As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2023
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Texas | 8099 | 87-3841292 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
15110
N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, Texas 75248
(214) 242-9619
(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)
Jacob D. Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
15110
N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, Texas 75248
(214) 242-9619
(Name,
Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code,
of Agent For Service)
Copies to:
David M. Loev, Esq. | Spencer G. Feldman, Esq. | |
John S. Gillies, Esq. | Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP | |
The Loev Law Firm, PC | 1325 Avenue of the Americas | |
6300 West Loop South, Suite 280 | 15th Floor | |
Bellaire, Texas 77401 | New York, New York 10019 | |
Telephone: (713) 524-4110 | Telephone: (212) 451-2300 |
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. ☐
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The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Registration Statement contains two prospectuses, as set forth below.
● | Public Offering Prospectus. A prospectus to be used for the public offering of 1,250,000 shares of common stock of the registrant (not including shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option) (the “Public Offering Prospectus”) through the underwriters named on the cover page of the Public Offering Prospectus. | |
● | Resale Prospectus. A prospectus to be used for the resale by the selling shareholders set forth therein of 4,690,000 shares of common stock of the registrant (the “Resale Prospectus”). |
The Resale Prospectus is substantially identical to the Public Offering Prospectus, except for the following principal items:
● | they contain different front cover pages and back cover pages; | |
● | all references in the Public Offering Prospectus to “this offering” or “this initial public offering” will be changed to “our initial public offering” and/or “the IPO,” defined as the underwritten initial public offering of our common stock, in the Resale Prospectus; | |
● | all references in the Public Offering Prospectus to “underwriters” will be changed to “underwriters of the IPO” in the Resale Prospectus; | |
● | they contain different “The Offering” sections; | |
● | the Resale Prospectus includes a separate “Private Placement Offering” section; | |
● | the section “Shares Eligible For Future Sale—Selling Shareholder Resale Prospectus” from the Public Offering Prospectus is deleted from the Resale Prospectus; | |
● | the “Underwriting” section from the Public Offering Prospectus is deleted from the Resale Prospectus and a “Plan of Distribution” section is inserted in its place; | |
● | the “Capitalization” and “Dilution” sections are deleted from the Resale Prospectus; | |
● | a “Selling Shareholders” section is included in the Resale Prospectus; | |
● | the “Legal Matters” section in the Resale Prospectus deletes the reference to counsel for the underwriters; and | |
● | they contain different back pages. |
The registrant has included in this registration statement a set of alternate pages after the outside back cover page of the Public Offering Prospectus, which we refer to as the Alternate Pages, to reflect the foregoing differences in the Resale Prospectus as compared to the Public Offering Prospectus. The Public Offering Prospectus will exclude the Alternate Pages and will be used for the public offering by the registrant. The Resale Prospectus will be substantially identical to the Public Offering Prospectus except for the addition or substitution of the Alternate Pages and will be used for the resale offering by the selling shareholders (it being understood that none of the shares being registered for resale by the selling shareholders in the Resale Prospectus may be sold prior to the closing of our initial public offering under the Public Offering Prospectus, and only then in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations).
The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities nor may we accept offers to buy these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS | SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 13, 2023 |
1,250,000 Shares
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
Common Stock
This is a firm commitment initial public offering of shares of common stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc. Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock. It is currently estimated that the initial public offering price per share will be between $3.00 and $5.00 per share. We intend to list the common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MNGO” If our common stock is not approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, we will not consummate this offering.
After completion of this offering, Cohen Enterprises, Inc., our largest single shareholder, controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to own approximately 53.5% of our outstanding common stock. We are a “controlled company” as defined under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and are eligible for certain exemptions from these rules, though we do not intend to rely on any such exemptions. See “Risk Factors – Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding common stock ” for more information.
At the same time as the offering set forth in this prospectus (the “Public Offering Prospectus”), we are registering the resale of 4,690,000 shares of common stock, consisting of 2,690,000 outstanding shares of common stock and 2,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants to purchase common stock (the “Resale Prospectus”), under a separate prospectus.
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, as such, may elect to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements for future filings.
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Initial public offering price | $ | $ | ||||||
Underwriting discounts and commissions(1) | $ | $ | ||||||
Proceeds to us, before expenses | $ | $ |
(1) | Please refer to the section entitled “Underwriting” for additional information regarding total underwriter compensation. We have agreed to pay the representative of the underwriters a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 1% of gross proceeds and reimburse the representative of the underwriters for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including legal fees, up to $230,000. We have also agreed to issue warrants to the representative of the underwriters. |
We have granted the underwriters an option for a period of 45 days after the date of this prospectus to purchase up to 15% of the total number of our shares of common stock to be offered by us pursuant to this offering (excluding shares of common stock subject to this option), solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions.
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth under “Risk Factors,” beginning on page 12 of this prospectus before you make your decision to invest in our common stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The Underwriter expects to deliver the shares of common stock against payment as set forth under “Underwriting,” on or about , 2023.
Boustead Securities, LLC
The date of this prospectus is , 2023
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The following are abbreviations, acronyms and definitions of certain terms used in this document, which are commonly used in our industry:
“API” means active pharmaceutical ingredients.
“cGMP” means current good manufacturing practice regulations promulgated by the FDA under the authority of the FFDCA. These regulations, which have the force of law, require that manufacturers, processors, and packagers of drugs, medical devices, some food, and blood take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe, pure, and effective.
“FFDCA” means the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which is a set of U.S. laws passed by Congress in 1938 giving authority to the FDA to oversee the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
“HIPAA” means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which has the goal of making it easier for people to keep health insurance, protect the confidentiality and security of healthcare information and help the healthcare industry control administrative costs.
“HITECH” means the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
“IU” means International Unit, which is a unit of measurement for the effect, not mass of a substance; the variance is based on the biological activity or effect, for the purpose of easier comparison across similar forms of substances. IUs are used to measure the activity of many vitamins, hormones, enzymes, and drugs.
“Individually identifiable health information” is defined by HIPPA to mean information that is a subset of health information, including demographic information collected from an individual, and: (1) is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, employer, or health care clearinghouse; and (2) relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual; and (a) that identifies the individual; or (b) with respect to which there is reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.
“Mg” means milligrams.
“NCPDP” means the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, which is an American National Standards Institute accredited, standards development organization providing healthcare solutions.
“NPI” means National Provider Identifier, which is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. The NPI is a unique identification number for covered health care providers.
“PII” means personal identifiable information.
“TSBP” means The Texas State Board of Pharmacy, which is the state agency responsible for the licensing/registration of Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies; for establishing regulations for pharmacy practice; and for disciplining licensees and registrants.
“URAC” means the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, which is a review accreditation commission which offer health organizations an opportunity to have trained reviewers examine their operations and publicly ensure they are delivering care in a manner consistent with national standards.
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No dealer, salesperson or other individual has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained in this prospectus in connection with the offer made by this prospectus and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by us. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs or that information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof.
For investors outside the United States: We and the underwriters have not done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the shares of our common stock and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States.
Our logo and some of our trademarks and tradenames are used in this prospectus. This prospectus also includes trademarks, tradenames and service marks that are the property of others. Solely for convenience, trademarks, tradenames and service marks referred to in this prospectus may appear without the ®, ™ and SM symbols. References to our trademarks, tradenames and service marks are not intended to indicate in any way that we will not assert to the fullest extent under applicable law our rights or the rights of the applicable licensors if any, nor that respective owners to other intellectual property rights will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, their rights thereto. We do not intend the use or display of other companies’ trademarks and trade names to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.
The market data and certain other statistical information used throughout this prospectus are based on independent industry publications, reports by market research firms or other independent sources that we believe to be reliable sources; and we have not commissioned any of the market or survey data that is presented in this prospectus. Industry publications and third-party research, surveys and studies generally indicate that their information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, although they do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. We are responsible for all of the disclosures contained in this prospectus, and we believe these industry publications and third-party research, surveys and studies are reliable. While we are not aware of any misstatements regarding any third-party information presented in this prospectus, their estimates, in particular, as they relate to projections, involve numerous assumptions, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 12 of this prospectus. These and other factors could cause our future performance to differ materially from our assumptions and estimates. Some market and other data included herein, as well as the data of competitors as they relate to Mangoceuticals, Inc., is also based on our good faith estimates.
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this prospectus to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” and “Mangoceuticals” refer to Mangoceuticals, Inc.
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This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding to invest in our common stock. You should read this entire prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors” section, our historical financial statements and the notes thereto, each included elsewhere in this prospectus.
Overview
We plan to connect consumers to licensed healthcare professionals through our recently launched website at www.MangoRX.com for the provision of care via telehealth on our customer portal and plan to also provide access for customers to a licensed pharmacy for online fulfillment and distribution of certain medications that may be prescribed as part of telehealth consultations. To date, we have developed what we believe is a go-to-market strategy inclusive of product development, operations, marketing and advertising; however, we have not produced a significant amount of products and have generated only nominal revenues to date.
We have identified men’s wellness telemedicine services and products as a growing sector in recent years and especially related to the areas of erectile dysfunction (“ED”) products. We have developed and are currently in the process of preparing to commercially market a new brand of ED product under the brand name “Mango.” This product is produced at a compounding pharmacy and is available to patients on the determination of a prescribing physician that the compounded drug is necessary for the individual patient. This product currently includes the following U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved ingredients: Tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis), Oxytocin and L-Arginine, an amino acid that is available as a dietary supplement; however, these FDA approvals do not mean that these ingredients will prove safe when combined into a single formulation to treat ED. We currently offer two dosage levels of our Mango ED product and anticipate doctors prescribing a dosage based on the needs and medical history of the patient. Our Mango ED product currently includes the following ingredients: (1) Tadalafil (10 milligrams (mg)), Oxytocin (100 International units (IU)) and L-Arginine (50mg); and (2) Tadalafil (20mg), Oxytocin (100IU) and L-Arginine (50mg). Our Mango ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA and instead we plan to produce and sell our products, including our Mango ED product, under an exemption provided by Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as discussed below.
We are not aware of any clinical studies involving the administration of tadalafil sublingually at the doses we provide patients, or the compounding of tadalafil, oxytocin, and L-arginine to treat ED, as is contemplated by our ED product. We are, however, aware of other companies that are currently selling oral disintegrating tablets for ED, including those using a combination of Tadalafil and Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra). Additionally, because our Mango ED product is being specially compounded for the customer by a pharmacist with a physician’s prescription and because the ingredients for our Mango ED product will be publicly disclosed, this product formula can be replicated by other companies.
Because our ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA, our product has not had the benefit of the FDA’s clinical trial protocol which seeks to prevent the possibility of serious patient injury and death. If this were to occur, we could be subject to litigation and governmental action, which could result in costly litigation, significant fines, judgments or penalties.
We currently anticipate using approximately $1.8 million of the net proceeds of this offering to finance the marketing and operational expenses associated with the planned marketing of our Mango ED product. We launched our website in mid-November 2022. To date, we have sold only a small amount of products and generated only nominal revenues. We plan to market and seek to sell commercial quantities of our Mango ED product in the first quarter of 2023 following this offering
Mango has been formulated as a Rapid Dissolve Tablet (“RDT”) using a sublingual (applied under the tongue) delivery system to bypass the stomach and liver. It is a generally established principle that sublingual drug absorption through the oral mucosa is generally faster than drug absorption through the gastrointestinal tract. This is because sublingual drugs that are absorbed through the oral mucosa directly enter the systemic circulation, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass metabolism in the liver (see H. Zhang et al., Oral mucosal drug delivery: clinical pharmacokinetics and therapeutic applications, 41 Clin Pharmacokinet 661, 662 (2002). Though the active ingredients that comprise our Mango product are meant to treat ED – an issue that according to a 2018 study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine has been estimated to affect over one-third of today’s men’s population (with prevalence increasing with age) – we are also aiming to brand ourselves as a lifestyle company marketed to men seeking enhanced sexual vitality, performance, and overall mood and confidence. Mango is expected to be sold exclusively online via our recently launched website at www.MangoRX.com.
Our Customer Portal
Our customer platform connects consumers to licensed healthcare professionals through our recently launched website at www.MangoRX.com for the provision of care via telehealth and also provides access for customers to our licensed pharmacy for online fulfillment and distribution of certain medications that may be prescribed as part of a telehealth consultation. Additional features to this backend technology solution allow for the creation and management of customer accounts whereby customers will have the ability to login, view and make changes to their respective accounts, including reviewing order history, tracking order shipments, requesting and ordering product refills and making other profile changes such as shipping address and payment changes. Our portal is not unique to the industry and is not anticipated to be difficult or costly to replicate or replace.
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The backend technology solution will also house and manage all customer data providing us with additional key functionality, including to provide customer service and support and data analytics for various marketing initiatives and reporting functions.
We do not anticipate selling any third-party products via our portal.
Our Growth Strategy
Our growth strategy includes the following key initiatives:
Utilize a variety of marketing channels using data analytics to attract customers
We intend to market and advertise our Mango products on a variety of advertising mediums including social media, online search websites, television, radio, out-of-home, and other media channels, to the extent we are legally able to, and in compliance with applicable FDA rules and requirements; however, due to such rules and requirements, we expect that we will be extremely limited in the content of the claims and promotional statements that we will able to make regarding our products under applicable FDA regulations. We believe advertising in a diversified set of media channels will be important to prevent overreliance on any single channel and to maximize the exposure of our brand to our desired customers. We also intend to reach our customers through our own future social media accounts, press coverage and public relations, internally developed educational and lifestyle content, and through engagement of social media influencers, hired and paid celebrities and talent, and physical brand advertising campaigns and in each case subject to applicable rules and regulations, which are expected to significantly limit the content of such marketing materials. We believe that this overall strategy will drive customer traffic to our platform, including direct type-in traffic and organic online search traffic.
We also intend to utilize a marketing strategy focused on analytics and data. We have designed our internal systems to measure consumer behavior, including which types of consumers generate more revenue in their first purchase, generate more revenue over time, generate more gross profit from their purchases, and which types of consumers are most valuable over their lifetime. We also plan on measuring the effectiveness of our marketing budgets and the rate of return we generate from our marketing campaigns. We have retained and plan on using an outside marketing and advertising firm to assist management in identifying marketing and advertising campaigns, media purchases and mediums, and seeking to drive a sufficient rate of return from our marketing and advertising budgets.
Invest in our telemedicine platform to enable sales throughout the United States
We plan to utilize both a synchronous and asynchronous approach through our telemedicine platform, connecting customers through our platform and contracted physicians and pharmacy. An asynchronous visit allows a physician to verify the patient’s identity, demographics and collect the medical history online without needing to physically see or speak to the patient while a synchronous visit requires the doctor to either speak directly to the patient and/or see the patient either via video conference or in person. As discussed above, we initially plan to focus our sales in the 36 states where our related party pharmacy is licensed, with the goal of eventually undertaking sales across all 50 states, pending licensing approvals of our related party pharmacy.
Provide subscription plans for recurring revenue and introduction of new products
We intend to provide our customers with an option to purchase our Mango products on a subscription basis. Subscription plans are expected to provide an easy and convenient way for customers to get ongoing treatment while simultaneously providing us with predictability through a recurring revenue stream.
For subscription plans, we expect that customers will be able to select a desired timeframe in which to receive products, which we expect will range from once every month to once every six months, depending on several factors. The customer will then be billed on a recurring basis based on the selected timeframe and specified quantity of product, which will be shipped after each billing from our contracted pharmacy (Epiq Scripts (defined and discussed below)). Customers will be able to cancel subscriptions in between billing periods to stop receiving additional products and reactivate subscriptions. Our integrated technology platform is expected to allow us to efficiently serve customers from customer discovery, through the purchase of products on our website, to connecting customers with medical providers for telehealth consultations (through our contracted physician network (which is contracted through Epiq Scripts (defined and discussed below)), to the fulfillment and delivery of orders (through our contracted pharmacy), and finally through ongoing management by medical providers (also through our contracted physician network). We expect that our platform will provide us cost advantages and efficiencies to offer customers affordable prices and generate increased revenues over time.
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We intend to launch new products over time and offer additional subscription-based offerings which we hope will result in growth in revenue through recurring revenue streams.
The Market for ED Products
According to a January 2022 report published by Verified Market Research, the Global Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market size was valued at $3.63 billion in 2020, mainly due to the increase in patient awareness and the early adoption of sedentary lifestyle. Verified Market Research also projects that the total Global Dysfunction Drugs Market size will contract to $2.95 billion in 2028. The expected reason for this contraction is poor patient compliance with erectile dysfunction drugs and the future availability of cost-effective imitation medicines, as well as side effects of ED drugs. We do not anticipate our Mango ED drug suffering from these limitations, as we believe our product is easy to use and we plan to price our product competitively. Separately, Grand View Research, in a July 2022 report, projects that the U.S. market (where we initially plan to market our ED product) for erectile dysfunction drugs which is estimated at approximately $1.1 billion as of 2021, will increase at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate though 2030.
Further, it is estimated that nearly 3-in-5 men questioned in the U.S. have suffered from erectile dysfunction, according to a survey reported in February 2022 by LetsGetChecked, a leading at-home health screening and insights company (based on research carried out by Opinium Research among 2,006 men in the U.S., 1,178 of whom had previously experienced erectile dysfunction, from February 7-10, 2020). According to that study, age isn’t that big a factor either, with 56% of men 18-34 years old being affected, compared to 63% of those over the age of 55. The study also determined that most men blame psychological factors for ED – with 41% blaming stress, 34% blaming having “too much on their mind,” and 31% believing it is performance anxiety.
Competition and Competitive Advantages
We plan to mainly compete with other companies offering men’s wellness products, including Hims & Hers Health, Inc. and Roman. With our Mango product, we will also be competing against much larger pharmaceutical companies which offer ED branded drugs like Viagra (Pfizer) and Cialis (marketed by Lilly ICOS LLC, a joint venture between Eli Lilly and Company and ICOS Corporation) and their generic forms. These companies have much greater resources than we do and well-known brand names.
Our future men’s wellness products will also likely need to compete against other traditional healthcare providers, pharmacies, and large retailers that sell non-prescription products.
Furthermore, we will need to compete with other companies, which have greater resources and a greater advertising budget, and which are also selling Tadalafil (or similar products) in an oral disintegrating tablet. For example, we are aware of other companies that are currently selling oral disintegrating tablets for ED, including those using a combination of Tadalafil and Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra).
We intend to compete against these competitors based on our branding, advertising, unique compounding, and delivery system (i.e., our Mango product has been designed to be taken sublingually, rather than in pill form).
Relative to other online direct to consumer telemedicine companies that are selling generic ED medication, we have priced our Mango ED product at a premium, due to the cost of compounding the product and the use of multiple ingredients. We are currently aware of a handful of other direct to consumer companies that are also selling compounded ED medications and who are selling their products at a higher price than Mango’s current price. When comparing the current market for various pharmaceutical related ED products, we have attempted to position our pricing to be slightly above average as we anticipate marketing Mango to a demographic that will pay a premium what we believe to be a premium product relative to the competition for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Regulatory Environment
We plan to produce and sell our products, including our Mango ED product under an exemption provided by Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FFDCA Act”). Section 503A describes the conditions under which compounded human drug products are exempt from the FFDCA Act sections on FDA approval, current good manufacturing practice (“cGMP”) requirements, and labeling with adequate directions for use. One of these conditions is that the drugs must be compounded based on the receipt of valid patient-specific prescriptions; another condition limits “copying” of FDA-approved products, which restricts compounding drugs that have the same active ingredients and route of administration as FDA-approved products that are commercially available. The FDA also prohibits any marketing or promotional statements that are “false or misleading in any particular,” including making any unsupported superiority claims against other products or the failure to disclose a material fact.
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Notwithstanding the above, under relevant FDA guidance, the FDA generally does not consider a compounded drug to be “essentially a copy” of a commercially available drug if the compounded drug has a different route of administration as compared with the approved alternative, and our Mango ED product is for a different route of administration (e.g., sublingual). In addition, the FDA does not consider a compounded drug to be “essentially a copy” of a commercially available drug if the approved product cannot be used for the prescribed route of administration, which is available in the compounded version (which we believe it cannot, as discussed below). Finally, we do not expect that we will be deemed to have engaged in such “copying”, because our Mango ED product is based on a prescriber’s determination for each patient that the change associated with the compounded product (our Mango ED product) produces for the patient a significant difference as compared with the commercially available drug product. Under relevant FDA guidance, the FDA does not consider a compounded drug “essentially a copy” if a prescriber determines that there is a change, made for an identified individual patient, which produces for that patient a significant difference from the commercially available product.
Under Section 503A of the FFDCA Act, it is the prescribing practitioner who determines if a compounded drug is necessary for the identified patient and whether the change associated with the compounded product produces for the patient a significant difference as compared with the commercially available drug product. FDA’s guidance states that the FDA generally does not intend to question prescriber determinations that are appropriately documented. Our Mango ED compounded product has been formulated as a Rapid Dissolve Tablet using a sublingual (applied under the tongue) delivery system to bypass the stomach and liver. We believe this will offer a significant difference based on the fact that the approved versions are not available in the same route of administration (i.e., sublingual). A sublingual formulation may be able to meet the clinical needs of a particular patient who desires a more rapid onset of action compared to an FDA-approved oral formulation. In addition, because the prevalence of ED generally increases with age, older patients who may have difficulty swallowing an FDA-approved oral formulation may benefit from a sublingual formulation that dissolves under the tongue.
Compounded drugs, like our Mango ED product, are not FDA-approved. This means that the FDA does not verify the safety or effectiveness of such drugs. Instead, consumers rely on the determination of a prescribing physician that the compounded drug is necessary for the individual patient. Compounded drugs also lack an FDA finding of manufacturing quality before such drugs are marketed.
The FDA has the authority to impose significant restrictions on products through regulations on advertising, promotional and distribution activities. In particular, the FDA will object to any promotional activity (including through testimonials and surrogates) that is “false or misleading in any particular,” including the failure to disclose material facts. For example, the FDA will expect adequate substantiation for an efficacy claim, which would require substantial evidence derived from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials. We believe we can conduct truthful and nonmisleading promotional activities, including activities involving the use of testimonials and surrogates, with limited claims that do not require substantial evidence derived from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials and which do not include efficacy claims.
We are also aware of data in the scientific literature supporting how the proposed combination of the compounds which make up our Mango ED product (i.e., tadalafil, oxytocin, and L-arginine) might be expected to perform in ED patients. Previous clinical studies (none of which we have paid for or undertaken ourselves) have suggested that tadalafil and L-arginine in combination for treatment of ED may be more effective than either compound alone—This is because L-arginine may increase nitric oxide, that in turn may increase cyclic guanosine monophosphate, which has relaxation and vasodilation (dilatation of blood vessels) effects on smooth muscle to assist in the treatment of ED. Furthermore, oxytocin is a neurotransmitter linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-being, and anti-stress effects and clinical studies suggest administration of oxytocin may stimulate certain aspects of social interaction, and may cause anti-anxiety and anti-stress effects.
Neither we, nor our representatives have had any conversations with the FDA staff regarding whether our Mango ED product can be sold pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA Act and future conversations with the FDA may result in the FDA staff raising issues with such sales pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA, requiring certain pre-requisites or changes to our current business plan, which may be costly or time consuming, and/or may result in us being prohibited from selling our Mango ED product pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA Act.
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Our Contracted Telehealth Provider
In many states, including Texas where we are located, the corporate practice of medicine doctrine prohibits corporations from practicing medicine and from employing physicians to provide professional medical services. Many states that recognize this doctrine also prohibit physicians from agreeing to share the fees they receive for professional services with unlicensed entities or individuals, a practice that is commonly known as “fee splitting.” The requirements for compliance with any applicable corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting restrictions vary among the states. In Texas, for example, there is no statute that expressly prohibits fee splitting, but the corporate practice of medicine doctrine has been interpreted to prohibit physicians from ceding control over their fee structures to corporate entities or giving a substantial portion of the fees received to corporate entities.
In order to comply with the corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting restrictions, we do not employ or directly contract with individual physicians or physician groups, nor do we control their medical decision-making or charges. Rather, on August 1, 2022, we entered into a Physician Services Agreement (the “Physicians Agreement”) with BrighterMD, LLC doing business as Doctegrity (“Doctegrity”), as discussed in further detail below under, which has agreed to make available to us, healthcare professionals, to allow them to provide clinical services directly to our future customers via telehealth. We plan to integrate these healthcare professionals to allow for telehealth consultations and related services on our Mangoceuticals platform which has been developed and is complete. This platform is the backbone of our business as it connects consumers with both the medical provider and the pharmacy for fulfillment. It is also the system that we will use to create marketing funnels for outgoing marketing, customer management and support, and analytics for future sales.
Physician Services Agreement with Doctegrity
Pursuant to the Physicians Agreement, Doctegrity, which provides online telemedicine technology services and provides access to independently contracted licensed physicians and providers, agreed to (a) arrange for the services of a physician or, where appropriate, a mid-level practitioner with delegated authority from a physician, licensed in the appropriate state the practice of medicine will take place, who will establish a physician/patient relationship with patients associated with our platform in accordance with the laws and regulations of the appropriate state(s) and also provide physician review and assessment and quality control of our or related brands’ advertising of services, medical questionnaires and related prescription requests; and (b) provide an asynchronous telehealth platform (and in certain cases, synchronous capabilities in certain U.S. states where and when available and applicable) which provides patient access to licensed physicians in the state from which the patient, who is participating under our platform, resides.
We chose to contract with Doctegrity after reviewing and comparing the fees and services offered by similar telehealth platform companies that facilitate visits between health care professionals and patients.
After a patient visits our website and submits a request for a consultation with a health care professional, Doctegrity will communicate the patient’s information to one of its affiliated physicians. Doctegrity and the physicians will be responsible for conducting the telehealth consultation and any ongoing communication with the patient in accordance with applicable laws. The physicians will make a determination, in their sole discretion, as to whether or not to prescribe our products (initially our Mango ED product) to potential customers. If the physicians prescribe our Mango ED product, then the customers will pay us for our products. In turn, Epiq Scripts, LLC, pursuant to the Master Services Agreement discussed below, will be provided information on the customer and compounding of our product, will compound the product, and ship the product to customers using packaging and shipping materials which we supply.
We will pay Doctegrity for each physician visit conducted in response to request made by a patient on our website, regardless of whether the physician prescribes our product to the patient. The fee we pay Doctegrity is fixed, set in advance and was negotiated at arms’ length after comparing the prices offered by similar services. We are not a party to any contracts between Doctegrity and any health professionals or physician groups and do not control how Doctegrity reimburses these providers.
Although our arrangement with Doctegrity, as summarized above, is structured to comply with applicable laws, including those restricting the corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting, there may be a risk that a state agency, now or in the future as these laws (and interpretations of them) evolve, would conclude that the arrangement and fee structure between Doctegrity and its contracted physicians and/or our agreement with Doctegrity violates the corporate practice of medicine doctrine and fee splitting restrictions in Texas or in another state where a patient who uses our Mangoceuticals platform is located.
The Physicians Agreement has a term of one year subject to automatic one-year renewals unless and until terminated in accordance with the Physicians Agreement, including by either party with 90 days’ prior written notice with or without cause and for cause with ten days’ written notice.
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Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts
On September 1, 2022, and effective on August 30, 2022, we entered into a Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC (“Epiq Scripts”), which is 51%-owned by American International Holdings Corp (“American International”). Mr. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of, and has voting control over, American International. As discussed under “Company Information and Formation,” our company was wholly-owned by American International until April 16, 2022, when control of our company was sold to Cohen Enterprises, which is owned by Mr. Cohen. Epiq Scripts is a newly formed entity, having being formed in January 2022, and to date has only recently began compounding drugs for patients.
Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement and a related statement of work (“SOW”), Epiq Scripts agreed to provide pharmacy and related services to us, we agreed to exclusively use Epiq Scripts as the provider of the Services (defined below) during the term of the agreement, so long as Epiq Scripts complies with the terms of the Master Services Agreement. The agreement also includes a 30-day right of first refusal for Epiq Scripts to provide pharmacy services for any new product that Mango may introduce during the term of the agreement.
Pursuant to the SOW, Epiq Scripts agreed to provide for the online fulfillment, specialty compounding, packaging, shipping, dispensing and distribution (collectively, the “Services”) of products sold exclusively via our website that may be prescribed as part of a telehealth consultation on our platform. Epiq Scripts also agreed to provide mail service pharmacy services to us on an exclusive basis during the term of the SOW.
We agreed to provide Epiq Scripts with all custom packaging materials, including but not limited to, individual sachet and/or blister packaging materials, outer box packaging, and any custom inserts and/or marketing information to accompany the prescription shipment, if any and to provide Epiq Scripts with quarterly sales forecasts to ensure Epiq Scripts has enough packaging materials on hand to cover a 90-day period. We agreed to pay for all direct shipping, delivery and related courier costs and to provide Epiq Scripts with direct access to any online accounts to access and generate shipping labels for the fulfillment and delivery of our products.
The SOW has a term through December 31, 2025, automatically renewable thereafter for successive one-year terms unless either party terminates the agreement at least 90 days before renewal thereof and the SOW is subject to the same termination rights of the parties as set forth in the Master Services Agreement (discussed below).
Pursuant to the SOW, we agreed to pay Epiq Scripts certain fixed rate fees for prescription fulfillment, processing and packaging (per prescription) and drug compounding (per pill), provided the per pill rate is reduced upon us exceeding 3,500 product packages per month.
Under the Master Services Agreement, we are solely responsible for billing and collecting funds from our customers and Epiq Scripts is paid out of funds that we actually collect.
We paid Epiq Scripts a total of $60,000 upon our entry into the Master Services Agreement, comprising $45,000 as a one-time non-refundable technology systems setup and implementation fee and $15,000 as an upfront retainer to be credited future products sales.
The Master Services Agreement has a term of five years, automatically renewable to additional one-year terms thereafter unless either party provides the other notice of termination at least 90 days prior to the date of automatic renewal. The Master Services Agreement can be terminated (i) upon breach of the agreement by the other party, subject to a 90-day cure right, (ii) if a party enters into bankruptcy or fails to pay its debts as they become due, or (iii) if Epiq Scripts becomes unable to perform the services covered by the Master Services Agreement and any statements of work associated therewith.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and in conjunction with the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work, the Company prepaid Epiq Scripts $15,000 as a retainer to be credited towards future product sales.
Epiq Scripts is located in Texas, and has filed with the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (“URAC”) to obtain its pharmacy accreditation and obtained its first state license in the State of Texas in February 2022. Epiq Scripts currently has State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses to operate in 36 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. and plans to eventually obtain licenses in all 50 states by the end of the first quarter of 2023, with some state licenses easier to obtain and quicker to obtain than others. Although Epiq Scripts is physically located in Texas, it can ship products to customers in each state in which it holds a license.
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As a result of the above, Epiq Scripts can currently only provide the Services to us in the 36 states described above, and we will be unable to sell its products to any customers in any states other than those named above, until Epiq Scripts is able to obtain licenses in other states and will thereafter be limited to selling products to customers only in the states in which Epiq Scripts holds licenses.
Pre-IPO Bridge Financing
In August 2022, we initiated a private placement of up to $2 million of units to accredited investors, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a price of $1.00 per unit. The warrants have a five-year term (from each closing date that units were sold) and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. If at any time after the six-month anniversary of the issuance date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise the warrants, the holder of the warrants may elect a cashless exercise of the warrants. Boustead Securities, LLC, the underwriter of this offering, served as the placement agent in connection with the private placement. In total, we sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 units for $2,000,000 to 23 accredited investors between August 16, 2022 and December 22, 2022, the end date of the offering, pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933.
Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)
Although COVID-19 has had a major impact on businesses around the world, to date, due to our limited operations, we have not experienced any negative impacts from COVID-19; however, the full extent to which COVID-19 will ultimately impact us depends on future unknowable developments, including the duration and spread of the virus, as well as potential new seasonal outbreaks, the efficacy of vaccines, and the willingness of individuals to take such vaccines, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted.
Selected Risks Associated with Our Company
Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
● | We have a limited operating history, have produced only a limited amount of products and have generated only nominal revenues to date; | |
● | Our ability to execute our growth strategy and scale our operations and risks associated with such growth, and our ability to attract members and customers; | |
● | The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, and governmental responses thereto on our operations, those of our vendors, our customers and members and the economy in general; | |
● | Risks associated with our ED product which has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA and has not had the benefit of the FDA’s clinical trial protocol which seeks to prevent the possibility of serious patient injury and death; | |
● | Risks that the FDA may determine that the compounding of our planned products does not fall within the exemption from the FFDCA Act provided by Section 503A; | |
● | Risks associated with related party relationships and agreements; | |
● | The effect of data security breaches, malicious code and/or hackers; | |
● | Competition and our ability to create a well-known brand name; | |
● | Changes in consumer tastes and preferences; | |
● | Material changes and/or terminations of our relationships with key parties; |
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● | Significant product returns from customers, product liability, recalls and litigation associated with tainted products or products found to cause health issues; | |
● | Our ability to innovate, expand our offerings and compete against competitors which may have greater resources; | |
● | Our significant reliance on related party transactions; | |
● | Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen, has majority voting control over the company which may deter some investors; | |
● | Our ability to prevent credit card and payment fraud; | |
● | Risks associated with inflation, and increases in interest rates and economic downturns, including potential recessions, as well as macroeconomic, geopolitical, health and industry trends, pandemics, acts of war (including the ongoing Ukraine/Russian conflict) and other large-scale crises; | |
● | The risk of unauthorized access to confidential information; | |
● | Our ability to protect our intellectual property and trade secrets, claims from third-parties that we have violated their intellectual property or trade secrets and potential lawsuits in connection therewith; | |
● | Our and our providers’ ability to comply with government regulations, changing regulations and laws, penalties associated with any non-compliance (inadvertent or otherwise), the effect of new laws or regulations, and our ability to comply with such new laws or regulations; | |
● | Our reliance on our current management and the terms of their employment agreements with us; | |
● | The outcome of future lawsuits, litigation, regulatory matters or claims; | |
● | Certain terms and provisions of our governing documents which may prevent a change of control, and which provide for indemnification of officers and directors, limit the liability of officers or directors, and provide for the board of director’s ability to issue blank check preferred stock; and | |
● | The anticipated volatile nature of the trading price of our common stock following this offering; dilution experienced by investors in the offering; and dilution which may be caused by future sales of securities. |
Company Information and Formation
Our principal executive offices are located at 15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75248, and our telephone number is (214) 242-9619. Our principal website address is www.mangorx.com. The information on or accessible through our website is not part of this prospectus.
The Company was formed as a Texas corporation on October 7, 2021. At the time of the formation of the Company, the Company was wholly-owned by American International. Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, holds majority voting control over American International and also serves as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the Board of Directors of American International.
American International formed the Company with the intent of focusing on developing, marketing and selling a variety of men’s wellness products and services via a telemedicine platform.
On June 16, 2022, American International entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Cohen Enterprises, Inc. (“Cohen Enterprises”), which is owned by Mr. Cohen, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and who is also the majority shareholder of the Company.
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American International determined to divest its interests in the Company in order to focus on developing its pharmacy business through its 51% ownership of Epiq Scripts, which entity the Company has entered into the Master Services Agreement with as discussed above.
Pursuant to the SPA, American International sold 8,000,000 shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company which represented 80% of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, to Cohen Enterprises in consideration for $90,000, which was approximately the same amount that had been advanced to the Company from American International through the date of the SPA ($89,200). Cohen Enterprises also acquired the right to be repaid the $89,200 advanced from American International to the Company, from the Company, pursuant to the terms of the SPA. As a result of the closing of the SPA, Cohen Enterprises increased its ownership of the Company to 90%, and American International completely divested its interest in the Company.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company
As a company with less than $1.235 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we have elected to take advantage of reduced reporting requirements and are relieved of certain other significant requirements that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies. As an emerging growth company:
● we may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations;
● we are exempt from the requirement to obtain an attestation and report from our auditors on whether we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
● we are permitted to provide less extensive disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements; and
● we are not required to give our shareholders non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements.
We may take advantage of these provisions until December 31, 2028 (the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering) if we continue to be an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue, have more than $700 million in market value of our shares held by non-affiliates or issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year period. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these reduced burdens. We have elected to provide two years of audited financial statements. Additionally, we have elected to take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act, for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.
Controlled Company
Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and principal shareholder (through an entity which he owns), currently controls approximately 58.3% of the voting power of our capital stock (based on shares of common stock outstanding as of January 13, 2023) and will control approximately 53.5% of the voting power of our capital stock upon completion of this offering, and we are therefore a “controlled company” as defined under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. We do not currently intend to rely on the controlled company exemptions provided under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, which would otherwise permit us to rely on certain exemptions from corporate governance rules, including: (a) an exemption from the rule that a majority of our Board of Directors must be independent directors; (b) an exemption from the rule that the compensation of our chief executive officer must be determined or recommended solely by independent directors; and (c) an exemption from the rule that our director nominees must be selected or recommended solely by independent directors. Notwithstanding the above, we may rely on any or all of these “controlled company” exceptions in the future. We also do not plan to rely on any “phase-in” schedule allowed pursuant to applicable Nasdaq corporate governance rules associated with being a new public company.
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Common stock we are offering | 1,250,000 shares (or 1,437,500 shares if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full). | |
Over-allotment option | We have granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 187,500 shares of common stock (equal to 15% of the number of shares of common stock sold in the offering) from us, solely to cover over-allotments, if any, at the applicable public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions shown on the cover page of this prospectus. The underwriters may exercise this option in full or in part at any time and from time to time until 45 days after the date of this prospectus.
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Common stock outstanding immediately before this offering | 13,715,000 shares | |
Common stock outstanding immediately after this offering | 14,965,000 shares, or 15,152,500 shares if the over-allotment option is exercised in full. | |
Use of proceeds | We expect to receive net proceeds from this offering of approximately $4.1 million (or approximately $4.8 million if the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase 187,500 additional shares of our common stock), assuming an initial public offering price of $4 per share, the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. We currently intend to use the net proceeds we receive from this offering to finance the marketing and operational expenses associated with the planned marketing of our Mango ED product, for general corporate purposes, including working capital, operating expenses, hiring additional personnel to build organizational talent and capital expenditures. In addition, we may use a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to finance future acquisitions or invest in complementary businesses, services, technologies, or intellectual property rights. However, we do not have any agreements or commitments with respect to any such acquisitions or investments at this time. See also “Use of Proceeds”. | |
Risk Factors | The purchase of our common stock involves a high degree of risk. The common stock offered in this prospectus is for investment purposes only and currently no market exists for our common stock. Please refer to the section entitled “Risk Factors” before making an investment in our common stock. | |
Lock-up | We, our directors, executive officers, and shareholders holding 5% or more of our outstanding common stock have agreed not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of 12 months following the closing of the offering of the shares, subject to certain exceptions and shareholders holding between 1% and 4.99% of our outstanding common stock have agreed not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of six months following the closing of the offering of the shares, subject to certain exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, now shares of common stock that are included in the Resale Prospectus are subject to such lock-up agreements. See “Underwriting” for more information. | |
Proposed trading symbol | We have applied to list our common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MNGO.” The approval of our listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market is a condition of closing this offering. However, no assurance can be given that our application will be approved and that our common stock will ever be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market. If our application is not approved by The Nasdaq Capital Market, we will not be able to consummate the offering and will terminate the offering. |
Unless we indicate otherwise, all information in this prospectus:
● | is based on 13,715,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of January 13, 2023; | |
● | assumes no exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to an additional 187,500 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any; | |
● | assumes no exercise of outstanding options to purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share; | |
● | assumes no exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share; | |
● | assumes no exercise of warrants to purchase shares of common stock issuable to the underwriter as underwriting consideration as discussed under “Underwriting”, below; and | |
● | excludes 1,850,000 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. |
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Summary Financial Data
The following table presents our summary historical financial data for the periods indicated. The summary historical financial data for the period from October 7, 2021 (Inception) through December 31, 2021 are derived from the audited financial statements included herein. The summary historical financial data for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the balance sheet data as of September 30, 2022 are derived from the unaudited financial statements included herein.
Historical results are included for illustrative and informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of results we expect in future periods, and results of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. You should read the following summary financial data in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
Statements of Operations Data: | From October 7, 2021 (Inception) to December 31, 2021 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | $ | 17,520 | $ | 1,319,727 | ||||
Interest expense | 181 | 4,673 | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (17,701 | ) | $ | (1,324,400 | ) |
September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Data: | Actual | Pro Forma – Private Placement(1) | Pro Forma As Adjusted(2) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 873,491 | $ | 1,323,031 | $ | 5,515,031 | ||||||
Total assets | 913,742 | 1,363,282 | 5,555,282 | |||||||||
Debt(3) | 89,200 | 89,200 | 89,200 | |||||||||
Working capital | 804,398 | 1,273,411 | 5,465,411 | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,342,101 | ) | (1,342,101 | ) | (1,342,101 | ) | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 823,871 | 1,272,207 | 5,464,899 |
(1) The Pro Forma – Private Placement column reflects the net proceeds $449,540 from the issuance of 499,500 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 499,500 shares of common stock in a private placement at a purchase price of $1.00 per unit which were sold in November and December 2022, after deducting the commissions and offering expenses payable by us.
(2) The Pro Forma As Adjusted column reflects the net proceeds from the sale of units described in footnote (1) above and assumes the sale of 1,250,000 shares of common stock in this offering, at $4.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page hereof, less the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. See also “Capitalization”, below.
(3) Represents notes payable from Jacob D. Cohen, our Chief Executive Officer.
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Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider each of the following risks, together with all other information set forth in this prospectus, including the financial statements and the related notes, before making a decision to buy our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks Related to our Operating History and Need for Funding
We were recently formed, have a limited operating history and have generated only limited revenues to date and there is no assurance that we can generate revenues or sell any commercial amount of our products in the future.
We were only recently formed and have limited operating history. We launched our website in mid-November 2022. To date we have sold only a small amount of products and generated only nominal revenues. We plan to market and seek to sell commercial quantities of our Mango ED product in the first quarter of 2023 following this offering. There is no assurance that we can generate commercial revenues or sell any of its products in the marketplace, and even if revenues are generated there is no assurance that we can generate sufficient net income to support its operations.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. The financial statements included herein also include a going concern footnote from our auditors.
Since we have a limited operating history, it is difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business and our business is in a relatively new consumer product segment, which is difficult to forecast.
Our limited operating history in the health and wellness industry may hinder our ability to successfully meet our objectives and makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business or prospective operations. As an early-stage company, we are subject to all the risks inherent in the financing, expenditures, operations, regulatory compliance, complications and delays inherent in a new business. Accordingly, our business and success face risks from uncertainties faced by developing companies in a competitive environment. The likelihood of our success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, regulatory challenges, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the formation of a new business, the development of a new strategy and the competitive environment in which we will operate. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or that we will ultimately be able to attain profitability.
Additionally, our industry segment is relatively new, and is constantly evolving. As a result, there is a lack of available information with which to forecast industry trends or patterns. There is no assurance that sustainable industry trends or preferences will develop that will lead to predictable growth or earnings forecasts for individual companies or the industry segment as a whole. We are also unable to determine what impact future governmental regulation may have on trends and preferences or patterns within our industry segment.
We will need additional capital which may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all, and this raises questions about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We need capital to support our operations and to commercialize our current Mango erectile dysfunction (“ED”) product. We may also require additional funding in the future to support our operations, expand our product line, pay expenses, or expand or complete acquisitions. The most likely source of future funds presently available to us will be through the sale of equity capital or debt. Any sale of share capital will result in dilution to existing shareholders. Furthermore, we may incur debt in the future, and may not have sufficient funds to repay our future indebtedness or may default on our future debts, jeopardizing our business viability.
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We may not be able to borrow or raise additional capital in the future to meet our needs or to otherwise provide the capital necessary to expand our operations and business, which might result in the value of our securities decreasing in value or becoming worthless. Additional financing may not be available to us on terms that are acceptable. Consequently, we may not be able to proceed with our intended business plans. Obtaining additional financing contains risks, including:
● | additional equity financing may not be available to us on satisfactory terms and any equity we are able to issue could lead to dilution for current shareholders; | |
● | loans or other debt instruments may have terms and/or conditions, such as interest rate, restrictive covenants and control or revocation provisions, which are not acceptable to management or our directors; | |
● | the current environment in capital markets combined with our capital constraints may prevent us from being able to obtain adequate debt financing; and | |
● | if we fail to obtain required additional financing to commercialize our products and grow our business, we would need to delay or scale back our business plan, reduce our operating costs, or delay product launches, each of which would have a material adverse effect on our business, future prospects, and financial condition. |
Additionally, we may have difficulty obtaining additional funding, and we may have to accept terms that would adversely affect our shareholders. For example, the terms of any future financings may impose restrictions on our right to declare dividends (provided that none are currently planned) or on the manner in which we conduct our business. Additionally, lending institutions or private investors may impose restrictions on a future decision by us to make capital expenditures, acquisitions or significant asset sales. If we are unable to raise additional funds, we may be forced to curtail or even abandon our business plan.
Risks Related to Our Business Activities
We may not be able to successfully commercialize our Mango ED product or any other potential future men’s wellness products.
We may not be able to effectively commercialize our Mango erectile dysfunction (“ED”) product or any other potential future men’s wellness products. If we are unable to successfully commercialize our Mango ED product or successfully develop, produce, launch and commercialize any other potential future men’s wellness products, our ability to generate product sales will be severely limited, which will have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We expect to face intense competition, often from companies with greater resources and experience than we have.
The health, wellness, and telemedicine industries are highly competitive and subject to rapid change. The industries continue to expand and evolve as an increasing number of competitors and potential competitors enter the market. Many of these competitors and potential competitors have substantially greater financial, technological, managerial and research and development resources and experience than we have. We plan to mainly compete with other companies offering men’s wellness products, including Hims & Hers Health, Inc. and Roman; and with our Mango ED product, we will also be competing against much larger pharmaceutical companies who offer ED branded drugs like Viagra (Pfizer) and Cialis (marketed by Lilly ICOS LLC, a joint venture between Eli Lilly and Company and ICOS Corporation) and their generic forms. The majority of these competitors and potential competitors have more experience than we have in the development of health and wellness services and products. In addition, our planned services and products will compete with service and product offerings from large and well-established companies that have greater marketing and sales experience and capabilities than we or the parties with which we contract have. If we are unable to compete successfully, we may be unable to grow and sustain our revenue.
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We believe that our ability to compete depends upon many factors both within and beyond our control, including:
● | our marketing efforts; | |
● | the flexibility and variety of our product offerings relative to our competitors, and our ability to timely launch new product initiatives; | |
● | the quality and price of products offered by us and our competitors; | |
● | our reputation and brand strength relative to our competitors; | |
● | customer satisfaction; | |
● | the size and composition of our customer base; | |
● | the convenience of the experience that we provide; | |
● | our ability to comply with, and manage the costs of complying with, laws and regulations applicable to our business; and | |
● | our ability to cost-effectively source and distribute the products we offer and to manage our operation. |
Many competitors also have longer operating histories, and will have larger fulfillment infrastructures, greater technical capabilities, faster shipping times, lower-cost shipping, lower operating costs, greater financial, marketing, institutional and other resources and larger consumer bases than we do. These factors may also allow our competitors to derive greater revenue and profits from their existing consumer bases, acquire consumers at lower costs or respond more quickly than we will be able to, to new or emerging technologies and changes in product trends and consumer shopping behavior. These competitors may engage in more extensive research and development efforts, enter or expand their presence in any or all of the ecommerce or retail channels where we plan to compete, undertake more far-reaching marketing campaigns, and adopt more aggressive pricing policies, which may allow them to build larger consumer bases or generate revenue from their existing consumer bases more effectively than we will be able to. As a result, these competitors may be able to offer comparable or substitute products to consumers at similar or lower costs. This could put pressure on us to lower our prices, resulting in lower revenue and margins or cause us to lose market share even if we lower prices.
Furthermore, companies with greater resources or more well-known brand names may attempt to compete with us, and as a result, we may lose current or potential customers and may be unable to generate sufficient revenues to support our operations, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow and our results of operations.
We cannot be certain that we will successfully compete with larger competitors that have greater financial, sales, technical and other resources. Companies with greater resources may acquire our competitors or launch new products, and they may be able to use their resources and scale to respond to competitive pressures and changes in consumer preferences by reducing prices or increasing promotional activities, among other things.
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If we fail to successfully provide a good customer experience, including by developing new product offerings, our ability to attract members and customers may be materially adversely affected.
Our ability to obtain customers and retain future customers, attract customers and increase customer engagement with us will depend in part on our ability to successfully implement and improve our customer experience, including by continuing to create and introduce new product offerings, improving upon and enhancing our existing product offerings and strengthening our customers interactions with our brand and products. If new or enhanced product offerings are unsuccessful, we may be unable to attract or retain customers and our operating results could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore, new or shifting customer demands, tastes or interests, superior competitive offerings or a deterioration in our product offering quality or our ability to bring new or enhanced product offerings to market quickly and efficiently could negatively affect the attractiveness of our products and the economics of our business and require us to make substantial changes to and additional investments in our product offerings or business model.
We may expend our limited resources to pursue particular products or services and may fail to capitalize on products or services that may be more profitable or for which there is a greater likelihood of success.
Because we have limited financial and managerial resources, we must focus our efforts on particular service programs and products. As a result, we may forego or delay pursuit of opportunities with other services or products that later prove to have greater commercial potential. Our resource allocation decisions may cause us to fail to capitalize on viable commercial products or profitable market opportunities. Any such failure could result in missed opportunities and/or our focus on products or services with low market potential, which would harm our business and financial condition. Our current use of proceeds is specifically focused on, among other things, branding, marketing and selling Mangoceuticals’ ED product, and does not include and capital allocated for future products or services anticipated to be sold in the future under the ‘Mango’ label and brand.
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC, which entity is currently licensed to provide pharmacy services in only 36 states.
As described in greater detail under “Business—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts,” we have entered into a Master Services Agreement and SOW for Epiq Scripts, a related party, to provide us pharmacy and compounding services. Epiq Scripts has filed with the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (“URAC”) to obtain its pharmacy accreditation and has State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses in 36 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It is also in the process of applying for additional state licenses and plans to eventually obtain licenses in all 50 states by the end of the first quarter of 2023, with some state licenses easier to obtain and quicker to obtain than others. As a result of the above, Epiq Scripts can currently only provide the Services to us in the 36 states described above, and we will be unable to sell its products to any customers in any states other than those 36 states, until Epiq Scripts is able to obtain licenses in other states and is limited to selling products to customers only in the states in which Epiq Scripts holds licenses.
The Master Services Agreement does not address product liability claims which may result in us bringing legal claims or actions against Epiq Scripts to attempt to seek indemnification or contribution for product liability claims.
Each party to the Master Services Agreement agreed to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other and the other party’s officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents from and against any and all nonparty claims, or actions for damages, liabilities (including strict liability), penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees, expenses and costs) to the proportionate extent caused by (1) the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnitor or any of its employees or agents in connection with the performance of the agreement, or (2) any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant under the agreement by the indemnitor or any of its employees or agents. Additionally, the parties agreed that neither party will be liable to the other for special, incidental, or exemplary damages, subject to certain limited exceptions. The Master Services Agreement does not address product liability claims or assign any rights of indemnification or contribution in connection therewith. As a result, in the event of product liability claims, we may be forced to bring legal claims or actions against Epiq Scripts to attempt to seek indemnification or contribution for product liability claims, to the extent that we are sued in connection with such claims and Epiq Scripts isn’t sued or that we are found primarily liable for such claims. Such claims may be costly, time consuming, and may not ultimately result in a favorable outcome to us, all of which may have an adverse effect on the value of our securities.
We plan to exclusively rely on Epiq Scripts, a new formed entity with a limited operating history, for our pharmacy compounding services.
As disclosed herein, we have entered into a Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts, a related party, to operate as our sole and exclusive licensed pharmacy to compound our Mango ED to customers, assuming such Mango ED product is prescribed by physicians pursuant to our agreement with Doctegrity. Epiq Scripts was only formed in January 2022, and to date has only recently began compounding drugs for patients. We face risks relying on a newly formed pharmacy with limited operations. Those risks include risks that Epiq Scripts will not be able to follow applicable regulatory guidelines relating to, will not be able to timely or cost effectively complete, or may not correctly, fulfill, specialty compound, package, ship, dispense and/or distribute our Mango ED product. If Epiq Scripts is not able to scale its operations to meet the demand of our operations, or is unable to undertake any of the actions described above, our business may be materially and adversely affected, we may need to find a new partner pharmacy, which may charge us more money for its services or may not have as favorable contract terms, we may be delayed or prevented from selling our Mango ED product, and may face fines, penalties or litigation. In the event of the occurrence of any of the above, the value of our securities may decline in value or become worthless.
Our business depends on our brand, and any failure to maintain, protect or enhance our brand, including as a result of events outside our control, could materially adversely affect our business.
We believe our future success depends on our ability to maintain and grow the value of the “Mango” brand. Maintaining, promoting and positioning our brand and reputation will depend on, among other factors, the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience. Any negative publicity, regardless of its accuracy, could materially adversely affect our business. Brand value is based in large part on perceptions of subjective qualities, and any incident that erodes the loyalty of our customers, including adverse publicity or a governmental investigation or litigation, could significantly reduce the value of our brand and significantly damage our business.
The value of our brand also depends on effective customer support to provide a high-quality customer experience, which requires significant personnel expense. If not managed properly, this expense could impact our profitability. Failure to manage or train our own or outsourced customer support representatives properly, or our inability to hire sufficient customer support representatives could result in lower-quality customer support and/or increased customer response times, compromising our ability to handle customer complaints effectively.
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Our ability to gain and increase market acceptance and generate commercial revenues will be subject to a variety of risks, many of which are out of our control.
Our Mango ED product and any other potential future men’s wellness products may not gain or increase market acceptance among physicians, patients, healthcare payors or the medical community. We believe that the degree of market acceptance and our ability to generate commercial revenues from such products will depend on a number of factors, including:
● | our ability to expand the use of our products through targeted patient and physician education; | |
● | competition and timing of market introduction of competitive products; | |
● | quality, safety and efficacy in the approved setting; | |
● | prevalence and severity of any side effects, including those of the components of our products; | |
● | emergence of previously unknown side effects, including those of the generic components of our products; | |
● | potential or perceived advantages or disadvantages over alternative treatments; | |
● | the convenience and ease of purchasing the product, as perceived by potential patients; | |
● | strength of sales, marketing and distribution support; | |
● | price, both in absolute terms and relative to alternative treatments; | |
● | the effectiveness of any future collaborators’ sales and marketing strategies; | |
● | the effect of current and future healthcare laws; | |
● | availability of coverage and reimbursement from government and other third-party payors; | |
● | recommendations for prescribing physicians to complete certain educational programs for prescribing drugs; | |
● | the willingness of patients to pay out-of-pocket in the absence of government or third-party coverage; and | |
● | product labeling, product insert, or new studies or trial requirements of the FDA or other regulatory authorities. |
Our Mango ED and/or future products may fail to achieve market acceptance or generate significant revenue to achieve sustainable profitability. In addition, our efforts to educate the medical community and third-party payors on the safety and benefits of our drugs may require significant resources and may not be successful.
We may be unable to scale our operations fast enough to bring down our cost of sales and generate revenues sufficient to support our operations.
We believe that in general, the faster we are able to scale up our operations, the lower our cost of sales, as a percentage of revenue, will be, as we believe that certain economics of scale exist with our operations. If we are unable to grow our business fast enough to take advantage of these economies of scale, our operations may suffer, and we may not be profitable.
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Economic downturns or a change in consumer preferences, perception and spending habits could limit consumer demand for our products and negatively affect our future business.
The products that we plan to sell in the future (including our Mango ED product) may be adversely affected from time to time by economic downturns that impact consumer spending, including discretionary spending. Future economic conditions such as employment levels, business conditions, housing starts, market volatility, interest rates, inflation rates, energy and fuel costs and tax rates, or our actions in response to these conditions, such as price increases, could reduce consumer spending or change consumer purchasing habits.
Our performance depends significantly on factors that may affect the level and pattern of consumer spending in the markets in which we operate. Such factors include consumer preference, consumer confidence, consumer income, consumer perception of the safety and quality of our future products and shifts in the perceived value for our products relative to alternatives. A general decline in the consumption of our future products could occur at any time as a result of change in consumer preference, perception, confidence and spending habits, including an unwillingness to pay a premium or an inability to purchase our products due to financial hardship or increased price sensitivity, which may be exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. If consumer preferences shift away from our future products, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
The success of our products depend on a number of factors including our ability to accurately anticipate changes in market demand and consumer preferences, our ability to differentiate the quality of our future products from those of our competitors, and the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns for our products. We may not be successful in identifying trends in consumer preferences and developing products that respond to such trends in a timely manner. We also may not be able to effectively promote our products by our marketing and advertising campaigns and gain market acceptance. If our products fail to gain market acceptance, are restricted by regulatory requirements or have quality problems, we may not be able to fully recover costs and expenses incurred in our operation, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be adversely affected.
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We will rely upon independent third-party transportation providers for all of our product shipments and will be subject to increased shipping costs as well as the potential inability of our third-party transportation providers to deliver on a timely basis.
We will rely upon independent third-party transportation providers for all of our product shipments, including shipments from our related party pharmacy to our customers. Our utilization of these third party delivery services for shipments is subject to risks which may impact a shipping company’s ability to provide delivery services that adequately meet our shipping needs, including risks related to employee strikes, labor and capacity constraints, port security considerations, trade policy changes or restrictions, military conflicts, acts of terrorism, accidents, natural disasters and inclement weather. Any interruption in service provided by our shipping companies could cause temporary disruptions in our business, a loss of sales and profits, and other material adverse effects. In addition, we are subject to increased shipping costs when fuel prices increase, as we use expedited means of transportation such as air freight. If we change the shipping company we use, we could face logistical difficulties that could adversely affect deliveries, and we would incur costs and expend resources in connection with such change.
The failure of our physician services provider, Doctegrity, to attract and retain physicians in a competitive labor market could limit our ability to execute our growth strategy, resulting in a slower rate of growth.
Our wellness business will depend on the ability of our future contracted telemedicine services provider(s) to continue to recruit and retain a sufficient number of qualified licensed doctors. Although we expect such provider(s) will have an effective recruitment process, there is no assurance that such provider(s) will be able to secure arrangements with sufficient numbers of licensed doctors or retain the services of such practitioners. If our provider(s) experience delays or shortages in obtaining access to qualified physicians, we would be unable to operate and may be forced to seek alternative arrangements which could be more costly or may be forced to suspend our business operations.
If we are unable to maintain or enter into future agreements with suppliers or our suppliers fail to supply us with our Mango ED product ingredients or any other potential future men’s wellness products, we may experience delays in selling our products.
We may not be successful in maintaining or entering into new supply agreements on reasonable terms or at all or that we or our suppliers will be able to obtain or maintain the necessary regulatory approvals or state and federal controlled substances registrations for current or potential future suppliers in a timely manner or at all. If we are unable to obtain a sufficient quantity of active pharmaceutical ingredients manufactured at a facility that is registered and listed with the FDA and required to produce products, there could be a delay in producing products, which could adversely affect our product sales and operating results materially, which could significantly harm our business. This has not occurred to date.
We currently do not have any manufacturing facilities and intend to rely on third parties for the supply of the products, as well as for the supply of materials. However, we cannot be certain that we or our suppliers will be able to obtain or maintain the necessary regulatory approvals or registrations for these suppliers in a timely manner or at all.
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Our business is exposed to risks associated with credit card and other online payment chargebacks and fraud.
A majority of our revenue is expected to be processed through credit cards and other online payments. If we experience refunds or chargebacks, our processors could require us to create reserves, increase fees or terminate contracts with us, which would have an adverse effect on our financial condition. Our failure to limit fraudulent transactions conducted on our website, such as through the use of stolen credit card numbers, could also subject us to liability and adversely impact our reputation. Under credit card association rules, penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the association for inadequate fraud protection. Any such potential penalties would be imposed on our credit card processor by the association. However, we face the risk that we may fail to maintain an adequate level of fraud protection and that one or more credit card associations or other processors may, at any time, assess penalties against us or terminate our ability to accept credit card payments or other form of online payments from customers, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
We could also incur significant fines or lose our ability to give customers the option of using credit cards to pay for our products if we fail to follow payment card industry data security standards, even if there is no compromise of customer information. Although we plan to operate in compliance with payment card industry data security standards, it is possible that at times we may not be in full compliance with these standards. Accordingly, we could be fined, which could impact our financial condition, or our ability to accept credit and debit cards as payment could be suspended, which would cause us to be unable to process payments using credit cards. If we are unable to accept credit card payments, our business, financial condition and operating results may be adversely affected.
In addition, we could be liable if there is a breach of the payment information. Online commerce and communications depend on the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks. We will rely on encryption and authentication technology to authenticate and secure the transmission of confidential information, including cardholder information. However, this technology may not prevent breaches of the systems we use to protect cardholder information. In addition, some of our contracting parties may also collect or possess information about our customers, and we may be subject to litigation or our reputation may be harmed if our contracting parties fail to protect our customers’ information or if they use it in a manner inconsistent with our policies and practices. Data breaches can also occur as a result of non-technical issues. Under contracts with processors, if there is unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, credit card information we store, we could be liable to the credit card issuing banks for their cost of issuing new cards and related expenses.
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Security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions could compromise sensitive information related to our business or customers, or prevent us from accessing critical information and expose us to liability, which could adversely affect our business and our reputation.
In the ordinary course of our business, we will collect, store, use and disclose sensitive data, including health information and other types of PII. We will also process and store, and use additional third parties to process and store, confidential and proprietary information such as intellectual property and other proprietary business information, including that of our customers, providers and contracting parties.
Security breaches of this infrastructure, including physical or electronic break-ins, computer viruses, attacks by hackers and similar breaches, and employee or contractor error, negligence or malfeasance, can create system disruptions, shutdowns or unauthorized disclosure or modifications of information, causing sensitive, confidential or proprietary information to be accessed or acquired without authorization or to become publicly available. Because of the nature of the sensitive, confidential and proprietary information that we expect to collect, store, transmit, and otherwise process, the security of our technology platform and other aspects of our services, including those provided or facilitated by our third-party service providers, will be important to our operations and business strategy. Measures taken to protect our systems, those of our third-party service providers, or sensitive, confidential and proprietary information that we or our third-party service providers process or maintain, may not adequately protect us from the risks associated with the collection, storage and transmission of such information. A security breach or privacy violation that leads to disclosure or unauthorized use or modification of, or that prevents access to or otherwise impacts the confidentiality, security, or integrity of, sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information we or our third-party service providers maintain or otherwise process, could harm our reputation, compel us to comply with breach notification laws, and cause us to incur significant costs for remediation, fines, penalties, notification to individuals and governmental authorities, implementation of measures intended to repair or replace systems or technology and to prevent future occurrences, potential increases in insurance premiums, and forensic security audits or investigations. As a result, a security breach or privacy violation could result in increased costs or loss of revenue.
Any actual or suspected security breach or other compromise of our security measures or those of our third-party vendors, whether as a result of hacking efforts, denial-of-service attacks, viruses, malicious software, break-ins, phishing attacks, social engineering or otherwise, could harm our reputation and business, damage our brand and make it harder to retain existing customers or acquire new ones, require us to expend significant capital and other resources to address the breach, and result in a violation of applicable laws, regulations or other legal obligations. Our insurance policies may not cover, or may not be adequate to reimburse us for, losses caused by any such security breach.
We rely on email and other messaging services to connect with our existing and potential customers. Our customers may be targeted by parties using fraudulent spoofing and phishing emails to misappropriate passwords, payment information or other personal information or to introduce viruses through Trojan horse programs or otherwise through our customers’ computers, smartphones, tablets or other devices. Despite our efforts to mitigate the effectiveness of such malicious email campaigns through product improvements, spoofing and phishing may damage our brand and increase our costs. Any of these events or circumstances could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
We may experience fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
We are subject to taxes in every jurisdiction in which we operate. We record tax expense based on current tax liabilities and our estimates of future tax liabilities, which may include reserves for estimates of probable settlements of tax audits. At any one-time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by various taxing jurisdictions. The results of these audits and negotiations with taxing authorities may affect the ultimate settlement of these issues. Further, our effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be materially impacted by changes in tax laws, changes in the mix and level of earnings by taxing jurisdictions, or changes to existing accounting rules or regulations. Fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
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If we become subject to product liability claims, we may be required to pay damages that exceed our insurance coverage, if any.
Our products will be subject to risks for product liability claims due to inherent potential side effects. We may be unable to obtain or maintain product liability coverage. A product liability claim in excess of, or excluded from, our insurance coverage which currently covers exposure to product liability claims, both technology products and physical products, would have to be paid out of cash reserves and could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition and results of operations. Product liability insurance is expensive even with large self-insured retentions or deductibles, difficult to maintain, and current or increased coverage may not continue to be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
If we cannot successfully defend ourselves against a product liability claim, we may incur substantial liabilities. Regardless of merit or eventual outcome, liability claims may result in:
● | injury to our reputation; | |
● | costs of defending the claim and/or related litigation; | |
● | cost of any potential adverse verdict; | |
● | substantial monetary awards to patients or other claimants; and | |
● | the inability to commercialize our products. |
Damages awarded in a product liability action could be substantial and could have a negative impact on our financial condition. Whether or not we were ultimately successful in product liability litigation, such litigation would consume substantial amounts of our financial and managerial resources, and might result in adverse publicity, all of which would impair our business.
For example, a 2014 study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association determined that Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra) may be associated with a higher risk of developing melanoma. The study evaluated data from more than 25,000 men who used Sildenafil and found that Sildenafil use was significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent melanoma, after considering other risk factors. It is possible that the ingredients we plan to use in our Mango ED product or any other products we sell in the future could be found in the future to result in increases in the likelihood of developing cancer or other diseases, which could subject us to litigation, penalties or recalls, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and cause the value of our securities to decline in value or become worthless.
Disruptions in our data and information systems could harm our reputation and our ability to run our business.
We will rely extensively on data and information systems for our supply chain, financial reporting, human resources and various other operations, processes and transactions. Furthermore, a significant portion of the communications between us, our suppliers and customers depend on information technology. Our data and information systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches (including breaches of our transaction processing or other systems that could result in the compromise of confidential customer data), catastrophic events, data breaches and usage errors by our employees or third-party service providers. Our data and information technology systems may also fail to perform as we anticipate, and we may encounter difficulties in adapting these systems to changing technologies or expanding them to meet the future needs of our business. If our systems are breached, damaged or cease to function properly, we may have to make significant investments to fix or replace them, suffer interruptions in our operations, incur liability to our customers and others or face costly litigation, and our reputation with our customers may be harmed. We will also rely on third parties for a majority of our data and information systems, including for third-party hosting and payment processing. If these facilities fail, or if they suffer a security breach or interruption or degradation of service, a significant amount of our data could be lost or compromised and our ability to operate our business and deliver our product offerings could be materially impaired. In addition, various third parties, such as our suppliers and payment processors, also rely heavily on information technology systems, and any failure of these systems could also cause loss of sales, transactional or other data and significant interruptions to our business. Any material interruption in the data and information technology systems we rely on, including the data or information technology systems of third parties, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
Risks Related to Legal, Regulatory and Government
We will incur significant costs to ensure compliance with U.S. and Nasdaq reporting and corporate governance requirements.
We will incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements and with applicable U.S. and Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rules implemented by the SEC and Nasdaq. We expect all of these applicable rules and regulations to significantly increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly. We also expect that these applicable rules and regulations may make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve on our Board of Directors or as executive officers.
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If we fail to comply with government laws and regulations it could have a materially adverse effect on our business.
The health care industry is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to licensure, conduct of operations, ownership of facilities, addition of facilities and services, payment for services and prices for services that are extremely complex and for which, in many instances, the industry does not have the benefit of significant regulatory or judicial interpretation. We will exercise care in structuring our arrangements with physicians and other referral sources to comply in all material respects with applicable laws. We will also take such laws into account when planning future marketing and other activities, and expect that our operations will be in compliance with applicable law. The laws, rules and regulations described above are complex and subject to interpretation. In the event of a determination that we are in violation of such laws, rules or regulations, or if further changes in the regulatory framework occur, any such determination or changes could have a material adverse effect on our business. There can be no assurance however that we will not be found in noncompliance in any particular situation.
Separately, Federal law limits compounded drugs that are “essentially copies” of commercially available FDA approved drugs, including those with the same route of administration. If our Mango ED product, or any future products we may choose to market in the future are deemed to be “essentially copies” of commercially available FDA approved drugs we would be prohibited from compounding such drugs and would be unable to sell our Mango ED drug or future products. If that were to occur, we would need to change our business plan which would require substantial additional expenses and would have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and the value of our securities.
Marketing activities for our Mango ED product are subject to strict governmental regulation which may limit our ability to market or promote such product.
Our business model depends on qualifying for certain statutory exemptions for drugs that are compounded by pharmacies in accordance with applicable requirements. Pharmacy compounding is also subject to state oversight and regulation. Federal requirements include obtaining individual prescriptions establishing that the compounded drug is necessary for each drug prescribed for each of our customers. Federal law also limits compounded drugs that are “essentially copies” of commercially available FDA approved drugs, including those with the same route of administration. These restrictions will limit our ability to market compounded drugs that have the same active ingredients and route of administration as FDA-approved drugs, unless the compounded version offers a significant difference that the prescriber determines is necessary for each individual patient.
The FDA also has the authority to impose significant restrictions on approved products through regulations on advertising, promotional and distribution activities. In particular, the FDA will object to any promotional activity (including through testimonials and surrogates) that is “false or misleading in any particular,” including the failure to disclose material facts. For example, the FDA will expect adequate substantiation for an efficacy claim, which would require substantial evidence derived from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials. We believe we can conduct truthful and nonmisleading promotional activities, including activities involving the use of testimonials and surrogates, with limited claims that do not require substantial evidence derived from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials and which do not include efficacy claims. If our products (including our Mango ED product) are marketed in contradiction with FDA laws and regulations, the FDA may issue warning letters that require specific remedial measures to be taken, as well as an immediate cessation of the impermissible conduct, resulting in adverse publicity. The FDA may also require that all future promotional materials receive prior agency review and approval before use. Certain states have also adopted regulations and reporting requirements surrounding the promotion of pharmaceuticals. Failure by us or any of our collaborators to comply with state requirements may affect our ability to promote or sell future products in certain states. This, in turn, could have a material adverse impact on our financial results and financial condition and could subject us to significant liability, including civil and administrative remedies as well as criminal sanctions.
These restrictions may be more burdensome for compounded products as compared with FDA approved products because the latter have substantial evidence of safety and effectiveness, which will limit our ability to compete against the sale of comparable FDA-approved products.
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Evolving government regulations and enforcement activities may require increased costs or adversely affect our results of operations.
Our operations may be subject to direct and indirect adoption, expansion or reinterpretation of various laws and regulations. Compliance with these evolving laws, regulations and interpretations may require us to change our practices at an undeterminable and possibly significant initial monetary and annual expense. These additional monetary expenditures may increase future overhead, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. There could also be laws and regulations applicable to our business that we have not identified or that, if changed, may be costly to us, and we cannot predict all the ways in which implementation of such laws and regulations may affect us.
Additionally, the introduction of new products may require us to comply with additional, yet undetermined, laws and regulations. Compliance may require obtaining appropriate federal, state, or local licenses or certificates, increasing our security measures and expending additional resources to monitor developments in applicable rules and ensure compliance. The failure to adequately comply with these future laws and regulations may delay or possibly prevent our products from being offered to customers, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Failure to comply with federal, state and foreign laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and consumer protection, or the expansion of current or the enactment of new laws or regulations relating to privacy, data protection and consumer protection, could adversely affect our business and our financial condition.
A variety of federal, state and foreign laws and regulations govern the collection, use, retention, sharing and security of consumer data. Laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and consumer protection are evolving and subject to potentially differing interpretations. These requirements may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another or may conflict with other rules or our practices. As a result, our practices may not comply with all such laws, regulations, requirements and obligations. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with any federal, state or foreign privacy or consumer protection-related laws, regulations, industry self-regulatory principles, industry standards or codes of conduct, regulatory guidance, orders to which we may be subject or other legal obligations relating to privacy or consumer protection could adversely affect our reputation, brand and business, and may result in claims, investigations, proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities or others or other liabilities or require us to change our operations.
We will collect, store, process, and use personal information and other customer data, and will rely on third parties that are not directly under our control to manage certain of these operations and to collect, store, process and use payment information. Our customers’ personal information may include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, payment card data, and payment account information, as well as other information. Due to the volume and sensitivity of the personal information and data we and these third parties will manage, the security features of our information systems are critical. If our security measures, some of which will be managed by third parties, are breached or fail, unauthorized persons may be able to access sensitive customer data, including payment card data. If we or our independent service providers or business partners experience a breach of systems that collect, store or process our members’ and customers’ sensitive data, our brand could be harmed, sales of our products could decrease, and we could be exposed to claims, losses, administrative fines, litigation or regulatory and governmental investigations and proceedings. Any such claim, investigation, proceeding or action could hurt our reputation, brand and business, force us to incur significant expenses in defense of such proceedings, distract our management, increase our costs of doing business, result in a loss of customers and suppliers and may result in the imposition of monetary penalties and administrative fines. Depending on the nature of the information compromised, we may also have obligations to notify users, law enforcement, or payment companies about the incident and may need to provide some form of remedy, such as refunds, for the individuals affected by the incident.
Privacy laws, rules, and regulations are constantly evolving in the United States and abroad and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. We expect that new industry standards, laws and regulations will continue to be proposed regarding privacy, data protection and information security in many jurisdictions, including the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which went effective January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act, which goes effective on January 1, 2023, the Colorado Privacy Act, which goes effective on July 1, 2013 and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, which goes effective January 1, 2023. We cannot yet determine the impact such future laws, regulations and standards may have on our business. Complying with these evolving obligations is costly. For instance, expanding definitions and interpretations of what constitutes “personal data” (or the equivalent) within the United States and elsewhere may increase our compliance costs. Any failure to comply could give rise to unwanted media attention and other negative publicity, damage our customer and consumer relationships and reputation, and result in lost sales, claims, administrative fines, lawsuits or regulatory and governmental investigations and proceedings and may harm our business and results of operations.
Our Mango ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA. The use of such product may cause serious side effects which could subject us to material litigation, damages and penalties.
Our Mango ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA. It will be compounded using bulk drug substances and as such, will be exempt from specific FDA approval, provided that it is compounded in accordance with statutory requirements. Because compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, the FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed. In addition, poor compounding practices can result in serious drug quality problems, such as contamination or a drug that contains too much or too little active ingredient, among other possible quality deficiencies.
We are not aware of any clinical studies involving the administration of tadalafil sublingually at the doses we intend to provide patients, or the compounding of tadalafil, oxytocin, and L-arginine to treat ED, as is contemplated by our ED product. Because our ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA our product has not had the benefit of the FDA’s clinical trial protocol which seeks to prevent the possibility of serious patient injury and death. If this were to occur, we could be subject to litigation and governmental action, which could result in costly litigation, significant fines, judgments or penalties. For example, in October 2012, a pharmacy in Massachusetts shipped compounded drugs that were contaminated with a fungus throughout the country, and these drugs were injected into patients’ spines and joints. More than 750 people in 20 states developed fungal infections, and more than 60 people died. This type of action could have a significant negative impact on our brand name, results of operations and cash flows, and result in us having to cease selling products, curtailing our business plan, or seeking bankruptcy protection.
The main ingredients of our Mango ED product are publicly disclosed and separately our Mango ED product is being specially compounded for the customer by a pharmacist with a physician’s prescription, and as a result, our Mango ED product formula can be replicated by other companies.
As described in this prospectus, our Mango ED product is made up of the following ingredients: Tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis), Oxytocin and L-Arginine, an amino acid that is available as a dietary supplement; however, these FDA approvals do not mean that these ingredients will prove safe when combined into a single formulation to treat ED. We currently offer two dosage levels of our Mango ED product and anticipate a prescribing doctor prescribing a dosage based on the needs and medical history of the patient. Our Mango ED product currently includes the following ingredients: (1) Tadalafil (10mg), Oxytocin (100IU) and L-Arginine (50mg); and (2) Tadalafil (20mg), Oxytocin (100IU) and L-Arginine (50mg). Additionally, because our Mango ED product is being specially compounded for the customer by a pharmacist with a physician’s prescription and because the ingredients for our Mango ED product will be publicly disclosed, this product formula can be replicated by other companies. As a result, competitors, including those with greater resources, marketing, and brand recognition, may compete against us in the future using our exact product ingredients or variations thereof. We may be unable to distinguish our Mango ED product from copycat products and may not be able to differentiate our product from competitors in the marketplace. As a result, we may fail to obtain a significant market share, or may lose any market share we may obtain in the future, may be unable to compete with competitors, and may be forced to abandon or curtail our business plan, which could cause the value of our shares to decline in value or become worthless.
Our ED product needs to be compounded by licensed pharmacists who are subject to risks regarding applicable exemptions from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FFDCA”) describes the conditions under which compounded human drug products are exempt from the FFDCA sections on FDA approval prior to marketing, current good manufacturing practice (“cGMP”) requirements, and labeling with adequate directions for use. One of these conditions is that the drugs must be compounded based on the receipt of valid patient-specific prescriptions. Our ED product needs to be compounded by licensed pharmacists, after being prescribed by a licensed physician. Licensed pharmacists who compound drug products in accordance with Section 503A of the FFDCA are not required to comply with CGMP requirements and the drugs that they compound are not required to be approved by the FDA, provided that the compounding complies with applicable requirements. Therefore, the FDA is often not aware of potential problems with compounded drug products or compounding practices unless it receives a complaint, such as a report of a serious adverse event or visible contamination. As such, the compounding of our products will be subject to limited FDA oversight, which could lead to such products not being compounded safely and could lead to product recalls and litigation which could have a significant negative impact on our brand name, results of operations and cash flows, and result in us having to cease selling products, curtailing our business plan, or seeking bankruptcy protection. Neither we, nor our representatives have had any conversations with the FDA staff regarding whether our Mango ED product can be sold pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA Act and future conversations with the FDA may result in the FDA staff raising issues with such sales pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA, requiring certain pre-requisites or changes to our current business plan, which may be costly or time consuming, and/or may result in us being prohibited from selling our Mango ED product pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA Act. We also face risks that the compounding of our products do not fall within the exemption from the FFDCA provided by Section 503A thereof. For example, if the FDA determined that any of our products are essentially a copy of an FDA approved product, we would be severely limited in our ability to compound such a product. If that any of the above were to apply, we may need to change our business plan or compounding activities, which could force us to curtail our business plan or expend significant additional resources to obtain FFDCA or FDA approval for our products.
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Notwithstanding the above, under relevant FDA guidance, the FDA generally does not consider a compounded drug to be “essentially a copy” of a commercially available drug if the compounded drug has a different route of administration as compared with the approved alternative, and we anticipate that our Mango ED product will be for a different route of administration (e.g., sublingual). In addition, we do not expect that we will be deemed to have engaged in such “copying”, because our Mango ED product will be based on a prescriber’s determination for each patient that the change associated with the compounded product (our Mango ED product) produces for the patient a significant difference as compared with the commercially available drug product. Under relevant FDA guidance, the FDA does not consider a compounded drug “essentially a copy” if a prescriber determines that there is a change, made for an identified individual patient, which produces for that patient a significant difference from the commercially available product.
Health care services, including arrangements with health care professionals, are heavily regulated at the state level, and the laws and regulations may be changed or subject to new interpretations.
Each state separately licenses health care professionals and determines when and under what conditions they may interact with and provide services to patients. Telehealth consultations initiated through our platform must be offered in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state where a patient is located, which may include laws that restrict the corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting. Each state’s laws are subject to legislative and regulatory changes, as well as judicial interpretations, and future changes or interpretations of state laws restricting the corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting could adversely affect the permissibility of (a) our relationship with Doctegrity; and/or (b) Doctegrity’s relationship with its contracted physicians. If our relationship with Doctegrity and/or Doctegrity’s relationship with its contracted physicians needed to be restructured in light of any such adverse changes or interpretations, that restructuring could negatively affect our ability to connect consumers with medical providers in certain states, and thus those customers’ ability to ultimately receive our products.
We do not have a pharmacy and will depend on a related party to compound our Mango product and other potential future men’s wellness products.
We will rely on a related party pharmacy for the manufacture of our Mango product and any other potential future men’s wellness products and we cannot assure you that they will be successful. This subjects us to a number of risks, including the following:
● | we may not be able to control the commercialization of our products, including the amount, timing and quality of resources that our contracting parties may devote to our products; | |
● | our contracting parties may experience financial, regulatory or operational difficulties, which may impair their ability to fulfill their contractual obligations; | |
● | business combinations or significant changes in a contracting parties’ business strategy may adversely affect a contracting party’s willingness or ability to perform their obligations under any arrangement; | |
● | legal disputes or disagreements may occur with one or more of our contracting parties or between our contracting parties and our suppliers or former contracting parties; and | |
● | a contracting party could independently move forward with a competing product developed either independently or in collaboration with others, including with one of our competitors. |
If any of our contracting parties fail to fulfill their future contractual obligations, our business may be negatively affected and we may receive limited or no revenues under our agreements with them. See also the risk factor, “The related party pharmacy we have entered into an agreement with may not receive licenses in all of the 50 United States to provide national coverage for us to sell our Mango ED product and future products” below.
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Our use and disclosure of personally identifiable information, including health information, is subject to federal and state privacy and security regulations, and our failure to comply with those regulations or to adequately secure the information we hold could result in significant liability or reputational harm and, in turn, a material adverse effect on our client base and revenue.
Numerous state and federal laws and regulations govern the collection, dissemination, use, privacy, confidentiality, security, availability and integrity of personally identifiable information, or PII, including protected health information, or PHI. These laws and regulations include the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, or HITECH, and their implementing regulations (referred to collectively as “HIPAA”). HIPAA establishes a set of basic national privacy and security standards for the protection of PHI. HIPAA requires us to develop and maintain policies and procedures with respect to PHI that is used or disclosed, including the adoption of administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect such information. HIPAA imposes mandatory penalties for certain violations. Penalties for violations of HIPAA and its implementing regulations start at $100 per violation and are not to exceed $50,000 per violation, subject to a cap of $1.5 million for violations of the same standard in a single calendar year. However, a single breach incident can result in violations of multiple standards. HIPAA also authorizes state attorneys general to file suit on behalf of their residents. Courts are able to award damages, costs and attorneys’ fees related to violations of HIPAA in such cases. While HIPAA does not create a private right of action allowing individuals to sue us in civil court for violations of HIPAA, its standards have been used as the basis for duty of care in state civil suits such as those for negligence or recklessness in the misuse or breach of PHI. In addition, HIPAA mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or HHS, conduct periodic compliance audits of HIPAA covered entities or business associates for compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Standards. It also tasks HHS with establishing a methodology whereby harmed individuals who were the victims of breaches of unsecured PHI may receive a percentage of the Civil Monetary Penalty fine paid by the violator. HIPAA further requires that patients be notified of any unauthorized acquisition, access, use or disclosure of their unsecured PHI that compromises the privacy or security of such information, with certain exceptions related to unintentional or inadvertent use or disclosure by employees or authorized individuals. HIPAA specifies that such notifications must be made “without unreasonable delay and in no case later than 60 calendar days after discovery of the breach.” If a breach affects 500 patients or more, it must be reported to HHS without unreasonable delay, and HHS will post the name of the breaching entity on its public web site. Breaches affecting 500 patients or more in the same state or jurisdiction must also be reported to the local media. If a breach involves fewer than 500 people, the covered entity must record it in a log and notify HHS at least annually.
Numerous other federal and state laws protect the confidentiality, privacy, availability, integrity and security of PII, including PHI. These laws in many cases are more restrictive than, and may not be pre-empted by, the HIPAA rules and may be subject to varying interpretations by courts and government agencies, creating complex compliance issues for us and our clients and potentially exposing us to additional expense, adverse publicity and liability.
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Because of the extreme sensitivity of the PII we store and transmit, the security features of our technology platform are very important. If our security measures are breached or fail, unauthorized persons may be able to obtain access to sensitive client data, including HIPAA-regulated PHI. As a result, our reputation could be severely damaged, adversely affecting client confidence. In addition, we could face litigation, damages for contract breach, penalties and regulatory actions for violation of HIPAA and other applicable laws or regulations and significant costs for remediation, notification to individuals and for measures to prevent future occurrences. Any potential security breach could also result in increased costs associated with liability for stolen assets or information, repairing system damage that may have been caused by such breaches, incentives offered to clients in an effort to maintain our business relationships after a breach and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences, including organizational changes, deploying additional personnel and protection technologies, training employees and engaging third-party experts and consultants.
Risks Related to Related Party Relationships and Transactions and Our Management
We depend heavily on our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer, who may have a conflict of interest. The ability of certain key employees to devote adequate time to us is critical to the success of our business, and failure to do so may adversely affect our revenues and as a result could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not currently hold any key man insurance on our management.
We must retain the services of our key employees and strategically recruit and hire new talented employees. Our future business and results of operations depend in significant part upon the continued contributions of our senior management personnel, particularly our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Jacob D. Cohen. Mr. Cohen currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and director of American International Holdings Corp., and as Chief Executive Officer of Ronin Equity Partners, Inc., a private investment company, and in various positions with other entities and groups. Mr. Cohen currently spends approximately 75% of his time on company matters. As a result, Mr. Cohen dedicates only a portion of his professional efforts to our business and operations, and there is no contractual obligation for him to spend a specific amount of his time with us. Mr. Cohen may not be able to dedicate adequate time to our business and operations and we could experience an adverse effect on our operations due to the demands placed on him from his other professional obligations. Such involvement in other businesses may therefore present a conflict of interest regarding decisions he makes for us or with respect to the amount of time available for us. If we lose his services or if he fails to perform in his current position, or if we are not able to attract and retain skilled personnel as needed, our business could suffer. Significant turnover in our senior management could significantly deplete our institutional knowledge held by our existing senior management team. We depend on the skills and abilities of these key personnel in managing our operations, product development, marketing and sales aspects of our business, any part of which could be harmed by turnover in the future.
We do not currently have any key person life insurance policies on our executive officers. Key man insurance provides financial assistance to a business suffering loss after a key employee dies.
Moving forward, should the services of Mr. Cohen be lost for any reason, we will incur costs associated with recruiting replacements and any potential delays in operations which this may cause. If we are unable to replace such individual with a suitably trained alternative individual(s), we may be forced to scale back or curtail our business plan.
Separately, if our executive officers do not devote sufficient time towards our business, we may never be able to effectuate our business plan.
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We have engaged and in the future plan to engage in transactions with related parties and such transactions present possible conflicts of interest that could have an adverse effect on us.
We have entered, and may continue to enter, into transactions with related parties for financing, corporate, business development and operational services. Included in such transactions is a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party which is majority owned and controlled by American International Holdings Corp., which entity Mr. Cohen controls and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and director, as discussed in greater detail below under “Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts,” for pharmacy and compounding services. Such transactions may not have been/may not be, entered into on an arm’s-length basis, and we may have achieved more or less favorable terms because such transactions were entered into with our related parties. This could have a material effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Such conflicts could cause an individual in our management to seek to advance his or her economic interests or the economic interests of certain related parties above ours. Further, the appearance of conflicts of interest created by related party transactions could impair the confidence of our investors.
We expect to be significantly reliant on related party relationships.
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party which is majority owned and controlled by American International Holdings Corp., which entity Mr. Cohen controls and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and director, as discussed in greater detail below under “Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts,” for pharmacy and compounding services.. In the event that relationship was terminated, our costs may increase, and we may be unable to effectively obtain the services currently provided by Epiq Scripts, LLC. We also anticipate entering into other related party relationships in the future. While we believe that all related party agreements will be on arms-length terms, such significant related party relationships may be perceived negatively by potential shareholders or investors. Our significant related party relationships and transactions, the terms of such relationships and transactions, and/or the termination of any such relationships or transactions, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations moving forward and/or create conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest which may have a material adverse effect on the value of our securities.
The related party pharmacy we have entered into an agreement with may not receive licenses in all of the 50 United States to provide national coverage for us to sell our Mango ED product and future products.
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party which is majority owned and controlled by American International Holdings Corp., which entity Mr. Cohen controls and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and director, as discussed in greater detail below under “Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts,” for pharmacy and compounding services. Epiq Script’s ability to provide pharmacy services in each state is subject to among other things, receipt of regulatory approvals and licenses in the states in which we plan to operate. Currently Epiq Scripts holds State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses to operate in 36 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Its failure to receive regulatory approval or licenses in the other states in which we hope to operate, or loss of such licenses in the future, may prohibit us from selling our Mango products to customers that reside in those states limiting our ability to grow and compete with other companies that have those capabilities. Any of the above may have an adverse effect on our revenues, operations and cash flow and cause the value of our securities to decline in value or become worthless. We will also face related party conflicts associated with our engagement of Epiq Scripts, LLC as discussed in greater detail above.
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Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding common stock and will continue to exercise majority voting control over us after this offering, which will limit your ability to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control.
Mr. Cohen beneficially owns approximately 58.3% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock and will continue to hold a majority of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock after this offering. As a result, he controls the shareholder vote. As a result, he has the ability to influence matters affecting our shareholders and will therefore exercise control in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters, including (i) making amendments to our certificate of formation; (ii) whether to issue additional shares of common stock and preferred stock, including to himself; (iii) employment decisions, including compensation arrangements; (iv) whether to enter into material transactions with related parties; (v) election of directors; and (vi) any merger or significant corporate transactions, including with himself or other related parties. Additionally, it will be difficult if not impossible for investors to remove our current directors, which will mean they will remain in control of who serves as officers of the Company as well as whether any changes are made in the Board of Directors. As a potential investor in the Company, you should keep in mind that even if you own shares of our common stock and wish to vote them at annual or special shareholder meetings, your shares will likely have little effect on the outcome of corporate decisions. Because Mr. Cohen controls the vote on all shareholder matters, investors may find it difficult to replace our management if they disagree with the way our business is being operated. The interests of Mr. Cohen may not coincide with our interests or the interests of other shareholders.
Mr. Cohen acquired his shares of common stock for substantially less than the price of the shares of common stock being acquired in this offering, and may have interests, with respect to his common stock, that are different from those of investors in this offering and the concentration of voting power held by Mr. Cohen may have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock.
In addition, this concentration of ownership might adversely affect the market price of our common stock by: (1) delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of our Company; (2) impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving our Company; or (3) discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our Company.
Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock, which will cause us to be deemed a “controlled company” under the rules of Nasdaq.
Mr. Cohen, individually, currently controls approximately 58.3% of the voting power of our capital stock and will control approximately 53.5% of the combined voting power of our capital stock upon completion of this offering, assuming an offering size as set forth on the cover page hereof. As a result, Mr. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, owns more than 50% of our outstanding shares (and will continue to own more than 50% of our outstanding shares upon consummation of the offering). As such, we are a “controlled company” under the rules of Nasdaq. Under these rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, a group or another company is a “controlled company” and can elect to be exempt from certain corporate governance requirements, including requirements that:
● | a majority of the Board of Directors consist of independent directors; |
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● | the board maintain a nominations committee with prescribed duties and a written charter; and | |
● | the board maintain a Compensation Committee with prescribed duties and a written charter and comprised solely of independent directors. |
As a “controlled company,” we may elect to rely on some or all of these exemptions, although we do not currently intend to take advantage of any of these exemptions. Accordingly, should the interests of Mr. Cohen differ from those of other shareholders, and/or we choose to take advantage of the “controlled company” exemptions, other shareholders may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq corporate governance standards. Even if we do not avail ourselves of these exemptions in the future, our status as a controlled company could make our common stock less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price. If we choose to take advantage of the exemptions under the rules of Nasdaq relating to “controlled companies” in the future, you will not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq.
Potential competition from our existing executive officers, after they leave their employment with us, and subject to the non-compete terms of their employment agreements, could negatively impact our profitability.
Although our Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen, and our President and Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Arango, are prohibited from competing with us while they are employed with us and for twelve months thereafter (subject to the terms of, and exceptions set forth in, their employment agreements with the Company), none of such individuals will be prohibited from competing with us after such twelve-month period ends. Accordingly, any of these individuals could be in a position to use industry experience gained while working with us to compete with us. Such competition could distract or confuse customers, reduce the value of our intellectual property and trade secrets, or reduce our future revenues, earnings or growth prospects.
Risks Related to Intellectual Property
We operate in an industry with the risk of intellectual property litigation. Claims of infringement against us may hurt our business.
We must protect the proprietary nature of the intellectual property used in our business. There can be no assurance that trade secrets and other intellectual property will not be challenged, invalidated, misappropriated or circumvented by third parties.
Additionally, our success depends, in part, upon non-infringement of intellectual property rights owned by others and being able to resolve claims of intellectual property infringement without major financial expenditures or adverse consequences. Participants that own, or claim to own, intellectual property may aggressively assert their rights. From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims relating to the intellectual property rights of others. Future litigation may be necessary to defend us by determining the scope, enforceability, and validity of third-party proprietary rights or to establish its proprietary rights. Our competitors have substantially greater resources and are able to sustain the costs of complex intellectual property litigation to a greater degree and for longer periods of time. In addition, patent holding companies that focus solely on extracting royalties and settlements by enforcing patent rights may target us. Regardless of whether claims that we are infringing patents or other intellectual property rights have any merit, these claims are time-consuming and costly to evaluate and defend and could:
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● | divert management’s attention and resources; | |
● | require technology changes to our products that would cause our Company to incur substantial cost; | |
● | subject us to significant liabilities; and | |
● | require us to cease some or all of our activities. |
In addition to liability for monetary damages, which may be tripled and may include attorneys’ fees, or, in some circumstances, damages against clients, we may be prohibited from developing, commercializing, or continuing to provide some or all of our products unless we obtain licenses from, and pay royalties to, the holders of the patents or other intellectual property rights, which may not be available on commercially favorable terms, or at all.
Risks Related to the Telehealth Operations of Our Contracting Parties
The telehealth business of our telehealth provider could be adversely affected by ongoing legal challenges or by new state actions restricting the ability to provide telehealth services in certain states.
Our business plan contemplates the use of telehealth providers to provide telehealth consultations and related services on our Mangoceuticals platform, which connects users/customers with third-party health care providers and Epiq Scripts, LLC, our related party pharmacy. We have entered into an agreement with Doctegrity, as discussed herein, pursuant to which Doctegrity has agreed to provide clinical services directly to our future customers via telehealth. Through these arrangements, the professionals or professional entities will be responsible for the practice of medicine and control of the clinical decision-making.
Our ability to conduct business operations in each state is dependent upon the state’s treatment of medicine under such state’s laws, and rules and policies governing the practice of physician supervised services, which are subject to changing political, regulatory and other influences.
We will be dependent on our contracted parties to maintain appropriate telehealth licenses to be able to provide telehealth services to our potential customers and prescribe them our products, which are required to be prescribed by licensed physicians. In the event we are not able to maintain relationships with telehealth providers, state licensing laws make it harder, more costly or impossible to provide telehealth services, or our customers are otherwise unable to obtain prescriptions for our products, we may be unable to sell products, which could result in us having to curtail our business plan or cease operating.
Our contracting parties’ telehealth business could be adversely affected by ongoing legal challenges to their business model or by new state actions restricting their ability to provide the full range of services in certain states.
The ability of our contracted parties’ telehealth operations in each state is dependent upon the state’s treatment of medicine under such state’s laws, rules and policies governing the practice of physician supervised services, which are subject to changing political, regulatory and other influences. In the event our contracted parties are unable to provide telehealth services for any reason, it would have a material adverse effect on our ability to sell products and in turn our revenues and operating results.
Risks Related to Our Governing Documents and Texas Law
Our Certificate of Formation, Bylaws and Texas law provides for indemnification of officers and directors at our expense and limit the liability of our directors, which may result in a major cost to us and hurt the interests of our shareholders because corporate resources may be expended for the benefit of officers or directors.
Our Certificate of Formation, Bylaws and Texas law provide for us to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each person who is or was made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the Company or, while a director or officer of the Company, is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, other enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to an employee benefit plan. Our Certificate of Formation, also provides that the personal liability of our directors shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code, as such may be amended or supplemented. These indemnification obligations and limitations of liability may result in a major cost to us and hurt the interests of our shareholders because corporate resources may be expended for the benefit of officers or directors.
We have been advised that, in the opinion of the SEC, indemnification for liabilities arising under federal securities laws is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification for liabilities arising under federal securities laws, other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding, is asserted by a director, officer or controlling person in connection with our activities, we will (unless in the opinion of our counsel, the matter has been settled by controlling precedent) submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction, the question whether indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. The legal process relating to this matter if it were to occur is likely to be very costly and may result in us receiving negative publicity, either of which factors is likely to materially reduce the market and price for our shares.
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We have established preferred stock which can be designated by our Board of Directors without shareholder approval.
We have 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized. The shares of our preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of which shall have a distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by our Board of Directors prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. The preferred stock shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as adopted by the Board of Directors. Because the Board of Directors is able to designate the powers and preferences of the preferred stock without the vote of a majority of our shareholders, our shareholders will have no control over what designations and preferences our preferred stock will have. The issuance of shares of preferred stock or the rights associated therewith, could cause substantial dilution to our existing shareholders. Additionally, the dilutive effect of any preferred stock which we may issue may be exacerbated given the fact that such preferred stock may have voting rights and/or other rights or preferences which could provide the preferred shareholders with substantial voting control over us and/or give those holders the power to prevent or cause a change in control, even if that change in control might benefit our shareholders. As a result, the issuance of shares of preferred stock may cause the value of our securities to decrease.
Anti-takeover provisions in our Certificate of Formation and our Bylaws, as well as provisions of Texas law, might discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company or changes in our management and, therefore, depress the trading price of our common stock.
Our Certificate of Formation, Bylaws and Texas law contain provisions that may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control that shareholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which you might otherwise receive a premium for your shares of our common stock. These provisions may also prevent or delay attempts by our shareholders to replace or remove our management. Our corporate governance documents include provisions:
● | requiring advance notice of shareholder proposals for business to be conducted at meetings of our shareholders and for nominations of candidates for election to our Board of Directors; | |
● | authorizing blank check preferred stock, which could be issued with voting, liquidation, dividend and other rights superior to our common stock; and | |
● | providing indemnification to, our directors and officers. |
The existence of the foregoing provisions and anti-takeover measures could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. They could also deter potential acquirers of our company, thereby reducing the likelihood that you could receive a premium for your common stock in an acquisition.
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Risks Related to Our Securities and this Offering
Our common stock prices may be volatile and could decline substantially following this offering.
The market price of our common stock may be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations. Our financial performance, government regulatory action, tax laws, interest rates, and market conditions in general could have a significant impact on the future market price of our common stock.
Some of the factors that could negatively affect or result in fluctuations in the market price of our common stock include:
● | actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results; | |
● | changes in market valuations of similar companies; | |
● | adverse market reaction to the level of our indebtedness; | |
● | additions or departures of key personnel; | |
● | actions by shareholders; | |
● | speculation in the press or investment community; | |
● | general market, economic, and political conditions, including an economic slowdown or dislocation in the global credit markets; | |
● | our operating performance and the performance of other similar companies; | |
● | changes in accounting principles; and | |
● | passage of legislation or other regulatory developments that adversely affect us or our industry. |
The offering price per share of our common stock offered under this prospectus may not accurately reflect the value of your investment.
The offering price per share of our common stock offered by this prospectus was negotiated between us and the underwriters. Factors considered in determining the price of our common stock include:
● | the information set forth in this prospectus and otherwise available to the Representative; | |
● | our prospects and the history and prospects for the industry in which we compete; | |
● | an assessment of our management; | |
● | our prospects for future revenue and earnings; | |
● | the general condition of the securities markets at the time of this offering; | |
● | the recent prices of, and demand for, shares sold by us prior to this offering; | |
● | the recent market prices of, and demand for, publicly traded securities of generally comparable companies; and | |
● | other factors deemed relevant by the Representative and us. |
The offering price may not accurately reflect the value of our common stock and may not be realized upon any subsequent disposition of the shares.
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There is no guarantee that we will be able to comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards.
As a condition to consummating this offering, our common stock must be listed for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Notwithstanding the listing of our common stock for trading on Nasdaq, there can be no assurance any broker will be interested in trading our securities. Therefore, it may be difficult to sell your shares of common stock if you desire or need to sell them. Our underwriters are not obligated to make a market in our securities, and even they do make a market, they can discontinue market making at any time without notice. Neither we nor the underwriters can provide any assurance that an active and liquid trading market in our securities will develop or, if developed, that such market will continue.
Furthermore, there is no guarantee that we will be able to maintain our listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market for any period of time. Among the conditions required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, we must (i) maintain at least $2.5 million in shareholders’ equity or $500,000 in net income over the prior two years or two of the prior three years, (ii) have a majority of independent directors (subject to certain “controlled company” exemptions, which we do not currently plan to take advantage of, as discussed in greater detail above under “Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock, which will cause us to be deemed a “controlled company” under the rules of Nasdaq.”), and (iii) maintain a stock price over $1.00 per share. Our shareholders’ equity may not remain above Nasdaq’s $2.5 million minimum, we may not generate over $500,000 of yearly net income moving forward, we may not be able to maintain independent directors (to the extent required), and we may not be able to maintain a stock price over $1.00 per share. Our failure to meet the continued listing standards of Nasdaq may result in our securities being delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market.
The absence of such a listing may adversely affect the acceptance of our common stock as currency or the value accorded by other parties. Further, if we are delisted, we would also incur additional costs under state blue sky laws in connection with any sales of our securities. These requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of our common stock and the ability of our shareholders to sell our common stock in the secondary market. If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible to trade on an over-the-counter quotation system, such as the OTCQB Market or OTC Pink Market, where an investor may find it more difficult to sell our securities or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our securities. In the event our common stock is delisted from Nasdaq in the future, we may not be able to list our common stock or warrants on another national securities exchange or obtain quotation on an over-the counter quotation system.
We have broad discretion in how we use the proceeds of this offering and may not use these proceeds effectively, which could affect our results of operations and cause our common stock to decline.
We will have considerable discretion in the application of the net proceeds of this offering. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for product development, marketing and advertising, and for working capital, and potentially for future acquisitions, although none are currently planned. As a result, investors will be relying upon management’s judgment with only limited information about our specific intentions for the use of the net proceeds of this offering. We may use the net proceeds for purposes that do not yield a significant return or any return at all for our shareholders. In addition, pending their use, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in a manner that does not produce income or that loses value.
If our stock price fluctuates after the offering, you could lose a significant part of your investment.
The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the risk factors described in this prospectus, and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuation of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us. Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock. In the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future. Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, which could seriously harm our business.
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If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about us, or if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock, then our stock price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us, our industry and our market. If no analyst elects to cover us and publish research or reports about us, the market for our common stock could be severely limited and our stock price could be adversely affected. As a small-cap company, we are more likely than our larger competitors to lack coverage from securities analysts. In addition, even if we receive analyst coverage, if one or more analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. If one or more analysts who elect to cover us issue negative reports or adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock, our stock price could decline.
Purchasers in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution in net tangible book value.
Because the price per share of our common stock being offered is higher than the book value per share of our common stock, you will suffer substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of the common stock you purchase in this offering. Based on the assumed public offering price of $4.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and the pro forma net tangible book value of the common stock of $0.10 per share as of September 30, 2022, if you purchase shares of common stock in this offering, you will suffer dilution of $3.60 per share in the net tangible book value of the common stock, which will be $0.40 per share following the offering (on a pro forma, as adjusted basis). See “Dilution” below for a more detailed discussion of the dilution you will incur if you purchase our common stock in the offering.
Future sales of our common stock, other securities convertible into our common stock, or preferred stock could cause the market value of our common stock to decline and could result in dilution of your shares.
Our Board of Directors is authorized, without your approval, to cause us to issue additional shares of our common stock or to raise capital through the creation and issuance of preferred stock, other debt securities convertible into common stock, options, warrants and other rights, on terms and for consideration as our Board of Directors in its sole discretion may determine. Additionally, pursuant to the Resale Prospectus, we are registering the resale of an aggregate of 4,690,000 shares of common stock, which shares of common stock will be available for immediate resale in the public market (assuming the exercise of warrants to purchase 2,000,000 of such shares). Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock or of preferred stock could cause the market price of our common stock to decrease significantly. We cannot predict the effect, if any, of future sales of our common stock, or the availability of our common stock for future sales, on the value of our common stock. Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock by large shareholders, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
In addition, in connection with this offering, we, our directors, executive officers, and shareholders holding 5% or more of our outstanding common stock have agreed not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of 12 months following the closing of the offering of the shares, subject to certain exceptions and shareholders holding between 1% and 4.99% of our outstanding common stock have agreed not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of six months following the closing of the offering of the shares, subject to certain exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, now shares of common stock that are included in the Resale Prospectus are subject to such lock-up agreements. The Representative of the underwriters may, at any time, release, or authorize us to release, as the case may be, all or a portion of our common stock subject to the foregoing lock-up provisions. If the restrictions under the lock-up provisions of the lock-up agreements entered into in connection with this offering are waived, shares of our common stock may become available for sale into the market, subject to applicable law, which could reduce the market price for our common stock.
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We have no intention of declaring dividends in the foreseeable future.
The decision to pay cash dividends on our common stock rests with our Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, unencumbered cash, capital requirements and financial condition. We do not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future, as we intend to use any excess cash to fund our operations. Investors in our common stock should not expect to receive dividend income on their investment, and investors will be dependent on the appreciation of our common stock to earn a return on their investment.
The issuance and sale of common stock upon exercise of outstanding warrants may cause substantial dilution to existing shareholders and may also depress the market price of our common stock. Outstanding warrants to purchase shares of our common stock have cashless exercise rights.
As of the date of this prospectus, we had a total of 2,000,000 warrants outstanding each with an exercise price of $1.00 per share and term ranging from August 16, 2027 through December 22, 2027. If the holders of the warrants choose to exercise the warrants, it will cause substantial dilution to the then holders of our common stock. If exercises of the warrants and sales of such shares issuable upon exercise thereof take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company’s stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of our stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb shares sold by the warrant holders, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.
Each of the warrants discussed above allow for cashless exercise rights. In a ‘cashless exercise’, the holder reduces the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants in amount equal to the aggregate value of the exercise price of the exercised warrants. For example, if our common stock was trading at $10 per share and a holder desires to exercise warrants to purchase 100 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $1.00 per share on a cashless basis, the number of shares of common stock issuable to the holder upon such exercise would be reduced by 10 shares, equal in value to $100 ($10 per share x 10 shares), and the holder would receive 90 shares of common stock upon such exercise. We do not receive any cash upon a cashless exercise and as such, while a cashless exercise reduces the dilution which would otherwise exist upon a warrant exercise, it is also not as beneficial to us, as it does not bring in any new investment proceeds. Additionally, holders of warrants with cashless exercise provisions may be more likely to exercise their warrants as they do not have to come out of pocket with any cash exercise payments.
General Risk Factors
Our industry and the broader U.S. economy have experienced higher than expected inflationary pressures during 2022 related to continued supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and geopolitical instability, and if these conditions persist, our business, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
2022 has seen significant increases in the costs of labor and certain materials and equipment, and longer lead times for such materials and equipment, as a result of availability constraints, supply chain disruption, increased demand, labor shortages associated with a fully employed U.S. labor force, high inflation and other factors. Supply and demand fundamentals have been further aggravated by disruptions in global energy supply caused by multiple geopolitical events, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Recent supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures may in the future adversely impact our operating costs, as a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
We and the health and wellness industry in general may be adversely affected during periods of high inflation, primarily because of higher shipping and product manufacturing costs. While we will attempt to pass on increases in our costs through increased sales prices, market forces may limit our ability to do so. If we are unable to raise sales prices enough to compensate for higher costs, our future revenues, gross profit margin and revenues could be adversely affected.
Economic uncertainty may affect our access to capital and/or increase the costs of such capital.
Global economic conditions continue to be volatile and uncertain due to, among other things, consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession and trade wars, the price of energy, fluctuating interest rates, the availability and cost of consumer credit, the availability and timing of government stimulus programs, levels of unemployment, increased inflation, tax rates, and the war between Ukraine and Russia which began in February 2022. These conditions remain unpredictable and create uncertainties about our ability to raise capital in the future. In the event required capital becomes unavailable in the future, or more costly, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, future results of operations, and financial condition.
Our business may be materially and adversely disrupted by epidemics or pandemics in the future, including COVID-19.
An epidemic, pandemic or similar serious public health issue, and the measures undertaken by governmental authorities to address it, could significantly disrupt or prevent us from operating our business in the ordinary course for an extended period, and thereby, and/or along with any associated economic and/or social instability or distress, have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of COVID-19 as a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures. On March 13, 2020, the United States declared a national emergency concerning the outbreak, and several states and municipalities have declared public health emergencies. Although COVID-19 has to date not had a material impact on our operations, should the COVID-19 public health effort re-intensify to such an extent that we cannot operate, if there are new government restrictions on our business and our customers, and/or an extended economic recession or significant inflation, we could be unable to produce significant revenues and cash flows sufficient to conduct our business. Such a circumstance could, among other things, exhaust our available liquidity (and ability to access liquidity sources) and/or trigger an acceleration to pay a significant portion or all of our then-outstanding debt obligations, which we may be unable to do.
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Our business could be disrupted by catastrophic events and man-made problems, such as power disruptions, data security breaches, and terrorism.
Our systems will be vulnerable to damage or interruption from the occurrence of any catastrophic event, including earthquake, fire, flood, or other weather event, power loss, telecommunications failure, software or hardware malfunction, cyber-attack, war, terrorist attack, or incident of mass violence, which could result in lengthy interruptions in access to our systems. In addition, acts of terrorism, including malicious internet-based activity, could cause disruptions to the internet or the economy as a whole. If our systems were to fail or be negatively impacted as a result of a natural disaster or other event, our ability to provide products to customers would be impaired or we could lose critical data. We do not carry business interruption insurance sufficient to compensate us for the potentially significant losses, including the potential harm to our business, financial condition and results of operations that may result from interruptions in access to our platform as a result of system failures.
Our operations are subject to risks associated with ongoing and potential future global conflicts.
Currently, there is an ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine and the war between the two countries continues to evolve as military activity proceeds and additional sanctions are imposed. The war is increasingly affecting economic and global financial markets and exacerbating ongoing economic challenges, including issues such as rising inflation and global supply-chain disruption. While we do not believe this conflict currently has a material impact on our financial accounting and reporting, the degree to which we will be affected in the future largely depends on the nature and duration of uncertain and unpredictable events, and our business could be impacted. Furthermore, future global conflicts or wars could create further economic challenges, including, but not limited to, increases in inflation and further global supply-chain disruption. Consequently, the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict and/or other future global conflicts could result in an increase in operating expenses and/or a decrease in any future revenue and could further have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flow.
Global economic conditions could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and growth.
Adverse macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, slower growth or recession, new or increased tariffs, changes to fiscal and monetary policy, tighter credit, higher interest rates, high unemployment and currency fluctuations could materially adversely affect our operations, expenses, access to capital and the market for our products. In addition, consumer confidence and spending could be adversely affected in response to financial market volatility, negative financial news, conditions in the real estate and mortgage markets, declines in income or asset values, changes to fuel and other energy costs, labor and healthcare costs and other economic factors.
In addition, uncertainty about, or a decline in, global or regional economic conditions could have a significant impact on our expected funding sources, suppliers and partners. Potential effects include financial instability; inability to obtain credit to finance operations and purchases of our products; and insolvency.
A downturn in the economic environment could also lead to limitations on our ability to issue new debt; reduced liquidity; and declines in the fair value of our financial instruments. These and other economic factors could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and growth.
We may become party to litigation, mediation and/or arbitration from time to time given our product focus.
We may become party to regulatory proceedings, litigation, mediation and/or arbitration from time to time in the ordinary course of business which could adversely affect our business. Monitoring and defending against legal actions, whether or not meritorious, can be time-consuming, divert management’s attention and resources and cause us to incur significant expenses. In addition, legal fees and costs incurred in connection with such activities may be significant and we could, in the future, be subject to judgments or enter into settlements of claims for significant monetary damages. While we expect to have insurance in the future that may cover the costs and awards of certain types of litigation, the amount of our future insurance may not be sufficient to cover any costs or awards. Substantial litigation costs or an adverse result in any litigation may adversely impact our business, operating results or financial condition.
Higher labor costs due to statutory and regulatory changes could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
Various federal and state labor laws, including new laws and regulations enacted in response to COVID-19, govern our relationships with our employees and affect operating costs. These laws include employee classifications as exempt or non-exempt, minimum wage requirements, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, overtime, family leave, workplace health and safety standards, payroll taxes, citizenship requirements and other wage and benefit requirements for employees classified as non-exempt. As certain of our employees are paid at rates set at, or above but related to, the applicable minimum wage, further increases in the minimum wage could increase our labor costs. Significant additional government regulations could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
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Failure to adequately manage our planned aggressive growth strategy may harm our business or increase our risk of failure.
For the foreseeable future, we intend to pursue an aggressive growth strategy for the expansion of our operations through increased marketing. Our ability to rapidly expand our operations will depend upon many factors, including our ability to work in a regulated environment, establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, and obtain adequate capital resources on acceptable terms. Any restrictions on our ability to expand may have a materially adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Accordingly, we may be unable to achieve our targets for sales growth, and our operations may not be successful or achieve anticipated operating results.
Additionally, our growth may place a significant strain on our managerial, administrative, operational, and financial resources and our infrastructure. Our future success will depend, in part, upon the ability of our senior management to manage growth effectively. This will require us to, among other things:
● | implement additional management information systems; | |
● | further develop our operating, administrative, legal, financial, and accounting systems and controls; | |
● | hire additional personnel; | |
● | develop additional levels of management within our company; | |
● | locate additional office space; and | |
● | maintain close coordination among our operations, legal, finance, sales and marketing, and client service and support personnel. |
As a result, we may lack the resources to deploy our services on a timely and cost-effective basis. Failure to accomplish any of these requirements could impair our ability to deliver services in a timely fashion or attract and retain new customers.
If we make any acquisitions, they may disrupt or have a negative impact on our business.
If we make acquisitions in the future, we could have difficulty integrating the acquired company’s assets, personnel and operations with our own. We do not anticipate that any acquisitions or mergers we may enter into in the future would result in a change of control of the Company. In addition, the key personnel of the acquired business may not be willing to work for us. We cannot predict the effect expansion may have on our core business. Regardless of whether we are successful in making an acquisition, the negotiations could disrupt our ongoing business, distract our management and employees and increase our expenses. In addition to the risks described above, acquisitions are accompanied by a number of inherent risks, including, without limitation, the following:
● | the difficulty of integrating acquired products, services or operations; | |
● | the potential disruption of the ongoing businesses and distraction of our management and the management of acquired companies; | |
● | difficulties in maintaining uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies; |
● | the potential impairment of relationships with employees and customers as a result of any integration of new management personnel; | |
● | the potential inability or failure to achieve additional sales and enhance our customer base through cross-marketing of the products to new and existing customers; |
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● | the effect of any government regulations which relate to the business acquired; | |
● | potential unknown liabilities associated with acquired businesses or product lines, or the need to spend significant amounts to retool, reposition or modify the marketing and sales of acquired products or operations, or the defense of any litigation, whether or not successful, resulting from actions of the acquired company prior to our acquisition; and | |
● | potential expenses under the labor, environmental and other laws of various jurisdictions. |
Our business could be severely impaired if and to the extent that we are unable to succeed in addressing any of these risks or other problems encountered in connection with an acquisition, many of which cannot be presently identified. These risks and problems could disrupt our ongoing business, distract our management and employees, increase our expenses and adversely affect our results of operations.
Claims, litigation, government investigations, and other proceedings may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
We may be subject to actual and threatened claims, litigation, reviews, investigations, and other proceedings, including proceedings relating to products offered by us and by third parties, and other matters. Any of these types of proceedings, may have an adverse effect on us because of legal costs, disruption of our operations, diversion of management resources, negative publicity, and other factors. The outcomes of these matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. Determining legal reserves and possible losses from such matters involves judgment and may not reflect the full range of uncertainties and unpredictable outcomes. Until the final resolution of such matters, we may be exposed to losses in excess of the amount recorded, and such amounts could be material. Should any of our estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In addition, it is possible that a resolution of one or more such proceedings, including as a result of a settlement, could require us to make substantial future payments, prevent us from offering certain products or services, require us to change our business practices in a manner materially adverse to our business, requiring development of non-infringing or otherwise altered products or technologies, damaging our reputation, or otherwise having a material effect on our operations.
We may incur indebtedness in the future which could reduce our financial flexibility, increase interest expense and adversely impact our operations and our costs.
We may incur significant amounts of indebtedness in the future. Our level of indebtedness could affect our operations in several ways, including the following:
● | a significant portion of our cash flows is required to be used to service our indebtedness; | |
● | a high level of debt increases our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions; | |
● | covenants contained in the agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness limit our ability to borrow additional funds and provide additional security interests, dispose of assets, pay dividends and make certain investments; | |
● | a high level of debt may place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that are less leveraged and, therefore, may be able to take advantage of opportunities that our indebtedness may prevent us from pursuing; and | |
● | debt covenants may affect our flexibility in planning for, and reacting to, changes in the economy and in our industry. |
A high level of indebtedness increases the risk that we may default on our debt obligations. We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows to pay the principal or interest on our debt, and future working capital, borrowings or equity financing may not be available to pay or refinance such debt. If we do not have sufficient funds and are otherwise unable to arrange financing, we may have to sell significant assets or have a portion of our assets foreclosed upon which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements under the “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Business,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in other sections of this prospectus. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” and the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, you should consider the numerous risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors.”
While we believe we have identified material risks, these risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Other sections of this prospectus describe additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except as required by U.S. federal securities law, we are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and we do not intend to do so.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
● | our ability to obtain additional funding; | |
● | the continuing effect of COVID-19 on our planned operations, sales, and the market for our products; | |
● | our ability to build and maintain our brand; | |
● | cybersecurity, information systems and fraud risks and problems with our websites; | |
● | our ability to expand and grow our operations, and successfully market our planned; | |
● | changes in, and our compliance with, rules and regulations affecting our operations, sales, and/or our products; | |
● | shipping, production or manufacturing delays; | |
● | our ability to obtain and increase sales; | |
● | regulations we are required to comply with in connection with our operations, manufacturing, labeling and shipping; | |
● | competition from existing competitors or new competitors or products that may emerge; | |
● | our dependency on third-parties to prescribe and compound our planned ED product; | |
● | our ability to establish or maintain relations and/or relationships with third-parties; | |
● | potential safety risks associated with our Mango ED product, including the use of ingredients, combination of such ingredients and the dosages thereof; | |
● | the effects of high inflation, increasing interest rates and economic downturns, including potential recessions, as well as macroeconomic, geopolitical, health and industry trends, pandemics, acts of war (including the ongoing Ukraine/Russian conflict) and other large-scale crises; | |
● | our ability to protect intellectual property rights; | |
● | our ability to adequately support future growth; and | |
● | our ability to attract and retain key personnel to manage our business effectively. |
We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this prospectus in the case of forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus.
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We estimate that the net proceeds to us from the sale of our shares of common stock in this offering will be approximately $4.1 million, assuming an initial public offering price of $4.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. Our net proceeds will increase by approximately $0.7 million if the underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase additional shares of common stock is exercised in full (based on the same assumed offering price as described in the preceding sentence).
We currently intend to use the net proceeds we receive from this offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital ($1,107,000, or approximately 27% of the net proceeds), to finance the marketing and operational expenses associated with the planned marketing of our Mango ED product (approximately $1,804,000, or 44% of the net proceeds), hiring additional personnel to build organizational talent ($902,000, or approximately 22% of the net proceeds) and capital expenditures for software development and maintenance ($287,000, or approximately 7% of the net proceeds). In addition, we may use a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to finance future acquisitions or invest in complementary businesses, services, technologies or intellectual property rights. However, we do not have any agreements or commitments with respect to any such acquisitions or investments at this time.
Pending our use of the net proceeds as described above, we intend to invest the net proceeds in short-term bank deposits or interest-bearing, investment-grade securities.
A $0.50 increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $4.00 per share of common stock would increase (decrease) the net proceeds to us from this offering by approximately $0.6 million, assuming the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions.
The foregoing represents our current intentions with respect to the use and allocation of the net proceeds of this offering based upon our present plans and business conditions, but our management will have significant flexibility and discretion in applying the net proceeds. The occurrence of unforeseen events or changed business conditions could result in the application of the net proceeds of this offering in a manner other than as described above.
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We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business. We do not expect to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, restrictions contained in any financing instruments, provisions of applicable law and other factors the board deems relevant.
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The following table sets forth our cash and capitalization as of September 30, 2022, on:
● | an actual basis; | |
● | a pro forma basis, after giving effect to the sale of 499,500 shares of common stock as part of the sale of 499,500 units, for an aggregate of $499,500 in November and December 2022 (the “November and December 2022 Private Placement”); and | |
● | a pro forma, as adjusted basis, after giving effect to (i) the November and December 2022 Private Placement; and (ii) the sale of 1,250,000 shares of our common stock in this offering at an assumed public offering price of $4.00 per share (the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), and our receipt of the estimated $4.1 million in net proceeds from this offering, after deducting underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. |
You should read this capitalization table together with “Use of Proceeds,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
At September 30, 2022 (In thousands) | ||||||||||||
Actual | Pro Forma | Pro
Forma As, Adjusted | ||||||||||
Cash | $ | 914 | $ | 1,323 | $ | 5,515 | ||||||
Stockholders’ deficit: | ||||||||||||
Common stock (par value $0.0001 per share), 12,015,500, 12,515,500 and 13,515,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022, on a an actual, pro forma and pro forma as adjusted basis, respectively | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,165 | 2,615 | 6,807 | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,342 | ) | (1,342 | ) | (1,342 | ) | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 824 | 1,274 | 5,466 | |||||||||
Total capitalization | $ | 824 | $ | 1,274 | $ | 5,466 |
A $0.50 increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $4.00 per share of common stock, the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) each of our pro forma as adjusted cash, additional paid-in capital, total shareholders’ equity and total capitalization by approximately $0.6 million, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses of the offering.
The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based on 12,015,500 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2022, and does not give effect to:
● | 187,500 shares of common stock issuable to the representative of the underwriters upon the exercise of its option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments, if any; | |
● | any exercise of outstanding options to purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share; | |
● | any exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (including 429,570 that were granted after September 30, 2022); and | |
● | any future awards under our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. |
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Purchasers of our common stock in this offering will experience an immediate dilution of net tangible book value per share from the initial public offering price. Dilution in net tangible book value per share represents the difference between the amount per share paid by the purchasers of shares of common stock and the net tangible book value per share immediately after this offering.
As of September 30, 2022, our net tangible book value was $0.8 million, or $0.07 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets, less our total liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares of our common stock.
The pro forma net tangible book value of our common stock as of September 30, 2022, giving effect to the sale of 499,500 shares of common stock as part of 499,500 units for an aggregate of $499,500 in November and December 2022, pursuant to our private placement which sales closed prior to the date of this prospectus, was approximately $1.3 million, or $0.10 per common stock share. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets, less our total liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares of our common stock.
Dilution in net pro forma tangible book value per share of common stock represents the difference between the public offering price per share of our common stock in this offering and the adjusted pro forma net tangible book value per share of our common stock after giving effect to this offering. After giving effect to the sale of shares of common stock in this offering at an assumed offering price of $4.00 per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our as pro forma adjusted net tangible book value would have been $5.4 million or $0.10 per share. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of $0.30 per share to our existing shareholders and immediate dilution of $3.60 per share to new investors purchasing shares at the proposed public offering price. The following table illustrates the dilution in net tangible book value per share to new investors as of September 30, 2022:
Assumed initial public offering price per share of common stock | $ | 4.00 | ||||||
Net tangible book value per common stock share as of September 30, 2022 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||
Increase in net tangible book value per common stock attributable to the November and December 2022 Private Placement | 0.03 | |||||||
Pro forma net tangible book value per common stock share as of September 30, 2022 | 0.10 | |||||||
Increase in net tangible book value per share of common stock attributable to this offering | $ | 0.30 | ||||||
Pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book per common stock share as of September 30, 2022, after this offering | $ | 0.40 | ||||||
Dilution per common stock share to investors participating in this offering | $ | (3.60 | ) |
The dilution information discussed above is illustrative only and may change based on the actual initial public offering price and other terms of this offering. A $0.50 increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $4.00 per share of common stock, the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) our pro forma adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering by approximately $0.04 per share and increase (decrease) the dilution to new investors by $0.46 per share, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions.
If the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares of common stock in full, the net tangible book value per share, as adjusted to give effect to this offering, would be $0.44 per share, and the dilution in net tangible book value per share to investors in this offering would be $3.56 per share.
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The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based on 12,015,500 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2022, and does not give effect to:
● | 187,500 shares of common stock issuable to the Representative of the underwriters upon the exercise of its option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments, if any; | |
● | any exercise of outstanding options to purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share; | |
● | any exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (including 429,570 which were granted after September 30, 2022); and | |
● | any future awards under our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. |
The following table sets forth, as of September 30, 2022, the number of shares of common stock purchased from us, the total consideration paid to us and the average price per share paid by the existing holders of our common stock and the price to be paid by new investors in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $4.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, before deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.
Shares Purchased | Total Consideration | Average
Price Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||
Number | Percent | Amount(1) | Percent | |||||||||||||||||
Existing shareholders before this offering | 13,715,000 | 91.6 | % | $ | 2,007,000 | 28.6 | % | $ | 0.15 | |||||||||||
Investors purchasing shares in this offering | 1,250,000 | 8.4 | % | $ | 5,000,000 | 71.4 | % | $ | 4.00 | |||||||||||
Total | 14,965,000 | 100.0 | % | $ | 7,007,000 | 100.00 | % | $ | 0.47 |
(1) Not including shares issued for services rendered and including only shares paid for in cash.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of the Company that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry in which the Company operates and the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed elsewhere in this prospectus, particularly under “Risk Factors,” and in other reports we file with the SEC. See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason except as required by law. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus.
The following discussion is based upon our financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies.
Introduction
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is provided in addition to the accompanying financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:
● | Plan of Operations. | |
● | Results of Operations. | |
● | Liquidity and Capital Resources. | |
● | Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. |
This information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the audited financial statements beginning under “Index to Financial Statements” in this prospectus.
See also “Glossary of Industry Terms” above for information on certain of the terms used below.
Plan of Operations
We are headquartered in Dallas, Texas and intend to grow our business both organically and through identifying acquisition targets over the next 12 months in the technology, health and wellness space. Specifically, we plan to continue to make additional and ongoing technology enhancements to its platform, further develop, market and advertise additional men’s health and wellness related products on its telemedicine platform, and identify strategic acquisitions that complement our vision. As these opportunities arise, we will determine the best method for financing such acquisitions and growth which may include the issuance of debt instruments, common stock, preferred stock, or a combination thereof, all of which may result in significant dilution to existing shareholders.
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To support our existing operations or any future expansion of business, including the ability to execute our growth strategy, we must have sufficient capital to continue to make investments and fund operations. We have plans to pursue an aggressive growth strategy for the expansion of operations through marketing to attract new customers for our Mango ED product, following this offering.
We expect that the proceeds from this offering plus our current cash will be sufficient to fund our operations and execute our growth strategy (as discussed above) for at least 12 months after the date of this prospectus. After this offering, we may seek additional funding through equity financings, debt financings or other capital sources, including collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions. We may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms or at all. The terms of any financing may adversely affect the holdings or rights of our shareholders. Although we continue to pursue these plans, there is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining sufficient funding on terms acceptable to us to fund continued operations, if at all.
Results of Operations
We launched our website in mid-November 2022. To date, we have sold only a small amount of products and generated only nominal revenues. We plan to market and seek to sell commercial quantities of our Mango ED product in the first quarter of 2023, following this offering.
