. The failure by the Company to maintain any intellectual property rights, personal, real property or other assets which are necessary to conduct its business (whether now or in the future), to the extent that such failure would result in a material adverse condition or material adverse change in or affecting the business operations, properties or financial condition of Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries (a “Material Adverse Effect”).
4.13 Financial Statement Restatement. Either the Borrower or Guarantor restates any financial statements for any date or period from two years prior to the Issue Date of this Note and until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the unrestated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note.
4.14 Failure to Execute Transaction Documents or Complete the Transaction. The failure of the Company to execute any of the Transaction Documents or to complete the transaction for the full Principal Amount of the Note, as contemplated by the Purchase Agreement.
4.15 Illegality. Any court of competent jurisdiction issues an order declaring this Note, any of the other Transaction Documents or any provision hereunder or thereunder to be illegal, as long as such declaration was not the result of an act of negligence by the Holder, exclusive of the execution of the Transaction Documents or the transactions and acts contemplated herein.
4.16 Cross-Default. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by either the Borrower or Guarantor of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the other financial instrument, including but not limited to all promissory notes, currently issued, or hereafter issued, by the Borrower or Guarantor, to the Holder or any other third party (the “Other Agreements”), after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, that results in a Material Adverse Effect shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note, in which event the Holder shall be entitled to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder.
4.17 Certain Transactions. Borrower or Guarantor enters into certain transactions prohibited by Sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 of this Agreement.
4.18 Reverse Splits. NVSO effectuates a reverse split of its Common Stock without ten (10) days prior written notice to the Holder.
4.19 Replacement of Transfer Agent. In the event that NVSO proposes to replace its transfer agent, fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to NVSO and NVSO.
4.20 DTC “Chill”. The DTC places a “chill” (i.e. a restriction placed by DTC on one or more of DTC’s services, such as limiting a DTC participant’s ability to make a deposit or withdrawal of the security at DTC) on any of the Borrower’s or Guarantor’s securities.
4.21 DWAC Eligibility. In addition to the Event of Default in Section 4.21, the Common Stock is otherwise not eligible for trading through the DTC’s Fast Automated Securities Transfer or Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian programs, or if the NVSO is not registered with DTC on the Issue Date, NVSO fails to become DTC registered within 30 days of the Issue Date.
4.22 Bid Price. NVSO shall lose the “bid” price for its Common Stock ($0.0001 on the “Ask” with zero market makers on the “Bid” per Level 2) and/or a market (including the OTC Pink, OTCQB or an equivalent replacement marketplace or exchange).
4.23 Inside Information. Any attempt by the Borrower or Guarantor or their officers, directors, and/or affiliates to transmit, convey, disclose, or any actual transmittal, conveyance, or disclosure by the Borrower or Guarantor or their officers, directors, and/or affiliates of, material non-public information concerning the Borrower or Guarantor, to the Holder or its successors and assigns, which is not immediately cured by NVSO’s filing of a Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD on that same date.
4.24 Unavailability of Rule 144. If, at any time, the Holder is unable to (i) obtain a standard “144 legal opinion letter” from an attorney reasonably acceptable to the Holder, the Holder’s brokerage firm (and respective clearing firm), and NVSO’s transfer agent in order to facilitate the Holder’s conversion of any portion of the Note into free trading shares of Common Stock pursuant to Rule 144, and/or (ii) thereupon deposit such shares into the Holder’s brokerage account.
4.25 Cash Reserve. If, at any time while this Note is outstanding, the cash reserve balance of the consolidated Company is below $2,500,000.
4.26 Remedies Upon Default.
(a) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default specified in this Article IV, in addition to and without limitation of other remedies set forth herein in this Note, (i) interest shall accrue at the Default Interest rate; (ii) this Note shall become immediately due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower and Guarantor, and the Company shall pay to the Holder, an amount equal to the Principal Amount then outstanding (including Liquidating Damages, defined below) plus accrued and unpaid interest through the date of the Event of Default, unaccrued interest through the remainder of the Term, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses of collection, and Default Interest through the date of full repayment; and (iii) a liquidated damages charge equal to 25% of the outstanding balance due under the Note will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder, either in form of a cash payment or as an addition to the Principal Amount due under the Note. In addition, the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation, those set forth in the Related Documents.
(b) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, the Company shall incur a monthly monitoring fee (“Monitoring Fee”) in the amount of five thousand Dollars ($5,000) per month commencing in the month in which the Event of Default occurs and continuing until the Event of Default is cured in order to cover the Holder’s costs of monitoring and legal expenses and other expenses incurred by Holder.
