Issuer CIK | 0001391426 |
Issuer CCC | XXXXXXXX |
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Offering File Number | |
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing? | ☒ LIVE ☐ TEST |
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Since Last Filing? | ☐ |
Name | |
Phone | |
E-Mail Address |
Exact name of issuer as specified in the issuer's charter | Byzen Digital, Inc. |
Jurisdiction of Incorporation / Organization |
NEVADA
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Year of Incorporation | 2005 |
CIK | 0001391426 |
Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code | SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES |
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number | 85-1449444 |
Total number of full-time employees | 3 |
Total number of part-time employees | 2 |
Address 1 | 2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd |
Address 2 | |
City | Manhattan Beach |
State/Country |
CALIFORNIA
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Mailing Zip/ Postal Code | 90266 |
Phone | 424-835-1845 |
Name | David Ficksman |
Address 1 | |
Address 2 | |
City | |
State/Country | |
Mailing Zip/ Postal Code | |
Phone |
Industry Group (select one) | ☐ Banking ☐ Insurance ☒ Other |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$
740.00 |
Investment Securities |
$
0.00 |
Total Investments |
$
|
Accounts and Notes Receivable |
$
0.00 |
Loans |
$
|
Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E): |
$
0.00 |
Property and Equipment |
$
|
Total Assets |
$
20740.00 |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
$
155024.00 |
Policy Liabilities and Accruals |
$
|
Deposits |
$
|
Long Term Debt |
$
0.00 |
Total Liabilities |
$
1684226.00 |
Total Stockholders' Equity |
$
-1663486.00 |
Total Liabilities and Equity |
$
20740.00 |
Total Revenues |
$
0.00 |
Total Interest Income |
$
|
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues |
$
0.00 |
Total Interest Expenses |
$
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
$
0.00 |
Net Income |
$
-2164653.00 |
Earnings Per Share - Basic |
$
0.00 |
Earnings Per Share - Diluted |
$
0.00 |
Name of Auditor (if any) | NA |
Name of Class (if any) Common Equity | Common |
Common Equity Units Outstanding | 107183131 |
Common Equity CUSIP (if any): | 12465T109 |
Common Equity Units Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | OTC |
Preferred Equity Name of Class (if any) | Series A Convertible Preferred |
Preferred Equity Units Outstanding | 2000000 |
Preferred Equity CUSIP (if any) | 000000000 |
Preferred Equity Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | NA |
Preferred Equity Name of Class (if any) | Series B Preferred |
Preferred Equity Units Outstanding | 2000000 |
Preferred Equity CUSIP (if any) | 000000000 |
Preferred Equity Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | NA |
Preferred Equity Name of Class (if any) | Series C Preferred |
Preferred Equity Units Outstanding | 2000000 |
Preferred Equity CUSIP (if any) | 000000000 |
Preferred Equity Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | NA |
Debt Securities Name of Class (if any) | NA |
Debt Securities Units Outstanding | 1069375 |
Debt Securities CUSIP (if any): | 000000000 |
Debt Securities Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | NA |
Check this box to certify that all of the following statements are true for the issuer(s)
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Check this box to certify that, as of the time of this filing, each person described in Rule 262 of Regulation A is either not disqualified under that rule or is disqualified but has received a waiver of such disqualification.
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Check this box if "bad actor" disclosure under Rule 262(d) is provided in Part II of the offering statement.
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Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are conducting a Tier 1 or Tier 2 offering | ☒ Tier1 ☐ Tier2 |
Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the financial statements have been audited | ☒ Unaudited ☐ Audited |
Types of Securities Offered in this Offering Statement (select all that apply) |
☒Equity (common or preferred stock) |
Does the issuer intend to offer the securities on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 251(d)(3)? | ☒ Yes ☐ No |
Does the issuer intend this offering to last more than one year? | ☐ Yes ☒ No |
Does the issuer intend to price this offering after qualification pursuant to Rule 253(b)? | ☒ Yes ☐ No |
Will the issuer be conducting a best efforts offering? | ☒ Yes ☐ No |
Has the issuer used solicitation of interest communications in connection with the proposed offering? | ☐ Yes ☒ No |
Does the proposed offering involve the resale of securities by affiliates of the issuer? | ☐ Yes ☒ No |
Number of securities offered | 375000000 |
Number of securities of that class outstanding | 107183131 |
Price per security |
$
0.1100 |
The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to securities being offered on behalf of the issuer |
$
7500000.00 |
The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to securities being offered on behalf of selling securityholders |
$
0.00 |
The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to all the securities of the issuer sold pursuant to a qualified offering statement within the 12 months before the qualification of this offering statement |
$
0.00 |
The estimated portion of aggregate sales attributable to securities that may be sold pursuant to any other qualified offering statement concurrently with securities being sold under this offering statement |
$
0.00 |
Total (the sum of the aggregate offering price and aggregate sales in the four preceding paragraphs) |
$
7500000.00 |
Underwriters - Name of Service Provider | None | Underwriters - Fees |
$
0.00 |
Sales Commissions - Name of Service Provider | NA | Sales Commissions - Fee |
$
0.00 |
Finders' Fees - Name of Service Provider | NA | Finders' Fees - Fees |
$
0.00 |
Audit - Name of Service Provider | NA | Audit - Fees |
$
0.00 |
Legal - Name of Service Provider | TroyGould PC | Legal - Fees |
$
30000.00 |
Promoters - Name of Service Provider | NA | Promoters - Fees |
$
0.00 |
Blue Sky Compliance - Name of Service Provider | TroyGould PC | Blue Sky Compliance - Fees |
$
5000.00 |
CRD Number of any broker or dealer listed: | |
Estimated net proceeds to the issuer |
$
7465000.00 |
Clarification of responses (if necessary) |
Selected States and Jurisdictions |
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
GEORGIA
MASSACHUSETTS
MONTANA
NEVADA
NEW YORK
WYOMING
PUERTO RICO
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None | ☒ |
Same as the jurisdictions in which the issuer intends to offer the securities | ☐ |
Selected States and Jurisdictions |
None ☐
As to any unregistered securities issued by the issuer of any of its predecessors or affiliated issuers within one year before the filing of this Form 1-A, state:
(a)Name of such issuer | Byzen Digital, Inc. |
(b)(1) Title of securities issued | Series A Preferred Stock |
(2) Total Amount of such securities issued | 2000000 |
(3) Amount of such securities sold by or for the account of any person who at the time was a director, officer, promoter or principal securityholder of the issuer of such securities, or was an underwriter of any securities of such issuer. | 0 |
(c)(1) Aggregate consideration for which the securities were issued and basis for computing the amount thereof. | For shares of 100BIO, LLC |
(2) Aggregate consideration for which the securities listed in (b)(3) of this item (if any) were issued and the basis for computing the amount thereof (if different from the basis described in (c)(1)). |
As to any unregistered securities issued by the issuer of any of its predecessors or affiliated issuers within one year before the filing of this Form 1-A, state:
(a)Name of such issuer | Byzen Digital, Inc. |
(b)(1) Title of securities issued | Series B Preferred Stock |
(2) Total Amount of such securities issued | 2000000 |
(3) Amount of such securities sold by or for the account of any person who at the time was a director, officer, promoter or principal securityholder of the issuer of such securities, or was an underwriter of any securities of such issuer. | 0 |
(c)(1) Aggregate consideration for which the securities were issued and basis for computing the amount thereof. | Compensatory Services |
(2) Aggregate consideration for which the securities listed in (b)(3) of this item (if any) were issued and the basis for computing the amount thereof (if different from the basis described in (c)(1)). |
As to any unregistered securities issued by the issuer of any of its predecessors or affiliated issuers within one year before the filing of this Form 1-A, state:
(a)Name of such issuer | Byzen Digital, Inc. |
(b)(1) Title of securities issued | Series C Preferred |
(2) Total Amount of such securities issued | 2000000 |
(3) Amount of such securities sold by or for the account of any person who at the time was a director, officer, promoter or principal securityholder of the issuer of such securities, or was an underwriter of any securities of such issuer. | 0 |
(c)(1) Aggregate consideration for which the securities were issued and basis for computing the amount thereof. | Compensatory services |
(2) Aggregate consideration for which the securities listed in (b)(3) of this item (if any) were issued and the basis for computing the amount thereof (if different from the basis described in (c)(1)). |
As to any unregistered securities issued by the issuer of any of its predecessors or affiliated issuers within one year before the filing of this Form 1-A, state:
(a)Name of such issuer | Byzen Digital, Inc. |
(b)(1) Title of securities issued | Common Stock |
(2) Total Amount of such securities issued | 5500000 |
(3) Amount of such securities sold by or for the account of any person who at the time was a director, officer, promoter or principal securityholder of the issuer of such securities, or was an underwriter of any securities of such issuer. | 0 |
(c)(1) Aggregate consideration for which the securities were issued and basis for computing the amount thereof. | For services rendered as follows: 2,000,000 shares valued at $0.19 per share. 500,000 shares valued at $0.105. 3,000,000 shares valued at $0.19 |
(2) Aggregate consideration for which the securities listed in (b)(3) of this item (if any) were issued and the basis for computing the amount thereof (if different from the basis described in (c)(1)). |
As to any unregistered securities issued by the issuer of any of its predecessors or affiliated issuers within one year before the filing of this Form 1-A, state:
(a)Name of such issuer | Byzen Digital, Inc. |
(b)(1) Title of securities issued | Common Stock |
(2) Total Amount of such securities issued | 13942210 |
(3) Amount of such securities sold by or for the account of any person who at the time was a director, officer, promoter or principal securityholder of the issuer of such securities, or was an underwriter of any securities of such issuer. | 0 |
(c)(1) Aggregate consideration for which the securities were issued and basis for computing the amount thereof. | Conversion of debt of approximately $1000000 |
(2) Aggregate consideration for which the securities listed in (b)(3) of this item (if any) were issued and the basis for computing the amount thereof (if different from the basis described in (c)(1)). |
(e) Indicate the section of the Securities Act or Commission rule or regulation relied upon for exemption from the registration requirements of such Act and state briefly the facts relied upon for such exemption | These securities were sold in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended for transactions not involving a public market. |
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, DC 20549 |
FORM 1-A
REGULATION A OFFERING CIRCULAR UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
BYZEN DIGITAL INC. |
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter) |
Nevada
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
2711 N Sepulveda Blvd #1051
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725
(424)835-1845
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code of issuer’s principal executive office)
David Ficksman
TroyGould PC
1801 Century Park East, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
dficksman@troygould.com
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number
including area code, of agent for service)
This Preliminary Offering Circular shall only be qualified upon order of the Commission, unless a subsequent amendment is filed indicating the intention to become qualified by operation of the terms of Regulation A.
8711 | 85-1449444 | |
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
AN OFFERING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO REGULATION A RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD UNTIL THE OFFERING STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS QUALIFIED. THIS PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL NOR DOES IT SEEK AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED April 7, 2021.
PART II – INFORMATION REQUIRED IN OFFERING CIRCULAR
Preliminary Offering Circular Form 1-A: Tier 1
Byzen Digital, Inc.
2711 N Sepulveda Blvd #1051
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725
(424)835-1845
Website: www.byzendigital.com
8711 | 85-1449444 |
Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
We are offering a number of shares of our common stock at a fixed price of $0.02 to $0.20 per share with no minimum to be sold up to a maximum of 375,000,000 shares, in a self-underwritten best-efforts public offering for gross proceeds of up to $7,500,000. The offering will terminate one year from the date of this offering circular. We plan to commence sales of our common stock as soon as the Regulation A Offering Statement of which this offering circular is a part is qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. See, “Description Of Securities We Are Offering”, page 25, of this offering circular. We are providing the information and disclosure format required by Part 1 of Form S-1 pursuant to the general instructions of Part II(a)(ii) of Form 1-A and are following the requirements for a smaller reporting company as it meets the definition of that term in Rule 405.
Investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. See, “Risk Factors”, beginning on page 9 of this offering circular.
THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
GENERALLY, NO SALE MAY BE MADE TO YOU IN THIS OFFERING IF THE AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE YOU PAY IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE GREATER OF YOUR ANNUAL INCOME OR NET WORTH. DIFFERENT RULES APPLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND NON-NATURAL PERSONS. BEFORE MAKING ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOUR INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXCEED APPLICABLE THRESHOLDS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW RULE 251(D)(2)(I)(C) OF REGULATION A. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON INVESTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFER TO WWW.INVESTOR.GOV.
Price to the Public* | Underwriting discount and commissions | Total net proceeds we will receive | ||||||
$0.02 to $0.20 per share | $ | 0.00 | $ | 7,500,000 | ** |
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*If we achieve the maximum offering price of $0.20 per share, we will issue a maximum of 37,500,000 shares.
** This amount includes the aggregate principal amount of promissory notes if all of our note holders exchange their notes for common shares of the Company.
(1) | The Company currently has not enlisted the services of a broker-dealer or underwriter, but may at some time in the future. See “PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION.” |
(2) | Does not reflect payment of expenses of this Offering, which are estimated to not exceed $95,000 and which include, among other things, legal fees, accounting costs, reproduction expenses, due diligence, marketing, consulting, administrative services other costs of blue sky compliance, technology providers, and actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company selling the Shares. If the Company engages the services of broker-dealers in connection with the Offering, their commissions will be an additional expense of the Offering. See the “Plan of Distribution” for details regarding the compensation payable in connection with this Offering. This amount represents the proceeds of the Offering to the Company, which will be used as set out in “USE OF PROCEEDS TO COMPANY.” |
(3) | There are no finder’s fees or other fees being paid to third parties from the proceeds, other than those disclosed below. See “PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION.” |
GENERALLY, NO SALE MAY BE MADE TO YOU IN THIS OFFERING IF THE AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE YOU PAY IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE GREATER OF YOUR ANNUAL INCOME OR NET WORTH. DIFFERENT RULES APPLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND NON-NATURAL PERSONS. BEFORE MAKING ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOUR INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXCEED APPLICABLE THRESHOLDS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW RULE 251(D)(2)(I)(C) OF REGULATION A. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON INVESTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFER TO WWW.INVESTOR.GOV.
This Offering (the “Offering”) consists of up to 375,000,000 Shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Shares” or individually, each a “Share”) that are being offered on a “best efforts” basis, which means that there is no guarantee that any minimum amount will be sold. The Shares are being sold by Byzen Digital Inc., a Nevada Corporation (“Byzen” or the “Company”). There are up to 375,000,000 Shares being offered at a price of up to $0.20 per Share with no minimum purchase of Shares per investor. The Shares are being offered on a best efforts basis directly by the Company. The maximum aggregate amount of the Shares offered is $7,500,000 which includes up to $1,069375 in principal amount of promissory notes which may be exchanged for shares of our Common Stock at the Offering price. (the “Maximum Offering”). There is no minimum number of Shares that needs to be sold in order for funds to be released to the Company and for this Offering to close.
The Shares are being offered pursuant to Regulation A of Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for Tier 1 Offerings. The Shares will only be issued to purchasers who satisfy the requirements set forth in Regulation A. The Offering is expected to expire on the first of: (i) all of the Shares offered are sold; or (ii) unless sooner terminated by the Company. Upon each closing under the terms as set out in this Offering Circular, funds will be immediately transferred to the Company where they will be available for use in the operations of the Company’s business in a manner consistent with the “USE OF PROCEEDS TO COMPANY” in this Offering Circular. This Offering may remain open for a twelve (12) month period but may extend past the Closing Date at the discretion of the Company and in accordance with the rules and provisions of Regulation A promulgated under the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act” (the JOBS Act).
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THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPANY OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, AND IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH OTHER INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON.
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE NOT TO CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, OR OF ANY PRIOR OR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES, AS INVESTMENT, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX ADVICE.
BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS OFFERING, PLEASE REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY, ASK ANY QUESTIONS OF THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ANSWERED AND CONSULT YOUR OWN COUNSEL, ACCOUNTANT AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AS TO LEGAL, TAX AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING THIS INVESTMENT.
NASAA UNIFORM LEGEND
FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL STATES: THE PRESENCE OF A LEGEND FOR ANY GIVEN STATE REFLECTS ONLY THAT A LEGEND MAY BE REQUIRED BY THAT STATE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN AN OFFER OR SALE MAY BE MADE IN A PARTICULAR STATE. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN AS TO WHETHER OR NOT OFFERS OR SALES MAY BE LAWFULLY MADE IN ANY GIVEN STATE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO CONTACT THE COMPANY. THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS (COMMONLY CALLED “BLUE SKY” LAWS).
IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION INVESTORS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE PERSON OR ENTITY CREATING THE SECURITIES AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY ANY FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY. FURTHERMORE, THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE ACCURACY OR DETERMINED THE ADEQUACY OF THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
NOTICE TO FOREIGN INVESTORS
IF THE PURCHASER LIVES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, IT IS THE PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY OBSERVE THE LAWS OF ANY RELEVANT TERRITORY OR JURISDICTION OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES, INCLUDING OBTAINING REQUIRED GOVERNMENTAL OR OTHER CONSENTS OR OBSERVING ANY OTHER REQUIRED LEGAL OR OTHER FORMALITIES. THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY THE PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES BY ANY FOREIGN PURCHASER.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Forward Looking Statement Disclosure
This Form 1-A Offering Circular, and any documents incorporated by reference herein or therein contain forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this Form 1-A, Offering Circular, and any documents incorporated by reference are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give the Company’s current reasonable expectations and projections relating to its financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 1-A Offering Circular, and any documents incorporated by reference herein or therein are based on reasonable assumptions the Company has made in light of its industry experience, perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this Form 1-A Offering Circular, and any documents incorporated by reference, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond the Company’s control) and assumptions. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect its actual operating and financial performance and cause its performance to differ materially from the performance anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect or change, the Company’s actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this Form 1-A Offering Circular or any documents incorporated by reference herein speaks only as of the date of this Form 1-A Offering Circular or any documents incorporated by reference herein. Factors or events that could cause our actual operating and financial performance to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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State Law Exemption
As a Tier 1 offering, pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act, this Offering will be subject to compliance with state “Blue Sky” law including meeting certain state filing requirements and complying with certain anti-fraud provisions.
About This Form 1-A and Offering Circular
In making an investment decision, you should rely only on the information contained in this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. The Company has not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained in this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. We are Offering to sell and seeking offers to buy the Shares only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. You should assume that the information contained in this Form 1-A and Offering Circular is accurate only as of the date of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular, regardless of the time of delivery of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since that date. Statements contained herein as to the content of any agreements or other documents are summaries and, therefore, are necessarily selective and incomplete and are qualified in their entirety by the actual agreements or other documents. The Company will provide the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company’s management concerning terms and conditions of the Offering, the Company or any other relevant matters and any additional reasonable information to any prospective investor prior to the consummation of the sale of the Shares. This Form 1-A and Offering Circular do not purport to contain all of the information that may be required to evaluate the Offering and any recipient hereof should conduct its own independent analysis. The statements of the Company contained herein are based on information believed to be reliable. No warranty can be made as to the accuracy of such information or that circumstances have not changed since the date of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. The Company does not expect to update or otherwise revise this Form 1-A, Offering Circular or other materials supplied herewith. The delivery of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular at any time does not imply that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. This Form 1-A and Offering Circular are submitted in connection with the Offering described herein and may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose.
EXEMPTIONS UNDER JUMPSTART OUR BUSINESS STARTUPS ACT
We are an emerging growth company. An emerging growth company is one that had total annual gross revenues of less than $1,000,000,000 (as such amount is indexed for inflation every 5 years by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, setting the threshold to the nearest 1,000,000) during its most recently completed fiscal year. We would lose our emerging growth status if we were to exceed $1,000,000,000 in gross revenues. We are not sure this will ever take place.
Because we are an emerging growth company, we have the exemption from Section 404(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 14A(a) and (b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under Section 404(b), we are now exempt from the internal control assessment required by subsection (a) that requires each independent auditor that prepares or issues the audit report for the issuer shall attest to, and report on, the assessment made by the management of the issuer. We are also not required to receive a separate resolution regarding either executive compensation or for any golden parachutes for our executives so long as we continue to operate as an emerging growth company.
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We hereby elect to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1).
We will lose our status as an emerging growth company in the following circumstances:
● | The end of the fiscal year in which our annual revenues exceed $1.0 billion. |
● | The end of the fiscal year in which the fifth anniversary of our IPO occurred. |
● | The date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt. |
● | The date on which we qualify as a large accelerated filer. |
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Offering Circular and/or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular. For full Offering details, please (1) thoroughly review this Form 1-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (2) thoroughly review this Offering Circular and (3) thoroughly review any attached documents to or documents referenced in, this Form 1-A and Offering Circular.
Type of Stock Offering: | Shares of our Common Stock |
Price Per Share: | $0.02 - 0.20 per share |
Minimum Investment: | No minimum investment |
Maximum Offering: | $7,500,000. The Company will not accept investments greater than the Maximum Offering amount. This amount includes the aggregate principal amount of outstanding promissory notes which may be exchanged for shares of our Common Stock at the offering price. |
Maximum Shares Offered: | 375,000,000 Shares of Common Stock which includes shares which may be issued in connection with the exchange of up to $1,069,375 in promissory notes for shares of Common Stock at the Offering price |
Use of Proceeds: | See the description in section entitled “USE OF PROCEEDS TO COMPANY” on page 22 herein. |
Voting Rights: | The Shares have voting rights. |
Length of Offering: | Shares will be offered on a continuous basis until either (1) the maximum number of Shares are sold; or (2) if the Company in its sole discretion withdraws this Offering. |
Shares Outstanding: | As of March 31, 2021, the Company had 107,183,131 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. |
Derivative Securities Outstanding: | As of March 31, 2021, the Company has 2,000,000 Class A redeemable Preferred Shares,.2,000,000 Class B non-voting Preferred Shares which have been granted for services provided, issuable as of March 31,2021 and 2,000,000 Class C Preferred Shares. The Company also has an aggregate of $1,069,375 in principal amount of promissory notes, which if exchanged into shares of Common Stock, could result in the issuance of up to 20,443,439 shares of Common Stock |
Trading | Our Common Stock is traded on the Pink Current Market of the OTC Markets. |
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The Company may not be able to sell the Maximum Offering Amount. The Company will conduct one or more closings on a rolling basis as funds are received from investors. Funds tendered by investors will be kept in an account in the Company’s name and will be immediately available to the Company. Once a subscription agreement is accepted by the Company, funds are non-refundable. The Company plans to begin sales immediately after this Preliminary Offering Circular has been qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The net proceeds of the Offering will be the gross proceeds of the Shares sold minus the expenses of the Offering.
The purchase of the Company’s securities involves substantial risks. You should carefully consider the following risk factors in addition to any other risks associated with this investment. The Shares offered by the Company constitute a highly speculative investment and you should be in an economic position to lose your entire investment. The risks listed do not necessarily comprise all those associated with an investment in the Shares and are not set out in any particular order of priority. Additional risks and uncertainties may also have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and your investment in the Shares. An investment in the Company may not be suitable for all recipients of this Offering Circular. You are advised to consult an independent professional adviser or attorney who specializes in investments of this kind before making any decision to invest. You should consider carefully whether an investment in the Company is suitable in light of your personal circumstances and the financial resources available to you.
The discussions and information in this Offering Circular may contain both historical and forward-looking statements. To the extent that the Offering Circular contains forward-looking statements regarding the financial condition, operating results, business prospects, or any other aspect of the Company’s business, please be advised that the Company’s actual financial condition, operating results, and business performance may vary materially from that projected or estimated by the Company in forward-looking statements. The Company has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors it currently believes may cause actual future experience and results may vary from the Company’s current expectations.
Before investing, you should carefully read and carefully consider the following risk factors:
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Risks Relating to the Company and Its Business
We have future capital needs and without adequate capital we will not be able to develop our business plan.
We are a development stage company. Our growth and continued operations could be impaired by limitations on our access to capital markets. Furthermore, the limited capital we have raised, and the capital we hope will be available to us from our principals, if any, may not be adequate for our long-term growth. If financing is available, it may involve issuing securities senior to our common stock which would be dilutive to holders of our common stock. In addition, in the event we do not raise additional capital from conventional sources, such as our existing investors or commercial banks, there is every likelihood that our growth will be restricted and we may be forced to scale back or curtail implementing our business plan in which event investors in the Company may lose part or all of their investment.
Our future success depends on broad market acceptance of our products and services, which may not happen.
Our entire business is based on the assumption that the demand for our products and services will develop and grow. We cannot assure you that this assumption is or will be correct. The market for fuel converted from plastic is new and accordingly quite small. As is typical of a new and rapidly evolving industry, the demand for, and market acceptance of, “green-based” products and services is highly uncertain. In order to be successful, we must be able to keep our understandings in place with the suppliers of our products, and educate consumers that our products perform as well as the products they currently use. We can provide no assurances that these efforts will be successful. Similarly, we cannot assure you that the demand for our products and services will become widespread. If the market for our products fails to develop or develops more slowly than we anticipate, our business could be adversely affected.
As public awareness of the benefits of fuel converted from plastic grows, we expect competition to increase, which could make it more difficult for us to grow and achieve profitability.
We expect competition to increase as awareness of the environmental advantages of converting plastic into fuel increases. A rapid increase in competition could negatively affect our ability to develop a profitable client base. Many of our competitors and potential competitors may have substantially greater financial resources, customer support, technical and marketing resources, larger customer bases, longer operating histories, greater name recognition and more established relationships than we do. We cannot be sure that we will have the resources or expertise to compete successfully. Compared to us, our competitors may be able to:
● | develop and expand their products and services more quickly; |
● | adapt faster to new or emerging technologies and changing customer needs and preferences; |
● | take advantage of acquisitions and other opportunities more readily; |
● | negotiate more favorable agreements with vendors and customers; and |
● | devote greater resources to marketing and selling their products or services. |
Some of our competitors may also be able to increase their market share by providing customers with additional benefits or by reducing their prices. We cannot be sure that we will be able to match price reductions by our competitors. In addition, our competitors may form strategic relationships to better compete with us. These relationships may take the form of strategic investments, joint-marketing agreements, licenses or other contractual arrangements that could increase our competitors’ ability to serve customers. If our competitors are successful in entering our market, our ability to grow or even sustain our current business could be adversely impacted.
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We face risks associated with obtaining raw materials.
With regard to our Clean-Seas subsidiary, even though there seems to be an inexhaustible supply of used plastic in our society, our success will depend upon our ability to collect or pay someone else to collect plastic for commercially reasonable costs. In the event there becomes increased competition for these plastic resources, it could have an effect on our profitability that we do not foresee at this time. With regard to our 100BIO subsidiary, we rely on third parties to deliver raw materials like virgin wood fiber, recycled fiber, and starch. Increases in costs of delivery and energy prices, as well as an increase in demand for these materials, could substantially increase the price of these materials that we need.
We face risks associated with a reduction in demand for carbon-based fuels.
Our world is committing vast amounts of resources toward research and development for the purpose of replacing carbon based fuels with other sources of energy such as sunlight, ocean wave power, wind power and various forms of electrical power, to name a few. Our primary business focus is based upon a strategy for replacing the traditional source for carbon-based fuels, namely crude oil. If there is a major breakthrough in technology that reduces the need for carbon-based fuels, prospect for the success of our company could suffer.
We will not be able to negotiate exclusive rights to the technology we will need to acquire.
Our intent is to use existing technologies in plastics de-polymerization and to implement equipment that is readily available in the industrial marketplace. We will not have exclusive rights to this technology. Accordingly, others may license or otherwise obtain the use of the same technology and enter into competition with us in our same locality. If this should be the case, it may be difficult or impossible to obtain a competitive advantage over others that desire to enter into this industry.
The Company Has Limited Operating History
The Company has a limited operating history and there can be no assurance that the Company’s proposed plan of business can
be realized in the manner contemplated and, if it cannot be, shareholders may lose all or a substantial part of their investment.
There is no guarantee that it will ever realize any significant operating revenues or that its operations will ever be profitable.
The Company Is Dependent Upon Its Top Management
The Company’s success is heavily dependent upon the continued active participation of Dan Bates, the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer, and Jea So, our Vice President and principal officer of our 100BIO subsidiary, as well as other key personnel and consultants which the Company plans to hire. Loss of the services of our top management could have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations. Further, the Company’s success and achievement of the Company’s growth plans depend on the Company’s ability to recruit, hire, train and retain other highly qualified scientific, technical and managerial personnel. Competition for qualified employees and consultants among companies in the applicable industries is intense, and the loss of any of such persons, or an inability to attract, retain and motivate any additional highly skilled employees and consultants required for the initiation and expansion of the Company’s activities, could have a materially adverse effect on it. The inability to attract and retain the necessary personnel, consultants and advisors could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Although Dependent Upon the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Company Does Not Have Any Key Man Life Insurance Policies On Any Such Individual At The Time Of This Offering.
The Company is dependent upon its Chief Executive Officer in order to conduct its operations and execute its business plan. However, the Company has not purchased any insurance policies with respect to him in the event of his death or disability. Therefore, should the Company’s Chief Executive Officer die or becomes disabled, the Company will not receive any compensation that would assist with such person’s absence. The loss of such person could negatively affect the Company and its operations.
The Company Is Not Subject To Certain Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations And Lack The Financial Controls And Safeguards Required Of Public Companies.
The Company does not presently have the internal infrastructure necessary, and is not required, to complete an attestation about our financial controls that would be required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. There can be no assurances that there are no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the quality of our financial controls. The Company expects to incur additional expenses and diversion of management’s time if and when it becomes necessary to perform the system and process evaluation, testing and remediation required in order to comply with the management certification and auditor attestation requirements.
Our Chief Executive Officer currently has effective control over actions requiring shareholder approval.
Dan Bates, our Chief Executive Officer is the owner of 2,000,000 shares of our Class C Convertible Preferred Stock with each share entitled to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. As a result, Mr. Bates currently has the ability to control the outcome of matters submitted to our shareholders for approval, including election of directors and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. In addition, he would have the ability to control management and affairs of our company. Accordingly, this concentration of ownership might harm the price of our stock by delaying or preventing a change of control, impeding a merger or other business combination or discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us.
Changes In Laws Or Regulations Could Harm The Company’s Performance.
Various federal and state laws, including labor laws, govern the Company’s relationship with our employees and affect operating costs. These laws may include minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, healthcare reform and the implementation of various federal and state healthcare laws, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, citizenship requirements, union membership and sales taxes. A number of factors could adversely affect our operating results, including additional government-imposed increases in minimum wages, overtime pay, paid leaves of absence and mandated health benefits, mandated training for employees, changing regulations from the National Labor Relations Board and increased employee litigation including claims relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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The Company’s Business Plan Is Speculative
The Company’s present business and planned business are speculative and subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. There is no assurance that the Company will generate significant revenues or profits
The Company Faces Significant Competition in the United States and Elsewhere
The Company will face significant competition in the United States and elsewhere (please see the sub- section entitled “Competition” below in this Offering Circular.)
The Company Will Likely Incur Debt
The Company will likely incur debt (including secured debt) in the future and in the continuing operations of its business. Complying with obligations under such indebtedness may have a material adverse effect on the Company and on your investment.
If We Are Unable To Effectively Protect Our Intellectual Property, It May Impair Our Ability To Compete
Our success will depend on our ability to obtain and maintain meaningful intellectual property protection for any such intellectual property. The names and/or logos of Company brands may be challenged by holders of trademarks who file opposition notices, or otherwise contest, trademark applications by the Company for its brands. Similarly, domains owned and used by the Company may be challenged by others who contest the ability of the Company to use the domain name or URL. Our business depends on proprietary technology that may be infringed. Some or all of our products depend or will depend on our proprietary technology for their success. We rely on a combination of trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks, together with non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality provisions in sales, procurement, employment and other agreements and technical measures to establish and protect proprietary rights in our products. While we may seek patents for some or all of our products and technology, there is no guarantee that such patents will be granted. Our ability to successfully protect our technology may be limited because intellectual property laws in certain jurisdictions may be relatively ineffective, detecting infringements and enforcing proprietary rights may divert management’s attention and company resources, contractual measures such as non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality provisions may afford only limited protection, any patents we may receive will expire, thus providing competitors access to the applicable technology, competitors may independently develop products that are substantially equivalent or superior to our products or circumvent our intellectual property rights; and competitors may register patents in technologies relevant to our business areas. In addition, various parties may assert infringement claims against us. The cost of defending against infringement claims could be significant, regardless of whether the claims are valid. If we are not successful in defending such claims, we may be prevented from the use or sale of certain of our products, or liable for damages and required to obtain licenses, which may not be available on reasonable terms, any of which may have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operation or financial condition.
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Computer, Website or Information System Breakdown Could Affect
The Company’s Business
Computer, website and/or information system breakdowns as well as cyber security attacks could impair the Company’s ability to service its customers leading to reduced revenue from sales and/or reputational damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results as well as your investment.
Changes In The Economy Could Have a Detrimental Impact On The Company
Changes in the general economic climate could have a detrimental impact on the Company’s revenue. It is possible that recessionary pressures and other economic factors (such as declining incomes, future potential rising interest rates, higher unemployment and tax increases) may adversely affect the Company. Any of such events or occurrences could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.
The Amount Of Capital The Company Is Attempting To Raise In This Offering May Not Be Enough To Sustain The Company’s Current Business Plan
In order to achieve the Company’s near and long-term goals, the Company may need to procure funds in addition to the amount raised in the Offering. There is no guarantee the Company will be able to raise such funds on acceptable terms or at all. If we are not able to raise sufficient capital in the future, we will not be able to execute our business plan, our continued operations will be in jeopardy and we may be forced to cease operations and sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of our remaining assets, which could cause you to lose all or a portion of your investment.
We May Not Be Able To Obtain Adequate Financing To Continue Our Operations
The Company may require additional debt and/or equity financing to pursue our growth and business strategies. These include but are not limited to enhancing our operating infrastructure and otherwise respond to competitive pressures. Given our limited operating history and existing losses, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available, or, if available, that the terms will be acceptable to us. Lack of additional funding could force us to curtail substantially our growth plans. Furthermore, the issuance by us of any additional securities pursuant to any future fundraising activities undertaken by us would dilute the ownership of existing shareholders and may reduce the price of our Shares.
Terms Of Subsequent Financing, If Any, May Adversely Impact Your Investment
We may have to engage in common equity, debt, or preferred stock financings in the future. Your rights and the value of your investment in the Common Stock could be reduced by the dilution caused by future equity issuances. Interest on debt securities could increase costs and negatively impact operating results. In the event we are permitted to issue preferred stock pursuant to the terms of our Company documents, preferred stock could be issued in series from time to time with such designation, rights, preferences, and limitations as needed to raise capital. The terms of preferred stock would be more advantageous to those investors than to the holders of our Common Stock. In addition, if we need to raise more equity capital from the sale of common stock, institutional or other investors may negotiate terms at least as, and possibly more, favorable than the terms of your investment. Shares of common stock which we sell could be sold into any market that develops, which could adversely affect the market price.
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There is A Substantial Doubt About Our Ability To Continue As A Going Concern.
We have not yet entered into the commercialization stage of our products and therefore commercialization is uncertain and expected to require substantial expenditures. We have not yet generated sufficient revenues from our operations to fund our activities, and are therefore dependent upon external sources for financing our operations. There is a risk that we will be unable to obtain necessary financing to continue our operations on terms acceptable to us or at all. As a result, we expect that when we complete our audited financial statements our independent auditor firm will express in its auditors’ report on the financial statements a substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. This going concern opinion could materially limit our ability to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or debt securities or otherwise. Future reports on our financial statements may include an explanatory paragraph with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern. If we cannot continue as a going concern, our stockholders may lose their entire investment in the Company’s Common Stock.
Our Operating Plan Relies In Large Part Upon Assumptions And Analyses Developed By The Company. If These Assumptions Or Analyses Prove To Be Incorrect, The Company’s Actual Operating Results May Be Materially Different From Our Forecasted Results
Whether actual operating results and business developments will be consistent with the Company’s expectations and assumptions as reflected in its forecast depends on a number of factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, including, but not limited to:
● | whether the Company can obtain sufficient capital to sustain and grow its business |
● | our ability to manage the Company’s growth |
● | whether the Company can manage relationships with key vendors |
● | demand for the Company’s services and products |
● | the timing and costs of new and existing marketing and promotional efforts |
● | competition |
● | the Company’s ability to retain existing key management, to integrate recent hires and to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel |
● | the overall strength and stability of domestic and international economies |
Unfavorable changes in any of these or other factors, most of which are beyond the Company’s control, could materially and adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Issues Regarding Management of 100BIO
Our ability to manage our subsidiary, 100BIOLLC, is limited by the fact that we hold only 51% of its outstanding equity. As a result, we may be constrained in managing 100BIO by reason of our fiduciary duty owed to the minority shareholders.
The Company May Be Unable To Manage Its Growth Or Implement Its Expansion Strategy
The Company may not be able to expand the Company’s service and product offerings, the Company’s markets, or implement the other features of the Company’s business strategy at the rate or to the extent presently planned. The Company’s projected growth will place a significant strain on the Company’s administrative, operational and financial resources. If the Company is unable to successfully manage the Company’s future growth, establish and continue to upgrade the Company’s operating and financial control systems, recruit and hire necessary personnel or effectively manage unexpected expansion difficulties, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
The Company Faces Competition In The Company’s Markets From Various Large And Small Companies, Some Of Which Have Greater Financial, Research And Development, Production And Other Resources Than Does The Company
In many cases, the Company’s potential competitors have longer operating histories, established ties to the market and consumers, greater brand awareness, and greater financial, technical and marketing resources. The Company’s ability to compete will depend, in part, upon a number of factors outside the Company’s control, including the ability of the Company’s competitors to develop alternatives that are superior. If the Company fails to successfully compete in its markets, or if the Company incurs significant expenses in order to compete, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations. With specific regard to 100BIO, package manufacturing is one of the most competitive industries.
We face risks associated with international operations.
We currently plan to operate outside the United States.
Our business internationally will be subject to a number of risks. These include:
● | linguistic and culturaldifferences; | |
● | inconsistent regulations and unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; | |
● | potentially adverse tax consequences; | |
● | wage and price controls; | |
● | political instability and social unrest; | |
● | uncertain protection of our intellectual property rights; and | |
● | imposition of trade barriers. |
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We have no control over many of these matters and any of them may adversely affect our ability to conduct our business internationally.
Currency fluctuations and exchange control regulations may adversely affect our business.
Our reporting currency is the United States dollar. Our customers outside the United States, however, will be generally billed in local currencies. Our accounts receivable from these customers and overhead assets will decline in value if the local currencies depreciate relative to the United States dollar. Although we may enter into hedging transactions, we may not be able to do so effectively. In addition, any currency exchange losses that we suffer may be magnified if we become subject to exchange control regulations restricting our ability to convert local currencies into United States dollars.
Litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
From time to time in the normal course of our business operations, we may become subject to litigation that may result in liability material to our financial statements as a whole or may negatively affect our operating results if changes to our business operations are required. The cost to defend such litigation may be significant and may require a diversion of our resources. There also may be adverse publicity associated with litigation that could negatively affect customer perception of our business, regardless of whether the allegations are valid or whether we are ultimately found liable. Insurance may not be available at all or in sufficient amounts to cover any liabilities with respect to these or other matters. A judgment or other liability in excess of our insurance coverage for any claims could adversely affect our business and the results of our operations.
Our insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover all significant risk exposures.
We will be exposed to liabilities that are unique to the products we provide. While we intend to maintain insurance for certain risks, the amount of our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all claims or liabilities, and we may be forced to bear substantial costs resulting from risks and uncertainties of our business. It is also not possible to obtain insurance to protect against all operational risks and liabilities. The failure to obtain adequate insurance coverage on terms favorable to us, or at all, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We do not have any business interruption insurance. Any business disruption or natural disaster could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources.
Risks Relating to This Offering and Investment
Our Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition may be Adversely Impacted by the Recent COVID-19 Pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the U.S. and global economy, resulted in significant travel restrictions, including mandated closures and orders to “shelter-in-place,” and created significant disruption of the financial markets. We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our business, including how it will impact our customers, employees and, suppliers. We are unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on our business, future results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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The extent to which our operations may eventually be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, we may experience materially adverse impacts to our business due to any resulting economic recession or depression. Furthermore, the impacts of a potential worsening of global economic conditions and the continued disruptions to and volatility in the financial markets remain unknown. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate other risks discussed in these risk factors, any of which could have a material effect on us. This situation is changing rapidly and additional impacts may arise that we are not aware of currently.
The Exchange of Our Notes May Result in a Substantial Increase in Our Outstanding Shares
We currently have outstanding an aggregate of $1.069,375 in principal amount of promissory notes. We anticipate that all or substantially all of the notes will be exchanged for shares of our Common Stock at the final offering price of this Offering. If all of the notes are so exchanged, we will be required to issue a substantial number of shares, the amount of which will depend upon the per share price of this Offering.
The Company May Undertake Additional Equity or Debt Financing That May Dilute The Shares In This Offering
The Company may undertake further equity or debt financing which may be dilutive to existing shareholders, including you, or result in an issuance of securities whose rights, preferences and privileges are senior to those of existing shareholders, including you, and also reducing the value of Shares subscribed for under this Offering.
An Investment In The Shares Is Speculative And There Can Be No Assurance Of Any Return On Any Such Investment
An investment in the Company’s Shares is speculative and there is no assurance that investors will obtain any return on their investment. Investors will be subject to substantial risks involved in an investment in the Company, including the risk of losing their entire investment.
The Shares Are Offered On A “Best Efforts” Basis And The Company May Not Raise The Maximum Amount Being Offered
Since the Company is Offering the Shares on a “best efforts” basis, there is no assurance that the Company will sell enough Shares to meet its capital needs. If you purchase Shares in this Offering, you will do so without any assurance that the Company will raise enough money to satisfy the full USE OF PROCEEDS TO COMPANY which the Company has outlined in this Offering Circular or to meet the Company’s working capital needs.
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If The Maximum Offering Is Not Raised, It May Increase The Amount Of Long-Term Debt Or The Amount Of Additional Equity It Needs To Raise
There is no assurance that the maximum amount of Shares in this Offering will be sold. If the maximum Offering amount is not sold, we may need to incur additional debt or raise additional equity in order to finance our operations. Increasing the amount of debt will increase our debt service obligations and make less cash available for distribution to our shareholders. Increasing the amount of additional equity that we will have to seek in the future will further dilute those investors participating in this Offering.
We Have Not Paid Dividends In The Past And Do Not Expect To Pay Dividends In The Foreseeable Future, So Any Return On Investment May Be Limited To The Value Of Our Shares
We have never paid cash dividends on our Shares and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our Shares will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting it at such time that management may consider relevant. If we do not pay dividends, our Shares may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if its stock price appreciates.
The Company May Not Be Able To Obtain Additional Financing
Even if the Company is successful in selling the maximum number of Shares in the Offering, the Company may require additional funds to continue and grow its business. The Company may not be able to obtain additional financing as needed, on acceptable terms, or at all, which would force the Company to delay its plans for growth and implementation of its strategy which could seriously harm its business, financial condition and results of operations. If the Company needs additional funds, the Company may seek to obtain them primarily through additional equity or debt financings. Those additional financings could result in dilution to the Company’s current shareholders and to you if you invest in this Offering.
An Investment in the Company’s Shares Could Result In A Loss of Your Entire Investment
An investment in the Company’s Shares offered in this Offering involves a high degree of risk and you should not purchase the Shares if you cannot afford the loss of your entire investment. You may not be able to liquidate your investment for any reason in the near future.