From October 7, 2021 to December 31, 2021, we had general and administrative expenses of $17,250 and $181 of interest expense (which represented imputed interest on the related party loans discussed below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”), which resulted in a net loss of $17,701 for the period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had general and administrative expenses of $1,319,727 and $4,673 of interest expense (which represented imputed interest on the related party loans discussed below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”), which resulted in a net loss of $1,324,400 for the period. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, were mainly the result of marketing, product development, software development expenses and the compensation paid to additional personnel hired during the period, including a total of $490,000 attributed to stock issued for services and $169,817 attributed to stock-based compensation from issuances of options and warrants, for a total of $659,817.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On September 30, 2022, we had $873,491 of cash on-hand, compared to $22,550 of cash on-hand of December 31, 2021. We also had $15,000 of prepaid expenses, related party, relating to amounts funded to Epiq Scripts and $5,778 of prepaid rent as of September 30, 2022. We also had $2,531 of property and equipment and $16,942 of security deposit, representing the security deposit on our leased office space, as September 30, 2022.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had total current liabilities of $89,871, consisting of notes payable to related parties of $89,200, as discussed in further detail below under “Related Party Loans and Advances”, and $671 of payroll tax liabilities.
As of September 30, 2022, we had $913,742 in total assets, $89,871 in total liabilities (all current), working capital of $804,398 and a total accumulated deficit of $1,342,101.
We have mainly relied on related party loans, as well as funds raised through the sale of securities, mainly through the private placement offering discussed below, to support our operations since inception. We have primarily used our available cash to pay operating expenses. We do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures.
We have experienced recurring net losses since inception. We believe that we will continue to incur substantial operating expenses in the foreseeable future as we continue to invest to bring our Mango ED product to market and to attract customers, expand the product offerings and enhance technology and infrastructure. These efforts may prove more expensive than we anticipate, and we may not succeed in generating commercial revenues or net income to offset these expenses. Accordingly, we may not be able to achieve profitability, and we may incur significant losses for the foreseeable future. Our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2021, describing the existence of substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
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To support our existing operations or any future expansion of business, including the ability to execute our growth strategy, we must have sufficient capital to continue to make investments and fund operations. We have plans to pursue an aggressive growth strategy for the expansion of operations through marketing to attract new customers for our Mango ED product, following this offering.
Cash Flows
From October 7, 2021 (Inception)
to | Nine-months
ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||
Cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||
Operating activities | $ | (17,520 | ) | $ | (696,958 | ) | ||
Investing activities | — | 2,531 | ||||||
Financing activities | 40,070 | 1,550,430 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | $ | 22,550 | $ | 850,941 |
Net cash used in operating activities was $696,958 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which was mainly due to $1,324,400 of net loss, offset by $490,000 of common stock issued for services and $169,817 of stock based compensation from issuances of options and warrants.
Net cash used in operating activities was $17,520 for the period from October 7, 2021 (Inception) through December 31, 2021, which was due to $17,701 of net loss offset by $181 of imputed interest.
Net cash used in investing activities was $2,531 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, due to the purchase of equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,550,430 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which was mainly due to $1,500,500 of sales of common stock, representing amounts raised in the 2022 Private Offering, discussed below and $75,000 of notes payable from related parties, offset by $25,070 of repayment of related party notes payable.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $40,070 for the period from October 7, 2021 (Inception) through December 31, 2021, which was due to $39,270 of notes payable from related parties and offset by $800 of proceeds from the sale of stock.
Related Party Loans and Advances
On December 10, 2021 and March 18, 2022, the Company received advances of $39,200 and $50,000, respectively, for a total of $89,200 from its previous majority shareholder, American International, in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The amount owed to American International was $39,200 as of December 31, 2021. Imputed interest equal to 8% per annum, or $181, was recorded against the related party advance as of December 31, 2021. Other than the imputed interest discussed above, the advances bear no interest and are due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advances from either future revenues or investment proceeds. Pursuant to the terms of the June 16, 2022, SPA discussed above, on June 16, 2022, Cohen Enterprises also acquired the right to be repaid the $89,200 advanced from American International to the Company.
On June 29, 2022, Company received an advance of $25,000 from Cohen Enterprises in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The Company repaid Cohen Enterprises $25,000 on August 18, 2022, bringing the total amount owed to Cohen Enterprises to $89,200 as of September 30, 2022. The Company recorded imputed interest equal to eight percent (8%) per annum, or $4,674, against the related party advances through the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
On December 10, 2021, the Company received an advance of $70 from ZipDoctor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of its then sole shareholder, American International, which was used to open and establish the Company’s bank account. The advance bears no interest and is due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advance from either future revenues or investment proceeds. The amount owed to ZipDoctor was $70 as of December 31, 2021. Imputed interest equal to 8% per annum, or $0, was recorded against the related party advance as of December 31, 2021. The amount was paid in full on May 24, 2022 and the amount owed to ZipDoctor was $0 as of September 30, 2022.
Jacob D. Cohen, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has made his personal credit card available for purchases on behalf of the Company to cover various general and administrative expenses. Mr. Cohen has been repaid a total of $150,423 as of September 30, 2022, for Company purchases made using his personal credit card.
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2022 Private Placement
In August 2022, the Company initiated a private placement of up to $2 million of units to accredited investors, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a price of $1.00 per unit. The warrants have a five-year term (from each closing date that units were sold) and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. If at any time after the six-month anniversary of the issuance date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise the warrants, the holder of the warrants may elect a cashless exercise of the warrants. Boustead Securities, LLC, the underwriter for this offering, served as the placement agent in connection with the private placement. In total, we sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 units for $2,000,000 to 23 accredited investors between August 16, 2022 and December 22, 2022, the end date of the offering.
Need for Future Funding
As discussed above, our current capital resources, combined with the net proceeds from the offering, are expected to be sufficient for us to fund operations for the next 12 months. We may need funding in addition to the funding raised in this offering, to support our operations in the future. We may also seek to acquire additional businesses or assets in the future, which may require us to raise funding. We currently anticipate such funding, if required, being raised through the offering of debt or equity. Such additional financing, if required, may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If debt financing is available and obtained, our interest expense may increase and we may be subject to the risk of default, depending on the terms of such financing. If equity financing is available and obtained it may result in our shareholders experiencing significant dilution. If such financing is unavailable, we may be forced to curtail our business plan, which may cause the value of our securities to decline in value.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses. Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the audited financial statements included under “Index to Financial Statements,” below describes the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the financial statements. Certain of these significant accounting policies and estimates have a higher degree of inherent uncertainty and require significant judgments.
A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the presentation of our financial statements and requires management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, critical accounting estimates have the following attributes: (1) we are required to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the estimate; and (2) different estimates we could reasonably have used, or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, would have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be applicable and reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. These changes have historically been minor and have been included in the financial statements as soon as they became known. Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies and the underlying judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, management believes that our financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with GAAP and present a meaningful presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Share-Based Compensation – Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of the Share-Based Payment Topic of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, which requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the shorter of period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award or the vesting period. ASC 718 also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Pursuant to ASC 505-50, for share-based payments to non-employees, compensation expense is determined at the “measurement date.” The expense is recognized over the service period of the award. Until the measurement date is reached, the total amount of compensation expense remains uncertain. The Company initially records compensation expense based on the fair value of the award at the reporting date. Additionally, we used this same methodology when determining the fair value of our restricted common stock issuances to managers and other related parties.
Estimating the Fair Value of Common Stock - We are required to estimate the fair value of the common stock underlying our stock-based awards and warrants when performing the fair value calculations using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Because our common stock is not currently publicly traded, the fair value of the common stock underlying our stock options has been determined on each grant date by our board of directors, with input from management, considering our most recent private, third-party sale of common shares.
Our determination of the fair value of stock options with time-based vesting on the date of grant utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and is impacted by our common stock price as well as other variables including, but not limited to, expected term that options will remain outstanding, expected common stock price volatility over the term of the option awards, risk-free interest rates and expected dividends. Estimating the fair value of equity-settled awards as of the grant date using valuation models, such as the Black-Scholes option pricing model, is affected by assumptions regarding a number of complex variables. Changes in the assumptions can materially affect the fair value and ultimately how much stock-based compensation expense is recognized. These inputs are subjective and generally require significant analysis and judgment to develop.
Warrants – In accordance with ASC 480, the Company classifies as equity any contracts that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) gives the Company a choice of net-cash settlement in its own shares. The Company classifies as liabilities any contracts that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net-cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside the control of the Company) or (ii) give the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares.
The Company accounts for its currently issued warrants in conjunction with the Company’s ordinary shares in permanent equity. These warrants are indexed to the Company’s stock and meet the requirements of equity classification as prescribed under ASC 815-40. Warrants classified as equity are initially measured at fair value, and subsequent changes in fair value are not recognized so long as the warrants continue to be classified as equity. The value of the warrant is based on accepted valuation procedures and practices that rely substantially on the third-party professional’s use of numerous assumptions and its consideration of various factors that are relevant to the operation of the Company.
JOBS Act and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act, for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act, for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.
We have implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and may impact our financial statements and we do not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815 – 40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its financial statements.
Overview
We connect consumers to licensed healthcare professionals through our recently launched website at www.MangoRX.com for the provision of care via telehealth through our customer portal and provide access for customers to a licensed pharmacy for online fulfillment and distribution of certain medications that may be prescribed as part of telehealth consultations, including our Mango ED product.
We launched our website in mid-November 2022. To date, we have sold only a small amount of products and generated only nominal revenues. We plan to market and seek to sell commercial quantities of our Mango ED product in the first quarter of 2023 following this offering.
We have identified men’s wellness telemedicine services and products as a growing sector in recent years and especially related to the areas of erectile dysfunction (“ED”) products. We have developed and are currently in the process of preparing to commercially market a new brand of ED product under the brand name “Mango.” This product currently includes the following FDA approved ingredients: Tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis), Oxytocin and L-Arginine, an amino acid that is available as a dietary supplement; however, these FDA approvals do not mean that these ingredients will prove safe when combined into a single formulation to treat ED. We currently offer two dosage levels of our Mango ED product and anticipate a prescribing doctor prescribing a dosage based on the needs and medical history of the patient. Our Mango ED product currently includes the following ingredients: (1) Tadalafil (10mg), Oxytocin (100IU) and L-Arginine (50mg); and (2) Tadalafil (20mg), Oxytocin (100IU) and L-Arginine (50mg). Our Mango ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA and instead we plan to produce and sell our products, including our Mango ED product, under an exemption provided by Section 503A of the FFDCA Act, as discussed below. Additionally, because our Mango ED product is being specially compounded for the customer by a pharmacist with a physician’s prescription and because the ingredients for our Mango ED product will be publicly disclosed, this product formula can be replicated by other companies.
We are not aware of any clinical studies involving (i) administration of tadalafil sublingually at the doses we provide patients, or (ii) compounding of tadalafil, oxytocin, and L-arginine to treat ED, as is contemplated by our Mango ED product; however, we expect the potential safety risks associated with our Mango ED product will be comparable to the safety risks associated with oral formulations of tadalafil approved by the FDA for the treatment of ED. We do not expect significant safety risks associated with L-arginine, as the FDA has recognized in its regulations that L-arginine may be safely added as a nutrient to foods. Clinical studies of intranasal oxytocin have also found that oxytocin is generally safe and well-tolerated. Notwithstanding the above, because our Mango ED product has not had the benefit of the FDA’s clinical trial protocol which seeks to prevent the possibility of serious patient injury and death. If this were to occur, we could be subject to litigation and governmental action, which could result in costly litigation, significant fines, judgments or penalties.
We currently anticipate using approximately $1.8 million of the net proceeds of this offering to finance the marketing and operational expenses for our Mango ED product. To date, we have designed certain product packaging for our Mango ED product, have engaged a pharmacy licensed in 36 states to compound and ship our Mango ED product (as discussed in further detail below under “—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts”), and have entered into an agreement with a physician network which has agreed to provide us telemedicine services, which are required in order for our customers to obtain prescriptions for our planned Mango product (as discussed in further detail below under “—Material Agreements—Physician Services Agreement with Doctegrity”).
Mango has been formulated as a Rapid Dissolve Tablet (“RDT”) using a sublingual (applied under the tongue) delivery system to bypass the stomach and liver. It is a generally established principle that sublingual drug absorption through the oral mucosa is generally faster than drug absorption through the gastrointestinal tract. This is because sublingual drugs that are absorbed through the oral mucosa directly enter the systemic circulation, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass metabolism in the liver (H. Zhang et al., Oral mucosal drug delivery: clinical pharmacokinetics and therapeutic applications, 41 Clin Pharmacokinet 661, 662 (2002)). Though the active ingredients that comprise our Mango ED product are meant to treat ED – an issue that according to a 2018 study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine has been estimated to affect over one-third of today’s men’s population (with prevalence increasing with age) – we are also aiming to brand ourselves as a lifestyle company marketed to men seeking enhanced sexual vitality, performance, and overall mood and confidence. Mango is expected to be sold exclusively online via our recently launched website at www.MangoRX.com.
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Our Contracted Telehealth Provider
In many states, including Texas where we are located, the corporate practice of medicine doctrine prohibits corporations from practicing medicine and from employing physicians to provide professional medical services. Many states that recognize this doctrine also prohibit physicians from agreeing to share the fees they receive for professional services with unlicensed entities or individuals, a practice that is commonly known as “fee splitting.” The requirements for compliance with any applicable corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting restrictions vary among the states. In Texas, for example, there is no statute that expressly prohibits fee splitting, but the corporate practice of medicine doctrine has been interpreted to prohibit physicians from ceding control over their fee structures to corporate entities or giving a substantial portion of the fees received to corporate entities.
In order to comply with corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting restrictions, we do not employ or directly contract with individual physicians or physician groups, nor do we control their medical decision-making or charges. Rather, on August 1, 2022, we entered into a Physician Services Agreement (the “Physicians Agreement”) with BrighterMD, LLC doing business as Doctegrity (“Doctegrity”), as discussed in further detail below under, which has agreed to make available to us, healthcare professionals, to allow them to provide clinical services directly to our future customers via telehealth. We plan to integrate these healthcare professionals to allow for telehealth consultations and related services on our Mangoceuticals platform which has been developed and is complete. This platform is the backbone of our business as it connects consumers with both the medical provider and the pharmacy for fulfillment. It is also the system that we will use to create marketing funnels for outgoing marketing, customer management and support, and analytics for future sales.
Through our Physician Services Agreement with Doctegrity (as defined below), the healthcare professionals are responsible for the practice of medicine and control of the clinical decision-making.
Our Related Party Pharmacy
As discussed in greater detail below under “—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts,” we have entered into an exclusive Master Services Agreement and statement of work with Epiq Scripts, LLC (“Epiq Scripts”), for its specialty compounding and packaging capabilities, fulfillment, and distribution of certain prescription products available through our platform. These prescription products include our Mango ED product. Epiq Scripts is a related party because it is 51% owned by American International Holdings Corp. (“AMIH”), in which our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen, serves as its CEO, director, and controlling shareholder. Epiq Scripts is a new formed entity, being registered in January 2022, and to date has only recently began compounding drugs for patients.
Epiq Scripts is currently fully licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (“TSBP”) and further has State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses from 35 other states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming., with the intent of obtaining the remaining 14 state licenses by the end of the first quarter of 2023. Epiq Scripts has obtained its National Provider Identifier (“NPI”) number and is now a member of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (“NCPDP”), a standards development organization. Additionally, Epiq Scripts has applied for the highest level of accreditation with the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (“URAC”), a Washington DC-based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the entire healthcare industry. Until Epiq Scripts receives licenses in the other 14 states, we will be limited to selling our Mango ED product in only the states in which Epiq Scripts holds licenses. Although Epiq Scripts is physically located in Texas, it can ship products to customers in each state in which it holds licenses.
As a result of the above, Epiq Scripts can currently only provide services to the Company in those 36 states described above and the Company will be unable to sell its products to any customers in any states other than those listed above, until Epiq Scripts is able to obtain licenses in other states and will thereafter be limited to selling products to customers only in the states in which Epiq Scripts holds licenses.
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Our Customer Portal
Our customer platform connects consumers to licensed healthcare professionals through our recently launched website at www.MangoRX.com for the provision of care via telehealth and will also provide access for customers to our licensed pharmacy for online fulfillment and distribution of certain medications that may be prescribed as part of telehealth consultations. Additional features to this backend technology solution allow for the creation and management of customer accounts whereby customers will have the ability to login, view and make changes to their respective accounts. These changes include, but are not limited to, reviewing order history, tracking order shipments, requesting and ordering product refills and making other profile changes such as shipping address and payment changes. Our portal is not unique to the industry and is not anticipated to be difficult or costly to replicate or replace.
The backend technology solution will also house and manage all customer data allowing the Company with additional key functionality, including but not limited to, providing customer service and support and data analytics for various marketing initiatives and reporting functions.
We do not anticipate selling any third-party products via our portal.
Our Growth Strategy
Our Planned Marketing Strategy
We intend to market and advertise our Mango products on a variety of advertising mediums including, but not limited to, social media, online search websites, television, radio, out-of-home, and other media channels, to the extent we are legally able to, and in compliance with applicable FDA rules and requirements. However, due to such rules and requirements, we expect that we will be extremely limited in the content of the claims and promotional statements that we will able to make regarding our products under applicable FDA regulations. We believe advertising in a diversified set of media channels will be important to prevent overreliance on any single channel and to maximize the exposure of our brand to our desired customers. We also intend to reach our customers through our own future social media accounts, press coverage and public relations, internally developed educational and lifestyle content, and through engagement of social media influencers, hired and paid celebrities and talent, and physical brand advertising campaigns, in each case funding permitting, and in each case subject to applicable rules and regulations, which are expected to significantly limit the content of such marketing materials. We believe that this overall strategy will drive significant customer traffic to our platform, including direct type-in traffic and organic online search traffic.
We also intend to utilize a marketing strategy focused on analytics and data. We are designing our internal systems to measure consumer behavior, including which types of consumers generate more revenue in their first purchase, generate more revenue over time, generate more gross profit from their purchases, and which types of consumers are most valuable over their lifetime. We also plan on measuring the effectiveness of our marketing budgets and the rate of return we generate from our marketing campaigns. We have retained and plan on using an outside marketing and advertising firm to assist management in identifying marketing and advertising campaigns, media purchases and mediums, and seeking to drive a sufficient rate of return from our marketing and advertising budgets.
Planned Timing of Commercial Marketing Launch of our Mango ED Product
We launched our website in mid-November 2022. To date, we have sold only a small amount of products and generated only nominal revenues. We plan to market and seek to sell commercial quantities of our Mango ED product in the first quarter of 2023 following this offering. Through our Physician Services Agreement, the healthcare professionals are responsible for the practice of medicine and control of the clinical decision-making. Our Mango ED product has not been, and will not be, approved by the FDA and instead we plan to produce and sell our products, including our Mango ED product under an exemption provided by Section 503A of the FFDCA Act.
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Planned Geographic Sales and Availability
We plan to utilize both a synchronous and asynchronous approach through our telemedicine platform, connecting customers through our platform and contracted physicians and pharmacy. An asynchronous visit allows a physician to verify the patient’s identity, demographics and collect the medical history online without needing to physically see or speak to the patient. A synchronous visit requires the doctor to either speak directly to the patient and/or see the patient either via video conference or in person. As discussed above, we initially plan to focus our sales in the 36 states where our related party pharmacy is licensed, with the goal of eventually undertaking sales across all 50 states, pending licensing approvals of our related party pharmacy.
Planned Subscriptions
We intend to provide our customers with an option to purchase our Mango products on a subscription basis. Subscription plans are expected to provide an easy and convenient way for customers to get ongoing treatment while simultaneously providing the Company with predictability through a recurring revenue stream.
For subscription plans, we expect that customers will be able to select a desired timeframe in which to receive products, which we expect will range from once every month to once every six months. The customer will then be billed on a recurring basis based on the selected timeframe and specified quantity of product, which will be shipped after each billing from our contracted pharmacy (Epiq Scripts). Customers will be able to cancel subscriptions in between billing periods to stop receiving additional products and reactivate subscriptions. Our integrated technology platform is expected to serve customers from customer discovery, through the purchase of products on our website, to connecting customers with medical providers for telehealth consultations (through our contracted physician network), to the fulfillment and delivery of orders (through our contracted pharmacy), and finally through ongoing management by medical providers (also through our contracted physician network). We expect that our platform will provide us cost advantages and efficiencies to offer customers affordable prices and generate increased revenues over time.
We intend to launch new products over time and offer additional subscription-based offerings which we hope will result in growth in revenue through recurring revenue streams.
Competition and Competitive Advantages
We plan to mainly compete with other companies offering men’s wellness products, including Hims & Hers Health, Inc. and Roman; and with our Mango ED product, we will also be competing against much larger pharmaceutical companies who offer ED branded drugs like Viagra (Pfizer) and Cialis (marketed by Lilly ICOS LLC, a joint venture between Eli Lilly and Company and ICOS Corporation) and their generic forms. These companies have much greater resources than we do and well-known brand names.
Our future men’s wellness products will also likely need to compete against other traditional healthcare providers, pharmacies, and large retailers that sell non-prescription products.
Furthermore, we will need to compete with other companies, which are expected to have greater resources and a greater advertising budget, and which may sell Tadalafil (and similar drugs) in an oral disintegrating tablet. For example, we are aware of competitors currently selling oral disintegrating tablets for ED, including those using a combination of Tadalafil and Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra). Additionally, because our Mango ED product is being specially compounded for the customer by a pharmacist with a physician’s prescription and because the ingredients for our Mango ED product will be publicly disclosed, this product formula can be replicated by other companies.
We intend to compete against these competitors based on our branding, advertising, unique compounding, and product delivery system (i.e., our Mango ED product has been designed to be taken sublingually, rather than in pill form).
Relative to other online direct to consumer telemedicine companies that are selling generic ED medication, we have priced our Mango ED product at a premium, due to the cost of compounding the product and the use of multiple ingredients. We are currently aware of a handful of other direct to consumer companies that are also selling compounded ED medications and who are selling their products at a higher price than Mango’s current price. When comparing the current market for various pharmaceutical related ED products, we have attempted to position our pricing to be slightly above average as we anticipate marketing Mango to a demographic that will pay a premium for what we believe to be a premium product relative to the competition for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
The Market for ED Products
According to a January 2022 report published by Verified Market Research, the Global Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market size was valued at $3.63 billion in 2020, mainly due to the increase in patient awareness and the early adoption of sedentary lifestyle. Verified Market Research also projects that the total Global Dysfunction Drugs Market size will contract to $2.95 billion in 2028. The expected reason for this contraction is poor patient compliance with erectile dysfunction drugs and the future availability of cost-effective imitation medicines, as well as side effects of ED drugs. We do not anticipate our Mango ED drug suffering from these limitations, as we believe our product is easy to use and we plan to price our product competitively. Separately, Grand View Research, in a July 2022 report, projects that the U.S. market (where we initially plan to market our ED product) for erectile dysfunction drugs estimated at approximately $1.1 billion as of 2021, will increase at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate though 2030.
It is also estimated that nearly 3-in-5 men in the US have suffered from erectile dysfunction, according to a survey reported in February 2022, by LetsGetChecked, a leading at-home health screening and insights company (based on research carried out by Opinium Research among 2,006 men in the USA, 1,178 of whom had previously experienced erectile dysfunction, from February 7-10, 2020). According to that study, age isn’t that big a factor either, with 56% of men 18-34 years old being affected, compared to 63% of those over the age of 55. The study also determined that most men blame psychological factors for ED – with 41% blaming stress, 34% blaming having “too much on their mind,” and 31% believing it is performance anxiety.
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Regulatory Environment
We plan to produce and sell our products, including our Mango ED product under an exemption provided by Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FFDCA Act”). Section 503A describes the conditions under which compounded human drug products are exempt from the FFDCA Act sections on FDA approval, prior to marketing, current good manufacturing practice (“cGMP”) requirements and labeling with adequate directions for use. One of these conditions is that the drugs must be compounded based on the receipt of valid patient-specific prescriptions; another condition limits “copying” of FDA-approved products, which restricts compounding drugs that have the same active ingredients and route of administration as FDA-approved products that are commercially available. The FDA also prohibits any marketing or promotional statements that are “false or misleading in any particular,” including making any unsupported superiority claims against other products or the failure to disclose a material fact.
Notwithstanding the above, under relevant FDA guidance, the FDA generally does not consider a compounded drug to be “essentially a copy” of a commercially available drug if the compounded drug has a different route of administration as compared with the approved alternative, and we anticipate that our Mango ED product will be for a different route of administration (e.g., sublingual). In addition, the FDA does not consider a compounded drug to be “essentially a copy” of a commercially available drug if the approved product cannot be used for the prescribed route of administration, which is available in the compounded version (which we believe it cannot, as discussed below). Finally, we do not expect that we will be deemed to have engaged in such “copying”, because our Mango ED product will be based on a prescriber’s determination for each patient that the change associated with the compounded product (our Mango ED product) produces for the patient a significant difference as compared with the commercially available drug product. Under relevant FDA guidance, the FDA does not consider a compounded drug “essentially a copy” if a prescriber determines that there is a change, made for an identified individual patient, which produces for that patient a significant difference from the commercially available product.
Under Section 503A of the FFDCA Act, it is the prescribing practitioner who determines if a compounded drug is necessary for the identified patient and whether the change associated with the compounded product produces for the patient a significant difference as compared with the commercially available drug product. FDA’s guidance states that FDA generally does not intend to question prescriber determinations that are appropriately documented. Our Mango ED compounded product has been formulated as a Rapid Dissolve Tablet using a sublingual (applied under the tongue) delivery system to bypass the stomach and liver. We believe this will offer a significant difference based on the fact that the approved versions are not available in the same route of administration (i.e., sublingual). A sublingual formulation may be able to meet the clinical needs of a particular patient who desires a more rapid onset of action compared to an FDA-approved oral formulation. In addition, because the prevalence of ED generally increases with age, older patients who may have difficulty swallowing an FDA-approved oral formulation may benefit from a sublingual formulation that dissolves under the tongue.
Compounded drugs, like our Mango ED product, are not FDA-approved. This means that the FDA does not verify the safety or effectiveness of such drugs. Instead, consumers rely on the determination of a prescribing physician that the compounded drug is necessary for the individual patient. Compounded drugs also lack an FDA finding of manufacturing quality before such drugs are marketed.
The FDA has the authority to impose significant restrictions on products through regulations on advertising, promotional and distribution activities. In particular, the FDA will object to any promotional activity (including through testimonials and surrogates) that is “false or misleading in any particular,” including the failure to disclose material facts. For example, the FDA will expect adequate substantiation for an efficacy claim, which would require substantial evidence derived from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials. We believe we can conduct truthful and nonmisleading promotional activities, including activities involving the use of testimonials and surrogates, with limited claims that do not require substantial evidence derived from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials and which do not include efficacy claims.
We are also aware of data in the scientific literature supporting how the proposed combination of the compounds which we anticipate will make up our Mango ED product (i.e., tadalafil, oxytocin, and L-arginine) might be expected to perform in ED patients. Previous clinical studies (none of which we have paid for or undertaken ourselves) have suggested that tadalafil and L-arginine in combination for treatment of ED may be more effective than either compound alone (see L. Gallo et al., The Daily Therapy With L-Arginine 2,500 mg and Tadalafil 5 mg in Combination and in Monotherapy for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Prospective, Randomized Multicentre Study, 8 Sex Med 178, 184 (June 2020) – finding that in general, combination therapy with tadalafil and L-Arginine was superior to monotherapies for the treatment of ED; and M. Abu El-Hamd & E. Mohammed Hegazy, Comparison of the clinical efficacy of daily use of L-arginine, tadalafil and combined L-arginine with tadalafil in the treatment of elderly patients with erectile dysfunction, 52 Andrologia e13640, 3 (Aug. 2020) (“Hamd and Hegazy”) – finding that the combined daily use of L-arginine with tadalafil therapy for elderly male patients with ED could significantly increase Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) scores and levels of total testosterone in comparison to L-arginine, or tadalafil alone)—This is because L-arginine may increase nitric oxide, that in turn may increase cyclic guanosine monophosphate, which has relaxation and vasodilation (dilatation of blood vessels) effects on smooth muscle to assist in the treatment of ED (see Hamd and Hegazy paper). Furthermore, oxytocin is a neurotransmitter linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-being, and anti-stress effects and clinical studies suggest administration of oxytocin may stimulate certain aspects of social interaction, and may cause anti-anxiety and anti-stress effects (see Hamd and Hegazy paper).
Neither we, nor our representatives have had any conversations with the FDA staff regarding whether our Mango ED product can be sold pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA Act and future conversations with the FDA may result in the FDA staff raising issues with such sales pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA, requiring certain pre-requisites or changes to our current business plan, which may be costly or time consuming, and/or may result in us being prohibited from selling our Mango ED product pursuant to Section 503A of the FFDCA Act.
Government Regulation
We, as are many other companies, are also subject to environmental laws, rules and regulations which could affect our operations, including those disclosed below.
Physicians who provide professional clinical services via telehealth must, in most instances, hold a valid license to provide the applicable professional services in the state in which the patient is located. As such, the physicians provided to us through our relationship with BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity, discussed below under “—Material Agreements—Physician Services Agreement with Doctegrity,” will be required to be licensed under applicable state law.
To qualify for the exemptions under section 503A of the FFDCA Act, among other requirements, a drug must be compounded by a licensed pharmacist or a licensed physician that does not compound regularly or in inordinate amounts any drug products that are essentially copies of a commercially available drug product. As discussed below under “—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts,” we have entered into an agreement with Epiq Scripts, a related party, to provide us compounding and other pharmacy services.
Our operations are subject to extensive government regulation, from the entry into agreements with physicians or groups of physicians to provide telehealth services to our potential customers, to the marketing and promotion of our products, the creation of our products, and the sale of our products through licensed pharmacists.
Some of the rules and regulations we expect to be subject to include:
Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b) is broadly worded and prohibits the knowing and willful offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of any form of remuneration in return for, or to induce, (i) the referral of a person covered by Medicare, Medicaid or other governmental programs, (ii) the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of items or services reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other governmental programs or (iii) the purchasing, leasing or ordering or arranging or recommending purchasing, leasing or ordering of any item or service reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other governmental programs. In addition, a person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of this statute or specific intent to violate it to have committed a violation. Moreover, the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the False Claims Act, we do not expect to apply to our operations as we do not plan to seek payment for our services from the federal government. Violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute can result in exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid or other governmental programs as well as civil and criminal penalties and fines. Imposition of any of these remedies could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We do not anticipate our current anticipated operations will be subject to the Anti-Kickback Statute as we do not plan to seek reimbursement under a federal health care program.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Regulation
The FDA regulates product promotion and noncompliance and this could result in the FDA requesting that we modify our product promotion or subject us to regulatory and/or legal enforcement actions, including the issuance of a warning letter, injunction, seizure, civil fine, and criminal penalties. Other federal, state or foreign enforcement authorities also monitor product promotion and have the authority to levy significant fines or penalties under other statutory authorities, such as laws prohibiting false claims for reimbursement, if violations of applicable law or regulations occur. We also believe that the FDA will likely consider our compounded combination product to be different from previously FDA-approved products, and that the FDA will not likely allow us to rely on any FDA-approved labeling or prescribing information.
Risk of Litigation
Additionally, federal and state statutes provide for private causes of action to plaintiffs alleging misleading marketing claims, or otherwise making allegations which are found to be in violation of such laws. As such, misleading promotional statements and practices can lead to litigation under state consumer protection and unfair trade practices laws. To date, there has been a substantial amount of litigation under these laws challenging the marketing and sale of compound drugs and we may face legal actions, and be subject to significant penalties, judgments and damages, if we are found to have violated these laws.
Health Information Privacy and Security Laws
Numerous U.S. state and federal laws and regulations govern the collection, dissemination, use, privacy, confidentiality, security, availability, integrity, and other processing of health information. We believe that, because of our operating processes, we are not a covered entity or a business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the implementing regulations (“HIPAA”), which establishes a set of national privacy and security standards for the protection of protected health information by health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and certain healthcare providers, referred to as covered entities, and the business associates with whom such covered entities contract for services. Because we will need to use and disclose customers’ health and personal information in order to provide our services, we expect to develop and maintain policies and procedures to protect that information in the future.
In addition to HIPAA, numerous other federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations protect the confidentiality, privacy, availability, integrity and security of health information and other types of personal information. These laws and regulations are often uncertain, contradictory, and subject to changing or differing interpretations. Additionally, these laws may be similar to or even more protective than, and may not be preempted by, HIPAA and other federal privacy laws. The privacy and data protection laws in many states in which we operate are more restrictive than HIPAA and/or may apply more broadly than HIPAA. In certain cases, it may be necessary to modify our operations and procedures to comply with these more stringent state laws. Not only may some of these state laws impose fines and penalties upon violators, but also some, unlike HIPAA, may afford private rights of action to individuals who believe their personal information has been misused. We expect new laws, rules and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, and information security to be proposed and enacted in the future; as state laws are changing rapidly.
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For example, as of the date of this prospectus, five states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia—have enacted consumer data privacy laws. The data privacy laws have a number of things in common with each other, including allowing residents of those states the right to access and delete their personal information and to opt-out of the sale of their personal information, among others. Other provisions require commercial websites or online services to post a privacy policy that describes the types of personal information collected, what information is shared with third parties, and how consumers can request changes to certain information. Our compliance with these and future rules may increase our operating and expenses and our failure to comply with these rules could subject us to fines, penalties and litigation.
In addition to the above, proposed or new legislation and regulations could also significantly affect our business. There currently are a number of proposals pending before federal, state, and foreign legislative and regulatory bodies.
Product Liability
As a distributor of men’s health and wellness products, the Company will face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims, regulatory action and litigation if its future products are alleged to have caused significant loss or injury. In addition, the sale of our products will involve the risk of injury to consumers due to tampering by unauthorized third parties or product contamination. Previously unknown adverse reactions resulting from human consumption of our products alone or in combination with other medications or substances could occur. We may be subject to various product liability claims, including, among others, that our future products caused injury or illness, include inadequate instructions for use or include inadequate warnings concerning possible side effects or interactions with other substances. A product liability claim or regulatory action against the Company could result in increased costs, could adversely affect our reputation with our clients and consumers generally, and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition of the Company.
For example, a 2014 study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association determined that Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra) may be associated with a higher risk of developing melanoma. The study evaluated data from more than 25,000 men who used Sildenafil and found that Sildenafil use was significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent melanoma, after considering other risk factors. It is possible that the ingredients we plan to use in our Mango ED product or any other products we sell in the future could be found in the future to result in increases in the likelihood of developing cancer or other diseases, which could subject us to litigation, penalties or recalls.
Insurance
We have an insurance policy in effect that includes customary coverage and protection for professional liability, general liability, employee benefits and protection against claims including technology products, services and against cyber security. Our insurance policy also covers exposure to product liability claims, including both technology product claims related to customer data breaches, copyright infringement and/or misrepresentation and fraud and any claims made in connection with any physical products and services sold through the Company’s website.
Physician Services Agreement with Doctegrity
Pursuant to the Physicians Agreement, Doctegrity, which provides online telemedicine technology services and provides access to independently contracted licensed physicians and providers, agreed to (a) arrange for the services of a physician or, where appropriate, a mid-level practitioner with delegated authority from a physician, licensed in the appropriate state the practice of medicine will take place, who will establish a physician/patient relationship with patients associated with the Company’s platform in accordance with the laws and regulations of the appropriate state(s) and also provide physician review and assessment and quality control of the Company’s or related brands’ advertising of services, medical questionnaires and related prescription requests; and (b) provide an asynchronous telehealth platform (and in certain cases, synchronous capabilities in certain U.S. states where and when available and applicable) which provides patient access to licensed physicians in the state from which the patient, who is participating under our platform, resides.
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We chose to contract with Doctegrity after reviewing and comparing the fees and services offered by similar telehealth platform companies that facilitate visits between health care professionals and patients.
After a patient visits our website and submits a request for a consultation with a health care professional, Doctegrity will communicate the patient’s information to one of its affiliated physicians. Doctegrity and the physicians will be responsible for conducting the telehealth consultation and any ongoing communication with the patient in accordance with applicable laws. The physicians will make a determination, in their sole discretion, as to whether or not to prescribe our products (initially our Mango ED product) to potential customers. If the physicians prescribe our Mango ED product, then the customers will pay us for our products. In turn, Epiq Scripts, LLC, pursuant to the Master Services Agreement discussed below, will be provided information on the customer and compounding of our product, will compound the product, and ship the product to customers using packaging and shipping materials which we supply.
We will pay Doctegrity for each physician visit conducted in response to request made by a patient on our website, regardless of whether the physician prescribes our product to the patient. The fee we pay Doctegrity is fixed, set in advance and was negotiated at arms’ length after comparing the prices offered by similar services. We are not a party to any contracts between Doctegrity and any health professionals or physician groups and do not control how Doctegrity reimburses these providers.
Although our arrangement with Doctegrity, as summarized above, is structured to comply with applicable laws, including those restricting the corporate practice of medicine and fee splitting, there may be a risk that a state agency, now or in the future as these laws (and interpretations of them) evolve, would conclude that the arrangement and fee structure between Doctegrity and its contracted physicians and/or our agreement with Doctegrity violates the corporate practice of medicine doctrine and fee splitting restrictions in Texas or in another state where a patient who uses our Mangoceuticals platform is located.
The Physicians Agreement has a term of one year subject to automatic one-year renewals unless and until terminated in accordance with the Physicians Agreement, including by either party with 90 days’ prior written notice with or without cause and for cause with ten days’ written notice.
The Physicians Agreement requires us and Doctegrity to maintain certain minimum levels of insurance, and contains customary representations and warranties, force majeure provisions and confidentiality obligations. Pursuant to the Physicians Agreement, each party is required to indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its affiliates and representatives, from and against any third party claims, liabilities, damages, judgments or other losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) imposed upon or incurred by them arising out of or as a result of: (i) any acts or omissions by or the willful misconduct of the other party, its affiliates or representatives in connection with the performance of any of their respective obligations under the agreement; and (ii) any material breach of the agreement by the other party, or its affiliates or representatives; except to the extent that such losses arising pursuant to (i) and/or (ii), arise from the bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence of the party seeking indemnification. The Physicians Agreement also includes customary limitation of liability language, whereby each party waived any liability from the other for any indirect, incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages.
Doctegrity’s physicians will be tasked with determining whether patients seeking Mango ED products are eligible to be prescribed our Mango ED product with the sole purpose of the telemedicine engagement being for the determination, in the physician’s sole judgment, of whether the patient is qualified to obtain a prescription for the Mango ED product. Doctegrity’s physicians are required to electronically send prescriptions to Epiq Scripts (the Company’s designated and accredited pharmacy partner), which financial relationship is required to be disclosed in writing to the patient via the Terms and Conditions listed on the Company’s website, including informed consent, and also informing the patient that the prescription will be sent to the Company’s designated pharmacy partner. Doctegrity’s physicians will not be able to prescribe any other ED medications, other than Mango ED, to patients seeking ED medical treatment through our customer portal.
The agreement also includes certain covenants restricting our operations, restricting us and our owners, directors, officers, and managers, during the term of the agreement and for 12 months thereafter from providing to or for any customer any services or products, solutions, of the type provided by Doctegrity, using confidential information received during the term of the agreement.
Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts
On September 1, 2022, and effective on August 30, 2022, we entered into a Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC (“Epiq Scripts”), which is 51%-owned by American International. Mr. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of, and has voting control over, American International. As discussed above under “Business—Formation and Transfer of Control,” the Company was wholly-owned by American International until April 16, 2022, when control of the Company was sold to Cohen Enterprises, which is owned by Mr. Cohen.
Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement and a related statement of work (“SOW”), Epiq Scripts agreed to provide pharmacy and related services to the Company, the Company agreed to exclusively use Epiq Scripts as the provider of the Services (defined below) during the term of the agreement, so long as Epiq Scripts complies with the terms of the Master Services Agreement. The agreement also includes a 30 day right of first refusal for Epiq Scripts to provide pharmacy services for any new product that Mango may introduce during the term of the agreement.
Pursuant to the SOW, Epiq Scripts agreed to provide for the online fulfillment, specialty compounding, packaging, shipping, dispensing and distribution (collectively, the “Services”) of products sold exclusively via our website that may be prescribed as part of a telehealth consultation on our platform. Epiq Scripts also agreed to provide mail service pharmacy services to us on an exclusive basis during the term of the SOW.
We agreed to provide Epiq Scripts with all custom packaging materials, including but not limited to, individual sachet and/or blister packaging materials, outer box packaging, and any custom inserts and/or marketing information to accompany the prescription shipment, if any and to provide Epiq Scripts with quarterly sales forecasts to ensure Epiq Scripts has enough packaging materials on hand to cover a 90 day period. We agreed to pay for all direct shipping, delivery and related courier costs and to provide Epiq Scripts with direct access to any online accounts to access and generate shipping labels for the fulfillment and delivery of our products.
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The SOW has a term through December 31, 2025, automatically renewable thereafter for successive one-year terms unless either party terminates the agreement at least 90 days before renewal thereof and the SOW is subject to the same termination rights of the parties as set forth in the Master Services Agreement (discussed below).
Pursuant to the SOW, we agreed to pay Epiq Scripts certain fixed rate fees for prescription fulfillment, processing and packaging (per prescription) and drug compounding (per pill), provided the per pill rate is reduced upon us exceeding 3,500 product packages per month.
Under the Master Services Agreement, we are solely responsible for billing and collecting funds from our customers and Epiq Scripts is paid out of funds that we actually collect.
We paid Epiq Scripts a total of $60,000 upon our entry into the Master Services Agreement, comprising $45,000 as a one-time non-refundable technology systems setup and implementation fee and $15,000 as an upfront retainer to be credited future products sales.
The Master Services Agreement has a term of five years, automatically renewable to additional one-year terms thereafter unless either party provides the other notice of termination at least 90 days prior to the date of automatic renewal. The Master Services Agreement can be terminated (i) upon breach of the agreement by the other party, subject to a 90-day cure right, (ii) if a party enters into bankruptcy or fails to pay its debts as they become due, or (iii) if Epiq Scripts becomes unable to perform the services covered by the Master Services Agreement and any statements of work associated therewith.
Payments under the Master Services Agreement are due within 15 days after the end of each month during which collections are received. The Master Services Agreement contains customary confidentiality obligations, record retention provisions, audit rights, and representations and warranties of the parties. Each party to the Master Services Agreement agreed to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other and the other party’s officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents from and against any and all nonparty claims, or actions for damages, liabilities (including strict liability), penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees, expenses and costs) to the proportionate extent caused by (1) the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnitor or any of its employees or agents in connection with the performance of the agreement, or (2) any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant under the agreement by the indemnitor or any of its employees or agents. Additionally, the parties agreed that neither party will be liable to the other for special, incidental, or exemplary damages, subject to certain limited exceptions. The Master Services Agreement does not address product liability claims or assign any rights of indemnification or contribution in connection therewith.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and in conjunction with the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work, the Company prepaid Epiq Scripts $15,000 as a retainer to be credited towards future product sales. Additionally, the Company has signed a lease agreement for office space, effective October 1, 2022. The initial security deposit of $16, 942 and the first month’s rent payment of $5,778 have been credited to prepaid expenses.
Epiq Scripts has filed with the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (“URAC”) to obtain its pharmacy accreditation and obtained its first state license in the State of Texas in February 2022. Epiq Scripts has State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses to operate in 36 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming and plans to eventually obtain licenses in all 50 states by the end of the first quarter of 2023, with some state licenses easier to obtain and quicker to obtain than others.
As a result of the above, Epiq Scripts can currently only provide the Services to the Company in the 36 states described above, and the Company will be unable to sell its products to any customers in any states other than those named above, until Epiq Scripts is able to obtain licenses in other states and will thereafter be limited to selling products to customers only in the states in which Epiq Scripts holds a license.
On September 6, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with PHX Global, LLC (“PHX”), which is owned by Peter “Casey” Jensen, who is a member of the Board of Directors of American International. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, PHX agreed to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for 12 months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued PHX 50,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to PHX in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
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On September 6, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Ezekiel Elliott (“Elliott”), currently a professional football player and the running back for the Dallas Cowboys, to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for 12 months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Elliott 100,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to Elliott in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
On September 15, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with David Sandler, an individual (“Sandler”), to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for six months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Sandler 10,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to Sandler in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
On September 15, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Hsiaoching Chou, an individual (“Chou”), to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for six months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Chou 5,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to Chou in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
On September 22, 2022, we entered into a service agreement with Greentree Financial Group, Inc. (“Greentree” and the “Service Agreement”). Pursuant to the Service Agreement, Greentree agreed to perform the following services: (a) bookkeeping services for the Company for the period from October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; (b) advice and assistance to the Company in connection with the conversion of its financial reporting systems, including its projected financial statements, to a format that is consistent with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”); (c) assistance to the Company with compliance filings for the quarters ended September 30, 2022, March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, including the consolidation structure and entries as well as assistance with US GAAP footnotes; (d) reviewing, and providing advice to the Company on, all documents and accounting systems relating to its finances and transactions, with the purpose of bringing such documents and systems into compliance with US GAAP or disclosures required by the SEC; and (e) providing necessary consulting services and support as a liaison for the Company to third party service providers, including coordination amongst the Company and its attorneys, CPAs and transfer agent. Since February 2015, Mr. Eugene M. Johnston, our Chief Financial Officer (who was appointed October 1, 2022) has served as Audit Manager for Greentree.
The Company agreed to issue Greentree 100,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock upon the parties’ entry into the agreement, and to pay Greentree $50,000 in cash, payable as follows (a) $12,500 on or before September 30, 2022; (b) $12,500 on or before December 31, 2022; (c) $12,500 or before March 31, 2023; and (d) $12,500 on or before June 30, 2023. We also agreed to include the 100,000 shares of common stock issued to Greentree in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein, and to reimburse Greentree for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with Greentree’s activities under the agreement, including the reasonable fees and travel expenses for the meetings on behalf of the Company.
The Service Agreement continues in effect through August 14, 2023; provided that in the event the Company terminates the agreement prior to the end of the Term, the entire cash fee due during the term of the Service Agreement is immediate due and payable.
The Service Agreement includes customary indemnification obligations requiring the Company to indemnify Greentree and its affiliates with regard to certain matters.
On November 1, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with White Unicorn, LLC (“White Unicorn”), to provide business advisory services related to product packaging, strategic marketing, branding, advertising and future product development as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for 12 months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued White Unicorn 100,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions.
Master Services Agreement with Global Career Networks
On December 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Services Agreement with Global Career Networks, Inc. (“GCN”). Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to issue GCN 100,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (which are included in the Resale Prospectus) and GCN agreed to assist us with a planned twitter marketing campaign The agreement has a one year term (provided the individual project described therein has a six month term, beginning December 1, 2022), and may be renewed thereafter for additional one year terms with the mutual approval of the parties. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time for any reason, with at least 60 days’ notice, or upon the occurrence of any breach or default under the agreement, which remains uncured within 30 days of written notice thereof, or if the non-terminating party is subject to bankruptcy. The agreement contains customary confidentiality, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.
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Intellectual Property
We believe that our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our technology platform, preserve the confidentiality of our trade secrets, and operate without violating the intellectual property rights of others will be important to our success. We plan to rely on a combination of patent (where applicable, provided we do not currently have any patents or pending patents), trademark, copyright, trade secret, including federal, state and common law rights in the United States and other countries, nondisclosure agreements, and other measures to protect our intellectual property. Despite any measures taken to protect our intellectual property, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy aspects of our products or to obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. Our business is affected by our ability to protect against misappropriation and infringement of our intellectual property and other proprietary rights.
Our intellectual property includes the content of our websites, our registered domain names, our unregistered trademarks, and certain trade secrets.
We have applied with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a federal trademark for the word mark:
Legal Proceedings
There are no pending or threatened legal proceedings involving our company. However, from time to time, we may become involved in various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Those claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure by us of significant financial and managerial resources. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.
Employees
The Company is currently operated and managed by the Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Chairman, Jacob D. Cohen, and the Chief Operating Officer and Founder, Jonathan Arango. The Company utilizes the assistance of various independent contractors for administrative and technology development related services. We anticipate establishing a compensation program designed to align the compensation of our employees with performance and to provide the proper incentives to attract, retain and motivate employees to achieve superior results in the future. The structure of our anticipated compensation program will balance incentives earnings for both short-term and long-term performance such as incentive bonuses and flexible schedules. The Company also intends to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. Our future success will depend partially on our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements and have not experienced any strikes or work stoppages. We consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Arango are currently party to employment agreements with the Company as discussed below under “Executive Compensation—Employment Agreements.”
Properties
On September 28, 2022, and with an effective date of October 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Lease Agreement with Rox Trep Tollway, L.P. (the “Landlord”) to lease and occupy approximately 2,201 square feet of office space located at 15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75248 to serve as the Company’s main headquarters (the “Lease Agreement”). The Lease Agreement has a term of thirty-eight (38) months (through December 31, 2025) and has a monthly base rent of $0 for the second month; $5,778, or $31.50 per square foot, for months 1 and 3-18 and increases at the rate of $1 per square foot per annum thereafter until the end of the lease term (the “Base Rent”). In addition to the Base Rent, the Company is required to reimburse the landlord for its pro-rata share of all real estate taxes and assessments, hazard and liability insurance and common area maintenance costs for the building at the rate of 2.45% (the “Proportionate Rent”). Upon the execution of the Lease Agreement, the Company agreed to prepay the first full month’s Base Rent along with a security deposit equal to $16,942. The lease includes an option to extend the lease for an additional period of thirty-six (36) calendar months at market.
We believe our facilities are sufficient to meet our current needs and that suitable space will be available as and when needed. We do not own any real property.
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Set forth below is certain information regarding our directors and executive officers as of January 13, 2023:
Name | Position | Age | Director Since | |||
Jacob D. Cohen | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | 43 | October 2021 | |||
Jonathan Arango | President, Chief Operating Officer and Director | 28 | October 2021 | |||
Eugene M. Johnston | Chief Financial Officer | 59 | — | |||
Lorraine D’Alessio | Director | 43 | October 2022 | |||
Alex P. Hamilton | Director | 50 | October 2022 | |||
Dr. Kenny Myers | Director | 56 | October 2022 |
Business Experience
The following is a brief description of the education and business experience of our directors and executive officers.
Jacob D. Cohen - Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Jacob Cohen is a serial entrepreneur, corporate finance and executive management professional with over 20 years of investment banking and capital markets experience having started and growing multiple companies in various industry sectors including marketing, advertising, healthcare, IT and financial services. Prior to founding the Company, Mr. Cohen was the co-founder and managing partner of several boutique investment bank and strategic advisory firms where he advised both early and later stage companies in raising capital in the form of debt and/or equity and in both private and public markets.
Prior to his experiences in investment banking, Mr. Cohen served as the Chief Financial Officer of The Renewed Group, Inc., a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of eco-friendly and sustainable apparel primarily made from recycled textiles and under the brand name REUSE JEANS from 2010 through the end of 2013. Further, Mr. Cohen served from 2008 through 2010 as Executive Vice President and Controller of Metiscan, Inc., a publicly traded company, and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of one of its subsidiaries, Shoreline Employment Services, Inc. During his tenure at Metiscan, Mr. Cohen was instrumental in restructuring, reorganizing and operating the company and its five subsidiaries, and successfully raised over $8 million in equity financing for growth capital. Mr. Cohen also spearheaded the company’s financial audit process and managed its various filings with the SEC.
From 2007 through 2008, Mr. Cohen served as the Chief Operating Officer of Artfest International, which he assisted in taking public at the end of 2007. Throughout his career, Mr. Cohen was involved in starting many new ventures, including The AdvertEyes Network, a digital signage advertising company where he served as founder and CEO. Other positions include investment advisor and institutional equity research analyst for Solomon Advisors and Huberman Financial, securities broker-dealers, from 2003 through 2005, and investment banker for Allegiance Capital, a middle market investment bank specializing on mergers and acquisitions, from 2005-2007. Mr. Cohen holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Mr. Cohen has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since October 2021, as a director from October 2021 to present, and as Chairman from September 2022 to present. Mr. Cohen also currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of American International Holdings Corp (“American International”), a publicly traded company which is the majority owner and parent to Epiq Scripts, LLC, and which is the former sole owner of the Company, having fully divested its ownership in June 2022, and as Chief Executive Officer of Ronin Equity Partners, Inc., a private investment company, which role he has held since August 2016. Mr. Cohen also serves the Chief Executive Officer of Cohen Enterprises, Inc., a private investment company, which position he has held since November 2013.
We believe that Mr. Cohen’s extensive background in investment banking, public company management and corporate finance makes him well qualified to serve on the Board of Directors.
Jonathan Arango – President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Jonathan Arango is a Business Development Executive with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in pharmacy operations and management, business development, team management, and strategic relationship development. He has a history of driving significant revenue growth for companies in multiple sectors. Mr. Arango participates in numerous ambitious ventures, spanning multiple industries such as e-commerce, medical & health, restaurants, and cryptocurrency.
Mr. Arango has served as the President, Chief Operating Officer and director of the Company since October 2021. Prior to his appointment to the Company, Mr. Arango served as Chief Operating Officer of Murphy Rx LLC, a retail and specialty pharmacy based out of Murphy, Texas, which he previously owned, from June 2020 to March 2022. Prior to owning a pharmacy, Mr. Arango founded and served as CEO of Golden Heights Medical Consulting, a healthcare marketing agency that specialized in customer acquisition and medical ancillary services from February 2017 to January 2019. He also served as an independent contractor providing marketing and sales services from April 2015 to February 2017.
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Before entering the healthcare industry, Mr. Arango ran an independent marketing and sales agency from 2013 to 2018 (A&J Marketing). A&J Marketing was contracted by multiple companies spanning different industries to generate and substantially scale revenue in multiple sectors. Industries included were Home Improvement, Oil & Gas, Health & Wellness, Professional Development, and E-commerce.
We believe that Mr. Arango’s extensive experience in the healthcare industry and e-commerce makes him well qualified to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Eugene M. Johnston – Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Johnston has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since October 2022. Since February 2015, Mr. Johnston has served as Audit Manager for Greentree Financial Group, Inc., an accounting and auditing firm. From August 1999 to September 2014, Mr. Johnston served as Chief Executive Officer of Peoplesway.com, Inc., a skincare and nutritional products company, and from August 1999 to present, Mr. Johnston has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Peoplesway.com, Inc. From January 1999 to July 1999, Mr. Johnston served as Chief Executive Officer of RMC Group, Inc., a skincare and nutritional products company. Prior to that, from April 1987 to January 1989, Mr. Johnston served as Vice President of Sales Administration at WeCare Distributors, Inc., a skincare and nutritional products company. Mr. Johnston received a Bachelor’s in Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
Independent Directors
Lorraine D’Alessio, Esq., Director
Lorraine D’Alessio was elected as a director of the Company effective October 14, 2022. Since January 13, 2022, Ms. D’Alessio has served as a member of the Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of American International.
Since 2010, Ms. D’Alessio has served as CEO and Managing Partner at D’Alessio Law Group, PLC, a law firm in Beverly Hills, California which provides immigration and entertainment law services. In that capacity, she has provided counsel to entertainment agencies, unions, private companies, academic institutions, tech startups, entrepreneurs and enterprises including: Next Models, Food Network, SubPac, Pepperdine University, ACTRA, New York Film Academy, Plug and Play, Expert Dojo, and 500 Startups.
Ms. D’Alessio was named the 2017 Leader in Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal and is the recipient of the 2018 Enterprising Woman Award. Since 2016, Ms. D’Alessio has also served on the board of directors of Artists for Change, a non-profit organization which focuses on creating high impact film, television, and multimedia projects to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to bring about positive social change.
From 2005 to 2007, Ms. D’Alessio served as a policy analyst and advisor for the government of Ontario, Canada.
Ms. D’Alessio received her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Toronto in 2005, a Master’s of Public Policy in Public Policy Administration from Queen’s University, in Kingston, Ontario in 2006, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California in 2010.
The Board of Directors believes that Ms. D’Alessio is well qualified to serve on the Board of Directors because of her legal expertise and extensive knowledge of corporate governance and controls.
Alex P. Hamilton, Director
Alex P. Hamilton was elected as a director of the Company effective October 14, 2022.
In April 2016, Mr. Hamilton founded Hamilton Laundry, a boutique laundromat that serves high-end luxury commercial companies, and has served as its chief executive officer since then. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Strategy Group, Inc., a consulting firm, since November 2014. Mr. Hamilton is also the Co-Founder of Donald Capital LLC, a FINRA registered investment banking firm, and has served as its president since May 2019. Since May 2021, Mr. Hamilton has served as a member of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Addentax Group Corp. (ATXG:Nasdaq), an integrated service provider focusing on garment manufacturing, logistics service, property management and subleasing, and epidemic prevention supplies. From February 2017 to July 2019, Mr. Hamilton served as Chief Financial Officer of Hemp Logic, Inc. From December 2018 to February 2019, Mr. Hamilton served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. From December 2020 to July 2021, Mr. Hamilton served as a non-executive Board Member, Chairman of the Audit Committee and Member of the Nominating and Compensation Committee of Meiwu Technology Co., LTD (WNW:Nasdaq). Mr. Hamilton, served as the Chief Financial Officer and Director of CBD Biotech, Inc. from November 2018 to February 2021. From January 2015 to May 2019, Mr. Hamilton served as Senior Managing Director of Consilium Global Research. From November 2013 to November 2014, Mr. Hamilton was the president of Kei Advisors. From November 2012 to November 2013, Mr. Hamilton served as Senior Director of FTI Consulting, a management consulting company. Prior to that, Mr. Hamilton served as managing director of Early Bird Capital (August 2010 to September 2012) and Jesup & Lamont (July 2007 to February 2010), and as a Vice President of The Benchmark Company (February 2006 to July 2007). Mr. Hamilton holds his Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses. Mr. Hamilton received a Batchelor’s Degree in Economics from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The Board of Directors believes that Mr. Hamilton is well qualified to serve on the Board of Directors because of his extensive business knowledge, public company experience and experience serving in various positions with investment management firms.
Dr. Kenny Myers, Director
Dr. Kenny Myers was elected as a director of the Company effective October 14, 2022. Since January 13, 2022, Dr. Myers has served as a member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of American International.
Since March 2020, Dr. Myers has served as VP of Business Development for Living Fit Nation, Inc., a corporate wellness provider which designs and implements customized employee health and wellness programs for corporations around the United States. From March 2012 to February 2020, Dr. Myers worked as VP of Business Development at One Health Medical Systems, LLC, an integrated health services provider, where he was responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the organization’s marketing and advertising initiatives. From May 1998 to March 2012, Dr. Myers was CEO of Texas Physicians Network, a healthcare management company where he was responsible for the marketing and management of several urgent care centers, medical clinics and other related healthcare facilities.
Dr. Myers received his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Oklahoma University in 1989, and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Parker University in Dallas, Texas in 1996.
The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Myers is well qualified to serve on the Board of Directors because of his background in the health services industry and his experience in business marketing and development.
Terms of Office of Officers and Directors
In accordance with Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, we are not required to hold an annual meeting until one year after our first fiscal year end following our listing on Nasdaq. The term of office of our directors will expire at our first annual meeting of shareholders, subject to re-nomination and reappointment to the board by our shareholders.
Our officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors, rather than for specific terms of office. Our Board of Directors is authorized to appoint persons to the offices set forth in our Bylaws as it deems appropriate. Our Bylaws provide that our officers may consist of a Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretaries and such other offices as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
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Corporate Governance
Family Relationships among Directors and Officers
There are no family relationships among our directors and executive officers.
Arrangements between Directors and Officers
To our knowledge, there is no arrangement or understanding between any of our officers or directors and any other person, including directors, pursuant to which the officer was selected to serve as an officer or director.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our executive officers or directors has been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years: (1) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; (2) any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being a named subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and minor offenses); (3) being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; (4) being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law; (5) being the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of (i) any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; (ii) any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or (iii) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or (6) being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act), any registered entity (as defined in Section (1a)(40) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity, or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
Board Leadership Structure
Our Board of Directors has the responsibility for selecting the appropriate leadership structure for the Company. In making leadership structure determinations, the Board of Directors considers many factors, including the specific needs of the business and what is in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders. Our current leadership structure is comprised of a combined Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Mr. Jacob D. Cohen. The Board of Directors believes that this leadership structure is the most effective and efficient for the Company at this time. Mr. Cohen possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the Company, and is thus best positioned to develop agendas that ensure that the Board of Directors’ time and attention are focused on the most critical matters. Combining the Chairman of the Board and CEO roles promotes decisive leadership, fosters clear accountability and enhances the Company’s ability to communicate its message and strategy clearly and consistently to our shareholders, particularly during periods of turbulent economic and industry conditions.
Risk Oversight
Effective risk oversight is an important priority of the Board of Directors. Because risks are considered in virtually every business decision, the Board of Directors discusses risk throughout the year generally or in connection with specific proposed actions. The Board of Directors’ approach to risk oversight includes understanding the critical risks in the Company’s business and strategy, evaluating the Company’s risk management processes, allocating responsibilities for risk oversight, and fostering an appropriate culture of integrity and compliance with legal responsibilities. The directors exercise direct oversight of strategic risks to the Company.
The Audit Committee reviews and assesses the Company’s processes to manage business and financial risk and financial reporting risk. It also reviews the Company’s policies for risk assessment and assesses steps management has taken to control significant risks.
Other Directorships
No director of the Company is also a director of an issuer with a class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (or which otherwise are required to file periodic reports under the Exchange Act), except for our Chairman, Jacob D. Cohen, who also serves as a member of the Board of Directors (and as Chief Executive Officer) of American International Holdings Corp.; and Ms. D’Alessio and Dr. Meyers, who each also serve as members of the Board of Directors of, and as members of the Audit Committee of, American International Holdings Corp. Since May 2021, Mr. Hamilton has served as a member of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Addentax Group Corp.
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Committees of the Board
Our Board of Directors has three standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Subject to phase-in rules and a limited exception, Nasdaq rules and Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act require that the Audit Committee of a listed company be comprised solely of independent directors, and Nasdaq rules require that the Compensation Committee of a listed company be comprised solely of independent directors.
Board Committee Membership
Committee membership of the Board of Directors is as follows:
Independent |
Audit Committee | Compensation
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Jacob D. Cohen(1) | |||||||||||||||
Jonathan Arango | |||||||||||||||
Lorraine D’Alessio | X | M | M | C | |||||||||||
Alex P. Hamilton | X | C | |||||||||||||
Dr. Kenny Myers | X | M | C | M |
(1) Chairman of Board of Directors.
C - Chairman of Committee.
M - Member.
Audit Committee
We have established an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Ms. D’Alessio, Mr. Hamilton and Dr. Meyers serve as members of our Audit Committee, and Mr. Hamilton chairs the Audit Committee. Under the Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have at least three members of the Audit Committee, all of whom must be independent. The Board of Directors has determined that each of Ms. D’Alessio, Mr. Hamilton and Dr. Meyers meet the independent director standard under Nasdaq listing standards and under Rule 10-A-3(b)(1) of the Exchange Act.
The Board has determined that Mr. Hamilton, is an “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in the SEC rules) because he has the following attributes: (i) an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and financial statements; (ii) the ability to assess the general application of such principles in connection with accounting for estimates, accruals and reserves; (iii) experience analyzing and evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by our financial statements; (iv) an understanding of internal control over financial reporting; and (v) an understanding of Audit Committee functions. Mr. Hamilton has acquired these attributes as a result of his significant experience serving on the Board of Directors of various private and public companies and the Co-Founder and president of Donald Capital LLC, a FINRA registered investment banking firm.
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We have adopted an Audit Committee Charter, which details the principal functions of the Audit Committee, including:
● | the appointment, compensation, retention, replacement, and oversight of the work of the independent registered public accounting firm engaged by us; | |
● | pre-approving all audit and permitted non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm engaged by us, and establishing pre-approval policies and procedures; | |
● | setting clear hiring policies for employees or former employees of the independent registered public accounting firm, including but not limited to, as required by applicable laws and regulations; | |
● | setting clear policies for audit partner rotation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; | |
● | obtaining and reviewing a report, at least annually, from the independent registered public accounting firm describing (i) the independent registered public accounting firm’s internal quality-control procedures, (ii) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review, or peer review, of the audit firm, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities within the preceding five years respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the firm and any steps taken to deal with such issues and (iii) all relationships between the independent registered public accounting firm and us to assess the independent registered public accounting firm’s independence; | |
● | reviewing and approving any related party transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC prior to us entering into such transaction; and | |
● | reviewing with management, the independent registered public accounting firm, and our legal advisors, as appropriate, any legal, regulatory or compliance matters, including any correspondence with regulators or government agencies and any employee complaints or published reports that raise material issues regarding our financial statements or accounting policies and any significant changes in accounting standards or rules promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the SEC or other regulatory authorities. |
The Audit Committee also has the sole authority, at its discretion and at our expense, to retain, compensate, evaluate and terminate our independent auditors and to review, as it deems appropriate, the scope of our annual audits, our accounting policies and reporting practices, our system of internal controls, our compliance with policies regarding business conduct and other matters. In addition, the Audit Committee has the authority, at its discretion and at our expense, to retain special legal, accounting or other advisors to advise the Audit Committee.
Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
We have established a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Ms. D’Alessio and Dr. Meyers serve as members of our Compensation Committee. Under the Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have at least two members of the Compensation Committee, all of whom must be independent. Each of Ms. D’Alessio and Dr. Meyers are independent, and Dr. Meyer’s chairs the Compensation Committee.
We have adopted a Compensation Committee Charter, which details the principal functions of the Compensation Committee, including:
● | reviewing and approving on an annual basis the corporate goals and objectives relevant to our Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, if any is paid by us, evaluating our Chief Executive Officer’s performance in light of such goals and objectives and determining and approving the remuneration (if any) of our Chief Executive Officer based on such evaluation; | |
● | reviewing and approving on an annual basis the compensation, if any is paid by us, of all of our other officers; | |
● | reviewing on an annual basis our executive compensation policies and plans; |
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● | implementing and administering our incentive compensation equity-based remuneration plans; | |
● | assisting management in complying with our proxy statement and annual report disclosure requirements; | |
● | approving all special perquisites, special cash payments and other special compensation and benefit arrangements for our officers and employees; | |
● | if required, producing a report on executive compensation to be included in our annual proxy statement; and | |
● | reviewing, evaluating and recommending changes, if appropriate, to the remuneration for directors. |
The charter also provides that the Compensation Committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser and will be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any such adviser. However, before engaging or receiving advice from a compensation consultant, external legal counsel or any other adviser, the Compensation Committee will consider the independence of each such adviser, including the factors required by Nasdaq and the SEC.
Nominations for Directors
We have established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The members of our nominating and corporate governance are Ms. D’Alessio and Dr. Meyers and Ms. D’Alessio serves as chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
The primary purposes of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are to assist the board in:
● | identifying, screening and reviewing individuals qualified to serve as directors and recommending to the Board of Directors candidates for nomination for election at the annual meeting of shareholders or to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors; | |
● | developing, recommending to the Board of Directors and overseeing implementation of our corporate governance guidelines; | |
● | coordinating and overseeing the annual self-evaluation of the Board of Directors, its committees, individual directors and management in the governance of the company; and | |
● | reviewing on a regular basis our overall corporate governance and recommending improvements as and when necessary. |
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is be governed by a charter that complies with the rules of the Nasdaq.
Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will recommend to the Board of Directors candidates for nomination for election at the annual meeting of the shareholders. The Board of Directors will also consider director candidates recommended for nomination by our shareholders during such times as they are seeking proposed nominees to stand for election at the next annual meeting of shareholders (or, if applicable, a special meeting of shareholders).
We have not formally established any specific, minimum qualifications that must be met or skills that are necessary for directors to possess. In general, in identifying and evaluating nominees for director, the Board of Directors considers educational background, diversity of professional experience, knowledge of our business, integrity, professional reputation, independence, wisdom, and the ability to represent the best interests of our shareholders.
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Director Independence
Nasdaq listing standards require that a majority of our Board of Directors be independent. An “independent director” is defined generally as a person other than an officer or employee of the company or its subsidiaries or any other individual having a relationship which in the opinion of the company’s Board of Directors, would interfere with the director’s exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Our Board of Directors has determined that all of our directors, other than Mr. Cohen and Mr. Arango, are “independent directors” as defined in the Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules. Our independent directors have regularly scheduled meetings at which only independent directors are present.
In assessing director independence, the Board considers, among other matters, the nature and extent of any business relationships, including transactions conducted, between the Company and each director and between the Company and any organization for which one of our directors is a director or executive officer or with which one of our directors is otherwise affiliated.
Shareholder Communications with the Board
A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our Board of Directors may do so by directing a written request addressed to our Secretary, 15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75248, who, upon receipt of any communication other than one that is clearly marked “Confidential,” will note the date the communication was received, open the communication, make a copy of it for our files and promptly forward the communication to the director(s) to whom it is addressed. Upon receipt of any communication that is clearly marked “Confidential,” our Secretary will not open the communication, but will note the date the communication was received and promptly forward the communication to the director(s) to whom it is addressed.
Policy on Equity Ownership
The Company does not have a policy on equity ownership at this time.
Policy against Hedging
The Company recognizes that hedging against losses in Company shares may disturb the alignment between shareholders and executives that equity awards are intended to build; however, while ‘short sales’ are discouraged by the Company, the Company does not currently have a policy prohibiting such transactions. We plan to implement a policy prohibiting such transactions in the future.
Compensation Recovery
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), in the event of misconduct that results in a financial restatement that would have reduced a previously paid incentive amount, we can recoup those improper payments from our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (if any). The SEC also recently adopted rules which direct national stock exchanges to require listed companies to implement policies intended to recoup bonuses paid to executives if the company is found to have misstated its financial results. We plan to implement a clawback policy in the future, once required, although we have not yet implemented such policy.
We have adopted a Code of Ethical Business Conduct (“Code of Ethics”) that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. We intend to disclose any amendments to our Code of Ethics and any waivers with respect to our Code of Ethics granted to our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, or any of our other employees performing similar functions in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
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There have been no waivers granted with respect to our Code of Ethics to any such officers or employees.
Whistleblower Protection Policy
The Company adopted a Whistleblower Protection Policy (“Whistleblower Policy”) that applies to all of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, contractors and agents of the Company. The Whistleblower Policy has been reviewed and approved by the Board.
Board Diversity
While we do not have a formal policy on diversity, our Board of Directors considers diversity to include the skill set, background, reputation, type and length of business experience of our board members as well as a particular nominee’s contributions to that mix. Our Board of Directors believes that diversity promotes a variety of ideas, judgments and considerations to the benefit of our Company and shareholders.
On August 6, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposed rule from Nasdaq on diversity of boards of directors of companies listed on Nasdaq. Pursuant to the rule as approved (the “Diversity Rule”), any company newly listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market that was not previously subject to a substantially similar requirement of another national securities exchange, is required to have, explain why it does not have, at least two Diverse (as defined below) directors by the later of: (a) two years from the date of listing; or (b) the date the company files its proxy statement or its information statement (or, if the company does not file a proxy, in its Form 10-K) for the company’s second annual meeting of shareholders subsequent to the company’s listing; provided that if the company has a board of five or fewer members it need only have, or explain why it does not have, one Diverse director. Unless exempt from the rules as discussed below, at least one Diverse director must self-identify as female and at least one Diverse director must self-identify as an underrepresented minority or as LGBTQ+ (unless we remain as a smaller reporting company, in which case both Diverse directors may self-identify as female). “Diverse” means an individual who self-identifies as one or more of the following: female, LGBTQ+, or an underrepresented individual based on national, racial, ethnic, indigenous, cultural, religious or linguistic. We currently have one director who self-identifies as female.
Controlled Company
Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and principal shareholder (through an entity which he owns), currently controls approximately 58.3% of the voting power of our capital stock (based on shares of common stock outstanding as of December 20, 2022 and will control approximately 53.5% of the voting power of our common stock upon completion of this offering, assuming an offering size as set forth on the cover page hereof, and we are therefore a “controlled company” as defined under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. However, we do not currently intend to rely on the controlled company exemptions provided under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, which would otherwise permit us to rely on certain exemptions from corporate governance rules, including: (a) an exemption from the rule that a majority of our Board of Directors must be independent directors; (b) an exemption from the rule that the compensation of our chief executive officer must be determined or recommended solely by independent directors; and (c) an exemption from the rule that our director nominees must be selected or recommended solely by independent directors. Notwithstanding the above, we may rely on any or all of these “controlled company” exceptions in the future. We also do not plan to rely on a “phase-in” schedule allowed pursuant to applicable Nasdaq rules in connection with this offering.
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Executive and Director Compensation
The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation of (i) all individuals serving as our principal executive officer or acting in a similar capacity for the period from October 7, 2021 (Inception) to December 31, 2022 (“PEO”), regardless of compensation level; (ii) our two most highly compensated executive officers other than the PEO who were serving as executive officers for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, if any (subject to the limitations below); and (iii) up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided pursuant to paragraph (ii) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer at December 31, 2021 or 2022 (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”).
(1) In accordance with SEC rules, the amounts included in this column are the grant date fair value for awards granted in the fiscal years shown, computed in accordance with the stock-based compensation accounting rules that are a part of generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States (as set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718), but excluding the effect of any estimated forfeitures of such awards. The values in this column reflect the full grant date fair value of all equity awards granted during the year, although the awards are subject to vesting periods based on continued employment.
(2) Does not include perquisites and other personal benefits or property, unless the aggregate amount of such compensation is more than $10,000. No executive officer earned any non-equity incentive plan compensation or nonqualified deferred compensation during the periods reported above. No executive officer serving as a director received any compensation for services on the Board of Directors separate from the compensation paid as an executive for the periods above.
(3) The Company was formed on October 7, 2021, and Mr. Cohen and Mr. Arango became officers of the Company effective on the date of formation.
(4) Mr. Johnston was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective on October 1, 2022.
(5) On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Cohen received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years.
(6) On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Arango received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years.
(7) Effective on October 1, 2022, the Company granted Mr. Johnston 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock which vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2022 concerning outstanding equity awards for the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
Option Awards | Stock Awards(3) | |||||||||||||||||
Name | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) exercisable | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) unexercisable | Option Exercise price ($) | Option expiration date | Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested (#) | Market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested ($)(4) | ||||||||||||
Jacob D. Cohen | — | 750,000 | (1) | $ | 1.10 | 08/31/2027 | — | $ | — | |||||||||
Jonathan Arango | — | 500,000 | (2) | $ | 1.10 | 08/31/2027 | — | $ | — | |||||||||
Eugene M. Johnston | — | — | $ | — | — | 100,000 | (3) | $ | 100,000 |
(1) On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Cohen received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years.
(2) On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Arango received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years.
(3) Effective on October 1, 2022, the Company granted Mr. Johnston 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock which vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022.
(4) Calculated by multiplying the number of shares shown in the table by $1.00, the fair market value of our common stock as of December 31, 2022, as determined by management.
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Jacob D. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer
On August 31, 2022, we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Jacob D. Cohen. The agreement, which provides for Mr. Cohen to serve as our Chief Executive Officer, was effective September 1, 2022, and has a term extending through September 1, 2025, provided that the agreement automatically renews for additional one-year terms thereafter in the event neither party provides the other at least 60 days prior notice of their intention not to renew the terms of the agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Cohen’s annual compensation package currently includes (1) a base salary of $180,000 per year, subject to automatic annual increases of $60,000 each year the agreement is in place, and subject to further increases as determined in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors, and (2) a bonus payment to be determined in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors in an annual targeted amount of 200% of his base salary (the “Targeted Bonus”), subject to the compliance by Mr. Cohen with performance goals that may be established by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors from time to time, provided no goals have been established to date, and that in the absence of performance goals, the amount of such bonus would be wholly determined in the discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors. Mr. Cohen is also paid an automobile allowance of $1,500 per month during the term of the agreement and is eligible to participate in our stock option plan and other benefit plans.
In consideration for agreeing to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Cohen received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years.
Mr. Cohen’s compensation under his employment agreement may be increased from time to time, by the Compensation Committee, or the Board of Directors (with the recommendation of the Compensation Committee), which increases do not require the entry into an amended employment agreement. Mr. Cohen may also receive bonuses from time to time, in the discretion of the Board and/or Compensation Committee in cash, stock, or options.
The agreement prohibits Mr. Cohen from competing against us during the term of the agreement and for a period of twelve months after the termination of the agreement in any state and any other geographic area in which we or our subsidiaries provide Restricted Services or Restricted Products, directly or indirectly, during the twelve months preceding the date of the termination of the agreement. “Restricted Services” means the or men’s wellness services and any other services and any other services that we or our subsidiaries have provided or are researching, developing, performing and/or providing at any time during the two years immediately preceding the date of termination, or which Mr. Cohen has obtained any trade secret or other confidential information about at any time during the two years immediately preceding the date of termination of the agreement. “Restricted Products” branded men’s wellness products sold to consumers via a telemedicine platform and any other product and any other product, that we or our subsidiaries have provided or are researching, developing, manufacturing, distributing, selling and/or providing at any time during the two years immediately preceding the date the agreement is terminated, or which Mr. Cohen obtained any trade secret or other confidential information in connection with at any time during the two years immediately preceding the date of termination of the agreement.
We may terminate Mr. Cohen’s employment (a) for “cause” which means (i) Mr. Cohen materially breaches any obligation, duty, covenant or agreement under the agreement, which breach is not cured or corrected within thirty days of written notice thereof from the Company (except for breaches of the assignment of inventions or confidentiality/non-solicitation and non-compete provisions of the agreement, which cannot be cured and for which the Company need not give any opportunity to cure); or (ii) Mr. Cohen commits any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement; or (iii) Mr. Cohen commits any act of fraud; or (iv) Mr. Cohen is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a felony under federal or applicable state law; and, in the case of any of the above offenses, such offense casts reasonable doubt on Mr. Cohen’s ability to perform his duties going forward; (b) in the event Mr. Cohen suffers a physical or mental disability which renders him unable to perform his duties and obligations for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period; (c) for any reason without “cause”; (d) upon expiration of the initial term of the agreement (or any renewal) upon notice as provided above, or (e) at any time without cause. The agreement also automatically terminates upon the death of Mr. Cohen.
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Mr. Cohen may terminate his employment (a) for “good reason” if there is (i) a material diminution in his authority, duties, or responsibilities; (ii) a material diminution in the authority, duties, or responsibilities of the supervisor to whom Mr. Cohen is required to report, including, if applicable, a requirement that Mr. Cohen report to an officer or employee of the Company rather than reporting to the Board; (iii) a material breach by the Company of the agreement, or (iv) a material diminution in Mr. Cohen’s base salary; provided, however, prior to any such termination by Mr. Cohen for “good reason,” Mr. Cohen must first advise us in writing (within 90 days of the occurrence of such event) and provide us 30 days to cure, after which in the event we do not cure the issue leading to such “good reason” notice, Mr. Cohen has 30 days to resign for “good reason”); (b) for any reason without “good reason”; and (c) upon expiration of the initial term of the agreement (or any renewal) upon notice as provided above.
If Mr. Cohen’s employment is terminated due to his death or disability, Mr. Cohen or his estate is entitled to a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) Mr. Cohen’s base salary accrued through the termination date; (ii) any unpaid cash bonus for the prior year that would have been paid had Mr. Cohen not been terminated prior to such payment; and (iii) Mr. Cohen’s Targeted Bonus for the year of termination multiplied by the number of days in such year preceding the termination date divided by 365. Additionally, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any equity agreement, any unvested stock options or equity compensation held by Mr. Cohen shall vest and shall be exercisable until the earlier of (A) ninety days from the date of termination and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options or equity would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances.
If Mr. Cohen’s employment is terminated pursuant to Mr. Cohen without “good reason” or his non-renewal of the agreement, or by the Company with cause, Mr. Cohen is entitled to his base salary accrued through the termination date and no other benefits other than continuation of health insurance benefits on the terms and to the extent required by COBRA, or such other similar law or regulation as may be applicable to the Mr. Cohen or the Company with respect to the Mr. Cohen. Additionally, any unvested stock options or equity compensation held by Mr. Cohen shall immediately terminate and be forfeited (unless otherwise provided in the applicable award) and any previously vested stock options (or if applicable equity compensation) shall be subject to terms and conditions set forth in the applicable equity agreement, as such may describe the rights and obligations upon termination of employment of Mr. Cohen.
If Mr. Cohen’s employment is terminated by Mr. Cohen for “good reason” or by the Company without “cause” or due to the Company’s non-renewal, (a) Mr. Cohen is entitled to his base salary accrued through the termination date and any unpaid cash bonus for the prior completed calendar year that would have been paid had Mr. Cohen not been terminated prior to such payment, plus a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) an amount equal to Mr. Cohen’s current annual base salary plus (ii) an amount equal to Mr. Cohen’s Targeted Bonus for the year containing the termination date (the “Severance Payment”); and (b) provided Mr. Cohen elects to receive continued health insurance coverage through COBRA, the Company will pay Mr. Cohen’s monthly COBRA contributions for health insurance coverage, as may be amended from time to time (less an amount equal to the premium contribution paid by active Company employees, if any) for twelve months following the termination date (the “Health Payment”); provided, however, that if at any time Mr. Cohen is covered by a substantially similar level of health insurance through subsequent employment or otherwise, the Company’s health benefit obligations shall immediately cease, and the Company shall have no further obligation to make the Health Payment. Additionally, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any equity agreement, any unvested stock options or equity compensation previously granted to the Mr. Cohen will vest immediately upon such termination and shall be exercisable by the Mr. Cohen until the earlier of (A) ninety days from the date of termination and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options or equity would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances.
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As a condition to Mr. Cohen’s right to receive any Severance Payment, (A) Mr. Cohen must execute and deliver to the Company a written release in form and substance satisfactory to the Company, of any and all claims against the Company and all directors and officers of the Company with respect to all matters arising out of Mr. Cohen’s employment, or the termination thereof (other than claims for entitlements under the terms of the agreement or plans or programs of the Company in which Mr. Cohen has accrued a benefit); and (B) Mr. Cohen must not have breached any of his covenants and agreements under the Agreement relating to assignment of inventions and confidentiality, including the non-solicitation and non-compete provisions thereof, which shall continue following the Termination Date.
If a Change of Control (as defined below) occurs during the term of the agreement, or within six months after Mr. Cohen’s termination of employment by him for good reason or by the Company without cause or upon non-renewal, the Company is required to pay Mr. Cohen, within 60 days following the date of such Change of Control, a cash payment in a lump sum in an amount equal to (x) minus (y) where (x) equals 3.0 times the sum of (a) the current annual base salary of the Mr. Cohen; and (b) the amount of the most recent cash bonus paid to the Mr. Cohen (collectively (a) and (b), the “Change of Control Payment”) and (y) equals the amount of any severance payment actually paid to Mr. Cohen in connection with a non-Change of Control termination, as discussed above). In the event the Compensation Committee has not previously made a determination regarding cash bonus or the most recent cash bonus was zero, the “amount of the most recent cash bonus paid to the Mr. Cohen” is instead equal to “the targeted bonus for the year in which the Change in Control occurs.” Additionally, following a change of control termination, all outstanding stock options and other equity compensation held by Mr. Cohen are exercisable by the Mr. Cohen pursuant to the terms thereof until the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days from his termination date and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options and other equity compensation would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances; provided any equity awards outstanding prior to the entry into the Executive Employment Agreement continue to be governed by the terms set forth in such award agreements.
“Change of Control” for the purposes of the agreement means: (a) any person obtaining beneficial ownership representing more than 50% of the total voting power represented by our then outstanding voting securities without the approval of not fewer than two-thirds of our Board of Directors; (b) a merger or consolidation of us whether or not approved by our Board of Directors, other than a merger or consolidation that would result in our voting securities immediately prior thereto continuing to represent at least 50% of the total voting power outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation, (c) our shareholders approving a plan of complete liquidation or an agreement for the sale or disposition by us of all or substantially all of our assets, or (d) as a result of the election of members to our Board of Directors, a majority of the Board of Directors consists of persons who are not members of the Board of Directors on September 1, 2022, except in the event that such slate of directors is proposed by a committee of the Board of Directors.
The agreement contains standard assignment of inventions, indemnification and confidentiality provisions. Further, Mr. Cohen is subject to non-solicitation covenants during the term of the agreement.
Although Mr. Cohen will be prohibited from competing with us while he is employed with us, he will only be prohibited from competing for twelve months after his employment with us ends pursuant to the agreement. Accordingly, Mr. Cohen could be in a position to use industry experience gained while working with us to compete with us.
Jonathan Arango, President and Chief Operating Officer
On August 31, 2022, we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Jonathan Arango. The agreement, which provides for Mr. Arango to serve as our President and Chief Operating Officer, was effective September 1, 2022, and has a term extending through September 1, 2025, provided that the agreement automatically extends for additional one-year terms thereafter in the event neither party provides the other at least 60 days prior notice of their intention not to renew the terms of the agreement.
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Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Arango’s annual compensation package currently includes (1) a base salary of $120,000 per year, subject to annual increases of $30,000, each year the agreement is in place, and subject to further increases as determined in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors, and (2) a bonus payment to be determined in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors in an annual targeted amount of 200% of his base salary, subject to the compliance by Mr. Arango with performance goals that may be established by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors from time to time, provided no goals have been established to date, and that in the absence of performance goals, the amount of such bonus would be wholly determined in the discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors. Mr. Arango is also paid an automobile allowance of $1,000 per month during the term of the agreement and is eligible to participate in our stock option plan and other benefit plans.
From time to time the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors may also pay or grant discretionary cash bonuses or equity bonuses to Mr. Arango in their discretion, or increase the targeted bonus or the base salary, which increases in target and/or base salary are not required to be set forth in an amendment to the agreement.
In consideration for agreeing to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Arango received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years.
Other than as discussed above, Mr. Arango’s employment, including, but not limited to required severance and change of control payments, is identical terms as Mr. Cohen’s agreement discussed above.
Although Mr. Arango will be prohibited from competing with us while he is employed with us, he will only be prohibited from competing for twelve months after his employment with us ends pursuant to the agreement. Accordingly, Mr. Arango could be in a position to use industry experience gained while working with us to compete with us.
Eugene M. Johnston, Chief Financial Officer
On October 1, 2022, the Company entered into an offer letter with Eugene M. Johnston (the “Offer Letter”). The Offer Letter provided for Mr. Johnston to serve as the full-time Chief Financial Officer of the Company, reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, for a term of 12 months from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. Pursuant to the Offer Letter, the Company agreed to grant Mr. Johnston 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock which vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022. Pursuant to the Offer Letter, Mr. Johnston is eligible to participate in any of the Company’s future sponsored benefit plans, including but not limited to, health insurance benefits, 401k, stock option or restricted stock grants, and other fringe benefits, once established, and no earlier than the first of the month following 105 days of Johnston’s start date. Mr. Johnston is also eligible to receive equity incentive grants or cash bonus awards as determined by the Company’s Board (or a committee of the Board) in their sole discretion from time to time. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $150,000.
Compensation of Directors
The following table sets forth compensation information with respect to our non-executive directors during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The compensation of our executive directors is included above under “Executive Compensation Table”.
Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)* | Stock Awards ($) (1) (2)(3) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||
Lorraine D’Alessio | $ | — | $ | 75,000 | $ | — | $ | 75,000 | ||||||||
Alex P. Hamilton | $ | — | $ | 75,000 | $ | — | $ | 75,000 | ||||||||
Dr. Kenny Myers | $ | — | $ | 75,000 | $ | — | $ | 75,000 |
* The table above does not include the amount of any expense reimbursements paid to the above directors. No directors received any Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation or Nonqualified Deferred Compensation. Does not include perquisites and other personal benefits, or property, unless the aggregate amount of such compensation is more than $10,000.
(1) In accordance with SEC rules, the amounts included in this column are the grant date fair value for awards granted in the fiscal years shown, computed in accordance with the stock-based compensation accounting rules that are a part of generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States (as set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718), but excluding the effect of any estimated forfeitures of such awards. The values in this column reflect the full grant date fair value of all equity awards granted during the year, although the awards are subject to vesting periods based on continued employment.
(2) No specific board compensation policy has been adopted to date; however, on October 14, 2022, we entered into offer letters with each of our three independent non-executive directors, Ms. D’Alessio, Mr. Hamilton and Dr. Meyers. Pursuant to the Offer Letters, each non-executive director agreed to serve as a member of our Board of Directors, and we agreed to grant each non-executive director 75,000 shares of restricted common stock (the “Director Shares”). The Director Shares were issued under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Director Shares vested on October 14, 2022, and the remaining Director Shares will vest annually in two increments on each of October 14, 2023 and 2024, subject to such directors continuing to provide services to the Company on such dates, and subject to the Restricted Stock Award agreements entered into to evidence such grants. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $225,000.
(3) The aggregate number of stock options (exercisable and unexercisable) held by each non-employee director listed above as of December 31, 2022 was as follows:
Name | Stock Options (#) | |||
Lorraine D’Alessio | 50,000 | |||
Alex P. Hamilton | 50,000 | |||
Dr. Kenny Myers | 50,000 |
No specific board compensation policy has been adopted to date, however, we expect that our non-executive directors will be granted equity compensation and paid cash, from time to time, for their services on the Board of Directors.
Key Man Insurance
We have no key man insurance on any of our executive officers; however, we have agreed to obtain key man life insurance with an insurer rated at least AA or better in the most recent edition of “Best’s Life Reports” in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 on the life of Jacob D. Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, prior to the closing of the offering.
On August 31, 2022, the Board of Directors and our majority shareholders adopted the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”).
The 2022 Plan provides an opportunity for any employee, officer, director or consultant of the Company, subject to limitations provided by federal or state securities laws, to receive (i) incentive stock options (to eligible employees only); (ii) nonqualified stock options; (iii) stock appreciation rights; (iv) restricted stock awards; (v) restricted stock units; (vi) shares in performance of services; (vii) other awards of equity or equity based compensation; or (viii) any combination of the foregoing. In making such determinations, the Board may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such person, his or her present and potential contribution to the Company’s success, and such other factors as the Board in its discretion shall deem relevant.
On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Cohen received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years. The fair value of the 750,000 options on the grant date was $462,750 and as of September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $10,798 as stock-based compensation.
On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Arango received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years. The fair value of the 500,000 options on the grant date was $308,500 and as of September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $7,198 as stock-based compensation.
On October 1, 2022, the Company agreed to grant Eugene M. Johnston, its Chief Financial Officer, 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock which vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022.
On October 14, 2022, the Company issued 75,000 restricted shares of common stock to each of its three independent directors, which shares vest 1/3 on October 14, 2022, with the remaining shares vesting in one-third increments on each of October 14, 2023 and 2024, subject to such directors continuing to provide services to the Company on such dates, and subject to the Restricted Stock Award agreements entered into to evidence such grants.
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On October 14, 2022, the Company issued its Project Manager, Joan Arango, 25,000 shares of restricted common stock under the Plan. The shares were issued to Ms. Arango as a bonus for services rendered to date. Ms. Arango is the sister of the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Arango. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $25,000.
Shares Available Under the 2022 Plan; Evergreen Provision
Subject to adjustment in connection with the payment of a stock dividend, a stock split or subdivision or combination of the shares of common stock, or a reorganization or reclassification of the Company’s common stock, the aggregate number of shares of common stock which may be issued pursuant to awards under the 2022 Plan is the sum of (i) 3,500,000 shares, and (ii) an automatic increase on April 1st of each year for a period of nine years commencing on April 1, 2023 and ending on (and including) April 1, 2032, in an amount equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the total shares of common stock of the Company outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year (the “Evergreen Measurement Date”); and (B) 1,000,000 shares of common stock; provided, however, that the Board may act prior to April 1st of a given year to provide that the increase for such year will be a lesser number of shares of common stock. This is also known as an “evergreen” provision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than a total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock (or awards) may be issued or granted under the 2022 Plan in aggregate, and no more than 10,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options.
If an award granted under the 2022 Plan entitles a holder to receive or purchase shares of our common stock, then on the date of grant of the award, the number of shares covered by the award (or to which the award relates) will be counted against the total number of shares available for granting awards under the 2022 Plan. As a result, the shares available for granting future awards under the 2022 Plan will be reduced as of the date of grant. However, certain shares that have been counted against the total number of shares authorized under the 2022 Plan in connection with awards previously granted under such 2022 Plan will again be available for awards under the 2022 Plan as follows: shares of our common stock covered by an award or to which an award relates which were not issued because the award terminated or was paid in cash or any portion thereof that was forfeited or cancelled without the delivery of shares will again be available for awards, including, but not limited to shares forfeited to pay any exercise price or tax obligation.
In addition, shares of common stock related to awards that expire, are forfeited or cancelled or terminate for any reason without the issuance of shares shall not be treated as issued pursuant to the 2022 Plan.
The shares available for awards under the 2022 Plan will be authorized but unissued shares of our common stock or shares acquired in the open market or otherwise.
Administration
The Company is the issuer (manager) of the 2022 Plan. The 2022 Plan is administered by either (a) the entire Board of Directors of the Company, or (b) the Compensation Committee; or (b) as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors (the “Administrator”). Subject to the terms of the 2022 Plan, the Administrator may determine the recipients, the types of awards to be granted, the number of shares of our common stock subject to or the cash value of awards, and the terms and conditions of awards granted under the 2022 Plan, including the period of their exercisability and vesting. The Administrator also has the authority to provide for accelerated exercisability and vesting of awards. Subject to the limitations set forth below, the Administrator also determines the fair market value applicable to an award and the exercise or strike price of stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the 2022 Plan.
The Administrator may also delegate to one or more executive officers the authority to designate employees who are not executive officers to be recipients of certain awards and the number of shares of our common stock subject to such awards. Under any such delegation, the Administrator will specify the total number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to the awards granted by such executive officer. The executive officer may not grant an award to himself or herself.
On or after the date of grant of an award under the 2022 Plan, the Administrator may (i) accelerate the date on which any such award becomes vested, exercisable or transferable, as the case may be, (ii) extend the term of any such award, including, without limitation, extending the period following a termination of a participant’s employment during which any such award may remain outstanding, or (iii) waive any conditions to the vesting, exercisability or transferability, as the case may be, of any such award; provided, that the Administrator shall not have any such authority to the extent that the grant of such authority would cause any tax to become due under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).
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Eligibility
All of our employees (including our affiliates), non-employee directors and consultants are eligible to participate in the 2022 Plan and may receive all types of awards other than incentive stock options. Incentive stock options may be granted under the 2022 Plan only to our employees (including our affiliates).
No awards are issuable by the Company under the 2022 Plan (a) in connection with services associated with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction; or (b) where the services directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities.
Limit on Non-Employee Director Compensation
The maximum number of shares subject to awards granted during a single calendar year to any non-employee director, taken together with any cash fees paid during the compensation year to the non-employee director, in respect of the director’s service as a member of the Board during such year (including service as a member or chair of any committees of the Board), will not exceed $500,000, or $1,000,000 in the first year such non-employee director is appointed to the Board, or in the case of any non-employee chairperson of the Board, in total value (calculating the value of any such awards based on the grant date fair value of such awards for financial reporting purposes). Compensation will count towards this limit for the fiscal year in which it was granted or earned, and not later when distributed, in the event it is deferred.
Option Terms
Stock options may be granted by the Administrator and may be either non-qualified (non-statutory) stock options or incentive stock options. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, determines the exercise price of any options granted under the Plan which exercise price is set forth in the agreement evidencing the option, provided however that at no time can the exercise price be less than the $0.0001 par value per share of the Company’s common stock. Stock options are subject to the terms and conditions, including vesting conditions, set by the Administrator (and incentive stock options are subject to further statutory restrictions that will be set forth in the grant agreement for those options). The exercise price for all stock options granted under the 2022 Plan will be determined by the Administrator, except that no stock options can be granted with an exercise price that is less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Further, shareholders who own greater than 10% of the Company’s voting stock will not be granted incentive stock options that have an exercise price less than 110% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
The term of all stock options granted under the 2022 Plan will be determined by the Administrator, but the term of an incentive stock option may not exceed 10 years (five years for incentive stock options granted to shareholders who own greater than 10% of the Company’s voting stock). Each stock option gives the grantee the right to receive a number of shares of the Company’s common stock upon exercise of the stock option and payment of the exercise price. The exercise price may be paid in cash or if approved by the Administrator, shares of the Company’s common stock. The Administrator may also permit other ways for a grantee to pay the exercise price.
Options granted under the 2022 Plan may be exercisable in cumulative increments, or “vest,” as determined by the Administrator.
Incentive stock options granted under the 2022 Plan are intended to qualify as “incentive stock options” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which we refer to as the Code. Nonqualified (non-statutory stock options) granted under the 2022 Plan are not intended to qualify as incentive stock options under the Code.
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The Administrator may impose limitations on the transferability of stock options granted under the 2022 Plan in its discretion. Generally, a participant may not transfer a stock option granted under the 2022 Plan other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, subject to approval by the Administrator, pursuant to a domestic relations order. However, the Administrator may permit transfer of a stock option in a manner that is not prohibited by applicable tax and securities laws. Options may not be transferred to a third party financial institution for value.
Unless the terms of an optionholder’s stock option agreement, or other written agreement between us and the optionholder, provide otherwise, if an optionholder’s service relationship with us or any of our affiliates ceases for any reason other than disability, death, or cause, the optionholder may generally exercise any vested options for a period of three months following the cessation of service. This period may be extended in the event that exercise of the option is prohibited by applicable securities laws or the immediate sale of shares acquired upon exercise of the option is prohibited by our insider trading policy. If an optionholder’s service relationship with us or any of our affiliates ceases due to death, or an optionholder dies within a certain period following cessation of service, the optionholder or a beneficiary may generally exercise any vested options for a period of 18 months following the date of death. If an optionholder’s service relationship with us or any of our affiliates ceases due to disability, the optionholder may generally exercise any vested options for a period of 12 months following the cessation of service. In the event of a termination for cause, options generally terminate upon the termination date. In no event may an option be exercised beyond the expiration of its term. Acceptable consideration for the purchase of common stock issued upon the exercise of a stock option will be determined by the administrator and may include (i) cash, check, bank draft or money order; (ii) a broker-assisted cashless exercise; (iii) the tender of shares of our common stock previously owned by the optionholder; (iv) a net exercise of the option (to the extent allowed); or (v) other legal consideration approved by the administrator.
Except as explicitly provided otherwise in a participant’s stock option agreement or other written agreement with us or one of our affiliates, the term “cause” is defined in the 2022 Plan to mean any event which would qualify as cause for termination under the participant’s employment agreement with the Company, or, if there is no such employment agreement, any of the following (i) the recipient’s dishonest statements or acts with respect to the Company or any affiliate of the Company, or any current or prospective customers, suppliers, vendors or other third parties with which such entity does business; (ii) the recipient’s commission of (A) a felony or (B) any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, deceit, dishonesty or fraud; (iii) the recipient’s failure to perform the recipient’s assigned duties and responsibilities to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company which failure continues, in the reasonable judgment of the Company, after written notice given to the recipient by the Company; (iv) the recipient’s gross negligence, willful misconduct or insubordination with respect to the Company or any affiliate of the Company; or (v) the recipient’s material violation of any provision of any agreement(s) between the recipient and the Company relating to noncompetition, non-solicitation, nondisclosure and/or assignment of inventions.
Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Restricted stock unit (RSU) awards are granted under restricted stock unit award agreements adopted by the administrator. Restricted stock unit awards may be granted in consideration for any form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to our Board of Directors and permissible under applicable law. A restricted stock unit award may be settled by cash, delivery of stock, a combination of cash and stock as deemed appropriate by the administrator, or in any other form of consideration set forth in the restricted stock unit award agreement. Additionally, dividend equivalents may be credited in respect of shares covered by a restricted stock unit award. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement, or other written agreement between us and the recipient, restricted stock unit awards that have not vested will be forfeited once the participant’s continuous service ends for any reason.
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Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards are granted under restricted stock award agreements adopted by the administrator. A restricted stock award may be awarded in consideration for cash, check, bank draft or money order, past or future services to us, or any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to our Board of Directors and permissible under applicable law. The administrator determines the terms and conditions of restricted stock awards, including vesting and forfeiture terms. If a participant’s service relationship with us ends for any reason, we may receive any or all of the shares of common stock held by the participant that have not vested as of the date the participant terminates service with us through a forfeiture condition or a repurchase right.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock appreciation rights are granted under stock appreciation right agreements adopted by the administrator. The administrator determines the purchase price or strike price for a stock appreciation right, which generally will not be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. A stock appreciation right granted under our 2022 Plan will vest at the rate specified in the stock appreciation right agreement as determined by the administrator. Stock appreciation rights may be settled in cash or shares of our common stock or in any other form of payment as determined by our Board of Directors and specified in the stock appreciation right agreement.
The administrator determines the term of stock appreciation rights granted under our 2022 Plan, up to a maximum of 10 years. If a participant’s service relationship with us or any of our affiliates ceases for any reason other than cause, disability, or death, the participant may generally exercise any vested stock appreciation right for a period of three months following the cessation of service. This period may be further extended in the event that exercise of the stock appreciation right following such a termination of service is prohibited by applicable securities laws. If a participant’s service relationship with us, or any of our affiliates, ceases due to disability or death, or a participant dies within a certain period following cessation of service, the participant or a beneficiary may generally exercise any vested stock appreciation right for a period of 12 months in the event of disability and 18 months in the event of death. In the event of a termination for cause, stock appreciation rights generally terminate upon the termination date. In no event may a stock appreciation right be exercised beyond the expiration of its term.
Performance Awards
Our 2022 Plan permits the grant of performance awards that may be settled in stock, cash or other property. Performance awards may be structured so that the stock or cash will be issued or paid only following the achievement of certain pre-established performance goals during a designated performance period. Performance awards that are settled in cash or other property are not required to be valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, our common stock.
The performance goals may be based on any measure of performance selected by our Board of Directors. The performance goals may be based on company-wide performance or performance of one or more business units, divisions, affiliates, or business segments, and may be either absolute or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or the performance of one or more relevant indices. Unless specified otherwise by our Board of Directors at the time the performance award is granted, our Board of Directors will appropriately make adjustments in the method of calculating the attainment of performance goals as follows: (i) to exclude restructuring and/or other nonrecurring charges; (ii) to exclude exchange rate effects; (iii) to exclude the effects of changes to generally accepted accounting principles; (iv) to exclude the effects of any statutory adjustments to corporate tax rates; (v) to exclude the effects of items that are “unusual” in nature or occur “infrequently” as determined under generally accepted accounting principles; (vi) to exclude the dilutive effects of acquisitions or joint ventures; (vii) to assume that any business divested by us achieved performance objectives at targeted levels during the balance of a performance period following such divestiture; (viii) to exclude the effect of any change in the outstanding shares of our common stock by reason of any stock dividend or split, stock repurchase, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distributions to common shareholders other than regular cash dividends; (ix) to exclude the effects of stock based compensation and the award of bonuses under our bonus plans; (x) to exclude costs incurred in connection with potential acquisitions or divestitures that are required to be expensed under generally accepted accounting principles; and (xi) to exclude the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges that are required to be recorded under generally accepted accounting principles.
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Other Stock Awards
The administrator may grant other awards based in whole or in part by reference to our common stock. The administrator will set the number of shares under the stock award (or cash equivalent) and all other terms and conditions of such awards.
Tax Withholding Adjustments
To the extent provided by the terms of an option or other award, or otherwise agreed to by the Administrator, a participant may satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to the exercise of such option, or award by a cash payment upon exercise, or in the discretion of the Administrator, by authorizing our company to withhold a portion of the stock otherwise issuable to the participant, by delivering already-owned shares of our common stock or by a combination of these means.
Changes to Capital Structure
In the event there is a specified type of change in our capital structure, such as a stock split, reverse stock split, or recapitalization, appropriate adjustments will be made to (i) the class and maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under our 2022 Plan, (ii) the class and maximum number of shares by which the share reserve may increase automatically each year, (iii) the class and maximum number of shares that may be issued on the exercise of ISOs, and (iv) the class and number of shares and exercise price, strike price, or purchase price, if applicable, of all outstanding stock awards.
Corporate Transactions
In the event of a corporate transaction (as defined in the 2022 Plan), unless otherwise provided in a participant’s stock award agreement or other written agreement with us or one of our affiliates or unless otherwise expressly provided by the administrator at the time of grant, any stock awards outstanding under our 2022 Plan may be assumed, continued or substituted for by any surviving or acquiring corporation (or its parent company), and any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by us with respect to the stock award may be assigned to the successor (or its parent company). If the surviving or acquiring corporation (or its parent company) does not assume, continue or substitute for such stock awards, then (i) with respect to any such stock awards that are held by participants whose continuous service has not terminated prior to the effective time of the corporate transaction, or current participants, the vesting (and exercisability, if applicable) of such stock awards will be accelerated in full (or, in the case of performance awards with multiple vesting levels depending on the level of performance, vesting will accelerate at 100% of the target level) to a date prior to the effective time of the corporate transaction (contingent upon the effectiveness of the corporate transaction), and such stock awards will terminate if not exercised (if applicable) at or prior to the effective time of the corporate transaction, and any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by us with respect to such stock awards will lapse (contingent upon the effectiveness of the corporate transaction); and (ii) any such stock awards that are held by persons other than current participants will terminate if not exercised (if applicable) prior to the effective time of the corporate transaction, except that any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by us with respect to such stock awards will not terminate and may continue to be exercised notwithstanding the corporate transaction.
In the event a stock award will terminate if not exercised prior to the effective time of a corporate transaction, the administrator may provide, in its sole discretion, that the holder of such stock award may not exercise such stock award but instead will receive a payment equal in value to the excess (if any) of (i) the value of the property the participant would have received upon the exercise of the stock award, over (ii) any per share exercise price payable by such holder, if applicable. In addition, any escrow, holdback, earn out or similar provisions in the definitive agreement for the corporate transaction may apply to such payment to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply to the holders of our common stock.
Change in Control
Stock awards granted under our 2022 Plan may be subject to acceleration of vesting and exercisability upon or after a change in control (as defined in the 2022 Plan) as may be provided in the applicable stock award agreement or in any other written agreement between us or any affiliate and the participant, but in the absence of such provision, no such acceleration will automatically occur.
Repricing; Cancellation and Re-Grant of Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights
The Administrator has the right to effect, at any time and from time to time, subject to the consent of any participant whose award is materially impaired by such action, (1) the reduction of the exercise price (or strike price) of any outstanding option or SAR; (2) the cancellation of any outstanding option or SAR and the grant in substitution therefor of (A) a new option, SAR, restricted stock award, RSU award or other award, under the 2022 Plan or another equity plan of the Company, covering the same or a different number of shares of common stock, (B) cash and/or (C) other valuable consideration (as determined by the Board); or (3) any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles.
Duration; Termination of the 2022 Plan
Our Board of Directors has the authority to amend, suspend, or terminate our 2022 Plan at any time, provided that such action does not materially impair the existing rights of any participant without such participant’s written consent. Certain material amendments also require the approval of our shareholders. No incentive stock options may be granted after the tenth anniversary of the date our Board of Directors adopted our 2022 Plan. No stock awards may be granted under our 2022 Plan while it is suspended or after it is terminated.
Current Available Shares
As of the date of this prospectus, an aggregate of 1,850,000 shares is available for awards under the 2022 Plan.
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Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
Except as discussed below or otherwise disclosed above under “Executive and Director Compensation,” which information is incorporated by reference where applicable in this “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” section, the following sets forth a summary of all transactions since October 7, 2021 (Inception), or any currently proposed transaction, in which the Company was to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of the Company’s total assets at the fiscal year-end for December 31, 2021 and 2022, and in which any officer, director, or any shareholder owning greater than five percent (5%) of our outstanding voting shares, nor any member of the above referenced individual’s immediate family, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described above under “Executive and Director Compensation”). We believe the terms obtained or consideration that we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid or received, as applicable, in arm’s-length transactions.
Related Party Transactions
Issuances and Sales of Securities
On April 6, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock each to Mr. Cohen (the Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder) and Mr. Jonathan Arango (the Company’s President, Chief Operating Officer and greater than 5% shareholder), in consideration for services rendered as the Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, of the Company. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share or a total of $100,000.
On June 22, 2022, the Company issued 250,000 shares of restricted common stock to The Loev Law Firm, PC, in consideration for legal services to be rendered, which vested upon issuance. David M. Loev, the Managing Partner, President and sole owner of The Loev Law Firm, PC, is the brother-in-law of Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. These shares were valued at $0.10 per share or a total of $25,000.
On June 16, 2022, American International entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”), with Cohen Enterprises, Inc. (“Cohen Enterprises”), which entity is owned by Jacob D. Cohen, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, who is also the majority shareholder of the Company. Pursuant to the SPA, American International sold 8,000,000 shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company which represented 80% of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, to Cohen Enterprises in consideration for $90,000, which was approximately the same amount that had been advanced to the Company from American International through the date of the SPA ($89,200). Cohen Enterprises also acquired the right to be repaid the $89,200 advanced from American International to the Company, from the Company, pursuant to the terms of the SPA. As a result of the closing of the SPA, Cohen Enterprises increased its ownership of the Company to 90% (with the remaining 10% of Mangoceuticals being owned by Mr. Arango, as discussed above), and American International completely divested its interest in the Company.
In June 2022, Cohen Enterprises sold an aggregate of 600,000 shares of our restricted common stock to third parties for $0.10 per share or $60,000 in aggregate and 40,000 shares of our restricted common stock to a third party for $0.25 per share or $10,000 in aggregate. The shares were sold in private transactions to accredited investors.
On June 30, 2022, Cohen Enterprises gifted 360,000 restricted shares of common stock to Isaak Cohen, the father of Jacob D.Cohen. These shares were valued at $0.10 per share or $36,000.
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On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Cohen received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years. The fair value of the 750,000 options on the grant date was $462,750 and as of September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $10,798 as stock-based compensation.
On August 31, 2022, in consideration for agreeing to an employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Arango received a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months that the agreement is in effect. The options have a term of five years. The fair value of the 500,000 options on the grant date was $308,500 and as of September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $7,198 as stock-based compensation.
On October 1, 2022, the Company agreed to grant Eugene M. Johnston, its Chief Financial Officer, 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock which vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022. These shares were valued at $1.00 per share or a total of $25,000.
On October 14, 2022, the Company issued 75,000 restricted shares of common stock to each of its three independent directors, which shares vest 1/3 on October 14, 2022, with the remaining shares vesting in one-third increments on each of October 14, 2023 and 2024, subject to such directors continuing to provide services to the Company on such dates, and subject to the Restricted Stock Award agreements entered into to evidence such grants. These shares were valued at $1.00 per share or a total of $225,000.
On October 14, 2022, the Company issued its Project Manager, Joan Arango, 25,000 shares of restricted common stock under the Plan. The shares were issued to Ms. Arango as a bonus for services rendered to date. Ms. Arango is the sister of the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Arango. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $25,000.
Related Party Agreements
On September 1, 2022, and effective on August 30, 2022, we entered into a Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC (“Epiq Scripts”), which is 51%-owned by American International. Mr. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of, and has voting control over, American International. Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement and a related statement of work (“SOW”), Epiq Scripts agreed to provide for the online fulfillment, specialty compounding, packaging, shipping, dispensing and distribution (collectively, the “Services”) of products sold exclusively via our website that may be prescribed as part of a telehealth consultation on our platform. Epiq Scripts also agreed to provide mail service pharmacy services to us on an exclusive basis during the term of the SOW. The Master Services Agreement and SOW are described in greater detail above under “Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts.”
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and in association with the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, the Company prepaid Epiq Scripts $15,000 as a retainer to be credited towards future product sales.
On August 31, 2022, Mr. Peter “Casey” Jensen, who is a member of the Board of Directors of American International, purchased 25,000 units in our private placement, including 25,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $1.00 per share, for $25,000.
On September 6, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with PHX Global, LLC, which is owned by Mr. Jensen. The Consulting Agreement is described in greater detail above under “Business—Material Agreements—Consulting Agreements.”
Related Party Loans and Advances
On December 10, 2021 and March 18, 2022, the Company received advances of $39,200 and $50,000, respectively, for a total of $89,200 from its previous majority shareholder, American International, in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The amount owed to American International was $39,200 as of December 31, 2021. Imputed interest equal to 8% per annum, or $181, was recorded against the related party advance as of December 31, 2021. Other than the imputed interest discussed above, the advances bear no interest and are due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advances from either future revenues or investment proceeds. Pursuant to the terms of the June 16, 2022, SPA discussed above, on June 16, 2022, Cohen Enterprises also acquired the right to be repaid the $89,200 advanced from American International to the Company. As of December 31, 2022, the total unpaid amount of the advance totaled $89,200.
On June 29, 2022, Company received an advance of $25,000 from Cohen Enterprises in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The Company repaid Cohen Enterprises $25,000 on August 18, 2022, bringing the total amount owed to Cohen Enterprises to $89,200 as of September 30, 2022. The Company recorded imputed interest equal to eight percent (8%) per annum, or $4,674, against the related party advances through the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
On December 10, 2021, the Company received an advance of $70 from ZipDoctor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of its then sole shareholder, American International, which was used to open and establish the Company’s bank account. The advance bears no interest and is due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advance from either future revenues or investment proceeds. The amount owed to ZipDoctor was $70 as of December 31, 2021. Imputed interest equal to 8% per annum, or $0, was recorded against the related party advance as of December 31, 2021. The amount was paid in full on May 24, 2022 and the amount owed to ZipDoctor was $0 as of December 31, 2022.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen, has made his personal credit card available for purchases on behalf of the Company to cover various general and administrative expenses. Mr. Cohen has been repaid a total of $150,423 as of September 30, 2022, for Company purchases made on his personal credit card.
Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions
Given our small size and limited financial resources, we have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officers, directors and significant shareholders. However, all of the transactions described above were approved and ratified by our directors. In connection with the approval of the transactions described above, our directors took into account various factors, including his fiduciary duty to the Company; the relationships of the related parties described above to the Company; the material facts underlying each transaction; the anticipated benefits to the Company and related costs associated with such benefits; whether comparable products or services were available; and the terms the Company could receive from an unrelated third party.
Moving forward, and prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we intend to form an Audit Committee which will review related party transactions to determine whether such transactions are fair to the Company and its shareholders. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company will be tasked with reviewing and approving any issues relating to conflicts of interests and all related party transactions of the Company (“Related Party Transactions”). The Audit Committee, in undertaking such review and will analyze the following factors, in addition to any other factors the Audit Committee deems appropriate, in determining whether to approve a Related Party Transaction: (1) the fairness of the terms for the Company (including fairness from a financial point of view); (2) the materiality of the transaction; (3) bids / terms for such transaction from unrelated parties; (4) the structure of the transaction; (5) the policies, rules and regulations of the U.S. federal and state securities laws; (6) the policies of the Committee; and (7) interests of each related party in the transaction.
The Audit Committee will only approve a Related Party Transaction if the Audit Committee determines that the terms of the Related Party Transaction are beneficial and fair (including fair from a financial point of view) to the Company and are lawful under the laws of the United States. In the event multiple members of the Audit Committee are deemed a related party, the Related Party Transaction will be considered by the disinterested members of the Board of Directors in place of the Committee.
In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (described above under “Management—Code of Ethics”), which is applicable to all of our employees, officers and directors, requires that all employees, officers and directors avoid any conflict, or the appearance of a conflict, between an individual’s personal interests and our interests.
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of January 13, 2023 (the “Date of Determination”) by (i) each Named Executive Officer, as such term is defined above under “Executive and Director Compensation,” (ii) each member of our Board of Directors, (iii) each person deemed to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our common stock, and (iv) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, each person named in the following table is assumed to have sole voting power and investment power with respect to all shares of our common stock listed as owned by such person.
The column titled “Beneficial Ownership—Percent Prior to Offering” is based on a total of 13,715,000 shares of our common stock outstanding as of the Date of Determination. The column titled “Beneficial Ownership—Percent After Offering” is based on 14,965,000 shares of our common stock to be outstanding after this offering, which gives further effect to the issuance of 1,250,000 shares of common stock in this offering and assumes no exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares to cover overallotments.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes voting and/or investing power with respect to securities. These rules generally provide that shares of common stock subject to options, warrants or other convertible securities that are currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days of the Date of Determination, are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person or group holding such options, warrants or other convertible securities for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of such person or group, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person or group.
To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to this table and pursuant to applicable community property laws, as of the Date of Determination, (a) the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws; and (b) no person owns more than 5% of our common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each of the officers or directors listed in the table below is 15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75248.
* Less than 1%.
(1) | The shares of common stock are held in the name of Cohen Enterprises, Inc., which shares Mr. Cohen is deemed to beneficially own due to his ownership of 100% of Cohen Enterprises and his position as President thereof. Does not include shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company held by Mr. Cohen, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months with a term of five years, since none of such options are exercisable within 60 days of the Date of Determination. |
(2) | Does not include shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months with a term of five years, since none of such options are exercisable within 60 days of the Date of Determination. |
(3) | The 150,000 shares of restricted common stock vest to Mr. Johnston at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022, subject to Mr. Johnston’s continued service with the Company. |
(4) | The 75,000 shares of restricted common stock vest at the rate of 25,000 of such shares on October 14, 2022, with the remaining shares vesting in one-third increments on each of October 14, 2023 and 2024, subject to the holder’s continued service with the Company. |
Change of Control
The Company is not aware of any arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the Company.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2022 regarding the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, under which equity securities are authorized for issuance:
Plan Category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Weighted- average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Number of securities available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding those in first column) | |||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by the security holders (1) | 1,275,000 | $ | 1.00 | 1,850,000 | ||||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by the security holders | — | — | — | |||||||||
Total | 1,275,000 | $ | 1.00 | 1,850,000 |
(1) Represents options issuable upon grants previously made under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, which is discussed under “Executive and Director Compensation—2022 Equity Incentive Plan.”
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The following summary is a description of the material terms of our capital stock and is not complete. You should also refer to the Mangoceuticals, Inc. Certificate of Formation, as amended and Bylaws, which are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and the applicable provisions of the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Authorized Capitalization
The total number of authorized shares of our common stock is 200,000,000 shares, $0.0001 par value per share. The total number of “blank check” authorized shares of our preferred stock is 10,000,000 shares, $0.0001 par value per share. There are no shares of preferred stock currently outstanding.
Common Stock
Voting Rights. Each share of our common stock is entitled to one vote on all shareholder matters. Shares of our common stock do not possess any cumulative voting rights.
Except for the election of directors, if a quorum is present, an action on a matter is approved if it receives the affirmative vote of the holders of the majority of the shares entitled to vote on, and who voted for, against, or expressly abstained with respect to, the matter at a shareholders’ meeting of a corporation at which a quorum is present is the act of the shareholders, unless otherwise required by applicable law. The election of directors will be determined by a plurality of the votes cast in respect of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote, meaning that the nominees with the greatest number of votes cast, even if less than a majority, will be elected. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to, and may be impacted by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we have designated, or may designate and issue in the future.
Dividend Rights. Each share of our common stock is entitled to equal dividends and distributions per share with respect to the common stock when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors, subject to any preferential or other rights of any outstanding preferred stock.
Liquidation and Dissolution Rights. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, our common stock will be entitled to receive pro rata on a share-for-share basis, the assets available for distribution to the shareholders after payment of liabilities and payment of preferential and other amounts, if any, payable on any outstanding preferred stock.
No Preemptive, Conversion, or Redemption Rights. Holders of our outstanding common stock have no preemptive, conversion, or redemption rights. Shares of our common stock are not assessable. To the extent that additional shares of our common stock may be issued in the future, the relative interests of the then existing shareholders may be diluted.
Fully Paid Status. All outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue undesignated shares of “blank check” preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the designation, relative powers, preferences and rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of all shares of each such series, including, without limitation, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption and sinking fund provisions, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting each such series, without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The issuance of additional preferred stock could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to holders of our common stock or adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of our common stock and could, among other things, have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company without further action by the stockholders. We have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.
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Business Combinations under Texas Law
A number of provisions of Texas law, our Certificate of Formation, as amended, and Bylaws could make it more difficult for the acquisition of our company by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise and the removal of incumbent officers and directors. These provisions are intended to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of our company to negotiate first with our Board of Directors.
Title 2, Chapter 21, Subchapter M of the Texas Business Organizations Code (the “Texas Business Combination Law”) provides that a Texas corporation may not engage in specified types of business combinations, including mergers, consolidations and asset sales, with a person, or an affiliate or associate of that person, who is an “affiliated shareholder,” for a period of three years from the date that person became an affiliated shareholder, subject to certain exceptions (described below). An “affiliated shareholder” is generally defined as the holder of 20% or more of the corporation’s voting shares. The law’s prohibitions do not apply if the business combination or the acquisition of shares by the affiliated shareholder was approved by the Board of Directors of the corporation before the affiliated shareholder became an affiliated shareholder; or the business combination was approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation not beneficially owned by the affiliated shareholder, at a meeting of shareholders called for that purpose, not less than six months after the affiliated shareholder became an affiliated shareholder.
This law applies to Texas corporations which have more than 100 of record shareholders and which have not affirmatively elected to not be governed by such law, we do not have more than 100 record shareholders and are not considered an “issuing public corporation” for purposes of this law. Separately, we have elected in our Certificate of Formation, as amended, to not be governed by the Texas Business Corporation Law. Notwithstanding the above, the Texas Business Combination Law does not apply to the following:
● | the business combination of an issuing public corporation: where the corporation’s original charter or bylaws contain a provision expressly electing not to be governed by the Texas Business Combination Law; or that adopts an amendment to its charter or bylaws, by the affirmative vote of the holders, other than affiliated shareholders, of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation, expressly electing not to be governed by the Texas Business Combination Law and so long as the amendment does not take effect for 18 months following the date of the vote and does not apply to a business combination with an affiliated shareholder who became affiliated on or before the effective date of the amendment; |
● | a business combination of an issuing public corporation with an affiliated shareholder that became an affiliated shareholder inadvertently, if the affiliated shareholder divests itself, as soon as possible, of enough shares to no longer be an affiliated shareholder and would not at any time within the three-year period preceding the announcement of the business combination have been an affiliated shareholder but for the inadvertent acquisition; |
● | a business combination with an affiliated shareholder who became an affiliated shareholder through a transfer of shares by will or intestacy and continuously was an affiliated shareholder until the announcement date of the business combination; or |
● | a business combination of a corporation with its wholly owned Texas subsidiary if the subsidiary is not an affiliate or associate of the affiliated shareholder other than by reason of the affiliated shareholder’s beneficial ownership of voting shares of the corporation. |
As discussed above, our Certificate of Formation, as amended, contains a provision expressly providing that we are not subject to the Texas Business Combination Law.
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Anti-Takeover Provisions of Our Charter Documents
Our Certificate of Formation, as amended, and Bylaws contain various provisions intended to promote the stability of our shareholder base and render more difficult certain unsolicited or hostile attempts to take us over, that could disrupt us, divert the attention of our directors, officers and employees and adversely affect the independence and integrity of our business. These provisions include:
● | Special Meetings of Shareholders — Our Bylaws provide that special meetings of the shareholders may only be called by our Chairman, our President, or upon written notice to our Board of Directors by our shareholders holding not less than 30% of our outstanding voting capital stock. |
● | Bylaws — Our Bylaws may be amended by our Board of Directors alone. |
● | Advance Notice Procedures — Our Bylaws establish an advance notice procedure for shareholder proposals to be brought before an annual meeting of our shareholders. At an annual meeting, our shareholders elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. By contrast, at a special meeting, our shareholders may transact only the business for the purposes specified in the notice of the meeting. |
● | No cumulative voting — Our Certificate of Formation, as amended, and Bylaws do not include a provision for cumulative voting in the election of directors. |
● | Vacancies — Our Bylaws provide that vacancies on our Board may be filled by a majority of directors in office, although less than a quorum, and not by the shareholders. |
● | Preferred Stock — Our Certificate of Formation, as amended, allows us to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The undesignated preferred stock may have rights senior to those of the common stock and that otherwise could adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of common stock. In some circumstances, this issuance could have the effect of decreasing the market price of the common stock as well as having an anti-takeover effect. |
● | Authorized but Unissued Shares — Our Board of Directors may cause us to issue our authorized but unissued shares of common stock in the future without shareholders’ approval. These additional shares may be utilized for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of common stock could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of a majority of our common stock by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise. |
● | Action by Written Consent — Any action required or permitted to be taken by our common shareholders may be effected by written consent of the shareholders having not less than the minimum percentage of the vote required by the Texas Business Organizations Code for the proposed corporate action. |
Warrants and Options
As of the date of this offering, we have options to purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock outstanding, which have an exercise price of $1.10 per share and a term through September 1, 2027; and warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding, which have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and terms ending between August 16, 2027 and December 22, 2027.
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Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
As authorized by Chapter 8 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, we may indemnify our officers and directors (and our former officers and directors) against expenses incurred by such persons in connection with any (A) threatened, pending, or completed action or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative, or investigative; (B) an appeal of an action or proceeding described by (A); and (C) an inquiry or investigation that could lead to an action or proceeding described by (A), involving such persons in their capacities as officers and directors, if it is determined in accordance with the Texas Business Organizations Code that: (1) the person: (A) acted in good faith; (B) reasonably believed: (i) in the case of conduct in the person’s official capacity, that the person’s conduct was in the enterprise’s best interests; and (ii) in any other case, that the person’s conduct was not opposed to the enterprise’s best interests; and (C) in the case of a criminal proceeding, did not have a reasonable cause to believe the person’s conduct was unlawful; (2) with respect to expenses, the amount of expenses other than a judgment is reasonable; and (3) indemnification should be paid.
Under Texas law, corporations may also purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer (or is serving at our request as a director or officer of another corporation) for any liability asserted against such person and any expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director or officer.
Additionally, our Bylaws (“Bylaws”), state that we shall indemnify every (i) present or former director, advisory director or officer of us, (ii) any person who while serving in any of the capacities referred to in clause (i) served at our request as a director, officer, partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, employee, agent or similar functionary of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, and (iii) any person nominated or designated by (or pursuant to authority granted by) the Board of Directors or any committee thereof to serve in any of the capacities referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) (each an “Indemnitee”).
Our Bylaws provide that we shall indemnify an Indemnitee against all judgments, penalties (including excise and similar taxes), fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with any proceeding in which he was, is or is threatened to be named as a defendant or respondent, or in which he was or is a witness without being named a defendant or respondent, by reason, in whole or in part, of his serving or having served, or having been nominated or designated to serve, if it is determined that the Indemnitee (a) conducted himself in good faith, (b) reasonably believed, in the case of conduct in his official capacity, that his conduct was in our best interests and, in all other cases, that his conduct was at least not opposed to our best interests, and (c) in the case of any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful; provided, however, that in the event that an Indemnitee is found liable to us or is found liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by the Indemnitee, the indemnification (i) is limited to reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with the proceeding and (ii) shall not be made in respect of any proceeding in which the Indemnitee shall have been found liable for willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of his duty to us.
Except as provided above, the Bylaws provide that no indemnification shall be made in respect to any proceeding in which such Indemnitee has been (a) found liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by him, whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken in the Indemnitee’s official capacity, or (b) found liable to us. The termination of any proceeding by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or on a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, is not of itself determinative that the Indemnitee did not meet the requirements set forth in clauses (a) or (b) above. An Indemnitee shall be deemed to have been found liable in respect of any claim, issue or matter only after the Indemnitee shall have been so adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom. Reasonable expenses shall include, without limitation, all court costs and all fees and disbursements of attorneys’ fees for the Indemnitee. The indemnification provided shall be applicable whether or not negligence or gross negligence of the Indemnitee is alleged or proven.
Neither our Bylaws nor our Certificate of Formation include any specific indemnification provisions for our officers or directors against liability under the Securities Act. Additionally, insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Listing
We have applied to list our common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MNGO,” which listing is a condition to this offering. However, no assurance can be given that our application will be approved and that our common stock will ever be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market. If our application is not approved by The Nasdaq Capital Market, we will not be able to consummate the offering and will terminate the offering.
Transfer Agent
The transfer agent for our common stock is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC located at One University Plaza, Suite 505, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
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Shares Eligible for Future Sale
Future sales of substantial amounts of common stock in the public market after this offering could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of our equity securities. We are unable to estimate the number of shares of common stock that may be sold in the future.