(c) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and thereafter, the Conversion Price shall immediately be equal to the lesser of (i) the Fixed Conversion Price; (ii) seventy five percent (75%) of the average of the three (3) lowest closing prices during the twenty-one (21) consecutive Trading Day period immediately preceding the Trading Day that the Company receives a Notice of Conversion or (iii) any discount to the market price of the Common Stock utilized in any financing subsequent to the Issuance Date.
ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
5.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, facsimile, or electronic mail addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery, upon electronic mail delivery, or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Borrower or Guarantor, to: | ||
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | ||
11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100 | ||
Bellevue, WA 98004 | ||
ATTN: Robert Mattacchione | ||
e-mail: Robert.mattacchione@novointegrated.com | ||
If to the Holder: | ||
PLATINUM POINT CAPITAL, LLC | ||
720 Monroe Street, C401B | ||
Hoboken, NJ 07030 | ||
Brian Freifeld, Manager | ||
E-Mail: brian@platinumpointcap.com |
5.3 Amendments. This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower, Guarantor and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.
5.4 Assignability. This Note shall be binding upon each of the Borrower and the Guarantor and their successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act).
5.5 Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Company shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including attorneys’ fees. Such amounts spent by Holder shall be added to the Principal Amount of the Note at the time of such expenditure.
5.6 Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the state and/or federal courts located in New York, New York. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. EACH OF THE Borrower and Guarantor IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS NOTE OR ANY TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) 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 contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
5.7 Certain Amounts. Whenever pursuant to this Note the Borrower is required to pay an amount in excess of the outstanding principal amount (or the portion thereof required to be paid at that time) plus accrued and unpaid interest plus Default Interest on such interest, the Borrower and the Holder agree that the actual damages to the Holder from the receipt of cash payment on this Note may be difficult to determine and the amount to be so paid by the Borrower represents stipulated damages and not a penalty.
5.8 Remedies. The Borrower and Guarantor acknowledge that a breach by either or both of them of their obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower and Guarantor acknowledge that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agree, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower or Guarantor of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
5.9 Prepayment. Unless an Event of Default shall occur, the Borrower shall have the right at any time prior to the Maturity Date and on the Maturity Date, upon fifteen (15) days’ notice to the Holder, to prepay the Note by making a payment to Holder equal to 105% multiplied by the sum of (i) the outstanding Principal Amount, (ii) all accrued and unpaid interest, (iii) all unaccrued interest through the remainder of the Term that is guaranteed pursuant to Section 1.2 above, and (iv) any other amounts due under the Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Holder may convert any or all of this Note into shares of Common Stock at any time.
5.10 Usury. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Borrower hereby agrees not to insist upon or plead or in any manner whatsoever claim, and will resist any and all efforts to be compelled to take the benefit or advantage of, usury laws wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, in connection with any action or proceeding that may be brought by the Holder in order to enforce any right or remedy under this Note. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Note, it is expressly agreed and provided that the total liability of the Borrower under this Note for payments which under Delaware law are in the nature of interest shall not exceed the maximum lawful rate authorized under applicable law (the “Maximum Rate”), and, without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall any rate of interest or default interest, or both of them, when aggregated with any other sums which under Delaware law in the nature of interest that the Borrower may be obligated to pay under this Note exceed such Maximum Rate. It is agreed that if the maximum contract rate of interest allowed by Delaware law and applicable to this Note is increased or decreased by statute or any official governmental action subsequent to the date hereof, the new maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law will be the Maximum Rate applicable to this Note from the effective date thereof forward, unless such application is precluded by applicable law. If under any circumstances whatsoever, interest in excess of the Maximum Rate is paid by the Borrower to the Holder with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Note, such excess shall be applied by the Holder to the unpaid principal balance of any such indebtedness or be refunded to the Borrower, the manner of handling such excess to be at the Holder’s election.
5.11 Section 3(a)(10) Transactions. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, the Borrower or Guarantor enter into a transaction structured in accordance with, based upon, or related or pursuant to, in whole or in part, Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act, then a liquidated damages charge of 25% of the outstanding principal balance of this Note at that time, will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder, either in the form of cash payment or as an addition to the balance of the Note, as determined by mutual agreement of the Borrower, Guarantor and Holder.