There Is No Assurance The Company Will Be Able To Pay Distributions To Shareholders
While the Company may choose to pay distributions at some point in the future to its shareholders, there can be no assurance that cash flow and profits will allow such distributions to be made.
There is Presently Limited Public Trading Market for the Company’s Shares
At present, there is limited public trading market for the Company’s securities and the Company cannot assure that an active trading market will develop.
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Sales Of Our Shares By Insiders Under Rule 144 Or Otherwise Could Reduce The Price Of Our Shares, If A Trading Market Should Develop
Certain officers, directors and/or other insiders may hold shares in the Company and may be able to sell their stock in a trading market if one should develop. The availability for sale of substantial amounts of stock by officers, directors and/or other insiders could reduce prevailing market prices for our securities in any trading market that may develop.
Sales Of A Substantial Number Of Shares Of Our Type Of Stock May Cause The Price Of Our Type Of Stock To Decline
Should an active market develop and our shareholders sell substantial amounts of our shares in the public market, shares sold may cause the price to decrease below the current Offering price. These sales may also make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.
The Company Has Made Assumptions In Its Projections and In Forward-Looking Statements That May Not Be Accurate
The discussions and information in this Offering Circular may contain both historical and “forward-looking statements” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including the terms “believes,” “anticipates,” “continues,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular, based on past trends or activities, should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. To the extent that the Offering Circular contains forward-looking statements regarding the financial condition, operating results, business prospects, or any other aspect of the Company’s business, please be advised that the Company’s actual financial condition, operating results, and business performance may differ materially from that projected or estimated by the Company. The Company has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors it currently believes may cause actual future experience and results to differ from its current expectations. The differences may be caused by a variety of factors, including but not limited to adverse economic conditions, lack of market acceptance, reduction of consumer demand, unexpected costs and operating deficits, lower sales and revenues than forecast, default on leases or other indebtedness, loss of suppliers, loss of supply, loss of distribution and service contracts, price increases for capital, supplies and materials, inadequate capital, inability to raise capital or financing, failure to obtain customers, loss of customers and failure to obtain new customers, the risk of litigation and administrative proceedings involving the Company or its employees, loss of government licenses and permits or failure to obtain them, higher than anticipated labor costs, the possible acquisition of new businesses or products that result in operating losses or that do not perform as anticipated, resulting in unanticipated losses, the possible fluctuation and volatility of the Company’s operating results and financial condition, adverse publicity and news coverage, inability to carry out marketing and sales plans, loss of key executives, changes in interest rates, inflationary factors, and other specific risks that may be referred to in this Offering Circular or in other reports issued by us or by third-party publishers.
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The Company Has Significant Discretion Over The Net Proceeds Of This Offering
The Company has significant discretion over the net proceeds of this Offering. As is the case with any business, particularly one without a proven business model, it should be expected that certain expenses unforeseeable to management at this juncture will arise in the future. There can be no assurance that management’s use of proceeds generated through this Offering will prove optimal or translate into revenue or profitability for the Company. Investors are urged to consult with their attorneys, accountants and personal investment advisors prior to making any decision to invest in the Company.
The Offering Price For the Shares Has Been Determined By The Company
The price at which the Shares are being offered has been arbitrarily determined by the Company. There is no relationship between the Offering price and our assets, book value, net worth, or any other economic or recognized criteria of value. Rather, the price of the Shares was derived as a result of internal decisions based upon various factors including prevailing market conditions, our future prospects and our capital structure. These prices do not necessarily accurately reflect the actual value of the Shares or the price that may be realized upon disposition of the Shares.
The Shares In This Offering Have No Protective Provisions.
The Shares in this Offering have no protective provisions. As such, you will not be afforded protection, as a shareholder in the event of a transaction that may adversely affect you, including a reorganization, restructuring, merger or other similar transaction involving the Company. If there is a “liquidation event” or “change of control” the Shares being offered do not provide you with any protection. In addition, there are no provisions attached to the Shares in the Offering that would permit you to require the Company to repurchase the Shares in the event of a takeover, recapitalization or similar transaction.
No Guarantee of Return on Investment
There is no assurance that you will realize a return on your investment or that you will not lose your entire investment. For this reason, you should read this Form 1-A Offering Circular and all exhibits and referenced materials carefully and should consult with your own attorney and business advisor prior to making any investment decision.
Our Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock Contains Redemption Provisions
Commencing on the first day of the month immediately following the date when we receive $1,000,000 in net proceeds from this Offering, and on the first day of each three month anniversary thereafter, we are required to redeem 25% of the net proceeds received during the applicable three month period up to 250,000 shares of preferred stock at a price payable equal to $1 per share until all 2,000,000 shares ($2,000,000) have been redeemed. The aggregate amount of redemption payments will be used to provide working capital to our 100BIO subsidiary.
Our Series B and Series C Preferred Stock Contain Anti-Dilution Protection
The holders of our Series B and Series C Preferred Stock have anti-dilution rights protecting their interests in the Company from the issuance of any additional shares of capital stock (such as the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to this offering) for a two year period following conversion of the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock into Common Stock each calculated at the rate of 20% on a fully diluted basis. The anti-dilution provisions may have the effect of making it more difficult for us to raise funds for the period that such provision is in effect.
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IN ADDITION TO THE RISKS LISTED ABOVE, BUSINESSES ARE OFTEN SUBJECT TO RISKS NOT FORESEEN OR FULLY APPRECIATED BY THE MANAGEMENT. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO FORESEE ALL RISKS THAT MAY AFFECT THE COMPANY. MOREOVER, THE COMPANY CANNOT PREDICT WHETHER THE COMPANY WILL SUCCESSFULLY EFFECTUATE THE COMPANY’S CURRENT BUSINESS PLAN. EACH PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER IS ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY ANALYZE THE RISKS AND MERITS OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE SECURITIES AND SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING SUCH ANALYSIS, AMONG OTHER FACTORS, THE RISK FACTORS DISCUSSED ABOVE.
The Use of Proceeds is an estimate based on the Company’s current business plan. We may find it necessary or advisable to reallocate portions of the net proceeds reserved for one category to another, or to add additional categories, and we will have broad discretion in doing so. For example, if our research and development activities need to be bolstered beyond our initial estimates, we may allocate additional resources by reallocating proceeds from other categories such as marketing for the purposes of research and development. We do not believe we will reallocate from our fixed costs such as equipment or rent.
The maximum gross proceeds from the sale of the Shares in this Offering are $7,500,000. The net proceeds from the Offering, assuming it is fully subscribed, are expected to be approximately $7,425,000 after the payment of Offering costs excluding potential broker-dealer and selling commissions, printing, mailing, marketing, legal and accounting costs, and other compliance and professional fees that may be incurred, which we estimate at $95,000. The estimate of the budget for Offering costs is an estimate only and the actual Offering costs may differ from those expected by management.
A portion of the proceeds from this Offering may ultimately be used to compensate or otherwise make payments to officers or directors of the Company. The officers and directors of the Company may be paid salaries or fees and receive benefits that are commensurate with similar companies, and a portion of the proceeds may be used to pay these ongoing business expenses.
The Company has issued promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,069,375 We expect to have all or a substantial portion of these notes exchanged for shares of our common stock at the Offering Price. The amount of shares so issued will in part depend upon the per share price of this offering.
Additionally, up to $2,000,000 of the net proceeds will be used to redeem shares of the Company’s Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock owned by the Company’s 51% owned subsidiary, 100BIO, LLC which will be used for the business of 100BIO.
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The Company reserves the right to change the use of proceeds set out herein based on the needs of the ongoing business of the Company and the discretion of the Company’s management. The Company may reallocate the estimated use of proceeds among the various categories or for other uses if management deems such a reallocation to be appropriate. Until sufficient funds are raised by the Company to sufficiently fund our activities, management may utilize some or all of the funds from this Offering for further capital raising efforts, rather than as set out in this Use of Proceeds section of the Offering Circular.
Use of Funds | ||||||||||||||||
Capital Raised | 25 | %* | 50 | % | 75 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||
Net Offering Proceeds | 1,875,000 | 3,750,000 | 5,625,000 | 7,500,000 | ||||||||||||
100Bio Acquisition | 150,000 | 600,000 | 1,400,000 | 2,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Payroll | 391,547 | 863,349 | 1,433,520 | 1.911,360 | ||||||||||||
Audit | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||||||||
Marketing Expenses | 74,664 | 189,328 | 248,992 | 308,656 | ||||||||||||
Legal | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||||||||
Other SG&A | 74,414 | 324,952 | 770,117 | 891,143 | ||||||||||||
Transfer Agent | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | ||||||||||||
Notes Payable | 1,069,375 | 1,069,375 | 1,069,375 | 1,069,375 | ||||||||||||
Equity in Project Finance | — | 360,000 | 360,000 | 720,000 | ||||||||||||
Project Finance Interest | — | 227,996 | 227,996 | 484,466 | ||||||||||||
— | ||||||||||||||||
Debt Service for Project Finance | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 1,875,000 | 3,750,000 | 5,625,000 | 7,500,000 | ||||||||||||
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● | *Six Months |
1. | Total expenditures for this Offering are anticipated to be $95,000. These direct and indirect expenditures include primarily SEC legal, preliminary legal and accounting, auditing services, Transfer Agent fees, OTC Market fees, marketing expenses, digital advertising expenses, and filing fees, and other similar expenses related to the Regulation A Offering. |
2. | The Company has not currently engaged a registered Broker/Dealer but may do so at some time in the future. |
6. | It is the intention of Management to utilize working capital to specifically fund the capital requirements for ongoing day-to-day operations other than those which are otherwise detailed above. This will include legal, accounting, and licensing fees. |
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DESCRIPTION OF NOTES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Date of Note Issuance | Outstanding Balance ($) | Principal Amount at Issuance ($) | Interest Accrued ($) | Maturity Date | Name of Noteholder | |||||||||||||||
1 | November 25, 2020 | $ | 110,000 | $ | 110,000 | $ | 1,266 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or November 25, 2021 | Greentree Financial Group | |||||||||||
2 | January 8, 2021 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 200,000 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or January 8, 2022 | Crosslake Capital, LLC | ||||||||||||
3 | January 11, 2021 | $ | 50,000 | $ | 50,000 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or January 11, 2022 | Michael Magliochetti | ||||||||||||
4 | January 11, 2021 | $ | 50,000 | $ | 50,000 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or January 11, 2022 | Always Energy, LLC | ||||||||||||
5 | January 12, 2021 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 100,000 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or January 12, 2022 | Magliochetti Family 2009 Irrevocable Trust | ||||||||||||
6 | January 12, 2021 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 200,000 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or January 12, 2022 | GW Holdings Group, LLC | ||||||||||||
7 | January 12, 2021 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 200,000 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or January 12, 2022 | Tiger Trout Capital Puerto Rico, LLC | ||||||||||||
8 | January 27, 2021 | $ | 159,375 | $ | 159,375 | 0 | The earlier of first Proceeds from the Reg A Offering or September 27, 2022 | Eagle Equities, LLC |
Description of Liabilities | Amount | |||
Accrued Compensation:Dan Bates | $ | 45,000 | ||
Accrued Compensation:Christopher Percy | $ | 87,500 | ||
Loan payable:Brad Stuart | $ | 114,500 | ||
Accounts Payable: | ||||
Sheppard Mullin | $ | 44,263 | ||
Tracy Anderson | $ | 4,896 | ||
$ | 262,159 |
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DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
This Offering is a self-underwritten Offering, which means that it does not involve the participation of an underwriter to market, distribute or sell the common stock offered under this Offering. Our Offering Price is arbitrary with no relation to value of the company.
Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Offered Shares. The public offering price was determined by the Company. The principal factors considered in determining the public offering price include:
-the information set forth in this Offering Circular and otherwise available;
-our history and prospects and the history of and prospects for the industry in which we compete;
-our past and present financial performance;
-our prospects for future earnings and the present state of our development;
-the general condition of the securities markets at the time of this Offering;
-the recent market prices of, and demand for, publicly traded common stock of generally comparable companies; and
-other factors deemed relevant by us.
If all of the Shares in this Offering are fully subscribed and sold at the lowest Offering Price, the 375,000,000 Shares offered herein will constitute approximately 61% of the total Shares of Common Stock of the Company.
The term “dilution” refers to the reduction (as a percentage of the aggregate Shares outstanding) that occurs for any given share of stock when additional Shares are issued. If all of the Shares in this Offering are fully subscribed and sold at the lowest offering price, the Shares offered herein will constitute approximately 51% of the total Common Shares of stock of the Company. The Company anticipates that subsequent to this Offering the Company may require additional capital and such capital may take the form of Common Stock, other stock or securities or debt convertible into stock. Such future fund raising will further dilute the percentage ownership of the Shares sold herein in the Company.
If you invest in our Common Stock, your interest will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the Offering price per share of our Common Stock and the pro forma net tangible book value per share of our Common Stock after this Offering. Based on 97,208,515 Shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the date of this Offering Circular, that equates to a net tangible book value of approximately $(0.02) per share of Common Stock on a pro forma basis. Net tangible book value per share consists of shareholders’ equity adjusted for the retained earnings (deficit), divided by the total number of Shares of Common Stock outstanding. The pro forma net tangible book value, assuming full subscription in this Offering and receipt of $7,500,000 in net proceeds, would be $0.04 per share of Common Stock. The following table compares the differences of your investment in our shares with the investment of our existing shareholders.
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Existing shareholders if all of the shares are sold:
Existing shareholders based upon percentage of shares being offered | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% | ||||||||||||
Shares issued in the offering | 37,500,000 | 28,125,000 | 18.750.000 | 9,375,000 | ||||||||||||
Public offering price per share | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
Net tangible book value per share before the offering | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||||
Net tangible book value per share after the offering | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||
Increase to present shareholders in net tangible book | ||||||||||||||||
value per share after offering | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||||
Dilution to new investors per share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
Percentage of ownership after offering | 27.8 | % | 22.4 | % | 32.5 | % | 8.8 | % | ||||||||
Total shares issued and outstanding after the offering | 134,708,515 | 125,333,515 | 115,958,515 | 106,583,515 |
We are Offering a maximum of
375,000,000 Shares that are being offered on a “best efforts” basis, which means that there is no guarantee that
any minimum amount will be sold. There are up to 375,000,000 Shares being offered at a price of between $0.02 to $0.20 per
Share with no minimum purchase. The Shares are being offered on a best-efforts basis to an unlimited number of accredited
investors and an unlimited number of non-accredited investors only by the Company. The maximum aggregate amount of the Shares
offered is 375,000,000 (the “Maximum Offering”). There is no minimum number of Shares that needs to be sold in
order for funds to be released to the Company and for this Offering to close.
The Company will not initially sell the Shares through commissioned
broker-dealers, but may do so after the commencement of the Offering. Any such arrangement will add to our expenses in connection
with the Offering. If we engage one or more commissioned sales agents or underwriters, we will supplement this Form 1-A to describe
the arrangement. Funds tendered by investors will be kept in an account in the name of the Company and will be immediately available
to the Company. All subscribers will be instructed by the Company or its agents to transfer funds by wire, check, credit or debit
cards or ACH transfer directly to the bank account established for this Offering or deliver checks made payable to “Byzen
Digital Inc.” Subscribers have no right to a return of their funds unless the Company rejects a subscription agreement within
ten (10) days of tender, in which event investor funds will promptly be refunded to each investor without interest. The Company
may terminate the Offering at any time for any reason at its sole discretion and may extend the Offering past the Closing Date
in the absolutely discretion of the Company and in accordance with the rules and provisions of Regulation A of the JOBS Act. None
of the Shares being sold in this Offering are being sold by existing securities holders.
After the Offering Statement has been qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Company
will accept tenders of funds to purchase the Shares. The Company does not intend to use an escrow agent as this is a “best
efforts” Offering and funds will be available immediately to the Company for use.
We initially will use our existing
website, www.byzendigital.com, to provide notification of the Offering. This Preliminary Offering Circular will be furnished
to prospective investors via download 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on the www.byzendigital.com website.
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You will be required to complete a subscription agreement in order to invest. The subscription agreement includes a representation to the effect that, if you are not an “accredited investor” as defined under securities law, you are investing an amount that does not exceed the greater of 10% of your annual income or 10% of your net worth, as described in the subscription agreement.
Funds will be made immediately available to the Company. No escrow account will be utilized. If a subscription is rejected, funds will be returned to subscribers within ten days of such rejection without deduction or interest. Upon acceptance by us of a subscription, a confirmation of such acceptance will be sent to the subscriber by the Company. All inquiries regarding this Offering should be made directly to the Company.
This Offering will commence on the qualification of this Offering Circular, as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission and continue indefinitely until all of the offered Shares are sold or the Offering is terminated in the Company’s sole discretion. Funds received from investors will be counted towards the Offering only if the form of payment, such as a check, clears the banking system and represents immediately available funds held by us prior to the termination of the subscription period, or prior to the termination of the extended subscription period if extended by the Company.
If you decide to subscribe for any of the Shares in this Offering, you must deliver a check, certified funds or another acceptable form of payment for acceptance or rejection. All subscription wire transfers, checks or money orders should be payable to Byzen Digital Inc. and mailed or transmitted to the Company at the following address: 2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd. #1051 Manhattan Beach, California 90266-2725. If a subscription is rejected, all funds will be returned to subscribers within ten days of such rejection without deduction or interest. Upon acceptance by the Company of a subscription, an immediate confirmation of such acceptance will be sent to the investor.
The Company maintains the right to accept or reject subscriptions in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. All monies from rejected subscriptions will be returned by the Company to the investor, without interest or deductions.
This is an Offering made under “Tier 1” of Regulation A, and the shares will not be listed on a registered national securities exchange upon qualification. Therefore, the shares will be sold only to a person if the aggregate purchase price paid by such person is no more than 10% of the greater of such person’s annual income or net worth, not including the value of his primary residence, as calculated under Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In the case of sales to fiduciary accounts (Keogh Plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Qualified Pension/Profit Sharing Plans or Trusts), the above suitability standards must be met by the fiduciary account, the beneficiary of the fiduciary account, or by the donor who directly or indirectly supplies the funds for the purchase of the shares. Investor suitability standards in certain states may be higher than those described in this Form 1-A and/or Offering Circular. These standards represent minimum suitability requirements for prospective investors, and the satisfaction of such standards does not necessarily mean that an investment in the Company is suitable for such persons. Different rules apply to accredited investors.
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Each investor must represent in writing that he/she/it meets the applicable requirements set forth above and in the Subscription Agreement, including, among other things, that (i) he/she/it is purchasing the shares for his/her/its own account and (ii) he/she/it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he/she/it is capable of evaluating without outside assistance the merits and risks of investing in the shares, or he/she/it and his/her/its purchaser representative together have such knowledge and experience that they are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the shares. Broker-dealers and other persons participating in the Offering must make a reasonable inquiry in order to verify an investor’s suitability for an investment in the company. Transferees of the shares will be required to meet the above suitability standards.
The shares may not be offered, sold, transferred, or delivered, directly or indirectly, to any person who (i) is named on the list of “specially designated nationals” or “blocked persons” maintained by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) at www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn or as otherwise published from time to time, (ii) an agency of the government of a Sanctioned Country, (iii) an organization controlled by a Sanctioned Country, or (iv) is a person residing in a Sanctioned Country, to the extent subject to a sanctions program administered by OFAC. A “Sanctioned Country” means a country subject to a sanctions program identified on the list maintained by OFAC and available at www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn or as otherwise published from time to time. Furthermore, the shares may not be offered, sold, transferred, or delivered, directly or indirectly, to any person who (i) has more than fifteen percent (15%) of its assets in Sanctioned Countries or (ii) derives more than fifteen percent (15%) of its operating income from investments in, or transactions with, sanctioned persons or Sanctioned Countries.
The sale of other securities of the same class as those to be offered for the period of distribution will be limited and restricted to those sold through this Offering. Because the Shares being sold are not publicly or otherwise traded, the market for the securities offered is presently stabilized.
Overview:
Byzen Digital was established in 2017 as a company focused on the acquisition of disruptive technologies that will impact the digital economy. Byzen has worked with and nurtured companies across a broad spectrum of technologies. Byzen’s scope of interest is to include companies operating within the clean energy and sustainable market sector. Acquisitions of strategic interest for the company include renewable energy, including wind, solar and sustainable fuels, sustainable packaging, water purification, AI technologies, and blockchain-based data collection, management, and delivery. Byzen Digital plans to change its name to Clean Vision Corporation.
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Clean Seas, Inc.:
Clean-Seas, Inc. is Byzen Digital’s first investment within its newly expanded scope. The acquisition of 100% of Clean Seas is Byzen Digital’s first entry into the clean energy space. Clean Seas has made significant progress in identifying and developing a new business model around the clean energy and waste to energy sectors. Byzen’s management team will integrate the two companies into a single, clean energy-focused corporation.
Clean Seas, a Solutions Provider:
Clean Seas, Inc. was established to solve the problem of cost-effectively upcycling the vast amount of waste plastic generated on-land before it flows into the world’s oceans. As a “solutions provider,” Clean Seas has identified best in class technologies that are uniquely suited to upcycle plastic waste into valuable commodities and provide these technologies to its customers. The Clean Seas team of business development professionals and engineers will use its experience in the sustainable energy space to deliver high-quality upcycling technologies to its customers and strategic partners. Depending on customer requirements, recycling facilities will be designed to convert waste plastic into clean-burning hydrogen, synthetic liquid fuels and/or generate electricity from synthesis gas (syngas). The solutions provided will utilize technologies uniquely designed to the specific waste feedstock available and the customer’s requirements.
System design includes upcycling of all types of mixed plastics with a minimal sorting and cleaning requirement. Each solution will be designed to a customer’s situation. Each engagement will begin with a thorough analysis of a customers’ needs and individual situation.
Technology Overview:
Plastics Explored:
Plastic is a generic term for a wide range of polymers produced using highly refined fractionation of crude oil, or chemicals derived from crude oil, known as monomers. Polymers are formed by the chemical combination of these monomers, which results in chain lengths of tens or hundreds of thousands of carbon atoms.
The process of conversion of plastics into hydrogen and other sustainable products comprises of two steps. First, the long polymer chains need to be broken down to produce compounds with shorter chains of hydrocarbons. Second, impurities such as chlorine and sulfur need to be removed reduce toxicity of emissions. Both steps are performed with minimal presence of oxygen to avoid combustion.
Recycled plastic waste has the highest calorific value of any waste stream. This energy-rich waste material is an obvious target for upcycling to recapture the benefit of its stored chemical energy.
Pyrolysis: The Solution for Waste Reduction, Hydrogen Production, and Cleaner Fuels
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical treatment, which can be applied to any organic (carbon-based) product. In this treatment, the material is exposed to temperatures in the 300 C – 800 C range and then, in the absence of oxygen, goes through chemical and physical decomposition into smaller molecules.
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Plastic pyrolysis is a chemical reaction involving the molecular breakdown of large group molecules into smaller group molecules in the presence of heat. Pyrolysis is also known as thermal cracking, cracking, thermolysis, depolymerization, etc.
Pyrolysis is a mature and proven technology that has existed since World War II. Indigenous tribes in Central and South America used pyrolysis as early as five hundred years ago to convert agricultural residue into carbon-based fertilizer by burning it underground with limited oxygen. Still, there have been relatively few large-scale implementations of this technology to date, primarily stemming from the availability of less expensive alternatives and lax environmental regulations in waste management. Recently, with the attention being given to plastic usage and its negative impact on climate change, there has been a significant increase in demand for pyrolysis to remediate plastic waste safely and reliably.
Pyrolysis Process:
The pyrolysis mechanism can be broken down into two steps: primary and secondary pyrolysis.
During the primary pyrolysis step, depolymerization and cross-linking reactions occur.
The plastic is pyrolyzed at 370ºC – 420ºC, and the pyrolysis gases are condensed, and liquid separated using fractional distillation to produce the liquid fuel products. Plastic waste is continuously treated in a cylindrical chamber, and the pyrolytic gases are condensed in a purpose built condenser system to yield a hydrocarbon distillate comprising straight and branched-chain aliphatics, cyclic aliphatics, and aromatic hydrocarbons. The resulting mixture is essentially equivalent to petroleum distillate.
The essential steps in the pyrolysis of plastic waste involve:
1. | Evenly heating the plastic to a narrow temperature range without excessive temperature variations. | |
2. | Purging oxygen from the pyrolysis chamber. | |
3. | Managing the carbonaceous bio-char by-product before it acts as a thermal insulator and lowers the heat transfer to the plastic. | |
4. | Careful condensation and fractionation of the pyrolysis vapors to produce distillate of good quality and consistency. |
Pyrolysis Process Methods:
Pyrolysis can produce hydrogen and other syngases (primarily carbon monoxide, methane, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ethane and ethene) along with liquid and solid char, of which the relative proportions depend upon the method of pyrolysis and the operating conditions of the pyrolysis reactor. This is a function of the rate of heating, the operating temperature, and the residence time within the pyrolysis reactor.
As the residence time is reduced and the heating rate is increased, the proportion of liquids produced increases as there is sufficient heat in the system to boil off any compounds formed by the breaking of polymer chains.
Short residence times and higher temperatures (> 800 C) lead to conditions where pyrolysis turns into gasification and produce larger quantities of hydrogen and other marketable syngases and less solid and liquid byproducts.
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The Hydrogen Economy:
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, yet it does not naturally exist in pure form on earth in large quantities. Humans are therefore just beginning to take advantage of the many usages of hydrogen in daily life by leveraging technologies such as pyrolysis and gasification (steam-methane reforming from fossil fuels is the more popular source of commercially available hydrogen in the world today). With recent advances in sustainable technologies, people today can have better access to carbon-neutral sources of hydrogen to meet their energy needs.
Hydrogen is extremely versatile and will play a key role in the transformation of the global economy’s decarbonization since it does not produce carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases (GHG) when it is burnt. There is massive potential for end use applications such as transportation, replacement for fossil fuels used in industrial process, energy generation and residential heating/cooling.
Hydrogen Production:
For plastics to continue to be accepted in the marketplace, it is essential that appropriate technologies are developed and deployed that can effectively manage the waste plastic at the end of its useful life. These technologies should maintain as much value in the material as possible, in line with the principles of the circular carbon economy. Pyrolysis provides a solution that fits within these principles and can alleviate global environmental concerns regarding plastic usage and waste disposal.
Overview of the Hydrogen Market:
The global green hydrogen market size is valued at approx. 750 million dollars in 2019. It is expected to have a 14.2% growth rate from 2020 to 2027, according to an analysis conducted by Grand View Research1.
The movement towards the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions has been an established mandate over the past decade. Hydrogen will be a key part of this transition, as a source of clean and economical energy. Increasing government regulation regarding emissions will create a financial incentive for firms to seek more alternatives to fossil fuel usage. Hydrogen will be a major part of all levels of this decarbonization of the economy by providing an alternative to natural gas. This includes enabling of distributed power generation, passenger and cargo transportation as well as forklifts and heavy machinery.
Storage of energy from intermittent renewable energy sources (solar and wind power) is one of the most immediate issues that need to be resolved before decarbonization of energy production can be fully realized. Hydrogen is an economical and practical way to provide large scale energy storage capacity for intermittent energy sources that are being deployed on a global scale today.
Currently, industrial applications constitute the main usage of hydrogen. Much of this hydrogen is derived from natural gas as the feedstock, so there is significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by producing “clean” hydrogen from carbon neutral renewable energy sources.
1https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/green-hydrogen-market
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Hydrogen also has a significant application for commercial, multifamily, and single-family residential heating. In the near-term future, hydrogen can be blended into existing natural gas networks, taking advantage of existing infrastructure. The long-term outlook for hydrogen usage in heating applications is especially promising, with the potential for hydrogen boilers or fuel cells being built into commercial and multifamily units.
Within the next decade, roughly 80 million zero-emission vehicles will be deployed. Hydrogen-powered vehicles will be a significant percentage of these vehicles. As the number of hydrogen-powered vehicles increases, the market for consumer hydrogen will likewise increase. Domestically, most infrastructure for consumer hydrogen is within California, with over 40 hydrogen fueling stations. The foreign market has examples of more advanced development of infrastructure for hydrogen vehicles. Japan has been one of the largest public investors in hydrogen technology and has a publicly stated goal of placing over 800,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles on the road within the next decade.
Other Fuels from Pyrolysis
Liquid oils from pyrolysis of different plastic waste types contain large numbers of carbon chains with different percentages that can be used as an energy source. Pyrolysis liquid oil utilization as transport fuel may be blended with conventional diesel to improve its quality, as the pyrolysis oils contain a high percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons (like benzene).
The use of pyrolysis liquid oil as a substitute transport fuel has been used successfully and in blending with conventional diesel at different ratios produces a highly efficient fuel for either road grade or marine grade diesel. The use of pyrolysis liquid oil in a diesel engine (gen-set) is also an efficient way to generate electricity. In addition, the produced liquid oil shows the presence of aromatic compounds such as styrene, ethylbenzene, and toluene, along with other styrene monomers. The recovery of these aromatic compounds from produced liquid oils can be a source of precursor chemicals in industries for the polymerization of new plastic monomers. These compounds create the circular carbon economy of recycling waste plastic into new forms of hydrocarbons to power engines, generate electricity, or new types of plastic products.
Char or carbon black is also a highly reusable by-product of the pyrolysis process that has numerous existing applications. Secondary treatment for activation of char increases its surface area, enhancing its ability to be used as an absorbent filtration material for heavy metals, odor, and toxic gases removal from wastewater and exhaust emissions. The activated char is widely used for the absorption of dyes and other contaminants in wastewater. Char has also been used as a fertilizer to increase crop yields. Carbon black can also be used to make graphene and carbon fiber using advanced nanotechnologies. This process can reduce the need for mining natural graphite and the related environmental pollution.
Electricity Production:
Pyrolysis oils are found to have ranges of dynamic viscosity of 1.77-1.9O mPa and kinematic viscosity of 1.92-2.09 c and HHV of 41.4-41.8MJ/kg, like conventional diesel, thus have the potential for use as an alternative energy source for electric generation.
The other main product of pyrolysis is a volatile fraction composed of gases depending on the elasticity of the feedstock. The above is also true for the pyrolysis gases “syngas” when produced, can subsequently be used for electricity generation.
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Clean-Seas will use the recycled pyrolysis diesel oil and hydrogen for on-site green power generation. This will come in the form of multiple large generators with direct feeds from the pyrolysis plants to efficiently produce electricity and eliminate the need for transportation of hazardous materials and storage costs.
The quality of the recycling by-products generated depends greatly on the quality of the feedstock being utilized by the system. The higher the quality, the higher the yield of reusable by-products. Access to feedstock will be a key matrix by which the facility will achieve profitability.
With the world’s supply of waste plastic growing daily, it is a given that there will be an abundant supply of plastic waste feedstock from which Clean-Seas will generate the desired reusable fuels and electricity to meet any customer’s requirement.
Business Model:
As the owner/operator of the recycling facility, Clean Seas generates revenue from operations in several ways:
Gate Fees or Tipping Fees – these fees are paid to the company to accept the waste plastic from a government, municipality, or corporate entity that must dispose of its waste. Fees are paid to the company to accept this feedstock and are paid on a per ton basis. Gate fees vary in range from $20 USD to as high as $150 USD depending on the jurisdiction, land availability, and daily volumes of waste.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) – a PPA is a contract with a utility company or off-taker which defines the price of electricity paid to the company on a per kWh or MWh basis. A typical PPA has a term of 20 years with escalations over time. A recycling facility with a consistent source of feedstock will generate power 24/7 with approximately 90% capacity factor, resulting in a much more consistent source of energy than a solar or wind farm, which typically will have capacity factors ranging from 20 to 35% annually without large scale electric storage.
Sale of Hydrogen and other fuels – A plastic recycling facility converts waste plastic into hydrogen and other clean-burning fuels. This hydrogen and other fuels can be sold to off-takers as an alternative cleaner fuel for marine use, electrical generators, or refined into a clean-burning road grade fuel. Depending on the installation, this fuels output product can be sold to a local fuel distributor or used in the gen-sets for the generation of electricity as above.
Commodity Sales – an additional output product of the technologies is “char” or “carbon black,” which is used for the manufacturing of tires, bonding agents, roadway surfaces, and more. Agreements will be established with consumers of carbon black, which will serve as an additional revenue stream to the company.
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Environmental Credits – recycling of waste plastic mitigates the need for fossil fuels for energy generation and the production of clean-burning diesel. These off-sets will be aggregated and sold to users of fossil fuels in the form of carbon credits or renewable energy credits depending on the location of the facilities and local market conditions. The company expects that these environmental commodities will be in great demand on the carbon market and serve as an additional high-value revenue stream. These can be used as off-set as more governments impose “Carbon-tax” on the end users of fossil fuels. In addition, the company expects that in the coming years, there will be new exchanges coming online specifically focused on plastic waste, and credits will be sought after, allowing producers of plastic waste to off-set their plastic footprint, much like what has happened in the carbon markets.
Equipment sales – in some cases, Clean Seas will sell, through its distribution agreements with technology providers, the recycling equipment needed to start up a fully functional recycling facility. This sale will provide a revenue stream to the company as well as recurring revenue through a royalty model and ongoing service and maintenance contracts.
Consulting – using the company’s technical and waste handling expertise, the Clean Seas team may, in some cases, provide consulting services for a fee to customers seeking to engage the company for an analysis of the viability of a recycling facility.
Market Size and Opportunity:
The world produces more than 381 million tons of plastic waste annually and is expected to double by 2034.2 It is estimated that greater than 1 million plastic bottles are sold every minute worldwide. It is estimated that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish. Fifty percent of the world’s plastic since 1950 has been manufactured since the year 2000, yet only 9% of that plastic has been recycled to date.
According to a McKinsey and Company analysis, the waste plastics recycling industry is poised to become a $55 billion dollar industry by 2030.3 Pyrolysis/gasification is an invaluable technology to treat mixed polymer streams, which mechanical recycling technologies currently cannot handle. Pyrolysis/gasification is also an important alternative solution to handling polymers that have exhausted their potential for further mechanical recycling.
Several pyrolysis/gasification players are coming forward, offering a range of facilities from large-scale plants with capacities of 30,000 to 100,000 metric tons a year to many smaller-scale modular units with capacity up to 3,000 metric tons a year.
The emerging markets of the world are especially critical to the plastic pollution problem, where waste handling and collection are not supported with the same infrastructure as in developed nations. This market condition presents a unique opportunity for the company. Clean-Seas is poised to use its experience in the renewable energy sector in emerging economies and leverage that experience to provide upcycling solutions and energy generation.
2https://www.condorferries.co.uk/plastic-in-the-ocean-statistics
3https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/chemicals/our-insights/how-plastics-waste-recycling-could-transform-the-chemical-industry
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Competitive landscape:
As a solutions provider, Clean Seas is well positioned to source best in class pyrolysis/gasification technologies to meet the demands of any specific installation requirement. There are many pyrolysis/gasification technology providers with whom the company expects to seek a strategic partnership as we move forward. This flexibility allows the company to enlist new and emerging technologies as they come to market without the capital requirement of designing and developing proprietary technology.
In the near term, the company has developed relationships with several companies that will provide systems for initial installations. It is the belief of the company that direct access to decision-makers in governments and municipalities will be the key differentiator and driver of the Clean Seas business model and securing trusted partnerships through these strategic business relationships will off-set potential competition in the marketplace.
Market Traction:
Clean Seas has established an operating company in Massachusetts, Clean Seas MA, to serve opportunities located on the East Coast. The company is focusing its efforts to establish recycling facilities in states and municipalities that are environmentally conscious, aware of the plastic pollution problem and have a desire for a positive impact on reducing their carbon footprint.
100BIO™
Effective October 1, 2020, Byzen Digital acquired a 51% controlling interest in the sustainable packaging company, 100BIO, LLC. 100BIO was established in 2016 to create a 100% plant based, compostable packaging solution to replace conventional Styrofoam packaging. The company has developed and patented a proprietary technology allowing it to offer its technology, under license, to manufacturers of food ware products to replace their current lines with an environmentally friendly solution, demonstrating to its customers and shareholders the company’s commitment to sustainability while promoting positive environmental impact. These products can be used by a myriad of end users in the food packaging, fast food, and food service industries as a well as in traditional packaging solutions where traditional Styrofoam solutions are currently being used.
Industry Overview:
Globally the state of the food packaging industry is currently split into two parts: low-cost & heat tolerant but environmentally unfriendly foam products, and high-cost poor-performing paper or recyclable products. There has always been a desire for a cost effective and compostable high-performance packaging product, yet until now a solid technological barrier has prevented such a product from coming to market.
As countries, municipalities and corporations are moving towards legislation and corporate initiatives, banning or transitioning away from the use of foam cups and containers, they are seeking to get out in front of these legislative changes. To do this, they will need heat-tolerant, quickly composting packaging at low costs in-line with current foam packaging.
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100BIO™, a plant-derived compostable food ware line, uses patented foam technology to create a low-cost, resource-friendly, and high-performing solutions for the food-packaging and traditional packaging industries. Equipped with all the attractive performance features of Styrofoam, 100BIO™ is lightweight, sturdy, heat-resistant, and leak resistant, without the toxic, non-renewable features of Styrofoam.
Solution:
100BIO™, a plant-derived compostable food ware line, uses patented foam technology to create a low-cost, resource-friendly, and high-performing solution for the food-packaging industry. Equipped with all the attractive performance features of Styrofoam, 100BIO™ is lightweight, sturdy, heat-resistant, and leak resistant, without the toxic, non-renewable features of Styrofoam. In addition to having these high-performance features in comparison to its sustainable competitors, 100BIO™ will be able to drastically cut costs by utilizing 60% less raw material due to its foaming process. 100BIO™ represents green innovation at its prime, catering to one of the biggest areas in need: packaging. The sleek, modern grey design looks nothing like what is currently available, putting an attractive face to a much-needed product for both rural and urban communities alike.
Some of the attributes of the 100BIO™ technology are:
● | Sturdy – holds more weight than traditional Styrofoam without snapping or breaking | |
● | Insulating – keeps beverage temperatures stable on the inside with minimum transfer to the outside barrier | |
● | Cut resistant – holds up against cutlery action, preventing leaks | |
● | Shock absorbing – protects fragile produce and products in transport |
Product Specifications:
Description:
100BIO™ is an expanded polylactic acid (PLA) material used for food service packaging and insulation applications. It has excellent insulation characteristics, cut resistant, and leak-proof, as well as high resistance to water and freeze-thaw tolerance.
Material Analysis:
Chemical characteristic is analyzed in order to determine any heavy metals that may be found during composting.
Biodegradation:
Aerobic biodegradation is tested under a controlled environment in order to mimic a compost facility as well as determining gas emissions whilst composting.
Plant Toxicity:
Compost soil is tested to determine ecotoxicity of soil in order to predict plant growth. This plant biomass will later be used in its repurposed form.
Material Analysis Result: | Applicable Standards: | |||
Zinc | 111 ppm | ASTM D5338 | PASS | |
Copper | < 1 ppm | ASTM D6400 | PASS | |
Nickel | < 1 ppm | ASTM D6868 | PASS | |
Cadmium | < .1 ppm | ISO 14855-1 | PASS | |
Lead | < 1 ppm | ISO 16929 | PASS | |
Mercury | < .1 ppm | ISO 17088 | PASS | |
Chromium | < 1 ppm | ISO 18606 | PASS | |
Molybdenum | < 1 ppm | EN 13432 | PASS | |
Selenium | < .75 ppm | EN 13657 | PASS | |
Arsenic | < 1 ppm | EN 14046 | PASS | |
Cobalt | < 1 ppm | CAN/BNQ 0017-008 | PASS |
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Technical Data:
Material analysis, biodegradation and plant toxicity test are evaluated in order to meet regulation standards. Because use conditions and applicable law differ from one region to another, Customer must verify local standards.
Certifying Agencies:
BPI®-BiodegradableProductsInstitute | OKCompost-TÜVAustria | |
CedarGrove | CradletoCradle | |
USDABioPreferredProgram™ | GreenRestaurantAssociation | |
EN-EuropeanStandard | USCompostingCouncil | |
CMA - CompostManufacturingAlliance | DIN CERTCO |
Oven Test :
This test is to determine the heat stability of product to determine shipping, handling, and storage instructions. Be advised this test is conducted internally and should not be absolute, but rather a general guide.
Test Result :
Blast Freezer | Freezer | Refrigerator | Room Temp. | Heated Display | Microwave | Oven |
0°F / -18°C | < StorageTemperatureRange > | 130°F / 55°C |
Hot Water Contact Test:
Product heat tolerance is tested to ensure the heat stability is suitable for intended use. Although product may slightly expand on the surface, true tolerance is determined when the integrity and performance of the product has changed.
Test Result :
Blast Freezer | Freezer | Refrigerator | Room Temp. | Heated Display | Microwave | Oven |
0°F / -18°C | < StorageTemperatureRange > | 180°F / 80°C |
The 100BIO™ products carry the following certifications:
● | European Union: EN13432 | |
● | United States: |
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○ | BPI | |
○ | Cedar Grove | |
○ | ASTM D6400 |
● | Asia: EL724 |
Business Model:
100BIO™ licenses its technology to EPS food packaging manufacturers. These manufactures do not need to invest in additional equipment, rather, use existing machinery in their facilities. A basic analysis is made of said equipment to ensure 100BIO’s manufacturing specifications are met for optimal performance of the products. The licensee will assume the cost to adjust the machinery in addition to the royalty cost per unit of bioplastic that is passed through.
Equipment Adjustment/Alignment Cost – In order to process a sensitive compound such as bioplastics, engineers must adjust the machinery for adequate heat distribution. Otherwise, the bioplastic can underperform, not perform at all, or ruin the equipment by melting internally. The cost to make these adjustments require performance review as well as efficiency review. If a machine is outdated or need of repairs, it will be noticed at this stage and further review shall be presented to the management team. Shall the equipment deem fit for performance, it will continue on to the alignment process, which includes a deep clean in order to prevent any event of cross-contamination.
Equipment Sales – In addition to EPS manufacturers, a much bigger industry of packaging exists, where companies are sourcing more and more sustainable raw material, including bioplastic.4
4The global bioplastic production will be over 2.4 million ton in 2020 and set to double by 2023. Although PLA leads in top bioplastic sales, a shortage exists due to growing demand.
https://www.european-bioplastics.org/new-market-data-the-positive-trend-for-the-bioplastics-industry-remains-stable/
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Market Size and Opportunity:
The global packaging industry is valued at $871 Billion, growing 4% annually, making it one of the largest sectors for market penetration. The sustainable packaging industry is the fastest growing segment, expanding to $267 billion in 2018 and expected to grow to $412 billion by 20275. This growth will be found primarily in the food packaging sector, which, if realized, will call for a major shift in the market. Styrofoam (also known as EPS - Expanded Polystyrene), is a cheap, sturdy, insulating, but environmentally unfriendly material, largely dominating the industry. Regulations across the globe have called for a ban on this environmentally unfriendly material. Alternatives to Styrofoam thus far have been costly and offer fewer returns on performance.
Large corporations like Starbucks, Marriott, American Airlines and others have already moved away from the use of plastic straws switching to paper based alternatives. Single use plastic bags are now banned in over 60 countries and over 100 cities in the United States have banned the use of Styrofoam.
However, the world still produces greater than 14 million tons of environmentally unfriendly Styrofoam annually. This use of Styrofoam exists primarily in 4 categories: single use consumer goods, food service, construction and shipping. Styrofoam is a great insulator; it is inexpensive to produce and light weight and serves as an excellent sound barrier, protecting products in shipping.
The 100BIO™ products look, feels and performs just like traditional Styrofoam but with the added benefits of being: 100% plant based, 100% compostable and uses NO toxic chemicals.