Prior to this offering, there has been no active market for our common stock. Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time.
Upon completion of this offering, assuming an offering size of 1,250,000 shares of common stock and an initial public offering price equal to $4.00 (the midpoint of the estimated price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus), we will have outstanding an aggregate of 14,965,000 shares of common stock. Of these outstanding shares of common stock, the 1,250,000 shares of common stock sold in this offering and the 4,690,000 shares being registered pursuant to the Resale Prospectus (including 2,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants) will be freely transferable without restriction or registration under the Securities Act, except for any shares purchased by any of our existing “affiliates,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. The remaining 11,025,000 shares of common stock are “restricted securities” as defined in Rule 144. Restricted securities may be sold in the public market only if registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rules 144 or 701 of the Securities Act, as described below. As a result of the contractual lock-up periods described below and the provisions of Rules 144 and 701, these shares will be available for sale in the public market as follows:
Number of Shares | Date | |||
3,940,000 | (1) | On the date of this prospectus. | ||
415,000 | At 90 days from the date of this prospectus. | |||
1,235,000 | At or after six months(2) from the date of this prospectus | |||
9,375,000 | At or after 12 months(3) from the date of this prospectus |
(1) Including 2,690,000 outstanding shares of common stock, the resale of which are included in the Resale Prospectus, but not including 2,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants, the resale of which shares are included in the Resale Prospectus.
(2) This six month period corresponds to the end of the lock-up period agreed to by holders of between 1%-4.99% of our outstanding common stock (who are not officers or directors) described below under “Underwriting.”
(2) This 12 month period corresponds to the end of the lock-up period agreed to by our officers and directors and holders of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock described below under “Underwriting.”
Rule 144
In general, under Rule 144, beginning 90 days after this offering, a person, or persons whose shares are aggregated, other than any affiliate of ours, who owns shares that were purchased from us or any affiliate of ours at least six months previously, is entitled to sell such shares as long as current public information about us is available. In addition, our affiliates who own shares that were purchased from us or any affiliate of ours at least six months previously are entitled to sell within any three-month period a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of (1) one percent of our then-outstanding shares of common stock, which will equal approximately 138,405 shares immediately after this offering, and (2) the average weekly trading volume of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice of the sale on Form 144, or, if no such notice is required, the date of the receipt of the order to execute the sale. Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates are also subject to manner of sale provisions, notice requirements in specified circumstances and the availability of current public information about us.
Furthermore, under Rule 144, a person who is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates at any time during the three months preceding a sale, and who owns shares within the definition of “restricted securities” under Rule 144 that were purchased from us, or any affiliate, at least one year previously, would be entitled to sell shares under Rule 144 without regard to the volume limitations, manner of sale provisions, public information requirements or notice requirements described above.
We are unable to estimate the number of shares that will be sold under Rule 144 since this will depend on the market price for our common stock, the personal circumstances of the shareholder and other factors.
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Rule 701
In general, under Rule 701, any of our employees, directors, officers, consultants or advisors who purchased shares from us in connection with a compensatory stock or option plan or other written agreement before the effective date of this offering is entitled to resell such shares 90 days after the effective date of this offering in reliance on Rule 144, without having to comply with the holding period requirement or other restrictions contained in Rule 144.
The SEC has indicated that Rule 701 will apply to typical stock options granted by an issuer before it becomes subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, along with the shares acquired upon exercise of such options, including exercises after the date of this prospectus.
None of our outstanding shares of common stock were issued in consideration for compensation.
Stock Options and Warrants; Stock Plan
As of the date of this offering, we have options to purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock outstanding, which have an exercise price of $1.10 per share and a term through September 1, 2027; and warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding, which have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and terms from between August 16, 2027 and December 22, 2027.
We intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act, which will register the shares of common stock underlying the options described above and an additional 1,850,000 shares of common stock for issuance in connection with future awards under our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (see “Executive and Director Compensation— 2022 Equity Incentive Plan,” above), as well as the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of any options or restricted stock units we may issue and/or grant prior to, or effective upon, the closing of the Offering. Subject to any vesting requirements, these shares registered on Form S-8 will be eligible for resale in the public markets without restriction, subject to Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates, upon issuance/award in the future, subject to the 180 lock-up described below.
Lock-Up Agreements
Upon completion of this offering our directors, executive officers, and shareholders holding 5% or more of our outstanding common stock will agree not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of 12 months following the closing of the offering of the shares, subject to certain exceptions and shareholders holding between 1% and 4.99% of our outstanding common stock will agree not to offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities for a period of six months following the closing of the offering of the shares, subject to certain exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, now shares of common stock that are included in the Resale Prospectus are subject to such lock-up agreements. The Representative may in its sole discretion and at any time without notice release some or all of the shares subject to lock-up agreements prior to the expiration of the period. When determining whether or not to release shares from the lock-up agreements, the Representative will consider, among other factors, the shareholder’s reasons for requesting the release, the number of shares for which the release is being requested and market conditions at the time.
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In connection with this offering, we expect to enter an underwriting agreement with Boustead Securities, LLC (which we refer to herein as the “Representative”), as representative of the underwriters named in this prospectus, with respect to the common stock being sold in this offering. Under the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the underwriting agreement, the Representative will agree to purchase from us on a firm commitment basis the respective number of shares of common stock at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and each of the underwriters has severally agreed to purchase, and we have agreed to sell to the underwriters, at the public offering price per share less the underwriting discounts and commissions set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the number of shares of common stock set forth opposite its name in the following table.
Underwriters | Number of Shares | |||
Boustead Securities, LLC | ||||
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The shares of common stock sold by the underwriters to the public will initially be offered at the initial public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. Any shares of common stock sold by the underwriters to securities dealers may be sold at a discount from the initial public offering price not to exceed $[ ] per share. If all of the shares are not sold at the initial offering price, the Representative may change the offering price and the other selling terms. The Representative has advised us that the underwriters do not intend to make sales to discretionary accounts. The underwriting agreement will provide that the obligations of the underwriters to pay for and accept delivery of the shares of common stock are subject to the passing upon certain legal matters by counsel and certain conditions such as confirmation of the accuracy of representations and warranties by us about our financial condition and operations and other matters. The obligation of the underwriters to purchase the shares of common stock is conditioned upon the Company receiving approval to list the shares of common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
Over-Allotment Option
If the underwriters sell more shares of common stock than the total number set forth in the table above, we have granted to the Representative an option, exercisable one or more times in whole or in part, not later than 45 days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to 187,500 additional shares of common stock at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, constituting 15% of the total number of shares of common stock to be offered in this offering (excluding shares subject to this option). The Representative may exercise this option solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments in connection with this offering. This offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. Any shares of common stock issued or sold under the option will be issued and sold on the same terms and conditions as the other shares of common stock that are the subject of this offering. If this option is exercised in full, the total proceeds to us will be $5.75 million before deduction of underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.
Discounts and Commissions; Expenses
The following table summarizes the public offering price and the underwriting discounts and commissions payable to the underwriters by us in connection with this offering (assuming both the exercise in full and non-exercise of the over-allotment option that we have granted to the Representative):
Per Share | Total | |||||||||||||||
Without Over-Allotment | With Over-Allotment | Without Over-Allotment | With Over-Allotment | |||||||||||||
Public offering price | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Underwriting discount payable by us | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Non-accountable expense payable by us | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Proceeds, before expenses, to us | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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The total expenses of the offering (not including the expenses of the selling shareholders), not including the underwriting discount and commissions, are estimated at approximately $350,000 and are payable by us. We have agreed to pay the underwriters the following: (i) a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds for expenses in connection with this offering; (ii) a cash discount of 7% of the gross proceeds from the sale of securities in this offering; and (iii) an accountable expense reimbursement of up to $230,000 for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with this offering, including (a) up to $125,000 of the fees of the underwriters’ legal counsel, (b) $5,000 for background checks, (c) up to $50,000 of due diligence and other expenses, (d) and up to $50,000 of out-of-pocket expenses of the underwriters. The Representative’s out-of-pocket expenses include, but are not limited to: road show and travel expenses and platform on-boarding expenses. Any out-of-pocket expenses above $2,500 are to be pre-approved by the Company. As of the date of this prospectus, we have paid the Representative refundable advances of $25,000, which will be applied against its and its legal counsel’s actual out-of-pocket accountable expenses. Such advance payments will be returned to us to the extent any portion of the advance is not actually incurred, in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(4)(A).
We have been advised by the Representative that the underwriters propose to offer the common stock to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover of this prospectus and to dealers at a price that represents a concession not in excess of $[●] per share under the public offering price. After the offering, the Representative may change the public offering price and other selling terms.
Representative’s Warrants
We have also agreed to issue to the Representative (or its permitted assignees) a warrant to purchase a number of shares of our common stock equal to 7% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock sold in this offering (the “Representative’s Warrant”). The Representative’s Warrant will be exercisable on a cashless basis at an exercise price equal to 125% of the public offering price of the shares sold in this offering. The Representative’s Warrant is exercisable commencing six months after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, in whole or in part, and will be exercisable for a period of five years from the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. We have agreed to a one-time demand registration of the shares of common stock underlying the Representative’s Warrant for a period of five years from the effective date of the registration statement. The Representative’s Warrant also provides for customary anti-dilution provisions and immediate “piggyback” registration rights with respect to the underlying shares of common stock during the five year period commencing from the effective date of the registration statement related to this offering. The Representative’s Warrant is not redeemable by us. The Representative’s Warrant and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrant have been included on the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Pursuant to applicable FINRA rules, and in particular Rule 5110, the Representative’s Warrant (and underlying shares) issued to the Representative may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, or the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective disposition of the securities by any person for a period of 180 days after the effective date of the registration statement related to this offering; provided, however, the Representative’s Warrant (and underlying shares) may be transferred to an underwriter’s officers, partners, registered persons or affiliates as long as the Representative’s Warrant (and underlying shares) remains subject to the lock-up.
The registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, also registers for sale the 100,625 shares of common stock underlying the Representative’s Warrants that we intend to issue to the Representative in connection with this offering (which represents the maximum number of shares underlying such warrants issuable to the representative of the underwriters in the event the underwriter’s overallotment option is exercised).
In connection with the offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell shares in the open market. Purchases and sales in the open market may include short sales, purchases to cover short positions, which may include purchases pursuant to the over-allotment option, and stabilizing purchases.
● | Short sales involve secondary market sales by an underwriter of a greater number of shares than they are required to purchase in the offering. |
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● | “Covered” short sales are sales of shares in an amount up to the number of shares represented by the over-allotment option. | |
● | “Naked” short sales are sales of shares in an amount in excess of the number of shares represented by the over-allotment option. | |
● | Covering transactions involve purchases of shares either pursuant to the over-allotment option or in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover short positions. | |
● | To close a naked short position, an underwriter must purchase shares in the open market after the distribution has been completed. A naked short position is more likely to be created if an underwriter is concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of the shares in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering. | |
● | To close a covered short position, an underwriter must purchase shares in the open market after the distribution has been completed or must exercise the over-allotment option. In determining the source of shares to close the covered short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the over-allotment option. | |
● | Stabilizing transactions involve bids to purchase shares so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. |
Purchases to cover short positions and stabilizing purchases, as well as other purchases by an underwriter for its own account, may have the effect of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the common stock. They may also cause the price of the common stock to be higher than the price that would otherwise exist in the open market in the absence of these transactions. The underwriters may conduct these transactions in the over-the-counter market or otherwise. If the underwriters commence any of these transactions, they may discontinue them at any time.
Indemnification
We have agreed to indemnify the Representative and the other underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. If we are unable to provide this indemnification, we will contribute to payments that the Representative and the other underwriters may be required to make for these liabilities.
Right of First Refusal
The Representative has the right of first refusal for 12 months following the consummation of this offering or the termination or expiration of the engagement with the Representative to act as financial advisor on at least equal economic terms on any public or private financing (debt or equity), merger, business combination, recapitalization or sale of some or all of our equity or our assets, whether in conjunction with another broker-dealer or on the Company’s own volition (collectively, “Future Services”). In the event that we engage the Representative to provide such Future Services, the Representative will be compensated consistent with the engagement agreement with the Representative, unless we mutually agree otherwise. To the extent we are approached by a third party to lead any public or private financing (debt or equity), merger, business combination, recapitalization or sale of some or all of our equity or assets, the Representative will be notified of the transaction and be granted the right to exercise its right of first refusal to provide Future Services.
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Lock-Up Agreements
Our officers, directors and greater than 5% shareholders have each agreed not to offer, sell, agree to sell, directly or indirectly, or otherwise dispose of any shares of our common stock for a period of 12 months following the closing of this offering and our shareholders holding between 1% and 4.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock have each agreed not to offer, sell, agree to sell, directly or indirectly, or otherwise dispose of any shares of our common stock for a period of six months following the closing of this offering (the “Lock-Up Periods”), except that the shareholders are permitted to transfer shares so long as (a) the transferee executes a lock-up agreement for the balance of the applicable Lock-Up Period, (b) the transfer is not a disposition for value, (c) the transfer is not required to be reported in any public report or filing with the SEC, and (d) the shareholder does not voluntarily effect any public filing or report regarding such transfer: (i) as a gift, (ii) to any immediate family member, (iii) if the shareholder is a business entity that transfers the shares to another entity that is an affiliate of the shareholder or if the shareholder is a business entity that transfers the shares to its limited partners, members or shareholders, (iv) if the shareholder is a trust that transfers the shares to a trust beneficiary, or (v) by will or other testamentary document or intestate succession, or by operation of law pursuant to a domestic order or in connection with a divorce settlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no shares of common stock that are included in the Resale Prospectus are subject to any lock-up agreement.
Further, the underwriters of this offering may engage in stabilization activities as described above. The Representative may in its sole discretion and at any time without notice release some or all of the shares subject to lock-up agreements prior to the expiration of the Lock-Up Periods. When determining whether or not to release shares from the lock-up agreements, the Representative will consider, among other factors, the security holder’s reasons for requesting the release, the number of shares for which the release is being requested and market conditions at the time.
Electronic Offer, Sale and Distribution of Common Stock
A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by the Representative. In addition, shares of common stock may be sold by the Representative to securities dealers who resell our common stock to online brokerage account holders. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on the Representative’s website and any information contained in any other website maintained by the Representative is not part of the prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved and/or endorsed by us or the Representative in its capacity as Representative and should not be relied upon by investors.
Selling Restrictions
No action has been taken in any jurisdiction (except in the United States) that would permit a public offering of our common stock, or the possession, circulation or distribution of this prospectus or any other material relating to us or our common stock, where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, our common stock may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this prospectus nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with our common stock may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction except in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.
Offer Restrictions Outside the United States
Other than in the United States, no action has been taken by us or the underwriters that would permit a public offering of the securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. The securities offered by this prospectus may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, nor may this prospectus or any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the offer and sale of any such securities be distributed or published in any jurisdiction, except under circumstances that will result in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of that jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this prospectus comes are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to this offering and the distribution of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful. In particular, our common stock has not been qualified for distribution by prospectus in Canada and may not be offered or sold in Canada during the course of their distribution hereunder except pursuant to a Canadian prospectus or prospectus exemption.
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Certain Relationships
From time to time, the underwriters and/or their affiliates have provided, and may in the future provide, various investment banking and other financial services for us for which services it has received and, may in the future receive, customary fees.
Except for the services provided in connection with this offering and as described below, the underwriters have not provided any investment banking or other financial services during the 180-day period preceding the date of this prospectus.
In August 2022, the Company initiated a private placement of up to $2 million in units to accredited investors, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a price of $1.00 per unit (the “2022 Private Placement”). The warrants have a five-year term (from each closing date that units were sold) and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. If at any time after the six-month anniversary of the issuance date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise the warrants, the holder of the warrants may elect a cashless exercise of the warrants. The Representative, served as the placement agent in connection with the 2022 Private Placement (the “Placement Agent”). In total, we sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 units for $2,000,000 to 23 accredited investors between August 16, 2022 and December 22, 2022, the end date of the offering.
In connection with the 2022 Private Placement, we paid the Placement Agent a success fee of 7% of the gross purchase price of the units sold in the 2022 Private Placement, which amounted to $140,000, and a 1% non-accountable expense allowance, which amounted to $20,000. Additionally, we granted the Placement Agent warrants to purchase 7% of the number of shares and warrants sold in the offering, totaling warrants to purchase 280,000 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.00 per share, the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of which warrants are being registered in the Resale Prospectus. The warrants granted to the Placement Agent have cashless exercise rights (regardless of whether the shares underlying such warrants are registered) and a term of five years from their original grant date (a total of 56,000 warrants were granted to the Placement Agent on August 16, 2022; a total of 51,870 warrants were granted to the Placement Agent on September 9, 2022, a total of 102,200 warrants were granted to the Placement Agent on September 21, 2022, a total of 45,500 warrants were granted to Boustead on November 11, 2022, and a total of 24,430 warrants were granted to Boustead on December 22, 2022). The private placement warrants will not be exercisable or convertible for more than five years from the commencement of this offering. Pursuant to applicable FINRA rules and, in particular, Rule 5110(e)(1), the private placement warrants may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the securities for a period of 180 days beginning on the date of commencement of sales of this public offering; provided, however, the private placement warrants may be transferred to the Placement Agent’s officers, partners, registered persons or affiliates as long as the warrants remain subject to the lock-up restriction above.
On December 30, 2022, we entered into a Waiver of Warrant agreement with the Placement Agent, whereby it agreed to surrender all 280,000 private placement warrants issued to it in connection with the 2022 Private Offering (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) for no consideration and it irrevocably waived any right or interest in the Placement Agent Warrants.
The Company agreed to indemnify the Placement Agent for certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments that the Placement Agent may be required to make in respect thereof.
Investors in the private placement were provided piggy-back registration rights (with customary underwriter cutbacks) in connection with the shares and shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants, which shares and shares underlying the warrants (including the Placement Agent’s warrants) are included in the Resale Prospectus.
Listing
In connection with this offering, we have applied to have our common stock listed for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MNGO.” There is no assurance, however, that our common stock will be listed for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market or any other national securities exchange. The listing of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market is a required condition to the closing of this offering.
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The validity of the securities offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by The Loev Law Firm, PC, Bellaire, Texas. David M. Loev, the Managing Partner, President and sole owner of The Loev Law Firm, PC, beneficially owns less than 2% of the outstanding shares of our common stock and is the brother-in-law of Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Certain legal matters in connection with this offering will be passed upon for the underwriters by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, New York, New York.
The financial statements of Mangoceuticals, Inc. as of December 31, 2021 and for the period from October 7, 2021 (Inception) through December 31, 2021, included in this prospectus and the registration statement have been audited by M&K CPAS, PLLC, Houston, Texas, independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report dated July 1, 2022, which includes an explanatory paragraph regarding Mangoceuticals, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern, has been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Where You Can Find More Information
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-[ ]) under the Securities Act, with respect to the securities offered by this prospectus. This prospectus, which is part of the registration statement, omits certain information, exhibits, schedules and undertakings set forth in the registration statement. For further information pertaining to us and our common stock, reference is made to the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents or provisions of any documents referred to in this prospectus are not necessarily complete, and in each instance where a copy of the document has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete description of the matters involved.
You may read registration statements and certain other filings made with the SEC electronically are publicly available through the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov. The registration statement, including all exhibits and amendments to the registration statement, has been filed electronically with the SEC. If you do not have internet access, requests for copies of such documents should be directed to Jacob D. Cohen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, at Mangoceuticals, Inc., 15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75248.
Upon completion of this offering, we will become subject to the information and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, accordingly, will file annual reports containing financial statements audited by an independent public accounting firm, quarterly reports containing unaudited financial data, current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You will be able to inspect and copy such periodic reports, proxy statements and other information at the SEC’s public reference room, and the website of the SEC referred to above.
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Audited Financial Statements
Unaudited Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Mangoceuticals, Inc.,
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2021, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the period from October 7, 2021 (inception) to the period then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from October 7, 2021 (inception) to the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 6 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered a net loss from start-up operations, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters are discussed in Note 6. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and the significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Due to the net loss for the year, The Company evaluated the need for a going concern. Auditing management’s evaluation of a going concern can be a significant judgement given the fact that the Company uses the management estimates on future revenues and expenses which are not able to be substantiated.
As discussed in Note 6, the Company has a going concern due to the net loss during the year ended December 31, 2021. To evaluate the appropriateness of the going concern, we examined and evaluated the financial information along with management’s plans to mitigate the going concern and management’s disclosure on going concern.
/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC
M&K CPAS, PLLC
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022
Houston, TX
July 1, 2022
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Balance Sheet
December 31, 2021
(Audited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-3 |
Statement of Operations
From October 7, 2021 (inception) to December 31, 2021
(Audited)
From October 7, 2021 (inception) to December 31, 2021 | ||||
Operating Expenses | ||||
General and administrative expenses | $ | 17,520 | ||
Total operating expenses | 17,520 | |||
Net Loss | (17,520 | ) | ||
Other Income/Expenses | ||||
Interest Expense | (181 | ) | ||
Total Other Income (Expense) | (181 | ) | ||
Net Loss | $ | (17,701 | ) | |
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share | $ | (0.00 | ) | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||
Basic and diluted | 8,000,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ deficit
From October 7, 2021 (inception) to December 31, 2021
Common Stock | Additional Paid in | Accumulated | Total Shareholder’s | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||
October 7, 2021 (inception) | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||||
Issuance of Common Shares | 8,000,000 | $ | 800 | - | – | $ | 800 | |||||||||||||
Imputed Interest | 181 | 181 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) | – | – | – | $ | (17,701 | ) | (17,701 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2021 | 8,000,000 | $ | 800 | $ | 181 | $ | (17,701 | ) | $ | (16,720 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows
From October 7, 2021 (inception) to December 31, 2021
(Audited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
From October 7, 2021 (inception) to December 31, 2021
(Audited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (“Mangoceuticals” or the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of a Texas on October 7, 2021, with the intent of focusing on developing, marketing, and selling a variety of men’s wellness products and services via a telemedicine platform. To date, the Company has identified men’s wellness telemedicine services and products as a growing sector in the most recent years and especially related to the areas of erectile dysfunction. In this regard, Mangoceuticals is currently in the process of developing and preparing to market a new brand of erectile dysfunction (ED) products through a proprietary combination of FDA approved ingredients.
Mangoceuticals plans to market and sell this new brand of ED products exclusively online and will require the use of a telemedicine visit, a doctor’s prescription and the fulfillment of the prescription by pharmacy licensed in the state in which the customer resides. Mangoceuticals plans to rely heavily on digital and social media marketing with the goal of creating viral marketing campaigns, using social media influencers and celebrities, funding permitting.
The Company is a majority owned subsidiary of American International Holdings Corp, a Nevada corporation whose common stock is quoted on the OTCQB Market maintained by OTC Markets Group Inc. under the symbol “AMIH.”
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Consolidated Financial Statements. The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”), which was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and the related responses by public health and governmental authorities to contain and combat its outbreak and spread has severely impacted the U.S. and world economies during the end of the first quarter of 2020, and continuing through the end of 2020 and into 2021. COVID-19 and the U.S. response to the pandemic are significantly affecting the economy. There are no comparable events that provide guidance as to the effect the COVID-19 pandemic may have, and, as a result, the ultimate effect of the pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. The Company does not yet know the full extent of the effects on the economy, the markets we serve, our business, or our operations.
Moving forward, economic recessions, including those brought on by the continued COVID-19 outbreak may have a negative effect on the demand for our services and our operating results. Any prolonged disruption to our operations or work force availability is likely to have a significant adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and ability to meet continuing debt service requirements. All of the above may be exacerbated in the future as the COVID-19 outbreak and the governmental responses thereto continues.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation – The financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.
Cash Equivalents
Highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. The Company maintains the majority of its cash accounts at a commercial bank. The total cash balance is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per commercial bank. From time to time, cash in deposit accounts may exceed the FDIC limits, the excess would be at risk of loss for purposes of the statement of cash flows. There are no cash equivalents at December 31, 2021.
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Income Taxes
The Company is a taxable entity and recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Income taxes are provided in accordance with ASC-740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. The effect on the deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the year that includes the enactment date of the rate change. A valuation allowance is used to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
Net Loss Per Common Share
We compute net income (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earning per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were no options, warrants or derivative securities outstanding as of December 31, 2021.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results can, and in many cases will, differ from those estimates.
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company measures its financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, as well as makes related disclosures, in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification No. 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), which provides guidance with respect to valuation techniques to be utilized in the determination of fair value of assets and liabilities. Approaches include, (i) the market approach (comparable market prices), (ii) the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and (iii) the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). ASC 820 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
Our financial instruments include cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
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Management’s Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Concentration and Risks
The Company’s operations are subject to risks including financial, operational, regulatory and other risks including the potential risk of business failure. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company had no significant revenue from continuing operations which were derived from a single or a few major customers.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the effect of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740).” This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company adopted ASU 2019-12 effective on January 1, 2021, and it did not have an effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815 – 40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its financial statements.
Related Parties
The Company follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to Section 850-10-20 the related parties include a. affiliates of the Company; b. Entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c. trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d. principal owners of the Company; e. management of the Company; f. other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g. Other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
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The financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a. the nature of the relationship(s) involved; b. a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c. the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d. amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement. A material related party transaction has been identified in Note 3 in the financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Our Company generates our online revenue through the sale of products and services purchased by customers directly through our online platform Online Revenue represents the sales of products and services on our platform, net of refunds, credits, and chargebacks, and includes revenue recognition adjustments recorded pursuant to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), primarily relating to deferred revenue and returns reserve. Online Revenue is generated by selling directly to consumers through our websites.
The Company recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. For revenue generated through its online platform, the Company defines its customer as an individual who purchases products or services through websites. The transaction price in the Company’s contracts with customers is the total amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring products or services to the customer.
The Company’s contracts that contain prescription products issued as the result of a consultation include two performance obligations: access to (i) products and (ii) consultation services. The Company’s contracts for prescription refills have a single performance obligation. Revenue is recognized at the time the related performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised product to the customer and, in contracts that contain services, by the provision of consultation services to the customer. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for products at a point in time, which is upon delivery of the products to a third-party carrier. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for services over the period of the consultation service, which is typically a few days. The customer obtains control of the products and services upon the Company’s completion of its performance obligations.
To fulfill its promise to customers for contracts that include professional medical consultations, the Company maintains relationships with various “Affiliated Medical Groups,” which are professional corporations or other professional entities owned by licensed physicians and that engage licensed healthcare professionals (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and mental health providers; collectively referred to as “Providers” or individually, a “Provider”) to provide consultation services. The Company accounts for service revenue as a principal in the arrangement with its customers. This conclusion is reached because (i) the Company determines which Affiliated Medical Group and Provider provides the consultation to the customer; (ii) the Company is primarily responsible for the satisfactory fulfillment and acceptability of the services; (iii) the Company incurs costs for consultation services even for visits that do not result in a prescription and the sale of products; and (iv) the Company, at its sole discretion, sets all listed prices charged on its websites for products and services.
Additionally, to fulfill its promise to customers for contracts that include sale of prescription products, the Company maintains relationships with certain affiliated and third-party pharmacies (“Contracted Pharmacies” or individually, a “Contracted Pharmacy”) to fill prescriptions that are ordered by the Company’s customers for fulfillment through the Company’s websites. The Company accounts for prescription product revenue as a principal in the arrangement with its customers. This conclusion is reached because (i) the Company has sole discretion in determining which Contracted Pharmacy fills a customer’s prescription; (ii) Contracted Pharmacies fill the prescription based on fulfillment instructions provided by the Company, including using the Company’s branded packaging for generic products; (iii) the Company is primarily responsible to the customer for the satisfactory fulfillment and acceptability of the order; (iv) the Company is responsible for refunds of the prescription medication after transfer of control to the customer; and (v) the Company, at its sole discretion, sets all listed prices charged on its websites for products and services.
The Company estimates refunds using the expected value method based on historical refunds granted to customers. The Company updates its estimate at the end of each reporting period and recognizes the estimated amount as contra-revenue with a corresponding refund liability. Sales, value-added, and other taxes are excluded from the transaction price and, therefore, from revenue.
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The Company accounts for shipping activities, consisting of direct costs to ship products performed after the control of a product has been transferred to the customer, in cost of revenue.
NOTE 3 – LOANS FROM RELATED PARTIES
On December 10, 2021, the Company received an advance of $39,200 from its majority shareholder, AMIH, in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The advance bears no interest and is due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advance from either future revenues or investment proceeds. The amount owed to AMIH was $39,200 as of December 31, 2021. Imputed interest equal to eight percent (8%) per annum, or $181, was recorded against the related party advance as of December 31, 2021.
On December 10, 2021, the Company received an advance of $70 from ZipDoctor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of its majority shareholder, AMIH, which was used to open and establish the Company’s bank account. The advance bears no interest and is due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advance from either future revenues or investment proceeds. The amount owed to ZipDoctor was $70 as of December 31, 2021. Imputed interest equal to eight percent (8%) per annum, or $0, was recorded against the related party advance as of December 31, 2021.
NOTE 4 – INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates, which will be in effect when these differences reverse. The components of deferred income tax assets are as follows:
December 31, 2021 | ||||
Deferred Tax Asset: | ||||
Net Operating Loss | $ | 17,701 | ||
Valuation Allowance | (17,701 | ) | ||
Net Deferred Asset | $ | — |
At December 31, 2021, the Company provided a 100% valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset because it could not be determined whether it was more likely than not that the deferred tax asset/(liability) would be realized.
NOTE 5 – CAPITAL STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of Common stock, $.0001 par value, with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. On October 7, 2021, the Company issued 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, $.0001 par value, to its majority shareholder, AMIH, in exchange for $800 in cash. At December 31, 2021, there were 8,000,000 shares issued and outstanding.
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NOTE 6 – GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. As reflected in the accompanying financials, the Company had a net loss of $17,520 and an accumulated deficit of $17,520 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Although management believes that it will be able to successfully execute its business plan, which includes third party financing and the raising of capital to meet the Company’s future liquidity needs, there can be no assurances in this regard. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become a party to lawsuits involving various matters. The impact and outcome of litigation, if any, is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm its business. The Company believes the ultimate resolution of any such current proceeding will not have a material adverse effect on our continued financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 6, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s co-founder and CEO, Jacob D. Cohen, in consideration for services rendered.
On April 6, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s co-founder, President and COO, Jonathan Arango, in consideration for services rendered to the Company.
On April 15, 2022, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Texas to increase its authorized number of shares to 210,000,000, consisting of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock par value $0.0001 per share.
On June 16, 2022, Cohen Enterprises, Inc. (“Cohen Enterprises”), which entity is owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, entered into and closed on a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) for the purchase of all shares of the Company’s common stock as held by American International Holdings Corp. (“AMIH”). Pursuant to the SPA, Cohen Enterprises purchased 8,000,000 shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company, which represented 80% of the Company’s then outstanding shares of common stock, in consideration for $90,000, which was approximately the same amount that had been advanced to the Company from AMIH through the date of the SPA ($89,200). Cohen Enterprises also acquired the right to be repaid the $89,200 advanced from AMIH to the Company, pursuant to the terms of the SPA.
On June 23, 2022, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to The Loev Law Firm, PC in consideration for legal services rendered to the Company.
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Balance Sheet
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
For
the Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 2022 | ||||
Operating expenses | ||||
General and administrative expenses | $ | 1,319,727 | ||
Total operating expenses | 1,319,727 | |||
Loss from operations | (1,319,727 | ) | ||
Other income (expenses) | ||||
Interest Expense | (4,673 | ) | ||
Total other income (expenses) | (4,673 | ) | ||
Loss before income taxes | (1,324,400 | ) | ||
Income taxes | - | |||
Net Loss | $ | (1,324,400 | ) | |
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share | ||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.13 | ) | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||
Basic and diluted | 9,913,388 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ deficit
(Unaudited)
Additional | Common | Retained | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | Stock | Earnings | Treasury | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Payable | (Deficit) | Stock | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
October 7, 2021 (inception) | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of Common Shares | 8,000,000 | 800 | - | - | - | - | 800 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Imputed Interest | - | - | 181 | - | - | - | 181 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) | - | - | - | - | (17,701 | ) | - | (17,701 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2021 | 8,000,000 | $ | 800 | $ | 181 | $ | - | $ | (17,701 | ) | $ | - | $ | (16,720 | ) | |||||||||||||
Issuance of Common Stock for Services | 2,515,000 | 252 | 489,748 | 490,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Units for Cash | 1,500,500 | 150 | 1,500,350 | - | - | - | 1,500,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation from issuance of Options and Warrants | - | 169,817 | - | - | - | 169,817 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Imputed Interest | - | - | 4,674 | - | - | - | 4,674 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (1,324,400 | ) | - | (1,324,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2021 | 12,015,500 | $ | 1,202 | $ | 2,164,770 | $ | - | $ | (1,342,101 | ) | $ | - | $ | 823,871 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (“Mangoceuticals” or the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of a Texas on October 7, 2021, with the intent of focusing on developing, marketing, and selling a variety of men’s wellness products and services via a telemedicine platform. To date, the Company has identified men’s wellness telemedicine services and products as a growing sector in the most recent years and especially related to the areas of erectile dysfunction. In this regard, Mangoceuticals has developed and is currently in the process of preparing to commercially market a new erectile dysfunction (ED) product.
Mangoceuticals plans to market and sell this new brand of ED products exclusively online and will require the use of a telemedicine visit, a doctor’s prescription and the fulfillment of the prescription by pharmacy licensed in the state in which the customer resides.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Consolidated Financial Statements. The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”), which was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and the related responses by public health and governmental authorities to contain and combat its outbreak and spread has severely impacted the U.S. and world economies during the end of the first quarter of 2020, and continuing through the end of 2020 and into 2021. COVID-19 and the U.S. response to the pandemic are significantly affecting the economy. There are no comparable events that provide guidance as to the effect the COVID-19 pandemic may have, and, as a result, the ultimate effect of the pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. The Company does not yet know the full extent of the effects on the economy, the markets we serve, our business, or our operations.
Moving forward, economic recessions, increased inflation and/or interest rates, including those brought on by the continued COVID-19 outbreak may have a negative effect on the demand for our services and our operating results. Any prolonged disruption to our operations or work force availability is likely to have a significant adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and ability to meet continuing debt service requirements. All of the above may be exacerbated in the future as the COVID-19 outbreak and the governmental responses thereto continues.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation – The financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.
Cash Equivalents
Highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. The Company maintains the majority of its cash accounts at a commercial bank. The total cash balance is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per commercial bank. From time to time, cash in deposit accounts may exceed the FDIC limits, the excess would be at risk of loss for purposes of the statement of cash flows. There are no cash equivalents at September 30, 2022.
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Income Taxes
The Company is a taxable entity and recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Income taxes are provided in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) ASC 740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. The effect on the deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the year that includes the enactment date of the rate change. A valuation allowance is used to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
Net Loss Per Common Share
We compute net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earning per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were 1,250,000 options, 1,710,570 warrants and no derivative securities outstanding as of September 30, 2022.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results can, and in many cases will, differ from those estimates.
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company measures its financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, as well as makes related disclosures, in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), which provides guidance with respect to valuation techniques to be utilized in the determination of fair value of assets and liabilities. Approaches include, (i) the market approach (comparable market prices), (ii) the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and (iii) the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). ASC 820 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
The following tables summarize our financial instruments measured at fair value as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 873,491 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Total assets | 873,491 | - | - | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | - | - | - | |||||||||
$ | 873,491 | $ | - | $ | - |
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 22,550 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Total assets | 22,550 | - | - | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | - | - | - | |||||||||
$ | 22,550 | $ | - | $ | - |
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Management’s Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. When retired or otherwise disposed, the related carrying value and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the net difference less any amount realized from disposition, is reflected in earnings. For financial statement purposes, property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of three (3) to five (5) years.
Concentration and Risks
The Company’s operations are subject to risks including financial, operational, regulatory and other risks including the potential risk of business failure. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company had no significant revenue from continuing operations which were derived from a single or a few major customers.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the effect of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815 – 40)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in US GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its financial statements.
Related Parties
The Company follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB ASC for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to Section 850-10-20, the related parties include a. affiliates of the Company; b. Entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c. trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d. principal owners of the Company; e. management of the Company; f. other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g. Other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
The financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a. the nature of the relationship(s) involved; b. a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c. the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d. amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement. A material related party transaction has been identified in Note 3 in the financial statements.
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Revenue Recognition
Our Company generates our online revenue through the sale of products and services purchased by customers directly through our online platform. Online revenue represents the sales of products and services on our platform, net of refunds, credits, and chargebacks, and includes revenue recognition adjustments recorded pursuant to US GAAP primarily relating to deferred revenue and returns reserve. Online revenue is generated by selling directly to consumers through our websites.
The Company recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. For revenue generated through its online platform, the Company defines its customer as an individual who purchases products or services through websites. The transaction price in the Company’s contracts with customers is the total amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring products or services to the customer.
The Company’s contracts that contain prescription products issued as the result of a consultation include two performance obligations: access to (i) products and (ii) consultation services. The Company’s contracts for prescription refills have a single performance obligation. Revenue is recognized at the time the related performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised product to the customer and, in contracts that contain services, by the provision of consultation services to the customer. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for products at a point in time, which is upon delivery of the products to a third-party carrier. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for services over the period of the consultation service, which is typically a few days. The customer obtains control of the products and services upon the Company’s completion of its performance obligations.
The Company has entered into a Physician Services Agreement with BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity (“Doctegrity”) to provide online telemedicine technology services to the Company (as discussed below under Note 8 – Subsequent Events). The Company accounts for service revenue as a principal in the arrangement with its customers. This conclusion is reached because (i) the Company determines which providers provide the consultation to the customer; (ii) the Company is primarily responsible for the satisfactory fulfillment and acceptability of the services; (iii) the Company incurs costs for consultation services even for visits that do not result in a prescription and the sale of products; and (iv) the Company, at its sole discretion, sets all listed prices charged on its websites for products and services.
Additionally, the Company has entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC (“Contracted Pharmacy”), which is a related party, to provide pharmacy and compounding services to the Company to fulfill its promise to customers for contracts that include sale of prescription products and to fill prescriptions that are ordered by the Company’s customers for fulfillment through the Company’s websites. The Company accounts for prescription product revenue as a principal in the arrangement with its customers. This conclusion is reached because (i) the Company has sole discretion in determining which Contracted Pharmacy fills a customer’s prescription; (ii) Contracted Pharmacy fills the prescription based on fulfillment instructions provided by the Company, including using the Company’s branded packaging for generic products; (iii) the Company is primarily responsible to the customer for the satisfactory fulfillment and acceptability of the order, and (iv) the Company, at its sole discretion, sets all listed prices charged on its websites for products and services.
The Company accounts for shipping activities, consisting of direct costs to ship products performed after the control of a product has been transferred to the customer, in cost of revenue.
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NOTE 3 – PREPAID EXPENSES
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and in association with the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with our related party Contracted Pharmacy, the Company prepaid the related party Contracted Pharmacy $15,000 as a retainer to be credited towards future product sales. Additionally, the Company has signed a lease agreement for office space, effective October 1, 2022. The initial security deposit of $16,942 and the first month’s rent payment of $5,778 have been credited to prepaid expenses.
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
On September 27, 2022, the Company acquired computers and office equipment totaling $2,531. We have not calculated any depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, due to the amount being de minimis. Total property, plant and equipment at September 30, 2022 was $2,531.
NOTE 5 – OTHER LIABILITIES
Other liabilities totaled $671 at September 30, 2022 and are related to payroll tax liabilities.
NOTE 6 – LOANS FROM RELATED PARTIES
On December 10, 2021 and March 18, 2022, the Company received advances of $39,200 and $50,000, respectively, for a total of $89,200 from its previous majority shareholder, American International Holdings Corp (“AMIH”), in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The advances bear no interest and are due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advances from either future revenues or investment proceeds. On June 16, 2022, Cohen Enterprises, Inc. (“Cohen Enterprises”), which entity is owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, entered into and closed a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) for the purchase of 8,000,000 shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company which were then held by AMIH, which represented 80% of the Company’s then outstanding shares of common stock, in consideration for $90,000. Pursuant to the terms of the SPA, Cohen Enterprises also acquired the right to be repaid the $89,200 advanced from AMIH to the Company.
On June 29, 2022, the Company received an advance of $25,000 from Cohen Enterprises in order to cover various general and administrative expenses. The Company repaid Cohen Enterprises $25,000 on August 18, 2022, bringing the total amount owed to Cohen Enterprises to $89,200 as of September 30, 2022. The Company recorded imputed interest equal to eight percent (8%) per annum, or $4,674, against the related party advances through the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
On December 10, 2021, the Company received an advance of $70 from ZipDoctor, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of its then majority shareholder, AMIH, which was used to open and establish the Company’s bank account. The advance bears no interest and is due on demand upon the Company’s ability to repay the advance from either future revenues or investment proceeds. The amount was paid in full on May 24, 2022 and the amount owed to ZipDoctor was $0 as of September 30, 2022.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen, has made his personal credit card available for purchases on behalf of the Company to cover various general and administrative expenses. Mr. Cohen has been repaid a total of $150,423 as of September 30, 2022 for Company purchases made on his personal credit card.
NOTE 7 – CAPITAL STOCK
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, $0.0001 par value. All preferred stock were undesignated as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022.
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of which 12,015,500 shares were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and 8,000,000 were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021.
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On April 6, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s co-founder and CEO, Jacob D. Cohen, in consideration for services rendered. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share, based on then recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $100,000.
On April 6, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s co-founder, President and COO, Jonathan Arango, in consideration for services rendered to the Company. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share, based on then recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $100,000.
On June 23, 2022, the Company issued 250,000 shares of restricted common stock to The Loev Law Firm, PC in consideration for legal services rendered to the Company. The managing partner of The Loev Law Firm, PC is David M. Loev, who is the brother-in-law of the Company’s CEO, Jacob D. Cohen. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share, based on then recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $25,000.
On August 8, 2022, the Company began a private placement of up to $2,000,000 of units (the “Units”), each consisting of one share of common stock (the “Shares”) and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a price of $1.00 per Unit. The Warrants have a five-year term and an exercise price of $1.00 per share, for which cash would need to be remitted to us for exercise in the event that the shares underlying the warrants have been registered, otherwise the Warrants are exercisable on either a cash basis or a cashless basis. The offering of the Units is referred to as the “Offering.” The Units are being offered by the Company only to investors that qualify as “accredited investors,” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The price of the Units has been determined by us and such price does not necessarily bear any relation to the book value or other recognized criteria of value of the Company.
The Offering commenced on August 8, 2022 and will continue until the earlier of the sale of all $2,000,000 of Units or September 30, 2022, unless extended by the Company and Boustead Securities, LLC, the placement agent for the Offering (“Boustead”), in their sole discretion, without notice to any prospective or then current investor, for up to an additional 90 days (i.e., until December 29, 2022), which offering has been extended until December 29, 2022. The Offering is for a minimum of $250,000 of Units and all subscriptions will remain in escrow until this minimum amount is raised. The Company and Boustead reserve the right to terminate the Offering at any time in their sole discretion, before or after the minimum offering amount is raised.
Between August 16, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the Company sold 1,500,500 Units at $1.00 per Unit to 19 investors in exchange for $1,500,500 in gross proceeds from each investor, and subsequently issued the investors 1,500,500 Shares and 1,500,500 Warrants.
On September 6, 2022, the Company issued 50,000 restricted shares of common stock to PHX Global, LLC (“PHX”) in connection a Consulting Agreement. PHX is owned and controlled by Peter “Casey” Jensen, who is a member of the Board of Directors of American International. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share, based on recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $50,000.
On September 6, 2022, the Company issued 100,000 restricted shares of common stock to Ezekiel Elliott (“Elliott”) in connection a Consulting Agreement. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share, based on recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $100,000.
On September 15, 2022, the Company issued 10,000 restricted shares of common stock to David Sandler (“Sandler”) in connection a Consulting Agreement. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share, based on recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $10,000.
On September 15, 2022, the Company issued 5,000 restricted shares of common stock to Hsiaoching Chou (“Chou”) in connection a Consulting Agreement. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share based on recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $5,000.
On September 22, 2022, the Company issued 100,000 restricted shares of common stock to Greentree Financial Group, Inc. (“Greentree”) in connection a Service Agreement. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share based on recent third-party sales of shares, for a total of $100,000.
Options:
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company granted a total of 1,250,000 options, of which 750,000 were granted to Jacob Cohen, the Company’s CEO, and 500,000 were granted to Jonathan Arango, the Company’s President and COO, as Bonus Equity Shares related to their respective employment agreement. The options have an exercise price of $1.10 per share, an original life of five years and vest at the annual renewal of their employment over three years. As of September 30, 2022, $17,996 has been recorded as stock-based compensation.
The following table summarizes common stock options activity:
Options | Weighted
Average Exercise Price | |||||||
December 31, 2021 | - | $ | - | |||||
Granted | 1,250,000 | 1.10 | ||||||
Exercised | — | — | ||||||
Expired | — | — | ||||||
Outstanding, September 30, 2022 | 1,250,000 | $ | 1.10 | |||||
Exercisable, September 30, 2022 | - | $ | - |
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The weighted average exercise prices, remaining lives for options granted, and exercisable as of September 30, 2022 were as follows:
Outstanding Options | Exercisable Options | |||||||||||||||||||||
Options
Exercise Price Per Share | Shares | Life (Years) | Weighted
Average Exercise Price | Shares | Weighted
Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 1.10 | 1,250,000 | 4.92 | $ | 1.10 | - | - |
As of September 30, 2022, the fair value of options outstanding was $753,255. The aggregate initial fair value of the options measured during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumption:
September
30, 2022 | ||||
Fair Value of Common Stock on measurement date | $ | 1.00 | ||
Risk free interest rate | 3.30 | % | ||
Volatility | 92.54 | % | ||
Dividend Yield | 0 | % | ||
Expected Term | 3.5 |
(1) The risk-free interest rate was determined by management using the market yield on U.S. Treasury securities with comparable terms as of the measurement date.
(2) The trading volatility was determined by calculating the volatility of the Company’s peer group.
(3) The Company does not expect to pay a dividend in the foreseeable future
(4) The Company, in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 14-D.2, used the simplified method (plain vanilla) to determine the overall expected term
Warrants:
On August 8, 2022, the Company began a private placement of up to $2,000,000 of units (the “Units”), each consisting of one share of common stock (the “Shares”) and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a price of $1.00 per Unit. The Warrants have a five-year term and an exercise price of $1.00 per share, for which cash would need to be remitted to us for exercise in the event that the shares underlying the warrants have been registered, otherwise the Warrants are exercisable on either a cash basis or a cashless basis. The offering of the Units is referred to as the “Offering.” The Units are being offered by the Company only to investors that qualify as “accredited investors,” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The price of the Units has been determined by us and such price does not necessarily bear any relation to the book value or other recognized criteria of value of the Company.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued a total of 1,500,500 Warrants to investors and 210,070 Warrants as compensation for services rendered in connection with the Offering. The Warrants have an original life of five years and vest immediately.
As of September 30, 2022, the fair value of Warrants outstanding to investors was $1,082,722. Because the Warrants vest immediately the fair value was assessed on the grant date. The aggregate initial fair value of the Warrants measured during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumption:
The Warrants for services have been expensed as stock-based compensation at the aggregate fair value in the amount of $151,821, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Because the Warrants vest immediately the fair value was assessed on the grant date. The aggregate fair value of the Warrants measured during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumption:
The following table summarizes common stock warrants activity:
Warrants | Weighted
Average Exercise Price | |||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | - | $ | - | |||||
Granted | 1,710,570 | 1.00 | ||||||
Exercised | — | — | ||||||
Expired | - | |||||||
Cancelled | - | — | ||||||
Outstanding, September 30, 2022 | 1,710,570 | $ | 1.00 | |||||
Exercisable, September 30, 2022 | 1,710,570 | $ | 1.00 |
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The weighted average exercise prices, remaining lives for warrants granted, and exercisable as of September 30, 2022, were as follows:
Outstanding and Exercisable Warrants | ||||||||||
Warrants
Exercise Price Per Share | Shares | Life (Years) | ||||||||
$ | 1.00 | 1,710,570 | 4.93 |
As of September 30, 2022, 1,710,570 Warrants are outstanding and vested, and the vested stock Warrants have a weighted average remining life of 5.00 years.
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Fair Value of Common Stock on measurement date | $ | 0.63 | ||
Risk free interest rate | From 2.95% to 3.75 | % | ||
Volatility | From 92.01% to 92.87 | % | ||
Dividend Yield | 0 | % | ||
Expected Term | 5 years |
(1) | The risk-free interest rate was determined by management using the market yield on U.S. Treasury securities with comparable terms as of the measurement date. | |
(2) | The trading volatility was determined by calculating the volatility of the Company’s peer group. | |
(3) | The Company does not expect to pay a dividend in the foreseeable future. |
NOTE 8 – GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. As reflected in the accompanying financials, the Company had a net loss of $1,324,401 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and an accumulated deficit of $1,342,101 as of September 30, 2022. The Company will need to raise additional capital to successfully execute its business plan of which there can be no assurance. The sources of this capital are expected to be the sale of equity and debt, which may not be available on favorable terms, if at all, and may, if sold, cause significant dilution to existing shareholders. If we are unable to access additional capital moving forward, it may hurt our ability to grow and to generate future revenues, our financial position, and liquidity, or force us to abandon our business plan. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Unless management is able to obtain additional financing, it is unlikely that the Company will be able to meet its funding requirements during the next 12 months. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become a party to lawsuits involving various matters. The impact and outcome of litigation, if any, is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm its business. The Company is not currently subject to any such litigation.
NOTE 10 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On September 28, 2022, and with an effective date of October 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Lease Agreement with Rox Trep Tollway, L.P. (the “Landlord”) to lease and occupy approximately 2,201 square feet of office space located at 15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75248 to serve as the Company’s main headquarters (the “Lease Agreement”). The Lease Agreement has a term of thirty-eight (38) months and has a monthly base rent of $0 for month 2, $5,778, or $31.50 per square foot, for month 1 and months 3-18 and increases at the rate of $1 per square foot per annum until the end of the lease term (the “Base Rent”). In addition to the Base Rent, the Company is required to reimburse the landlord for its pro-rata share of all real estate taxes and assessments, hazard and liability insurance and common area maintenance costs for the building at the rate of 2.45% (the “Proportionate Rent”). Upon the execution of the Lease Agreement, the Company agreed to prepay the first full month’s Base Rent along with a security deposit equal to $16,942.
On October 1, 2022, the Company executed a Summary of Terms and Conditions (“Offer Letter”) with Eugene M. Johnston (“Johnston”) appointing Johnston to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer on a full-time basis for a term of 12 months. Pursuant to the Offer Letter, the Company issued Johnston 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock and vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1st, 2022. Johnston is eligible to participate in any of the Company’s future sponsored benefit plans, including but not limited to, health insurance benefits, 401k, stock option or restricted stock grants, and other fringe benefits, once established, and no earlier than the first of the month following 105 days of Johnston’s start date. Johnston is also eligible to receive equity incentive grants or cash bonus awards as determined by the Company’s Board (or a committee of the Board) in their sole discretion. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $150,000.
On October 13, 2022, the Company ratified, confirmed, adopted and approved the Charters of the Company’s (a) Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”); (b) Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”); and (c) Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee”). The Company further approved the appointments of each of Alex Hamilton (“Hamilton”), Dr. Kenny Myers (“Myers”) and Lorraine D’Alessio (“Alessio) to serve as independent members of the Board of Directors and appointed Hamilton to serve as the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Myers to serve as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and D’Alessio to serve as the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
The Company further entered into Director Offer Letter agreements with Hamilton, Myers and D’Alessio compensating each of them with 75,000 shares of restricted common stock (for a total of 225,000 shares) (the “Director Shares”). The Director Shares were issued under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Director Shares vested on October 14, 2022, and the remaining Director Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date thereof. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $225,000.
On October 14, 2022, the Company issued its Project Manager, Joan Arango, 25,000 shares of restricted common stock under the Plan. The shares were issued to Ms. Arango as a bonus for services rendered to date. Ms. Arango is the sister of the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Arango. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $25,000.
On November 1, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with White Unicorn, LLC (“White Unicorn”), to provide business advisory services related to product packaging, strategic marketing, branding, advertising and future product development as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for 12 months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued White Unicorn 100,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $100,000.
On December 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Services Agreement with Global Career Networks, Inc. (“GCN”). Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to issue GCN 100,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (which are included in the Resale Prospectus) and GCN agreed to assist us with a planned twitter marketing campaign. The agreement has a one year term (provided the individual project described therein has a six month term, beginning December 1, 2022), and may be renewed thereafter for additional one year terms with the mutual approval of the parties. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time for any reason, with at least 60 days’ notice, or upon the occurrence of any breach or default under the agreement, which remains uncured within 30 days of written notice thereof, or if the non-terminating party is subject to bankruptcy. The agreement contains customary confidentiality, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.
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On December 21, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Chartered Services, LLC (“Chartered Services”), to provide strategic marketing services for advertising and consulting, product distribution, digital marketing and identifying creative and constructive brand awareness to the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for six months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay Chartered Services $150,000 in cash (with $75,000 payable upon entry into the agreement and $75,000 payable on January 31, 2023) and issued Chartered Services 250,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $250,000.
On December 30, 2022, we entered into a Waiver of Warrant agreement with the placement agent in our 2022 Private Offering, Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) whereby Boustead agreed to surrender all 280,000 warrants issued to them in connection with the 2022 Private Offering (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) for no consideration and Boustead irrevocably waived any right or interest in the Placement Agent Warrants.
On January 3, 2023, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with DojoLabs Group, Inc. (“DojoLabs”), to provide various strategic marketing related services to the Company pursuant to a defined scope of work during the term of the agreement, which is the earlier of a) all deliverables being received by the Company pursuant to the scope of work, or b) if terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay DojoLabs $100,000 in cash and issued DojoLabs 50,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (the registration of the resale of which shares are included in the Resale Prospectus) and fully vest upon the completion of all work performed under the scope of work. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $50,000.
On January 6, 2023, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Bethor, Ltd. (“Bethor”), to provide strategic advisory services to the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for 12 months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Bethor 250,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (the registration of the resale of which shares are included in the Resale Prospectus). The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $250,000.
On January 6, 2023, the Company established an advisory board (the “Advisory Board”) and approved and adopted a charter (the “Advisory Board Charter”) to govern the Advisory Board. Pursuant to the Advisory Board Charter, the Advisory Board shall be comprised of a minimum of two (2) members, all of whom shall be appointed and subject to removal by the Board of Directors at any time. In addition to the enumerated responsibilities of the Advisory Board in the Advisory Board Charter, the primary function of the Advisory Board is to assist the Board of Directors in its general oversight of the Company’s development of new business ventures and strategic planning.
In connection with the establishment of the Advisory Board, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. Brian Rudman (“Dr. Rudman”) and Mr. Jarrett Boon (“Mr. Boon”), both of whom are independent, non-Board members and non-Company employees, to the Advisory Board. Dr. Rudman will serve as Chairman of the Advisory Board.
In connection with Dr. Rudman’s appointment to the Advisory Board, the Company entered into an Advisor Agreement (the “Dr. Rudman Consulting Agreement”), dated effective January 6, 2023, with Dr. Rudman, whereby the Company agreed to issue Dr. Rudman 25,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, pay Dr. Rudman $2,000 per month in cash, and reimburse Dr. Rudman for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including, without limitation, travel expenses incurred by him in connection with the Company’s requests of the performance of his duties to the Company in service on the Advisory Board.
In connection with Mr. Boon’s appointment to the Advisory Board, the Company entered into an Advisor Agreement (the “Mr. Boon Consulting Agreement”), dated effective January 6, 2023, with Mr. Boon, whereby the Company agreed to issue Mr. Boon 25,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and to reimburse Mr. Boon for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including, without limitation, travel expenses incurred by him in connection with the Company’s requests of the performance of his duties to the Company in service on the Advisory Board.
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1,250,000 Shares
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
Boustead Securities, LLC
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Through and including , 2023 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 13, 2023
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
4,690,000 Shares of Common Stock
This prospectus relates to 4,690,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Mangoceuticals, Inc. that may be sold from time to time by the selling shareholders named in this prospectus.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sales of outstanding common stock by the selling shareholders.
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market, or NASDAQ, under the symbol “MNGO.”
After completion of our initial public offering, Cohen Enterprises, Inc., our largest single shareholder, controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to own approximately 53.5% of our outstanding common stock. We are a “controlled company” as defined under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and are eligible for certain exemptions from these rules, though we do not intend to rely on any such exemptions. See “Risk Factors – Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding common stock” for more information.
The selling shareholders may offer and sell the common stock being offered by this prospectus from time to time in public or private transactions, or both. These sales will occur at a fixed price of $4.00 per share until our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB or OTCQX marketplace maintained by OTC Markets, Inc., or listed on a national securities exchange. Thereafter, these sales will occur at fixed prices, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices. The selling shareholders may sell shares to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, who may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling shareholders, the purchasers of the shares, or both. Any participating broker-dealers and any selling shareholders who are affiliates of broker-dealers may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any commissions or discounts given to any such broker-dealer or affiliates of a broker-dealer may be regarded as underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The selling shareholders have informed us that they do not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute their common stock. See “Plan of Distribution” for a more complete description of the ways in which the shares may be sold.
At the same time as the offering set forth in this prospectus (the “Resale Prospectus”), we have completed a public offering of 1,250,000 shares of common stock through a separate prospectus (the “Public Offering Prospectus”) through the underwriters named on the cover page of the Public Offering Prospectus, each of which prospectuses were filed as part of the same registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, as such, may elect to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements for future filings. This prospectus complies with the requirements that apply to an issuer that is an emerging growth company.
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth under “Risk Factors,” beginning on page 12 of this prospectus before you make your decision to invest in our common stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is ____________, 2023.
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The Offering
Common stock offered by the selling shareholders: | This prospectus relates to 4,690,000 shares of common stock that may be sold from time to time by the selling shareholders named in this prospectus. | |
Shares outstanding prior to this offering: | 14,965,000 shares of common stock. | |
Shares outstanding after this offering: | 16,995,000 shares of common stock1. | |
Use of proceeds: | We will not receive any proceeds from the sales of outstanding common stock by the selling shareholders. However, to the extent that certain warrants, the common stock issuable upon exercise thereof which are registered in the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, are exercised for cash, we will receive the payment of the exercise price in connection with such exercise (see also “Use of Proceeds,” below). | |
Risk factors: | Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. As an investor, you should be able to bear a complete loss of your investment. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” below. | |
Trading market and symbol: | Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MNGO.” |
1 Assumes the cash exercise of all warrants, shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of which are registered in this prospectus, the issuance of all shares of common stock registered in the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part and the sale of all shares of common stock pursuant to the Public Offering Prospectus (but no exercise of the underwriters’ overallotment option in connection therewith).
In this prospectus, unless otherwise indicated, the number of shares of our common stock and other capital stock, and the other information based thereon, is as of January 13, 2023 and excludes:
● | shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (including shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants which are registered herein); | |
● | shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to purchase 100,625 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of [$5.00] per share granted to the representative of the underwriters as descried in the Public Offering Prospectus (which represents the maximum number of shares underlying such warrants issuable to the representative of the underwriters in the event the underwriter’s overallotment option is exercised); | |
● | shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options to purchase 1,250,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share; and | |
● | no further awards under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, of which 1,850,000 shares currently remain available for future awards under such plan. |
Additionally, unless otherwise stated, all information in this prospectus:
● | reflects all currency in United States dollars. |
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In August 2022, the Company initiated a $250,000 or none, minimum private placement of up to $2 million of units to accredited investors, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a price of $1.00 per unit (the “2022 Private Offering”). The warrants have a five-year term (from each closing date that units were sold, which units were sold in rolling offerings) and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. If at any time after the six month anniversary of the issuance date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise the warrants, the holder of the warrants may elect a cashless exercise of the warrants. The offering was to continue until the earlier of the sale of all $2,000,000 of units or December 29, 2022, and the offering closed on December 22, 2022, upon the sale of all $2,000,000 of the units.
Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”), served as the placement agent in connection with the offering (the “Placement Agent”). In total we sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 units for $2,000,000 to 23 accredited investors between August 16, 2022 and December 22, 2022, the end date of the offering.
We paid Boustead a success fee of 7% of the gross purchase price of the units sold in the offering discussed above $140,000 and a 1% non-accountable expense allowance $20,000. Additionally, we granted Boustead warrants to purchase 7% of the number of shares and warrants sold in the offering, totaling warrants to purchase 280,000 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $1.00 per share, the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of which warrants are being registered in the Resale Prospectus. The warrants granted to Boustead have cashless exercise rights (regardless of whether the shares underlying such warrants are registered) and a term of five years from their original grant date (a total of 56,000 warrants were granted to Boustead on August 16, 2022; a total of 51,870 warrants were granted to Boustead on September 9, 2022, a total of 102,200 warrants were granted to Boustead on September 21, 2022, a total of 45,500 warrants were granted to Boustead on November 11, 2022, and a total of 24,430 warrants were granted to Boustead on December 22, 2022). On December 30, 2022, we entered into a Waiver of Warrant agreement with Boustead, whereby Boustead agreed to surrender all 280,000 warrants issued to them in connection with the 2022 Private Offering (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) for no consideration and Boustead irrevocably waived any right or interest in the Placement Agent Warrants.
Under the Company’s engagement letter with Boustead, dated June 21, 2022 (the “Engagement Letter”), Boustead has been engaged as our exclusive financial advisor for the 12-month term of the Engagement Letter.
The Company has agreed to indemnify Boustead, as placement agent, for certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments that Boustead, as Placement Agent, may be required to make in respect thereof.
Investors in the private placement were provided piggy-back registration rights (with customary underwriter cutbacks) for a period of five years after the closing of the private placement offering, in connection with the shares and shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants, which shares and shares underlying the warrants are included in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
We agreed to pay all fees and expenses related to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, but the investors are required to pay any and all underwriting commissions and the expenses of any legal counsel selected by the investors to represent them in connection with the sale of the securities.
Each investor agreed to comply with all prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as applicable in connection with sales of any securities pursuant to this prospectus.
The warrants contain provisions limiting each holder’s ability to exercise any portion of its individual warrant if such conversion would cause the holder’s (or any affiliate of any such holder’s) holdings in the Company to exceed 4.999% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, which percentage may be increased to up to 9.999% with 61 days prior written notice to the Company.
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We are registering the shares of common stock for the benefit of the selling shareholders. We are not selling any securities under this prospectus and we will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale or other disposition by the selling shareholders or their transferees of the shares of common stock covered hereby. However, to the extent that the warrants are exercised for cash, we will receive up to $2,000,000 (assuming a cash exercise of all such warrants, which each contain cashless exercise rights) which amount we plan to use for product development, marketing and advertising, working capital and general corporate purposes. However, the timing and manner of use of the net proceeds may vary, depending on the amount of actual proceeds received from the exercise of the warrants, if any, the timing of the receipt of such proceeds, our rate of growth and other factors.
We have agreed to pay all costs, expenses and fees relating to registering the shares of our common stock referenced in this prospectus. The selling shareholders will pay any underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses incurred by the selling shareholders for brokerage, accounting, tax or legal services or any other expenses incurred by the selling shareholders in disposing of the shares.
See “Selling Shareholders” and “Plan of Distribution” described below.
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This prospectus covers the resale from time to time by the selling shareholders identified in the table below of up to 4,690,000 shares of common stock through this prospectus, including up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants, each described in greater detail above under “Private Placement Offering.”
We are registering the shares to permit the selling shareholders and any of their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees and successors-in-interest to, from time to time, sell any or all of the shares through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions when and as they deem appropriate in the manner described in “Plan of Distribution.” As of the date of this prospectus, there are [14,965,000] shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
The following table sets forth, as of the date of this prospectus, the name of each selling shareholder, the number and percentage of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by each selling shareholder prior to the offering for resale of the shares under this prospectus, the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by each selling shareholder that may be offered from time to time under this prospectus, and the number and percentage of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by the selling shareholder after the offering of the shares (assuming all of the offered shares are sold by the selling shareholder). The selling shareholders can offer all, some or none of their shares of common stock, and thus we have no way of determining the number of shares of common stock each selling shareholder will hold after this offering.
There are no agreements between the Company and any selling shareholder pursuant to which the shares subject to this registration statement were issued except as discussed above under “Private Placement Offering.” None of the selling shareholders has ever been an executive officer or director of the Company or has had a material relationship with us at any time within the past three years unless disclosed in the footnotes below. None of the selling shareholders is a registered broker-dealer or an affiliate of a registered broker-dealer, except as discussed in the footnotes below.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and includes any shares of common stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of common stock which the person has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, through conversion of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.
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Number of Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned Prior to this Offering (1) | Number of Shares of Common Stock Being | Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock After Registration Assuming All Shares Are Sold (#) | ||||||||||||||||||
Name of Selling Shareholder | Number | Percentage | Offered | Number | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
3675 and 3325 West Holdco, LLC (a)(2) | 300,000 | 2.0 | % | 300,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Basestones, Inc. (b)(2) | 200,000 | 1.3 | % | 200,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Bethor, Ltd. (c) (4) | 250,000 | 1.7 | % | 250,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Chris Etherington (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Damien and Danielle Van der Putten JTWRS (2) | 121,000 | * | 121,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
David Sandler (4) | 10,000 | * | 10,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
DojoLabs Group, Inc. (d)(4) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Eternal Horizon International (e)(2) | 200,000 | 1.3 | % | 200,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Eugene Myers (f)(2) | 300,000 | 2.0 | % | 300,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Ezekiel Elliott (4) | 100,000 | * | 100,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Frank Salzano (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Frenkel & Frenkel LLC (g)(2) | 900,000 | 4.999 | %(5) | 900,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Global Prestige Development Group, Inc. (h)(2) | 200,000 | 1.3 | % | 200,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Greentree Financial Group, Inc. (i)(6) | 300,000 | 2.0 | % | 300,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Hsiaoching Chou (4) | 5,000 | * | 5,000 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Jason Pryor (2) | 20,000 | * | 20,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
John Christopher Lee (2) | 60,000 | * | 60,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Manny Ceara (2) | 49,000 | * | 49,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Mark Olivier (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Mike Sanchez (2) | 450,000 | 3.0 | % | 450,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Nicolas Keros and Alena Zdorovchenko JTWRS (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Oleta Investments, LLC (j)(2) | 200,000 | 1.3 | % | 200,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Peter Casey Jensen (k)(2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
PHX Global, LLC (k)(4) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Raffi Sahul (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Tatiana Taleb (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
The Candy Rib Trust (l)(2) | 200,000 | 1.3 | % | 200,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
The Loev Family Partnership Ltd. (m)(4) | 250,000 | 1.7 | % | 125,000 | 125,000 | * | ||||||||||||||
Varkes Churukian (2) | 50,000 | * | 50,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Wing Kai Lam (2) | 200,000 | 1.3 | % | 200,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
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* Less than one percent (1%).
# Assumes the sale of all shares offered herein.
(1) “Beneficial ownership” means that a person, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting or investment power with respect to a security or has the right to acquire such power within 60 days. The percentage is based upon [14,965,000] shares of our common stock outstanding as of January 20, 2023.
(2) Such number of securities represents an equal number of shares of common stock currently outstanding and shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants held by the selling shareholder, with an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which were purchased in the Company’s 2022 Private Offering (see “Private Placement Offering” above).
(3) Represents shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Company issued as consideration for serving as placement agent in connection with the Company’s 2022 Private Offering (see “Private Placement Offering” above).
(4) Represents shares of common stock issued in consideration for services rendered.
(5) Each of the warrants sold in our 2022 Private Offering (see “Private Placement Offering” above) contain provisions limiting each holder’s ability to exercise any portion of its individual warrant if such conversion would cause the holder’s (or any affiliate of any such holder’s) holdings in the Company to exceed 4.999% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, which percentage may be increased to up to 9.999% with 61 days prior written notice to the Company. As such, the holder is prohibited from exercising any portion of the warrants which would result in such holder’s (or any affiliate of any such holder’s) beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock exceeding 4.999%.
(6) Represents 100,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common sold in our 2022 Private Offering (see “Private Placement Offering” above) and 100,000 shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Service Agreement (see “Business—Material Agreements— Consulting Agreements”, above).
(a) The beneficial owner of the securities held by 3675 and 3325 Westholdco, LLC is David Long, its Manager.
(b) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Basestones, Inc. is Mohammad Ansari, its President.
(c) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Bethor, Ltd. is Mohammad Ansari, its Director.
(d) The beneficial owner of the securities held by DojoLabs Group, Inc. is Robert Tallack, its CEO.
(e) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Eternal Horizon International is Jie Xue, its Director.
(f) Eugene Meyers is the brother of our director, Dr. Kenny Meyers.
(g) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Frenkel & Frenkel LLC is Scott Frenkel, its Chief Executive Officer.
(h) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Global Prestige Development Group, Inc. is Andres Gomez, its President.
(i) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Greentree Financial Group, Inc., is Robert Chris Cottone, its Vice President. Since February 2015, Mr. Eugene M. Johnston, our Chief Financial Officer (who was appointed October 1, 2022) has served as Audit Manager for Greentree.
(j) The beneficial owner of the securities held by Oleta Investments, LLC is Chris Etherington, its Managing Partner.
(k) The beneficial owner of the securities held by PHX Global, LLC is Peter Casey Jensen, its Manager, who is also an individual selling shareholder.
(l) The beneficial owner of the securities held by The Candy Rib Trust is Ryan Quimby, its Trustee.
(m) The beneficial owner of the securities held by The Loev Family Partnership Ltd. is David M. Loev, the Managing Partner, President and sole owner of The Loev Law Firm, PC. Mr. Loev is the brother-in-law of Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Loev is a broker registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. The shares held by The Loev Family Partnership were originally issued to The Loev Law Firm, PC and were subsequently transferred to The Loev Family Partnership Ltd., of which Mr. Loev is a beneficial owner of both such entities.
We may require the Selling Shareholders to suspend the sales of the securities offered by this prospectus upon the occurrence of any event that makes any statement in this prospectus, or the related registration statement, untrue in any material respect, or that requires the changing of statements in these documents in order to make statements in those documents not misleading. We will file a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to reflect any material changes to this prospectus.
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Each Selling Shareholder and any of their pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their securities covered hereby on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the securities are traded or in private transactions. These sales will occur at a fixed price of $[4.00] per share until our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB or OTCQX marketplace maintained by OTC Markets, Inc., or listed on a national securities exchange. Thereafter, these sales will occur at fixed prices, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices. A Selling Shareholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling securities:
● | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; | |
● | block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; | |
● | purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; | |
● | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; | |
● | privately negotiated transactions; | |
● | settlement of short sales; | |
● | in transactions through broker-dealers that agree with the selling shareholders to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated price per security; | |
● | through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; | |
● | a combination of any such methods of sale; or | |
● | any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
The selling shareholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) is an underwriter for the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”).
In connection with the IPO, Boustead will receive (i) a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds for expenses in connection with the IPO; (ii) a cash discount of 7% of the gross proceeds from the sale of securities in the IPO; and (iii) an accountable expense reimbursement of up to $230,000 for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the IPO. Boustead will also receive a warrant to purchase a number of shares of common stock equal to 7% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock sold in the IPO. The warrant will be exercisable on a cashless basis at an exercise price equal to 125% of the public offering price of the shares sold in the IPO. Additionally, Boustead has the right of first refusal for 12 months following the consummation of the IPO or the termination or expiration of the engagement with Boustead to act as financial advisor on at least equal economic terms on any public or private financing (debt or equity), merger, business combination, recapitalization or sale of some or all of our equity or our assets, whether in conjunction with another broker-dealer or on the Company’s own volition.
Broker-dealers engaged by the Selling Shareholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the Selling Shareholders, or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser, in amounts to be negotiated. The Selling Shareholders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
The Selling Shareholders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell shares of our common stock from time to time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling security holders under this prospectus.
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Upon our being notified in writing by a Selling Shareholder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of our common stock through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, disclosing (i) the name of each such Selling Shareholder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii) the price at which such the shares of our common stock were sold, (iv)the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction. In addition, upon our being notified in writing by a Selling Shareholder that a donee or pledgee intends to sell more than 500 shares of our common stock, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed if then required in accordance with applicable securities law.
The Selling Shareholders also may transfer the shares of our common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
The Selling Shareholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, that can be attributed to the sale of Securities will be paid by the Selling Shareholder and/or the purchasers. Each Selling Shareholder has represented and warranted to us that it acquired the securities subject to this prospectus in the ordinary course of such Selling Shareholder’s business and, at the time of its purchase of such securities such Selling Shareholder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute any such securities.
We have advised each Selling Shareholder that it may not use shares registered on this prospectus to cover short sales of our common stock made prior to the date on which this prospectus shall have been declared effective by the Commission. If a Selling Shareholder uses this prospectus for any sale of our common stock, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The Selling Shareholders will be responsible to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder promulgated, including, without limitation, Regulation M, as applicable to such Selling Shareholders in connection with resales of their respective shares under this prospectus.
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares, but we will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common stock. We have agreed to indemnify the Selling Shareholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
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The validity of the common stock covered by this prospectus will be passed upon by The Loev Law Firm, PC. David M. Loev, the Managing Partner, President and sole owner of The Loev Law Firm, PC, beneficially owns less than 2% of the outstanding shares of our common stock and is the brother-in-law of Jacob D. Cohen, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
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4,690,000 Shares
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
Common Stock
RESALE PROSPECTUS
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You should rely only on the information contained in this Resale Prospectus. No dealer, salesperson or other person is authorized to give information that is not contained in the Resale Prospectus. This Resale Prospectus is not an offer to sell nor is it seeking an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. The information contained in this Resale Prospectus is correct only as of the date of this Resale Prospectus, regardless of the time of the delivery of this Resale Prospectus or the sale of these securities.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following table sets forth the estimated costs and expenses to be incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities of Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”) which are registered under this Registration Statement on Form S-1 (this “Registration Statement”), except any expenses incurred by the selling shareholders and other than underwriting discounts and commissions. All amounts are estimates except the Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee, the Nasdaq Capital Market listing fee, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. filing fee.
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SEC Registration fee | $ | 3,446 | ||
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. filing fee | 5,190 | |||
Nasdaq Listing fees | 75,000 | |||
Printing and engraving expenses | 15,000 | * | ||
Legal fees and expenses | 200,000 | * | ||
Accounting fees and expenses | 30,000 | * | ||
Transfer Agent’s fees | 15,000 | * | ||
Miscellaneous fees and expenses | 2,585 | * | ||
Total | $ | 350,000 | * |
* Estimates.
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
As authorized by Chapter 8 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, we may indemnify our officers and directors (and our former officers and directors) against expenses incurred by such persons in connection with any (A) threatened, pending, or completed action or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative, or investigative; (B) an appeal of an action or proceeding described by (A); and (C) an inquiry or investigation that could lead to an action or proceeding described by (A), involving such persons in their capacities as officers and directors, if it is determined in accordance with the Texas Business Organizations Code that: (1) the person: (A) acted in good faith; (B) reasonably believed: (i) in the case of conduct in the person’s official capacity, that the person’s conduct was in the enterprise’s best interests; and (ii) in any other case, that the person’s conduct was not opposed to the enterprise’s best interests; and (C) in the case of a criminal proceeding, did not have a reasonable cause to believe the person’s conduct was unlawful; (2) with respect to expenses, the amount of expenses other than a judgment is reasonable; and (3) indemnification should be paid.
Under Texas law, corporations may also purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer (or is serving at our request as a director or officer of another corporation) for any liability asserted against such person and any expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director or officer.
Additionally, our Bylaws (“Bylaws”), state that we shall indemnify every (i) present or former director, advisory director or officer of us, (ii) any person who while serving in any of the capacities referred to in clause (i) served at our request as a director, officer, partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, employee, agent or similar functionary of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, and (iii) any person nominated or designated by (or pursuant to authority granted by) the Board of Directors or any committee thereof to serve in any of the capacities referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) (each an “Indemnitee”).
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Our Bylaws provide that we shall indemnify an Indemnitee against all judgments, penalties (including excise and similar taxes), fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with any proceeding in which he was, is or is threatened to be named as a defendant or respondent, or in which he was or is a witness without being named a defendant or respondent, by reason, in whole or in part, of his serving or having served, or having been nominated or designated to serve, if it is determined that the Indemnitee (a) conducted himself in good faith, (b) reasonably believed, in the case of conduct in his official capacity, that his conduct was in our best interests and, in all other cases, that his conduct was at least not opposed to our best interests, and (c) in the case of any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful; provided, however, that in the event that an Indemnitee is found liable to us or is found liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by the Indemnitee, the indemnification (i) is limited to reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with the proceeding and (ii) shall not be made in respect of any proceeding in which the Indemnitee shall have been found liable for willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of his duty to us.
Except as provided above, the Bylaws provide that no indemnification shall be made in respect to any proceeding in which such Indemnitee has been (a) found liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by him, whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken in the Indemnitee’s official capacity, or (b) found liable to us. The termination of any proceeding by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or on a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, is not of itself determinative that the Indemnitee did not meet the requirements set forth in clauses (a) or (b) above. An Indemnitee shall be deemed to have been found liable in respect of any claim, issue or matter only after the Indemnitee shall have been so adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom. Reasonable expenses shall include, without limitation, all court costs and all fees and disbursements of attorneys’ fees for the Indemnitee. The indemnification provided shall be applicable whether or not negligence or gross negligence of the Indemnitee is alleged or proven.
Neither our Bylaws nor our Certificate of Formation, as amended, include any specific indemnification provisions for our officers or directors against liability under the Securities Act. Additionally, insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
The following is a summary of transactions by us within the past three years involving sales or our securities that were not registered under the Securities Act.
On April 6, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock each (2,000,000 shares in aggregate) to Mr. Cohen and Jonathan Arango, in consideration for services rendered as the Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, of the Company. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share or a total of $100,000.
On April 6, 2022, and effective on October 7, 2021, we issued 8,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company to American International Holdings Corp., of which Jacob D. Cohen, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman is the President, Chief Executive Officer and director, in consideration for $800 or $0.0001 per share.
On June 22, 2022, we issued 250,000 shares of restricted common stock to The Loev Law Firm, PC, in consideration for services rendered to the Company. The Managing Partner of The Loev Law Firm, PC, is David M. Loev, the brother-in-law of Jacob D. Cohen, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
On September 6, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with PHX Global, LLC (“PHX”), which is owned by Peter “Casey” Jensen, who is a member of the Board of Directors of American International. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, PHX agreed to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for 12 months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued PHX 50,000 restricted shares of common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to PHX in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
On September 6, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Ezekiel Elliott, currently a professional football player, and the running back for the Dallas Cowboys (“Elliott”) to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for 12 months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Elliott 100,000 restricted shares of common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to register the shares issued to Elliott in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
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On September 15, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with David Sandler (“Sandler”), to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for six months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Sandler 10,000 restricted shares of common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to Sandler in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
On September 15, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Hsiaoching Chou (“Chou”), to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which was for six months, unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party, and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Chou 5,000 restricted shares of common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. We also agreed to include the shares issued to Chou in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein.
On September 22, 2022, we entered into a service agreement with Greentree Financial Group, Inc. Pursuant to the Service Agreement, Greentree agreed to perform various following services. The Company agreed to issue Greentree 100,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock upon the parties’ entry into the agreement, and to pay Greentree $50,000 in cash. We also agreed to include the 100,000 shares of common stock issued to Greentree in the Resale Prospectus, which shares of common stock are included therein. Since February 2015, Mr. Eugene M. Johnston, our Chief Financial Officer (who was appointed October 1, 2022) has served as Audit Manager for Greentree.
In August 2022, we initiated a private offering, pursuant to which we have sold an aggregate of 2,000,000 units, each consisting of one share of our common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock with an exercise price of $1.00 per share, for $1.00 per unit, or 2,000,000 in aggregate in a private placement, made solely to accredited investors. The offering closed on December 22, 2022. Boustead Securities, LLC served as placement agent for the offering. As additional consideration for serving as Placement Agent, we granted Boustead warrants to purchase 280,000 shares of common stock, representing 7% of the number of shares and warrants sold in the private placement with an exercise price equal to $1.00 per share.
On October 1, 2022, the Company agreed to grant Eugene M. Johnston, its Chief Financial Officer, 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock which vest over a 6-month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting on November 1, 2022.
On October 14, 2022, the Company issued 75,000 restricted shares of common stock to each of its three independent directors, which shares vest 1/3 on October 14, 2022, with the remaining shares vesting in one-third increments on each of October 14, 2023 and 2024, subject to such directors continuing to provide services to the Company on such dates, and subject to the Restricted Stock Award agreements entered into to evidence such grants.
On October 14, 2022, the Company issued its Project Manager, Joan Arango, 25,000 shares of restricted common stock under the Plan. The shares were issued to Ms. Arango as a bonus for services rendered to date. Ms. Arango is the sister of the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Arango. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $25,000.
On November 1, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with White Unicorn, LLC (“White Unicorn”), to provide business advisory services related to product packaging, strategic marketing, branding, advertising and future product development as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for 12 months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued White Unicorn 100,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $100,000.
On December 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Services Agreement with Global Career Networks, Inc. (“GCN”). Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to issue GCN 100,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (which are included in the Resale Prospectus) and GCN agreed to assist us with a planned twitter marketing campaign. The agreement has a one year term (provided the individual project described therein has a six month term, beginning December 1, 2022), and may be renewed thereafter for additional one year terms with the mutual approval of the parties. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time for any reason, with at least 60 days’ notice, or upon the occurrence of any breach or default under the agreement, which remains uncured within 30 days of written notice thereof, or if the non-terminating party is subject to bankruptcy. The agreement contains customary confidentiality, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.
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On December 21, 2022, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Chartered Services, LLC (“Chartered Services”), to provide strategic marketing services for advertising and consulting, product distribution, digital marketing and identifying creative and constructive brand awareness to the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for six months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay Chartered Services $150,000 in cash (with $75,000 payable upon entry into the agreement and $75,000 payable on January 31, 2023) and issued Chartered Services 250,000 shares of restricted common stock. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $250,000.
On December 30, 2022, we entered into a Waiver of Warrant agreement with the placement agent in our 2022 Private Offering, Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”), whereby Boustead agreed to surrender all 280,000 warrants issued to them in connection with the 2022 Private Offering (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) for no consideration and Boustead irrevocably waived any right or interest in the Placement Agent Warrants.
On January 3, 2023, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with DojoLabs Group, Inc. (“DojoLabs”), to provide various strategic marketing related services to the Company pursuant to a defined scope of work during the term of the agreement, which is the earlier of a) all deliverables being received by the Company pursuant to the scope of work, or b) if terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay DojoLabs $100,000 in cash and issued DojoLabs 50,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (the registration of the resale of which shares are included in the Resale Prospectus) and fully vest upon the completion of all work performed under the scope of work. The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $50,000.
On January 6, 2023, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Bethor, Ltd. (“Bethor”), to provide strategic advisory services to the Company during the term of the agreement, which is for 12 months unless otherwise earlier terminated due to breach of the agreement by either party and the failure to cure such breach 30 days after written notice thereof. In consideration for agreeing to provide the services under the agreement, the Company issued Bethor 250,000 shares of restricted common stock with registration rights (the registration of the resale of which shares are included in the Resale Prospectus). The agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions. The shares were valued at $1.00 per share for a total of $250,000.
On January 6, 2023, the Company established an advisory board (the “Advisory Board”) and approved and adopted a charter (the “Advisory Board Charter”) to govern the Advisory Board. Pursuant to the Advisory Board Charter, the Advisory Board will be comprised of a minimum of two (2) members, all of whom shall be appointed and subject to removal by the Board of Directors at any time. In addition to the enumerated responsibilities of the Advisory Board in the Advisory Board Charter, the primary function of the Advisory Board is to assist the Board of Directors in its general oversight of the Company’s development of new business ventures and strategic planning.
In connection with the establishment of the Advisory Board, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. Brian Rudman (“Dr. Rudman”) and Mr. Jarrett Boon (“Mr. Boon”), both of whom are independent, non-Board members and non-Company employees, to the Advisory Board. Dr. Rudman will serve as Chairman of the Advisory Board.
In connection with Dr. Rudman’s appointment to the Advisory Board, the Company entered into an Advisor Agreement (the “Dr. Rudman Consulting Agreement”), dated effective January 6, 2023, with Dr. Rudman, whereby the Company agreed to issue Dr. Rudman 25,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, pay Dr. Rudman $2,000 per month in cash, and reimburse Dr. Rudman for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including, without limitation, travel expenses incurred by him in connection with the Company’s requests of the performance of his duties to the Company in service on the Advisory Board.
In connection with Mr. Boon’s appointment to the Advisory Board, the Company entered into an Advisor Agreement (the “Mr. Boon Consulting Agreement”), dated effective January 6, 2023, with Mr. Boon, whereby the Company agreed to issue Mr. Boon 25,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and to reimburse Mr. Boon for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including, without limitation, travel expenses incurred by him in connection with the Company’s requests of the performance of his duties to the Company in service on the Advisory Board.
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The use of proceeds associated with the above listed sales of unregistered securities was for general working capital purposes.
The issuances and grants described above were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act, since the foregoing issuances and grants did not involve a public offering, the recipients took the securities for investment and not resale, we took take appropriate measures to restrict transfer, and the recipients were (a) “accredited investors”; (b) had access to similar documentation and information as would be required in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act; and/or (c) were officers or directors of the Company. The securities are subject to transfer restrictions, and the certificates evidencing the securities contain an appropriate legend stating that such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold absent registration or pursuant to an exemption therefrom. The securities were not registered under the Securities Act and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.
Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) | Exhibits: Exhibits Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K: |
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† Filed herewith.
* To be filed by amendment.
# Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
£ Certain portions of these Exhibits have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601 because they are both (i) not material to investors and (ii) the type of information that the Registrant customarily and actually treats as private or confidential, and have been marked with ‘‘[***]’’ to indicate where omissions have been made. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of the Exhibit to the SEC upon its request.
(b) Financial Statement Schedule.
All financial statement schedules are omitted because the information called for is not required or is shown either in the financial statements or the notes thereto.
Item 17. Undertakings.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
(i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii) Include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.
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(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(5) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(6) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned Registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned Registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned Registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned Registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned Registrant; and
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned Registrant to the purchaser.
(7) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
(i) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) (1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.
(ii) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Dallas, Texas on the 13th day of January 2023.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob D. Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Jacob D. Cohen, with full power of substitution, as his or her, true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and re-substitution for him/her and in his/her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he/she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorney-in-fact or his/her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
NAME | POSITION | DATE | ||
/s/ Jacob D. Cohen | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | January 13, 2023 | ||
Jacob D. Cohen | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
/s/ Jonathan Arango | President, | January 13, 2023 | ||
Jonathan Arango | Chief Operating Officer and Director | |||
/s/ Eugene M. Johnston | Chief Financial Officer | January 13, 2023 | ||
Eugene M. Johnston | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||
Director | January 13, 2023 | |||
Lorraine D’Alessio | ||||
/s/ Alex P. Hamilton | Director | January 13, 2023 | ||
Alex P. Hamilton | ||||
Director | January 13, 2023 | |||
Dr. Kenny Myers |
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Exhibit 1.1
CONFIDENTIAL
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
__________, 2023
Boustead Securities, LLC
6 Venture, Suite 395
Irvine, CA 92618
As
Representative of the several Underwriters
named on Schedule 1 attached hereto
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), hereby confirms its agreement (this “Agreement”) with Boustead Securities, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “you” (including its correlatives) or the “Representative”) and with the other underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto for which the Representative is acting as representative (the Representative and such other underwriters being collectively called the “Underwriters” or, individually, an “Underwriter”) as follows:
1. Purchase and Sale of Shares.
1.1 Firm Shares.
1.1.1. Nature and Purchase of Firm Shares.
(i) On the basis of the representations and warranties herein contained, but subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, the Company agrees to sell in the aggregate 1,250,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), and each Underwriter agrees to purchase, severally and not jointly, on the Closing Date (as defined below), an aggregate of 1,250,000 shares (“Firm Shares” or “Shares”) of Common Stock. The offering and sale of the Shares is herein referred to as the “Offering.”
(ii) The Firm Shares are to be offered together to the public at the offering price per one Firm Share as set forth on Schedule 2-A hereto (the “Purchase Price”). The Underwriters, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase from the Company the number of Firm Shares set forth opposite their respective names on Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof at the purchase price for one Firm Share of $___ (or 93% of the Purchase Price).
1.1.2. Firm Shares Payment and Delivery.
(i) Delivery and payment for the Firm Shares shall be made at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on the second (2nd) Business Day following the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of the Registration Statement (as defined in Section 2.1.1 below) (or the third (3rd) Business Day following the Effective Date if the Registration Statement is declared effective after 4:01 p.m., Eastern time) or at such earlier time as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company, at the offices of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10019 (“Representative’s Counsel”), or at such other place (or remotely by facsimile or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company. The hour and date of delivery and payment for the Firm Shares is called the “Closing Date.”
(ii) Payment for the Firm Shares shall be made on the Closing Date by wire transfer in Federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery of the certificates (in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters) representing the Firm Shares (or through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)) for the account of the Underwriters. The Firm Shares shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing prior to the Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Firm Shares except upon tender of payment by the Representative for all of the Firm Shares. The term “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York, New York.
1.2 Over-allotment Option.
1.2.1. Option Shares. For the purposes of covering any over-allotments in connection with the distribution and sale of the Firm Shares, the Company hereby grants to the Underwriters an option to purchase up to 187,500 additional Shares, representing fifteen percent (15%) of the Firm Shares sold in the offering, from the Company (the “Over-allotment Option”). Such 187,500 additional Shares, the net proceeds of which will be deposited with the Company’s account, are hereinafter referred to as “Option Shares.” The purchase price to be paid per Option Share shall be equal to the price per Firm Share set forth in Section 1.1.1 hereof.
1.2.2. Exercise of Option. The Over-allotment Option granted pursuant to Section 1.2.1 hereof may be exercised by the Representative as to all (at any time) or any part (from time to time) of the Option Shares within 45 days after the Effective Date. The purchase price to be paid per Option Share shall be equal to the Firm Share purchase price. The Underwriters shall not be under any obligation to purchase any Option Shares prior to the exercise of the Over-allotment Option. The Over-allotment Option granted hereby may be exercised by the giving of oral notice to the Company from the Representative, which must be confirmed in writing by overnight mail or facsimile or other electronic transmission setting forth the number of Option Shares to be purchased and the date and time for delivery of and payment for the Option Shares (the “Option Closing Date”), which shall not be later than five (5) full Business Days after the date of the notice or such other time as shall be agreed upon by the Company and the Representative, at the offices of Representative Counsel at such other place (including remotely by facsimile or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Company and the Representative. If such delivery and payment for the Option Shares does not occur on the Closing Date, the Option Closing Date will be as set forth in the notice. Upon exercise of the Over-allotment Option with respect to all or any portion of the Option Shares, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (i) the Company shall become obligated to sell to the Underwriters the number of Option Shares specified in such notice and (ii) each of the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, shall purchase that portion of the total number of Option Shares then being purchased that the number of Firm Shares as set forth on Schedule 1 opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Shares (except as otherwise agreed to by the Underwriters).
1.2.3. Option Shares Payment and Delivery. Payment for the Option Shares shall be made on the Option Closing Date by wire transfer in Federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery to you of certificates (in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters) representing the Option Shares (or through the facilities of DTC) for the account of the Underwriters. The Option Shares shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing at least two (2) full Business Days prior to the Option Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Option Shares except upon tender of payment by the Representative for applicable Option Shares.
1.3 Representative’s Warrants.
1.3.1. Purchase Warrants. The Company hereby agrees to issue and sell to the Representative (and/or its designees) on the Closing Date, or Option Closing Date, as applicable (“Representative’s Warrants”), five-year warrants for the purchase of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to 7.0% of the number of the Firm Shares issued in the Offering, pursuant to a warrant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, at an initial exercise price of $___ (or 125% of the public offering price per Firm Share). The Representative’s Warrants and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise thereof are hereinafter referred to together as the “Representative’s Securities.” The Representative understands and agrees that there are significant restrictions pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110 against transferring the Representative’s Warrants and the underlying shares of Common Stock during the one hundred eighty (180) days after the Effective Date and by its acceptance thereof shall agree that it will not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate the Representative’s Warrants, or any portion thereof, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of such securities for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Effective Date to anyone other than (i) an Underwriter or a selected dealer in connection with the Offering, or (ii) a bona fide officer, partner, registered person or affiliate of the Representative or of any such Underwriter or selected dealer; and only if any such transferee agrees to the foregoing lock-up restrictions. The Representative understands and agrees that the Representative’s Warrants are exercisable or convertible commencing upon the Closing Date and will not be exercisable or convertible for more than five years from the commencement of sales of the Offering.
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1.3.2. Delivery. Delivery of the Representative’s Warrants shall be made on the Closing Date and shall be issued in the name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request.
2. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Underwriters as of the Applicable Time (as defined below), as of the Closing Date and as of the Option Closing Date, if any, as follows:
2.1. Filing of Registration Statement.
2.1.1. Pursuant to the Securities Act. The Company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement, and an amendment or amendments thereto, on Form S-1 (File No. 333-_____), including any related prospectus or prospectuses, for the registration of the Shares and the Representative’s Securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), which registration statement and amendment or amendments have been prepared by the Company in all material respects in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission under the Securities Act (the “Securities Act Regulations”) and will contain all material statements that are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Except as the context may otherwise require, such registration statement, as amended, on file with the Commission at the time the registration statement became effective (including the Preliminary Prospectus (as hereinafter defined) included in the registration statement, financial statements, schedules, exhibits and all other documents filed as a part thereof and all information deemed to be a part thereof as of the Effective Date pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations (the “Rule 430A Information”)), is referred to herein as the “Registration Statement.” If the Company files any registration statement pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, then after such filing, the term “Registration Statement” shall include such registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b). The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission on the date hereof.
Each prospectus used prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, and each prospectus that omitted the Rule 430A Information that was used after such effectiveness and prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, is herein called a “Preliminary Prospectus.” The Preliminary Prospectus, subject to completion, dated __________, 2023, that was included in the Registration Statement immediately prior to the Applicable Time is hereinafter called the “Pricing Prospectus.” The final prospectus in the form first furnished to the Underwriters for use in the Offering is hereinafter called the “Prospectus.” Any reference to the “most recent Preliminary Prospectus” shall be deemed to refer to the latest Preliminary Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
“Applicable Time” means 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the date of this Agreement.
“Issuer Free Writing Prospectus” means any “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 433”), including without limitation any “free writing prospectus” (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act Regulations) relating to the Shares that is (i) required to be filed with the Commission by the Company, (ii) a “road show that is a written communication” within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i), whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (iii) exempt from filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of the Shares or of the Offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company’s records pursuant to Rule 433(g).
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“Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is intended for general distribution to prospective investors (other than a “bona fide electronic road show,” as defined in Rule 433 (the “Bona Fide Electronic Road Show”)), as evidenced by its being specified in Schedule 2-B hereto.
“Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is not an Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus.
“Pricing Disclosure Package” means any Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus issued at or prior to the Applicable Time, the Pricing Prospectus and the information included on Schedule 2-A hereto, all considered together.
2.1.2. Pursuant to the Exchange Act. The Company has filed with the Commission a Form 8-A (File Number 001-_____), dated ___________, 2023, providing for the registration pursuant to Section 12(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of the Common Stock. The registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act has become effective on or prior to the date hereof. The Company has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act, nor has the Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration.
2.2. Stock Exchange Listing. The Shares and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Representative’s Warrants have been approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Exchange”), and the Company has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, delisting of the Shares or the shares of Common Stock underlying the Representative’s Warrants from the Exchange, nor has the Company received any written notification that the Exchange is contemplating terminating such listing.
2.3. No Stop Orders, etc. Neither the Commission nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any state regulatory authority has issued any written order preventing or suspending the use of the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus or has instituted or threatened to institute, any proceedings with respect to such an order. The Company has complied with each request (if any) from the Commission for additional information.
2.4. Disclosures in Registration Statement.
2.4.1. Compliance with Securities Act and 10b-5 Representation.
(i) Each of the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the time it became effective, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each Preliminary Prospectus, including the prospectus filed as part of the Registration Statement as originally filed or as part of any amendment or supplement thereto, and the Prospectus, at the time each was filed with the Commission, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each Preliminary Prospectus delivered to the Underwriters for use in connection with this Offering and the Prospectus was or will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.
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(ii) Neither the Registration Statement nor any amendment thereto, at its effective time, as of the Applicable Time, at the Closing Date, contained, contains, or will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted, omits or will omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to statements made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company in writing with respect to the Underwriters by the Representative expressly for use in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto. The parties acknowledge and agree that such information provided by or on behalf of any Underwriter consists solely of (a) the information in the table set forth in the first paragraph of the “Underwriting” section of the Prospectus, (b) the disclosure contained in third paragraph of the “Underwriting” subsections “— Discounts and Commissions; Expenses” of the Prospectus and (c) the information contained in the second paragraph of the “Underwriting” subsection “— Representative’s Warrants” of the Prospectus and the bullet points thereto (collectively, the “Underwriters’ Information”). The Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time, at the Closing Date, did not, does not and will not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and each Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus hereto does not conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus, and each such Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus, as supplemented by and taken together with the Pricing Prospectus as of the Applicable Time, did not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to the Underwriters’ Information.
(iii) Neither the Prospectus nor any amendment or supplement thereto (including any prospectus wrapper), as of its issue date, at the time of any filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b), at the Closing Date, included, includes or will include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted, omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to the Underwriters’ Information.
2.4.2. Disclosure of Agreements. The agreements and documents described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus conform in all material respects to the descriptions thereof contained therein and there are no agreements or other documents required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or to be filed with the Commission as exhibits to the Registration Statement, that have not been so described or filed. Each agreement or other instrument (however characterized or described) to which the Company is a party or by which it is or may be bound or affected and (i) that is referred to in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, or (ii) is material to the Company’s business, has been duly authorized and validly executed by the Company, is in full force and effect in all material respects and is enforceable against the Company and, to the Company’s knowledge, the other parties thereto, in accordance with its terms, except (x) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, (y) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws, and (z) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, none of such agreements or instruments has been assigned by the Company, and neither the Company nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any other party is in default thereunder and, to the Company’s knowledge, no event has occurred that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder, except for any default or event which would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change (as defined below). To the Company’s knowledge, performance by the Company of the material provisions of such agreements or instruments will not result in a violation of any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any governmental agency or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its assets or businesses (each, a “Governmental Entity”), including, without limitation, those relating to environmental laws and regulations, except for any violation which would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change (as defined below).
2.4.3. Prior Securities Transactions. During the past three (3) years prior to the date of this Agreement (or since such earlier date of inception of the Company), no securities of the Company have been sold by the Company or by or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any person or persons controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Company, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and any Preliminary Prospectus.
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2.4.4. Regulations. The disclosures in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus concerning the effects of federal, state, local and all foreign regulation on the Offering and regulations applicable to the Company’s business as currently contemplated are correct in all material respects and no other such regulations are required to be disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus which are not so disclosed.
2.5. Changes after Dates in Registration Statement.
2.5.1. No Material Adverse Change. Since the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except as otherwise specifically stated therein: (i) there has been no material adverse change in the financial position or results of operations of the Company or its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, nor any change or development that, singularly or in the aggregate, would involve a material adverse change in or affecting the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, or assets of the Company or its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (a “Material Adverse Change”); (ii) there have been no material transactions entered into by the Company or its Subsidiaries, other than as contemplated pursuant to this Agreement; and (iii) no officer or director of the Company has resigned from any position with the Company.
2.5.2. Recent Securities Transactions, etc. Subsequent to the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, and except as may otherwise be indicated or contemplated herein or disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has not: (i) issued any securities or incurred any liability or obligation, direct or contingent, for borrowed money; or (ii) declared or paid any dividend or made any other distribution on or in respect to its capital stock.
2.6. Independent Accountants. M&K CPAS, PLLC (“Auditor”), whose report is filed with the Commission as part of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, is an independent registered public accounting firm as required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The Auditor has not, during the periods covered by the financial statements included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, provided to the Company any non-audit services, as such term is used in Section 10A(g) of the Exchange Act.
2.7. Financial Statements, etc. The financial statements, including the notes thereto and supporting schedules, if any, included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, fairly present in all material respects the financial position and the results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods to which they apply; and such financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), consistently applied throughout the periods involved (provided that unaudited interim financial statements are subject to year-end audit adjustments that are not expected to be material in the aggregate and do not contain all footnotes required by GAAP); and any supporting schedules included in the Registration Statement present fairly in all material respects the information required to be stated therein. Except as included therein, no historical or pro forma financial statements are required to be included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus under the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations. The pro forma and pro forma as adjusted financial information and the related notes, if any, included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus have been properly compiled and prepared in all material respects in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and present fairly in all material respects the information shown therein, and the assumptions used in the preparation thereof are reasonable and the adjustments used therein are appropriate to give effect to the transactions and circumstances referred to therein. All disclosures contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus regarding “non-GAAP financial measures” (as such term is defined by the rules and regulations of the Commission), if any, comply with Regulation G of the Exchange Act and Item 10 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act, to the extent applicable. Each of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus discloses all material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), and other relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenues or expenses. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, (a) neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21.1 to the Registration Statement (if any) (each, a “Subsidiary” and, collectively, the “Subsidiaries”), has incurred any material liabilities or obligations, direct or contingent, or entered into any material transactions other than in the ordinary course of business, (b) the Company has not declared or paid any dividends or made any distribution of any kind with respect to its Common Stock or preferred stock (c) there has not been any change in the capital of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or, other than in the course of business, any grants under any stock compensation plan, and (d) there has not been any Material Adverse Change in the Company’s long-term or short-term debt. The Company represents that it has no direct or indirect subsidiaries other than those listed in Exhibit 21.1 to the Registration Statement.
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2.8. Authorized Capital; Options, etc. The Company had, at the date or dates indicated in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the duly authorized, issued and outstanding capitalization as set forth therein. Based on the assumptions stated in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company will have on the Closing Date the adjusted capitalization set forth therein. Except as set forth in, or contemplated by, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, on the Effective Date, as of the Applicable Time and on the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date, there will be no options, warrants, or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire any authorized, but unissued Common Stock or any security convertible or exercisable into Common Stock, or any contracts or commitments to issue or sell Common Stock or any such options, warrants, rights or convertible securities.
2.9. Valid Issuance of Securities, etc.
2.9.1. Outstanding Securities. All issued and outstanding securities of the Company issued prior to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable; the holders thereof have no rights of rescission with respect thereto, and are not subject to personal liability by reason of being such holders; and none of such securities were issued in violation of the preemptive rights of any holders of any security of the Company or similar contractual rights granted by the Company. The Common Stock, preferred stock, and any other securities outstanding or to be outstanding upon consummation of the Offering conform in all material respects to all statements relating thereto contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. The offers and sales of the outstanding Common Stock were at all relevant times either registered under the Securities Act and the applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws or, based in part on the representations and warranties of the purchasers of such shares, exempt from such registration requirements.
2.9.2. Securities Sold Pursuant to this Agreement. The Shares and Representative’s Warrants have been duly authorized for issuance and sale and, when issued and paid for, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable; the holders thereof are not and will not be subject to personal liability by reason of being such holders; the Shares and Representative’s Warrants are not and will not be subject to the preemptive rights of any holders of any security of the Company or similar contractual rights granted by the Company; and all corporate action required to be taken for the authorization, issuance and sale of the Shares and Representative’s Warrants has been duly and validly taken; the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Representative’s Warrants have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company and when issued in accordance with such Representative’s Warrants, as the case may be, such Common Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. The Shares and the Representative’s Warrants conform in all material respects to all statements with respect thereto contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.10. Registration Rights of Third Parties. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, no holders of any securities of the Company or any rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into securities of the Company have the right to require the Company to register any such securities of the Company under the Securities Act or to include any such securities in a registration statement to be filed by the Company.
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2.11. Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.
2.12. No Conflicts, etc. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and all ancillary documents, the consummation by the Company of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the compliance by the Company with the terms hereof and thereof do not and will not, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both: (i) result in a material breach of, or conflict with any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a material default under, or result in the creation, modification, termination or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Company pursuant to the terms of any agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party; (ii) result in any violation of the provisions of the Company’s Certificate of Formation (as the same may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Charter”) or the by-laws of the Company; or (iii) violate any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any Governmental Entity as of the date hereof.
2.13. No Defaults; Violations. No material default exists in the due performance and observance of any term, covenant or condition of any material license, contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, note, loan or credit agreement, or any other agreement or instrument evidencing an obligation for borrowed money, or any other material agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company may be bound or to which any of the properties or assets of the Company is subject. The Company is not (i) in violation of any term or provision of its Charter or by-laws, or (ii) in violation of any franchise, license, permit, applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment or decree of any Governmental Entity, except in the cases of clause (ii) for such violations which would not reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Change.
2.14. Corporate Power; Licenses; Consents.
2.14.1. Conduct of Business. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has all requisite corporate power and authority, and has all necessary authorizations, approvals, orders, licenses, certificates and permits of and from all governmental regulatory officials and bodies that it needs as of the date hereof to conduct its business purpose as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except for the absence of which would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.14.2. Transactions Contemplated Herein. The Company has all corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the provisions and conditions hereof, and all consents, authorizations, approvals and orders required in connection therewith have been obtained. No consent, authorization or order of, and no filing with, any court, government agency, the Exchange or other body is required for the valid issuance, sale and delivery of the Shares and the consummation of the transactions and agreements contemplated by this Agreement and the delivery of the Representative’s Warrants and as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except with respect to applicable Securities Act Regulations, state securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”).
2.15. Directors & Officers Questionnaires. All information contained in the questionnaires (the “Questionnaires”) completed by each of the Company’s directors and executive officers immediately prior to the Offering (the “Insiders”) as supplemented by all information concerning the Company’s directors, officers and principal shareholders as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, as well as in the Lock-Up Agreement (as defined in Section 2.24 below), provided to the Underwriters, is true and correct in all material respects and the Company has not become aware of any information which would cause the information disclosed in the Questionnaires to become materially inaccurate and incorrect.
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2.16. Litigation; Governmental Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, arbitration, investigation, litigation or governmental proceeding pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened against, or involving the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any executive officer or director which has not been disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.17. Good Standing. The Company has been duly organized and is validly existing as a corporation and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas as of the date hereof, and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of business requires such qualification, except where the failure to qualify, singularly or in the aggregate, would not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.18. Insurance. The Company shall obtain at the time of listing with the Exchange, the benefits of insurance (including, without limitation, as to directors and officers insurance coverage) with reputable insurers, in such amounts and covering such risks which the Company believes will be adequate. The Company has no reason to believe that it will not be able to obtain coverage as may be necessary or appropriate to conduct its business as now conducted and at a cost that would not result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.19. Transactions Affecting Disclosure to FINRA.
2.19.1. Finder’s Fees. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, there are no claims, payments, arrangements, agreements or understandings relating to the payment of a finder’s, consulting or origination fee by the Company or any Insider with respect to the sale of the Shares hereunder or any other arrangements, agreements or understandings of the Company or any of its shareholders that may affect the Underwriters’ compensation, as determined by FINRA.
2.19.2. Payments within Six Months. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has not made any direct or indirect payments (in cash, securities or otherwise) to: (i) any person, as a finder’s fee, consulting fee or otherwise, in consideration of such person raising capital for the Company or introducing to the Company persons who raised or provided capital to the Company; (ii) any FINRA member; or (iii) any person or entity that has any direct or indirect affiliation or association with any FINRA member, within the six (6) months immediately prior to the original filing of the Registration Statement, other than the payment to the Underwriters as provided hereunder in connection with the Offering.
2.19.3. Use of Proceeds. None of the net proceeds of the Offering will be paid by the Company to any participating FINRA member or its affiliates, except as specifically authorized herein.
2.19.4. FINRA Affiliation. To the Company’s knowledge, and except as may otherwise be disclosed in FINRA questionnaires provided to the Representative’s Counsel, there is no (i) officer or director of the Company, (ii) beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the 180-day period immediately preceding the filing of the Registration Statement that is an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA).
2.19.5. Information. All information provided by the Company in its FINRA questionnaire to Representative’s Counsel specifically for use by Representative’s Counsel in connection with its Public Offering System filings (and related disclosure) with FINRA is true, correct and complete in all material respects.
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2.20. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. None of the Company and its Subsidiaries or any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company and its Subsidiaries or any other person acting on behalf of the Company and its Subsidiaries, has, directly or indirectly, given or agreed to give any money, gift or similar benefit (other than legal price concessions to customers in the ordinary course of business) to any customer, supplier, employee or agent of a customer or supplier, or official or employee of any governmental agency or instrumentality of any government (domestic or foreign) or any political party or candidate for office (domestic or foreign) or other person who was, is, or may be in a position to help or hinder the business of the Company (or assist it in connection with any actual or proposed transaction) that (i) might subject the Company to any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or governmental litigation or proceeding, (ii) if not given in the past, might have had a Material Adverse Change or (iii) if not continued in the future, might adversely affect the assets, business, operations or prospects of the Company. The Company has taken reasonable steps to ensure that its accounting controls and procedures are sufficient to cause the Company to comply in all material respects with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
2.21. Compliance with OFAC. None of the Company and its Subsidiaries or, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company and its Subsidiaries or any other person acting on behalf of the Company and its Subsidiaries, is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”), and the Company will not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the Offering hereunder, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity, for the purpose of financing the activities of any person currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC.
2.22. Money Laundering Laws. The operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the money laundering statutes of all jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Entity (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”); and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any Governmental Entity involving the Company with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the best knowledge of the Company, threatened.
2.23. Officers’ Certificate. Any certificate signed by any duly authorized officer of the Company and delivered to you or to Representative’s Counsel shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Company to the Underwriters as to the matters covered thereby.
2.24. Lock-Up Agreements. The Company has caused each of its officers, directors and owners of 1% or more of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock (or securities convertible or exercisable into Common Stock) (collectively, the “Lock-Up Parties”), to deliver an executed Lock-Up Agreement, in forms substantially similar to those attached hereto as Exhibit B-1 for executive officers, directors and owners of 5% or greater of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock and Exhibit B-2 for owners of 1% to 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock (together, the “Lock-Up Agreements”), to the Representative prior to the execution of this Agreement. No shares of Common Stock that are held by the selling stockholders of the Company (the “Selling Stockholders”) identified in the resale prospectus that forms a part of the Registration Statement (the “Resale Prospectus”) and will be sold pursuant to the Resale Prospectus shall be subject to the Lock-Up Agreements.
2.25. Subsidiaries. All Subsidiaries of the Company are duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the place of organization or incorporation, and each Subsidiary is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of business requires such qualification, except where the failure to qualify would not have a Material Adverse Change. The Company’s ownership and control of each Subsidiary is as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.26. Related Party Transactions. There are no business relationships or related party transactions involving the Company or any other person required to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus that have not been described as required by the Securities Act Regulations.
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2.27. Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Company is comprised of the persons set forth under the heading of the Pricing Prospectus and the Prospectus captioned “Management.” The qualifications of the persons serving as board members and the overall composition of the board comply with the Exchange Act, the Exchange Act Regulations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated thereunder (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) applicable to the Company and the listing rules of the Exchange. At least one member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined under Regulation S-K and the listing rules of the Exchange. In addition, at least a majority of the persons serving on the Board of Directors qualify as “independent,” as defined under the listing rules of the Exchange.
2.28. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.
2.28.1. Disclosure Controls. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has developed and currently maintains disclosure controls and procedures that will comply with Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act Regulations, and such controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information concerning the Company will be made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of the Company’s Exchange Act filings and other public disclosure documents.
2.28.2. Compliance. The Company is, or at the Applicable Time and on the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date will be, in material compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act applicable to it, and has implemented or will implement such programs and has taken reasonable steps to ensure the Company’s future compliance (not later than the relevant statutory and regulatory deadlines therefor) with all of the material provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
2.29. Accounting Controls. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company maintains systems of “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined under Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act Regulations) that comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and have been designed by, or under the supervision of, its respective principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, including, but not limited to, internal accounting controls sufficient 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 GAAP 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. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company is not aware of any material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, and, if applicable, with respect to such remedial actions disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company represents that it has taken all remedial actions set forth in such disclosure. The Company’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company have been advised of: (i) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are known to the Company’s management and that have adversely affected or are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (ii) any fraud known to the Company’s management, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
2.30. No Investment Company Status. The Company is not and, after giving effect to the Offering and the application of the proceeds thereof as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, will not be, required to register as an “investment company,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
2.31. No Labor Disputes. No labor dispute with the employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent.
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2.32. Intellectual Property Rights. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries owns or possesses or has valid rights to use all patents, patent applications, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trademark registrations, service mark registrations, copyrights, licenses, inventions, trade secrets and similar rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”) necessary for the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. No action or use by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries necessary for the conduct of its business as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus will involve or give rise to any infringement of, or license or similar fees for, any Intellectual Property Rights of others. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any written notice alleging any such infringement, fee or conflict with asserted Intellectual Property Rights of others. Except as would not reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change (A) to the knowledge of the Company, there is no infringement, misappropriation or violation by third parties of any of the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company; (B) there is no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the rights of the Company in or to any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim, that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (C) the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the Intellectual Property Rights licensed to the Company have not been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, and there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the validity or scope of any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (D) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others that the Company infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of others, the Company has not received any written notice of such claim and the Company is unaware of any other facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; and (E) to the Company’s knowledge, no employee of the Company is in or has ever been in violation in any material respect of any term of any employment contract, patent disclosure agreement, invention assignment agreement, non-competition agreement, non-solicitation agreement, nondisclosure agreement or any restrictive covenant to or with a former employer where the basis of such violation relates to such employee’s employment with the Company, or actions undertaken by the employee while employed with the Company and could reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change. To the Company’s knowledge, all material technical information developed by and belonging to the Company which has not been patented has been kept confidential. The Company is not a party to or bound by any options, licenses or agreements with respect to the Intellectual Property Rights of any other person or entity that are required to be set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and are not described therein. The Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus contain in all material respects the same description of the matters set forth in the preceding sentence. None of the technology employed by the Company has been obtained or is being used by the Company in violation of any contractual obligation binding on the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its officers, directors or employees, or otherwise in violation of the rights of any persons.
2.33. Taxes. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has filed all returns (as hereinafter defined) required to be filed with taxing authorities prior to the date hereof or has duly obtained extensions of time for the filing thereof, except in any case in which the failure so to file would not reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Change. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has paid all taxes (as hereinafter defined) shown as due on such returns that were filed and has paid all taxes imposed on or assessed against the Company or such respective Subsidiary, except for any such taxes that are currently being contested in good faith or as would not reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Change. The provisions for taxes payable, if any, shown on the financial statements filed with or as part of the Registration Statement are sufficient for all accrued and unpaid taxes, whether or not disputed, and for all periods to and including the dates of such consolidated financial statements. Except as disclosed in writing to the Underwriters, (i) no issues have been raised (and are currently pending) by any taxing authority in connection with any of the returns or taxes asserted as due from the Company or its Subsidiaries, and (ii) no waivers of statutes of limitation with respect to the returns or collection of taxes have been given by or requested from the Company or its Subsidiaries. The term “taxes” means all federal, state, local, foreign and other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, lease, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, assessments or charges of any kind whatever, together with any interest and any penalties, additions to tax or additional amounts with respect thereto. The term “returns” means all returns, declarations, reports, statements and other documents required to be filed in respect to taxes.
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2.34. ERISA Compliance. The Company is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or the regulations and published interpretations thereunder.
2.35. Compliance with Laws. Except as otherwise disclosed in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and Prospectus and as could not, individually or in the aggregate, be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change, each of the Company and each Subsidiary, the Company: (A) is and at all times has been in compliance with all statutes, rules, or regulations applicable to the products and services provided by the Company (“Applicable Laws”), except as could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change; (B) has not received any warning letter, untitled letter or other correspondence or notice from any other governmental authority alleging or asserting noncompliance with any Applicable Laws or any licenses, certificates, approvals, clearances, authorizations, permits and supplements or amendments thereto required by any such Applicable Laws (“Authorizations”); (C) possesses all material Authorizations and such material Authorizations are valid and in full force and effect and are not in material violation of any term of any such Authorizations; (D) has not received written notice of any claim, action, suit, proceeding, hearing, enforcement, investigation, arbitration or other action from any governmental authority or third party alleging that any product operation or activity is in violation of any Applicable Laws or Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such governmental authority or third party is considering any such claim, litigation, arbitration, action, suit, investigation or proceeding that if brought would result in a Material Adverse Change; (E) has not received written notice that any Governmental Entity has taken, is taking or intends to take action to limit, suspend, modify or revoke any Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity is considering such action; (F) has filed, obtained, maintained or submitted all material reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments as required by any Applicable Laws or Authorizations and that all such reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments were complete and correct in all material respects on the date filed (or were corrected or supplemented by a subsequent submission); and (G) has not, either voluntarily or involuntarily, initiated, conducted, or issued or caused to be initiated, conducted or issued, any recall, market withdrawal or replacement, safety alert, post-sale warning, or other notice or action relating to the alleged lack of safety of any product or any alleged product defect or violation and, to the Company’s knowledge, no third party has initiated, conducted or intends to initiate any such notice or action.
2.36. [Reserved].
2.37. Real Property. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to, or have valid rights to lease or otherwise use, all items of real or personal property which are material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, claims and defects that do not, singly or in the aggregate, materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company or its Subsidiaries; and all of the leases and subleases material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise, and under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries holds properties described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, are in full force and effect, and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received any written notice of any material claim of any sort that has been asserted by anyone adverse to the rights of the Company or any Subsidiary under any of the leases or subleases mentioned above, or affecting or questioning the rights of the Company or such Subsidiary to the continued possession of the leased or subleased premises under any such lease or sublease, which would result in a Material Adverse Change.
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2.38. Contracts Affecting Capital. There are no transactions, arrangements or other relationships between and/or among the Company, any of its affiliates (as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act Regulations) and any unconsolidated entity, including, but not limited to, any structured finance, special purpose or limited purpose entity that could reasonably be expected to materially affect the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ liquidity or the availability of or requirements for their capital resources required to be described or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus which have not been described or incorporated by reference as required.
2.39. Loans to Directors or Officers. There are no outstanding loans, advances (except normal advances for business expenses in the ordinary course of business) or guarantees or indebtedness by the Company or its Subsidiaries to or for the benefit of any of the officers or directors of the Company, its Subsidiaries or any of their respective family members, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.40. Industry Data; Forward-looking Statements. The statistical and market-related data included in each of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus are based on or derived from sources that the Company reasonably and in good faith believes are reliable and accurate or represent the Company’s good faith estimates that are made on the basis of data derived from such sources. No forward-looking statement (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act) contained in the Prospectus has been made or reaffirmed without a reasonable basis or has been disclosed other than in good faith.
2.41. Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not (i) alone engaged in any Testing-the-Waters Communications and (ii) authorized anyone to engage in Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company confirms that the Representative has been authorized to act on its behalf in undertaking Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not distributed any Written Testing-the-Waters Communications other than those listed on Schedule 2-C hereto. “Written Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any Testing-the-Waters Communication that is a written communication within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act; “Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any oral or written communication with potential investors undertaken in reliance on Section 5(d) of the Securities Act.
2.42. Emerging Growth Company. The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act.
2.43. Electronic Road Show. The Company has made available a Bona Fide Electronic Road Show in compliance with Rule 433(d)(8)(ii) of the Securities Act Regulations such that no filing of any “road show” (as defined in Rule 433(h) of the Securities Act Regulations) is required in connection with the Offering.
2.44. Margin Securities. The Company owns no “margin securities” as that term is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”), and none of the proceeds of Offering will be used, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin security, for the purpose of reducing or retiring any indebtedness which was originally incurred to purchase or carry any margin security or for any other purpose which might cause any of the Common Stock to be considered a “purpose credit” within the meanings of Regulation T, U or X of the Federal Reserve Board.
2.45. Dividends and Distributions. Except as disclosed in the Pricing Disclosure Package, Registration Statement and the Prospectus, no Subsidiary of the Company is currently prohibited or restricted, directly or indirectly, from paying any dividends to the Company, from making any other distribution on such Subsidiary’s capital stock, from repaying to the Company any loans or advances to such Subsidiary from the Company or from transferring any of such Subsidiary’s property or assets to the Company or any other Subsidiary of the Company.
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2.46. Lending Relationships. Except as disclosed in the Pricing Disclosure Package, Registration Statement and the Prospectus, the Company (i) does not have any material lending or other relationship with any bank or lending affiliate of the Underwriters and (ii) does not intend to use any of the proceeds from the sale of the Securities hereunder to repay any outstanding debt owed to any affiliate of the Underwriters.
2.47. Regulatory Compliance. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company (A) has not received any unresolved FDA Form 483, notice of observations, warning letter, untitled letter or other written correspondence from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), or any other court or arbitrator or federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory authority, alleging or asserting noncompliance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.); (B) possesses all material licenses, certificates, registrations, approvals, clearances, authorizations, permits and supplements or amendments thereto, and has made all declarations and filings with, the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory authorities (including, without limitation, state or other food and drug regulatory authorities) that are necessary for the ownership or lease of its properties or the conduct of its business as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, and such Authorizations are valid and in full force and effect and the Company is not in material violation of any term of any such Authorizations; (C) has not received written notice of any ongoing claim, action, suit, proceeding, hearing, enforcement, investigation, arbitration or other action from any Governmental Entity or third party alleging that any product, operation or activity is in material violation of any FDA regulation or Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity or third party is considering any such claim, litigation, arbitration, action, suit, investigation or proceeding; (D) has not received written notice that any Governmental Entity has taken, is taking or intends to take action to suspend, revoke or restrict any Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity is considering such action; (E) has filed, obtained, maintained or submitted all material reports, schedules, statements, filings, registrations, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments thereto as required by any FDA regulation or Authorizations and that all such reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments were complete and correct on the date filed (or were corrected or supplemented by a subsequent submission); (F) has not, either voluntarily or involuntarily, initiated, conducted, or issued or caused to be initiated, conducted or issued, any recall, or market withdrawal or other notice or action relating to any alleged product defect or violation and, to the Company’s knowledge, no third party has initiated or conducted any such notice or action; (G) is not party to any corporate integrity agreement, deferred prosecution agreement, monitoring agreement, consent decree, settlement order, or similar agreements, or have any reporting obligations pursuant to any such agreement, plan or correction or other remedial measure entered into with any Governmental Entity; and (H) has not been convicted of any criminal offense relating to the delivery of any item or service reimbursable under a federal or state food and drug program.
2.48. No Affiliation with Non-U.S. Persons. The Company is not, is not controlled by, and does not have substantial ties with, a non-U.S. person.
3. Covenants of the Company. The Company covenants and agrees as follows:
3.1. Amendments to Registration Statement. The Company shall deliver to the Representative, prior to filing, any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus proposed to be filed after the Effective Date and not file any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative shall reasonably object in writing.
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3.2. Federal Securities Laws.
3.2.1. Compliance. The Company, subject to Section 3.2.2, shall comply with the requirements of Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations, and will notify the Representative promptly, and confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement shall become effective or any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus shall have been filed; (ii) of the receipt of any comments from the Commission; (iii) of any request by the Commission for any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus or for additional information; (iv) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the Shares and the Representative’s Warrants for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes or of any examination pursuant to Section 8(d) or 8(e) of the Securities Act concerning the Registration Statement and (v) if the Company becomes the subject of a proceeding under Section 8A of the Securities Act in connection with the Offering of the Shares and Representative’s Warrants. The Company shall effect all filings required under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, in the manner and within the time period required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)), and shall take such steps as it deems necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus transmitted for filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the Commission and, in the event that it was not, it will promptly file such prospectus. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order, prevention or suspension and, if any such order is issued, to obtain the lifting thereof at the earliest possible moment.
3.2.2. Continued Compliance. The Company shall comply with the Securities Act, the Securities Act Regulations, the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations so as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Shares as contemplated in this Agreement and in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. If at any time when a prospectus relating to the Shares is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 172”), would be) required by the Securities Act to be delivered in connection with sales of the Shares, any event shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary, in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriters or for the Company, to (i) amend the Registration Statement in order that the Registration Statement will 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; (ii) amend or supplement the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order that the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it is delivered to a purchaser or (iii) amend the Registration Statement or amend or supplement the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, in order to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, the Company will promptly (A) give the Representative notice of such event; (B) prepare any amendment or supplement as may be necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus comply with such requirements and, a reasonable amount of time prior to any proposed filing or use, furnish the Representative with copies of any such amendment or supplement and (C) file with the Commission any such amendment or supplement; provided that the Company shall not file or use any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative or Representative’s Counsel shall reasonably object. The Company will furnish to the Underwriters such number of copies of such amendment or supplement as the Underwriters may reasonably request. The Company has given the Representative notice of any filings made pursuant to the Exchange Act or the Exchange Act Regulations within forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Applicable Time. The Company shall give the Representative notice of its intention to make any such filing from the Applicable Time until the Closing Date and the exercise in full or expiration of the Over-allotment Option specified in Section 1.2 hereof and will furnish the Representative with copies of the related document(s) a reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed filing, as the case may be, and will not file or use any such document to which the Representative or counsel for the Underwriters shall reasonably object.
3.2.3. Exchange Act Registration. Until three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act.
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3.2.4. Free Writing Prospectuses. The Company agrees that, unless it obtains the prior consent of the Representative, it shall not make any offer relating to the Shares that would constitute an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or that would otherwise constitute a “free writing prospectus,” or a portion thereof, required to be filed by the Company with the Commission or retained by the Company under Rule 433; provided that the Representative shall be deemed to have consented to each Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus set forth in Schedule 2-B. The Company represents that it has treated or agrees that it will treat each such free writing prospectus consented to, or deemed consented to, by the Underwriters as an “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433, and that it has complied and will comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 433 with respect thereto, including timely filing with the Commission where required, legending and record keeping. If at any time following issuance of an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus conflicted or would conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement or included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company will promptly notify the Underwriters and will promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus to eliminate or correct such conflict, untrue statement or omission.
3.2.5. Testing-the-Waters Communications. If at any time following the distribution of any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company shall promptly notify the Representative and shall promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication to eliminate or correct such untrue statement or omission.
3.3. Delivery to the Underwriters of Registration Statements. The Company has delivered or made available or shall deliver or make available to the Representative and Representative’s Counsel, without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of experts, and upon request will also deliver to the Underwriters, without charge, a conformed copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (without exhibits) for each of the Underwriters. The copies of the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.
3.4. Delivery to the Underwriters of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered or made available or will deliver or make available to each Underwriter, without charge, as many copies of each Preliminary Prospectus as such Underwriter reasonably requested, and the Company hereby consents to the use of such copies for purposes permitted by the Securities Act. The Company will furnish to each Underwriter, without charge, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Shares is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, such number of copies of the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such Underwriter may reasonably request. The Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.
3.5. Effectiveness and Events Requiring Notice to the Representative. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement covering the issuance of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Representative’s Warrants to remain effective with a current prospectus for at least nine (9) months after the Applicable Time, and shall notify the Representative immediately and confirm the notice in writing: (i) of the cessation of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and any amendment thereto; (ii) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order or of the initiation, or the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iii) of the issuance by any state securities commission of any proceedings for the suspension of the qualification of the shares underlying the Representative’s Warrants for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or of the initiation, or the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iv) of the mailing and delivery to the Commission for filing of any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus; (v) of the receipt of any comments or request for any additional information from the Commission; and (vi) of the happening of any event during the period described in this Section 3.5 that, in the judgment of the Company, makes any statement of a material fact made in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus untrue or that requires the making of any changes in (a) the Registration Statement in order to make the statements therein not misleading, or (b) in the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If the Commission or any state securities commission shall enter a stop order or suspend such qualification at any time, the Company shall make every reasonable effort to obtain promptly the lifting of such order.