5.12 No Broker-Dealer Acknowledgement. Absent a final adjudication from a court of competent jurisdiction stating otherwise, so long as any obligation of the Borrower or Guarantor under this Note or the other Transaction Documents is outstanding, no Borrower or Guarantor shall state, claim, allege, or in any way assert to any person, institution, or entity, that Holder is currently, or ever has been, a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
5.13 Opportunity to Consult with Counsel. Each of the Borrower and Guarantor represent and acknowledge that it has been provided with the opportunity to discuss and review the terms of this Note and the other Transaction Documents with its counsel before signing it and that it is freely and voluntarily signing the Transaction Documents in exchange for the benefits provided herein. In light of this, the Company will not contest the validity of Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated therein. Each of the Borrower and Guarantor further represents and acknowledges that it has been provided a reasonable period of time within which to review the terms of the Transaction Documents.
5.14 Removed and Reserved.
5.15 Joint and Several Nature. All of the representations, warranties and covenants made by the Company, Borrower and Guarantor under this Note, and each and all of their obligations, are made jointly and severally by NVOS and TERRAGX.
5.16 Removed and Reserved.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Borrower and Guarantor has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized as of the Issue Date.
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | CEO | |
TERRAGENIX, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Terence Mullins | |
Name: | Terence Mullins | |
Title: | President | |
Acknowledged and Accepted by: | ||
PLATINUM POINT CAPITAL, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Brian Freifeld | |
Name: | Brian Freifeld | |
Title: | Manager |
Exhibit 10.8
NEITHER THIS SECURITY NOR THE SECURITIES FOR WHICH THIS SECURITY IS EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS SECURITY AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS SECURITY MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT WITH A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER OR OTHER LOAN WITH A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT IS AN “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” AS DEFINED IN RULE 501(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR OTHER LOAN SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
Warrant Shares: 111,940 | Issue Date: November 17, 2021 |
THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT (the “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, Platinum Point Capital, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, or its assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after the date hereof (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on November 17, 2026 (the “Termination Date”) but not thereafter, to subscribe for and purchase from Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), up to 111,940 shares of Common Stock (as subject to adjustment hereunder, the “Warrant Shares”). The purchase price of one share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”) under this Warrant shall be equal to the Exercise Price, as defined in Section 2(b).
Section 1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated November 17, 2021, among the Terragenix, Inc., the Company and the purchasers signatory thereto.
Section 2. Exercise.
a) Exercise of Warrant. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times on or after the Initial Exercise Date and on or before the Termination Date by delivery to the Company of a duly executed PDF copy submitted by e-mail (or e-mail attachment) of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed hereto (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined in Section 2(d)(i) herein) following the date of exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver the aggregate Exercise Price for the Warrant Shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of this Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Business Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
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b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be US$3.35, subject to adjustment hereunder (the “Exercise Price”).
c) Cashless Exercise. If at any time after the Initial Exercise Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder, then this Warrant may also be exercised, in whole or in part, at such time by means of a “cashless exercise” in which the Holder shall be entitled to receive a number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A) where:
(A) = | as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (y) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise or (z) the Bid Price of the Common Stock on the principal Trading Market as reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof or (iii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day; |
(B) = | the Exercise Price of this Warrant, as adjusted hereunder; and |
(X) = | the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise. |
If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, the Warrant Shares shall take on the characteristics of the Warrants being exercised, and the holding period of the Warrant Shares being issued may be tacked on to the holding period of this Warrant. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2(c).
“Bid Price” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the bid price of the Common Stock for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on the Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of one share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Purchasers of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.
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“VWAP” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on the Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of one share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Purchasers of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on the Termination Date, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2(c).
d) Mechanics of Exercise.
i. Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with The Depository Trust Company through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder or (B) the Warrant Shares are eligible for resale by the Holder without volume or manner-of-sale limitations pursuant to Rule 144 (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants), and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is the earliest of (i) two (2) Trading Days after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise, (ii) one (1) Trading Day after delivery of the aggregate Exercise Price to the Company and (iii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”); Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for purposes of Regulation SHO to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following delivery of the Notice of Exercise. If the Company fails for any reason (other than failure of the Holder to timely deliver the Exercise Price, unless the Warrant is validly exercised by means of a cashless exercise) to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the VWAP of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Warrant Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. The Company agrees to maintain a transfer agent that is a participant in the FAST program so long as this Warrant remains outstanding and exercisable. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Stock as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise.