Competitive Landscape:
100BIO critically analyses the market for competition by assessing companies and products in the following categories: material, price, technology and volume. Keeping track of the competition allows the Company to offer solutions that meet or exceed the competition based on the criteria above.
The packaging industry relies heavily on glass, plastic, paper and metal to make-up most of the packaging material utilized today, but even these materials face waste management challenges. With climate change at the front of corporate sustainability goals, we look at bioplastic technology as an effective end-of-life waste solution for large volume commercial usability. 100BIO’s patented extrusion technology takes this challenge one step further by expanding the bioplastic which was once viewed as impossible in packaging. This allows manufacturers to price a 100% compostable package competitively not only with other sustainable packaging material, but with other plastic, wood, glass, and metal packages.
Working Capital
Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement relating to the acquisition of 51% of the membership units 100BIO, LLC, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of its Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock to 100BIO, LLC. Under the Exchange Agreement, the proceeds from the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock is to be used for working capital of 100BIO, LLC.
5https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-green-packaging-market
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Government Regulation
The Company, through its subsidiary, Clean-Seas, Inc. will be subject to various federal statutes including the Toxic Substances Control Act administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Water Act and related regulations as well as state laws and regulations depending on where the Company locates its facilities. The Company’s subsidiary, 100BIO, LLC, is subject to various specifications that pertain to composability and compostable products, specifically ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868.
Employees
The Company has five employees two of whom are part-time.
Properties
The Company currently operates out of a virtual office
Description of Rights of Classes of Stock
The total number of shares of stock the Company is authorized to issue is 190 million Shares of Common Stock ($0.001 par value). On December 31, 2020, the Company had 97,208,516 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, and 10 million shares of Preferred Stock of which 2,000,000 shares of its Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock and 2,000,000 shares its Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding and 2,000,000 shares of its Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock which have been granted and are issuable. The Company plans to increase it authorized shares of Common Stock to 2,000,000,000.
All Shares of Common Stock shall be identical and have full voting rights. The Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock is owned by the Company’s 51% subsidiary, 100BIO, LLC and ranks senior to the Company’s Common Stock upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock does not bear a dividend or have voting rights and is not convertible into shares of our Common Stock.. Once the Company has received $1,000,000 in net proceeds from this Offering, on the first day of each three month anniversary thereafter, the Company is required to redeem 25% of the net proceeds up to an aggregate amount of $2,000,000 which redemption payments will be used for the working capital of 100BIO.
The Series B Preferred Stock does not have voting rights. The Series B Preferred Stock will automatically be converted on January 1, 2023 into shares of common stock at the rate of 10 shares of Common Stock for each share of Preferred Stock. Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have anti-dilution rights protecting their interests in the Company from the issuance of any additional shares of capital stock (such as the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Offering) for a two year period following conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock calculated at the rate of 20% on a fully diluted basis.
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The Series C Preferred Stock has voting rights based on 100 votes for each share and on January 1, 2023 is automatically convertible into Common Stock at the rate of ten common shares for each preferred share. Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock have anti-dilution rights protecting their interests from the issuance of any additional shares of capital stock (such as the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to this offering) for a two period following conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock calculated at the rate of 20% on a fully diluted basis.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our plan of operation and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this offering circular. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include, among others, those listed under “forward-looking statements” and “risk factors” and those included elsewhere in this report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019
Revenue
The Company had no revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Officer compensation
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had officer compensation expense of $385,000 and $417,500, respectively, a decrease of $35,200 or 7.7%. The decrease is mainly due to a decrease in stock compensation expense. In the prior year we incurred non-cash stock compensation expense of $142,500. This decrease was offset by the additional of monthly compensation to our CEO.
Consulting expense
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had consulting expense of $139,000 and $0. All consulting expense in the prior year is part of the discontinued operations.
General and Administrative expense
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had General and Administrative expense (“G&A”) of $91,694 and $689, respectively. Our G&A expense has increased in the current year due to non-cash stock compensation of $77,500 for stock issued in the current year.
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Other Income and Expense
In the current year we incurred $521,715 of debt discount amortization, a $2,006,944loss on the issuance of convertible debt, offset by a gain on the change in fair value of $1,493,293, all due to our newly issued convertible debt. We also recognized interest expense of $1,266.
Net loss from discontinued operations
Net loss from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, was $432,500 and $155,98, respectively. Most of the loss in both years is due to non-cash stock compensation expense.
Net Loss from continuing operations
Net loss from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, was $1,732,153 and $418,189. The large decrease to our net loss is mainly contributed to our loss on the issuance of convertible debt and non-cash stock compensation expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources; Plan of Operations
We have incurred negative cash flow from operations since our inception. As of December 31, 2020, we had a $740in cash, notes payable in an aggregate amount of $921,961and an accumulated deficit of $6,874,394. As of the date of this offering, we have enough funds to meet our current monthly obligations of payroll, marketing, transfer agent, professional fees, working capital and expenses of this Offering through 2021, assuming that all or substantially all of our outstanding promissory notes are exchanged for Shares in this Offering.
We anticipate that the following will take place:
Quarter 2, 2021
● | Rebrand the company and launch new website |
● | Continued Clean Seas business development for projects in Central America and the East Coast of the U.S. |
● | 100 BIO expects to file for IP coverage with WIPO |
● | 100 BIO expects to launch/refresh its website |
Quarter 3, 2021
● | Identify additional target companies for acquisition |
● | Engage key hires in business development and sales and marketing |
● | Complete permitting and approvals for potential Clean Seas recycling sites |
● | 100 BIO expects to acquire needed machinery for production |
● | Onboard chemical and mechanical engineering talent for 100BIO |
Quarter 4, 2021
● | Identify additional target companies for acquisition |
● | Expand Clean Seas technology offering to new markets |
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● | Partner with NGO’s for plastics recycling efforts globally |
● | 100 BIO continued sales outreach |
● | Expand manufacturing capability as needed |
Our ability to achieve these milestones will depend on availability of capital. To the extent that a minimum amount of $1,875,000 from this offering is not achieved, we will be required to delay all or part of the milestones. See “Use of Proceeds.”
We will require substantial additional capital over the next several years in order to implement our business plan. We expect capital outlays and operating expenditures to increase as we expand our product and service offerings and marketing activities. Our business or operations may change in a manner that would consume available funds more rapidly than anticipated, and substantial additional funding may be required to maintain operations, fund expansions, develop new or enhanced product or services, acquire complimentary products, businesses or technologies, or otherwise respond to competitive pressured opportunities. Accordingly, we anticipate that we will need to attempt to raise additional capital through the sale of additional securities or through other methods of obtaining financing such as through loans or other types of debt. We cannot assure that we will have sufficient capital to finance the growth and business operation or that capital will be available on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the U.S. and global economy, resulted in significant travel restrictions, including mandated closures and orders to “shelter-in-place,” and created significant disruption of the financial markets. We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our business, including how it will impact our customers, employees, suppliers and sales network. We are unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on our business, future results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Critical Accounting Polices
In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their most “critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our critical accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 of our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Offering Circular with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The recent accounting pronouncements that are material to our financial statements are disclosed in Note 2 of our financial statements included in this Offering Circular filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements included herein.
Current and Future Financing Needs
Management recognizes the Company’s need for capital is paramount to its future success and requires obtaining the funds being raised in this Offering. Management believes that this is the primary key to achieving success. The actual funds we will need to operate are subject to many factors, some of which are beyond our control.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, we have incurred a cumulative net loss of $6,874,394 as of December 31, 2020 and used substantially all of our cash in our operating activities since inception. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent on securing additional debt or equity financing from outside investors. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Management plans to continue to implement its business plan and to fund operations by raising additional capital through the issuance of debt and equity securities. The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to implement its business plan and/or obtain additional funding. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may include undue restrictions on our operations in the case of debt or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders in the case of equity financing.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, surfaced in Wuhan, China. This virus continues to spread around the world, resulting in business and social disruption. The coronavirus was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization on January 30, 2020. The operations and business results of the company could be materially adversely affected. The extent to which the coronavirus may impact business activity or results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and the actions required to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact, among others
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
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Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the policies outlined in this Offering Circular and attachments as critical to our business operations and an understanding of our results of operations. Those policies outlined are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, with no need for management’s judgment in their application. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results. Note that our preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.
Directors, Executive Officers and Significant Employees
The directors, executive officers and significant employees of the Company as of the date of this filing are as follows:
Name | Position | Age | Term of Office | Approximate Hours per Week for Part-Time Employees | ||||
Executive Officers | ||||||||
Dan Bates | Chief Executive Officer, Director. | 63 | Through May 27, 2025 | |||||
Christopher Percy | President, Director | 42 | May 31, 2021 with the expectation of entering into a new employment agreement | |||||
Jea So | Vice President, Director | 39 | Through October 1, 2023 | |||||
Rachel Boulds | Chief Financial Officer | 51 | At will | 15 hours per week | ||||
Erfan Ibrahim | Chief Technical Officer | 56 | Through June 30, 2021 with the expectation of a new employment arrangement upon funding | 20 hours per week and then full time on funding |
Biographical information regarding the executive officers and directors is as follows:
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Dan Bates
Dan is the CEO of Byzen Digital and has recently served as the President of Impact PPA, an innovative renewable energy company providing blockchain technologies to solve the challenging problems commonly seen in the environment of distributed energy solutions globally. Mr. Bates has spent the last 12 years in the renewable energy industry leading WindStream Technologies, a recognized leader in hybrid renewable energy systems. Under Bates’ guidance the Company has deployed projects of all sizes in over 35 countries and established manufacturing facilities in the United States and in India. The Company has won international awards for product design, efficiency and sustainability and has developed strong relationships in the international renewable energy community.
Prior to starting WindStream Mr. Bates spent 15 years in the technology sector and has launched successful technology ventures in both hardware and software. Mr. Bates’ first technology venture, Extreme Audio Reality (EAR) developed and patented the first interactive audio API for game developers, designed for the PC and set-top box gaming arena. EAR successfully licensed its products to all major game publishers including Electronic Arts, Activision, Id Software, Ubisoft and many others. After EAR, Mr. Bates founded Avant Interactive, which developed a neural net and AI based technology for object recognition, creating a patented interactive video solution for content owners, publishers and advertisers. Avant was the market leader in this emerging sector, holding licenses and/or contracts with many of the Fortune 100 companies, television and cable networks, ad agencies as well as developing proprietary applications for the U.S. Army.
Christopher Percy
Chris began his early career in electronic security, where he quickly progressed from engineer to a challenging business development role. In 2003, he used the broad skills acquired over years in the industry to set up Direct CCTV & Security Systems, servicing a broad international clientele, including Bank of America, Amazon and Geopost.
When the company went public as Direct Security Integration Inc. in 2014, Chris stepped down to consult technology companies on structure and sales. In May 2018, he was approached by Byzen Digital to take the reins and completed a successful corporate action with FINRA.
Jea So
Jea is a sustainability team captain with extensive hands-on experience in bioplastics, manufacturing, procurement and is motivated to acquire zero-waste goals. As founder and CEO of 100Bio since 2009, she facilitated product launch from concept to $5.5 million purchase order, sourced raw materials, including bioplastics, blowing agents, minerals, and chain extenders, as well as hired agents to assist with biochemistry, mechanical engineering, OEM, licensing, supply chain efficiency, and lean manufacturing. Jea also works as principal consultant for Tag Packaging, since 2014, where she consulted clients on packaging design, material health, strategic sourcing and labeling, reduced material cost with open sourcing strategy, and advised brands on zero-waste initiatives, achieving neutral emissions, and implementing corporate sustainability goals. Jea was nominated Most Innovative Entrepreneur by Pipeline Ventures in 2017, has 4 patents in Korea, and 1 provisional patent in the U.S.
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Rachel Boulds
Ms. Boulds has been engaged in her sole accounting practice which she has led since 2009 and which provides all aspects of consulting and accounting services to clients, including the preparation of full disclosure financial statements for public companies to comply with GAAP and SEC requirements. Ms. Boulds also currently provides outsourced chief financial officer services. From August 2004 through July 2009, she was employed as a Senior Auditor for HJ & Associates, LLC, where she performed audits and reviews of public and private companies, including the preparation of financial statements to comply with GAAP and SEC requirements. From 2003 through 2004, Ms. Boulds was employed as a Senior Auditor at Mohler, Nixon and Williams. From September 2001 through July 2003, Ms. Boulds worked as an ABAS Associate for Price Waterhouse Coopers. From April 2000 through February 2001, Ms. Boulds was employed as an e-commerce Accountant for the Walt Disney Group’s GO.com. Ms. Boulds earned a B.S. in Accounting from San Jose University in 2001 and is licensed as a CPA in the state of Utah.
Erfan Ibrahim, PhD
Dr. Erfan Ibrahim professional career spans over 32 years and includes hands-on experience in nuclear engineering, information technology, communications, networking, cybersecurity, smart grid, and renewable energy.
During his 3-decade career Erfan has worked for Lawrence Livermore National Lab, UCLA, Pacific Bell, Jyra Research, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). At EPRI he led the Smart Meter and Cybersecurity R&D Programs during 2008 – 2011 for electric utility and high-tech companies.
While at EPRI, he organized and led the first 2 workshops for Smart Grid Interoperability Roadmap Project for the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) in 2009 to build consensus on standards for interoperability in the smart grid.
While at NREL he led the Cyber-Physical Systems Security & Resilience Center (CPSS&R) for 3 years (2015 – 2018) and pioneered the concept of a 9-layer cybersecurity architecture to protect power systems from insider and external cyber threats. He designed and built a Secure Distribution Grid Management testbed at NREL Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) in Golden Colorado.
Erfan has a Bachelor of Science in Physics with honors from Syracuse University in 1983, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Nuclear Engineering from University of Texas Austin in 1984 and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from University of California Berkeley in 1987.
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the annual compensation of the persons who were executive officers or directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
Capacities in which | ||||||||||||||
Compensation was | Cash | Other | Total | |||||||||||
Name | received | Compensation | Compensation | Compensation | ||||||||||
Dan Bates | Chief Executive Officer | $ | 75,000 | $ | — | $ | 75,000 | |||||||
Christopher Percy | President | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
Jea So | Vice President | $ | — | $ | 15,000 | $ | 15,000 | |||||||
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — |
Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Dan Bates, our Chief Executive Officer. The term is three years subject to early termination prior to the Company receiving at least $2,000,000 in funding. Mr. Bates is to receive monthly cash compensation of $20,000 with $7,500 to be deferred until at least $2,500,000 has been received. Additionally, Mr. Bates is to receive at the end of each quarterly period 10% of net income to be paid in cash or stock at the election of the Board of Directors. Effective February 9,2021, the Company and Mr. Bates entered into an Amendment to the Employment Agreement pursuant to which the term was extended to May 27,2025 and as additional compensation, he received a grant of 2,000,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
The Company renewed its employment agreement with Chris Percy, our President, and director on June 1, 2020. The term is two years. Mr. Percy is to receive monthly cash compensation of $19,250.
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Jea So, the founder of 100BIO, LLC to act as a Vice-President of the Company and as director of the Company. The term is 3 years. Ms. So is to receive monthly cash compensation of $5,000 and a signing bonus of 500,000 restricted shares.
The Company has entered into a consulting agreement with Erfan Ibrahim to act as Chief Technical Officer of the Company from February 1, 2021 though June 30, 2021. Mr. Ibrahim is to receive monthly cash compensation of $7,500 and $7,500 per month deferred to be paid from the proceeds of the Reg A offering. Mr. Ibrahim is also entitled to receive 20,000 restricted shares per month.
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The Company has entered into an at-will consulting agreement with Rachel Boulds to serve as a part-time Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Boulds is to receive $3,500 a month.
Stock Incentive Plan
In the future, the Company may establish a management stock incentive plan pursuant to which stock options and awards may be authorized and granted to our directors, executive officers, employees and key employees or consultants. Details of such a plan, should one be established, have not been decided upon as of the date of this Offering. Stock options or a significant equity ownership position in the Company may be utilized by us in the future to attract one or more new key senior executives to manage and facilitate our growth.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors currently consists of three directors:
● | Dan Bates | |
● | Christopher Percy | |
● | Jea So |
Mssrs. Bates and Percy and Ms. So are not considered to be “independent” as defined in Rule 4200 of FINRA’s listing standards. We may appoint independent director(s) to our board of directors in the future, particularly to serve on appropriate committees should they be established.
Committees of the Board of Directors
We have not established any committees of the Board of Directors. Until the committees are established, matters that would otherwise be addressed by such committees will be acted upon by the entire Board of Directors.
Director Compensation
The directors do not receive any compensation for acting as a director.
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Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Our Bylaws limit the liability of directors and officers of the Company. The Bylaws state that the Company shall indemnify, in accordance with and to the full extent now or hereafter permitted by law, any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (including, without limitation, an action by or in the right of the corporation), by reason of his or her acting as a director or officer of the corporation (or a director or officer serving at the request of the corporation in any other capacity for or on behalf of the corporation) against any expenses (including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA or other excise taxes, penalties and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by such director or officer in respect thereof; provided, however, that, the corporation shall not be obligated to indemnify any such director or officer with respect to proceedings, claims or actions initiated or brought voluntarily by such director and not by way of defense. Expenses that may be subject to indemnification hereunder shall be paid in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit or proceeding to the full extent permitted by Nevada law subject to the corporation’s receipt of any undertaking required thereby. The provisions of this article of the Company’s Bylaws shall be deemed to constitute a contract between the Company and each director or officer who serves in such capacity at any time while this article and the relevant provisions of Nevada law are in effect, and each such director or officer shall be deemed to be serving as such in reliance on the provisions of this article of the Company’s Bylaws, and any repeal of any such provisions or of such article of the Company’s Bylaws shall not affect any rights or obligations then existing with respect to any state of facts then or theretofore existing or any action, suit or proceeding theretofore or thereafter brought or threatened based in whole or in part upon any such state of facts. If a claim under this article of the Company’s Bylaws is not paid in full within thirty (30) days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant also shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any, has been provided to the corporation) that the claimant has not met the standards of conduct that make it permissible under Nevada law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed, but the burden of proving such defense shall be on the corporation. Neither the failure of the corporation to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action that indemnification of the claimant is proper under the circumstances because the claimant has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the Nevada law, nor an actual determination by the corporation that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has not met the applicable standard of conduct.
The rights of indemnification and advancement provided by this article of the Company’s Bylaws are not exclusive of any other right to indemnification or advancement provided by law, agreement or otherwise, and shall apply to actions, suits or proceedings commenced after the date hereof, whether or not arising from acts or omissions occurring before or after the adoption hereof, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer of the corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our Officers, Directors, and controlling purposes by our Certificate of Incorporation, our By-Laws and the laws of the State of Nevada, we have 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.
There is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors or officers as to which indemnification is required or permitted, and we are not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding that may result in a claim for indemnification. For additional information on indemnification and limitations on liability of our directors and officers, please review the Company’s Bylaws, which are an Exhibit to this Offering Circular.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND
CERTAIN SECURITY HOLDERS
Beneficial ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC, and generally means that person has beneficial ownership of a security if he or she possesses sole or shared voting or investment power of that security,and includes options that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. Each director or officer, as the case may be, has furnished us with information with respect to beneficial ownership. Except as otherwise indicated, we believe that the beneficial owners of common stock listed below, based on the information each of them has given to us, have sole investment and voting power with respect to their shares, except where community property laws may apply. Except as otherwise noted below, the address for each person or entity listed in the table is c/o Byzen Digital Inc., 2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #1051, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725.
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our Common Stock by any of our directors or executive officers, our Directors and Officers as a group, and holders of 5% or more of our Common Stock as of March 31, 2021:
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership Acquirable | Percent of Class(1) | |||||||
5% or Greater Stockholders: | ||||||||||
Michael Freckleton
London, UK |
7,000,000 common shares | 7.2% | ||||||||
Robert Walter
St. Albans, UK |
7,973,950 common shares | 8.2% | ||||||||
Gary Potter
Leigh-on-Sea, UK |
6,303,700 common shares | 6.5% | ||||||||
Executive Officers and Directors | ||||||||||
2,500,000 common shares | 2.3% | |||||||||
Dan Bates | 2,000,000 Series C Preferred shares(2) | 100% | ||||||||
Christopher Percy | 6,500,000 common shares | 6.67% | ||||||||
Jea So | 500,000 common shares | — | ||||||||
Rachel Boulds | -- | — | — | |||||||
Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (4 persons) | 9,500,000 common shares | 8.86% | ||||||||
2,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock | 100% |
(1) The table does not include any shares of the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock which is not convertible and has no voting rights and cannot be converted until January 2023.
(2) Each share of Series C Preferred Stock has 100 voting rights and on January 1, 2023 is automatically convertible into common shares at the rate of 10 common shares for each preferred share.
This Offering (the “Offering”) consists of up to 375,000,000 Shares that are being offered on a “best efforts” basis, which means that there is no guarantee that any minimum amount will be sold. The Shares are being sold directly by the Company. There are up to,375,000,000 Shares being offered at a price of between $0.02- $0.20 per Share with no minimum purchase per investor. The Shares are being offered on a best-efforts basis to an unlimited number of accredited investors and an unlimited number of non-accredited investors only by the Company. The maximum aggregate amount of the Shares offered is $7,500,000 (the “Maximum Offering”). There is no minimum number of Shares that needs to be sold in order for funds to be released to the Company and for this Offering to close. The Shares, when issued, will be fully paid and non-assessable.
Other than Preferred Stock, there are no other authorized classes of stock in the Company as of the date of this Offering. The Company does not expect to create any additional classes of stock during the next 12 months, but the Company is not limited from creating additional classes which may have preferred dividend, voting and/or liquidation rights or other benefits not available to holders of its Common Stock if it chooses to do so.
The Company does not expect to declare dividends for holders of Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Dividends will be declared, if at all (and subject to the rights of holders of additional classes of securities, if any), in the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. Dividends, if ever declared, may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the capital stock of the Company, subject to the provisions of law, the Company’s Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the Company available for dividends such sums as the Board of Directors, in its absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve for working capital, to meet contingencies, for equalizing dividends, for repairing or maintaining any property of the Company, or for such other purposes as the Board of Directors shall deem in the best interests of the Company.
There is no minimum number of Shares that need to be sold in order for funds to be released to the Company and for this Offering to close. The Company anticipates numerous closings to take place during the Offering.
A subscription for Shares may be made only by tendering to the Company’ the executed Subscription Agreement (electronically or in writing) delivered with the subscription price in a form acceptable to the Company, via check, wire or ACH (or other payment methods the Company may later add). The execution and tender of the documents required, as detailed in the materials, constitutes a binding offer to purchase the number of Shares stipulated therein and an agreement to hold the offer open until the expiration date or until the offer is accepted or rejected by the Company, whichever occurs first.
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The Company reserves the unqualified discretionary right to reject any subscription for Shares, in whole or in part. If the Company rejects any offer to subscribe for the Shares, it will return the subscription payment, without interest or reduction. The Company’s acceptance of your subscription will be effective when an authorized representative of the Company issues you written or electronic notification that the subscription was accepted.
The following summary is a description of the material terms of our capital stock and is not complete. You should also refer to the Company’s articles of incorporation and bylaws, which are included as exhibits to the offering statement of which this offering circular forms a part, and the applicable provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Our articles of incorporation prior to the completion of this offering authorize us to issue up to 190,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. We plan to increase the authorized shares of our Common Stock to 2,000,000,000.
Common Stock
Shares of our common stock have the following rights, preferences and privileges:
Voting
Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Any action at a meeting at which a quorum is present will be decided by a majority of the voting power present in person or represented by proxy, except in the case of any election of directors, which will be decided by a plurality of votes cast. There is no cumulative voting.
Dividends
Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for payment, subject to the rights of holders, if any, of any class of stock having preference over the common stock. Any decision to pay dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of our board of directors. Our board of directors may or may not determine to declare dividends in the future. See “Dividend Policy.” The board’s determination to issue dividends will depend upon our profitability and financial condition any contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and the SEC, and other factors that our board of directors deems relevant.
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Liquidation Rights
In the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the company, the holders of our common stock will be entitled to share ratably on the basis of the number of shares held in any of the assets available for distribution after we have paid in full, or provided for payment of, all of our debts and after the holders of all outstanding series of any class of stock have preference over the common stock, if any, have received their liquidation preferences in full.
Other
Our issued and outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable. Holders of shares of our common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights. Shares of our common stock are not convertible into shares of any other class of capital stock, nor are they subject to any redemption or sinking fund provisions.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company’s Board of Directors is authorized to issue shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series with each series containing such rights, privileges and preferences as may be established by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock
The Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock have priority over the Common Stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Stock does not bear a dividend or have voting rights. After the Company has received $1,000,000 in net proceeds from this Offering, beginning on the third month anniversary thereafter, the Company is required to redeem the Preferred Stock on the basis of 25% of the net proceeds up to $2,000,000 which redemption proceeds will be used for the working capital of 100BIO, LLC.
Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock
The Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be automatically converted on January 1, 2023 unless unanimously approved to be extended by the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred holders of record. The conversion rate shall be 10 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock. The holders of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock have anti-dilution rights during the two-year period after the Series B Convertible Preferred has been converted into shares of Common Stock at the rate of 20% on a fully diluted basis.
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
The Series C Preferred Stock shall be automatically converted on January 1,2023 unless unanimously approved to be extended by the Series C Preferred holders of record. The Series C Preferred Stock has voting rights based on 100 votes for each share and is convertible into common shares at the rate of 10 common shares for each preferred share. The holders of the Series C Convertible Stock have anti-dilution rights during the two year period after the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock has been converted at the rate of 20% on a fully diluted basis.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Future sales of substantial amounts of our 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.
Upon the completion of this offering, we will have 247,208,516 outstanding shares of common stock if we complete the maximum offering at the lowest offering price hereunder. All of the shares sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act unless purchased by one of our affiliates as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, which generally includes directors, officers or 10% stockholders.
Rule 144
Shares of our common stock held by any of our affiliates, as that term is defined in Rule 144 of the Securities Act, may be resold only pursuant to further registration under the Securities Act or in transactions that are exempt from registration under the Securities Act. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, any of our affiliates would be entitled to sell, without further registration, within any three-month period 1% of the number of shares outstanding.
Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates will also be subject to manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about us.
INVESTOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
The Shares will be sold only to a person who is NOT an accredited investor if the aggregate purchase price paid by such person
is no more than 10% of the greater of such person’s annual income or net worth, not including the value of his primary residence,
as calculated under Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In the
case of sales to fiduciary accounts (Keogh Plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Qualified Pension/Profit Sharing Plans
or Trusts), the above suitability standards must be met by the fiduciary account, the beneficiary of the fiduciary account, or
by the donor who directly or indirectly supplies the funds for the purchase of Shares. Investor suitability standards in certain
states may be higher than those described in this Offering Circular. These standards represent minimum suitability requirements
for prospective investors, and the satisfaction of such standards does not necessarily mean that an investment in the Company
is suitable for such persons.
Each investor must represent in writing that he/she/it meets the applicable requirements set forth above and in the Subscription Agreement, including, among other things, that (i) he/she/it is purchasing the Shares for his/her/its own account and (ii) he/she/it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he/she/it is capable of evaluating without outside assistance the merits and risks of investing in the Shares, or he/she/it and his/her/its purchaser representative together have such knowledge and experience that they are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Shares. Transferees of Shares will be required to meet the above suitability standards.
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DISQUALIFYING EVENTS DISCLOSURE
Recent changes to Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act prohibit an issuer from claiming an exemption from registration of its securities under such rule if the issuer, any of its predecessors, any affiliated issuer, any director, executive officer, other officer participating in the Offering of the interests, general partner or managing member of the issuer, any beneficial owner of 20% or more of the voting power of the issuer’s outstanding voting equity securities, any promoter connected with the issuer in any capacity as of the date hereof, any investment manager of the issuer, any person that has been or will be paid (directly or indirectly) remuneration for solicitation of purchasers in connection with such sale of the issuer’s interests, any general partner or managing member of any such investment manager or solicitor, or any director, executive officer or other officer participating in the Offering of any such investment manager or solicitor or general partner or managing member of such investment manager or solicitor has been subject to certain “Disqualifying Events” described in Rule 506(d)(1) of Regulation D subsequent to September 23, 2013, subject to certain limited exceptions. The Company is required to exercise reasonable care in conducting an inquiry to determine whether any such persons have been subject to such Disqualifying Events and is required to disclose any Disqualifying Events that occurred prior to September 23, 2013 to investors in the Company. The Company believes that it has exercised reasonable care in conducting an inquiry into Disqualifying Events by the foregoing persons and is aware of no such Disqualifying Events.
It is possible that (a) Disqualifying Events may exist of which the Company is not aware and (b) the SEC, a court or other finder of fact may determine that the steps that the Company has taken to conduct its inquiry were inadequate and did not constitute reasonable care. If such a finding were made, the Company may lose its ability to rely upon exemptions under Regulation A, and, depending on the circumstances, may be required to register the Offering of the Company’s Common Stock with the SEC and under applicable state securities laws or to conduct a rescission offer with respect to the securities sold in the Offering.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company granted 16,153,200 shares of common stock to its officers for services. The shares were values at $0.095 per share for total non-cash stock compensation expense of $1,617,679. As of December 31, 2018, 3,000,000 shares of those granted had not yet been issued by the transfer agent and are credited to common stock to be issued.
As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company owed related parties $11,011 and $11,011, respectively, for funds that had been loaned to the company to pay for operating expenses. The loans were intended to be due on demand and non-interest bearing.
As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company owed Chris Percy, President and CCO, $87,500 and $397,500, respectively, for accrued compensation.
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During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted 3,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Percy for services rendered. The shares were values at $0.048 per share for total non-cash stock compensation expense of $142,500. As of December 31, 2019, the shares had not yet been issued by the transfer agent and are credited to common stock to be issued.
As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company owed Dan Bates, CEO, $45,000 and $0, respectively, for accrued compensation. In addition, Mr. Bates, loaned the Company $100 to be used to open the Company’s bank account.
On May 19, 2020, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with Clean-Seas, Inc, (“CSI”) a Delaware corporation owned by Dan Bates, CEO. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock, at $0.01 per share, the agreed upon purchase price, to CSI for 100% of the outstanding stock of CSI. CSI shall become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. At the time of the acquisition CSI had no operations, asset or liabilities.
The Company renewed its employment agreement with Chris Percy, our President, Treasurer and Chief Commercial Officer on June 1, 2020. The term is two years. Mr. Percy is to receive monthly cash compensation of $19,250.
On September 17, 2020, the Company granted Jea So, VP and Director, 500,000 shares of common stock for services. The shares were valued at the closing stock price on the date of grant of $0.11, for total non-cash compensation of $55,000. Ms. So is also the founder and principal member of 100BIO, LLC.
The Company has entered into an at-will consulting agreement with Rachel Boulds to serve as a part-time Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Boulds is to receive $3,500 a month. On February 22, 2021, the Company granted 500,000 shares of common stock to Ms. Boulds for services.
The Company has entered into employment agreements with Dan Bates, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Jea So, the Company’s Vice President and a director. Ms. So is also the founder of 100BIO, LLC and the principal member of that subsidiary other than the Company.
TRANSFER AGENT
Our Transfer Agent is Equiniti, 3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 430, Denver, CO 80209. The Transfer Agent is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
We are not a party to any pending or threatened legal proceedings or disputes, and we do not anticipate the institution of any legal proceedings. Troy Gould PC has acted as our legal counsel in providing a legal opinion for this filing.
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INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
No expert or counsel named in this Offering Circular as having prepared or certified any part of this Offering Circular, or having given any opinion with respect to the validity of the securities offered herein or upon other legal matters in connection with this Offering, was employed on a contingency basis or had, or is to receive, in connection with this Offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the Company, or otherwise is or has been at any time connected to the Company as a promoter, Officer, Director, or employee.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There have been no disagreements regarding accounting and financial disclosure matters with our independent certified public accountants.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Under our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, we may indemnify an officer or director who is made a party to any proceeding, including a lawsuit, because of their position, if they acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in our best interest. We may advance expenses incurred in defending a proceeding. To the extent that the officer or director is successful on the merits in a proceeding as to which they are to be indemnified, we must indemnify them against all expenses incurred, including attorney’s fees. With respect to a derivative action, indemnity may be made only for expenses actually and reasonably incurred in defending the proceeding, and if the officer or director is judged liable, only by a court order. The indemnification is intended to be to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada.
U.S Securities and Exchange Opinion on Indemnification
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our Officers, Directors, and controlling purposes by our Certificate of Incorporation, our By-Laws and the laws of the State of Nevada, we have 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.
We have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a Tier 1 Offering Circular pursuant to Regulation “A” promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This Offering Circular does not contain all of the information contained in the Form 1-A as some portions have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. For further information concerning our Company and our shares of Common Stock in this Offering Circular, reference is made to the Form 1-A and the Exhibits filed therewith.
The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public reference Room at 100 F Street N.E. Washington D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC on the EDGAR system. The address of that site is www.sec.gov.
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BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.
INDEX TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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BYZEN
DIGITAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) |
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 740 | $ | — | ||||
Other current asset | 20,000 | |||||||
Total Current Assets | $ | 20,740 | $ | — | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 21,258 | $ | — | ||||
Accrued compensation | 132,500 | 397,500 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 1,266 | — | ||||||
Convertible notes, net of discount of $535,746 | 271,715 | — | ||||||
Loan payable | 114,500 | — | ||||||
Derivative liability | 1,075,794 | — | ||||||
Advance from an officer | 100 | — | ||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations | 67,093 | 484,152 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,684,226 | 881,652 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 1,684,226 | 881,652 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | — | — | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit): | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 8,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | ||||||
Series A Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; 2,000,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 2,000 | — | ||||||
Series B Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding, respectively | — | — | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized,97,208,516 and 103,408,516 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 97,208 | 103,408 | ||||||
Common stock to be issued | 225,625 | 446,125 | ||||||
Preferred stock to be issued | 25,000 | — | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 4,861,075 | 3,278,556 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (6,874,394 | ) | (4,709,741 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (1,663,486 | ) | (881,652 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 20,740 | $ | — |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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BYZEN
DIGITAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) |
For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
Officer compensation | $ | 385,000 | $ | 417,500 | ||||
Consulting | 139,000 | — | ||||||
Professional fees | 79,827 | — | ||||||
General and administration expenses | 91,694 | 689 | ||||||
Total operating expense | 695,521 | 418,189 | ||||||
Loss from Operations | (695,521 | ) | (418,189 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest expense | (522,981 | ) | — | |||||
Change in fair value of derivative | 1,493,293 | — | ||||||
Loss on issuance of convertible debt | (2,006,944 | ) | — | |||||
Total other expense | (1,036,632 | ) | — | |||||
Net loss before provision for income tax | (1,732,153 | ) | (418,189 | ) | ||||
Provision for income tax expense | — | — | ||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (1,732,153 | ) | (418,189 | ) | ||||
Net loss from discontinued operations before provision for income tax | (432,500 | ) | (155,958 | ) | ||||
Provision for income tax expense from discontinued operations | — | — | ||||||
Net loss from discontinued operations | — | (155,958 | ) | |||||
Net loss | $ | (2,164,653 | ) | $ | (574,147 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Loss on sale of discontinued operations | — | (606,083 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive loss | $ | (2,164,653 | ) | $ | (1,180,230 | ) | ||
Basic and fully diluted loss per share from continuing operations | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
Basic and fully diluted loss per share from discontinued operations | $ | — | $ | (0.00 | ) | |||
Basic and fully diluted loss per share | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 93,617,831 | 132,490,047 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.-
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) |
For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (2,164,653 | ) | $ | (418,189 | ) | ||
Less net loss from discontinued operations | — | (155,958 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: | ||||||||
Stock issued for services | 125,000 | — | ||||||
Stock issued for services – related party | 55,000 | 142,500 | ||||||
Stock issued for acquisition – related party | 25,000 | — | ||||||
Debt discount amortization | 521,715 | — | ||||||
Change in fair value of derivative | (1,493,293 | ) | — | |||||
Loss on issuance of convertible debt | 2,006,945 | — | ||||||
Loss on sale of discontinued operations | — | 606,083 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 21,258 | — | ||||||
Accruals | 11,668 | — | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 255,000 | 275,000 | ||||||
Operating cash flow from discontinued operations | 432,500 | (449,436 | ) | |||||
Net cash used by operating activities | (203,860 | ) | — | |||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | — | — | ||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Advance – related party | 100 | — | ||||||
Proceeds from convertible debt | 90,000 | — | ||||||
Proceeds from loans payable | 114,500 | — | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 204,600 | — | ||||||
Net change in cash | 740 | — | ||||||
Effects of currency translation on cash | — | 606,083 | ||||||
Cash at beginning of year | — | — | ||||||
Cash at end of year | $ | 740 | — | |||||
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Income taxes | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Supplemental non-cash disclosure: | ||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of accrued compensation | $ | — | $ | 77,500 | ||||
Common stock issued for conversion of debt | $ | 250,000 | — |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements. |
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CONSOLIDATED BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2020
(unaudited)
Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional paid | Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Accumulated Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | In Capital | To be Issued | To be Issued |
Accumulated
Deficit |
Comprehensive
Income |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | — | $ | — | 154,196,416 | $ | 154,196 | $ | 7,833,182 | $ | 178,125 | $ | — | $ | (3,529,511 | ) | $ | (711,388 | ) | $ | 3,924,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for services | — | — | 6,212,100 | 6,212 | 3,000 | 48,000 | — | — | — | 57,212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for services – related party | — | — | — | — | — | 142,500 | — | — | — | 142,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock returned | — | — | (57,000,000 | ) | (57,000 | ) | (4,557,626 | ) | — | — | — | — | (4,614,626 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of accrued compensation | — | — | — | — | — | 77,500 | — | — | — | 77,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of discontinued operations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (606,083 | ) | 606,083 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (574,147 | ) | 105,305 | (468,842 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2019 | — | — | 103,408,516 | 103,408 | 3,278,556 | 446,125 | — | (4,709,741 | ) | — | (881,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation of common stock | — | — | (20,000,000 | ) | (20,000 | ) | 20,000 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for share exchange – related party | — | — | 2,500,000 | 2,500 | 22,500 | — | — | — | — | 25,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for acquisition | 2,000,000 | 2,000 | — | — | (2,000 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for services – related party | — | — | 500,000 | 500 | 54,500 | — | — | — | — | 55,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for services | — | — | 5,800,000 | 5,800 | 747,200 | (220,500 | ) | 25,000 | — | — | 557,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of debt | — | — | 5,000,000 | 5,000 | 740,319 | — | — | — | — | 745,319 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,164,653 | ) | — | (2,164,653 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2020 | 2,000,000 | $ | 2,000 | 97,208,516 | $ | 97,208 | $ | 4,861,075 | $ | 225,625 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (6,874,394 | ) | $ | — | $ | (1,663,486 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Byzen Digital Inc.
Notes to consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 –ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
Byzen Digital, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated on September 15, 2006 in Nevada under the name Emergency Pest Services. On November 4, 2017, the Company finalized a reverse merger with Byzen Digital, Inc., a Seychelles Corporation. Currently, the Company is quoted on the OTC markets under ticker symbol BYZN.
Byzen’s scope of interest is to acquire companies operating within the clean energy and sustainable market sector. Acquisitions of strategic interest for the company include renewable energy, including wind, solar and sustainable fuels, sustainable packaging, water purification, AI technologies, and blockchain-based data collection, management, and delivery.
Clean-Seas, Inc. is Byzen Digitals’ first investment within its newly expanded scope. The acquisition of 100% of Clean Seas is Byzen Digitals’ first entrance into the clean energy space. Clean Seas has made significant progress in identifying and developing a new business model around the clean energy and waste to energy sectors. Byzen’s management team will incorporate the two companies into a single-minded, clean energy-focused entity.
Effective October 1, 2020 the Company acquired a 51% controlling interest in the sustainable packaging company, 100BIO, LLC. 100BIO was established in 2016 to create a 100% plant based, compostable packaging solution to replace conventional Styrofoam packaging. The company has developed and patented a proprietary technology allowing it to offer its technology, under license, to manufacturers of food ware products to replace their current lines with an environmentally friendly solution, demonstrating to its customers and shareholders the company’s commitment to sustainability while promoting positive environmental impact. These products can be used by a myriad of end users in the food packaging, fast food, and food service industries as a well as in traditional packaging solutions where traditional Styrofoam solutions are currently being used.
NOTE 2 –SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts, the balances of which at times may exceed federally insured limits. We continually monitor our banking relationships and consequently have not experienced any losses in our accounts. We believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.
Cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2020 or 2019.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clean-Seas, Inc. There was no activity with Clean-Seas for the year ended December 31, 2020. The accompanying consolidated financial statements year ended December 31, 2019 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Telecoin (see Note 4).
Stock-based Compensation
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Non employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2018-07 allows companies to account for nonemployee awards in the same manner as employee awards. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019. The adoption of ASU 2018-07 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Fair value of financial instruments
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:
Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable inputs and not corroborated by market data.
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. The Company’s notes payable amates the fair value of such instruments as the notes bear interest rates that are consistent with current market rates.
The following table classifies the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis into the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2020:
Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||
Derivative | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,075,794 | |||||||
Total | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,075,794 |
Income taxes
The Company follows Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the fiscal year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the fiscal years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Statements of Income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 740-10-25”) with regards to uncertainty income taxes. Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. The Company had no material adjustments to its liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits according to the provisions of Section 740-10-25.
Net income (loss) per common share
Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially outstanding common shares assumes that the Company incorporated as of the beginning of the first period presented.
The Company’s diluted loss per share is the same as the basic loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, as the inclusion of any potential shares would have had an anti-dilutive effect due to the Company generating a loss.
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Recently issued accounting pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new applicable accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $6,874,394 at December 31, 2020 and had a net loss of $2,164,653 (approximately $1,647,200 was non-cash expense related to derivatives and stock compensation) for year ended December 31, 2020. The Company’s ability to raise additional capital through the future issuances of common stock and/or debt financing is unknown. The obtainment of additional financing, the successful development of the Company’s contemplated plan of operations, and its transition, ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations are necessary for the Company to continue operations. These conditions and the ability to successfully resolve these factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements of the Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these aforementioned uncertainties.
Management plans to continue to implement its business plan and to fund operations by raising additional capital through the issuance of debt and equity securities. The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to implement its business plan and/or obtain additional funding. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may include undue restrictions on our operations in the case of debt or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders in the case of equity financing.
NOTE 4 – TELECOIN ASSET
On May 12, 2016, the Company acquired 17,000,000 telecoins. TeleCoin is a digital currency created using encrypted data/codes which partner and work in synchronization with the Blockchain. The acquisition was accounted for as a business acquisition under ASC 805-10-20. During the year ended December 31, 2017, 2,864,197 of those telecoins were given to third party services providers for services performed. Based on the service provided the Company valued the telecoin at $0.25 (GBP) each for total non cash expense of $922,436. As of December 31, 2018, the company had 14,135,803 telecoins valued at $0.25 (GBP) each for a total value of $4,509,320 after adjusting to US currency. On November 19, 2018, as part of the Company’s exit from the cryptocurrency and blockchain arena, the Company’s agreed to the sale of its UK Subsidiary, Telecoin, and it’s Telecoin cryptocurrency asset, to XALPA Technologies Inc. Per the agreement, 16,000,000 shares of common stock held by XALPA Directors would be returned to the Company. In February 2019 the shares were returned, and the telecoin asset and related accumulated other comprehensive loss was removed from the balance sheet, resulting in a gain on the sale of $605,302. In addition, the sale constitutes a disposal/discontinued operations under ASC 2015-20-45, as such all operations and balance sheet items have been disclosed separately as discontinued operations.