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3.6. Review of Financial Statements. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company, at its expense, shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its regularly engaged independent registered public accounting firm to review (but not audit) the Company’s financial statements for each of the three fiscal quarters immediately preceding the announcement of any quarterly financial information.
3.7. Listing. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the listing of the Shares and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Representative’s Warrant on the Exchange for at least three (3) years following the date of this Agreement.
3.8. [Reserved].
3.9. Reports to the Representative.
3.9.1. Periodic Reports, etc. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall furnish or make available to the Representative copies of such financial statements and other periodic and special reports as the Company from time to time furnishes generally to holders of any class of its securities and also furnish or make available to the Representative: (i) a copy of each periodic report the Company shall be required to file with the Commission under the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations; (ii) a copy of every press release and every news item and article with respect to the Company or its affairs which was released by the Company; (iii) a copy of each Form 8-K prepared and filed by the Company; (iv) a copy of each registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act; and (v) such additional documents and information with respect to the Company and the affairs of any future subsidiaries of the Company as the Representative may from time to time reasonably request; provided the Representative shall sign, if requested by the Company, a Regulation FD compliant confidentiality agreement which is reasonably acceptable to the Representative and Representative’s Counsel in connection with the Representative’s receipt of such information. Documents filed with the Commission pursuant to its EDGAR system shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Representative pursuant to this Section 3.9.1.
3.9.2. Transfer Agent; Transfer Sheets. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall retain a transfer agent and registrar acceptable to the Representative (the “Transfer Agent”) and shall furnish to the Representative at the Company’s sole cost and expense such transfer sheets of the Company’s securities as the Representative may reasonably request, including the daily and monthly consolidated transfer sheets of the Transfer Agent and DTC. Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC is acceptable to the Representative to act as Transfer Agent for the Common Stock.
3.9.3. Trading Reports. For a period of six (6) months after the date hereof, during such time as the Shares are listed on the Exchange, the Company shall provide to the Representative, at the Company’s expense, such reports published by the Exchange relating to price trading of the Shares, as the Representative shall reasonably request.
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3.10. Payment of Expenses
3.10.1. General Expenses Related to the Offering. The Company hereby agrees to pay on each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, to the extent not paid at the Closing Date, all expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of the Company under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (a) all filing fees and communication expenses relating to the registration of the Shares to be sold in the Offering (including the Over-allotment Option) with the Commission; (b) all Public Filing System filing fees associated with the review of the Offering by FINRA; (c) all fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration, qualification or exemption of the Shares under the securities laws of such foreign jurisdictions as the Representative may reasonably designate; (d) all fees, expenses and disbursements relating to background checks of the Company’s officers and directors and other due diligence expenses; (e) the costs associated with receiving commemorative mementos and lucite tombstones; (f) fees and expenses of the Representative’s Counsel; (g) the Underwriters’ due diligence expenses; and (h) the Underwriters’ “road show” expenses for the Offering, with all of the Underwriters’ actual out-of-pocket expenses under subsections 3.10.1(d)-(h) not to exceed $230,000, of which $25,000 has previously been paid. The Representative may deduct from the net proceeds of the Offering payable to the Company on the Closing Date, or the Option Closing Date, if any, the expenses set forth herein to be paid by the Company to the Underwriters; provided, however, that in the event that the Offering is terminated, the Company agrees to reimburse the Underwriters pursuant to Section 8.3 hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any advance received by the Representative will be reimbursed to the Company to the extent not actually incurred in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(4)(A).
3.10.2. Non-accountable Expenses. The Company further agrees that, in addition to the expenses payable pursuant to Section 3.10.1, on the Closing Date it shall pay to the Representative, by deduction from the net proceeds of the Offering contemplated herein, a non-accountable expense allowance equal to one percent (1.0%) of the gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the Firm Shares.
3.11. Application of Net Proceeds. The Company shall apply the net proceeds from the Offering received by it in a manner consistent with the application thereof described under the caption “Use of Proceeds” in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
3.12. Delivery of Earnings Statements to Security Holders. The Company will timely file such reports pursuant to the Exchange Act as are necessary in order to make generally available to its security holders as soon as practicable, an earnings statement (which need not be certified by independent registered public accounting firm unless required by the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, but which shall satisfy the provisions of Rule 158(a) under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act) covering a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months beginning after the date of this Agreement.
3.13. Stabilization. Neither the Company nor any of its employees, directors or shareholders has taken or shall take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that has constituted or that might reasonably be expected to cause or result in, under Regulation M of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Shares.
3.14. Internal Controls. Except to the extent disclosed in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and Prospectus, the Company shall maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary in order to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and to maintain accountability for assets; (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 existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
3.15. Accountants. As of the date of this Agreement, the Company has retained an independent registered public accounting firm reasonably acceptable to the Representative, and the Company shall continue to retain a nationally recognized independent registered public accounting firm for a period of at least three (3) years after the date of this Agreement. The Representative acknowledges that the Auditor is acceptable to the Representative.
3.16. FINRA. For a period of ninety (90) days after the later of the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date, the Company shall advise the Representative (who shall make an appropriate filing with FINRA) if it is or becomes aware that (i) any officer or director of the Company, (ii) any beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) any beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the 180 days immediately preceding the filing of the original Registration Statement is or becomes an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA).
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3.17. No Fiduciary Duties. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Underwriters’ responsibility to the Company is solely contractual in nature and that none of the Underwriters or their affiliates or any selling agent shall be deemed to be acting in a fiduciary capacity, or otherwise owes any fiduciary duty to the Company or any of its affiliates in connection with the Offering and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
3.18. Company, Executive Officers, Directors and Holders of At Least 1% Lock-Up. The Company, on behalf of itself and any successor entity, and the Company’s executive officers, directors and holders of 5% or greater of the outstanding shares of Common Stock after giving effect to the Offering agree, without the prior written consent of the Representative, to be locked up for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock that are held by a Selling Stockholder and will be sold pursuant to the Resale Prospectus shall be subject to such lock-up. Holders of 1% to 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock after giving effect to the Offering agree to be locked up for a period of six (6) months after the date of this Agreement, provided that if the aggregate of such holder’s shares were to equal or exceed 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis prior to the completion of the Offering, then such holder’s lock-up period shall be for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock that are held by a Selling Stockholder and will be sold pursuant to the Resale Prospectus shall be subject to any such lock-up. Holders of less than 1% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock after giving effect to the Offering are not subject to any lock-up period, provided that if the aggregate of such holder’s shares of Common Stock were to equal or exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis prior to the completion of the Offering, then such holder’s lock-up period shall be for a period of six (6) months after the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock that are held by a Selling Stockholder and will be sold pursuant to the Resale Prospectus shall be subject to such lock-up. During the lock-up period, as applicable, the Company and each of the Company’s executive officers, directors and holders of Common Stock who are subject to a lock-up period shall not, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the Representative, (i) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant or amend the terms of any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; (ii) file or cause to be filed any registration statement with the Commission relating to the offering of any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company (other than pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8 for employee benefit plans); or (iii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of capital stock of the Company, whether any such transaction described in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above is to be settled by delivery of shares of capital stock of the Company or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. The restrictions contained in this section shall not apply to (i) the Shares and the Representative’s Warrants and shares underlying the Representative’s Warrants to be sold hereunder; (ii) the issuance by the Company of Common Stock upon the exercise of an outstanding option or warrant or the conversion of a security outstanding on the date hereof or disclosed in the Registration Statement and the Pricing Disclosure Package; and (iii) the issuance of Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents (including options or restricted stock units) pursuant to the Company’s existing stock option, equity incentive or bonus plans as disclosed in the Registration Statement and the Pricing Disclosure Package. The Company agrees not to accelerate the vesting of any option or warrant or the lapse of any repurchase right prior to the expiration of any applicable lock-up period.
3.19. Release of D&O Lock-up Period. If the Representative, in its sole discretion, agrees to release or waive the restrictions set forth in the Lock-Up Agreements described in Section 2.24 hereof for an executive officer or director of the Company and provides the Company with notice of the impending release or waiver at least three (3) Business Days before the effective date of the release or waiver, the Company agrees to announce the impending release or waiver by a press release through a major news service at least two (2) Business Days before the effective date of the release or waiver.
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3.20. Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts, in cooperation with the Underwriters, if necessary, to qualify the Shares for offering and sale under the applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions (domestic or foreign) as the Representative may designate and to maintain such qualifications in effect so long as required to complete the distribution of the Shares; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction in which it is not so qualified or to subject itself to taxation in respect of doing business in any jurisdiction in which it is not otherwise so subject.
3.21. Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Shares is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, will file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act within the time periods required by the Exchange Act and Exchange Act Regulations. Additionally, the Company shall report the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Shares as may be required under Rule 463 under the Securities Act Regulations.
3.22. Key Man Insurance. Prior to the Effective Date, the Company shall have procured and shall covenant to maintain “key man” life insurance with an insurer rated at least AA or better in the most recent edition of “Best’s Life Reports” in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 on the life of Jacob D. Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
4. Conditions of Underwriters’ Obligations. The obligations of the Underwriters to purchase and pay for the Shares, as provided herein, shall be subject to (i) the continuing accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Company as of the date hereof and as of each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any; (ii) the accuracy of the statements of officers of the Company made pursuant to the provisions hereof; (iii) the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder; and (iv) the following conditions:
4.1. Regulatory Matters.
4.1.1. Effectiveness of Registration Statement; Rule 430A Information. The Registration Statement has become effective not later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the date of this Agreement or such later date and time as shall be consented to in writing by you, and, at each of the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has been issued under the Securities Act, no order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus has been issued and no proceedings for any of those purposes have been instituted or are pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, contemplated by the Commission. The Company has complied with each request (if any) from the Commission for additional information. The Prospectus containing the Rule 430A Information shall have been filed with the Commission in the manner and within the time frame required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)) or a post-effective amendment providing such information shall have been filed with, and declared effective by, the Commission in accordance with the requirements of Rule 430A.
4.1.2. FINRA Clearance. On or before the date of this Agreement, the Representative shall have received clearance from FINRA as to the amount of compensation allowable or payable to the Underwriters as described in the Registration Statement.
4.1.3. Stock Exchange Listing Clearance. On the Closing Date, the Firm Shares shall have been approved for listing on the Exchange, subject only to official notice of issuance.
4.2. Company Counsel Matters.
4.2.1. Closing Date Opinion of Counsel. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received the favorable opinion of The Loev Law Firm, PC, counsel to the Company, dated the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Representative’s Counsel addressed to the Representative and stating that such opinion may be relied upon by Representative’s Counsel.
4.2.2. Opinion of Company’s Regulatory Counsel. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received the favorable opinion of Hogan Lovells US LLP, regulatory counsel to the Company, and a written statement providing certain “10b-5” negative assurances, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Representative’s Counsel addressed to the Representative and stating that such opinion may be relied upon by Representative’s Counsel.
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4.2.3. Option Closing Date Opinions of Counsel. On the Option Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received the favorable opinions of each counsel listed in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, dated the Option Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Representative’s Counsel addressed to the Representative and confirming as of the Option Closing Date the statements made by such counsels in their respective opinions delivered on the Closing Date.
4.2.4. Reliance. In rendering such opinions, such counsel may rely: (i) as to matters involving the application of laws other than the laws of the United States and jurisdictions in which they are admitted, to the extent such counsel deems proper and to the extent specified in such opinion, if at all, upon an opinion or opinions (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representative) of other counsel reasonably acceptable to the Representative, familiar with the applicable laws; and (ii) as to matters of fact, to the extent they deem proper, on certificates or other written statements of officers of the Company and officers of departments of various jurisdictions having custody of documents respecting the corporate existence or good standing of the Company, provided that copies of any such statements or certificates shall be delivered to Representative’s Counsel if requested.
4.3. Comfort Letters.
4.3.1. Cold Comfort Letter. At the time this Agreement is executed you shall have received a cold comfort letter containing statements and information of the type customarily included in accountants’ comfort letters with respect to the financial statements and certain financial information contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, addressed to the Representative and in form and substance satisfactory in all respects to you and to the Auditor, dated as of the date of this Agreement.
4.3.2. Bring-down Comfort Letter. At each of the Closing Date and Option Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received from the Auditor a letter, dated as of the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date, as applicable, to the effect that the Auditor reaffirms the statements made in the letter furnished pursuant to Section 4.3.1, except that the specified date referred to shall be a date not more than three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date, as applicable.
4.4. Officers’ Certificates.
4.4.1. Officers’ Certificate. The Company shall have furnished to the Representative a certificate, dated the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date (if such date is other than the Closing Date), of its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer stating that (i) such officers have carefully examined the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus and the Prospectus and, in their opinion, the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, as of the Applicable Time and as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date) did not include any untrue statement of a material fact and did not omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and the Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time and as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus as of its date and as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), the Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto, as of the respective date thereof and as of the Closing Date, did not include any untrue statement of a material fact and did not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, (ii) since the effective date of the Registration Statement, no event has occurred which should have been set forth in a supplement or amendment to the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, (iii) as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), the representations and warranties of the Company in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects (except for those representations and warranties qualified as to materiality, which shall be true and correct in all respects and except for those representations and warranties which refer to facts existing at a specific date, which shall be true and correct as of such date) and the Company has complied with all agreements and satisfied all conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied hereunder at or prior to the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), and (iv) there has not been, subsequent to the date of the most recent audited financial statements included or incorporated by reference in the Pricing Disclosure Package, a Material Adverse Change.
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4.4.2. Secretary’s Certificate. At each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received a certificate of the Company signed by the Secretary of the Company, dated the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date, as the case may be, respectively, certifying: (i) that each of the Charter and Bylaws is true and complete, has not been modified and is in full force and effect; (ii) that the resolutions of the Company’s Board of Directors (and any pricing committee thereof) relating to the Offering are in full force and effect and have not been modified; and (iii) as to the incumbency of the officers of the Company. The documents referred to in such certificate shall be attached to such certificate.
4.5. No Material Changes. Prior to and on each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any: (i) there shall have been no Material Adverse Change in the condition or prospects or the business activities, financial or otherwise, of the Company from the latest dates as of which such condition is set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus; (ii) no action, suit or proceeding, at law or in equity, shall have been pending or threatened against the Company or any Insider before or by any court or federal or state commission, board or other administrative agency wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding may reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Change, except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus; (iii) no stop order shall have been issued under the Securities Act and no proceedings therefor shall have been initiated or threatened by the Commission; and (iv) the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto shall contain all material statements which are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, and neither the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package nor the Prospectus nor any amendment or supplement thereto shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
4.6. Delivery of Agreements.
4.6.1. Lock-Up Agreements. On or before the date of this Agreement, the Company shall have delivered to the Representative executed copies of the Lock-Up Agreements.
4.6.2. Representative’s Warrants. On the Closing Date and on each Option Closing Date, the Company shall have delivered to the Representative executed Representative’s Warrants.
4.7. Additional Documents. At the Closing Date and at each Option Closing Date, if any, Representative’s Counsel shall have been furnished with such documents and opinions as they may require for the purpose of enabling Representative’s Counsel to deliver an opinion to the Underwriters, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations or warranties, or the fulfillment of any of the conditions, herein contained; and all proceedings taken by the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of the Shares and the Representative’s Warrants as herein contemplated shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Representative and Representative’s Counsel.
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5. Indemnification.
5.1. Indemnification of the Underwriters.
5.1.1. General. Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Underwriter, its affiliates and each of its and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, representatives, partners, shareholders, affiliates, counsel, and agents and each person, if any, who controls any such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (collectively, the “Underwriter Indemnified Parties” and each, an “Underwriter Indemnified Party”), against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) to which they or any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any other statute or at common law or otherwise or under the laws of foreign countries (a “Claim”), arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained, or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, in (A) the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Prospectus, or in any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or in any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication (as from time to time each may be amended and supplemented); (B) any materials or information provided to investors by, or with the approval of, the Company in connection with the marketing of the Offering, including any “road show” or investor presentations made to investors by the Company (whether in person or electronically); or (C) any application or other document or written communication (in this Section 5, collectively called “application”) executed by the Company or based upon written information furnished by the Company in any jurisdiction in order to qualify the Shares and Representative’s Warrants under the securities laws thereof or filed with the Commission, any state securities commission or agency, the Exchange or any other national securities exchange; unless, with respect to each subsection (A) through (C), such statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information. With respect to any untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus, the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 5.1.1 shall not inure to the benefit of any Underwriter Indemnified Party to the extent that any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense of such Underwriter Indemnified Party results from the fact that a copy of the Prospectus was not given or sent to the person asserting any such loss, liability, claim or damage at or prior to the written confirmation of sale of the Shares to such person as required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, and if the untrue statement or omission has been corrected in the Prospectus, unless such failure to deliver the Prospectus was a result of non-compliance by the Company with its obligations under Section 3.3 hereof. The Company also agrees that it will reimburse each Underwriter Indemnified Party for all reasonable fees and expenses (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) (collectively, the “Expenses”), and further agrees wherever and whenever possible to advance payment of Expenses as they are incurred by an Underwriter Indemnified Party in investigating, preparing, pursuing or defending any Claim.
5.1.2. Procedure. If any action is brought against an Underwriter Indemnified Party in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the Company pursuant to Section 5.1.1, such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the institution of such action and the Company shall assume the defense of such action, including the employment and fees of counsel (subject to the approval of such Underwriter Indemnified Party (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld)) and payment of actual expenses if an Underwriter Indemnified Party requests that the Company do so. Such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ its or their own counsel in any such case, and the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Company and shall be advanced by the Company; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to bear the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one firm of attorneys selected by the Underwriter Indemnified Party (in addition to local counsel). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, and provided that the Company has timely honored its obligations under Section 5, the Underwriter Indemnified Party shall not enter into any settlement without the prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld) of the terms of any settlement by the Company. The Company shall not be liable for any settlement of any action effected without its prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld). In addition, the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Underwriters (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any pending or threatened action in respect of which advancement, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not such Underwriter Indemnified Party is a party thereto) unless such settlement, compromise, consent or termination (i) includes an unconditional release of each Underwriter Indemnified Party, acceptable to such Underwriter Indemnified Party, from all liabilities, expenses and claims arising out of such action for which indemnification or contribution may be sought and (ii) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act, by or on behalf of any Underwriter Indemnified Party.
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5.2. Indemnification of the Company. Each Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, its officers who signed the Registration Statement and persons who control the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense described in the foregoing indemnity from the Company to the several Underwriters, as incurred, but only with respect to such losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (or actions in respect thereof) which arise out of or are based upon untrue statements or omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions made in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or in any application, in reliance upon, and in conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information. In case any action shall be brought against the Company or any other person so indemnified based on any Preliminary Prospectus, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or any application, and in respect of which indemnity may be sought against any Underwriter, such Underwriter shall have the rights and duties given to the Company, and the Company and each other person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to the several Underwriters by the provisions of Section 5.1.2. The Company agrees promptly to notify the Representative of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Company or any of its officers, directors or any person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Shares or in connection with the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, the Prospectus, or any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication.
5.3. Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in this Section 5 shall for any reason be unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 in respect of any liabilities and Expenses referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party, contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such liabilities and Expenses, (i) in such proportion as shall be appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and each of the Underwriters, on the other hand, from the Offering, or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i) above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other hand, in connection with the matters as to which such liabilities or Expenses relate, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to such Offering shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as the total net proceeds actually received by the Company from the Offering of the Shares purchased under this Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by the Company bear to the total underwriting discounts and commissions actually received by the Underwriters in connection with the Offering, in each case as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus. The relative fault of the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company, on the one hand, or the Underwriters, on the other, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such untrue statement, omission, act or failure to act; provided that the parties hereto agree that the written information furnished to the Company through the Representative by or on behalf of any Underwriter for use in any Preliminary Prospectus, any Registration Statement or the Prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto, consists solely of the Underwriters’ Information. The Company and the Underwriters agree that it would not be just and equitable if contributions pursuant to this Section 5.3 were determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to above in this Section 5.3. Notwithstanding the above, the Underwriters shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the underwriting discount applicable to the Firm Shares and Option Shares purchased by the Underwriters hereby. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act shall be entitled to contribution from a party who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
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5.4. Limitation. The Company also agrees that no Underwriter Indemnified Party shall have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise) to the Company for or in connection with advice or services rendered or to be rendered by any Underwriter Indemnified Party pursuant to this Agreement, the transactions contemplated thereby or any Underwriter Indemnified Party’s actions or inactions in connection with any such advice, services or transactions, except to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction has made a finding that liabilities (and related Expenses) of the Company have resulted from such Underwriter Indemnified Party’s fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with any such advice, actions, inactions or services or such Underwriter Indemnified Party’s breach of this Agreement or any obligations of confidentiality owed to the Company.
5.5. Survival and Third-Party Beneficiaries. The advancement, reimbursement, indemnity and contribution obligations set forth in this Section 5 shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any termination of, or the completion of any Underwriter Indemnified Party’s services under or in connection with, this Agreement. Each Underwriter Indemnified Party is an intended third-party beneficiary of this Section 5, and has the right to enforce the provisions of Section 5, as if the Underwriter Indemnified Party was a party to this Agreement.
6. Default by an Underwriter.
6.1. Default Not Exceeding 10% of Firm Shares or Option Shares. If any Underwriter or Underwriters shall default in its or their obligations to purchase the Firm Shares or the Option Shares, if the Over-allotment Option is exercised hereunder, and if the number of the Firm Shares or Option Shares with respect to which such default relates does not exceed in the aggregate 10% of the number of Firm Shares or Option Shares that all Underwriters have agreed to purchase hereunder, then such Firm Shares or Option Shares to which the default relates shall be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters in proportion to their respective commitments hereunder.
6.2. Default Exceeding 10% of Firm Shares or Option Shares. In the event that the default addressed in Section 6.1 relates to more than 10% of the Firm Shares or Option Shares, you may in your discretion arrange for yourself or for another party or parties to purchase such Firm Shares or Option Shares to which such default relates on the terms contained herein. If, within one (1) Business Day after such default relating to more than 10% of the Firm Shares or Option Shares, you do not arrange for the purchase of such Firm Shares or Option Shares, then the Company shall be entitled to a further period of one (1) Business Day within which to procure another party or parties satisfactory to you to purchase said Firm Shares or Option Shares on such terms. In the event that neither you nor the Company arrange for the purchase of the Firm Shares or Option Shares to which a default relates as provided in this Section 6, this Agreement will automatically be terminated by you or the Company without liability on the part of the Company (except as provided in Section 5 and Section 8.3 hereof) or the several Underwriters (except as provided in Section 5 hereof); provided, however, that if such default occurs with respect to the Option Shares, this Agreement will not terminate as to the Firm Shares; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall relieve a defaulting Underwriter of its liability, if any, to the other Underwriters and to the Company for damages occasioned by its default hereunder.
6.3. Postponement of Closing Date. In the event that the Firm Shares or Option Shares to which the default relates are to be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters, or are to be purchased by another party or parties as aforesaid, you or the Company shall have the right to postpone the Closing Date or Option Closing Date for a reasonable period, but not in any event exceeding five (5) Business Days, in order to effect whatever changes may thereby be made necessary in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus or in any other documents and arrangements, and the Company agrees to file promptly any amendment to the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus that in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriter may thereby be made necessary. The term “Underwriter” as used in this Agreement shall include any party substituted under this Section 6 with like effect as if it had originally been a party to this Agreement with respect to such Firm Shares or Option Shares.
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7. Additional Covenants.
7.1. Right of First Refusal. During the period ending twelve (12) months after the Closing Date, the Company grants the Representative the right of first refusal to act as financial advisor or to act as joint financial advisor, on at least equal economic terms on any public or private financing (debt or equity), merger, business combination, recapitalization or sale of some or all of the equity or assets of the Company (collectively, “Future Services”). In the event the Company notifies the Representative of its intention to pursue an activity that would enable the Representative to exercise its right of first refusal to provide Future Services, the Representative shall notify the Company of its election to provide such Future Services, including notification of the compensation and other terms to which the Representative shall be entitled, within thirty (30) days after written notice by the Company. In the event the Company engages the Representative to provide such Future Services, the Representative will be compensated consistent with the compensation in this Agreement, unless mutually agreed otherwise by the Company and the Representative.
8. Effective Date of this Agreement and Termination Thereof.
8.1. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective when both the Company and the Representative have executed the same and delivered counterparts of such signatures to the other party.
8.2. Termination. The Representative shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to any Closing Date, (i) if any domestic or international event or act or occurrence has materially disrupted, or in your opinion will in the immediate future materially disrupt, general securities markets in the United States; or (ii) if (a) the Common Stock has not been approved for listing on the Exchange, (b) the Company has taken any action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, delisting the Common Stock from the Exchange, or (c) the Company has received any notification that the Exchange is contemplating terminating such listing; or (iii) if trading on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC shall have been suspended or materially limited, or minimum or maximum prices for trading shall have been fixed, or maximum ranges for prices for securities shall have been required by FINRA or by order of the Commission or any other government authority having jurisdiction; or (iv) if the United States shall have become involved in a new war or an increase in major hostilities; or (v) if a banking moratorium has been declared by a New York State or federal authority; or (vi) if a moratorium on foreign exchange trading has been declared which materially adversely impacts the United States securities markets; or (vii) if the Company shall have sustained a material loss by fire, flood, accident, hurricane, earthquake, theft, sabotage or other calamity or malicious act which, whether or not such loss shall have been insured, will, in your opinion, make it inadvisable to proceed with the delivery of the Firm Shares; or (viii) if the Company is in material breach of any of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder; or (ix) if the Representative shall have become aware after the date hereof of such a Material Adverse Change, or such adverse material change in general market conditions as in the Representative’s judgment would make it impracticable to proceed with the offering, sale and/or delivery of the Shares or to enforce contracts made by the Underwriters for the sale of the Shares.
8.3. Expenses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, except in the case of a default by the Underwriters, pursuant to Section 6.2 above, in the event that this Agreement shall not be carried out for any reason whatsoever, within the time specified herein or any extensions thereof pursuant to the terms herein, the Company shall be obligated to pay to the Underwriters their actual and accountable out-of-pocket expenses related to the transactions contemplated herein then due and payable up to the amounts set forth in Section 3.10.1 and upon demand the Company shall pay such amount thereof to the Representative on behalf of the Underwriters; provided, however, that such expense cap in no way limits or impairs the indemnification and contribution provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any advance received by the Representative will be reimbursed to the Company to the extent not actually incurred in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(4)(A).
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8.4. Indemnification. Notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in this Agreement, any election hereunder or any termination of this Agreement, and whether or not this Agreement is otherwise carried out, the provisions of Section 5 shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be in any way affected by, such election or termination or failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement or any part hereof.
8.5. Representations, Warranties, Agreements to Survive. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any investigation made by or on behalf of any Underwriter or its Affiliates or selling agents, any person controlling any Underwriter, its officers or directors or any person controlling the Company or (ii) delivery of and payment for the Shares.
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1. Notices. All communications hereunder, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, shall be in writing and shall be mailed (registered or certified mail, return receipt requested), emailed, personally delivered, or sent by facsimile transmission and confirmed and shall be deemed given when so delivered or faxed and confirmed or if mailed, two (2) days after such mailing.
If to the Representative:
Boustead Securities, LLC
6 Venture, Suite 395
Irvine, California 92618
Attn: | Mr. Keith Moore, Chief Executive Officer | |
Email: | keith@boustead1828.com |
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor
New York, New York 10019
Attn: | Spencer G. Feldman, Esq. | |
Email: | sfeldman@olshanlaw.com |
If to the Company:
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, Texas 75248
Attn: | Mr. Jacob D. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer | |
Email: | jacob@mangorx.com |
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
The Loev Law Firm, PC
6300 West Loop South, Suite 280
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Attn: | David M. Loev, Esq. | |
Email: | dloev@loevlaw.com |
9.2. Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
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9.3. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.
9.4. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, it is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that all other terms and conditions of that certain engagement letter between the Company and the Representative, dated as of June 21, 2022 (the “Engagement Letter”), shall remain in full force and effect.
9.5. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the Representative, the Underwriters, the Company and the controlling persons, directors and officers referred to in Section 5 hereof, and their respective successors, legal representatives, heirs and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Agreement or any provisions herein contained. The term “successors and assigns” shall not include a purchaser, in its capacity as such, of securities from any of the Underwriters.
9.6. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Agreement shall be brought and enforced in the Los Angeles, California, or in the United States District Court located in Los Angeles, California, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any such process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 9.1 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company agrees that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its shareholders and affiliates) and each of the Underwriters hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
9.7. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of a signed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or email/pdf transmission shall constitute valid and sufficient delivery thereof.
9.8. Waiver, etc. The failure of any of the parties hereto to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way effect the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof or the right of any of the parties hereto to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Agreement. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment.
9.9. Exclusive Financial Advisor. Under the Engagement Letter, the Representative has been engaged as the exclusive financial advisor for a term that will expire upon the later to occur of (i) six (6) months after the filing of the Registration Statement, (ii) twelve (12) months after the Closing Date of the Offering or (iii) the mutual written agreement of the Company and the Representative to terminate such role. This term may be extended for additional six (6) month periods under the same terms and conditions as described in the Engagement Letter.
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If the foregoing correctly sets forth the understanding between the Underwriters and the Company, please so indicate in the space provided below for that purpose, whereupon this letter shall constitute a binding agreement between us.
Very truly yours, | ||
Mangoceuticals, Inc. | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Confirmed as of the date first written above mentioned, on behalf of itself and as Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto:
BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Keith Moore | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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SCHEDULE 1
Underwriter | Total Number of Firm Shares to be Purchased |
Number of Additional Option Shares to be Purchased if the Over- Allotment Option is Fully Exercised |
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Boustead Securities, LLC | ||||
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SCHEDULE 2-A
Pricing Information
Number of Firm Shares: [_____]
Number of Option Shares: [_____]
Public Offering Price per Firm Share or Option Share, as applicable: $[_____]
Underwriting Discount per Firm Share or Option Share, as applicable: $[_____]
Non-Accountable Expense Allowance per Firm Share or Option Share, as applicable: $[_____]
SCHEDULE 2-B
Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectuses
SCHEDULE 2-C
Written Testing-the-Waters Communications
EXHIBIT A
Form of Representative’s Warrant
EXHIBIT B-1
Form of Lock-Up Agreement
(Executive Officers, Directors and 5% Holders)
__________, 2023
Boustead Securities, LLC
6 Venture, Suite 395
Irvine, CA 92618
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This Lock-Up Agreement (this “Agreement”) is being delivered to Boustead Securities, LLC (the “Underwriter”) in connection with the proposed Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and the Underwriter, relating to the proposed initial public offering (the “Offering”) of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company.
In order to induce the Underwriter to continue its efforts in connection with the Offering, and in light of the benefits that the offering of the shares of Common Stock will confer upon the undersigned in the capacity as an executive officer, director and/or 5% or greater shareholder of the Company, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Underwriter that, during the period beginning on and including the date of this Agreement through and including the date that is the 365th day after the commencement date of the trading of the Common Stock (the “Lock-Up Period”), the undersigned will not, without the prior written consent of the Underwriter, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, sell, assign, transfer, pledge, contract to sell, or otherwise dispose of, or announce the intention to otherwise dispose of, any shares of Common Stock now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (including, without limitation, the Common Stock which may be deemed to be beneficially owned by the undersigned in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and as the same may be amended or supplemented on or after the date hereof from time to time (the “Securities Act”) (such shares, the “Beneficially Owned Shares”) or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock, (ii) enter into any swap, hedge or similar agreement or arrangement that transfers in whole or in part, the economic risk of ownership of the Shares or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition, or (iii) engage in any short selling of the shares of Common Stock. The foregoing lock-up restrictions shall not apply to any shares of Common Stock that are held by a selling stockholder of the Company identified in the resale prospectus that forms a part of the Registration Statement (the “Resale Prospectus”) and will be sold pursuant to the Resale Prospectus.
If (i) during the last 17 days of the Lock-Up Period, the Company issues an earnings release or material news or a material event relating to the Company occurs, or (ii) prior to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period, the Company announces that it will release earnings results or becomes aware that material news or a material event will occur during the 16-day period beginning on the last day of the Lock-Up Period, the restrictions imposed by this Agreement shall continue to apply until the expiration of the 18-day period beginning on the issuance of the earnings release or the occurrence of such material news or material event, as applicable, unless the Underwriter waives, in writing, such extension.
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If the undersigned is an executive officer or director of the Company, (i) the Underwriter agrees that, at least three (3) business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions in connection with a transfer of shares of Common Stock, the Underwriter will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver, and (ii) the Company has agreed in the Underwriting Agreement to announce the impending release or waiver by press release through a major news service at least two (2) business days before the effective date of the release or waiver. Any release or waiver granted by the Underwriter hereunder to any such executive officer or director shall only be effective two (2) business days after the publication date of such press release; provided, that such press release is not a condition to the release of the aforementioned lock-up provisions due to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period. The provisions of this paragraph will also not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer not for consideration and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this Agreement to the extent and for the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of such transfer.
The restrictions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph shall not apply to:
(1) if the undersigned is a natural person, any transfers made by the undersigned (a) as a bona fide gift to any member of the immediate family (as defined below) of the undersigned or to a trust the beneficiaries of which are exclusively the undersigned or members of the undersigned’s immediate family, (b) by will or intestate succession upon the death of the undersigned, (c) as a bona fide gift to a charity or educational institution, or (d) if the undersigned is or was an executive officer, director or employee of the Company, to the Company pursuant to the Company’s right of repurchase upon termination of the undersigned’s service with the Company;
(2) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfers to any shareholder, partner or member of, or owner of a similar equity interest in, the undersigned, as the case may be, if, in any such case, such transfer is not for value;
(3) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfer made by the undersigned (a) in connection with the sale or other bona fide transfer in a single transaction of all or substantially all of the undersigned’s capital stock, partnership interests, membership interests or other similar equity interests, as the case may be, or all or substantially all of the undersigned’s assets, in any such case not undertaken for the purpose of avoiding the restrictions imposed by this Agreement, or (b) to another corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity so long as the transferee is an affiliate (as defined below) of the undersigned and such transfer is not for value;
(4) the exercise by the undersigned of any stock option(s) issued pursuant to the Company’s existing stock option plans, including any exercise effected by the delivery of shares of Common Stock of the Company held by the undersigned; provided that the shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise shall remain subject to the restrictions provided for in this Agreement;
(5) the exercise by the undersigned of any warrant(s) issued by the Company prior to the date of this Agreement, including any exercise effected by the delivery of shares of Common Stock of the Company held by the undersigned; provided that the shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise shall remain subject to the restrictions provided for in this Agreement;
(6) the occurrence after the date hereof of any of (a) an acquisition by an individual or legal entity or “group” (as described in Rule 13d-5(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), of effective control (whether through legal or beneficial ownership of capital stock of the Company, by contract or otherwise) of 100% of the voting securities of the Company, (b) the Company merges into or consolidates with any other entity, or any entity merges into or consolidates with the Company, (c) the Company sells or transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another person, or (d) provided, that, the shares of Common Stock received upon any of the events set forth in clauses (a) through (c) above shall remain subject to the restrictions provided for in this Agreement;
(7) the Offering; and
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(8) transfers consented to, in writing by the Underwriter;
provided however, that in the case of any transfer described in clause (1), (2) or (3) above, it shall be a condition to the transfer that the transferee executes and delivers to the Underwriter, acting on behalf of the Underwriter, not later than one (1) business day prior to such transfer, a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Agreement (it being understood that any references to “immediate family” in the agreement executed by such transferee shall expressly refer only to the immediate family of the undersigned and not to the immediate family of the transferee) and otherwise satisfactory in form and substance to the Underwriter. In addition, the restrictions set forth herein shall not prevent the undersigned from entering into a sales plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act after the date hereof, provided that (i) a copy of such plan is provided to the Underwriter promptly upon entering into the same and (ii) no sales or transfers may be made under such plan until the Lock-Up Period ends or this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms. For purposes of this paragraph, “immediate family” shall mean a spouse, child, grandchild or other lineal descendant (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned, and “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act.
The undersigned further agrees that (i) it shall not, during the Lock-Up Period, make any demand or request for or exercise any right with respect to the registration under the Securities Act of any shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares, and (ii) the Company may, with respect to any shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares owned or held (of record or beneficially) by the undersigned, cause the transfer agent or other registrar to enter stop transfer instructions and implement stop transfer procedures with respect to such securities during the Lock-Up Period.
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that this Agreement has been duly authorized (if the undersigned is not a natural person), executed and delivered by the undersigned and is a valid and binding agreement of the undersigned. This Agreement and all authority herein conferred are irrevocable and shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned (if a natural person) and shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned.
This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earliest to occur, if any, of (1) either the Underwriter, on the one hand, or the Company, on the other hand, advising the other in writing they have determined not to proceed with the Offering, (2) termination of the Underwriting Agreement before the sale of any shares of Common Stock, or (3) the withdrawal of the Registration Statement.
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This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof.
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(Name - Please Print) | |
(Signature) | |
(Name of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print) | |
(Title of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print) |
Address: | |
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EXHIBIT B-2
Form of Lock-Up Agreement
(1% to 4.99% Holders)
__________, 2023
Boustead Securities, LLC
6 Venture, Suite 395
Irvine, CA 92618
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This Lock-Up Agreement (this “Agreement”) is being delivered to Boustead Securities, LLC (the “Underwriter”) in connection with the proposed Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and the Underwriter, relating to the proposed public offering (the “Offering”) of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company.
In order to induce the Underwriter to continue its efforts in connection with the Offering, and in light of the benefits that the offering of the shares of Common Stock will confer upon the undersigned in the capacity as a shareholder of the Company, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Underwriter that, during the period beginning on and including the date of this Agreement through and including the date that is the 180th day after the commencement date of the trading of the Common Stock (the “Lock-Up Period”), the undersigned will not, without the prior written consent of the Underwriter, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, sell, assign, transfer, pledge, contract to sell, or otherwise dispose of, or announce the intention to otherwise dispose of, any shares of Common Stock now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (including, without limitation, the Common Stock which may be deemed to be beneficially owned by the undersigned in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and as the same may be amended or supplemented on or after the date hereof from time to time (the “Securities Act”) (such shares, the “Beneficially Owned Shares”) or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock, (ii) enter into any swap, hedge or similar agreement or arrangement that transfers in whole or in part, the economic risk of ownership of the Shares or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition, or (iii) engage in any short selling of the shares of Common Stock. The foregoing lock-up restrictions shall not apply to any shares of Common Stock that are held by a selling stockholder of the Company identified in the resale prospectus that forms a part of the Registration Statement (the “Resale Prospectus”) and will be sold pursuant to the Resale Prospectus.
If (i) during the last 17 days of the Lock-Up Period, the Company issues an earnings release or material news or a material event relating to the Company occurs, or (ii) prior to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period, the Company announces that it will release earnings results or becomes aware that material news or a material event will occur during the 16-day period beginning on the last day of the Lock-Up Period, the restrictions imposed by this Agreement shall continue to apply until the expiration of the 18-day period beginning on the issuance of the earnings release or the occurrence of such material news or material event, as applicable, unless the Underwriter waives, in writing, such extension.
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If the undersigned is an executive officer or director of the Company, (i) the Underwriter agrees that, at least three (3) business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions in connection with a transfer of shares of Common Stock, the Underwriter will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver, and (ii) the Company has agreed in the Underwriting Agreement to announce the impending release or waiver by press release through a major news service at least two (2) business days before the effective date of the release or waiver. Any release or waiver granted by the Underwriter hereunder to any such executive officer or director shall only be effective two (2) business days after the publication date of such press release; provided, that such press release is not a condition to the release of the aforementioned lock-up provisions due to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period. The provisions of this paragraph will also not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer not for consideration and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this Agreement to the extent and for the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of such transfer.
The restrictions set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph shall not apply to:
(1) if the undersigned is a natural person, any transfers made by the undersigned (a) as a bona fide gift to any member of the immediate family (as defined below) of the undersigned or to a trust the beneficiaries of which are exclusively the undersigned or members of the undersigned’s immediate family, (b) by will or intestate succession upon the death of the undersigned, (c) as a bona fide gift to a charity or educational institution, or (d) if the undersigned is or was an executive officer, director or employee of the Company, to the Company pursuant to the Company’s right of repurchase upon termination of the undersigned’s service with the Company;
(2) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfers to any shareholder, partner or member of, or owner of a similar equity interest in, the undersigned, as the case may be, if, in any such case, such transfer is not for value;
(3) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfer made by the undersigned (a) in connection with the sale or other bona fide transfer in a single transaction of all or substantially all of the undersigned’s capital stock, partnership interests, membership interests or other similar equity interests, as the case may be, or all or substantially all of the undersigned’s assets, in any such case not undertaken for the purpose of avoiding the restrictions imposed by this Agreement, or (b) to another corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity so long as the transferee is an affiliate (as defined below) of the undersigned and such transfer is not for value;
(4) the exercise by the undersigned of any stock option(s) issued pursuant to the Company’s existing stock option plans, including any exercise effected by the delivery of shares of Common Stock of the Company held by the undersigned; provided that the shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise shall remain subject to the restrictions provided for in this Agreement;
(5) the exercise by the undersigned of any warrant(s) issued by the Company prior to the date of this Agreement, including any exercise effected by the delivery of shares of Common Stock of the Company held by the undersigned; provided that the shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise shall remain subject to the restrictions provided for in this Agreement;
(6) the occurrence after the date hereof of any of (a) an acquisition by an individual or legal entity or “group” (as described in Rule 13d-5(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), of effective control (whether through legal or beneficial ownership of capital stock of the Company, by contract or otherwise) of 100% of the voting securities of the Company, (b) the Company merges into or consolidates with any other entity, or any entity merges into or consolidates with the Company, (c) the Company sells or transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another person, or (d) provided, that, the shares of Common Stock received upon any of the events set forth in clauses (a) through (c) above shall remain subject to the restrictions provided for in this Agreement;
(7) the Offering; and
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(8) transfers consented to, in writing by the Underwriter;
provided however, that in the case of any transfer described in clause (1), (2) or (3) above, it shall be a condition to the transfer that the transferee executes and delivers to the Underwriter, acting on behalf of the Underwriter, not later than one (1) business day prior to such transfer, a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Agreement (it being understood that any references to “immediate family” in the agreement executed by such transferee shall expressly refer only to the immediate family of the undersigned and not to the immediate family of the transferee) and otherwise satisfactory in form and substance to the Underwriter. In addition, the restrictions set forth herein shall not prevent the undersigned from entering into a sales plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act after the date hereof, provided that (i) a copy of such plan is provided to the Underwriter promptly upon entering into the same and (ii) no sales or transfers may be made under such plan until the Lock-Up Period ends or this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms. For purposes of this paragraph, “immediate family” shall mean a spouse, child, grandchild or other lineal descendant (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned, and “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act.
The undersigned further agrees that (i) if the aggregate of the undersigned’s shares of Common Stock were to equal or exceed 20% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis prior to the completion of the Offering, then the Lock-Up Period shall be for a period beginning on and including the date of this Agreement through and including the date that is the 365th day after the commencement date of the trading of the Common Stock, (ii) it shall not, during the Lock-Up Period, make any demand or request for or exercise any right with respect to the registration under the Securities Act of any shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares, and (iii) the Company may, with respect to any shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock or other Beneficially Owned Shares owned or held (of record or beneficially) by the undersigned, cause the transfer agent or other registrar to enter stop transfer instructions and implement stop transfer procedures with respect to such securities during the Lock-Up Period.
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that this Agreement has been duly authorized (if the undersigned is not a natural person), executed and delivered by the undersigned and is a valid and binding agreement of the undersigned. This Agreement and all authority herein conferred are irrevocable and shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned (if a natural person) and shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned.
This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earliest to occur, if any, of (1) either the Underwriter, on the one hand, or the Company, on the other hand, advising the other in writing they have determined not to proceed with the Offering, (2) termination of the Underwriting Agreement before the sale of any shares of Common Stock, or (3) the withdrawal of the Registration Statement.
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Article 6 – Authorized Shares Continued
The total number of shares of stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 210,000,000 consisting of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), and 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock par value $0.0001 per share (“Preferred Stock”).
Shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of which shall have such distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (“Board of Directors”) prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. Preferred Stock shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated in such resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such class or series of Preferred Stock as may be adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all the then outstanding shares of the capital stock of the corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of the directors (the “Voting Stock”), voting together as a single class, without a separate vote of the holders of the Preferred Stock, or any series thereof, unless a vote of any such holders is required pursuant to any Preferred Stock Designation.
Article 7 - Directors
The number of directors of the Corporation may be increased or decreased in the manner provided in the Bylaws of the Corporation; provided, that the number of directors shall never be less than one. In the interim between elections of directors by stockholders entitled to vote, all vacancies, including vacancies caused by an increase in the number of directors and including vacancies resulting from the removal of directors by the stockholders entitled to vote which are not filled by said stockholders, may be filled by the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, subject to Section 21.410(d) of the Texas Business Organizations Code, where applicable.
Article 8 - Stock
No fully paid shares of any class of stock of the Corporation shall be subject to any further call or assessment in any manner or for any cause. The good faith determination of the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be final as to the value received in consideration of the issuance of fully paid shares.
Article 9 – Quorum
Except as otherwise provided under applicable law or the Bylaws of the Corporation in effect from time to time, with respect to any matter, a quorum will be present at a meeting of shareholders if the holders of a majority of the voting power of all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote on that matter are represented at the meeting in person or by proxy. A majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for all purposes at any meeting of the Board.
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Article 10 - Voting
In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to fix the amount to be reserved as working capital over and above its paid-in capital stock, and to authorize and cause to be executed, mortgages and liens upon the real and personal property of the Corporation.
Any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing setting forth the action so taken, shall have been signed by the holder or holders having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to take the action that is the subject of the consent at a meeting, in which each owner or holder entitled to vote on the action is present and votes. Delivery made to the Corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each stockholder who signs the consent, and no written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within 50 days of the earliest dated consent delivered in the manner required by this section to the Corporation, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
As authorized by Section 21.365 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, in lieu of the vote required by Section 21.457 or Section 21.364 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, the shareholders by Majority Vote shall approve (a) any “fundamental action” as defined in Section 21.364 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, (b) the sale, transfer, or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation, (c) any fundamental business transaction specified in Subchapter J of Section 21 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, and (c) any reorganization, merger, interest exchange, conversion. “Majority Vote” means the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on, and who vote for, against, or expressly abstain from voting on, the matter at a shareholder’s meeting at which a quorum is present.
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Article 11 – Personal Liability of Directors
The personal liability of the directors of the Corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code, as the same may be amended and supplemented.
Article 12 - Indemnification
The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code, as the same may be amended and supplemented, indemnify any and all persons whom it shall have power to indemnify under said Law from and against any and all of the expenses, liabilities, or other matters referred to in or covered by said Law, and the indemnification provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
Article 13 – Amendments to Certificate of Formation
The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change, or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Formation in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.
Article 14 – No Cumulative Voting Rights
Shareholders of the Corporation shall not have cumulative voting rights nor preemptive rights.
Article 15 – Not Governed By Affiliates Business Combination Rules
The Corporation, pursuant to Section 21.607 of the Texas Business Organizations Code (“TBOC”), elects not to be governed by Chapter 21, Subchapter M of the TBOC (Sections 21.601 through 21.610), inclusive.
Article 16 - Bylaws
The Board of Directors shall adopt the initial Bylaws of the Corporation. The Board of Directors shall also have the power to alter, amend or repeal the Bylaws, or to adopt new Bylaws, except as otherwise may be specifically provided in the Bylaws.
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Exhibit 3.3
BYLAWS
OF
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
a Texas corporation
Adopted April 6, 2022
and effective as of
October 7, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS | 1 | ||
1.1. | Definitions | 1 | |
1.2. | Offices | 1 | |
ARTICLE II. OFFICES | 1 | ||
2.1. | Principal Office | 1 | |
2.2. | Registered Office | 2 | |
2.3. | Other Offices | 2 | |
ARTICLE III. MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS | 2 | ||
3.1. | Annual Meetings | 2 | |
3.2. | Special Meetings | 2 | |
3.3. | Place of Meetings | 3 | |
3.4. | Notice of Meetings | 3 | |
3.5. | Notice of Stockholder Business and Nominations | 3 | |
3.6. | Waiver of Notice | 4 | |
3.7. | Adjournment of Meeting. | 4 | |
3.8. | Quorum | 5 | |
3.9. | Organization. | 5 | |
3.10. | Conduct of Business | 5 | |
3.11. | List of Stockholders | 5 | |
3.12. | Fixing of Record Date | 6 | |
3.13. | Voting of Shares | 6 | |
3.14. | Inspectors | 6 | |
3.15. | Proxies | 7 | |
3.16. | Action by Consent | 7 | |
3.17. | Cumulative Voting. | 8 | |
3.18. | Telephonic or Virtual Meetings | 8 | |
ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 8 | ||
4.1. | General Powers | 8 | |
4.2. | Number. | 8 | |
4.3. | Election of Directors and Term of Office | 8 | |
4.4. | Resignations | 8 | |
4.5. | Removal | 8 | |
4.6. | Vacancies | 9 | |
4.7. | Chairman of the Board. | 9 | |
4.8. | Compensation. | 9 | |
4.9. | Insuring Directors, Officers, and Employees | 9 | |
4.10. | Delegation of Authority. | 9 |
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ARTICLE V. MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS | 9 | ||
5.1. | Regular Meetings | 9 | |
5.2. | Place of Meetings | 9 | |
5.3. | Meetings by Telecommunications or other Electronic Meetings | 9 | |
5.4. | Special Meetings | 10 | |
5.5. | Notice of Special Meetings | 10 | |
5.6. | Waiver by Presence | 10 | |
5.7. | Quorum | 10 | |
5.8. | Conduct of Business | 10 | |
5.9. | Action by Consent | 10 | |
5.10. | Transactions with Interested Directors | 11 | |
ARTICLE VI. COMMITTEES | 11 | ||
6.1. | Committees of the Board. | 11 | |
6.2. | Selection of Committee Members | 11 | |
6.3. | Conduct of Business | 11 | |
6.4. | Authority. | 11 | |
6.5. | Minutes | 11 | |
6.6. | Committees | 12 | |
All Committees and all powers provided to such Committees shall be consistent | 12 | ||
ARTICLE VII. OFFICERS | 12 | ||
7.1. | Officers of the Company. | 12 | |
7.2. | Election and Term | 12 | |
7.3. | Compensation of Officers | 12 | |
7.4. | Removal of Officers and Agents | 12 | |
7.5. | Resignation of Officers and Agents | 12 | |
7.6. | Bond. | 12 | |
7.7. | Chief Executive Officer. | 12 | |
7.8. | President | 12 | |
7.9. | Vice Presidents | 13 | |
7.10. | Chief Financial Officer. | 13 | |
7.11. | Chief Operating Officer. | 13 | |
7.12. | Secretary. | 13 | |
7.13. | Assistant Secretaries | 13 | |
7.14. | Treasurer. | 13 | |
7.15. | Assistant Treasurers | 14 | |
7.16. | Other Officers | 14 | |
7.17. | Delegation of Authority. | 14 | |
7.18. | Action with Respect to Securities of Other Corporations | 14 | |
7.19. | Vacancies | 14 | |
7.20. | Corporate Governance Compliance | 14 | |
ARTICLE VIII. CONTRACTS, DRAFTS, DEPOSITS AND ACCOUNTS | 14 | ||
8.1. | Contracts | 14 | |
8.2. | Drafts | 14 | |
8.3. | Deposits | 15 | |
8.4. | General and Special Bank Accounts | 15 |
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ARTICLE IX. CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES AND THEIR TRANSFER | 15 | ||
9.1. | Certificates for Shares | 15 | |
9.2. | Transfer of Shares | 15 | |
9.3. | Lost Certificates | 16 | |
9.4. | Regulations | 16 | |
9.5. | Holder of Record. | 16 | |
9.6. | Treasury Shares | 16 | |
9.7. | Consideration For Shares | 16 | |
ARTICLE X. INDEMNIFICATION | 16 | ||
10.1. | Definitions | 16 | |
10.2. | Indemnification. | 17 | |
10.3. | Successful Defense | 17 | |
10.4. | Determinations | 17 | |
10.5. | Advancement of Expenses | 18 | |
10.6. | Employee Benefit Plans | 18 | |
10.7. | Other Indemnification and Insurance | 18 | |
10.8. | Notice | 18 | |
10.9. | Construction. | 18 | |
10.10. | Continuing Offer, Reliance, etc | 19 | |
10.11. | Effect of Amendment | 19 | |
ARTICLE XI. TAKEOVER OFFERS | 19 | ||
11.1. | Takeover Offers | 19 | |
ARTICLE XII. DIVIDENDS | 19 | ||
12.1. | General | 19 | |
12.2. | Dividend Reserve | 19 | |
ARTICLE XIII. NOTICES | 19 | ||
13.1. | General | 19 | |
13.2. | Waiver of Notice. | 19 | |
13.3. | Electronic Notice | 20 | |
13.4. | Undeliverable Notices | 20 | |
ARTICLE XIV. MISCELLANEOUS | 21 | ||
14.1. | Facsimile Signatures | 21 | |
14.2. | Corporate Seal | 21 | |
14.3. | Fiscal Year. | 21 | |
14.4. | Bylaw Provisions Additional and Supplemental to Provisions of Law | 21 | |
14.5. | Bylaw Provisions Contrary to or Inconsistent with Provisions of Law | 21 | |
ARTICLE XV. AMENDMENTS | 21 | ||
15.1. | Amendments | 21 |
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BYLAWS OF
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
a Texas corporation
Adopted April 6, 2022
and effective as of October 7, 2021
ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS
1.1. Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, in these Bylaws:
1.1.1 “Articles of Incorporation” or “Articles” means the Certificate of Formation of Mangoceuticals, Inc., as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas and includes all amendments thereto and restatements thereof subsequently filed.
1.1.2 “Board” means the board of directors of the Company and/or an authorized Committee of the Board, as applicable.
1.1.3 “Bylaws” means these Bylaws as adopted by the Board and includes amendments subsequently adopted by the Board or by the Stockholders.
1.1.4 “Company” means Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation.
1.1.5 “Section” refers to sections of these Bylaws.
1.1.6 “Stockholder” means stockholders of record of the Company.
1.1.7 “Texas Law” means the Texas Business Organizations Code, as amended from time to time.
1.1.1 “Transfer Agent” means any third-party transfer agent or registrar duly authorized by the Board effect transfers of shares of the Company’s stock (or, in the absence of an authorized third-party transfer agent, the Board).
1.2. Offices. The title of an office refers to the person or persons who at any given time perform the duties of that particular office for the Company.
ARTICLE II.
OFFICES
2.1. Principal Office. The Company may locate its principal office within or without the state of incorporation as the Board may determine.
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2.2. Registered Office. The registered office of the Company required by law to be maintained in the state of incorporation may be, but need not be, the same as the principal place of business of the Company. The Board may change the address of the registered office from time to time.
2.3. Other Offices. The Company may have offices at such other places, either within or without the state of incorporation, as the Board may designate or as the business of the Company may require from time to time.
ARTICLE III.
MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
3.1. Annual Meetings. The Stockholders of the Company shall hold their annual meetings for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other proper business as may come before such meetings at such time, date and place as the Board shall determine by resolution, provided the Board may also determine that a virtual meeting of Stockholders by means of remote communication shall be held in addition to or instead of a physical meeting as permitted by Texas law.
3.2. Special Meetings. The Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, a majority of the members of the Board or a committee of the Board duly designated and whose powers and authority include the power to call meetings may call special meetings of the Stockholders of the Company at any time for any purpose or purposes. Special meetings of the Stockholders of the Company may also be called by the holders of at least 35% of all shares entitled to vote at the proposed special meeting.
If any person(s) other than the Board or the Chairman call a special meeting, the request shall:
(i) be in writing;
(ii) specify the general nature of the business proposed to be transacted; and
(iii) be delivered personally or sent by registered mail or by facsimile transmission to the Secretary of the Company.
(iv) additionally, if the special meeting is called by Stockholders as provided above, the request shall include documentation sufficient to confirm the Stockholder(s) total ownership of shares entitled to vote at the proposed special meeting.
Upon receipt of such a request, the Board shall determine the date, time and place of such special meeting, which must be scheduled to be held on a date that is within ninety (90) days of receipt by the Secretary of the request therefor, and the Secretary of the Company shall prepare a proper notice thereof. No business may be transacted at such special meeting other than the business specified in the notice to Stockholders of such meeting.
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3.3. Place of Meetings. The Stockholders shall hold all meetings at such places, within or without the State of Texas, as the Board or a committee of the Board shall specify in the notice or waiver of notice for such meetings.
3.4. Notice of Meetings. Except as otherwise required by law, the Board or a committee of the Board shall give notice of each meeting of Stockholders, whether annual or special, not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the date of the meeting. The Board or a committee of the Board shall deliver a notice to each Stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting by delivering a typewritten or printed notice thereof to him personally, or by depositing such notice in the United States mail, in a postage prepaid envelope, directed to him at his address as it appears on the records of the Company, or by transmitting a notice thereof to him at such address by telegraph, telecopy, cable or wireless or, if the Stockholder has provided the Company his, her or its, email and authorization to be contacted via email, via email. If mailed, notice is given on the date deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, directed to the Stockholder at his address as it appears on the records of the Company. If emailed, in accordance with the above, notice is given on the date the email is sent to the Stockholder at his, her or its email address as it appears on the records of the Company. An affidavit of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or of the Transfer Agent of the Company that he has given notice shall constitute, in the absence of fraud, prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.
Every notice of a meeting of the Stockholders shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, also shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting. Furthermore, if the Company will maintain the list at a place other than where the meeting will take place, every notice of a meeting of the Stockholders shall specify where the Company will maintain the list of Stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting.
3.5. Notice of Stockholder Business and Nominations. Subject to the Articles of Incorporation, the Stockholders who intend to nominate persons to the Board of Directors, subject where applicable to these Bylaws and applicable law, or propose any other action at an annual meeting of Stockholders must timely notify the Secretary of the Company of such intent. To be timely, a Stockholder’s notice must be delivered, mailed or emailed, and received at the principal executive offices of the Company or via email, as applicable, not earlier than the close of business on the day which falls 120 days prior to the one year anniversary of the Company’s last annual meeting of Stockholders and not later than the close of business on the day which falls 90 days prior to the one year anniversary of the Company’s last annual meeting of Stockholders, together with written notice of the shareholder’s intention to present a proposal for action at the meeting, unless the Company’s annual meeting date occurs more than 30 days before or 30 days after the one year anniversary of the Company’s last annual meeting of Stockholders. In that case, the Company must receive proposals not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to the date of the annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to the date of the annual meeting or, if the first public announcement (or announcement to the shareholders if the Company is privately held) of the date of the annual meeting is less than 100 days prior to the date of the meeting, the 10th day following the day on which the Company first makes a public announcement of the date of the annual meeting (or if the Company is privately held, the first shareholder announcement of the date of the annual meeting). Such notice must be in writing and must include (a) the name and record address of the Stockholder who intends to propose the business and the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Company which are owned beneficially or of record by such Stockholder; (b) a representation that the Stockholder is a holder of record of stock of the Company entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to introduce the business specified in the notice; (c) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting; (d) any material interest of the Stockholder in such business; and (e) any other information that is required to be provided by the Stockholder pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (such act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Exchange Act”), if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act. In the event the Stockholder proposal relates to a nomination for appointment of a director of the Company, the notice shall also set forth (a) as to each person whom the Stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (iii) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Company which are owned beneficially or of record by the person and (iv) any other information relating to the person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act. Such notice must be accompanied by a written consent of each proposed nominee to being named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected.
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Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors may be made at any annual meeting of Stockholders, or at any special meeting of Stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors, (a) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof) or (b) by any Stockholder of the Company (i) who is a Stockholder of record on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 3.5 and on the record date for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting and (ii) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 3.5.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to include information with respect to a Stockholder proposal in the proxy statement and form of proxy for a stockholder’s meeting, Stockholders must provide notice as required by, and otherwise comply with the requirements of, the Exchange Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder (if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act). The Board of Directors reserves the right to refuse to submit any such proposal to Stockholders at an annual meeting if, in its judgment, the information provided in the notice is inaccurate or incomplete. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing Section 3.5 shall be the exclusive means for a Stockholder to make nominations or propose business (other than business included in the Company’s proxy materials pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act) at an annual meeting of stockholders. For purposes of these Bylaws, “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by a national service or in a document publicly filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act or if the Company is privately held, a private announcement by the Company to its shareholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.5, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and applicable state law with respect to matters set forth in this Section 3.5, if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act. Nothing in this Section 3.5 shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Company’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act (if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act), or the Company’s or the Board of Director’s rights and obligations under the Exchange Act (if the Company is subject to the Exchange Act) and state law, as applicable.
3.6. Waiver of Notice. Whenever these Bylaws require written notice, a written waiver thereof, signed by the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall constitute the equivalent of notice. Attendance of a person at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. No written waiver of notice need specify either the business to be transacted at, or the purpose or purposes of any regular or special meeting of the Stockholders, directors or members of a committee of the Board.
3.7. Adjournment of Meeting. When the Stockholders, the Board of Directors, or an officer (as provided in Section 3.8 below), adjourn a meeting to another time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting, the Stockholders may transact any business which they may have transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than 30 days or, if after the adjournment, the Board or a committee of the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, the Board or a committee of the Board shall give notice of the adjourned meeting to each Stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.
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3.8. Quorum. Except as otherwise required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, with respect to any matter, a quorum will be present at a meeting of shareholders if the holders of a majority of the voting power of all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote on that matter are represented at the meeting in person or by proxy. Once a quorum is present at a meeting of shareholders, the shareholders represented in person or by proxy at the meeting may conduct such business as may properly be brought before the meeting until it is adjourned, and the subsequent withdrawal from the meeting of any shareholder or the refusal of any shareholder represented in person or by proxy to vote shall not affect the presence of a quorum at the meeting. In the absence of a quorum at any meeting or any adjournment thereof, (A) the Board of Directors, without a vote of the Stockholders, may (1) postpone, reschedule, or cancel any previously scheduled annual meeting of stockholders and (2) postpone, reschedule, or cancel any previously scheduled special meeting of the Stockholders called by the Board of Directors or management (but not by the Stockholders); or (B) the holders of a majority of the voting power of all shares of stock entitled to vote who are present, in person or by proxy, or, in the absence therefrom of all the Stockholders, any officer entitled to preside at, or to act as secretary of, such meeting may adjourn such meeting to another place, date or time.
If the chairman of the meeting gives notice of any adjourned special meeting of Stockholders to all Stockholders entitled to vote thereat, stating that the minimum percentage of Stockholders for a quorum as provided by Texas Law shall constitute a quorum, then, except as otherwise required by law, that percentage at such adjourned meeting shall constitute a quorum and a majority of the votes cast at such meeting shall determine all matters.
Votes cast shall include votes cast against any proposal and shall exclude abstentions and broker non-votes, provided that votes cast against any proposal, abstentions and broker non-votes shall be counted in determining a quorum at any meeting.
3.9. Organization. Such person as the Board may have designated or, in the absence of such a person, the highest ranking officer of the Company who is present shall call to order any meeting of the Stockholders, determine the presence of a quorum, and act as chairman of the meeting. In the absence of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company, the chairman shall appoint someone to act as the secretary of the meeting.
3.10. Conduct of Business. The chairman of any meeting of Stockholders shall determine the order of business and the procedure at the meeting, including such regulations of the manner of voting and the conduct of discussion as he deems in order.
3.11. List of Stockholders. At least 10 days before every meeting of Stockholders, the Secretary shall prepare a list of the Stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the address of each Stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each Stockholder. The Company shall make the list available for examination by any Stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least 10 days prior to the meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting will take place or at the place designated in the notice of the meeting.
The Secretary shall produce and keep the list at the time and place of the meeting during the entire duration of the meeting, and any Stockholder who is present may inspect the list at the meeting. The list shall constitute presumptive proof of the identity of the Stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting and the number of shares each Stockholder holds.
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A determination of Stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of Stockholders pursuant to this Section shall apply to any adjournment thereof.
3.12. Fixing of Record Date. For the purpose of determining Stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of Stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or Stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend, or in order to make a determination of Stockholders for any other proper purpose, the Board or a committee of the Board may fix in advance a date as the record date for any such determination of Stockholders. However, the Board shall not fix such date, in any case, more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the particular action.
If the Board or a committee of the Board does not fix a record date for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of Stockholders, the record date shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given or if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held or the date on which the Board adopts the resolution declaring a dividend.
3.13. Voting of Shares. Except as otherwise required by Texas Law, the Articles, any certificate of designations, or the Bylaws, (i) at all meetings of Stockholders for the election of directors, a plurality of votes cast shall be sufficient to elect such directors; (ii) any other action taken by Stockholders shall be valid and binding upon the Company with the affirmative vote of the holders of the majority of the shares entitled to vote on, and who voted for, against, or expressly abstained with respect to, the matter at a Stockholders’ meeting of the Company at which a quorum is present, except that adoption, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws by Stockholders will require the vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote; and (iii) broker non-votes are considered for purposes of establishing a quorum but not considered as votes cast for or against a proposal or director nominee. Each Stockholder shall have one vote for every share of stock having voting rights registered in his name on the record date for the meeting, except as otherwise provided in any preferred stock designation setting forth the right of preferred stock shareholders. The Company shall not have the right to vote treasury stock of the Company, nor shall another corporation have the right to vote its stock of the Company if the Company holds, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares entitled to vote in the election of directors of such other corporation. Persons holding stock of the Company in a fiduciary capacity shall have the right to vote such stock. Persons who have pledged their stock of the Company shall have the right to vote such stock unless in the transfer on the books of the Company the pledgor expressly empowered the pledgee to vote such stock. In that event, only the pledgee, or his proxy, may represent such stock and vote thereon.
Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or classes, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter and the affirmative vote of the majority of shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class.
3.14. Inspectors. At any meeting in which the Stockholders vote by ballot, the chairman may appoint one or more inspectors. Each inspector shall take and sign an oath to execute the duties of inspector at such meeting faithfully, with strict impartiality, and according to the best of his ability. The inspectors shall ascertain the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determine the shares represented at a meeting and the validity of proxies and ballots; count all votes and ballots; determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors; and certify their determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting, and their count of all votes and ballots. The certification required herein shall take the form of a subscribed, written report prepared by the inspectors and delivered to the Secretary of the Company. An inspector need not be a Stockholder of the Company, and any officer of the Company may be an inspector on any question other than a vote for or against a proposal in which he has a material interest.
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3.15. Proxies. A Stockholder may exercise any voting rights in person or by his proxy appointed by an instrument in writing, which he or his authorized attorney-in-fact has subscribed and which the proxy has delivered to the Secretary of the meeting pursuant to the manner prescribed by law.
A proxy is not valid after the expiration of 11 months after the date of its execution, unless the person executing it specifies thereon the length of time for which it is to continue in force or limits its use to a particular meeting. Each proxy is irrevocable if it expressly states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power.
The attendance at any meeting of a Stockholder who previously has given a proxy shall not have the effect of revoking the same unless he notifies the Secretary in writing prior to the voting of the proxy.
3.16. Action by Consent. Any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of Stockholders of the Company or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of such Stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action that is the subject of the consent at a meeting in which each Stockholder entitled to vote on the action is present and votes, and shall be delivered to the Company by delivery to its registered office, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Company having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded.
Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each Stockholder who signs the consent, and no written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within 60 days (or such other period as provided by applicable law) of the earliest dated consent delivered in the manner required by this Section to the Company, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Company by delivery to its registered office, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Company having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Company’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those Stockholders who have not consented in writing, provided further that failure to provide such notice shall not effect the validity of such action.
In the event of the delivery to the Company of a consent or consents in writing (“Consents”), the secretary of the Company, or such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate, shall provide for the safe-keeping of such Consents and any related revocations and shall promptly conduct such ministerial review of the sufficiency of all Consents and any related revocations and of the validity of the action to be taken by Stockholder consent as the secretary of the Company, or such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate, as the case may be, deems necessary or appropriate, including, without limitation, whether the Stockholders of a number of shares having the requisite voting power to authorize or take the action specified in Consents have given consent; provided, however, that if the corporate action to which the Consents relate is the removal or replacement of one or more members of the Board, the secretary of the Company, or such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate, as the case may be, shall promptly designate two persons, who shall not be members of the Board, to serve as inspectors (“Inspectors”) with respect to such Consent and such Inspectors shall discharge the functions of the secretary of the Company, or such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate, as the case may be, under this section. If after such investigation the secretary of the Company, such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate or the Inspectors, as the case may be, shall determine that the action purported to have been taken is duly authorized by the Consents, that fact shall be certified on the records of the Company kept for the purpose of recording the proceedings of meetings of Stockholders and the Consents shall be filed in such records.
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In conducting the investigation required by this section, the secretary of the Company, such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate or the Inspectors, as the case may be, may, at the expense of the Company, retain special legal counsel and any other necessary or appropriate professional advisors as such person or persons may deem necessary or appropriate and shall be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the opinion of such counsel or advisors.
No action by written consent without a meeting shall be effective until such date as the secretary of the Company, such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate, or the Inspectors, as applicable, certify to the Company that the Consents delivered to the Company in accordance with this section, represent at least the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to take the corporate action in accordance with Texas law and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company.
Nothing contained in this Section 3.16 shall in any way be construed to suggest or imply that the Board or any Stockholder shall not be entitled to contest the validity of any Consents or related revocations, whether before or after such certification by the secretary of the Company, such other officer of the Company as the Board may designate or the Inspectors, as the case may be, or to take any other action (including, without limitation, the commencement, prosecution, or defense of any litigation with respect thereto, and the seeking of injunctive relief in such litigation).
3.17. Cumulative Voting. Cumulative voting is expressly forbidden.
3.18. Telephonic or Virtual Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, meetings of the Stockholders may be held through the use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment (including, but not limited to video conferencing), email or instant mail as long as all members participating in such meeting can communicate with one another at the time of such meeting. Participation in such meeting constitutes presence in person at such meeting.
ARTICLE IV.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4.1. General Powers. The Board shall manage the property, business and affairs of the Company.
4.2. Number. The number of directors who shall constitute the Board shall equal not less than 1 nor more than 10, as the Board or majority Stockholders may determine by resolution from time to time.
4.3. Election of Directors and Term of Office. The Stockholders of the Company shall elect the directors at the annual or adjourned annual meeting (except as otherwise provided herein for the filling of vacancies). Each director shall hold office until his death, resignation, retirement, removal, or disqualification, or until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.
4.4. Resignations. Any director of the Company may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board or to the Secretary of the Company. Any resignation shall take effect upon receipt or at the time specified in the notice. Unless the notice specifies otherwise, the effectiveness of the resignation shall not depend upon its acceptance.
4.5. Removal. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, any applicable certificate of designation or these Bylaws, stockholders holding a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors may remove any director or the entire Board of Directors at any time, with or without cause.
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4.6. Vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, any applicable certificate of designation or these Bylaws, and subject to applicable law, any vacancy on the Board, whether because of death, resignation, disqualification, an increase in the number of directors, or any other cause may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, a sole remaining director, or the majority Stockholders. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or any applicable certificate of designation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Any director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office until his death, resignation, retirement, removal, or disqualification, or until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.
4.7. Chairman of the Board. At the initial and annual meeting of the Board, the directors may elect from their number a Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall perform such other duties as the Board may direct. The Board also may elect a Vice Chairman and other officers of the Board, with such powers and duties as the Board may designate from time to time.
4.8. Compensation. The Board may compensate directors for their services and may provide for the payment of all expenses the directors incur by attending meetings of the Board or otherwise.
4.9. Insuring Directors, Officers, and Employees. The Company may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company, or on behalf of any person serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another company, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against that person and incurred by that person in any such company, whether or not the Company has the power to indemnify that person against liability for any of those acts.
4.10. Delegation of Authority. Notwithstanding any provision of these Bylaws to the contrary, the Board may delegate the powers or duties of any officer to any other officer or agent.
ARTICLE V.
MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
5.1. Regular Meetings. The Board may hold regular meetings at such places, dates and times as the Board shall establish by resolution. If any day fixed for a meeting falls on a legal holiday, the Board shall hold the meeting at the same place and time on the next succeeding business day. The Board need not give notice of regular meetings.
5.2. Place of Meetings. The Board may hold any of its meetings in or out of the State of Texas, at such places as the Board may designate, at such places as the notice or waiver of notice of any such meeting may designate, or at such places as the persons calling the meeting may designate.
5.3. Meetings by Telecommunications or other Electronic Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, meetings of the Board or of any committee designated by the Board may be held through the use of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment such as email, instant messaging or similar communication so long as all members participating in such meeting can communicate with one another at the time of such meeting. Participation in such a meeting constitutes presence in person at such meeting. Each person participating in the meeting, or a duly appointed Secretary of the meeting, who attended such meeting, shall sign the minutes thereof, which may be in counterparts. Approval of said meeting may be accomplished via email or fax.
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5.4. Special Meetings. The Chairman of the Board (or if there is no Chairman, any member of the Board of Directors), the President (or any Vice President if the President is absent or unable or refuses to act), or any two directors then in office (not including the Chairman, if the Company has a Chairman) may call a special meeting of the Board. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board may fix any place, either in or out of the State of Texas as the place for the meeting.
5.5. Notice of Special Meetings. The person or persons calling a special meeting of the Board shall give written notice to each director of the time, place, date and purpose of the meeting of not less than three business days if by mail and not less than 24 hours if by facsimile (with confirmation of delivery), email or in person before the date of the meeting, or as otherwise provided by law. If mailed, notice is given on the date deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to such director. If emailed, notice is given on the date the email is sent the member of the Board at his or her email address as it appears on the records of the Company. A director may waive notice of any special meeting, and any meeting shall constitute a legal meeting without notice if all the directors are present or if those not present sign either before or after the meeting a written waiver of notice, a consent to such meeting, or an approval of the minutes of the meeting. A notice or waiver of notice need not specify the purposes of the meeting or the business which the Board will transact at the meeting. Generally, a tentative agenda will be included, but the meeting shall not be confined to any agenda included with the notice.
Upon providing notice, the Secretary or other officer sending notice shall sign and file in the Corporate Record Book a statement of the details of the notice given to each director. If such statement should later not be found in the Corporate Record Book, due notice shall be presumed.
5.6. Waiver by Presence. Except when expressly for the purpose of objecting to the legality of a meeting, a director’s presence at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting.
5.7. Quorum. A majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for all purposes at any meeting of the Board. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of directors present at any meeting may adjourn the meeting to another place, date or time without further notice. No proxies shall be given by directors to any person for purposes of voting or establishing a quorum at a directors’ meeting.
5.8. Conduct of Business. The Board shall transact business in such order and manner as the Board may determine. Except as the law requires otherwise, the Board shall determine all matters by the vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. The directors shall act as a Board, and the individual directors shall have no power as such. At every meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, if there is such an officer, and if not, the President, or in the President’s absence, a Vice President designated by the President, or in the absence of such designation, a Chairman chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall preside. The Secretary of the Company shall act as Secretary of the Board of Directors’ meetings. When the Secretary is absent from any meeting or in the discretion of the Chairman, the Chairman may appoint any person to act as Secretary of that meeting.
5.9. Action by Consent. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission and the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form.
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5.10. Transactions with Interested Directors. Any contract or other transaction between the Company and any of its directors (or any corporation or firm in which any of its directors are directly or indirectly interested) shall be valid for all purposes notwithstanding the presence of that director at the meeting during which the contract or transaction was authorized, and notwithstanding the directors’ participation in that meeting. This Section shall apply only if the contract or transaction is just and reasonable to the Company at the time it is authorized and ratified, the interest of each director is known or disclosed to the Board of Directors, and the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) nevertheless authorizes or ratifies the contract or transaction by a majority of the disinterested directors present (or by authorized committee of the Board). Each interested director is to be counted in determining whether a quorum is present, but shall not vote and shall not be counted in calculating the majority necessary to carry the vote. This Section shall not be construed to invalidate contracts or transactions that would be valid in its absence.
ARTICLE VI.
COMMITTEES
6.1. Committees of the Board. The Board may designate, by a vote of a majority of the directors then in office, committees of the Board. The committees shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and shall possess such lawfully delegable powers and duties as the Board may confer.
6.2. Selection of Committee Members. The Board shall elect by a vote of a majority of the directors then in office a director or directors to serve as the member or members of a committee. By the same vote, the Board may designate other directors as alternate members who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of a committee. In the absence or disqualification of any member of any committee and any alternate member in his place, the member or members of the committee present at the meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may appoint by unanimous vote another member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of the absent or disqualified member.
6.3. Conduct of Business. Each committee may determine the procedural rules for meeting and conducting its business and shall act in accordance therewith, except as the law or these Bylaws require otherwise and except as the Board shall otherwise determine. Each committee shall make adequate provision for notice of all meetings to members. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum, unless the committee consists of one or two members. In that event, one member shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the members present shall determine all matters. A committee may take action without a meeting if all the members of the committee consent in writing and file the consent or consents with the minutes of the proceedings of the committee.
6.4. Authority. Any committee, to the extent the Board provides, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Company, and may authorize the affixation of the Company’s seal to all instruments which may require or permit it. However, no committee shall have any power or authority with regard to amending the Articles of Incorporation, adopting an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the Stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Company’s property and assets, recommending to the Stockholders a dissolution of the Company or a revocation of a dissolution of the Company, or amending these Bylaws of the Company. Unless a resolution of the Board expressly provides, no committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend, to authorize the issuance of stock, or to adopt a certificate of ownership and merger.
6.5. Minutes. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report the same to the Board when required.
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6.6. Committees. All Committees and all powers provided to such Committees shall be consistent with Texas Law, the Articles and the rules and regulations of the principal market or exchange on which the Company’s capital stock then trades.
ARTICLE VII.
OFFICERS
7.1. Officers of the Company. The officers of the Company shall consist of a Chief Executive Officer, President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and such Vice Presidents, a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and other officers as the Board may designate and elect from time to time. The same person may hold at the same time any two or more offices.
7.2. Election and Term. The Board shall elect the officers of the Company. Each officer shall hold office until his death, resignation, retirement, removal or disqualification, or until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.
7.3. Compensation of Officers. The Board shall fix the compensation of all officers of the Company. No officer shall serve the Company in any other capacity and receive compensation, unless the Board authorizes the additional compensation.
7.4. Removal of Officers and Agents. The Board may remove any officer or agent it has elected or appointed at any time, with or without cause.
7.5. Resignation of Officers and Agents. Any officer or agent the Board has elected or appointed may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or the Secretary of the Company. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified. Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the Board need not accept the resignation to make it effective.
7.6. Bond. The Board may require by resolution any officer, agent, or employee of the Company to give bond to the Company, with sufficient sureties conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of his respective office or agency. The Board also may require by resolution any officer, agent or employee to comply with such other conditions as the Board may require from time to time.
7.7. Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall be the chief operating officer of the Company and, subject to the Board’s control, shall supervise and direct all of the business and affairs of the Company. When present, he shall sign (with or without the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, or any other officer or agent of the Company which the Board has authorized) deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments which the Board has authorized an officer or agent of the Company to execute. However, the Chief Executive Officer shall not sign any instrument which the law, these Bylaws, or the Board expressly require some other officer or agent of the Company to sign and execute. In general, the Chief Executive Officer shall perform all duties incident to the office of Chief Executive Officer and such other duties as the Board may prescribe from time to time.
7.8. President. Each President shall have such powers and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Board. A President may be designated by the Board to perform the duties and exercise the powers of the CEO in the event of the CEO’s absence or disability. In the event the Company does not have a Chief Executive Officer, all of the powers of the CEO, as set forth in Section 7.7, above, shall be held by the President.
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7.9. Vice Presidents. In the absence of the President or in the event of his death, inability or refusal to act, the Vice Presidents in the order of their length of service as Vice Presidents, unless the Board determines otherwise, shall perform the duties of the President. When acting as the President, a Vice President shall have all the powers and restrictions of the Presidency. A Vice President shall perform such other duties as the President or the Board may assign to him from time to time.
7.10. Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct books and records of accounts of the properties and business transactions of the Company, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, capital, retained earnings and shares. The books of account shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by any director.
The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all money and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the Company with such depositories as the Board may designate. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the Company as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the Chief Executive Officer or, in the absence of a Chief Executive Officer, any president and directors, whenever they request it, an account of all of his or her transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the Company, and shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board or these Bylaws.
The Chief Financial Officer may be the Treasurer of the Company.
7.11. Chief Operating Officer. The duties of the Chief Operating Officer of the Company shall include, but not be limited to, directing the day-to-day business, affairs and operations of the Company, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and (to the extent neither the Chief Executive Officer nor the Chief Operating Officer is also the President) the President, and shall have all such other authority as is incident to such office.
7.12. Secretary. The Secretary shall (a) keep the minutes of the meetings of the Stockholders and of the Board in one or more books for that purpose, (b) give all notices which these Bylaws or the law requires, (c) serve as custodian of the records and seal of the Company,
(d) affix the seal of the Company to all documents which the Board has authorized execution on behalf of the Company under seal, (e) maintain a register of the address of each Stockholder of the Company (unless maintained by a duly appointed Transfer Agent), (f) sign, with the President, a Vice President, or any other officer or agent of the Company which the Board has authorized, certificates for shares of the Company, (g) have charge of the stock transfer books of the Company, and (h) perform all duties which the President or the Board may assign to him from time to time.
7.13. Assistant Secretaries. In the absence of the Secretary or in the event of his death, inability or refusal to act, the Assistant Secretaries in the order of their length of service as Assistant Secretary, unless the Board determines otherwise, shall perform the duties of the Secretary. When acting as the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary shall have the powers and restrictions of the Secretary. An Assistant Secretary shall perform such other duties as the President, Secretary or Board may assign from time to time.
7.14. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall (a) have responsibility for all funds and securities of the Company, (b) receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Company from any source whatsoever, (c) deposit all moneys in the name of the Company in depositories which the Board selects, and (d) perform all of the duties which the President or the Board may assign to him from time to time.
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7.15. Assistant Treasurers. In the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of his death, inability or refusal to act, the Assistant Treasurers in the order of their length of service as Assistant
Treasurer, unless the Board determines otherwise, shall perform the duties of the Treasurer. When acting as the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer shall have the powers and restrictions of the Treasurer. An Assistant Treasurer shall perform such other duties as the Treasurer, the President, or the Board may assign to him from time to time.
7.16. Other Officers. The Board may appoint, or empower the Chief Executive Officer, or any other duly appointed officer of the Company, to appoint, such other officers and agents as the business of the Company may require. Each of such officers and agents shall hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board, Chief Executive Officer, or other designated officer may from time to time determine.
7.17. Delegation of Authority. Notwithstanding any provision of these Bylaws to the contrary, the Board may delegate the powers or duties of any officer to any other officer or agent.
7.18. Action with Respect to Securities of Other Corporations. Unless the Board directs otherwise, the Chief Executive Officer and President shall have the power to vote and otherwise act on behalf of the Company, in person or by proxy, at any meeting of stockholders of or with respect to any action of stockholders of any other corporation in which the Company holds securities. Furthermore, unless the Board directs otherwise, the Executive Officer and President shall exercise any and all rights and powers which the Company possesses by reason of its ownership of securities in another corporation.
7.19. Vacancies. The Board may fill any vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause in the manner which these Bylaws prescribe for the regular appointment to such office.
7.20. Corporate Governance Compliance. Without otherwise limiting the powers of the Board set forth herein and provided that shares of capital stock of the Company are listed for trading on either the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) or the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)(including the NYSE American), the Company shall comply with the corporate governance rules and requirements of the NASDAQ or the NYSE, as applicable.
ARTICLE VIII.
CONTRACTS, DRAFTS, DEPOSITS AND ACCOUNTS
8.1. Contracts. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, the Board, or any officers of the corporation authorized thereby, may authorize any officer or officers, or agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Company; such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
8.2. Drafts. From time to time, the Board shall determine by resolution which person or persons may sign or endorse all checks, drafts, other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness that are issued in the name of or payable to the corporation, and only the persons so authorized shall sign or endorse those instruments.
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8.3. Deposits. The Treasurer shall deposit all funds of the Company not otherwise employed in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board may select or as any officer, assistant, agent or attorney of the Company to whom the Board has delegated such power may select. For the purpose of deposit and collection for the account of the Company, the President or the Treasurer (or any other officer, assistant, agent or attorney of the Company whom the Board has authorized) may endorse, assign and deliver checks, drafts and other orders for the payment of money payable to the order of the Company.
8.4. General and Special Bank Accounts. The Board may authorize the opening and keeping of general and special bank accounts with such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board may select or as any officer, assistant, agent or attorney of the Company to whom the Board has delegated such power may select. The Board may make such special rules and regulations with respect to such bank accounts, not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws, as it may deem expedient.
ARTICLE IX.
CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES AND THEIR TRANSFER
9.1. Certificates for Shares. Shares of the capital stock of the Company may be certificated or uncertificated, as provided under Texas Law. Each Stockholder, upon written request to the Transfer Agent or registrar of the Company, shall be entitled to a certificate of the capital stock of the Company in such form as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company shall number the certificates representing shares of the stock of the Company in the order in which the Company issues them. The President or any Vice President and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall sign the certificates in the name of the Company. Any or all certificates may contain facsimile signatures. In case any officer, Transfer Agent, or registrar who has signed a certificate, or whose facsimile signature appears on a certificate, ceases to serve as such officer, Transfer Agent, or registrar before the Company issues the certificate, the Company may issue the certificate with the same effect as though the person who signed such certificate, or whose facsimile signature appears on the certificate, was such officer, Transfer Agent, or registrar at the date of issue. The Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company shall keep a record in the stock transfer books of the Company of the names of the persons, firms or corporations owning the stock represented by the certificates, the number and class of shares represented by the certificates and the dates thereof and, in the case of cancellation, the dates of cancellation. The Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company shall cancel every certificate surrendered to the Company for exchange or transfer. Except in the case of a lost, destroyed, stolen or mutilated certificate, the Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company shall not issue a new certificate in exchange for an existing certificate until he has canceled the existing certificate.
9.2. Transfer of Shares. A holder of record of shares of the Company’s stock, or his attorney-in-fact authorized by power of attorney duly executed and filed with the Secretary, Transfer Agent or registrar of the Company, may transfer his shares only on the stock transfer books of the Company. Such person shall furnish to the Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company proper evidence of his authority to make the transfer and shall properly endorse and surrender for cancellation his existing certificate or certificates for such shares. Whenever a holder of record of shares of the Company’s stock makes a transfer of shares for collateral security, the Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company shall state such fact in the entry of transfer if the transferor and the transferee request. When a transfer of shares is requested and there is reasonable doubt as to the right of the person seeking the transfer, the Company or its Transfer Agent, before recording the transfer of the shares on its books or issuing any certificate there for, may require from the person seeking the transfer reasonable proof of that person’s right to the transfer. If there remains a reasonable doubt of the right to the transfer, the Company may refuse a transfer unless the person gives adequate security or a bond of indemnity executed by a corporate surety or by two individual sureties satisfactory to the Company as to form, amount, and responsibility of sureties. The bond shall be conditioned to protect the Company, its officers, Transfer Agents, and registrars, or any of them, against any loss, damage, expense, or other liability for the transfer or the issuance of a new certificate for shares.
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9.3. Lost Certificates. The Board may direct the Secretary, Transfer Agent, or registrar of the Company to issue a new certificate to any holder of record of shares of the Company’s stock claiming that he has lost such certificate, or that someone has stolen, destroyed or mutilated such certificate, upon the receipt of an affidavit from such holder to such fact. When authorizing the issue of a new certificate, the Board, in its discretion may require as a condition precedent to the issuance that the owner of such certificate give the Company a bond of indemnity in such form and amount as the Board may direct.
9.4. Regulations. The Board may make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with these Bylaws, as it deems expedient concerning the issue, transfer and registration of certificates for shares of the stock of the Company. The Board may appoint or authorize any officer or officers to appoint one or more Transfer Agents, or one or more registrars, and may require all certificates for stock to bear the signature or signatures of any of them.
9.5. Holder of Record. The Company may treat as absolute owners of shares the person in whose name the shares stand of record as if that person had full competency, capacity and authority to exercise all rights of ownership, despite any knowledge or notice to the contrary or any description indicating a representative, pledge or other fiduciary relation, or any reference to any other instrument or to the rights of any other person appearing upon its record or upon the share certificate. However, the Company may treat any person furnishing proof of his appointment as a fiduciary as if he were the holder of record of the shares.
9.6. Treasury Shares. Treasury shares of the Company shall consist of shares which the Company has issued and thereafter acquired but not canceled. Treasury shares shall not carry voting or dividend rights.
9.7. Consideration For Shares. Shares may be issued for such consideration as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, but not less than the par value stated in the Articles.
ARTICLE X.
INDEMNIFICATION
10.1. Definitions. In this Article:
(a) “Indemnitee” means (i) any present or former director, advisory director or officer of the Company, (ii) any person who while serving in any of the capacities referred to in clause (i) hereof served at the Company’s request as a director, officer, partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, employee, agent or similar functionary of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, and (iii) any person nominated or designated by (or pursuant to authority granted by) the Board of Directors or any committee thereof to serve in any of the capacities referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof.
(b) “Official Capacity” means (i) when used with respect to a director, the office of director of the Company, and (ii) when used with respect to a person other than a director, the elective or appointive office of the Company held by such person or the employment or agency relationship undertaken by such person on behalf of the Company, but in each case does not include service for any other foreign or domestic corporation or any partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise.
(c) “Proceeding” means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigative, any appeal in such an action, suit or proceeding, and any inquiry or investigation that could lead to such an action, suit or proceeding.
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10.2. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify every Indemnitee against all judgments, penalties (including excise and similar taxes), fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding in which he was, is or is threatened to be named defendant or respondent, or in which he was or is a witness without being named a defendant or respondent, by reason, in whole or in part, of his serving or having served, or having been nominated or designated to serve, in any of the capacities referred to in Section 10.1, if it is determined in accordance with Section 10.4 that the Indemnitee (a) conducted himself in good faith, (b) reasonably believed, in the case of conduct in his Official Capacity, that his conduct was in the Company’s best interests and, in all other cases, that his conduct was at least not opposed to the Company’s best interests, and (c) in the case of any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful; provided, however, that in the event that an Indemnitee is found liable to the Company or is found liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by the Indemnitee the indemnification (i) is limited to reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with the Proceeding and (ii) shall not be made in respect of any Proceeding in which the Indemnitee shall have been found liable for willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of his duty to the Company. Except as provided in the immediately preceding proviso to the first sentence of this Section 10.2, no indemnification shall be made under this Section 10.2 in respect of any Proceeding in which such Indemnitee shall have been (a) found liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by him, whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken in the Indemnitee’s Official Capacity, or (b) found liable to the Company. The termination of any Proceeding by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or on a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, is not of itself determinative that the Indemnitee did not meet the requirements set forth in clauses (a), (b) or (c) in the first sentence of this Section 10.2. An Indemnitee shall be deemed to have been found liable in respect of any claim, issue or matter only after the Indemnitee shall have been so adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom. Reasonable expenses shall, include, without limitation, all court costs and all fees and disbursements of attorneys for the Indemnitee. The indemnification provided herein shall be applicable whether or not negligence or gross negligence of the Indemnitee is alleged or proven.
10.3. Successful Defense. Without limitation of Section 10.2 and in addition to the indemnification provided for in Section 10.2, the Company shall indemnify every Indemnitee against reasonable expenses incurred by such person in connection with any Proceeding in which he is a witness or a named defendant or respondent because he served in any of the capacities referred to in Section 10.1, if such person has been wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in defense of the Proceeding.
10.4. Determinations. Any indemnification under Section 10.2 (unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction) shall be made by the Company only upon a determination that indemnification of the Indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct. Such determination shall be made (a) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who, at the time of such vote, are not named defendants or respondents in the Proceeding; (b) if such a quorum cannot be obtained, then by a majority vote of a committee of the Board of Directors, duly designated to act in the matter by a majority vote of all directors (in which designated directors who are named defendants or respondents in the Proceeding may participate), such committee to consist solely of two (2) or more directors who, at the time of the committee vote, are not named defendants or respondents in the Proceeding; (c) by special legal counsel selected by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof by vote as set forth in clauses (a) or (b) of this Section 10.4 or, if the requisite quorum of all of the directors cannot be obtained therefor and such committee cannot be established, by a majority vote of all of the directors (in which directors who are named defendants or respondents in the Proceeding may participate); or (d) by the shareholders in a vote that excludes the shares held by directors that are named defendants or respondents in the Proceeding. Determination as to reasonableness of expenses shall be made in the same manner as the determination that indemnification is permissible, except that if the determination that indemnification is permissible is made by special legal counsel, determination as to reasonableness of expenses must be made in the manner specified in clause (c) of the preceding sentence for the selection of special legal counsel. In the event a determination is made under this Section 10.4 that the Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct as to some matters but not as to others, amounts to be indemnified may be reasonably prorated.
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10.5. Advancement of Expenses. Reasonable expenses (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) incurred by an Indemnitee who was or is a witness or was, is or is threatened to be made a named defendant or respondent in a Proceeding shall be paid by the Company at reasonable intervals in advance of the final disposition of such Proceeding, and without making any of the determinations specified in Section 10.4, after receipt by the Company of (a) a written affirmation by such Indemnitee of his good faith belief that he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the Company under this Article and (b) a written undertaking by or on behalf of such Indemnitee to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the Company if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as authorized in this Article. Such written undertaking shall be an unlimited obligation of the Indemnitee but need not be secured and it may be accepted without reference to financial ability to make repayment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the Company may pay or reimburse expenses incurred by an Indemnitee in connection with his appearance as a witness or other participation in a Proceeding at a time when he is not named a defendant or respondent in the Proceeding.
10.6. Employee Benefit Plans. For purposes of this Article, the Company shall be deemed to have requested an Indemnitee to serve an employee benefit plan whenever the performance by him of his duties to the Company also imposes duties on or otherwise involves services by him to the plan or participants or beneficiaries of the plan. Excise taxes assessed on an Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan pursuant to applicable law shall be deemed fines. Action taken or omitted by an Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan in the performance of his duties for a purpose reasonably believed by him to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan shall be deemed to be for a purpose which is not opposed to the best interests of the Company.
10.7. Other Indemnification and Insurance. The indemnification provided by this Article shall (a) not be deemed exclusive of, or to preclude, any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may at any time be entitled under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, any law, agreement or vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, or under any policy or policies of insurance purchased and maintained by the Company on behalf of any Indemnitee, both as to action in his Official Capacity and as to action in any other capacity, (b) continue as to a person who has ceased to be in the capacity by reason of which he was an Indemnitee with respect to matters arising during the period he was in such capacity, (c) inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person and (d) not be required if and to the extent that the person otherwise entitled to payment of such amounts hereunder has actually received payment therefor under any insurance policy, contract or otherwise.
10.8. Notice. Any indemnification of or advance of expenses to an Indemnitee in accordance with this Article shall be reported in writing to the shareholders of the Company with or before the notice or waiver of notice of the next shareholders’ meeting or with or before the next submission to shareholders of a consent to action without a meeting and, in any case, within the 12-month period immediately following the date of the indemnification or advance.
10.9. Construction. The indemnification provided by this Article shall be subject to all valid and applicable laws, including, without limitation, Texas Law, and, in the event this Article or any of the provisions hereof or the indemnification contemplated hereby are found to be inconsistent with or contrary to any such valid laws, the latter shall be deemed to control and this Article shall be regarded as modified accordingly, and, as so modified, to continue in full force and effect.
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10.10. Continuing Offer, Reliance, etc. The provisions of this Article (a) are for the benefit of, and may be enforced by, each Indemnitee of the Company, the same as if set forth in their entirety in a written instrument duly executed and delivered by the Company and such Indemnitee and (b) constitute a continuing offer to all present and future Indemnitees. The Company, by its adoption of these Bylaws, (a) acknowledges and agrees that each Indemnitee of the Company has relied upon and will continue to rely upon the provisions of this Article in becoming, and serving in any of the capacities referred to in Section 10.1 of this Article, (b) waives reliance upon, and all notices of acceptance of, such provisions by such Indemnitees and (c) acknowledges and agrees that no present or future Indemnitee shall be prejudiced in his right to enforce the provisions of this Article in accordance with its terms by any act or failure to act on the part of the Company.
10.11. Effect of Amendment. No amendment, modification or repeal of this Article or any provision hereof shall in any manner terminate, reduce or impair the right of any past, present or future Indemnitees to be indemnified by the Company, nor the obligation of the Company to indemnify any such Indemnitees, under and in accordance with the provisions of the Article as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.
ARTICLE XI.
TAKEOVER OFFERS
11.1. Takeover Offers. In the event the Company receives a takeover offer, the Board of Directors shall consider all relevant factors in evaluating such offer, including, but not limited to, the terms of the offer, and the potential economic and social impact of such offer on the Company’s Stockholders, employees, customers, creditors and community in which it operates.
ARTICLE XII.
DIVIDENDS
12.1. General. The Board, subject to any restrictions contained in either (i) Texas Law, or (ii) the Articles, may declare and pay dividends upon the shares of its capital stock. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the Company’s capital stock.
12.2. Dividend Reserve. The Board may set apart out of any of the funds of the Company available for dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.
ARTICLE XIII.
NOTICES
13.1. General. Whenever these Bylaws require notice to any Stockholder, director, officer or agent, such notice does not mean personal notice. A person may give effective notice under these Bylaws in every case by depositing a writing in a post office or letter box in a postpaid, sealed wrapper, or by dispatching a prepaid telegram addressed to such Stockholder, director, officer or agent at his address on the books of the Company. Unless these Bylaws expressly provide to the contrary, the time when the person sends notice shall constitute the time of the giving of notice.
13.2. Waiver of Notice. Whenever the law or these Bylaws require notice, the person entitled to said notice may waive such notice in writing, either before or after the time stated therein.
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13.3. Electronic Notice. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively to Stockholders pursuant to Texas Law, the Articles or these Bylaws, any notice to Stockholders given by the Company under any provision of Texas Law, the Articles or these Bylaws shall be effective if given by a form of electronic transmission consented to by the Stockholder to whom the notice is given. Any such consent shall be revocable by the Stockholder by written notice to the Company. Any such consent shall be deemed revoked if:
(i) the Company is unable to deliver by electronic transmission two consecutive notices given by the Company in accordance with such consent; and
(ii) such inability becomes known to the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company or to the Transfer Agent, or other person responsible for the giving of notice.
However, the inadvertent failure to treat such inability as a revocation shall not invalidate any meeting or other action.
Any notice given pursuant to the preceding paragraph shall be deemed given:
(i) if by facsimile telecommunication, when directed to a number at which the Stockholder has consented to receive notice;
(ii) if by electronic mail, when directed to an electronic mail address at which the Stockholder has consented to receive notice;
(iii) if by a posting on an electronic network together with separate notice to the Stockholder of such specific posting, upon the later of (A) such posting and (B) the giving of such separate notice; and
(iv) if by any other form of electronic transmission, when directed to the Stockholder.
An affidavit of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or of the Transfer Agent or other agent of the Company that the notice has been given by a form of electronic transmission shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. An “electronic transmission” means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved, and reviewed by a recipient thereof, and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process.
Notwithstanding the above, no notice by a form of electronic transmission shall be effective if prohibited by Texas Law, the Articles or these Bylaws.
13.4. Undeliverable Notices. Whenever notice is required to be given, under any provision of the Texas Law, the Articles or these Bylaws, to any Stockholder to whom (a) notice of two (2) consecutive annual meetings, or (b) all, and at least two (2) payments (if sent by first- class mail) of dividends or interest on securities during a twelve (12) month period, have been mailed addressed to such person at such person’s address as shown on the records of the Company and have been returned undeliverable, the giving of such notice to such person shall not be required. Any action or meeting which shall be taken or held without notice to such person shall have the same force and effect as if such notice had been duly given. If any such person shall deliver to the Company a written notice setting forth such person’s then current address, the requirement that notice be given to such person shall be reinstated. In the event that the action taken by the Company is such as to require the filing of an amendment to the Articles with the Secretary of State of Texas, the amendment need not state that notice was not given to persons to whom notice was not required to be given pursuant to Texas Law.
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ARTICLE XIV.
MISCELLANEOUS
14.1. Facsimile Signatures. In addition to the use of facsimile signatures which these Bylaws specifically authorize, the Company may use such facsimile signatures of any officer or officers, agents or agent, of the Company as the Board or a committee of the Board may authorize.
14.2. Corporate Seal. The Board may provide for a suitable seal containing the name of the Company, of which the Secretary shall be in charge. The Treasurer, any Assistant Secretary, or any Assistant Treasurer may keep and use the seal or duplicates of the seal if and when the Board or a committee of the Board so directs.
14.3. Fiscal Year. The Board shall have the authority to fix and change the fiscal year of the Company.
14.4. Bylaw Provisions Additional and Supplemental to Provisions of Law. All restrictions, limitations, requirements and other provisions of these Bylaws shall be construed, insofar as possible, as supplemental and additional to all provisions of law applicable to the subject matter thereof and shall be fully complied with in addition to the said provisions of law unless such compliance shall be illegal.
14.5. Bylaw Provisions Contrary to or Inconsistent with Provisions of Law. Any article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of these Bylaws which, upon being construed in the manner provided in Section 14.4 of these Bylaws, shall be contrary to or inconsistent with any applicable provision of law, shall not apply so long as said provisions of law shall remain in effect, but such result shall not affect the validity or applicability of any other portions of these Bylaws, it being hereby declared that these Bylaws, and each article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, would have been adopted irrespective of the fact that any one or more articles, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses or phrases is or are illegal.
ARTICLE XV.
AMENDMENTS
15.1. Amendments. Subject to the provisions of the Articles, the Stockholders or the Board may amend or repeal these Bylaws at any shareholders or directors meeting, subject to the voting and approval requirements of the shareholders and the directors, as applicable, set forth herein for general Company matters. All amendments shall be upon advice of counsel as to legality, except in emergency. Bylaw changes shall take effect upon adoption unless otherwise specified.
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Exhibit 4.1
THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THIS PURCHASE WARRANT AGREES, BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, THAT SUCH HOLDER WILL NOT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS FOLLOWING [●], 2023 (THE “EFFECTIVE DATE”), WHICH IS THE COMMENCEMENT OF SALES OF COMMON STOCK IN OFFERING FOR WHICH THIS PURCHASE WARRANT WAS ISSUED TO THE UNDERWRITER AS CONSIDERATION (THE “OFFERING”): (A) SELL, TRANSFER, ASSIGN, PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATE THIS PURCHASE WARRANT TO ANYONE OTHER THAN OFFICERS, PARTNERS, REGISTERED PERSONS OR AFFILIATES OF BOUSTEAD SECURITIES LLC, EACH OF WHOM SHALL HAVE AGREED TO THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (“FINRA”) RULE 5110(E)(1), OR (B) CAUSE THIS PURCHASE WARRANT OR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER TO BE THE SUBJECT OF ANY HEDGING, SHORT SALE, DERIVATIVE, PUT OR CALL TRANSACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE EFFECTIVE ECONOMIC DISPOSITION OF THIS PURCHASE WARRANT OR THE SECURITIES HEREUNDER, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN FINRA RULE 5110(E)(2).
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
For the Purchase of [●] Shares of Common Stock
of
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
1. Purchase Warrant. THIS CERTIFIES THAT, in consideration of funds duly paid by or on behalf of [●] (“Holder”), as registered owner of this Purchase Warrant, to Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), Holder is entitled, at any time or from time to time beginning [●], 2023 (the “Commencement Date”), and at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, [●], 2028 1 (the “Expiration Date”), but not thereafter, to subscribe for, purchase and receive, in whole or in part, up to [●] shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Shares”), subject to adjustment as provided in Section 6 hereof. If the Expiration Date is a day on which banking institutions are authorized by law to close, then this Purchase Warrant may be exercised on the next succeeding day which is not such a day in accordance with the terms herein. During the period ending on the Expiration Date, the Company agrees not to take any action that would terminate this Purchase Warrant. This Purchase Warrant is initially exercisable at $[●] per Share 2; provided, however, that upon the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 6 hereof, the rights granted by this Purchase Warrant, including the exercise price per Share and the number of Shares to be received upon such exercise, shall be adjusted as therein specified. The term “Exercise Price” shall mean the initial exercise price or the adjusted exercise price, depending on the context.
2. Exercise.
2.1 Exercise Form. In order to exercise this Purchase Warrant, the exercise form attached hereto must be duly executed and completed and delivered to the Company, together with this Purchase Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased payable in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Company or by certified check or official bank check. If the subscription rights represented hereby shall not be exercised at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the Expiration Date, this Purchase Warrant shall become and be void without further force or effect, and all rights represented hereby shall cease and expire. Each exercise hereof shall be irrevocable.
1 [To be five years from the commencement of sales in the offering]
2 [To be 125% of the initial public offering price per Share]
2.2 Cashless Exercise. In lieu of exercising this Purchase Warrant by payment of cash or check payable to the order of the Company pursuant to Section 2.1 above, this Purchase 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 Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A), where:
(A) = the FMV of one share of Common Stock;
(B) = the Exercise Price of this Purchase Warrant, as adjusted hereunder; and
(X) = the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Purchase Warrant that would be issuable upon exercise of this Purchase 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 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 Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Purchase Warrants being exercised. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2.2.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on the Expiration Date, this Purchase Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2.2, to the extent that the FMV is greater than the Exercise Price on such Expiration Date.
“FMV” 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 value shall be deemed to be the highest intra-day or closing price on any trading day on such 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. (Eastern time) to 4:02 p.m. (Eastern time)) during the five trading days preceding the exercise, (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the value shall be deemed to be the highest intra-day or closing price on any trading day on the OTCQB or OTCQX on which the Common Stock is then quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a trading day from 9:30 a.m. (Eastern time) to 4:02 p.m. (Eastern time)) during the five trading days preceding the exercise, 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 operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the “OTC Markets Group”, the value shall be deemed to be the highest intra-day or closing price on any trading day on the Pink Sheets on which the Common Stock is then quoted as reported by OTC Markets Group (based on a trading day from 9:30 a.m. (Eastern time) to 4:02 p.m. (Eastern time)) during the five trading days preceding the exercise, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holder and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.
“Trading Market” means The Nasdaq Capital Market, or any of the following other markets or exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question: the NYSE American, The Nasdaq Global Market, The Nasdaq Global Select Market or the New York Stock Exchange (or any successors to any of the foregoing).
2.3 Legend. Each certificate for the securities purchased under this Purchase Warrant shall bear a legend as follows unless such securities have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”):
“The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or applicable state law. Neither the securities nor any interest therein may be offered for sale, sold or otherwise transferred except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act, or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act and applicable state law which, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, is available.”
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2.4 Resale of Shares. Holder and the Company acknowledge that as of the date hereof the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC has published Compliance & Disclosure Interpretation 528.04 in the Securities Act Rules section thereof, stating that the holder of securities issued in connection with a public offering may not rely upon Rule 144 promulgated under the Act to establish an exemption from registration requirements under Section 4(a)(1) under the Act, but may nonetheless apply Rule 144 constructively for the resale of such shares in the following manner: (a) provided that six months has elapsed since the last sale under the registration statement, an underwriter or finder may resell the securities in accordance with the provisions of Rule 144(c), (e), and (f), except for the notice requirement; (b) a purchaser of the shares from an underwriter receives restricted securities unless the sale is made with an appropriate, current prospectus, or unless the sale is made pursuant to the conditions contained in (a) above; (c) a purchaser of the shares from an underwriter who receives restricted securities may include the underwriter’s holding period, provided that the underwriter or finder is not an affiliate of the issuer; and (d) if an underwriter transfers the shares to its employees, the employees may tack the firm’s holding period for purposes of Rule 144(d), but they must aggregate sales of the distributed shares with those of other employees, as well as those of the underwriter or finder, for a six-month period from the date of the transfer to the employees. Holder and the Company also acknowledge that the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC has advised in various no-action letters that the holding period associated with securities issued without registration to a service provider commences upon the completion of the services, which the Company agrees and acknowledges shall be the final closing of the Offering, and that Rule 144(d)(3)(ii) provides that securities acquired from the issuer solely in exchange for other securities of the same issuer shall be deemed to have been acquired at the same time as the securities surrendered for conversion (which the Company agrees is the date of the initial issuance of this Purchase Warrant). In the event that following a reasonably- timed written request by Holder to transfer the Shares in accordance with Compliance & Disclosure Interpretation 528.04 counsel for the Company in good faith concludes that Compliance & Disclosure Interpretation 528.04 no longer may be relied upon as a result of changes in applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations of the SEC Division of Corporation Finance, or as a result of judicial interpretations not known by the Company or its counsel on the date hereof, then the Company shall promptly, and in any event within five (5) business days following the request, provide written notice to Holder of such determination. As a condition to giving such notice, the parties shall negotiate in good faith a single demand registration right pursuant to an agreement in customary form reasonably acceptable to the parties; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the obligations of the Company pursuant to this Section 2 shall terminate on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date. In the absence of such conclusion by counsel for the Company, the Company shall, upon such a request of Holder given no earlier than six months after the final closing of the Offering, instruct its transfer agent to permit the transfer of such shares in accordance with Compliance & Disclosure Interpretation 528.04, provided that Holder has provided such documentation as shall be reasonably be requested by the Company to establish compliance with the conditions of Compliance & Disclosure Interpretation 528.04. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(B)-(D), the Holder shall not be entitled to more than one demand registration right hereunder and the duration of the registration rights hereunder shall not exceed five years from the Effective Date.
3. Transfer.
3.1 General Restrictions. The registered Holder of this Purchase Warrant agrees by his, her or its acceptance hereof, that such Holder will not: (a) sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate this Purchase Warrant for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Effective Date to anyone other than: (i) Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) or an underwriter, placement agent, or a selected dealer participating in the Offering, or (ii) a bona fide officer, partner, registered person or affiliate of Boustead or of any such underwriter, placement agent or selected dealer, in each case in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(e)(1), or (b) cause this Purchase Warrant or the securities issuable hereunder to be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Effective Date that would result in the effective economic disposition of this Purchase Warrant or the securities hereunder, except as provided for in FINRA Rule 5110(e)(2). After 180 days after the Effective Date, transfers to others may be made subject to compliance with or exemptions from applicable securities laws. In order to make any permitted assignment, the Holder must deliver to the Company the assignment form attached hereto duly executed and completed, together with the Purchase Warrant and payment of all transfer taxes, if any, payable in connection therewith. The Company shall within five (5) Business Days transfer this Purchase Warrant on the books of the Company and shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant or Purchase Warrants of like tenor to the appropriate assignee(s) expressly evidencing the right to purchase the aggregate number of Shares purchasable hereunder or such portion of such number as shall be contemplated by any such assignment.
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3.2 Restrictions Imposed by the Act. The securities evidenced by this Purchase Warrant shall not be transferred unless and until: (i) if required by applicable law, the Company has received the opinion of counsel for the Company that the securities may be transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act and applicable state securities laws, or (ii) a registration statement or a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement relating to the offer and sale of such securities has been filed by the Company and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and compliance with applicable state securities law has been established.
4. Piggyback Registration Rights.
4.1 Grant of Right. Whenever the Company proposes to register any shares of its common stock under the Act (other than (i) a registration effected solely to implement an employee benefit plan or a transaction to which Rule 145 of the Act is applicable, or (ii) a registration statement on Form S-4, S-8 or any successor form thereto or another form not available for registering the Shares issuable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant for sale to the public, whether for its own account or for the account of one or more stockholders of the Company (a “Piggyback Registration”), the Company shall give prompt written notice (in any event no later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the filing of such registration statement) to the Holder of the Company’s intention to effect such a registration and, subject to the remaining provisions of this Section 4.1, shall include in such registration such number of Shares underlying this Purchase Warrant (the “Registrable Securities”) that the Holders have (within ten (10) Business Days of the respective Holder’s receipt of such notice) requested in writing (including such number) to be included within such registration. If a Piggyback Registration is an underwritten offering and the managing underwriter advises the Company that it has determined in good faith that marketing factors require a limit on the number of shares of common stock to be included in such registration, including all Shares issuable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant (if the Holder has elected to include such shares in such Piggyback Registration) and all other shares of common stock proposed to be included in such underwritten offering, the Company shall include in such registration (i) first, the number of shares of common stock that the Company proposes to sell and (ii) second, the number of shares of common stock, if any, requested to be included therein by selling stockholders (including the Holder) allocated pro rata among all such persons on the basis of the number of shares of common stock then owned by each such person. If any Piggyback Registration is initiated as a primary underwritten offering on behalf of the Company, the Company shall select the investment banking firm or firms to act as the managing underwriter or underwriters in connection with such offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the obligations of the Company pursuant to this Section 4.1 shall terminate on the earlier of (i) the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date and (ii) the date that Rule 144 would allow the Holder to sell its Registrable Securities during any ninety (90) day period. The duration of the Piggyback Registration rights granted in this Section 4.1 shall not exceed more than seven (7) years from the Effective Date.
4.2 Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify the Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to any registration statement hereunder and each person, if any, who controls such Holders within the meaning of Section 15 of the Act or Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which any of them may become subject under the Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from such registration statement but only to the same extent and with the same effect as the provisions pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify Boustead contained in the Underwriting Agreement between Boustead and the Company, dated as of [●], 2023. The Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to such registration statement, and their successors and assigns, shall severally, and not jointly, indemnify the Company, against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which they may become subject under the Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from information furnished by or on behalf of such Holders, or their successors or assigns, in writing, for specific inclusion in such registration statement to the same extent and with the same effect as the provisions contained in the Underwriting Agreement pursuant to which Boustead has agreed to indemnify the Company.
4.3 Exercise of Purchase Warrants. Nothing contained in this Purchase Warrant shall be construed as requiring the Holder(s) to exercise their Purchase Warrants prior to or after the initial filing of any registration statement or the effectiveness thereof.
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4.4 Documents Delivered to Holders. The Company shall deliver promptly to each Holder participating in the offering requesting the correspondence and memoranda described below, copies of all correspondence between the Commission and the Company, its counsel or auditors and all memoranda relating to discussions with the Commission or its staff with respect to the registration statement and permit each Holder and underwriter to do such investigation, upon reasonable advance notice, with respect to information contained in or omitted from the registration statement as it deems reasonably necessary to comply with applicable securities laws or rules of FINRA. Such investigation shall include access to books, records and properties and opportunities to discuss the business of the Company with its officers and independent auditors, all to such reasonable extent and at such reasonable times, during normal business hours, as any such Holder shall reasonably request.
4.5 Underwriting Agreement. The Holders shall be parties to any underwriting agreement relating to a Piggyback Registration. Such Holders shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters except as they may relate to such Holders, their Shares and the amount and nature of their ownership thereof and their intended methods of distribution.
4.6 Documents to be Delivered by Holder(s). Each of the Holder(s) participating in any of the foregoing offerings shall furnish to the Company a completed and executed questionnaire provided by the Company requesting information customarily sought of selling security holders and customary selling security holder confirmations.
4.7 Damages. Should the Company fail to comply with such provisions, the Holder(s) shall, in addition to any other legal or other relief available to the Holder(s), be entitled to obtain specific performance or other equitable (including injunctive) relief against the threatened breach of such provisions or the continuation of any such breach, without the necessity of proving actual damages and without the necessity of posting bond or other security.
5. New Purchase Warrants to be Issued.
5.1 Partial Exercise or Transfer. Subject to the restrictions in Section 3 hereof, this Purchase Warrant may be exercised or assigned in whole or in part. In the event of the exercise or assignment hereof in part only, upon surrender of this Purchase Warrant for cancellation, together with the duly executed exercise or assignment form and funds sufficient to pay any Exercise Price and/or transfer tax if exercised pursuant to Section 2.1 hereto, the Company shall cause to be delivered to the Holder without charge a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor to this Purchase Warrant in the name of the Holder evidencing the right of the Holder to purchase the number of Shares purchasable hereunder as to which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised or assigned.
5.2 Lost Certificate. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Purchase Warrant and of reasonably satisfactory indemnification or the posting of a bond, determined in the sole discretion of the Company, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor and date. Any such new Purchase Warrant executed and delivered as a result of such loss, theft, mutilation or destruction shall constitute a substitute contractual obligation on the part of the Company.
6. Adjustments.
6.1 Adjustments to Exercise Price and Number of Securities. The Exercise Price and the number of Shares underlying the Purchase Warrant shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as hereinafter set forth:
6.1.1 Share Dividends; Split Ups. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Shares is increased by a stock dividend payable in Shares or by a split up of Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective day thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be increased in proportion to such increase in outstanding Shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately decreased.
6.1.2 Aggregation of Shares. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Shares is decreased by a consolidation, combination or reclassification of Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective date thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding Shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately increased.
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6.1.3 Replacement of Securities upon Reorganization, etc. In case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Shares other than a change covered by Section 6.1.1 or 6.1.2 hereof or that solely affects the par value of such Shares, or in the case of any share reconstruction or amalgamation or consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation and that does not result in any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Shares), or in the case of any sale or conveyance to another corporation or entity of the property of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection with which the Company is dissolved, the Holder of this Purchase Warrant shall have the right thereafter (until the expiration of the right of exercise of this Purchase Warrant) to receive upon the exercise hereof, for the same aggregate Exercise Price payable hereunder immediately prior to such event, the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, share reconstruction or amalgamation, or consolidation, or upon a dissolution following any such sale or transfer, by a Holder of the number of Shares of the Company obtainable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant immediately prior to such event; and if any reclassification also results in a change in Shares covered by Section 6.1.1 or 6.1.2, then such adjustment shall be made pursuant to Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and this Section 6.1.3. The provisions of this Section 6.1.3 shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, reorganizations, share reconstructions or amalgamations, or consolidations, sales or other transfers.
6.1.4 Changes in Form of Purchase Warrant. This form of Purchase Warrant need not be changed because of any change pursuant to this Section 6.1, and Purchase Warrants issued after such change may state the same Exercise Price and the same number of Shares as are stated in the Purchase Warrants initially issued pursuant to this Agreement. The acceptance by any Holder of the issuance of new Purchase Warrants reflecting a required or permissive change shall not be deemed to waive any rights to an adjustment occurring after the Commencement Date or the computation thereof.
6.2 Substitute Purchase Warrant. In case of any consolidation of the Company with, or share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger of the Company with or into, another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger which does not result in any reclassification or change of the outstanding Shares), the corporation formed by such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation shall execute and deliver to the Holder a supplemental Purchase Warrant providing that the holder of each Purchase Warrant then outstanding or to be outstanding shall have the right thereafter (until the stated expiration of such Purchase Warrant) to receive, upon exercise of such Purchase Warrant, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property receivable upon such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation, by a holder of the number of Shares of the Company for which such Purchase Warrant might have been exercised immediately prior to such consolidation, share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger, sale or transfer. Such supplemental Purchase Warrant shall provide for adjustments which shall be identical to the adjustments provided for in this Section 6. The above provision of this Section shall similarly apply to successive consolidations or share reconstructions or amalgamations or mergers.
6.3 Elimination of Fractional Interests. The Company shall not be required to issue certificates representing fractions of Shares upon the exercise of the Purchase Warrant, nor shall it be required to issue scrip or pay cash in lieu of any fractional interests, it being the intent of the parties that all fractional interests shall be eliminated by rounding any fraction up or down, as the case may be, to the nearest whole number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights.
7. Reservation. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants, such number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights as shall be issuable upon the exercise thereof. The Company covenants and agrees that, upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants and payment of the Exercise Price therefor, in accordance with the terms hereby, all Shares and other securities issuable upon such exercise shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not subject to preemptive rights of any shareholder.
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8. Certain Notice Requirements.
8.1 Holder’s Right to Receive Notice. Nothing herein shall be construed as conferring upon the Holders the right to vote or consent or to receive notice as a shareholder for the election of directors or any other matter, or as having any rights whatsoever as a shareholder of the Company. If, however, at any time prior to the expiration of the Purchase Warrants and their exercise, any of the events described in Section 8.2 shall occur, then, in one or more of said events, the Company shall deliver to each Holder a copy of each notice relating to such events given to the other shareholders of the Company at the same time and in the same manner that such notice is given to the shareholders.
8.2 Events Requiring Notice. The Company shall be required to give the notice described in this Section 8 upon one or more of the following events: (i) if the Company shall take a record of the holders of its Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend or distribution payable otherwise than in cash, or a cash dividend or distribution payable otherwise than out of retained earnings, as indicated by the accounting treatment of such dividend or distribution on the books of the Company, or (ii) the Company shall offer to all the holders of its Shares any additional shares of capital stock of the Company or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company, or any option, right or warrant to subscribe therefor.
8.3 Notice of Change in Exercise Price. The Company shall, promptly after an event requiring a change in the Exercise Price pursuant to Section 6 hereof, send notice to the Holders of such event and change (“Price Notice”). The Price Notice shall describe the event causing the change and the method of calculating same.
8.4 Transmittal of Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications under this Purchase Warrant shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly made when hand delivered, or mailed by express mail or private courier service: (i) if to the registered Holder of the Purchase Warrant, to the address of such Holder as shown on the books of the Company, or (ii) if to the Company, to following address or to such other address as the Company may designate by notice to the Holders:
If to the Representative:
Boustead Securities, LLC
6 Venture, Suite 395
Irvine, California 92618
Attn: | Mr. Keith Moore, CEO | |
Email: | keith@boustead1828.com |
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor
New York, New York 10019
Attn: | Spencer G. Feldman, Esq. | |
Email: | sfeldman@olshanlaw.com |
If to the Company:
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900
Dallas, Texas 75204
Attn: | Mr. Jacob D. Cohen, CEO | |
Email: | jacob@mangorx.com |
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With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
The Loev Law Firm, PC
6300 West Loop South, Suite 280
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Attn: | David M. Loev, Esq. | |
Email: | dloev@loevlaw.com |
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 Amendments. The Company and Boustead may from time to time supplement or amend this Purchase Warrant without the approval of any of the Holders in order to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions herein, or to make any other provisions in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder that the Company and Boustead may deem necessary or desirable and that the Company and Boustead deem shall not adversely affect the interest of the Holders. All other modifications or amendments shall require the written consent of and be signed by (i) the Company and (ii) the Holder(s) of Purchase Warrants then-exercisable for at least a majority of the Shares then-exercisable pursuant to all then-outstanding Purchase Warrants.
9.2 Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Purchase Warrant.
9.3. Entire Agreement. This Purchase Warrant (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Purchase Warrant) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
9.4 Binding Effect. This Purchase Warrant shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon, the Holder and the Company and their permitted assignees, respective successors, legal representative and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Purchase Warrant or any provisions herein contained.
9.5 Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Purchase Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Purchase Warrant shall be brought and enforced in the courts located in New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 8 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company and the Holder agree that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its stockholders and affiliates) and the Holder hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
9.6 Waiver, etc. The failure of the Company or the Holder to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way affect the validity of this Purchase Warrant or any provision hereof or the right of the Company or any Holder to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Purchase Warrant. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment.
9.7 Exchange Agreement. As a condition of the Holder’s receipt and acceptance of this Purchase Warrant, Holder agrees that, at any time prior to the complete exercise of this Purchase Warrant by Holder, if the Company and Boustead enter into an agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which they agree that all outstanding Purchase Warrants will be exchanged for securities or cash or a combination of both, then Holder shall agree to such exchange and become a party to the Exchange Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Purchase Warrant to be signed by its duly authorized officer as of the _____ day of _______ 2023.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Common Stock Purchase Warrant]
[Form to be used to exercise Purchase Warrant]
Date: __________, 20___
The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to exercise the Purchase Warrant for ______ shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Shares”), of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and hereby makes payment of $____ (at the rate of $____ per Share) in payment of the Exercise Price pursuant thereto. Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised.
or
The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to convert its right to purchase ___ Shares of the Company under the Purchase Warrant for ______ Shares, as determined in accordance with the following formula:
dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A), where:
(A) = | the FMV; |
(B) = | the Exercise Price of this Purchase Warrant, as adjusted hereunder; and |
(X) = | the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Purchase Warrant that would be issuable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Purchase Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise. |
The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the calculation set forth above is subject to confirmation by the Company.
Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been converted.
Signature _____________________________________________
Signature Guaranteed ____________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Name: | ||
(Print in Block Letters) | ||
Address: | ||
NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.
[Form to be used to assign Purchase Warrant]
ASSIGNMENT
(To be executed by the registered Holder to effect a transfer of the within Purchase Warrant):
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, __________________ does hereby sell, assign and transfer unto _________________________ the right to purchase shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), evidenced by the Purchase Warrant and does hereby authorize the Company to transfer such right on the books of the Company.
Dated: __________, 20__
Signature __________________________________________
Signature Guaranteed _________________________________
NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.
Exhibit 4.2
NEITHER THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT, NOR ANY OF THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE HEREOF, HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS COVERED BY AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SAID ACT OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. THE ISSUER OF THESE SECURITIES MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY PROPOSED TRANSFER OR RESALE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT IS NOT EXERCISABLE PRIOR TO [__________]. VOID AFTER 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, [______________].
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
For the Purchase of [●] Shares of Common Stock of
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
1. Purchase Warrant.
THIS CERTIFIES THAT, pursuant to that certain Subscription Agreement by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”) and _________________ (in such capacity with its permitted successors or assigns, the “Holder”), as registered owner of this Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the “Purchase Warrant”), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time or from time to time from [●] (the “Exercise Date”), and at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, [●] (the “Expiration Date”), but not thereafter, to subscribe for, purchase and receive, in whole or in part, up to [●] shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock” and the “Shares”), subject to adjustment as provided in Section 6 hereof. If the Expiration Date is a day on which banking institutions in New York are authorized by law or executive order to close, then this Purchase Warrant may be exercised on the next succeeding day that is not such a day in accordance with the terms herein. During the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the Expiration Date, the Company agrees not to take any action that would terminate this Purchase Warrant. This Purchase Warrant is initially exercisable at $[●] per Share [([●]% of the price of the Shares sold in the Offering)]; provided, however, that upon the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 6 hereof, the rights granted by this Purchase Warrant, including the exercise price per Share and the number of Shares to be received upon such exercise, shall be adjusted as therein specified. The term “Exercise Price” shall mean the initial exercise price or the adjusted exercise price, depending on the context. Any term not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Subscription Agreement.
2. Exercise.
2.1. Exercise Form. In order to exercise this Purchase Warrant, the exercise form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Form”) must be duly executed and completed and delivered to the Company, together with this Purchase Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased payable in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Company or by certified check or official bank check to the order of the Company, unless otherwise exercised pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof. If the subscription rights represented hereby shall not be exercised at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the Expiration Date, this Purchase Warrant shall become and be void without further force or effect, and all rights represented hereby shall cease and expire. Each exercise hereof shall be irrevocable.
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2.2. Cashless Exercise. In lieu of exercising this Purchase Warrant by payment of cash or check payable to the order of the Company pursuant to Section 2.1 above, if at any time after the six (6) month anniversary of the Exercise Date, provided there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the Shares by the Holder, Holder may elect to receive the number of Shares equal to the value of this Purchase Warrant (or the portion thereof being exercised), by surrender of this Purchase Warrant to the Company, together with the Exercise Form, in which event the Company shall issue to Holder, Shares in accordance with the following formula:
X | = | Y(A − B) | |
A |
Where, | X | = | The number of Shares to be issued to Holder; |
Y | = | The number of Shares for which the Purchase Warrant is being exercised; | |
A | = | The Closing Price of one Share; and | |
B | = | The Exercise Price. |
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 Act (defined below), the Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2.2.
“Closing Price” means, for any date, the closing price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) is then listed or quoted on Nasdaq or other national securities exchange, the closing price of the Common Stock for the date preceding the Exercise Date (or the nearest preceding date) on such exchange or Nasdaq 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 4:00 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if the Common Stock is traded on OTCQB or OTCQX, the closing price of the Common Stock for the date preceding the Exercise 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 in the “Pink Sheets” published by OTC Markets, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per Common Stock so reported on the date preceding the Exercise Date, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a Common Stock as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.