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ii. Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.
iii. Rescission Rights. If the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, then the Holder will have the right to rescind such exercise.
iv. Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(d)(i) above pursuant to an exercise on or before the Warrant Share Delivery Date (other than any such failure that is solely due to any action or inaction by the Holder with respect to such exercise), and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.
v. No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. As to any fraction of a share which the Holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company shall, at its election, either pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the Exercise Price or round up to the next whole share.
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vi. Charges, Taxes and Expenses. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided, however, that in the event that Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the Depository Trust Company (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares.
vii. Closing of Books. The Company will not close its shareholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.
e) Holder’s Exercise Limitations. The Company shall not effect any exercise of this Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to Section 2 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, non-exercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or non-converted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other Common Stock Equivalents) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 2(e), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 2(e) applies, the determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 2(e), in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% (or, upon election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any Warrants, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 2(e), provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 2(e) shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 2(e) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.
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f) Forced Exercise of Warrants. At any time following the registration of the Warrants, the Company may within one business day following any period in which the closing price of its Common Stock as listed on any U.S. public exchange exceeds $5.25 on each of any consecutive 30-day period issue a written notice to the Holder demanding the exercise of the Warrants. The Holder within 30 days following receipt of this notice shall exercise all the Warrants held by them. Notwithstanding the foregoing a Holder shall not be required to exercise a Warrant if on any one day during this 30-day period following the receipt of this notice the closing price of the Common Stock as listed on any U.S. Public exchange is less than $5.25.
Section 3. Certain Adjustments.
a) Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on shares of its Common Stock or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in shares of Common Stock (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any shares of Common Stock issued by the Company upon exercise of this Warrant), (ii) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares or (iv) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Stock any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of this Warrant shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification.
b) Intentionally Omitted.
c) Subsequent Rights Offerings. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 3(a) above, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Common Stock Equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to all (or substantially all) of the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (or beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).
d) Pro Rata Distributions. During such time as this Warrant is outstanding, if the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property or options by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date of which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (or in the beneficial ownership of any shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).
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e) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction; provided that ALMC ASAP Holdings (“ALMC”), will be permitted to own not more than 60% of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction (hereinafter, the “ALMC Carveout”), (ii) the Company (and all of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole), directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, if, after giving effect to such transaction, any stockholder (or group of stockholders acting in concert) own more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate voting power of the Company or the successor entity of such transaction, subject to the ALMC Carveout, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, subject to the ALMC Carveout (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant). For purposes of any such exercise, the determination of the Exercise Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of Common Stock in such Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Exercise Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any exercise of this Warrant following such Fundamental Transaction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in the event of a Fundamental Transaction, the Company or any Successor Entity (as defined below) shall, at the Holder’s option, exercisable at any time concurrently with, or within 30 days after, the consummation of the Fundamental Transaction (or, if later, the date of the public announcement of the applicable Fundamental Transaction), purchase this Warrant from the Holder by paying to the Holder an amount of cash equal to the Black Scholes Value (as defined below) of the remaining unexercised portion of this Warrant on the date of the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction; provided, however, that, if the Fundamental Transaction is not within the Company’s control, including not approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, Holder shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any Successor Entity the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of Common Stock of the Company in connection with the Fundamental Transaction, whether that consideration be in the form of cash, stock or any combination thereof, or whether the holders of Common Stock are given the choice to receive from among alternative forms of consideration in connection with the Fundamental Transaction; provided, further, that if holders of Common Stock of the Company are not offered or paid any consideration in such Fundamental Transaction, such holders of Common Stock will be deemed to have received common stock of the Successor Entity (which Entity may be the Company following such Fundamental Transaction) in such Fundamental Transaction. “Black Scholes Value” means the value of this Warrant based on the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model obtained from the “OV” function on Bloomberg determined as of the day of consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction for pricing purposes and reflecting (A) a risk-free interest rate corresponding to the U.S. Treasury rate for a period equal to the time between the date of the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction and the Termination Date, (B) an expected volatility equal to the greater of 100% and the 100 day volatility obtained from the HVT function on Bloomberg (determined utilizing a 365 day annualization factor) as of the Trading Day immediately following the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction, (C) the underlying price per share used in such calculation shall be the greater of (i) the sum of the price per share being offered in cash, if any, plus the value of any non-cash consideration, if any, being offered in such Fundamental Transaction and (ii) the highest VWAP during the period beginning on the Trading Day immediately preceding the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction (or the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, if earlier) and ending on the Trading Day of the Holder’s request pursuant to this Section 3(e) and (D) a remaining option time equal to the time between the date of the public announcement of the applicable contemplated Fundamental Transaction and the Termination Date and (E) a zero cost of borrow. The payment of the Black Scholes Value will be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds (or such other consideration) within the later of (i) five Business Days of the Holder’s election and (ii) the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which the Company is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3(e) pursuant to written agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and approved by the Holder (without unreasonable delay) prior to such Fundamental Transaction and shall, at the option of the Holder, deliver to the Holder in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of such Successor Entity (or its parent entity) equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction), and which is reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Holder. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein.