NOTE 5 – ACQUISITION
Effective October 1,2020, the Company acquired a 51% controlling interest in the sustainable packaging company, 100BIO, LLC. 100BIO was established in 2016 to create a 100% plant based, compostable packaging solution to replace conventional Styrofoam packaging. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement 100BIO agreed to exchange newly issued membership units representing a 51% ownership in 100BIO in exchange for 2,000,000 shares of the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock of the Company. Commencing on the first day of the month immediately following the date when the Company has received $1,000,000 in net proceeds from the first public offering of its securities (the “Public Offering”) and on the first day of each three month anniversary thereafter, the Company can redeem 25% during the applicable three month period up to 250,000 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, at a price payable in cash equal to $1.00 per share until all of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock have been redeemed. The company has repurchased 50,000 shares of the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock. 100BIO is currently in the process of preparing its books from the date of acquisition. An initial evaluation shows no revenue and minimal assets and liabilities.
NOTE 6 – LOAN PAYABLE
During the year ended December 31, 2020, a third party loaned the Company a total of $114,500. The loan was used to cover general operating expenses, is non-interest bearing and due on demand.
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NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES
On August 7, 2020, 2142723 Alberta, Ltd. (“Alberta”) purchased accrued payables from their respective holders in the total amount of $947,461. The Company agreed to a Settlement Agreement with Alberta in which it will issue shares of common stock sufficient to satisfy the liability at a discounted conversion price, equal to the lesser of $0.05 per share or the lessor of 50% of the lowest trading price in the twenty days preceding the conversion request. On August 19, 2020, Alberta converted $250,000 into 5,000,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2020, the balance on this note is $697,461.
On November 25, 2020, the Company executed a Convertible Promissory Note for $110,000 with Greentree Financial Group, Inc (“Greentree”). The Note was issued to fund the service fee per a consulting agreement with Greentree. The note bear interest at 12% and matures on November 25, 2021. The Note is convertible into shares of common stock at 50% of the average of the lowest three trades in the twenty days prior to conversion.
A summary of the activity of the derivative liability for the notes above is as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2019 | — | |||
Increase to derivative due to new issuances | 3,064,406 | |||
Decrease to derivative due to conversion | (495,319 | ) | ||
Derivative loss due to mark to market adjustment | (1,493,293 | ) | ||
Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ | 1,075,794 |
A summary of quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s derivative liability that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2020 is as follows:
Inputs | December 31, 2020 |
Initial
Valuation |
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Stock price | $ | .084 | $ | 0.075 – 0.171 | ||||
Conversion price | $ | .0395 – .0398 | $ | 0.036 – 0.05 | ||||
Volatility (annual) | 131.37% – 132% | 131.36% – 255.89% | ||||||
Risk-free rate | .10% – .11% | .11% – .14% | ||||||
Dividend rate | — | — | ||||||
Years to maturity | .60 – .90 | 1 |
A summary of quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s derivative liability that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy at the time of conversion is as follows:
Inputs | ||||
Stock price | $ | 0.1568 | ||
Conversion price | $ | 0.50 | ||
Volatility (annual) | 253,88 | |||
Risk-free rate | .13 | % | ||
Dividend rate | — | |||
Years to maturity | .97 |
The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
NOTE 8 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company owed Chris Percy, President and CCO, $87,500 and $397,500, respectively, for accrued compensation.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted 3,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Percy for services rendered. The shares were values at $0.048 per share for total non-cash stock compensation expense of $142,500. As of December 31, 2019, the shares had not yet been issued by the transfer agent and are credited to common stock to be issued.
As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company owed Dan Bates, CEO, $45,000 and $0, respectively, for accrued compensation. In addition, Mr. Bates, loaned the Company $100 to be used to open the Company’s bank account.
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On May 19, 2020, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with Clean-Seas, Inc, (“CSI”) a Delaware corporation owned by Dan Bates, CEO. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock, at $0.01 per share, the agreed upon purchase price, to CSI for 100% of the outstanding stock of CSI. CSI shall become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. At the time of the acquisition CSI had no operations, asset or liabilities.
On September 17, 2020, the Company granted Jea So, VP and Director, 500,000 shares of common stock for services. The shares were valued at the closing stock price on the date of grant of $0.11, for total non-cash compensation of $55,000.Ms. So is also the founder and principal member of 100BIO, LLC.
NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK
In September 2019, Axiom returned 40,000,000 shares of common stock issued to them in 2018 to the Company per the terms of the cancellation of the original agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted 200,000 shares of common stock for services. The shares were valued at $0.24 per share for total non-cash stock compensation expense of $48,000. The shares were valued based upon the value of the services rendered. As of December 31, 2019, the shares had not yet been issued by the transfer agent and are credited to common stock to be issued. The shares were in issued in 2020.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 6,212,100 shares of common stock for services provided in a prior year for total non-cash expense of $9,212. The shares were valued based upon the value of the services rendered.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, 1,000,000 shares of common stock were returned to the Company and cancelled.
In March 2020, Axiom returned 40,000,000 shares of common stock issued to them in 2018 to the Company per the terms of the cancellation of the original agreement.
On April 20, 2020, the Company executed a consulting agreement with Ronin Equity Partners, Inc. (“Ronin”) for a term of one year. Per the terms of the agreement the Company will compensate Ronin $10,000 per month and issue them 2,000,000 shares of common stock. The shares were valued at $0.19 for total non-cash compensation of $100,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company granted 500,000 shares of common stock for service. The shares were valued at the closing stock price on the date of grant of $0.105 for total non-cash compensation of $52,500.
On July 1, 2020, the Company granted 3,000,000 shares of common stock for services. The shares were valued at $0.19 for total non-cash compensation of $380,000.
On August 19, 2020, Alberta converted $250,000 into 5,000,000 shares of common stock (note 7).
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 1,300,000 shares of common stock that had been granted in a prior period.
Refer to Note 5 for shares issued to related parties.
Refer to Note 4 for discussion of shares returned from Telecoin.
NOTE 10 – PREFERRED STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock at $0.001 par value per share of which 1,000,000 shares are designated as Convertible Series A Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock does not bear a dividend or have voting rights and is not convertible into shares of our Common Stock.
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock
On September 21, 2020, the Company created a series of Preferred Stock designating 2,000,000 shares as Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock. The Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock is owned by the Company’s 51% subsidiary, 100BIO, LLC (Note 5) and ranks senior to the Company’s Common Stock upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock does not bear a dividend or have voting rights and is not convertible into shares of our Common Stock.
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Series B Preferred Stock
On December 14, 2020, the Company designated 2,000,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock as Series B convertible, non-voting preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock does not bear a dividend or have voting rights. The Series B Preferred Stock will automatically be converted on January 1, 2023 into shares of common stock at the rate of 10 shares of Common Stock for each share of Preferred Stock. Holders of our Series B Preferred Stock have anti-dilution rights protecting their interests in the Company from the issuance of any additional shares of capital stock (such as the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Offering) for a two year period following conversion of the Preferred Stock calculated at the rate of 20% on a fully diluted basis.
On December 17, 2020, the Company entered into a three-year consulting agreement with Leonard Tucker LLC. Per the terms of the agreement, Leonard Tucker LLC will receive 2,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock for services provided. As of December 31, 2020, the shares of preferred stock are issuable to Leonard Tucker LLC.
NOTE 11 – INCOME TAX
Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has evaluated Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 regarding the impact of the decreased tax rates of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. The U.S. federal income tax rate of 21% is being used.
Net deferred tax assets consist of the following components as of December 31:
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Deferred Tax Assets: | ||||||||
NOL Carryover | $ | (127,000 | ) | $ | (113,00 | ) | ||
Related party accrual | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||||
Payroll accrual | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||
Less valuation allowance | 123,200 | 109,200 | ||||||
Net deferred tax assets | $ | — | $ | — |
The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income from continuing operations for the period ended December 31, due to the following:
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Book loss | $ | (454,600 | ) | $ | (120,600 | ) | ||
Other nondeductible expenses | 351,300 | 41,900 | ||||||
Related party accrual | — | — | ||||||
Valuation allowance | 103,300 | 78,700 | ||||||
$ | — | $ | — |
At December 31, 2020, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $957,000 that may be offset against future taxable income from the year 2021 to 2040. No tax benefit has been reported in the December 31, 2020 financial statements since the potential tax benefit is offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carry forwards for Federal Income tax reporting purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating loss carry forwards may be limited as to use in future years. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2016.
NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10) management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these unaudited consolidated financial statements other than the following.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company redeemed 50,000 shares of the Series A preferred stock from 100Bio for $50,000.
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Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company received total proceeds of $525,000 from the issuance of notes payable. All the notes were issued with original issue discounts so that the total amount due is $959,375.
On February 9, 2021, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation whereby 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock were designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The holders of the Series C preferred stock are entitled to 100 votes and shall vote together with the holders of common stock. Each share of the Series C preferred stock is convertible in ten shares of common stock.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, Alberta converted $697,461 of their note payable into 13,949,210 shares of common stock.
On February 19, 2021, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation whereby 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock were designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The holders of the Series C preferred stock are entitled to 100 votes and shall vote together with the holders of common stock. Each share of the Series C preferred stock is convertible in ten shares of common stock.
On February 21, 2021, the Company amended the employment agreement with Dan Bates, CEO. The amendment extended the term of his agreement from three years commencing May 27, 2020 to expire on May 27, 2025. In addition, Mr. Bates was granted 2,000,000 shares of Series C preferred convertible stock.
The Company has entered into an at-will consulting agreement with Rachel Boulds to serve as a part-time Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Boulds is to receive $3,500 a month. On February 22, 2021, the Company granted 500,000 shares of common stock to Ms. Boulds for services.
On March 12, 2021, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name from Byzen Digital Inc. to Clean Vision Corporation.
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PART III - EXHIBITS
ITEM 16. INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit #
*Filed herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this draft offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Los Angeles, State of California, on April 7, 2021.
BYZEN DIGITAL INC. | |||
By: | /s/ DAN BATES | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | ||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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Name and Signature | Title | Date | ||||
/s/ Dan Bates | Chief Executive Officer and Director | April 7, 2021 | ||||
/s/ Christopher Percy | President and Director | April 7, 2021 | ||||
/s/ Rachel Boulds |
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
April 7, 2021 |
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EXHIBIT 2.3
CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION
OF
RIGHTS, PREFERENCES AND PRIVILEGES
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SERIES A REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
OF
BYZEN DIGITAL,INC.
The undersigned Dan Bates certifies that:
1. He is the duly acting Chief Executive Officer of Byzen Digital, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “Corporation”).
2. Pursuant to authority conferred upon the Board of Directors by the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 78.195 of Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, said Board of Directors, pursuant to action taken by unanimous written consent on September--, 2020, adopted a resolution establishing the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of, and the number of shares comprising, the Corporation’s Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock, which resolution is as follows:
WHEREAS, the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, authorize a class of stock designated as Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share, comprising 10,000,000 shares, and provide that the Board of Directors of the Corporation may by written resolution designate one or more series of the Preferred Stock and fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of, and the number of shares constituting, each such series of Preferred Stock;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has not authorized any series of Preferred Stock:;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors believes it is in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders to create a new series of Preferred Stock designated as the “Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock”:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors does hereby create a series of Preferred Stock and does hereby in this Certificate of Designation (this “Certificate of Designation”) establish and fix and herein state and express the designation, rights, preferences, powers, restrictions and limitations of such series of Preferred Stock as follows:
DESIGNATION AND AMOUNT. There is hereby created a series of Preferred Stock that shall be designated as “Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock” (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and the number of shares constituting such series shall be 2,000,000. The rights, preferences, powers, restrictions and limitations of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be as set forth herein.
DEFINITIONS. As used herein, in addition to those terms otherwise defined herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
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“Board of Directors” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Corporation or, with respect to any action to be taken by the Board of Directors, any committee of the Board of Directors duly authorized to take such action.
“Common Stock” shall mean the common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Corporation, or any other class of stock resulting from successive changes or reclassifications of such common stock consisting solely of changes in par value, or from no par value to par value, or as a result of a subdivision, combination, or merger, consolidation or similar transaction in which the Corporation is a constituent corporation.
“Deemed Liquidation Event” shall mean a merger or consolidation in which the shareholders of the Corporation receive, in exchange for their shares, consideration that does not include any voting securities of one of the merging entities or a parent entity of one of the merging entities.
“Holder” shall mean a holder of record of an outstanding share or shares of the Series A Preferred Stock.
“Parity Stock” shall mean each class of capital stock or series of preferred stock the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series will rank on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock upon the liquidation, winding-up or dissolution of the Corporation.
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock corporation, trust, limited liability corporation, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
“Redemption Price shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1
“Series A Liquidation Amount” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
“Series A Original Issue Price” shall mean $1.00 per share, subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock.
“Senior Stock” shall mean each class of capital stock or series of preferred stock the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series will rank senior to the Series A Preferred Stock upon the liquidation, winding-up or dissolution of the Corporation.
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LIQUIDATION.
Preferential Payments to Holders of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock shall rank senior to the Common Stock upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Deemed Liquidation Event. In such event, following any payment of preferential amounts required to be paid to the holders of any Senior Stock, the Holders shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its shareholders before any payment shall be made to the holders of Junior Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, an amount per share equal to the Series A Original Issue Price with respect to the shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding immediately prior to such liquidation, dissolution, winding up or Deemed Liquidation Event (the amount payable pursuant to this sentence is hereinafter referred to as the “Series A Liquidation Amount”). If upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or Deemed Liquidation Event, the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its shareholders shall be insufficient to pay the Holders and the holders of all other classes of Parity Stock the full amount to which they shall be entitled, the Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock and holders of all other Parity Stock shall share ratably in any distribution of the assets available for distribution in proportion to the respective amounts which would otherwise be payable in respect of the shares held by them upon such distribution if all amounts payable on or with respect to such shares were paid in full.
Payments to Holders of Junior Stock. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Deemed Liquidation Event, after the payment of all preferential amounts required to be paid to the holders of Senior Stock, the Series A Preferred Stock and Parity Stock, the remaining assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its shareholders shall be distributed among the holders of shares of Junior Stock an in such order of priority as may be required if some holders of Junior Stock have priority over others.
Effecting a Deemed Liquidation Event. The Corporation shall not have the power to effect a Deemed Liquidation Event unless the agreement or plan of merger or consolidation for such transaction (the “Merger Agreement”) provides that the consideration payable to the shareholders of the Corporation shall be allocated among the shareholders in accordance with Sections 0 and 0.
Amount Deemed Paid or Distributed. The amount deemed paid or distributed to the holders of capital stock of the Corporation upon any Deemed Liquidation Event shall be the cash or the value of the property, rights or securities paid or distributed to such holders by the Corporation or the acquiring Person. The value of such property, rights or securities shall be determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
Allocation of Escrow. In the event of a Deemed Liquidation Event, if any portion of the consideration payable to the shareholders of the Corporation is placed into escrow and/or is payable to the shareholders of the Corporation subject to contingencies, the Merger Agreement shall provide that: (a) the portion of such consideration that is not placed in escrow and not subject to any contingencies (the “Initial Consideration”) shall be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Corporation in accordance with Sections 0 and 0 as if the Initial Consideration were the only consideration payable in connection with such Deemed Liquidation Event; and (b) any additional consideration which becomes payable to the shareholders of the Corporation upon release from escrow or satisfaction of contingencies shall be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Corporation in accordance with Sections 0 and 0 after taking into account the previous payment of the Initial Consideration as part of the same transaction.
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VOTING RIGHTS.
General. The Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any voting rights except pursuant to Section 4.2
Series A Preferred Stock Protective Provisions. The Corporation shall not, either directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise, do any of the following without (in addition to any other vote required by law or the Articles of Incorporation) the written consent or affirmative vote of the Holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, given in writing or by vote at a meeting, consenting or voting (as the case may be) separately as a class, and any such act or transaction entered into without such consent or vote shall be null and void ab initio, and of no force or effect:
Change the rights, preferences, privileges or restrictions of the Series A Preferred Stock.
DIVIDENDS.
No Dividends. The Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to dividends.
REDEMPTION.
Commencing on the first day of the month immediately following the date when the Corporation has received $1,000,000 in net proceeds from the first public offering of its securities (the “Public Offering”) after the filing of this Certificate of Determination. and on the first day of each three month anniversary thereafter, subject to the legal availability of funds therefor, the Corporation shall redeem 25% of the net proceeds from the Public Offering received during the applicable three month period up to 250,000 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, at a price payable in cash equal to $1.00 per share (the “Redemption Price”) until all of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock have been redeemed. In the event of redemption of less than all of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock, such redemption shall be pro rata or by lot as determined by the Board of Directors.
The aggregate amount of the Redemption Price shall be used as provided in that certain Exchange Agreement dated as of September 17, 2020 between the Corporation and 100BIO, LLC.
MISCELLANEOUS
If any Series A Preferred Stock certificate shall be mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, the Corporation shall, upon the request and at the expense of the Holder, issue, in exchange and in substitution for and upon cancellation of the mutilated Series A Preferred Stock certificate, or in lieu of and substitution for the Series A Preferred Stock certificate lost, stolen or destroyed, a new Series A Preferred Stock certificate of like tenor and representing an equivalent amount of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, but only upon receipt of evidence of such loss, theft or destruction of such Series A Preferred Stock certificate, and receipt of an indemnity and a bond (or other adequate security) satisfactory to the Corporation.
Any notice required or permitted by the provisions of this Certificate of Designation to be given to a Holder shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the address last shown on the records of the Corporation, or given by electronic communication in compliance with the provisions of the Nevada General Corporation Law and the Bylaws of the Corporation, and shall be deemed sent upon such mailing or electronic transmission. Neither failure to deliver such notice, nor any defect therein or in the delivery thereof, to any particular Holder shall affect the sufficiency of the notice or the validity of the proceedings referred to in such notice with respect to the other Holders or affect the legality or validity of any redemption, conversion, distribution, rights, warrant, reclassification, consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer, dissolution, liquidation, winding-up or other action, or the vote upon any action with respect to which the Holders are entitled to vote. All notice periods referred to herein shall commence on the date of the mailing or electronic transmission of the applicable notice. Any notice which was mailed or delivered in the manner herein provided shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given whether or not the Holder receives the notice.
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Shares of the Series A Preferred Stock redeemed by the Corporation shall be retired and canceled and shall have the status of authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation undesignated as to series and may with any and all other authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation be designated or redesignated and issued or reissued, as the case may be, as part of any series of preferred stock of the Corporation.
In case, at any time while any of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding:
The Corporation shall not declare a dividend (or any other distribution) on any Junior Stock other than a dividend paid in like shares of Junior Stock.
The headings of the various sections and subsections of this Certificate of Designation are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Certificate of Designation.
Whenever possible, each provision of this Certificate of Designation shall be interpreted in a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law and public policy. If any provision set forth herein is held to be invalid, unlawful or incapable of being enforced by reason of any rule of law or public policy, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating or otherwise adversely affecting the remaining provisions of this Certificate of Designation. No provision herein set forth shall be deemed dependent upon any other provision unless so expressed herein. If a court of competent jurisdiction should determine that a provision of this Certificate of Designation would be valid or enforceable if a period of time were extended or shortened, then such court may make such change as shall be necessary to render the provision in question effective and valid under applicable law.
Any of the rights, powers, preferences and other terms of the Series A Preferred Stock set forth herein may be waived on behalf of all Holders by the affirmative written consent or vote of the Holders of at least 50% of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding
The Holders as such are not entitled to any preemptive or preferential right to purchase or subscribe to any capital stock, obligations, warrants or other securities of the Corporation.
Except as may otherwise be required by law, the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock shall not have any powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, other than those specifically set forth in this Certificate of Designation or the Articles of Incorporation.”
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In Witness Whereof, the undersigned has signed this Certificate on September 29, 2020.
Byzen Digital, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Dan Bates | |
Dan Bates, Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 2.4
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.
DESIGNATING
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE NON-VOTING PREFERRED STOCK
Pursuant to Chapter 78.195 of the of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify:
The Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “Charter”) confer upon the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) the authority to provide for the issuance, from time to time, in one or more series, of shares of preferred stock and, in the resolution or resolutions providing for such issue, establish for each such series the number of shares, the designations, powers, privileges, preferences and rights, if any, of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, if any, of such series, to the fullest extent permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes as the same exists or may hereafter be amended. On December 14th, 2020, the Board of Directors duly adopted the following resolution creating a series of preferred stock designated as the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock, comprised of Two Million (2,000,000) authorized shares, and such resolution has not been modified and is in full force and effect on the date hereof:
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, a series of the class of authorized preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Corporation is hereby created and that the designation and number of shares thereof and the powers, preferences and rights of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof are as follows:
FIRST: | These Articles of Amendment were adopted by the Board of Directors on December 14th, 2020 in the manner prescribed by Chapter 78.195 of the of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”). Shareholder action was not required. | |
SECOND: | That pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors of the Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation (the “Articles of Incorporation”), the Board of Directors adopted the following resolution on December 14th, 2020 designating 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as “Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock”: |
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors of this Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, a series of Preferred Stock, having a par value of $0.001 per share, of the Corporation be and hereby is created, and that the designation and number of shares thereof, and the voting and other powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, are as follows:
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TERMS OF
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Two Million (2,000,000) shares of the authorized and unissued Preferred Stock of the Corporation are hereby designated “Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock” with the following rights, preferences, powers, privileges, restrictions, qualifications, and limitations.
1. | Fractional Shares. Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock may be issued in fractional shares. |
2. | Dividends. Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be treated pari passu with Common Stock except that the dividend on each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall be equal to the amount of the dividend declared and paid on each share of Common Stock multiplied by the Conversion Rate. |
3. | Liquidation, Dissolution, or Winding Up. Payments to Holders of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be treated pari passu with Common Stock except that the payment on each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be equal to the amount of the payment on each share of Common Stock multiplied by the Conversion Rate. |
4. | Voting. The shares of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall not vote on any matter and not be entitled to the number of votes per share equal to the Conversion Rate. |
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Conversion Rate and Adjustments.
(a) Conversion Rate. The Conversion Rate shall be 10 shares of Common Stock (as adjusted pursuant to this Section 5) for each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock.
(b) Adjustment for Stock Splits and Combinations. If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the issuance of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock effect a subdivision of the outstanding Common Stock, the Conversion Rate then in effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately increased. If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the issuance of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock combine the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Conversion Rate then in effect immediately before the combination shall be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this paragraph shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.
(c) Adjustment for Merger or Reorganization, etc. If there shall occur any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger involving the Corporation in which the Common Stock (but not the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock) is converted into or exchanged for securities, cash, or other property, then, following any such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger, each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall thereafter be convertible in lieu of the Common Stock into which it was convertible prior to such event into the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation issuable upon conversion of one share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock immediately prior to such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger would have been entitled to receive pursuant to such transaction. |
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6. | Automatic Conversion. On January 1st, 2023 unless unanimously approved to be extended by the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stockholders of record. |
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Anti-Dilution Provision.
(a) The holders of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall have anti-dilution rights (the “Anti-Dilution Rights”) during the Two-year period after the Series B Convertible Preferred converted into shares of Common Stock at its then effective Conversion Rate. The anti-dilution rights shall be pro-rata to the holder’s ownership of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock. The Company agrees to assure that the holders of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall have and maintain at all times, full ratchet anti-dilution protection rights as to the total number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock and preferred stock of the Company from time to time, at the rate of 20%, calculated on a fully diluted basis. In the event that the Company issues any shares of common stock, preferred stock or any security convertible into or exchangeable for common stock or preferred stock to any person or entity, the Company agrees to undertake all necessary measures as may be necessary or expedient to accommodate its performance under this Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock Designation, including, without limitation, the amendment of its articles of incorporation to the extent necessary to provide for a sufficient number of shares of authorized common stock or preferred stock to be issued to Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock holders so as to maintain in Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock holders, a 20% interest in the common stock and preferred stock of the Company, calculated on a fully-diluted basis. |
8. | Waiver. Any of the rights, powers, or preferences of the holders of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock set forth herein may be waived by the affirmative consent or vote of the holders of at least a majority of the shares of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock then outstanding. |
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that any executive officer of the Corporation be and they hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and file a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations in accordance with the foregoing resolution and the provisions of Nevada law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed these Articles of Amendment this 14th day of December 2020.
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | CEO |
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EXHIBIT 2.5
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.
DESIGNATING
SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Pursuant to Chapter 78.195 of the of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify:
The Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “Charter”) confer upon the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) the authority to provide for the issuance, from time to time, in one or more series, of shares of preferred stock and, in the resolution or resolutions providing for such issue, establish for each such series the number of shares, the designations, powers, privileges, preferences and rights, if any, of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, if any, of such series, to the fullest extent permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes as the same exists or may hereafter be amended. On February 9, 2021, the Board of Directors duly adopted the following resolution creating a series of preferred stock designated as the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, comprised of 2,000,000 authorized shares, and such resolution has not been modified and is in full force and effect on the date hereof:
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, a series of the class of authorized preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Corporation is hereby created and that the designation and number of shares thereof and the powers, preferences and rights of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof are as follows:
FIRST: | These Articles of Amendment were adopted by the Board of Directors on February 9, 2021 in the manner prescribed by Chapter 78.195 of the of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”). Shareholder action was not required. |
SECOND: | That pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors of the Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation (the “Articles of Incorporation”), the Board of Directors adopted the following resolution on February 9, 2021 designating 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as “Series C Convertible Preferred Stock”: |
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors of this Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, a series of Preferred Stock, having a par value of $0.001 per share, of the Corporation be and hereby is created, and that the designation and number of shares thereof, and the voting and other powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, are as follows:
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TERMS OF SERIES “C” CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Two Million (,2,000,000) shares of the authorized and unissued Preferred Stock of the Corporation are hereby designated “Series C Convertible Preferred Stock” with the following rights, preferences, powers, privileges, restrictions, qualifications, and limitations.
1. | Fractional Shares. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock may be issued in fractional shares. |
2. | Dividends. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall be treated pai passu with Common Stock and Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock except that the dividend on each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall be equal to the amount of the dividend declared and paid on each share of Common Stock multiplied by the Conversion Rate. |
3. | Liquidation, Dissolution, or Winding Up. Payments to Holders of Series C Preferred Stock shall be treated pari passu with Common Stock and the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock except that the payment on each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall be equal to the amount of the payment on each share of Common Stock multiplied by the Conversion Rate. |
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Voting. The holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred
Stock shall vote together with the holders of the Common Stock of the Corporation as a single class on all matters submitted to
a vote of the stockholders with each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock entitled to 100 votes and shall be entitled
to notice of any stockholders meeting in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation.
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Conversion Rate and Adjustments.
(a) Conversion Rate. The Conversion Rate shall be 10 shares of Common Stock (as adjusted pursuant to this Section 5) for each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
(b) Adjustment for Stock Splits and Combinations. If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the issuance of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock effect a subdivision of the outstanding Common Stock, the Conversion Rate then in effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately increased. If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the issuance of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock combine the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Conversion Rate then in effect immediately before the combination shall be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this paragraph shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.
(c) Adjustment for Merger or Reorganization, etc. If there shall occur any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger involving the Corporation in which the Common Stock (but not the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock) is converted into or exchanged for securities, cash, or other property, then, following any such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger, each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall thereafter be convertible in lieu of the Common Stock into which it was convertible prior to such event into the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation issuable upon conversion of one share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock immediately prior to such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger would have been entitled to receive pursuant to such transaction. |
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6. | Automatic Conversion. The Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall not be convertible prior to January 1, 2023 and shall be automatically convertible on such date unless such date is extended if unanimously approved to be extended by the Series C Convertible Preferred stockholders of record. |
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Anti-Dilution Provision.
(a) The holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall have anti-dilution rights (the “Anti-Dilution Rights”) during the two-year period after the Series C Convertible Preferred has been converted into shares of Common Stock at its then effective Conversion Rate. The anti-dilution rights shall be pro- rata to the holder’s ownership of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company agrees to assure that the holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall have and maintain at all times, full ratchet anti-dilution protection rights as to the total number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock and preferred stock of the Company from time to time, at the rate of 20%, calculated on a fully diluted basis. In the event that the Company issues any shares of common stock, preferred stock or any security convertible into or exchangeable for common stock or preferred stock to any person or entity, the Company agrees to undertake all necessary measures as may be necessary or expedient to accommodate its performance under this Series C Convertible Preferred Stock Designation, including, without limitation, the amendment of its articles of incorporation to the extent necessary to provide for a sufficient number of shares of authorized common stock or preferred stock to be issued to Series C Convertible Preferred Stock holders so as to maintain in Series C Convertible Preferred Stock holders, a 20% interest in the common stock and preferred stock of the Company, calculated on a fully-diluted basis.
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8. | Waiver. Any of the rights, powers, or preferences of the holders of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock set forth herein may be waived by the affirmative consent or vote of the holders of at least a majority of the shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding. |
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that any executive officer of the Corporation be and he hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and file a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations in accordance with the foregoing resolution and the provisions of Nevada law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed these Articles of Amendment this 9th day of February, 2021.
/s/ Dan Bates | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 6.1
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This Exchange Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2020 (this “Agreement”) by and among Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Byzen”), on the one hand, and Clean-Seas, Inc. (“CSI”), a Delaware corporation and Dan Bates (the “Shareholder”), on the other hand. For purposes of this Agreement, Byzen, and the Shareholder are sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”
WHEREAS, the Shareholder owns all the issued and outstanding common shares (the “CSI Shares”) of Clean-Seas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CSI”); and
WHEREAS, (i) the Shareholder believes it is in its best interests for the Shareholder to exchange 100% of the CSI Shares for Two Million Five Hundred Thousand (2,500,000) shares of common stock of Byzen (the “Byzen Shares”); and (ii) Byzen believes it is in its best interest and the best interest of its stockholders to acquire the CSI Shares in exchange for the Byzen Shares, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Exchange”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that the Exchange shall qualify as a transaction exempt from registration or qualification under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that upon the Closing (as hereinafter defined) CSI shall become a wholly owned subsidiary of Byzen.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions and other agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
EXCHANGE OF CSI SHARES FOR BYZEN SHARES
Agreement to Exchange CSI Shares for Byzen Shares. On the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Shareholder shall assign, transfer, convey and deliver the CSI Shares to Byzen and, in consideration and exchange for the CSI Shares, Byzen shall issue, transfer, convey and deliver the Byzen Shares to the Shareholder.
Closing and Actions at Closing. The closing of the Exchange (the “Closing”) shall take place remotely via the exchange of documents and signatures at such time and date as the parties hereto shall agree orally or in writing (the “Closing Date”).
Restrictions on Byzen Shares. The Byzen Shares have not been registered and are being issued pursuant to a specific exemption under the Securities Act, as well as under certain state securities laws for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering or in reliance on limited federal preemption from such state securities registration laws, based on the suitability and investment representations made by the Shareholders to Byzen. The Byzen Shares must be held and may not be sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of for value unless such securities are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available, and that the certificates representing the Byzen Shares will bear a legend in substantially the following form so restricting the sale of such securities:
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The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act. The securities have been acquired for investment and may not be sold or transferred without complying with Rule 144 in the absence of an effective registration or other compliance under the Securities Act.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BYZEN
Byzen represents, warrants and agrees that all statements in the following subsections of this Article II are true and complete as of the date hereof.
Corporate Organization.
Byzen is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Nevada, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own its properties and assets and governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals to conduct its business as now conducted and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its activities makes such qualification and being in good standing necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified and in good standing will not have a Material Adverse Effect on the activities, business, operations, properties, assets, condition or results of operation of Byzen. “Material Adverse Effect” means, when used with respect to Byzen or CSI, any event, occurrence, fact, condition, change or effect, which, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the business, operations, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise), or operating results of Byzen, or materially impair the ability of Byzen to perform its obligations under this Agreement, excluding any change, effect or circumstance resulting from (i) the announcement, pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or (ii) changes in the U.S. securities markets generally.
Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Byzen with all amendments thereto, as of the date hereof (the “Byzen Charter Documents”), have been, or will be upon request, furnished to CSI, and such copies are accurate and complete as of the date hereof.
Capitalization of Byzen.
The authorized capital stock of Byzen consists of: (i) 190,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, of which 103,408,516 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding; and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001, of which there are no shares of preferred stock which are issued and outstanding.
All of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Byzen immediately prior to the Exchange are, and all Byzen Shares when issued in accordance with the terms hereof will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, will have been issued in compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws and state corporate laws, and will have been issued free of preemptive rights of any security holder.
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Authorization, Validity and Enforceability of Agreements. Byzen has all corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and all agreements, instruments and other documents to be executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (collectively the “Agreements”) to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery of the Agreements by Byzen and the consummation by Byzen of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of Byzen, and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Byzen are necessary to authorize the Agreements or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Agreements constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Byzen and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by general equitable principles, or by bankruptcy, insolvency and other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally. Byzen does not need to give any notice to, make any filings with, or obtain any authorization, consent or approval of any government or governmental agency or other party in order for it to consummate the transactions contemplated by any of the Agreements, resulting from the issuance of the Byzen Shares in connection with the Exchange.
No Conflict or Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of the Agreements by Byzen, nor the consummation by Byzen of the transactions contemplated thereby will: (i) contravene, conflict with, or violate any provision of the Byzen charter documents; (ii) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, court, administrative panel or other tribunal to which Byzen is subject; (iii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default (or an event or condition which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument or other arrangement to which Byzen is a party or by which it is bound, or to which any of its assets or properties are subject; or (iv) result in or require the creation or imposition of any encumbrance of any nature upon or with respect to any of Byzen’s assets, including without limitation, the Byzen Shares.
Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of Byzen, currently threatened against Byzen or any of its affiliates, that may affect the validity of this Agreement or the right of Byzen to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Neither Byzen nor any of its affiliates is a party or subject to the provisions of any order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree of any court or government agency or instrumentality.
Financial Statements. Byzen’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (the “Financial Statements”) as set forth on the Annual Report of Byzen filed on February 26, 2020 (the “Annual Report”) with the OTC Markets have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) applied on a consistent basis. The Financial Statements fairly present the financial condition and operating results of Byzen as of the date, and for the period, indicated therein.
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No Disagreements with Accountants and Lawyers. There are no disagreements of any kind presently existing, or anticipated by Byzen to arise, between Byzen and any accountants and/or lawyers formerly or presently engaged by Byzen. Byzen is current with respect to fees owed to its accountants and lawyers.
Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as specifically disclosed herein or in the Annual Report: (A) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect; (B) Byzen has not incurred any liabilities, obligations, claims or losses, contingent or otherwise, including debt obligations, other than incurred in the ordinary course of business; (C) Byzen has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or property to its shareholders, purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock, or issued any equity securities other than with respect to transactions contemplated hereby; (D) Byzen has not made any loan, advance or capital contribution to or investment in any person or entity; and (E) Byzen has not discharged or satisfied any lien or encumbrance or paid any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent), other than current liabilities paid in the ordinary course of business.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SHAREHOLDER
Shareholder represents, warrants and agrees that all of the statements in the following subsections of this Article III, pertaining to CSI, are true and complete as of the date hereof.
Organization. CSI is a company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of Delaware and has the corporate power and is duly authorized under all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of public authorities to carry on its business in all material respects as it is now being conducted. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, violate any provision of CSI’s Bylaws, or similar documents. CSI has taken all actions required by law, its Bylaws or otherwise to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement. CSI has full power, authority, and legal capacity and has taken all action required by law,, and otherwise to consummate the transactions herein contemplated.
Authorized Shares.. The CSI Shares are validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive or other rights of any person. The CSI Shares represent all of the outstanding capital stock of CSI and there are no outstanding rights on the part of any person to acquire any shares of the capital stock of CSI.
No Conflict With Other Instruments. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, constitute a default under, or terminate, accelerate or modify the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement, or instrument to which CSI is a party or to which any of its assets, properties or operations are subject
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CSI SHAREHOLDER
The Shareholder hereby represents and warrants to Byzen:
Authority. The Shareholder has the right, power, authority and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement to which the Shareholder is a party, to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and to perform Shareholder’s obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized and approved, executed and delivered by Shareholder. Assuming this Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto other than Shareholder, this Agreement is duly authorized, executed and delivered by Shareholder and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of Shareholder, enforceable against Shareholder in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforcement is limited by general equitable principles, or by bankruptcy, insolvency and other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally.
No Conflict. Neither the execution or delivery by Shareholder of this Agreement nor the consummation or performance by Shareholder of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will, directly or indirectly, (a) contravene, conflict with, or result in a violation of any provision of the organizational documents of Shareholder ; (b) contravene, conflict with, constitute a default (or an event or condition which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination or acceleration of, any agreement or instrument to which Shareholder is a party or by which the properties or assets of Shareholder is bound; or (c) contravene, conflict with, or result in a violation of, any law or order to which any of Shareholder, or any of the properties or assets of Shareholder, may be subject.
Litigation. There is no pending Action against Shareholder that involves the CSI Shares or that challenges, or may have the effect of preventing, delaying or making illegal, or otherwise interfering with, any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the business of CSI and, to the knowledge of Shareholder, no such Action has been threatened, and no event or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Action.
Ownership of Shares. Shareholder is both the record and beneficial owner of the CSI Shares. Such Shareholder has and shall transfer at the Closing, good and marketable title to the CSI Shares, free and clear of all liens, claims, charges, encumbrances, pledges, mortgages, security interests, options, rights to acquire, proxies, voting trusts or similar agreements, restrictions on transfer or adverse claims of any nature whatsoever, excepting only restrictions on future transfers imposed by applicable law.
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE CSI SHAREHOLDER
The obligations of the Shareholder to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by the Shareholder, as in its sole discretion:
Representations and Warranties of Byzen. All representations and warranties made by Byzen in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date.
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Agreements and Covenants. Byzen shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with on or prior to the Closing Date.
Consents and Approvals. All consents, waivers, authorizations and approvals of any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, and of any other person, firm or corporation, required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.
No Violation of Orders. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, nor any statute, rule, regulation, decree or executive order promulgated or enacted by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, which declares this Agreement invalid in any respect or prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, or which materially and adversely affects the assets, properties, operations, prospects, net income or financial condition of Byzen shall be in effect; and no action or proceeding before any court or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, shall have been instituted or threatened by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, or by any other person or entity, which seeks to prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which challenges the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
Documents. Byzen must have caused the following documents to be delivered to CSI:
A share certificate evidencing the Byzen Shares registered in the name of the Shareholder; this Agreement duly executed;
such other documents as the Shareholder may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties of Byzen, (B) evidencing the performance of, or compliance by Byzen with any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by Byzen, (C) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article V, or (D) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
An employment agreement between Byzen and Shareholder pursuant to which Shareholder will become the Chief Executive Officer of Byzen and CSI and a director of Byzen on terms and in form reasonably acceptable to the Parties.
No Material Adverse Effect. There shall not have been any event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect on or with respect to Byzen.
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF Byzen
The obligations of Byzen to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by Byzen in its sole discretion:
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Representations and Warranties of the Shareholder All representations and warranties made by the Shareholder shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date.
Agreements and Covenants. The Shareholder shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with on or prior to the Closing Date.
Consents and Approvals. All consents, waivers, authorizations and approvals of any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, and of any other person, firm or corporation, required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, shall have been duly obtained and shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.
No Violation of Orders. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court or other governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, nor any statute, rule, regulation, decree or executive order promulgated or enacted by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, that declares this Agreement invalid or unenforceable in any respect or which prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, or which materially and adversely affects the assets, properties, operations, prospects, net income or financial condition of CSI shall be in effect; and no action or proceeding before any court or government or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, shall have been instituted or threatened by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, or by any other person or entity, which seeks to prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which challenges the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
Documents. The Shareholder must deliver to Byzen at the Closing:
This Agreement to which the Shareholder is a party, duly executed;
such other documents as Byzen may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties of the Shareholder, (B) evidencing the performance of, or compliance by the Shareholder with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by the Shareholder, , (C) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article VI, or (D) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION
Survival of Provisions. The respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of each of the parties to this Agreement (except covenants and agreements which are expressly required to be performed and are performed in full on or before the Closing Date) shall expire on the first day of the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date (the “Survival Period”). The right to indemnification, payment of damages or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations will not be affected by any investigation conducted with respect to, or any knowledge acquired (or capable of being acquired) at any time, whether before or after the execution and delivery of this Agreement, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with, any such representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation. The waiver of any condition based on the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, payment of damages, or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that no party shall assign or delegate any of the obligations created under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties.
Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all legal and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by each Party, as incurred respectively.
Notices. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made if in writing and delivered personally or 7 days after being sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) to the parties at the following addresses:
If to the Shareholder, to:
Dan Bates
Clean-Seas, Inc.
549 4th Street
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):
David Ficksman, Esq.
TroyGould PC
1801 Century Park East, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, California 90067
If to Byzen, to:
Byzen Digital, Inc..
Attn: Christopher Percey
123 W. NYE Lane, Suite 129
Carson City, NV 89706
With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):
David Kagel, Esq
1801 Century Park East, Suite 1201
Los Angeles, California 90067
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or to such other persons or at such other addresses as shall be furnished by any party by like notice to the others, and such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given or made as of the date so delivered or mailed. No change in any of such addresses shall be effective insofar as notices under this Section 8.3 are concerned unless notice of such change shall have been given to such other party hereto as provided in this Section 8.3.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the exhibits hereto, represents the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with reference to the transactions set forth herein and no representations or warranties have been made in connection with this Agreement other than those expressly set forth herein or in the exhibits, certificates and other documents delivered in accordance herewith. This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, correspondence, communications, understandings and agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and all prior drafts of this Agreement, all of which are merged into this Agreement. No prior drafts of this Agreement and no words or phrases from any such prior drafts shall be admissible into evidence in any action or suit involving this Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, no representation has been made by or on behalf of Byzen as to the tax effects of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Severability. This Agreement shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or of any other term or provision hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of any such invalid or unenforceable term or provision, the parties hereto intend that there shall be added as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible so as to be valid and enforceable.
Titles and Headings. The Article and Section headings contained in this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or of any term or provision hereof.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be considered one and the same agreement. Fax and PDF copies shall be considered originals for all purposes.
Convenience of Forum; Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties to this Agreement, acting for themselves and for their respective successors and assigns, without regard to domicile, citizenship or residence, hereby expressly and irrevocably elect as the sole judicial forum for the adjudication of any matters arising under or in connection with this Agreement, and consent and subject themselves to the jurisdiction of, the courts of the State of Colorado, and/or the U.S. District Court for Colorado, in respect of any matter arising under this Agreement. Service of process, notices and demands of such courts may be made upon any party to this Agreement by personal service at any place where it may be found or giving notice to such party as provided in Section 8.3.
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Enforcement of the Agreement. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereto, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado without giving effect to the choice of law provisions thereof.