2.3. Legend. Each certificate for the securities purchased under this Purchase Warrant shall bear a legend as follows unless such securities have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”):
“The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or applicable state law. Neither the securities nor any interest therein may be offered for sale, sold or otherwise transferred except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act, or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act and applicable state law which, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, is available.”
3. Transfer.
3.1. General Restrictions. Transfers of this Purchase Warrant may be made only subject to compliance with or exemptions from applicable securities laws. In order to make any permitted assignment, the Holder must deliver to the Company the assignment form attached hereto as Exhibit B duly executed and completed, together with this Purchase Warrant and payment of all transfer taxes, if any, payable in connection therewith. The Company shall within five (5) Business Days transfer this Purchase Warrant on the books of the Company and shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant or Purchase Warrants of like tenor to the appropriate assignee(s) expressly evidencing the right to purchase the aggregate number of Shares purchasable hereunder or such portion of such number as shall be contemplated by any such assignment.
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3.2. Restrictions Imposed by the Act. The securities evidenced by this Purchase Warrant shall not be transferred unless and until: (i) the Company has received the opinion of counsel for the Holder that the securities may be transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act and applicable state securities laws, the availability of which is established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company, (ii) a Registration Statement relating to the offer and sale of such securities that includes a current prospectus with respect to which the Holder has exercised its registration rights pursuant to Section 4.2 herein, has been filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and compliance with applicable state securities law has been established.
4. Beneficial Ownership Limitation.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the number of Shares that may be acquired by the Holder upon any exercise of this Warrant (or otherwise in respect hereof) shall be limited to the extent necessary to insure that, following such exercise (or other issuance), the total number of shares of Common Stock then beneficially owned by such Holder and its affiliates (as defined under Rule 144 of the Act, “Affiliates”) and any other persons whose beneficial ownership of Common Stock would be aggregated with the Holder’s for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), does not exceed 4.999% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (including for such purpose the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise)(the “Beneficial Ownership Limitation”). For such purposes, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. By written notice to the Company, the Holder may increase the Beneficial Ownership Limitation to up to 9.999% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (including for such purpose the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise), but any such increase will not be effective until the 61st day after delivery of such notice. In no event shall the Beneficial Ownership Limitation be increased to greater than 9.999% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (including for such purpose the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise). This restriction may not be waived.
5. New Purchase Warrants to be Issued.
5.1. Partial Exercise or Transfer. Subject to the restrictions in Section 3 hereof, this Purchase Warrant may be exercised or assigned in whole or in part. In the event of the exercise or assignment hereof in part only, upon surrender of this Purchase Warrant for cancellation, together with the duly executed exercise or assignment form and funds sufficient to pay any Exercise Price and/or transfer tax if exercised pursuant to Section 2.1 hereof, the Company shall cause to be delivered to the Holder without charge a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor to this Purchase Warrant in the name of the Holder evidencing the right of the Holder to purchase the number of Shares purchasable hereunder as to which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised or assigned.
5.2. Lost Certificate. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Purchase Warrant and of reasonably satisfactory indemnification or the posting of a bond, determined in the sole discretion of the Company, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor and date. Any such new Purchase Warrant executed and delivered as a result of such loss, theft, mutilation or destruction shall constitute a substitute contractual obligation on the part of the Company.
6. Adjustments.
6.1. Adjustments to Exercise Price and Number of Shares. The Exercise Price and the number of Shares underlying this Purchase Warrant shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as hereinafter set forth:
6.1.1. Share Dividends; Split Ups. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Shares is increased by a stock dividend payable in Shares or by a split up of Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective day thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be increased in proportion to such increase in outstanding shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately decreased.
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6.1.2. Aggregation of Shares. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Shares is decreased by a reverse stock split, consolidation, combination or reclassification of Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective date thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately increased.
6.1.3. Replacement of Shares upon Reorganization, etc. In case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Shares other than a change covered by Section 6.1.1 or Section 6.1.2 hereof or that solely affects the par value of such Shares, or in the case of any share reconstruction or amalgamation or consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation and that does not result in any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Shares), or in the case of any sale or conveyance to another corporation or entity of the property of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection with which the Company is dissolved, the Holder of this Purchase Warrant shall have the right thereafter (until the expiration of the right of exercise of this Purchase Warrant) to receive upon the exercise hereof, for the same aggregate Exercise Price payable hereunder immediately prior to such event, the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, share reconstruction or amalgamation, or consolidation, or upon a dissolution following any such sale or transfer, by a Holder of the number of Shares of the Company obtainable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant immediately prior to such event; and if any reclassification also results in a change in Shares covered by Section 6.1.1 or Section 6.1.2, then such adjustment shall be made pursuant to Section 6.1.1, Section 6.1.2 and this Section 6.1.3. The provisions of this Section 6.1.3 shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, reorganizations, share reconstructions or amalgamations, or consolidations, sales or other transfers.
6.1.4. Changes in Form of Purchase Warrant. This form of Purchase Warrant need not be changed because of any change pursuant to this Section 6.1, and Purchase Warrants issued after such change may state the same Exercise Price and the same number of Shares as are stated in the Purchase Warrants initially issued pursuant to this Agreement. The acceptance by any Holder of the issuance of new Purchase Warrants reflecting a required or permissive change shall not be deemed to waive any rights to an adjustment occurring after the date hereof or the computation thereof.
6.2. Substitute Purchase Warrant. In case of any consolidation of the Company with, or share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger of the Company with or into, another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger which does not result in any reclassification or change of the outstanding Shares), the corporation formed by such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation shall execute and deliver to the Holder a supplemental Purchase Warrant providing that the holder of each Purchase Warrant then outstanding or to be outstanding shall have the right thereafter (until the stated expiration of such Purchase Warrant) to receive, upon exercise of such Purchase Warrant, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property receivable upon such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation, by a holder of the number of Shares of the Company for which such Purchase Warrant might have been exercised immediately prior to such consolidation, share reconstruction or amalgamation or merger, sale or transfer. Such supplemental Purchase Warrant shall provide for adjustments which shall be identical to the adjustments provided for in this Section 6. The above provision of this Section 6 shall similarly apply to successive consolidations or share reconstructions or amalgamations.
6.3. Elimination of Fractional Interests. The Company shall not be required to issue certificates representing fractions of Shares upon the exercise of the Purchase Warrant, nor shall it be required to issue scrip or pay cash in lieu of any fractional interests, it being the intent of the parties that all fractional interests shall be eliminated by rounding any fraction up or down, as the case may be, to the nearest whole number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights.
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7. Reservation and Listing.
The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant, such number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights as shall be issuable upon the exercise thereof. The Company covenants and agrees that, upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price therefor, in accordance with the terms hereby, all Shares and other securities issuable upon such exercise shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not subject to preemptive rights of any shareholder.
8. Certain Notice Requirements.
8.1. Holder’s Right to Receive Notice. Nothing herein shall be construed as conferring upon the Holder the right to vote or consent or to receive notice as a shareholder for the election of directors or any other matter, or as having any rights whatsoever as a shareholder of the Company. If, however, at any time prior to the expiration of the Purchase Warrants and its exercise, any of the events described in Section 8.2 shall occur, then, in one or more of said events, the Company shall give written notice of such event at least fifteen days prior to the date fixed as a record date or the date of closing the transfer books (the “Notice Date”) for the determination of the shareholders entitled to such dividend, distribution, conversion or exchange of securities or subscription rights, or entitled to vote on such proposed dissolution, liquidation, winding up or sale. Such notice shall specify such record date or the date of the closing of the transfer books, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall deliver to each Holder a copy of each notice given to the other shareholders of the Company at the same time and in the same manner that such notice is given to the shareholders.
8.2. Events Requiring Notice. The Company shall be required to give the notice described in this Section 8 upon one or more of the following events: (i) if the Company shall take a record of the holders of its Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend or distribution payable otherwise than in cash, or a cash dividend or distribution payable otherwise than out of retained earnings, as indicated by the accounting treatment of such dividend or distribution on the books of the Company, (ii) the Company shall offer to all the holders of its Shares any additional shares of capital stock of the Company or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company, or any option, right or warrant to subscribe therefor, or (iii) a dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company (other than in connection with a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation) or a sale of all or substantially all of its property, assets and business shall be proposed.
8.3. Notice of Change in Exercise Price. The Company shall, promptly after an event requiring a change in the Exercise Price pursuant to Section 6 hereof, send notice to the Holders of such event and change (“Price Notice”). The Price Notice shall describe the event causing the change and the method of calculating same and shall be certified as being true and accurate by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
8.4. Transmittal of Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications under this Purchase Warrant shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly made (1) when hand delivered, (2) when mailed by express mail or private courier service, (3) when the event requiring notice is disclosed in all material respects and filed in a current report on Form 8-K or in a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A prior to the Notice Date or (4) if sent by electronic mail, on the day the notice was sent if during regular business hours and, if sent outside of regular business hours, on the following business day: (i) if to the registered Holder of the Purchase Warrant, to the address of such Holder as shown on the books of the Company, or (ii) if to the Company, to following address or to such other address as the Company may designate by notice to the Holders:
If to the Company:
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
4131
N. Central Expressway, Suite 900
Dallas Tx, 75204
Email: jacob@mangorx.com
Attn: Jacob Cohen, Chief Executive Officer
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With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
The Loev Law Firm, PC
Attn: David M. Loev
6300 West Loop South, Suite 280
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Phone: (713) 524-4110
Fax: (713) 524-4122
Email: dloev@loevlaw.com
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1. Amendments. The Company and the Holder may from time to time supplement or amend this Purchase Warrant without the approval of any of the Holders of any other Purchase Warrants of the Company in order to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions herein, or to make any other provisions in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder that the Company and Holder may deem necessary or desirable and that the Company and Holder deem shall not adversely affect the interest of any other Holders. All other modifications or amendments shall require the written consent of and be signed by the party against whom enforcement of the modification or amendment is sought.
9.2. Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Purchase Warrant.
9.3. Entire Agreement. This Purchase Warrant (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Purchase Warrant) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
9.4. Binding Effect. This Purchase Warrant shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon, the Holder and the Company and their permitted assignees, respective successors, legal representative and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Purchase Warrant or any provisions herein contained.
9.5. Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction. This Purchase Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Purchase Warrant shall be brought and enforced in Harris County, Texas, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 8 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company and the Holder agree that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor.
9.6. Waiver, etc. The failure of the Company or the Holder to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way affect the validity of this Purchase Warrant or any provision hereof or the right of the Company or any Holder to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Purchase Warrant. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment.
9.7. Execution in Counterparts. This Purchase Warrant may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Such counterparts may be delivered by facsimile transmission or other electronic transmission.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Purchase Warrant to be signed by its duly authorized officer as of the ____ day of _______, 2022.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | ||
Name: | ||
Title: |
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EXHIBIT A
Form to be used to exercise Purchase Warrant: Date: _____, 20 _____
The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to exercise the Purchase Warrant for [●] Shares of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”) and hereby makes payment of $ (at the rate of $ per Share) in payment of the Exercise Price pursuant thereto. Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised.
or
Pursuant to, in accordance with, and subject to, Section 2.2 of the Purchase Warrant, the undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to convert its right to purchase Shares under the Purchase Warrant for Shares, as determined in accordance with the following formula:
X | = | Y(A − B) | |
A |
Where, | X | = | The number of Shares to be issued to Holder; |
Y | = | The number of Shares for which the Purchase Warrant is being exercised; | |
A | = | The Closing Price of one Share which is equal to $ ; and | |
B | = | The Exercise Price which is equal to $ per share |
The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the calculation set forth above is subject to confirmation by the Company and any disagreement with respect to the calculation shall be resolved by the Company in its sole discretion.
Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised.
Signature
Signature Guaranteed
Common Stock Purchase Warrant |
Mangoceuticals, Inc. |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Name:
(Print in Block Letters)
Address:
NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.
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EXHIBIT B
Form to be used to assign Purchase Warrant:
(To be executed by the registered Holder to effect a transfer of the within Purchase Warrant):
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, does hereby sell, assign and transfer unto the right to purchase shares of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), evidenced by the Purchase Warrant and does hereby authorize the Company to transfer such right on the books of the Company.
Dated: _____, 20 _____
Signature
NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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Exhibit 10.1
Stock Purchase Agreement
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into on June 16, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Cohen Enterprises, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Purchaser”) and American International Holdings Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Seller”), each sometimes referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.
A. | Seller owns 8,000,000 shares of the outstanding common stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), representing 80% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company; and |
B. | Seller has advanced a total of $89,200 to the Company to pay for general administrative expenses and working capital (the “Advance”) which advance and right to repayment is being assigned in connection with this Agreement; and |
C. | Seller is willing to sell all 8,000,000 of the shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company (the “Shares”), to the Purchaser pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and |
D. | The Shares are held in book-entry, non-certificated form; and |
E. | The Purchaser desire to purchase the Shares from the Seller pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. |
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Purchase and Sale of the Shares
Section 1.01. Purchase and Sale. On the Effective Date (the “Closing”) and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, the Seller shall deliver the Shares of the Company to the Purchaser free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and the Purchaser shall purchase the Shares from the Seller as well as the right to repayment of the $90,000 from the Company for an aggregate of $90,000 in cash (the “Purchase Price”), representing the amount of the Advance.
Section 1.02. Delivery of the Shares; Payment of Purchase Price. At Closing: (a) the Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser an executed copy of the Stock Power and Assignment of Uncertificated Shares in the form of Exhibit A hereto; and (b) the Purchaser shall deliver the Purchase Price to the Seller.
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ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties of the Seller
Subject to all of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, the Seller represents and warrants to the Purchaser as follows:
Section 2.01. Authority. The Seller has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Seller has duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or after the Closing, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto. Seller is authorized to affect the transactions contemplated herein. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles.
Section 2.02. No Conflict. The execution and delivery by the Seller of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; (b) result in or require the creation of any lien upon the Shares, or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which Seller is a party or by which Seller is bound or affected.
Section 2.03. Title to Shares. The Seller is the sole record and beneficial owner of the Shares and has good and marketable title to all of the Shares, free and clear of any liens, claims, charges, options, rights of tenants or other encumbrances. Seller has sole managerial and dispositive authority with respect to the Shares and has not granted any person a proxy or option to buy the Shares that has not expired or been validly withdrawn. The sale and delivery of the Shares to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement will vest in the Purchaser the legal and valid title to the Shares, free and clear of all liens, security interests, adverse claims or other encumbrances of any character whatsoever (“Encumbrances”).
ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of Purchaser
Subject to all of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement the Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Seller as follows:
Section 3.01. Authority. Purchaser has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Purchaser has duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles.
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Section 3.02. No Conflict. The execution and delivery by Purchaser of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which Purchaser is a party or by which Purchaser is bound or affected.
Section 3.03. Exempt Transaction. Purchaser understands that the offering and sale of the Shares is intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and exempt from registration or qualification under any state law.
Section 3.04. Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser hereby represents, acknowledges and warrants its representation of, understanding of and confirmation of the following:
(a) Purchaser realizes that the Shares cannot readily be sold as they will be restricted securities and therefore the Shares must not be accepted unless Purchaser has liquid assets sufficient to assure that Purchaser can provide for current needs and possible personal contingencies;
(b) Purchaser is an ‘accredited’ investor as such term is defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act;
(c) Purchaser confirms and represents that it is able (i) to bear the economic risk of the Shares, (ii) to hold the Shares for an indefinite period of time, and (iii) to afford a complete loss of the Shares; and
(d) Purchaser understands and agrees that a legend has been or will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Shares in substantially the following form:
“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
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ARTICLE IV
Covenants
Section 4.01. Further Assurances. Seller and Purchaser agree that, from time to time, whether before, at or after the Closing, each of them will take such other action and to execute, acknowledge and deliver such contracts, deeds, or other documents (a) as may be reasonably requested and necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement; or (b) to effect or evidence the transfer to the Purchaser of the Shares held by or in the name of the Seller.
Section 4.02. Survival of Representations. All representations, warranties, and agreements made by any Party in this Agreement or pursuant hereto shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any Party.
ARTICLE V
Miscellaneous
Section 5.01. Benefit and Burden. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the Parties hereto and their successors and permitted assigns.
Section 5.02. No Third-Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any right in any creditor or other person not a Party hereto and this Agreement shall not be construed in any respect to be a contract in whole or in part for the benefit of any third party; provided that the Company shall be able to rely on the representations and warranties of the Seller and Purchaser made in Articles II and III above for any and all purposes.
Section 5.03. Amendments and Waiver. No amendment, modification, restatement or supplement of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the Parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the Party against whom that waiver is sought to be enforced.
Section 5.04. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by the different Parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
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Section 5.05. Captions and Headings. The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are inserted and included solely for convenience and shall not be considered or given any effect in construing the provisions hereof if any question of intent should arise.
Section 5.06. Construction. The Parties acknowledge that each of them has had the benefit of legal counsel of its own choice and has been afforded an opportunity to review this Agreement with its legal counsel and that this Agreement shall be construed as if jointly drafted by the Parties hereto. In this Agreement words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa; words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders. The word “person” includes an individual, body corporate, partnership, trustee or trust or unincorporated association, executor, administrator or legal representative.
Section 5.07. Severability. Should any clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection, Section or Article of this Agreement be judicially declared to be invalid, unenforceable or void, such decision will not have the effect of invalidating or voiding the remainder of this Agreement, and the Parties agree that the part or parts of this Agreement so held to be invalid, unenforceable or void will be deemed to have been stricken herefrom by the Parties, and the remainder will have the same force and effectiveness as if such stricken part or parts had never been included herein.
Section 5.08. Remedies. The Parties agree that the covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement relate to special, unique and extraordinary matters and that a violation of any of the terms hereof or thereof would cause irreparable injury in an amount which would be impossible to estimate or determine and for which any remedy at law would be inadequate. As such, the Parties agree that if either Party fails or refuses to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement or to make any payment or deliver any instrument required hereunder or thereunder, then the other Party shall have the remedy of specific performance, which remedy shall be cumulative and nonexclusive and shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies otherwise available under any other contract or at law or in equity and to which such Party might be entitled.
Section 5.09. Applicable Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF.
Section 5.10. Submission to Jurisdiction. Each of the Parties hereby: (a) irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive personal jurisdiction of any Texas court, over any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and irrevocably agrees that all such claims may be heard and determined in such Texas court; and (b) irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue in any proceeding brought in a Texas court.
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Section 5.11. Expenses; Prevailing Party Costs. Seller and Purchaser shall pay their own expenses incident to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Notwithstanding anything contained herein or therein to the contrary, if any Party commences an action against another Party to enforce any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement, or because of a breach by a Party of its obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing Party in any such action shall be entitled to recover its losses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action, from the losing Party.
Section 5.12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth all of the promises, agreements, conditions, understandings, warranties and representations among the Parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings between the Parties, whether written, oral or otherwise. Each reference in this Agreement to “Agreement” or similar words shall include this Stock Purchase Agreement and all of the exhibits, schedules and appendixes hereto and thereto.
Section 5.13. Review and Construction of Documents. The Seller represents to the Purchaser and the Purchaser represent to the Seller, that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
Section 5.14. Counterparts and Signatures. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re-execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
“SELLER” | ||
American International Holdings Corp. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Its: President and CEO | ||
Printed Name: Jacob Cohen |
“PURCHASER” | ||
Cohen Enterprises, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Its: President and CEO | ||
Printed Name: Jacob Cohen |
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Exhibit A
[See attached Stock Power and Assignment of
Uncertificated Shares]
STOCK POWER AND ASSIGNMENT OF
UNCERTIFICATED SHARES
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, executed this 16th day of June, 2022, American International Holdings Corp. (the “Assignor”) hereby sells, assigns, and transfers unto Cohen Enterprises, Inc., 8,000,000 shares of the common stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”) along with any and all appurtenant rights thereto (the “Shares”) and Assignor does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Secretary or other appropriate officers of the Assignor as its attorney-in-fact with full power to transfer said Shares on the books and records of the Assignor with full power of substitution in the premises. Such Shares are not represented by certificates, are held in book entry form and stand in the undersigned’s name on the books and records of the Assignor.
American International Holdings Corp. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen |
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Its: President and CEO | ||
Printed Name: Jacob Cohen |
Exhibit 10.2
THE SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (“SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD UNLESS REGISTERED THEREUNDER OR UNLESS AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
(this “Agreement”)
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900
Dallas, Texas 75204
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Subscription. The undersigned (sometimes referred to herein as the “Investor” or “I” or “me”) hereby subscribes for and agrees to purchase the Units (as defined below) of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), for the purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) set forth on the signature page hereto, on the terms and conditions described herein, in the investor package of which this Agreement forms a part (the “Investor Package”), and in the other exhibits to the Investor Package (collectively, the “Offering Documents”). Terms not defined herein are as defined elsewhere in the Offering Documents. The Company is seeking to raise, through a private placement (the “Offering”) of the Units pursuant to Rule 506(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), a minimum of $250,000 (the “Minimum Offering Amount”) and up to a maximum of $2,000,000 in aggregate gross proceeds (the “Maximum Offering Amount”). The minimum amount of investment required from any one subscriber to participate in this Offering is $50,000; however, the Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept subscriptions in an amount less than this amount. All references to $ means United States dollars. The undersigned acknowledges that the Company has engaged Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) as its exclusive placement agent in connection with the Offering.
1. Description of Securities; Risk Factors.
a. | Description of Securities. The Company is offering units (the “Units”), each consisting of one share of common stock (the “Shares”) and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a price of $1.00 per Unit. The Warrants will have a five year term and an exercise price of $1.00 per share, for which cash would need to be remitted to the Company for exercise in the event that the Shares underlying the Warrants have been registered, otherwise the Warrants shall be exercisable on a cash basis or a cashless basis, and are in the form of Exhibit D to the Investor Package. The Units, the Shares, the Warrants and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants are sometimes referred to herein as the “Securities.” |
This Offering is being conducted in advance of the Company’s potential initial public offering (“IPO”) of its Common Stock and listing its Common Stock for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market or other national securities exchange.
Under the Company’s engagement letter with Boustead, dated June 21, 2022 (the “Engagement Letter”), Boustead has been engaged as our exclusive financial advisor for the 12-month term of the Engagement Letter. In addition, Boustead has expressed its intent to enter into an Underwriting Agreement with the Company to act as the lead underwriter for the proposed IPO on a “firm commitment” basis. There can be no assurance that we and Boustead will be able to agree on the terms of such Underwriting Agreement, that we will undertake an IPO in the future, or that any future IPO will be successfully consummated on a timely basis, or at all. There can also be no assurance that the Company’s Common Stock will be approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market or other national securities exchange.
b. | Risks Related to the Investment in the Securities. Investing in the Securities involves a high degree of risk. Before investing, Investors should carefully consider the Business Summary of the Company (Exhibit E to the Investor Package), the Risk Factors related to the Company’s business and the Offering (Exhibit F to the Investor Package) and the Company Investor Presentation (Exhibit G to the Investor Package), together with the other information contained in Offering Documents. |
2. Purchase.
a. | I hereby agree to tender to Sutter Securities, Inc. (the “Escrow Agent”), (i) by check or wire transfer of immediately available funds (to a bank account and related wire instructions provided in the Investor Package or otherwise provided to me upon my request) made payable to “Sutter Securities, Inc.” as Escrow Agent for Mangoceuticals, Inc.,” an amount equal to the purchase price per Share times the number of Units indicated on the signature page hereto, (ii) an executed copy of this Agreement, and (iii) an executed copy of my Investor Representation and Suitability Questionnaire, attached as Exhibit B to the Investor Package. Funds will be held in an escrow account maintained by the Escrow Agent (the “Escrow Account”), as set forth in more detail below pending the initial Closing of the Offering. |
b. | The Offering is for a minimum offering amount of $250,000 (the “Minimum Offering Amount”) and a maximum offering of $2,000,000 (the “Maximum Offering Amount”). All subscriptions to purchase Units will be held in the Escrow Account, which is a non-interest bearing account maintained by the Escrow Agent. The subscriptions will remain in the Escrow Account until subscriptions for the Minimum Offering Amount are raised. |
c. | This Offering will continue until the earlier of (a) the sale of $2,000,000 of Units for $2,000,000 of gross proceeds (the Maximum Offering Amount) or (b) September 30, 2022 (the “Termination Date”), unless such Termination Date is extended by the Company and Boustead in their sole discretion, without any required notice to prospective or prior subscribers, for an additional period of 90 days (i.e., until December 29, 2022) (the “Closing Deadline”). Upon the earlier of a Closing (defined below) on my subscription or completion of the Offering, I will be notified promptly by the Company as to whether my subscription has been accepted by the Company. |
3. Acceptance or Rejection of Subscription.
a. | I understand and agree that the Company reserves the right to reject this subscription for the Securities, in whole or in part, for any reason and at any time prior to the Closing (defined below) of my subscription. |
b. | In the event the Company rejects this subscription, my subscription payment will be promptly returned to me without interest or deduction and this Agreement shall be of no force or effect. In the event my subscription is accepted and the Offering is completed, the subscription funds submitted by me shall be released to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Offering. |
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4. Closing. The closing (“Closing”) of this Offering may occur at any time and from time to time on or before the Termination Date. The Company must achieve the $250,000 Minimum Offering Amount prior to conducting an initial Closing (the “Initial Closing”). Upon receipt of the Minimum Amount, an Initial Closing will be held, and all funds will be released from the Escrow Account and paid to the Company, less professional fees and compensation paid to Boustead and syndicate members, if any. Thereafter, additional Closings will be held as funds are received up to the earlier to occur of receipt of the $2,000,000 Maximum Offering Amount or the Termination Date. Pending receipt of the Minimum Amount, all subscription funds will be placed in escrow with the Escrow Agent. If, for any reason, the Minimum Amount of subscriptions are not received by the Termination Date (as the same may be extended by Boustead and the Company, as discussed above), all escrowed funds will be returned to subscribers, without interest or deduction. The Units subscribed for herein shall not be deemed issued to or owned by me until one copy of this Agreement has been executed by me and countersigned by the Company and the Closing with respect to such Units has occurred. Affiliates of the Company or Boustead, including officers, directors and existing stockholders of the Company and representatives of Boustead, may invest in this Offering and their funds will be counted toward the Company achieving the Minimum Amount. In addition, the Company may allow affiliates of the Company, Boustead or other investors to pay the subscription price through the cancellation of indebtedness or other obligations owed to such investors by the Company and such investment amount would also be counted toward achieving the Minimum Amount. I acknowledge and agree that Boustead and the Company may unilaterally, without my consent, agree to extend the Termination Date by which the Minimum Amount must be raised for an Initial Closing to occur and Boustead and the Company shall not be required to return the escrowed funds to me if there is any such extension, provided that such Termination Date may not in any case be extended past the Closing Deadline.
5. Disclosure. Because this offering is limited to accredited investors as defined in Section 2(15) of the Securities Act, and Rule 501 promulgated thereunder, in reliance upon the exemption contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, the Securities are being sold without registration under the Securities Act. I acknowledge receipt of the Offering Documents and represent that I have carefully reviewed and understand the Offering Documents, including all exhibits attached hereto. I have received all information and materials regarding the Company that I have requested. I fully understand that the Company has a limited financial and operating history and that the Securities are speculative investments which involve a high degree of risk, including the potential loss of my entire investment. I fully understand the nature of the risks involved in purchasing the Securities and I am qualified to make such investment based on my knowledge of and experience in investing in securities of this type. I have carefully considered the potential risks relating to the Company and purchase of its Securities and have, in particular, reviewed each of the risks set forth in the Offering Documents. Both my advisors and I have had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from representatives of the Company or persons acting on its behalf concerning the Company and the terms and conditions of a proposed investment in the Company, and all such questions, if any, have been answered to my full satisfaction and my advisors and I have also had the opportunity to obtain additional information necessary to verify the accuracy of information furnished about the Company. Accordingly, I have independently evaluated the risks of purchasing the Securities.
6. Investor Representations and Warranties. I acknowledge, represent and warrant to, and agree with, the Company as follows:
a. | I am aware that my investment involves a high degree of risk as disclosed in the Offering Documents and have carefully read the Offering Documents, and I understand that by signing this Agreement I am agreeing to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Offering Documents. |
b. | I acknowledge and am aware that there is no assurance as to the future performance of the Company. |
c. | I acknowledge that there may be certain adverse tax consequences to me in connection with my purchase of Securities, and the Company has advised me to seek the advice of experts in such areas prior to making this investment. |
d. | I am purchasing the Securities for my own account (and not for the account of others) or as fiduciary for others for investment purposes only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with the public distribution or resale of the Securities, nor with any present intention of selling or otherwise disposing of all or any part of the foregoing Securities. I agree that I must bear the entire economic risk of my investment for an indefinite period of time because, among other reasons, the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act or under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act and under applicable securities laws of certain states or an exemption from such registration is available. I hereby authorize the Company to place a legend on any certificate or book statement issued to me stating that the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and are subject to restrictions on transfer. |
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e. | I recognize that the Securities, as an investment, involve a high degree of risk including, but not limited to, the risk of economic losses from operations of the Company and the total loss of my investment. I believe that the investment in the Securities is suitable for me based upon my investment objectives and financial needs, and I have adequate means for providing for my current financial needs and contingencies and have no need for liquidity with respect to my investment in the Company. |
f. | I have been given access to full and complete information regarding the Company and have utilized such access to my satisfaction for the purpose of obtaining information in addition to, or verifying information included in, the Offering Documents, and I have either met with or been given reasonable opportunity to meet with officers of the Company for the purpose of asking questions of, and receiving answers from, such officers concerning the terms and conditions of the offering of the Securities and the business and operations of the Company (and all such questions, if any, have been answered to my full satisfaction) and to obtain any additional information, to the extent reasonably available. |
g. | I have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Securities and have obtained, in my judgment, sufficient information from the Company to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment in the Company. I have not utilized any person as my purchaser representative as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act in connection with evaluating such merits and risks. |
h. | I have relied solely upon my own investigation in deciding to invest in the Company. |
i. | I have received no representation or warranty from the Company or any of its officers, directors, employees or agents in respect of my investment in the Company and I have received no information (written or otherwise) from them relating to the Company or its business other than as set forth in the Offering Documents. I am not participating in the offer as a result of or subsequent to: (i) any advertisement, article, notice or other communication published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television, radio or the Internet, or (ii) any seminar or meeting whose attendees have been invited by any general solicitation or general advertising. |
j. | I have had full opportunity to ask questions and to receive satisfactory answers concerning the offering and other matters pertaining to my investment and all such questions have been answered to my full satisfaction. |
k. | I have been provided an opportunity to obtain any additional information concerning the offering and the Company and all other information to the extent the Company possesses such information or can acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense. |
l. | I am an “accredited investor” as defined in Section 2(15) of the Securities Act and in Rule 501 promulgated thereunder and have attached the completed Investor Representation and Suitability Questionnaire to indicate my “accredited investor” status. I can bear the entire economic risk of the investment in the Securities for an indefinite period of time and I am knowledgeable about and experienced in making investments in the equity securities of non-publicly traded companies, including early stage companies. I am not acting as an underwriter or a conduit for sale to the public or to others of unregistered securities, directly or indirectly, on behalf of the Company or any person with respect to such securities. |
m. | I understand that (1) the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of certain states, in reliance on specific exemptions from registration, (2) no securities administrator of any state or the federal government has recommended or endorsed this offering or made any finding or determination relating to the fairness of an investment in the Company, and (3) the Company is relying on my representations and agreements for the purpose of determining whether this transaction meets the requirements of certain exemptions from registration afforded by the Securities Act and certain state securities laws. |
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n. | I understand that since neither the offer nor sale of the Securities has been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state, the Securities may not be sold, assigned, pledged or otherwise disposed of unless they are so registered or an exemption from such registration is available. |
o. | I have had the opportunity to seek independent advice from my professional advisors relating to the suitability of an investment in the Company in view of my overall financial needs and with respect to the legal and tax implications of such investment. |
p. | If the Investor is a corporation, company, trust, employee benefit plan, individual retirement account, Keogh Plan, or other tax-exempt entity, it is authorized and qualified to become an Investor in the Company and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of such entity has been duly authorized by such entity to do so. |
q. | The information contained in my Investor Questionnaire, as well as any information which I have furnished to the Company with respect to my financial position and business experience, is correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and, if there should be any material change in such information prior to the Closing of the offering, I will furnish such revised or corrected information to the Company. I hereby acknowledge and am aware that except for any rescission rights that may be provided under applicable laws, I am not entitled to cancel, terminate or revoke this subscription and any agreements made in connection herewith shall survive my death or disability. |
r. | No person has made to the Investor any written or oral representations: (x) that any person will resell or repurchase any of the Securities; (y) that any person will refund the purchase price of any of the Securities, or (z) as to the future price or value of any of the Securities. |
s. | The Investor is a bona fide resident or operates its principal place of business as set forth in this Subscription Agreement and the Investor Representation and Suitability Questionnaire, which Subscription Agreement and Investor Representation and Suitability Questionnaire the Investor has completed completely and honestly. |
t. | The Securities will be restricted securities and a legend will be placed on the Securities in substantially the following form: |
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE [AND ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE HEREOF] HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.
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7. Placement Agent. The Company has engaged Boustead, a broker-dealer licensed with FINRA, as placement agent for the Offering on a reasonable best efforts basis with respect to soliciting purchases of the Securities. The Company anticipates that Boustead and its sub-agents or syndicate members will be paid at each Closing from the proceeds in the Escrow Account, fees including and not to exceed: a cash commission of 7% of the gross Purchase Price paid by investors in the Offering, a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 1% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering, and warrants to purchase 7% of the number of Units (including the warrants) sold in the Offering with a strike price equal to $1.00 per Unit (the “Boustead Units”). Any sub-agent or syndicate member of Boustead that introduces investors to the Offering will be entitled to share in the cash fees and Boustead Units attributable to those investors as described above, pursuant to the terms of an executed sub-agent or selected dealer agreement. The Company will also pay certain expenses of Boustead.
8. Representations and Warranties of the Company. When used in this Section 8, unless the context indicates otherwise, all references to the “Company” also mean and include the direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company, if any. The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Investor, as of the date hereof and on each Closing Date, the following:
a. | Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of its subsidiaries, if any, is a corporation or other business entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and has the requisite corporate power to own its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. The Company and each of its subsidiaries is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not have a material adverse effect on the assets, business, financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole (a “Material Adverse Effect”). |
b. | Authorization, Enforcement, Compliance with Other Instruments. (i) The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and each of the Offering Documents and to issue the Securities in accordance with the terms hereof, (ii) the execution and delivery by the Company of each of the Offering Documents and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including, without limitation, the issuance of the Securities have been, or will be at the time of execution of such Offering Document, duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, and no further consent or authorization is, or will be at the time of execution of such Offering Document, required by the Company, its respective Board of Directors or its stockholders, (iii) each of the Offering Documents will be duly executed and delivered by the Company, and (iv) the Offering Documents when executed and delivered by the Company and each other party thereto will constitute the valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of creditors’ rights and remedies. |
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c. | Capitalization. Immediately prior to the Initial Closing, the authorized equity capital of the Company consists of 190,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which 10,250,000 shares were issued and outstanding, and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), of which no shares are issued and outstanding. The Company has not reserved any shares of Common Stock for issuance to officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to its any equity incentive plan. Prior to the Initial Closing, the Company has 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 the Company may become bound to issue additional shares of Common Stock, or securities or rights convertible or exchangeable into shares of Common Stock. Of the 10,250,000 outstanding shares of Common Stock, 9,000,000 shares, or 87.8% of the outstanding Common Stock, are owned by the Company’s founders, officers and directors. The remaining shares are held by six shareholders collectively owning less than 13% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and none individually owning more than 5%. All of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company and all of the share capital of each of the Company’s subsidiaries have been or will be, as of the Initial Closing, duly authorized, validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. At the Initial Closing, (i) no shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its subsidiaries will be subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights or any liens or encumbrances suffered or permitted by the Company; (ii) there will be no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of their securities under the Securities Act, and (iii) there are no securities or instruments of the Company or any of its subsidiaries containing anti-dilution or similar provisions, including the right to adjust the exercise, exchange or reset price under such securities, that will be triggered by the issuance of the Securities as described in this Agreement. Upon request, the Company will make available to the Investor true and correct copies of the Company’s Certificate of Formation, as amended and in effect on the date hereof (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), and the Company’s Bylaws, as amended and in effect on the date hereof (the “Bylaws”), and the terms of all securities exercisable for Common Stock and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto other than stock options issued to officers, directors, employees and consultants. |
d. | Subsidiaries. The Company does not currently own or control, directly or indirectly, any interest in any other corporation, partnership, trust, joint venture, limited liability company, association, or other business entity. The Company is not a participant in any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement. |
e. | Issuance of Securities. The Securities are duly authorized and, upon issuance in accordance with the terms hereof and the Units and the Warrants, and in connection with the Warrants, upon payment of the exercise price thereof, shall be duly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and will be free and clear of all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof. |
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f. | No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of each of the Offering Documents by the Company, and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (i) result in a violation of the Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws (or equivalent constitutive document) of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company or any subsidiary is a party, except for those which would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including U.S. federal and state securities laws and regulations) applicable to the Company or any subsidiary or by which any property or asset of the Company or any subsidiary is bound or affected except for those which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Except those which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, neither the Company nor any subsidiary is in violation of any term of or in default under its constitutive documents. Except those which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, neither the Company nor any subsidiary is in violation of any term of or in default under any material contract, agreement, mortgage, indebtedness, indenture, instrument, judgment, decree or order or any statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or any subsidiary. The business of the Company and its subsidiaries is not being conducted, and shall not be conducted in violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation of any governmental entity, except for any violation which could not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement and as required under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court or governmental agency in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under or contemplated by this Agreement or the other Offering Documents in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof. Neither the execution and delivery by the Company of the Offering Documents, nor the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, will require any notice, consent or waiver under any contract or instrument to which the Company or any subsidiary is a party or by which the Company or any subsidiary is bound or to which any of their assets is subject, except for any notice, consent or waiver the absence of which would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect and would not adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding two sentences have been or will be obtained or effected on or prior to the Closing. |
g. | Absence of Litigation. There is no action, suit, claim, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding (including any partial proceeding such as a deposition) or investigation before or by any court, public board, governmental or administrative agency, self-regulatory organization, arbitrator, regulatory authority, stock market, stock exchange or trading facility (an “Action”) now pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened, against or affecting the Company or any of its subsidiaries, wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would (i) adversely affect the validity or enforceability of, or the authority or ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or any of the other Offering Documents, or (ii) have a Material Adverse Effect. |
h. | Acknowledgment Regarding Investor’s Purchase of the Securities. The Company acknowledges and agrees that each Investor is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s-length purchaser with respect to the Offering Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Company further acknowledges that each Investor is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Offering Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and any advice given by such Investor or any of their respective representatives or agents in connection with the Offering Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby is merely incidental to such Investor’s purchase of the Securities. |
i. | No General Solicitation. Neither the Company nor any of its “affiliates” (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act), nor, to the knowledge of the Company, 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. |
j. | No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would require registration of the Securities under the Securities Act or cause this offering of the Securities to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the Securities Act. |
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k. | Employee Relations. Neither the Company, nor any subsidiary is involved in any labor dispute nor, to the knowledge of the Company, is any such dispute threatened. Neither the Company nor any subsidiary is party to any collective bargaining agreement. The Company’s and/or its subsidiaries’ employees are not members of any union, and the Company believes that its and its subsidiaries’ relationship with their respective employees is good. |
l. | Permits. The Company and its subsidiaries have all authorizations, approvals, clearances, licenses, permits, certificates or exemptions (including manufacturing approvals and authorizations, pricing and reimbursement approvals, labeling approvals, registration notifications or their foreign equivalent) issued by any regulatory authority or governmental agency (collectively, “Permits”) required to conduct their respective businesses as currently conducted except to the extent that the failure to have such Permits would not have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company or its subsidiaries have fulfilled and performed in all material respects their obligations under each Permit, and, as of the date hereof, to the knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred or condition or state of facts exists which would constitute a breach or default or would cause revocation or termination of any such Permit except to the extent that such breach, default, revocation or termination would not have a Material Adverse Effect. |
m. | Title. Each of the Company and its subsidiaries has good and marketable title to all of its real and personal property and assets, free and clear of any material restriction, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, lien, security interest or other charge, claim or encumbrance which would have a Material Adverse Effect. With respect to properties and assets it leases, each of the Company and its subsidiaries is in material compliance with such leases and holds a valid leasehold interest free of any liens, claims or encumbrances which would have a Material Adverse Effect. |
n. | Rights of First Refusal. The Company is not obligated to offer the Securities offered hereunder on a right of first refusal basis or otherwise to any third parties including, but not limited to, current or former stockholders of the Company, underwriters, brokers, agents or other third parties. |
o. | Brokers’ Fees. The Company does not have any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder or agent with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for the payment of fees to Boustead as described above. |
p. | Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. There is no transaction, arrangement, or other relationship between the Company or any subsidiary and an unconsolidated or other off-balance sheet entity that is required to be disclosed by the Company in the Financial Statements and is not so disclosed or that otherwise would have a Material Adverse Effect. |
q. | Investment Company. The Company is not required to be registered as, and is not an affiliate of, and immediately following the Closing will not be required to register as, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. |
r. | Patents and Trademarks. The Company and its subsidiaries, if any, 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 as described in the Investor Package and which the failure to so have could have a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). Neither the Company nor any subsidiary has received a written notice that the Intellectual Property Rights used by the Company or any subsidiary violates or infringes upon the rights of any Person. To the knowledge of the Company, all such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable and there is no existing infringement by another Person of any of the Intellectual Property Rights. |
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s. | Transactions with Affiliates and Employees. Except as set forth in the Investor Package, none of the executive 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 the 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 executive officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any entity in which any executive officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner, in each case in excess of $120,000. |
t. | Investor Package; Disclosure. The Company has made available to each Investor the Investor Package, including the Business Summary. As of the date set forth on the Investor Package, the Investor Package did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein. The Company has made available to you all the information reasonably available to the Company that you have requested for deciding whether to acquire the Securities. No representation or warranty of the Company contained in this Agreement and no certificate furnished or to be furnished to you at the Closing contains any untrue statement of a material fact or, to the Company’s knowledge, omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading. |
u. | Material Changes. Except as specifically disclosed in the Investor Package, (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 altered its method of accounting or the identity of its auditors, except as disclosed in the Investor Package, (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. |
v. | Reliance. The Company acknowledges that the Investor is relying on the representations and warranties made by the Company hereunder and that such representations and warranties are a material inducement to the Investor purchasing the Units. The Company further acknowledges that without such representations and warranties of the Company made hereunder, the Investor would not enter into this Agreement. |
9. Piggy-Back Registration Rights.
a. | Unless all of the Shares and shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants (collectively, the “Registrable Securities”) are included in an effective registration statement with a current prospectus, the Investor shall have the right, for a period of five (5) years after the closing of the private placement, to include the remaining Registrable Securities as part of any other registration of securities filed by the Company (other than in connection with a transaction contemplated by Rule 145 promulgated under the Securities Act or pursuant to Form S-3 or Form S-8 or any equivalent form); provided, however, that if, solely in connection with any primary underwritten public offering for the account of the Company, the managing underwriter(s) thereof shall, in its reasonable discretion, impose a limitation on the number of shares of Common Stock which may be included in the registration statement because, in such underwriter(s)’ judgment, marketing or other factors dictate such limitation is necessary to facilitate public distribution, then the Company shall be obligated to include in such registration statement only such limited portion of the Registrable Securities with respect to which the Investor requested inclusion hereunder as the underwriter shall reasonably permit. Any exclusion of Registrable Securities shall be made pro rata among the holders of Offering Securities seeking to include Registrable Securities in proportion to the number of Registrable Securities sought to be included by such holders; provided, however, that the Company shall not exclude any Registrable Securities unless the Company has first excluded all outstanding securities, the holders of which are not entitled to inclusion of such securities in such Registration Statement or are not entitled to pro rata inclusion with the Registrable Securities. |
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b. | The Company shall bear all fees and expenses attendant to registering the Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 9 hereof, but the Investor shall pay any and all underwriting commissions and the expenses of any legal counsel selected by the Investor (or any other investors) to represent them in connection with the sale of the Registrable Securities. In the event of such a proposed registration, the Company shall furnish the then holders of outstanding Registrable Securities with not less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to the proposed date of filing of such registration statement. Such notice to the holders shall continue to be given for each registration statement filed by the Company until such time as all of the Registrable Securities have been sold by the Investor. The holders of the Registrable Securities shall exercise the “piggy-back” rights provided for herein by giving written notice, within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Company’s notice of its intention to file a registration statement. Once included in an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, the Investor shall not have the right to request further registration under this Section 9. |
c. | General Terms. |
(1) | Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify the holder(s) of the Registrable Securities (“Holders”) to be sold pursuant to any registration statement under this Section 9 and each person, if any, who controls such Holders within the meaning of Section 15 of the Act or Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which any of them may become subject under the Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from such registration statement. The Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to such registration statement, and their successors and assigns, shall severally, and not jointly, indemnify the Company, against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which they may become subject under the Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from information furnished by or on behalf of such Holders, or their successors or assigns, in writing, for specific inclusion in such registration statement. |
(2) | Documents to be Delivered by Holder. Each of the Holder(s) participating in any of the foregoing offering shall furnish to the Company a completed and executed questionnaire provided by the Company requesting information customarily sought of selling security holders. |
(3) | Holder’s Obligations. Any sale of any Registrable Securities by the Holder shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Holder that the information regarding the Holder is as set forth in the prospectus delivered by the Holder in connection with such disposition, and that such prospectus does not as of the time of such sale contain any untrue statement of a material fact regarding the Holder or omit to state any material fact regarding the Holder necessary to make the statements in such prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, solely to the extent such facts are based upon information regarding the Holder furnished in writing to the Company by the Holder for use in such Prospectus. Each Holder covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Act as applicable to it in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to a registration statement. Each Holder agrees by its acquisition of such Registrable Securities that, upon receipt of a notice from the Company that the registration statement or the prospectus contained therein can no longer be relied upon, that the Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities under the registration statement until the Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented prospectus and/or amended registration statement or until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the applicable prospectus may be resumed, and, in either case, has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such prospectus or registration statement. The Company may provide appropriate stop orders to enforce the provisions of this paragraph. |
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d. | Rule 144 Registration. The provisions of this Section 9 shall be inapplicable to the extent the Registrable Securities become eligible for sale by the Holder without the need for current public information or other restriction pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act. |
10. Indemnification. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, advisors and counsel, and Boustead and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, advisors and counsel, against any and all losses, claims, demands, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable legal or other expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by each such person in connection with defending or investigating any such claims or liabilities, whether or not resulting in any liability to such person, to which any such indemnified party may become subject under the Securities Act, under any other statute, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, demands, liabilities and expenses (a) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact made by me and contained in this Agreement or my Investor Representation and Suitability Questionnaire, or (b) arise out of or are based upon any breach by me of any representation, warranty, or agreement made by me contained herein or therein.
11. Severability. In the event any parts of this Agreement are found to be void, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless be binding with the same effect as though the void parts were deleted.
12. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas as applied to contracts entered into and to be performed entirely within the State of Texas Any action arising out of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction in Dallas County, Texas, and the parties hereby irrevocably waive any objections they may have to venue in in Dallas County, Texas.
13. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The execution of this Agreement may be by actual or facsimile signature.
14. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto. Boustead is an intended third party beneficiary of this Agreement, including the representations and warranties made by both the Company and the Investor herein and the indemnification provided by the Investor herein and may directly enforce this Agreement and its rights hereunder.
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15. Notices and Addresses. All notices, offers, acceptance and any other acts under this Agreement (except payment) shall be in writing, and shall be sufficiently given if delivered to the addresses in person, by Federal Express or similar courier delivery, as follows:
Investor: | At the address designated on the signature page of this Agreement. |
The Company: | Mr. Jacob D. Cohen Chief Executive Officer Mangoceuticals, Inc. 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 jacob@mangorx.com |
or to such other address as any of them, by notice to the others may designate from time to time. The transmission confirmation receipt from the sender’s facsimile machine shall be conclusive evidence of successful facsimile delivery. Time shall be counted to, or from, as the case may be, the delivery in person or by mailing.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated orally but, rather, only by a statement in writing signed by the Company and the holders of the outstanding Units.
17. Section Headings. Section headings herein have been inserted for reference only and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect, in any matter, or be deemed to interpret in whole or in part, any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
18. Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements. The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall survive the delivery of, and the payment for, the Securities.
19. Collection of Personal Information. The Investor (on its own behalf and, if applicable, on behalf of any person for whose benefit the Investor is subscribing) acknowledges and consents to the fact the Company is collecting the Investor’s (and any beneficial purchaser’s) personal information pursuant to this Agreement and the Offering Documents. The Investor (on its own behalf and, if applicable, on behalf of any person for whose benefit the Investor is subscribing) acknowledges and consents to the Company retaining the personal information for as long as permitted or required by applicable law or business practices. The Investor (on its own behalf and, if applicable, on behalf of any person for whose benefit the Investor is subscribing) further acknowledges and consents to the fact the Company may be required by applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules to provide regulatory authorities any personal information provided by the Investor respecting itself (and any beneficial purchaser). By executing this Agreement, the Investor is deemed to be consenting to the foregoing collection, use and disclosure of the Investor’s (and any beneficial purchaser’s) personal information. The Investor also consents to the filing of copies or originals of any of the Investor’s documents described herein as may be required to be filed with any stock exchange or securities regulatory authority in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. The Investor represents and warrants that it has the authority to provide the consents and acknowledgments set out in this paragraph on behalf of all beneficial purchasers.
20. Acceptance of Subscription. The Company may accept this Agreement at any time for all or any portion of the Securities subscribed for by executing a copy hereof as provided and notifying me within a reasonable time thereafter.
RESIDENTS OF ALL STATES: THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION AND ARE BEING OFFERED AND SOLD IN RELIANCE ON EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF SAID ACT AND SUCH LAWS. THE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER SAID ACT AND SUCH LAWS PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION THEREFROM. INVESTORS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THIS OFFERING OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.
SALES IN FLORIDA: THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY WILL BE SOLD, AND ACQUIRED, IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 517.061(11) OF THE FLORIDA SECURITIES AND INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER SAID ACT IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. PURSUANT TO SECTION 517.061(11) OF THE FLORIDA SECURITIES AND INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT, WHEN SALES ARE MADE TO FIVE (5) OR MORE PERSONS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ANY SALE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 517.061(11) OF SUCH ACT IS VOIDABLE BY THE PURCHASER IN SUCH SALE (WITHOUT INCURRING ANY LIABILITY TO THE COMPANY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY) EITHER WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER THE FIRST TENDER OF CONSIDERATION IS MADE BY SUCH PURCHASER TO THE ISSUER, AN AGENT OF THE ISSUER, OR AN ESCROW AGENT OR WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER THE AVAILABILITY OF THAT PRIVILEGE IS COMMUNICATED TO SUCH PURCHASER, WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER. TO VOID HIS OR HER PURCHASE, THE PURCHASER NEED ONLY SEND A LETTER OR TELEGRAM TO THE COMPANY AT THE ADDRESS INDICATED HEREIN. ANY SUCH LETTER OR TELEGRAM SHOULD BE SENT AND POSTMARKED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AFOREMENTIONED THREE (3) DAY PERIOD. IT IS PRUDENT TO SEND ANY SUCH LETTER BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO ASSURE THAT IT IS RECEIVED AND ALSO TO HAVE EVIDENCE OF THE TIME THAT IT WAS MAILED. SHOULD A PURCHASER MAKE THIS REQUEST ORALLY, THAT PURCHASER MUST ASK FOR WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN RECEIVED. IF NOTICE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE FOREGOING RIGHT TO VOID THE PURCHASE SHALL BE NULL AND VOID.
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THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT SUBSCRIBED FOR HEREBY IS:
________ Units at $1.00 per Unit = $__________
Manner in Which Title is to be Held. (Check one)
— Individual Ownership | — Community Property |
— Joint Tenant with Right of Survivorship (both parties must sign) | |
— Partnership | — Tenants in common |
— Corporation or Trust | — IRA or Keogh |
— Other (please indicate) |
* If Securities are being subscribed for by any entity, the Certificate of Signatory at the end of this Subscription Agreement must also be completed
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The foregoing subscription is accepted and the Company hereby agrees to be bound by its terms on the ____ day of _________________, 202__.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | ||
Name: | ||
Its: |
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CERTIFICATE OF SIGNATORY
(To be completed if Securities are being subscribed for by an entity)
I,
_____________________________, the _____________________________________
(name of signatory) (title)
Of
______________________________________________(“Entity”), a _____________________________
(name of entity) (type of entity)
Organized under the laws of _______________, hereby certify that I am empowered and duly authorized by the Entity to execute the Subscription Agreement and to purchase the Securities, and certify further that the Subscription Agreement has been duly and validly executed on behalf of the Entity and constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Entity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this _____ day of ___________, 202__.
(Signature) |
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Exhibit 10.3
PHYSICIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT
This PHYSICIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 1st day of August, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., an Texas corporation (“Mangoceuticals”) and BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity, a Texas limited liability company (“Doctegrity”). Mangoceuticals and Doctegrity may each be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Mangoceuticals operates a healthcare technology, management, advertising and logistics solutions company in the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Doctegrity provides online telemedicine technology services and provides access to independently contracted licensed physicians and providers; and
WHEREAS, Mangoceuticals seeks to enter into an agreement with Doctegrity which will be of benefit to customers of Mangoceuticals with respect to the provision of virtual healthcare visits; and
WHEREAS, Mangoceuticals desires to enter into an arrangement with Doctegrity in which Doctegrity will provide technology for online licensed physician visits, and with Mangoceuticals; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. PHYSICIAN SERVICES. Doctegrity shall perform the following functions as set forth below.
(a) Arrange for the services of a physician or where appropriate, a mid-level practitioner with delegated authority from a physician, licensed in the appropriate state the practice of medicine will take place (“Physician”), who will establish a physician/patient relationship with patients associated with Mangoceuticals’ platform in accordance with the laws and regulations of the appropriate state(s) and also provide Physician Review and assessment and quality control of Mangoceuticals or related brands advertising of services, Medical Questionnaires and related prescription requests.
(b) If agreed, payment for services of Doctegrity under this agreement is not contingent upon a prescription being written. Mangoceuticals will incur the asynchronous per visit technology fee called for under this agreement without regard to whether Physician, in the Physician’s sole discretion, makes a medical decision, to write a prescription or not.
(c) Doctegrity is to obtain and provide HIPAA compliant, secured technology to receive patient information from Mangoceuticals under a Business Associates Agreement.
(d) Doctegrity will provide an asynchronous telehealth platform (and in certain cases, synchronous capabilities in certain US States where and when available and applicable) which provides patient access to licensed physicians in the state from which the patient, who is participating under Mangoceuticals’ platform resides, which includes Cross-Coverage Consultations. The physicians shall be recruited and properly credentialed by Doctegrity and are responsible for establishing and documenting in the patient’s medical records the physician/patient relationship in accordance with applicable state law, provide or review patient and physician interaction, assure that a proper medical history is taken and documented, including any written informed consents for treatment, including a disclosure of any financial relationship between the Parties to the this agreement, which where appropriate under relevant state law, is to include a non-synchronous review of the patient information and medical questionnaires, diagnose the patient’s ailment, under which the Physician is to, in their sole medical judgment make medical decisions as to medical necessity, and if medically necessary and appropriate, write an non-DEA scheduled or controlled substance prescription within the state regulations of the appropriate jurisdiction.
(e) Each physician shall be:
(i) | licensed to practice medicine in the appropriate state in which the patient affiliated with Mangoceuticals’ platform resides, and which requires a telemedicine consultation; and |
(ii) | technologically proficient; and |
(iii) | covered by medical malpractice insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 per year. In addition, Doctegrity shall maintain general liability coverage, primary not secondary, listing Mangoceuticals as an additional named insured, in the same amounts. |
(f)
It is understood by the Parties that the licensed Physicians will be solely responsible for exercising independent medical judgment and
that nothing herein shall be construed as to authorize the parties to interfere with the physicians’ independent medical judgment.
Physicians will not prescribe any DEA controlled substances, scheduled narcotics, or medications which are forbidden to be prescribed
via a telemedicine visit.
(g) Physicians shall use asynchronous store and forward technology, including asynchronous store and forward technology in conjunction with synchronous audio interaction between the practitioner and the patient in another location, as long as the practitioner uses clinical information from (i) clinically relevant photographic or video images, including diagnostic images; or (ii) the patient’s relevant medical records, such as the relevant medical history, laboratory and pathology results, and prescriptive histories or in accordance with relevant Medical Practice laws in the appropriate jurisdiction. Members will be required to complete the necessary steps to create a doctor/patient relationship to receive medical consultations. Those steps include:
(1) | Completing a Medical History Disclosure and completed forms for asynchronous visits. |
(2) | Agree to Informed Patient Consent and Release Form confirming an understanding that the Provider is not obligated to accept the Member as a patient, and that the Member’s participation in the Program may be cancelled at any time without recourse by the Member; and |
(3) | The Member also understands and acknowledges that the Program provides Cross-Coverage Consultations when the Member’s primary physician is not available. |
(h) Should a physician recommend a member receive in-person medical care, Doctegrity will bear no responsibility for patient costs incurred and the physician shall advise the patient that the patient, not Mangoceuticals, will be solely responsible for the cost of the in-person medical care.
(i) Doctegrity and its associated physicians shall comply with all the Federal, State, and Local Telemedicine laws and regulations to provide the required services to Mangoceuticals members.
(j) Doctegrity and its associated physicians will respond to all Mangoceuticals members consultation requirements, forms and emails within 48 hours of the contact.
(k) Doctegrity will electronically send prescriptions to Mangoceuticals’ designated and accredited pharmacy partner, which financial relationship shall be disclosed in writing to the patient via the Terms and Conditions listed on Mangoceuticals’ website, including informed consent, and also informing the patient that the prescription will be sent to Mangoceuticals’ designated pharmacy partner.
2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Parties agree that Mangoceuticals is an independent contractor and is not an employee, partner, agent or engaged in a joint venture, or any such joint or common undertaking with Doctegrity. Any employees of Mangoceuticals shall not be deemed or considered to be employees of Doctegrity, and any employees of Doctegrity shall not be deemed or considered to be employees of Mangoceuticals. Each Party is responsible for its own taxes associated with this Agreement and the transactions described herein.
3. TERM AND TERMINATION.
(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue in full force and effect for one year (the “Initial Term”). At the end of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall be extended for successive one (1) year periods unless and until terminated by either Party as provided in this Agreement.
(b) Termination.
(i) For Convenience. Either Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without any reason or cause, upon 90 days written notice to the other Party, or earlier by mutual written consent of the Parties.
(ii) For Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately and upon written notice to the other Party for any misrepresentation or material breach of this Agreement by the other Party, if such breach is not cured within 10 days of written notice of such breach.
(iii) Insolvency. In the event that either Party (the “Insolvent Party”): (A) becomes insolvent, or institutes or has instituted against it a petition for bankruptcy or is adjudicated bankrupt; (B) executes a bill of sale, deed of trust, or a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (C) is dissolved or transfers a substantial portion of its assets to a third party; or (D) a receiver is appointed for the benefit of its creditors, or a receiver is appointed on account of insolvency; then the Insolvent Party shall immediately notify the other Party of such event and such other Party shall be entitled to: (E) terminate this Agreement for cause immediately upon written notice to the Insolvent Party; or (F) request that the Insolvent Party or its successor provide adequate assurances of continued and future performance in form and substance acceptable to such other Party, which shall be provided by the Insolvent Party within ten (10) calendar days of any request, and the other Party may terminate this Agreement for cause immediately upon written notice to the Insolvent Party in the event that the Insolvent Party fails to provide such assurances acceptable to the other Party within such ten (10) day period.
4. COMPENSATION.
(a) Compensation shall be as described in EXHIBIT A of this Agreement.
(b) Payment term is 30 days from invoice date.
5. BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
(a) Both Parties shall enter into the Business Associate Agreement provided in EXHIBIT B.
6. INSURANCE.
(a) Public Liability Insurance. Throughout the Term, the Parties shall maintain in full force and effect and at their sole expense, or cause to be maintained, insurance policies protecting the Parties and against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property arising from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement including he Party’s contractors, subcontractors and Permittees. The form, scope of coverage and insurance company with respect to all required insurance policies shall be subject to the approval of the other Party. The substance of all insurance policies, including amounts of coverage, shall comply with or exceed the following specifications for insurance coverage relative to the Parties ‘s direct operations and relative to the operations of any of the Parties ‘s contractors, subcontractors or Permittees: (a) Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering all premises, operations, products and completed operations of the Parties or undertaken for the Parties written on an occurrence basis. Liability limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage, with an aggregate limit of $3,000,000. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following added coverages: (1) Contractual Liability; (2) Personal Injury Liability; (3) Broad Form Property Damage; and (4) Products and Completed Operations.
(b) Insurance companies must have an AM Best Rating of “A-/VII” or better, or an analogous rating by similar organization if the insurance company is not a United States company. Neither Party’s indemnity shall be capped by its insurance limits.
7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
(a) Doctegrity’s Representations. Doctegrity represents and warrants that it is free to enter into this Agreement and to perform each of its terms and covenants. Doctegrity represents and warrants that it is not restricted or prohibited, contractually or otherwise, from entering into and performing this Agreement and that its execution and performance of this Agreement is not a violation or breach of any other agreements between Doctegrity and any other person or entity. Doctegrity represents and warrants that this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding agreement of Doctegrity, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(b) Mangoceuticals Representations. Mangoceuticals represents and warrants that it is free to enter into this Agreement and to perform each of its terms and covenants. Mangoceuticals represents and warrants that it is not restricted or prohibited, contractually or otherwise, from entering into and performing this Agreement, and that the execution and performance of this Agreement is not a violation or breach of any other agreement between Mangoceuticals and any other person or entity. Mangoceuticals represents and warrants that this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding agreement of Mangoceuticals, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY.
(a) Defined. “Confidential Information” means any confidential proprietary, and/or trade secret information of the other Party, unknown to the general public, which is disclosed or created by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party under this Agreement. Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the terms of this Agreement, suppliers, customers, prospective customers, contractors, clinical data, the content and format of various clinical and medical databases, utilization data, cost and pricing data, disease management data, software products, programming techniques, data warehouse and methodologies, all proprietary information, know-how, trade secrets, technical and non-technical materials, products, specifications, processes, sales and marketing plans and strategies, designs, and any discussions and proceedings relating to any of the foregoing, whether disclosed in oral, electronic, visual, written or any other form, disclosed to the other Party. Confidential Information shall not include information which is: (i) known to a Party or its Personnel which have been reduced to writing prior to disclosure by the Party and that are not subject to another obligation of secrecy; (ii) hereafter lawfully obtained from other sources on a non-confidential basis; or (iii) otherwise generally available to the public, absent any breach of this Section 6 by the Party.
(b) Restricted Use and Disclosure. Either Party may become the recipient of Confidential Information of the other during the Term of this Agreement. The Party disclosing the Confidential Information shall be referred to as the “Disclosing Party” and the Party receiving the Confidential Information shall be referred to as the “Receiving Party.” The Receiving Party shall (i) treat the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information as confidential and proprietary and protect it with the same level of prudence and care as it would protect its Confidential Information, but in no event less than reasonable care; (ii) use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information only as necessary to perform its obligations or exercise its rights hereunder; and (iii) not disclose Confidential Information received from the Disclosing Party for any purpose other than as specifically allowed by this Agreement.
(c) Permitted Disclosures. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information may be disclosed by the Receiving Party to the extent required: (i) for performance under this Agreement; (ii) in order to comply with professional standards of conduct to which a Party may be bound by law for preservation of the public safety, health, and welfare; and (iii) in order to comply with any court order, statute or governmental directive. In the event that such court order, statute or governmental directive requires disclosure of Confidential Information, the Receiving Party shall provide prompt notice to the Disclosing Party before such Confidential Information is disclosed, and cooperate with the Disclosing Party if the Disclosing Party seeks a protective order or other appropriate remedy for such Confidential Information, and if no such protective order or other remedy is obtained, the Receiving Party will furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information which it is advised by its counsel it is legally required to furnish.
(d) Precautions. In order to comply with its confidentiality and non-use obligations, each Party shall take at least the following precautions: (i) exercise all reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized employees and unauthorized third parties from gaining access to Confidential Information; (ii) disclose Confidential Information only to such of its personnel who have a need to know such Confidential Information; provided, however, before any release of Confidential Information, each Party shall bind its personnel receiving such Confidential Information to comply with confidentiality obligations through binding policies and/or a written agreement of confidentiality at least as restrictive as this Agreement; and (iii) prior to any disclosure, each Party shall instruct its personnel of the confidential nature of, and to maintain the confidentiality of, the Confidential Information. Each Party shall be responsible for all actions of its personnel, including without limitation any breach of the terms hereof.
(e) Improvements: Doctegrity will be the sole owner of any modifications, improvement, alterations or other changes to the Products, even if suggested or made by Mangoceuticals.
(f) Assignment of Inventions: Mangoceuticals will promptly disclose to Doctegrity all inventions, discoveries, improvements, developments, and innovations (the “Inventions”) whether patentable or not, conceived in whole or in part by Mangoceuticals which relate to the Doctegrity Property or the Products. Mangoceuticals agrees to assign and hereby assigns to Doctegrity, its successors and assigns, all right, title, and interest in and to any such Inventions, including the right to sue for past infringement, and will execute, acknowledge, and deliver such documents as are necessary to obtain patents in any country and to assist, at Doctegrity’s expense, in the defense and prosecution of any such patents during the term of Mangoceuticals’s business relationship with Doctegrity or thereafter.
(g) Restrictive Covenant. Mangoceuticals recognizes and acknowledges that Doctegrity is placing its confidence and trust in Mangoceuticals. Mangoceuticals will have access to information that enables Doctegrity to succeed in its business. Some of the information may be confidential and constitute Proprietary Information (defined below) or trade secrets. That information, combined with all other information regarding Doctegrity, could seriously affect Doctegrity’s ability to succeed if Mangoceuticals used it other than for Doctegrity. Mangoceuticals and its owners, directors, officers, and managers, hereby covenants and agrees that, during the Term of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months following the termination hereof for any reason, Mangoceuticals will not:
i. Attempt in any way to (1) solicit from any person that is a Doctegrity customer services of the type performed by Doctegrity for such customer or (2) persuade any Doctegrity Customer to cease to do business or reduce the amount of business which that customer has customarily done with Doctegrity or contemplates doing with Doctegrity; or (3) provide to or for any customer any services or products, solutions, of the type provided by Doctegrity. (4) solicit, contact, engage, interfere, or contract with Doctegrity vendors, technology solutions/partners, therapist groups, or physicians directly.
(h) Survival. The confidentiality and use obligations set forth herein shall remain in effect for two (2) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
(i) Effect of Expiration or Termination. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement and receipt of Disclosing Party’s written request, Receiving Party, at its option, shall promptly either: (i) return to the Disclosing Party all tangible forms of Confidential Information in its possession, including any copies and/or derivatives of Confidential Information made by either Party or their personnel, as well as any writings, drawings, specifications, manuals or other printed or electronically stored material based on or derived from, Confidential Information; or (ii) destroy Confidential Information in its possession and deliver to the Disclosing Party a certification that such destruction has occurred; provided, however, that Receiving Party may retain one (1) copy of any information, including Confidential Information, that the Receiving Party reasonably believes is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations or to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, or is held as a backup in electronic form in backup tapes, servers or other sources as a result of the Receiving Party’s normal back up procedures for electronic data.
9. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
(a) Indemnification. Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees and other agents and representatives, from and against any third party claims, liabilities, damages, judgments or other losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (“Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by them arising out of or as a result of: (i) any acts or omissions by or the willful misconduct of the other Party, or its affiliates or their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees or other agents and representatives in connection with the performance of any of their respective obligations under this Agreement; and (ii) any material breach of this Agreement by the other Party, or its affiliates or their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees or other agents and representatives; except to the extent that such Losses arising pursuant to (i) and/or (ii), arise from the bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Party seeking indemnification hereunder.
(b) Indemnification Procedures. In case any action, proceeding or claim is brought for which indemnity may be sought (“Claim”), then the Party bringing the Claim shall be referred to as the “Indemnified Party” and the other Party from which indemnity for such Claim is sought shall be referred to as the “Indemnifying Party” hereunder.
(i) Notice. The Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party prompt and timely written notice and reasonable cooperation and assistance in the defense of any Claim; provided however, that failure of the Indemnified Party to give timely notice shall not limit the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification except in such case where such failure materially and adversely affects the Indemnifying Party’s ability to defend against such Claim.
(ii) Counsel. The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate jointly with the Indemnifying Party, at its own expense, in the defense, settlement or other disposition of any Claim. If the Indemnified Party exercises such right, all costs and expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party for separate counsel shall be borne by the Indemnified Party, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties.
(iii) Settlement. Neither Party will enter into any settlement agreement that attributes fault or negligence to, requires any payment by, or restricts the future actions or activities of the other Party, without such Party’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
(c) Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS, INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOST GOODWILL, LOST REVENUE AND LOST OPPORTUNITY) HOWSOEVER ARISING, EITHER OUT OF BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY), NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
10. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Notices. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be in writing and deemed to have been sufficiently given, (i) when delivered in person, (ii) on the fifth business day after mailing by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (iii) on the next business day after mailing by overnight courier service, to the addresses specified below:
If to Doctegrity:
Attn: Legal Department
3308 Preston Road #350-205
Plano, TX 75093
hello@doctegrity.com
If to Mangoceuticals:
4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900
Dallas, TX 75204
Attn: Jacob Cohen
jacob@mangorx.com
With copy to legal counsel at:
2200 Ross Avenue
Chase Bank Tower
Suite 4900-W
Dallas, TX 75201
Attn: Martin Merritt, PLLC
Doctegrity or Mangoceuticals may, by notice to the other, change the addresses and names given above.
(b) Negotiations of Dispute. With respect to any controversy, claim, counterclaim, dispute, difference or misunderstanding arising out of or relating to the interpretation or application of any term or provisions of this Agreement or any related documents, a Party shall provide written notice to the other Party of the existence of such dispute. The Parties shall for a period of thirty (30) days following such notice, enter into good faith discussions and negotiations in an attempt to resolve such dispute. If, by the end of such thirty (30) day period, unless such period is extended by mutual agreement of the Parties, the Parties have been unable to resolve such dispute, either Party may initiate litigation. The procedures specified in this Section is a precondition to the initiation of litigation by a Party, in connection with disputes between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement; provided, however, that a Party may seek a preliminary injunction or other preliminary judicial relief, without attempting to resolve such dispute as provided in this Section, if in its judgment such action is necessary to avoid irreparable harm. Further, the requirement to attempt to resolve a dispute in accordance with this Section 8 (b) does not affect a Party’s right to terminate this Agreement as provided in Section 2.
(c) Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without regard to the principles of conflicts of law. Venue for any dispute shall be in Dallas County, Texas.
(d) Waiver of Jury Trial. In any controversy or claim, whether based in contract, tort or other legal theory, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any related documents, their negotiation, enforceability or validity, or the performance or breach thereof or the relationships established thereunder, all Parties hereby waive their right to trial by jury.
(e) Independent Contractor. The Parties are performing hereunder as independent contractors with exclusive control of the manner and means of performing in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to create, and shall not be construed as creating, between Mangoceuticals and Doctegrity, the relationship of principal and agent, joint venturers, co-partners or any other such relationship, the existence of which is hereby expressly denied. No employee, or agent engaged by a Party shall be, or shall be deemed to be, an employee or agent of the other Party or its affiliates and shall not be entitled to any benefits that the other Party or its affiliates provide to its own employees.
(f) No Publicity. Other than as Agreed herein, neither Party shall not use the name, trade name, service marks, trademarks, trade, dress or logos of the other Party in publicity releases, advertising or any other publication without the prior written consent of that Party.
(g) Amendments. No modification, alteration of this Agreement, amendments, or other related documents shall be binding upon the Parties unless contained in a writing signed by a duly authorized agent for each respective Party and specifically referring hereto or thereto.
(h) Force Majeure. No Party shall be liable for any failure to perform or any delays in performance, and no Party shall be deemed to be in breach or default of its obligations set forth in this Agreement, if, to the extent, and for as long as such failure or delay is due to any causes that are beyond its reasonable control and not to its acts or omissions, including, without limitation, such causes as acts of God, fire, flood, severe storm, earthquake, civil disturbance, lockout, riot, order of any court or administrative body, embargo, acts of government, war (whether or not declared), acts of terrorism, or other similar causes (“Force Majeure Event”). For clarity, labor disputes shall not be deemed a Force Majeure Event. In the event of a Force Majeure Event, the Party prevented from or delayed in performing shall promptly give notice to the other Party and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize the delay. The Party affected by the other Party’s delay may elect to: (a) suspend performance and extend the time for performance for the duration of the Force Majeure Event or (b) cancel all or any part of this Agreement.
(i) Rule of Construction. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
(j) No Waiver. A waiver by a Party of any term or condition of this Agreement in any instance shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term or condition for the future, or of any subsequent breach thereof.
(k) Severability. If and to the extent that any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable in a final non-appealable order, such unenforceable provision shall be stricken, and the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. Mangoceuticals and Doctegrity shall in good faith attempt to replace any unenforceable provision of this Agreement with a provision that is enforceable and that comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the original provision.
(l) Headings. Headings of sections or other parts of this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement or change the meaning of this Agreement, as the case may be.
(m) Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits, amendments or other related documents, constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to its subject matter and merges and supersedes all prior discussions and writings with respect thereto.
(n) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall apply to, inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and upon their respective successors and permitted assigns. The Parties agree that this Agreement is not intended by any Party to give any benefits, rights, privileges, actions or remedies to any person or entity, partnership, firm or corporation as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise under any theory of law.
(o) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other party in person or by facsimile or other reliable electronic means. The parties agree that this Agreement, once validly executed, may be stored by electronic means and that either an original or an electronically stored copy of this Agreement can be used for all purposes, including in any proceeding to enforce the rights and/or obligations of the parties to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized individual on behalf of each requisite Party effective as of the Effective Date. In the event that the Parties execute this Agreement by exchange of portable document format, other electronically signed copies or facsimile signed copies, the Parties agree that, upon being signed by both Parties, this Agreement shall become effective and binding and that such copies will constitute evidence of the existence of this Agreement.
Mangoceuticals, Inc. | BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity | |||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | By: | /s/ Jesse Chayon | |
Title: | CEO | Title: | CEO | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | Name: | Jesse Chayon | |
Date: | 8/2/2022 | Date: | 8/2/2022 |
EXHIBIT A – COMPENSATION
Description of Service | Pricing | Member Count | ||
Asynchronous communication of Mangoceuticals members for screening | $20 technology fee per asynchronous virtual visit, such pricing to be reviewed by the Parties quarterly subject to adjustment based upon volume. |
1+members | ||
Synchronous communication of Mangoceuticals members for screening | $TBD technology fee per synchronous visit, such pricing to be reviewed by the Parties quarterly subject to adjustment based upon volume. |
1+members |
EXHIBIT B – BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on August 1, 2022 (“Effective Date”) by and between BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity (“Covered Entity”), and Mangoceuticals, Inc. (“Business Associate”) (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”).
1. BACKGROUND
Business Associate performs functions, activities or services for, or on behalf of Covered Entity and Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, or transmits Protected Health Information (“PHI”), including Electronic Protected Health Information (“EPHI”), in order to perform such functions, activities or services (referred to collectively as the “Services”). The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions of disclosure of PHI by Covered Entity to Business Associate, to set forth the terms and conditions of Business Associate’s use and disclosure of PHI, and to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of EPHI that Business Associate creates, receives, maintains or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity. It is the intent of Covered Entity and Business Associate that this Agreement will meet the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (“ARRA”), the Privacy Rule, and the Security Rule, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164.
2. DEFINITIONS
Terms used, but not otherwise defined, in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those terms in HIPAA, ARRA, the Privacy Rule, and the Security Rule. Following are some of the key terms of this Agreement.
2.1 Electronic Protected Health Information. “Electronic Protected Health Information” or “EPHI” shall have the same meaning as the term “electronic protected health information” in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103, but shall be limited to the EPHI that Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity.
2.2 Individual. “Individual” shall have the same meaning as the term “individual” in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103 and shall include a person who qualifies as a personal representative in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(g).
2.3 Minimum Necessary. “Minimum Necessary” shall have the same meaning as “minimum necessary” described in 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(b) and Section 13405(b) of ARRA.
2.4 Privacy Rule. “Privacy Rule” shall mean the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and Part 164, subparts A and E.
2.5 Protected Health Information. “Protected Health Information” or “PHI” shall have the same meaning as the term “protected health information” in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103, but shall be limited to the information that Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity.
2.6 Required by Law. “Required by Law” shall have the same meaning as the term “required by law” in 45 C.F.R. § 164.103.
2.7 Secretary. “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or his designee.
2.8 Security Incident. “Security Incident” shall have the same meaning as “security incident” in 45 C.F.R. § 164.304.
2.9 Security Rule. “Security Rule” shall mean the Security Standards for the Protection of EPHI at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, subparts A and C.
2.10 Subcontractor. “Subcontractor” shall have the same meaning as “subcontractor” in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.
3. OBLIGATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
3.1 Use and Disclosure. Business Associate agrees to not use or disclose PHI other than as permitted or required by this Agreement and any underlying agreement(s) related to the Services, or as Required by Law. Business Associate shall also comply, where applicable, with the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.
3.2 Safeguards. Business Associate agrees to use appropriate safeguards and comply, where applicable, with 45 C.F.R. Part 164 Subpart C with respect to EPHI, to prevent use or disclosure of the information other than as provided for by this Agreement.
3.3 Business Associate’s Reporting Obligations.
(a) | Reports of Non-Permitted Use or Disclosure. Business Associate agrees to report to Covered Entity any use or disclosure of the PHI not provided for by this Agreement without unreasonable delay and in no case longer than five (5) calendar days after discovery. Where applicable, such report shall comply with the requirements outlined in Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(c). |
(b) | Reports of Breach of Unsecured PHI. |
1. | For purposes of this section, “Breach” and “Unsecured PHI” shall have the same meaning as “breach” and “unsecured protected health information,” respectively, as such terms are defined by 45 C.F.R. § 164.402. | |
2. | Following the discovery of a Breach of Unsecured PHI, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity of the Breach. Such notification shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable after discovering the Breach, but no later than five (5) calendar days after its discovery. |
3. | Business Associate’s notice shall include, to the extent possible, the identification of each Individual whose Unsecured PHI has been, or is reasonably believed by Business Associate to have been, accessed, acquired, used, or disclosed during or as a result of the Breach. Business Associate shall also provide Covered Entity with at least the following information: a description of the Breach, including the date of Breach and the date of discovery of the Breach, if known; a description of the types of Unsecured PHI involved in the Breach; any steps Individuals should take to protect themselves from potential harm resulting from the Breach; a brief description of what Business Associate is doing to investigate the Breach, to mitigate harm to Individuals, and to protect against any further Breaches; and any other information requested by Covered Entity related to the Breach. Business Associate shall supplement such notice with additional information as it becomes available, even if such information becomes available after Individuals have been notified of the Breach. | |
4. | Business Associate agrees to cooperate with Covered Entity in the investigation of a Breach of Unsecured PHI and to cooperate with and participate in, to the extent requested by Covered Entity, the notification of Individuals, the media, and the Secretary of any Breach of Unsecured PHI. | |
5. | In the event that: (i) a Breach of Unsecured PHI occurs because of the action or inaction of Business Associate, its employees, agents, representatives, or Subcontractors; or (ii) a Breach occurs involving Unsecured PHI in Business Associate’s possession, or PHI created, maintained, transmitted, or received by Business Associate or its employees, agents, representatives, or Subcontractors, Business Associate agrees that Covered Entity may, in its sole discretion, require Business Associate to provide such notification as may be required of Covered Entity by 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.404, 164.406, and 164.408 at Business Associate’s sole cost and expense. Covered Entity shall have the right to review, direct, and approve or reject the contents or manner of such notification. |
(c) | Reports of Security Incidents. Business Associate agrees to report to Covered Entity any Security Incident of which it becomes aware without unreasonable delay and in no case longer than five (5) calendar days after discovery. Where applicable, such report shall comply with the requirements outlined in Sections 3.3(a) and 3.3(b). |
3.4 Subcontractors. Business Associate agrees to ensure that any Subcontractor that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI (including EPHI) on behalf of Business Associate agrees to the same restrictions and conditions that apply through this Agreement to Business Associate with respect to such information, including but not limited to, compliance with the applicable requirements of 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164. Such agreement between Business Associate and the Subcontractor must be made in writing and must comply with the terms of this Agreement and the requirements outlined in 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.504(e) and 164.314.
3.5 Designated Record Set.
(a) | If Business Associate maintains PHI in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate agrees to provide access, at the request of Covered Entity and in the time and manner designated by Covered Entity, to PHI in a Designated Record Set, to Covered Entity or, as directed by Covered Entity, to an Individual in order to meet the requirements under 45 C.F.R. § 164.524. | |
(b) | If Business Associate maintains PHI in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate agrees to make available such PHI for amendment and incorporate any amendment(s) to PHI in a Designated Record Set that Covered Entity directs or agrees to pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.526 at the request of Covered Entity or an Individual, and in the time and manner designated by Covered Entity. |
3.6 Accounting of Disclosures.
(a) | Business Associate agrees to document such disclosures of PHI and information related to such disclosures as would be required for Covered Entity to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.528. | |
(b) | Business Associate agrees to provide to Covered Entity or an Individual, in the time and manner designated by Covered Entity, information collected in accordance with Section 3.6(a) of this Agreement, to permit Covered Entity to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.528. |
3.7 Compliance with Law. To the extent Business Associate is to carry out Covered Entity’s obligations under the Privacy Rule, Business Associate will comply with the Privacy Rule’s requirements that apply to Covered Entity in the performance of such obligation.
3.8 Internal Practices. Business Associate agrees to make internal practices, books, and records, including policies and procedures, relating to the use and disclosure of PHI received from, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of, Covered Entity available to Covered Entity, or to the Secretary, in a time and manner selected by Covered Entity or designated by the Secretary, for purposes of the Secretary determining Covered Entity’s and Business Associate’s compliance with the Privacy Rule and Security Rule.
3.9 Mitigation. Business Associate agrees to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of a use or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate in violation of the requirements of this Agreement.
3.10 Prohibition on the Sale of PHI. Business Associate agrees that it shall not, directly or indirectly, receive remuneration in exchange for any PHI of Covered Entity except as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Rule and as approved in writing by Covered Entity.
3.11 Conditions on Marketing and Fundraising Communications. Business Associate shall not use or disclose PHI for the purpose of making a communication about a product or service that encourages recipients of the communication to purchase or use the product or service or for fundraising communications unless such communication is permitted by the Privacy Rule and as approved in writing by Covered Entity.
4. PERMITTED USES AND DISCLOSURES BY BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
4.1 General Use and Disclosure.
(a) | Except as otherwise limited in this Agreement, Business Associate may use or disclose PHI to perform Services for, or on behalf of, Covered Entity as such services may be specified in any underlying agreement(s), provided that such use or disclosure would not violate the Privacy Rule or the Security Rule if done by Covered Entity. | |
(b) | Business Associate must request, use, and disclose only the Minimum Necessary PHI to accomplish the intended purpose of the request, use, or disclosure. The Party disclosing PHI shall determine what constitutes the Minimum Necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the disclosure. |
4.2 Specific Use and Disclosure.
(a) | Business Associate may use or disclose PHI to carry out Business Associate’s legal responsibilities and for the proper management and administration of Business Associate, provided that any such disclosures are Required by Law, or Business Associate obtains written assurances from the person to whom the information is disclosed that it will remain confidential and used or further disclosed only as Required by Law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the person, and the person notifies Business Associate of any instances of which it becomes aware in which the confidentiality of the information has been breached. | |
(b) | Business Associate may use PHI to provide Data Aggregation services to Covered Entity as permitted by 45 C.F.R. § 164.504(e)(2)(i)(B). | |
(c) | Business Associate may use and disclose PHI to report violations of law to appropriate state and federal authorities, to the extent permitted or required by 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(j)(1) and state law. |
5. OBLIGATIONS OF COVERED ENTITY
5.1 Privacy Practices. Upon request, Covered Entity shall provide Business Associate with the notice of privacy practices that Covered Entity produces in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.520 and shall provide Business Associate with any changes to such notice to the extent such changes affect Business Associate’s permitted or required uses and disclosures.
5.2 Notice of Changes and Restrictions. Covered Entity shall notify Business Associate of any changes in, or revocation of, permission by Individual to use or disclose PHI, if such changes affect Business Associate’s permitted or required uses and disclosures. Such notification shall include any restriction that Covered Entity has agreed to in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.522. If Business Associate receives a request to restrict the disclosure of PHI directly from an Individual, Business Associate shall promptly notify Covered Entity of such request and Covered Entity shall be responsible for making the determination, in accordance with the Privacy Rule, as to whether Business Associate shall comply with the Individual’s request.
5.3 Permissible Requests by Covered Entity. Covered Entity shall not request Business Associate to use or disclose PHI in any manner that would not be permissible under the Privacy Rule or the Security Rule if done by Covered Entity, except that Business Associate may use or disclose PHI for data aggregation or management and administrative activities of Business Associate.
6. TERM AND TERMINATION
6.1 Term. This Agreement shall be effective upon the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for the duration of the Services giving rise to the necessity of a Business Associate Agreement, and until all of the PHI provided by Covered Entity to Business Associate, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, is destroyed or returned to Covered Entity, or, if it is infeasible to return or destroy PHI, protections are extended to such information, in accordance with Section 6.3(b).
6.2 Termination.
(a) | Termination Resulting from the End of Services. This Agreement shall terminate in the event that the underlying agreement(s) under which Covered Entity discloses PHI to Business Associate terminates for any reason, or if the Services that give rise to the necessity of a Business Associate Agreement terminate for any reason. | |
(b) | Termination for Cause. Upon either Party’s knowledge of a material breach of this Agreement by the other Party, the non-breaching Party must either: |
1. | Provide an opportunity for the breaching Party to cure the breach or end the violation, and if the breaching Party does not cure the breach or end the violation within the time specified by the non-breaching Party, the non-breaching Party shall terminate this Agreement and any underlying agreement(s); or | |
2. | Immediately terminate this Agreement and any underlying agreement(s). |
6.3 Return or Destruction of PHI.
(a) | Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Business Associate shall return or destroy all PHI received from Covered Entity, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, that Business Associate still maintains in any form. This provision shall also apply to PHI that is in the possession of Subcontractors of Business Associate. Business Associate shall retain no copies of the PHI. | |
(b) | In the event that Business Associate determines that returning or destroying the PHI is infeasible, Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity notification of the conditions that make return or destruction infeasible. Upon mutual agreement of the Parties that return or destruction of PHI is unfeasible, Business Associate and its Subcontractors shall extend the protections of this Agreement to such PHI and limit further uses and disclosures of such PHI to those purposes that make the return or destruction infeasible, for so long as Business Associate and/or its Subcontractors maintain such PHI. |
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees and other agents and representatives, from and against any third party claims, liabilities, damages, judgments or other losses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (“Losses”) imposed upon or incurred by them arising out of or as a result of: (i) any acts or omissions by or the willful misconduct of the other Party, or its affiliates or their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees or other agents and representatives in connection with the performance of any of their respective obligations under this Agreement; and (ii) any material breach of this Agreement by the other Party, or its affiliates or their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees or other agents and representatives; except to the extent that such Losses arising pursuant to (i) and/or (ii), arise from the bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Party seeking indemnification hereunder.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Regulatory References. A reference in this Agreement to a section in the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, HIPAA, or ARRA, or any other reference to a law or regulation, means the section or law as in effect as of the date of this Agreement or as subsequently amended.
8.2 Amendment. The Parties agree to take such action as is necessary to amend this Agreement from time to time to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, HIPAA, and ARRA.
8.3 Survival. The respective rights and obligations of Business Associate under Section 6.3 and Section 7 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.4 Interpretation. Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall be resolved in favor of a meaning that permits compliance with the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, HIPAA, and ARRA.
8.5 Relationship to Other Agreement Provisions. In the event that a provision of this Agreement is contrary to a provision of an underlying agreement or agreements under which Covered Entity discloses PHI to Business Associate, the provision of this Agreement shall control. Otherwise, this Agreement shall be construed under, and in accordance with, the terms of such underlying agreement or agreements between the Parties.
8.6 Prior Business Associate Agreements. Consistent with Section 8.5, this Agreement shall supersede any and all prior business associate agreement(s), or terms of other agreements addressing the privacy and security of PHI, between the Parties.
8.7 Modification of Agreement. No alteration, amendment or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid or effective unless in writing and signed by Business Associate and Covered Entity.
8.8 Relationship of Parties. Business Associate, in furnishing services to Covered Entity, is acting as an independent contractor, and Business Associate has the sole right and obligation to supervise, manage, contract, direct, procure, perform, or cause to be performed, all work to be performed by Business Associate under this Agreement. Business Associate is not an agent of Covered Entity and has no authority to represent Covered Entity as to any matters, except as expressly authorized in this Agreement.
8.9 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement by either Party shall be given in writing: (a) by personal delivery; (b) by electronic facsimile with confirmation sent by United States first class mail; (c) by bonded courier or nationally recognized overnight delivery service; or (d) by United States first class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the Parties at the addresses set forth below or to such other addresses as the Parties may request in writing by notice pursuant to this Section 8.9. Notices shall be deemed received on the earliest of personal delivery, upon the next business day after delivery by electronic facsimile with confirmation that the transmission was completed or upon receipt by any other method of delivery.
Covered Entity: BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity
Business Associate: Mangoceuticals, Inc.
8.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and when taken together shall constitute one agreement.
8.11 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Texas.
8.12 No Offshore Work. In performing the Services for, or on behalf of, Covered Entity, Business Associate shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subcontractors, to transmit or make available any PHI to any entity or individual outside the United States without the prior written consent of Covered Entity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers and made effective as of the Effective Date.
BrighterMD, LLC dba Doctegrity | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |||
Covered Entity | Business Associate | |||
By: | /s/ Jesse Chayon | By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jesse Chayon | Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | Title: | CEO |
Exhibit 10.4
CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND REPLACED WITH “[***]”. SUCH IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) THE REGISTRANT CUSTOMARILY AND ACTUALLY TREATS THAT INFORMATION AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
This MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated September 1, 2022, and effective August 30, 2022 (“Effective Date”) and is between Epiq Scripts, LLC, a Texas limited liability Pharmacy located at 465 W. George Bush Freeway, Suite 240, Richardson, Texas 75080 (“Epiq Scripts”), and Mangoceuticals, Inc, a Texas corporation located at 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900, Dallas, Texas 75204 (“Customer”) each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, Epiq Scripts provides pharmacy and related services to clients.
WHEREAS, Customer desires to engage Epiq Scripts to provide pharmacy and related services, and Epiq Scripts desires to perform the services, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the services to be provided by Epiq Scripts to Customer will be set out in separate statements of work agreed to by the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of the above Recitals and in consideration of the agreements, mutual covenants, terms and conditions set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and confirmed, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. | Statements of Work. From time to time, the parties will enter into statements of work (each, a “Statement of Work” or “SOW”) to describe the services (“Services”) to be performed by Epiq Scripts under this Agreement. Upon signing of each SOW by each of the parties, such SOW shall be deemed a part of this Agreement. Except as modified in an applicable SOW, Services shall mean online fulfillment, specialty compounding, packaging, shipping, dispensing and distribution of products sold exclusively via the Customer’s website (herein defined as the “Products”) that may be prescribed as part of a telehealth consultation on the Customer’s platform. |
2. | Exclusive Provider. Customer agrees that Epiq Scripts shall be its exclusive provider of Services during the Term of this Agreement as long as Epiq Scripts complies with the terms of this Agreement. Customer and its Affiliates shall not recommend the services of any other pharmacy to their patients or clients and, except as prohibited by applicable law, shall refer all of its patients/clients/customers’ prescriptions and over the counter business to Epiq Scripts for dispensing. If Customer adds any new and additional Products not currently provided by Customer and/or Epiq Scripts, Customer shall provide Epiq Scripts notice of such new Products and afford Epiq Scripts the exclusive right to provide such Products to Customer. Epiq Scripts shall acknowledge and confirm its ability to provide such new Products within thirty (30) days of Customer providing notice of such new Products. If Epiq Scripts fails to provide such notice or to demonstrate its ability to provide such new Products, Customer shall have the right to retain another provider to provide such new Products. |
“Affiliate” means, with respect to a Party, any person (a natural person or an organization) that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Party. For purposes of this definition only, “control” means: (i) to possess, directly or indirectly, the power to direct the management or policies of a person, whether through ownership of voting securities or by contract relating to voting rights or corporate governance, or (ii) to own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting securities or other ownership interest of such person, or (iii) in the case of a partnership, control of the general partner.
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3. | Payment. For the Services, Customer shall pay Epiq Scripts in amounts and in accordance with the payment schedule forth in the applicable SOW. Unless provided otherwise in the applicable SOW, payment is due within fifteen (15) days after the end of the month in which collections for sales are received by the Customer. |
4. | Term. The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and continue in full force and effect for a period of five (5) years from the Effective Date (the “Term”), unless terminated by either Party as set forth in this Agreement. If Services are performed by Epiq Scripts under an SOW during the Term of the Agreement and such Term has expired, then this Agreement will continue in effect only with respect to any such SOW until its completion. At the end of the initial Term, the Term of this Agreement shall automatically be extended for successive periods of one year each (each a “Renewal Term”) unless a Party gives notice to the other Party at least ninety (90) days prior to the last day of the initial Term or Renewal Term, as the case may be, that this Agreement shall not be further renewed. |
5. | Termination. The Term of this Agreement may be terminated: a.) upon mutual agreement by both Parties; or b.) upon the occurrence of any of the following: |
5.1. | The committing of a material breach of this Agreement or an SOW by a Party that remains uncured for a period of ninety (90) days after written notice of such breach is given to the breaching Party specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the breach. |
5.2. | A Party (1) files an application for or consents to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or custodian of its assets, (2) is subject to an order for relief entered with respect to the Party in proceedings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time, (3) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (4) is subject to the entry of an order, judgment, or decree by any court of competent jurisdiction appointing a trustee, receiver, or custodian of the assets of the Party unless the proceedings and the trustee, receiver, or custodian appointed are dismissed within 90 days, or (5) generally fails to pay the Party’s debts as the debts become due within the meaning of section 303(h)(1) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as determined by a bankruptcy court, or the admission in writing of such Party’s inability to pay its debts as they become due. |
5.3. | Epiq Scripts becomes unable to perform the services set forth in any SOW, due to the loss of any license, any non-compliance with any laws or rules, or change in laws or rules. |
6. | Proprietary Information. |
6.1. | In carrying out this Agreement, each Party (the “Protected Party”) may disclose its Proprietary Information (as defined below) to the other (“Restricted Party”), and the Restricted Party agrees that it shall (1) hold the Protected Party’s Proprietary Information in confidence and protect it with the same degree of care that the Restricted Party uses to protect its own Proprietary Information, but in no event shall the Restricted Party use less than reasonable care, and (2) not use such information for the Restricted Party’s own business other than as necessary to carry out this Agreement, provided, however, either party may disclose Proprietary Information of the other as required by law, legal process or regulatory authority. The Protected Party’s Proprietary Information shall remain the sole property of the Protected Party. |
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6.2. | As used in the foregoing paragraph, “Proprietary Information” means the proprietary, confidential and other non-public information relating to the business of a Party, including business processes, software, pricing, customer materials (such as training manuals and policy and procedure manuals), and organizational structure of the party, exclusive of any such information that (1) was, at the time of disclosure to it, in the public domain; (2) becomes generally available to the public through no act, omission or fault of the other Party, or (3) at the time of disclosure was already in the possession of the other Party and not subject to any existing restriction on disclosure or use. |
6.3. | In addition, a Party shall not be considered to have breached its obligations by disclosing Proprietary Information of the other Party (I) as required by law, except with respect to those laws and regulations described in item (II), to satisfy any legal requirement of a competent government body; provided that, immediately upon receiving any such request and to the extent that it may legally do so, such Party advises the other Party of the request prior to making such disclosure in order that the other Party may interpose an objection to such disclosure, take action to assure confidential handling of the Proprietary Information, or take such other action as it deems appropriate to protect the Proprietary Information; or (II) as required pursuant to any listing agreement with or rules of any national securities exchange or interdealer quotation system or federal or state securities laws or insurance or health regulations; provided that the Parties shall cooperate to minimize disclosure (e.g., redaction) consistent with such agreements, rules, laws, and regulations, including that the disclosing Party shall notify the other Party before such disclosure. |
6.4. | This section, and the obligations of the Parties set forth herein, shall survive termination of this Agreement. |
6.5. | Each Party’s Proprietary Information shall remain the property of that Party. Nothing contained in this Section 5 shall be construed as obligating a Party to disclose its Proprietary Information to the other Party, or as granting to or conferring on a Party, expressly or impliedly, any rights or license to the Proprietary Information of the other Party, and any such obligation or grant shall only be as provided by other provisions of this Agreement. |
6.6. | Customer hereby grants to Epiq Scripts a limited non-exclusive license to use Customer’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, insignia, internet domain names, logos and corporate names (“Marks”) solely in connection with the performance of Epiq Scripts’ obligations under this Agreement, including the right to use Customer’s name over the telephone, the internet and in written materials in performing the services. Such use of Customer’s Marks must conform to any written instructions provided by Customer to Epiq Scripts in this regard, as may be further specified in the applicable SOW. |
7. | Record Retention. Epiq Scripts shall keep records as necessary to support its charges to Customer under this Agreement in accordance with prudent record-keeping procedures. Epiq Scripts shall maintain each record for 5 years from the date of creation of the record, or such longer period required by applicable law. |
8. | Audit by Customer. Once each Contract Year during the term of this Agreement, upon 30 days’ written notice to Epiq Scripts, Customer may conduct an audit of Epiq Scripts’ records necessary to support its charges to Customer, provided that the audit shall (1) not unreasonably disturb Epiq Scripts’ business operations, and (2) be limited to an audit period of two years prior to the audit date. If Customer uses a third party to conduct the audit, (1) Epiq Scripts shall have the right to approve the third-party auditor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and (2) Customer shall cause the third party auditor to sign a confidentiality agreement under terms and conditions which protect Epiq Scripts’ Proprietary Information to the same or greater degree as Customer is required to protect the information by this Agreement, and a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)-compliant business associate agreement. “Contract Year” shall mean each twelve (12) month period beginning on September 1, 2022 and continuing each twelve (12) month period thereafter until the end of the Term (provided that in the event the Term ends prior to the end of the last twelve (12) month period, such last Contract Year shall be the pro rata portion of the last twelve (12) month period. |
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9. | Audit by Governmental Entity. Both Parties shall cooperate with any audit of either Party’s records conducted by a governmental entity of appropriate jurisdiction with respect to items or Services provided to Customer by Epiq Scripts under this Agreement. |
10. | Insurance. Each party shall secure and maintain, at the Party’s sole expense, the following insurance or self-insurance coverages with respect to itself and its employees, covering events occurring during the Term of the Agreement, which insurance shall not be cancelable except upon 30 days’ prior notice to the other Party: |
10.1. | Commercial general liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage to third parties and including blanket contractual liability with limits of $1 million per claim or occurrence and $3 million general aggregate. |
10.2. | Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance with limits of $1 million per claim or occurrence and $3 million aggregate. |
10.3. | Workers’ compensation in accordance with state law and employers’ liability insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000. |
Each party shall be required to provide the other with certificates of insurance (or comparable evidence of self-insurance) reflecting satisfaction of the foregoing requirements of this section and, in the case of insurance, naming the other as an additional insured promptly, but in no event later than three business days, following request by the other.
11. | Indemnification. Each Party (“Indemnitor”) shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party and the other Party’s officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents from and against any and all nonparty claims, or actions for damages, liabilities (including strict liability), penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees, expenses and costs) to the proportionate extent caused by (1) the negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitor or any of its employees or agents in connection with the performance of this Agreement, or (2) any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant under this Agreement by the Indemnitor or any of its employees or agents. This provision shall survive termination of this Agreement. |
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Any Party entitled to indemnification under this Section 10 (an “Indemnified Party”) will give written notice to the Indemnitor of any matter giving rise to a claim for indemnification; provided that the failure of an Indemnified Party to give notice as provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnitor of its obligations under this Section 10 except to the extent that the Indemnitor is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice. In case any such action, proceeding or claim is brought against an Indemnified Party in respect of which indemnification is sought hereunder, the Indemnitor shall be entitled to participate in and, unless in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnitor a conflict of interest between it and the Indemnified Party exists with respect to such action, proceeding or claim, to assume the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. In the event that the Indemnitor advises an Indemnified Party that it will contest such a claim for indemnification hereunder, or fails, within thirty (30) days of receipt of any indemnification notice to notify, in writing, such person of its election to defend, settle or compromise, at its sole cost and expense, any action, proceeding or claim (or discontinues its defense at any time after it commences such defense), then the Indemnified Party may, at its option, defend, settle or otherwise compromise or pay such action or claim. In any event, unless and until the Indemnitor elects in writing to assume and does so assume the defense of any such claim, proceeding or action, the Indemnified Party’s costs and expenses arising out of the defense, settlement or compromise of any such action, claim or proceeding shall be losses subject to indemnification hereunder. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully with the Indemnitor in connection with any negotiation or defense of any such action or claim by the Indemnitor and shall furnish to the Indemnitor all information reasonably available to the Indemnified Party which relates to such action or claim. The Indemnitor shall keep the Indemnified Party fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense or any settlement negotiations with respect thereto. If the Indemnitor elects to defend any such action or claim, then the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in such defense with counsel of its choice at its sole cost and expense. The Indemnitor shall not be liable for any settlement of any action, claim or proceeding effected without its prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 10 to the contrary, the Indemnitor shall not, without the Indemnified Party’s prior written consent, settle or compromise any claim or consent to entry of any judgment in respect thereof which imposes any future obligation on the Indemnified Party or which does not include, as an unconditional term thereof, the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such claim. The indemnification obligations to defend the Indemnified Party required by this Section 10 shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or expense, loss, damage or liability is incurred, so long as the Indemnified Party shall refund such moneys if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that such Party was not entitled to indemnification. The indemnity agreements contained herein shall be in addition to (a) any cause of action or similar rights of the Indemnified Party against the Indemnitor or others, and (b) any liabilities the Indemnitor may be subject to pursuant to the law.
12. | Warranty. Epiq Scripts will render the Services in a professional and competent manner in accordance with the standards and practices of well managed mail service pharmacies in the United States. The sole remedy for Services not meeting this limited warranty is reperformance, credit or refund of the fee paid for the implicated Services. |
THE WARRANTY ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The limited warranty above and any other warranties and guarantees set forth herein shall only be enforceable if (a) all Customer provided information and documents necessary for Epiq Scripts’ performance of Services are accurate and up to date, (b) all Customer operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and consistent with any recommendations provided by Epiq Scripts, (c) Customer’s operations have not materially changed and remain within anticipated specifications communicated to Epiq Scripts, and (d) no reasonably unforeseeable circumstances exist or arise.
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13. | Limited Liability. Neither Party will be liable to the other for special, incidental, or exemplary damages. The foregoing limitation shall not exclude or limit liability of a Party for indemnity or contribution claims from the other arising out of or with respect to nonparty claims or breach of the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. Epiq Scripts’ aggregate liability to Customer arising under this Agreement and the SOWs, collectively, regardless of the cause or causes of action giving rise to such liability (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise), shall not exceed the administrative fees under the SOWs for the 12-month period before the claim arose. The Parties acknowledge that the allocation of risk described in this section is part of the bargain between the Parties and reflected in the Services, pricing and costs in this Agreement and the SOWs. |
14. | Compliance with Law; Work Standards. |
14.1. | In carrying out its responsibilities under this Agreement, each Party shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Epiq Scripts shall abide by industry standards and practices applicable to other national institutional pharmacies. Each Party shall comply timely with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations now in effect or enacted during the term of this Agreement. |
14.2. | Work Standards. Epiq Scripts will render the Services provided hereunder and under any SOWs with promptness, efficiency and diligence and in a workmanlike and cost-effective manner in accordance with the practices and high professional standards used in well-managed operations performing services similar to the Services. Epiq Scripts shall use adequate numbers of qualified individuals with suitable training, education, experience and skill to perform the services. |
14.3. | Access to Records. To the extent required by Section 1861(v)(1)(I) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations, and any other applicable laws or regulations, each Party agrees that until the expiration of four years after the furnishing of Services pursuant to this Agreement or such longer period of time as is required by any other applicable law or regulation, each Party shall make available upon written request from the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services or upon request from the Comptroller General of the United States, or any authorized state regulatory agency, or any of their duly authorized representatives, this Agreement and all books, documents, and records related to the Services provided under it, as well as the books, documents and records of each physician under the control of the Party that are necessary to verify the nature and extent of costs relating to Services provided to patients, if any. The Parties shall maintain their respective records as long as required to fulfill their duties under this provision. This provision shall survive termination of the Agreement and last as long as required by applicable laws or regulations. |
14.4. | Debarment/Exclusion. Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other Party that neither it nor any of its employees, contractors or agents are, and at no time have been and, will not at any time during the Term of this Agreement be: (i) sanctioned within the meaning of Social Security Act Section 1128A or any amendments thereof; (ii) convicted of violating the federal Stark law, federal False Claims Act, federal Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA provisions, federal Civil Money Penalties statute, or similar state laws, or (iii) debarred, excluded or suspended from participation in any federally funded healthcare program, including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid (“Federal Program”). Each Party hereby agrees to immediately notify the other Party of any threatened, proposed, or actual exclusion of the notifying Party from any Federal Program. In the event that a Party is excluded from participating in any Federal Program during the Term of this Agreement, or if at any time during the Term of this Agreement it is determined that a Party is in breach of this provision, this Agreement shall automatically terminate as of the date of such exclusion or breach. |
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15. | Change in Law. If during the Term of this Agreement there is a new or change to (1) a law, regulation, or rule, (2) a decision of a Court or administrative body interpreting any of the foregoing, or (3) an accreditation standard that that has a material adverse effect on Epiq Scripts’ ability to perform this Agreement or on the pricing in this Agreement, Epiq Scripts may make an equitable adjustment to the terms of the Agreement, upon notice to Customer including documentation supporting the adjustment, after which Customer shall have a period of ten (10) days to accept such equitable adjustment or terminate this Agreement and any SOWs immediately. |
16. | Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the subject matter of this Agreement, or any breach of this Agreement, including any dispute regarding the scope of this section, will be resolved through arbitration administered by the American Health Lawyers Association Dispute Resolution Service and conducted pursuant to the AHLA Rules of Procedure for Arbitration. Such arbitration shall take place in Dallas, Texas. Judgment on the award may be entered and enforced in any court having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Agreement, a Party may commence a judicial proceeding, without having first complied with the provisions of this section, to seek injunctive or other equitable relief necessary to prevent irreparable harm. This provision shall survive termination of this Agreement. Should either Party start any legal action or administrative proceeding, other than as authorized herein, against the other with respect to any claim waived by this Agreement, or pursue any method of resolution of a dispute other than mutual agreement of the Parties or arbitration, then all damages, costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred by the other Party as a result shall be the responsibility of the one bringing the suit or starting the procedure. The Parties desire that this arbitration provision be interpreted in accordance with federal law, including the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16. |
17. | Miscellaneous. |
17.1. | Force Majeure. A Party shall be excused for any delay or failure in performing this Agreement (except for any delay or failure related to the payment of money) to the extent that the delay or failure is caused by acts of God, terrorism, fires, explosions, labor disputes, accidents, civil disturbances, material shortages or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control, even if such delay or failure is foreseeable. |
17.2. | Independent Contractors; Related Party Relationship. Epiq Scripts and Customer are independent contractors. This Agreement shall not be deemed to create a partnership or joint venture, or employment or agency relationship between the Parties. Neither Party has any right or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of the other Party. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Epiq Scripts as an agent or employee of the Customer. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Epiq Scripts is not authorized to bind the Customer to any liability or obligation or to represent that Epiq Scripts has any such authority in connection with the Services. The Customer and Epiq Scripts acknowledge that the Customer is controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of American International Holdings Corp., which entity controls Epiq Scripts. |
17.3. | Third Parties. This Agreement has no third-party beneficiaries (except solely in connection with the indemnification obligations of the parties set forth in Section 10 hereof) and does not create any rights enforceable by any third party, except as set forth in Section 10. |
17.4. | Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by Texas law. Each party consents to be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state or Texas courts, as applicable, in Texas, in any suit, action, or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement. |
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17.5. | Legal Fees. In the event of arbitration or litigation relating to this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to receive its reasonable legal fees and costs from the other Party. The prevailing Party shall be determined based upon an assessment of which Party’s arguments or positions could fairly be said to have prevailed over the other Party’s arguments or positions on major disputed issues in the arbitration or litigation. The assessment should include evaluation of the following: the amount of the net recovery; the primary issues disputed by the Parties; whether the amount of the award comprises a significant percentage of the amount sought by the claimant; and the most recent settlement positions of the Parties. |
17.6. | Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given by a Party and received by the other Party (1) immediately if delivered by hand, (2) on the third business day following delivery to the U.S. Post Office if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (3) on the second business day following delivery by a national overnight delivery service, to the other Party at the notice address on the signature page, or to such other address that the other Party designates upon notice given in accordance with this provision. |
17.7. | Assignment. Neither Party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other Party; provided that either Party may, without consent of the other Party, assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder in whole or in part to an affiliate of such Party, or in whole to its successor in interest in connection with the sale of all or substantially all of its stock or its assets to which this Agreement relates, or in connection with a merger, acquisition or similar transaction. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. |
17.8. | Amendment. This Agreement cannot be changed or modified except by a written amendment signed by both Parties. |
17.9. | Entire Agreement. This Agreement includes the complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes all previous agreements and understandings (whether verbal or in writing) related to the subject matter of this Agreement. |
17.10. | No Waiver. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving Party. A waiver by a Party of a breach or failure to perform this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure. |
17.11. | Interpretation. In this Agreement, (1) words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular; (2) the word “days” means all days on the calendar while “business days” means days other than Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Reserve Bank holidays; and (3) the words “include” or “including” or a variant thereof are without limitation. |
17.12. | Severability. When possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective, valid, and enforceable under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited by, or invalid or unenforceable under, applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the express extent of such prohibition, unenforceability or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of this Agreement. |
17.13. | Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. |
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Each Party is signing this Agreement on the date under the party’s signature.
Epiq Scripts, LLC | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |||
By: | /s/ Sultan Haroon | By: | /s/ Jonathan Arango | |
Name: | Sultan Haroon | Name: | Jonathan Arango | |
Title: | Manager | Title: | President |
Notice Address: | Notice Address: | |
Epiq Scripts, LLC | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
465 W. George Bush Freeway, Suite 240 | 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 | |
Richardson, Texas 75080 | Dallas, Texas 75204 |
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STATEMENT
OF WORK
MAIL SERVICE
This Statement of Work (“SOW”) has an effective date dated September 1, 2022, and effective August 30, 2022 (“SOW Effective Date”) and is between Epiq Scripts, LLC (“Epiq Scripts”), and Mangoceuticals, Inc. (“Customer”) each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.
Epiq Scripts and Customer are Parties to the Master Services Agreement dated September 1, 2022, and effective August 30, 2022 (“Agreement”).
Customer desires to engage Epiq Scripts to provide for the online fulfillment, specialty compounding, packaging, shipping, dispensing and distribution of products sold exclusively via the Customer’s website (herein defined as the “Products”) that may be prescribed as part of a telehealth consultation on the Customer’s platform (“Pharmacy Services”) and Epiq Scripts desires to perform the Pharmacy Services, pursuant to this SOW and the Agreement.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
1. | Mail Service Pharmacy. Epiq Scripts owns and operates a pharmacy licensed in the State of Texas, providing retail mail-order non-sterile compounding pharmaceuticals. Epiq Scripts shall provide mail service pharmacy services to the Customer on an exclusive basis during the term of this SOW. |
1.1. | Epiq Scripts shall ensure the mail service pharmacy is properly licensed and operates in accordance with all applicable laws and board of pharmacy regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. |
1.2. | The parties acknowledge that pharmacists exercise professional judgment in the filling of prescriptions and refill requests, and that pharmacists may refuse to fill prescriptions or refill requests based upon their professional judgment, including that the pharmacist believes the filling of a prescription or refill request may be harmful to the patient, the pharmacist has reason to doubt the authenticity of the prescription or refill request, or the pharmacist believes that filling of the prescription or refill request would otherwise be inappropriate. |
2. | Base Services Compensation: As compensation for the Pharmacy Services, Epiq Scripts shall be compensated in accordance with the mail service rates and fees schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. |
3. | Customer Services: Customer agrees to provide Epiq Scripts with all custom packaging materials, including but not limited to, individual sachet and/or blister packaging materials, outer box packaging, and any custom inserts and/or marketing information to accompany the prescription shipment, if any (collectively referred to as the “Custom Packaging Materials”). The Customer shall provide Epiq Scripts with quarterly sales forecasts to ensure Epiq Scripts has enough Custom Packaging Materials on hand to cover a ninety (90) day period. |
The Customer shall pay for all direct shipping, delivery and related courier costs and shall provide Epiq Scripts with direct access to any online accounts to access and generate shipping labels for the fulfillment and delivery of the Mango products.
4. | Term. The initial term of this SOW shall begin on September 1, 2022 and continue until December 31, 2025. At the end of the initial term, the term of this SOW shall automatically be extended for successive periods of one year each unless a party gives notice to the other at least 90 days prior to the last day of the initial term or renewal term, as the case may be, that this SOW shall not be further extended. |
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5. | Termination. The Term of this SOW may be terminated: a.) upon mutual agreement by both Parties; or, b.) upon the occurrence of any of the following: |
5.1. | The committing of a material breach of this SOW by a Party that remains uncured for a period of ninety (90) days after written notice of such breach is given to the breaching Party specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the breach. |
5.2. | A Party (1) files an application for or consents to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or custodian of its assets, (2) is subject to an order for relief entered with respect to the Party in proceedings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time, (3) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (4) is subject to the entry of an order, judgment, or decree by any court of competent jurisdiction appointing a trustee, receiver, or custodian of the assets of the Party unless the proceedings and the trustee, receiver, or custodian appointed are dismissed within 90 days, or (5) generally fails to pay the Party’s debts as the debts become due within the meaning of section 303(h)(1) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as determined by a bankruptcy court, or the admission in writing of such Party’s inability to pay its debts as they become due. |
5.3. | Epiq Scripts becomes unable to perform the services set forth in this SOW due to the loss of any license, any non-compliance with any laws or rules, or change in laws or rules. |
6. | Counterparts. This SOW may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. |
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Each Party is signing this SOW on the date under the party’s signature.
Epiq Scripts, LLC | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |||
By: | /s/ Sultan Haroon | By: | /s/ Jonathan Arango | |
Name: | Sultan Haroon | Name: | Jonathan Arango | |
Title: | Manager | Title: | President |
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EXHIBIT A
MAIL SERVICE RATES AND FEES
Base Services Compensation:
The Customer’s Products shall be packaged with six (6) Products per package and shall be billed to the Customer as follows:
Description | Unit Cost | Qty | Total | ||||||||
Prescription Fulfillment/Processing/Packaging | $[***] per prescription | [***] | $[***] | ||||||||
API & Drug Compounding** | $[***] per pill | [***] | $[***] | ||||||||
TOTAL PRODUCT PACKAGE | $[***] |
**Upon the Customer exceeding volume of [***] Product Packages per month, the API & Drug Compounding fee shall be reduced to $[***] per pill.
The Parties agree that the Base Services Compensation is at fair market value in an arms-length transaction negotiated between the Parties for the Pharmacy Services provided. Base Services Compensation shall be payable within fifteen (15) days after the end of the month in which collections for sales are received by the Customer.
Customer shall be solely responsible for billing and collecting funds from Customer customers, and Epiq Scripts shall be paid out of funds actually collected by the Customer.
**all prices subject to change upon mutual agreement of all Parties
Implementation Fee: Upon the signing of the Agreement and this SOW, the Customer shall pay Epiq Scripts a total of $60,000 comprising of a.) $45,000 as a one-time non-refundable technology systems setup and implementation fee and b) $15,000 as an upfront retainer to be credited future Products sales.
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Exhibit 10.5
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
JACOB COHEN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS | 1 | ||
1.1. | Definitions. | 1 | |
ARTICLE II. EMPLOYMENT; TERM; DUTIES | 3 | ||
2.1. | Employment. | 3 | |
2.2. | Duties and Responsibilities. | 3 | |
2.3. | Covenants of Executive. | 3 | |
ARTICLE III. COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS | 4 | ||
3.1. | Base Salary. | 4 | |
3.2. | Equity grant. | 4 | |
3.3. | Discretionary Bonus Performance Standards. | 4 | |
3.4. | Equity Awards. | 4 | |
3.5. | Additional Grants/Awards. | 5 | |
3.6. | Business Expenses. | 5 | |
3.7. | Vacation. | 5 | |
3.8. | Other Benefits. | 5 | |
3.9. | Car Allowance. | 5 | |
3.10. | Change of Control Payment. | 5 | |
ARTICLE IV. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT | 6 | ||
4.1. | Termination of Employment. | 6 | |
4.2. | Effect of Termination. | 6 | |
4.3. | Consulting. | 8 | |
4.4. | Treatment of Equity. | 8 | |
ARTICLE V. INVENTIONS | 8 | ||
5.1. | Inventions in General. | 8 | |
5.2. | Inventions Retained and Licensed. | 8 | |
5.3. | Assignment of Inventions. | 9 | |
5.4. | Assignment of Other Rights. | 9 | |
5.5. | Inventions Assigned to the United States. | 9 | |
5.6. | Maintenance of Records. | 9 | |
5.7. | Patent and Copyright Registrations. | 9 | |
ARTICLE VI. CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION | 10 | ||
6.1. | Confidential/Trade Secret Information. | 10 | |
6.2. | Non-Compete. | 10 | |
6.3. | Non-Solicitation During Employment. | 10 | |
6.4. | Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. | 10 | |
6.5. | Other Activities. | 10 | |
6.6. | Prohibition Against Unfair Competition/Non-Solicitation of Customers. | 11 | |
6.7. | Non-Solicitation of Employees. | 11 | |
6.8. | Former Employer Information. | 11 | |
6.9. | Third Party Information. | 11 | |
6.10. | Immunity From Liability for Certain Confidential Disclosures. | 11 | |
6.11. | Conflict of Interest. | 11 | |
6.12. | Reasonable Restrictions. | 12 | |
6.13. | Specific Performance. | 12 | |
6.14. | Response to Legal Process; Allowable Disclosures. | 12 | |
ARTICLE VII. INDEMNIFICATION | 12 | ||
7.1. | Required Indemnification. | 12 | |
7.2. | In Addition to Other Obligations. | 12 | |
7.3. | Notification and Required Actions. | 12 |
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ARTICLE VIII. ARBITRATION | 13 | ||
8.1. | Scope. | 13 | |
8.2. | Arbitration Procedure. | 13 | |
8.3. | Limitations Period; Deadline to Assert Claims. | 13 | |
ARTICLE IX. MISCELLANEOUS | 14 | ||
9.1. | Binding Effect; Assignment. | 14 | |
9.2. | Notices. | 14 | |
9.3. | Severability. | 14 | |
9.4. | Waiver. | 14 | |
9.5. | Entire Agreement. | 14 | |
9.6. | Amendment. | 14 | |
9.7. | Authority. | 14 | |
9.8. | Attorneys’ Fees. | 14 | |
9.9. | Construction. | 15 | |
9.10. | Governing Law. | 15 | |
9.11. | Survival. | 15 | |
9.12. | Section 280G Safe Harbor Cap. | 15 | |
9.13. | Section 409A Compliance. | 16 | |
9.14. | Withholding of Taxes and Other Executive Deductions. | 17 | |
9.15. | Clawback. | 17 | |
9.16. | Legal Counsel. | 17 | |
9.17. | Right to Negotiate. | 17 | |
9.18. | Voluntary Nature of Agreement. | 17 | |
9.19. | Counterparts, Effect of Facsimile, Emailed and Photocopied Signatures. | 17 |
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THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this 31st day of August, to be effective as of the Effective Date as defined below between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Jacob Cohen (“Executive”) (each of the Company and Executive are referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Executive currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to obtain the services of Executive, and Executive desires to continue to be employed by the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE
I.
DEFINITIONS
1.1. Definitions. In addition to other terms defined throughout this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings when used herein:
1.1.1 “Cause” shall mean, in the context of a basis for termination by the Company of Executive’s employment with the Company, that:
(i) Executive materially breaches any obligation, duty, covenant or agreement under this Agreement, which breach is not cured or corrected within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof from the Company (except for breaches of ARTICLE V or ARTICLE VI of this Agreement, which cannot be cured and for which the Company need not give any opportunity to cure); or
(ii) Executive commits any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement; or
(iii) Executive commits any act of fraud; or
(iv) Executive is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a felony under federal or applicable state law; and, in the case of any of the above offenses, such offense casts reasonable doubt on Executive’s ability to perform his duties going forward.
1.1.2 “Change of Control” shall mean the happening of any of the following without the prior written consent of the Executive:
(i) Any Person is or becomes the “Beneficial Owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities without the approval of not fewer than two-thirds of the Board of Directors of the Company voting on such matter, unless the Board of Directors specifically designates such acquisition to be a change of control;
(ii) A merger or consolidation of the Company whether or not approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, other than a merger or consolidation that would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted or into voting securities of the surviving entity) at least 50% of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation, or the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; or
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(iii) As a result of the election of members to the Board of Directors, a majority of the Board of Directors consists of persons who are not members of the Board of Directors as of the Effective Date (including Executive as a member of the Board of Directors as of the Effective Date), except in the event that such slate of directors is proposed by the Committee or the Board.
1.1.3 “COBRA” means Section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 601 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
1.1.4 “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries, which includes, but is not limited to, all proprietary information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, e-mail, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with customers, partners, suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Executive for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Executive’s employment with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Executive prior to its disclosure to Executive by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Executive after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Executive from a third party who is not and has never been an executive of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
1.1.5 “Effective Date” means September 1, 2022.
1.1.6 “Exchange Act” means the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
1.1.7 “Good Reason” shall mean, in the context of a basis for termination by Executive of his employment with the Company (a) a material diminution in his authority, duties, or responsibilities; (b) a material diminution in the authority, duties, or responsibilities of the supervisor to whom Executive is required to report, including, if applicable, a requirement that Executive report to an officer or employee of the Company rather than reporting to the Board; (c) a material breach by the Company of this Agreement, or (d) a material diminution in Executive’s Base Salary.
1.1.8 “Initial Term” means a period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date.
1.1.9 “Non-Compete Period” means a period of twelve (12) months after the Termination Date.
1.1.10 “Person” (when capitalized) means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated organization or governmental entity.
1.1.11 “Restricted Area” means (A) any State (in the United States); and/or (B) any other geographic area (province, if such Restricted Area is in Canada, or country, if such Restricted Area is in a country other than the United States or Canada), in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries provides Restricted Services or Restricted Products, directly or indirectly, during the twelve months preceding the Termination Date of Executive’s employment hereunder.
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1.1.12 “Restricted Products” means branded men’s wellness products sold to consumers via a telemedicine platform and any other product that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has provided or is researching, developing, manufacturing, distributing, selling and/or providing at any time during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date, or about which the Executive obtained any trade secret or other Confidential/Trade Secret Information during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date as a result of (a) his employment with the Company, (b) consulting services he provided to the Company, or (c) his position as a director of the Company (as and if applicable).
1.1.13 “Restricted Services” means the sale of Restricted Products; or men’s wellness services and any other services that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has provided or is researching, developing, performing and/or providing at any time during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date or about which Executive obtained any trade secret or other Confidential/Trade Secret Information during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date as a result (a) of his employment with the Company, (b) consulting services he provided to the Company, or (c) his position as a director of the Company (as and if applicable).
1.1.14 “Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” means any or all Persons of which the Company owns directly or indirectly through another Person, a nominee arrangement or otherwise (a) at least a 20% of the outstanding capital stock (or other shares of beneficial interest) entitled to vote generally or otherwise have the power to elect a majority of the board of directors or similar governing body or the legal power to direct the business or policies of such Person or (b) at least 20% of the economic interests of such Person.
1.1.15 “Term” means the Initial Term and any Automatic Renewal Terms.
1.1.16 “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder ends.
ARTICLE
II.
EMPLOYMENT; TERM; DUTIES
2.1. Employment. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby accepts such employment, as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company for the Initial Term; provided that this Agreement shall automatically extend for additional one (1) year periods after the Initial Term (each an “Automatic Renewal Term”) unless either Party provides the other written notice of their intent not to automatically extend the term of this Agreement at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or any Automatic Renewal Term, as applicable (each a “Non-Renewal Notice”).
2.2. Duties and Responsibilities. Executive, as CEO, shall perform such administrative, managerial and executive duties for the Company (i) as are prescribed by applicable job specifications for the Chief Executive Officer of a company the size and nature of the Company, (ii) as may be prescribed by the Bylaws of the Company, (iii) as are customarily vested in and incidental to such position, and (iv) as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”).
2.3. Covenants of Executive.
2.3.1 Best Efforts. Executive shall devote his best efforts to the business and affairs of the Company. Executive shall perform his duties, responsibilities and functions to the Company hereunder to the best of his abilities in a diligent, trustworthy, professional and efficient manner and shall comply, in all material respects, with all rules and regulations of the Company (and special instructions of the Board, if any) and all other rules, regulations, guides, handbooks, procedures and policies applicable to the Company and its business in connection with his duties hereunder, including all United States federal and state securities laws applicable to the Company.
2.3.2 Records. Executive shall use his best efforts and skills to truthfully, accurately, and promptly prepare, maintain, and preserve all records and reports that the Company may, from time to time, request or require, fully account for all money, records, equipment, materials, or other property belonging to the Company of which he may have custody, and promptly pay and deliver the same whenever he may be directed to do so by the Board.
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2.3.3 Compliance. Executive shall use his best efforts to maintain the Company’s compliance with all rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and reporting requirements for publicly traded companies under the Exchange Act. Executive shall at all times comply, and cause the Company to comply, with the then-current good corporate governance standards and practices as prescribed by the SEC, any exchange on which the Company’s capital stock or other securities may be traded and any other applicable governmental entity, agency or organization.
2.3.4 Exchange Act Filing Requirements. The Executive agrees and acknowledges that due to the Executive’s status as a Section 16(a) “officer” of the Company (as described in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act), he has an obligation, at such time as the Company’s common stock is registered under the Exchange Act, to file various beneficial ownership reports and forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 3, 4 and 5 (where applicable) and that such obligation is solely the Executive’s regardless of whether the Company assists the Executive in filing such forms or not. The Executive agrees to use his best efforts to timely and adequately file all required beneficial ownership reports and forms required under the Exchange Act.
ARTICLE
III.
COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
3.1. Base Salary. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, for all services rendered by Executive hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Executive shall accept, as compensation, an annual base salary of $180,000 for the first twelve months of the Agreement (increasing by $60,000 every twelve months that this Agreement is in effect, as applicable, the “Base Salary”). Notwithstanding the above, the Committee or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee, may also increase the Base Salary from time to time, at any time, in its/their discretion. Such increase(s) in salary shall be documented in the Company’s records, but shall not require the Parties enter into a new or amended form of this Agreement.
3.2. Equity Grant Sign-On Bonus. In consideration for agreeing to the terms of this Agreement, Executive shall receive a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 250,000 shares vesting every twelve months that this Agreement is in effect. The options shall be exercisable for a period of five years and shall be documented by a separate option agreement entered into by the Company and the Executive after the date hereof.