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For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the offering and other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a Fundamental Transaction for purposes hereof.
f) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding.
g) Notice to Holder.
i. Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder by email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.
ii. Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Stock, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Stock, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Stock rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any shareholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Stock, any consolidation or merger to which the Company (and all of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole) is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Stock is converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by email to the Holder at its last email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register of the Company, at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice (unless such information is filed with the Commission on its EDGAR reporting system (or successor system), in which case a notice shall not be required) stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of the Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of the Subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. The Holder shall remain entitled to exercise this Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.
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Section 4. Transfer of Warrant.
a) Transferability. Subject to compliance with any applicable securities laws and the conditions set forth in Section 4(d) hereof and to the provisions of Section 4.1 of the Purchase Agreement, this Warrant and all rights hereunder (including, without limitation, any registration rights) are transferable, in whole or in part, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment, and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary and subject to Sections 2(a) and 2(d)(ii), the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company unless the Holder has assigned this Warrant in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the Holder delivers an assignment form to the Company assigning this Warrant in full. The Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.
b) New Warrants. This Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the original Issue Date and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.
c) Warrant Register. The Company shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Company for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.
d) Transfer Restrictions. If, at the time of the surrender of this Warrant in connection with any transfer of this Warrant, the transfer of this Warrant shall not be either (i) registered pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and under applicable state securities or blue sky laws or (ii) eligible for resale without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions or current public information requirements pursuant to Rule 144, the Company may require, as a condition of allowing such transfer, that the Holder or transferee of this Warrant, as the case may be, comply with the provisions of Section 5.7 of the Purchase Agreement.
e) Representation by the Holder. The Holder, by the acceptance hereof, represents and warrants that it is acquiring this Warrant and, upon any exercise hereof, will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise, for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling such Warrant Shares or any part thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the Securities Act.
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Section 5. Miscellaneous.
a) No Rights as Shareholder Until Exercise; No Settlement in Cash. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a shareholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i). Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the exercise of the Warrant, the Holder shall have all the rights as a Holder of the Warrant, including, without limitation, as set forth in Section 3. Without limiting any rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise” pursuant to Section 2(c) or to receive cash payments pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) and Section 2(d)(iv) herein, in no event shall the Company be required to net cash settle an exercise of this Warrant.
b) Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any share certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of the Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or share certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or share certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or share certificate.
c) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Trading Day, then, such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Trading Day.
d) Authorized Shares.
The Company covenants that, during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Stock may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue).
Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (i) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (ii) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.
Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.
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e) Jurisdiction. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
f) Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant, if not registered and the Holder does not utilize cashless exercise, will have restrictions upon resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
g) Non-waiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies. Without limiting any other provision of this Warrant or the Purchase Agreement, if the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.
h) Notices. Any notice, request or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to the Holder by the Company shall be delivered in accordance with the notice provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
i) Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any shares of Common Stock or as a shareholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.
j) Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.
k) Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of the Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or a holder of Warrant Shares.
l) Amendment. This Warrant may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.
m) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.
n) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione | |
Name: | Robert Mattacchione | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Agreed & Accepted:
Platinum Point Capital, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Brian Freifeld | |
Name: | Brian Freifeld | |
Title: | Manager |
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
TO: NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
(1) The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.
(2) Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):
☐ in lawful money of the United States; or
☐ if permitted the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).
(3) Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
_______________________________
The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:
_______________________________
_______________________________
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[SIGNATURE OF HOLDER]
Name
of Investing Entity: _______________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Investing Entity: __________________________________
Name of Authorized Signatory: __________________________________________________
Title of Authorized Signatory: __________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT FORM
(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to
Name: | ||
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Address: | ||
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Dated: _______________ __, ______ | ||
Holder’s Signature:______________________ | ||
Holder’s Address: ______________________ |