Amendments and Waivers. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. No waiver by any party of any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any such prior or subsequent occurrence
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[SIGNATURE PAGE TO SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
SHAREHOLDER | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC. (“Byzen”) | ||
By | ||
Name: | Christopher Percey | |
Title: | President | |
CLEAN-SEAS, INC. (“CSI”) | ||
By | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | President |
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EXHIBIT 6.2
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This Exchange Agreement, dated as of September____, 2020 (this “Agreement”) by and among Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Byzen”), and 100BIO, LLC, a California limited liability company (“100BIO”) . For purposes of this Agreement, Byzen, and 100BIO are sometimes collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”
WHEREAS, 100BIO desires to exchange newly issued membership units of 100BIO (the 100BIO Units”)representing a 51% interest in 100BIO for Two Million (2,000,000) shares of the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) of Byzen (the “Byzen Shares”); and (ii) Byzen desires to acquire the 100BIO Units in exchange for the Byzen Shares, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Exchange”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that upon the Closing (as hereinafter defined) 100BIO shall become a 51% owned subsidiary of Byzen.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions and other agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
EXCHANGE OF 100BIO UNITS FOR BYZEN SHARES
Agreement to Exchange 100BIO Units for Byzen Shares. On the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, 100BIO shall issue and deliver the 100BIO Units to Byzen and, in consideration and exchange for the 100BIO Units, Byzen shall issue and deliver the Byzen Shares to 100BIO
Closing and Actions at Closing. The closing of the Exchange (the “Closing”) shall take place remotely via the exchange of documents and signatures at such time and date as the Parties hereto shall agree orally or in writing (the “Closing Date”).
Restrictions on Byzen Shares and the 100BIO Units. The Byzen Shares and the 100BIO Units have not been registered and are being issued pursuant to a specific exemption under the Securities Act, as well as under certain state securities laws for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering or in reliance on limited federal preemption from such state securities registration laws, based on the suitability and investment representations made by the Parties The Byzen Shares and the 100BIO Units must be held and may not be sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of for value unless such securities are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available, and that the certificates representing the Byzen Shares and the 100BIO Units (if any any) will bear a legend in substantially the following form so restricting the sale of such securities:
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The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act. The securities have been acquired for investment and may not be sold or transferred without complying with Rule 144 in the absence of an effective registration or other compliance under the Securities Act.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BYZEN
Byzen represents, warrants and agrees that all statements in the following subsections of this Article II are true and complete as of the date hereof.
Corporate Organization.
Byzen is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Nevada, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own its properties and assets and governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals to conduct its business as now conducted and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its activities makes such qualification and being in good standing necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified and in good standing will not have a Material Adverse Effect on the activities, business, operations, properties, assets, condition or results of operation of Byzen. “Material Adverse Effect” means, when used with respect to a Party, any event, occurrence, fact, condition, change or effect, which, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the business, operations, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise), or operating results of such Part or materially impair the ability of such Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement, excluding any change, effect or circumstance resulting from (i) the announcement, pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or (ii) changes in the U.S. securities markets generally.
Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Byzen with all amendments thereto, as of the date hereof (the “Byzen Charter Documents”), have been, or will be upon request, furnished to 100BIO and such copies are accurate and complete as of the date hereof.
Capitalization of Byzen.
The authorized capital stock of Byzen consists of: (i) 190,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, of which 103,408,516 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding; and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001, of which there are no shares of preferred stock which are issued and outstanding.
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All of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Byzen immediately prior to the Exchange are, and the Byzen Shares when issued in accordance with the terms hereof will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, will have been issued in compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws and state corporate laws, and will have been issued free of preemptive rights of any security holder.
Authorization,,Validity and Enforceability of Agreements. Byzen has all corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and all agreements, instruments and other documents to be executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (collectively the “Agreements”) to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery of the Agreements by Byzen and the consummation by Byzen of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of Byzen, and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Byzen are necessary to authorize the Agreements or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Agreements constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Byzen and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by general equitable principles, or by bankruptcy, insolvency and other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally. Byzen does not need to give any notice to, make any filings with, or obtain any authorization, consent or approval of any government or governmental agency or other party in order for it to consummate the transactions contemplated by any of the Agreements, resulting from the issuance of the Byzen Shares in connection with the Exchange.
No Conflict or Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of the Agreements by Byzen, nor the consummation by Byzen of the transactions contemplated thereby will: (i) contravene, conflict with, or violate any provision of the Byzen charter documents; (ii) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, court, administrative panel or other tribunal to which Byzen is subject; (iii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default (or an event or condition which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument or other arrangement to which Byzen is a party or by which it is bound, or to which any of its assets or properties are subject; or (iv) result in or require the creation or imposition of any encumbrance of any nature upon or with respect to any of Byzen’s assets, including without limitation, the Byzen Shares.
Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of Byzen, currently threatened against Byzen or any of its affiliates, that may affect the validity of this Agreement or the right of Byzen to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Neither Byzen nor any of its affiliates is a party or subject to the provisions of any order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree of any court or government agency or instrumentality.
Financial Statements. Byzen’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (the “Financial Statements”) as set forth on the Annual Report of Byzen filed on February 26, 2020 (the “Annual Report”) with the OTC Markets have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) applied on a consistent basis. The Financial Statements fairly present the financial condition and operating results of Byzen as of the date, and for the period, indicated therein.
No Disagreements with Accountants and Lawyers. There are no disagreements of any kind presently existing, or anticipated by Byzen to arise, between Byzen and any accountants and/or lawyers formerly or presently engaged by Byzen. Byzen is current with respect to fees owed to its accountants and lawyers.
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Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as specifically disclosed herein or in the Annual Report: (A) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect; (B) Byzen has not incurred any liabilities, obligations, claims or losses, contingent or otherwise, including debt obligations, other than incurred in the ordinary course of business; (C) Byzen has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or property to its shareholders, purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock, or issued any equity securities other than with respect to transactions contemplated hereby; (D) Byzen has not made any loan, advance or capital contribution to or investment in any person or entity; and (E) Byzen has not discharged or satisfied any lien or encumbrance or paid any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent), other than current liabilities paid in the ordinary course of business.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF 100BIO
100BIO represents, warrants and agrees that all of the statements in the following subsections of this Article III, pertaining to 100BIO, are true and complete as of the date hereof.
Organization. 100BIO is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of California and has the power and is duly authorized under all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of public authorities to carry on its business in all material respects as it is now being conducted. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, violate any provision of 100BIO’s Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) or similar documents. 100BIO has taken all actions required by law, the Operating Agreement or otherwise to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement. 100BIO has full power, authority, and legal capacity and has taken all action required by law, and otherwise to consummate the transactions herein contemplated.
Authorized Units. The 100BIO Units, when issued, will be validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive or other rights of any person. The 100BIO Units will represent 51% of the outstanding capital of 100BIO after giving effect to the issuance of the 100BIO Units and there are no outstanding rights on the part of any person to acquire any membership units or other capital interests in 100BIO ..
No Conflict With Other Instruments. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, constitute a default under, or terminate, accelerate or modify the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement, or instrument to which 100BIO is a party or to which any of its assets, properties or operations are subject.
Enforceability of Agreements. The Agreements constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of 100BIO and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by general equitable principles, or by bankruptcy, insolvency and other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally. 100BIO does not need to give any notice to, make any filings with, or obtain any authorization, consent or approval of any government or governmental agency or other party in order for it to consummate the transactions contemplated by any of the Agreements, resulting from the issuance of the 100BIO Shares in connection with the Exchange.
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No Conflict or Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of the Agreements by 100BIO, nor the consummation by 100BIO of the transactions contemplated thereby will: (i) contravene, conflict with, or violate any provision of the 100BIO charter documents; (ii) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, court, administrative panel or other tribunal to which 100BIO is subject; or (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any encumbrance of any nature upon or with respect to any of 100BIO’s assets, including without limitation, the 100BIO Shares.
Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of 100BIO, currently threatened against 100BIO or any of its affiliates, that may affect the validity of this Agreement or the right of 100BIO to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Neither 100BIO nor any of its affiliates is a party or subject to the provisions of any order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree of any court or government agency or instrumentality.
Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as specifically disclosed in writing to Byzen: (A) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect to 100BIO; (B) 100BIO has not incurred any liabilities, obligations, claims or losses, contingent or otherwise, including debt obligations, other than incurred in the ordinary course of business; (C) 100BIO has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or property to its members purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital..
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF 100BIO
The obligations of the 100BIO to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by the Shareholder, as in its sole discretion:
Representations and Warranties of Byzen. All representations and warranties made by Byzen in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date.
Agreements and Covenants. Byzen shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with on or prior to the Closing Date.
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Consents and Approvals. All consents, waivers, authorizations and approvals of any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, and of any other person, firm or corporation, required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.
No Violation of Orders. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, nor any statute, rule, regulation, decree or executive order promulgated or enacted by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, which declares this Agreement invalid in any respect or prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, or which materially and adversely affects the assets, properties, operations, prospects, net income or financial condition of Byzen shall be in effect; and no action or proceeding before any court or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, shall have been instituted or threatened by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, or by any other person or entity, which seeks to prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which challenges the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
Documents. Byzen must have caused the following documents to be delivered to 100BIO
A share certificate evidencing the Byzen Shares registered in the name of the Shareholder; this Agreement duly executed;
such other documents as the Shareholder may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties of Byzen, (B) evidencing the performance of, or compliance by Byzen with any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by Byzen, (C) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article V, or (D) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
An Employment Agreement between Byzen and Jean So (the “So Employment Agreement”) pursuant to which Jean So will become ______ of BYZEN and 100BIO on terms and in form acceptable to the Parties.
The filing of a Certificate of Determination with respect to the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock containing such rights, preferences and other terms reasonably acceptable to 100BIO
No Material Adverse Effect. There shall not have been any event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect on or with respect to Byzen.
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF BYZEN
The obligations of Byzen to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by Byzen in its sole discretion:
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Representations and Warranties of 100BIO All representations and warranties made by 100BIO shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date.
Agreements and Covenants. 100BIO shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with on or prior to the Closing Date.
Consents and Approvals. All consents, waivers, authorizations and approvals of any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, and of any other person, firm or corporation, required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, shall have been duly obtained and shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.
No Violation of Orders. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court or other governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, nor any statute, rule, regulation, decree or executive order promulgated or enacted by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, that declares this Agreement invalid or unenforceable in any respect or which prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, or which materially and adversely affects the assets, properties, operations, prospects, net income or financial condition of 100BIO shall be in effect; and no action or proceeding before any court or government or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, shall have been instituted or threatened by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, or by any other person or entity, which seeks to prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which challenges the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
Documents. 100BIO must deliver to Byzen at the Closing:
This Agreement to which 100BIO is a party, duly executed;
such other documents as Byzen may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties of 100BIO, (B) evidencing the performance of, or compliance by 100BIO with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by 100BIO, , (C) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article VI, or (D) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
So Employment Agreement. The So Employment Agreement shall be executed by the Parties thereto and a copy delivered to Byzen.
Amendment to Operating Agreement. The Operating Agreement shall have been amended to increase the number of managers to [5] of which [3] shall be designated by Byzen and [2] shall be designated by So.
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No Liabilities. 100BIO will have no material liabilities except as disclosed and acceptable by Byzen.
No Material Adverse Change. There will not have been any material adverse change in the financial condition, operations, busines prospects, employee relations, customer relations, assets, liabilities or income of 100BIO.
SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION
Survival of Provisions. The respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of each of the parties to this Agreement (except covenants and agreements which are expressly required to be performed and are performed in full on or before the Closing Date) shall expire on the first day of the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date (the “Survival Period”). The right to indemnification, payment of damages or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations will not be affected by any investigation conducted with respect to, or any knowledge acquired (or capable of being acquired) at any time, whether before or after the execution and delivery of this Agreement, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with, any such representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation. The waiver of any condition based on the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, payment of damages, or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations.
POST-CLOSING MATTERS
Audit of 100BIO Financials. As soon as practicable after the Closing, ,at its cost, Byzen shall arrange for (a) the audit of the financial statements of 100BIO for the fiscal years required in connection with the Regulation A offering to be conducted by Byzen (the “Offering”) and (b) a review by the auditors of any stub period financial statements (the “Financial Statements”).
The Offering. As soon as practicable after completion of the Financial Statements, Byzen shall prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission an offering circular on Form 1-A for the Offering of up to $5,000,000 of its securities. Byzen shall use a portion of the net proceeds from the Offering to redeem shares of the Preferred Stock as provided in the Certificate of Determination with respect thereto.
Redemption Proceeds. All of the proceeds from the redemption of the Preferred Stock shall be used to execute the business plan and finance the operations of 100BIO and capital equipment expenditures as determined from time to time by the managers of 100BIO. This provision shall survive any transfer of the Byzen Shares.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that no party shall assign or delegate any of the obligations created under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties.
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Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all legal and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by each Party, as incurred respectively.
Notices. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made if in writing and delivered personally or 7 days after being sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) to the parties at the following addresses:
If to 100BIO, to:
Jean So
With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice)
If to Byzen, to:
Byzen Digital, Inc.
549 4th Street
Manhattan Beach, CAS 90266.
Attn Dan Bates
With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):
David Ficksman, Esq
1801 Century Park East, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, California 90067
or to such other persons or at such other addresses as shall be furnished by any party by like notice to the others, and such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given or made as of the date so delivered or mailed. No change in any of such addresses shall be effective insofar as notices under this Section 8.3 are concerned unless notice of such change shall have been given to such other party hereto as provided in this Section 8.3.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the exhibits hereto, represents the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with reference to the transactions set forth herein and no representations or warranties have been made in connection with this Agreement other than those expressly set forth herein or in the exhibits, certificates and other documents delivered in accordance herewith. This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, correspondence, communications, understandings and agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and all prior drafts of this Agreement, all of which are merged into this Agreement. No prior drafts of this Agreement and no words or phrases from any such prior drafts shall be admissible into evidence in any action or suit involving this Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, no representation has been made by or on behalf of Byzen as to the tax effects of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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Severability. This Agreement shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or of any other term or provision hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of any such invalid or unenforceable term or provision, the parties hereto intend that there shall be added as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible so as to be valid and enforceable.
Titles and Headings. The Article and Section headings contained in this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or of any term or provision hereof.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be considered one and the same agreement. Fax and PDF copies shall be considered originals for all purposes.
Convenience of Forum; Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties to this Agreement, acting for themselves and for their respective successors and assigns, without regard to domicile, citizenship or residence, hereby expressly and irrevocably elect as the sole judicial forum for the adjudication of any matters arising under or in connection with this Agreement, and consent and subject themselves to the jurisdiction of, the courts of the State of California, and/or the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, in respect of any matter arising under this Agreement. Service of process, notices and demands of such courts may be made upon any party to this Agreement by personal service at any place where it may be found or giving notice to such party as provided in Section 8.3.
Enforcement of the Agreement. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereto, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without giving effect to the choice of law provisions thereof.
Amendments and Waivers. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. No waiver by any party of any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any such prior or subsequent occurrence.
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[SIGNATURE PAGE TO SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
100BIO. LLC | ||
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Name: | Jean So | |
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC. (“Byzen”) | ||
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Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | President | |
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EXHIBIT 6.3
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 27th day of May, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Byzen” or “Company”), and Dan Bates (hereinafter, “Executive,” and collectively with the Company, the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive, and Executive desires to enter into such employment with the Company under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
EMPLOYMENT; TERM; DUTIES
Employment. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby employs Executive as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company.
Term. . Executive’s Term of employment with Company shall be three (3) years from the date of execution of this agreement. Company shall not terminate Executive’s employment for any reason other than those stated in paragraph 3.1 herein, which reasons shall constitute cause. Any failure of Company to comply with the express terms of this agreement shall constitute a material breach and shall entitled Executive to all remedies provided in law or equity. The Term provided for herein shall not be amended except by a writing executed both by Company and by Executive. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, until the Company has obtained $2,000,000 in gross proceeds from a financing or series of financings this Agreement may be terminated by either Party on thirty (30) days’ notice.
Duties and Responsibilities. Executive shall perform such administrative, managerial and executive duties for the Company (and its subsidiaries if and when directed by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”)) as are prescribed by applicable job specifications for the CEO and the Bylaws of the Company, such tasks and responsibilities as are customarily vested in and incidental to such positions, and such other duties, consistent with the Company’s Bylaws, as may be assigned to him from time to time in writing, by the Board. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Executive’s responsibilities will include guiding the Company through a Regulation A financing, writing the Company’s business plan, developing and implementing the Company’s marketing strategy, creation of marketing materials including website and Company videos, and business development including strategic transactions and acquisitions. Additionally, Executive shall, with the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), access outside consultants.
Exclusive Employment. Executive shall devote all of Executive’s business time, attention, skill, and best efforts to the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement and shall not engage in any other business, board membership or occupation without the prior written consent of the Board (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), including, without limitation, any activity that (x) conflicts with the interests of the Company, (y) interferes with the proper and efficient performance of Executive’s duties for the Company, or (z) interferes with Executive’s exercise of judgment in the Company’s best interests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Executive from engaging in activities for Executive’s personal investments, residing on boards of other companies, religious, charitable, community or non-for-profit activities that do not conflict or interfere with his ability to fulfill his duties and responsibilities to the Company
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Board of Directors. The Board shall nominate Executive to be elected to serve on the Board at each meeting of the Company’s shareholders held to elect directors, consistent with the provisions of Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended and in effect from time to time. Executive understands and agrees that his nomination and continued position as a member of the Company’s Board is expressly conditioned on his continued employment or ownership of more than 10% of the outstanding shares of Company Should Executive’s employment as CEO of the Company terminate, and, Executive’s ownership of outstanding shares of Company fall below 10%, Executive will be deemed to have resigned his position as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Executive will voluntarily take all steps necessary to effectuate his resignation from the Company’s Board.
Indemnification and Insurance. The Company agrees to indemnify the Executive for his role as President, CEO and Board Member to the fullest extent permitted under Nevada law. The Company will also obtain and maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering the Executive for services rendered to the Company (and its subsidiaries if and when directed by the Board) while Executive is a director or officer of the Company.
Covenants of Executive
Best Efforts. Executive shall report directly to the Board and shall devote his best efforts to the business and affairs of the Company (and its subsidiaries if and when directed by the Board). 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, 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.
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, in writing, by the Board.
Compliance. Executive shall use his best efforts to maintain the Company’s compliance with all SEC rules, regulations and reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, including, without limitation, overseeing, and preparing and filing with the SEC all periodic reports the Company is required to file under the Act and the Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, 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, or as otherwise recommended by SEC counsel, any exchange on which the Company’s capital stock or other securities may be traded and any other applicable governmental entity, agency or organization.
Code of Conduct. For such period as when Executive is employed hereunder, Executive shall at all times conduct himself with the highest ethical standards, and shall at all times adhere to any Code of Conduct that the Company may establish from time to time.
Opportunities. The Executive shall make available to the Company and present to the Board all business opportunities of which he becomes aware, which are relevant to the business of the Company (and its subsidiaries), and to no other person or entity or to himself individually.
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COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Base Salary. For the duration of the Term, 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, a monthly base salary (“Base Salary”) of $20,000, provided that $7,500 per month of the Base Salary shall be deferred until the Company raises a minimum of $250,000 in a financing. The Base Salary shall be payable in regular installments in accordance with the normal payroll practices of the Company, in effect from time to time, but in any event no less frequently than on a monthly basis.
Revenue Bonus. Executive shall receive at the end of each quarterly period (prorated for a partial quarter) 10% of the Company’s consolidated gross revenue for such quarter (the “Revenue Bonus”). The Revenue Bonus shall be paid within five (5) business days from the completion of the Company’s financial statements for the applicable quarter. The Revenue Bonus shall be paid in cash or the Company’s Common Stock as determined by the Board taking into account the working capital requirements of Company. If paid in stock, the shares shall be valued based on the average of the closing prices for the last five trading days for the applicable quarter.
Business Expenses. 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 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. Such reimbursement shall be made by Company to Executive no later than fifteen (15) days after submission of written expense reports by Executive to Company.
Other Benefits. During Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive shall be entitled to the following benefits:
Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s employee stock option plan, life, health, accident, disability insurance plans, pension plans and retirement plans, in effect from time to time, to the extent and on such terms and conditions as the Company customarily makes such plans available to its senior executives.
Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks vacation time each calendar year with full pay. Any unused vacation leave as of December 31st of the calendar year will be either be paid in cash compensation at the same rate as the Executives base salary or the unused vacation time can be rolled forward to the following year(s), at the Executives option. If taken as cash compensation, such payment shall be made to Executive by January 15th of the following calendar year.
Withholding. The Company may deduct from any compensation payable to Executive (including payments made pursuant to this Article II or in connection with the termination of employment pursuant to Article III of this Agreement) amounts sufficient to cover Executive’s share of applicable federal, state and/or local income tax withholding, social security payments, state disability and other insurance premiums and payments.
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TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Termination of Employment
Subject to Section 2.1, Executive’s employment pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate on the earliest to occur of the following:
upon the death of Executive; or
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 Board, unable to perform his duties and obligations under this Agreement for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period; or
upon delivery to Executive of written notice of termination by the Company for Cause; or
upon delivery of written notice from Executive to the Company for Good Reason.
Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
In connection with Paragraph 3.1 herein, “Cause” shall mean any of the following:
Executive materially breaches any obligation, duty, or covenant under this Agreement, which breach is not cured or corrected within thirty (30) days of receipt by Executive of written notice thereof from the Company (except for breaches of Article IV of this Agreement, which cannot be cured and for which the Company need not give any opportunity to cure); or
Executive commits any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement; or
Executive commits any act of fraud; or
Executive is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any charge of theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude,; or
Executive breaches the Company’s Code of Conduct or code of ethics as in effect from time to time.
In connection with Paragraph 3.1 herein, “Good Reason” shall mean: (a) without Executive’s consent, the Company changes Executive’s position or duties to such an extent that his duties are no longer consistent with the positions of President and CEO of the Company, or (b) Company materially breaches any term of this Agreement; provided that, in each case, “Good Reason” shall not exist unless Executive first provides the Company with written notice of the acts or omissions constituting the grounds for “Good Reason” within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of the grounds for “Good Reason” and such acts or omissions are not cured within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of such notice.
“Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder is terminated.
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Effect of Termination
If Executive’s employment is terminated for Good Reason , in addition to Company’s payment of all outstanding sums due and owing to Executive at the time of separation, the Company shall pay Executive an amount equal to six (6) months of Executive’s then-current Base Salary in the form of salary continuation (the “Severance Payments”), plus payment of Executive’s and Executive’s family medical insurance premium. At such time when Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated, and as a condition to Executive’s right to receive any benefits pursuant to this Section 3.3.1, shall be conditioned upon Executive’s execution, delivery to the Company, and non-revocation of the Release of Claims (and the expiration of any revocation period contained in such Release of Claims) within sixty (60) days following the date of Executive’s separation from service hereunder. The Release of Claims shall specifically exclude all unpaid wages (and bonus payments) due and owing to Executive as of the date of separation. If Executive fails to execute the Release of Claims in such a timely manner so as to permit any revocation period to expire prior to the end of such sixty (60) day period, or timely revokes Executive’s acceptance of such release following its execution, Executive shall not be entitled to any of the Severance Payments. Further, to the extent that any of the Severance Payments constitutes “nonqualified deferred compensation” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, any payment of any amount or provision of any benefit otherwise scheduled to occur prior to the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of Executive’s separation from service hereunder, but for the condition on executing the Release of Claims as set forth herein, shall not be made until the first regularly scheduled payroll date following such sixtieth (60th) day, after which any remaining Severance Payments shall thereafter be provided to Executive according to the applicable schedule set forth herein. In the event Executive executes a Release of Claims pursuant to this paragraph and, thereafter, Company fails to pay any sum due and owing to Executive under this paragraph 3.3.1, then the Executive shall have the right, but not the obligation to convert outstanding sums due to Executive to Byzen Common Stock at the then market price of the stock.
Notwithstanding the reason for termination of Executive’s employment, Executive shall be entitled to:
all benefits payable under applicable benefit plans in which Executive is entitled to participate pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof through the Termination Date, subject to and in accordance with the terms of such plans; and
any accrued but unused vacation earned by Executive through the Termination Date pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof, paid out in accordance with legal requirements;
reimbursement for any business expenses incurred by Executive prior to Termination Date in accordance with Section 2.3 of this Agreement; and
Prorated portion of any Revenue Bonus.
If Executive’s employment is terminated for death or disability Executive or Executive’s estate shall be entitled to all severance benefits (including, without limitation, the Severance Payments) under this Agreement as well as retaining any options vested as of the date of termination.
INVENTIONS; CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Inventions. All processes, technologies and inventions relating to the business of the Company (and its subsidiaries) (collectively, “Inventions”), including new contributions, improvements, ideas, discoveries, trademarks and trade names, conceived, developed, invented, made or found by the 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. The 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.
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Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure.
Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Executive’s employment, Executive 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. Executive 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, menus, 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 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.
Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Executive agrees that his/her 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 has not become generally known to the public:
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.
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. Executive further agrees that he 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 this Agreement, and that he shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
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.
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Breach of Provisions. If Executive breaches any of the provisions of this Article IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Executive, 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.
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.
Special Definition. For purposes of this Article IV, the term “Company” shall be deemed to include any subsidiary of the Company.
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement is intended to be interpreted and applied so that the payment of the benefits set forth herein either shall either be exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or shall comply with the requirements of such provision. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or elsewhere to the contrary, distributions upon termination of Executive’s employment may only be made upon a “separation from service” as determined under Section 409A of the Code. Each payment under this Agreement or otherwise shall be treated as a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. In no event may Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of any payment to be made under this Agreement or otherwise which constitutes a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. To the extent that any reimbursements pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise are taxable to Executive, any reimbursement payment due to Executive shall be paid to Executive on or before the last day of Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the related expense was incurred; provided, that, Executive has provided the Company written documentation of such expenses in a timely fashion and such expenses otherwise satisfy the Company’ expense reimbursement policies. Reimbursements pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise are not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit and the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in one taxable year shall not affect the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in any other taxable year. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if on the date of his termination from employment with the Company Executive is deemed to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A and the Final Treasury Regulations using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology under Code Section 409A, any payments or benefits due upon a termination of Executive’s employment under any arrangement that constitutes a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Code Section 409A shall be delayed and paid or provided (or commence, in the case of installments) on the first payroll date on or following the earlier of (i) the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after Executive’s termination of employment for any reason other than death, and (ii) the date of Executive’s death, and any remaining payments and benefits shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for such payment or benefit. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, the Company and its respective officers, directors, employees, or agents make no guarantee that the terms of this Agreement as written comply with, or are exempt from, the provisions of Code Section 409A, and none of the foregoing shall have any liability for the failure of the terms of this Agreement as written to comply with, or be exempt from, the provisions of Code Section 409A.
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Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, distributees, successors and assigns. Executive may not assign any of his rights and obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
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 at its or his/hers 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 5.2:
If to the Company: |
Byzen
Digital, Inc.
85 Great Portland Street London, W1W 7LT Attention: Christopher Percy |
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: |
TroyGould PC
1801 Century Park East, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Attention: David Ficksman, Esq. |
If to Executive: |
Dan Bates
549 4th Street Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 |
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.
Waiver. No waiver by a party hereto 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.
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 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.
Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in writing and signed by the Parties.
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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.
Attorneys’ Fees. If either party hereto commences an arbitration or other action against the other party to enforce any of the terms hereof or because of the breach by such other party of any of the terms hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief granted, to all actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by such prevailing party in connection with such action, including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees, and a right to such costs and expenses shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
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.
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 California without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
Arbitration.
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, , constitutional claims; and any claims for violation of any local, state or federal law, statute, regulation or ordinance or common law, excluding any claim for wages under the California Labor Code ,or any claim relating to the Company’s failure to pay wages. 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 only apply to them to the extent Executive’s claims arise out of or relate to their actions on behalf of the Company.
Arbitration Procedure. 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. In no event shall this notice for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claims would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The arbitration will be conducted in Los Angeles, California, by a single neutral arbitrator and in accordance with the then-current rules for resolution of employment disputes for Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”). The Arbitrator is to be selected by the mutual agreement of the Parties. If the Parties cannot agree, the Superior Court 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 California, 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. In the event either the Company or Executive initiates the arbitration proceeding, Company shall bear the total cost of the arbitration filing, hearing fees, and the entire cost of the arbitrator.
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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 IV of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC., | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Christopher Percy | |
Title: | Chairman of the Board | |
Dan Bates |
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EXHIBIT 6.4
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the day of September, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Byzen” or “Company”), and Jean So (hereinafter, “Executive,” and collectively with the Company, the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive, and Executive desires to enter into such employment with the Company under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
EMPLOYMENT; TERM; DUTIES
Employment. Pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby employs Executive as ________of the Company.
Term. . Executive’s term of employment with Company shall be ____ years from the date of execution of this agreement (the “Term”). The Term provided for herein shall not be amended except by a writing executed both by Company and by Executive.
Duties and Responsibilities. Executive shall perform such administrative, managerial and executive duties for the Company (and its subsidiaries if and when directed by the Chief Executive officer of the Company) as are prescribed by applicable job specifications for the position of______and the Bylaws of the Company, such tasks and responsibilities as are customarily vested in and incidental to such positions, and such other duties, consistent with the Company’s Bylaws, as may be assigned to her from time to time in writing, by the Chief Executive Officer. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Executive’s responsibilities will include ___________ Additionally, Executive shall, with the approval of the Chief executive Officer , access outside consultants.
Exclusive Employment. Executive shall devote all of Executive’s business time, attention, skill, and best efforts to the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement and shall not engage in any other business, board membership or occupation without the prior written consent of the Board (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), including, without limitation, any activity that (x) conflicts with the interests of the Company, (y) interferes with the proper and efficient performance of Executive’s duties for the Company, or (z) interferes with Executive’s exercise of judgment in the Company’s best interests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Executive from engaging in activities for Executive’s personal investments, residing on boards of other companies, religious, charitable, community or non-for-profit activities that do not conflict or interfere with her ability to fulfill her duties and responsibilities to the Company
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) shall nominate Executive to be elected to serve on the Board at each meeting of the Company’s shareholders held to elect directors, consistent with the provisions of Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended and in effect from time to time. Executive understands and agrees that her nomination and continued position as a member of the Company’s Board is expressly conditioned on her continued employment .Should Executive’s employment as _____ of the Company terminate, Executive will be deemed to have resigned her position as a member of the Board of and Executive will voluntarily take all steps necessary to effectuate her resignation from the Board.
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Indemnification The Company agrees to indemnify Executive for her role as ______ and Board Member to the fullest extent permitted under Nevada law.
Covenants of Executive
Best Efforts. Executive shall report directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and shall devote her best efforts to the business and affairs of the Company (and its subsidiaries if and when directed by the Chief Executive Officer). Executive shall perform her duties, responsibilities and functions to the Company hereunder to the best of her abilities in a diligent, trustworthy, professional and efficient manner and shall comply, in all material respects, with all rules, regulations of the Company (and special instructions of the Chief Executive Officer signing, if any) and all other rules, regulations, guides, handbooks, procedures and policies applicable to the Company and its business in connection with her duties hereunder.
Records. Executive shall use her 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 she may have custody, and promptly pay and deliver the same whenever she may be directed to do so, in writing, by the Board.
Compliance. Executive shall use her best efforts to maintain the Company’s compliance with all SEC rules, regulations and reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, including, without limitation, overseeing, and preparing and filing with the SEC all periodic reports the Company is required to file under the Act and the Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, 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, or as otherwise recommended by SEC counsel, any exchange on which the Company’s capital stock or other securities may be traded and any other applicable governmental entity, agency or organization.
Code of Conduct. For such period as when Executive is employed hereunder, Executive shall at all times conduct herself with the highest ethical standards, and shall at all times adhere to any Code of Conduct that the Company may establish from time to time.
Opportunities. The Executive shall make available to the Company and present to the Board all business opportunities of which she becomes aware, which are relevant to the business of the Company (and its subsidiaries), and to no other person or entity or to himself individually.
COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Base Salary. For the duration of the Term, 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, a monthly base salary (“Base Salary”) of $__________. The Base Salary shall be payable in regular installments in accordance with the normal payroll practices of the Company, in effect from time to time, but in any event no less frequently than on a monthly basis.
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Signing Bonus. Executive shall receive a signing bonus of 500,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock which shall be vested as of the date hereof.
Business Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable, out-of-pocket business expenses incurred in the performance of her duties hereunder consistent with the Company’s policies and procedures, in effect from time to time, with respect to travel, entertainment 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. Such reimbursement shall be made by Company to Executive no later than fifteen (15) days after submission of written expense reports by Executive to Company.
Other Benefits. During Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive shall be entitled to the following benefits:
Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s employee stock option plan, life, health, accident, disability insurance plans, pension plans and retirement plans, in effect from time to time, to the extent and on such terms and conditions as the Company customarily makes such plans available to its senior executives.
Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks vacation time each calendar year with full pay. Any unused vacation leave as of December 31st of the calendar year will be either be paid in cash compensation at the same rate as the Executives base salary or the unused vacation time can be rolled forward to the following year(s), at the Executives option. If taken as cash compensation, such payment shall be made to Executive by January 15th of the following calendar year.
Withholding. The Company may deduct from any compensation payable to Executive (including payments made pursuant to this Article II or in connection with the termination of employment pursuant to Article III of this Agreement) amounts sufficient to cover Executive’s share of applicable federal, state and/or local income tax withholding, social security payments, state disability and other insurance premiums and payments.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Termination of Employment
Subject to Section 2.1, Executive’s employment pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate on the earliest to occur of the following:
upon the death of Executive; or
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 Board, unable to perform her duties and obligations under this Agreement for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period; or
upon delivery to Executive of written notice of termination by the Company for Cause; or
upon delivery of written notice from Executive to the Company for Good Reason.
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Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
In connection with Paragraph 3.1 herein, “Cause” shall mean any of the following:
Executive materially breaches any obligation, duty, or covenant under this Agreement, which breach is not cured or corrected within thirty (30) days of receipt by Executive of written notice thereof from the Company (except for breaches of Article IV of this Agreement, which cannot be cured and for which the Company need not give any opportunity to cure); or
Executive commits any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement; or
Executive commits any act of fraud; or
Executive is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any charge of theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude,; or
Executive breaches the Company’s Code of Conduct or code of ethics as in effect from time to time.
In connection with Paragraph 3.1 herein, “Good Reason” shall mean: (a) without Executive’s consent, the Company changes Executive’s position or duties to such an extent that her duties are no longer consistent with the positions of _______ of the Company, or (b) Company materially breaches any term of this Agreement; provided that, in each case, “Good Reason” shall not exist unless Executive first provides the Company with written notice of the acts or omissions constituting the grounds for “Good Reason” within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of the grounds for “Good Reason” and such acts or omissions are not cured within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of such notice.
“Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder is terminated.
Effect of Termination
If Executive’s employment is terminated for Good Reason , in addition to Company’s payment of all outstanding sums due and owing to Executive at the time of separation, the Company shall pay Executive an amount equal to six (6) months of Executive’s then-current Base Salary in the form of salary continuation (the “Severance Payments”), plus payment of Executive’s and Executive’s family medical insurance premium. At such time when Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated, and as a condition to Executive’s right to receive any benefits pursuant to this Section 3.3.1, shall be conditioned upon Executive’s execution, delivery to the Company, and non-revocation of the Release of Claims (and the expiration of any revocation period contained in such Release of Claims) within sixty (60) days following the date of Executive’s separation from service hereunder. The Release of Claims shall specifically exclude all unpaid wages (and bonus payments) due and owing to Executive as of the date of separation. If Executive fails to execute the Release of Claims in such a timely manner so as to permit any revocation period to expire prior to the end of such sixty (60) day period, or timely revokes Executive’s acceptance of such release following its execution, Executive shall not be entitled to any of the Severance Payments. Further, to the extent that any of the Severance Payments constitutes “nonqualified deferred compensation” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, any payment of any amount or provision of any benefit otherwise scheduled to occur prior to the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of Executive’s separation from service hereunder, but for the condition on executing the Release of Claims as set forth herein, shall not be made until the first regularly scheduled payroll date following such sixtieth (60th) day, after which any remaining Severance Payments shall thereafter be provided to Executive according to the applicable schedule set forth herein. In the event Executive executes a Release of Claims pursuant to this paragraph and, thereafter, Company fails to pay any sum due and owing to Executive under this paragraph 3.3.1, then the Executive shall have the right, but not the obligation to convert outstanding sums due to Executive to Byzen Common Stock at the then market price of the stock.
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Notwithstanding the reason for termination of Executive’s employment, Executive shall be entitled to:
all benefits payable under applicable benefit plans in which Executive is entitled to participate pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof through the Termination Date, subject to and in accordance with the terms of such plans; and
any accrued but unused vacation earned by Executive through the Termination Date pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof, paid out in accordance with legal requirements; and
reimbursement for any business expenses incurred by Executive prior to Termination Date in accordance with Section 2.3 of this Agreement.
If Executive’s employment is terminated for death or disability Executive or Executive’s estate shall be entitled to all severance benefits (including, without limitation, the Severance Payments) under this Agreement.
INVENTIONS; CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Inventions. All processes, technologies and inventions relating to the business of the Company (and its subsidiaries) (collectively, “Inventions”), including new contributions, improvements, ideas, discoveries, trademarks and trade names, conceived, developed, invented, made or found by the Executive, alone or with others, during her 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. The 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.
Confidential/Trade Secret Information/Non-Disclosure.
Confidential/Trade Secret Information Defined. During the course of Executive’s employment, Executive 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. Executive 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, menus, 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 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.
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Restriction on Use of Confidential/Trade Secret Information. Executive agrees that his/her 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 has not become generally known to the public:
Non-Disclosure. Executive agrees that she 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.
Non-Removal/Surrender. Executive agrees that she 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 her duties under this Agreement. Executive further agrees that she 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 this Agreement, and that she shall not thereafter retain any copies of any such materials.
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.
Breach of Provisions. If Executive breaches any of the provisions of this Article IV, or in the event that any such breach is threatened by Executive, 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.
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.
Special Definition. For purposes of this Article IV, the term “Company” shall be deemed to include any subsidiary of the Company.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement is intended to be interpreted and applied so that the payment of the benefits set forth herein either shall either be exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or shall comply with the requirements of such provision. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or elsewhere to the contrary, distributions upon termination of Executive’s employment may only be made upon a “separation from service” as determined under Section 409A of the Code. Each payment under this Agreement or otherwise shall be treated as a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. In no event may Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of any payment to be made under this Agreement or otherwise which constitutes a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. To the extent that any reimbursements pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise are taxable to Executive, any reimbursement payment due to Executive shall be paid to Executive on or before the last day of Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the related expense was incurred; provided, that, Executive has provided the Company written documentation of such expenses in a timely fashion and such expenses otherwise satisfy the Company’ expense reimbursement policies. Reimbursements pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise are not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit and the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in one taxable year shall not affect the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in any other taxable year. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if on the date of her termination from employment with the Company Executive is deemed to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A and the Final Treasury Regulations using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology under Code Section 409A, any payments or benefits due upon a termination of Executive’s employment under any arrangement that constitutes a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Code Section 409A shall be delayed and paid or provided (or commence, in the case of installments) on the first payroll date on or following the earlier of (i) the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after Executive’s termination of employment for any reason other than death, and (ii) the date of Executive’s death, and any remaining payments and benefits shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for such payment or benefit. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, the Company and its respective officers, directors, employees, or agents make no guarantee that the terms of this Agreement as written comply with, or are exempt from, the provisions of Code Section 409A, and none of the foregoing shall have any liability for the failure of the terms of this Agreement as written to comply with, or be exempt from, the provisions of Code Section 409A.
Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, distributees, successors and assigns. Executive may not assign any of his rights and obligations under this Agreement. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor entity.
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 at its or his/hers 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 5.2:
If to the Company: |
Byzen
Digital, Inc.
85 Great Portland Street London, W1W 7LT Attention: Christopher Percy |
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With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: |
TroyGould PC
1801 Century Park East, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Attention: David Ficksman, Esq. |
If to Executive: | Jean So |
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.
Waiver. No waiver by a party hereto 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.
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 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.
Amendment. No modification, change or amendment of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be valid, unless in writing and signed by the Parties.
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.
Attorneys’ Fees. If either party hereto commences an arbitration or other action against the other party to enforce any of the terms hereof or because of the breach by such other party of any of the terms hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief granted, to all actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by such prevailing party in connection with such action, including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees, and a right to such costs and expenses shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
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.
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 California without giving effect to principles relating to conflicts of law.
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Arbitration.
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, , constitutional claims; and any claims for violation of any local, state or federal law, statute, regulation or ordinance or common law, excluding any claim for wages under the California Labor Code ,or any claim relating to the Company’s failure to pay wages. 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 only apply to them to the extent Executive’s claims arise out of or relate to their actions on behalf of the Company.
Arbitration Procedure. 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. In no event shall this notice for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claims would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The arbitration will be conducted in Los Angeles, California, by a single neutral arbitrator and in accordance with the then-current rules for resolution of employment disputes for Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”). The Arbitrator is to be selected by the mutual agreement of the Parties. If the Parties cannot agree, the Superior Court 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 California, 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. In the event either the Company or Executive initiates the arbitration proceeding, Company shall bear the total cost of the arbitration filing, hearing fees, and the entire cost of the arbitrator.
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 IV of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC., | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Jean So |
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EXHIBIT 6.5
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is executed on the dates set forth below the signatures hereon but effective as of June 1st 2020, and is by and between Byzen Digital Inc. (“Employer”), and Christopher Percy, of 11 Coniscliffe Close, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5NW (“Employee”).
1. | Duties; Assignment |
During the term of employment hereunder, Employee shall initially perform the duties of President, Treasurer & Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Employer, or such other duties as assigned by and at the location determined by the Board of Directors of Employer. Employee shall oversee all Commercial and Operational aspects of the company to the best of his ability.
2. | Compensation |
2.(a) In consideration of the services rendered by Employee to Employer hereunder, Employer shall pay to Employee an annual salary of no less than $231,000.00 subject to annual review and adjustment of no less than a 5% percentage increase, if any, in the U.S. Consumer Price Index during such year (“Base Salary”). This Salary shall be paid on a monthly basis no less than $19,250 per month, payable before the last working Friday of each month, to the employee or a Company owned by the Employee at the option of the Employee.
2.(b) 3,000,000 non-assessable common shares in Byzen Digital Inc, by July 1st 2020. Furthermore, Employer will pay Employee a further 1,500,000 non-assessable common shares in Byzen Digital Inc. by July 1st 2020, (making in total 4.50m shares) upon the successful delivery of fundraising for the company..
2.(c) A performance bonus of bonus of $100,000 payable immediately at the legal closing of a successful fundraising for the company of not less than US $5m. In the event that greater than US $5m of funds are raised for the company by the employee, the employee will receive a further performance bonus of $20,000 per additional US $1m raised.
3. | Employment |
Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee hereby accepts employment on the terms set forth herein commencing on June 1st 2020.
3.1. | Employment will continue for 24 months and until terminated as hereafter set forth. | |
3.2. | Employer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and all of Employee’s rights shall thereupon terminate upon the disability (for 180 or more days, whether or not consecutive, in any 360 day period) of Employee (“Disability”) and the Employer giving written notice thereof, and this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of Employee (“Death”). |
3.3. | Employer shall have the right to terminate Employee’s employment (1) for any reason or no reason with either (i) 60 days prior written notice of termination or (ii) immediate notice of termination with an undertaking to continue payment of Employee’s compensation under this Agreement for 90 days, (2) at any time during the thirty six month period following the execution of this agreement and with 30 days prior written notice or (3) for Cause (as defined below), upon Employee’s receipt of notice thereof. As used herein, “Cause” means (i) wilful or serious misconduct or dishonesty in the performance of, Employee’s duties hereunder or (ii) the indictment or conviction of Employee for a felony under state or federal criminal laws. Upon the effective date of termination specified in such notice, this Agreement shall terminate except for the provisions, which expressly survive termination, and Employee shall vacate the offices of Employer. |
3.4. | Employee shall have the right to terminate employment hereunder by providing 30 days written notice. Thereafter, this Agreement shall terminate except for the provisions, which expressly survive termination. |
4. | Severance Payments |
If Employer terminates this Agreement for any reason other than Disability, Death, Employee shall be entitled to receive, and Employer shall make, the following severance payments within 30 days of termination:
(i) | continue to pay a sum equivalent to 1 months’ salary in addition to clause 3.3 |
5. | Expenses |
Employer shall reimburse Employee’s expenses reasonably incurred in carrying out his duties hereunder within 30 days of submittal of an itemized account of such expenses together with such receipts and forms as are required by Employer’s normal policies and practices. In the event of cash advances such reimbursements will be credited against the advanced account. Business travel will only be reimbursed for flights longer than 4 hours.