3.3. Discretionary Bonus. Executive shall be eligible for a yearly discretionary cash bonus (a “Cash Bonus”) and equity bonus (the “Equity Bonus”) equal to an amount as determined by the Committee of the Board of Directors (if any)(the “Committee”) or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee and based on the condition of the Company’s business and results of operations, the Committee’s evaluation of Executive’s individual performance for the relevant period, and the satisfaction of goals that may be established by the Committee. Each Cash Bonus shall be paid in the Committee’s discretion at the same time annual bonuses are paid to other executives of the Company, provided that the annual targeted Cash Bonus shall be in an amount equal to 200% of Executive’s Base Salary (as may be increased from time to time) (the “Targeted Bonus”). The Committee, or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee, may also pay or grant discretionary Cash Bonuses or Equity Bonuses from time to time in their discretion, or increase the Targeted Bonus from time to time, at any time, in its/their discretion. Such increase(s) in Targeted Bonus shall be documented in the Company’s records, but shall not require the Parties enter into a new or amended form of this Agreement. The Equity Bonus may be in the form of common stock, stock options or other equity consideration, in such amounts and with such terms as may be determined by the Committee or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee, from time to time. Except as specified in ARTICLE IV regarding the payment of a bonus and other compensation following Executive’s termination of employment under certain circumstances, nothing herein shall require the Committee or the Board to pay the Targeted Bonus, or any Cash Bonus or Equity Bonus. Except as specified in ARTICLE IV regarding the payment of a bonus and other compensation following Executive’s termination of employment, all bonuses paid to the Executive shall be in the discretion of the Committee or the Board with the recommendation of the Committee, absent a written agreement providing otherwise.
3.4. Performance Standards. The Executive and the Company agree that the Executive’s discretionary Cash Bonus and equity-based compensation (including the Equity Bonus) may, but shall not be required to, be based on the Executive’s and the Company’s achievement of performance goals that may be established by the Committee after discussion with the Executive and his supervisors (if any). Until or unless the Company and the Committee establish performance goals, the Executive’s discretionary Cash Bonus and equity-based compensation (including the Equity Bonus) will be wholly discretionary.
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3.5. Equity Awards. During the Term, the Executive shall be eligible to receive equity and equity-based awards (including the Equity Bonus) in the discretion of the Board or the Committee and on such terms and conditions as determined by the Board or the Committee. Any equity and equity-based awards (including the Equity Bonus) granted to the Executive, whether before or after the Effective Date, shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable Company equity incentive plan(s), as may be in effect from time to time, and the award agreements governing such equity or equity-based awards (any such plan and award agreements, collectively, the “Equity Agreements”). Any equity-based awards granted to Executive after the Effective Date shall have vesting and exercisability terms that are no less favorable to Executive than the terms required by this Agreement.
3.6. Additional Grants/Awards. Executive shall be eligible to receive additional equity incentive grants or cash bonus awards as determined by the Board or a committee of the Board in its sole discretion.
3.7. Business Expenses. So long as this Agreement is in effect, the Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable, out-of-pocket business expenses incurred in the performance of his duties hereunder consistent with the Company’s policies and procedures, in effect from time to time, with respect to travel, entertainment, communications, technology/equipment and other business expenses customarily reimbursed to senior executives of the Company in connection with the performance of their duties on behalf of the Company.
3.8. Vacation. Executive will be entitled to 20 days of paid time-off (“PTO”) per year. PTO days shall accrue beginning on the 1st of January for each year during the term of this Agreement. Unused PTO days shall expire on December 31 of each year and shall not roll over into the next year. Other than the use of PTO days for illness or personal emergencies, PTO days must be pre-approved by the Company.
3.9. Other Benefits. During the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in any employee benefit plans or programs for which he is eligible that are provided by the Company to its management employees, such as retirement, health, life insurance, and disability plans, vacation and sick leave policies, business expense reimbursement policies that the Company has in effect from time to time, and stock option plan, 401(k) plan, life, health, accident, disability insurance plans, pension plans and retirement plans, in effect from time to time (including, without limitation, any incentive program or discretionary bonus program of the Company which may be implemented in the future by the Board), to the extent and on such terms and conditions as the Company customarily makes such plans available to its senior executives. The Company retains the right to terminate or alter the terms of any benefit programs that it may establish, provided that no such termination or alteration shall adversely affect any vested benefit under any benefit program or other obligation set forth in this Agreement.
3.10. Car Allowance. The Company shall provide the Executive an automobile allowance of $1,500 per month during the term of Executive’s employment hereunder.
3.11. Change of Control Payment.
3.11.1 If a Change of Control occurs during the Term or within six months after Executive’s termination of employment pursuant to Section 4.1.5 or 4.1.6, the Company shall pay Executive, within 60 days following the date of such Change of Control, a cash payment in a lump sum in an amount equal to (x) minus (y) where (x) equals 3.0 times the sum of (a) the current annual Base Salary of the Executive; and (b) the amount of the most recent Cash Bonus paid to the Executive pursuant to Section 3.3 of this Agreement (collectively (a) and (b), the “Change of Control Payment”) and (y) equals the amount of any Severance Payment actually paid to Executive pursuant to Section 4.2.3, below). In the event the Compensation Committee has not previously made a determination regarding Cash Bonus or the most recent Cash Bonus was zero, the “amount of the most recent Cash Bonus paid to the Executive pursuant to Section 3.3 of this Agreement” in the immediately preceding sentence shall be replaced with “the Targeted Bonus for the year in which the Change in Control occurs.” The Change of Control Payment shall be made less applicable withholding.
3.11.2 In the event of a change of control (as such term(s) are defined and/or used in each Equity Agreement, an (“Equity Award Change of Control”), the equity-based compensation held by the Executive prior to the date of this Agreement shall vest to the extent set forth in such Equity Agreements and shall be exercisable for the time periods set forth in such Equity Agreements.
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3.11.3 The Equity Agreements for all Equity Bonus and other equity-based compensation granted to Executive on and after the date of this Agreement shall provide that upon an Equity Award Change of Control all of Executive’s Equity Bonus and other equity-based compensation shall immediately vest regardless of whether the Executive is retained by the Company or successor following the Equity Award Change of Control and any outstanding stock options and other equity compensation held by the Executive shall be exercisable by the Executive pursuant to the terms thereof until the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days from Executive’s Termination Date and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options and other equity compensation would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances.
ARTICLE
IV.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
4.1. Termination of Employment. Executive’s employment pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate on the earliest to occur of the following:
4.1.1 upon the death of Executive;
4.1.2 upon the delivery to Executive of written notice of termination by the Company if Executive shall suffer a physical or mental disability which renders Executive, in the reasonable judgment of the Committee or the Board, unable to perform his duties and obligations under this Agreement for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period;
4.1.3 upon delivery to the Company of a written notice of termination by Executive for any reason other than for Good Reason or, if Executive delivers a notice of termination pursuant to Section 2.1, upon the expiration of the Initial Term or the applicable Automatic Renewal Term during which such notice is provided;
4.1.4 upon delivery to Executive of written notice of termination by the Company for Cause;
4.1.5 upon delivery of written notice of termination from Executive to the Company for Good Reason, provided, however, prior to any such termination by Executive pursuant to this Section 4.1.5, Executive shall have advised the Company in writing within ninety (90) days after the initial occurrence of any circumstances that would constitute Good Reason, the Company shall have thirty (30) days following receipt of Executive’s written notice (the “Cure Period”) to cure such initial occurrence of any circumstances that would constitute Good Reason, and further provided that such written notice of termination is provided by Executive within thirty (30) days after the end of such Cure Period, provided that such initial occurrence of the circumstances constituting Good Reason has not been cured during such Cure Period; or
4.1.6 upon delivery to Executive of a written notice of termination by the Company without Cause or, if the Company delivers a notice of termination pursuant to Section 2.1, upon the expiration of the Initial Term or the applicable Automatic Renewal Term during which such notice is provided.
4.2. Effect of Termination. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to the following:
4.2.1 If Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to Sections 4.1.1 (death) or Section 4.1.2 (disability), Executive or his estate shall be entitled to a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary accrued through the Termination Date; (ii) any unpaid Cash Bonus for the prior year that would have been paid had Executive not been terminated prior to such payment; and (iii) Executive’s Targeted Bonus for the year of termination multiplied by the number of days in such year preceding the Termination Date divided by 365. Executive or his estate shall be entitled to no other benefits other than as required under the terms of employee benefit plans in which Executive was participating as of the Termination Date and continuation of health insurance benefits on the terms and to the extent required by COBRA, or such other similar law or regulation as may be applicable to the Executive or the Company with respect to the Executive. Additionally, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Equity Agreement, any unvested stock options or equity compensation held by Executive shall vest and shall be exercisable until the earlier of (A) ninety days (90) days from the date of termination and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options or equity would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances.
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4.2.2 If Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to Section 4.1.3 (without Good Reason by the Executive or via Executive’s Non-Renewal Notice), or Section 4.1.4 (by the Company for Cause), Executive shall be entitled to his Base Salary accrued through the Termination Date and no other benefits other than as required under the terms of employee benefit plans in which Executive was participating as of the Termination Date and continuation of health insurance benefits on the terms and to the extent required by COBRA, or such other similar law or regulation as may be applicable to the Executive or the Company with respect to the Executive. Additionally, any unvested stock options or equity compensation held by Executive shall immediately terminate and be forfeited (unless otherwise provided in the applicable award) and any previously vested stock options (or if applicable equity compensation) shall be subject to terms and conditions set forth in the applicable Equity Agreement, as such may describe the rights and obligations upon termination of employment of Executive.
4.2.3 If Executive’s employment is terminated by Executive pursuant to Section 4.1.5 (Good Reason) or by the Company pursuant to Section 4.1.6 (without Cause by the Company), (a) Executive shall be entitled to his Base Salary accrued through the Termination Date and any unpaid Cash Bonus for the prior completed calendar year that would have been paid had Executive not been terminated prior to such payment, plus a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) an amount equal to Executive’s current annual Base Salary plus (ii) an amount equal to Executive’s Targeted Bonus for the year containing the Termination Date (such total payment referred to herein in Section 4.2.3(a) as the “Severance Payment”); and (b) provided Executive elects to receive continued health insurance coverage through COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s monthly COBRA contributions for health insurance coverage, as may be amended from time to time (less an amount equal to the premium contribution paid by active Company employees, if any) for twelve (12) months following the Termination Date (the “Health Payment”); provided, however, that if at any time Executive is covered by a substantially similar level of health insurance through subsequent employment or otherwise, the Company’s health benefit obligations shall immediately cease, and the Company shall have no further obligation to make the Health Payment. Additionally and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Equity Agreement, any unvested stock options or equity compensation previously granted to the Executive will vest immediately upon such termination and shall be exercisable by the Executive until the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days from the date of termination and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options or equity would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances. Executive shall be entitled to no other post-employment benefits except as provided for under this Section 4.2.3 and for benefits payable under applicable benefit plans in which Executive is entitled to participate through the Termination Date, subject to and in accordance with the terms of such plans.
4.2.4 As a condition to Executive’s right to receive any benefits pursuant to Section 4.2.3 of this Agreement, (A) Executive must execute and deliver to the Company a written release in form and substance satisfactory to the Company, of any and all claims against the Company and all directors and officers of the Company with respect to all matters arising out of Executive’s employment hereunder, or the termination thereof (other than claims for entitlements under the terms of this Agreement or plans or programs of the Company in which Executive has accrued a benefit); and (B) Executive must not have breached any of his covenants and agreements under ARTICLE V or ARTICLE VI of this Agreement, which shall continue following the Termination Date.
4.2.5 In the event of termination of Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 4.1.4 (by the Company for Cause), and subject to applicable law and regulations, the Company shall be entitled to offset against any payments due Executive the demonstrable loss and damage, if any, which shall have been suffered by the Company as a result of the acts or omissions of Executive giving rise to termination. The foregoing shall not be construed to limit any cause of action, claim or other rights, which the Company may have against Executive in connection with such acts or omissions.
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4.2.6 Upon termination of Executive’s employment hereunder, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Executive will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, as well as all devices and equipment belonging to the Company (including computers, handheld electronic devices, telephone equipment, and other electronic devices), Company credit cards, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Executive pursuant to his employment with the Company, obtained by Executive in connection with his employment with the Company, or otherwise belonging to the Company, its successors or assigns, including, without limitation, those records maintained pursuant to this Agreement. However, Executive may retain any materials or documents which he shall need in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
4.2.7 Executive also agrees to keep the Company advised of his home and business address for a period of three (3) years after termination of Executive’s employment hereunder, so that the Company can contact Executive regarding his continuing obligations provided by this Agreement. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated, Executive agrees to grant consent to notification by the Company to Executive’s new employer about his obligations under this Agreement.
4.3. Consulting. During the sixty (60) day period following any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.1.3, Section 4.1.4, Section 4.1.5, or Section 4.1.6, and provided that Company and Executive have no disputes regarding the payment of any severance amounts under this Agreement, Executive shall be available, subject to his other reasonable commitments or obligations made or incurred in mitigation of the termination of his employment, by telephone, email or fax, as a consultant to the Company, without further compensation, to consult with its officers and directors regarding projects and/or tasks as defined by the Board. In no extent shall the consulting services required pursuant to this Section 4.3 exceed 80 hours.
4.4. Treatment of Equity. To the extent not specifically provided for herein, the vesting and exercisability of equity and equity-based awards (if any) held by the Executive at termination, and all other terms of such equity and equity-based awards (if any), shall be governed by the Equity Agreements.
ARTICLE
V.
INVENTIONS
5.1. Inventions in General. As described in further detail in this ARTICLE V, all processes, technologies and inventions relating to the business of the Company (collectively, “Inventions”), including new contributions, improvements, ideas, discoveries, trademarks and trade names, conceived, developed, invented, made or found by Executive, alone or with others, during his employment by the Company, whether or not patentable and whether or not conceived, developed, invented, made or found on the Company’s time or with the use of the Company’s facilities or materials, shall be the property of the Company and shall be promptly and fully disclosed by Executive to the Company. Executive shall perform all necessary acts (including, without limitation, executing and delivering any confirmatory assignments, documents or instruments requested by the Company) to assign or otherwise to vest title to any such Inventions in the Company and to enable the Company, at its sole expense, to secure and maintain domestic and/or foreign patents or any other rights for such Inventions.
5.2. Inventions Retained and Licensed. Executive has attached hereto, as Exhibit A, a list describing all inventions, discoveries, original works of authorship, developments, improvements, and trade secrets, which were conceived in whole or in part by Executive prior to his employment with the Company to which Executive has any right, title or interest, which relate to the Company’s proposed business, products, or research and development (“Prior Inventions”); or, if no such list is attached, Executive represents and warrants that there are no such Prior Inventions. Furthermore, Executive represents and warrants that the inclusion of any Prior Inventions from Exhibit A of this Agreement will not materially affect his ability to perform all obligations under this Agreement. If, in the course of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive incorporates into or uses in connection with any product, process, service, technology or other work by or on behalf of Company any Prior Invention, Executive hereby grants to the Company a nonexclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license, with the right to grant and authorize sublicenses, to make, have made, modify, use, import, offer for sale, and sell such Prior Invention as part of or in connection with such product, process, service, technology or other work and to practice any method related thereto.
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5.3. Assignment of Inventions. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly make full written disclosure to the Company, will hold in trust for the sole right and benefit of the Company, and hereby assigns to the Company, or its designee, all of his right, title, and interest in and to any and all inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, improvements, designs, discoveries, ideas, trademarks or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under patent, copyright or similar laws, which Executive may solely or jointly conceive, develop, or reduce to practice, or cause to be conceived, developed, or reduced to practice, during his employment with the Company, or with the use of Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities, or Confidential/Trade Secret Information (collectively referred to as “Conceived Inventions”). All Conceived Inventions that Executive conceives, reduces to practice, develops or has developed (in whole or in part, either alone or jointly with others) shall be the sole property of the Company and its assigns to the maximum extent permitted by law (and to the fullest extent permitted by law shall be deemed “works made for hire”). Executive also agrees to irrevocably assign (or cause to be irrevocably assigned) and hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company all right, title and interest in all Conceived Inventions and any copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, mask work rights, moral rights and intellectual property and other rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”). Executive understands and agrees that the decision whether or not to commercialize or market any Conceived Inventions is within the Company’s sole discretion and for the Company’s sole benefit and that no royalty or other consideration will be due to Executive as a result of the Company’s efforts to commercialize or market any such Conceived Inventions.
5.4. Assignment of Other Rights. In addition to the foregoing assignment of Inventions to the Company, Executive hereby irrevocably transfers and assigns to the Company: (i) all worldwide patents, patent applications, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights in any Conceived Inventions; and (ii) any and all “Moral Rights” (as defined below) that Executive may have in or with respect to any Conceived Inventions. Executive also hereby forever waives and agrees never to assert any and all Moral Rights Executive may have in or with respect to any Conceived Inventions, even after termination of Executive’s work on behalf of the Company. “Moral Rights” means any rights to claim authorship of any Conceived Inventions, to object to or prevent the modification of any Conceived Inventions, or to withdraw from circulation or control the publication or distribution of any Conceived Inventions, and any similar right, existing under judicial or statutory law of any country in the world, or under any treaty, regardless of whether or not such right is denominated or generally referred to as a “moral right”.
5.5. Inventions Assigned to the United States.A. Executive agrees to assign to the United States government all of his right, title, and interest in and to any and all Inventions whenever such full title is required to be in the United States by a contract between the Company and the United States or any of its agencies.
5.6. Maintenance of Records.B. Executive agrees to keep and maintain adequate, current, accurate, and authentic written records of all such Conceived Inventions, which may be in the form of notes, sketches, drawings, electronic files, reports, or any other format that may be specified by the Company and which will be available to and remain the sole property of the Company at all times.
5.7. Patent and Copyright Registrations. Executive agrees to take steps that may be necessary to assist the Company, or its designee, at the Company’s expense, in every proper way to complete the transfer of and secure the Company’s rights in the Conceived Inventions, Intellectual Property Rights and any rights relating thereto in any and all countries, including by making the disclosure to the Company of all pertinent information and data with respect thereto, executing all applications, specifications, oaths, assignments and all other instruments which the Company shall deem proper or necessary in order to apply for, register, obtain, maintain, defend, and enforce such rights and in order to assign and convey to the Company, its successors, assigns, and nominees the sole and exclusive rights, title and interest in and to such Conceived Inventions and any rights relating thereto, and by testifying in a suit or other proceeding relating to such Conceived Inventions and any rights relating thereto. Executive further agrees that his obligation to execute or cause to be executed, when it is in his power to do so, any such instrument or papers shall continue after the termination of this Agreement. If the Company is unable because of Executive’s mental or physical incapacity or for any other reason to secure Executive’s signature with respect to any Conceived Inventions including, without limitation, to apply for or to pursue any application for any United States or foreign patents or copyright registrations covering such Conceived Inventions, then Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as his agent and attorney in fact, to act for and in his behalf and stead to execute and file any papers, oaths and to do all other lawfully permitted acts with respect to such Conceived Inventions with the same legal force and effect as if executed by Executive.
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ARTICLE
VI.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION
AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; NON-COMPETE
6.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information. During the course of Executive’s employment, Executive will have access to Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company.
6.2. Non-Compete. For $10 and in exchange for Executive’s access to Confidential/Trade Secret Information and other good and valuable consideration which Executive acknowledges the receipt and sufficiency of, Executive agrees to (a) devote substantially all of Executive’s business time, energy and efforts to the business of the Company (except as specifically provided for in Section 6.5 below), (b) to use Executive’s best efforts and abilities faithfully and diligently to promote the business interests of the Company and (c) to comply with the other terms and conditions of ARTICLE VI. For so long as Executive is employed hereunder, and for the twelve months following the Termination Date, Executive (whether by himself, through his employers or employees or agents or otherwise, and whether on his own behalf or on behalf of any other Person) shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an employee, employer, consultant, agent, investor, principal, partner, stockholder (except as the holder of less than 1% of the issued and outstanding stock of a publicly held corporation), own, manage, operate, control, be employed by, act as an officer, director, agent or consultant for, or be in any other way connected with or provide services or products to or for, any Person in the business of manufacturing, selling, creating, renting, distributing, marketing, producing, undertaking, developing, supplying, or otherwise dealing with or in Restricted Services or Restricted Products in the Restricted Area.
6.3. Non-Solicitation During Employment. During his employment with the Company, Executive shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment outside the Company.
6.4. Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Executive agrees that his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions for an indefinite period of time so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Executive agrees that he will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Executive’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement or as otherwise allowed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Executive agrees that he will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Company is performing services, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement and except as needed in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Executive further agrees that he shall surrender to the Company and/or destroy all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his employment with the Company, and that he shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials except as needed in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
6.5. Other Activities. Subject to the foregoing prohibition and provided such services or investments do not violate any applicable law, regulation or order, or interfere in any way with the faithful and diligent performance by Executive of the services to the Company otherwise required or contemplated by this Agreement, the Company expressly acknowledges that Executive may:
6.5.1 make and manage personal business investments of Executive’s choice without consulting the Board;
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6.5.2 serve in any capacity with any non-profit civic, educational or charitable organization; and
6.5.3 undertake any other actions, business transactions, agreements and undertakings of which the Executive has received approval of the Related Party Transaction Committee (as defined below) or the Audit Committee of the Company, to enter into and/or undertake, provided that
6.5.4 Executive shall undertake only such actions or services that do not interfere with the Executive’s obligations hereunder.
6.6. Prohibition Against Unfair Competition/Non-Solicitation of Customers. Executive agrees that at no time after his employment with the Company will he engage in competition with the Company while making any use of the Confidential/Trade Secret Information, or otherwise exploit or make use of the Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Executive agrees that during the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he will not, for any customer of the Company with whom Executive worked or otherwise had access to the Confidential/Trade Secret Information pertaining to the Company’s business with such customer during the last year of Executive’s employment with the Company, (i) directly or indirectly accept or solicit, in any capacity, Restricted Services or Restricted Products or (ii) solicit, directly or indirectly, or encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their use of Restricted Products or Restricted Services.
6.7. Non-Solicitation of Employees. Executive agrees that during the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees for employment.
6.8. Former Employer Information. Executive agrees that he will not, during his employment with the Company, improperly use or disclose, or induce the Company to use any proprietary information or trade secrets of any former or concurrent employer or other third party person or entity and that Executive will not bring onto the premises of the Company or transfer onto the Company’s technology systems any proprietary information or trade secrets belonging to any such former or concurrent employer or third party person or entity, unless consented to in writing by both Company and such employer, person or entity.
6.9. Third Party Information. Executive acknowledges that the Company may have received and in the future may receive from third parties associated with the Company (including, but not limited to, the Company’s customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, partners, or collaborators (“Associated Third Parties”)) confidential or proprietary information (“Associated Third Party Confidential Information”). By way of example, Associated Third Party Confidential Information may include the habits or practices, technology, or requirements of Associated Third Parties, or other information related to the business conducted between the Company and Associated Third Parties. Executive agrees that Associated Third Party Confidential Information is Confidential/Trade Secret Information, and at all times during Executive’s employment with the Company and thereafter, Executive agrees to hold in the strictest confidence, and not to use or to disclose to any Person any Associated Third-Party Confidential Information, except as necessary in carrying out his work for the Company consistent with the Company’s agreement with such Associated Third Parties.
6.10. Immunity From Liability for Certain Confidential Disclosures and Certain Allowed Disclosures. Executive acknowledges, agrees, and understands that (i) nothing in this Agreement prohibits him from reporting to any governmental authority or attorney information concerning suspected violations of law or regulation, provided that Executive does so consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 1833, and (ii) Executive may disclose trade secret information to a government official or to an attorney and use it in certain court proceedings without fear of prosecution or liability, provided that Executive does so consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 1833.
6.11. Conflict of Interest. During Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive must not engage in any work, paid or unpaid, that creates an actual conflict of interest with the Company. If the Company or the Executive has any question as to the actual or apparent potential for a conflict of interest, either shall raise the issue formally to the other, and if appropriate and necessary the issue shall be put to the Related Party Transaction Committee or Audit Committee of the Company for consideration and approval or non-approval, which approval or non-approval the Executive agrees shall be binding on the Executive.
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6.12. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business and are (i) reasonable given Executive’s role with the Company, and are necessary to protect the interests of the Company and (ii) completely severable and independent agreements supported by good and valuable consideration and, as such, shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever.
6.13. Specific Performance. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Executive agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available. Executive further agrees that the restricted period set forth in this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V shall be tolled, and shall not run, during the period of any breach by Executive of any of the covenants contained this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V, as applicable. Finally, no other violation of law attributed to the Company, or change in the nature or scope of Executive’s employment or other relationship with the Company, shall operate to excuse Executive from the performance of his obligations under this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V. The remedies under this Agreement are without prejudice to the Company’s right to seek any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law or in equity.
6.14. Response to Legal Process; Allowable Disclosures. Notwithstanding any other term of this Agreement (including this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V), including any exhibit hereto, (a) the Executive may respond to a lawful and valid subpoena or other legal process relating to the Company or its business or operations; provided that the Executive shall: (i) give the Company the earliest possible notice thereof; (ii) as far in advance of the return date as possible, at the Company’s sole cost and expense, make available to the Company and its counsel the documents and other information sought; and (iii) at the Company’s sole cost and expense, assist such counsel in resisting or otherwise responding to such process, or (b) the Executive’s reporting of possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity in accordance with the provisions of and rules promulgated under Section 21F of the Exchange Act, or any other whistleblower protection provisions of state or federal law or regulation shall not violate or constitute a breach of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement (or any exhibit hereto) shall be construed to prevent the Executive from reporting any act or failure to act to the Securities and Exchange Commission or other governmental body or prevent the Executive from obtaining a fee as a “whistleblower” under Rule 21F-17(a) under the Exchange Act or other rules or regulations implemented under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act.
ARTICLE
VII.
INDEMNIFICATION
7.1. Required Indemnification. The Company agrees to indemnify Executive and hold Executive harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and costs (and all actions in respect thereof and any legal or other expenses in giving testimony or furnishing documents in response to a subpoena or otherwise), including, without limitation, the costs of investigating, preparing or defending any such action or claim, whether or not in connection with litigation in which Executive is a party, as and when incurred, directly or indirectly caused by, relating to, based upon or arising out of any work performed by Executive in connection with this Agreement to the full extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code, and by the Certificate of Formation and Bylaws of the Company, as may be amended from time to time, and pursuant to any indemnification agreement between Executive and the Company.
7.2. In Addition to Other Obligations. The indemnification provision of this ARTICLE VII shall be in addition to any liability which the Company may otherwise have to Executive.
7.3. Notification and Required Actions. If any action, proceeding or investigation is commenced as to which Executive proposes to demand such indemnification, Executive shall notify the Company with reasonable promptness. Executive shall have the right to retain counsel of Executive’s own choice to represent Executive and the Company shall pay all reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel; and such counsel shall, to the fullest extent consistent with such counsel’s professional responsibilities, cooperate with the Company and any counsel designated by the Company. The Company shall be liable for any settlement of any claim against Executive made with the Company’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, to the fullest extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code and the Certificate of Formation and Bylaws of the Company, as may be amended from time to time.
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ARTICLE
VIII.
ARBITRATION
8.1. Scope. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Executive and the Company agree to the binding arbitration of any and all controversies, claims or disputes between them arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement, the employment relationship between the Company and Executive and any disputes upon termination of employment, including but not limited to breach of contract, tort, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, demotion, discipline, failure to accommodate, family and medical leave, compensation or benefits claims, constitutional claims; and any claims for violation of any local, state or federal law, statute, regulation or ordinance or common law. For the purpose of this agreement to arbitrate, references to “Company” include all subsidiaries or related entities and their respective executives, supervisors, officers, directors, agents, pension or benefit plans, pension or benefit plan sponsors, fiduciaries, administrators, affiliates and all successors and assigns of any of them, and this agreement to arbitrate shall apply to them to the extent Executive’s claims arise out of or relate to their actions on behalf of the Company.
8.2. Mediation and Arbitration Procedure. Before bringing any dispute to arbitration, and presuming that there is sufficient time prior to expiration of the limitations period to do so, the Parties agree that they will first mediate that dispute in good faith. They will agree on the mediator and split equally the costs of mediation. To commence any such arbitration proceeding, the Party commencing the arbitration must provide the other Party with written notice of any and all claims forming the basis of such right in sufficient detail to inform the other Party of the substance of such claims, and file this notice with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The arbitration will be conducted in such location as mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Executive, provided that if such parties cannot mutually agree on a location, the arbitration shall be conducted in the city where the Company’s principal business location is located, by a single neutral arbitrator and in accordance with the then-current rules for resolution of employment disputes of the AAA. The Arbitrator is to be selected by the mutual agreement of the Parties using the AAA procedures. If the Parties cannot agree, the AAA will select the arbitrator. The Parties are entitled to representation by an attorney or other representative of their choosing. The arbitrator shall have the power to enter any award that could be entered by a judge of the trial court of the State of Texas, and only such power, and shall follow the law. The award shall be binding and the Parties agree to abide by and perform any award rendered by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall issue the award in writing and therein state the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The Parties shall split equally the costs in the arbitration and, should the arbitrator find reasonable grounds for doing so, the arbitrator may order the losing Party in the arbitration hearing to bear the full costs of the arbitration filing and hearing fees and the cost of the arbitrator, including requiring such losing Party to reimburse the winning Party for such costs and expenses as previously paid.
8.3. Limitations Period; Deadline to Assert Claims. Executive and the Company and its affiliates agree that arbitration of any disputes, claims, or controversies shall be initiated within one year of the act or occurrence giving rise to the dispute, claim or controversy, even though that deadline is or may be shorter than the period provided by statutes of limitations that would apply in the absence of this Section. Any claim that is not asserted in an arbitration within one (1) year of the act or occurrence giving rise to it shall be deemed waived. In order to effectuate this waiver of limitations, the Company waives its right to argue that Executive may not proceed with his claim(s) due to his failure to file any charge or complaint with a government agency having jurisdiction of his claim(s) under state and federal laws, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Texas Workforce Commission-Civil Rights Division, or Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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ARTICLE
IX.
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets. Any such successor will within a reasonable period of becoming the successor assume in writing and be bound by all of the Company’s obligations under this Agreement. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any successor to the Company’s business or assets that becomes bound by this Agreement. Executive may not assign any of his rights or obligations under this Agreement.
9.2. Notices. Any notice provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made (a) when personally delivered or (b) when sent by email and confirmed within 48 hours by letter mailed or delivered to the Party to be notified at its or his address set forth herein; or three (3) days after being sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested (or by equivalent currier with delivery documentation such as FEDEX or UPS) to the address of the other Party set forth or to such other address as may be specified by notice given in accordance with this Section 9.2:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 Telephone: (833) 626-4679 Attention: Secretary |
If to the Executive: | Jacob Cohen (Address and contact information on file) |
9.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, provided that should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that the scope of any provision of this Agreement is too broad to be enforced as written, the Parties hereby authorize the court to reform the provision to such narrower scope as it determines to be reasonable and enforceable and the Parties intend that the affected provision be enforced as so amended.
9.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
9.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with the Equity Agreements, sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Executive, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Executive’s employment, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
9.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties and approved by the Committee or the Board of Directors.
9.7. Authority. The Parties each represent and warrant that it/he has the power, authority and right to enter into this Agreement and to carry out and perform the terms, covenants and conditions hereof.
9.8. Attorneys’ and Arbitration Fees. Except as prohibited by law, if either Party hereto commences an arbitration or other action against the other Party to enforce any of the terms hereof, each Party shall pay its own costs and attorney’s fees, if any. If, however, any Party prevails on a statutory or contractual claim that affords the prevailing party attorneys’ fees (including pursuant to this Agreement), the arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party to the extent permitted by law.
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9.9. Construction. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular, and words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email; (ix) references to “dollars”, “Dollars” or “$” in this Agreement shall mean United States dollars; (x) reference to a particular statute, regulation or Law means such statute, regulation or Law as amended or otherwise modified from time to time; (xi) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein); (xii) unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, in the computation of a period of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding”; (xiii) references to “days” shall mean calendar days; and (xiv) the paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only, and shall in no manner be construed as part of this Agreement.
9.10. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the employment relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
9.11. Survival. The termination of Executive’s employment with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Executive’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Executive’s obligations under ARTICLE V and ARTICLE VI of this Agreement.
9.12. Section 280G Safe Harbor Cap. In the event it shall be determined that any payment or distribution or any part thereof of any type to or for the benefit of Executive whether pursuant to the Agreement or any other agreement between Executive and the Company, or any person or entity that acquires ownership or effective control the Company or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or any other agreement, (the “Total Payments”), is or will be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Total Payments shall be reduced to the maximum amount that could be paid to Executive without giving rise to the Excise Tax (the “Safe Harbor Cap”), if the net after-tax payment to Executive after reducing Executive’s Total Payments to the Safe Harbor Cap is greater than the net after-tax (including the Excise Tax) payment to Executive without such reduction. The reduction of the amounts payable hereunder, if applicable, shall be made by reducing first the payment made pursuant to the Agreement and then to any other agreement that triggers such Excise Tax, unless an alternative method of reduction is elected by Executive. All mathematical determinations, and all determinations as to whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code), that are required to be made under ARTICLE IV, including determinations as to whether the Total Payments to Executive shall be reduced to the Safe Harbor Cap and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by a nationally recognized accounting firm selected by the Company (the “Accounting Firm”). In making such determinations, the Accounting Firm shall allocate payments hereunder to Executive’s covenants under ARTICLE VI and to services provided or required to be provided following a Change of Control to the maximum extent permissible. If the Accounting Firm determines that the Total Payments to Executive shall be reduced to the Safe Harbor Cap (the “Cutback Payment”) and it is established pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) proceeding which has been finally and conclusively resolved, that the Cutback Payment is in excess of the limitations provided in this Section 9.12 (hereinafter referred to as an “Excess Payment”), such Excess Payment shall be deemed for all purposes to be an overpayment to Executive made on the date such Executive received the Excess Payment and Executive shall repay the Excess Payment to the Company on demand; provided, however, if Executive shall be required to pay an Excise Tax by reason of receiving such Excess Payment (regardless of the obligation to repay the Company), Executive shall not be required to repay the Excess Payment (if Executive has already repaid such amount, the Company shall refund the amount to the Executive), and the Company shall pay Executive an amount equal to the difference between the Total Payments and the Safe Harbor Cap (provided that such amount has previously been repaid by the Executive or not previously paid by the Company).
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9.13. Section 409A Compliance.
9.13.1 This Agreement is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 409A”), or an exemption thereunder. This Agreement shall be construed and administered in accordance with Section 409A. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A, the provision shall be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A. The parties agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, payments provided under this Agreement shall be made upon an event and in a manner that complies with Section 409A or an applicable exemption. Any payments under this Agreement that may be excluded from Section 409A either as separation pay due to an involuntary separation from service (including a voluntary separation from service for good reason that is considered an involuntary separation for purposes of the separation pay exception under Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(n)(2)) or as a short-term deferral shall be excluded from Section 409A to the maximum extent possible. For purposes of Section 409A, each installment payment provided under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. Any payments of “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A (e.g., payments and benefits that do not qualify as a short-term deferral or as a separation pay exception) to be made under this Agreement upon a termination of employment shall only be made if such termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” under Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest, or other expenses that may be incurred by the Executive on account of non-compliance with Section 409A.
9.13.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if at the time of the Executive’s termination of employment, the Executive is a “specified employee”, determined in accordance with Section 409A, any payments and benefits provided under this Agreement that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A (e.g., payments and benefits that do not qualify as a short-term deferral or as a separation pay exception) that are provided to the Executive on account of the Executive’s separation from service shall not be paid until the first payroll date to occur following the six-month anniversary of the Executive’s termination date (“Specified Employee Payment Date”). The aggregate amount of any payments that would otherwise have been made during such six-month period shall be paid in a lump sum on the Specified Employee Payment Date without interest and thereafter, any remaining payments shall be paid without delay in accordance with their original schedule. If the Executive dies during the six-month period, any delayed payments shall be paid to the Executive’s estate in a lump sum upon the Executive’s death. To the extent that the foregoing applies to the provision of benefits (including, but not limited to, life insurance and medical insurance), such benefit coverage shall nonetheless be provided to the Executive during the first six months following his separation from service (the “Six-Month Period”), provided that, during such Six-Month Period, the Executive pays to the Company, on a monthly basis in advance, an amount equal to the Monthly Cost (as defined below) of such benefit coverage. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for any such payments made by the Executive in a lump sum not later than 30 days following the sixth-month anniversary of the Executive’s separation from service. For purposes of this subparagraph, “Monthly Cost” means the minimum dollar amount which, if paid by the Executive on a monthly basis in advance, results in the Executive not being required to recognize any federal income tax on receipt of the benefit coverage during the Six-Month Period.
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9.13.3 To the extent required to avoid taxation under Section 409A, each reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided under this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with the following:
(i) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during each calendar year cannot affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other calendar year;
(ii) any reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be paid to the Executive on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expense was incurred; and
9.13.4 any right to reimbursements or in-kind benefits under this Agreement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.
9.14. Withholding of Taxes and Other Executive Deductions. The Company may withhold from any benefits and payments made pursuant to this Agreement all federal, state, city and other taxes as may be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling and any and all other normal Executive deductions made with respect to the Company’s Executives generally.
9.15. Clawback. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, any portion of the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement, as well as any other payments and benefits which the Executive receives pursuant to a Company plan or other arrangement, shall be subject to a clawback to the extent necessary to comply with the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or any Securities and Exchange Commission rule.
9.16. Legal Counsel. Executive acknowledges and warrants that (A) he has been advised that Executive’s interests may be different from the Company’s interests, (B) he has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to review this Agreement, to understand its terms and to discuss it with an attorney and/or financial advisor of his choice, (C) that Executive fully understands the terms and contents of this Agreement and the exhibits hereto, and (D) he knowingly and voluntarily entered into this Agreement. The Company and Executive shall each bear their own costs and expenses in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement. Executive understands and agrees that any attorney retained by the Company who has discussed any term or condition of this Agreement with Executive or its advisor is only acting on behalf of the Company and not on its behalf.
9.17. Right to Negotiate. Executive hereby acknowledges that Executive has been given the opportunity to participate in the negotiation of the terms of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has read this Agreement and fully understands its terms and contents.
9.18. Voluntary Nature of Agreement. Executive acknowledges and agrees that he is executing this Agreement voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence by the Company or anyone else. Executive agrees that he has been provided an opportunity to seek the advice of an attorney of his choice before signing this Agreement.
9.19. Counterparts, Effect of Facsimile, Emailed and Photocopied Signatures. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manners and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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This Agreement contains provisions requiring binding arbitration of disputes. By signing this Agreement, Executive acknowledges that he (i) has read and understood the entire Agreement; (ii) has received a copy of it (iii) has had the opportunity to ask questions and consult counsel or other advisors about its terms; and (iv) agrees to be bound by it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
“COMPANY” | ||
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
a Texas corporation | ||
By: | /s/ Jonathan Arango | |
Name: | Jonathan Arango | |
Title: | President |
“EXECUTIVE” | |
/s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Jacob Cohen | |
(Address and contact information on file) |
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EXHIBIT A
LIST
OF PRIOR INVENTIONS
AND ORIGINAL WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP
Title |
Date |
Identifying
Number | ||
____X____ No inventions or improvements
________ Additional Sheets Attached
Signature of Executive: | /s/ Jacob Cohen |
Print Name of Executive: Jacob Cohen
Date: | 8/31/2022 |
Exhibit 10.6
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
JONATHAN ARANGO
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS | 1 | ||
1.1. | Definitions. | 1 | |
ARTICLE II. EMPLOYMENT; TERM; DUTIES | 3 | ||
2.1. | Employment. | 3 | |
2.2. | Duties and Responsibilities. | 3 | |
2.3. | Covenants of Executive. | 3 | |
ARTICLE III. COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS | 4 | ||
3.1. | Base Salary. | 4 | |
3.2. | Equity grant. | 4 | |
3.3. | Discretionary Bonus Performance Standards. | 4 | |
3.4. | Equity Awards. | 4 | |
3.5. | Additional Grants/Awards. | 5 | |
3.6. | Business Expenses. | 5 | |
3.7. | Vacation. | 5 | |
3.8. | Other Benefits. | 5 | |
3.9. | Car Allowance. | 5 | |
3.10. | Change of Control Payment. | 5 | |
ARTICLE IV. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT | 6 | ||
4.1. | Termination of Employment. | 6 | |
4.2. | Effect of Termination. | 6 | |
4.3. | Consulting. | 8 | |
4.4. | Treatment of Equity. | 8 | |
ARTICLE V. INVENTIONS | 8 | ||
5.1. | Inventions in General. | 8 | |
5.2. | Inventions Retained and Licensed. | 8 | |
5.3. | Assignment of Inventions. | 9 | |
5.4. | Assignment of Other Rights. | 9 | |
5.5. | Inventions Assigned to the United States. | 9 | |
5.6. | Maintenance of Records. | 9 | |
5.7. | Patent and Copyright Registrations. | 9 | |
ARTICLE VI. CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION | 10 | ||
6.1. | Confidential/Trade Secret Information. | 10 | |
6.2. | Non-Compete. | 10 | |
6.3. | Non-Solicitation During Employment. | 10 | |
6.4. | Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. | 10 | |
6.5. | Other Activities. | 10 | |
6.6. | Prohibition Against Unfair Competition/Non-Solicitation of Customers. | 11 | |
6.7. | Non-Solicitation of Employees. | 11 | |
6.8. | Former Employer Information. | 11 | |
6.9. | Third Party Information. | 11 | |
6.10. | Immunity From Liability for Certain Confidential Disclosures. | 11 | |
6.11. | Conflict of Interest. | 11 | |
6.12. | Reasonable Restrictions. | 12 | |
6.13. | Specific Performance. | 12 | |
6.14. | Response to Legal Process; Allowable Disclosures. | 12 | |
ARTICLE VII. INDEMNIFICATION | 12 | ||
7.1. | Required Indemnification. | 12 | |
7.2. | In Addition to Other Obligations. | 12 | |
7.3. | Notification and Required Actions. | 12 |
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ARTICLE VIII. ARBITRATION | 13 | ||
8.1. | Scope. | 13 | |
8.2. | Arbitration Procedure. | 13 | |
8.3. | Limitations Period; Deadline to Assert Claims. | 13 | |
ARTICLE IX. MISCELLANEOUS | 14 | ||
9.1. | Binding Effect; Assignment. | 14 | |
9.2. | Notices. | 14 | |
9.3. | Severability. | 14 | |
9.4. | Waiver. | 14 | |
9.5. | Entire Agreement. | 14 | |
9.6. | Amendment. | 14 | |
9.7. | Authority. | 14 | |
9.8. | Attorneys’ Fees. | 14 | |
9.9. | Construction. | 15 | |
9.10. | Governing Law. | 15 | |
9.11. | Survival. | 15 | |
9.12. | Section 280G Safe Harbor Cap. | 15 | |
9.13. | Section 409A Compliance. | 16 | |
9.14. | Withholding of Taxes and Other Executive Deductions. | 17 | |
9.15. | Clawback. | 17 | |
9.16. | Legal Counsel. | 17 | |
9.17. | Right to Negotiate. | 17 | |
9.18. | Voluntary Nature of Agreement. | 17 | |
9.19. | Counterparts, Effect of Facsimile, Emailed and Photocopied Signatures. | 17 |
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THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this 31st day of August, to be effective as of the Effective Date as defined below between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Jonathan Arango (“Executive”) (each of the Company and Executive are referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Executive currently serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to obtain the services of Executive, and Executive desires to continue to be employed by the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE
I.
DEFINITIONS
1.1. Definitions. In addition to other terms defined throughout this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings when used herein:
1.1.1 “Cause” shall mean, in the context of a basis for termination by the Company of Executive’s employment with the Company, that:
(i) Executive materially breaches any obligation, duty, covenant or agreement under this Agreement, which breach is not cured or corrected within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof from the Company (except for breaches of ARTICLE V or ARTICLE VI of this Agreement, which cannot be cured and for which the Company need not give any opportunity to cure); or
(ii) Executive commits any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement; or
(iii) Executive commits any act of fraud; or
(iv) Executive is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a felony under federal or applicable state law; and, in the case of any of the above offenses, such offense casts reasonable doubt on Executive’s ability to perform his duties going forward.
1.1.2 “Change of Control” shall mean the happening of any of the following without the prior written consent of the Executive:
(i) Any Person is or becomes the “Beneficial Owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities without the approval of not fewer than two-thirds of the Board of Directors of the Company voting on such matter, unless the Board of Directors specifically designates such acquisition to be a change of control;
(ii) A merger or consolidation of the Company whether or not approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, other than a merger or consolidation that would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted or into voting securities of the surviving entity) at least 50% of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation, or the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; or
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(iii) As a result of the election of members to the Board of Directors, a majority of the Board of Directors consists of persons who are not members of the Board of Directors as of the Effective Date (including Executive as a member of the Board of Directors as of the Effective Date), except in the event that such slate of directors is proposed by the Committee or the Board.
1.1.3 “COBRA” means Section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 601 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
1.1.4 “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries, which includes, but is not limited to, all proprietary information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, e-mail, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with customers, partners, suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Executive for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Executive’s employment with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Executive prior to its disclosure to Executive by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Executive after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Executive from a third party who is not and has never been an executive of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
1.1.5 “Effective Date” means September 1, 2022.
1.1.6 “Exchange Act” means the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
1.1.7 “Good Reason” shall mean, in the context of a basis for termination by Executive of his employment with the Company (a) a material diminution in his authority, duties, or responsibilities; (b) a material diminution in the authority, duties, or responsibilities of the supervisor to whom Executive is required to report, including, if applicable, a requirement that Executive report to an officer or employee of the Company rather than reporting to the Board; (c) a material breach by the Company of this Agreement, or (d) a material diminution in Executive’s Base Salary.
1.1.8 “Initial Term” means a period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date.
1.1.9 “Non-Compete Period” means a period of twelve (12) months after the Termination Date.
1.1.10 “Person” (when capitalized) means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated organization or governmental entity.
1.1.11 “Restricted Area” means (A) any State (in the United States); and/or (B) any other geographic area (province, if such Restricted Area is in Canada, or country, if such Restricted Area is in a country other than the United States or Canada), in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries provides Restricted Services or Restricted Products, directly or indirectly, during the twelve months preceding the Termination Date of Executive’s employment hereunder.
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1.1.12 “Restricted Products” means branded men’s wellness products sold to consumers via a telemedicine platform and any other product that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has provided or is researching, developing, manufacturing, distributing, selling and/or providing at any time during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date, or about which the Executive obtained any trade secret or other Confidential/Trade Secret Information during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date as a result of (a) his employment with the Company, (b) consulting services he provided to the Company, or (c) his position as a director of the Company (as and if applicable).
1.1.13 “Restricted Services” means the sale of Restricted Products; or men’s wellness services and any other services that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has provided or is researching, developing, performing and/or providing at any time during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date or about which Executive obtained any trade secret or other Confidential/Trade Secret Information during the two years immediately preceding the Termination Date as a result (a) of his employment with the Company, (b) consulting services he provided to the Company, or (c) his position as a director of the Company (as and if applicable).
1.1.14 “Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” means any or all Persons of which the Company owns directly or indirectly through another Person, a nominee arrangement or otherwise (a) at least a 20% of the outstanding capital stock (or other shares of beneficial interest) entitled to vote generally or otherwise have the power to elect a majority of the board of directors or similar governing body or the legal power to direct the business or policies of such Person or (b) at least 20% of the economic interests of such Person.
1.1.15 “Term” means the Initial Term and any Automatic Renewal Terms.
1.1.16 “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder ends.
ARTICLE
II.
EMPLOYMENT; TERM; DUTIES
2.1. Employment. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby accepts such employment, as the President (“President”) and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the Company for the Initial Term; provided that this Agreement shall automatically extend for additional one (1) year periods after the Initial Term (each an “Automatic Renewal Term”) unless either Party provides the other written notice of their intent not to automatically extend the term of this Agreement at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or any Automatic Renewal Term, as applicable (each a “Non-Renewal Notice”).
2.2. Duties and Responsibilities. Executive, as President and COO, shall perform such administrative, managerial and executive duties for the Company (i) as are prescribed by applicable job specifications for the President and Chief Operating Officer of a company the size and nature of the Company, (ii) as may be prescribed by the Bylaws of the Company, (iii) as are customarily vested in and incidental to such position, and (iv) as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”).
2.3. Covenants of Executive.
2.3.1 Best Efforts. Executive shall devote his best efforts to the business and affairs of the Company. Executive shall perform his duties, responsibilities and functions to the Company hereunder to the best of his abilities in a diligent, trustworthy, professional and efficient manner and shall comply, in all material respects, with all rules and regulations of the Company (and special instructions of the Board, if any) and all other rules, regulations, guides, handbooks, procedures and policies applicable to the Company and its business in connection with his duties hereunder, including all United States federal and state securities laws applicable to the Company.
2.3.2 Records. Executive shall use his best efforts and skills to truthfully, accurately, and promptly prepare, maintain, and preserve all records and reports that the Company may, from time to time, request or require, fully account for all money, records, equipment, materials, or other property belonging to the Company of which he may have custody, and promptly pay and deliver the same whenever he may be directed to do so by the Board.
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2.3.3 Compliance. Executive shall use his best efforts to maintain the Company’s compliance with all rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and reporting requirements for publicly traded companies under the Exchange Act. Executive shall at all times comply, and cause the Company to comply, with the then-current good corporate governance standards and practices as prescribed by the SEC, any exchange on which the Company’s capital stock or other securities may be traded and any other applicable governmental entity, agency or organization.
2.3.4 Exchange Act Filing Requirements. The Executive agrees and acknowledges that due to the Executive’s status as a Section 16(a) “officer” of the Company (as described in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act), he has an obligation, at such time as the Company’s common stock is registered under the Exchange Act, to file various beneficial ownership reports and forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 3, 4 and 5 (where applicable) and that such obligation is solely the Executive’s regardless of whether the Company assists the Executive in filing such forms or not. The Executive agrees to use his best efforts to timely and adequately file all required beneficial ownership reports and forms required under the Exchange Act.
ARTICLE
III.
COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
3.1. Base Salary. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, for all services rendered by Executive hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Executive shall accept, as compensation, an annual base salary of $120,000 for the first twelve months of the Agreement (increasing by $30,000 every twelve months that this Agreement is in effect, as applicable, the “Base Salary”). Notwithstanding the above, the Committee or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee, may also increase the Base Salary from time to time, at any time, in its/their discretion. Such increase(s) in salary shall be documented in the Company’s records, but shall not require the Parties enter into a new or amended form of this Agreement.
3.2. Equity Grant Sign-On Bonus. In consideration for agreeing to the terms of this Agreement, Executive shall receive a sign-on bonus of options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company, with an exercise price of $1.10 per share, with options to purchase 166,666 shares vesting every twelve months that this Agreement is in effect. The options shall be exercisable for a period of five years and shall be documented by a separate option agreement entered into by the Company and the Executive after the date hereof.
3.3. Discretionary Bonus. Executive shall be eligible for a yearly discretionary cash bonus (a “Cash Bonus”) and equity bonus (the “Equity Bonus”) equal to an amount as determined by the Committee of the Board of Directors (if any)(the “Committee”) or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee and based on the condition of the Company’s business and results of operations, the Committee’s evaluation of Executive’s individual performance for the relevant period, and the satisfaction of goals that may be established by the Committee. Each Cash Bonus shall be paid in the Committee’s discretion at the same time annual bonuses are paid to other executives of the Company, provided that the annual targeted Cash Bonus shall be in an amount equal to 200% of Executive’s Base Salary (as may be increased from time to time) (the “Targeted Bonus”). The Committee, or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee, may also pay or grant discretionary Cash Bonuses or Equity Bonuses from time to time in their discretion, or increase the Targeted Bonus from time to time, at any time, in its/their discretion. Such increase(s) in Targeted Bonus shall be documented in the Company’s records, but shall not require the Parties enter into a new or amended form of this Agreement. The Equity Bonus may be in the form of common stock, stock options or other equity consideration, in such amounts and with such terms as may be determined by the Committee or the Board, with the recommendation of the Committee, from time to time. Except as specified in ARTICLE IV regarding the payment of a bonus and other compensation following Executive’s termination of employment under certain circumstances, nothing herein shall require the Committee or the Board to pay the Targeted Bonus, or any Cash Bonus or Equity Bonus. Except as specified in ARTICLE IV regarding the payment of a bonus and other compensation following Executive’s termination of employment, all bonuses paid to the Executive shall be in the discretion of the Committee or the Board with the recommendation of the Committee, absent a written agreement providing otherwise.
3.4. Performance Standards. The Executive and the Company agree that the Executive’s discretionary Cash Bonus and equity-based compensation (including the Equity Bonus) may, but shall not be required to, be based on the Executive’s and the Company’s achievement of performance goals that may be established by the Committee after discussion with the Executive and his supervisors (if any). Until or unless the Company and the Committee establish performance goals, the Executive’s discretionary Cash Bonus and equity-based compensation (including the Equity Bonus) will be wholly discretionary.
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3.5. Equity Awards. During the Term, the Executive shall be eligible to receive equity and equity-based awards (including the Equity Bonus) in the discretion of the Board or the Committee and on such terms and conditions as determined by the Board or the Committee. Any equity and equity-based awards (including the Equity Bonus) granted to the Executive, whether before or after the Effective Date, shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable Company equity incentive plan(s), as may be in effect from time to time, and the award agreements governing such equity or equity-based awards (any such plan and award agreements, collectively, the “Equity Agreements”). Any equity-based awards granted to Executive after the Effective Date shall have vesting and exercisability terms that are no less favorable to Executive than the terms required by this Agreement.
3.6. Additional Grants/Awards. Executive shall be eligible to receive additional equity incentive grants or cash bonus awards as determined by the Board or a committee of the Board in its sole discretion.
3.7. Business Expenses. So long as this Agreement is in effect, the Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable, out-of-pocket business expenses incurred in the performance of his duties hereunder consistent with the Company’s policies and procedures, in effect from time to time, with respect to travel, entertainment, communications, technology/equipment and other business expenses customarily reimbursed to senior executives of the Company in connection with the performance of their duties on behalf of the Company.
3.8. Vacation. Executive will be entitled to 20 days of paid time-off (“PTO”) per year. PTO days shall accrue beginning on the 1st of January for each year during the term of this Agreement. Unused PTO days shall expire on December 31 of each year and shall not roll over into the next year. Other than the use of PTO days for illness or personal emergencies, PTO days must be pre-approved by the Company.
3.9. Other Benefits. During the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in any employee benefit plans or programs for which he is eligible that are provided by the Company to its management employees, such as retirement, health, life insurance, and disability plans, vacation and sick leave policies, business expense reimbursement policies that the Company has in effect from time to time, and stock option plan, 401(k) plan, life, health, accident, disability insurance plans, pension plans and retirement plans, in effect from time to time (including, without limitation, any incentive program or discretionary bonus program of the Company which may be implemented in the future by the Board), to the extent and on such terms and conditions as the Company customarily makes such plans available to its senior executives. The Company retains the right to terminate or alter the terms of any benefit programs that it may establish, provided that no such termination or alteration shall adversely affect any vested benefit under any benefit program or other obligation set forth in this Agreement.
3.10. Car Allowance. The Company shall provide the Executive an automobile allowance of $1,000 per month during the term of Executive’s employment hereunder.
3.11. Change of Control Payment.
3.11.1 If a Change of Control occurs during the Term or within six months after Executive’s termination of employment pursuant to Section 4.1.5 or 4.1.6, the Company shall pay Executive, within 60 days following the date of such Change of Control, a cash payment in a lump sum in an amount equal to (x) minus (y) where (x) equals 3.0 times the sum of (a) the current annual Base Salary of the Executive; and (b) the amount of the most recent Cash Bonus paid to the Executive pursuant to Section 3.3 of this Agreement (collectively (a) and (b), the “Change of Control Payment”) and (y) equals the amount of any Severance Payment actually paid to Executive pursuant to Section 4.2.3, below). In the event the Compensation Committee has not previously made a determination regarding Cash Bonus or the most recent Cash Bonus was zero, the “amount of the most recent Cash Bonus paid to the Executive pursuant to Section 3.3 of this Agreement” in the immediately preceding sentence shall be replaced with “the Targeted Bonus for the year in which the Change in Control occurs.” The Change of Control Payment shall be made less applicable withholding.
3.11.2 In the event of a change of control (as such term(s) are defined and/or used in each Equity Agreement, an (“Equity Award Change of Control”), the equity-based compensation held by the Executive prior to the date of this Agreement shall vest to the extent set forth in such Equity Agreements and shall be exercisable for the time periods set forth in such Equity Agreements.
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3.11.3 The Equity Agreements for all Equity Bonus and other equity-based compensation granted to Executive on and after the date of this Agreement shall provide that upon an Equity Award Change of Control all of Executive’s Equity Bonus and other equity-based compensation shall immediately vest regardless of whether the Executive is retained by the Company or successor following the Equity Award Change of Control and any outstanding stock options and other equity compensation held by the Executive shall be exercisable by the Executive pursuant to the terms thereof until the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days from Executive’s Termination Date and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options and other equity compensation would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances.
ARTICLE
IV.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
4.1. Termination of Employment. Executive’s employment pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate on the earliest to occur of the following:
4.1.1 upon the death of Executive;
4.1.2 upon the delivery to Executive of written notice of termination by the Company if Executive shall suffer a physical or mental disability which renders Executive, in the reasonable judgment of the Committee or the Board, unable to perform his duties and obligations under this Agreement for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period;
4.1.3 upon delivery to the Company of a written notice of termination by Executive for any reason other than for Good Reason or, if Executive delivers a notice of termination pursuant to Section 2.1, upon the expiration of the Initial Term or the applicable Automatic Renewal Term during which such notice is provided;
4.1.4 upon delivery to Executive of written notice of termination by the Company for Cause;
4.1.5 upon delivery of written notice of termination from Executive to the Company for Good Reason, provided, however, prior to any such termination by Executive pursuant to this Section 4.1.5, Executive shall have advised the Company in writing within ninety (90) days after the initial occurrence of any circumstances that would constitute Good Reason, the Company shall have thirty (30) days following receipt of Executive’s written notice (the “Cure Period”) to cure such initial occurrence of any circumstances that would constitute Good Reason, and further provided that such written notice of termination is provided by Executive within thirty (30) days after the end of such Cure Period, provided that such initial occurrence of the circumstances constituting Good Reason has not been cured during such Cure Period; or
4.1.6 upon delivery to Executive of a written notice of termination by the Company without Cause or, if the Company delivers a notice of termination pursuant to Section 2.1, upon the expiration of the Initial Term or the applicable Automatic Renewal Term during which such notice is provided.
4.2. Effect of Termination. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to the following:
4.2.1 If Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to Sections 4.1.1 (death) or Section 4.1.2 (disability), Executive or his estate shall be entitled to a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary accrued through the Termination Date; (ii) any unpaid Cash Bonus for the prior year that would have been paid had Executive not been terminated prior to such payment; and (iii) Executive’s Targeted Bonus for the year of termination multiplied by the number of days in such year preceding the Termination Date divided by 365. Executive or his estate shall be entitled to no other benefits other than as required under the terms of employee benefit plans in which Executive was participating as of the Termination Date and continuation of health insurance benefits on the terms and to the extent required by COBRA, or such other similar law or regulation as may be applicable to the Executive or the Company with respect to the Executive. Additionally, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Equity Agreement, any unvested stock options or equity compensation held by Executive shall vest and shall be exercisable until the earlier of (A) ninety days (90) days from the date of termination and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options or equity would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances.
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4.2.2 If Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to Section 4.1.3 (without Good Reason by the Executive or via Executive’s Non-Renewal Notice), or Section 4.1.4 (by the Company for Cause), Executive shall be entitled to his Base Salary accrued through the Termination Date and no other benefits other than as required under the terms of employee benefit plans in which Executive was participating as of the Termination Date and continuation of health insurance benefits on the terms and to the extent required by COBRA, or such other similar law or regulation as may be applicable to the Executive or the Company with respect to the Executive. Additionally, any unvested stock options or equity compensation held by Executive shall immediately terminate and be forfeited (unless otherwise provided in the applicable award) and any previously vested stock options (or if applicable equity compensation) shall be subject to terms and conditions set forth in the applicable Equity Agreement, as such may describe the rights and obligations upon termination of employment of Executive.
4.2.3 If Executive’s employment is terminated by Executive pursuant to Section 4.1.5 (Good Reason) or by the Company pursuant to Section 4.1.6 (without Cause by the Company), (a) Executive shall be entitled to his Base Salary accrued through the Termination Date and any unpaid Cash Bonus for the prior completed calendar year that would have been paid had Executive not been terminated prior to such payment, plus a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) an amount equal to Executive’s current annual Base Salary plus (ii) an amount equal to Executive’s Targeted Bonus for the year containing the Termination Date (such total payment referred to herein in Section 4.2.3(a) as the “Severance Payment”); and (b) provided Executive elects to receive continued health insurance coverage through COBRA, the Company will pay Executive’s monthly COBRA contributions for health insurance coverage, as may be amended from time to time (less an amount equal to the premium contribution paid by active Company employees, if any) for twelve (12) months following the Termination Date (the “Health Payment”); provided, however, that if at any time Executive is covered by a substantially similar level of health insurance through subsequent employment or otherwise, the Company’s health benefit obligations shall immediately cease, and the Company shall have no further obligation to make the Health Payment. Additionally and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Equity Agreement, any unvested stock options or equity compensation previously granted to the Executive will vest immediately upon such termination and shall be exercisable by the Executive until the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days from the date of termination and (B) the latest date upon which such stock options or equity would have expired by their original terms under any circumstances. Executive shall be entitled to no other post-employment benefits except as provided for under this Section 4.2.3 and for benefits payable under applicable benefit plans in which Executive is entitled to participate through the Termination Date, subject to and in accordance with the terms of such plans.
4.2.4 As a condition to Executive’s right to receive any benefits pursuant to Section 4.2.3 of this Agreement, (A) Executive must execute and deliver to the Company a written release in form and substance satisfactory to the Company, of any and all claims against the Company and all directors and officers of the Company with respect to all matters arising out of Executive’s employment hereunder, or the termination thereof (other than claims for entitlements under the terms of this Agreement or plans or programs of the Company in which Executive has accrued a benefit); and (B) Executive must not have breached any of his covenants and agreements under ARTICLE V or ARTICLE VI of this Agreement, which shall continue following the Termination Date.
4.2.5 In the event of termination of Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 4.1.4 (by the Company for Cause), and subject to applicable law and regulations, the Company shall be entitled to offset against any payments due Executive the demonstrable loss and damage, if any, which shall have been suffered by the Company as a result of the acts or omissions of Executive giving rise to termination. The foregoing shall not be construed to limit any cause of action, claim or other rights, which the Company may have against Executive in connection with such acts or omissions.
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4.2.6 Upon termination of Executive’s employment hereunder, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Executive will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, as well as all devices and equipment belonging to the Company (including computers, handheld electronic devices, telephone equipment, and other electronic devices), Company credit cards, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Executive pursuant to his employment with the Company, obtained by Executive in connection with his employment with the Company, or otherwise belonging to the Company, its successors or assigns, including, without limitation, those records maintained pursuant to this Agreement. However, Executive may retain any materials or documents which he shall need in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
4.2.7 Executive also agrees to keep the Company advised of his home and business address for a period of three (3) years after termination of Executive’s employment hereunder, so that the Company can contact Executive regarding his continuing obligations provided by this Agreement. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated, Executive agrees to grant consent to notification by the Company to Executive’s new employer about his obligations under this Agreement.
4.3. Consulting. During the sixty (60) day period following any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.1.3, Section 4.1.4, Section 4.1.5, or Section 4.1.6, and provided that Company and Executive have no disputes regarding the payment of any severance amounts under this Agreement, Executive shall be available, subject to his other reasonable commitments or obligations made or incurred in mitigation of the termination of his employment, by telephone, email or fax, as a consultant to the Company, without further compensation, to consult with its officers and directors regarding projects and/or tasks as defined by the Board. In no extent shall the consulting services required pursuant to this Section 4.3 exceed 80 hours.
4.4. Treatment of Equity. To the extent not specifically provided for herein, the vesting and exercisability of equity and equity-based awards (if any) held by the Executive at termination, and all other terms of such equity and equity-based awards (if any), shall be governed by the Equity Agreements.
ARTICLE
V.
INVENTIONS
5.1. Inventions in General. As described in further detail in this ARTICLE V, all processes, technologies and inventions relating to the business of the Company (collectively, “Inventions”), including new contributions, improvements, ideas, discoveries, trademarks and trade names, conceived, developed, invented, made or found by Executive, alone or with others, during his employment by the Company, whether or not patentable and whether or not conceived, developed, invented, made or found on the Company’s time or with the use of the Company’s facilities or materials, shall be the property of the Company and shall be promptly and fully disclosed by Executive to the Company. Executive shall perform all necessary acts (including, without limitation, executing and delivering any confirmatory assignments, documents or instruments requested by the Company) to assign or otherwise to vest title to any such Inventions in the Company and to enable the Company, at its sole expense, to secure and maintain domestic and/or foreign patents or any other rights for such Inventions.
5.2. Inventions Retained and Licensed. Executive has attached hereto, as Exhibit A, a list describing all inventions, discoveries, original works of authorship, developments, improvements, and trade secrets, which were conceived in whole or in part by Executive prior to his employment with the Company to which Executive has any right, title or interest, which relate to the Company’s proposed business, products, or research and development (“Prior Inventions”); or, if no such list is attached, Executive represents and warrants that there are no such Prior Inventions. Furthermore, Executive represents and warrants that the inclusion of any Prior Inventions from Exhibit A of this Agreement will not materially affect his ability to perform all obligations under this Agreement. If, in the course of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive incorporates into or uses in connection with any product, process, service, technology or other work by or on behalf of Company any Prior Invention, Executive hereby grants to the Company a nonexclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license, with the right to grant and authorize sublicenses, to make, have made, modify, use, import, offer for sale, and sell such Prior Invention as part of or in connection with such product, process, service, technology or other work and to practice any method related thereto.
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5.3. Assignment of Inventions. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly make full written disclosure to the Company, will hold in trust for the sole right and benefit of the Company, and hereby assigns to the Company, or its designee, all of his right, title, and interest in and to any and all inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, improvements, designs, discoveries, ideas, trademarks or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under patent, copyright or similar laws, which Executive may solely or jointly conceive, develop, or reduce to practice, or cause to be conceived, developed, or reduced to practice, during his employment with the Company, or with the use of Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities, or Confidential/Trade Secret Information (collectively referred to as “Conceived Inventions”). All Conceived Inventions that Executive conceives, reduces to practice, develops or has developed (in whole or in part, either alone or jointly with others) shall be the sole property of the Company and its assigns to the maximum extent permitted by law (and to the fullest extent permitted by law shall be deemed “works made for hire”). Executive also agrees to irrevocably assign (or cause to be irrevocably assigned) and hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company all right, title and interest in all Conceived Inventions and any copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, mask work rights, moral rights and intellectual property and other rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”). Executive understands and agrees that the decision whether or not to commercialize or market any Conceived Inventions is within the Company’s sole discretion and for the Company’s sole benefit and that no royalty or other consideration will be due to Executive as a result of the Company’s efforts to commercialize or market any such Conceived Inventions.
5.4. Assignment of Other Rights. In addition to the foregoing assignment of Inventions to the Company, Executive hereby irrevocably transfers and assigns to the Company: (i) all worldwide patents, patent applications, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights in any Conceived Inventions; and (ii) any and all “Moral Rights” (as defined below) that Executive may have in or with respect to any Conceived Inventions. Executive also hereby forever waives and agrees never to assert any and all Moral Rights Executive may have in or with respect to any Conceived Inventions, even after termination of Executive’s work on behalf of the Company. “Moral Rights” means any rights to claim authorship of any Conceived Inventions, to object to or prevent the modification of any Conceived Inventions, or to withdraw from circulation or control the publication or distribution of any Conceived Inventions, and any similar right, existing under judicial or statutory law of any country in the world, or under any treaty, regardless of whether or not such right is denominated or generally referred to as a “moral right”.
5.5. Inventions Assigned to the United States. Executive agrees to assign to the United States government all of his right, title, and interest in and to any and all Inventions whenever such full title is required to be in the United States by a contract between the Company and the United States or any of its agencies.
5.6. Maintenance of Records. Executive agrees to keep and maintain adequate, current, accurate, and authentic written records of all such Conceived Inventions, which may be in the form of notes, sketches, drawings, electronic files, reports, or any other format that may be specified by the Company and which will be available to and remain the sole property of the Company at all times.
5.7. Patent and Copyright Registrations. Executive agrees to take steps that may be necessary to assist the Company, or its designee, at the Company’s expense, in every proper way to complete the transfer of and secure the Company’s rights in the Conceived Inventions, Intellectual Property Rights and any rights relating thereto in any and all countries, including by making the disclosure to the Company of all pertinent information and data with respect thereto, executing all applications, specifications, oaths, assignments and all other instruments which the Company shall deem proper or necessary in order to apply for, register, obtain, maintain, defend, and enforce such rights and in order to assign and convey to the Company, its successors, assigns, and nominees the sole and exclusive rights, title and interest in and to such Conceived Inventions and any rights relating thereto, and by testifying in a suit or other proceeding relating to such Conceived Inventions and any rights relating thereto. Executive further agrees that his obligation to execute or cause to be executed, when it is in his power to do so, any such instrument or papers shall continue after the termination of this Agreement. If the Company is unable because of Executive’s mental or physical incapacity or for any other reason to secure Executive’s signature with respect to any Conceived Inventions including, without limitation, to apply for or to pursue any application for any United States or foreign patents or copyright registrations covering such Conceived Inventions, then Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as his agent and attorney in fact, to act for and in his behalf and stead to execute and file any papers, oaths and to do all other lawfully permitted acts with respect to such Conceived Inventions with the same legal force and effect as if executed by Executive.
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ARTICLE
VI.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION
AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; NON-COMPETE
6.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information. During the course of Executive’s employment, Executive will have access to Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company.
6.2. Non-Compete. For $10 and in exchange for Executive’s access to Confidential/Trade Secret Information and other good and valuable consideration which Executive acknowledges the receipt and sufficiency of, Executive agrees to (a) devote substantially all of Executive’s business time, energy and efforts to the business of the Company (except as specifically provided for in Section 6.5 below), (b) to use Executive’s best efforts and abilities faithfully and diligently to promote the business interests of the Company and (c) to comply with the other terms and conditions of ARTICLE VI. For so long as Executive is employed hereunder, and for the twelve months following the Termination Date, Executive (whether by himself, through his employers or employees or agents or otherwise, and whether on his own behalf or on behalf of any other Person) shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an employee, employer, consultant, agent, investor, principal, partner, stockholder (except as the holder of less than 1% of the issued and outstanding stock of a publicly held corporation), own, manage, operate, control, be employed by, act as an officer, director, agent or consultant for, or be in any other way connected with or provide services or products to or for, any Person in the business of manufacturing, selling, creating, renting, distributing, marketing, producing, undertaking, developing, supplying, or otherwise dealing with or in Restricted Services or Restricted Products in the Restricted Area.
6.3. Non-Solicitation During Employment. During his employment with the Company, Executive shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment outside the Company.
6.4. Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Executive agrees that his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions for an indefinite period of time so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Executive agrees that he will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Executive’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement or as otherwise allowed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Executive agrees that he will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Company is performing services, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement and except as needed in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Executive further agrees that he shall surrender to the Company and/or destroy all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his employment with the Company, and that he shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials except as needed in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
6.5. Other Activities. Subject to the foregoing prohibition and provided such services or investments do not violate any applicable law, regulation or order, or interfere in any way with the faithful and diligent performance by Executive of the services to the Company otherwise required or contemplated by this Agreement, the Company expressly acknowledges that Executive may:
6.5.1 make and manage personal business investments of Executive’s choice without consulting the Board;
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6.5.2 serve in any capacity with any non-profit civic, educational or charitable organization; and
6.5.3 undertake any other actions, business transactions, agreements and undertakings of which the Executive has received approval of the Related Party Transaction Committee (as defined below) or the Audit Committee of the Company, to enter into and/or undertake, provided that
6.5.4 Executive shall undertake only such actions or services that do not interfere with the Executive’s obligations hereunder.
6.6. Prohibition Against Unfair Competition/Non-Solicitation of Customers. Executive agrees that at no time after his employment with the Company will he engage in competition with the Company while making any use of the Confidential/Trade Secret Information, or otherwise exploit or make use of the Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Executive agrees that during the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he will not, for any customer of the Company with whom Executive worked or otherwise had access to the Confidential/Trade Secret Information pertaining to the Company’s business with such customer during the last year of Executive’s employment with the Company, (i) directly or indirectly accept or solicit, in any capacity, Restricted Services or Restricted Products or (ii) solicit, directly or indirectly, or encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their use of Restricted Products or Restricted Services.
6.7. Non-Solicitation of Employees. Executive agrees that during the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees for employment.
6.8. Former Employer Information. Executive agrees that he will not, during his employment with the Company, improperly use or disclose, or induce the Company to use any proprietary information or trade secrets of any former or concurrent employer or other third party person or entity and that Executive will not bring onto the premises of the Company or transfer onto the Company’s technology systems any proprietary information or trade secrets belonging to any such former or concurrent employer or third party person or entity, unless consented to in writing by both Company and such employer, person or entity.
6.9. Third Party Information. Executive acknowledges that the Company may have received and in the future may receive from third parties associated with the Company (including, but not limited to, the Company’s customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, partners, or collaborators (“Associated Third Parties”)) confidential or proprietary information (“Associated Third Party Confidential Information”). By way of example, Associated Third Party Confidential Information may include the habits or practices, technology, or requirements of Associated Third Parties, or other information related to the business conducted between the Company and Associated Third Parties. Executive agrees that Associated Third Party Confidential Information is Confidential/Trade Secret Information, and at all times during Executive’s employment with the Company and thereafter, Executive agrees to hold in the strictest confidence, and not to use or to disclose to any Person any Associated Third-Party Confidential Information, except as necessary in carrying out his work for the Company consistent with the Company’s agreement with such Associated Third Parties.
6.10. Immunity From Liability for Certain Confidential Disclosures and Certain Allowed Disclosures. Executive acknowledges, agrees, and understands that (i) nothing in this Agreement prohibits him from reporting to any governmental authority or attorney information concerning suspected violations of law or regulation, provided that Executive does so consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 1833, and (ii) Executive may disclose trade secret information to a government official or to an attorney and use it in certain court proceedings without fear of prosecution or liability, provided that Executive does so consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 1833.
6.11. Conflict of Interest. During Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive must not engage in any work, paid or unpaid, that creates an actual conflict of interest with the Company. If the Company or the Executive has any question as to the actual or apparent potential for a conflict of interest, either shall raise the issue formally to the other, and if appropriate and necessary the issue shall be put to the Related Party Transaction Committee or Audit Committee of the Company for consideration and approval or non-approval, which approval or non-approval the Executive agrees shall be binding on the Executive.
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6.12. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business and are (i) reasonable given Executive’s role with the Company, and are necessary to protect the interests of the Company and (ii) completely severable and independent agreements supported by good and valuable consideration and, as such, shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever.
6.13. Specific Performance. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Executive agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available. Executive further agrees that the restricted period set forth in this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V shall be tolled, and shall not run, during the period of any breach by Executive of any of the covenants contained this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V, as applicable. Finally, no other violation of law attributed to the Company, or change in the nature or scope of Executive’s employment or other relationship with the Company, shall operate to excuse Executive from the performance of his obligations under this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V. The remedies under this Agreement are without prejudice to the Company’s right to seek any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law or in equity.
6.14. Response to Legal Process; Allowable Disclosures. Notwithstanding any other term of this Agreement (including this ARTICLE VI or ARTICLE V), including any exhibit hereto, (a) the Executive may respond to a lawful and valid subpoena or other legal process relating to the Company or its business or operations; provided that the Executive shall: (i) give the Company the earliest possible notice thereof; (ii) as far in advance of the return date as possible, at the Company’s sole cost and expense, make available to the Company and its counsel the documents and other information sought; and (iii) at the Company’s sole cost and expense, assist such counsel in resisting or otherwise responding to such process, or (b) the Executive’s reporting of possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity in accordance with the provisions of and rules promulgated under Section 21F of the Exchange Act, or any other whistleblower protection provisions of state or federal law or regulation shall not violate or constitute a breach of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement (or any exhibit hereto) shall be construed to prevent the Executive from reporting any act or failure to act to the Securities and Exchange Commission or other governmental body or prevent the Executive from obtaining a fee as a “whistleblower” under Rule 21F-17(a) under the Exchange Act or other rules or regulations implemented under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act.
ARTICLE
VII.
INDEMNIFICATION
7.1. Required Indemnification. The Company agrees to indemnify Executive and hold Executive harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and costs (and all actions in respect thereof and any legal or other expenses in giving testimony or furnishing documents in response to a subpoena or otherwise), including, without limitation, the costs of investigating, preparing or defending any such action or claim, whether or not in connection with litigation in which Executive is a party, as and when incurred, directly or indirectly caused by, relating to, based upon or arising out of any work performed by Executive in connection with this Agreement to the full extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code, and by the Certificate of Formation and Bylaws of the Company, as may be amended from time to time, and pursuant to any indemnification agreement between Executive and the Company.
7.2. In Addition to Other Obligations. The indemnification provision of this ARTICLE VII shall be in addition to any liability which the Company may otherwise have to Executive.
7.3. Notification and Required Actions. If any action, proceeding or investigation is commenced as to which Executive proposes to demand such indemnification, Executive shall notify the Company with reasonable promptness. Executive shall have the right to retain counsel of Executive’s own choice to represent Executive and the Company shall pay all reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel; and such counsel shall, to the fullest extent consistent with such counsel’s professional responsibilities, cooperate with the Company and any counsel designated by the Company. The Company shall be liable for any settlement of any claim against Executive made with the Company’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, to the fullest extent permitted by the Texas Business Organizations Code and the Certificate of Formation and Bylaws of the Company, as may be amended from time to time.
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ARTICLE
VIII.
ARBITRATION
8.1. Scope. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Executive and the Company agree to the binding arbitration of any and all controversies, claims or disputes between them arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement, the employment relationship between the Company and Executive and any disputes upon termination of employment, including but not limited to breach of contract, tort, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, demotion, discipline, failure to accommodate, family and medical leave, compensation or benefits claims, constitutional claims; and any claims for violation of any local, state or federal law, statute, regulation or ordinance or common law. For the purpose of this agreement to arbitrate, references to “Company” include all subsidiaries or related entities and their respective executives, supervisors, officers, directors, agents, pension or benefit plans, pension or benefit plan sponsors, fiduciaries, administrators, affiliates and all successors and assigns of any of them, and this agreement to arbitrate shall apply to them to the extent Executive’s claims arise out of or relate to their actions on behalf of the Company.
8.2. Mediation and Arbitration Procedure. Before bringing any dispute to arbitration, and presuming that there is sufficient time prior to expiration of the limitations period to do so, the Parties agree that they will first mediate that dispute in good faith. They will agree on the mediator and split equally the costs of mediation. To commence any such arbitration proceeding, the Party commencing the arbitration must provide the other Party with written notice of any and all claims forming the basis of such right in sufficient detail to inform the other Party of the substance of such claims, and file this notice with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The arbitration will be conducted in such location as mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Executive, provided that if such parties cannot mutually agree on a location, the arbitration shall be conducted in the city where the Company’s principal business location is located, by a single neutral arbitrator and in accordance with the then-current rules for resolution of employment disputes of the AAA. The Arbitrator is to be selected by the mutual agreement of the Parties using the AAA procedures. If the Parties cannot agree, the AAA will select the arbitrator. The Parties are entitled to representation by an attorney or other representative of their choosing. The arbitrator shall have the power to enter any award that could be entered by a judge of the trial court of the State of Texas, and only such power, and shall follow the law. The award shall be binding and the Parties agree to abide by and perform any award rendered by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall issue the award in writing and therein state the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The Parties shall split equally the costs in the arbitration and, should the arbitrator find reasonable grounds for doing so, the arbitrator may order the losing Party in the arbitration hearing to bear the full costs of the arbitration filing and hearing fees and the cost of the arbitrator, including requiring such losing Party to reimburse the winning Party for such costs and expenses as previously paid.
8.3. Limitations Period; Deadline to Assert Claims. Executive and the Company and its affiliates agree that arbitration of any disputes, claims, or controversies shall be initiated within one year of the act or occurrence giving rise to the dispute, claim or controversy, even though that deadline is or may be shorter than the period provided by statutes of limitations that would apply in the absence of this Section. Any claim that is not asserted in an arbitration within one (1) year of the act or occurrence giving rise to it shall be deemed waived. In order to effectuate this waiver of limitations, the Company waives its right to argue that Executive may not proceed with his claim(s) due to his failure to file any charge or complaint with a government agency having jurisdiction of his claim(s) under state and federal laws, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Texas Workforce Commission-Civil Rights Division, or Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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ARTICLE
IX.
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets. Any such successor will within a reasonable period of becoming the successor assume in writing and be bound by all of the Company’s obligations under this Agreement. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any successor to the Company’s business or assets that becomes bound by this Agreement. Executive may not assign any of his rights or obligations under this Agreement.
9.2. Notices. Any notice provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made (a) when personally delivered or (b) when sent by email and confirmed within 48 hours by letter mailed or delivered to the Party to be notified at its or his address set forth herein; or three (3) days after being sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested (or by equivalent currier with delivery documentation such as FEDEX or UPS) to the address of the other Party set forth or to such other address as may be specified by notice given in accordance with this Section 9.2:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 Telephone: (833) 626-4679 Attention: Secretary |
If to the Executive: | Jonathan Arango (Address and contact information on file) |
9.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, provided that should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that the scope of any provision of this Agreement is too broad to be enforced as written, the Parties hereby authorize the court to reform the provision to such narrower scope as it determines to be reasonable and enforceable and the Parties intend that the affected provision be enforced as so amended.
9.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
9.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with the Equity Agreements, sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Executive, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Executive’s employment, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
9.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties and approved by the Committee or the Board of Directors.
9.7. Authority. The Parties each represent and warrant that it/he has the power, authority and right to enter into this Agreement and to carry out and perform the terms, covenants and conditions hereof.
9.8. Attorneys’ and Arbitration Fees. Except as prohibited by law, if either Party hereto commences an arbitration or other action against the other Party to enforce any of the terms hereof, each Party shall pay its own costs and attorney’s fees, if any. If, however, any Party prevails on a statutory or contractual claim that affords the prevailing party attorneys’ fees (including pursuant to this Agreement), the arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party to the extent permitted by law.
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9.9. Construction. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular, and words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email; (ix) references to “dollars”, “Dollars” or “$” in this Agreement shall mean United States dollars; (x) reference to a particular statute, regulation or Law means such statute, regulation or Law as amended or otherwise modified from time to time; (xi) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein); (xii) unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, in the computation of a period of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding”; (xiii) references to “days” shall mean calendar days; and (xiv) the paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only, and shall in no manner be construed as part of this Agreement.
9.10. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the employment relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
9.11. Survival. The termination of Executive’s employment with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Executive’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Executive’s obligations under ARTICLE V and ARTICLE VI of this Agreement.
9.12. Section 280G Safe Harbor Cap. In the event it shall be determined that any payment or distribution or any part thereof of any type to or for the benefit of Executive whether pursuant to the Agreement or any other agreement between Executive and the Company, or any person or entity that acquires ownership or effective control the Company or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or any other agreement, (the “Total Payments”), is or will be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Total Payments shall be reduced to the maximum amount that could be paid to Executive without giving rise to the Excise Tax (the “Safe Harbor Cap”), if the net after-tax payment to Executive after reducing Executive’s Total Payments to the Safe Harbor Cap is greater than the net after-tax (including the Excise Tax) payment to Executive without such reduction. The reduction of the amounts payable hereunder, if applicable, shall be made by reducing first the payment made pursuant to the Agreement and then to any other agreement that triggers such Excise Tax, unless an alternative method of reduction is elected by Executive. All mathematical determinations, and all determinations as to whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code), that are required to be made under ARTICLE IV, including determinations as to whether the Total Payments to Executive shall be reduced to the Safe Harbor Cap and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by a nationally recognized accounting firm selected by the Company (the “Accounting Firm”). In making such determinations, the Accounting Firm shall allocate payments hereunder to Executive’s covenants under ARTICLE VI and to services provided or required to be provided following a Change of Control to the maximum extent permissible. If the Accounting Firm determines that the Total Payments to Executive shall be reduced to the Safe Harbor Cap (the “Cutback Payment”) and it is established pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) proceeding which has been finally and conclusively resolved, that the Cutback Payment is in excess of the limitations provided in this Section 9.12 (hereinafter referred to as an “Excess Payment”), such Excess Payment shall be deemed for all purposes to be an overpayment to Executive made on the date such Executive received the Excess Payment and Executive shall repay the Excess Payment to the Company on demand; provided, however, if Executive shall be required to pay an Excise Tax by reason of receiving such Excess Payment (regardless of the obligation to repay the Company), Executive shall not be required to repay the Excess Payment (if Executive has already repaid such amount, the Company shall refund the amount to the Executive), and the Company shall pay Executive an amount equal to the difference between the Total Payments and the Safe Harbor Cap (provided that such amount has previously been repaid by the Executive or not previously paid by the Company).
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9.13. Section 409A Compliance.
9.13.1 This Agreement is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 409A”), or an exemption thereunder. This Agreement shall be construed and administered in accordance with Section 409A. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A, the provision shall be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A. The parties agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, payments provided under this Agreement shall be made upon an event and in a manner that complies with Section 409A or an applicable exemption. Any payments under this Agreement that may be excluded from Section 409A either as separation pay due to an involuntary separation from service (including a voluntary separation from service for good reason that is considered an involuntary separation for purposes of the separation pay exception under Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(n)(2)) or as a short-term deferral shall be excluded from Section 409A to the maximum extent possible. For purposes of Section 409A, each installment payment provided under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. Any payments of “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A (e.g., payments and benefits that do not qualify as a short-term deferral or as a separation pay exception) to be made under this Agreement upon a termination of employment shall only be made if such termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” under Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest, or other expenses that may be incurred by the Executive on account of non-compliance with Section 409A.
9.13.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if at the time of the Executive’s termination of employment, the Executive is a “specified employee”, determined in accordance with Section 409A, any payments and benefits provided under this Agreement that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A (e.g., payments and benefits that do not qualify as a short-term deferral or as a separation pay exception) that are provided to the Executive on account of the Executive’s separation from service shall not be paid until the first payroll date to occur following the six-month anniversary of the Executive’s termination date (“Specified Employee Payment Date”). The aggregate amount of any payments that would otherwise have been made during such six-month period shall be paid in a lump sum on the Specified Employee Payment Date without interest and thereafter, any remaining payments shall be paid without delay in accordance with their original schedule. If the Executive dies during the six-month period, any delayed payments shall be paid to the Executive’s estate in a lump sum upon the Executive’s death. To the extent that the foregoing applies to the provision of benefits (including, but not limited to, life insurance and medical insurance), such benefit coverage shall nonetheless be provided to the Executive during the first six months following his separation from service (the “Six-Month Period”), provided that, during such Six-Month Period, the Executive pays to the Company, on a monthly basis in advance, an amount equal to the Monthly Cost (as defined below) of such benefit coverage. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for any such payments made by the Executive in a lump sum not later than 30 days following the sixth-month anniversary of the Executive’s separation from service. For purposes of this subparagraph, “Monthly Cost” means the minimum dollar amount which, if paid by the Executive on a monthly basis in advance, results in the Executive not being required to recognize any federal income tax on receipt of the benefit coverage during the Six-Month Period.
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9.13.3 To the extent required to avoid taxation under Section 409A, each reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided under this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with the following:
(i) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during each calendar year cannot affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other calendar year;
(ii) any reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be paid to the Executive on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expense was incurred; and
9.13.4 any right to reimbursements or in-kind benefits under this Agreement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.
9.14. Withholding of Taxes and Other Executive Deductions. The Company may withhold from any benefits and payments made pursuant to this Agreement all federal, state, city and other taxes as may be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling and any and all other normal Executive deductions made with respect to the Company’s Executives generally.
9.15. Clawback. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, any portion of the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement, as well as any other payments and benefits which the Executive receives pursuant to a Company plan or other arrangement, shall be subject to a clawback to the extent necessary to comply with the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or any Securities and Exchange Commission rule.
9.16. Legal Counsel. Executive acknowledges and warrants that (A) he has been advised that Executive’s interests may be different from the Company’s interests, (B) he has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to review this Agreement, to understand its terms and to discuss it with an attorney and/or financial advisor of his choice, (C) that Executive fully understands the terms and contents of this Agreement and the exhibits hereto, and (D) he knowingly and voluntarily entered into this Agreement. The Company and Executive shall each bear their own costs and expenses in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement. Executive understands and agrees that any attorney retained by the Company who has discussed any term or condition of this Agreement with Executive or its advisor is only acting on behalf of the Company and not on its behalf.
9.17. Right to Negotiate. Executive hereby acknowledges that Executive has been given the opportunity to participate in the negotiation of the terms of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has read this Agreement and fully understands its terms and contents.
9.18. Voluntary Nature of Agreement. Executive acknowledges and agrees that he is executing this Agreement voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence by the Company or anyone else. Executive agrees that he has been provided an opportunity to seek the advice of an attorney of his choice before signing this Agreement.
9.19. Counterparts, Effect of Facsimile, Emailed and Photocopied Signatures. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manners and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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This Agreement contains provisions requiring binding arbitration of disputes. By signing this Agreement, Executive acknowledges that he (i) has read and understood the entire Agreement; (ii) has received a copy of it (iii) has had the opportunity to ask questions and consult counsel or other advisors about its terms; and (iv) agrees to be bound by it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
“COMPANY” | ||
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
a Texas corporation | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
“EXECUTIVE” | |
/s/ Jonathan Arango | |
Jonathan Arango | |
(Address and contact information on file) |
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EXHIBIT A
LIST
OF PRIOR INVENTIONS
AND ORIGINAL WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP
Title |
Date |
Identifying
Number | ||
____X____ No inventions or improvements
________ Additional Sheets Attached
Signature of Executive: | /s/ Jonathan Arango |
Print Name of Executive: Jonathan Arango
Date: | 8/31/2022 |
Exhibit 10.7
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Originally Adopted by the Board of Directors on: September 1, 2022
Approved
and Ratified by the Stockholders on:
September 1, 2022
1. GENERAL.
(a) Plan Purpose. The Company, by means of the Plan, seeks to secure and retain the services of Employees, Directors and Consultants, to provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Company and any Affiliate and to provide a means by which such persons may be given an opportunity to benefit from increases in value of the Common Stock through the granting of Awards.
(b) Available Awards. The Plan provides for the grant of the following Awards: (i) Incentive Stock Options; (ii) Nonstatutory Stock Options; (iii) SARs; (iv) Restricted Stock Awards; (v) RSU Awards; (vi) Performance Awards; and (vii) Other Awards.
(c) Effective Date. The Plan will come into existence on the Effective Date.
2. SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN.
(a) Share Reserve. Subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 2(c) and any adjustments as necessary to implement any Capitalization Adjustments, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to Awards will not exceed 3,500,000 shares. In addition, subject to any adjustments as necessary to implement any Capitalization Adjustments, such aggregate number of shares of Common Stock will automatically increase on April 1st of each year for a period of nine years commencing on April 1, 2023 and ending on (and including) April 1, 2032, in an amount equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the total shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year (the “Evergreen Measurement Date”); and (B) 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that the Board may act prior to April 1st of a given year to provide that the increase for such year will be a lesser number of shares of Common Stock. In no event may more than 10,000,000 total shares of Common Stock (or Awards) be issued under this Plan, subject to any adjustments as necessary to implement any Capitalization Adjustments.
(b) Aggregate Incentive Stock Option Limit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2(a) and subject to any adjustments as necessary to implement any Capitalization Adjustments, the aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options is 10,000,000 shares.
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(c) Share Reserve Operation.
(i) Limit Applies to Common Stock Issued Pursuant to Awards. For clarity, the Share Reserve is a limit on the number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to Awards and does not limit the granting of Awards, except that the Company will keep available at all times the number of shares of Common Stock reasonably required to satisfy its obligations to issue shares pursuant to such Awards. Shares may be issued in connection with a merger or acquisition as permitted by, as applicable, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c), NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 303A.08, NYSE American Company Guide Section 711 or other applicable rule, and such issuance will not reduce the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan.
(ii) Actions that Do Not Constitute Issuance of Common Stock and Do Not Reduce Share Reserve. The following actions do not result in an issuance of shares under the Plan and accordingly do not reduce the number of shares subject to the Share Reserve and available for issuance under the Plan: (1) the expiration or termination of any portion of an Award without the shares covered by such portion of the Award having been issued, (2) the settlement of any portion of an Award in cash (i.e., the Participant receives cash rather than Common Stock), (3) the withholding of shares that would otherwise be issued by the Company to satisfy the exercise, strike or purchase price of an Award, or (4) the withholding of shares that would otherwise be issued by the Company to satisfy a tax withholding obligation in connection with an Award.
(iii) Reversion of Previously Issued Shares of Common Stock to Share Reserve. The following shares of Common Stock previously issued pursuant to an Award and accordingly initially deducted from the Share Reserve will be added back to the Share Reserve and again become available for issuance under the Plan: (1) any shares that are forfeited back to or repurchased by the Company because of a failure to meet a contingency or condition required for the vesting of such shares, (2) any shares that are reacquired by the Company to satisfy the exercise, strike or purchase price of an Award, and (3) any shares that are reacquired by the Company to satisfy a tax withholding obligation in connection with an Award.
3. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS.
(a) Eligible Award Recipients. Subject to the terms of the Plan, Employees, Directors and Consultants are eligible to receive Awards.
(b) Specific Award Limitations.
(i) Limitations on Incentive Stock Option Recipients. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees of the Company or a “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” thereof (as such terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code).
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(ii) Incentive Stock Option $100,000 Limitation. To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the time of grant) of the shares of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by any Optionholder during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” thereof, as such terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code) exceeds $100,000 (or such other limit established in the Code), or any Incentive Stock Options otherwise do not comply with the rules governing Incentive Stock Options, the Options or portions thereof that exceed such limit (according to the order in which they were granted) or otherwise do not comply with such rules will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options, notwithstanding any contrary provision of the applicable Option Agreement(s).
(iii) Limitations on Incentive Stock Options Granted to Ten Percent Stockholders. A Ten Percent Stockholder may not be granted an Incentive Stock Option unless (i) the exercise price of such Option is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant of such Option and (ii) the Option is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant of such Option.
(iv) Limitations on Nonstatutory Stock Options and SARs. Nonstatutory Stock Options and SARs may not be granted to Employees, Directors and Consultants who are providing Continuous Service only to any “parent” of the Company (as such term is defined in Rule 405) unless the stock underlying such Awards is treated as “service recipient stock” under Section 409A because the Awards are granted pursuant to a corporate transaction (such as a spin off transaction) or unless such Awards otherwise comply with the distribution requirements of Section 409A.
(c) Aggregate Incentive Stock Option Limit. The aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options is the number of shares specified in Section 2(b).
(d) Non-Employee Director Compensation Limit. The aggregate value of all compensation granted or paid, as applicable, to any individual for service as a Non-Employee Director with respect to any fiscal year, including Awards granted and cash fees paid by the Company to such Non-Employee Director for his or her service as a Non-Employee Director, will not exceed (i) $500,000 in total value or (ii) in the event such Non-Employee Director is first appointed or elected to the Board during such fiscal year, and/or in the case that the Non-Employee Director is serving as Non-Employee Chairperson of the Board, $1,000,000 in total value, in each case calculating the value of any equity awards based on the grant date fair value of such equity awards for financial reporting purposes. The limitations in this Section 3(d) shall apply commencing with the first calendar year that begins following the Effective Date. For avoidance of doubt, compensation will count towards this limit for the calendar year in which it was granted or earned, and not later when distributed, in the event it is deferred.
(e) Limitations on Awards. No Awards may be made under the Plan (a) in connection with services associated with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction; or (b) where the services directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities
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4. OPTIONS AND STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS.
Each Option and SAR will have such terms and conditions as determined by the Board. Each Option will be designated in writing as an Incentive Stock Option or Nonstatutory Stock Option at the time of grant; provided, however, that if an Option is not so designated or if an Option designated as an Incentive Stock Option fails to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, then such Option will be a Nonstatutory Stock Option, and the shares purchased upon exercise of each type of Option will be separately accounted for. Each SAR will be denominated in shares of Common Stock equivalents. The terms and conditions of separate Options and SARs need not be identical; provided, however, that each Option Agreement and SAR Agreement will conform (through incorporation of provisions hereof by reference in the Award Agreement or otherwise) to the substance of each of the following provisions:
(a) Term. Subject to Section 3(b)(ii) regarding Ten Percent Stockholders, no Option or SAR will be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date of grant of such Award or such shorter period specified in the Award Agreement.
(b) Exercise or Strike Price. Subject to Section 3(b) regarding Ten Percent Stockholders, the exercise or strike price of each Option or SAR will not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant of such Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Option or SAR may be granted with an exercise or strike price lower than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant of such Award if such Award is granted pursuant to an assumption of or substitution for another option or stock appreciation right pursuant to a Corporate Transaction and in a manner consistent with the provisions of Sections 409A and, if applicable, 424(a) of the Code.
(c) Exercise Procedure and Payment of Exercise Price for Options. In order to exercise an Option, the Participant must provide notice of exercise to the Plan Administrator in accordance with the procedures specified in the Option Agreement or otherwise provided by the Company. The Board has the authority to grant Options that do not permit all of the following methods of payment (or otherwise restrict the ability to use certain methods) and to grant Options that require the consent of the Company to utilize a particular method of payment. The exercise price of an Option may be paid, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law and as determined by the Board, by one or more of the following methods of payment to the extent set forth in the Option Agreement:
(i) by cash or check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company;
(ii) pursuant to a “cashless exercise” program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board that, prior to the issuance of the Common Stock subject to the Option, results in either the receipt of cash (or check) by the Company or the receipt of irrevocable instructions to pay the exercise price to the Company from the sales proceeds;
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(iii) by delivery to the Company (either by actual delivery or attestation) of shares of Common Stock that are already owned by the Participant free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interests, with a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise that does not exceed the exercise price, provided that (1) at the time of exercise the Common Stock is publicly traded, (2) any remaining balance of the exercise price not satisfied by such delivery is paid by the Participant in cash or other permitted form of payment, (3) such delivery would not violate any Applicable Law or agreement restricting the redemption of the Common Stock, (4) any certificated shares are endorsed or accompanied by an executed assignment separate from certificate, and (5) such shares have been held by the Participant for any minimum period necessary to avoid adverse accounting treatment as a result of such delivery;
(iv) if the Option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise that does not exceed the exercise price, provided that (1) such shares used to pay the exercise price will not be exercisable thereafter and (2) any remaining balance of the exercise price not satisfied by such net exercise is paid by the Participant in cash or other permitted form of payment; or
(v) in any other form of consideration that may be acceptable to the Board and permissible under Applicable Law.
(d) Exercise Procedure and Payment of Appreciation Distribution for SARs. In order to exercise any SAR, the Participant must provide notice of exercise to the Plan Administrator in accordance with the SAR Agreement. The appreciation distribution payable to a Participant upon the exercise of a SAR will not be greater than an amount equal to the excess of (i) the aggregate Fair Market Value on the date of exercise of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of Common Stock equivalents that are vested and being exercised under such SAR, over (ii) the strike price of such SAR. Such appreciation distribution may be paid to the Participant in the form of Common Stock or cash (or any combination of Common Stock and cash) or in any other form of payment, as determined by the Board and specified in the SAR Agreement.
(e) Transferability. Options and SARs may not be transferred to third party financial institutions for value. The Board may impose such additional limitations on the transferability of an Option or SAR as it determines. In the absence of any such determination by the Board, the following restrictions on the transferability of Options and SARs will apply, provided that except as explicitly provided herein, neither an Option nor a SAR may be transferred for consideration and provided, further, that if an Option is an Incentive Stock Option, such Option may be deemed to be a Nonstatutory Stock Option as a result of being transferred:
(i) Restrictions on Transfer. An Option or SAR will not be transferable, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and will be exercisable during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant; provided, however, that the Board may permit transfer of an Option or SAR in a manner that is not prohibited by applicable tax and securities laws upon the Participant’s request, including to a trust if the Participant is considered to be the sole beneficial owner of such trust (as determined under Section 671 of the Code and applicable U.S. state law) while such Option or SAR is held in such trust, provided that the Participant and the trustee enter into a transfer and other agreements required by the Company.
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(ii) Domestic Relations Orders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to the execution of transfer documentation in a format acceptable to the Company and subject to the approval of the Board or a duly authorized Officer, an Option or SAR may be transferred pursuant to a domestic relations order.
(f) Vesting. The Board may impose such restrictions on or conditions to the vesting and/or exercisability of an Option or SAR as determined by the Board. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate, vesting of Options and SARs will cease upon termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service.
(g) Termination of Continuous Service for Cause. Except as explicitly otherwise provided in the Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate, if a Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated for Cause, the Participant’s Options and SARs will terminate and be forfeited immediately upon such termination of Continuous Service, and the Participant will be prohibited from exercising any portion (including any vested portion) of such Awards on and after the date of such termination of Continuous Service and the Participant will have no further right, title or interest in such forfeited Award, the shares of Common Stock subject to the forfeited Award, or any consideration in respect of the forfeited Award.
(h) Post-Termination Exercise Period Following Termination of Continuous Service for Reasons Other than Cause. Subject to Section 4(i), if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates for any reason other than for Cause, the Participant may exercise his or her Option or SAR to the extent vested, but only within the following period of time or, if applicable, such other period of time provided in the Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate; provided, however, that in no event may such Award be exercised after the expiration of its maximum term (as set forth in Section 4(a)):
(i) three months following the date of such termination if such termination is a termination without Cause (other than any termination due to the Participant’s Disability or death);
(ii) 12 months following the date of such termination if such termination is due to the Participant’s Disability;
(iii) 18 months following the date of such termination if such termination is due to the Participant’s death; or
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(iv) 18 months following the date of the Participant’s death if such death occurs following the date of such termination but during the period such Award is otherwise exercisable (as provided in (i) or (ii) above).
Following the date of such termination, to the extent the Participant does not exercise such Award within the applicable Post-Termination Exercise Period (or, if earlier, prior to the expiration of the maximum term of such Award), such unexercised portion of the Award will terminate, and the Participant will have no further right, title or interest in the terminated Award, the shares of Common Stock subject to the terminated Award, or any consideration in respect of the terminated Award.
(i) Restrictions on Exercise; Extension of Exercisability. A Participant may not exercise an Option or SAR at any time that the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon such exercise would violate Applicable Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate, if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates for any reason other than for Cause and, at any time during the last thirty days of the applicable Post-Termination Exercise Period, the exercise of the Participant’s Option or SAR would be prohibited solely because (i) the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon such exercise would violate Applicable Law, or (ii) the immediate sale of any shares of Common Stock issued upon such exercise would violate the Company’s Trading Policy, then the applicable Post-Termination Exercise Period will be extended to the last day of the calendar month that commences following the date the Award would otherwise expire, with an additional extension of the exercise period to the last day of the next calendar month to apply if any of the foregoing restrictions apply at any time during such extended exercise period, generally without limitation as to the maximum permitted number of extensions); provided, however, that in no event may such Award be exercised after the expiration of its maximum term (as set forth in Section 4(a)).
(j) Non-Exempt Employees. No Option or SAR, whether or not vested, granted to an Employee who is a non-exempt employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, will be first exercisable for any shares of Common Stock until at least six months following the date of grant of such Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with the provisions of the Worker Economic Opportunity Act, any vested portion of such Award may be exercised earlier than six months following the date of grant of such Award in the event of (i) such Participant’s death or Disability, (ii) a Corporate Transaction in which such Award is not assumed, continued or substituted, (iii) a Change in Control, or (iv) such Participant’s retirement (as such term may be defined in the Award Agreement or another applicable agreement or, in the absence of any such definition, in accordance with the Company’s then current employment policies and guidelines). This Section 4(j) is intended to operate so that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise or vesting of an Option or SAR will be exempt from his or her regular rate of pay.
(k) Whole Shares. Options and SARs may be exercised only with respect to whole shares of Common Stock or their equivalents.
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5. AWARDS OTHER THAN OPTIONS AND STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS.
(a) Restricted Stock Awards and RSU Awards. Each Restricted Stock Award and RSU Award will have such terms and conditions as determined by the Board; provided, however, that each Restricted Stock Award Agreement and RSU Award Agreement will conform (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by reference in the Award Agreement or otherwise) to the substance of each of the following provisions:
(i) Form of Award.
(1) RSAs: To the extent consistent with the Company’s Bylaws, at the Board’s election, shares of Common Stock subject to a Restricted Stock Award may be (i) held in book entry form subject to the Company’s instructions until such shares become vested or any other restrictions lapse, or (ii) evidenced by a certificate, which certificate will be held in such form and manner as determined by the Board. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, a Participant will have voting and other rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares subject to a Restricted Stock Award.
(2) RSUs: A RSU Award represents a Participant’s right to be issued on a future date the number of shares of Common Stock that is equal to the number of restricted stock units subject to the RSU Award. As a holder of a RSU Award, a Participant is an unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to the Company’s unfunded obligation, if any, to issue shares of Common Stock in settlement of such Award and nothing contained in the Plan or any RSU Agreement, and no action taken pursuant to its provisions, will create or be construed to create a trust of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate or any other person. A Participant will not have voting or any other rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any RSU Award (unless and until shares are actually issued in settlement of a vested RSU Award).
(ii) Consideration.
(1) RSA: A Restricted Stock Award may be granted in consideration for (A) cash or check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company, (B) services to the Company or an Affiliate (including past services), or (C) any other form of consideration (including future services) as the Board may determine and permissible under Applicable Law.
(2) RSU: Unless otherwise determined by the Board at the time of grant, a RSU Award will be granted in consideration for the Participant’s services to the Company or an Affiliate, such that the Participant will not be required to make any payment to the Company (other than such services) with respect to the grant or vesting of the RSU Award, or the issuance of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the RSU Award. If, at the time of grant, the Board determines that any consideration must be paid by the Participant (in a form other than the Participant’s services to the Company or an Affiliate) upon the issuance of any shares of Common Stock in settlement of the RSU Award, such consideration may be paid in any form of consideration as the Board may determine and permissible under Applicable Law.
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(iii) Vesting. The Board may impose such restrictions on or conditions to the vesting of a Restricted Stock Award or RSU Award as determined by the Board. Except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate, vesting of Restricted Stock Awards and RSU Awards will cease upon termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service.
(iv) Termination of Continuous Service. Except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company or an Affiliate, if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates for any reason, (i) the Company may receive through a forfeiture condition or a repurchase right any or all of the shares of Common Stock held by the Participant under his or her Restricted Stock Award that have not vested as of the date of such termination as set forth in the Restricted Stock Award Agreement and (ii) any portion of his or her RSU Award that has not vested will be forfeited upon such termination and the Participant will have no further right, title or interest in the RSU Award, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the RSU Award, or any consideration in respect of the RSU Award.
(v) Dividends and Dividend Equivalents. Dividends or dividend equivalents may be paid or credited, as applicable, with respect to any shares of Common Stock subject to a Restricted Stock Award or RSU Award, as determined by the Board and specified in the Award Agreement.
(vi) Settlement of RSU Awards. A RSU Award may be settled by the issuance of shares of Common Stock or cash (or any combination thereof) or in any other form of payment, as determined by the Board and specified in the RSU Award Agreement. At the time of grant, the Board may determine to impose such restrictions or conditions that delay such delivery to a date following the vesting of the RSU Award.
(b) Performance Awards. With respect to any Performance Award, the length of any Performance Period, the Performance Goals to be achieved during the Performance Period, the other terms and conditions of such Award, and the measure of whether and to what degree such Performance Goals have been attained will be determined by the Board.
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(c) Other Awards. Other Awards may be granted either alone or in addition to Awards provided for under Section 4 and the preceding provisions of this Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board will have sole and complete discretion to determine the persons to whom and the time or times at which such Other Awards will be granted, the number of shares of Common Stock (or the cash equivalent thereof) to be granted pursuant to such Other Awards and all other terms and conditions of such Other Awards. Without limiting the above, Other Awards may be equity-based or equity-related awards and may include, but not be limited to, fully vested stock awards, including grants of fully vested Common Stock, and may be granted in consideration for, without limitation the payment of cash bonuses or other incentives in the form of Common Stock based awards. Such Other Awards may be granted as an inducement to enter the employ of the Company or any Subsidiary or in satisfaction of any obligation of the Company or any Subsidiary to an officer, Employee or Director, whether pursuant to this Plan or otherwise, that would otherwise have been payable in cash or in respect of any other obligation of the Company. Such Other Awards may entail the transfer of actual Common Stock, or payment in cash or otherwise of amounts based on the value of Common Stock and may include, without limitation, Awards designed to comply with or take advantage of the applicable local laws of jurisdictions other than the United States.
6. ADJUSTMENTS UPON CHANGES IN COMMON STOCK; OTHER CORPORATE EVENTS.
(a) Capitalization Adjustments. In the event of a Capitalization Adjustment, the Board shall appropriately and proportionately adjust: (i) the class(es) and maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Plan and the maximum number of shares by which the Share Reserve may annually increase pursuant to Section 2(a), (ii) the class(es) and maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options pursuant to Section 2(b), and (iii) the class(es) and number of securities and exercise price, strike price or purchase price of Common Stock subject to outstanding Awards. The Board shall make such adjustments, and its determination shall be final, binding and conclusive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fractional shares or rights for fractional shares of Common Stock shall be created in order to implement any Capitalization Adjustment. The Board shall determine an appropriate equivalent benefit, if any, for any fractional shares or rights to fractional shares that might be created by the adjustments referred to in the preceding provisions of this Section.
(b) Dissolution or Liquidation. Except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, in the event of a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, all outstanding Awards (other than Awards consisting of vested and outstanding shares of Common Stock not subject to a forfeiture condition or the Company’s right of repurchase) will terminate immediately prior to the completion of such dissolution or liquidation, and the shares of Common Stock subject to the Company’s repurchase rights or subject to a forfeiture condition may be repurchased or reacquired by the Company notwithstanding the fact that the holder of such Award is providing Continuous Service, provided, however, that the Board may determine to cause some or all Awards to become fully vested, exercisable and/or no longer subject to repurchase or forfeiture (to the extent such Awards have not previously expired or terminated) before the dissolution or liquidation is completed but contingent on its completion.
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(c) Corporate Transaction. The following provisions will apply to Awards in the event of a Corporate Transaction except as set forth in Section 11, and unless otherwise provided in the instrument evidencing the Award or any other written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant or unless otherwise expressly provided by the Board at the time of grant of an Award.
(i) Awards May Be Assumed. In the event of a Corporate Transaction, any surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company) may assume or continue any or all Awards outstanding under the Plan or may substitute similar awards for Awards outstanding under the Plan (including but not limited to, awards to acquire the same consideration paid to the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Corporate Transaction), and any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company in respect of Common Stock issued pursuant to Awards may be assigned by the Company to the successor of the Company (or the successor’s parent company, if any), in connection with such Corporate Transaction. A surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or its parent) may choose to assume or continue only a portion of an Award or substitute a similar award for only a portion of an Award, or may choose to assume, continue, or substitute the Awards held by some, but not all Participants. The terms of any assumption, continuation or substitution will be set by the Board.
(ii) Awards Held by Current Participants. In the event of a Corporate Transaction in which the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or its parent company) does not assume or continue such outstanding Awards or substitute similar awards for such outstanding Awards, then with respect to Awards that have not been assumed, continued or substituted and that are held by Participants whose Continuous Service has not terminated prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction (referred to as the “Current Participants”), the vesting of such Awards (and, with respect to Options and SARs, the time when such Awards may be exercised) will be accelerated in full to a date prior to the effective time of such Corporate Transaction (contingent upon the effectiveness of the Corporate Transaction) as the Board determines (or, if the Board does not determine such a date, to the date that is five days prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction), and such Awards will terminate if not exercised (if applicable) at or prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction, and any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company with respect to such Awards will lapse (contingent upon the effectiveness of the Corporate Transaction). With respect to the vesting of Performance Awards that will accelerate upon the occurrence of a Corporate Transaction pursuant to this subsection (ii) and that have multiple vesting levels depending on the level of performance, unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, the vesting of such Performance Awards will accelerate at 100% of the target level upon the occurrence of the Corporate Transaction. With respect to the vesting of Awards that will accelerate upon the occurrence of a Corporate Transaction pursuant to this subsection (ii) and are settled in the form of a cash payment, such cash payment will be made no later than 30 days following the occurrence of the Corporate Transaction or such later date as required to comply with Section 409A of the Code.
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(iii) Awards Held by Persons other than Current Participants. In the event of a Corporate Transaction in which the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or its parent company) does not assume or continue such outstanding Awards or substitute similar awards for such outstanding Awards, then with respect to Awards that have not been assumed, continued or substituted and that are held by persons other than Current Participants, such Awards will terminate if not exercised (if applicable) prior to the occurrence of the Corporate Transaction; provided, however, that any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company with respect to such Awards will not terminate and may continue to be exercised notwithstanding the Corporate Transaction.
(iv) Payment for Awards in Lieu of Exercise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event an Award will terminate if not exercised prior to the effective time of a Corporate Transaction, the Board may provide, in its sole discretion, that the holder of such Award may not exercise such Award but will receive a payment, in such form as may be determined by the Board, equal in value, at the effective time, to the excess, if any, of (1) the value of the property the Participant would have received upon the exercise of the Award (including, at the discretion of the Board, any unvested portion of such Award), over (2) any exercise price payable by such holder in connection with such exercise.
(d) Appointment of Stockholder Representative. As a condition to the receipt of an Award under this Plan, a Participant will be deemed to have agreed that the Award will be subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Transaction involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a stockholder representative that is authorized to act on the Participant’s behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.
(e) No Restriction on Right to Undertake Transactions. The grant of any Award under the Plan and the issuance of shares pursuant to any Award does not affect or restrict in any way the right or power of the Company or the stockholders of the Company to make or authorize any adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization or other change in the Company’s capital structure or its business, any merger or consolidation of the Company, any issue of stock or of options, rights or options to purchase stock or of bonds, debentures, preferred or prior preference stocks whose rights are superior to or affect the Common Stock or the rights thereof or which are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, or the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.
7. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Administration by Board. The Board will administer the Plan unless and until the Board delegates administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees, as provided in subsection (c) below.
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(b) Powers of Board. The Board will have the power, subject to, and within the limitations of, the express provisions of the Plan:
(i) To determine from time to time: (1) which of the persons eligible under the Plan will be granted Awards; (2) when and how each Award will be granted; (3) what type or combination of types of Award will be granted; (4) the provisions of each Award granted (which need not be identical), including the time or times when a person will be permitted to receive an issuance of Common Stock or other payment pursuant to an Award; (5) the number of shares of Common Stock or cash equivalent with respect to which an Award will be granted to each such person; (6) the Fair Market Value applicable to an Award; and (7) the terms of any Performance Award that is not valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, the Common Stock, including the amount of cash payment or other property that may be earned and the timing of payment.
(ii) To construe and interpret the Plan and Awards granted under it, and to establish, amend and revoke rules and regulations for its administration. The Board, in the exercise of this power, may correct any defect, omission or inconsistency in the Plan or in any Award Agreement, in a manner and to the extent it deems necessary or expedient to make the Plan or Award fully effective.
(iii) To settle all controversies regarding the Plan and Awards granted under it.
(iv) To accelerate the time at which an Award may first be exercised or the time during which an Award or any part thereof will vest, notwithstanding the provisions in the Award Agreement stating the time at which it may first be exercised or the time during which it will vest.
(v) To prohibit the exercise of any Option, SAR or other exercisable Award during a period of up to 30 days prior to the consummation of any pending stock dividend, stock split, combination or exchange of shares, merger, consolidation or other distribution (other than normal cash dividends) of Company assets to stockholders, or any other change affecting the shares of Common Stock or the share price of the Common Stock (including, but not limited to, any Corporate Transaction), for reasons of administrative convenience.
(vi) To suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. Suspension or termination of the Plan will not Materially Impair rights and obligations under any Award granted while the Plan is in effect except with the written consent of the affected Participant.
(vii) To amend the Plan in any respect the Board deems necessary or advisable; provided, however, that stockholder approval will be required for any amendment to the extent required by Applicable Law. Except as provided above, rights under any Award granted before amendment of the Plan will not be Materially Impaired by any amendment of the Plan unless (1) the Company requests the consent of the affected Participant, and (2) such Participant consents in writing.
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(viii) To submit any amendment to the Plan for stockholder approval.
(ix) To approve forms of Award Agreements for use under the Plan and to amend the terms of any one or more Awards, including, but not limited to, amendments to provide terms more favorable to the Participant than previously provided in the Award Agreement, subject to any specified limits in the Plan that are not subject to Board discretion; provided however, that, a Participant’s rights under any Award will not be Materially Impaired by any such amendment unless (1) the Company requests the consent of the affected Participant, and (2) such Participant consents in writing.
(x) Generally, to exercise such powers and to perform such acts as the Board deems necessary or expedient to promote the best interests of the Company and that are not in conflict with the provisions of the Plan or Awards.
(xi) To adopt or amend such procedures and sub-plans as are necessary or appropriate to accommodate the specific requirements of local laws, procedures and practices, permit and facilitate participation in the Plan by, or take advantage of specific tax treatment for Awards granted to, Employees, Directors or Consultants who are non-U.S. nationals or employed outside the United States (provided that Board approval will not be necessary for immaterial modifications to the Plan or any Award Agreement to ensure or facilitate compliance with the laws of the relevant non-U.S. jurisdiction).
(xii) To effect, at any time and from time to time, subject to the consent of any Participant whose Award is Materially Impaired by such action, (1) the reduction of the exercise price (or strike price) of any outstanding Option or SAR; (2) the cancellation of any outstanding Option or SAR and the grant in substitution therefor of (A) a new Option, SAR, Restricted Stock Award, RSU Award or Other Award, under the Plan or another equity plan of the Company, covering the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock, (B) cash and/or (C) other valuable consideration (as determined by the Board); or (3) any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles.
(c) Delegation to Committee.
(i) General. The Board may delegate some or all of the administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees. If administration of the Plan is delegated to a Committee, the Committee will have, in connection with the administration of the Plan, the powers theretofore possessed by the Board that have been delegated to the Committee, including the power to delegate to another Committee or a subcommittee of the Committee any of the administrative powers the Committee is authorized to exercise (and references in this Plan to the Board will thereafter be to the Committee or subcommittee), subject, however, to such resolutions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as may be adopted from time to time by the Board. Each Committee may retain the authority to concurrently administer the Plan with the Committee or subcommittee to which it has delegated its authority hereunder and may, at any time, revest in such Committee some or all of the powers previously delegated. The Board may retain the authority to concurrently administer the Plan with any Committee and may, at any time, revest in the Board some or all of the powers previously delegated.
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(ii) Rule 16b-3 Compliance. To the extent an Award is intended to qualify for the exemption from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act that is available under Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, the Award will be granted by the Board or a Committee that consists solely of two or more Non-Employee Directors, as determined under Rule 16b-3(b)(3) of the Exchange Act and thereafter any action establishing or modifying the terms of the Award will be approved by the Board or a Committee meeting such requirements to the extent necessary for such exemption to remain available.
(d) Effect of Board’s Decision. All determinations, interpretations and constructions made by the Board or any Committee in good faith will not be subject to review by any person and will be final, binding and conclusive on all persons.
(e) Delegation to an Officer. The Board or any Committee may delegate to one or more Officers the authority to do one or both of the following (i) designate Employees who are not Officers to be recipients of Options and SARs (and, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, other types of Awards) and, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the terms thereof, and (ii) determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be subject to such Awards granted to such Employees; provided, however, that the resolutions or charter adopted by the Board or any Committee evidencing such delegation will specify the total number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to the Awards granted by such Officer and that such Officer may not grant an Award to himself or herself. Any such Awards will be granted on the applicable form of Award Agreement most recently approved for use by the Board or the Committee, unless otherwise provided in the resolutions approving the delegation authority. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither the Board nor any Committee may delegate to an Officer who is acting solely in the capacity of an Officer (and not also as a Director) the authority to determine the Fair Market Value.
8. TAX WITHHOLDING
(a) Withholding Authorization. As a condition to acceptance of any Award under the Plan, a Participant authorizes withholding from payroll and any other amounts payable to such Participant, and otherwise agrees to make adequate provision for (including), any sums required to satisfy any U.S. federal, state, local, and/or non-U.S. tax or social insurance contribution withholding obligations of the Company or an Affiliate, if any, which arise in connection with the grant, vesting, exercise, or settlement of such Award, as applicable. Accordingly, a Participant may not be able to exercise an Award even though the Award is vested, and the Company shall have no obligation to issue shares of Common Stock subject to an Award, unless and until such obligations are satisfied.
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(b) Satisfaction of Withholding Obligation. To the extent permitted by the terms of an Award Agreement, or by the Board, the Company may, in its sole discretion, satisfy any U.S. federal, state, local and/or non-U.S. tax or social insurance withholding obligation relating to an Award by any of the following means or by a combination of such means: (i) causing the Participant to tender a cash payment; (ii) withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock issued or otherwise issuable to the Participant in connection with the Award; (iii) withholding cash from an Award settled in cash; (iv) withholding payment from any amounts otherwise payable to the Participant; (v) by allowing a Participant to effectuate a “cashless exercise” pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board; or (vi) by such other method as may be set forth in the Award Agreement.
(c) No Obligation to Notify or Minimize Taxes; No Liability to Claims. Except as required by Applicable Law, the Company has no duty or obligation to any Participant to advise such holder as to the time or manner of exercising such Award. Furthermore, the Company has no duty or obligation to warn or otherwise advise such holder of a pending termination or expiration of an Award or a possible period in which the Award may not be exercised. The Company has no duty or obligation to minimize the tax consequences of an Award to the holder of such Award and will not be liable to any holder of an Award for any adverse tax consequences to such holder in connection with an Award. As a condition to accepting an Award under the Plan, each Participant (i) agrees to not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates related to tax liabilities arising from such Award or other Company compensation and (ii) acknowledges that such Participant was advised to consult with his or her own personal tax, financial and other legal advisors regarding the tax consequences of the Award and has either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so. Additionally, each Participant acknowledges any Option or SAR granted under the Plan is exempt from Section 409A only if the exercise or strike price is at least equal to the “fair market value” of the Common Stock on the date of grant as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and there is no other impermissible deferral of compensation associated with the Award. Additionally, as a condition to accepting an Option or SAR granted under the Plan, each Participant agrees not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates in the event that the Internal Revenue Service asserts that such exercise price or strike price is less than the “fair market value” of the Common Stock on the date of grant as subsequently determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
(d) Withholding Indemnification. As a condition to accepting an Award under the Plan, in the event that the amount of the Company’s and/or its Affiliate’s withholding obligation in connection with such Award was greater than the amount actually withheld by the Company and/or its Affiliates, each Participant agrees to indemnify and hold the Company and/or its Affiliates harmless from any failure by the Company and/or its Affiliates to withhold the proper amount.
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9. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Source of Shares. The stock issuable under the Plan will be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock, including shares repurchased by the Company on the open market or otherwise.
(b) Use of Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock. Proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock pursuant to Awards will constitute general funds of the Company.
(c) Corporate Action Constituting Grant of Awards. Corporate action constituting a grant by the Company of an Award to any Participant will be deemed completed as of the date of such corporate action, unless otherwise determined by the Board, regardless of when the instrument, certificate, or letter evidencing the Award is communicated to, or actually received or accepted by, the Participant. In the event that the corporate records (e.g., Board consents, resolutions or minutes) documenting the corporate action approving the grant contain terms (e.g., exercise price, vesting schedule or number of shares) that are inconsistent with those in the Award Agreement or related grant documents as a result of a clerical error in the Award Agreement or related grant documents, the corporate records will control and the Participant will have no legally binding right to the incorrect term in the Award Agreement or related grant documents.
(d) Stockholder Rights. No Participant will be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Common Stock subject to such Award unless and until (i) such Participant has satisfied all requirements for exercise of the Award pursuant to its terms, if applicable, and (ii) the issuance of the Common Stock subject to such Award is reflected in the records of the Company.
(e) No Employment or Other Service Rights. Nothing in the Plan, any Award Agreement or any other instrument executed thereunder or in connection with any Award granted pursuant thereto will confer upon any Participant any right to continue to serve the Company or an Affiliate in the capacity in effect at the time the Award was granted or affect the right of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate at will and without regard to any future vesting opportunity that a Participant may have with respect to any Award (i) the employment of an Employee with or without notice and with or without cause, (ii) the service of a Consultant pursuant to the terms of such Consultant’s agreement with the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) the service of a Director pursuant to the Bylaws of the Company or an Affiliate, and any applicable provisions of the corporate law of the U.S. state or non-U.S. jurisdiction in which the Company or the Affiliate is incorporated, as the case may be. Further, nothing in the Plan, any Award Agreement or any other instrument executed thereunder or in connection with any Award will constitute any promise or commitment by the Company or an Affiliate regarding the fact or nature of future positions, future work assignments, future compensation or any other term or condition of employment or service or confer any right or benefit under the Award or the Plan unless such right or benefit has specifically accrued under the terms of the Award Agreement and/or Plan.
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(f) Change in Time Commitment. In the event a Participant’s regular level of time commitment in the performance of his or her services for the Company and any Affiliates is reduced (for example, and without limitation, if the Participant is an Employee of the Company and the Employee has a change in status from a full-time Employee to a part-time Employee or takes an extended leave of absence) after the date of grant of any Award to the Participant, the Board may determine, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, to (i) make a corresponding reduction in the number of shares or cash amount subject to any portion of such Award that is scheduled to vest or become payable after the date of such change in time commitment, and (ii) in lieu of or in combination with such a reduction, extend the vesting or payment schedule applicable to such Award. In the event of any such reduction, the Participant will have no right with respect to any portion of the Award that is so reduced or extended.
(g) Execution of Additional Documents. As a condition to accepting an Award under the Plan, the Participant agrees to execute any additional documents or instruments necessary or desirable, as determined in the Plan Administrator’s sole discretion, to carry out the purposes or intent of the Award, or facilitate compliance with securities and/or other regulatory requirements, in each case at the Plan Administrator’s request.
(h) Electronic Delivery and Participation. Any reference herein or in an Award Agreement to a “written” agreement or document will include any agreement or document delivered electronically, filed publicly at www.sec.gov (or any successor website thereto) or posted on the Company’s intranet (or other shared electronic medium controlled by the Company to which the Participant has access). By accepting any Award, the Participant consents to receive documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through any on-line electronic system established and maintained by the Plan Administrator or another third party selected by the Plan Administrator. The form of delivery of any Common Stock (e.g., a stock certificate or electronic entry evidencing such shares) shall be determined by the Company.
(i) Clawback/Recovery. All Awards granted under the Plan will be subject to recoupment in accordance with any clawback policy that the Company is required to adopt pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other Applicable Law and any clawback policy that the Company otherwise adopts, to the extent applicable and permissible under Applicable Law. In addition, the Board may impose such other clawback, recovery or recoupment provisions in an Award Agreement as the Board determines necessary or appropriate, including but not limited to a reacquisition right in respect of previously acquired shares of Common Stock or other cash or property upon the occurrence of Cause. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a Participant’s right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a “resignation for good reason,” or for a “constructive termination” or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.
(j) Securities Law Compliance. A Participant will not be issued any shares in respect of an Award unless either (i) the shares are registered under the Securities Act; or (ii) the Company has determined that such issuance would be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Each Award also must comply with other Applicable Law governing the Award, and a Participant will not receive such shares if the Company determines that such receipt would not be in material compliance with Applicable Law.