6. | Benefits |
Employer shall provide and Employee shall be entitled to participate in an all benefit plans and programs generally available to employees of Employer on the same terms as other employees except as follows:
6.1. | Vacation | |
Employee shall be entitled to 30 days paid vacation per year scheduled at times mutually convenient to Employee and Employer. Employee shall be entitled to carry over unused vacation days into the next year in accordance with Employer’s policy, as modified from time to time. Employee shall be entitled to all holidays as allowed to other employees of the Employer with similar responsibilities. |
7. | Confidentiality; Non-Disclosure |
For the purpose of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” is defined to include any information, designs, software, processes, practices, plans, proposals, markets, pricing, personnel or financial or business information relating to Employer, its affiliates (including the Subsidiary), and their respective businesses, customers, suppliers, products or services, whether in written, oral or other form. Confidential Information shall not include information, which at the time of disclosure is in the public domain by publication or otherwise through no fault of Employee, or information furnished by a third party which was not received directly from Employer or otherwise under an obligation of secrecy.
At all times after the date hereof, including after termination of this Agreement, Employee shall not, except with the expressed prior written consent of Employer, directly or indirectly communicate, disclose or divulge any of the Confidential Information or use any of the Confidential Information for any purpose other than performance of his duties hereunder.
Employee agrees that Employer will own all work products of any type and in any form or media produced or created by Employee in the course of his employment. Employee hereby acknowledges that all such work products are specially ordered or commissioned by Employer and shall be considered works made for hire as such terms is defined in the United States Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C.
8. | Agreement Not to Compete |
For so long as Employee is entitled to receive severance payments under Sections 4(a), 4(b) or 4(c), or (ii) for a period of one year from the effective date of termination if Employee voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder or if Employee is terminated by Employer for Cause, Employee agrees that he will not, directly or indirectly, (1) be employed by, serve as a consultant or advisor to, or have a material ownership interest in any corporation or other entity whose business is competitive (as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors of Employer) with the business of Employer, the Subsidiary or any of their affiliates; provided, however that this clause (1) shall not prohibit any such employment or other relationship with an entity which itself is not, but has a separate corporate affiliate which is, engaged in such competitive business so long as Employee does not provide services to, assist or advise such competitive affiliate in any way, or (2) induce or solicit any other person who was employed by Employer, Subsidiary or any of their affiliates at any time during Employee’s employment by Employer to engage in any line of business competitive with that of Employer, Subsidiary or their affiliates.
9. | No Conflicting Agreements |
Employee represents and warrants that he is not a party to or bound by any agreement or subject to any restriction arising out of any current or prior employment or relationship which would be violated by his entering into and performing his obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, restrictions relating to non-competition or the protection of confidential information.
10. | Notices |
All notices and other communication which are required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and either delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
Byzen Digital Inc.
86-90 Paul Street
London, United Kingdom
EC2A 4NE
11. | Miscellaneous |
This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and enforceable by the successors and assigns of the Employer and the heirs, estate, personal representatives and beneficiaries of Employee. The rights, obligations and duties of the Employee hereunder shall be personal and are not assignable or delegable in any manner whatsoever; provided, however, that this Agreement shall be assigned to and assumed by the Subsidiary if and when required by Section 1.
The obligations of the parties in Sections 2d, 4, 7, 8 and 11 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to subject matter hereof, and shall not be modified, terminated or any provisions waived orally, including this clause. Any such modification, termination or waiver must be in writing and signed by each of the parties hereto.
No failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise of the same or any other right, power or remedy.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada applicable to contracts made and to be performed solely therein, and each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the State and Federal courts of Nevada to resolve any disputes between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date indicated below intending to be legally bound hereby.
Byzen | Employee | |
Christopher Percy | Christopher Percy | |
CCO and President | ||
Byzen Digital Inc. | ||
Dated: June 1st 2020 |
Dated: June 1st 2020 |
EXHIBIT 6.6
AMENDMENT TO EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Amendment to Employment Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of this 9th day of February, 2021 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) and Dan Bates (“Executive”) and is made with reference to the following:
A. | The Company and Executive have entered into that certain Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) dated as of May 27, 2020 pursuant to which the Company agreed to employ Executive as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President for an initial term of three years commencing May 27, 2020 (the “Initial Term”). Defined terms not defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Employment Agreement. |
B. | Since the date of the Employment Agreement, Executive’s duties have been materially increased and the Company is planning to engage in an offering under Regulation A for up to $7,500,000 in gross proceeds. |
C. | The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that because of Executive’s increased importance to the Company, it is in the best interests of the Company to extend the Term of the Employment Agreement to a term of five years so that the Term will be extended to May 27, 2025. |
D. | Executive is willing to agree to the extension of the Term and accept his increased duties subject to the Executive increasing his voting power with respect to and his aggregate interest in the securities of the Company. |
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the initial hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree to amend the Employment Agreement as follows:
Section 1.1 Extention of the Term. The Term of the Employment Agreement shall be extended such that the Initial Term shall expire on May 27, 2025.
Section 1.2 Issuance of Series C Preferred Stock. In consideration of inducing Executive to extend the Term and accept his increased duties, the Company shall issue Executive 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Shares (the “Preferred Shares”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 1.3 Effect of Amendment. Except for this Amendment, all of the provisions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date and year first above written.
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC. | ||||
By: | ||||
Name: | Christopher Percy | Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chairman of the Board |
EXHIBIT 6.7
Erfan Ibrahim - Consulting Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT made the 1st day of February 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Clean-Seas, Inc., with its principal place of business at 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd #1051 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 (“Company”) and Erfan Ibrahim whose address is 5727 W Las Positas Bl, Apt 103, Pleasanton CA 94588 (“Consultant).
WHEREAS, Company hereby offers to retain Consultant as Chief Technical Officer (“CTO”) on the terms and conditions set forth herein and Consultant hereby accepts such contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. | Contract, Duties and Acceptance |
1.1 | Company hereby retains Consultant as CTO for the Term (as defined in Section 2 hereof) and shall have the usual and customary duties, responsibilities and authority of a Chief Technical Officer, subject to the power of Company’s Chief Executive Officer consistent with the Consultant’s position, to reasonably expand such duties, responsibilities and authority. |
1.2 | Consultant shall report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and shall devote his best efforts and attention to the business and affairs of Company. Consultant shall perform his duties and responsibilities in a diligent and professional manner. Consultant shall devote his contracted time to his duties hereunder except that Consultant may engage in other business and charitable activities provided that such activity will not interfere with Consultant’s duties hereunder or compete with the Company business. | |
1.3 | Consultant hereby accepts such work and agrees to render such services. |
2. | Term of Contract |
2.1 | The term of Consultant’s contract pursuant to this Agreement shall begin on the date hereof and shall terminate on June 30th, 2021. It is the intention of the parties to negotiate in good faith a long-term agreement upon clearance and funding of the to be filed Regulation A Offering under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Reg A”). |
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3. | Compensation |
3.1 | For services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Company agrees to pay Consultant: | ||
(1) | 20,000 shares of restricted Byzen Digital, Inc. (“Parent Company”) common stock subject to the restrictions imposed by Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 per month. | ||
(2) | A fee of $15,000 per month, payable $7,500 per month in cash and $7,500 per month deferred and payable from the Reg A use of proceeds. Company is paying Consultant this fee for 75 hours per month of contract work at a rate of $200 per hour. | ||
3.2 | Company shall pay or reimburse Consultant for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred or paid by Consultant in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement upon presentation of expense statements or vouchers or such other supporting information as it from time to time reasonably requests evidencing the nature of such expense, and, if appropriate, the payment thereof by Consultant, and otherwise in accordance with Company procedures from time to time in effect or which were pre-approved in writing in advance. | ||
3.3 | During the Term, Consultant shall be entitled to participate in any group insurance, qualified pension, hospitalization, medical health and accident, disability, or similar plan or program of the Company now existing or hereafter established. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, however, Company shall have the right to amend or terminate any such plans or programs. |
4. | Termination |
4.1 | Until funding of the Reg A of at least $2,500,000 the Term and Consultant’s contract hereunder may be terminated by either Company or Consultant at any time and for any reason; provided that, unless otherwise provided herein, either party shall be required to give the other party at least 15 (fifteen) days advance written notice of any termination of Consultant’s contract. Upon termination of Consultant’s contract during the Term, Consultant shall be entitled to the compensation and benefits described in this Section 4. | |
4.2 | Consultant’s contract hereunder shall terminate automatically upon Consultant’s death or disability during the Term. |
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5. | Protection of Confidential Information |
5.1 | In view of the fact that Consultant’s work as a consultant of Company will bring Consultant into close contact with confidential information of the Company and its affiliates, including matters of a business nature, such as information about costs, profits, markets, sales, and any other information not readily available to the public, and plans for future developments, Consultant agrees during the Term and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, except as may be required to perform Consultant’s duties hereunder or as required by legal process (provided that if Consultant receives legal process with regard to disclosure of such Confidential Information, Consultant shall promptly notify Company and, at Company’ cost and expense, reasonably cooperate with Company in seeking a protective order with respect to such Confidential Information): | ||
(1) | To keep secret all Confidential Information of Company and its affiliates and not to disclose them to anyone outside of Company, either during or after Consultant’s contract with Company, except with Company’s written consent or for the benefit of Company pursuant to written confidentiality agreements with third parties executed by Company and such third party; and | ||
(2) | To deliver promptly to Company on termination of Consultant’s contract by Company, or at any time Company may so request, all memoranda, notes, records, reports, and other documents (and all copies thereof) containing Confidential Information or relating to Company’s and its affiliates’ businesses which Consultant may then possess or have under the Consultant’s control. | ||
(3) | As used herein, “Confidential Information” shall mean information about Company or any of its business, subsidiaries or Affiliates, and its clients and customers, that is not generally known by the public or to Persons not employed or engaged by Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates and that was made known to or learned by Consultant prior to or during the course of his contract by Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates and that would not be known to the public but for the direct or indirect actions of, or disclosures by, Consultant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Confidential Information” shall not include information that (a) is generally known to the public at the time of disclosure or becomes generally known without any breach of this Agreement by Consultant; (b) is known to Consultant or in Consultant’s possession prior to the Effective Date as shown by Consultant’s files and records as of the date of the disclosure by the Company to Consultant (except for any confidential business information (other than business contacts) provided or disclosed to Consultant prior to the Effective Date by Company or its representatives); (c) becomes known to Consultant through disclosure by sources other than Company or its employees or agents having the legal right to disclose such information who Consultant did not reasonably believe to be bound by a confidentiality agreement with Company or to otherwise be under an obligation to Company not to disclose the Confidential Information; or (d) is independently developed by Consultant without reference to or reliance upon the Confidential Information. |
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6. | Ownership of Results of Services: |
6.1 | Company shall own, and Consultant hereby transfers and assigns to it, all rights of every kind and character throughout the work, in perpetuity, in and to any material and/or ideas written, suggested, or submitted by Consultant hereunder and all other results and proceeds of Consultant’s services hereunder, whether the same consists of literary, dramatic, mechanical or any other form of works, themes, ideas, creations, products, or compositions. Consultant agrees to execute and deliver to Company such assignments or other instruments as Company may require from time to time to evidence its ownership of the results and proceeds of Consultant’s services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Section 6.1, do not apply to any development, invention, material and/or ideas for which no equipment, supplies, facility or trade secret information of Company was used and which was developed entirely on Consultant’s own time, unless (a) such development, invention, material and/or idea relates (i) to the business of Company or (ii) results from any work performed by Consultant for Company. |
7. | Notices: |
7.1 | All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given: (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (c) on the date sent by facsimile or e-mail of a PDF document (with confirmation of transmission) if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next business day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient; or (d) on the third day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications must be sent to the respective parties at the following addresses: | |
If to Consultant: 5727 W Las Positas Bl, Apt 103, Pleasanton CA 94588 | ||
If to Company: 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd #1051 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 | ||
or as such other addresses as either party may specify by written notice to the other as provided in this Section 7.1. |
8. | General |
8.1 | It is acknowledged that the rights of Company and Consultant under this Agreement are of a special, unique, and intellectual character which gives them a peculiar value, and that a breach of any provision of this Agreement may cause Company or Consultant, as applicable, irreparable injury and damage which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated in damages in an action at law. Accordingly, without limiting any right or remedy which either party may have in the premises, Company and Consultant specifically agree that Company and Consultant shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to enforce and protect their respective rights under this Agreement. |
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8.2 | This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings. Nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law and wherever there is any conflict between any provision of this Agreement and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation, the latter shall prevail, but in such event the provision of this Agreement affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within legal requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the event that any compensation or other monies payable hereunder shall be in excess of the amount permitted by any such statute, law, ordinance, or regulation, payment of the maximum amount allowed thereby shall constitute full compliance by Company with the payment requirements of this Agreement. | |
8.3 | No representation, promise, or inducement has been made by either party that is not embodied in this Agreement, and neither party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged representation, promise, or inducement not so set forth. The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. | |
8.4 | The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. This Agreement, and Consultant’s rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned by Consultant. Company may assign its rights, together with its obligations, hereunder in connection with any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of its business and assets. Company may also assign this Agreement to any affiliate of Company; provided, however, that no such assignment shall (unless Consultant shall so agree in writing) release Company of liability directly to Consultant for the due performance of all of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement to be complied with and performed by Company. The term “affiliate”, as used in this agreement, shall mean any corporation, firm, partnership, or other entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Company. The term “control” (including “controlling”, “controlled by”, and “under common control with”), as used in the preceding sentence, shall be deemed to mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such corporation, firm, partnership, or other entity, whether through ownership of voting securities or by contract or otherwise. | |
8.5 | This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, cancelled, renewed or extended, and the terms or covenants hereof may be waived, only by a written instrument executed by both of the parties hereto, or in the case of a waiver, by the party waiving compliance. The failure of either party at any time or times to require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver by either party of the breach of any term or covenant contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such breach, or a waiver of the breach of any other term or covenant contained in this Agreement. |
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8.6 | This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Nevada applicable to agreements to be wholly performed therein. | |
8.7 | EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS, FOR ITSELF, HIMSELF, OR HERSELF AND ITS, HIS OR HER PROPERTY, TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY NEVADA STATE COURT IN THE COUNTY OF CLARK OR FEDERAL COURT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SITTING IN THE COUNTY OF CLARK IN THE STATE OF NEVADA, AND ANY APPELLATE COURT FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT, AND EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN ANY SUCH NEVADA COURT, OR, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN SUCH FEDERAL COURT. Each of the parties hereto 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 other manner provided by law. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it, she or he may legally and effectively do so, any objection that it, she or he may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Agreement in any Nevada state or federal court in the county of Clark. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court. Service of any court paper may be affected on such party by mail, as provided in this Agreement, or in such other manner as may be provided under applicable laws, rules of procedure or local rules. | |
8.8 | In the event that it becomes necessary for any party herein to seek legal means to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the non-prevailing party will be liable for all reasonable attorneys’ fees and attorneys’ fees on appeal, including, but not limited to, deposition costs, expert witness expenses and fees and any other costs of whatever nature reasonably and necessarily incurred by the prevailing party as a necessary incident to the prosecution or defense of such action, plus court costs in all proceedings, trials and appeals. | |
8.9 | In case any term, phrase, clause, paragraph, section, restriction, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, same shall be deemed, and it is hereby agreed that same are meant to be, several, and shall not defeat or impair the remaining provisions hereof. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Clean-Seas, Inc. (“Company”) | Erfan Ibrahim (“Consultant”) | |||
By: | By: | |||
Dan Bates, CEO | Erfan Ibrahim, CTO | |||
February 1st, 2021 | February 1st, 2021 |
Agreed to and Accepted only to the extent of the issuance of the 20,000 shares of restricted Byzen Digital, Inc. (“Parent Company”) common stock subject to the restrictions imposed by Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 per month
Byzen Digital, Inc. (“Parent Company”) | ||||
By: | ||||
Dan Bates, CEO | ||||
February 1st, 2021 |
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EXHIBIT 6.8
PROMISSORY NOTE
THIS CONVERTIBLE NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE-SKY LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS IT IS SO REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
$200,000 |
Carson City,Nevada
January 12th, 2021 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to the order of Tiger Trout Capital Puerto Rico, LLC., a Puerto Rico LLC. (the “Payee”), at the address specified for notice below, or such other place as the Payee may designate to Company in writing from time to time, the principal sum of $200,000 in lawful money of the United States of America on the earlier of first proceeds received from a to be filed Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 upon qualification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or January 6th , 2022; (the “Maturity Date”), in addition to all other amounts provided in this promissory note (this “Note”).
1. | Purchase Price | |
(a) | $100,000 - Original Issuers Discount of 50% | |
2. | Payment Terms. | |
(a) | Interest. This Note shall not bear interest unless in default. | |
(b) | Payment of Principal at Maturity. The principal of this Note shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. | |
(c) | Prepayment. The Company shall have the right to prepay this Note, along with accrued interest thereon, prior to the Maturity Date. In the event that any scheduled payment date hereunder is a day on which banks in the State of New York are required or authorized to be closed, then the payment that would be due on such day shall instead be due and payable on the next day which is not such a non-banking day, with additional interest for such delay at the rate then in effect hereunder. | |
3. | Default. It shall be an event of default (“Event of Default”), and the entire unpaid principal of this Note shall become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events: | |
(a) | any failure on the part of the Company to make any payment under this Note when due, and such failure continues for five (5) days after the due date; |
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(b) | the Company’s commencement (or take any action for the purpose of commencing) of any proceeding under any bankruptcy, or for the reorganization of any party liable hereon, whether as maker, endorser, guarantor, surety or otherwise, or for the readjustment of any of the debts of any of the foregoing parties, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as amended, or any part thereof, or under any other laws, whether state or Federal, for the relief of debtors, now or hereafter existing, by any of the foregoing parties, or against any of the fore going parties; | |
(c) | a proceeding shall be commenced against the Company under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, moratorium or similar law or statute and relief is ordered against such party, or the proceeding is controverted but is not dismissed within thirty (30) days after the commencement thereof; | |
(d) | the appointment of a receiver, trustee or custodian for all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, which appointment remains in place for at least one hundred twenty (120) days, the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; or | |
(e) | the admission by the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the Company. | |
4. | Waiver. | |
(a) | The Company and every endorser or guarantor, if any, of this Note regardless of time, order, or place of signing waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor with respect to this Note and notices of every kind and assent to any one or more extensions or postponements of the time of payment or any other indulgences, to any substitutions and to any additions or releases of any other parties or persons primarily or secondarily liable with respect to this Note. | |
(b) | The parties hereto agree that a waiver of rights under this Note shall not be deemed to be made by a party hereto unless such waiver shall be in writing, duly signed by the applicable party, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved and shall in no way impair the rights of the parties hereto in any other respect at any other time. | |
(c) | IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE COMPANY WAIVES (TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW) ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. | |
5. | GOVERNING LAW. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES. | |
6. | Assignment of Note. The Company may not assign or transfer this Note or any of its obligations under this Note in any manner whatsoever (including, without limitation, by the consolidation or merger with or into another corporation) without the prior written consent of Payee. The Note may be assigned at any time by the Payee. | |
7. | Miscellaneous. | |
(a) | This Note may be altered only by prior written agreement signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, or discharge is sought. This Note may not be modified by an oral agreement, even if supported by new consideration. |
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(b) | Subject to Section 7, the covenants, terms, and conditions contained in this Note apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. | |
(c) | This Note and the agreements and documents referred to herein and therein constitute a final written expression of all the terms of the agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations between the parties with respect to this Note. If any provision or any word, term, clause, or other part of any provision of this Note shall be invalid for any reason, the same shall be ineffective, but the remainder of this Note shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. | |
(d) | The term “Payee” shall include the initial party to whom payment is designated to be made and, in the event of an assignment of this Note, the successor assignee or assignees, and, as to each successive additional assignment, such success or assignee or assignees. | |
(e) | Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (or by the most nearly comparable method if mailed from or to a location outside of the United States of America) or by FedEx, Express Mail, or similar internationally recognized overnight delivery or courier service, or delivered in person or by facsimile, or similar telecommunications equipment, against receipt therefore at the address of such party set forth in this Section 8(e) (or to such other address as the party shall have furnished in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8(e)). |
Payee: |
Tiger
Trout Capital Puerto Rico, LLC.
1357 Ashford Ave STE 2-267 San Juan, PR 00907 Email: alan@tigertroutcapital.com |
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Company: |
Byzen
Digital,Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane Suite 129 Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706 E-mail: dan@clean-seas.com |
Such addresses may be changed by notice given as provided in this subsection. Notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt; provided, however, that a notice (other than a notice of a changed address) sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, with postage prepaid, shall be presumed received not later than three (3) business days following the date of sending.
(f) | Time is of the essence under this Note. | |
(g) | All agreements herein made are expressly limited so that in no event whatsoever, whether by reason of advancement of proceeds hereof, acceleration of maturity of the unpaid balance hereof or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Payee for the use of the money advanced or to be advanced hereunder exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed to be charged under applicable law (the “Maximum Legal Rate”). If, from any circumstances whatsoever, the fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other agreement or instrument now or hereafter evidencing, securing or in any way relating to the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall involve the payment of interest in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, then the obligation to pay interest hereunder shall be reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate; and if from any circumstance whatsoever, the Payee shall ever receive interest, the amount of which would exceed the amount collectible at the Maximum Legal Rate, such amount as would be excessive interest shall be applied to any other indebtedness of the Company to the Payee. This provision shall control every other provision in any and all other agreements and instruments existing or hereafter arising between the Company and the Payee with respect to the indebtedness evidenced hereby. |
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(h) | The Company represents and warrants that the issuance of this Note has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and shareholder action and the execution, delivery and repayment of this Note does not and will not violate any agreement to which it is a party. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Note as of the date first set forth above.
BORROWER: | |
Name: Dan Bates | |
Chief Executive Officer |
Payment/Wire Instructions:
Chase Bank
Routing number: 322271627
FBO: Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
Account Number: 623810923
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EXHIBIT 6.9
PROMISSORY NOTE
THIS CONVERTIBLE NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE-SKY LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS IT IS SO REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
$50,000 |
Carson City,Nevada
January 11th, 2020 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to the order of Michael Magliochetti, the “Payee”), at the address specified for notice below, or such other place as the Payee may designate to Company in writing from time to time, the principal sum of $50,000 in lawful money of the United States of America on the earlier of first proceeds received from a to be filed Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 upon qualification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or January 11th , 2022; (the “Maturity Date”), in addition to all other amounts provided in this promissory note (this “Note”).
1. | Purchase Price | |
(a) | $25,000 - Original Issuers Discount of 50% | |
2. | Payment Terms. | |
(a) | Interest. This Note shall not bear interest unless in default. | |
(b) | Payment of Principal at Maturity. The principal of this Note shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. | |
(c) | Prepayment. The Company shall have the right to prepay this Note, along with accrued interest thereon, prior to the Maturity Date. In the event that any scheduled payment date hereunder is a day on which banks in the State of New York are required or authorized to be closed, then the payment that would be due on such day shall instead be due and payable on the next day which is not such a non-banking day, with additional interest for such delay at the rate then in effect hereunder. | |
3. | Default. It shall be an event of default (“Event of Default”), and the entire unpaid principal of this Note shall become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events: | |
(a) | any failure on the part of the Company to make any payment under this Note when due, and such failure continues for five (5) days after the due date; |
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(b) | the Company’s commencement (or take any action for the purpose of commencing) of any proceeding under any bankruptcy, or for the reorganization of any party liable hereon, whether as maker, endorser, guarantor, surety or otherwise, or for the readjustment of any of the debts of any of the foregoing parties, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as amended, or any part thereof, or under any other laws, whether state or Federal, for the relief of debtors, now or hereafter existing, by any of the foregoing parties, or against any of the foregoing parties; | |
(c) | a proceeding shall be commenced against the Company under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, moratorium or similar law or statute and relief is ordered against such party, or the proceeding is controverted but is not dismissed within thirty (30) days after the commencement thereof; | |
(d) | the appointment of a receiver, trustee or custodian for all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, which appointment remains in place for at least one hundred twenty (120) days, the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; or | |
(e) | the admission by the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the Company. | |
4. | Waiver. | |
(a) | The Company and every endorser or guarantor, if any, of this Note regardless of time, order, or place of signing waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor with respect to this Note and notices of every kind and assent to any one or more extensions or postponements of the time of payment or any other indulgences, to any substitutions and to any additions or releases of any other parties or persons primarily or secondarily liable with respect to this Note. | |
(b) | The parties hereto agree that a waiver of rights under this Note shall not be deemed to be made by a party hereto unless such waiver shall be in writing, duly signed by the applicable party, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved and shall in no way impair the rights of the parties hereto in any other respect at any other time. | |
(c) | IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE COMPANY WAIVES (TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW) ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. | |
5. | GOVERNING LAW. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES. | |
6. | Assignment of Note. The Company may not assign or transfer this Note or any of its obligations under this Note in any manner whatsoever (including, without limitation, by the consolidation or merger with or into another corporation) without the prior written consent of Payee. The Note may be assigned at any time by the Payee. |
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7. | Miscellaneous. | |
(a) | This Note may be altered only by prior written agreement signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, or discharge is sought. This Note may not be modified by an oral agreement, even if supported by new consideration. | |
(b) | Subject to Section 7, the covenants, terms, and conditions contained in this Note apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. | |
(c) | This Note and the agreements and documents referred to herein and therein constitute a final written expression of all the terms of the agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations between the parties with respect to this Note. If any provision or any word, term, clause, or other part of any provision of this Note shall be invalid for any reason, the same shall be ineffective, but the remainder of this Note shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. | |
(d) | The term “Payee” shall include the initial party to whom payment is designated to be made and, in the event of an assignment of this Note, the successor assignee or assignees, and, as to each successive additional assignment, such successor assignee or assignees. | |
(e) | Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (or by the most nearly comparable method if mailed from or to a location outside of the United States of America) or by FedEx, Express Mail, or similar internationally recognized overnight delivery or courier service, or delivered in person or by facsimile, or similar telecommunications equipment, against receipt therefore at the address of such party set forth in this Section 8(e) (or to such other address as the party shall have furnished in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8(e)). |
Payee: | Michael Magliochetti | ||
116 Bridges Lane | |||
North Andover, MA 01845 | |||
Email: magliochetti@aol.com | |||
Company: | Byzen Digital, Inc. | ||
123 W. NYE Lane | |||
Suite 129 | |||
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706 | |||
E-mail: dan@clean-seas.com |
Such addresses may be changed by notice given as provided in this subsection. Notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt; provided, however, that a notice (other than a notice of a changed address) sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, with postage prepaid, shall be presumed received not later than three (3) business days following the date of sending.
(f) | Time is of the essence under this Note. |
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(g) | All agreements herein made are expressly limited so that in no event whatsoever, whether by reason of advancement of proceeds hereof, acceleration of maturity of the unpaid balance hereof or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Payee for the use of the money advanced or to be advanced hereunder exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed to be charged under applicable law (the “Maximum Legal Rate”). If, from any circumstances whatsoever, the fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other agreement or instrument now or hereafter evidencing, securing or in any way relating to the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall involve the payment of interest in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, then the obligation to pay interest hereunder shall be reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate; and if from any circumstance whatsoever, the Payee shall ever receive interest, the amount of which would exceed the amount collectible at the Maximum Legal Rate, such amount as would be excessive interest shall be applied to any other indebtedness of the Company to the Payee. This provision shall control every other provision in any and all other agreements and instruments existing or hereafter arising between the Company and the Payee with respect to the indebtedness evidenced hereby. | |
(h) | The Company represents and warrants that the issuance of this Note has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and shareholder action and the execution, delivery and repayment of this Note does not and will not violate any agreement to which it is a party. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Note as of the date first set forth above.
BORROWER: | |
Name: Dan Bates | |
Chief Executive Officer |
Payment/Wire Instructions:
Chase Bank
Routing number: 322271627
FBO: Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
Account Number: 623810923
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EXHIBIT 6.10
PROMISSORY NOTE
THIS CONVERTIBLE NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE-SKY LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS IT IS SO REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
$100,000 |
Carson City, Nevada
January 12, 2021 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to the order of The Magliochetti Family 2009 Irrevocable Trust, a the “Payee”), at the address specified for notice below, or such other place as the Payee may designate to Company in writing from time to time, the principal sum of $50,000 in lawful money of the United States of America on the earlier of first proceeds received from a to be filed Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 upon qualification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or January 12, 2022; (the “Maturity Date”), in addition to all other amounts provided in this promissory note (this “Note”).
1. | Purchase Price | |
(a) | $50,000 - Original Issuers Discount of 50% | |
2. | Payment Terms. | |
(a) | Interest. This Note shall not bear interest unless in default. | |
(b) | Payment of Principal at Maturity. The principal of this Note shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. | |
(c) | Prepayment. The Company shall have the right to prepay this Note, along with accrued interest thereon, prior to the Maturity Date. In the event that any scheduled payment date hereunder is a day on which banks in the State of New York are required or authorized to be closed, then the payment that would be due on such day shall instead be due and payable on the next day which is not such a non-banking day, with additional interest for such delay at the rate then in effect hereunder. | |
3. | Default. It shall be an event of default (“Event of Default”), and the entire unpaid principal of this Note shall become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events: | |
(a) | any failure on the part of the Company to make any payment under this Note when due, and such failure continues for five (5) days after the due date; |
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(b) | the Company’s commencement (or take any action for the purpose of commencing) of any proceeding under any bankruptcy, or for the reorganization of any party liable hereon, whether as maker, endorser, guarantor, surety or otherwise, or for the readjustment of any of the debts of any of the foregoing parties, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as amended, or any part thereof, or under any other laws, whether state or Federal, for the relief of debtors, now or hereafter existing, by any of the foregoing parties, or against any of the foregoing parties; | |
(c) | a proceeding shall be commenced against the Company under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, moratorium or similar law or statute and relief is ordered against such party, or the proceeding is controverted but is not dismissed within thirty (30) days after the commencement thereof; | |
(d) | the appointment of a receiver, trustee or custodian for all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, which appointment remains in place for at least one hundred twenty (120) days, the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; or | |
(e) | the admission by the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the Company. | |
4. | Waiver. | |
(a) | The Company and every endorser or guarantor, if any, of this Note regardless of time, order, or place of signing waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor with respect to this Note and notices of every kind and assent to any one or more extensions or postponements of the time of payment or any other indulgences, to any substitutions and to any additions or releases of any other parties or persons primarily or secondarily liable with respect to this Note. | |
(b) | The parties hereto agree that a waiver of rights under this Note shall not be deemed to be made by a party hereto unless such waiver shall be in writing, duly signed by the applicable party, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved and shall in no way impair the rights of the parties hereto in any other respect at any other time. | |
(c) | IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE COMPANY WAIVES (TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW) ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. | |
5. | GOVERNING LAW. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES. | |
6. | Assignment of Note. The Company may not assign or transfer this Note or any of its obligations under this Note in any manner whatsoever (including, without limitation, by the consolidation or merger with or into another corporation) without the prior written consent of Payee. The Note may be assigned at any time by the Payee. |
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7. | Miscellaneous. | |
(a) | This Note may be altered only by prior written agreement signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, or discharge is sought. This Note may not be modified by an oral agreement, even if supported by new consideration. | |
(b) | Subject to Section 7, the covenants, terms, and conditions contained in this Note apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. | |
(c) | This Note and the agreements and documents referred to herein and therein constitute a final written expression of all the terms of the agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations between the parties with respect to this Note. If any provision or any word, term, clause, or other part of any provision of this Note shall be invalid for any reason, the same shall be ineffective, but the remainder of this Note shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. | |
(d) | The term “Payee” shall include the initial party to whom payment is designated to be made and, in the event of an assignment of this Note, the successor assignee or assignees, and, as to each successive additional assignment, such successor assignee or assignees. | |
(e) | Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (or by the most nearly comparable method if mailed from or to a location outside of the United States of America) or by FedEx, Express Mail, or similar internationally recognized overnight delivery or courier service, or delivered in person or by facsimile, or similar telecommunications equipment, against receipt therefore at the address of such party set forth in this Section 8(e) (or to such other address as the party shall have furnished in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8(e)). |
Payee: | Magliochetti Family 2009 | ||
Irrevocable Trust | |||
c/o McGinn Law, PC | |||
288 Grove Street, #361 | |||
Braintree, MA 02184 | |||
Email: cmcginn@mcginnlawpc.com | |||
Company: | Byzen Digital, Inc. | ||
123 W. NYE Lane | |||
Suite 129 | |||
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706 | |||
E-mail: dan@clean-seas.com |
Such addresses may be changed by notice given as provided in this subsection. Notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt; provided, however, that a notice (other than a notice of a changed address) sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, with postage prepaid, shall be presumed received not later than three (3) business days following the date of sending.
(f) | Time is of the essence under this Note. |
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(g) | All agreements herein made are expressly limited so that in no event whatsoever, whether by reason of advancement of proceeds hereof, acceleration of maturity of the unpaid balance hereof or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Payee for the use of the money advanced or to be advanced hereunder exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed to be charged under applicable law (the “Maximum Legal Rate”). If, from any circumstances whatsoever, the fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other agreement or instrument now or hereafter evidencing, securing or in any way relating to the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall involve the payment of interest in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, then the obligation to pay interest hereunder shall be reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate; and if from any circumstance whatsoever, the Payee shall ever receive interest, the amount of which would exceed the amount collectible at the Maximum Legal Rate, such amount as would be excessive interest shall be applied to any other indebtedness of the Company to the Payee. This provision shall control every other provision in any and all other agreements and instruments existing or hereafter arising between the Company and the Payee with respect to the indebtedness evidenced hereby. | |
(h) | The Company represents and warrants that the issuance of this Note has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and shareholder action and the execution, delivery and repayment of this Note does not and will not violate any agreement to which it is a party. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Note as of the date first set forth above.
BORROWER: | |
Name: Dan Bates | |
Chief Executive Officer |
Payment/Wire Instructions:
Chase Bank
Routing number: 322271627
FBO: Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
Account Number: 623810923
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EXHIBIT 6.11
PROMISSORY NOTE
THIS CONVERTIBLE NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE-SKY LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS IT IS SO REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
$200,000 |
Carson City, Nevada
January 12th, 2021 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to the order of GW Holdings Group, LLC., a New York limited liability company (the “Payee”), at the address specified for notice below, or such other place as the Payee may designate to Company in writing from time to time, the principal sum of $200,000 in lawful money of the United States of America on the earlier of first proceeds received from a to be filed Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 upon qualification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or January 12th , 2022; (the “Maturity Date”), in addition to all other amounts provided in this promissory note (this “Note”).
1. | Purchase Price | |
(a) | $100,000 - Original Issuers Discount of 50% | |
2. | Payment Terms. | |
(a) | Interest. This Note shall not bear interest unless in default. | |
(b) | Payment of Principal at Maturity. The principal of this Note shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. | |
(c) | Prepayment. The Company shall have the right to prepay this Note, along with accrued interest thereon, prior to the Maturity Date. In the event that any scheduled payment date hereunder is a day on which banks in the State of New York are required or authorized to be closed, then the payment that would be due on such day shall instead be due and payable on the next day which is not such a non-banking day, with additional interest for such delay at the rate then in effect hereunder. | |
(d) | Conversion. Payee shall have the right to convert the amount due under this Note into shares of any qualified Regulation A Offering Statement of the Company. The number of shares to be issued shall be determined by dividing the converted amount by the offering price under the Regulation A Offering Statement. |
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3. | Default. It shall be an event of default (“Event of Default”), and the entire unpaid principal of this Note shall become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events: | |
(a) | any failure on the part of the Company to make any payment under this Note when due, and such failure continues for five (5) days after the due date; | |
(b) | the Company’s commencement (or take any action for the purpose of commencing) of any proceeding under any bankruptcy, or for the reorganization of any party liable hereon, whether as maker, endorser, guarantor, surety or otherwise, or for the readjustment of any of the debts of any of the foregoing parties, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as amended, or any part thereof, or under any other laws, whether state or Federal, for the relief of debtors, now or hereafter existing, by any of the foregoing parties, or against any of the foregoing parties; | |
(c) | a proceeding shall be commenced against the Company under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, moratorium or similar law or statute and relief is ordered against such party, or the proceeding is controverted but is not dismissed within thirty (30) days after the commencement thereof; | |
(d) | the appointment of a receiver, trustee or custodian for all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, which appointment remains in place for at least one hundred twenty (120) days, the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; or | |
(e) | the admission by the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the Company. | |
4. | Waiver. | |
(a) | The Company and every endorser or guarantor, if any, of this Note regardless of time, order, or place of signing waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor with respect to this Note and notices of every kind and assent to any one or more extensions or postponements of the time of payment or any other indulgences, to any substitutions and to any additions or releases of any other parties or persons primarily or secondarily liable with respect to this Note. | |
(b) | The parties hereto agree that a waiver of rights under this Note shall not be deemed to be made by a party hereto unless such waiver shall be in writing, duly signed by the applicable party, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved and shall in no way impair the rights of the parties hereto in any other respect at any other time. | |
(c) | IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE COMPANY WAIVES (TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW) ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. | |
5. | GOVERNING LAW. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES. |
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6. | Assignment of Note. The Company may not assign or transfer this Note or any of its obligations under this Note in any manner whatsoever (including, without limitation, by the consolidation or merger with or into another corporation) without the prior written consent of Payee. The Note may be assigned at any time by the Payee. | |
7. | Miscellaneous. | |
(a) | This Note may be altered only by prior written agreement signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, or discharge is sought. This Note may not be modified by an oral agreement, even if supported by new consideration. | |
(b) | Subject to Section 7, the covenants, terms, and conditions contained in this Note apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. | |
(c) | This Note and the agreements and documents referred to herein and therein constitute a final written expression of all the terms of the agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations between the parties with respect to this Note. If any provision or any word, term, clause, or other part of any provision of this Note shall be invalid for any reason, the same shall be ineffective, but the remainder of this Note shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. | |
(d) | The term “Payee” shall include the initial party to whom payment is designated to be made and, in the event of an assignment of this Note, the successor assignee or assignees, and, as to each successive additional assignment, such successor assignee or assignees. | |
(e) | Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (or by the most nearly comparable method if mailed from or to a location outside of the United States of America) or by FedEx, Express Mail, or similar internationally recognized overnight delivery or courier service, or delivered in person or by facsimile, or similar telecommunications equipment, against receipt therefore at the address of such party set forth in this Section 8(e) (or to such other address as the party shall have furnished in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8(e)). |
Payee: | GW Holdings Group, | ||
LLC. | |||
137 Montague | |||
Ste 291 | |||
Brooklyn, NY 11201 | |||
Email: inbox@gwholdingsgroup.com | |||
Company: | Byzen Digital, Inc. | ||
123 W. NYE Lane | |||
Suite 129 | |||
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706 | |||
E-mail: dan@clean-seas.com |
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Such addresses may be changed by notice given as provided in this subsection. Notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt; provided, however, that a notice (other than a notice of a changed address) sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, with postage prepaid, shall be presumed received not later than three (3) business days following the date of sending.
(f) | Time is of the essence under this Note. | |
(g) | All agreements herein made are expressly limited so that in no event whatsoever, whether by reason of advancement of proceeds hereof, acceleration of maturity of the unpaid balance hereof or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Payee for the use of the money advanced or to be advanced hereunder exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed to be charged under applicable law (the “Maximum Legal Rate”). If, from any circumstances whatsoever, the fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other agreement or instrument now or hereafter evidencing, securing or in any way relating to the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall involve the payment of interest in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, then the obligation to pay interest hereunder shall be reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate; and if from any circumstance whatsoever, the Payee shall ever receive interest, the amount of which would exceed the amount collectible at the Maximum Legal Rate, such amount as would be excessive interest shall be applied to any other indebtedness of the Company to the Payee. This provision shall control every other provision in any and all other agreements and instruments existing or hereafter arising between the Company and the Payee with respect to the indebtedness evidenced hereby. | |
(h) | The Company represents and warrants that the issuance of this Note has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and shareholder action and the execution, delivery and repayment of this Note does not and will not violate any agreement to which it is a party. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Note as of the date first set forth above.
BORROWER: | |
Name: Dan Bates | |
Chief Executive Officer |
Payment/Wire Instructions:
Chase Bank
Routing number: 322271627
FBO: Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
Account Number: 623810923
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EXHIBIT 6.12
Exhibit C
THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THEY CONVERT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND COMPANY RESTRICTIONS.
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Byzen Digital INC., a Nevada corporation, its successors and assigns (the “Company) promises to pay to the order of Greentree Financial Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Holder”), in immediately available funds, the aggregate principal amount set forth below (the “Principal Amount”), plus all accrued interest thereon, in accordance with the terms of this Convertible Promissory Note (“Note” or “Security”).
EFFECTIVE DATE: | November 25, 2020 | |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: | $110,000 | |
MATURITY DATE: | November 25, 2021 |
1. | INCORPORATION. This Note is being issued pursuant to the terms of that certain Financial Advisory Agreement, dated as of November 25, 2020 by and between the Company and the Holder (the “Advisory Agreement”). If not otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Advisory Agreement. Further, all of the terms, representations, warranties, agreements, covenants and conditions set forth in the Advisory Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. To the extent that there is a conflict between any condition, term or provision of this Note and the Advisory Agreement, the conditions, terms, and provisions set forth herein shall specifically supersede the conflicting conditions, provisions and/or terms in the Advisory Agreement. |
2. | PAYMENT. All outstanding principal shall be due one year from the Effective Date (“Maturity Date”). The Company shall have three (3) days after the Maturity Date to deliver payment to the Holder. Payment shall be made at Holder’s address at 7951 SW 6th Street, Suite 216, Plantation, FL 33324, or as otherwise directed by Holder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company agrees to apply all proceeds from its intended Regulation A offering under the Securities Act of 1933 to repayment of this Note until it has been paid in full, and further agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to file and have qualified such Regulation A offering in a timely manner. |
3. | INTEREST. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal balance of this Note at the annual rate of TWELVE PERCENT (12%) until the entire Principal Amount is paid in full. Interest shall not be compounded and shall be computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year comprised of twelve (12) months of thirty (30) days each, with any calculation based upon a partial month of less than thirty (30) days based on actual days lapsed. The Company will make interest payments semi- annually, with the first interest payment due six (6) months from the Effective Date hereof and on each 6 months from such date until all interest and outstanding principal is paid in full. |
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4. | PREPAYMENT. The Company may, at its option, at any time and from time to time, prepay all or any part of the principal balance of this Note before the Maturity Date, without penalty; provided, that it shall provide Holder with fifteen (15) days’ advanced written notice of its intent to prepay this Note. Holder shall have the option to elect to convert this Note per the terms of this Note and the Advisory Agreement at any time prior to the Company’s prepayment. Any partial prepayments would be applied to accrued interest balance first. |
5. | REORGANIZATION. In case of any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation, entity or person, or any other corporate reorganization, in which the Company shall not be the continuing or surviving entity of such consolidation, merger or reorganization (any such transaction being hereinafter referred to as a “Reorganization”), then, in each case, the Holder of this Note, on conversion hereof at any time after the consummation or effective date of such Reorganization (the “Reorganization Date”), shall receive, in lieu of the shares of stock or other securities at any time issuable upon the conversion of this Note issuable on such conversion prior to the Reorganization Date, the stock and other securities and property (including cash) to which such Holder would have been entitled upon the Reorganization Date if such Holder had converted this Note immediately prior thereto. The Company shall ensure that the surviving entity in any Reorganization specifically assumes the Company’s obligations under this Note and the Advisory Agreement. |
6. | DEFAULT. The occurrence of any one of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default: |
a) | The non-payment, when due or upon demand, of any principal or interest pursuant to this Note; | |
b) | The material breach of any representation or warranty in the Advisory Agreement; | |
c) | The breach of any material covenant or undertaking herein or therein the Advisory Agreement; | |
d) | The commencement by the Company of any voluntary proceeding under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, receivership, dissolution, or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in effect; or the adjudication of the Company as insolvent or bankrupt by a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction; or the petition or application by the Company for, acquiescence in, or consent by the Company to, the appointment of any receiver or trustee for the Company or for all or a substantial part of the property of the Company; or the assignment by the Company for the benefit of creditors; or the written admission of the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they mature; | |
e) | The commencement against the Company of any proceeding relating to the Company under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, adjustment of debt, receivership, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in effect, provided, however, that the commencement of such a proceeding shall not constitute an Event of Default unless the Company consents to the same or admits in writing the material allegations of same, or said proceeding shall remain undismissed for 20 days; or the issuance of any order, judgment or decree for the appointment of a receiver or trustee for the Company or for all or a substantial part of the property of the Company, which order, judgment or decree remains undismissed for 20 days; or a warrant of attachment, execution, or similar process shall be issued against any substantial part of the property of the Company; |
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f) | The Company liquidates, transfers, sells or assigns substantially all of its assets or elects to wind down its operations or dissolve; | |
g) | The Company fails to maintain irrevocable TA instruction or file with the Company’s transfer agent; | |
h) | Company fails to maintain DTC or DWAC eligibility; | |
i) | The Company fails to stay current in its SEC Reporting obligations; | |
j) | The Company fails to deliver the Holder the shares of Common Stock rightfully listed in the Conversion Notice within three (3) business days; | |
k) | The Company defaults on any other debt or warrant agreement exceeding a value of $20,000; | |
l) | The Company breaches any other agreement it has with Holder or his assigns; | |
m) | The Company interferes with Holder’s or its assigns’ efforts to remove the restrictive legend from the Common Stock issued as a result of conversion of the Note when Holder or his assign has provided an attorney opinion letter opining that the shares are eligible to have the legend removed pursuant to Rule 144 or otherwise. |
There will be no cure period available for the Event of Default as defined in Section 6(d) and 6(e); Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, and provided such Event of Default as defined in Section 6(a) through 6(c), and 6(f) through 6(m), has not been cured by the Company within five (5) business days after the occurrence of such Event of Default (except a payment default of any interest, principal and/or other amount when due, of which no cure period is available), the Holder, may, by written notice to the Company, declare all or any portion of the unpaid Principal Amount due to Holder, together with all accrued interest thereon, immediately due and payable (without advanced notice as may otherwise by required hereunder); provided that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default as set forth in paragraph
(d) or paragraph (e) hereof, all or any portion of the unpaid Principal Amount due to Holder, together with all accrued interest thereon, shall immediately become due and payable without any such notice. Holder shall also have all other remedies available under law and equity. There shall be a default charge equal to 18% of the sum of any unpaid principal plus any interest accrued as of the default date.
In the event that Holder at its sole discretion elects to allow the Company to continue with repayment of the principal and interest on this Note after an Event of Default, the interest rate on the unpaid principal of this Note will change to 18% or the highest interest rate currently allowable under Florida law for loans of this amount (the “Default Interest Rate”). In the event of any changes under Florida law relating to the increases or decreases of allowable interest rates, this Note will be changed to the highest amount allowable under Florida law without notification or further ratification. As of the date of Default or any Event of Default, assuming the Holder allows reinstatement or continuation of this Note, the Default Interest Rate shall become the new rate of interest on this Note.
Any payments that the Holder allows under this section shall be made through a wire transfer of funds or Certified Check.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Holder at any time, at its sole discretion, may elect to immediately (without prior notice) convert the outstanding Principal Amount of this Note, or any portion of the Principal Amount hereof, and any accrued interest, in whole or in part, into shares of the Common Stock, according to the terms of this Note.
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7. | CONVERSION. |
a. | Alternative Conversion Price should be equal to 50% of the average of three lowest trading price on the primary trading market on which the Company’s Common Stock is quoted for the last twenty (20) trading days immediately prior to but not including the Conversion Date. The Alternative Conversion Price and Holders right to convert the principal and interest under this Note shall apply only during any period when the Company is in default under this Note. Holder shall have no right to convert any portion of the Note during any period when the Company is not in default. | |
b. | Conversion Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Note, the Holder may not convert this Note if such conversion would cause Holder’s beneficial ownership (as defined by Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of the Company to exceed 9.9% of its total issued and outstanding common or voting shares. Any common shares converted under this Note need to be delivered to the Holder within three (3) business days of the receipt of Conversion Notice. |
8. | CONVERSION COST. The Company agrees to reimburse the Holder’s certificate processing cost by adding $1,500 to the Principal for each note conversion effected by Holder. |
9. | COMMON SHARE ISSUANCE. Upon receipt by the Company of a written request from Holder to convert any amount due under any Note, subject to any limitations on conversion contained in any Note, the Company shall have three (3) business days (“Delivery Date”) to request issuance of the shares of Common Stock rightfully listed in such request. If the Company fails to timely deliver the shares through willful failure or deliberate hindrance, the Company shall pay to Holder in immediately available funds $1,000 per day past the Delivery Date that the shares are actually issued. Any amounts due under this Section shall be paid by the fifth (5th) day of the month following the month in which they accrued or, at the option of Holder, may be added to the principal under any Note. The Company agrees that the right to convert the Notes is a valuable right to Holder and a material consideration of it entering the Advisory Agreement. The parties agree that it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to ascertain the amount of actual damages caused by a failure of the Company to timely deliver shares as required hereby. Therefore, the parties agree that the foregoing liquidated damages provision represents reasonable compensation for the loss which would be incurred by the Holder due to any such breach. The parties agree that this Section is not intended to in any way limit Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief. |
10. | NOTICE. Any and all notices, demands, advance requests or other communications required or desired to be given hereunder by any party shall be in writing and shall be validly given or made to another party if (i) personally served, (ii) sent by email on the date such email is sent (provided confirmation of such email being sent is provided upon request) (iii) deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (iv) by facsimile with confirmation receipt. Notice hereunder is to be given as follows: |
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If to the Company:
Byzen Digital Inc.
123W NYE Lane, Suite 129,
Carson City, NV 89706
Attn: Christopher Percy
If to the Holder:
Greentree Financial Group, Inc.
7951 S.W. 6th Street, Suite 216
Plantation, Florida 33324
Attn: R. Chris Cottone
11. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY HOLDER. Holder, by its acceptance of this Note, represents and warrants to Company as follows: |
(a) | Holder is acquiring the Security with the intent to hold as an investment and not with a view of distribution. | |
(b) | Holder 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 Security 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. Holder 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 Security, and has no need for liquidity in such investment. Holder, 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 Holder, either alone or through its officers, employees or agents, has evaluated the merits and risks of the investment in the Security. | |
(c) | Holder acknowledges and agrees that it is purchasing the Security 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. | |
(d) | Holder 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) | Holder understands that in lieu of this Note, Holder has the right to receive an up-front cash payment prior to Holder rendering services to the Company pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. It is further acknowledged and agreed that the value of this Note, or the securities into which it may be converted, at any given time, could be less than the value of the service fee had Holder elected an up-front payment, and Holder accepts the investment risk associated therewith. |
12. | SUCCESSION AND ASSIGNABILITY. This Note shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. The Holder may assign any of his or its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder on his or its own discretion without further approval from the Company. |
13. | GOVERNING LAW AND CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to conflict of law provisions. All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Note, or in respect of any legal relationship associated with or derived from this Note, shall only be heard in any competent court residing in Broward County, Florida. The 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 Holder shall only be brought in such courts. |
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14. | ATTORNEYS FEES. In the event the Holder hereof shall refer this Note to an attorney to enforce the terms hereof, the Company agrees to pay all the costs and expenses incurred in attempting or effecting the enforcement of the Holder’s rights, including reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not suit is instituted. |
15. | CONFORMITY WITHLAW. It is the intention of the Company and of the Holder to conform strictly to applicable usury and similar laws. Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, it is agreed that the aggregate of all charges which constitute interest under applicable usury and similar laws that are contracted for, chargeable or receivable under or in respect of this Note, shall under no circumstances exceed the maximum amount of interest permitted by such laws, and any excess, whether occasioned by acceleration or maturity of this Note or otherwise, shall be canceled automatically, and if theretofore paid, shall be either refunded to the Company or credited on the Principal Amount of this Note. |
16. | SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Note is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Note, and the remaining part shall remain in full force and effect as if no such invalid or unenforceable provisions had been a part of this Note. |
17. | WAIVER. Holder shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Note unless such waiver is given in a dated writing signed by Holder. No delay or omission on the part of Holder in exercising any right pursuant to this Note shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Holder of any provision of this Note or of any rights against any individual, entity or collateral shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of strict compliance of any other provision of this Note by any other individual or entity. No prior waiver by Holder or course of dealing between Holder and any individual or entity collectively constituting the Company shall constitute a waiver of any rights of Holder or of any obligations pursuant to this Note. |
18. | This Note and the Advisory Agreement (and the warrant issued thereunder) constitute the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and may not be altered or amended except by written agreement signed by the parties. |
In witness whereof, the below parties signed and sealed this Note as of above date written.
Byzen Digital Inc. | GREENTREE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |||
(“COMPANY”) | (“HOLDER”) | |||
By: | By: | |||
Name: | Christopher Percy | Name: | R. Chris Cottone | |
Title: | President | Title: | Vice President |
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EXHIBIT 6.13
THIS NOTE AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THIS NOTE HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER (THE “1933 ACT”)
US $159,375.00
BYZEN DIGITAL INC.
4% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE NOTE DUE JULY 22, 2022
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, BYZEN DIGITAL INC. (the “Company”) promises to pay to the order of EAGLE EQUITIES, LLC and its authorized successors and Permitted Assigns, defined below, (“Holder”), the aggregate principal face amount ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS exactly (U.S. $159,375.00) on July 22, 2022 (“Maturity Date”) and to pay interest on the principal amount outstanding hereunder at the rate of 4% per annum commencing on January 22, 2021. This Note shall contain a$31,875.00 OID such that the purchase price shall be $127,500.00. The interest will be paid to the Holder in whose name this Note is registered on the records of the Company regarding registration and transfers of this Note. The principal of, and interest on, this Note are payable at 390 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511, initially, and if changed, last appearing on the records of the Company as designated in writing by the Holder hereof from time to time. The Company will pay each interest payment and the outstanding principal due upon this Note before or on the Maturity Date, less any amounts required by law to be deducted or withheld, to the Holder of this Note by check or wire transfer addressed to such Holder at the last address appearing on the records of the Company. The forwarding of such check or wire transfer shall constitute a payment of outstanding principal hereunder and shall satisfy and discharge the liability for principal on this Note to the extent of the sum represented by such check or wire transfer. Interest shall be payable in Common Stock (as defined below) pursuant to paragraph 4(b) herein. Permitted Assigns means any Holder assignment, transfer or sale of all or a portion of this Note accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel as provided for in Section 2(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement.
This Note is subject to the following additional provisions:
1. | This Note is exchangeable for an equal aggregate principal amount of Notes of different authorized denominations, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. No service charge will be made for such registration or transfer or exchange, except that Holder shall pay any tax or other governmental charges payable in connection therewith. To the extent that Holder subsequently transfers, assigns, sells or exchanges any of the multiple lesser denomination notes, Holder acknowledges that it will provide the Company with Opinions of Counsel as provided for in Section 2(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement. |
2. | The Company shall be entitled to withhold from all payments any amounts required to be withheld under applicable laws. | ||
3. | This Note may be transferred or exchanged only in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Act”), applicable state securities laws and Sections 2(f) and 5(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement. Any attempted transfer to a non-qualifying party shall be treated by the Company as void. Prior to due presentment for transfer of this Note, the Company and any agent of the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is duly registered on the Company’s records as the owner hereof for all other purposes, whether or not this Note be overdue, and neither the Company nor any such agent shall be affected or bound by notice to the contrary. Any Holder of this Note electing to exercise the right of conversion set forth in Section 4(a) hereof, in addition to the requirements set forth in Section 4(a), and any prequalified prospective transferee of this Note, also is required to give the Company written confirmation that this Note is being converted (“Notice of Conversion”) in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A. The date of receipt (including receipt by telecopy) of such Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date. All notices of conversion will be accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel. | ||
4. | (a) | The Holder of this Note is entitled, at its option, at any time after the first 270 days that this Note is in effect, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of this Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) at a fixed price (“Conversion Price”) of $0.001 per share of Common Stock. If the shares have not been delivered within 3 business days, the Notice of Conversion may be rescinded. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of Common Stock to the Holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the Notice of Conversion. Accrued, but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. The Holder shall have the right to convert all or a portion of the amount due under this Note into shares of any qualified Regulation A Offering Statement of the Company, as soon as such offering becomes effective. The number of shares to be issued shall be determined by dividing the converted amount by the offering price under the Regulation A Offering Statement. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractions of shares will be issued on conversion, but the number of shares issuable shall be rounded to the nearest whole share. In no event shall the Holder be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.99% of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company. | |
(b) | Interest on any unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be paid at the rate of 4% per annum. Interest shall be paid by the Company in Common Stock (“Interest Shares”). Holder may, at any time, send in a Notice of Conversion to the Company for Interest Shares based on the formula provided in Section 4(a) above. The dollar amount converted into Interest Shares shall be all or a portion of the accrued interest calculated on the unpaid principal balance of this Note to the date of such notice. |
(c) | While this Note is in effect, the Company may prepay and redeem this Note by paying to the Holder an amount as follows: |
Date | Amount |
0-30 days | 125% * (P+I) |
31-60 days | 130% * (P+I) |
61-90 days | 135% * (P+I) |
91-120 days | 140% * (P+I) |
121-150 days | 145% * (P+I) |
151 days – Maturity Date | 150% * (P+I) |
To redeem this Note, the Company must send a redemption notice to the Holder. The redemption notice will provide for 3 days to repay this Note, conversions may be effectuated, pursuant to Section 4(a) above, during the 3 days. Further, if the company raises funds from a Regulation A Offering, the Company shall prepay this Note with the initial proceeds received from such offering.
(d) | Upon (i) a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to any person in a single transaction or series of related transactions, (ii) a reclassification, capital reorganization (excluding an increase in authorized capital) or other change or exchange of outstanding shares of the Common Stock, other than a forward or reverse stock split or stock dividend, or (iii) any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another person or entity in which the Company is not the surviving entity (other than a merger which is effected solely to change the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company and results in a reclassification, conversion or exchange of outstanding shares of Common Stock solely into shares of Common Stock) (each of items (i), (ii) and (iii) being referred to as a “Sale Event”), then, in each case, the Company shall, upon request of the Holder, redeem this Note in cash for 150% of the principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest through the date of redemption, or at the election of the Holder, such Holder may convert the unpaid principal amount of this Note (together with the amount of accrued but unpaid interest) into shares of Common Stock immediately prior to such Sale Event at the Conversion Price. | ||
(e) | In case of any Sale Event (not to include a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets) in connection with which this Note is not redeemed or converted, the Company shall cause effective provision to be made so that the Holder of this Note shall have the right thereafter, by converting this Note, to purchase or convert this Note into the kind and number of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, capital reorganization or other change, consolidation or merger by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock that could have been purchased upon exercise of the Note and at the same Conversion Price, as defined in this Note, immediately prior to such Sale Event. The foregoing provisions shall similarly apply to successive Sale Events. If the consideration received by the holders of Common Stock is other than cash, the value shall be as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company or successor person or entity acting in good faith. |
5. | No provision of this Note shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of, and interest on, this Note at the time, place, and rate, and in the form, herein prescribed. | ||
6. | The Company hereby expressly waives demand and presentment for payment, notice of non-payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and diligence in taking any action to collect amounts called for hereunder and shall be directly and primarily liable for the payment of all sums owing and to be owing hereto. | ||
7. | The Company agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, which may be incurred by the Holder in collecting any amount due under this Note. | ||
8. | If one or more of the following described “Events of Default” shall occur: | ||
(a) | The Company shall default in the payment of principal or interest on this Note or any other note issued to the Holder by the Company; or | ||
(b) | Any of the representations or warranties made by the Company herein or in any certificate or financial or other written statements heretofore or hereafter furnished by or on behalf of the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Note, or the Securities Purchase Agreement under which this note was issued shall be false or misleading in any respect; or | ||
(c) | The Company shall fail to perform or observe, in any respect, any covenant, term, provision, condition, agreement or obligation of the Company under this Note or any other note issued to the Holder; or | ||
(d) | The Company shall (1) become insolvent (which does not include a “going concern opinion); (2) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they mature; (3) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or commence proceedings for its dissolution; (4) apply for or consent to the appointment of a trustee, liquidator or receiver for its or for a substantial part of its property or business; (5) file a petition for bankruptcy relief, consent to the filing of such petition or have filed against it an involuntary petition for bankruptcy relief, all under federal or state laws as applicable; or | ||
(e) | A trustee, liquidator or receiver shall be appointed for the Company or for a substantial part of its property or business without its consent and shall not be discharged within sixty (60) days after such appointment; or | ||
(f) | Any governmental agency or any court of competent jurisdiction at the instance of any governmental agency shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial portion of the properties or assets of the Company; or | ||
(g) | One or more money judgments, writs or warrants of attachment, or similar process, in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate, shall be entered or filed against the Company or any of its properties or other assets and shall remain unpaid, unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of fifteen (15) days or in any event later than five (5) days prior to the date of any proposed sale thereunder; or |
(h) | Defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period; or | ||
(i) | The Company shall have its Common Stock delisted from an exchange (including the OTC Markets exchange) or, if the Common Stock trades on an exchange, then trading in the Common Stock shall be suspended for more than 10 consecutive days or, once obligated to, ceases to file its 1934 act reports with the SEC; | ||
(j) | If a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company on the date hereof are no longer serving as members of the Board; | ||
(k) | The Company shall not deliver to the Holder the Common Stock pursuant to paragraph 4 herein without restrictive legend within 3 business days of its receipt of a Notice of Conversion which includes an Opinion of Counsel expressing an opinion which supports the removal of a restrictive legend; or | ||
(l) | The Company shall not replenish the reserve set forth in Section 12, within 3 business days of the request of the Holder. | ||
(m) | The Company shall be delinquent in its periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; or | ||
(n) | The Company shall cause to lose the “bid” price for its stock in a market (including the OTC marketplace or other exchange). |
Then, or at any time thereafter, unless cured within 5 days, and in each and every such case, unless such Event of Default shall have been waived in writing by the Holder (which waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default) at the option of the Holder and in the Holder’s sole discretion, the Holder may consider this Note immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or (further) notice of any kind (other than notice of acceleration), all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything herein or in any note or other instruments contained to the contrary notwithstanding, and the Holder may immediately, and without expiration of any period of grace, enforce any and all of the Holder’s rights and remedies provided herein or any other rights or remedies afforded by law. Upon an Event of Default, interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. In the event of a breach of Section 8(k) the parties agree that damages shall be difficult to determine and agree on liquidated damages in the amount of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company. The agreed liquidated damages shall increase to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day. In the event of a breach of Section 8(n), the parties agree that damages shall be difficult to determine and hereby agree to an increase of the outstanding principal amounts by 20% as a liquidated damages payment. In case of a breach of Section 8(i), the parties agree that damages will be difficult to determine and agree that the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 50% as a liquidated damages payment. If this Note is not paid at maturity, or within 10 days thereof, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%.
If the Holder shall commence an action or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Note, including, without limitation, engaging an attorney, then if the Holder prevails in such action, the Holder shall be reimbursed by the Company for its attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.
Make-Whole for Failure to Deliver Loss. At the Holder’s election, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the conversion shares by the by the 3rd business day following the delivery of a Notice of Conversion to the Company and if the Holder incurs a Failure to Deliver Loss, then at any time the Holder may provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Failure to Deliver Loss and the Company must make the Holder whole as follows:
Failure to Deliver Loss = [(Highest VWAP for the 30 trading days on or after the day of exercise) x (Number of conversion shares)]
The Company must pay the Failure to Deliver Loss by cash payment, and any such cash payment must be made by the third business day from the time of the Holder’s written notice to the Company.
9. | In case any provision of this Note is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be excessive in scope or otherwise invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be adjusted rather than voided, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent possible, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Note will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. | |
10. | Neither this Note nor any term hereof may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Holder. | |
11. | The Company represents that it is not a “shell” issuer and that if it previously has been a “shell” issuer that at least 12 months have passed since the Company has reported Form 10 type information indicating it is no longer a “shell issuer. | |
12. | The Company shall issue irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving sufficient shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note (the “Share Reserve”). Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled. The Company shall pay all transfer agent costs associated with issuing and delivering the share certificates to Holder. If such amounts are to be paid by the Holder, it may deduct such amounts from the Conversion Price. The company should initially reserve 10,000,000 shares. The Holder may reasonably request increases from time to time to maintain reserved amounts as deemed necessary. The Company will instruct its transfer agent to provide the outstanding share information to the Holder in connection with its conversions. | |
13. | If it shall be found that any interest or other amount deemed interest due hereunder violates the applicable law governing usury, the applicable provision shall automatically be revised to equal the maximum rate of interest or other amount deemed interest permitted under applicable law. The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not seek to claim or take advantage of any law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying all or a portion of the principal or interest on this Note. | |
14. | This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nevada applicable to contracts made and wholly to be performed within the State of Nevada and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each party hereto. The Holder and the Company hereby mutually waive trial by jury and consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of the State of New York or in the Federal courts sitting in the county or city of New York. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and the facsimile transmission of an executed counterpart to this Agreement shall be effective as an original. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be duly executed by an officer thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 22, 2021 | ||
BYZEN DIGITAL INC. | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | CEO |
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF CONVERSION
(To be Executed by the Registered Holder in order to Convert the Note)
The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to convert $ _______ of the above Note into Shares of Common Stock of BYZEN DIGITAL INC. (“Shares”) according to the conditions set forth in such Note, as of the date written below.
If Shares are to be issued in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer and other taxes and charges payable with respect thereto.
Date of Conversion: __________________________________________________________________
Applicable Conversion Price: ____________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
[Print Name of Holder and Title of Signer :
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
SSN or EIN: _________________________________
Shares are to be registered in the following name:______________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Tel: __________________________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________________
SSN or EIN: ____________________________________________________________
Shares are to be sent or delivered to the following account:
Account Name: _________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
EXHIBIT 6.14
Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
EQ Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Pointe
Curve Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Byzen Digital, Inc. (the “Company”) and Crosslake Capital, LLC. (the “Investor”) have entered into a Convertible Promissory Note Agreement dated as of 01/08/2021 (the “Agreement”) providing for the issuance of the Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $200,000 (the “Note”).
A copy of the Note is attached hereto. You should familiarize yourself with your issuance and delivery obligations, as Transfer Agent, contained therein. The shares to be issued are to be registered in the names of the registered holder of the terms thereof. The amount of Common Stock so reserved may be increased, from time to time, by written instructions of the Investor.
You are hereby irrevocably authorized and instructed to reserve up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) of the Company for issuance upon full conversion of the Note in accordance with the terms thereof. The amount of Common Stock so reserved may be reasonably increased six months after execution of this Letter, from time to time, by written instructions of the Investor.
The ability to convert the Note in a timely manner is a material obligation of the Company pursuant to the Note. Your firm is hereby irrevocably authorized and instructed to issue shares of Common Stock of the Company (without any restrictive legend) to the Investor without any further action or confirmation by the company: (A) upon your receipt from the Investor of: (i) a notice of conversion (“Conversion Notice”) executed by the Investor; and (ii) an opinion of counsel of the Investor approved by the Issuer, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions (and satisfactory to the transfer agent), to the effect that the shares of Common Stock of the Company issued to the Investor pursuance to the Conversion Notice are not “restricted securities” as defined in Rule 144 and should be issued to the Investor without any restrictive legend; and (B) the number of shares to be issued is less than 4.99% (or 9.99% if the Company is a non-reporting entity) of the total issued common stock of the Company.
The Company hereby requests that your firm act immediately, without delay and without the any further action of confirmation by the Company with respect to the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to any Conversion Notices received from the Investor approved by the Issuer.
The Company shall indemnify you and your officers, directors, principals, partners, agents and representatives, and hold each of them harmless from and against any and all loss, liability, damage, claim or expense (including the reasonable fees and disbursements of its attorneys) incurred by or asserted against you or any of them arising out of or in connection with the instructions set forth herein, the performance or your duties hereunder and otherwise in respect hereof, including the costs and expenses defending yourself or themselves against any claim or liability hereunder, except that the Company shall not be liable hereunder as to matters in respect of which it is determined that you have acted with gross negligence or in bad faith. You shall have no liability to the Company in respect to any action taken or any failure to act in respect of this is such action was taken or omitted to be taken in good faith, and you shall be entitled to rely in this regard on the advice of counsel.
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the foregoing (irrevocable instructions) and does hereby extend the Company’s irrevocable agreement to indemnify your firm for all loss, liability or expense in carrying out the authority and direction herein contained on the terms herein set forth.
The Company agrees that in the event that the Transfer Agent resigns as the Company’s transfer agent, the Company shall engage a suitable replacement transfer agent that will agree to serve as transfer agent for the Company and be bound by the terms and conditions of these Irrevocable Instructions within five (5) business days.
The Investor is intended to be and are third party beneficiaries hereof, and no amendment or modification to the instructions set forth herein may be made without consent of the Investor. Your firm will not delay in processing any Conversion notices owing to the fact the Company is in arrears of its fees and other monies owed to your firm, provide that the Investor agrees that each such time a Conversion Notice is delivered to your firm, and the Company is in arrears or has otherwise been placed on financial hold, the Company authorizes your firm to notify the Investor that the Company is currently on financial hold and the Investor agrees to pre-pay the full cost of processing the Conversion Notice.
Acknowledged and Agreed: | Very truly yours, | |||
CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC. | BYZEN DIGITAL, INC. | |||
By: | ||||
Name: | George Choi | Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of January 08, 2021, by and between BYZEN DIGITAL, INC, a Nevada corporation, with headquarters located at 123 W. NYE Lane Suite 129 Carson City, NV 89706 (the “Company”), and CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with its address at 2902 Quantum Lakes Dr., Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (the “Buyer”).
WHEREAS:
A. The Company and the Buyer are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the rules and regulations as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”);
B. Buyer desires to purchase and the Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the convertible note of the Company, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the aggregate principal amount of USD $200,000.00 (together with any note(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Note”), convertible into shares of common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note; and
C. The Buyer wishes to purchase, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, such principal amount of Note as is set forth immediately below its name on the signature pages hereto.
NOW THEREFORE, the Company and the Buyer severally (and not jointly) hereby agree as follows:
1. | PURCHASE AND SALE OF NOTE. | ||
a. | Purchase of Note. On the Closing Date (as defined below), the Company shall issue and sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Company such principal amount of Note as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto, subject to the express terms of the Note. | ||
b. | Form of Payment. On or around the Closing Date (as defined below), the Buyer shall pay the purchase price for Note, which is equal to $100,000.00 (the “Purchase Price”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds, in accordance with the Company’s written wiring instructions, against delivery of the Note, and the Company shall deliver such duly executed Note on behalf of the Company, to the Buyer. |
c. | Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions thereto set forth in Section 6 and Section 7 below, the date and time of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be 5:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time on or about January 08, 2021, or such other mutually agreed upon time. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties. | ||
2. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER. The Buyer represents and warrants to the Company that: | ||
a. | Investment Purpose. As of the date hereof, the Buyer is purchasing the Note and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note (including, without limitation, such additional shares of Common Stock, if any, as are issuable (i) on account of interest on the Note or (ii) as a result of the events described in Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) of the Note, such shares of Common Stock being collectively referred to herein as the “Conversion Shares” and, collectively with the Note, the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the 1933 Act; provided, however, that by making the representations herein, the Buyer does not agree to hold any of the Securities for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Securities at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the 1933 Act. | ||
b. | Reliance on Exemptions. The Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Buyer to acquire the Securities. | ||
c. | Information. The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Note remain outstanding will continue to be, furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Securities which have been requested by the Buyer or its advisors. The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Note remain outstanding will continue to be, afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company has not disclosed to the Buyer any material nonpublic information and will not disclose such information unless such information is disclosed to the public prior to or promptly following such disclosure to the Buyer. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigation conducted by Buyer or any of its advisors or representatives shall modify, amend or affect Buyer’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained in Section 3 below. The Buyer understands that its investment in the Securities involves a significant degree of risk. The Buyer is not aware of any facts that may constitute a breach of any of the Company’s representations and warranties made herein. |
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d. | Governmental Review. The Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities. | ||
e. | Transfer or Re-sale. The Buyer understands that (i) the sale or re-sale of the Securities has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws, and the Securities may not be transferred unless (a) the Securities are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, (b) the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions to the effect that the Securities to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company, (c) the Securities are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”)) of the Buyer who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the Securities only in accordance with this Section 2(f) and who is an Accredited Investor, (d) the Securities are sold pursuant to Rule 144, or (e) the Securities are sold pursuant to Regulation S under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Regulation S”), and the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in corporate transactions, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company; (ii) any sale of such Securities made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any re-sale of such Securities under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the 1933 Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other person is under any obligation to register such Securities under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder (in each case). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Securities may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement. | ||
f. | Legends. The Buyer understands that the Note and, until such time as the Conversion Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, the Conversion Shares may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of the certificates for such Securities): |
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“NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.”
The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of any Security upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws, (a) such Security is registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such holder provides the Company with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Security may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Buyer agrees to sell all Securities, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.
g. | Authorization; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Buyer, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms. | ||
3. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY. The Company represents and warrants to the Buyer that: | ||
a. | Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries (as defined below), if any, is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, with full power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease, use and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and where now owned, leased, used, operated and 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 its ownership or use of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect. “Material Adverse Effect” means any material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets, financial condition or prospects of the Company or its Subsidiaries, if any, taken as a whole, or on the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements or instruments to be entered into in connection herewith. “Subsidiaries” means any corporation or other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, in which the Company owns, directly or indirectly, any equity or other ownership interest. |
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b. | Authorization; Enforcement. (i) The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, the Note and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to issue the Securities, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including without limitation, the issuance of the Note and the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion or exercise thereof) have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization of the Company, its Board of Directors, or its shareholders is required, (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company by its authorized representative, and such authorized representative is the true and official representative with authority to sign this Agreement and the other documents executed in connection herewith and bind the Company accordingly, and (iv) this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery by the Company of the Note, each of such instruments will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. | ||
c. | Capitalization. Except as disclosed in the SEC and/or OTC Markets Documents, no shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company’s stock option plans, no shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to securities (other than the Note) exercisable for, or convertible into or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock and sufficient shares are reserved for issuance upon conversion of the Note (as required by the Note and transfer agent share reserve letter). All of such outstanding shares of capital stock are, or upon issuance will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. No shares of capital stock of the Company are subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights of the shareholders of the Company or any liens or encumbrances imposed through the actions or failure to act of the Company. Except as disclosed in the SEC Documents, as of the effective date of this Agreement, (i) there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe for, puts, calls, rights of first refusal, agreements, understandings, claims or other commitments or rights of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of its or their securities under the 1933 Act and (iii) there are no anti-dilution or price adjustment provisions contained in any security issued by the Company (or in any agreement providing rights to security holders) that will be triggered by the issuance of the Note or the Conversion Shares. The Company has filed in its SEC Documents true and correct copies of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation as in effect on the date hereof (“Certificate of Incorporation”), the Company’s By-laws, as in effect on the date hereof (the “By-laws”), and the terms of all securities convertible into or exercisable for Common Stock of the Company and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto. The Company shall provide the Buyer with a written update of this representation signed by the Company’s Chief Executive on behalf of the Company as of the Closing Date. |
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d. | Issuance of Shares. The Conversion Shares are duly authorized and reserved for issuance and, upon conversion of the Note in accordance with its respective terms, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof. | ||
e. | Acknowledgment of Dilution. The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect to the Common Stock upon the issuance of the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note in accordance with this Agreement, the Note is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other shareholders of the Company. | ||
f. | No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, 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 could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture, patent, patent license or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which the Company or its securities are subject) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect). Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of its Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws or other organizational documents and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in default (and no event has occurred which with notice or lapse of time or both could put the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in default) under, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any action or failed to take any action that would give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which any property or assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected, except for possible defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. The businesses of the Company and its Subsidiaries, if any, are not being conducted, and shall not be conducted so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity. Except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement and as required under the 1933 Act and any applicable state securities laws, the Company is not required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court, governmental agency, regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization or stock market or any third party in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, the Note in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof or to issue and sell the Note in accordance with the terms hereof and to issue the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Note. All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof. The Company is not in violation of the listing requirements of OTC Markets or any similar quotation system and does not reasonably anticipate that the Common Stock will be delisted by OTC Markets or any similar quotation system, in the foreseeable future. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of theforegoing. |
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g. | OTC Markets Documents; Financial Statements. The Company has timely filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with OTC Markets (all of the foregoing filed prior to the date hereof and all exhibits included therein and financial statements and schedules thereto and documents (other than exhibits to such documents) incorporated by reference therein, being hereinafter referred to herein as the “OTC Markets Documents”). The Company has made available to the Buyer true and complete copies of the OTC Markets Documents, except for such exhibits and incorporated documents. As of their respective dates, the OTC Markets Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of OTC Markets Documents, and none of the OTC Markets Documents, at the time they were filed with OTC Markets, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. None of the statements made in any such OTC Markets Documents is, or has been, required to be amended or updated under applicable law (except for such statements as have been amended or updated in subsequent filings prior the date hereof). As of their respective dates, the financial statements of the Company included in the OTC Markets Documents complied as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the OTC Markets with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments). Except as set forth in the financial statements of the Company included in the OTC Markets Documents, the Company has no liabilities, contingent or otherwise, other than (i) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) obligations under contracts and commitments incurred in the ordinary course of business and not required under generally accepted accounting principles to be reflected in such financial statements, which, individually or in the aggregate, are not material to the financial condition or operating results of the Company. The Company is not subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act. | ||
h. | Absence of Certain Changes. There have been no material adverse change and no material adverse development in the assets, liabilities, business, properties, operations, financial condition, results of operations, prospects or any of its Subsidiaries. | ||
i. | Absence of Litigation. There is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or their officers or directors in their capacity as such, that could have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing. |
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j. | Patents, Copyrights, etc. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries owns or possesses the requisite licenses or rights to use all patents, patent applications, patent rights, inventions, know-how, trade secrets, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, service names, trade names and copyrights (“Intellectual Property”) necessary to enable it to conduct its business as now operated (and, as presently contemplated to be operated in the future); Except as disclosed in the OTC Markets Documents, there is no claim or action by any person pertaining to, or proceeding pending, or to the Company’s knowledge threatened, which challenges the right of the Company or of a Subsidiary with respect to any Intellectual Property necessary to enable it to conduct its business as now operated (and, as presently contemplated to be operated in the future); to the best of the Company’s knowledge, the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ current and intended products, services and processes do not infringe on any Intellectual Property or other rights held by any person; and the Company is unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of their Intellectual Property. | ||
k. | No Materially Adverse Contracts, Etc. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any charter, corporate or other legal restriction, or any judgment, decree, order, rule or regulation which in the judgment of the Company’s officers has or is expected in the future to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any contract or agreement which in the judgment of the Company’s officers has or is expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. | ||
l. | Tax Status. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries has made or filed all federal, state and foreign income and all other tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject (unless and only to the extent that the Company and each of its Subsidiaries has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all unpaid and unreported taxes) and has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company know of no basis for any such claim. The Company has not executed a waiver with respect to the statute of limitations relating to the assessment or collection of any foreign, federal, state or local tax. None of the Company’s tax returns is presently being audited by any taxing authority. | ||
m. | Certain Transactions. Except for arm’s length transactions pursuant to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries makes payments in the ordinary course of business upon terms no less favorable than the Company or any of its Subsidiaries could obtain from third parties, none of the officers, directors, or employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner. |
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n. | Disclosure. All information relating to or concerning the Company or any of its Subsidiaries set forth in this Agreement and provided to the Buyer pursuant to Section 2(d) hereof and otherwise in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby is true and correct in all material respects and the Company has not omitted to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made herein or therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. No event or circumstance has occurred or exists with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or its or their business, properties, prospects, operations or financial conditions, which, under applicable law, rule or regulation, requires public disclosure or announcement by the Company but which has not been so publicly announced or disclosed. | ||
o. | Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’ Purchase of Securities. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of arm’s length purchasers with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company further acknowledges that the Buyer is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and any statement made by the Buyer or any of its respective representatives or agents in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby is not advice or a recommendation and is merely incidental to the Buyer’ purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to the Buyer that the Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation of the Company and its representatives. | ||
p. | No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the 1933 Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Buyer. The issuance of the Securities to the Buyer will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any shareholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities. | ||
q. | No Brokers. The Company has taken no action which would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, transaction fees or similar payments relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. | ||
r. | Permits; Compliance. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries is in possession of all franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements, variances, exemptions, consents, certificates, approvals and orders necessary to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted (collectively, the “Company Permits”), and there is no action pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened regarding suspension or cancellation of any of the Company Permits. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in conflict with, or in default or violation of, any of the Company Permits, except for any such conflicts, defaults or violations which, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notification with respect to possible conflicts, defaults or violations of applicable laws, except for notices relating to possible conflicts, defaults or violations, which conflicts, defaults or violations would not have a Material Adverse Effect. |
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s. | Environmental Matters. | |||
(i) | There are, to the Company’s knowledge, with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor of the Company, no past or present violations of Environmental Laws (as defined below), releases of any material into the environment, actions, activities, circumstances, conditions, events, incidents, or contractual obligations which may give rise to any common law environmental liability or any liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 or similar federal, state, local or foreign laws and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice with respect to any of the foregoing, nor is any action pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened in connection with any of the foregoing. The term “Environmental Laws” means all federal, state, local or foreign laws relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata), including, without limitation, laws relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of chemicals, pollutants contaminants, or toxic or hazardous substances or wastes (collectively, “Hazardous Materials”) into the environment, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Materials, as well as all authorizations, codes, decrees, demands or demand letters, injunctions, judgments, licenses, notices or notice letters, orders, permits, plans or regulations issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder. | |||
(i) | Other than those that are or were stored, used or disposed of in compliance with applicable law, no Hazardous Materials are contained on or about any real property currently owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and no Hazardous Materials were released on or about any real property previously owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries during the period the property was owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, except in the normal course of the Company’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ business. | |||
(i) | There are no underground storage tanks on or under any real property owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that are not in compliance with applicable law. | |||
t. | Title to Property. Except as disclosed in the SEC Documents the Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property and good and marketable title to all personal property owned by them which is material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects or such as would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company and its Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as would not have a Material Adverse Effect. | |||
u. | Internal Accounting Controls. Except as disclosed in the OTC Markets Documents the Company and each of its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient, in the judgment of the Company’s board of directors, to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. |
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v. | Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, agent, employee or other person acting on behalf of the Company or any Subsidiary has, in the course of his actions for, or on behalf of, the Company, used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee from corporate funds; violated or is in violation of any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or made any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee. | ||
w. | Solvency. The Company (after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) is solvent (i.e., its assets have a fair market value in excess of the amount required to pay its probable liabilities on its existing debts as they become absolute and matured) and currently the Company has no information that would lead it to reasonably conclude that the Company would not, after giving effect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, have the ability to, nor does it intend to take any action that would impair its ability to, pay its debts from time to time incurred in connection therewith as such debts mature. The Company did not receive a qualified opinion from its auditors with respect to its most recent fiscal year end and, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, does not anticipate or know of any basis upon which its auditors might issue a qualified opinion in respect of its current fiscal year. For the avoidance of doubt any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not, by itself, be a violation of this Section 3(w). | ||
x. | No Investment Company. The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement will not be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (an “Investment Company”). The Company is not controlled by an Investment Company. | ||
y. | Insurance. Upon written request, the Company will provide to the Buyer true and correct copies of all policies relating to directors’ and officers’ liability coverage, errors and omissions coverage, and commercial general liability coverage, if any. | ||
z. | Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company. If the Company breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of default under Section 3.4 of the Note. | ||
4. | COVENANTS. | ||
a. | Best Efforts. The parties shall use their commercially reasonable best efforts to satisfy timely each of the conditions described in Section 6 and 7 of this Agreement. |
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b. | Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds from the sale of the Note for working capital and other general corporate purposes and shall not, directly or indirectly, use such proceeds for any loan to or investment in any other corporation, partnership, enterprise or other person (except in connection with its currently existing direct or indirect Subsidiaries). | ||
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c. | Financial Information. The Company agrees to send or make available the following reports to the Buyer until the Buyer transfers, assigns, or sells all of the Securities: (i) within ten (10) days after the filing with OTC Markets, a copy of its Annual Report its Quarterly Reports and any Current Reports; (ii) within one (1) day after release, copies of all press releases issued by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; and (iii) contemporaneously with the making available or giving to the shareholders of the Company, copies of any notices or other information the Company makes available or gives to such shareholders. For the avoidance of doubt, filing the documents required in (i) above via OTC Markets or releasing any documents set forth in (ii) above via a recognized wire service shall satisfy the delivery requirements of this Section 4(f). |
d. | Listing. The Company shall maintain the listing and trading of its Common Stock on the OTC Markets and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), as applicable. The Company shall promptly provide to the Buyer copies of any material notices it receives from OTC Markets regarding the continued eligibility of the Common Stock for listing on OTC Markets. | ||
e. | Corporate Existence. So long as the Buyer beneficially owns any Note, the Company shall maintain its corporate existence and shall not sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, except in the event of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, where the surviving or successor entity in such transaction (i) assumes the Company’s obligations hereunder and under the agreements and instruments entered into in connection herewith and (ii) is a publicly traded corporation whose Common Stock is listed for trading OTC Markets. | ||
f. | No Integration. The Company shall not make any offers or sales of any security (other than the Securities) under circumstances that would require registration of the Securities being offered or sold hereunder under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of the Securities to be integrated with any other offering of securities by the Company for the purpose of any stockholder approval provision applicable to the Company or its securities. | ||
g. | Trading Activities. Neither the Buyer nor its affiliates has an open short position (or other hedging or similar transactions) in the common stock of the Company and the Buyer agree that it shall not, and that it will cause its affiliates not to, engage in any short sales of or hedging transactions with respect to the common stock of the Company. | ||
h. | Breach of Covenants. If the Company breaches any of the covenants set forth in this Section 4, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an event of default under Section 3.3 of the Note. |
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5. | Transfer Agent Instructions. Prior to the date on which the Conversion Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of Securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, all such certificates shall bear the restrictive legend specified in Section 2(g) of this Agreement. The Company warrants that: (i) no stop transfer instructions to give effect to Section 2(f) hereof (in the case of the Conversion Shares the date on which the Conversion Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of Securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold), will be given by the Company to its transfer agent and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of the Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the Note; (ii) it will not direct its transfer agent not to transfer or delay, impair, and/or hinder its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for Conversion Shares to be issued to the Buyer upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement; and (iii) it will not fail to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Conversion Shares issued to the Buyer upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement. Nothing in this Section shall affect in any way the Buyer’s obligations and agreement set forth in Section 2(g) hereof to comply with all applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any, upon re-sale of the Securities. If the Buyer provides the Company, at the cost of the Buyer, with (i) an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope customary for opinions in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Securities may be made without registration under the 1933 Act and such sale or transfer is effected or (ii) the Buyer provides reasonable assurances that the Securities can be sold pursuant to Rule 144, the Company shall permit the transfer, and, in the case of the Conversion Shares, promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates, free from restrictive legend, in such name and in such denominations as specified by the Buyer. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section may be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Section, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required. | ||
6. | CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE COMPANY’S OBLIGATIONS TO SELL. The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to the Buyer at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion: | ||
a. | The Buyer shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Company. | ||
b. | The Buyer shall have delivered the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1(b) above. |
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c. | The representations and warranties of the Buyer shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Buyer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Buyer at or prior to the Closing Date. | ||
d. | No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. | ||
7. | CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE. The obligation of the Buyer hereunder to purchase the Note at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Buyer’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Buyer at any time in its sole discretion: | ||
a. | The Company shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Buyer. | ||
b. | The Company shall have delivered to the Buyer duly executed Note (in such denominations as the Buyer shall request) in accordance with Section 1(b) above. | ||
c. | The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date. The Buyer shall have received a certificate or certificates, executed by the chief executive officer of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, to the foregoing effect and as to such other matters as may be reasonably requested by the Buyer including, but not limited to certificates with respect to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and Board of Directors’ resolutions relating to the transactions contemplated hereby. | ||
d. | No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. | ||
e. | No event shall have occurred which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. |
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f. | The Conversion Shares shall have been authorized for quotation on OTC Markets and trading in the Common Stock shall not have been suspended by the SEC or OTC Markets. | ||
g. | The Buyer shall have received an officer’s certificate described in Section 3(c) above, dated as of the Closing Date. | ||
8. | GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS. | ||
a. | Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only in the state courts or federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida. The parties to this Agreement hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Company and Buyer waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. | ||
b. | Counterparts; Signatures by Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. This Agreement, once executed by a party, may be delivered to the other party hereto by facsimile transmission of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement. | ||
c. | Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement. | ||
d. | Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. |
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e. | Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor the Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the majority in interest of the Buyer. | ||
f. | Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be: |
If to the Company, to:
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC, INC.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada 89706
e-mail: dan@clean-seas.com
If to the Holder, to:
CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC
2902 Quantum Lakes Dr.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
e-mail: inbox@crosslakecap.com
Each party shall provide notice to the other party of any change in address.
g. | Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. Neither the Company nor the Buyer shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to Section 2(f), the Buyer may assign its rights hereunder to any person that purchases Securities in a private transaction from the Buyer or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Company. |
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h. | Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person. | |||
i. | Survival. The representations and warranties of the Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the closing hereunder. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer and all their officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach by the Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred. | |||
j. | Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. | |||
k. | No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party. | |||
l. | Remedies. | |||
(i) | The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Agreement will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Agreement, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required. | |||
(i) | In addition to any other remedy provided herein or in any document executed in connection herewith, Borrower shall pay Holder for all costs, fees and expenses in connection with any litigation, contest, dispute, suit or any other action to enforce any rights of Holder against Borrower in connection herewith, including, but not limited to, costs and expenses and attorneys’ fees, and costs and time charges of counsel to Holder. In furtherance of the foregoing, Borrower shall pay an amount equal to $25,000 to the Holder immediately upon the Holder’s filing of any litigation, contest, dispute, suit or any other action to enforce any rights of Holder against Borrower in connection herewith, which such amount shall be used to pay Holder’s attorneys’ fees, cost and expenses. Additional amounts shall be paid by Borrower to Holder immediately upon Borrower’s receipt of invoices from Holder’s attorney evidencing the charges and fees assessed in connection with any such litigation, contest, dispute, suit or any other action to enforce any rights of Holder and, upon receiving such invoices which indicate outstanding fees in excess of $20,000 at any time, Borrower shall promptly pay an additional $25,000 to Holder to be used in satisfaction of additional attorneys’ fees, and costs and time charges of counsel to Holder. Such payments shall continue indefinitely until said litigation, contest, dispute, suit or any other action to enforce any rights of Holder against Borrower is settled to the satisfaction of the Holder. Further, Borrower agrees to save and hold Holder harmless from and against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay in paying or omission to pay such costs and expenses. |
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m. | Publicity. The Company, and the Buyer shall have the right to review a reasonable period of time before issuance of any press releases, SEC, OTC Markets, or FINRA filings, or any other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that the Company shall be entitled, without the prior approval of the Buyer, to make any press release or OTC Markets or FINRA filings with respect to such transactions as is required by applicable law and regulations (although the Buyer shall be consulted by the Company in connection with any such press release prior to its release and shall be provided with a copy thereof). |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Buyer and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC, INC.
By: | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC
By: | ||
Name: | George Choi | |
Title: | Manager |
AGGREGATE SUBSCRIPTION AMOUNT: | |
Aggregate Principal Amount of Note: | US$200,000.00 |
Aggregate Purchase Price: | US$100,000.00* |
*The $100,000.00 purchase price shall be paid immediately after the full execution of the Note and all related transaction documentation.
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EXHIBIT A
(see attached)
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DISBURSEMENT AUTHORIZATION
TO: | CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC (the “Investor”) |
FROM: | BYZEN DIGITAL, INC. (the “Company”) |
DATE: | January 8, 2021 |
RE: | Disbursement of Funds |
In connection with the issuance of the convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $200,000.00, pursuant to that certain securities purchase agreement dated as of January 08, 2021, you are hereby directed to disburse the purchase price of $100,000.00 as follows:
1. | $100,000.00 to the Company in accordance with the wire transfer instructions attached as Schedule A hereto. |
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Schedule A
Bank Name: | Chase Bank |
Account Name: | BYZEN DIGITAL, Inc. |
ABA Routing Number: | 322271627 |
Account Number: | 623810923 |
Address: | 123 W. NYE Lane Suite 129 Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706 |
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE NOR SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
Principal Amount: $200,000.00 | Issue Date: January 8, 2021 |
Purchase Price: $100,000.00 |
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, BYZEN DIGITAL, INC., a Nevada corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) the principal sum of $200,000.00 (the “Principal Amount”), at maturity or upon acceleration or otherwise, as set forth herein (the “Note”). The consideration to the Borrower for this Note is $100,000.00 (the “Consideration”). At the closing, the outstanding principal amount under this Note shall be $200,000.00. The maturity date shall be twelve (12) months from the Issue Date (the “Maturity Date”), and is the date upon which the principal sum, and other fees shall be due and payable. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein. Any amount of principal on this Note, which is not paid by the Maturity Date, shall bear interest (commencing on the date that the note is fully paid) at the rate of the lesser of (i) twenty-two percent (22%) per annum and (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into the Borrower’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day, which is a business day and, in the case of any interest payment date which is not the date on which this Note is paid in full, the extension of the due date thereof shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining the amount of interest due on such date. As used in this Note, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed.
This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.
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The following additional terms shall also apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. CONVERSION RIGHTS
1.1 | Conversion Right. The Holder shall have the right at any time on or after the Issue Date to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided, however, that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Notes or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Borrower subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso, provided, further, however, that the limitations on conversion may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the Holder upon, at the election of the Holder. The number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower by the Holder in accordance with Section 1.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”). The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of (1) the principal amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion plus (2) at the Holder’s option, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date, plus (3) at the Holder’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2) plus (4) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. |
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1.2 | Conversion Price. | ||
(a) | Calculation of Conversion Price. The Conversion Price shall be the Variable Conversion Price (as defined herein) (subject, in each case, to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings by the Borrower relating to the Borrower’s securities or the securities of any subsidiary of the Borrower, combinations, recapitalization, reclassifications, extraordinary distributions and similar events) (also subject to adjustment as further described herein). The “Variable Conversion Price” shall mean 70% multiplied by the Market Price (as reported by OTC Markets) (representing a discount rate of 30%). “Market Price” means the Volume Weighted Average Price for the Common Stock during the thirty (30) Trading Day period ending on the last complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date for such security that is quoted on OTC Markets. Each time, while this Note is outstanding, the Borrower enters into a Section 3(a)(9) transaction (including but not limited to the issuance of new promissory notes or of a replacement promissory note), or Section 3(a)(10) transaction, in which any 3rd party has the right to convert monies owed to that 3rd party (or receive shares pursuant to a settlement or otherwise) at a discount to market greater than the Volume Weighted Average Price in effect at that time (prior to all other applicable adjustments in the Note), then the Volume Weighted Average Price shall be automatically adjusted to such greater discount percentage (prior to all applicable adjustments in this Note) until this Note is no longer outstanding. Each time, while this Note is outstanding, the Borrower enters into a Section 3(a)(9) transaction (including but not limited to the issuance of new promissory notes or of a replacement promissory note), or Section 3(a)(10) transaction, in which any 3rd party has a look back period greater than the look back period in effect under the Note at that time, then the Holder’s look back period shall automatically be adjusted to such greater number of days until this Note is no longer outstanding. The Borrower shall give written notice to the Holder, with the adjusted Variable Conversion Price and/or adjusted look back period (each adjustment that is applicable due to the triggering event), within one (1) business day of an event that requires any adjustment described in the two immediately preceding sentences. |
Holder shall be entitled to deduct $500.00 from the conversion amount in each Notice of Conversion to cover Holder’s deposit fees associated with each Notice of Conversion.
1.3 | Authorized Shares. The Borrower covenants that during the period the conversion right exists, the Borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock 20,000,000 shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note. If, at any time the Borrower does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.2 of the Note. | ||
1.4 | Method of Conversion. | ||
(a) | Mechanics of Conversion. Subject to Section 1.1, this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part, at any time on or after the Issue Date, by (A)submitting to the Borrower a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time) and (B) subject to Section 1.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Borrower. | ||
(b) | Surrender of Note Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Borrower shall, prima facie, be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any portion of this Note is converted as aforesaid, the Holder may not transfer this Note unless the Holder first physically surrenders this Note to the Borrower, whereupon the Borrower will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Note of like tenor, registered as the Holder (upon payment by the Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may request, representing in the aggregate the remaining unpaid principal amount of this Note. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Note, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of a portion of this Note, the unpaid and unconverted principal amount of this Note represented by this Note may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof. |
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(c) | Payment of Taxes. The Borrower shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Note in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and the Borrower shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Borrower the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Borrower that such tax has been paid. | ||
(d) | Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Upon receipt by the Borrower from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within two (2) business days after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof. | ||
(e) | Obligation of Borrower to Deliver Common Stock. Upon receipt by the Borrower of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Borrower defaults on its obligations under this Article I, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, the Borrower’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Borrower to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Borrower, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of the Borrower to the Holder in connection with such conversion. The Conversion Date specified in the Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date so long as the Notice of Conversion is received by the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time, on such date. | ||
(f) | Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided the Borrower is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions contained in Section 1.1 and in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission (“DWAC”) system. |
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(g) | Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline. Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline (deadline shall be deemed within 3 business days, other than a failure due to the circumstances described in Section 1.3 above, which failure shall be governed by such Section) the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that the Borrower fails to deliver such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Borrower by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Borrower agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly, the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 1.4(g) are justified. |
1.5 | Concerning the Shares. The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer theshares only in accordance with this Section 1.5 and who is an Accredited Investor. Except as otherwise provided (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note have been registered under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate: |
“NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OFCOUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.”
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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Borrower shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if (i) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Borrower so that the sale or transfer is effected or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold. In the event that the Borrower does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Holder with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.
1.6 | [Intentionally Omitted]. | |
1.7 | Status as Shareholder. Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by a Holder, (i) the shares covered thereby (other than the shares, if any, whichcannot be issued because their issuance would exceed such Holder’s allocated portion of the Reserved Amount or Maximum Share Amount) shall be deemed converted into shares of Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as a Holder of such converted portion of this Note shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such shares of Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Borrower to comply with the terms of this Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Holder has not received certificates for all shares of Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Note for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Borrower) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Note with respect to such unconverted portions of this Note and the Borrower shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Note to the Holder or, if the Note has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Note has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies (including, without limitation, (i) the right to receive Conversion Default Payments pursuant to Section 1.3 to the extent required thereby for such Conversion Default and any subsequent Conversion Default and (ii) the right to have the Conversion Price with respect to subsequent conversions determined in accordance with Section 1.3) for the Borrower’s failure to convert this Note. |
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ARTICLE II. CERTAIN COVENANTS
2.1 | Distributions on Capital Stock. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent (a) pay, declare or set apart for such payment, any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, property or other securities) on shares of capital stock other than dividends on shares of Common Stock solely in the form of additional shares of Common Stock or (b) directly or indirectly or through any subsidiary make any other payment or distribution in respect of its capital stock except for distributions pursuant to any shareholders’ rights plan which is approved by a majority of the Borrower’s disinterested directors. | |
2.2 | Restriction on Stock Repurchases. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire (whether for cash or in exchange for property or other securities or otherwise) in any one transaction or series of related transactions any shares of capital stock of the Borrower or any warrants, rights or options to purchase or acquire any such shares. |
ARTICLE III. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
If any of the following events of default (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:
3.1 | Failure to Pay Principal. The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, and such breach continues for a period of five (5) days. | |
3.2 | Failure to file a Regulation A Offering Statement. The Borrower fails to file Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 within (60) days of from the date of this Note. | |
3.3 | Failure to include this Note in the Regulation A Offering Statement. The Borrower fails to include this Note in the Regulation A Offering Statement being filed. | |
3.4 | Conversion and the Shares. The Borrower fails to reserve 20,000,000 shares of common stock as required under the terms of this Note (including Section 1.3 of this Note)(and such breach continues for a period of five (5) days), fails to issue shares of Common Stock to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, the Borrower directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) shares of Common Stock to be issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph) and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for two (2) business days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion. It is an obligation of the Borrower to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent. It shall be an event of default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by the Borrower to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be paid by the Borrower to the Holder within five (5) business days of a demand from the Holder, either in cash or as an addition to the balance of the Note, and such choice of payment method is at the discretion of the Borrower. |
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3.5 | Breach of Covenants. The Borrower breaches any material covenant or other material term or condition contained in this Note and any collateral documents and such breach continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof to the Borrower from the Holder. | |
3.6 | Breach of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of the Borrower made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith, shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note. | |
3.7 | Receiver or Trustee. The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed. | |
3.8 | Judgments. Any money judgment, writ or similar process shall be entered or filed against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower or any of its property or other assets for more than $200,000, and shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days unless otherwise consented to by the Holder, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. | |
3.9 | Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower. | |
3.10 | Delisting of Common Stock. The Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing or quotation of the Common Stock on OTC Markets. | |
3.11 | Liquidation. Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Borrower or any substantial portion of its business. | |
3.12 | Cessation of Operations. Any cessation of operations by Borrower or Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due. |
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3.13 | Financial Statement Restatement. The Borrower restates any of its financial statements filed by the Borrower with OTC Markets for any date or period from two years prior to the Issue Date of this Note and until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the unrestated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note. | |
3.14 | Replacement of Transfer Agent. In the event that the Borrower replaces its transfer agent, and the Borrower fails to provide prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to Borrower and the Borrower. | |
3.15 | Cross-Default. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the other financial instrument, including but not limited to all convertible promissory notes, currently issued, or hereafter issued, by the Borrower, to the Holder or any other 3rd party (the “Other Agreements”), after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note, in which event the Holder shall be entitled to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder. | |
3.16 | Inside Information. Any attempt by the Borrower or its officers, directors, and/or affiliates to transmit, convey, disclose, or any actual transmittal, conveyance, or disclosure by the Borrower or its officers, directors, and/or affiliates of, material non-public information concerning the Borrower, to the Holder or its successors and assigns, which is not immediately cured by Borrower’s filing of a Form similar to Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD on that same date with OTC Markets. | |
3.17 | No bid. At any time while this Note is outstanding, the lowest Trading Prices on OTC markets for the Common Stock is equal to or less than $0.0001. | |
3.18 | Funding Window. The Borrower enters into a similar type financing transaction (e.g. convertible promissory note) with any party other than the Holder during the twenty (20) Trading Day period following the date that the Holder funds the Purchase Price of this Note without written approval from the Holder. |
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default specified in Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 and/or 3.17 exercisable through the delivery of written notice to the Borrower by such Holders (the “Default Notice”), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to 150% multiplied by the then outstanding entire balance of the Note plus Default Interest, if any, plus any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.4(g) hereof (collectively, in the aggregate of all of the above, the “Default Sum”), and all other amounts payable hereunder shall immediately become due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which hereby are expressly waived, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, of collection, and the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.
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The Holder shall have the right at any time to require the Borrower, upon written notice, to immediately issue, in lieu of the Default Amount, the number of shares of Common Stock of the Borrower equal to the Default Amount divided by the Conversion Price then in effect, subject to issuance in tranches due to the beneficial ownership limitations contained in this Note.
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 | Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available. | |
4.2 | Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, facsimile, or electronic mail addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery, upon electronic mail delivery, or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be: |
If to the Borrower, to:
BYZEN DIGITAL, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada 89706
e-mail: dan@clean-seas.com
If to the Holder:
CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC
2902 Quantum Lakes Dr.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
e-mail: inbox@crosslakecap.com
4.3 | Amendments. This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented. |
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4.4 | Assignability. This Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act). Notwithstanding anything in this Note to the contrary, this Note may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement. | |
4.5 | Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. | |
4.6 | Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the state and/or federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Borrower and Holder waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. | |
4.7 | Certain Amounts. Whenever pursuant to this Note the Borrower is required to pay an amount in excess of the outstanding principal amount (or the portion thereof required to be paid at that time) plus accrued and unpaid interest plus Default Interest on such interest, the Borrower and the Holder agree that the actual damages to the Holder from the receipt of cash payment on this Note may be difficult to determine and the amount to be so paid by the Borrower represents stipulated damages and not a penalty and is intended to compensate the Holder in part for loss of the opportunity to convert this Note and to earn a return from the sale of shares of Common Stock acquired upon conversion of this Note at a price in excess of the price paid for such shares pursuant to this Note. The Borrower and the Holder hereby agree that such amount of stipulated damages is not plainly disproportionate to the possible loss to the Holder from the receipt of a cash payment without the opportunity to convert this Note into shares of Common Stock. |
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4.8 | Remedies. The Borrower acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required. | |
4.9 | Prepayment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, the Borrower may prepay any amount outstanding under this Note. In order to prepay this Note pursuant to this Section 4.9, the Borrower shall provide notice to the Holder ten (10) days prior to such respective prepayment date, and the Holder must receive such prepayment within twelve (12) days of the Holder’s receipt of the respective prepayment notice (the “Prepayment Period”). The Holder may convert the Note in whole or in part at any time during the Prepayment Period, subject to the terms and conditions of this Note. | |
4.10 | Usury. If it shall be found that any interest or other amount deemed interest due hereunder violates the applicable law governing usury, the applicable provision shall automatically be revised to equal the maximum rate of interest or other amount deemed interest permitted under applicable law. The Borrower covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not seek to claim or take advantage of any law that would prohibit or forgive the Borrower from paying all or a portion of the principal or interest on this Note. | |
4.11 | Section 3(a)(10) Transactions. Until this Note is satisfied in full, the Borrower shall not enter into a transaction structured in accordance with, based upon, or related or pursuant to, in whole or in part, Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act (a “3(a)(10) Transaction”), unless prior written consent is obtained from the Holder. If the Borrower enters into a 3(a)(10) Transaction without such prior written sent from the Holder, then an event of default will occur under Section 3.4 of this Note, and a liquidated damages charge of 25% of the outstanding principal balance of this Note at that time will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder, either in the form of cash payment or as an addition to the balance of the Note, as determined by mutual agreement of the Borrower and Holder. | |
4.12 | Reverse Split Penalty. If at any time while this Note is outstanding, the Borrower effectuates a reverse split with respect to the Common Stock, then a liquidated damages charge of 25% of the outstanding principal balance of this Note at that time, will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder, either in the form of cash payment or as an addition to the balance of the Note, as determined by mutual agreement of the Borrower and Holder. |
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4.13 | Terms of Future Financings. So long as this Note is outstanding, upon any issuance by the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries of any security with any term more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that was not similarly provided to the Holder in this Note, then the Borrower shall notify the Holder of such additional or more favorable term and such term, at Holder’s option, shall become a part of the transaction documents with the Holder. The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the holder of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer this January 8, 2021.
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.
By: | ||
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT A – NOTICE OF CONVERSION
The undersigned hereby elects to convert $ principal a m o u n t of the Note (defined below) into that number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the conversion of the Note (“Common Stock”) as set forth below, of BYZEN DIGITAL INC., a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”) according to the conditions of the convertible note of the Borrower dated as of January 8, 2021 (the “Note”), as of the date written below. No fee will be charged to the Holder for any conversion, except for transfer taxes, ifany.
Box Checked as to applicable instructions:
☐ | The Borrower shall electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Notice of Conversion to the account of the undersigned or its nominee with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission system (“DWAC Transfer”). | |
Name of DTC Prime Broker: | ||
Account Number: | ||
☐ | The undersigned hereby requests that the Borrower issue a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below (which numbers are based on the Holder’s calculation attached hereto) in the name(s) specified immediately below or, if additional space is necessary, on an attachment hereto: | |
CROSSLAKE
CAPITAL, LLC
2902 Quantum Lakes Dr. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 e-mail: inbox@crosslakecap.com |
Date of Conversion: | ||||
Applicable Conversion Price: | $ | |||
Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Issued | ||||
Pursuant to Conversion of the Notes: | ||||
Amount of Principal Balance Due remaining | ||||
Under the Note after this conversion: |
CROSSLAKE CAPITAL, LLC | |||
By: | |||
Name: | |||
Title: | |||
Date: |
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EXHIBIT 6.15
PROMISSORY NOTE
THIS CONVERTIBLE NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE-SKY LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS IT IS SO REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
$50,000 |
Carson City, Nevada
January 11, 2021 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to the order of Always Energy LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company (the “Payee”), at the address specified for notice below, or such other place as the Payee may designate to Company in writing from time to time, the principal sum of $25,000 in lawful money of the United States of America on the earlier of first proceeds received from a to be filed Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 upon qualification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or January 11, 2022; (the “Maturity Date”), in addition to all other amounts provided in this promissory note (this “Note”).
1. | Purchase Price | |
(a) | $25,000 - Original Issuers Discount of 50% | |
2. | Payment Terms. | |
(a) | Interest. This Note shall not bear interest unless in default. | |
(b) | Payment of Principal at Maturity. The principal of this Note shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. | |
(c) | Prepayment. The Company shall have the right to prepay this Note, along with accrued interest thereon, prior to the Maturity Date. In the event that any scheduled payment date hereunder is a day on which banks in the State of New York are required or authorized to be closed, then the payment that would be due on such day shall instead be due and payable on the next day which is not such a non-banking day, with additional interest for such delay at the rate then in effect hereunder. | |
3. | Default. It shall be an event of default (“Event of Default”), and the entire unpaid principal of this Note shall become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events: | |
(a) | any failure on the part of the Company to make any payment under this Note when due, and such failure continues for five (5) days after the due date; |
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(b) | the Company’s commencement (or take any action for the purpose of commencing) of any proceeding under any bankruptcy, or for the reorganization of any party liable hereon, whether as maker, endorser, guarantor, surety or otherwise, or for the readjustment of any of the debts of any of the foregoing parties, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as amended, or any part thereof, or under any other laws, whether state or Federal, for the relief of debtors, now or hereafter existing, by any of the foregoing parties, or against any of the foregoing parties; | |
(c) | a proceeding shall be commenced against the Company under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, moratorium or similar law or statute and relief is ordered against such party, or the proceeding is controverted but is not dismissed within thirty (30) days after the commencement thereof; | |
(d) | the appointment of a receiver, trustee or custodian for all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, which appointment remains in place for at least one hundred twenty (120) days, the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; or | |
(e) | the admission by the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of the Company. | |
4. | Waiver. | |
(a) | The Company and every endorser or guarantor, if any, of this Note regardless of time, order, or place of signing waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor with respect to this Note and notices of every kind and assent to any one or more extensions or postponements of the time of payment or any other indulgences, to any substitutions and to any additions or releases of any other parties or persons primarily or secondarily liable with respect to this Note. | |
(b) | The parties hereto agree that a waiver of rights under this Note shall not be deemed to be made by a party hereto unless such waiver shall be in writing, duly signed by the applicable party, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved and shall in no way impair the rights of the parties hereto in any other respect at any other time. | |
(c) | IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE COMPANY WAIVES (TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW) ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. | |
5. | GOVERNING LAW. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES. | |
6. | Assignment of Note. The Company may not assign or transfer this Note or any of its obligations under this Note in any manner whatsoever (including, without limitation, by the consolidation or merger with or into another corporation) without the prior written consent of Payee. The Note may be assigned at any time by the Payee. |
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7. | Miscellaneous. | |
(a) | This Note may be altered only by prior written agreement signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, or discharge is sought. This Note may not be modified by an oral agreement, even if supported by new consideration. | |
(b) | Subject to Section 7, the covenants, terms, and conditions contained in this Note apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. | |
(c) | This Note and the agreements and documents referred to herein and therein constitute a final written expression of all the terms of the agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations between the parties with respect to this Note. If any provision or any word, term, clause, or other part of any provision of this Note shall be invalid for any reason, the same shall be ineffective, but the remainder of this Note shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. | |
(d) | The term “Payee” shall include the initial party to whom payment is designated to be made and, in the event of an assignment of this Note, the successor assignee or assignees, and, as to each successive additional assignment, such successor assignee or assignees. | |
(e) | Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (or by the most nearly comparable method if mailed from or to a location outside of the United States of America) or by FedEx, Express Mail, or similar internationally recognized overnight delivery or courier service, or delivered in person or by facsimile, or similar telecommunications equipment, against receipt therefore at the address of such party set forth in this Section 8(e) (or to such other address as the party shall have furnished in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8(e)). |
Payee: | Always Energy LLC | ||
c/o McGinn Law, PC | |||
288 Grove Street, #361 | |||
Braintree, MA 02184 | |||
Email: cmcginn@mcginnlawpc.com | |||
Company: | Byzen Digital, Inc. | ||
123 W. NYE Lane | |||
Suite 129 | |||
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706 | |||
E-mail: dan@clean-seas.com |
Such addresses may be changed by notice given as provided in this subsection. Notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt; provided, however, that a notice (other than a notice of a changed address) sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, with postage prepaid, shall be presumed received not later than three (3) business days following the date of sending.
(f) | Time is of the essence under this Note. |
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(g) | All agreements herein made are expressly limited so that in no event whatsoever, whether by reason of advancement of proceeds hereof, acceleration of maturity of the unpaid balance hereof or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Payee for the use of the money advanced or to be advanced hereunder exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed to be charged under applicable law (the “Maximum Legal Rate”). If, from any circumstances whatsoever, the fulfillment of any provision of this Note or any other agreement or instrument now or hereafter evidencing, securing or in any way relating to the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall involve the payment of interest in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, then the obligation to pay interest hereunder shall be reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate; and if from any circumstance whatsoever, the Payee shall ever receive interest, the amount of which would exceed the amount collectible at the Maximum Legal Rate, such amount as would be excessive interest shall be applied to any other indebtedness of the Company to the Payee. This provision shall control every other provision in any and all other agreements and instruments existing or hereafter arising between the Company and the Payee with respect to the indebtedness evidenced hereby. | |
(h) | The Company represents and warrants that the issuance of this Note has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and shareholder action and the execution, delivery and repayment of this Note does not and will not violate any agreement to which it is a party. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Note as of the date first set forth above.
BORROWER: | |
Name: Dan Bates | |
Chief Executive Officer |
Payment/Wire Instructions:
Chase Bank
Routing number: 322271627
FBO: Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
Account Number: 623810923
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EXHIBIT 6.16
Byzen Digital, Inc.
123 W. NYE Lane
Suite 129
Carson City, Nevada, NV 89706
775-884-9380
dan@clean-seas.com
https://www.byzendigital.com/
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Agreement supersedes and replaces any previous agreement effective this 14th day of December 2020 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Leonard Tucker LLC. and assigns of Leonard Tucker LLC. acting as independent contractors to the Company (“Consultant”), and Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”)
1. | Background. The Company desires to retain the services of Consultant to provide primarily general business advice on current standard practices and trends in Consultant’s area of expertise and from time-to-time in a consulting capacity with respect to certain activities or specific projects as described in this Agreement, and Consultant is willing so to act. |
2. | Description of Services. Company hereby retains Consultant as a Consultant to the Company, and Consultant shall be engaged by the Company as a Consultant for the exchange of strategic and business development ideas. Consultant’s relationship with the Company shall be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. Accordingly, Consultant shall not be eligible for any employee benefits, nor will the Company make deductions from payments made to Consultant for taxes, which shall be solely Consultant’s responsibility. Consultant shall have no authority to enter contracts which bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company. None of the Services are in connection with any capital raising transaction or with directly or indirectly promoting or maintaining a market for the securities of the Company. The Shares to be issued and payment to be made shall be payment towards said exchange of strategic and business development ideas including but not limited to: |
A. | assisting Company’s compliance with Federal securities laws, such as Rules 10b-5 and 15c2-11 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) as well as Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and state Blue Sky laws which require issuers to provide adequate current information to the public markets. |
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B. | assisting Company’s compliance with SEC Rule 10b-17 which requires timely notice to FINRA of certain corporate actions, including dividends, stock splits, reverse splits, name changes, mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, bankruptcies or liquidations. | |
C. | assisting Company to qualify its securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) pursuant to Form 1-A Regulation A Offering under the Securities Act of 1933 by assisting its accountants, auditors, transfer agent, legal counsel, Company officers, directors and principal stockholders. | |
D. | Assisting Company, its legal counsel, accountants, auditors, transfer agent, Company officers, directors and principal stockholders comply with OTC Markets in all material respects. | |
E. | Assisting Company, its legal counsel, accountants, auditors, Company officers, directors, and principal creditors in debt restructurings and specified exchange transactions pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act. |
3. | Term and Expiration. This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for three (3) years (“initial term”). If the Consultant and/or Company do not provide the other party with thirty (30) days written notice of termination prior to the completion of the Initial term, the Agreement shall automatically extend for an additional three (3) year term. Termination shall not affect the Consultant’s continuing obligations to the Company under Section 5 and 6. |
4. | Consideration. As full consideration for the Services provided and to be provided by Consultant hereunder, the Company shall compensate Consultant (A) 2,000,000 shares of Company Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock at .001 per share upon execution of this Agreement whereas the consideration received by the Company from the Consultant for the shares are adequate and the shares when issued are fully paid & non-assessable. The Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation designating the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (B) $12,500 per month commencing upon Company’s receipt of minimum $400,000 in net proceeds from Original Issue Discount Promissory Notes increasing to $20,000 per month upon the Company’s receipt of $1,000,000 in net proceeds from the Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933 offering of its securities (C) In the event Consultant generates business for Company, then, on any sales resulting therefrom, Consultant shall be entitled to commission equal to 10% of the net proceeds received by Company therefrom on a continuing basis during the term of this agreement and in perpetuity thereafter payable in cash. |
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5. | Proprietary Information and Assignment of Inventions. |
(a) | Confidentiality of Proprietary Information. Consultant is not obligated to receive Proprietary Information (as defined below), however Consultant understands and agrees that all Proprietary Information shall be the sole property of the Company and its assigns, including all trade secrets, patents, copyrights and other rights in connection therewith. Consultant will hold in confidence and not directly or indirectly use or disclose to any third parties, both during Consultant’s consulting relationship with the Company and for a period of three (3) years after its termination (irrespective of the reason for such termination), any Proprietary Information Consultant obtains or creates during Consultant’s consulting relationship, except to the extent authorized by the Company, or until such Proprietary Information becomes generally known. Third parties include any foreign or domestic patent office. Consultant agrees not to make copies of such Proprietary Information except as authorized by the Company. Upon termination of Consultant’s consulting relationship or upon an earlier request of the Company, Consultant will return or deliver to the Company all tangible forms of such Proprietary Information in Consultant’s possession or control, including but not limited to drawings, specifications, documents, records, devices, models or any other material and copies or reproductions thereof. As used in this Agreement, the term “Proprietary Information” means information or physical material not generally known or available outside the Company or information or physical material entrusted to the Company by third parties. This includes, but is not limited to, inventions, confidential knowledge, copyrights, product ideas, techniques, processes, formulas, object codes, mask works and/or any other information of any type relating to documentation, data, schematics, algorithms, flow charts, mechanisms, research, manufacture, improvements, assembly, installation, marketing, forecasts, sales, pricing, customers, the salaries, duties, qualifications, performance levels and terms of compensation of other employees, and/or cost or other financial data concerning any of the foregoing or the Company and its operations. Proprietary Information may be contained in material such as drawings, samples, procedures, specifications, reports, studies, customer or supplier lists, budgets, cost or price lists, compilations or computer programs, or may be unwritten knowledge or know-how. |
(b) | License and Assignment of Rights. Consultant acknowledges that all inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets which are made by Consultant (solely or jointly with others) within the scope of and as part of Consultant’s consultancy with the Company (collectively referred to herein as “Inventions”) are “works made for hire” (to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law) and are compensated by such amounts paid to Consultant under this Agreement, unless regulated otherwise by the mandatory law of the state of Nevada. To the extent that Consultant owns or controls intellectual property rights of any kind in any pre-existing works which are subsequently incorporated by Consultant in any Inventions without the express written permission of the Company, Consultant hereby grants the Company a royalty-free, irrevocable, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license (with the right to sublicense) to make, have made, copy, modify, make derivative works of, use, sell, license, disclose, publish, or otherwise disseminate or transfer such subject matter. Consultant also agrees and warrants that Consultant will not use or incorporate third party proprietary materials into Inventions or disclose third party proprietary information to Company. |
6. | Non-Compete; Nonsolicitation. During the term of Consultancy and for two (2) years thereafter, Consultant will not, without the Company’s prior written consent, (a) directly work on any products or services, or indirectly work on any commercial products or services, that are competitive with products or services (i) being commercially developed or exploited by the Company during Consultant’s consultancy and (ii) on which Consultant worked or about which Consultant learned Proprietary Information during Consultant’s consultancy with the Company; or (b) solicit the employment of any employee of the Company with whom Consultant has had contact in connection with the relationship arising under this Agreement. |
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7. | Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada. |
8. | No Conflict. Consultant represents that Consultant’s performance of all the terms of this Agreement and that Consultant’s retention as an Consultant by the Company does not and will not breach any agreement to keep in confidence any proprietary information acquired by Consultant in confidence prior to Consultant’s retention as an Consultant by the Company. Consultant has not entered into, and agrees Consultant will not enter into, any agreement, either written or oral, in conflict with the foregoing sentence. Consultant understands as part of the consideration for the offer to retain Consultant as an Consultant, and of Consultant’s retention as an Consultant by the Company, that Consultant has not brought and will not bring with Consultant to the Company or use in the performance of Consultant’s responsibilities at the Company any equipment, supplies, facility or trade secret information of any current or former employer which are not generally available to the public. Consultant also understands that, in Consultant’s retention as an Consultant with the Company, Consultant is not to breach any obligation of confidentiality that Consultant has to others, and Consultant agrees that Consultant shall fulfill all such obligations during Consultant’s retention as an Consultant with the Company. |
9. | Mediation and Arbitration. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through a mediation - arbitration approach. The parties agree to select a mutually agreeable, neutral third party to help them mediate any dispute that arises under the terms of this Agreement. Costs and fees associated with the mediation shall be shared equally by the parties. If the mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree that the dispute shall be decided by a single arbitrator by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association in Carson City County, Nevada. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction by either party. The prevailing party in the arbitration proceedings shall be awarded reasonable attorney fees, expert witness costs and expenses, and all other costs and expenses incurred directly or indirectly in connection with the proceedings, unless the arbitrator shall for good cause determine otherwise. |
10. | 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. |
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11. | Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Company’s successors, transferees, and assigns. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing signed by Consultant and the Company. The Company and Consultant acknowledge that any amendment of this Agreement or any departure from the terms or conditions hereof with respect to Consultant’s consulting services for the Company is subject to the Company’s and Consultant’s prior written approval. There is no other agreement governing or affecting the subject matter hereof. All notices hereunder shall be deemed to have been given, if made in writing, when mailed, postage prepaid, to the parties at the addresses set forth above, or to such other addresses as a party shall specify to the other. 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. |
12. | Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the day and year first written above.
LEONARD TUCKER, LLC. (“Consultant”)
By: | ||
Name: | Leonard Tucker, Managing Member | |
Date: | December 14th, 2020 | |
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC. (“Company”) | ||
By: | ||
Name: | Dan Bates, CEO | |
Date: | December 14th, 2020 |
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EXHIBIT “A”
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
BYZEN DIGITAL, INC.
DESIGNATING
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE NON-VOTING PREFERRED STOCK
Pursuant to Chapter 78.195 of the of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify:
The Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “Charter”) confer upon the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) the authority to provide for the issuance, from time to time, in one or more series, of shares of preferred stock and, in the resolution or resolutions providing for such issue, establish for each such series the number of shares, the designations, powers, privileges, preferences and rights, if any, of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, if any, of such series, to the fullest extent permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes as the same exists or may hereafter be amended. On December 14th, 2020, the Board of Directors duly adopted the following resolution creating a series of preferred stock designated as the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock, comprised of Two Million (2,000,000) authorized shares, and such resolution has not been modified and is in full force and effect on the date hereof:
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RESOLVED that, pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, a series of the class of authorized preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Corporation is hereby created and that the designation and number of shares thereof and the powers, preferences and rights of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof are as follows:
FIRST: | These Articles of Amendment were adopted by the Board of Directors on December 14th, 2020 in the manner prescribed by Chapter 78.195 of the of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”). Shareholder action was not required. | |
SECOND: | That pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors of the Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation (the “Articles of Incorporation”), the Board of Directors adopted the following resolution on December 14th, 2020 designating 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as “Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock”: |
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Directors of this Corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, a series of Preferred Stock, having a par value of $0.001 per share, of the Corporation be and hereby is created, and that the designation and number of shares thereof, and the voting and other powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights of the shares of such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, are as follows:
TERMS OF
SERIES “B” CONVERTIBLE NON-VOTING PREFERRED STOCK
Two Million (2,000,000) shares of the authorized and unissued Preferred Stock of the Corporation are hereby designated “Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock” with the following rights, preferences, powers, privileges, restrictions, qualifications, and limitations.
1. Fractional Shares. Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock may be issued in fractional shares.
2. Dividends. Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be treated pari passu with Common Stock except that the dividend on each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall be equal to the amount of the dividend declared and paid on each share of Common Stock multiplied by the Conversion Rate.
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3. Liquidation, Dissolution, or Winding Up. Payments to Holders of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be treated pari passu with Common Stock except that the payment on each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall be equal to the amount of the payment on each share of Common Stock multiplied by the Conversion Rate.
4. Voting. The shares of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall not vote on any matter and not be entitled to the number of votes per share equal to the Conversion Rate.
5. Conversion Rate and Adjustments.
(a) Conversion Rate. The Conversion Rate shall be 10 shares of Common Stock (as adjusted pursuant to this Section 5) for each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock.
(b) Adjustment for Stock Splits and Combinations. If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the issuance of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock effect a subdivision of the outstanding Common Stock, the Conversion Rate then in effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately increased. If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the issuance of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock combine the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Conversion Rate then in effect immediately before the combination shall be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this paragraph shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.
(c) Adjustment for Merger or Reorganization, etc. If there shall occur any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger involving the Corporation in which the Common Stock (but not the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock) is converted into or exchanged for securities, cash, or other property, then, following any such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger, each share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall thereafter be convertible in lieu of the Common Stock into which it was convertible prior to such event into the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation issuable upon conversion of one share of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock immediately prior to such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger would have been entitled to receive pursuant to such transaction.
6. Automatic Conversion. On January 1st, 2023 unless unanimously approved to be extended by the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stockholders of record.
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7. Anti-Dilution Provision.
(a) The holders of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall have anti-dilution rights (the “Anti-Dilution Rights”) during the Two-year period after the Series B Convertible Preferred converted into shares of Common Stock at its then effective Conversion Rate. The anti-dilution rights shall be pro-rata to the holder’s ownership of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock. The Company agrees to assure that the holders of the Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock shall have and maintain at all times, full ratchet anti-dilution protection rights as to the total number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock and preferred stock of the Company from time to time, at the rate of 20%, calculated on a fully diluted basis. In the event that the Company issues any shares of common stock, preferred stock or any security convertible into or exchangeable for common stock or preferred stock to any person or entity, the Company agrees to undertake all necessary measures as may be necessary or expedient to accommodate its performance under this Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock Designation, including, without limitation, the amendment of its articles of incorporation to the extent necessary to provide for a sufficient number of shares of authorized common stock or preferred stock to be issued to Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock holders so as to maintain in Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock holders, a 20% interest in the common stock and preferred stock of the Company, calculated on a fully-diluted basis.
8. Waiver. Any of the rights, powers, or preferences of the holders of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock set forth herein may be waived by the affirmative consent or vote of the holders of at least a majority of the shares of Series B Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock then outstanding.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that any executive officer of the Corporation be and they hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and file a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations in accordance with the foregoing resolution and the provisions of Nevada law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed these Articles of Amendment this 14th day of December 2020.
Name: | Dan Bates | |
Title: | CEO |
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EXHIBIT 12.1
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TroyGould PC · (310) 789-1290 · dficksman@troygould.com | File No. 03667-0003 |
April 7, 2021 |
Board
of Directors
Byzen Digital, Inc. 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd. #1051 Manhattan Beach CA 90266-2725 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel to Byzen Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the preparation and filing of an offering statement on Form 1-A. The offering statement covers the contemplated sale of up to 375,,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock offered by the Company (the “Shares”).
In connection with this opinion, we have examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of the following:
1. Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended;
2. Bylaws of the Company;
3. The offering statement, as amended (File No. ) as filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”); and
4. Written consents of the Board of Directors of the Company approving the offering of the Shares under the offering statement.
We have also examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such records of the Company and such agreements, certificates and receipts of public officials, certificates of officers or other representatives of the Company and others, and such other documents as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for the opinions stated below.
In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, including endorsements, the legal capacity and competency of all natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as facsimile, electronic, certified or photostatic copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such copies. In making our examination of executed documents, we have assumed (i) that the parties thereto, other than the Company, had the power, corporate or other, to enter into and perform all obligations thereunder and (ii) the due authorization by all requisite action, corporate or other, and the execution and delivery by such parties of such documents, and the validity and binding effect thereof on such parties.
The opinion expressed below is limited to the corporate laws of the State of Nevada and we express no opinion as to the effect on the matters covered by the laws of any other jurisdiction.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that Shares being offered pursuant to the offering statement, will be, when issued in the manner described in the offering statement, duly authorized, legally and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission as an exhibit to the offering statement. We also hereby consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the offering circular. This opinion is expressed as of the date hereof unless otherwise expressly stated, and we disclaim any undertaking to advise you of any subsequent changes in the facts stated or assumed herein or of any subsequent changes in applicable laws.
Very truly yours, |
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