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(k) Transfer or Assignment of Awards; Issued Shares. Except as expressly provided in the Plan or the form of Award Agreement, Awards granted under the Plan may not be transferred or assigned by the Participant. After the vested shares subject to an Award have been issued, or in the case of a Restricted Stock Award and similar awards, after the issued shares have vested, the holder of such shares is free to assign, hypothecate, donate, encumber or otherwise dispose of any interest in such shares provided that any such actions are in compliance with the provisions herein, the terms of the Trading Policy and Applicable Law.
(l) Effect on Other Employee Benefit Plans. The value of any Award granted under the Plan, as determined upon grant, vesting or settlement, shall not be included as compensation, earnings, salaries, or other similar terms used when calculating any Participant’s benefits under any employee benefit plan sponsored by the Company or any Affiliate, except as such plan otherwise expressly provides. The Company expressly reserves its rights to amend, modify, or terminate any of the Company’s or any Affiliate’s employee benefit plans.
(m) Deferrals. To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Board, in its sole discretion, may determine that the delivery of Common Stock or the payment of cash, upon the exercise, vesting or settlement of all or a portion of any Award may be deferred and may also establish programs and procedures for deferral elections to be made by Participants. Deferrals will be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A.
(n) Section 409A. Unless otherwise expressly provided for in an Award Agreement, the Plan and Award Agreements will be interpreted to the greatest extent possible in a manner that makes the Plan and the Awards granted hereunder exempt from Section 409A, and, to the extent not so exempt, in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A. If the Board determines that any Award granted hereunder is not exempt from and is therefore subject to Section 409A, the Award Agreement evidencing such Award will incorporate the terms and conditions necessary to avoid the consequences specified in Section 409A(a)(1) of the Code, and to the extent an Award Agreement is silent on terms necessary for compliance, such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan (and unless the Award Agreement specifically provides otherwise), if the shares of Common Stock are publicly traded, and if a Participant holding an Award that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A, no distribution or payment of any amount that is due because of a “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) will be issued or paid before the date that is six months and one day following the date of such Participant’s “separation from service” or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death, unless such distribution or payment can be made in a manner that complies with Section 409A, and any amounts so deferred will be paid in a lump sum on the day after such six month period elapses, with the balance paid thereafter on the original schedule.
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(o) Choice of Law. This Plan and any controversy arising out of or relating to this Plan shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles that would result in any application of any law other than the law of the State of Delaware.
10. COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.
(a) Compliance with Law. The Company will seek to obtain from each regulatory commission or agency, as may be deemed necessary, having jurisdiction over the Plan such authority as may be required to grant Awards and to issue and sell shares of Common Stock upon exercise or vesting of the Awards; provided, however, that this undertaking will not require the Company to register under the Securities Act the Plan, any Award or any Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to any such Award. If, after reasonable efforts and at a reasonable cost, the Company is unable to obtain from any such regulatory commission or agency the authority that counsel for the Company deems necessary or advisable for the lawful issuance and sale of Common Stock under the Plan, the Company will be relieved from any liability for failure to issue and sell Common Stock upon exercise or vesting of such Awards unless and until such authority is obtained. A Participant is not eligible for the grant of an Award or the subsequent issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the Award if such grant or issuance would be in violation of any Applicable Law.
11. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR AWARDS SUBJECT TO SECTION 409A.
(a) Application. Unless the provisions of this Section of the Plan are expressly superseded by the provisions in the form of Award Agreement, the provisions of this Section shall apply and shall supersede anything to the contrary set forth in the Award Agreement for a Non-Exempt Award.
(b) Non-Exempt Awards Subject to Non-Exempt Severance Arrangements. To the extent a Non-Exempt Award is subject to Section 409A due to application of a Non-Exempt Severance Arrangement, the following provisions of this subsection (b) apply.
(i) If the Non-Exempt Award vests in the ordinary course during the Participant’s Continuous Service in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in the Award Agreement, and does not accelerate vesting under the terms of a Non-Exempt Severance Arrangement, in no event will the shares be issued in respect of such Non-Exempt Award any later than the later of: (i) December 31st of the calendar year that includes the applicable vesting date, or (ii) the 60th day that follows the applicable vesting date.
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(ii) If vesting of the Non-Exempt Award accelerates under the terms of a Non-Exempt Severance Arrangement in connection with the Participant’s Separation from Service, and such vesting acceleration provisions were in effect as of the date of grant of the Non-Exempt Award and, therefore, are part of the terms of such Non-Exempt Award as of the date of grant, then the shares will be earlier issued in settlement of such Non-Exempt Award upon the Participant’s Separation from Service in accordance with the terms of the Non-Exempt Severance Arrangement, but in no event later than the 60th day that follows the date of the Participant’s Separation from Service. However, if at the time the shares would otherwise be issued the Participant is subject to the distribution limitations contained in Section 409A applicable to “specified employees,” as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such shares shall not be issued before the date that is six months following the date of such Participant’s Separation from Service, or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death that occurs within such six month period.
(iii) If vesting of a Non-Exempt Award accelerates under the terms of a Non-Exempt Severance Arrangement in connection with a Participant’s Separation from Service, and such vesting acceleration provisions were not in effect as of the date of grant of the Non-Exempt Award and, therefore, are not a part of the terms of such Non-Exempt Award on the date of grant, then such acceleration of vesting of the Non-Exempt Award shall not accelerate the issuance date of the shares, but the shares shall instead be issued on the same schedule as set forth in the Grant Notice as if they had vested in the ordinary course during the Participant’s Continuous Service, notwithstanding the vesting acceleration of the Non-Exempt Award. Such issuance schedule is intended to satisfy the requirements of payment on a specified date or pursuant to a fixed schedule, as provided under Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-3(a)(4).
(c) Treatment of Non-Exempt Awards Upon a Corporate Transaction for Employees and Consultants. The provisions of this subsection (c) shall apply and shall supersede anything to the contrary set forth in the Plan with respect to the permitted treatment of any Non-Exempt Award in connection with a Corporate Transaction if the Participant was either an Employee or Consultant upon the applicable date of grant of the Non-Exempt Award.
(i) Vested Non-Exempt Awards. The following provisions shall apply to any Vested Non-Exempt Award in connection with a Corporate Transaction:
(1) If the Corporate Transaction is also a Section 409A Change in Control, then the Acquiring Entity may not assume, continue or substitute the Vested Non-Exempt Award. Upon the Section 409A Change in Control, the settlement of the Vested Non-Exempt Award will automatically be accelerated and the shares will be immediately issued in respect of the Vested Non-Exempt Award. Alternatively, the Company may instead provide that the Participant will receive a cash settlement equal to the Fair Market Value of the shares that would otherwise be issued to the Participant upon the Section 409A Change in Control.
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(2) If the Corporate Transaction is not also a Section 409A Change in Control, then the Acquiring Entity must either assume, continue or substitute each Vested Non-Exempt Award. The shares to be issued in respect of the Vested Non-Exempt Award shall be issued to the Participant by the Acquiring Entity on the same schedule that the shares would have been issued to the Participant if the Corporate Transaction had not occurred. In the Acquiring Entity’s discretion, in lieu of an issuance of shares, the Acquiring Entity may instead substitute a cash payment on each applicable issuance date, equal to the Fair Market Value of the shares that would otherwise be issued to the Participant on such issuance dates, with the determination of the Fair Market Value of the shares made on the date of the Corporate Transaction.
(ii) Unvested Non-Exempt Awards. The following provisions shall apply to any Unvested Non-Exempt Award unless otherwise determined by the Board pursuant to subsection (e) of this Section.
(1) In the event of a Corporate Transaction, the Acquiring Entity shall assume, continue or substitute any Unvested Non-Exempt Award. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, any Unvested Non-Exempt Award will remain subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions that were applicable to the Award prior to the Corporate Transaction. The shares to be issued in respect of any Unvested Non-Exempt Award shall be issued to the Participant by the Acquiring Entity on the same schedule that the shares would have been issued to the Participant if the Corporate Transaction had not occurred. In the Acquiring Entity’s discretion, in lieu of an issuance of shares, the Acquiring Entity may instead substitute a cash payment on each applicable issuance date, equal to the Fair Market Value of the shares that would otherwise be issued to the Participant on such issuance dates, with the determination of Fair Market Value of the shares made on the date of the Corporate Transaction.
(2) If the Acquiring Entity will not assume, substitute or continue any Unvested Non-Exempt Award in connection with a Corporate Transaction, then such Award shall automatically terminate and be forfeited upon the Corporate Transaction with no consideration payable to any Participant in respect of such forfeited Unvested Non-Exempt Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted and in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A, the Board may in its discretion determine to elect to accelerate the vesting and settlement of the Unvested Non-Exempt Award upon the Corporate Transaction, or instead substitute a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of such shares that would otherwise be issued to the Participant, as further provided in subsection (e)(ii) below. In the absence of such discretionary election by the Board, any Unvested Non-Exempt Award shall be forfeited without payment of any consideration to the affected Participants if the Acquiring Entity will not assume, substitute or continue the Unvested Non-Exempt Awards in connection with the Corporate Transaction.
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(3) The foregoing treatment shall apply with respect to all Unvested Non-Exempt Awards upon any Corporate Transaction, and regardless of whether or not such Corporate Transaction is also a Section 409A Change in Control.
(d) Treatment of Non-Exempt Awards Upon a Corporate Transaction for Non-Employee Directors. The following provisions of this subsection (d) shall apply and shall supersede anything to the contrary that may be set forth in the Plan with respect to the permitted treatment of a Non-Exempt Director Award in connection with a Corporate Transaction.
(i) If the Corporate Transaction is also a Section 409A Change in Control, then the Acquiring Entity may not assume, continue or substitute the Non-Exempt Director Award. Upon the Section 409A Change in Control, the vesting and settlement of any Non-Exempt Director Award will automatically be accelerated and the shares will be immediately issued to the Participant in respect of the Non-Exempt Director Award. Alternatively, the Company may provide that the Participant will instead receive a cash settlement equal to the Fair Market Value of the shares that would otherwise be issued to the Participant upon the Section 409A Change in Control pursuant to the preceding provision.
(ii) If the Corporate Transaction is not also a Section 409A Change in Control, then the Acquiring Entity must either assume, continue or substitute the Non-Exempt Director Award. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Non-Exempt Director Award will remain subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions that were applicable to the Award prior to the Corporate Transaction. The shares to be issued in respect of the Non-Exempt Director Award shall be issued to the Participant by the Acquiring Entity on the same schedule that the shares would have been issued to the Participant if the Corporate Transaction had not occurred. In the Acquiring Entity’s discretion, in lieu of an issuance of shares, the Acquiring Entity may instead substitute a cash payment on each applicable issuance date, equal to the Fair Market Value of the shares that would otherwise be issued to the Participant on such issuance dates, with the determination of Fair Market Value made on the date of the Corporate Transaction.
(e) If the RSU Award is a Non-Exempt Award, then the provisions in this Section 11(e) shall apply and supersede anything to the contrary that may be set forth in the Plan or the Award Agreement with respect to the permitted treatment of such Non-Exempt Award:
(i) Any exercise by the Board of discretion to accelerate the vesting of a Non-Exempt Award shall not result in any acceleration of the scheduled issuance dates for the shares in respect of the Non-Exempt Award unless earlier issuance of the shares upon the applicable vesting dates would be in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A.
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(ii) The Company explicitly reserves the right to earlier settle any Non-Exempt Award to the extent permitted and in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A, including pursuant to any of the exemptions available in Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ix).
(iii) To the extent the terms of any Non-Exempt Award provide that it will be settled upon a Change in Control or Corporate Transaction, to the extent it is required for compliance with the requirements of Section 409A, the Change in Control or Corporate Transaction event triggering settlement must also constitute a Section 409A Change in Control. To the extent the terms of a Non-Exempt Award provides that it will be settled upon a termination of employment or termination of Continuous Service, to the extent it is required for compliance with the requirements of Section 409A, the termination event triggering settlement must also constitute a Separation From Service. However, if at the time the shares would otherwise be issued to a Participant in connection with a “separation from service” such Participant is subject to the distribution limitations contained in Section 409A applicable to “specified employees,” as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such shares shall not be issued before the date that is six months following the date of the Participant’s Separation From Service, or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death that occurs within such six month period.
(iv) The provisions in this subsection (e) for delivery of the shares in respect of the settlement of a RSU Award that is a Non-Exempt Award are intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A so that the delivery of the shares to the Participant in respect of such Non-Exempt Award will not trigger the additional tax imposed under Section 409A, and any ambiguities herein will be so interpreted.
12. SEVERABILITY.
(a) If all or any part of the Plan or any Award Agreement is declared by any court or governmental authority to be unlawful or invalid, such unlawfulness or invalidity shall not invalidate any portion of the Plan or such Award Agreement not declared to be unlawful or invalid. Any Section of the Plan or any Award Agreement (or part of such a Section) so declared to be unlawful or invalid shall, if possible, be construed in a manner which will give effect to the terms of such Section or part of a Section to the fullest extent possible while remaining lawful and valid.
13. TERMINATION OF THE PLAN.
(a) The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. No Incentive Stock Options may be granted after the tenth anniversary of the earlier of: (i) the Adoption Date, or (ii) the date the Plan is approved by the Company’s stockholders.
(b) Amendment. The Board, in its sole discretion, may amend the Plan in any respect the Board deems necessary or advisable; provided, however, that stockholder approval will be required for any amendment to the extent required by Applicable Law.
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(c) Effect on Prior Awards. No Participant’s rights under any Award granted before the amendment or termination of the Plan will be Materially Impaired by any amendment, suspension, or termination of the Plan unless (1) the Company requests the consent of the affected Participant, and (2) such Participant consents in writing, provided that such consent shall not be required if the Board determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the amendment, suspension or termination: (a) is required or advisable in order for the Company, the Plan or the Award to satisfy applicable law, to meet the requirements of any accounting standard or to avoid any adverse accounting treatment, or (b) in connection with any transaction or event described in Section 6(c), is in the best interests of the Company or its stockholders.
(d) No Awards may be granted under the Plan while the Plan is suspended or after it is terminated.
14. DEFINITIONS.
As used in the Plan, the following definitions apply to the capitalized terms indicated below:
(a) “Acquiring Entity” means the surviving or acquiring corporation (or its parent company) in connection with a Corporate Transaction.
(b) “Affiliate” means, at the time of determination, any “parent” or “subsidiary” of the Company as such terms are defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act. The Board may determine the time or times at which “parent” or “subsidiary” status is determined within the foregoing definition.
(c) “Applicable Law” means the Code and any applicable U.S. or non-U.S. securities, federal, state, material local or municipal or other law, statute, constitution, principle of common law, resolution, ordinance, code, edict, decree, rule, listing rule, regulation, judicial decision, ruling or requirement issued, enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body (including under the authority of any applicable self-regulating organization such as the Nasdaq Stock Market, New York Stock Exchange, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).
(d) “Award” means any right to receive Common Stock, cash or other property granted under the Plan (including an Incentive Stock Option, a Nonstatutory Stock Option, a Restricted Stock Award, a RSU Award, a SAR, a Performance Award or any Other Award).
(e) “Award Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and a Participant evidencing the terms and conditions of an Award. The Award Agreement generally consists of the Grant Notice and the agreement containing the written summary of the general terms and conditions applicable to the Award and which is provided, including through electronic means, to a Participant along with the Grant Notice.
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(f) “Board” means the board of directors of the Company (or its designee). Any decision or determination made by the Board shall be a decision or determination that is made in the sole discretion of the Board (or its designee), and such decision or determination shall be final and binding on all Participants.
(g) “Capitalization Adjustment” means any change that is made in, or other events that occur with respect to, the Common Stock subject to the Plan or subject to any Award after the Effective Date without the receipt of consideration by the Company through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, reincorporation, stock dividend, dividend in property other than cash, large nonrecurring cash dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, liquidating dividend, combination of shares, exchange of shares, change in corporate structure or any similar equity restructuring transaction, as that term is used in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 (or any successor thereto). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the conversion of any convertible securities of the Company will not be treated as a Capitalization Adjustment.
(h) “Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term in any written agreement between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate defining such term and, in the absence of such agreement, such term means, with respect to a Participant, the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the Participant’s dishonest statements or acts with respect to the Company or any Affiliate of the Company, or any current or prospective customers, suppliers, vendors or other third parties with which such entity does business; (ii) the Participant’s commission of (A) a felony or (B) any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, deceit, dishonesty or fraud; (iii) the Participant’s failure to perform the Participant’s assigned duties and responsibilities to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company which failure continues, in the reasonable judgment of the Company, after written notice given to the Participant by the Company; (iv) the Participant’s gross negligence, willful misconduct or insubordination with respect to the Company or any Affiliate of the Company; or (v) the Participant’s material violation of any provision of any agreement(s) between the Participant and the Company relating to noncompetition, nonsolicitation, nondisclosure and/or assignment of inventions. The determination that a termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service is either for Cause or without Cause will be made by the Board with respect to Participants who are executive officers of the Company and by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer with respect to Participants who are not executive officers of the Company. Any determination by the Company that the Continuous Service of a Participant was terminated with or without Cause for the purposes of outstanding Awards held by such Participant will have no effect upon any determination of the rights or obligations of the Company or an Affiliate or such Participant for any other purpose.
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(i) “Change in Control” or “Change of Control” means the occurrence, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events; provided, however, to the extent necessary to avoid adverse personal income tax consequences to the Participant in connection with an Award, such event or events, as the case may be, also constitute a Section 409A Change in Control:
(i) any Exchange Act Person becomes the Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities other than by virtue of a merger, consolidation or similar transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur (A) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company directly from the Company, (B) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company by an investor, any affiliate thereof or any other Exchange Act Person that acquires the Company’s securities in a transaction or series of related transactions the primary purpose of which is to obtain financing for the Company through the issuance of equity securities, or (C) solely because the level of Ownership held by any Exchange Act Person (the “Subject Person”) exceeds the designated percentage threshold of the outstanding voting securities as a result of a repurchase or other acquisition of voting securities by the Company reducing the number of shares outstanding, provided that if a Change in Control would occur (but for the operation of this sentence) as a result of the acquisition of voting securities by the Company, and after such share acquisition, the Subject Person becomes the Owner of any additional voting securities that, assuming the repurchase or other acquisition had not occurred, increases the percentage of the then outstanding voting securities Owned by the Subject Person over the designated percentage threshold, then a Change in Control shall be deemed to occur;
(ii) there is consummated a merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving (directly or indirectly) the Company and, immediately after the consummation of such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, the stockholders of the Company immediately prior thereto do not Own, directly or indirectly, either (A) outstanding voting securities representing more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the surviving Entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction or (B) more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the parent of the surviving Entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, in each case in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such transaction;
(iii) there is consummated a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, other than a sale, lease, license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries to an Entity, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are Owned by stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such sale, lease, license or other disposition; or
(iv) individuals who, on the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, are members of the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board; provided, however, that if the appointment or election (or nomination for election) of any new Board member was approved or recommended by a majority vote of the members of the Incumbent Board then still in office, such new member shall, for purposes of this Plan, be considered as a member of the Incumbent Board.
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(v) Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Plan, (A) the term Change in Control shall not include a sale of assets, merger or other transaction effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Company, and (B) the definition of Change in Control (or any analogous term) in an individual written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant shall supersede the foregoing definition with respect to Awards subject to such agreement; provided, however, that if no definition of Change in Control or any analogous term is set forth in such an individual written agreement, the foregoing definition shall apply.
(j) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any applicable regulations and guidance thereunder.
(k) “Committee” means the Compensation Committee and any other committee of one or more Directors to whom authority has been delegated by the Board or Compensation Committee in accordance with the Plan.
(l) “Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company.
(m) “Company” means Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation, and any successor thereto.
(n) “Compensation Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board.
(o) “Consultant” means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and is compensated for such services, or (ii) serving as a member of the board of directors of an Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a “Consultant” for purposes of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person is treated as a Consultant under this Plan only if a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act is available to register either the offer or the sale of the Company’s securities to such person.
(p) “Continuous Service” means that the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, whether as an Employee, Director or Consultant, is not interrupted or terminated. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Director or Consultant or a change in the Entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant’s Continuous Service; provided, however, that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board, such Participant’s Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or to a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party’s sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Board or chief executive officer, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence will be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in an Award only to such extent as may be provided in the Company’s leave of absence policy, in the written terms of any leave of absence agreement or policy applicable to the Participant, or as otherwise required by law. In addition, to the extent required for exemption from or compliance with Section 409A, the determination of whether there has been a termination of Continuous Service will be made, and such term will be construed, in a manner that is consistent with the definition of “separation from service” as defined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h) (without regard to any alternative definition thereunder).
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(q) “Corporate Transaction” means the consummation, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:
(i) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all, as determined by the Board, of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries;
(ii) a sale or other disposition of at least 50% of the outstanding securities of the Company;
(iii) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is not the surviving corporation; or
(iv) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is the surviving corporation but the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the merger, consolidation or similar transaction are converted or exchanged by virtue of the merger, consolidation or similar transaction into other property, whether in the form of securities, cash or otherwise.
(v) Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Plan, (A) the term Corporate Transaction shall not include a sale of assets, merger or other transaction effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Company, (B) the definition of Corporate Transaction (or any analogous term) in an individual written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant shall supersede the foregoing definition with respect to Awards subject to such agreement; provided, however, that if no definition of Corporate Transaction or any analogous term is set forth in such an individual written agreement, the foregoing definition shall apply, and (C) with respect to any nonqualified deferred compensation that becomes payable on account of the Corporate Transaction, the transaction or event described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) also constitutes a Section 409A Change in Control if required in order for the payment not to violate Section 409A of the Code.
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(r) “Director” means a member of the Board.
(s) “determine” or “determined” means as determined by the Board or the Committee (or its designee) in its sole discretion.
(t) “Disability” means, with respect to a Participant, such Participant is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as provided in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, and will be determined by the Board on the basis of such medical evidence as the Board deems warranted under the circumstances.
(u) “Effective Date” means the date the Plan is first approved and adopted by the stockholders of the Company.
(v) “Employee” means any person employed by the Company or an Affiliate. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such services, will not cause a Director to be considered an “Employee” for purposes of the Plan.
(w) “Employer” means the Company or the Affiliate of the Company that employs the Participant.
(x) “Entity” means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity.
(y) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(z) “Exchange Act Person” means any natural person, Entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act), except that “Exchange Act Person” will not include (i) the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) any employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to a registered public offering of such securities, (iv) an Entity Owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of stock of the Company; or (v) any natural person, Entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act) that, as of the Effective Date, is the Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities.
(aa) “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, unless otherwise determined by the Board, the value of the Common Stock (as determined on a per share or aggregate basis, as applicable) determined as follows:
(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or traded on any established market, the Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock as quoted on such exchange or market (or the exchange or market with the greatest volume of trading in the Common Stock) on the date of determination, as reported in a source the Board deems reliable.
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(ii) If there is no closing sales price for the Common Stock on the date of determination, then the Fair Market Value will be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.
(iii) In the absence of such markets for the Common Stock, or if otherwise determined by the Board, the Fair Market Value will be determined by the Board in good faith and in a manner that complies with Sections 409A and 422 of the Code.
(bb) “Governmental Body” means any: (i) nation, state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature; (ii) U.S. federal, state, local, municipal, non-U.S. or other government; (iii) governmental or regulatory body, or quasi-governmental body of any nature (including any governmental division, department, administrative agency or bureau, commission, authority, instrumentality, official, ministry, fund, foundation, center, organization, unit, body or Entity and any court or other tribunal, and for the avoidance of doubt, any Tax authority) or other body exercising similar powers or authority; or (iv) self-regulatory organization (including the Nasdaq Stock Market, New York Stock Exchange, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).
(cc) “Grant Notice” means the notice provided to a Participant that he or she has been granted an Award under the Plan and which includes the name of the Participant, the type of Award, the date of grant of the Award, number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Award or potential cash payment right, (if any), the vesting schedule for the Award (if any) and other key terms applicable to the Award.
(dd) “Incentive Stock Option” means an option granted pursuant to Section 4 of the Plan that is intended to be, and qualifies as, an “incentive stock option” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.
(ee) “Materially Impair” means any amendment to the terms of the Award that materially adversely affects the Participant’s rights under the Award. A Participant’s rights under an Award will not be deemed to have been Materially Impaired by any such amendment if the Board, in its sole discretion, determines that the amendment, taken as a whole, does not materially impair the Participant’s rights. For example, the following types of amendments to the terms of an Award do not Materially Impair the Participant’s rights under the Award: (i) imposition of reasonable restrictions on the minimum number of shares subject to an Option that may be exercised, (ii) to maintain the qualified status of the Award as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code; (iii) to change the terms of an Incentive Stock Option in a manner that disqualifies, impairs or otherwise affects the qualified status of the Award as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code; (iv) to clarify the manner of exemption from, or to bring the Award into compliance with or qualify it for an exemption from, Section 409A; or (v) to comply with other Applicable Law.
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(ff) “Non-Employee Director” means a Director who either (i) is not a current employee or officer of the Company or an Affiliate, does not receive compensation, either directly or indirectly, from the Company or an Affiliate for services rendered as a consultant or in any capacity other than as a Director (except for an amount as to which disclosure would not be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act (“Regulation S-K”)), does not possess an interest in any other transaction for which disclosure would be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and is not engaged in a business relationship for which disclosure would be required pursuant to Item 404(b) of Regulation S-K; or (ii) is otherwise considered a “non-employee director” for purposes of Rule 16b-3.
(gg) “Non-Exempt Award” means any Award that is subject to, and not exempt from, Section 409A, including as the result of (i) a deferral of the issuance of the shares subject to the Award which is elected by the Participant or imposed by the Company or (ii) the terms of any Non-Exempt Severance Agreement.
(hh) “Non-Exempt Director Award” means a Non-Exempt Award granted to a Participant who was a Director but not an Employee on the applicable grant date.
(ii) “Non-Exempt Severance Arrangement” means a severance arrangement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company that provides for acceleration of vesting of an Award and issuance of the shares in respect of such Award upon the Participant’s termination of employment or separation from service (as such term is defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Code (and without regard to any alternative definition thereunder) (“Separation from Service”)) and such severance benefit does not satisfy the requirements for an exemption from application of Section 409A provided under Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(9) or otherwise.
(jj) “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means any option granted pursuant to Section 4 of the Plan that does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.
(kk) “Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
(ll) “Option” means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option to purchase shares of Common Stock granted pursuant to the Plan.
(mm) “Option Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and the Optionholder evidencing the terms and conditions of the Option grant. The Option Agreement includes the Grant Notice for the Option and the agreement containing the written summary of the general terms and conditions applicable to the Option and which is provided, including through electronic means, to a Participant along with the Grant Notice. Each Option Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
(nn) “Optionholder” means a person to whom an Option is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Option.
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(oo) “Other Award” means an award valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Stock, including the appreciation in value thereof (e.g., options or stock rights with an exercise price or strike price less than 100% of the Fair Market Value at the time of grant), that is not an Incentive Stock Option, Nonstatutory Stock Option, SAR, Restricted Stock Award, RSU Award or Performance Award.
(pp) “Other Award Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and a holder of an Other Award evidencing the terms and conditions of an Other Award grant. Each Other Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
(qq) “Own,” “Owned,” “Owner,” “Ownership” means that a person or Entity will be deemed to “Own,” to have “Owned,” to be the “Owner” of, or to have acquired “Ownership” of securities if such person or Entity, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting, with respect to such securities.
(rr) “Participant” means an Employee, Director or Consultant to whom an Award is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Award.
(ss) “Performance Award” means an Award that may vest or may be exercised or a cash award that may vest or become earned and paid contingent upon the attainment during a Performance Period of certain Performance Goals and which is granted under the terms and conditions of Section 5(b) pursuant to such terms as are approved by the Board. In addition, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law and set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, the Board may determine that cash or other property may be used in payment of Performance Awards. Performance Awards that are settled in cash or other property are not required to be valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, the Common Stock.
(tt) “Performance Criteria” means the one or more criteria that the Board will select for purposes of establishing the Performance Goals for a Performance Period. The Performance Criteria that will be used to establish such Performance Goals may be based on any one of, or combination of, the following as determined by the Board: earnings (including earnings per share and net earnings); earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; total stockholder return; return on equity or average stockholder’s equity; return on assets, investment, or capital employed; stock price; margin (including gross margin); income (before or after taxes); operating income; operating income after taxes; pre-tax profit; operating cash flow; sales or revenue targets; increases in revenue or product revenue; expenses and cost reduction goals; improvement in or attainment of working capital levels; economic value added (or an equivalent metric); market share; cash flow; cash flow per share; share price performance; debt reduction; customer satisfaction; net promoter score; stockholders’ equity; capital expenditures; debt levels; operating profit or net operating profit; workforce diversity; growth of net income or operating income; billings; financing; regulatory milestones; stockholder liquidity; corporate governance and compliance; intellectual property; personnel matters; progress of internal research; progress of partnered programs; partner satisfaction; budget management; partner or collaborator achievements; internal controls, including those related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; investor relations, analysts and communication; implementation or completion of projects or processes; employee retention; number of users, including unique users; strategic partnerships or transactions (including in-licensing and out-licensing of intellectual property); establishing relationships with respect to the marketing, distribution and sale of the Company’s products or services; supply chain achievements; co-development, co-marketing, profit sharing, joint venture or other similar arrangements; individual performance goals; corporate development and planning goals; and other measures of performance selected by the Board or Committee.
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(uu) “Performance Goals” means, for a Performance Period, the one or more goals established by the Board for the Performance Period based upon the Performance Criteria. Performance Goals may be based on a Company-wide basis, with respect to one or more business units, divisions, Affiliates, or business segments, and in either absolute terms or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or the performance of one or more relevant indices. Unless specified otherwise by the Board (i) in the Award Agreement at the time the Award is granted or (ii) in such other document setting forth the Performance Goals at the time the Performance Goals are established, the Board will appropriately make adjustments in the method of calculating the attainment of Performance Goals for a Performance Period as follows: (1) to exclude restructuring and/or other nonrecurring charges; (2) to exclude exchange rate effects; (3) to exclude the effects of changes to generally accepted accounting principles; (4) to exclude the effects of any statutory adjustments to corporate tax rates; (5) to exclude the effects of items that are “unusual” in nature or occur “infrequently” as determined under generally accepted accounting principles; (6) to exclude the dilutive effects of acquisitions or joint ventures; (7) to assume that any business divested by the Company achieved performance objectives at targeted levels during the balance of a Performance Period following such divestiture; (8) to exclude the effect of any change in the outstanding shares of Common Stock by reason of any stock dividend or split, stock repurchase, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distributions to common stockholders other than regular cash dividends; (9) to exclude the effects of stock based compensation and the award of bonuses under the Company’s bonus plans; (10) to exclude costs incurred in connection with potential acquisitions or divestitures that are required to be expensed under generally accepted accounting principles; and (11) to exclude the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges that are required to be recorded under generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, the Board may establish or provide for other adjustment items in the Award Agreement at the time the Award is granted or in such other document setting forth the Performance Goals at the time the Performance Goals are established. In addition, the Board retains the discretion to reduce or eliminate the compensation or economic benefit due upon attainment of Performance Goals and to define the manner of calculating the Performance Criteria it selects to use for such Performance Period. Partial achievement of the specified criteria may result in the payment or vesting corresponding to the degree of achievement as specified in the Award Agreement.
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(vv) “Performance Period” means the period of time selected by the Board over which the attainment of one or more Performance Goals will be measured for the purpose of determining a Participant’s right to vesting or exercise of an Award. Performance Periods may be of varying and overlapping duration, at the sole discretion of the Board.
(ww) “Plan” means this Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.
(xx) “Plan Administrator” means the person, persons, and/or third-party administrator designated by the Company to administer the day to day operations of the Plan and the Company’s other equity incentive programs.
(yy) “Post-Termination Exercise Period” means the period following termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service within which an Option or SAR is exercisable, as specified in Section 4(h).
(zz) “Restricted Stock Award” or “RSA” means an Award of shares of Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 5(a).
(aaa) “Restricted Stock Award Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and a holder of a Restricted Stock Award evidencing the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Award grant. The Restricted Stock Award Agreement includes the Grant Notice for the Restricted Stock Award and the agreement containing the written summary of the general terms and conditions applicable to the Restricted Stock Award and which is provided, including by electronic means, to a Participant along with the Grant Notice. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
(bbb) “RSU Award” or “RSU” means an Award of restricted stock units representing the right to receive an issuance of shares of Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 5(a).
(ccc) “RSU Award Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and a holder of a RSU Award evidencing the terms and conditions of a RSU Award. The RSU Award Agreement includes the Grant Notice for the RSU Award and the agreement containing the written summary of the general terms and conditions applicable to the RSU Award and which is provided, including by electronic means, to a Participant along with the Grant Notice. Each RSU Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
(ddd) “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect from time to time.
(eee) “Rule 405” means Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act.
(fff) “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and other guidance thereunder.
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(ggg) “Section 409A Change in Control” means a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company, or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets, as provided in Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) (without regard to any alternative definition thereunder).
(hhh) “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(iii) “Share Reserve” means the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan as set forth in Section 2(a).
(jjj) “Stock Appreciation Right” or “SAR” means a right to receive the appreciation on Common Stock that is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 4.
(kkk) “SAR Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and a holder of a SAR evidencing the terms and conditions of a SAR grant. The SAR Agreement includes the Grant Notice for the SAR and the agreement containing the written summary of the general terms and conditions applicable to the SAR and which is provided, including by electronic means, to a Participant along with the Grant Notice. Each SAR Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
(lll) “Subsidiary” means, with respect to the Company, (i) any corporation of which more than 50% of the outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether, at the time, stock of any other class or classes of such corporation will have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time, directly or indirectly, Owned by the Company, and (ii) any partnership, limited liability company or other entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest (whether in the form of voting or participation in profits or capital contribution) of more than 50%.
(mmm) “Ten Percent Stockholder” means a person who Owns (or is deemed to Own pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Affiliate.
(nnn) “Trading Policy” means the Company’s policy permitting certain individuals to sell Company shares only during certain “window” periods and/or otherwise restricts the ability of certain individuals to transfer or encumber Company shares, as in effect from time to time.
(ooo) “Unvested Non-Exempt Award” means the portion of any Non-Exempt Award that had not vested in accordance with its terms upon or prior to the date of any Corporate Transaction.
(ppp) “Vested Non-Exempt Award” means the portion of any Non-Exempt Award that had vested in accordance with its terms upon or prior to the date of a Corporate Transaction.
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Exhibit 10.8
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms in the Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) have the same meanings as defined in the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 (the “Company”) Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time)(the “Plan”).
I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Optionee: Jacob Cohen
Address: 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204
You have been granted an Option to purchase common stock (the “Common Stock”) of the Company (the “Option” and the “Shares”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:
Grant Date: August 31, 2022
Vesting Commencement Date: September 1, 2022
Exercise Price per Share: $1.10
Total Number of Shares Granted: 750,000
Total Exercise Price: $825,000
Type of Option1: Incentive ☒ OR Non-Qualified ☐
Expiration Date: September 1, 2027
Vesting Schedule: Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement between the Company and Optionee and subject to the Optionee’s continued service to the Company. Notwithstanding the above, all of the unvested Options shall vest immediately upon Optionee’s death or Disability, termination of employment without cause or a termination of Optionee for good reason (each as defined and described in Optionee’s employment agreement), a Change in Control of the Company.
1 Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are only eligible to be granted to employees. For each employee, in the event that the aggregate fair market value (determined as of the grant date) of ISOs that become exercisable for the first time in any calendar year exceed $100,000, such stock options exceeding such $100,000 limit shall automatically be treated as non-qualified stock options regardless of the designation above.
To the extent vested, this Option will be exercisable for three (3) months following the termination of service of Optionee, unless termination is due to Optionee’s Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for twelve (12) months, and except in the event termination id due to Optionee’s death, in which case this Option will be exercisable for eighteen (18) months, in each case following the termination of service of Optionee. In the event of termination due to Optionee’s death, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to notify Optionee’s estate of the exercisability of the Option following Optionee’s death. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in no event may this Option be exercised following the termination of service of Optionee as determined by the Company’s Board to be for Cause or after the Expiration Date as provided above and this Option may be subject to earlier termination as provided in the Plan.
“Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term or words of similar import in Optionee’s written employment or service contract with the Company or its parent or any subsidiary and, in the absence of such agreement or definition, means Optionee’s (i) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) fraud on or misappropriation of any funds or property of the Company or its subsidiaries, or any affiliate, customer or vendor; (iii) personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses), or breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (iv) willful misconduct in connection with Optionee’s duties or willful failure to perform Optionee’s responsibilities in the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries; (v) illegal use or distribution of drugs; (vi) violation of any material rule, regulation, procedure or policy of the Company or its subsidiaries, the violation of which could have a material detriment to the Company; or (vii) material breach of any provision of any employment, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation or other similar agreement executed by Optionee for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries, all as reasonably determined by the Plan Administrator, which determination will be conclusive.
Legends.
(a) All certificates representing the Shares issued upon exercise of this Option shall, prior to such date as the Plan and Common Stock hereunder are covered by a valid Form S-8 or similar U.S. federal registration statement, where applicable, have endorsed thereon the following legend:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED OR QUALIFIED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION, AND MAY BE OFFERED AND SOLD ONLY IF REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED PURSUANT TO THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND FOREIGN SECURITIES LAWS OR IF THE COMPANY IS PROVIDED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION UNDER U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND FOREIGN SECURITIES LAWS IS NOT REQUIRED.
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(b) If the Option is an incentive stock option (ISO), then the following legend will be included:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE WERE ISSUED UPON EXERCISE OF AN INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION, AND THE COMPANY MUST BE NOTIFIED IF THE SHARES SHALL BE TRANSFERRED BEFORE THE LATER OF THE TWO (2) YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE OF GRANT OF THE OPTION OR THE ONE (1) YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE OPTION WAS EXERCISED. THE REGISTERED HOLDER MAY RECOGNIZE ORDINARY INCOME IF THE SHARES ARE TRANSFERRED BEFORE SUCH DATE.
II. AGREEMENT
1. Grant of Option. The Plan Administrator grants to the Optionee named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant in Part I of this Option Agreement, an Option to purchase the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Exercise Price”), and subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan prevail.
If designated in the Notice of Stock Option Grant as an Incentive Stock Option, this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option as defined in Code section 422. Nevertheless, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code section 422(d), this Option will be treated as a Nonstatutory/Non-Qualified Stock Option.
2. Exercise of Option.
(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Stock Option Grant and with the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.
(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Notice”) or in a manner and pursuant to procedures as the Plan Administrator may determine, which will state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, and other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company and (ii) paying the Company in full the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Shares being acquired, together with any applicable tax withholding.
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This Option will be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed Exercise Notice accompanied by the aggregate Exercise Price, together with any applicable tax withholding.
No Shares will be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option unless the issuance and exercise of Shares complies with applicable state and federal laws (“Applicable Laws”). Assuming compliance, for income tax purposes the Shares will be considered transferred to the Optionee on the date on which the Option is exercised with respect to the Shares.
3. Method of Payment. The aggregate Exercise Price may be paid by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of the Optionee:
(a) cash;
(b) check;
(c) to the extent not prohibited by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, a promissory note;
(d) other shares of Common Stock, provided Shares have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which said Option will be exercised;
(e) by asking the Company to withhold Shares from the total Shares to be delivered upon exercise equal to the number of Shares having a value equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Shares being acquired;
(f) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment; or
(g) such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.
4. Restrictions on Exercise. This Option may not be exercised if the issuance of such Shares upon such exercise or the method of payment of consideration for such shares would constitute a violation of any Applicable Laws. The Company will be relieved of any liability with respect to any delayed issuance of shares or its failure to issue shares if such delay or failure is necessary to comply with Applicable Laws.
5. Non-Transferability of Option. This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Optionee only by Optionee. The terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement are binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of the Optionee.
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6. Term of Option. This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Stock Option Grant, and may be exercised during the term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option.
7. Tax Obligations.
(a) Withholding Taxes. Optionee agrees to arrange for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, local and foreign income and employment tax withholding requirements applicable to the Option exercise. Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver the Shares if withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.
(b) Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of ISO Shares. If the Option granted to Optionee is an Incentive Stock Option (“ISO”), and if Optionee sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares acquired pursuant to the ISO on or before the later of (i) the date two (2) years after the Grant Date, or (ii) the date one (1) year after the date of exercise, the Optionee must immediately notify the Company of the disposition in writing. Optionee agrees that Optionee may be subject to income tax withholding by the Company on the compensation income recognized by the Optionee.
(c) Code Section 409A. Under Code section 409A, an Option that was granted with a per Share exercise price that is determined by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) to be less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date (a “discount option”) may be considered deferred compensation. An Option that is a discount option may result in (i) income recognition by the Optionee prior to the exercise of the Option, (ii) an additional twenty percent (20%) tax, and (iii) potential penalty and interest charges. Optionee acknowledges that the Company cannot and has not guaranteed that the IRS will agree that the per Share Exercise Price of this Option equals or exceeds Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date in a later examination. Optionee agrees that if the IRS determines that the Option was granted with a per Share exercise price that was less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date, Optionee will be solely responsible for any and all resulting tax consequences.
8. No Guarantee of Continued Service. OPTIONEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS AN EMPLOYEE AND/OR DIRECTOR (AS APPLICABLE) AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING OPTIONEE) AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED THIS OPTION OR ACQUIRING SHARES HEREUNDER. OPTIONEE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS AN EMPLOYEE AND/OR DIRECTOR (AS APPLICABLE) FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH OPTIONEE’S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY (OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING OPTIONEE) TO TERMINATE OPTIONEE’S RELATIONSHIP AS AN EMPLOYEE, CONSULTANT OR DIRECTOR AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
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9. Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
(a) if to the Optionee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Stock Option Grant; and
(b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Optionee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary;
or to any other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fourth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing the communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open.
10. Specific Performance. Optionee expressly agrees that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of this Option Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced. Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Option Agreement or the Plan by the Optionee, the Company will, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance, in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Plan Administrator has the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach of this Option Agreement or the Plan. The Plan Administrator’s determinations will be final and conclusive and binding upon the Optionee.
11. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Option Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.
12. Optionee Undertaking. The Optionee agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on the Optionee pursuant to the express provisions of this Option Agreement.
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13. Modification of Rights. The rights of the Optionee are subject to modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Option Agreement and the Plan.
14. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
15. Counterparts; Facsimile Execution. This Option Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Option Agreement is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.
16. Entire Agreement. The Plan, this Option Agreement, and upon execution, the Exercise Notice, constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Optionee’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Optionee.
17. Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Option Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Option Agreement, and this Option Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
18. Language. You acknowledge that you are proficient in the English language, or have consulted with an advisor who is proficient in the English language, so as to enable you to understand the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan. If you have received this Agreement or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.
19. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
20. Imposition of Other Requirement. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on your participation in the Plan, on the Option and on any shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require you to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
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21. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your participation in the Plan, or your acquisition or sale of the underlying shares of Common Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
22. Other Documents. You hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act (“Prospectus”), to the extent the Plan is registered pursuant to the Securities Act.
23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE OPTIONEE EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS OPTION AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
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Optionee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Optionee has reviewed the Plan and this Option in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option and fully understands all provisions of the Option. Optionee agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Plan Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Option. Optionee further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.
OPTIONEE | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |||
Signature | /s/ Jacob Cohen | By: | /s/ Jonathan Arango |
Print Name: | Jacob Cohen | Print Name: | Jonathan Arango | |
Address: | 4131 N. Central Expy Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 |
Address: | 4131 N. Central Expy Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 | |
Date Signed: | 8/31/2022 |
Date Signed: | 9/1/ 2022 |
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EXHIBIT A
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
EXERCISE NOTICE
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
[_________________]
[_________________]
Attention: Mangoceuticals, Inc., Corporate Secretary
1. Exercise of Option. Effective as of today, _____________, _____, the undersigned (“Optionee”) elects to exercise Optionee’s option to purchase ___________ shares of the Common Stock (the “Shares”) of Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) under and pursuant to the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) and the Stock Option Agreement effective ______________ (the “Option Agreement”).
2. Delivery of Payment. Optionee herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price of the Shares, as set forth in the Option Agreement, and any and all withholding taxes due in connection with the exercise of the Option.
3. Representations of Optionee. Optionee acknowledges that Optionee has received, read and understood the Plan and the Option Agreement and agrees to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions.
4. Rights as Stockholder. Until the issuance of the Shares (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder exists with respect to the Shares, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. Subject to the requirements of Section 6 below, the Shares will be issued to the Optionee as soon as practicable after the Option is exercised in accordance with the Option Agreement. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of issuance except as provided in the Plan.
5. Tax Consultation. Optionee understands that Optionee may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Optionee’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Optionee represents that Optionee has consulted with any tax consultants Optionee deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Optionee is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.
6. Refusal to Transfer. The Company will not (i) transfer on its books any Shares that have been sold or otherwise transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Exercise Notice, or (ii) be required to treat as owner of such Shares or to accord the right to vote or pay dividends to any purchaser or other transferee to whom such Shares have been so transferred.
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7. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Exercise Notice to single or multiple assignees, and this Exercise Notice inures to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Exercise Notice is binding upon Optionee and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
8. Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Exercise Notice will be submitted by Optionee or by the Company forthwith to the Plan Administrator for review at its next regular meeting. The resolution of disputes by the Plan Administrator will be final and binding on all parties.
9. Governing Law; Severability. This Exercise Notice is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Exercise to the substantive law of another jurisdiction. In the event that any provision hereof becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Exercise Notice will continue in full force and effect.
10. Optionee Representations.
(a) With respect to a transaction occurring prior to such date as the Plan and Common Stock thereunder are covered by a valid Form S-8 or similar U.S. federal registration statement, Optionee agrees that in no event shall Optionee make a disposition of any of the Common Stock, unless and until: (i) Optionee shall have notified the Company of the proposed disposition and shall have furnished the Company with a statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition; and (ii) Optionee shall have furnished the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company to the effect that (A) such disposition will not require registration or qualification of such Common Stock under applicable U.S. federal, state or foreign securities laws or (B) appropriate action necessary for compliance with the U.S. federal, state or foreign securities laws has been taken; or (iii) the Company shall have waived, expressly and in writing, its rights under clauses (i) and (ii) of this Subsection.
(b) Optionee understands that if a registration statement covering the Common Stock under the Securities Act is not in effect when Optionee desires to sell the Common Stock, Optionee may be required to hold the Common Stock for an indeterminate period. Optionee also acknowledges that Optionee understands that any sale of the Common Stock which might be made by Optionee in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be made only in limited amounts in accordance with the terms and conditions of that Rule.
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11. Other Documents. Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including, but not limited to, the information required by Part I of Form S-8, if applicable.
12. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder will be provided in writing and deemed effective if provided in the manner specified in the Option Agreement.
13. Further Instruments. The parties agree to execute any further instruments and to take any further action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of the Option Agreement and this Exercise Notice.
14. No Advice Regarding Exercise. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your exercise of the options set forth in the Option Agreement, or your acquisition or sale of the underlying shares of Common Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your exercise of the options, before taking any action related to the Shares or the Plan.
15. Entire Agreement. The Plan and Option Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Exercise Notice, the Plan, and the Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Optionee’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Optionee.
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OPTIONEE | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
Signature ___________________ | By: ___________________ | |
Print Name: ___________________ | Print Name: ___________________ | |
Address: ___________________ | ||
Date Received: ___________________ |
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Exhibit 10.9
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms in the Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”) have the same meanings as defined in the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 (the “Company”) Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time)(the “Plan”).
I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Optionee: Jonathan Arango
Address: 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204
You have been granted an Option to purchase common stock (the “Common Stock”) of the Company (the “Option” and the “Shares”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:
Grant Date: August 31, 2022
Vesting Commencement Date: September 1, 2022
Exercise Price per Share: $1.10
Total Number of Shares Granted: 500,000
Total Exercise Price: $550,000
Type of Option1: Incentive ☒ OR Non-Qualified ☐
Expiration Date: September 1, 2027
Vesting Schedule: Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement between the Company and Optionee and subject to the Optionee’s continued service to the Company. Notwithstanding the above, all of the unvested Options shall vest immediately upon Optionee’s death or Disability, termination of employment without cause or a termination of Optionee for good reason (each as defined and described in Optionee’s employment agreement), a Change in Control of the Company.
1 Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are only eligible to be granted to employees. For each employee, in the event that the aggregate fair market value (determined as of the grant date) of ISOs that become exercisable for the first time in any calendar year exceed $100,000, such stock options exceeding such $100,000 limit shall automatically be treated as non-qualified stock options regardless of the designation above.
To the extent vested, this Option will be exercisable for three (3) months following the termination of service of Optionee, unless termination is due to Optionee’s Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for twelve (12) months, and except in the event termination id due to Optionee’s death, in which case this Option will be exercisable for eighteen (18) months, in each case following the termination of service of Optionee. In the event of termination due to Optionee’s death, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to notify Optionee’s estate of the exercisability of the Option following Optionee’s death. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in no event may this Option be exercised following the termination of service of Optionee as determined by the Company’s Board to be for Cause or after the Expiration Date as provided above and this Option may be subject to earlier termination as provided in the Plan.
“Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term or words of similar import in Optionee’s written employment or service contract with the Company or its parent or any subsidiary and, in the absence of such agreement or definition, means Optionee’s (i) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) fraud on or misappropriation of any funds or property of the Company or its subsidiaries, or any affiliate, customer or vendor; (iii) personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses), or breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (iv) willful misconduct in connection with Optionee’s duties or willful failure to perform Optionee’s responsibilities in the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries; (v) illegal use or distribution of drugs; (vi) violation of any material rule, regulation, procedure or policy of the Company or its subsidiaries, the violation of which could have a material detriment to the Company; or (vii) material breach of any provision of any employment, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation or other similar agreement executed by Optionee for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries, all as reasonably determined by the Plan Administrator, which determination will be conclusive.
Legends.
(a) All certificates representing the Shares issued upon exercise of this Option shall, prior to such date as the Plan and Common Stock hereunder are covered by a valid Form S-8 or similar U.S. federal registration statement, where applicable, have endorsed thereon the following legend:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED OR QUALIFIED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION, AND MAY BE OFFERED AND SOLD ONLY IF REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED PURSUANT TO THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND FOREIGN SECURITIES LAWS OR IF THE COMPANY IS PROVIDED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION UNDER U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND FOREIGN SECURITIES LAWS IS NOT REQUIRED.
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(b) If the Option is an incentive stock option (ISO), then the following legend will be included:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE WERE ISSUED UPON EXERCISE OF AN INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION, AND THE COMPANY MUST BE NOTIFIED IF THE SHARES SHALL BE TRANSFERRED BEFORE THE LATER OF THE TWO (2) YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE OF GRANT OF THE OPTION OR THE ONE (1) YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE OPTION WAS EXERCISED. THE REGISTERED HOLDER MAY RECOGNIZE ORDINARY INCOME IF THE SHARES ARE TRANSFERRED BEFORE SUCH DATE.
II. AGREEMENT
1. Grant of Option. The Plan Administrator grants to the Optionee named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant in Part I of this Option Agreement, an Option to purchase the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Exercise Price”), and subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan prevail.
If designated in the Notice of Stock Option Grant as an Incentive Stock Option, this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option as defined in Code section 422. Nevertheless, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code section 422(d), this Option will be treated as a Nonstatutory/Non-Qualified Stock Option.
2. Exercise of Option.
(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Stock Option Grant and with the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.
(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Notice”) or in a manner and pursuant to procedures as the Plan Administrator may determine, which will state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, and other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company and (ii) paying the Company in full the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Shares being acquired, together with any applicable tax withholding.
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This Option will be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed Exercise Notice accompanied by the aggregate Exercise Price, together with any applicable tax withholding.
No Shares will be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option unless the issuance and exercise of Shares complies with applicable state and federal laws (“Applicable Laws”). Assuming compliance, for income tax purposes the Shares will be considered transferred to the Optionee on the date on which the Option is exercised with respect to the Shares.
3. Method of Payment. The aggregate Exercise Price may be paid by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of the Optionee:
(a) cash;
(b) check;
(c) to the extent not prohibited by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, a promissory note;
(d) other shares of Common Stock, provided Shares have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which said Option will be exercised;
(e) by asking the Company to withhold Shares from the total Shares to be delivered upon exercise equal to the number of Shares having a value equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Shares being acquired;
(f) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment; or
(g) such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.
4. Restrictions on Exercise. This Option may not be exercised if the issuance of such Shares upon such exercise or the method of payment of consideration for such shares would constitute a violation of any Applicable Laws. The Company will be relieved of any liability with respect to any delayed issuance of shares or its failure to issue shares if such delay or failure is necessary to comply with Applicable Laws.
5. Non-Transferability of Option. This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Optionee only by Optionee. The terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement are binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of the Optionee.
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6. Term of Option. This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Stock Option Grant, and may be exercised during the term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option.
7. Tax Obligations.
(a) Withholding Taxes. Optionee agrees to arrange for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, local and foreign income and employment tax withholding requirements applicable to the Option exercise. Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver the Shares if withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.
(b) Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of ISO Shares. If the Option granted to Optionee is an Incentive Stock Option (“ISO”), and if Optionee sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares acquired pursuant to the ISO on or before the later of (i) the date two (2) years after the Grant Date, or (ii) the date one (1) year after the date of exercise, the Optionee must immediately notify the Company of the disposition in writing. Optionee agrees that Optionee may be subject to income tax withholding by the Company on the compensation income recognized by the Optionee.
(c) Code Section 409A. Under Code section 409A, an Option that was granted with a per Share exercise price that is determined by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) to be less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date (a “discount option”) may be considered deferred compensation. An Option that is a discount option may result in (i) income recognition by the Optionee prior to the exercise of the Option, (ii) an additional twenty percent (20%) tax, and (iii) potential penalty and interest charges. Optionee acknowledges that the Company cannot and has not guaranteed that the IRS will agree that the per Share Exercise Price of this Option equals or exceeds Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date in a later examination. Optionee agrees that if the IRS determines that the Option was granted with a per Share exercise price that was less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date, Optionee will be solely responsible for any and all resulting tax consequences.
8. No Guarantee of Continued Service. OPTIONEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS AN EMPLOYEE AND/OR DIRECTOR (AS APPLICABLE) AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING OPTIONEE) AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED THIS OPTION OR ACQUIRING SHARES HEREUNDER. OPTIONEE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS AN EMPLOYEE AND/OR DIRECTOR (AS APPLICABLE) FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH OPTIONEE’S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY (OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING OPTIONEE) TO TERMINATE OPTIONEE’S RELATIONSHIP AS AN EMPLOYEE, CONSULTANT OR DIRECTOR AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
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9. Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
(a) if to the Optionee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Stock Option Grant; and
(b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Optionee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary;
or to any other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fourth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing the communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open.
10. Specific Performance. Optionee expressly agrees that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of this Option Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced. Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Option Agreement or the Plan by the Optionee, the Company will, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance, in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Plan Administrator has the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach of this Option Agreement or the Plan. The Plan Administrator’s determinations will be final and conclusive and binding upon the Optionee.
11. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Option Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.
12. Optionee Undertaking. The Optionee agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on the Optionee pursuant to the express provisions of this Option Agreement.
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13. Modification of Rights. The rights of the Optionee are subject to modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Option Agreement and the Plan.
14. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
15. Counterparts; Facsimile Execution. This Option Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Option Agreement is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.
16. Entire Agreement. The Plan, this Option Agreement, and upon execution, the Exercise Notice, constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Optionee’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Optionee.
17. Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Option Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Option Agreement, and this Option Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
18. Language. You acknowledge that you are proficient in the English language, or have consulted with an advisor who is proficient in the English language, so as to enable you to understand the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan. If you have received this Agreement or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.
19. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
20. Imposition of Other Requirement. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on your participation in the Plan, on the Option and on any shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require you to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
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21. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your participation in the Plan, or your acquisition or sale of the underlying shares of Common Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
22. Other Documents. You hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act (“Prospectus”), to the extent the Plan is registered pursuant to the Securities Act.
23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE OPTIONEE EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS OPTION AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
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Optionee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Optionee has reviewed the Plan and this Option in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option and fully understands all provisions of the Option. Optionee agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Plan Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Option. Optionee further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.
OPTIONEE | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |||
Signature | /s/ Jonathan Arango | By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen |
Print Name: | Jonathan Arango | Print Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Address: | 4131 N. Central Expy Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 |
Address: | 4131 N. Central Expy Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 | |
Date Signed: | Date Signed: |
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EXHIBIT A
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
EXERCISE NOTICE
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
[_________________]
[_________________]
Attention: Mangoceuticals, Inc., Corporate Secretary
1. Exercise of Option. Effective as of today, _____________, _____, the undersigned (“Optionee”) elects to exercise Optionee’s option to purchase ___________ shares of the Common Stock (the “Shares”) of Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) under and pursuant to the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) and the Stock Option Agreement effective ______________ (the “Option Agreement”).
2. Delivery of Payment. Optionee herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price of the Shares, as set forth in the Option Agreement, and any and all withholding taxes due in connection with the exercise of the Option.
3. Representations of Optionee. Optionee acknowledges that Optionee has received, read and understood the Plan and the Option Agreement and agrees to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions.
4. Rights as Stockholder. Until the issuance of the Shares (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder exists with respect to the Shares, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. Subject to the requirements of Section 6 below, the Shares will be issued to the Optionee as soon as practicable after the Option is exercised in accordance with the Option Agreement. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of issuance except as provided in the Plan.
5. Tax Consultation. Optionee understands that Optionee may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Optionee’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Optionee represents that Optionee has consulted with any tax consultants Optionee deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Optionee is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.
6. Refusal to Transfer. The Company will not (i) transfer on its books any Shares that have been sold or otherwise transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Exercise Notice, or (ii) be required to treat as owner of such Shares or to accord the right to vote or pay dividends to any purchaser or other transferee to whom such Shares have been so transferred.
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7. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Exercise Notice to single or multiple assignees, and this Exercise Notice inures to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Exercise Notice is binding upon Optionee and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
8. Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Exercise Notice will be submitted by Optionee or by the Company forthwith to the Plan Administrator for review at its next regular meeting. The resolution of disputes by the Plan Administrator will be final and binding on all parties.
9. Governing Law; Severability. This Exercise Notice is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Exercise to the substantive law of another jurisdiction. In the event that any provision hereof becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Exercise Notice will continue in full force and effect.
10. Optionee Representations.
(a) With respect to a transaction occurring prior to such date as the Plan and Common Stock thereunder are covered by a valid Form S-8 or similar U.S. federal registration statement, Optionee agrees that in no event shall Optionee make a disposition of any of the Common Stock, unless and until: (i) Optionee shall have notified the Company of the proposed disposition and shall have furnished the Company with a statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition; and (ii) Optionee shall have furnished the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company to the effect that (A) such disposition will not require registration or qualification of such Common Stock under applicable U.S. federal, state or foreign securities laws or (B) appropriate action necessary for compliance with the U.S. federal, state or foreign securities laws has been taken; or (iii) the Company shall have waived, expressly and in writing, its rights under clauses (i) and (ii) of this Subsection.
(b) Optionee understands that if a registration statement covering the Common Stock under the Securities Act is not in effect when Optionee desires to sell the Common Stock, Optionee may be required to hold the Common Stock for an indeterminate period. Optionee also acknowledges that Optionee understands that any sale of the Common Stock which might be made by Optionee in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be made only in limited amounts in accordance with the terms and conditions of that Rule.
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11. Other Documents. Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including, but not limited to, the information required by Part I of Form S-8, if applicable.
12. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder will be provided in writing and deemed effective if provided in the manner specified in the Option Agreement.
13. Further Instruments. The parties agree to execute any further instruments and to take any further action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of the Option Agreement and this Exercise Notice.
14. No Advice Regarding Exercise. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your exercise of the options set forth in the Option Agreement, or your acquisition or sale of the underlying shares of Common Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your exercise of the options, before taking any action related to the Shares or the Plan.
15. Entire Agreement. The Plan and Option Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Exercise Notice, the Plan, and the Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Optionee’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Optionee.
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OPTIONEE | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
Signature ___________________ | By: ___________________ | |
Print Name: ___________________ | Print Name: ___________________ | |
Address: ___________________ | ||
Date Received: ___________________ |
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Exhibit 10.10
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 6th day of September 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and PHX Global, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide consulting services to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE
I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) 12 months, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE
II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation fifty thousand (50,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date.
2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
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2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
2.6. Registration Rights. Company will include Consulting Shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless the underwriter requests that the registration of such shares is not included, in which case the Consulting Shares will be registered on a subsequent registration statement.
ARTICLE
III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
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3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE
IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant may have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
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4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
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4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
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5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
ARTICLE
VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 it is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for its particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for it. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
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6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE
VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. Attn: Jacob Cohen 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 Phone: (833) 626-4679 Email: jacob@mangorx.com |
If to the Consultant: | Attn: Mr. Casey Jensen PHX Global, LLC 5830 E 2nd St , STE 7000 #676 Casper, WY 82609 Phone: 214-641-0777 Email: theglobalphx@gmail.com |
7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
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7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO |
Printed Name: | ||
“CONSULTANT” | PHX GLOBAL, LLC | |
By: | /s/ Casey Jensen | |
Name: | Casey Jensen | |
Title: | CEO |
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Exhibit 10.11
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 6th day of September 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Ezekiel Elliott, an individual (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide consulting services to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting services to the Company pursuant to the guidelines set forth on Appendix A, and as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) 12 months, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date, and shall vest upon the execution of a signed licensing transaction.
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2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
2.6. Registration Rights. Company will include Consulting Shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless the underwriter requests that the registration of such shares is not included, in which case the Consulting Shares will be registered on a subsequent registration statement.
ARTICLE III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
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3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant will have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
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4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
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4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
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5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 he is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for his own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent he believes such discussion necessary, discussed with his respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for his particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for him. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
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6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. Attn: Jacob Cohen 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 Phone: (833) 626-4679 Email: jacob@mangorx.com Phone: |
If to the Consultant: | Ezekiel Elliott c/o Frank Salzano Salzano, Lampert & Wilson, LLP 275 Madison Avenue, 35th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (646) 863-1883 Email: fsalzano@slwlawoffices.com |
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7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
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7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen |
Its: Chief Executive Officer | |
Printed Name: Jacob D. Cohen | |
“CONSULTANT” | |
/s/ Ezekiel Elliott | |
Ezekiel Elliott |
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Appendix A
Work Product
Company engages and designates Consultant as Company’s non-exclusive worldwide representative with respect to influencer services related to Company’s Mango Products for the duration of the Term (as defined herein).
Company shall engage Consultant to perform the following services (“Services”) during the Term:
1. | Consultant shall participate in ten (10) engagements per year of the Term (the “Engagements”), and one (1) personal appearance (the “Personal Appearance”). |
2. | The Engagements may include a mutually agreed upon number of: social media posts (e.g. Twitter, Instagram, Meta), interview mentions, podcasts mention or invites for Mango management, Media placement contacts, booth or conference appearances, testimonials, speak at conference or dinner, or any other means of mass communication such as Radio or TV/streaming. All Engagements shall be on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing and shall be subject at all times to Consultant’s then-existing scheduled obligations. |
Company may use Consultant’s approved: name, image and likeness, solely during the Term and solely in connection with marketing mutually agreed upon Company Products and in connection with the performance of Consultant’s Services.
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Exhibit 10.12
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 15th day of September 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and David Sandler, an individual (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide consulting services to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting and business advisory services related to product packaging, research and development and as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) 6 months, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation ten thousand (10,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date.
2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
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2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
2.6. Registration Rights. Company will include Consulting Shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless the underwriter requests that the registration of such shares is not included, in which case the Consulting Shares will be registered on a subsequent registration statement.
ARTICLE III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
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3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant may have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
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4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
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4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
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5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 it is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for its particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for it. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
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6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
Attn: Jacob Cohen | ||
4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 | ||
Dallas, Texas 75204 | ||
Phone: (833) 626-4679 | ||
Email: jacob@mangorx.com |
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If to the Consultant: | Attn: David Sandler | |
XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
Phone: XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
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7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
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7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO |
“CONSULTANT” | ||
By: | /s/ David Sandler | |
Name: | David Sandler |
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Exhibit 10.13
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 15th day of September 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Hsiaoching Chou, an individual (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide consulting services to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting and business advisory services related to product packaging, research and development and as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) 6 months, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation five thousand (5,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date.
2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
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2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
2.6. Registration Rights. Company will include Consulting Shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless the underwriter requests that the registration of such shares is not included, in which case the Consulting Shares will be registered on a subsequent registration statement.
ARTICLE III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
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3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant may have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
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4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
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4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
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5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 it is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for its particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for it. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
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6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. Attn: Jacob Cohen 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 Phone: (833) 626-4679 Email: jacob@mangorx.com |
If to the Consultant: | Attn: Hsiaoching Chou XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Phone: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
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7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
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7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
“CONSULTANT” | ||
By: | /s/ Hsiaoching Chou | |
Name: | Hsiaoching Chou |
Consulting Agreement |
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Exhibit 10.14
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
September 22, 2022
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900
Dallas, Texas 75204
Attn: Jacob D. Cohen – Chief Executive Officer
Dear Mr. Cohen,
This service agreement (“Agreement”) confirms the terms and conditions of the engagement of Greentree Financial Group, Inc. (“Greentree”) by Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas Corporation (the “Company”) to render certain professional services to the Company.
1. Services. Greentree agrees to perform the following services:
(a) | The bookkeeping services for the period from October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; | |
(b) | Advise and assist the Company in the conversion of its financial reporting systems, including its projected financial statements, to a format that is consistent with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”); | |
(c) | Assist the Company with compliance filings for the quarters ended September 30, 2022, March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023 and one annual report for the year ended December 31, 2022, including the consolidation structure and entries as well as assist with US GAAP footnotes; | |
(d) | Review and advise the Company on all documents and accounting systems relating to its finances and transactions, with the purpose of bringing such documents and systems into compliance with US GAAP or disclosures required by SEC; | |
(e) | Provide necessary consulting services and support as a liaison for the Company to third-party service providers, including coordination amongst the Company and their related attorneys, CPAs and the transfer agent. |
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
2. Fees. The Company agrees to pay Greentree for its services professional service fees consisting of 1) $50,000 in cash; and) 100,000 shares of the Company’s registered common stock (the “Service Fee” or “Securities”) during the Term, payable as follows:
(a) | A payment of $12,500 shall be made in cash via wire on or before September 30, 2022; | |
(b) | A payment of $12,500 shall be made in cash via wire on or before December 31, 2022; | |
(c) | A payment of $12,500 shall be made in cash via wire on or before March 31, 2023; | |
(d) | A payment of $12,500 shall be made in cash via wire on or before June 30, 2023; | |
(e) | The 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock shall be issued to Greentree upon signing this Agreement. The Company shall include such 100,000 shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
Note:
i. | Service Fee shall be deemed fully earned upon signing this Agreement. | |
ii. | In addition to any fees that may be payable to Greentree under this Agreement, the Company agrees to reimburse Greentree, upon request made from time to time, for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with Greentree’s activities under this Agreement, including the reasonable fees and travel expenses for the meetings on behalf of the Company. All such fees, expenses and costs will be pre-approved by the Company in writing, and billed at any time by Greentree and are payable by the Company when invoiced. Upon expiration of the Agreement any unreimbursed fees and expenses will be immediately due and payable. |
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on signing of this Agreement and end on August 14, 2023 (the “Term”). This Agreement may be renewed upon mutual written agreement of the parties hereto. This agreement may be terminated by the Company prior to its expiration or services being rendered with 45 days prior written notice to Greentree. Any obligation pursuant to this Paragraph 3, and pursuant to Paragraphs 2 (payment of fees), 4 (indemnification), 5 (matters relating to engagement), 7 (governing law); 8 (attorney fees) and 11 (miscellaneous) hereof, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. As stated in the foregoing sentence, the parties specifically agree that in the event the Company terminates this Agreement prior to expiration of the Term, the full Service Fee shall become immediately due and payable.
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
4. Indemnification. In addition to the payment of fees and reimbursement of fees and expenses provided for above, the Company agrees to indemnify Greentree and its affiliates with regard to the matters contemplated herein, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
5. Matters Relating to Engagement. The Company acknowledges that Greentree has been retained solely to provide the services set forth in this Agreement.
In rendering such services, Greentree shall act as an independent contractor, and any duties of Greentree arising out of its engagement hereunder shall be owed solely to the Company. The Company further acknowledges that Greentree may perform certain of the services described herein through one or more of its affiliates.
The Company acknowledges that Greentree is a consulting firm that is engaged in providing consulting services. The Company acknowledges and agrees that in connection with the performance of Greentree’s services hereunder (or any other services) that neither Greentree nor any of its employees will be providing the Company with legal, tax or accounting advice or guidance (and no advice or guidance provided by Greentree or its employees to the Company should be construed as such) and that neither Greentree nor its employees hold itself or themselves out to be advisors as to legal, tax, accounting or regulatory matters in any jurisdiction. Greentree may retain attorneys and accountants that are for Greentree’s benefit, and Greentree may recommend a particular law firm or accounting firm to be engaged by the Company and may pay the legal expenses or accounting expenses associated with that referral on behalf of the Company, after full disclosure to the Company and the Company’s consent that Greentree make such payment on its behalf. However, Greentree makes no recommendation as to the outcome of such referrals. The Company shall consult with its own legal, tax, accounting and other advisors concerning all matters and advice rendered by Greentree to the Company, and the Company shall be responsible for making its own independent investigation and appraisal of the risks, benefits and suitability of the advice and guidance given by Greentree to the Company. Neither Greentree nor its employees shall have any responsibility or liability whatsoever to the Company or its affiliates with respect thereto.
The Company recognizes and confirms that in performing its duties pursuant to this Agreement, Greentree will be using and relying on data, material, and other information furnished by the Company, a third party provider, or their respective employees and representatives (“the Information”). The Company will cooperate with Greentree and will furnish Greentree with all Information concerning the Company and any financial information or organizational or transactional information which Greentree deems appropriate, and Company will provide Greentree with access to the Company’s officers, directors, employees, independent accountants and legal counsel for the purpose of performing Greentree’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
The Company hereby agrees and represents that all Information furnished to Greentree pursuant to this Agreement shall be accurate and complete in all material respects at the time provided, and that, if the Information becomes materially inaccurate, incomplete or misleading during the term of Greentree’s engagement hereunder, the Company shall promptly advise Greentree in writing. Accordingly, Greentree assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the Information. In rendering its services, Greentree will be using and relying upon the Information without independent verification evaluation thereof.
6. Representations and Warranties by Greentree. Greentree, by its acceptance of the Securities, represents and warrants to Company as follows:
(a) Greentree is acquiring the Securities with the intent to hold as an investment and not with a view of distribution.
(b) Greentree is an “accredited investor” within the definition contained in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and is acquiring the Securities for its own account, for investment, and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, the distribution thereof or of any interest therein. Greentree has adequate net worth and means of providing for its current needs and contingencies and is able to sustain a complete loss of the investment in the Securities, and has no need for liquidity in such investment. Greentree, itself or through its officers, employees or agents, has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment such as an investment in the Securities, and Greentree, either alone or through its officers, employees or agents, has evaluated the merits and risks of the investment in the Securities.
(c) Greentree acknowledges and agrees that it is acquiring the Securities hereunder based upon its own inspection, examination and determination with respect thereto as to all matters, and without reliance upon any express or implied representations or warranties of any nature, whether in writing, orally or otherwise, made by or on behalf of or imputed to the Company.
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
(d) Greentree has no contract, arrangement or understanding with any broker, finder, investment bank, financial intermediary or similar agent with respect to any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) Greentree acknowledges and agrees that the value of the Securities, at any given time, could be less than the value of the Service Fee had Greentree elected to receive payments in cash, and Greentree accepts the investment risk associated therewith.
7. Governing Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of laws provisions. All disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement, or in respect of any legal relationship associated with or derived from this agreement, shall only be heard in any competent court residing in Broward County Florida. Company agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any manner provided by law. The Company further waives any objection to venue in any such action or proceeding on the basis of inconvenient forum. The Company agrees that any action on or proceeding brought against the Greentree shall only be brought in such courts.
8. Attorney Fees. In the event Greentree hereof shall refer this Agreement to an attorney to enforce the terms hereof, the Company agrees to pay all the costs and expenses incurred in attempting or effecting the enforcement of the Greentree’s rights, including reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not suit is instituted.
9. No Brokers. The Company represents and warrants to Greentree that there are no brokers, representatives or other persons which have an interest in compensation due to Greentree from any services contemplated herein.
10. Authorization. The Company and Greentree represent and warrant that each has all requisite power and authority, and all necessary authorizations, to enter into and carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not breach or conflict with any agreement, document or instrument (including contracts, wills, agreements, records and wire receipts, etc.) to which it is a party or bound.
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Company and Greentree with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings or agreements between the parties with respect thereto, whether oral or written, express or implied. Any amendments or modifications must be executed in writing by both parties. This Agreement and all rights, liabilities and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each party’s successors but may not be assigned without the prior written approval of the other party. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a statute, rule, regulation, decision of a tribunal or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and, to this extent, the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be severable. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument. The descriptive headings of the Paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth our agreement by signing below in the space provided and returning this Agreement to Greentree for execution, which shall constitute a binding agreement as of the date first above written.
Thank you. We look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship.
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
GREENTREE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ R. Chris Cottone | |
Name: | R. Chris Cottone | |
Title: | Vice President |
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED | ||
DATE: | SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 |
MANGOCEUTICALS INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED | ||
DATE: | SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 |
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
EXHIBIT A: INDEMNIFICATION
The Company agrees to indemnify Greentree, its employees, directors, officers, agents, affiliates, and each person, if any, who controls it within the meaning of either Section 20 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 (each such person, including Greentree is referred to as “Indemnified Party”) from and against any losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint or several (including all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by an Indemnified Party in connection with the preparation for or defense of any threatened or pending claim, action or proceeding, whether or not resulting in any liability) (“Damages”), to which such Indemnified Party, in connection with providing its services or arising out of its engagement hereunder, may become subject under any applicable Federal or state law or otherwise, including but not limited to liability or loss (i) caused by or arising out of an untrue statement or an alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact necessary in order to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, (ii) caused by or arising out of any act or failure to act, or (iii) arising out of Greentree’s engagement or the rendering by any Indemnified Party of its services under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company will not be liable to the Indemnified Party hereunder to the extent that any Damages are found in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party seeking indemnification hereunder.
These indemnification provisions shall be in addition to any liability which the Company may otherwise have to any Indemnified Party.
If for any reason, other than a final non-appealable judgment finding an Indemnified Party liable for Damages for its gross negligence or willful misconduct the foregoing indemnity is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless, then the Company shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by an Indemnified Party as a result of such Damages in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits received by the Company and its shareholders on the one hand and the Indemnified Party on the other, but also the relative fault of the Company and the Indemnified Party as well as any relevant equitable considerations.
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FL Office 7951 SW 6th St., Ste. 216 Plantation, Florida 33324 Tel: 954-424-2345 Fax:954-424-2230 NC Office 19720 Jetton Road, 3rd Floor Cornelius, NC 28301 Tel: 704-892-8733 Fax:704-892-6487 |
Promptly after receipt by the Indemnified Party of notice of any claim or of the commencement of any action in respect of which indemnity may be sought, the Indemnified Party will notify the Company in writing of the receipt or commencement thereof and the Company shall have the right to assume the defense of such claim or action (including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of fees and expenses of such counsel), provided that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to control its defense if, in the opinion of its counsel, the Indemnified Party’s defense is unique or separate to it as the case may be, as opposed to a defense pertaining to the Company. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Company, at the Company’s sole expense, to represent it in any claim or action in respect of which indemnity may be sought and agrees to cooperate with the Company and the Company’s counsel in the defense of such claim or action. In the event that the Company does not promptly assume the defense of a claim or action, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel to defend such claim or action. Any obligation pursuant to this Annex shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement
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MANGOCEUTICALS INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED | ||
DATE: | SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 |
Exhibit 10.15
October 1, 2022
Gene Johnston
3820 Blairwood Street
High Point, NC 27265.
E-Mail: gjohnston@llcpas.net
Re: Summary of Terms & Conditions (“Offer Letter”)
Dear Gene,
Pursuant to our recent discussions, we are very pleased to extend to you an offer of to join Mangoceuticals, Inc. (“Mangoceuticals” or the “Company”) as our Chief Financial Officer. Please find below an outline of the terms and conditions of your upcoming employment.
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Start Date: October 1, 2022
Term: 12 Months, full time basis
Reporting To: Jacob Cohen (Chairman and CEO) and the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Compensation: 150,000 shares of Mangoceuticals, Inc. common stock., which shall be issued upon signing and shall vest over a 6 month period at the rate of 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting November 1st, 2022.
Benefits: You will be eligible to participate in any future company sponsored benefit plans, including but not limited to, health insurance benefits, 401k, stock option or restricted stock grants, and other fringe benefits, once established and no earlier than the first of the month following 105 days of your start date.
Vacation/Paid Time Off: Mangoceuticals, Inc. does not have a formal policy for vacation/ PTO. As such, you will not accrue or accumulate paid time off; however, you will be permitted to take paid time off for vacation, sick days, and/or personal matters, subject to business needs and your manager’s approval.
Bonuses: You will be eligible to receive equity incentive grants or cash bonus awards as determined by the Company’s Board (or a committee of the Board) in their sole discretion.
Conditions: You will be required to execute certain documents as well as other new hire paperwork on your first day. Mangoceuticals, Inc. uses Bambee for Human Resources services, and we request that you activate and complete your account set up once you receive the activation email, as well as sign any policies assigned to you no later than your 3rd day from your Start Date. In accordance with federal law, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) business days of your commencement. Please be prepared to provide original documents on your first day of work.
Scope, Role & Responsibilities:
You will be a key member of the management team, wherein your primary responsibility encompasses the following key roles and responsibilities:
● | Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the Company to include budgeting, tax planning, and conservation of assets. | |
● | Assist the Company by providing all information necessary in connection with the Company’s listing to the Nasdaq | |
● | Assist in the creation of investment related documentation (Private Placement Memorandums, Term Sheets, financial projections and pro-forma, etc.…) and present to prospective investors for both debt and equity financings. | |
● | Develop an organizational chart and layout for the Company for both the short- and long-term goals. | |
● | Assist in the hiring and development of key individuals across the Company | |
● | Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements. | |
● | Coordinate efforts with corporate counsel for all SEC related filings (Press Releases, 8k’s, 10Q’s and 10K’s) and other general legal documents and agreements. | |
● | Coordinate with the Company’s Transfer Agent for transfers and issuances of shares. | |
● | Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company. | |
● | Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements. | |
● | Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, tax returns, special analyses, and information reports. | |
● | Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures. | |
● | Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards. | |
● | Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations. | |
● | Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. | |
● | Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems. | |
● | Review, analyze, and structure all potential M&A activity for the Company | |
● | Assist in obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance required to start a business. | |
● | Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas. | |
● | Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. | |
● | Serve on planning and policy-making committees. | |
● | Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, and the general public. |
Confidentiality:
All client information connected to Mangoceuticals are considered confidential and shall not be shared with others. You will also be required to complete and execute a separate Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement as part of this Offer Letter.
Again, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to join the Mangoceuticals, Inc. team. If you have any questions prior to your state date, please do not hesitate to contact me at jacob@mangorx.com.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Jacob D. Cohen | |
Jacob D. Cohen | |
President and CEO |
ACCEPTANCE
I have read and understand the offer described in this letter and consent and agree to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.
Agreed to and accepted this _1st day of October, 2022
/s/ Gene Johnston |
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Exhibit 10.16
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT
Capitalized but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Restricted Stock Grant and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time) (the “Plan”).
Grantee Name: | Gene Johnston | |
Address: | XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
You have been granted shares of restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock” or the “Shares”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement, as follows:
Date of Grant: | October 01, 2022 | |
Vesting Commencement Date: | October 01, 2022 | |
Price Per Share: | $1.00 | |
Total Number of Shares Granted: | 150,000 | |
Total Value of Shares Granted: | $150,000 | |
Total Purchase Price: | $0, issued in consideration for services | |
Agreement Date: | October 01, 2022 | |
Vesting Schedule: | The Shares shall vest with the following vesting schedule: 25,000 shares per month with the first 25,000 shares vesting November 1st, 2022 (the “First Vesting Date”). |
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MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
This RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of the Agreement Date specified on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is made by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and the grantee named in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (the “Grantee,” which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor to Grantee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless the context shall otherwise require).
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Plan, the Board (or an authorized Committee thereof), approved the issuance to Grantee, effective as of the date set forth above, of an award of the number of shares of Restricted Stock as is set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (which is expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof, the “Notice of Restricted Stock Grant”) at the purchase price per share of Restricted Stock (the “Purchase Price”), if any, set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant and Purchase of Restricted Stock. The Company hereby grants to Grantee, and Grantee hereby accepts the Restricted Stock set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, subject to the payment by Grantee of the total purchase price, if any, set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
2. Stockholder Rights.
(a) Voting Rights. Until such time as all or any part of the Restricted Stock are forfeited to the Company under this Agreement, if ever, Grantee (or any successor in interest) has the rights of a stockholder, including voting rights, with respect to the Restricted Stock subject, however, to the transfer restrictions or any other restrictions set forth in the Plan.
(b) Dividends and Other Distributions. During the period of restriction, Participants holding Restricted Stock are entitled to all regular cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to all shares while they are so held. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in shares, such shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.
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3. Vesting of Restricted Stock.
(a) The Restricted Stock are restricted and subject to forfeiture until vested. The Restricted Stock which have vested and are no longer subject to forfeiture are referred to as “Vested Shares.” All Restricted Stock which have not become Vested Shares are referred to as “Nonvested Shares.”
(b) Restricted Stock will vest and become nonforfeitable in accordance with the vesting schedule contained in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
(c) Any Nonvested Shares will automatically vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases owing to the Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise.
(d) Any Nonvested Shares will vest and become nonforfeitable immediately prior to the date of a Change of Control, provided that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof), in its discretion, may also accelerate the time at which all or any portion of Grantee’s Nonvested Shares will vest prior to a contemplated Change of Control.
(e) Terms used in Section 3 and Section 4 have the following meanings:
(i) “Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term or words of similar import in Grantee’s written employment or service contract with the Company or its subsidiaries and, in the absence of such agreement or definition, means Grantee’s (i) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) fraud on or misappropriation of any funds or property of the Company or its subsidiaries, or any affiliate, customer or vendor; (iii) personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses), or breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (iv) willful misconduct in connection with Grantee’s duties or willful failure to perform Grantee’s responsibilities in the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries; (v) illegal use or distribution of drugs; (vi) violation of any material rule, regulation, procedure or policy of the Company or its subsidiaries, the violation of which could have a material detriment to the Company; or (vii) material breach of any provision of any employment, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation or other similar agreement executed by Grantee for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries, all as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be conclusive.
(ii) “Retirement” means Grantee’s retirement from Company employ at or above the age 65 as determined in accordance with the policies of the Company or its subsidiaries, if any, in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be final and binding on all parties concerned.
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(f) Nonvested Shares may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, whether by operation of law or otherwise. The restrictions set forth in this Section will terminate upon a Change of Control.
4. Forfeiture of Nonvested Shares. Except as provided herein, if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases for any reason other than Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, any Nonvested Shares will be automatically forfeited to the Company for no consideration; unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise, and provided, however, that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) may cause any Nonvested Shares immediately to vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause.
(a) Legend. Each certificate representing Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant may bear a legend substantially as follows:
“THE SALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, WHETHER VOLUNTARY, INVOLUNTARY OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AS SET FORTH IN THE MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. 2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED FROM TIME TO TIME) AND IN A RESTRICTED SHARE GRANT AGREEMENT. A COPY OF SUCH PLAN AND SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.”
(b) Escrow of Nonvested Shares. The Company has the right to retain the certificates representing Nonvested Shares in the Company’s possession until such time as all restrictions applicable to such shares have been satisfied.
(c) Removal of Restrictions. The Participant is entitled to have the legend removed from certificates representing Vested Shares.
5. Recapitalizations, Exchanges, Mergers, Etc. The provisions of this Agreement apply to the full extent set forth herein with respect to any and all shares of capital stock of the Company or successor of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for the Restricted Stock by reason of any stock dividend, split, reverse split, combination, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or otherwise which does not terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
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6. Grantee Representations.
Grantee represents to the Company the following:
(a) Restrictions on Transfer. Grantee acknowledges that the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered and qualified under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or unless an exemption from registration and qualification is otherwise available. In addition, Grantee understands that the certificate representing the Restricted Stock will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the transfer of such Restricted Stock unless they are sold in a transaction in compliance with the Securities Act or are registered and qualified or such registration and qualification are not required in the opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company.
(b) Relationship to the Company; Experience. Grantee either has a preexisting business or personal relationship with the Company or any of its officers, directors or controlling persons or, by reason of Grantee’s business or financial experience or the business or financial experience of Grantee’s personal representative(s), if any, who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the Company or any affiliate or selling agent, directly or indirectly, has the capacity to protect Grantee’s own interests in connection with Grantee’s acquisition of the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee hereunder. Grantee and/or Grantee’s personal representative(s) have such knowledge and experience in financial, tax and business matters to enable Grantee and/or them to utilize the information made available to Grantee and/or them in connection with the acquisition of the Restricted Stock to evaluate the merits and risks of the prospective investment and to make an informed investment decision with respect thereto.
(c) Grantee’s Liquidity. In reaching the decision to invest in the Restricted Stock, Grantee has carefully evaluated Grantee’s financial resources and investment position and the risks associated with this investment, and Grantee acknowledges that Grantee is able to bear the economic risks of the investment. Grantee (i) has adequate means of providing for Grantee’s current needs and possible personal contingencies, (ii) has no need for liquidity in Grantee’s investment, (iii) is able to bear the substantial economic risks of an investment in the Restricted Stock for an indefinite period and (iv) at the present time, can afford a complete loss of such investment. Grantee’s commitment to investments which are not readily marketable is not disproportionate to Grantee’s net worth and Grantee’s investment in the Restricted Stock will not cause Grantee’s overall commitment to become excessive.
(d) Access to Data. Grantee acknowledges that during the course of this transaction and before deciding to acquire the Restricted Stock, Grantee has been provided with financial and other written information about the Company. Grantee has been given the opportunity by the Company to obtain any information and ask questions concerning the Company, the Restricted Stock, and Grantee’s investment that Grantee felt necessary; and to the extent Grantee availed himself/herself of that opportunity, Grantee has received satisfactory information and answers concerning the business and financial condition of the Company in response to all inquiries in respect thereof.
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(e) Risks. Grantee acknowledges and understands that (i) an investment in the Company constitutes a high risk, (ii) the Restricted Stock are highly speculative, and (iii) there can be no assurance as to what investment return, if any, there may be. Grantee is aware that the Company may issue additional securities in the future which could result in the dilution of Grantee’s ownership interest in the Company.
(f) Valid Agreement. This Agreement when executed and delivered by Grantee will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of Grantee which is enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(g) Residence. The address set forth on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is Grantee’s current address and accurately sets forth Grantee’s place of residence.
(h) Tax Consequences. Grantee has reviewed with Grantee’s own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents. Grantee understands that Grantee (and not the Company) is responsible for Grantee’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee understands that Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), taxes as ordinary income the difference between the purchase price for the Restricted Stock and the fair market value of the Restricted Stock as of the date any restrictions on the Restricted Stock lapse. Grantee understands that Grantee may elect to be taxed at the time the Restricted Stock is purchased rather than when and as the restrictions lapse by filing an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days from the date of purchase. The form for making this election is attached as Exhibit A hereto.
GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS GRANTEE’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE COMPANY’S TO FILE TIMELY ANY ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF GRANTEE REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE THIS FILING ON GRANTEE’S BEHALF.
7. No Employment Contract Created. The issuance of the Restricted Stock is not to be construed as granting to Grantee any right with respect to continuance of employment or any service with the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The right of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate at will Grantee’s employment or terminate Grantee’s service at any time (whether by dismissal, discharge or otherwise), with or without cause, is specifically reserved, subject to any other written employment or other agreement to which the Company and Grantee may be a party.
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8. Tax Withholding. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy Federal, state and local taxes (including the Grantee’s FICA obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the grant and vesting of the Restricted Stock.
9. Interpretation. The Restricted Stock are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee.
10. Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
(a) if to the Grantee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Grant; and
(b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary;
or to such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fifth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing such communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open.
11. Specific Performance. Grantee expressly agrees that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced. Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan by Grantee, the Company will, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance, in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) has the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement or the Plan. Any such determinations will be final and conclusive and binding upon Grantee.
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12. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.
13. Grantee Undertaking. Grantee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Grantee pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement.
14. Modification of Rights. The rights of Grantee are subject to modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
16. Counterparts; Facsimile Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.
18. Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
19. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your participation in the Plan, or your acquisition or sale of the Restricted Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
20. Compliance With Law. You agree that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without your consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of shares of Restricted Stock.
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21. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
22. Other Documents. To the extent the Plan is registered under the Securities Act, you hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the Prospectus.
23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE GRANTEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Restricted Share Grant Agreement as of the date first written above.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
GRANTEE: | ||
Name: | /s/ Gene Johnston |
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Gene Johnston |
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SPOUSE’S CONSENT TO AGREEMENT
(Required where Grantee resides in a community property state)
I acknowledge that I have read the Agreement and the Plan and that I know and understand the contents of both. I am aware that my spouse has agreed therein to the imposition of certain forfeiture provisions and restrictions on transferability with respect to the Restricted Stock that are the subject of the Agreement, including with respect to my community interest therein, if any, on the occurrence of certain events described in the Agreement. I hereby consent to and approve of the provisions of the Agreement, and agree that I will abide by the Agreement and bequeath any interest in the Restricted Stock which represents a community interest of mine to my spouse or to a trust subject to my spouse’s control or for my spouse’s benefit or the benefit of our children if I predecease my spouse.
Dated: ____________________________________
____________________________________
Signature
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Print Name
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Exhibit A
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to include in the taxpayer’s gross income or alternative minimum taxable income, as the case may be, for the current taxable year, as compensation for services the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the shares described below over the amount paid for those shares:
1. The name, address, taxpayer identification number and taxable year of the undersigned are as follows:
Taxpayer: | |
Spouse: | |
Name: | |
Address: | |
Identification No.: | |
Taxable Year: |
2. The property with respect to which the election is made is described as follows: __________ shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”).
3. The date on which the property was transferred is:___________________ ,______.
4. The property is subject to the following restrictions: The Shares may not be transferred and are subject to forfeiture under the terms of an agreement between the taxpayer and the Company. These restrictions lapse upon the satisfaction of certain conditions contained in such agreement.
5. The fair market value of the property at the time of transfer (determined without regard to any restriction other than a nonlapse restriction as defined in § 1.83-3(h) of the Income Tax Regulations) is: $_______ per share x ________ shares = $___________.
6. For the property transferred, the undersigned paid $______ per share x _________ shares = $______________.
7. The amount to include in gross income is $______________. [The result of the amount reported in Item 5 minus the amount reported in Item 6.]
The undersigned taxpayer will file this election with the Internal Revenue Service office with which taxpayer files his or her annual income tax return not later than 30 days after the date of transfer of the property. A copy of the election also will be furnished to the person for whom the services were performed. Additionally, the undersigned will include a copy of the election with his or her income tax return for the taxable year in which the property is transferred. The undersigned is the person performing the services in connection with which the property was transferred.
The undersigned understands that the foregoing election may not be revoked except with the consent of the Commissioner.
Dated: ______________________, _____
___________________________
Taxpayer
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: ______________________, _____
_________________________
Spouse of Taxpayer
Exhibit 10.17
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT
Capitalized but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Restricted Stock Grant and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time) (the “Plan”).
Grantee Name: | Dr. Kenny Myers | |
Address: | XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
You have been granted shares of restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock” or the “Shares”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement, as follows:
Date of Grant: | October 14, 2022 | |
Vesting Commencement Date: | October 14, 2022 | |
Price Per Share: | $1.00 | |
Total Number of Shares Granted: | 75,000 | |
Total Value of Shares Granted: | $75,000 | |
Total Purchase Price: | $0, issued in consideration for services | |
Agreement Date: | October 14, 2022 | |
Vesting Schedule: | The Shares shall vest with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Shares will vest upon the Date of Grant (the “First Vesting Date”) and the remaining Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date of the Date of Grant. |
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MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
This RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of the Agreement Date specified on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is made by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and the grantee named in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (the “Grantee,” which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor to Grantee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless the context shall otherwise require).
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Plan, the Board (or an authorized Committee thereof), approved the issuance to Grantee, effective as of the date set forth above, of an award of the number of shares of Restricted Stock as is set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (which is expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof, the “Notice of Restricted Stock Grant”) at the purchase price per share of Restricted Stock (the “Purchase Price”), if any, set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant and Purchase of Restricted Stock. The Company hereby grants to Grantee, and Grantee hereby accepts the Restricted Stock set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, subject to the payment by Grantee of the total purchase price, if any, set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
2. Stockholder Rights.
(a) Voting Rights. Until such time as all or any part of the Restricted Stock are forfeited to the Company under this Agreement, if ever, Grantee (or any successor in interest) has the rights of a stockholder, including voting rights, with respect to the Restricted Stock subject, however, to the transfer restrictions or any other restrictions set forth in the Plan.
(b) Dividends and Other Distributions. During the period of restriction, Participants holding Restricted Stock are entitled to all regular cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to all shares while they are so held. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in shares, such shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.
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3. Vesting of Restricted Stock.
(a) The Restricted Stock are restricted and subject to forfeiture until vested. The Restricted Stock which have vested and are no longer subject to forfeiture are referred to as “Vested Shares.” All Restricted Stock which have not become Vested Shares are referred to as “Nonvested Shares.”
(b) Restricted Stock will vest and become nonforfeitable in accordance with the vesting schedule contained in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
(c) Any Nonvested Shares will automatically vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases owing to the Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise.
(d) Any Nonvested Shares will vest and become nonforfeitable immediately prior to the date of a Change of Control, provided that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof), in its discretion, may also accelerate the time at which all or any portion of Grantee’s Nonvested Shares will vest prior to a contemplated Change of Control.
(e) Terms used in Section 3 and Section 4 have the following meanings:
(i) “Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term or words of similar import in Grantee’s written employment or service contract with the Company or its subsidiaries and, in the absence of such agreement or definition, means Grantee’s (i) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) fraud on or misappropriation of any funds or property of the Company or its subsidiaries, or any affiliate, customer or vendor; (iii) personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses), or breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (iv) willful misconduct in connection with Grantee’s duties or willful failure to perform Grantee’s responsibilities in the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries; (v) illegal use or distribution of drugs; (vi) violation of any material rule, regulation, procedure or policy of the Company or its subsidiaries, the violation of which could have a material detriment to the Company; or (vii) material breach of any provision of any employment, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation or other similar agreement executed by Grantee for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries, all as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be conclusive.
(ii) “Retirement” means Grantee’s retirement from Company employ at or above the age 65 as determined in accordance with the policies of the Company or its subsidiaries, if any, in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be final and binding on all parties concerned.
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(f) Nonvested Shares may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, whether by operation of law or otherwise. The restrictions set forth in this Section will terminate upon a Change of Control.
4. Forfeiture of Nonvested Shares. Except as provided herein, if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases for any reason other than Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, any Nonvested Shares will be automatically forfeited to the Company for no consideration; unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise, and provided, however, that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) may cause any Nonvested Shares immediately to vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause.
(a) Legend. Each certificate representing Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant may bear a legend substantially as follows:
“THE SALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, WHETHER VOLUNTARY, INVOLUNTARY OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AS SET FORTH IN THE MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. 2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED FROM TIME TO TIME) AND IN A RESTRICTED SHARE GRANT AGREEMENT. A COPY OF SUCH PLAN AND SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.”
(b) Escrow of Nonvested Shares. The Company has the right to retain the certificates representing Nonvested Shares in the Company’s possession until such time as all restrictions applicable to such shares have been satisfied.
(c) Removal of Restrictions. The Participant is entitled to have the legend removed from certificates representing Vested Shares.
5. Recapitalizations, Exchanges, Mergers, Etc. The provisions of this Agreement apply to the full extent set forth herein with respect to any and all shares of capital stock of the Company or successor of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for the Restricted Stock by reason of any stock dividend, split, reverse split, combination, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or otherwise which does not terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
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6. Grantee Representations.
Grantee represents to the Company the following:
(a) Restrictions on Transfer. Grantee acknowledges that the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered and qualified under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or unless an exemption from registration and qualification is otherwise available. In addition, Grantee understands that the certificate representing the Restricted Stock will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the transfer of such Restricted Stock unless they are sold in a transaction in compliance with the Securities Act or are registered and qualified or such registration and qualification are not required in the opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company.
(b) Relationship to the Company; Experience. Grantee either has a preexisting business or personal relationship with the Company or any of its officers, directors or controlling persons or, by reason of Grantee’s business or financial experience or the business or financial experience of Grantee’s personal representative(s), if any, who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the Company or any affiliate or selling agent, directly or indirectly, has the capacity to protect Grantee’s own interests in connection with Grantee’s acquisition of the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee hereunder. Grantee and/or Grantee’s personal representative(s) have such knowledge and experience in financial, tax and business matters to enable Grantee and/or them to utilize the information made available to Grantee and/or them in connection with the acquisition of the Restricted Stock to evaluate the merits and risks of the prospective investment and to make an informed investment decision with respect thereto.
(c) Grantee’s Liquidity. In reaching the decision to invest in the Restricted Stock, Grantee has carefully evaluated Grantee’s financial resources and investment position and the risks associated with this investment, and Grantee acknowledges that Grantee is able to bear the economic risks of the investment. Grantee (i) has adequate means of providing for Grantee’s current needs and possible personal contingencies, (ii) has no need for liquidity in Grantee’s investment, (iii) is able to bear the substantial economic risks of an investment in the Restricted Stock for an indefinite period and (iv) at the present time, can afford a complete loss of such investment. Grantee’s commitment to investments which are not readily marketable is not disproportionate to Grantee’s net worth and Grantee’s investment in the Restricted Stock will not cause Grantee’s overall commitment to become excessive.
(d) Access to Data. Grantee acknowledges that during the course of this transaction and before deciding to acquire the Restricted Stock, Grantee has been provided with financial and other written information about the Company. Grantee has been given the opportunity by the Company to obtain any information and ask questions concerning the Company, the Restricted Stock, and Grantee’s investment that Grantee felt necessary; and to the extent Grantee availed himself/herself of that opportunity, Grantee has received satisfactory information and answers concerning the business and financial condition of the Company in response to all inquiries in respect thereof.
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(e) Risks. Grantee acknowledges and understands that (i) an investment in the Company constitutes a high risk, (ii) the Restricted Stock are highly speculative, and (iii) there can be no assurance as to what investment return, if any, there may be. Grantee is aware that the Company may issue additional securities in the future which could result in the dilution of Grantee’s ownership interest in the Company.
(f) Valid Agreement. This Agreement when executed and delivered by Grantee will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of Grantee which is enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(g) Residence. The address set forth on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is Grantee’s current address and accurately sets forth Grantee’s place of residence.
(h) Tax Consequences. Grantee has reviewed with Grantee’s own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents. Grantee understands that Grantee (and not the Company) is responsible for Grantee’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee understands that Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), taxes as ordinary income the difference between the purchase price for the Restricted Stock and the fair market value of the Restricted Stock as of the date any restrictions on the Restricted Stock lapse. Grantee understands that Grantee may elect to be taxed at the time the Restricted Stock is purchased rather than when and as the restrictions lapse by filing an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days from the date of purchase. The form for making this election is attached as Exhibit A hereto.
GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS GRANTEE’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE COMPANY’S TO FILE TIMELY ANY ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF GRANTEE REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE THIS FILING ON GRANTEE’S BEHALF.
7. No Employment Contract Created. The issuance of the Restricted Stock is not to be construed as granting to Grantee any right with respect to continuance of employment or any service with the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The right of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate at will Grantee’s employment or terminate Grantee’s service at any time (whether by dismissal, discharge or otherwise), with or without cause, is specifically reserved, subject to any other written employment or other agreement to which the Company and Grantee may be a party.
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8. Tax Withholding. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy Federal, state and local taxes (including the Grantee’s FICA obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the grant and vesting of the Restricted Stock.
9. Interpretation. The Restricted Stock are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee.
10. Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
(a) if to the Grantee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Grant; and
(b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary;
or to such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fifth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing such communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open.
11. Specific Performance. Grantee expressly agrees that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced. Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan by Grantee, the Company will, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance, in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) has the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement or the Plan. Any such determinations will be final and conclusive and binding upon Grantee.
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12. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.
13. Grantee Undertaking. Grantee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Grantee pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement.
14. Modification of Rights. The rights of Grantee are subject to modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
16. Counterparts; Facsimile Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.
18. Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
19. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your participation in the Plan, or your acquisition or sale of the Restricted Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
20. Compliance With Law. You agree that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without your consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of shares of Restricted Stock.
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21. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
22. Other Documents. To the extent the Plan is registered under the Securities Act, you hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the Prospectus.
23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE GRANTEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Restricted Share Grant Agreement as of the date first written above.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
GRANTEE: | ||
Name: | /s/ Dr. Kenny Myers |
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Dr. Kenny Myers |
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SPOUSE’S CONSENT TO AGREEMENT
(Required where Grantee resides in a community property state)
I acknowledge that I have read the Agreement and the Plan and that I know and understand the contents of both. I am aware that my spouse has agreed therein to the imposition of certain forfeiture provisions and restrictions on transferability with respect to the Restricted Stock that are the subject of the Agreement, including with respect to my community interest therein, if any, on the occurrence of certain events described in the Agreement. I hereby consent to and approve of the provisions of the Agreement, and agree that I will abide by the Agreement and bequeath any interest in the Restricted Stock which represents a community interest of mine to my spouse or to a trust subject to my spouse’s control or for my spouse’s benefit or the benefit of our children if I predecease my spouse.
Dated: ____________________________________
____________________________________
Signature
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Print Name
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Exhibit A
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to include in the taxpayer’s gross income or alternative minimum taxable income, as the case may be, for the current taxable year, as compensation for services the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the shares described below over the amount paid for those shares:
1. The name, address, taxpayer identification number and taxable year of the undersigned are as follows:
Taxpayer: | |
Spouse: | |
Name: | |
Address: | |
Identification No.: | |
Taxable Year: |
2. The property with respect to which the election is made is described as follows: __________ shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”).
3. The date on which the property was transferred is:___________________ ,______.
4. The property is subject to the following restrictions: The Shares may not be transferred and are subject to forfeiture under the terms of an agreement between the taxpayer and the Company. These restrictions lapse upon the satisfaction of certain conditions contained in such agreement.
5. The fair market value of the property at the time of transfer (determined without regard to any restriction other than a nonlapse restriction as defined in § 1.83-3(h) of the Income Tax Regulations) is: $_______ per share x ________ shares = $___________.
6. For the property transferred, the undersigned paid $______ per share x _________ shares = $______________.
7. The amount to include in gross income is $______________. [The result of the amount reported in Item 5 minus the amount reported in Item 6.]
The undersigned taxpayer will file this election with the Internal Revenue Service office with which taxpayer files his or her annual income tax return not later than 30 days after the date of transfer of the property. A copy of the election also will be furnished to the person for whom the services were performed. Additionally, the undersigned will include a copy of the election with his or her income tax return for the taxable year in which the property is transferred. The undersigned is the person performing the services in connection with which the property was transferred.
The undersigned understands that the foregoing election may not be revoked except with the consent of the Commissioner.
Dated: ______________________, _____
___________________________
Taxpayer
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: ______________________, _____
_________________________
Spouse of Taxpayer
Exhibit 10.18
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75248
October 14th, 2022
Dr. Kenny Myers
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
Re: Director Offer Letter
Dear Kenny:
Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you a position as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”), subject to formal approval of the Board of the Company, with an expected effective date of October 15, 2022 (the later of October 15, 2022, and the date the Board formally appoints you to the Board, the “Effective Date”). We believe that your background and experience will be a significant asset to the Company, and we look forward to your participation on the Board. Should you choose to accept this position as a member of the Board, and the Board formally appoints you to the Board, this letter agreement (this “Agreement”) shall constitute an agreement between you and the Company and contains all the terms and conditions relating to the services that you agree to provide the Company.
1. Term. This Agreement is effective as of Effective Date. Pursuant to the adoption of a classified structure of the Board, your initial term as director shall be for a term of one to three years and start on the Effective Date and continue until your resignation, removal or until your successor is elected and qualified, subject to the provisions in Section 9 below.
2. Services. You shall render services as a member of the Board and as a member of one or more committees of the Board (hereinafter your “Duties”). During the term of this Agreement, you shall attend and participate in such number of meetings of the Board and any committees on which you serve as a member as regularly or specially called. You may attend and participate at each such meeting, via teleconference, video conference or in person. You shall consult with the other members of the Board as necessary via telephone, electronic mail or other forms of correspondence. In addition to your attendance at Board meetings, we expect to take advantage of your expertise by reaching out to you for advice and counsel between meetings. To the extent that you are appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, you will need to meet at least quarterly with the other members of the committee around the time of quarterly and annual earnings releases and related filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a member of the Board, you will owe fiduciary duties to the Company and its stockholders, such as the duty of care, duty of loyalty and the duty of disclosure, which include protecting Company proprietary information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
3. Services for Others. You shall be free to represent or perform services for other persons during the term of this Agreement. However, you agree that you do not presently perform and do not intend to perform, during the term of this Agreement, similar Duties, consulting or other services for companies whose businesses are or would be, in any way, competitive with the Company (except for companies previously disclosed by you to the Company in writing). Should you propose to perform similar Duties, consulting or other services for any such company, you agree to notify the Board in writing in advance (specifying the name of the organization for whom you propose to perform such services) and to provide information to the Board sufficient to allow it to determine if the performance of such services would conflict with areas of interest to the Company.
4. Compensation. Assuming your material compliance with the terms of this Agreement, compensation for your services to the Company shall be as described in this section.
a. You will be granted 75,000 shares of restricted common stock (“Restricted Stock Shares”) issuable under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Restricted Stock Shares will vest upon the Effective Date and the remaining Restricted Stock Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date of the date of your appointment to the Board, in accordance with the terms of a separate Restricted Stock Award Agreement between you and the Company. Any unvested Restricted Stock Shares will expire upon termination of your service.
b. You shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred by you in connection with the performance of your Duties (including travel expenses for in-person meetings), subject to the terms of any reimbursement policy the Company may put into place from time to time.
5. D&O Insurance Policy. As of the Effective Date, the Company has not established a directors and officers liability insurance policy. It is the intent that the Company establish a directors and officers liability insurance policy with commercially reasonable amounts upon the completion of an initial public offering of the Company’s securities pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or otherwise, when the Company becomes a publicly reporting company under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
6. No Assignment. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered by you, this Agreement may not be assigned by you without the prior written consent of the Company.
7. Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure. In consideration for your access to certain Confidential Information (as defined below) of the Company, in connection with your business relationship with the Company, you hereby represent and agree as follows:
a. Definition. For purposes of this Agreement the term “Confidential Information” means:
i. Any information which the Company possesses that has been created, discovered or developed by or for the Company, and which has or could have commercial value or utility in the business in which the Company is engaged; or
ii. Any information which is related to the business of the Company and is generally not known by non-Company personnel.
iii. Confidential Information includes, without limitation, trade secrets and any information concerning products, processes, formulas, designs, inventions (whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, and whether or not reduced to practice), discoveries, concepts, ideas, improvements, techniques, methods, research, development and test results, specifications, data, know-how, software, formats, marketing plans, and analyses, business plans and analyses, strategies, forecasts, customer and supplier identities, characteristics and agreements.
b. Exclusions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term Confidential Information shall not include:
i. Any information which is, or otherwise becomes, generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of the confidentiality portions of this Agreement, or any other agreement requiring confidentiality between the Company and you;
ii. Information received from a third party in rightful possession of such information who is not restricted from disclosing such information; and
iii. Information known by you prior to receipt of such information from the Company, which prior knowledge can be documented.
c. Documents. You agree that, without the express written consent of the Company, you will not remove from the Company’s premises any notes, formulas, programs, data, records, machines or any other documents or items which in any manner contain or constitute Confidential Information, nor will you make reproductions or copies of same. You shall promptly return any such documents or items, along with any reproductions or copies to the Company upon the Company’s demand, upon termination of this Agreement, or upon your termination or Resignation, as defined in Section 9 herein.
d. Confidentiality. You agree that you will hold in trust and confidence all Confidential Information and will not disclose to others, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information or anything relating to such information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary in the course of your business relationship with the Company. You further agree that you will not use any Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary in the course of your business relationship with the Company, and that the provisions of this paragraph (d) shall survive termination of this Agreement.
e. Ownership. You agree that the Company shall own all right, title and interest (including patent rights, copyrights, trade secret rights, mask work rights, trademark rights, and all other intellectual and industrial property rights of any sort throughout the world) relating to any and all inventions (whether or not patentable), works of authorship, mask works, designations, designs, know-how, ideas and information made or conceived or reduced to practice, in whole or in part, by you during the term of this Agreement and that arise out of your Duties (collectively, “Inventions”) and you will promptly disclose and provide all Inventions to the Company. You agree to assist the Company, at its expense, to further evidence, record and perfect such assignments, and to perfect, obtain, maintain, enforce, and defend any rights assigned.
8. Non-Solicitation. During the term of your appointment and for twelve (12) months thereafter, you shall not directly solicit for employment any employee of the Company with whom you have had contact due to your appointment.
9. Termination and Resignation. Your membership on the Board may be terminated for any or no reason by a vote of the stockholders holding at least a majority of the shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote or by applicable law. You may also terminate your membership on the Board for any or no reason by delivering your written notice of resignation to the Company (“Resignation”), and such Resignation shall be effective upon the time specified therein or, if no time is specified, upon receipt of the notice of resignation by the Company. Upon the effective date of the termination or Resignation, your right to compensation hereunder will terminate subject to the Company’s obligations to pay you any compensation (including the vested portion of the Restricted Stock Shares) that you have already earned and to reimburse you for approved expenses already incurred in connection with your performance of your Duties as of the effective date of such termination or Resignation. Any Restricted Stock Shares that have not vested as of the effective date of such termination or Resignation shall be forfeited and cancelled.
10. Governing Law. All questions with respect to the construction and/or enforcement of this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be determined in accordance with the law of the State of Texas applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely in the State of Texas.
11. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Waiver; Counterparts. This Agreement expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties hereto. Waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition or waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the right of any such party to require future performance of such provision or any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which will be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same agreement, and may be executed using facsimiles of signatures, and a facsimile of a signature shall be deemed to be the same, and equally enforceable, as an original of such signature.
12. Indemnification. The Company shall, to the maximum extent provided under applicable law, indemnify and hold you harmless from and against any expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, judgments, fines, settlements and other legally permissible amounts (“Losses”), incurred in connection with any proceeding arising out of, or related to, your performance of your Duties, other than any such Losses incurred as a result of your negligence or willful misconduct. The Company shall advance to you any expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of settlement, incurred in defending any such proceeding to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Such costs and expenses incurred by you in defense of any such proceeding shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of such proceeding promptly upon receipt by the Company of (a) written request for payment; (b) appropriate documentation evidencing the incurrence, amount and nature of the costs and expenses for which payment is being sought; and (c) an undertaking adequate under applicable law made by or on your behalf to repay the amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined pursuant to any non-appealable judgment or settlement that you are not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.
13. Not an Employment Agreement. This Agreement is not an employment agreement and shall not be construed or interpreted to create any right for you to continue employment with the Company.
14. Acknowledgement. You accept this Agreement subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. You agree to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Board of Directors of the Company regarding any questions arising under this Agreement.
This Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date set first set forth above. This offer is submitted to you with the understanding that you will tender your resignation as a member of the Board in the event that you are not in compliance with the Company’s then applicable policies, codes or charters. Should you accept this offer, you are representing to us that you (i) do not know of any conflict which would restrict your ability to serve on the Board and (ii) will not provide the Company with any documents, records, or other confidential information in violation of the rights of other parties.
Sincerely, | ||
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
AGREED AND ACCEPTED: | |
/s/ Dr. Kenny Myers | |
Name: Dr. Kenny Myers |
Exhibit 10.19
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT
Capitalized but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Restricted Stock Grant and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time) (the “Plan”).
Grantee Name: | Alex P. Hamilton | |
Address: | XXXXXXXXXXX |
You have been granted shares of restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock” or the “Shares”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement, as follows:
Date of Grant: | October 14, 2022 | |
Vesting Commencement Date: | October 14, 2022 | |
Price Per Share: | $1.00 | |
Total Number of Shares Granted: | 75,000 | |
Total Value of Shares Granted: | $75,000 | |
Total Purchase Price: | $0, issued in consideration for services | |
Agreement Date: | October 14, 2022 | |
Vesting Schedule: | The Shares shall vest with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Shares will vest upon the Date of Grant (the “First Vesting Date”) and the remaining Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date of the Date of Grant. |
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MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
This RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of the Agreement Date specified on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is made by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and the grantee named in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (the “Grantee,” which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor to Grantee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless the context shall otherwise require).
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Plan, the Board (or an authorized Committee thereof), approved the issuance to Grantee, effective as of the date set forth above, of an award of the number of shares of Restricted Stock as is set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (which is expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof, the “Notice of Restricted Stock Grant”) at the purchase price per share of Restricted Stock (the “Purchase Price”), if any, set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant and Purchase of Restricted Stock. The Company hereby grants to Grantee, and Grantee hereby accepts the Restricted Stock set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, subject to the payment by Grantee of the total purchase price, if any, set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
2. Stockholder Rights.
(a) Voting Rights. Until such time as all or any part of the Restricted Stock are forfeited to the Company under this Agreement, if ever, Grantee (or any successor in interest) has the rights of a stockholder, including voting rights, with respect to the Restricted Stock subject, however, to the transfer restrictions or any other restrictions set forth in the Plan.
(b) Dividends and Other Distributions. During the period of restriction, Participants holding Restricted Stock are entitled to all regular cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to all shares while they are so held. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in shares, such shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.
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3. Vesting of Restricted Stock.
(a) The Restricted Stock are restricted and subject to forfeiture until vested. The Restricted Stock which have vested and are no longer subject to forfeiture are referred to as “Vested Shares.” All Restricted Stock which have not become Vested Shares are referred to as “Nonvested Shares.”
(b) Restricted Stock will vest and become nonforfeitable in accordance with the vesting schedule contained in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
(c) Any Nonvested Shares will automatically vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases owing to the Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise.
(d) Any Nonvested Shares will vest and become nonforfeitable immediately prior to the date of a Change of Control, provided that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof), in its discretion, may also accelerate the time at which all or any portion of Grantee’s Nonvested Shares will vest prior to a contemplated Change of Control.
(e) Terms used in Section 3 and Section 4 have the following meanings:
(i) “Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term or words of similar import in Grantee’s written employment or service contract with the Company or its subsidiaries and, in the absence of such agreement or definition, means Grantee’s (i) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) fraud on or misappropriation of any funds or property of the Company or its subsidiaries, or any affiliate, customer or vendor; (iii) personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses), or breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (iv) willful misconduct in connection with Grantee’s duties or willful failure to perform Grantee’s responsibilities in the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries; (v) illegal use or distribution of drugs; (vi) violation of any material rule, regulation, procedure or policy of the Company or its subsidiaries, the violation of which could have a material detriment to the Company; or (vii) material breach of any provision of any employment, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation or other similar agreement executed by Grantee for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries, all as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be conclusive.
(ii) “Retirement” means Grantee’s retirement from Company employ at or above the age 65 as determined in accordance with the policies of the Company or its subsidiaries, if any, in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be final and binding on all parties concerned.
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(f) Nonvested Shares may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, whether by operation of law or otherwise. The restrictions set forth in this Section will terminate upon a Change of Control.
4. Forfeiture of Nonvested Shares. Except as provided herein, if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases for any reason other than Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, any Nonvested Shares will be automatically forfeited to the Company for no consideration; unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise, and provided, however, that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) may cause any Nonvested Shares immediately to vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause.
(a) Legend. Each certificate representing Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant may bear a legend substantially as follows:
“THE SALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, WHETHER VOLUNTARY, INVOLUNTARY OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AS SET FORTH IN THE MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. 2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED FROM TIME TO TIME) AND IN A RESTRICTED SHARE GRANT AGREEMENT. A COPY OF SUCH PLAN AND SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.”
(b) Escrow of Nonvested Shares. The Company has the right to retain the certificates representing Nonvested Shares in the Company’s possession until such time as all restrictions applicable to such shares have been satisfied.
(c) Removal of Restrictions. The Participant is entitled to have the legend removed from certificates representing Vested Shares.
5. Recapitalizations, Exchanges, Mergers, Etc. The provisions of this Agreement apply to the full extent set forth herein with respect to any and all shares of capital stock of the Company or successor of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for the Restricted Stock by reason of any stock dividend, split, reverse split, combination, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or otherwise which does not terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
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6. Grantee Representations.
Grantee represents to the Company the following:
(a) Restrictions on Transfer. Grantee acknowledges that the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered and qualified under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or unless an exemption from registration and qualification is otherwise available. In addition, Grantee understands that the certificate representing the Restricted Stock will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the transfer of such Restricted Stock unless they are sold in a transaction in compliance with the Securities Act or are registered and qualified or such registration and qualification are not required in the opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company.
(b) Relationship to the Company; Experience. Grantee either has a preexisting business or personal relationship with the Company or any of its officers, directors or controlling persons or, by reason of Grantee’s business or financial experience or the business or financial experience of Grantee’s personal representative(s), if any, who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the Company or any affiliate or selling agent, directly or indirectly, has the capacity to protect Grantee’s own interests in connection with Grantee’s acquisition of the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee hereunder. Grantee and/or Grantee’s personal representative(s) have such knowledge and experience in financial, tax and business matters to enable Grantee and/or them to utilize the information made available to Grantee and/or them in connection with the acquisition of the Restricted Stock to evaluate the merits and risks of the prospective investment and to make an informed investment decision with respect thereto.
(c) Grantee’s Liquidity. In reaching the decision to invest in the Restricted Stock, Grantee has carefully evaluated Grantee’s financial resources and investment position and the risks associated with this investment, and Grantee acknowledges that Grantee is able to bear the economic risks of the investment. Grantee (i) has adequate means of providing for Grantee’s current needs and possible personal contingencies, (ii) has no need for liquidity in Grantee’s investment, (iii) is able to bear the substantial economic risks of an investment in the Restricted Stock for an indefinite period and (iv) at the present time, can afford a complete loss of such investment. Grantee’s commitment to investments which are not readily marketable is not disproportionate to Grantee’s net worth and Grantee’s investment in the Restricted Stock will not cause Grantee’s overall commitment to become excessive.
(d) Access to Data. Grantee acknowledges that during the course of this transaction and before deciding to acquire the Restricted Stock, Grantee has been provided with financial and other written information about the Company. Grantee has been given the opportunity by the Company to obtain any information and ask questions concerning the Company, the Restricted Stock, and Grantee’s investment that Grantee felt necessary; and to the extent Grantee availed himself/herself of that opportunity, Grantee has received satisfactory information and answers concerning the business and financial condition of the Company in response to all inquiries in respect thereof.
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(e) Risks. Grantee acknowledges and understands that (i) an investment in the Company constitutes a high risk, (ii) the Restricted Stock are highly speculative, and (iii) there can be no assurance as to what investment return, if any, there may be. Grantee is aware that the Company may issue additional securities in the future which could result in the dilution of Grantee’s ownership interest in the Company.
(f) Valid Agreement. This Agreement when executed and delivered by Grantee will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of Grantee which is enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(g) Residence. The address set forth on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is Grantee’s current address and accurately sets forth Grantee’s place of residence.
(h) Tax Consequences. Grantee has reviewed with Grantee’s own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents. Grantee understands that Grantee (and not the Company) is responsible for Grantee’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee understands that Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), taxes as ordinary income the difference between the purchase price for the Restricted Stock and the fair market value of the Restricted Stock as of the date any restrictions on the Restricted Stock lapse. Grantee understands that Grantee may elect to be taxed at the time the Restricted Stock is purchased rather than when and as the restrictions lapse by filing an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days from the date of purchase. The form for making this election is attached as Exhibit A hereto.
GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS GRANTEE’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE COMPANY’S TO FILE TIMELY ANY ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF GRANTEE REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE THIS FILING ON GRANTEE’S BEHALF.
7. No Employment Contract Created. The issuance of the Restricted Stock is not to be construed as granting to Grantee any right with respect to continuance of employment or any service with the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The right of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate at will Grantee’s employment or terminate Grantee’s service at any time (whether by dismissal, discharge or otherwise), with or without cause, is specifically reserved, subject to any other written employment or other agreement to which the Company and Grantee may be a party.
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8. Tax Withholding. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy Federal, state and local taxes (including the Grantee’s FICA obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the grant and vesting of the Restricted Stock.
9. Interpretation. The Restricted Stock are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee.
10. Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
(a) if to the Grantee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Grant; and
(b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary;
or to such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fifth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing such communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open.
11. Specific Performance. Grantee expressly agrees that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced. Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan by Grantee, the Company will, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance, in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) has the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement or the Plan. Any such determinations will be final and conclusive and binding upon Grantee.
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12. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.
13. Grantee Undertaking. Grantee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Grantee pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement.
14. Modification of Rights. The rights of Grantee are subject to modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
16. Counterparts; Facsimile Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.
18. Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
19. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your participation in the Plan, or your acquisition or sale of the Restricted Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
20. Compliance With Law. You agree that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without your consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of shares of Restricted Stock.
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21. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
22. Other Documents. To the extent the Plan is registered under the Securities Act, you hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the Prospectus.
23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE GRANTEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Restricted Share Grant Agreement as of the date first written above.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
GRANTEE: | ||
Name: | /s/ Alex Hamilton |
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Alex P. Hamilton |
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SPOUSE’S CONSENT TO AGREEMENT
(Required where Grantee resides in a community property state)
I acknowledge that I have read the Agreement and the Plan and that I know and understand the contents of both. I am aware that my spouse has agreed therein to the imposition of certain forfeiture provisions and restrictions on transferability with respect to the Restricted Stock that are the subject of the Agreement, including with respect to my community interest therein, if any, on the occurrence of certain events described in the Agreement. I hereby consent to and approve of the provisions of the Agreement, and agree that I will abide by the Agreement and bequeath any interest in the Restricted Stock which represents a community interest of mine to my spouse or to a trust subject to my spouse’s control or for my spouse’s benefit or the benefit of our children if I predecease my spouse.
Dated: ____________________________________
____________________________________
Signature
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Print Name
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Exhibit A
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to include in the taxpayer’s gross income or alternative minimum taxable income, as the case may be, for the current taxable year, as compensation for services the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the shares described below over the amount paid for those shares:
1. The name, address, taxpayer identification number and taxable year of the undersigned are as follows:
Taxpayer: | |
Spouse: | |
Name: | |
Address: | |
Identification No.: | |
Taxable Year: |
2. The property with respect to which the election is made is described as follows: __________ shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”).
3. The date on which the property was transferred is:___________________ ,______.
4. The property is subject to the following restrictions: The Shares may not be transferred and are subject to forfeiture under the terms of an agreement between the taxpayer and the Company. These restrictions lapse upon the satisfaction of certain conditions contained in such agreement.
5. The fair market value of the property at the time of transfer (determined without regard to any restriction other than a nonlapse restriction as defined in § 1.83-3(h) of the Income Tax Regulations) is: $_______ per share x ________ shares = $___________.
6. For the property transferred, the undersigned paid $______ per share x _________ shares = $______________.
7. The amount to include in gross income is $______________. [The result of the amount reported in Item 5 minus the amount reported in Item 6.]
The undersigned taxpayer will file this election with the Internal Revenue Service office with which taxpayer files his or her annual income tax return not later than 30 days after the date of transfer of the property. A copy of the election also will be furnished to the person for whom the services were performed. Additionally, the undersigned will include a copy of the election with his or her income tax return for the taxable year in which the property is transferred. The undersigned is the person performing the services in connection with which the property was transferred.
The undersigned understands that the foregoing election may not be revoked except with the consent of the Commissioner.
Dated: ______________________, _____
___________________________
Taxpayer
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: ______________________, _____
_________________________
Spouse of Taxpayer
Exhibit 10.20
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75248
October 14th, 2022
Alex P. Hamilton
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
Re: Director Offer Letter
Dear Kenny:
Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you a position as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”), subject to formal approval of the Board of the Company, with an expected effective date of October 15, 2022 (the later of October 15, 2022, and the date the Board formally appoints you to the Board, the “Effective Date”). We believe that your background and experience will be a significant asset to the Company, and we look forward to your participation on the Board. Should you choose to accept this position as a member of the Board, and the Board formally appoints you to the Board, this letter agreement (this “Agreement”) shall constitute an agreement between you and the Company and contains all the terms and conditions relating to the services that you agree to provide the Company.
1. Term. This Agreement is effective as of Effective Date. Pursuant to the adoption of a classified structure of the Board, your initial term as director shall be for a term of one to three years and start on the Effective Date and continue until your resignation, removal or until your successor is elected and qualified, subject to the provisions in Section 9 below.
2. Services. You shall render services as a member of the Board and as a member of one or more committees of the Board (hereinafter your “Duties”). During the term of this Agreement, you shall attend and participate in such number of meetings of the Board and any committees on which you serve as a member as regularly or specially called. You may attend and participate at each such meeting, via teleconference, video conference or in person. You shall consult with the other members of the Board as necessary via telephone, electronic mail or other forms of correspondence. In addition to your attendance at Board meetings, we expect to take advantage of your expertise by reaching out to you for advice and counsel between meetings. To the extent that you are appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, you will need to meet at least quarterly with the other members of the committee around the time of quarterly and annual earnings releases and related filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a member of the Board, you will owe fiduciary duties to the Company and its stockholders, such as the duty of care, duty of loyalty and the duty of disclosure, which include protecting Company proprietary information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
3. Services for Others. You shall be free to represent or perform services for other persons during the term of this Agreement. However, you agree that you do not presently perform and do not intend to perform, during the term of this Agreement, similar Duties, consulting or other services for companies whose businesses are or would be, in any way, competitive with the Company (except for companies previously disclosed by you to the Company in writing). Should you propose to perform similar Duties, consulting or other services for any such company, you agree to notify the Board in writing in advance (specifying the name of the organization for whom you propose to perform such services) and to provide information to the Board sufficient to allow it to determine if the performance of such services would conflict with areas of interest to the Company.
4. Compensation. Assuming your material compliance with the terms of this Agreement, compensation for your services to the Company shall be as described in this section.
a. You will be granted 75,000 shares of restricted common stock (“Restricted Stock Shares”) issuable under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Restricted Stock Shares will vest upon the Effective Date and the remaining Restricted Stock Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date of the date of your appointment to the Board, in accordance with the terms of a separate Restricted Stock Award Agreement between you and the Company. Any unvested Restricted Stock Shares will expire upon termination of your service.
b. You shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred by you in connection with the performance of your Duties (including travel expenses for in-person meetings), subject to the terms of any reimbursement policy the Company may put into place from time to time.
5. D&O Insurance Policy. As of the Effective Date, the Company has not established a directors and officers liability insurance policy. It is the intent that the Company establish a directors and officers liability insurance policy with commercially reasonable amounts upon the completion of an initial public offering of the Company’s securities pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or otherwise, when the Company becomes a publicly reporting company under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
6. No Assignment. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered by you, this Agreement may not be assigned by you without the prior written consent of the Company.
7. Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure. In consideration for your access to certain Confidential Information (as defined below) of the Company, in connection with your business relationship with the Company, you hereby represent and agree as follows:
a. Definition. For purposes of this Agreement the term “Confidential Information” means:
i. Any information which the Company possesses that has been created, discovered or developed by or for the Company, and which has or could have commercial value or utility in the business in which the Company is engaged; or
ii. Any information which is related to the business of the Company and is generally not known by non-Company personnel.
iii. Confidential Information includes, without limitation, trade secrets and any information concerning products, processes, formulas, designs, inventions (whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, and whether or not reduced to practice), discoveries, concepts, ideas, improvements, techniques, methods, research, development and test results, specifications, data, know-how, software, formats, marketing plans, and analyses, business plans and analyses, strategies, forecasts, customer and supplier identities, characteristics and agreements.
b. Exclusions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term Confidential Information shall not include:
i. Any information which is, or otherwise becomes, generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of the confidentiality portions of this Agreement, or any other agreement requiring confidentiality between the Company and you;
ii. Information received from a third party in rightful possession of such information who is not restricted from disclosing such information; and
iii. Information known by you prior to receipt of such information from the Company, which prior knowledge can be documented.
c. Documents. You agree that, without the express written consent of the Company, you will not remove from the Company’s premises any notes, formulas, programs, data, records, machines or any other documents or items which in any manner contain or constitute Confidential Information, nor will you make reproductions or copies of same. You shall promptly return any such documents or items, along with any reproductions or copies to the Company upon the Company’s demand, upon termination of this Agreement, or upon your termination or Resignation, as defined in Section 9 herein.
d. Confidentiality. You agree that you will hold in trust and confidence all Confidential Information and will not disclose to others, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information or anything relating to such information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary in the course of your business relationship with the Company. You further agree that you will not use any Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary in the course of your business relationship with the Company, and that the provisions of this paragraph (d) shall survive termination of this Agreement.
e. Ownership. You agree that the Company shall own all right, title and interest (including patent rights, copyrights, trade secret rights, mask work rights, trademark rights, and all other intellectual and industrial property rights of any sort throughout the world) relating to any and all inventions (whether or not patentable), works of authorship, mask works, designations, designs, know-how, ideas and information made or conceived or reduced to practice, in whole or in part, by you during the term of this Agreement and that arise out of your Duties (collectively, “Inventions”) and you will promptly disclose and provide all Inventions to the Company. You agree to assist the Company, at its expense, to further evidence, record and perfect such assignments, and to perfect, obtain, maintain, enforce, and defend any rights assigned.
8. Non-Solicitation. During the term of your appointment and for twelve (12) months thereafter, you shall not directly solicit for employment any employee of the Company with whom you have had contact due to your appointment.
9. Termination and Resignation. Your membership on the Board may be terminated for any or no reason by a vote of the stockholders holding at least a majority of the shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote or by applicable law. You may also terminate your membership on the Board for any or no reason by delivering your written notice of resignation to the Company (“Resignation”), and such Resignation shall be effective upon the time specified therein or, if no time is specified, upon receipt of the notice of resignation by the Company. Upon the effective date of the termination or Resignation, your right to compensation hereunder will terminate subject to the Company’s obligations to pay you any compensation (including the vested portion of the Restricted Stock Shares) that you have already earned and to reimburse you for approved expenses already incurred in connection with your performance of your Duties as of the effective date of such termination or Resignation. Any Restricted Stock Shares that have not vested as of the effective date of such termination or Resignation shall be forfeited and cancelled.
10. Governing Law. All questions with respect to the construction and/or enforcement of this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be determined in accordance with the law of the State of Texas applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely in the State of Texas.
11. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Waiver; Counterparts. This Agreement expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties hereto. Waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition or waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the right of any such party to require future performance of such provision or any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which will be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same agreement, and may be executed using facsimiles of signatures, and a facsimile of a signature shall be deemed to be the same, and equally enforceable, as an original of such signature.
12. Indemnification. The Company shall, to the maximum extent provided under applicable law, indemnify and hold you harmless from and against any expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, judgments, fines, settlements and other legally permissible amounts (“Losses”), incurred in connection with any proceeding arising out of, or related to, your performance of your Duties, other than any such Losses incurred as a result of your negligence or willful misconduct. The Company shall advance to you any expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of settlement, incurred in defending any such proceeding to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Such costs and expenses incurred by you in defense of any such proceeding shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of such proceeding promptly upon receipt by the Company of (a) written request for payment; (b) appropriate documentation evidencing the incurrence, amount and nature of the costs and expenses for which payment is being sought; and (c) an undertaking adequate under applicable law made by or on your behalf to repay the amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined pursuant to any non-appealable judgment or settlement that you are not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.
13. Not an Employment Agreement. This Agreement is not an employment agreement and shall not be construed or interpreted to create any right for you to continue employment with the Company.
14. Acknowledgement. You accept this Agreement subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. You agree to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Board of Directors of the Company regarding any questions arising under this Agreement.
This Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date set first set forth above. This offer is submitted to you with the understanding that you will tender your resignation as a member of the Board in the event that you are not in compliance with the Company’s then applicable policies, codes or charters. Should you accept this offer, you are representing to us that you (i) do not know of any conflict which would restrict your ability to serve on the Board and (ii) will not provide the Company with any documents, records, or other confidential information in violation of the rights of other parties.
Sincerely, | ||
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
AGREED AND ACCEPTED: | |
/s/ Alex P. Hamilton | |
Name: Alex P. Hamilton |
Exhibit 10.21
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT
Capitalized but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Restricted Stock Grant and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Mangoceuticals, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time) (the “Plan”).
Grantee Name: | Lorraine D’Alessio | |
Address: | XXXXXXXXXXX |
You have been granted shares of restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock” or the “Shares”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Restricted Stock Grant Agreement, as follows:
Date of Grant: | October 14, 2022 | |
Vesting Commencement Date: | October 14, 2022 | |
Price Per Share: | $1.00 | |
Total Number of Shares Granted: | 75,000 | |
Total Value of Shares Granted: | $75,000 | |
Total Purchase Price: | $0, issued in consideration for services | |
Agreement Date: | October 14, 2022 | |
Vesting Schedule: | The Shares shall vest with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Shares will vest upon the Date of Grant (the “First Vesting Date”) and the remaining Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date of the Date of Grant. |
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MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
This RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of the Agreement Date specified on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is made by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and the grantee named in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (the “Grantee,” which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor to Grantee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless the context shall otherwise require).
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Plan, the Board (or an authorized Committee thereof), approved the issuance to Grantee, effective as of the date set forth above, of an award of the number of shares of Restricted Stock as is set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant (which is expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof, the “Notice of Restricted Stock Grant”) at the purchase price per share of Restricted Stock (the “Purchase Price”), if any, set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant and Purchase of Restricted Stock. The Company hereby grants to Grantee, and Grantee hereby accepts the Restricted Stock set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant, subject to the payment by Grantee of the total purchase price, if any, set forth in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
2. Stockholder Rights.
(a) Voting Rights. Until such time as all or any part of the Restricted Stock are forfeited to the Company under this Agreement, if ever, Grantee (or any successor in interest) has the rights of a stockholder, including voting rights, with respect to the Restricted Stock subject, however, to the transfer restrictions or any other restrictions set forth in the Plan.
(b) Dividends and Other Distributions. During the period of restriction, Participants holding Restricted Stock are entitled to all regular cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to all shares while they are so held. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in shares, such shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.
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3. Vesting of Restricted Stock.
(a) The Restricted Stock are restricted and subject to forfeiture until vested. The Restricted Stock which have vested and are no longer subject to forfeiture are referred to as “Vested Shares.” All Restricted Stock which have not become Vested Shares are referred to as “Nonvested Shares.”
(b) Restricted Stock will vest and become nonforfeitable in accordance with the vesting schedule contained in the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant.
(c) Any Nonvested Shares will automatically vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases owing to the Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise.
(d) Any Nonvested Shares will vest and become nonforfeitable immediately prior to the date of a Change of Control, provided that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof), in its discretion, may also accelerate the time at which all or any portion of Grantee’s Nonvested Shares will vest prior to a contemplated Change of Control.
(e) Terms used in Section 3 and Section 4 have the following meanings:
(i) “Cause” has the meaning ascribed to such term or words of similar import in Grantee’s written employment or service contract with the Company or its subsidiaries and, in the absence of such agreement or definition, means Grantee’s (i) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) fraud on or misappropriation of any funds or property of the Company or its subsidiaries, or any affiliate, customer or vendor; (iii) personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses), or breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (iv) willful misconduct in connection with Grantee’s duties or willful failure to perform Grantee’s responsibilities in the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries; (v) illegal use or distribution of drugs; (vi) violation of any material rule, regulation, procedure or policy of the Company or its subsidiaries, the violation of which could have a material detriment to the Company; or (vii) material breach of any provision of any employment, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation or other similar agreement executed by Grantee for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries, all as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be conclusive.
(ii) “Retirement” means Grantee’s retirement from Company employ at or above the age 65 as determined in accordance with the policies of the Company or its subsidiaries, if any, in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be final and binding on all parties concerned.
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(f) Nonvested Shares may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, whether by operation of law or otherwise. The restrictions set forth in this Section will terminate upon a Change of Control.
4. Forfeiture of Nonvested Shares. Except as provided herein, if Grantee’s service with the Company ceases for any reason other than Grantee’s (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, any Nonvested Shares will be automatically forfeited to the Company for no consideration; unless the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) provides otherwise, and provided, however, that the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) may cause any Nonvested Shares immediately to vest and become nonforfeitable if Grantee’s service with the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause.
(a) Legend. Each certificate representing Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant may bear a legend substantially as follows:
“THE SALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, WHETHER VOLUNTARY, INVOLUNTARY OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AS SET FORTH IN THE MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. 2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED FROM TIME TO TIME) AND IN A RESTRICTED SHARE GRANT AGREEMENT. A COPY OF SUCH PLAN AND SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.”
(b) Escrow of Nonvested Shares. The Company has the right to retain the certificates representing Nonvested Shares in the Company’s possession until such time as all restrictions applicable to such shares have been satisfied.
(c) Removal of Restrictions. The Participant is entitled to have the legend removed from certificates representing Vested Shares.
5. Recapitalizations, Exchanges, Mergers, Etc. The provisions of this Agreement apply to the full extent set forth herein with respect to any and all shares of capital stock of the Company or successor of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for the Restricted Stock by reason of any stock dividend, split, reverse split, combination, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or otherwise which does not terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
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6. Grantee Representations.
Grantee represents to the Company the following:
(a) Restrictions on Transfer. Grantee acknowledges that the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered and qualified under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or unless an exemption from registration and qualification is otherwise available. In addition, Grantee understands that the certificate representing the Restricted Stock will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the transfer of such Restricted Stock unless they are sold in a transaction in compliance with the Securities Act or are registered and qualified or such registration and qualification are not required in the opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company.
(b) Relationship to the Company; Experience. Grantee either has a preexisting business or personal relationship with the Company or any of its officers, directors or controlling persons or, by reason of Grantee’s business or financial experience or the business or financial experience of Grantee’s personal representative(s), if any, who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the Company or any affiliate or selling agent, directly or indirectly, has the capacity to protect Grantee’s own interests in connection with Grantee’s acquisition of the Restricted Stock to be issued to Grantee hereunder. Grantee and/or Grantee’s personal representative(s) have such knowledge and experience in financial, tax and business matters to enable Grantee and/or them to utilize the information made available to Grantee and/or them in connection with the acquisition of the Restricted Stock to evaluate the merits and risks of the prospective investment and to make an informed investment decision with respect thereto.
(c) Grantee’s Liquidity. In reaching the decision to invest in the Restricted Stock, Grantee has carefully evaluated Grantee’s financial resources and investment position and the risks associated with this investment, and Grantee acknowledges that Grantee is able to bear the economic risks of the investment. Grantee (i) has adequate means of providing for Grantee’s current needs and possible personal contingencies, (ii) has no need for liquidity in Grantee’s investment, (iii) is able to bear the substantial economic risks of an investment in the Restricted Stock for an indefinite period and (iv) at the present time, can afford a complete loss of such investment. Grantee’s commitment to investments which are not readily marketable is not disproportionate to Grantee’s net worth and Grantee’s investment in the Restricted Stock will not cause Grantee’s overall commitment to become excessive.
(d) Access to Data. Grantee acknowledges that during the course of this transaction and before deciding to acquire the Restricted Stock, Grantee has been provided with financial and other written information about the Company. Grantee has been given the opportunity by the Company to obtain any information and ask questions concerning the Company, the Restricted Stock, and Grantee’s investment that Grantee felt necessary; and to the extent Grantee availed himself/herself of that opportunity, Grantee has received satisfactory information and answers concerning the business and financial condition of the Company in response to all inquiries in respect thereof.
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(e) Risks. Grantee acknowledges and understands that (i) an investment in the Company constitutes a high risk, (ii) the Restricted Stock are highly speculative, and (iii) there can be no assurance as to what investment return, if any, there may be. Grantee is aware that the Company may issue additional securities in the future which could result in the dilution of Grantee’s ownership interest in the Company.
(f) Valid Agreement. This Agreement when executed and delivered by Grantee will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of Grantee which is enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(g) Residence. The address set forth on the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant is Grantee’s current address and accurately sets forth Grantee’s place of residence.
(h) Tax Consequences. Grantee has reviewed with Grantee’s own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents. Grantee understands that Grantee (and not the Company) is responsible for Grantee’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Grantee understands that Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), taxes as ordinary income the difference between the purchase price for the Restricted Stock and the fair market value of the Restricted Stock as of the date any restrictions on the Restricted Stock lapse. Grantee understands that Grantee may elect to be taxed at the time the Restricted Stock is purchased rather than when and as the restrictions lapse by filing an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days from the date of purchase. The form for making this election is attached as Exhibit A hereto.
GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS GRANTEE’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE COMPANY’S TO FILE TIMELY ANY ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF GRANTEE REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE THIS FILING ON GRANTEE’S BEHALF.
7. No Employment Contract Created. The issuance of the Restricted Stock is not to be construed as granting to Grantee any right with respect to continuance of employment or any service with the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The right of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate at will Grantee’s employment or terminate Grantee’s service at any time (whether by dismissal, discharge or otherwise), with or without cause, is specifically reserved, subject to any other written employment or other agreement to which the Company and Grantee may be a party.
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8. Tax Withholding. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy Federal, state and local taxes (including the Grantee’s FICA obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the grant and vesting of the Restricted Stock.
9. Interpretation. The Restricted Stock are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee.
10. Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
(a) if to the Grantee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Grant; and
(b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary;
or to such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fifth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing such communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open.
11. Specific Performance. Grantee expressly agrees that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced. Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan by Grantee, the Company will, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance, in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) has the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement or the Plan. Any such determinations will be final and conclusive and binding upon Grantee.
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12. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.
13. Grantee Undertaking. Grantee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Grantee pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement.
14. Modification of Rights. The rights of Grantee are subject to modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict or choice of law principles that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
16. Counterparts; Facsimile Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Notice of Restricted Stock Grant) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.
18. Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
19. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding your participation in the Plan, or your acquisition or sale of the Restricted Stock. You should consult with your own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding your participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
20. Compliance With Law. You agree that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without your consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of shares of Restricted Stock.
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21. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an online or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
22. Other Documents. To the extent the Plan is registered under the Securities Act, you hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the Prospectus.
23. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE GRANTEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Restricted Share Grant Agreement as of the date first written above.
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
GRANTEE: | ||
Name: | /s/ Lorraine D’Alessio |
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SPOUSE’S CONSENT TO AGREEMENT
(Required where Grantee resides in a community property state)
I acknowledge that I have read the Agreement and the Plan and that I know and understand the contents of both. I am aware that my spouse has agreed therein to the imposition of certain forfeiture provisions and restrictions on transferability with respect to the Restricted Stock that are the subject of the Agreement, including with respect to my community interest therein, if any, on the occurrence of certain events described in the Agreement. I hereby consent to and approve of the provisions of the Agreement, and agree that I will abide by the Agreement and bequeath any interest in the Restricted Stock which represents a community interest of mine to my spouse or to a trust subject to my spouse’s control or for my spouse’s benefit or the benefit of our children if I predecease my spouse.
Dated: ____________________________________
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Signature
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Print Name
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Exhibit A
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to include in the taxpayer’s gross income or alternative minimum taxable income, as the case may be, for the current taxable year, as compensation for services the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the shares described below over the amount paid for those shares:
1. The name, address, taxpayer identification number and taxable year of the undersigned are as follows:
Taxpayer: | |
Spouse: | |
Name: | |
Address: | |
Identification No.: | |
Taxable Year: |
2. The property with respect to which the election is made is described as follows: __________ shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”).
3. The date on which the property was transferred is:___________________ ,______.
4. The property is subject to the following restrictions: The Shares may not be transferred and are subject to forfeiture under the terms of an agreement between the taxpayer and the Company. These restrictions lapse upon the satisfaction of certain conditions contained in such agreement.
5. The fair market value of the property at the time of transfer (determined without regard to any restriction other than a nonlapse restriction as defined in § 1.83-3(h) of the Income Tax Regulations) is: $_______ per share x ________ shares = $___________.
6. For the property transferred, the undersigned paid $______ per share x _________ shares = $______________.
7. The amount to include in gross income is $______________. [The result of the amount reported in Item 5 minus the amount reported in Item 6.]
The undersigned taxpayer will file this election with the Internal Revenue Service office with which taxpayer files his or her annual income tax return not later than 30 days after the date of transfer of the property. A copy of the election also will be furnished to the person for whom the services were performed. Additionally, the undersigned will include a copy of the election with his or her income tax return for the taxable year in which the property is transferred. The undersigned is the person performing the services in connection with which the property was transferred.
The undersigned understands that the foregoing election may not be revoked except with the consent of the Commissioner.
Dated: ______________________, _____
___________________________
Taxpayer
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: ______________________, _____
_________________________
Spouse of Taxpayer
Exhibit 10.22
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75248
October 14th, 2022
Lorraine D’Alessio
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
Re: Director Offer Letter
Dear Kenny:
Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you a position as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”), subject to formal approval of the Board of the Company, with an expected effective date of October 15, 2022 (the later of October 15, 2022, and the date the Board formally appoints you to the Board, the “Effective Date”). We believe that your background and experience will be a significant asset to the Company, and we look forward to your participation on the Board. Should you choose to accept this position as a member of the Board, and the Board formally appoints you to the Board, this letter agreement (this “Agreement”) shall constitute an agreement between you and the Company and contains all the terms and conditions relating to the services that you agree to provide the Company.
1. Term. This Agreement is effective as of Effective Date. Pursuant to the adoption of a classified structure of the Board, your initial term as director shall be for a term of one to three years and start on the Effective Date and continue until your resignation, removal or until your successor is elected and qualified, subject to the provisions in Section 9 below.
2. Services. You shall render services as a member of the Board and as a member of one or more committees of the Board (hereinafter your “Duties”). During the term of this Agreement, you shall attend and participate in such number of meetings of the Board and any committees on which you serve as a member as regularly or specially called. You may attend and participate at each such meeting, via teleconference, video conference or in person. You shall consult with the other members of the Board as necessary via telephone, electronic mail or other forms of correspondence. In addition to your attendance at Board meetings, we expect to take advantage of your expertise by reaching out to you for advice and counsel between meetings. To the extent that you are appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, you will need to meet at least quarterly with the other members of the committee around the time of quarterly and annual earnings releases and related filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a member of the Board, you will owe fiduciary duties to the Company and its stockholders, such as the duty of care, duty of loyalty and the duty of disclosure, which include protecting Company proprietary information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
3. Services for Others. You shall be free to represent or perform services for other persons during the term of this Agreement. However, you agree that you do not presently perform and do not intend to perform, during the term of this Agreement, similar Duties, consulting or other services for companies whose businesses are or would be, in any way, competitive with the Company (except for companies previously disclosed by you to the Company in writing). Should you propose to perform similar Duties, consulting or other services for any such company, you agree to notify the Board in writing in advance (specifying the name of the organization for whom you propose to perform such services) and to provide information to the Board sufficient to allow it to determine if the performance of such services would conflict with areas of interest to the Company.
4. Compensation. Assuming your material compliance with the terms of this Agreement, compensation for your services to the Company shall be as described in this section.
a. You will be granted 75,000 shares of restricted common stock (“Restricted Stock Shares”) issuable under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 of the Restricted Stock Shares will vest upon the Effective Date and the remaining Restricted Stock Shares will vest annually in one-third increments commencing on the first anniversary date of the date of your appointment to the Board, in accordance with the terms of a separate Restricted Stock Award Agreement between you and the Company. Any unvested Restricted Stock Shares will expire upon termination of your service.
b. You shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred by you in connection with the performance of your Duties (including travel expenses for in-person meetings), subject to the terms of any reimbursement policy the Company may put into place from time to time.
5. D&O Insurance Policy. As of the Effective Date, the Company has not established a directors and officers liability insurance policy. It is the intent that the Company establish a directors and officers liability insurance policy with commercially reasonable amounts upon the completion of an initial public offering of the Company’s securities pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or otherwise, when the Company becomes a publicly reporting company under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
6. No Assignment. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered by you, this Agreement may not be assigned by you without the prior written consent of the Company.
7. Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure. In consideration for your access to certain Confidential Information (as defined below) of the Company, in connection with your business relationship with the Company, you hereby represent and agree as follows:
a. Definition. For purposes of this Agreement the term “Confidential Information” means:
i. Any information which the Company possesses that has been created, discovered or developed by or for the Company, and which has or could have commercial value or utility in the business in which the Company is engaged; or
ii. Any information which is related to the business of the Company and is generally not known by non-Company personnel.
iii. Confidential Information includes, without limitation, trade secrets and any information concerning products, processes, formulas, designs, inventions (whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, and whether or not reduced to practice), discoveries, concepts, ideas, improvements, techniques, methods, research, development and test results, specifications, data, know-how, software, formats, marketing plans, and analyses, business plans and analyses, strategies, forecasts, customer and supplier identities, characteristics and agreements.
b. Exclusions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term Confidential Information shall not include:
i. Any information which is, or otherwise becomes, generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of the confidentiality portions of this Agreement, or any other agreement requiring confidentiality between the Company and you;
ii. Information received from a third party in rightful possession of such information who is not restricted from disclosing such information; and
iii. Information known by you prior to receipt of such information from the Company, which prior knowledge can be documented.
c. Documents. You agree that, without the express written consent of the Company, you will not remove from the Company’s premises any notes, formulas, programs, data, records, machines or any other documents or items which in any manner contain or constitute Confidential Information, nor will you make reproductions or copies of same. You shall promptly return any such documents or items, along with any reproductions or copies to the Company upon the Company’s demand, upon termination of this Agreement, or upon your termination or Resignation, as defined in Section 9 herein.
d. Confidentiality. You agree that you will hold in trust and confidence all Confidential Information and will not disclose to others, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information or anything relating to such information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary in the course of your business relationship with the Company. You further agree that you will not use any Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary in the course of your business relationship with the Company, and that the provisions of this paragraph (d) shall survive termination of this Agreement.
e. Ownership. You agree that the Company shall own all right, title and interest (including patent rights, copyrights, trade secret rights, mask work rights, trademark rights, and all other intellectual and industrial property rights of any sort throughout the world) relating to any and all inventions (whether or not patentable), works of authorship, mask works, designations, designs, know-how, ideas and information made or conceived or reduced to practice, in whole or in part, by you during the term of this Agreement and that arise out of your Duties (collectively, “Inventions”) and you will promptly disclose and provide all Inventions to the Company. You agree to assist the Company, at its expense, to further evidence, record and perfect such assignments, and to perfect, obtain, maintain, enforce, and defend any rights assigned.
8. Non-Solicitation. During the term of your appointment and for twelve (12) months thereafter, you shall not directly solicit for employment any employee of the Company with whom you have had contact due to your appointment.
9. Termination and Resignation. Your membership on the Board may be terminated for any or no reason by a vote of the stockholders holding at least a majority of the shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote or by applicable law. You may also terminate your membership on the Board for any or no reason by delivering your written notice of resignation to the Company (“Resignation”), and such Resignation shall be effective upon the time specified therein or, if no time is specified, upon receipt of the notice of resignation by the Company. Upon the effective date of the termination or Resignation, your right to compensation hereunder will terminate subject to the Company’s obligations to pay you any compensation (including the vested portion of the Restricted Stock Shares) that you have already earned and to reimburse you for approved expenses already incurred in connection with your performance of your Duties as of the effective date of such termination or Resignation. Any Restricted Stock Shares that have not vested as of the effective date of such termination or Resignation shall be forfeited and cancelled.
10. Governing Law. All questions with respect to the construction and/or enforcement of this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be determined in accordance with the law of the State of Texas applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely in the State of Texas.
11. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Waiver; Counterparts. This Agreement expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties hereto. Waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition or waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the right of any such party to require future performance of such provision or any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which will be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same agreement, and may be executed using facsimiles of signatures, and a facsimile of a signature shall be deemed to be the same, and equally enforceable, as an original of such signature.
12. Indemnification. The Company shall, to the maximum extent provided under applicable law, indemnify and hold you harmless from and against any expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, judgments, fines, settlements and other legally permissible amounts (“Losses”), incurred in connection with any proceeding arising out of, or related to, your performance of your Duties, other than any such Losses incurred as a result of your negligence or willful misconduct. The Company shall advance to you any expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of settlement, incurred in defending any such proceeding to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Such costs and expenses incurred by you in defense of any such proceeding shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of such proceeding promptly upon receipt by the Company of (a) written request for payment; (b) appropriate documentation evidencing the incurrence, amount and nature of the costs and expenses for which payment is being sought; and (c) an undertaking adequate under applicable law made by or on your behalf to repay the amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined pursuant to any non-appealable judgment or settlement that you are not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.
13. Not an Employment Agreement. This Agreement is not an employment agreement and shall not be construed or interpreted to create any right for you to continue employment with the Company.
14. Acknowledgement. You accept this Agreement subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. You agree to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Board of Directors of the Company regarding any questions arising under this Agreement.
This Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date set first set forth above. This offer is submitted to you with the understanding that you will tender your resignation as a member of the Board in the event that you are not in compliance with the Company’s then applicable policies, codes or charters. Should you accept this offer, you are representing to us that you (i) do not know of any conflict which would restrict your ability to serve on the Board and (ii) will not provide the Company with any documents, records, or other confidential information in violation of the rights of other parties.
Sincerely, | ||
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
AGREED AND ACCEPTED: | ||
/s/ Lorraine D’Alessio |
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Name: | Lorraine D’Alessio |
Exhibit 10.23
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 1st day of November 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and White Unicorn, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide consulting services related to strategic marketing, branding and advertising to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting and business advisory services related to product packaging, strategic marketing, branding, advertising and future product development and as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) one year, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date.
2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
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2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
ARTICLE III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
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ARTICLE IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant may have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
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4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
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ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 it is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for its particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for it. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. Attn: Jacob Cohen 4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75204 Phone: (833) 626-4679 Email: jacob@mangorx.com |
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If to the Consultant: | Attn: Brooks Johnson XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Phone: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
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7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
“CONSULTANT” |
WHITE UNICORN, LLC | |
By: | /s/ Brooks Johnson | |
Name: |
Brooks Johnson | |
Title: |
Managing Partner |
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Exhibit 10.24
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Master Services Agreement (the “Agreement” ) is made and entered into on December 1, 2022 (“Effective Date”) by and between Global Career Networks, Inc., (for purposes of this Agreement and any related Project Agreement, “Company” means any and all of its affiliates) a Delaware corporation, with its principal place of business at 1858 Pleasantville Road, Suite 110, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 (the “Company”), and Mangoceuticals, Inc. (a Tx corporation, d/b/a Mango Rx), with its principal place of business at 15110 N. Dallas Pkwy, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75248 (the “Client”). The Company and Client may be referred to collectively as the “Parties” or singularly as a “Party” to this Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Client desires to purchase services from the Company (the “Services”) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Project Agreement(s) (“PA”) executed for each project. Company will provide the Services solely to the extent specified in a PA.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, and conditions set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to the terms below.
1. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect commencing as of the Effective Date and shall have an initial term of one (1) year (the “Term”). The Parties may elect to renew this Agreement for additional one-year terms upon mutual written agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason or no reason by providing at least sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other party. In addition, either party may suspend its performance under or terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice at any time if: (i) the other party is in material breach of any warranty, term, condition or covenant of this Agreement and where such breach is remediable, fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of such breach; or (ii) the other party shall be adjudicated bankrupt or shall petition for or consent to any relief under any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, liquidation, compromise, or any moratorium statute, whether now or hereafter in effect, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or shall petition for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or custodian for all or a substantial part of its assets, or if a receiver, liquidator, trustee or custodian is appointed for all or a substantial part of its assets and is not discharged within thirty (30) days after the date of such appointment.
2. Data Records
Company may use sector-specific data (“Data”) for the specific purpose as set forth on a Project Agreement. The Company retains all original rights to such Data. The Client cannot assign, transfer, share, or in any other manner allow a third party to use the Data. The Company will have the right to communicate with any contacts or data elements that are used during or after the Term of this Agreement.
3. Services
Company shall provide to the Client the Services for the specific price set forth in a Project Agreement. After an initial review and assessment of the Client’s business, the Company shall suggest a comprehensive plan based on the Client’s needs. Project specifications will be executed between the Company and Client and added to the Project Agreement.
4. Fees
Client agrees to pay Company or its assigns the fees as described in each Project Agreement (the “Fees”), which shall be incorporated as part of this Agreement, for the Company’s provision of the Services. Unless otherwise stated in the applicable PA, payment is due by Client, in advance, upon execution of each PA. All Company’s fees and charges are exclusive of all applicable taxes. As of the effective date of the PA (the “PA Effective Date”) the Services are exempt of taxes under governing law. The Parties agree that if during the term of a PA the Services tax exception status changes, Client will be responsible for payment of all taxes in connection with the Agreement. Each Party will be responsible for its own income, employment, and property taxes. Client agrees and acknowledges that the Fee set out in a PA, once paid, is non-refundable (even in the event of termination or any other reason) and non-creditable against other fees payable in connection with another PA.
5. Independent Contractor
Any Services rendered by the Company shall be rendered as an independent contractor. Nothing contained herein shall be considered as creating an employer-employee relationship between the Parties to this Agreement. Client shall not make or owe any social security, worker’s compensation or unemployment insurance payments on behalf of the Company.
6. Time, Place & Manner of Performance
Company shall be available for advice and counsel to the officers and directors of Client on matters related to the Services provided such reasonable and convenient times and places may be mutually agreed upon. Unless otherwise stated herein, the time, place and manner of performance of any Services described herein, including the amount of time to be allocated by Company to any specific service, shall be determined at the sole discretion of Company.
7. No Guarantee
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Company cannot guarantee any specific results from the Data and/or the provision of the Services. Company shall perform the Services in a professional manner and in accordance with good industry practice.
8. Assignment
Neither this Agreement nor any of the Project Agreements nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either Party hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other Party. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
9. Amendments
Either Party may request mutually agreed changes to this Agreement. Any changes, modifications, revisions or amendments to this Agreement which are mutually agreed upon by and between the Parties to this Agreement shall be incorporated by written instrument, and effective when executed and signed by all Parties to this Agreement.
10. Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Non-Circumvent
The Parties agree to keep this Agreement confidential and may not disclose either the existence or the terms of the Agreement to third parties without the prior written consent of the other Party. The Client shall not solicit, recruit, or attempt to persuade any person in the Company or one of its related entities to terminate such person’s employment, whether or not such person is a full-time employee and whether or not such employment is pursuant to a written agreement or is at-will. The Client shall not use any of the Company’s intellectual property, including its Data for any purposes not delineated in a Project Agreement.
11. Mutual Indemnification
Because each party must at all times rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied to it by the other Parties, each Party unconditionally, absolutely and irrevocably agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Parties and its past, present and future directors, officers, affiliates, counsel, shareholders, employees, agents, attorneys, representatives, contractors, successors and assigns (Company and such persons are collectively referred to as the “Indemnified Persons”) from and against any and all losses, claims, costs, expenses, liabilities and damages (or actions in respect thereof) arising out of or related to this Agreement, the delivery of Data pursuant to the Agreement, and any actions taken or omitted to be taken by an Indemnified Party in connection with this Agreement (“Indemnified Claim”).
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such indemnification shall cover losses, claims, costs, expenses, liabilities and damages imposed on or incurred by the Indemnified Persons, directly or indirectly, relating to, resulting from, or arising out of any actual or alleged misstatement of fact or omission of fact, or any actual or alleged inaccuracy in any information provided or approved by a Party in connection with this Agreement, including any actual or alleged misstatement, omission or inaccuracy in any filing with any governmental or regulatory body, press release, website, marketing material or other document, or oral presentation or webcast; or, infraction or violation of any policy, laws, rules or regulations of any country with jurisdiction over either party, including, but not limited to, any rules and regulations around securities filings, and/or any related or required public, investor or marketing disclosures, whether or not the Indemnified Persons relied thereon or had knowledge thereof.
In addition, all Parties agree to reimburse the Indemnified Persons for legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in respect of each Indemnified Claim at the time such expenses are incurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Parties shall not be obligated under the foregoing for any loss, claim, liability or damage that is finally determined by a court with proper jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from the willful misconduct or bad faith of the Indemnified Person.
12. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall either Party be liable to the other or to any third party for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or damages for lost profits or loss of business, however caused and under any theory of liability, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence) or other theory of liability, regardless of whether either Party was advised of the possibility of such damages and notwithstanding the failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.
13. Governing Law; Binding Arbitration
This Agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, including all matters of construction, validity, performance, and enforcement and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitration shall be conducted in New York County, New York.
14. Counterparts / Electronic Signature
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by exchange of electronic copies bearing the electronic signature of a party hereto shall constitute a valid and binding execution and delivery of this Agreement by such party. Such electronic copies shall constitute enforceable original documents.
15. Notices
All notices, consents, waivers or other communications given under this Agreement shall be in writing and given by overnight delivery (by a nationally recognized overnight courier service), personal delivery or by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid and return receipt requested, at the respective addresses of the Parties as set forth above or at the most current address as may be supplied by such Party to the other pursuant to this Agreement.
16. Entire Agreement / Severability
This Agreement and its exhibits constitutes and embodies the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties and supersedes and replaces all other or prior understandings, agreements and negotiations between the parties. All agreements and covenants contained herein are severable, and in the event any of them shall be held to be invalid by any competent court, the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such invalid agreements or covenants were not contained herein. Any waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only if made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. Each Party hereto, may waive any of its rights hereunder without affecting a waiver with respect to any subsequent occurrences or transactions hereof. Any waiver by either Party or a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by any Party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date.
CLIENT: | ||||
COMPANY: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |||
Global Career Networks, Inc. | (a Tx corporation, d/b/a Mango Rx) | |||
By: | /s/ Michael Woloshin |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Michael Woloshin, CEO | Jacob Cohen, CEO |
SCHEDULE A
PROJECT AGREEMENT LIST
I. Services
Each Project Agreement includes the Project Duration (“Project Term”), Pricing Details (“Project Fee”), Project Deliverables Sign Off, and the Client Start Up Period and Request For Information Section which provides the time frame and items needed to be provided by Client before the Company for the which will be executed for each project specification for the Services listed below.
Project Specification for Services | Date of Project Agreement | Term | Fee | Notes | ||||
Marketing Services | 12/01/2022 | 6 months | 100,000 shares | Shares to be issued in book entry with transfer agent
Shares to be included in S1 Registration |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CLIENT: | ||||
COMPANY: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |||
Global Career Networks, Inc. | (a Tx corporation, d/b/a Mango Rx) | |||
By: | /s/ Michael Woloshin | By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Michael Woloshin, CEO | Jacob Cohen, CEO |
EXHIBIT A
PROJECT AGREEMENTS
PROJECT AGREEMENT
MARKETING DELIVERABLES SIGN-OFF FORM | |
CLIENT START UP PERIOD: Nov 4th 2022 – Nov 30th 2022 |
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START DATE: Dec 1st 2022 |
COMPLETION DATE: June 1st 2023 |
PROJECT DURATION: 6 MONTHS | CLIENT: Mangoceuticals, Inc. (a Tx corporation, d/b/a Mango Rx) |
PROJECT GOAL: Pilot Marketing campaign Twitter focused to generate awareness, demand and leads.
PROJECT DELIVERABLES:
1. | Setup campaigns for each persona specified by Mango Rx’s team. |
2. | Channel will be twitter only. |
3. | There are 3 primary campaigns |
- | Acquisition Based Campaign (KPI: Transactions, Promo Codes, Event Registrations, and email sign-ups) | |
- | Impression Based Campaign (KPI: Views, Likes, comments and Retweets) | |
- | Affinity Groups |
4. | Mango Rx team to work with their Marketing partner for the media assets and content for the campaigns. |
5. | GCN Team to build the variations internally for each campaign and post. |
6. | Landing pages to be built by MangoRx Team. |
7. | Tracking and reporting to be discussed based on each campaign. |
8. | Reporting will be created once the campaigns are ready by both teams. |
PRICING DETAILS:
Global Career Networks, Inc. (“GCN” or the “Company”) will be paid 100,000 shares of Common Stock of the Client (the “Shares”) issuable on the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Registration Rights. If at any time while GCN holds any shares issuable under this Agreement (the “Piggy- Back Period”) the Company proposes to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement relating to an offering for its own account or the account of others under the Securities Act of any of its securities (other than a Registration Statement on Form S-4 or Form S-8 (or their equivalents at such time) relating to equity securities issuable in connection with stock option or other employee benefit plans), the Company shall include the Shares on such Registration Statement.
INTERNAL REMARKS: | CLIENT’S REMARK(S): |
PROJECT AGREEMENT
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Client must provide the following items before GCN can begin providing Services under this Project Agreement: Will be discussed during Onboarding calls prior to start date.
RESPONSE TO RFI
RESPONSE BY: Jacob Cohen | DATE: 12/6/2022 |
CLIENT INFORMATION FOR INVOICE: | NAME: Mangoceuticals, Inc. (a Tx corporation, d/b/a Mango Rx) ADDRESS: 15110 N. Dallas Pkwy, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75248 CONTACT NUMBER: EMAIL ID: jacob@mangorx.com |
General Provisions:
1. | Any changes or addition to the PA or Services outlined in this document may be subject to the execution of an additional PA and may affect both timing and cost. | |
2. | Delays in the delivery of required information from Client and/or associated third parties may result in delays to project delivery dates. Such delays may also affect the final cost of the Project. Company will communicate the impact of such delays within three working days. | |
3. | The parties agree to assign adequate internal and external resources and personnel to meet the timing and distribution forecast outlined in this Agreement. | |
4. | It is assumed that any materials, including intellectual property, whether owned by Client or a third party, submitted to Company by Client have been properly licensed for usage. | |
5. | Company will provide Client with regular and consistent reporting on project progress, status, issues, or delays. | |
6. | In the event of delays, which are the sole responsibility of the parties, they will take all necessary steps to avoid impacting timing outlined in this Agreement. |
Client’s Signature for Mangoceuticals, Inc.
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Jacob Cohen, CEO |
Exhibit 10.25
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 21st day of December 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Chartered Services, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide strategic marketing services for advertising and consulting, product distribution, digital marketing and identifying creative and constructive brand awareness to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE
I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide strategic marketing services for advertising and consulting, product distribution, digital marketing and identifying creative and constructive brand awareness as described in more detail attached as Exhibit “A”, and as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) six (6) months, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE
II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement the Company shall pay the Consultant the sum of one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000.00) which shall be paid in two (2) installments with $75,000 being due and payable at the signing of this Agreement and the remaining $75,000 being due and payable on January 31, 2023. Consultant shall be responsible for all costs and expenses related to the scope of services provided. Furthermore, the Company, agrees to issue two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”) on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Shares shall be fully earned upon signing of this Agreement and that the date of acquisition of the Shares is the effective date of this Agreement.
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2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
ARTICLE
III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
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3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE
IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant may have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
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4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
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ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
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ARTICLE
VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 it is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for its particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for it. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE
VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
Attn: Jacob Cohen | ||
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600 | ||
Dallas, Texas 75230 | ||
Phone: (214) 242-9619 | ||
Email: jacob@mangorx.com |
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If to the Consultant: | Attn: Maria Dominguez Perez | |
Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
Phone: XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
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7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
“CONSULTANT” | CHARTERED SERVICES | |
By: | /s/ Maria Dominguez Perez | |
Name: | Maria Dominguez Perez | |
Title: | Managing Member |
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EXHIBIT A
Nature of Services.
During the Term and any renewal, the Consultant shall use its best efforts to: (a) provide the Company with corporate consulting services to identify advertising and digital media to enhance brand awareness, and; (b) assisting the Company with strategizing and preparing the marketing materials of its products, based upon news of substantial significance to the targeted markets (collectively, the “Services”).
Scope of Services:
a. | Brand Awareness campaign directives with Company approval | |
b. | Ad words using digital media platforms with Consultant’s proprietary software that emulates the spiders that Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines used to crawl sites | |
c. | Hire affiliated newsletters and third-party vendors to disseminate Company information | |
d. | Direct mail campaigns to target list focusing on biotech and pharma subscribers | |
e. | Electronic communications with opt-in subscribers | |
f. | Targeted and brand focused land landing pages with data-driven SEO strategies for investor relations with opt-in subscribers to follow Company news and shareholder updates | |
g. | Hire third-party research analysts to do various research on competing products and sectors to help identify Company’s unique market position | |
h. | Television and print media exposures in targeted markets. |
It is acknowledged by the Company that Consultant carries no professional licenses and is not rendering legal advice or performing accounting services. The Services of Consultant shall not be exclusive nor shall Consultant be required to render any specific number of hours or assign specific personnel to the Company or its projects, however it is anticipated and agreed upon by both Parties that considerable time and resources will be required to fulfill the obligations to the Company under this agreement
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Exhibit 10.26
WAIVER OF WARRANT
This “Agreement” is entered into as of the date executed below, between Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) and Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) (each a “Party”, and collectively the “Parties”).
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, Boustead Securities, LLC acted as placement agent in connection with the Company’s 2022 private placement offering. In connection therewith, Boustead Securities, LLC received the following placement agent warrants, collectively, the “Placement Agent Warrants”:
Warrant # | Warrant Shares | Strike Price | Issuance Date | |||||||
PA-1 | 56,000 | $ | 1.0000 | 16-Aug-22 | ||||||
PA-2 | 51,870 | $ | 1.0000 | 9-Sep-22 | ||||||
PA-3 | 102,200 | $ | 1.0000 | 27-Sep-22 | ||||||
PA-4 | 45,500 | $ | 1.0000 | 15-Nov-22 | ||||||
PA-5 | 24,430 | $ | 1.0000 | 22-Dec-22 |
WHEREAS, in order to comply with FINRA Rule 5110 and receive a letter of no objections regarding the underwriting terms and arrangements for the offering of the Company, Boustead has elected to surrender the Placement Agent Warrants.
NOW THEREFORE, for valid consideration acknowledged by the Parties, the Parties agree to the following:
Boustead will surrender the Placement Agent Warrant for no consideration. Boustead irrevocably waives any right or interest in the Placement Agent Warrants.
The Company agrees and acknowledges that such irrevocable waiver is material to this Agreement and the Company further intends and understands such waiver to be valid, binding and enforceable under applicable law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto as of the 30th day of December, 2022.
Boustead Securities, LLC | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
/s/ Keith Moore | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Keith Moore, CEO | Jacob Cohen, CEO |
Exhibit 10.27
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 3rd day of January 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and DojoLabs Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide the various marketing related services as defined by the Scope of Work (the “SOW”), attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting services to the Company pursuant to the SOW and guidelines set forth in Exhibit A, and as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) upon all deliverables being received pursuant to the SOW, attached hereto as Exhibit A, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation a) $100,000 in cash which shall be made payable and due upon the signing of this Agreement and b) Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 5 days after the Effective Date, and shall fully vest upon the completion of all work performed under the SOW.
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2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company- sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
2.6. Registration Rights. Company will include Consulting Shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless the underwriter requests that the registration of such shares is not included, in which case the Consulting Shares will be registered on a subsequent registration statement.
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ARTICLE III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant will have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
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4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
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4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
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5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 he is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for his own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent he believes such discussion necessary, discussed with his respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for his particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for him. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
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ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 7.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 7.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
Attn: Jacob Cohen | ||
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600 | ||
Dallas, Texas 75248 | ||
Phone: (833) 626-4679 | ||
Email: jacob@mangorx.com | ||
If to the Consultant: | DojoLabs Group, Inc. | |
Attn: Robert Tallack | ||
XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
Phone: XXXXXXXXXXXXX | ||
Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
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7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s- length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
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7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | Mangoceuticals, Inc. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob D. Cohen | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
“CONSULTANT” | DojoLabs Group, Inc. | |
By: | /s/ Robert Tallack | |
Name: | Robert Tallack | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Enterprise Services &
Data Services Agreement
Private & Confidential
Solution Objectives
Objectives
This Agreement outlines the services and costs associated with the rapid setup, development and launch of MangoRX’s online sales campaign.
PHASE 1 OBJECTIVES - DELIVERED IN MAX 60 DAYS
1) | Paid media sales funnel strategy, website wire frame, related full financial model - Jan 31 |
2) | Entire website / sales funnel built with technology integrations and 5 million buyer records - Jan 31 |
3) | Sales live, driving 500 sales (approx $60,000 gross revenue) to establish CAC/CPA - Feb 28 |
Custom Rush Setup
There is a tremendous amount of work over a 60 day period to setup, built and launch a new sales campaign. This takes the entire team including outsourced providers to build the infrastructure. This requires us to incentivise our team and our external resources to prioritize this campaign over existing active clients.
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DataDojo’s Custom Technology setup will include: Retargeting | Ad Purchasing |
Sales Funnel / Website | Analytics | |
Tracking | Optimization | DataDojo CDP Integration | |
CRM Integratin | Payment Processing Integration | |
Order Fulfillment IntegrationI 5 million buyer records loaded in the data base |
Detailed Description of Services and Deliverables
The following is a detailed description of functional requirements and/or technical specifications, deliverable schedule and measurable performance standards for all services and deliverables to be provided to the Client.
Online Sales Campaign Development
Phase 1: Strategy, Development and Production
Team: 16 members including executive, design, graphics, front end development, coding, testing, operations and reporting
Time: Typically 90 days - rushing to60 days for MangoRx, which will require after- hours programming resources to reach the deadline.
Rushed
☐ | Strategy, Planning, Road Mapping | |
☐ | Develop Project Scope and Workflow | |
☐ | Landing Page Development and Sales Funnel planning | |
☐ | Sales funnel strategies, pricing, packages, upsells | |
☐ | Landing page strategy and design | |
☐ | Custom landing page development and integrations | |
☐ | Media Content Development and Production | |
☐ | Landing Page Copy, Content, Articles and Assets | |
☐ | Email Marketing Assets | |
☐ | Advertorial Pages | |
☐ | Digital Ad Units for 10 different ad networks (Google, Facebook, Outbrain, TikTok, lnstagram and more) 50+ creative units | |
☐ | Sales Funnel Setup and Integrations | |
☐ | Domain setup and management | |
☐ | Email system setup | |
☐ | Call Center integrations | |
☐ | SSL Certifications and Hosting | |
☐ | Branded Offer Pages (8 major variations) | |
☐ | Online Checkouts (4 major variations) | |
☐ | Upsell and Downsell Paths (8 configurations) |
DataDojo CDP Integrations & Technology Setup
Phase 1: Strategy, Design and Production
Team: including executive, design, front end development, project management, QA, testing and operations
Time: Typically 60 days - rushing to 60 days for MangoRX, which will require after-hours programming resources to reach the deadline
☐ | E-commerce Eco-System Planning | |
☐ | Develop project plan for all e-commerce touch points | |
☐ | Technology Wire Frame | |
☐ | Develop plan for custom technology integrations | |
☐ | Wireframe on how all data will be collected and unified | |
☐ | Preparation for DataDojo for custom database | |
☐ | Custom Setup and Acvtivation of DataDojo CDP | |
☐ | Custom developed plan for reporting attributes | |
☐ | Build and implement custom pixels | |
☐ | Setup instance and load custom reports | |
☐ | Integrate CDP with all websites, CRM, Shipping, CS tools | |
☐ | Activate and train MangoRX team on the platform | |
☐ | Technology Activations | |
☐ | Ensure all major social media platforms: FB, lG, Linkedln are live | |
☐ | Launch and test direct response funnels, test all upsells, downsells etc | |
☐ | Activate and test customer service and outbound sales | |
☐ | Activate and check shipping software | |
☐ | launch data systems and QA reporting | |
☐ | Activate email platform (Klayvio) ensure automation is working | |
☐ | Test CRM ensure all PID’s firing properly and pushing to fulfillment | |
☐ | Buyer Records – NEW | |
☐ | DataDojo will load 5 million buyer records into the Database, this will provide MangoRX with all their personal information for immediate marketing and outreach, leading to lower acquisition costs |
Direct Response Sales - Launch and Scale
Doing modified version of this as part of Phase 1 for MangoRX
Going to rush the activation of the sales campaign.
MangoRX will be required to pay for creative development of ad units, creatives and assets as needed - will be mutually agreed with MangoRX team
MangoRX to provide ongoing media funding in $5,000 increments
☐ | Online Sales Campaign Launch | |
☐ | Direct Ad Placements on Websites Email, | |
☐ | SMS and SEO Marketing | |
☐ | Affiliate management | |
☐ | Retargeting Activation | |
☐ | Abandoned Cart Strategy | |
☐ | Network Management | |
☐ | Tracking Pixel Management | |
☐ | Marketing Budget | |
☐ | Hourly management of active media network costs | |
☐ | affiliate performance management (quality) | |
☐ | Tracking, attribution and payment management | |
☐ | Customer Acquisition Optimization | |
☐ | Constant monitoring of live sales pages | |
☐ | Ongoing page optimizations for best conversion | |
☐ | Fraud monitoring | |
☐ | Split testing of different angles | |
☐ | Sales optimization for maximum order values | |
☐ | Customer service team supervision | |
☐ | Post Transaction Management | |
☐ | 24/7 Customer Service Setup | |
☐ | Next-Day Order Fulfillment Setup | |
☐ | Inventory QC Approval and Audited | |
☐ | Returns and Exchange Process Identified | |
☐ | Inventory Deployment Supervision |
Section II: Custom Setup
Exhibit 10.28
ADVISOR AGREEMENT
This Advisor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 6th day of January, 2023 by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Dr. Brian Rudman, an individual (“Advisor”) (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”).
1. Engagement.
1.1 Advisory Board. For the term of this Agreement, the Advisor shall serve as a Chairman and member of the Company’s Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”). The Advisory Board shall consist of the Advisor and such other members as shall be determined by the Company. The Advisory Board shall be governed by the Advisory Board charter approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.2 Advisor Services. The Advisor’s services to the Company hereunder shall consist of service on the Advisory Board to render advice and other services as may be required and agreed to between the Advisory Board and the Company from time to time (the “Services”). Advisory Services will support and enhance the vision of the Company and the implementation of best business practices accordingly.
2. Compensation. As consideration for the Services to be provided by the Advisor and other obligations, the Company shall compensate Advisor as set forth in Exhibit A.
3. Term.
3.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year beginning on the Effective Date set forth above and will automatically renew for additional terms of one (1) year until terminated in accordance with this Section.
3.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days (the “Termination Date”).
3.3 Survival. The rights and obligations contained in Sections 6, 7, 10 and 11 will survive any termination of this Agreement.
4. Changes to Services. Any material changes to the Services, including the schedule, deliverables, and related fees, must be approved by the prior written consent of the Party not requesting the change.
5. Independent Contractor Relationship. Advisor’s relationship to the Company shall be that of an independent Advisor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any partnership, joint venture, employer-employee or agency relationship between Company and Advisor. Advisor shall not represent to any third party that any such relationship exists. The consulting relationship shall be non-exclusive. Advisor shall be free to work with other companies so long as such work does not present a conflict of interest or result in the disclosure of Confidential Information (defined below).
6. [Intentionally Removed].
7. Confidentiality.
7.1 Confidential Information. A Party may obtain access to information related to the other Party’s business (including trade secrets, technical information, business forecasts and strategies, marketing plans, customer and supplier lists, personnel information, financial data, and proprietary information of third parties provided to Company in confidence) that the Party considers to be confidential or proprietary or the Party has a duty to treat as confidential, excluding such information as each Party can demonstrate existed in the public domain as of the Effective Date (the “Confidential Information”). The Parties will (a) hold all Confidential Information in strict trust and confidence; (b) not use or permit others to use Confidential Information in any manner or for any purpose not expressly permitted or required by this Agreement; (c) not disclose or permit others to disclose any Confidential Information to any third party without obtaining the other Party’s express prior written consent on a case-by-case basis; and (d) limit access to Confidential Information to employees of each Party who have a reasonable need to have such access in order for the Services to be performed and who are bound by obligations to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information that are at least as protective of the Confidential Information as the provisions of this Agreement.
7.2 Exclusions. Each Party’s obligations under Section 7.1 with respect to any portion of Confidential Information shall not apply to any information that (i) was in the public domain at or subsequent to the time it was communicated to a Party by the other Party or an authorized person of a Party through no fault of that Party, (ii) was rightfully in a Party’s possession free of any obligation of confidence at or subsequent to the time it was communicated to either Party or an authorized person of either Party, (iii) was developed by employees or agents of either Party independently of and without reference to any information communicated to either Party or an authorized person of the Company, or (iv) is being disclosed by either Party in response to a valid order by a court or other governmental body, or otherwise as required by law.
8. Performance of Services. Advisor shall use Advisor’s best efforts to perform the Services such that the results are satisfactory to the Company.
8.1. No Authority to Bind Company. Advisor acknowledges and agrees that Advisor has no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
8.2. No Benefits. Advisor acknowledges and agrees that Advisor shall not be eligible for any Company employee benefits.
8.3. Taxes; Insurance. Advisor shall be paid pursuant to IRS Form 1099 and shall have full responsibility for applicable taxes for all compensation paid to Advisor under this Agreement, and for compliance with all applicable labor and employment requirements with respect to Advisor’s self-employment, sole proprietorship or other form of business organization.
9. Limitations.
9.1. No solicitation. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve (12) months after the termination of this Agreement for whatever reason, Advisor agrees not to attempt to divert or interfere with the development of the Company’s business by soliciting, hiring, contracting, communicating with any employee of the Company.
10. Indemnification. Advisor will indemnify and hold harmless Company and its affiliates, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and other expenses (including attorneys’ and expert witnesses’ costs and fees) arising from or relating to any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation of Advisor in this Agreement or any intentional misconduct or gross negligence by Advisor. Company shall indemnify, release and hold Advisor harmless from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, costs, expenses, damages, losses, suits, proceedings and actions, that may accrue to or be incurred by Advisor, or with which Advisor may be threatened, relating to or arising out of the business and affairs of the Company, including, but not limited to, amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines or penalties, and counsel fees and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation for or defense or disposition of any investigation, action, suit, arbitration or other proceeding; provided, however, that Company shall not hold Advisor harmless from claims arising out of the gross negligence or willful malfeasance of Advisor.
11. Limitation of Liability. In no event will Company be liable for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, special, or incidental damages arising from or relating to this Agreement.
In no event will “Advisor” be considered an officer of the Company or member of the Board of Directors for the company. Accordingly, Advisor’s legal liability is limited to those actionable items and considerations contained in and limited to this Agreement. Furthermore, Advisor’s liability shall be limited to the total amounts received by Advisor as compensation, whether in cash or equity, pursuant to this Agreement.
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12. Advisor’s Representations and Warranties.
12.1 Advisor represents, warrants, and covenants that (i) Advisor has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement; (ii) Advisor has obtained and will obtain any and all assignments necessary to satisfy its obligations under this Agreement; and (iii) Advisor will comply with all laws in performing its obligations under this Agreement.
12.2 The Advisor acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
12.2.1 he is acquiring the Consulting Shares (as defined in Exhibit A), for his own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Advisor can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Advisor recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares is registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares. The Advisor has carefully considered and has, to the extent he believes such discussion necessary, discussed with his respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for his particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for him. The Advisor has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Advisor’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Advisor has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Advisor. The Advisor is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
12.2.2 The Advisor understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
13. Miscellaneous.
13.1. Amendments and Waivers. Any term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the written consent of the Company.
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13.2. Sole Agreement. This Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, constitutes the sole agreement of the parties and supersedes all oral negotiations and prior writings with respect to the subject matter hereof.
13.3. Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon delivery, when delivered personally or by overnight courier or sent by email or fax (upon customary confirmation of receipt), or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail as certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address or fax number as set forth on the signature page or as subsequently modified by written notice.
13.4. Choice of Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws.
13.5. Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
13.6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
13.7. Advice of Counsel. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT, IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, SUCH PARTY HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, AND HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AGAINST ANY PARTY BY REASON OF THE DRAFTING OR PREPARATION HEREOF.
13.8. Dispute Resolution. Any disputes concerning this Agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
In Witness hereof, the Parties have executed this Advisory Agreement as of the date set forth above.
COMPANY
Signed: | /s/ Jacob Cohen |
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Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO |
ADVISOR
Signed: | /s/ Dr. Brian Rudman | |
Name: | Dr. Brian Rudman | |
Address: |
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EXHIBIT A
I. | Services | Type of Compensation | Description | |||
1. | Advisory Board Member | Equity/Stock Options | 25,000 shares of Restricted Common Stock (the “Consulting Shares”) | |||
2. |
Advisory Board Member |
Monthly Stipend |
$2,000.00 USD |
II. Reimbursable Expenses
Advisor shall not be authorized to incur on behalf of the Company any expenses and will be responsible for all expenses incurred while performing the Services except as may be previously agreed upon with the Company and may include but not necessarily be limited to reasonable travel and related expenses as may be required from time to time.
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Exhibit 10.29
ADVISOR AGREEMENT
This Advisor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 6th day of January, 2023 by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Jarrett Boon, an individual (“Advisor”) (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”).
1. Engagement.
1.1 Advisory Board. For the term of this Agreement, the Advisor shall serve as a member of the Company’s Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”). The Advisory Board shall consist of the Advisor and such other members as shall be determined by the Company. The Advisory Board shall be governed by the Advisory Board charter approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.2 Advisor Services. The Advisor’s services to the Company hereunder shall consist of service on the Advisory Board to render advice and other services as may be required and agreed to between the Advisory Board and the Company from time to time (the “Services”). Advisory Services will support and enhance the vision of the Company and the implementation of best business practices accordingly.
2. Compensation. As consideration for the Services to be provided by the Advisor and other obligations, the Company shall compensate Advisor as set forth in Exhibit A.
3. Term.
3.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year beginning on the Effective Date set forth above and will automatically renew for additional terms of one (1) year until terminated in accordance with this Section.
3.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days (the “Termination Date”).
3.3 Survival. The rights and obligations contained in Sections 6, 7, 10 and 11 will survive any termination of this Agreement.
4. Changes to Services. Any material changes to the Services, including the schedule, deliverables, and related fees, must be approved by the prior written consent of the Party not requesting the change.
5. Independent Contractor Relationship. Advisor’s relationship to the Company shall be that of an independent Advisor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any partnership, joint venture, employer-employee or agency relationship between Company and Advisor. Advisor shall not represent to any third party that any such relationship exists. The consulting relationship shall be non-exclusive. Advisor shall be free to work with other companies so long as such work does not present a conflict of interest or result in the disclosure of Confidential Information (defined below).
6. [Intentionally Removed].
7. Confidentiality.
7.1 Confidential Information. A Party may obtain access to information related to the other Party’s business (including trade secrets, technical information, business forecasts and strategies, marketing plans, customer and supplier lists, personnel information, financial data, and proprietary information of third parties provided to Company in confidence) that the Party considers to be confidential or proprietary or the Party has a duty to treat as confidential, excluding such information as each Party can demonstrate existed in the public domain as of the Effective Date (the “Confidential Information”). The Parties will (a) hold all Confidential Information in strict trust and confidence; (b) not use or permit others to use Confidential Information in any manner or for any purpose not expressly permitted or required by this Agreement; (c) not disclose or permit others to disclose any Confidential Information to any third party without obtaining the other Party’s express prior written consent on a case-by-case basis; and (d) limit access to Confidential Information to employees of each Party who have a reasonable need to have such access in order for the Services to be performed and who are bound by obligations to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information that are at least as protective of the Confidential Information as the provisions of this Agreement.
7.2 Exclusions. Each Party’s obligations under Section 7.1 with respect to any portion of Confidential Information shall not apply to any information that (i) was in the public domain at or subsequent to the time it was communicated to a Party by the other Party or an authorized person of a Party through no fault of that Party, (ii) was rightfully in a Party’s possession free of any obligation of confidence at or subsequent to the time it was communicated to either Party or an authorized person of either Party, (iii) was developed by employees or agents of either Party independently of and without reference to any information communicated to either Party or an authorized person of the Company, or (iv) is being disclosed by either Party in response to a valid order by a court or other governmental body, or otherwise as required by law.
8. Performance of Services. Advisor shall use Advisor’s best efforts to perform the Services such that the results are satisfactory to the Company.
8.1. No Authority to Bind Company. Advisor acknowledges and agrees that Advisor has no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
8.2. No Benefits. Advisor acknowledges and agrees that Advisor shall not be eligible for any Company employee benefits.
8.3. Taxes; Insurance. Advisor shall be paid pursuant to IRS Form 1099 and shall have full responsibility for applicable taxes for all compensation paid to Advisor under this Agreement, and for compliance with all applicable labor and employment requirements with respect to Advisor’s self-employment, sole proprietorship or other form of business organization.
9. Limitations.
9.1. No solicitation. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve (12) months after the termination of this Agreement for whatever reason, Advisor agrees not to attempt to divert or interfere with the development of the Company’s business by soliciting, hiring, contracting, communicating with any employee of the Company.
10. Indemnification. Advisor will indemnify and hold harmless Company and its affiliates, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and other expenses (including attorneys’ and expert witnesses’ costs and fees) arising from or relating to any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation of Advisor in this Agreement or any intentional misconduct or gross negligence by Advisor. Company shall indemnify, release and hold Advisor harmless from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, costs, expenses, damages, losses, suits, proceedings and actions, that may accrue to or be incurred by Advisor, or with which Advisor may be threatened, relating to or arising out of the business and affairs of the Company, including, but not limited to, amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines or penalties, and counsel fees and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation for or defense or disposition of any investigation, action, suit, arbitration or other proceeding; provided, however, that Company shall not hold Advisor harmless from claims arising out of the gross negligence or willful malfeasance of Advisor.
11. Limitation of Liability. In no event will Company be liable for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, special, or incidental damages arising from or relating to this Agreement.
In no event will “Advisor” be considered an officer of the Company or member of the Board of Directors for the company. Accordingly, Advisor’s legal liability is limited to those actionable items and considerations contained in and limited to this Agreement. Furthermore, Advisor’s liability shall be limited to the total amounts received by Advisor as compensation, whether in cash or equity, pursuant to this Agreement.
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12. Advisor’s Representations and Warranties.
12.1 Advisor represents, warrants, and covenants that (i) Advisor has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement; (ii) Advisor has obtained and will obtain any and all assignments necessary to satisfy its obligations under this Agreement; and (iii) Advisor will comply with all laws in performing its obligations under this Agreement.
12.2 The Advisor acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
12.2.1 he is acquiring the Consulting Shares (as defined in Exhibit A), for his own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Advisor can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Advisor recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares is registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares. The Advisor has carefully considered and has, to the extent he believes such discussion necessary, discussed with his respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for his particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for him. The Advisor has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Advisor’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Advisor has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Advisor. The Advisor is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
12.2.2 The Advisor understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
13. Miscellaneous.
13.1. Amendments and Waivers. Any term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the written consent of the Company.
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13.2. Sole Agreement. This Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, constitutes the sole agreement of the parties and supersedes all oral negotiations and prior writings with respect to the subject matter hereof.
13.3. Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon delivery, when delivered personally or by overnight courier or sent by email or fax (upon customary confirmation of receipt), or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail as certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address or fax number as set forth on the signature page or as subsequently modified by written notice.
13.4. Choice of Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws.
13.5. Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
13.6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
13.7. Advice of Counsel. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT, IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, SUCH PARTY HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, AND HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AGAINST ANY PARTY BY REASON OF THE DRAFTING OR PREPARATION HEREOF.
13.8. Dispute Resolution. Any disputes concerning this Agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
In Witness hereof, the Parties have executed this Advisory Agreement as of the date set forth above.
COMPANY | ||
Signed: | /s/ Jacob Cohen |
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Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
ADVISOR | ||
Signed: | /s/ Jarrett Boon | |
Name: | Jarrett Boon | |
Address: | XXXXXXXXX |
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EXHIBIT A
I. | Services | Type of Compensation | Description | |||
1. | Advisory Board Member | Equity/Stock Options | 25,000 shares of Restricted Common Stock (the “Consulting Shares”) |
II. Reimbursable Expenses
Advisor shall not be authorized to incur on behalf of the Company any expenses and will be responsible for all expenses incurred while performing the Services except as may be previously agreed upon with the Company and may include but not necessarily be limited to reasonable travel and related expenses as may be required from time to time.
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Exhibit 10.30
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 6th day of January 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mangoceuticals, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and Bethor, Ltd., a British Virgin Islands Business Company (the “Consultant”) (each of the Company and Consultant is referred to herein as a “Party”, and collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide consulting services to the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as of the Effective Date as follows:
ARTICLE I.
ENGAGEMENT; TERM; SERVICES
1.1. Services. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement, to provide consulting and general business advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company during the Term of this Agreement (the “Services”).
1.2. Term. Consultant shall begin providing Services hereunder on the date of this Agreement above (the “Effective Date”), and this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) 12 months, or (b) terminated as provided in ARTICLE III, below (the “Term”).
1.3. Allocation of Time and Energies. The Consultant hereby promises to perform and discharge faithfully the Services which may be requested from the Consultant from time to time by the Company and duly authorized representatives of the Company. The Consultant shall provide the Services required hereunder in a diligent and professional manner. During the Term, Consultant approximates spending five (5) hours per week on Company matters.
ARTICLE II.
CONSIDERATION; EXPENSES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TAXES
2.1. Consideration. During the Term of this Agreement, for all Services rendered by Consultant hereunder and all covenants and conditions undertaken by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay, and Consultant shall accept, as compensation Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand (250,000) shares of Company restricted common stock (the “Consulting Shares”), on the date that the Board of Directors of the Company approves this Agreement, which shall not be any later than 15 days after the Effective Date.
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2.2. Expenses. The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for his reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Services (the “Expenses”), subject to the Company’s normal and usual reimbursement policies of its employees and consultants, provided that the Consultant shall receive written authorization of any one-time Expense greater than $500 not included in a pre-approved budget for any study relating to the Services.
2.3. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Company and Consultant that Consultant perform the Services as an independent contractor to the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent or employee of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Consultant is not authorized to bind the Company to any liability or obligation or to represent that Consultant has any such authority in connection with the Services. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. The Company and Consultant agree that Consultant will receive no Company-sponsored benefits from the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4. Taxes. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. Consultant agrees and understands that it is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and his affiliates and their directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising solely from or in connection with (i) any obligation imposed on the Company to pay withholding taxes or similar items, or (ii) any determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
2.5. Restrictive Legends. Upon the Consultant’s written request and upon Consultant providing requested information such as a seller’s representation letter as well as other items, and assuming the Company meets the requirements of Rule 144 (ie. being current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as other items), at the expiration of the applicable waiting period under Rule 144 (measured six months from the Vesting Date applicable to such Consultant Shares), the Company shall instruct its counsel to provide a legal opinion to the Company’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on those certificates issued to the Consultant evidencing the Consulting Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, any expenses associated with the removal of any restrictive legends shall be the responsibility of the Company.
2.6. Registration Rights. Company will include Consulting Shares on its initial registration statement filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless the underwriter requests that the registration of such shares is not included, in which case the Consulting Shares will be registered on a subsequent registration statement.
ARTICLE III.
TERMINATION
3.1. Termination. The obligations under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue to bind the Parties until the earlier of the (a) the expiration of the Term; (b) the date this Agreement is mutually terminated by the Parties; (c) the date this Agreement is terminated by the Company due to the breach by the Consultant of any term or condition of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof by the Company to the Consultant and (d) the date the Consultant issues a written termination notice to the Company, which may be issued at any time, for any reason or no reason.
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3.2. Termination Date. “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Consultant’s engagement with the Company hereunder is actually terminated.
3.3. Rights Upon Termination. Upon termination of the Term, the Consultant shall be paid any and all Consulting Fees and Expenses accrued and due through the Termination Date, which shall represent the sole compensation and fees due to Consultant. The Consultant shall also continue to comply with the terms of ARTICLE IV hereof following the Termination Date. The Company shall also continue to comply with the terms of Section 2.5 hereof following the Termination Date.
ARTICLE IV.
CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION;
COMPANY PROPERTY; NON-SOLICITATION
4.1. Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure/Non-Solicitation.
4.1.1 Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Consultant’s engagement, Consultant may have access to various Confidential/Trade Secret Information of the Company and information developed for the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” is information that is not generally known to the public and, as a result, is of economic benefit to the Company in the conduct of its business, and the business of the Company’s subsidiaries. Consultant and the Company agree that the term “Confidential/Trade Secret Information” includes but is not limited to all information developed or obtained by the Company, including its affiliates, and predecessors, and comprising the following items, whether or not such items have been reduced to tangible form (e.g., physical writing, computer hard drive, disk, tape, etc.): all methods, techniques, processes, ideas, research and development, product designs, engineering designs, plans, models, production plans, business plans, add-on features, trade names, service marks, slogans, forms, pricing structures, business forms, marketing programs and plans, layouts and designs, financial structures, operational methods and tactics, cost information, the identity of and/or contractual arrangements with suppliers and/or vendors, accounting procedures, and any document, record or other information of the Company relating to the above. Confidential/Trade Secret Information includes not only information directly belonging to the Company which existed before the date of this Agreement, but also information developed by Consultant for the Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and predecessors, during the term of Consultant’s engagement with the Company. Confidential/Trade Secret Information does not include any information which (a) was in the lawful and unrestricted possession of Consultant prior to its disclosure to Consultant by the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, or owned thereby, which shall be included in Confidential/Trade Secret Information, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public by lawful acts other than those of Consultant after receiving it, or (c) has been received lawfully and in good faith by Consultant from a third party who is not and has never been a Consultant of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors, and who did not derive it from the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or predecessors.
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4.1.2 Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the two-year period following the Termination Date his use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information is subject to the following restrictions so long as the Confidential/Trade Secret Information has not become generally known to the public:
(i) Non-Disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not publish or disclose, or allow to be published or disclosed, Confidential/Trade Secret Information to any person without the prior written authorization of the Company unless pursuant to or in connection with Consultant’s job duties to the Company under this Agreement; and
(ii) Non-Removal/Surrender. Consultant agrees that it will not remove any Confidential/Trade Secret Information from the offices of the Company or the premises of any facility in which the Consultant is performing services for the Company, except pursuant to his duties under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that it shall surrender to the Company all documents and materials in his possession or control which contain Confidential/Trade Secret Information and which are the property of the Company upon the termination of his engagement with the Company, and that it shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
4.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, he shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise encourage any employees or consultants of the Company to leave the employ or service of the Company, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any of the Company’s employees or consultants for employment or service; provided, however, that Consultant may solicit an employee or consultant if (i) such employee or consultant has resigned voluntarily (without any solicitation from Consultant), and at least one (1) year has elapsed since such employee’s or consultant’s resignation from employment or termination of service with the Company, (ii) such employee’s employment or consultant’s services was terminated by the Company, and if one (1) year has elapsed since such employee or consultant was terminated by the Company, (iii) the Company has consented to the solicitation of such employee or consultant in writing, which consent the Company may withhold in its sole discretion, or (iv) such solicitation solely occurs by general solicitations for employment to the public.
4.3. Non-Solicitation of Contacts. Consultant agrees that during the Term and the twelve-month period following the Termination Date, Consultant shall not: (a) interfere with the Company’s business relationship with its customers or suppliers, (b) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any of the Company’s customers or suppliers to terminate their business relationship with the Company, or (c) solicit, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage any employees of the Company to leave the employ of the Company, or solicit any of the Company’s employees for employment.
4.4. Breach of Provisions. If Consultant materially breaches any of the provisions of this ARTICLE IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Consultant, in addition to and without limiting or waiving any other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive relief in any court, domestic or foreign, having the capacity to grant such relief, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach and to enforce the provisions of this ARTICLE IV.
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4.5. Reasonable Restrictions. The Parties acknowledge that the foregoing restrictions, as well as the duration and the territorial scope thereof as set forth in this ARTICLE IV, are under all of the circumstances reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Company and its business.
4.6. Specific Performance. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of ARTICLE IV would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.
4.7. Company Property. Upon termination of this Agreement, or on demand by the Company during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, any and all Company property, records, data, notes, notebooks, reports, files, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings blueprints, sketches, materials, photographs, charts, all documents and property, and reproductions of any of the aforementioned items that were developed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, obtained by Consultant in connection with the provision of the Services, or otherwise belonging to the Company or its successors or assigns.
ARTICLE V.
MUTUAL REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND
WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1. Power and Authority. The Parties have all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Parties have duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and will, on or prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, execute, such other documents as may be required hereunder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parties enforceable against each Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the Parties rights generally and general equitable principles.
5.2. Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (a) constitute a violation of any law; or (b) constitute a breach or violation of any provision contained in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or such other document(s) regarding organization and/or management of the Parties, if applicable; or (c) constitute a breach of any provision contained in, or a default under, any governmental approval, any writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any governmental authority or any contract to which the Parties are bound or affected.
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5.3. Authority of Entities. Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity has authority to act on behalf of such entity and has been duly and properly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
5.4. In no event will either Party be liable to the other Party for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, statutory, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages.
5.5. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any loss, costs or damage of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the services or other performance provided by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that Consultant shall not be entitled to indemnification for such loss, costs or damages arising as a result of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, In addition, except in the case of the Consultant’s fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Consultant’s liability under this Agreement for damages will not, in any event, exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the value of the Consulting Shares paid to the Consultant under this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
6.1. Representations of the Consultant. The Consultant acknowledges, represents and warranties to the Company that:
6.1.1 it is acquiring the Consulting Shares, for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution, as that term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in a manner which would require registration under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The Consultant can bear the economic risk of investment in the Consulting Shares, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters, is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Consulting Shares and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act. The Consultant recognizes that the Consulting Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Consulting Shares are registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available—provided further that the Company is under no obligation to register the resale of such Consulting Shares, except that the Company and Consultant will rely on an exemption from registration as provided in Article 2.5. The Consultant has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its respective professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Consulting Shares for its particular tax and financial situation and his respective advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, have determined that the Consulting Shares are a suitable investment for it. The Consultant has not been offered the Consulting Shares by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to the Consultant’s knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. The Consultant has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Consulting Shares and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Consultant. The Consultant is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Consulting Shares and not on any other information; and
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6.1.2 The Consultant understands and agrees that a legend will be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Consulting Shares in substantially the following form:
6.2. ‘‘THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS (I) THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES ACT, OR (II) THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER ANY SUCH ACTS.”
ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Notices. All notices, approvals, consents, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by national overnight courier service, or (iii) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) via facsimile transmission, with confirmed receipt, or (v) via email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt except for notice via fax (as discussed above) or email, which shall be effective only when the recipient, by return or reply email or notice delivered by other method provided for in this Section 8.1, acknowledges having received that email (with an automatic “read receipt” or similar notice not constituting an acknowledgement of an email receipt for purposes of this Section 8.1, or which such recipient ‘replies’ to such prior email). Such notices shall be sent to the applicable party or parties at the address specified below:
If to the Company: | Mangoceuticals, Inc. Attn: Jacob Cohen 15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600 Dallas, Texas 75248 Phone: (833) 626-4679 Email: jacob@mangorx.com |
If to the Consultant: | Bethor, Ltd. c/o Nerine Trust Company (BVI) Limited Nerine Chambers 3rd Floor Quastisky Building, PO Box 905 Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands Email: BethorLtd@PM.ME |
7.2. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. Consultant may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
7.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision or portion thereof, and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement or portion thereof, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof were not contained herein. In addition, any such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion thereof shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the Parties hereto, modified, amended or limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid and enforceable.
7.4. Waiver. No waiver by a Party of a breach or default hereunder by the other Party shall be considered valid, unless expressed in a writing signed by such first Party, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other nature.
7.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the Company and Consultant, whether written or oral, relating to any or all matters covered by and contained or otherwise dealt with in this Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute a commitment of the Company with regard to Consultant’s engagement, express or implied, other than to the extent expressly provided for herein.
7.6. Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in a writing signed by the Parties.
7.7. Captions. The captions, headings and titles of the sections of this Agreement are inserted merely for convenience and ease of reference and shall not affect or modify the meaning of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement.
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7.8. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all of the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the relationship established hereby, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
7.9. Survival. The termination of Consultant’s engagement with the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant’s obligations to the Company hereunder which by the nature thereof are intended to survive any such termination, including, without limitation, Consultant’s obligations under ARTICLE IV of this Agreement and the Company’s obligations under Article II and Article V of this Agreement.
7.10. No Presumption from Drafting. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length between persons knowledgeable in the matters set forth within this Agreement. Accordingly, given that all Parties have had the opportunity to draft, review and/or edit the language of this Agreement, no presumption for or against any Party arising out of drafting all or any part of this Agreement will be applied in any action relating to, connected with or involving this Agreement. In particular, any rule of law, legal decisions, or common law principles of similar effect that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intentions of the Parties.
7.11. Review and Construction of Documents. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to all other Parties hereto that (a) before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; (b) said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; (c) said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of its own legal, tax and business advisors before executing this Agreement; (d) said Party has acted voluntarily and of its own free will in executing this Agreement; and (e) this Agreement is the result of arm’s length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel.
7.12. Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, unless a contrary intention appears: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) “or” is not exclusive; (iii) “including” means including without limitation; (iv) words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires; (v) any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (vi) 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 hereof; (vii) references contained herein to Article, Section, Schedule and Exhibit, as applicable, are references to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits in this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and (viii) references to “writing” include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a visible form, including, but not limited to email.
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7.13. Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement and any signed agreement or instrument entered into in connection with this Agreement, and any amendments hereto or thereto, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any such counterpart, to the extent delivered by means of a facsimile machine or by .pdf, .tif, .gif, .jpeg or similar attachment to electronic mail (any such delivery, an “Electronic Delivery”) shall be treated in all manner and respects as an original executed counterpart and shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of any Party, each other Party shall re execute the original form of this Agreement and deliver such form to all other Parties. No Party shall raise the use of Electronic Delivery to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature or agreement or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of Electronic Delivery as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each such Party forever waives any such defense, except to the extent such defense relates to lack of authenticity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
“COMPANY” | MANGOCEUTICALS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jacob Cohen | |
Name: | Jacob Cohen | |
Title: | CEO | |
“CONSULTANT” | BETHOR LTD. | |
By: | /s/ Ansari, Mohammad Jawad | |
Name: | Ansari, Mohammad Jawad | |
Title: | Director |
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Exhibit 14.1
CODE OF ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) has enjoyed a reputation as a company of high integrity. The Company has worked hard to earn the respect of customers, suppliers, and the public. This Code of Ethical Business Conduct (“Code”) embodies the Company’s commitment to continue to enjoy this fine reputation into the future. For that reason, the Company expects its directors, officers and employees to share the commitment to comply with all the provisions of the Code and the spirit in which it is intended.
This Code describes the general principles and guidelines applicable to all directors, officers and employees of the Company. Although the general principles outlined in this Code apply to the conduct of all of the Company’s business transactions, the Company’s directors, officers and employees are also bound by other specific Company policies. All managers are responsible for the enforcement of, and compliance with, all policies of the Company, including distribution and communications to ensure employee knowledge of and compliance with these policies.
APPLICATION OF THE CODE
Every director, officer, and employee (“employees”) of the Company is required to comply with the Code and all Company policies. We also expect those agents, consultants and other representatives (“associates”) working on the Company’s behalf will adhere to high ethical standards. Accordingly, no director, officer or employee of the Company should ask an agent, consultant or other representative to engage in conduct that would be prohibited by the Code or any Company policy or applicable law.
Directors, officers and employees of the Company are expected to maintain high ethical standards in their actions and working relationships with customers, suppliers, fellow employees, competitors, representatives of government, and others. All members of the Company are expected to act in business matters with dual responsibility to the public interest and the Company’s interest, above their own. Employees must use sound business practices to maintain their integrity and that of the Company.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
It is the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the conduct of its business. The Company, its associates and employees are prohibited by law from influencing or inducing favorable government action through bribery or collusion. Accordingly, no associates or employee shall make any payment or offer anything of value in the form of compensation, gift, contribution or otherwise to any government agent, employee or official, whether appointed or elected, for the purpose of inducing favorable governmental action. Should any associate or employee receive a solicitation for a payment, bribe, gift, or contribution from any government agent, employee or official, whether appointed or elected, it should be reported to the Company’s outside legal counsel or General Counsel (if any)(“General Counsel”) immediately.
Any requests for information from a governmental or regulatory body should be immediately referred to the General Counsel’s office for review. No associate or employee of the Company shall knowingly withhold or conceal information legally requested by any governmental or regulatory body, or knowingly furnish incorrect or misleading information to such body. Any associate or employee of the Company who either knows or has reason to believe that the Company itself, or another Company associate or employee has knowingly withheld or concealed, or is knowingly withholding or concealing information legally requested, or has knowingly furnished, or is knowingly furnishing materially incorrect or misleading information to any governmental or regulatory body, shall immediately report that good faith belief to the General Counsel.
The General Counsel will promptly review any such reports and make the determination whether any material requested by any governmental body is subject to any legal privilege and may be lawfully withheld. In no instance, will the Company or any of its employees knowingly and intentionally provide materially incorrect or misleading information to any government body.
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USE OF CORPORATE FUNDS AND RESOURCES
No director, officer or employee will use Company funds, resources or property for his or her personal benefit unless such use is consistent with Company policy or has been properly approved by appropriate Company personnel. Company property must not be sold, loaned, given away, or otherwise disposed of-regardless of condition or value-without proper authorization.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Corporate funds shall not be used for direct or indirect contributions to political parties, candidates or campaigns. The Company does not prohibit directors, officers or employees from making personal contributions of their time and funds to political candidates, causes or parties of their choice. However, the decision to make such a contribution is personal and imposes no responsibility or obligation on the Company. Company employees may not use work time to assist any party or campaign, and may not be reimbursed for personal political activity.
PAYMENTS TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
It is a violation of Company policy, to give or offer, either directly or indirectly, anything of value to government officials in order to influence their actions or decisions. Company funds or assets will not be used to make gifts to, provide entertainment for, or furnish assistance or other services to, government employees or public officials to induce them to do business with the Company. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies globally and makes it illegal to offer or give money or anything of value, either directly or indirectly, to foreign government officials in order to obtain, retain or direct business, or to acquire any improper advantage. Nothing of value may be given to a government official, even if deemed nominal, without prior written approval of the Company’s General Counsel. Employees are expected to report any request by a government official for payment of money or anything of value, and to report any circumstances that calls into question the integrity of the Company’s dealings with government officials.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
Every director, officer and employee of the Company, and particularly the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, are required to comply in all respects with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding financial accounting and reporting. This includes, but is not limited to, the laws, rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).
Good financial reporting starts with good recordkeeping, and the Company and its management rely on its records to prepare financial statements that present its results of operations and financial position in a full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable manner. These financial statements are relied on by stockholders, creditors, government authorities, and the public. It is therefore critical that all employees involved with recording, summarizing and maintaining business and accounting records do so in accordance with the following:
● | All assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses will be recorded in the financial reports of the Company; | |
● | No undisclosed or unrecorded funds or accounts will be established for any purpose; | |
● | No false or artificial entries will be made for any reason; and | |
● | No payments will be approved or made with the intention or understanding that any part of the payments are to be used for any purpose other than that described by the documentation supporting the payment. |
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Persons involved in preparing and finalizing the Company’s financial information, whether for internal or external reporting purposes, should do so in accordance with the following:
● | Assist in maintaining internal control over financial reporting. | |
● | Communicate openly and honestly with the Company’s external public accountants with respect to quarterly and annual financial reporting and related disclosures. | |
● | Ensure the financial statements and related disclosures include all information deemed necessary to achieve an appropriate degree of transparency of business transactions. |
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer must assure that financial information disclosed in public communications and in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC is reported fully, fairly and accurately and in a timely and understandable manner. Every director, officer and employee of the Company, and particularly, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer must promptly report (confidentially, if desired) to the Company’s Board of Directors or to the Company’s General Counsel:
● | Any material violation of any applicable law, rule or regulation; | |
● | Any incidence of fraud, whether material or not, by management or other persons responsible for recording, processing, summarizing or reporting information required to by disclosed by the Company in reports and statements filed with the SEC; and | |
● | Any material information, fact or circumstance, including any deficiency in any internal control over financial reporting, that could affect or render untrue the information contained in any periodic report that the Company is required to file with the SEC or other regulatory body or that is disclosed in other public communications. |
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
RELATIONS WITH EMPLOYEES
It is the policy of the Company to provide employment opportunity, wages, and opportunities for advancement, training, and growth to all employees on the basis of merit. It is also the policy of the Company to comply with all existing legislation and established regulations of the various applicable governmental bodies concerned with prohibiting discrimination. The Company will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or other inappropriate treatment of employees on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or other legally protected status. It is the Company’s practice to deal fairly and equitably with all employees.
The Company is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and shall maintain and, when appropriate, improve its plants, equipment, and methods to that end.
The Company encourages expression by employees about their work, including their ideas for continuous improvement.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Company conducts its operations with the highest regard for the quality of the environment, including water, air and general land usage. The objective is to comply with standards established by appropriate local, state, or federal agencies at every operating location where emissions into water sources, the atmosphere or solid waste disposal are present. Directors, officers and employees must conduct the business of the Company in an environmentally sound manner, and must comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
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PROTECTION AND INFORMATION
All directors, officers and employees must be in compliance with the following:
● All confidential information about the Company, including inventions, discoveries, formulas, trade secrets, customer lists and employee data, as well as confidential information acquired by the Company from another company, individual or entity subject to a secrecy and proprietary rights agreement, will be kept confidential. Employees must maintain the confidentiality of such information during and subsequent to the period of employment with the Company.
● Information gathered on competitors, customers, suppliers and other entities with which the Company does business, must be acquired legally and in a manner consistent with the Company’s high level of ethics and proper business conduct. Directors, officers and employees who inadvertently obtain confidential information belonging to another company should contact the General Counsel prior to use or disclosure of such information.
● Directors, officers and employees of the Company should recognize that the business records and communications that they create have the potential to become public in the future. Therefore, the Company’s directors, officers and employees should avoid exaggeration, derogatory remarks, guesswork or inappropriate characterizations of people and companies in any and all of their work-related communications. This applies equally to e-mail, internal memos and formal reports. Furthermore, the Company’s directors, officers and employees are required to comply with the terms of the Company’s document retention policies at all times, to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
FAIR DEALING
Each director, officer and employee of the Company shall deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers, competitors and employees. No director, officer or employee may take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse or privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice.
ENFORCEMENT
The Code is important to the Company and must be taken seriously by all employees. Accordingly, violations of the Code will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action, which can include oral or written reprimand, probation, suspension or termination, in accordance with Company policy.
HOW TO HANDLE SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE
All directors, officers and employees are expected to seek advice from appropriate personnel if they have any questions about the application of the Code to a specific situation. In addition, to help the Company achieve full compliance, directors, officers and employees are encouraged to raise questions and good faith concerns, and to cooperate fully in any investigation. Known or suspected violations are expected to be reported immediately.
Officers and employees should address their questions and concerns first to their managers, if appropriate. Directors should address their concerns to the Board of Directors unless the concern deals with an accounting, internal accounting control or auditing concern, in which case the concern should be referred to the Chair of the Audit Committee (if any).
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HEDGING OF THE COMPANY’S SECURITIES
Section 955 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act added Section 14(j) to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which requires each issuer (including the Company) to disclose whether any employee, consultant, officer or member of the Board of Directors, or any designee of any employee, consultant, officer or board member, is permitted to purchase hedges on the Company’s securities—that is, financial instruments that are designed to hedge or offset against any decrease in the market price for the Company’s securities. The Board of Directors has concluded that it is inappropriate for employees, consultants, officers or members of the Board of Directors, or any designee of such persons, to purchase hedges.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS OF THE CODE
Only the Board of Directors may amend or waive a provision of the Code for directors and executive officers of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. Any such amendment or waiver must be disclosed publicly if and as required by law or stock exchange listing standard.
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated July 1, 2022, of Mangoceuticals, Inc. relating to the audit of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021, and for the period then ended, and the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement.
/s/ M&K CPA’s, PLLC
Houston, TX
January 13, 2023
Exhibit 99.1
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”)
Audit Committee Charter
Role:
The Audit Committee of the Board assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of and integrity of the accounting, auditing, and reporting practices of the Company, and such other duties as directed by the Board. The Committee’s purpose is to oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company, the audits of the Company’s financial statements, the qualifications of the public accounting firm engaged as the Company’s independent auditor to prepare or issue an audit report on the financial statements of the Company and internal control over financial reporting, and the performance of the Company’s internal audit function and independent auditor. The Committee reviews and assesses the qualitative aspects of financial reporting to stockholders, the Company’s processes to manage business and financial risk, and compliance with significant applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. The Committee is directly responsible for the appointment (subject to stockholder ratification) compensation, retention, and oversight of the independent auditor.
Membership:
The membership of the Committee will consist of at least three directors of the Company, subject to applicable phase-in rules of the Nasdaq Capital Markets (“Nasdaq”), all of which members shall satisfy the definition of “independent” and the requirements of Audit Committee members set forth under the listing standard of the NASDAQ Capital Market, or such other exchange(s) upon which the Company’s securities are then listed from time to time (the “Exchange”), subject to any exceptions or cure periods that are applicable pursuant to the foregoing requirements and the phase-in periods permitted under the rules of Nasdaq. If the Committee is comprised of at least three members who meet the criteria above, one additional director who is not “independent” as defined under the rules of the Exchange and is not currently an executive officer or employee or a family member of an executive officer, may be appointed to the Committee if the Board, under exceptional and limited circumstances, determines that such individual’s membership on the Committee is required by the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and such member otherwise fits within the requirements of the Exchange (with such member being defined as an “Excepted Member”). An Excepted Member may not serve longer than two years. An Excepted Member may not serve longer than two years. An Excepted Member’s service on the Committee will be subject in all cases to the rules and requirements of the Exchange.
At least one member of the Committee shall be a “financial expert” as defined in Regulation S-K, Item 407(d)(5)(ii) and shall have an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, and be able to read and understand financial statements, including the Company’s balance sheet, statements of operations and statements of cash flow. The Board shall review and designate the Committee member(s) that meets the “financial expert” criteria. All Committee members shall have an understanding of internal control over financial reporting and an understanding of audit committee functions.
No Committee member shall have participated in the preparation of the financial statements of the Company at any time during the three years preceding becoming a member of the Committee (unless such member qualifies as an Excepted Member). The Board appoints the members of the Committee and the chairperson. The Board may remove any member from the Committee at any time with or without cause. Each Committee member may be required to satisfy certain independence requirements of applicable securities laws, rules or guidelines and any other applicable regulatory rules. Determinations as to whether a particular director satisfies the requirements for membership on the Committee shall be made by the full Board.
Generally, no member of the Committee may serve on more than three audit committees of publicly traded companies (including the Audit Committee of the Company) at the same time. For this purpose, service on the audit committees of a parent and its substantially owned subsidiaries, if any, counts as service on a single audit committee.
Operations:
The Board shall designate one member of the Committee to act as its chairperson. The Committee will meet a minimum of four times a year (once a quarter). Additional meetings may occur as the Committee or its chair deems advisable. The Committee will cause to be kept adequate minutes of its proceedings, and will report on its actions and activities at the next quarterly meeting of the Board. Committee members will be furnished with copies of the minutes of each meeting and any action taken by unanimous consent. The Committee is governed by the same rules regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications equipment) action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements as are applicable to the Board. The Committee is authorized to adopt its own rules of procedure not inconsistent with (a) any provision of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, (b) any provision of the Bylaws of the Company, or (c) the laws of the State of Nevada.
Communications:
The independent auditor reports directly to the Committee. The Committee is expected to maintain free and open communication with the independent auditor, the internal auditors, and management. This communication will include periodic private executive sessions with each of these parties.
Authority:
The Committee’s role is one of an oversight function. The Committee is not intended to replace the Company’s management, internal auditors and outside auditors. It is the responsibility of the Company’s management to prepare the Company’s financial statements and to develop and maintain adequate systems of internal accounting and financial controls, and it is the internal and outside auditors’ responsibility to review and, when appropriate, audit these financial statements and internal controls.
The Committee recognizes that the financial management and the internal and outside auditors have more knowledge and information about the Company than do Committee members. Consequently, in carrying out its oversight responsibilities, the Committee cannot provide any expert or special assurance as to the Company’s financial statements or internal controls or any professional certification as to the outside auditors’ work. In carrying out its oversight responsibilities, the Committee shall undertake the activities and have the authority as described in this Charter.
The Committee will have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities. The Committee has sole authority to retain and terminate outside counsel or other experts or consultants, as it deems appropriate, including sole authority to approve the firms’ fees and other retention terms. The Company will provide the Committee with appropriate funding, as the Committee determines, for the payment of compensation to the Company’s independent auditor, outside counsel, and other advisors as it deems appropriate and administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties, including independent counsel. In discharging its oversight role, the Committee is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention. The Committee will have access to the Company’s books, records, facilities, and personnel. Any communications between the Committee and legal counsel in the course of obtaining legal advice will be considered privileged communications of the Company, and the Committee will take all necessary steps to preserve the privileged nature of those communications.
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees and may delegate authority to one or more designated members of the Committee.
Performance Evaluation:
The Committee shall review its own performance and reassess the adequacy of this Charter at least annually in such manner as it deems appropriate, and submit such evaluation, including any recommendations for change, to the full Board for review, discussion and approval.
Relationship With Auditors:
The Committee shall have sole authority and be directly responsible for the appointment, retention, compensation, oversight, evaluation and termination (subject to stockholder ratification, if applicable) of the work of the Company’s outside auditors engaged, including resolution of disagreements between Company management and the auditor regarding financial reporting, for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services. The Company’s outside auditors shall report directly to the Committee.
The Committee shall review and pre-approve: (i) auditing services (including those performed for purposes of providing comfort letters and statutory audits) and (ii) non-auditing services that exceed a de minimis standard established by the Committee, which are rendered to the Company by its outside auditors (including fees).
The Committee shall:
(i) | If required by any applicable law or rule of the Exchange (or such other exchange upon which the Company’s securities are listed) request from the outside auditors, at least annually, a written report describing: (a) the outside auditors’ internal quality-control procedures; and (b) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review or peer review of the outside auditors, or by any inquiry or investigation by government or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, with respect to one or more independent audits carried out by the outside auditors, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues; |
(ii) | If required by applicable law or rule of the Exchange (or such other exchange upon which the Company’s securities are listed) review and discuss with the outside auditors any relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the outside auditors; and |
(iii) | Receive from the independent auditor annually a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the independent auditor and the Company consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, as may be modified or supplemented by such other standards as may be set by law or regulation or Exchange rules; and discuss with the independent auditor in an active dialogue any such disclosed relationships or services and their impact on the independent auditor’s objectivity and independence and present to the Board its conclusion with respect to the independence of the independent auditor. |
After reviewing the foregoing reports and the outside auditors’ work throughout the year, the Committee shall evaluate the outside auditor’s qualifications, performance and independence. This evaluation shall include the review and evaluation of the lead partner(s) of the outside auditors. In making its evaluation, the Committee may take into account the opinions of management and the Company’s internal auditors (or other personnel responsible for the internal audit function) and shall take appropriate action in response to the outside auditors’ report and the opinions of those the Committee consults to satisfy itself of the outside auditors’ independence and adequate performance.
The Committee should further consider whether, in order to assure the continuing independence of the outside auditors, there should be regular rotation of the lead audit partner (in addition to what may already be required by law or regulation).
The Committee shall establish hiring policies with respect to employees and former employees of the outside auditors.
The Committee shall review and discuss with management, the outside auditors and the internal auditors the performance and adequacy of the Company’s internal audit function, including the internal auditors’ responsibilities, budget, and staffing.
Responsibilities:
Financial Statements and Reporting:
1. | Reviewing the disclosures made by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer in connection with their required certifications accompanying the Company’s periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including disclosures to the Committee of (a) significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls, (b) significant changes in internal controls and (c) any fraud involving management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls. | |
2. | Reviewing and discussing the Company’s quarterly financial results and related press releases, if any, with management and the independent auditors prior to the release of such information to the public. |
Internal Audit:
1. | Reviewing with the management the proposed scope and plan for conducting internal audits of Company operations and obtaining reports of significant findings and recommendations, together with management’s corrective action plans. | |
2. | Seeking to ensure the corporate audit function has sufficient authority, support and access to Company personnel, facilities and records to carry out its work without restrictions or limitations. | |
3. | Reviewing the corporate audit function of the Company, including its charter, plans, activities, staffing and organizational structure. | |
4. | Reviewing progress of the internal audit program, key findings and management’s action plans to address findings. |
Compliance:
1. | Periodically reviewing the Company’s policies with respect to legal compliance, conflicts of interest and ethical conduct. | |
2. | Seeking to ensure the adequacy of procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting control or auditing matters, including the confidential anonymous submission of complaints by employees regarding such matters, and including questionable accounting or auditing matters. | |
3. | Recommending to the Board any changes in ethics or compliance policies that the Committee deems appropriate. |
In addition to the above responsibilities and those other responsibilities included in this charter, the Committee will undertake such other duties as the Board of Directors delegates to it, and will report periodically to the Board regarding the Committee’s examinations and recommendations.
Financial Reporting Process and Financial Statements:
The Committee shall meet regularly with management. The Committee shall meet, at least annually, with the Company’s outside auditors in a private session.
The Committee shall review and discuss with management and the outside auditors on a quarterly basis prior to filing quarterly or annual financial statements: (i) the audited financial statements to be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (or the Annual Report to Stockholders if distributed prior to the filing of the Form 10-K) (ii) the quarterly financial statements to be included on Form 10-Q; (iii) the Company’s disclosures in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” contained therein; (iv) the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (including any significant internal control deficiencies or material weaknesses and any changes implemented in light of material control deficiencies or weaknesses) and (v) any fraud that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls.
In connection with the annual audit and the outside auditors review of the financial information included in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the Committee shall, prior to the filing of the Form 10-K or Form 10-Q, discuss with the outside auditors the results of their audit or review, and the matters required to be discussed by applicable accounting standards. In addition, the Chairman or his designee shall, before the quarterly earnings press releases are released, discuss with the outside auditors the results of their review of quarterly earnings press releases.
The Committee shall request from the Company’s outside auditors and, where applicable, the Company’s internal auditors, timely reports concerning:
a) | Major issues regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentations, including all critical accounting policies and practices and any changes in the selection or application of accounting principles; |
b) | All significant financial reporting issues and judgments, including all critical accounting estimates and alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles that have been discussed with the management of the Company, the ramifications of the use of such alternative estimates or treatments and the estimate/treatment preferred by the auditors; |
c) | The effect of regulatory or accounting initiatives, as well as off-balance sheet transactions, on the financial statements; and |
d) | Any material written communication between the auditors and the management of the Company (such as any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences). |
The Committee shall review with the outside auditors and the internal auditors any audit problems or difficulties encountered (including any restrictions on the scope of the independent auditor’s activities or on access to requested information, and any significant disagreements with management) and management’s response. The Committee shall be responsible for the resolution of disagreement among the Company’s management, the outside auditors and the internal auditors regarding financial reporting.
The Committee shall review with the internal auditor and the external auditor their annual audit plans and the degree of coordination of such plans.
Based on the above review and discussions, the Committee shall determine whether to recommend to the Board that the Company’s audited financial statements be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Committee shall prepare the report of the audit Committee required by the rules of the SEC included in the Company’s annual proxy statement.
The Committee shall periodically discuss with management the types of information to be disclosed and the types of presentation to be made in quarterly earnings press releases and with respect to financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies or otherwise made public.
Risk Management:
The Committee shall discuss with management, the internal auditors and the outside auditors, the Company’s policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. This discussion should cover the Company’s major financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control these exposures.
The Committee shall review the annual audit report regarding officers’ expense accounts and perquisites and the results of any surveys of compliance with any business conduct policies of the Company.
Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Ethics Codes:
The Committee shall review with the Company’s general counsel, the internal auditors and other appropriate parties, as applicable, legal matters that may have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s compliance policies and procedures and any material reports received from or communications with regulators or government agencies.
The Committee shall review and pre-approve any related party transactions and other matters pertaining to the integrity of management, including potential conflicts of interest, or adherence to standards of business conduct as required by the policies of the Company.
The Committee shall (i) review all requests for waivers of any code of conduct and ethics policies or procedures that the Company has adopted including requests from executive, operating or financial officers and management of the Company and from any other individuals that conduct business on behalf of the Company or who are involved with the preparation of financial statements or in the assessment of the Company’s internal disclosure controls over financial reporting, and (ii) promptly disclose any waivers that are required by regulation or listing standards to be disclosed publicly.
The Committee shall establish, oversee and regularly review the adequacy and performance of procedures for (i) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting control and/or auditing matters; and (ii) the confidential, anonymous submission by Company employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
The Committee shall have authority to establish, monitor and maintain a Whistleblower Protection Policy for the Company that facilitates the reporting of suspected wrongdoings of the Company, and prohibits retaliatory action against employees who report suspected wrongdoings when they reasonably believe violations of laws, rules or regulations have occurred.
Related Party Transactions:
(a) The Committee will review any issues relating to conflicts of interests and all related party transactions of the Company (“Related Party Transactions”).
(b) The Committee will analyze the following factors, in addition to any other factors the Committee deems appropriate, in determining whether to approve a Related Party Transaction:
(1) | fairness of the terms for the Company (including fairness from a financial point of view); | |
(2) | materiality of the transaction; | |
(3) | bids / terms for such transaction from unrelated parties; | |
(4) | structure of the transaction; | |
(5) | the policies, rules and regulations of the U.S. federal and state securities laws; | |
(6) | the policies of the Committee; and | |
(7) | interests of each related party in the transaction. |
(c) The Committee will only approve a Related Party Transaction if the Committee determines that the terms of the Related Party Transaction are beneficial and fair (including fair from a financial point of view) to the Company and are lawful under the laws of the United States. In the event multiple members of the Committee are deemed a related party, the Related Party Transaction will be considered by the disinterested members of the Board of Directors in place of the Committee.
(d) The following transactions will be exempted from the Policy and will be governed by the Company’s other applicable policies:
(1) | payment of compensation by the Company to its officers or directors for service to the Company in their stated capacity; |
(2) | transactions available to all employees or all stockholders of the Company on the same terms; and |
(3) | transactions which, when aggregated for any related party, involve less than $120,000 and are approved by the Chief Executive Officer, who is not a related party in the transaction. |
(e) Approval of a Related Party Transaction may be conditioned upon the Company and the related party taking any or all of the following additional actions, or any other actions that the Committee deems appropriate:
(1) | requiring the related party to resign from, or change position within, an entity that is involved in the Related Party Transaction with the Company; |
(2) | assuring that the related party will not be directly involved in negotiating the terms of the Related Party Transaction: |
(3) | limiting the duration or magnitude of the Related Party Transaction; |
(4) | requiring that information about the Related Party Transaction be documented and that reports reflecting the nature and amount of the Related Party Transaction be delivered to the Committee on a regular basis; |
(5) | requiring that the Company have the right to terminate the Related Party Transaction by giving a specified period of advance notice; or |
(6) | appointing a Company representative to monitor various aspects of the Related Party Transaction. |
(f) If the Company or a related party becomes aware that any Related Party Transaction exists that has not been previously approved or ratified under this policy, it will promptly submit the transaction to the Committee or Chair of the Committee or disinterested members of the Board of Directors for consideration. The Committee or Chair of the Committee or Board will evaluate the transaction under this policy and will consider all options, including ratification, amendment or termination of the Related Party Transaction.
(g) All Related Party Transactions are to be disclosed in the Company’s applicable filings with the SEC, as required by the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and related rules and regulations. All Related Party Transactions will be disclosed to the Committee and any material Related Party Transaction will be disclosed to the Board of Directors.
(h) The Committee is prohibited from approving or ratifying any Related Party Transaction whereby the Company directly or indirectly, including through any subsidiary, extends or maintains credit, arranges for the extension of credit, or renews an extension of credit, in the form of a personal loan to or for any director or executive officer (or equivalent thereof) of the Company.
Exhibit 99.2
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”)
Compensation Committee Charter
Role:
The Compensation Committee’s role is to discharge the Board of Directors (the “Board’s”) responsibilities relating to compensation of the Company’s executives and to oversee and advise the Board on the adoption of policies that govern the Company’s compensation and benefit programs.
Membership:
The membership of the Committee will consist of at least two directors of the Company, who shall satisfy the definition of “independent” under the rules of the NASDAQ Capital Market, or such other exchange(s) upon which the Company’s securities are then listed from time to time (the “Exchange”). If the Committee is comprised of at least three members, one director who is not “independent” as defined under the rules of the Exchange and is not currently an executive officer or employee or a family member of an executive officer, may be appointed to the Committee if the Board, under exceptional and limited circumstances, if the Committee determines that such individual’s membership on the Committee is required by the best interests of the Company and its stockholders (with such member being defined as an “Excepted Member”). An Excepted Member may not serve longer than two years. An Excepted Member’s service on the Committee will be subject in all cases to the rules and requirements of the Exchange.
The Board may remove any member from the Committee at any time with or without cause. Each Committee member may be required to satisfy certain independence requirements of applicable securities laws, rules or guidelines and any other applicable regulatory rules. Determinations as to whether a particular director satisfies the requirements for membership on the Committee shall be made by the full Board.
Operations:
The Board shall designate one member of the Committee to act as its chairperson. The Committee will meet a minimum of once a year. Additional meetings may occur as the Committee or its chair deems advisable. The Committee may also meet periodically in executive session without Company management present. The Committee will cause to be kept adequate minutes of its proceedings, and will report on its actions and activities at the next quarterly meeting of the Board. Committee members will be furnished with copies of the minutes of each meeting and any action taken by unanimous consent. The Committee is governed by the same rules regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications equipment) action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements as are applicable to the Board. The Committee is authorized to adopt its own rules of procedure not inconsistent with (a) any provision of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, (b) any provision of the Bylaws of the Company, or (c) the laws of the State of Nevada.
Authority:
The Committee will have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities. The Committee has sole authority to retain and terminate outside counsel, compensation consultants, or other experts or consultants, as it deems appropriate, including sole authority to approve the fees and other retention terms for such persons. Any communications between the Committee and legal counsel in the course of obtaining legal advice will be considered privileged communications of the Company and the Committee will take all necessary steps to preserve the privileged nature of those communications.
Except as otherwise delegated by the Board or the Committee, the Committee will act on behalf of the Board. The Committee will serve as the “Committee” established to administer equity-based and employee benefit plans, and as such will discharge any responsibilities imposed on the Committee under those plans, including making and authorizing grants, in accordance with the terms of those plans. The Committee may delegate to one or more executive officers the authority to make grants of stock options and stock awards to eligible individuals who are not executive officers. Any executive officer to whom the Committee grants such authority shall regularly report to the Committee grants so made. The Committee may revoke any such delegation of authority at any time.
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees and may delegate authority to one or more designated members of the Committee to perform certain of its duties from time to time.
Performance Evaluation:
The Committee shall review its own performance and reassess the adequacy of this Charter at least annually in such manner as it deems appropriate, and submit such evaluation, including any recommendations for change, to the full Board for review, discussion and approval.
Responsibilities:
Subject to the sole determination of the Board, the principal responsibilities and functions of the Compensation Committee are as follows:
1. | Review the competitiveness of the Company’s executive compensation programs to ensure (a) the attraction and retention of executives, (b) the motivation of executives to achieve the Company’s business objectives, and (c) the alignment of the interests of key leadership with the long-term interests of the Company’s stockholders. Assist the Board in establishing CEO annual goals and objectives. |
2. | Review trends in executive compensation, oversee the development of new compensation plans, and, when necessary, approve the revision of existing plans. |
3. | Review and approve the compensation structure for executives. |
4. | Oversee an evaluation of the performance of the Company’s executive officers and approve the annual compensation, including salary, bonus, incentive and equity compensation, for the executive officers. Review and approve compensation packages for new executive officers and termination packages for executive officers. |
5. | Review and make recommendations concerning long-term incentive compensation plans, including the use of equity-based plans. |
6. | Periodically review the compensation paid to non-employee directors and make recommendations to the Board for any adjustments. No member of the Committee will act to fix his or her own compensation except for uniform compensation to directors for their services as a director. |
7. | Review periodic reports from management on matters relating to the Company’s compensation practices. |
8. | Produce an annual report of the Compensation Committee on executive compensation for the Company’s annual proxy statement in compliance with and to the extent required by applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations and any relevant listing authority. |
9. | Obtain or perform an annual evaluation of the Committee’s performance and make applicable recommendations about, among other things, changes to the charter of the Committee. |
10. | Take whatever other action that the Board shall reasonably request in its sole determination. |
The Committee shall also have the following responsibilities and authority as dictated by the Exchange:
(A) | The Committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser. |
(B) | The Committee shall be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any compensation consultant, legal counsel and other adviser retained by the Committee. |
(C) | The Company must provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee, for payment of reasonable compensation to a compensation consultant, legal counsel or any other adviser retained by the Committee. |
(D) | The Committee may select, or receive advice from, a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser to the Committee, other than in-house legal counsel, only after taking into consideration factors set forth in the Exchange’s rules. |
Notwithstanding the above, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company may not be present during voting or deliberations on his or her compensation.
Exhibit 99.3
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”)
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter
Role:
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s role is to determine the slate of director nominees for election to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) to identify and recommend candidates to fill vacancies occurring between annual stockholder meetings, to review, evaluate and recommend changes to the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, and to establish the process for conducting the review of the Chief Executive Officer’s performance.
Membership:
The membership of the Committee will consist of at least two directors of the Company, who shall satisfy the definition of “independent” under the listing standard of the NASDAQ Capital Market, or such other exchange(s) upon which the Company’s securities are then listed from time to time (the “Exchange”). If the Committee is comprised of at least three members, one director who is not “independent” as defined under the rules of the Exchange and is not currently an executive officer or employee or a family member of an executive officer, may be appointed to the Committee if the Board, under exceptional and limited circumstances, determines that such individual’s membership on the Committee is required by the best interests of the Company and its stockholders (with such member being defined as an “Excepted Member”). An Excepted Member may not serve longer than two years. An Excepted Member’s service on the Committee will be subject in all cases to the rules and requirements of the Exchange.
Operations:
The Board shall designate one member of the Committee to act as its chairperson. The Committee will meet a minimum of once a year. Additional meetings may occur as the Committee or its chair deems advisable. The Committee may also meet periodically in executive session without Company management present. The Committee will cause to be kept adequate minutes of its proceedings, and will report on its actions and activities at the next quarterly meeting of the Board. Committee members will be furnished with copies of the minutes of each meeting and any action taken by unanimous consent. The Committee is governed by the same rules regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications equipment) action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements as are applicable to the Board. The Committee is authorized to adopt its own rules of procedure not inconsistent with (a) any provision of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, (b) any provision of the Bylaws of the Company, or (c) the laws of the State of Nevada.
Authority:
The Committee will have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities. The Committee has sole authority to retain and terminate outside counsel, compensation consultants, or other experts or consultants, as it deems appropriate, including sole authority to approve the fees and other retention terms for such persons. Any communications between the Committee and legal counsel in the course of obtaining legal advice will be considered privileged communications of the Company and the Committee will take all necessary steps to preserve the privileged nature of those communications.
Except as otherwise delegated by the Board or the Committee, the Committee will act on behalf of the Board.
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees and may delegate authority to one or more designated members of the Committee to perform certain of its duties from time to time.
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Performance Evaluation:
The Committee shall review its own performance and reassess the adequacy of this Charter at least annually in such manner as it deems appropriate, and submit such evaluation, including any recommendations for change, to the full Board for review, discussion and approval.
Responsibilities:
The Committee will have the authority, to the extent it deems necessary or appropriate, to retain a search firm to be used to identify director candidates. The Committee shall have sole authority to retain and terminate any such search firm, including sole authority to approve the firm’s fees and other retention terms. The Committee shall also have authority, to the extent it deems necessary or appropriate, to retain other advisors. The Company will provide the appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee, for payment of compensation to any search firm or other advisors employed by the Committee.
Specific responsibilities and duties of the Committee include:
a) | Establishing criteria for selection of new directors and nominees for vacancies on the Board; | |
b) | Approving director nominations to be presented for stockholder approval at the Company annual Meeting; | |
c) | Identifying and assisting with the recruitment of qualified candidates for Board membership and for the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the committees of the Board; | |
d) | Recommending to the Board to accept or decline any tendered resignation of a director; | |
e) | Considering any nomination of director candidates validly made by stockholders; | |
f) | Reviewing any director conflict of interest issues and determining how to handle such issues; | |
g) | Insuring a review at least annually of incumbent directors’ performance and attendance at Board and committee meetings in connection with the independent directors’ decision regarding directors to be slated for election at the Company’s annual meeting; | |
h) | Providing appropriate orientation programs for new directors; | |
i) | Developing and periodically reviewing and recommending to the Board appropriate revisions to the Company’s corporate governance framework, including its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; | |
j) | Monitoring compliance with the corporate governance guidelines; and | |
k) | Reviewing and assessing the adequacy of the Company’s corporate governance policies and practices at least annually and recommending any proposed changes to the Board. |
The Committee will also provide periodic reports to the Board and will propose any necessary actions to the Board. The Committee will also be responsible for the review and reassessment of the adequacy of this Charter annually and for recommending any proposed changes to the Board for approval.
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Nomination Process:
The Committee has the authority to lead the search for individuals qualified to become members of the Board of the Company and to select or recommend to the Board nominees to be presented for stockholder approval. The Committee will select individuals who have high personal and professional integrity, have demonstrated ability and sound judgment and are effective, in conjunction with other director nominees, in collectively serving the long-term interests of the Company’s stockholders. The Committee may use its network of contacts to compile a list of potential candidates, but may also engage, if it deems appropriate, a professional search firm. The Committee may meet to discuss and consider candidates’ qualifications and then choose a candidate by majority vote.
The Committee will consider nominees for the Board recommended in good faith by the Company’s stockholders, provided those nominees meet the requirements of the Exchange and applicable federal securities law. Stockholders should submit the candidate’s name, credentials, contact information and his or her written consent to be considered as a candidate. These recommendations should be submitted in writing to the Company Secretary. The proposing stockholder should also include his or her contact information and a statement of his or her share ownership (how many shares owned and for how long). The Committee may request further information about stockholder recommended nominees in order to comply with any applicable laws, rules or regulations or to the extent such information is required to be provided by such stockholder pursuant to any applicable laws, rules or regulations.
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Exhibit 99.4
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY
I. INTRODUCTION
Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to providing a workplace that is conducive to open discussion of its business practices. It is Company policy to comply with all applicable laws, including laws that protect employees against unlawful discrimination or retaliation by their employer as a result of their lawfully reporting of information regarding, or their participating in, investigations involving alleged corporate fraud or other alleged violations of rules and regulations (the “Laws”) relating to among other things, corporate reporting, accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing and financial disclosure matters, including all Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and securities-related Laws (collectively, the “Financial Practices”) by the Company, its officers and directors, or other Persons.
To promote compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, the Board of Directors adopted its Code of Ethical Business Conduct (the “Code”) that reiterates the standards of conduct and ethical behavior that the Company expects of its directors, officers, employees, contractors, consultants and agents (collectively, “Persons” and individually, a “Person”). The Board of Directors has adopted this Whistleblower Protection Policy (the “Policy”) to emphasize its commitment to compliance with the highest ethical standards, and to adhere with rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
It is of utmost importance to the Company to investigate all claims or complaints of fraudulent or otherwise illegal or inappropriate acts relating to its Financial Practices. The Company will take all appropriate action to remedy such violations should they occur, but the Company’s ultimate goal is to prevent and deter all violations of Financial Practices Laws. To accomplish this goal, the Company encourages all employees and other interested persons to report any potential violations of Financial Practices Laws. In addition, the Company believes that employees and other interested persons should be able to make such complaints confidentially and anonymously and without the threat of retaliation.
II. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY
Federal laws prohibit retaliatory action by public companies against their employees who take certain lawful actions when they suspect wrongdoing on the part of their employer. In furtherance of the Company’s obligations under federal law, neither the Company nor any of its directors, officers, employees, contractors, consultants or agents, may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against an employee because of any lawful act done by the employee to:
a) | Provide information to or otherwise assist in an investigation by a federal regulatory or law enforcement agency, any member of Congress or committee of Congress, or any Person with supervisory authority over the employee (or such other Person working for the Company who has the authority to investigate, discover or terminate an employee), where such information or investigation relates to any conduct that the employee reasonably believes constitutes a violation of federal mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud or securities fraud laws, any SEC rule or regulation, or any other federal law relating to fraud against shareholders; or |
b) | File, testify, participate in, or otherwise assist in a proceeding relating to alleged violations of any of the federal fraud or securities laws described in (a) above. |
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III. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
A. Monitoring Compliance and Disciplinary Action
The Company’s management, under the supervision of its Board of Directors or a committee thereof, or, in the case of accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, the Audit Committee, shall take reasonable steps from time to time to; (i) monitor compliance with the Company’s adopted Code, including the establishment of monitoring systems that are reasonably designed to investigate and detect conduct in violation of the Code; and (ii) when appropriate, impose and enforce appropriate disciplinary measures for violations of the Code.
Disciplinary measures for violations of the Code may include, but are not limited to, oral or written reprimands, warnings, counseling, probation or suspension with or without pay, demotions, reduction in salary, restitution, and termination of employment or service to the Company.
Management of the Company shall periodically report to the Board of Directors or a committee thereof on these compliance efforts including, without limitation, periodic reporting of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics and the actions taken with respect to any such violation.
B. Reporting Illegal or Unethical Behavior
Persons are required to act proactively by asking questions, seeking guidance and reporting suspected violations of the Code and other policies and procedures of the Company, as well as any violation or suspected violation of applicable law, rule or regulation arising in the conduct of the Company’s business or occurring on the Company’s property. If any Person believes that actions have taken place, may be taking place, or may be about to take place that violate or would violate the Code of Ethics, he or she is obligated to bring the matter to the attention of the Company.
The best starting point for a Person seeking advice on ethics related issues or reporting potential violations of the Code will usually be his or her immediate supervisor. However, if the conduct in question involves his or her supervisor, if the Person has reported the conduct in question to his or her supervisor and does not believe that he or she has dealt with it properly, or if the Person does not feel that he or she can discuss the matter with his or her immediate supervisor, the Person should raise the matter, confidentially, to the Board of Directors.
C. Submitting Concerns About Accounting, Internal Controls or Auditing Matters
The Company is committed to achieving compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to accounting standards and audit practices. The Company’s Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing treatment of complaints regarding these matters. In order to facilitate the reporting of suspected accounting and audit related violations by Persons, the Audit Committee has established the following procedures for the confidential and/or anonymous submission of concerns regarding questionable accounting and auditing matters.
If a Person is not sure if the matter he or she is concerned about relates to accounting or auditing matters, the Person should ask his or her immediate supervisor, or contact the Board of Directors and report such concerns in writing to the Audit Committee at the following address:
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
Attn: Board of Directors / Audit Committee
4131 N. Central Expressway, Suite 900
Dallas, Texas 75204
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Any information submitted by a Person will be treated in a confidential manner, except to the extent necessary: (i) to conduct a complete and fair investigation; or (ii) for review of Company operations by the Company’s Board of Directors, its Audit Committee or the Company’s independent public accountants and the Company’s counsel. However, if a Person wishes to remain anonymous, it is not necessary for the Person to give his or her name or position in any notification. Whether a Person identifies himself or herself or not, and in order that a proper investigation can be conducted, a Person is encouraged to give as much information as possible to enable the Company to undertake a proper investigation, including where and when the incident occurred, names and titles of the individuals involved and as much other detail as such reporting Person can provide.
All complaints should be marked “Confidential” and “Private” when possible. All complaints should be made in good faith and with the reasonable belief that a violation has occurred or may occur in the future. If the complaint is found to have been made maliciously or in bad faith, the employee making the bad faith complaint will face appropriate disciplinary action, which may include discharge.
D. Policy Against Retaliation
The Company will not permit any negative or adverse actions to be taken against any Persons who in good faith report a possible violation of the Code, including any concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters, even if the report is mistaken, or against any Person who assists in the investigation of a reported violation. Any act of alleged retaliation should be reported immediately and will be promptly investigated.
Retaliation in any form will not be tolerated by the Company. Disciplinary measures for any acts of retaliation may include, but are not limited to, oral or written reprimands, warnings, counseling, probation or suspension with or without pay, demotions, reduction in salary, restitution and termination of employment or service with the Company.
IV. INVESTIGATING A COMPLAINT
After reviewing the complaint, the Chair of the Audit Committee will use his reasonable judgment to determine whether enough evidence exists to begin a formal investigation. The Chair of the Audit Committee may confer with other internal (e.g., management) and external (e.g., outside counsel or independent auditors) advisors in making this determination. The Chair of the Audit Committee shall communicate his decision to the Person who made the complaint (unless it was made anonymously), the full Audit Committee and Board of Directors and members of management when appropriate. All parties involved with a complaint or subsequent investigation shall treat all correspondence confidentially and shall not reveal any information about the complaint to another party unless such a communication is necessary and authorized in conjunction with the investigation or this Policy.
If the Chair of the Audit Committee determines that a formal investigation should be made, the full Audit Committee shall review all of the facts and evidence then existing and make a determination as to whether a formal investigation should proceed. If the full Audit Committee decides that a formal investigation is appropriate, then the Chair of the Audit Committee shall oversee and conduct the formal investigation in accordance with the guidelines in this Policy. The Chair of the Audit Committee shall regularly report his progress to the full Audit Committee, and shall make a final report to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors when the investigation is completed. The Chair of the Audit Committee may retain outside counsel or other advisors if he deems it necessary to carry out the investigation.
If the Chair of the Audit Committee determines that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with a formal investigation, then he shall report this finding to the Audit Committee and the Audit Committee shall retain any documents associated with the initial investigation in accordance with Section VI of this Policy.
V. CORRECTIVE ACTION
After the formal investigation, the Audit Committee shall determine what corrective action, if any, is appropriate. The Audit Committee shall, when appropriate, inform Company management of a violation so that management may take the appropriate or required corrective action, including reporting the violation to the appropriate governmental authorities.
VI. RETENTION OF DOCUMENTS
All complaints submitted in written form and all written materials produced or acquired pursuant to an investigation under this Policy shall be kept confidential to the extent possible (consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation) and shall be retained by the Audit Committee for not less than seven years.
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Exhibit 99.5
MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
ADVISORY BOARD CHARTER
I. | GENERAL FUNCTION |
The function of the members of the Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) shall be to advise and make non-binding recommendations to the Board of Directors (the “Directors”) of Mangoceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer with respect to matters within the areas of their experience and expertise.
II. | MEMBERSHIP |
The Advisory Board shall have not less than two (2) members who need not be “independent” or meet any other criteria or requirements. The members shall be appointed to the Board from time to time in the discretion of the Directors. The Directors may remove any member from the Advisory Board at any time with or without cause.
The Directors may also terminate or suspend the Advisory Board, revise or amend this Charter or take any other action not inconsistent with (a) any provision of the Company’s Certificate of Formation, (b) any provision of the Bylaws of the Company, or (c) the laws of the State of Texas, at any time in their sole discretion.
The Board of Directors shall appoint one of the members as Chairman of the Advisory Board after consultation among the Advisory Board members and consultation between the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board.
III. | MODE OF OPERATION |
The Advisory Board shall meet at least three (3) times a year. The Advisory Board will cause to be kept adequate minutes of its proceedings and will report on its actions and activities at the next meeting of the Directors or such earlier time as requested by the Directors.
The Advisory Board shall be governed by the same rules regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications equipment), action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements as are applicable to the Directors. The Advisory Board is authorized to adopt its own rules of procedure not inconsistent with (a) any provision of the Company’s Certificate of Formation, (b) any provision of the Bylaws of the Company, or (c) the laws of the State of Texas.
The sole responsibility of the members of the Advisory Board shall be to meet and make recommendations to the Company as to matters within the areas of their experience and expertise based on the members’ reasonable research, study, and analysis. The Advisory Board’s role shall be purely ministerial and advisory and the ultimate responsibility for the management of the Company’s business and affairs shall rest with the Board of Directors. The Company shall have no obligation to adopt, or otherwise be bound to act upon, any recommendation of the Advisory Board, but shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, have the ability to take the Advisory Board’s recommendations under advisement.
IV. | COMPENSATION AND EXPERTISE REIMBURSEMENTS |
The members of the Advisory Board shall receive such compensation for their services in such capacities as the Board of Directors of the Company, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall deem proper. The members of the Advisory Board shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Company for all reasonable expenses incurred by them at the Company’s request in connection with their Advisory Board services upon the presentation to the Company of appropriate written documentation for such expenses; provided, however, that all expenses must be pre-approved by the Company to be eligible for reimbursement.
Exhibit 107
Calculation of Filing Fee Tables
FORM S-1
(Form Type)
Mangoceuticals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities
Security Type | Security Class Title | Fee Calculation Rule | Amount Registered | Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit | Maximum Aggregate Offering Price (1)(2) | Fee Rate | Amount of Registration Fee | |||||||||||||||||||
Newly Registered Securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fees to Be Paid | Equity | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, pursuant to Public Offering Prospectus (1)(2) | 457(o) | 1,437,500 shares | $ | 5.00 | $ | 7,187,500.00 | $ | 0.0001102 | $ | 792.06 | ||||||||||||||
Fees to Be Paid | Equity | Representative’s Warrants (3) | 457(g) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Fees to Be Paid | Equity | Shares of Common Stock, issuable upon exercise of the Representative’s Warrant(4) | 457(g) | 100,625 shares | $ | 6.25 | $ | 628,906.25 | $ | 0.0001102 | $ | 69.31 | ||||||||||||||
Fees to Be Paid | Equity | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, pursuant to Resale Prospectus(5) | 457(c) | 2,690,000 shares | $ | 5.00 | $ | 13,450,000.000 | $ | 0.0001102 | $ | 1,482.19 | ||||||||||||||
Fees to Be Paid | Equity | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, pursuant to Resale Prospectus(6) | 457(c) | 2,000,000 shares | $ | 5.00 | $ | 10,000,000.00 | $ | 0.0001102 | $ | 1,102.00 | ||||||||||||||
Total Offering Amounts | $ | 31,266,406.25 | $ | 3,445.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fees Previously Paid | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fee Offsets | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Fee Due | $ | 3,445.56 |
(1) | Includes additional shares of common stock that may be issued upon exercise of a 45-day option granted to the underwriters to cover over-allotments, if any. Also includes an indeterminate number of securities that may become offered, issuable or sold to prevent dilution resulting from stock splits, stock dividends and similar transactions, which are included pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). |
(2) | Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o) promulgated under the Securities Act. |
(3) | No separate registration fee required pursuant to Rule 457(g) of the Securities Act. |
(4) | Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act. We have agreed to issue to the representative of the underwriters warrants to purchase the number of shares of our common stock (the “Representative’s Warrants”) in the aggregate equal to seven percent (7%) of the shares of our common stock to be issued and sold in this offering (including shares issuable upon exercise of the over-allotment option described herein). The Representative’s Warrants are exercisable for a price per share equal to 125% of the public offering price. |
(5) | This Registration Statement also covers the resale under a separate resale prospectus (the “Resale Prospectus”) by selling shareholders named in the Resale Prospectus of up to 2,690,000 shares of Common Stock previously issued to the selling shareholders as named in the Resale Prospectus. Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |
(6) | This Registration Statement also covers the resale under the Resale Prospectus by selling shareholders named in the Resale Prospectus of up to 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock. Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |