As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2016

Registration No. 333-________

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM S-1

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

(Name of registrant in its charter)

 

Nevada   2860   47-4823945

(State or other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation or
Organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

97 River Road

Flemington, NJ 08822

(908) 837-9097

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices and principal place of business)

 

Andrew Hidalgo, Chief Executive Officer

H/Cell Energy Corporation

97 River Road

Flemington, NJ 08822

(908) 837-9097

 (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

 

Copies to:

James M. Turner, Esq.

Marc J. Ross, Esq.

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP

61 Broadway, 32nd Flr.

New York, New York 10006

(212) 930-9700

(212) 930-9725 (fax)

 

APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:

From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

 

If any securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box: x

 

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filed,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

  

 

 

 

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

Title of Each Class Of

Securities To Be Registered

 

Amount To
Be
Registered (1)

   

Proposed
Maximum
Offering Price
Per Security (2)

   

Proposed
Maximum
Aggregate
Offering Price

   

Amount Of
Registration Fee

 
Common stock, $.0001 par value     605,263     $ 0.50     $ 302,631.50     $ 30.47  
Total     605,263             $ 302,631.50     $ 30.47  

 

(1) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, the shares of common stock offered hereby also include an indeterminate number of additional shares of common stock as may from time to time become issuable by reason of anti-dilution provisions, stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations or other similar transactions.

 

(2) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act. Based on the sales price paid by certain selling stockholders in our most recent private placement on June 16, 2016.

 

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 

 

The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling stockholders may not sell these securities under this Prospectus until the registration statement of which it is a part and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JUNE 29, 2016

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

 

 

Up to 605,263 Shares of Common Stock

 

 

 

This Prospectus relates to the sale by the selling stockholders identified in this Prospectus of up to 605,263 shares of our common stock.  All of these shares of our common stock are being offered for resale by the selling stockholders.

 

The selling stockholders may sell some or all of their shares at a fixed price of $0.50 per share until our shares are quoted on the OTCQB,   and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. The offering price bears no relationship to our assets, book value, earnings or any other customary investment criteria.  We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares by the selling stockholders.  We will bear all costs relating to the registration of these shares of our common stock.

 

Our common stock is not currently listed for trading on any exchange or market.  It is our intention to seek quotation on the OTCQB Marketplace operated by the OTC Markets Group, but an application to trade our common stock has not been filed by a market maker on our behalf as of the date of this Prospectus.  There can be no assurances that our common stock will be approved for trading on the OTCQB or any other trading exchange.

 

In addition, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act of 1933 and, as such, are allowed to provide in this Prospectus more limited disclosures than an issuer that would not so qualify. Furthermore, for so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will qualify for certain limited exceptions from investor protection laws such as the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010. Please read “Risk Factors”   and “Prospectus Summary—Emerging Growth Company Status.”

 

 

 

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before making any investment in our common stock, you should read and carefully consider the risks described in this Prospectus under “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page 6 of this Prospectus.

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this Prospectus or any prospectus supplement or amendment thereto. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

This Prospectus is dated                    , 2016

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 1
About this Prospectus 1
Prospectus Summary 2
Risk Factors 6
Use of Proceeds 13
Market For Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters 13
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 14
Business 19
Description of Property 24
Legal Proceedings 24
Management 25
Executive Compensation 28
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 29
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 30
Description of Securities 31
Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities 32
Plan of Distribution 33
Selling Stockholders 35
Legal Matters 37
Experts 37
Additional Information 37
Index to Financial Statements 38

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Prospectus contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements reflect the current view about future events. When used in this Prospectus, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, include, but are not limited to, statements contained in this Prospectus relating to our business strategy, our future operating results and liquidity and capital resources outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward–looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of assurance of future performance. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, a continued decline in general economic conditions nationally and internationally; decreased demand for our products and services; market acceptance of our products and services; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; the impact of any infringement actions or other litigation brought against us; competition from other providers and products; our ability to develop and commercialize new and improved products and services; our ability to raise capital to fund continuing operations; changes in government regulation; our ability to complete customer transactions and capital raising transactions; and other factors (including the risks contained in the section of this Prospectus entitled “Risk Factors”) relating to our industry, our operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by us. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned.

 

Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

 

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this Prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained in this Prospectus. The selling stockholders are offering to sell and seeking offers to buy shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this Prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this Prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this Prospectus or of any sale of our common stock. The Prospectus will be updated and updated prospectuses made available for delivery to the extent required by the federal securities laws.

 

No person is authorized in connection with this Prospectus to give any information or to make any representations about us, the selling stockholders, the securities or any matter discussed in this Prospectus, other than the information and representations contained in this Prospectus. If any other information or representation is given or made, such information or representation may not be relied upon as having been authorized by us or any selling stockholder. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any circumstances under which the offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any distribution of securities in accordance with this Prospectus shall, under any circumstances, imply that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this Prospectus. The Prospectus will be updated and updated prospectuses made available for delivery to the extent required by the federal securities laws.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

This summary highlights information contained throughout this Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety to the more detailed information and financial statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information that should be considered before investing in our common stock. Investors should read the entire Prospectus carefully, including the more detailed information regarding our business, the risks of purchasing our common stock discussed in this Prospectus under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 6 of this Prospectus and our financial statements and the accompanying notes beginning on page F-1 of this Prospectus.

 

Overview

 

H/Cell Energy Corporation (“we”, “us” or the “Company”) was formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a solar hydrogen energy system used to completely power a residence or commercial property with clean energy so that it can run independent of the utility grid and also provide energy to the utility grid for monetary credits. This unique system uses renewal energy as its source for hydrogen production. We believe that it is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective. The hydrogen house concept began as a non-profit organization, The Hydrogen House Project, which was founded by Michael Strizki, our Chief Technology Officer. The organization successfully completed four hydrogen house projects, and we are now making the technology available to the general public. We intend to design and implement 12 hydrogen energy systems over the next 18 months.

 

Market Potential

 

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy will represent the largest single source of electricity growth over the next five years. During that time, the share of renewable energy in global power generation will rise to over 26% by 2020 from 22% in 2013. By 2020, the amount of global electricity generation coming from renewable energy will be higher than today’s combined electricity demand of China, India and Brazil. This rapid growth in the use of renewable energy is led by continued expansion in renewable energy technology, the need to lessen dependency on fossil fuel energy, grid-based vulnerabilities and the battle against global warming. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 10% of total U.S. energy consumption and 13% of electricity generation in 2014. In 2014, approximately $34 billion was spent on renewable energy production in the U.S. alone.

 

Technology Overview

 

There are great benefits to hydrogen energy. The use of hydrogen as a fuel produces no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, the only emissions from hydrogen fuel are chemically pure water and oxygen. Hydrogen can be extracted from water using renewable energy from the sun and unlike batteries, hydrogen energy can be stored indefinitely. There is no drilling, fracking or mining required to produce hydrogen energy. We believe it is the cleanest, safest and most efficient energy source on the planet.

 

In the past, there have been obstacles to commercializing hydrogen energy. The most significant hurdle has been the need to reduce the cost of the production of hydrogen. No matter how productive an energy source may be, it will not be widely adopted if it is prohibitively expensive. The cost of technology has come down and it has made hydrogen production less expensive. As technology advances, the cost will continue to decline, making hydrogen energy more affordable.

 

The HC-1 System

 

We have succeeded in developing a hydrogen energy system designed to create electricity that is generated by renewable solar energy. We call the solar hydrogen energy system the HC-1. The HC-1 system functions as a self-sustaining renewable energy system. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all your electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogen is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a system comprised of solar modules, inverters, batteries, a hydrogen generator, a fuel cell and a hydrogen storage tank.

 

When there is solar power, the solar modules produce renewable energy that is collected through a solar inverter, which charges a bank of batteries through a battery inverter. After the batteries are fully charged, the excess electricity is then combined with water through a hydrogen generator that extracts the hydrogen from the water in a gasified state, which is safely transferred to the hydrogen tank and stored for later use. If the tank is full, excess electricity is sent from the batteries through the battery inverter to the utility grid, which results in energy credits for the system owner.

 

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The HC-1 system is connected to the residential or commercial property through the inverters. The electricity is always provided by the charged batteries. If there is no solar power to charge the batteries, the system keeps the batteries fully charged by using hydrogen stored in the tank, which processed through a fuel cell, creates the electricity. As the system is able to produce hydrogen, that keeps the hydrogen tank full, it provides a continuous supply of clean energy and sustainability that is independent from the grid.

 

Each HC-1 system is custom designed to accommodate the electrical loads for an end user. The system is completely scalable. Typically, one HC-1 standard system configuration with a solar modules and a large tank for hydrogen storage can provide 40 kWh per day, which is the average amount of electricity utilized by homes in the U.S. If the customer is connected to the electric grid, energy production that is converted to hydrogen in excess of the amount stored in the hydrogen tank is transferred to the local electric company, creating energy credits.

 

For an HC-1 system installation, the battery inverters and batteries are placed in the interior of the house or building. The hydrogen generator, fuel cell, electronics, pipes and tubing are kept in an outdoor enclosure near the house or building. The solar modules and solar inverters are outdoors and can be configured on the house or building or on land depending on available space. The hydrogen tank is typically underground but can be placed above ground, if necessary.

 

Cost Savings

 

We believe that the HC-1 system has the potential to generate an excellent return on investment over time. An end user who is spending on average $500 per month in electricity can generate significant energy savings and energy credits, depending on the state or country where the property is located. For example, in the State of New Jersey, the HC-1 standard system configuration will generate approximately 18 solar renewable energy credits (“SRECs”) per year, for an energy credit of $4,500. In certain states, an end user receives one SREC for each 1,000 kWh produced through renewal energy. The customer sells these SRECs to a broker who in turn sells the credits to a utility company so that the utility company can demonstrate their compliance with the regulatory obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The price per SREC can vary depending on supply and demand, but on average, SRECs sells for $250. Many other states that may not offer an SREC program, do offer other cash incentives for renewable energy systems.

 

In addition, the system eliminates the $500 monthly electric bill, resulting in annual savings of approximately $6,000. In total, with energy credits and the elimination of the electric bill, the annual savings can be approximately $10,500. Assuming a 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit upon installation, the HC-1 system will be repaid to the user in approximately seven years. Further benefits include having a clean renewable energy source that protects our environment, lessening dependence on the aging grid and allowing for a backup power generation system if the grid malfunctions from a natural disaster or cyber-attack.

 

Consulting and Installation Services

 

We will manage all projects directly and will be involved in all aspects of energy infrastructure build-out utilizing existing staff and subcontractors. We provide customers with an initial consultation free of charge, whereby we will review the customer’s location and utility bills to understand their historical energy consumption. We will then generate a proposal outline, indicating what type of system they will need, and what potential tax credits and energy credits they will be entitled to with our HC-1 system.

 

If the customer wishes to proceed, we are paid $5,000 to conduct a feasibility study. Upon execution of the final contract, we initiate the system installation. All project work is performed to specifications that meet local utility requirements as well as domestic and international building codes. Once the system is operational, we remotely receive data to monitor its performance and energy efficiency to confirm the system is functioning as expected. We will also provide any additional maintenance required at standard labor rates. All components come with at least a one year warranty.

 

Growth Strategy

 

Currently, our employees are licensed to install our HC-1 systems in the State of New Jersey. We intend to aggressively grow our business, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We intend to acquire companies with licensed contractors in various states and regions, which will allow us to expand the territories in which we can build our systems. These acquired companies will also provide us with a consistent revenue stream, a customer base for marketing our HC-1 systems and technicians. Initially, we plan to focus on acquisitions in states that offer SRECs or other renewable energy incentives.

 

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The Offering

 

Common stock offered by the selling stockholders   Up to 605,263 shares of common stock sold to investors in private placement transactions, of which 105,263 were sold on December 9, 2015 and 500,000 were sold on June 16, 2016. We received gross proceeds of $50,000 from the sale of the shares on December 9, 2015 and $250,000 from the sale of the shares on June 16, 2016.
     
Offering price   $0.50 per share until a market develops (such as quotation on the OTCQB) and thereafter at market prices or privately negotiated prices.
     
Common stock outstanding before and after the offering   3,131,579 shares.
     
Use of proceeds   We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the selling stockholders.
     
Market for the common stock  

There is no market for our securities. Our common stock is not currently listed for trading on any exchange. It is our intention to seek quotation on the OTCQB but an application to trade our common stock has not been filed by a market maker on our behalf as of the date of this Prospectus. There can be no assurance that our common stock will be approved for trading on the OTCQB, or any other trading exchange.

 

There is no assurance that a trading market will develop, or, if developed, that it will be sustained. Therefore, a purchaser of our common stock may find it difficult to resell the securities offered herein should the purchaser desire to do so when eligible for public resale.

     
Risk factors   You should carefully consider the information set forth in this Prospectus and, in particular, the specific factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 6 of this Prospectus before deciding whether or not to invest in our common stock.

 

The above information regarding common stock currently outstanding and to be outstanding after the offering represents the shares of common stock outstanding as of June 28, 2016 and does not include 1,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options issued pursuant to the Company’s 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, or the 2016 Plan, or 1,500,000 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to the 2016 Plan.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or “JOBS Act.” For as long as we are an emerging growth company, unlike other public companies, we will not be required to:

 

provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

 

comply with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or the PCAOB, requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer;

 

comply with any new audit rules adopted by the PCAOB after April 5, 2012, unless the SEC determines otherwise;

 

provide certain disclosure regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies; or

 

obtain shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

 

We will cease to be an “emerging growth company” upon the earliest of:

 

when we have $1.0 billion or more in annual revenues;

 

when we have at least $700 million in market value of our common units held by non-affiliates;

 

when we issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year period; or

 

the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering.

 

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In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies.  We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1), which will allow us to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies. As a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

This investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this Prospectus. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be harmed and the value of our stock could go down. This means you could lose all or a part of your investment.

 

Risks Related to Our Company and Our Business

 

We have a short operating history and have not generated any revenue to date. This makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and increases the risk that we will not be successful.

 

We were incorporated in August 2015, have been operating for less than one year and have not generated any revenue to date. No assurances can be given that we will generate any significant revenue in the future, if at all. As a result, we have a very limited operating history for you to evaluate in assessing our future prospects. Our inability to produce significant revenues in the near term may harm our ability to obtain additional financing and may require us to reduce or discontinue our operations. We are subject to all risks inherent in a developing business enterprise. Our likelihood of continued success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays frequently encountered in connection with the services industry and the competitive and regulatory environment in which we operate. As a new industry, there are few established companies whose business models we can follow. Similarly, there is little information about comparable companies for potential investors to review in making a decision about whether to invest in the Company.

 

Potential investors should consider, among other factors, our prospects for success in light of the risks and uncertainties generally encountered by companies that, like us, are in their early stages. We may not successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully implement our operating strategies. If we fail to do so, it could materially harm our business to the point of having to cease operations and could impair the value of our common stock to the point investors may lose their entire investment.

 

For as long as we are an emerging growth company, we will not be required to comply with certain reporting requirements, including those relating to accounting standards and disclosure about our executive compensation, that apply to other public companies.

 

In April 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or the JOBS Act, was signed into law. The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, relax certain reporting requirements for “emerging growth companies,” including certain requirements relating to accounting standards and compensation disclosure. We are classified as an emerging growth company. For as long as we are an emerging growth company, which may be up to five full fiscal years, unlike other public companies, we will not be required to, among other things, (1) provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, (2) comply with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or the PCAOB, requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer, (3) comply with any new audit rules adopted by the PCAOB after April 5, 2012 unless the SEC determines otherwise, (4) provide certain disclosure regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies or (5) hold unit holder advisory votes on executive compensation.

 

Our services have never been provided on a mass market commercial basis, and we do not know whether they will be accepted by the market.

 

The market for residential or commercial properties to run on hydrogen energy is a relatively new concept and the extent to which its use will be widely adopted is uncertain. To date, we are only aware of four homes, which we installed, that have been successful with this technology, and that is not a large enough market to prove our concept. If our services are not accepted by the market our financial condition will be negatively impacted. The development of a successful market for our proposed operations and our ability to implement our business plan may be affected by a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. If our proposed operations fail to gain sufficient market acceptance, our business plans, prospects, results of operations and financial condition will be negatively impacted.

 

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Project development or construction activities may not be successful and proposed projects may not receive required permits or construction may not proceed as planned.

 

The development and construction of our proposed projects will involve various risks. Success in developing a particular project is contingent upon, among other things: (i) negotiation of satisfactory engineering, procurement and construction agreements; (ii) receipt of required governmental permits and approvals, including the right to interconnect to the electric grid on economically acceptable terms; (iii) payment of interconnection and other deposits (some of which may be non-refundable); and (iv) timely implementation and satisfactory completion of construction.

 

Successful completion of a particular project may be adversely affected by numerous factors, including: (i) delays in obtaining required governmental permits and approvals with acceptable conditions; (ii) unforeseen engineering problems; (iii) construction delays and contractor performance shortfalls; (iv) work stoppages; (v) cost over-runs; (vi) equipment and materials supply; (vii) adverse weather conditions; and (viii) environmental and geological conditions.

 

The hydrogen energy industry competes with both conventional power industries and other renewable power industries.

 

The hydrogen energy industry faces intense competition from companies in the energy industry, such as nuclear, natural gas and fossil fuels as well as other renewable energy providers, including solar, biomass and wind. Other energy sources may benefit from innovations that reduce costs, increase safety or otherwise improve their competitiveness. New natural resources may be discovered, or global economic, business or political developments may disproportionately benefit conventional energy sources. Governments may support certain renewable energy sources and not support hydrogen energy. If we cannot compete with the providers of other energy sources, it may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

To execute our overall business strategy, we will likely require additional working capital, which may not be available on terms favorable to us or at all. If additional capital is not available or is available at unattractive terms, we may be forced to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate our operations.

 

We have an ambitious business plan for strong growth of our business, which will likely require us to raise additional financing to supplement our cash flows from operations to fully execute. We intend to use proceeds from our recent private placement to implement our business strategy, but significant proceeds will be used in connection with the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of to make us into a public reporting company. We believe that once we are a public company, we will have a greater ability to issue stock in lieu of cash, including for acquisitions and employee retention.

 

We expect that we will require additional financing to execute our business strategy. To the extent we raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities, the issuance of those securities could result in dilution to our shareholders. In addition, if we obtain debt financing, a substantial portion of our operating cash flow may be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on such indebtedness, thus limiting funds available for our business activities. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to reduce our marketing and sales efforts or reduce or curtail our operations.

 

There can be no assurance that if we were to need additional funds to meet obligations we have incurred, or may incur in the future, that additional financing arrangements would be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Furthermore, if adequate additional funds are not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate material parts of the implementation of our business strategy.

 

We face strong competition from other energy companies, including traditional and renewable providers.

 

Although we offer a unique solution, the energy provider business is competitive. Our competitors range in size from small companies to large multinational corporations. Our main competitors vary by region and energy services offered. We compete against other renewable energy providers that offer solar and wind, as well as traditional electricity providers. Almost all of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do and may be able to grow more quickly or better respond to changing business and economic conditions. Many of our competitors also have greater access to capital and we may not be able to compete successfully with them.

 

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Our lack of diversification will increase the risk of an investment in us, and our financial condition and results of operations may deteriorate if we fail to diversify.

 

Our current business focuses primarily on one area of the renewable energy space, the hydrogen energy sector. Larger companies have the ability to manage their risk by diversification. However, we currently lack diversification, specifically in terms of the nature of our business. As a result, we will likely be impacted more acutely by factors affecting our industry and sector in which we operate, than we would if our business were more diversified, enhancing our risk profile.

 

If we fail to successfully introduce new products or services, we may lose market position.

 

New products, product improvements, line extensions or new services will be an important factor in our sales growth. If we fail to identify emerging technological trends, to maintain and improve the competitiveness of our existing products and services or to successfully introduce new products or services on a timely basis, we may lose market position.

 

The industry in which we operate has relatively low barriers to entry and increased competition could result in margin erosion, which would make profitability even more difficult to sustain.

 

Other than the technical skills required in our business, the barriers to entry in our business are relatively low. We do not have any intellectual property rights to protect our business methods and business start-up costs do not pose a significant barrier to entry. The success of our business is dependent on our employees, customer relations and the successful performance of our services. If we face increased competition as a result of new entrants in our markets, we could experience reduced operating margins and loss of market share and brand recognition.

 

Our failure to attract and retain engineering personnel or maintain appropriate staffing levels could adversely affect our business.

 

Our success depends upon our attracting and retaining skilled engineering personnel. Competition for such skilled personnel in our industry is high and at times can be extremely intense, especially for engineers and project managers, and we cannot be certain that we will be able to hire sufficiently qualified personnel in adequate numbers to meet the demand for our services. We also believe that our success depends to a significant extent on the ability of our key personnel to operate effectively, both individually and as a group. Additionally, we cannot be certain that we will be able to hire the requisite number of experienced and skilled personnel when necessary in order to service the number of contracts we may have at a particular time, particularly if the market for related personnel is competitive. Conversely, if we maintain or increase our staffing levels in anticipation of one or more projects and the projects are delayed, reduced or terminated, we may underutilize the additional personnel, which could reduce our operating margins, reduce our earnings and possibly harm our results of operations. If we are unable to obtain a sufficient number of contracts or effectively complete such contracts due to staffing deficiencies, our revenues may decline and we may experience continued losses.

 

Acquisitions involve risks that could result in a reduction of our operating results, cash flows and liquidity.

 

We currently intend to grow our business substantially by making strategic acquisitions, although we currently have no agreements to do so. However, we may not be able to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, or may be unable to complete such acquisitions. We may pay for acquisitions with our common stock or with convertible securities, which may dilute your investment in our common stock, or we may decide to pursue acquisitions that investors may not agree with. In connection with our acquisitions, we may also agree to substantial earn-out arrangements. To the extent we defer the payment of the purchase price for any acquisition through a cash earn-out arrangement, it will reduce our cash flows in subsequent periods. In addition, acquisitions may expose us to operational challenges and risks, including:

 

  the ability to profitably manage acquired businesses or successfully integrate the acquired business’ operations and financial reporting and accounting control systems into our business;

 

  increased indebtedness and contingent purchase price obligations associated with an acquisition;

 

  the ability to fund cash flow shortages that may occur if anticipated revenue is not realized or is delayed, whether by general economic or market conditions, or unforeseen internal difficulties;

 

  the availability of funding sufficient to meet increased capital needs;

 

  diversion of management’s attention; and

 

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  the ability to retain or hire qualified personnel required for expanded operations.

 

Completing acquisitions may require significant management time and financial resources because we may need to assimilate widely dispersed operations with distinct corporate cultures. In addition, acquired companies may have liabilities that we failed, or were unable, to discover in the course of performing due diligence investigations. We cannot assure you that the indemnification granted to us by sellers of acquired companies will be sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the possible liabilities associated with businesses or properties we assume upon consummation of an acquisition. We may learn additional information about our acquired businesses that materially adversely affect us, such as unknown or contingent liabilities and liabilities related to compliance with applicable laws. Any such liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

Failure to successfully manage the operational challenges and risks associated with, or resulting from, acquisitions could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Borrowings or issuances of convertible securities associated with these acquisitions may also result in higher levels of indebtedness.

 

Liability claims could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

 

We face an inherent business risk of exposure to liability claims arising from the alleged failure of our services, including the individual components in our systems. Any material uninsured losses due to liability claims that we experience could subject us to material losses. We could be required to redesign our services if they prove to be defective. We maintain insurance against liability claims, but it is possible that our insurance coverage will not continue to be available on terms acceptable to us or that such coverage will not be adequate for liabilities actually incurred. A successful claim brought against us in excess of available insurance coverage, or any claim that results in significant expense or adverse publicity against us, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

We are dependent upon key personnel whose loss may adversely impact our business.

 

We rely heavily on the expertise, experience and continued services of our founders, especially Andrew Hidalgo, our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board, Mike Strizki, our Chief Technology Officer and the developer of the hydrogen house concept and James Strizki, our Executive Vice President of Technical Services. We currently do not have employment agreements with any of our executive officers and they are not restricted from leaving or competing against us. The loss of either of these individuals, or an inability to attract or retain other key individuals, could materially adversely affect us. We seek to compensate and motivate these individuals, as well as other personnel, through competitive cash and equity compensation, but there can be no assurance that these programs will allow us to retain key personnel or hire new key personnel. As a result, if any member of our key personnel were to leave, we could face substantial difficulty in hiring a qualified successor and could experience a loss in productivity while any such successor obtains the necessary training and experience.

 

Our resources may not be sufficient to manage our expected growth; failure to properly manage our potential growth would be detrimental to our business.

 

We may fail to adequately manage our anticipated future growth. Any growth in our operations could place a significant strain on our administrative, financial and operational resources, and increase demands on our management and on our operational and administrative systems, controls and other resources. We cannot assure you that our existing personnel, systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support our operations in the future or that we will be able to successfully implement appropriate measures consistent with our growth strategy. As part of this growth, we may have to implement new operational and financial systems, procedures and controls to expand, train and manage our employee base, and maintain close coordination among our staff. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so, or that if we are able to do so, we will be able to effectively integrate them into our existing staff and systems.

 

If we are unable to manage growth effectively, such as if our sales and marketing efforts exceed our capacity to perform our services and maintain our products or if new employees are unable to achieve performance levels, our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. As with all expanding businesses, the potential exists that growth will occur rapidly. If we are unable to effectively manage this growth, our business and operating results could be negatively impacted. Anticipated growth in future operations may place a significant strain on management systems and resources. In addition, the integration of new personnel will continue to result in some disruption to ongoing operations. The ability to effectively manage growth in a rapidly evolving market requires effective planning and management processes. We will need to continue to improve operational, financial and managerial controls, reporting systems and procedures, and will need to continue to expand, train and manage our work force. Our success depends in part on our maintaining high quality customer service and any failure to do so could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Failure to properly manage projects may result in unanticipated costs or claims.

 

Our project engagements may involve large scale, highly complex projects. The quality of our performance on such projects depends in large part upon our ability to manage the relationship with our customers, and to effectively manage the project and deploy appropriate resources, in a timely manner. Any defects or errors or failure to meet customers’ expectations could result in claims for substantial damages against us. Our contracts generally limit our liability for damages that arise from negligent acts, errors, mistakes or omissions in rendering services to our customers. However, we cannot be sure that these contractual provisions will protect us from liability for damages in the event of litigation.

 

If we cannot establish and maintain relationships with distributors, we may not be able to increase revenues.

 

In order to increase our revenues and successfully commercialize our systems, we must establish and maintain relationships with our existing and potential distributors. A reduction, delay or cancellation of orders from one or more significant distributors could significantly reduce our revenues and could negatively impact our reputation among our current and potential customers.

 

Risks Related to Our Common Stock and this Offering

 

Our officers, directors and principal shareholders will own a controlling interest in our voting stock and investors will not have any voice in our management.

 

Our officers, directors and principal shareholders, in the aggregate, beneficially own or control the votes of approximately 84.2% of our outstanding common stock. As a result, these stockholders, acting together, will have the ability to control substantially all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including:

 

  election of our board of directors;
  removal of any of our directors;
  amendment of our certificate of incorporation or bylaws; and
  adoption of measures that could delay or prevent a change in control or impede a merger, takeover or other business combination involving us.

 

As a result of their ownership and positions, our directors, executive officers and principal shareholders collectively are able to influence all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, sales of significant amounts of shares held by our directors, executive officers or principal shareholders, or the prospect of these sales, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Management's stock ownership may discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over our stock price.

 

We have not paid cash dividends in the past and do not expect to pay cash dividends in the future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock .

 

We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting it at such time as the board of directors may consider relevant.

 

We may raise capital through the sale of our securities in either private placements or a public offering, which offerings would dilute the ownership of investors in this private offering.

 

If our operations require additional capital in the future, we may sell additional share of our common stock and/or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of our common stock.  Such offerings may be in private placements or a public offering.  If we conduct such additional offerings, an investor would experience dilution of his ownership of the Company.

 

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You may experience dilution of your ownership interests because of the future issuance of additional shares of our common or preferred stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our common or preferred stock.

 

In the future, we may issue our authorized but previously unissued equity securities, resulting in the dilution of the ownership interests of our present stockholders.  We are authorized to issue an aggregate of 25,000,000 shares of common stock and 5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock. We may issue additional shares of our common stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our common stock in connection with hiring or retaining employees, future acquisitions, future sales of our securities for capital raising purposes, or for other business purposes.  The future issuance of any such additional shares of our common stock may create downward pressure on the trading price of the common stock. We will likely need to raise additional capital in the near future to meet our working capital needs, and there can be no assurance that we will not be required to issue additional shares, warrants or other convertible securities in the future in conjunction with these capital raising efforts, including at a price (or exercise or conversion prices) that could be below the price an investor paid for stock.  

 

There is presently no market for our common stock. Any failure to develop or maintain a trading market could negatively affect the value of our common stock and make it difficult or impossible for you to sell your shares.

 

There is currently no public market for our common stock and a public market for our common stock may not develop after effectiveness of the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of.  Although we currently intend to apply to have our common stock approved for quotation on the OTCQB market, there are no assurances that we will meet the listing requirements or will be accepted for listing. Additionally, the OTC Markets is a dealer system that relies upon market-makers to provide quotations for our common stock and it is possible that no market-maker will want to provide such quotations. Failure to develop or maintain an active trading market could negatively affect the value of our common stock and make it difficult for you to sell your common stock.  Even if a market for our common stock does develop, the market price of our common stock may be highly volatile.  In addition to the uncertainties relating to our future operating performance and the profitability of our operations, factors such as variations in our interim financial results, or various, as yet unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control, may have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock.

 

Even if our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under a symbol, the OTC Markets provides a limited trading market compared to national exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange, The NASDAQ Stock Market or the NYSE MKT. In addition, the shares of our common stock may trade infrequently and in low volumes, meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common stock at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. An investor may find it difficult to obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock or to sell his or her shares at or near bid prices or at all. In addition, if we fail to meet the criteria set forth in SEC regulations, various requirements would be imposed by law on broker-dealers who sell our securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Consequently, such regulations may deter broker-dealers from recommending or selling our common stock, which may further affect the liquidity of our common stock. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any markets that may develop for our common stock, the ability of holders of our common stock to sell our common stock, or the prices at which holders may be able to sell our common stock.

 

Our common stock will be subject to the “Penny Stock” rules of the SEC and the trading market in our securities will be limited, which makes transactions in our common stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our common stock.

 

Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.  For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: (a) that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and (b) the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.

 

In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must: (a) obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person and (b) make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.

 

The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form: (a) sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and (b) confirms that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.  Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules.  This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our common stock.

 

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Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker or dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions.  Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.

 

Being a public company is an additional expense with additional administrative burden.

 

Upon effectiveness of the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of, we will be subject to federal securities laws, rules and regulations related thereto. Complying with these laws and regulations will require the time and attention of our Board of Directors and management, and increase our expenses. As a public reporting company, we would become fully subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and other federal securities laws, rules and regulations related thereto, including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Complying with these laws and regulations requires the time and attention of our Board of Directors and management, and increases our expenses. We estimate we will incur approximately $100,000 to $150,000 in 2016 to become a public reporting company and comply with public company compliance requirements, with many of those costs recurring annually thereafter.

 

Among other things, we will be required to:

 

· maintain and evaluate a system of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the related rules and regulations of the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
· maintain policies relating to disclosure controls and procedures;
· prepare and distribute periodic reports in compliance with our obligations under federal securities laws;
· institute a more comprehensive compliance function, including corporate governance; and
· involve, to a greater degree, our outside legal counsel and accountants in the above activities.

 

The costs of preparing and filing annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC and furnishing audited reports to stockholders are added expenses and much greater than that of a privately-held company, and compliance with these rules and regulations may require us to hire additional financial reporting, internal controls and other finance personnel, and will involve a material increase in regulatory, legal and accounting expenses and the attention of management. There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the applicable regulations in a timely manner, if at all. In addition, being a public company makes it more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance. In the future, we may be required to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain this coverage.

 

Offers or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

 

If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, including upon the expiration of any lockup periods or the statutory holding period under Rule 144, or issued upon the conversion of preferred stock, it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” and in anticipation of which the market price of our common stock could fall.  The existence of an overhang, whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make more difficult our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. 

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The selling stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by them under this Prospectus. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the selling stockholders covered by this Prospectus.

 

MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

There is currently no public or other market for our common stock, and we cannot guarantee that any such market will develop in the foreseeable future.  It is our intention to seek quotation on the OTCQB but an application to trade our common stock has not been filed by a market maker on our behalf as of the date of this Prospectus.  There can be no assurances that our common stock will be approved for trading on the OTCQB, or any other trading exchange. 

 

Holders

 

As of June 28, 2016, there were 3,131,579 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding and our shares are held by 57 shareholders of record. The transfer agent of our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC, 77 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.

 

Dividends

 

We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends to stockholders in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, and such other factors as the Board of Directors deem relevant.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Some of the information in this Form S-1 contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they:

 

  · discuss our future expectations;
  · contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial condition; and
  · state other “forward-looking” information.

 

We believe it is important to communicate our expectations. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or over which we have no control. Our actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Business” and elsewhere in this Prospectus. See “Risk Factors.”

 

Business Overview

 

We were formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a solar hydrogen energy system used to completely power a residence or commercial property with clean energy so that it can run independent of the utility grid and also provide energy to the utility grid for monetary credits. This unique system uses renewal energy as its source for hydrogen production. We believe that it is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective.

 

There are great benefits to hydrogen energy. The use of hydrogen as a fuel produces no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, the only emissions from hydrogen fuel are chemically pure water and oxygen. Hydrogen can be extracted from water using renewable energy from the sun and unlike batteries, hydrogen energy can be stored indefinitely. There is no drilling, fracking or mining required to produce hydrogen energy. We believe it is the cleanest, safest and most efficient energy source on the planet.

 

We have succeeded in developing a hydrogen energy system designed to create electricity that is generated by renewable solar energy. We call the solar hydrogen energy system the HC-1. The HC-1 system functions as a self-sustaining renewable energy system. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all your electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogen is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a system comprised of solar modules, inverters, batteries, a hydrogen generator, a fuel cell and a hydrogen storage tank.

 

When there is solar power, the solar modules produce renewable energy that is collected through a solar inverter, which charges a bank of batteries through a battery inverter. After the batteries are fully charged, the excess electricity is then combined with water through a hydrogen generator that extracts the hydrogen from the water in a gasified state, which is safely transferred to the hydrogen tank and stored for later use. If the tank is full, excess electricity is sent from the batteries through the battery inverter to the utility grid, which results in energy credits for the system owner.

 

The HC-1 system is connected to the residential or commercial property through the inverters. The electricity is always provided by the charged batteries. If there is no solar power to charge the batteries, the system keeps the batteries fully charged by using hydrogen stored in the tank, which processed through a fuel cell, creates the electricity. As the system is able to produce hydrogen, that keeps the hydrogen tank full, it provides a continuous supply of clean energy and sustainability that is independent from the grid.

 

Each HC-1 system is custom designed to accommodate the electrical loads for an end user. The system is completely scalable. Typically, one HC-1 standard system configuration with a solar modules and a large tank for hydrogen storage can provide 40 kWh per day, which is the average amount of electricity utilized by homes in the U.S. If the customer is connected to the electric grid, energy production that is converted to hydrogen in excess of the amount stored in the hydrogen tank is transferred to the local electric company, creating energy credits.

 

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If a customer wishes to connect our system to the electrical grid in order to generate renewable energy credits, the customer needs to obtain interconnection agreements from the applicable local primary electricity utility. If the customer obtains an interconnection agreement, once the HC-1 system is operational, the HC-1 system end user can eliminate their electric bill and, if in a permissible state, can begin generating SRECs. In certain states, an end user receives one SREC for each 1,000 kWh produced through renewal energy. The customer sells these SRECs to a broker who in turn sells the credits to a utility company so that the utility company can demonstrate their compliance with the regulatory obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The price per SREC can vary depending on supply and demand, but on average, SRECs sells for $250. Many other states that may not offer an SREC program, do offer other cash incentives for renewable energy systems.

 

Current Operating Trends

 

Currently, our employees are licensed to install our HC-1 systems in the State of New Jersey. We intend to aggressively grow our business, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We intend to acquire companies with licensed contractors in various states and regions, which will allow us to expand the territories in which we can install our systems. These acquired companies will also provide us with a consistent revenue stream, a customer base for marketing our HC-1 systems and technicians. Initially, we intend to focus on states or countries whose government supports a regulatory standard requiring its utility companies to increase their production of energy from renewable energy sources. These governments have established various incentives and financial mechanisms to accelerate and promote the use of renewable energy sources. Currently, many states comply with regulatory standards including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois as well as the District of Columbia. In addition, countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Belgium and Chile have adopted regulatory standards. The list is expanding each year.

 

We have received requests for and provided quotations on the cost for our HC-1 systems and believe that we will design and install 12 hydrogen energy systems over the next 18 months. We are also searching for suitable acquisition targets that will complement our services, create revenue production, allow us to expand our sales and technical staff and provide us with a larger customer base to pursue with greater geographic coverage. As of the date of this prospectus, we have no agreements or understandings to acquire any companies and no assurances can be given that we will identify or successfully acquire any other companies.

 

Results of Operations

 

For the Period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015

 

Revenue and Cost of Revenue

 

We had no revenue or cost of revenue during the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

During the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015, our general and administrative expenses were $5,820. Research and development expenses were $2,400 for improvements to our HC-1 system. Professional fees of $2,024 consisted of legal fees incurred in connection with the incorporation and set-up of our company and capital raising activities. We incurred $882 of travel and entertainment related to potential customer site visits. In addition, we incurred $275 of office supplies and related expenses and $239 on outside services for computer and internet-related services.

 

Net Loss

 

As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $5,820 during the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015.

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

 

Revenue and Cost of Revenue

 

We had no revenue or cost of revenue during the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

 

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General and Administrative Expenses

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, our general and administrative expenses were $429,005. We granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 options to purchase our common stock in connection with the services rendered at the exercise price of $0.01 per share for a term of five years, vesting immediately, and have approximate fair value of $387,450. Professional fees of $40,189 consisted of legal fees incurred in connection with capital raising activities and accounting fees. Research and development expenses were $2,000 for continued improvements to our HC-1 system. We incurred $1,206 of travel and entertainment related to capital raising, meetings and dinners with investors. In addition, we incurred $10 of office supplies and related expenses and depreciation of $150.

 

Net Loss

 

As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $431,005 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of March 31, 2016, we had working capital of $197,975, comprised of $199,191 in cash and cash equivalents, which was offset by $1,216 in accounts payables to stockholders. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we used $45,805 of cash in operating activities, which represented our net loss of $431,005 and $2,400 of changes in accounts payable, offset by $150 of depreciation and $387,450 of stock based compensation. . For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we had $195,796 of net cash provided by financing activities, which represented $200,000 of proceeds through the sale of shares of common stock, offset by $4,204 due to stockholders We did not have any cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Cash used in operations for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015 was $3,420, which represented our net loss of $5,820, which was offset by $2,400 of changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Cash used in investing activities for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015 was $3,000 for payment of costs incurred for website development costs. For the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015, we had cash from financing activities of $55,620, from $50,200 through the sale of shares of common stock and $5,420 due to stockholders.

 

We expect to incur losses from operations for the near future. We expect to incur expenses related to compliance for being a public company and travel related to visiting potential customer sites. We expect that our general and administrative expenses will increase in the future as we expand our business development, add infrastructure and incur additional costs related to being a public company, including incremental audit fees, investor relations programs and increased professional services.

 

Our future capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including the progress of our sales and marketing of our services, the timing and outcome of potential acquisitions, the costs involved in operating as a public reporting company, the status of competitive services, the availability of financing and our success in developing markets for our services. We believe our existing cash will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital equipment requirements for at least the next 12 months.

 

We presently do not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. Due to our brief history and historical operating losses, our operations have not been a source of liquidity. We may need to obtain additional capital in order to expand operations and fund our activities. Future financing may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. Even if we are able to raise the funds if required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to us, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. If additional financing is not available or is not available on acceptable terms, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate our marketing and business development services.

 

December 2015 Private Placement 

 

On December 29, 2015, we sold 105,263 shares of common stock to one accredited investor for gross proceeds of $50,000.

 

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February 2016 Private Placement 

 

Effective February 4, 2016, we sold 526,316 shares of common stock to one accredited investor for gross proceeds of $200,000.

 

June 2016 Private Placement  

 

Effective June 16, 2016, we sold 500,000 shares of common stock to 52 accredited investors for gross proceeds of $250,000.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in bank and money market funds as well as other highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

 

Website Development Costs

 

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Website Development Costs, website development is segregated into three stages or activities. During the initial, or planning stage, all related costs are expensed as incurred. The second phase is the development of the site, which include costs incurred for web application and infrastructure, as well as graphics development. Costs incurred during the second phase are capitalized and then amortized when the website is ready for its intended use. Stage three consists of costs incurred for post-implementation work, such as security, training and administration. Such costs incurred during this phase are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for additional upgrades and features once the website is launched are capitalized if the upgrades and enhancements furnish additional functionality; otherwise, such costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Website development costs which have been capitalized will be amortized, using the straight-line method, over an estimated useful life of five years, commencing when the site is launched.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs consist primarily of consulting fees, salaries and direct payroll related costs.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We measure the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award. For employees and directors, the fair value of the award is measured on the grant date and for non-employees, the fair value of the award is generally re-measured on vesting dates and interim financial reporting dates until the service period is complete. The fair value amount is then recognized over the period during which services are required to be provided in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

 

As of March 31, 2016, we had 1,000,000 options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock, of which all were vested.

 

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As of December 31, 2015, we had -0- options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

On June 19, 2014, we adopted the amendment to (Topic 718) Stock Compensation : Accounting for Share-Based Payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The amendment for accounting for share based payments, when an award provides that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period shall be accounted for as a performance condition. The performance target shall not be reflected in estimating the fair value of the award at the grant date, and compensation cost shall be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and will represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost shall be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period shall reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and shall be adjusted to reflect the awards that ultimately vest. We do not believe the accounting standards currently adopted will have a material effect on the accompanying condensed financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606). This ASU provides guidance for revenue recognition and affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry specific guidance. The standard’s core principle is the recognition of revenue when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under the current guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the method and impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” this Update as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the Simplification Initiative). The Board received feedback that having different balance sheet presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discount and premium creates unnecessary complexity. Recognizing debt issuance costs as a deferred charge (that is, an asset) also is different from the guidance in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which requires that transaction costs be deducted from the carrying value of the financial liability and not recorded as separate assets. Additionally, the requirement to recognize debt issuance costs as deferred charges conflicts with the guidance in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements, which states that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. Concepts Statement 6 further states that debt issuance costs cannot be an asset because they provide no future economic benefit. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the effects of adopting this ASU, if it is deemed to be applicable.

 

Management reviewed currently issued pronouncements during the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, and does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying condensed financial statements.

 

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BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

The Company was formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a solar hydrogen energy system used to completely power a residence or commercial property with clean energy so that it can run independent of the utility grid and also provide energy to the utility grid for monetary credits. This unique system uses renewal energy as its source for hydrogen production. We believe that it is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective. The hydrogen house concept began as a non-profit organization, The Hydrogen House Project, which was founded by Michael Strizki, our Chief Technology Officer. The organization successfully completed four hydrogen house projects, and we are now making the technology available to the general public. We intend to design and implement 12 hydrogen energy systems over the next 18 months.

 

Market Potential

 

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy will represent the largest single source of electricity growth over the next five years. During that time, the share of renewable energy in global power generation will rise to over 26% by 2020 from 22% in 2013. By 2020, the amount of global electricity generation coming from renewable energy will be higher than today’s combined electricity demand of China, India and Brazil. This rapid growth in the use of renewable energy is led by continued expansion in renewable energy technology, the need to lessen dependency on fossil fuel energy, grid-based vulnerabilities and the battle against global warming. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 10% of total U.S. energy consumption and 13% of electricity generation in 2014. In 2014, approximately $34 billion was spent on renewable energy production in the U.S. alone.

 

Technology Overview

 

There are great benefits to hydrogen energy. The use of hydrogen as a fuel produces no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, the only emissions from hydrogen fuel are chemically pure water and oxygen. Hydrogen can be extracted from water using renewable energy from the sun and unlike batteries, hydrogen energy can be stored indefinitely. There is no drilling, fracking or mining required to produce hydrogen energy. We believe it is the cleanest, safest and most efficient energy source on the planet.

 

In the past, there have been obstacles to commercializing hydrogen energy. The most significant hurdle has been the need to reduce the cost of the production of hydrogen. No matter how productive an energy source may be, it will not be widely adopted if it is prohibitively expensive. The cost of technology has come down and it has made hydrogen production less expensive. As technology advances, the cost will continue to decline, making hydrogen energy more affordable.

 

The HC-1 System

 

We have succeeded in developing a hydrogen energy system designed to create electricity that is generated by renewable solar energy. We call the solar hydrogen energy system the HC-1. The HC-1 system functions as a self-sustaining renewable energy system. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all your electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogen is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a system comprised of solar modules, inverters, batteries, a hydrogen generator, a fuel cell and a hydrogen storage tank.

 

When there is solar power, the solar modules produce renewable energy that is collected through a solar inverter, which charges a bank of batteries through a battery inverter. After the batteries are fully charged, the excess electricity is then combined with water through a hydrogen generator that extracts the hydrogen from the water in a gasified state, which is safely transferred to the hydrogen tank and stored for later use. If the tank is full, excess electricity is sent from the batteries through the battery inverter to the utility grid, which results in energy credits for the system owner.

 

The HC-1 system is connected to the residential or commercial property through the inverters. The electricity is always provided by the charged batteries. If there is no solar power to charge the batteries, the system keeps the batteries fully charged by using hydrogen stored in the tank, which processed through a fuel cell, creates the electricity. As the system is able to produce hydrogen, that keeps the hydrogen tank full, it provides a continuous supply of clean energy and sustainability that is independent from the grid.

 

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Each HC-1 system is custom designed to accommodate the electrical loads for an end user. The system is completely scalable. Typically, one HC-1 standard system configuration with a solar modules and a large tank for hydrogen storage can provide 40 kWh per day, which is the average amount of electricity utilized by homes in the U.S. If the customer is connected to the electric grid, energy production that is converted to hydrogen in excess of the amount stored in the hydrogen tank is transferred to the local electric company, creating energy credits.

 

For an HC-1 system installation, the battery inverters and batteries are placed in the interior of the house or building. The hydrogen generator, fuel cell, electronics, pipes and tubing are kept in an outdoor enclosure near the house or building. The solar modules and solar inverters are outdoors and can be configured on the house or building or on land depending on available space. The hydrogen tank is typically underground but can be placed above ground, if necessary.

 

   
Solar Modules and Racking Solar Inverters Battery Inverters

 

   
Batteries and Enclosure HC-1 Outdoor Enclosure Hydrogen Generator

 

   
Fuel Cell Hydrogen Tank Hydrogen Tank Connected

 

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Standard System Configuration

 

While the HC-1 system is completely scalable up or down, outlined below is the standard system configuration for a residential installation.

 

Power Specifications :

· 12,000 watts of electric solar power
· 1,200 ampere hour (AH) 48v battery pack power
· 1,100 watts of hydrogen fuel cell power

 

Component Specifications :

· (40) 320 watt solar modules and racking
· (2) 6,000 watt solar inverters
· (24) 400 AH 6v valve regulated lead acid batteries
· (2) 6,000 watt off grid battery inverters
· (1) battery combiner and enclosure
· (1) 1,100 watt hydrogen fuel cell
· (1) H2 To Go hydrogen generator 600/cc @ 250 psi
· (1) communications controller, card and interface
· (1) outdoor enclosure
· (1) 1,000 gallon hydrogen storage tank

 

Cost Savings

 

We believe that the HC-1 system has the potential to generate an excellent return on investment over time. An end user who is spending on average $500 per month in electricity can generate significant energy savings and energy credits, depending on the state or country where the property is located. For example, in the State of New Jersey, the HC-1 standard system configuration will generate approximately 18 SRECs per year, for an energy credit of $4,500. In addition, the system eliminates the $500 monthly electric bill, resulting in annual savings of approximately $6,000. In total, with energy credits and the elimination of the electric bill, the annual savings can be approximately $10,500. Assuming a 30% tax credit upon purchase, the HC-1 system will be repaid to the user in approximately seven years. Further benefits include having a clean renewable energy source that protects our environment, lessening dependence on the aging grid and allowing for a backup power generation system if the grid malfunctions from a natural disaster or cyber-attack.

 

Consulting and Installation Services

 

We will manage all projects directly and will be involved in all aspects of energy infrastructure build-out utilizing existing staff and subcontractors. We provide customers with an initial consultation free of charge, whereby we will review the customer’s location and utility bills to understand their historical energy consumption. We will then generate a proposal outline, indicating what type of system they will need, and what potential tax credits and energy credits they will be entitled to with our HC-1 system.

 

If the customer wishes to proceed, we are paid $5,000 to conduct a feasibility study, which involves:

 

· Determining what government authorizations are required to proceed;
· Determining what zoning regulations apply to the project site;
· Designing site plans and determining what site permits are required;
· Conducting an energy audit;
· Providing the preliminary system design and drawings; and
· Drafting of the project contract.

 

Upon execution of the final contract, and payment of the initial fee, we initiate the system installation, which involves.

 

· Assignment of the project manager;
· Completed photovoltaic design with signed and sealed drawings;
· Completed electrical distribution and interconnection design with signed and sealed drawings;
· Execution and filing of all local construction permits and fees on behalf of the system end user;

 

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· Completed public utility interconnection applications;
· Submission of all construction liability and professional liability insurance forms;
· Confirmation of safety compliance;
· Site preparation for implementation;
· System installation, completion of all cabling, system start-up, testing and commissioning;
· Site restoration; and
· Preparation of closeout documents with as-built drawings and photos.

 

All project work is performed to specifications that meet local utility requirements as well as domestic and international building codes. Once the system is operational, we remotely receive data to monitor its performance and energy efficiency to confirm the system is functioning as expected. We will also provide any additional maintenance required at standard labor rates. All components come with at least a one year warranty.

 

Growth Strategy

 

Currently, our employees are licensed to install our HC-1 systems in the State of New Jersey. We intend to aggressively grow our business, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We intend to acquire companies with licensed contractors in various states and regions, which will allow us to expand the territories in which we can build our systems. These acquired companies will also provide us with a consistent revenue stream, a customer base for marketing our HC-1 systems and technicians. Initially, we plan to focus on acquisitions in states that offer SRECs or other renewable energy incentives.

 

Completed Projects

 

As previously mentioned, the hydrogen house concept began as a non-profit organization that completed four hydrogen house projects. Outlined below are descriptions of three of these installations. The fourth installation is under a confidentiality agreement imposed by the end user and cannot be discussed.

 

Strizki Property, Hopewell, NJ

 

This was the first solar hydrogen energy system installed in North America. Completed in 2006, the installation is comprised of land-based and roof-based solar modules, 10 above ground tanks each holding 1,000 gallons of gasified hydrogen, six inverters, 48 6v batteries, a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell. At the time, the cost of this system was $185,000 due to the additional solar modules, storage tanks, inverters and batteries, which have all since, come down in price. This 2,800 square foot home can operate completely off the grid but is connected to the grid in order to generate energy credits. The home produces approximately $8,000 in SRECs per year.

 

De Tiberge Property, Pennington, NJ

 

This project was completed in 2015 and was comprised of land-based solar modules, one underground tank that holds 1,000 gallons of gasified hydrogen, four solar inverters, four battery inverters, 24 6v batteries, a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell. The sale price for the system was $185,000. The higher sales price reflects a larger solar module installation and multiple inverters. The system was purchased outright by the owner and included a 30% investment tax credit from the federal government. The dwelling is a 2,300 square foot home that had an average monthly electricity bill of $680. With the installation of the solar hydrogen energy system, the property generates approximately $9,000 in SRECs per year and saving approximately $8,000 per year as there is no electricity bill.

 

Knapp Property, Grand Cayman Island

 

This project was completed in 2012 and was comprised of roof-based solar modules, one above ground tank that holds 1,000 gallons of gasified hydrogen, two inverters, 18 6v batteries, a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell. The sale price for the system was $122,000. The system was purchased outright by the owner. The Cayman Islands government does not provide any investment tax credit and the public utility company does not provide for SRECs or net usage credits. However, as is the case with most island nations, electricity is very expensive. In the case of the 2,800 square foot Knapp Property, the electrical bill exceeded $1,000 per month with grid restoration assessments. By installing the solar hydrogen energy system, the owner eliminated 95% of their monthly electric bill. The system also has the full endorsement of The Cayman Islands Department of Environment.

 

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Competition

 

Given the increasing focus on renewable energy to offset the environmental problems caused by fossil fuels, the renewable energy industry is highly competitive, and rapidly evolving. Our major competitors include leading global companies, and other regional and local energy providers.

 

In the markets where we plan to conduct business, we will compete with many energy producers including electric utilities and large independent power producers. There is also competition from fossil fuel sources such as natural gas and coal, and other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The competition depends on the resources available within the specific markets. However, we believe that our unique system allows us to compete favorably with traditional utilities and other renewable energy systems in the regions we service.

 

Although the cost to produce clean, reliable, renewable energy is becoming more competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources, it generally remains more expensive to produce, and the reliability of its supply is less consistent than traditional fossil fuel. Deregulation and consumer preference are becoming important factors in increasing the development of renewable energy projects.

 

However, as a newly formed company, substantially all of our competitors have advantages over us in terms of greater operational, financial, technical, management or other resources in particular markets or in general. While hydrogen energy has certain advantages when compared to other power generating technologies, it is one of the newer and less established methods of renewable energy and therefore currently has less market acceptance.

 

Governmental Regulation

 

We are subject to laws and regulations affecting our operations in a number of areas. These U.S. and foreign laws and regulations affect the Company’s activities which include, but are not limited to, the areas of zoning, permitting, labor, advertising, consumer protection, real estate, billing, quality of services, intellectual property and ownership and infringement, tax, import and export requirements, anti-corruption, foreign exchange controls and cash repatriation restrictions, data privacy requirements, anti-competition, environmental, and health and safety. In the U.S., our operations are subject to stringent and complex federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the occupational health and safety of our employees and wage regulations. For example, we are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, or OSHA, and comparable state laws that protect and regulate employee health and safety. We expend resources to maintain compliance with OSHA requirements and industry best practices.

 

Regulatory Matters

 

If a customer wishes to connect our system to the electrical grid in order to generate renewable energy credits, the customer needs to obtain interconnection agreements from the applicable local primary electricity utility. Prior to an installation of the HC-1 system, on behalf of the customer, we will submit an interconnection application with the local public utility company to become a certified renewable energy generator. Approval of the application is based on a balance of historical consumption and the amount of renewable energy to be produced. In almost all cases, interconnection agreements are standard form agreements that have been pre-approved by the local public utility commission or other regulatory body with jurisdiction over interconnection. As such, no additional regulatory approvals are required once interconnection agreements are signed.

 

Government Incentives

 

We intend to focus on states or countries whose government supports a regulatory standard requiring its utility companies to increase their production of energy from renewable energy sources. These governments have established various incentives and financial mechanisms to accelerate and promote the use of renewable energy sources. Currently, many states comply with regulatory standards including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois as well as the District of Columbia. In addition, countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Belgium and Chile have adopted regulatory standards. The list is expanding each year.

 

If the customer obtains an interconnection agreement from the applicable local primary electricity utility, once the HC-1 system is operational, the HC-1 system end user can eliminate their electric bill and, if in a permissible state, can begin generating SRECs. In certain states, an end user receives one SREC for each 1,000 kWh produced through renewal energy. The customer sells these SRECs to a broker who in turn sells the credits to a utility company so that the utility company can demonstrate their compliance with the regulatory obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The price per SREC can vary depending on supply and demand, but on average, SRECs sells for $250. Many other states, which may not offer an SREC program, as well as the Federal government, do offer other cash and tax incentives for renewable energy systems.

 

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Employees

 

As of June 28, 2016, we had five full time employees, including our officers. We plan to hire employees on an as-needed basis. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we believe that our relations with our employees are good.

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES

 

We maintain our principal office at 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822.  Our telephone number at that office is (908) 837-9097. Our current office space consists of approximately 800 square feet, which is donated to us from one of our executive officers. There is no lease agreement and we pay no rent.

 

We believe that our existing facilities are suitable and adequate to meet our current business requirements. We maintain a website at www.hcellenergy.com and the information contained on that website is not deemed to be a part of this Prospectus.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

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MANAGEMENT

 

The names of our executive officers and directors and their age, title, and biography as of March 21, 2013 are set forth below:

 

Name   Age   Position Held with our Company   Date First Elected
or Appointed
Andrew Hidalgo   59   Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of the Board and Director   August 17, 2015
             
Matthew Hidalgo   33   Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary   August 17, 2015
             
Mike Strizki   59   Chief Technology Officer   August 17, 2015
             
James Strizki   32   Executive Vice President of Technical Services and Director   August 17, 2015
             
Rezaul Karim   59   Director   February 5, 2016

 

Business Experience

 

The following is a brief account of the education and business experience of each director and executive officer of our Company, indicating the person's principal occupation during that period, and the name and principal business of the organization in which such occupation and employment were carried out.

 

Andrew Hidalgo – Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of the Board and Director.

 

Andy is responsible for strategic direction, business development and investor relations. Currently a Managing Partner at Turquino Equity LLC, Andy has over 25 years of experience in business planning, operations, mergers, acquisitions, financing, corporate governance and SEC compliance. Andy is the former founder, Chairman and CEO of WPCS International Incorporated (“WPCS”), which grew to over $100 million in profitable annual revenue. In his role at WPCS, Andy helped it raise over $40 million of equity financing and acquired 19 companies on three continents while achieving a NASDAQ Global Market listing. Prior experience included operational and business development roles with 3M, Schlumberger and General Electric, where he was a member of the corporate business development committee. Andy’s significant executive leadership experience was instrumental in his selection as a member of the board of directors.

 

Mike Strizki – Chief Technology Officer.

 

Mike is responsible for research and development. Developer of the concept, Mike converted his own home to run on solar-hydrogen power in 2006. This included a hydrogen vehicle fueling station. The home serves as the flagship prototype for his accomplishments. Mike has obtained several patents for his work and began the hydrogen house project as a non-profit organization focused on the development of an affordable solar hydrogen energy system for residential and commercial properties. In addition, he has assisted in the development of the Peugeot Fuel Cell Fire Engine and the Duffy Fuel Cell Electric Boat. Prior experience includes 16 years with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, where he developed two fuel cell vehicles for the state.

 

Matthew Hidalgo – Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.

 

Matt is responsible for financial management and operations. Currently a Managing Partner at Turquino Equity LLC, Matt has over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, restructuring and the integration of acquisitions. He was the former controller and operations manager for the largest subsidiary of WPCS, managing over $30 million in annual revenue. Prior roles included managing accounting functions for several Australian subsidiaries of WPCS. After graduating Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Accounting, he began his career as an accountant for PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP, where he focused on preparing financial statements and partnership allocations for hedge funds and private equity firms.

 

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James Strizki – Executive Vice President of Technical Services and Director

 

James is responsible for outlining the project scope, generating quotes, project management, site permits and system implementation. He manages our technical resources in assuring a high quality and efficient installation that meets the customer’s expectations. After graduating Rutgers University with a degree in Civil Engineering, James worked for the New Jersey Department of Transportation as an engineer focused on the structural evaluation of transportation infrastructure. In addition, he has held positions with Magnus Engineering and Genmounts Racking Systems, where his responsibilities encompassed CADD design, solar array layouts and vendor management. James holds a Professional Engineering License and a Home Inspection License. James’ significant experience with our HC-1 system was instrumental in his selection as a member of the board of directors.

 

Rezaul Karim, Ph.D. – Director

 

As a director, Dr. Karim provides valuable input in the Company’s business development strategy. Since 2013, Dr. Karim has been the Managing Partner of Reza Enterprises, Inc., a private investment firm, which has invested in SuperGreen Solutions of Flemington, NJ, a retailer of energy efficient products and services and Signarama of Flemington, NJ, a supplier of custom-made signs. He is president of both companies. Dr. Karim spent over 20 years at Johnson & Johnson, where he was last Director of Methods and Analyses at Janssen Research & Development. Dr. Karim received his BS and MS degrees in statistics from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, his MS in Demography and PhD in Biostatistics from John Hopkins University and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Karim’s prior experience as a venture capital investor and entrepreneur was instrumental in his selection as a member of our board of directors.

 

Family Relationships

 

Matthew Hidalgo is the son of Andrew Hidalgo and James Strizki is the son of Mike Strizki.

 

Board Independence and Committees

 

We are not required to have any independent members of the Board of Directors. The board of directors has determined that (i) Andrew Hidalgo and James Strizki each has a relationship with the company which, in the opinion of the board of directors, would not allow them to be considered as “independent directors” as defined in the Marketplace Rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market and (ii) Rezaul Karim is an independent director as defined in the Marketplace Rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market.

 

As of the date of this Prospectus, we do not have any active Board committees and the Board as a whole carries out the functions of audit, nominating and compensation committees. We expect our Board of Directors, in the future, to appoint an audit committee, nominating committee and compensation committee, and to adopt charters relative to each such committee. We intend to appoint such persons to committees of the Board of Directors as are expected to be required to meet the corporate governance requirements imposed by a national securities exchange, although we are not required to comply with such requirements until we elect to seek a listing on a national securities exchange. In addition, we intend that a majority of our directors will be independent directors, of which at least one director will qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K, as promulgated by the SEC. We do not currently have an “audit committee financial expert” since we currently do not have an audit committee in place.

 

Except as may be provided in our bylaws, we do not currently have specified procedures in place pursuant to which whereby security holders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We have not yet adopted a Code of Ethics although we expect to do so in the future as we develop our infrastructure and business.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

Our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:

 

1. any bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;

 

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2. any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);

 

3. being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities;

 

4. being found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;

 

5. being subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

 

6. being subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization, any registered entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Executive Officer Compensation

 

No compensation has been paid to any executive officer since inception. It is currently the intention of the Board to start paying cash salaries to executive officers when we are achieving gross revenue of $4 million, on an annualized, consolidated basis, including from any subsidiaries or companies acquired. In addition, equity compensation may be granted to executive officers pursuant to the 2016 Plan, at the discretion of the Board.

 

Option/SAR Grants in Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015

 

None.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table

 

None.

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

Plan category   Number of
securities to
be issued
upon
exercise of
outstanding
options
(a)
    Weighted-
average
exercise
price of
outstanding
options
(b)
    Securities
remaining
available for
future
issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
(c)
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders     1,000,000     $ 0.01       1,500,000  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders     -       -       -  
Total     1,000,000     $ 0.01       1,500,000  

 

Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-In-Control Arrangements

 

We currently do not have any employment agreements with our executive officers.

 

Director Compensation

 

No compensation has been paid to any director since inception and the Board currently has no plans to provide for any cash compensation. Equity compensation may be granted to directors pursuant to the 2016 Plan, at the discretion of the Board.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

Other than as disclosed below, since our inception in 2015, there have been no transactions, or proposed transactions, which have materially affected or will materially affect us in which any director, executive officer or beneficial holder of more than 5% of the outstanding common, or any of their respective relatives, spouses, associates or affiliates, has had or will have any direct or material indirect interest. We have no policy regarding entering into transactions with affiliated parties.

 

Our current office space consists of approximately 800 square feet, which is donated to us from one of our executive officers. There is no lease agreement and we pay no rent.

 

Effective February 4, 2016, we sold 526,316 shares of common stock to Reza Enterprises, Inc., an entity beneficially owned by Rezaul Karim. In connection with, and as a condition of closing, we agreed to appoint Rezaul Karim to our Board.

 

We have entered into agreements to indemnify our directors and executive officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in our articles of incorporation and bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of our directors and executive officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of our company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or executive officer of ours, any subsidiary of ours or any other company or enterprise to which the person provided services at our request. We believe that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of June 28, 2016:

 

  by each person who is known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock;
  by each of our officers and directors; and
  by all of our officers and directors as a group.

 

Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to the following table, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power and that person’s address is c/o H/Cell Energy Corporation, 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822.

 

NAME OF OWNER   TITLE OF
CLASS
  NUMBER OF
SHARES OWNED (1)
    PERCENTAGE OF
COMMON STOCK (2)
 
Andrew Hidalgo   Common Stock     700,000 (3)     21.01 %
Matthew Hidalgo   Common Stock     700,000 (3)     21.01 %
Mike Strizki   Common Stock     750,000       23.95 %
James Strizki   Common Stock     850,000 (4)     26.30 %
Rezaul Karim   Common Stock     726,316 (5)     21.80 %
Officers and Directors as a Group (5 persons)   Common Stock      3,226,316 (6)     84.20 %
                     
Reza Enterprises, Inc. (7)   Common Stock     526,316       16.81 %
Turquino Equity LLC (8)   Common Stock     500,000       15.97 %

 

(1) Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days of June 28, 2016 are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such option or warrant but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.

 

(2) Percentage based upon 3,131,579 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 28, 2016.

 

(3) Represents 200,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and 500,000 shares of common stock owned by Turquino Equity LLC. Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, as Managing Partners of Turquino Equity, have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and are therefore deemed beneficial owners of such shares.

 

(4) Includes 100,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options

 

(5) Represents 200,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and 526,316 shares of common stock owned by Reza Enterprises, Inc. Rezaul Karim, as Chief Executive Officer of Reza Enterprises, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

 

(6) Includes 700,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, 500,000 shares of common stock held by Turquino Equity and 526,316 shares of common stock held by Reza Enterprises.

 

(7) Rezaul Karim, as Chief Executive Officer of Reza Enterprises, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

 

(8) Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, as Managing Partners of Turquino Equity, have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and are therefore deemed beneficial owners of such shares.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

Common Stock

 

We are authorized to issue up to 25,000,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of June 28, 2016, there were 3,131,579 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. The outstanding shares of our common stock are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

 

Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote. Holders of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of our common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of our common stock representing a majority of the voting power of our capital stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our articles of incorporation.

 

Holders of our common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that our Board of Directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over our common stock. Our common stock has no pre-emptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.

 

Preferred Stock

 

We are authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share, none of which are currently outstanding. The shares of preferred stock may be issued in series, and shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such stock adopted from time to time by the board of directors. The board of directors is expressly vested with the authority to determine and fix in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuances of preferred stock the voting powers, designations, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of each such series to the full extent now or hereafter permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

Options

 

As of June 28, 2016, there are an aggregate of 1,000,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. All of the options are exercisable at $0.01 per share and expire on March 10, 2021.

 

Convertible Securities

 

None.

 

Warrants

 

None.

 

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INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES

 

Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) Sections 78.7502 and 78.751 provide us with the power to indemnify any of our directors and officers. The director or officer must have conducted himself/herself in good faith and reasonably believe that his/her conduct was in, or not opposed to, our best interests. In a criminal action, the director, officer, employee or agent must not have had reasonable cause to believe his/her conduct was unlawful.

 

Under NRS Section 78.751, advances for expenses may be made by agreement if the director or officer affirms in writing that he/she believes he/she has met the standards and will personally repay the expenses if it is determined such officer or director did not meet the standards.

 

We are also permitted to apply for insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee or other agent for liability arising out of his actions, whether or not the NRS would permit indemnification.

 

The Company also has director and officer indemnification agreements with each of its executive officers and directors that provide, among other things, for the indemnification to the fullest extent permitted or required by Nevada law, provided that such indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification in connection with any “claim” (as such term is defined in the agreement) initiated by the indemnitee against the Company or the Company’s directors or officers unless the Company joins or consents to the initiation of such claim, or the purchase and sale of securities by the indemnitee in violation of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted for our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

 

Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provides a limitation of liability such that no director or officer shall be personally liable to us or any of our stockholders for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, involving any act or omission of any such director or officer, provided there was no intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law, or payment of dividends in violation of NRS Section 78.300.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

The selling stockholders may sell some or all of their shares at a fixed price of $0.50 per share until our shares are quoted on the OTCQB, and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. A selling stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:

 

ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
conducting business in places where business practices and customs are unfamiliar and unknown;
an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
privately negotiated transactions;
settlement of short sales entered into after the date of this Prospectus;
broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of the shares at a stipulated price per share;
through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
a combination of any of these methods of sale; or
any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

 

The selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this Prospectus.

 

Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. Each selling stockholder does not expect these commissions and discounts relating to its sales of shares to exceed what are customary in the types of transactions involved.

 

Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged in the distribution of the shares may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to our common stock for a period of two business days prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the selling stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of our common stock by the selling stockholders or any other person. We have advised the selling stockholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may apply to sales of shares in the market and to the activities of the selling stockholders and their affiliates. In addition, we will make copies of this Prospectus available to the selling stockholders for the purpose of satisfying the Prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act and have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this Prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale.

 

In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The selling stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to these broker-dealers or other financial institutions of shares offered by this Prospectus, which shares these broker-dealers or other financial institutions may resell pursuant to this Prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect these transactions).

 

The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with these sales. In this event, any commissions received by these broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Each selling stockholder has informed us that it does not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the common stock. In no event shall any broker-dealer receive fees, commissions and markups which, in the aggregate, would exceed eight percent (8%).

 

We are required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by us incident to the registration of the shares. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

 

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The selling stockholders may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.

 

Because selling stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the Prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. In addition, any securities covered by this Prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under this Prospectus. There is no underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with the proposed sale of the shares by the selling stockholders.

 

Once sold under the registration statement, of which this Prospectus forms a part, the shares of common stock will be freely tradable in the hands of persons other than our affiliates.

 

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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

 

Up to 605,263 shares of common stock are being offered by this Prospectus, all of which are being registered for sale for the accounts of the selling stockholders.  The selling stockholders purchased these shares in private placements transactions in December 2015 and June 2016 that was exempt under the registration provisions of the Securities Act.  We received gross proceeds of $300,000 from the sale of these shares.  None of the selling stockholders are broker-dealers or affiliates of broker-dealers.

 

The shares of common stock referred to above are being registered to permit public sales of the shares, and the selling stockholders may offer the shares for resale from time to time pursuant to this Prospectus.  The selling stockholders may also sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of their shares in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, as amended, or pursuant to another effective registration statement covering those shares. We may from time to time include additional selling stockholders in supplements or amendments to this Prospectus.

 

The table below has been prepared based upon the information furnished to us by the selling stockholders. The selling stockholders identified below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of some or all of their shares since the date on which the information in the following table is presented in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information concerning the selling stockholders may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or supplement this Prospectus accordingly. We cannot provide an estimate as to the number of shares of common stock that will be held by the selling stockholders upon termination of the offering covered by this Prospectus because the selling stockholders may offer some or all of their shares of common stock under this Prospectus. The selling stockholders may also sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of their shares in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or pursuant to another effective registration statement covering those shares.

 

The following table sets forth, based on information provided to us by the selling stockholders or known to us, the name of each selling stockholder, the nature of any position, office or other material relationship, if any, which the selling stockholder has had, within the past three years, with us or with any of our predecessors or affiliates, and the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by the stockholder before this offering. The number of shares owned are those beneficially owned, as determined under the rules of the SEC, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under these rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares of common stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of common stock which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, through conversion of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.

 

We have assumed all shares of common stock reflected on the table will be sold from time to time in the offering covered by this prospectus. Because the selling stockholders may offer all or any portions of the shares of common stock listed in the table below, no estimate can be given as to the amount of those shares of common stock covered by this Prospectus that will be held by the selling stockholders upon the termination of the offering.

 

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    Beneficial Ownership
Prior to this Offering
          Beneficial Ownership
After this Offering (1)
 
Selling Stockholder  

Number of

Shares

   

Percent

of Class
(2)

    Shares That May
be Offered and
Sold Hereby
   

Number of

Shares

   

Percent

of Class
(2)

 
Janson B. Simpson     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Erica H. Simpson     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
David Mark Doebler     70,000       2.24 %     70,000       ––       ––  
Gerard Horvilleur and Patricia Horvilleur     6,000       *     6,000       ––       ––  
Myron Polulak     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Steven Balducci     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Kazi Ahmed     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Irene S. Ahmad     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Barbara L. Spiegel     10,000       *     10,000       ––       ––  
Daniel & Jane Collins, JTWROS     40,000       1.28 %     40,000       ––       ––  
Bryan & Linda Somers, JTWROS     20,000       *     20,000       ––       ––  
James J. Heinz     15,000       *     15,000       ––       ––  
Bruce & Rebecca Sher, JTWROS     4,000       *     4,000       ––       ––  
Richard Molinsky     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
M. Alice de Tiberge     6,000       *     6,000       ––       ––  
Michael & Melissa Houck, JTWROS     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Salvatore & Joanne Arena, JTWROS     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Mary Ann and Raymond Brown, JTWROS     20,000       *     20,000       ––       ––  
Diane H. Polyak     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Paul Benis     4,000       *     4,000       ––       ––  
Richard J. Spiegel     10,000       *     10,000       ––       ––  
Mohammad S. Hossain     4,000       *     4,000       ––       ––  
Charles & Linda Benton, JTWROS     10,000       *     10,000       ––       ––  
Sheerkahn Investments, LLC (3)     10,000       *     10,000       ––       ––  
Dale J. Berton     5,000       *     5,000       ––       ––  
Mathew and JoAnn DiPilato, JTWROS     4,000       *     4,000       ––       ––  
Alan Trevanion     12,000     *     12,000       ––       ––  
Atul Malhotra     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Gunars and Cathy Vilinskis, JTWROS     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Christopher Arena     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Andrew Kramer     40,000       1.28 %     40,000       ––       ––  
Michael Lerman     4,000       *     4,000       ––       ––  
Energy Solutions International, LLC (4)     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Mark Stephen Eaton     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Mark Mancini     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Stephen Mullane     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Marie Mullane     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Sean and Wendy Davies, JTWROS     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Michel A. Doyle     20,000       *     20,000       ––       ––  
Gary R. Gravley     60,000       1.92 %     60,000       ––       ––  
David Kalb     5,000       *     5,000       ––       ––  
Eric W. Gingold     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Howard W. and Laurie Sue Denenberg, JTWROS     5,000       *     5,000       ––       ––  
Gabriel L. and Anca M. Suciu, JTWROS     20,000       *     20,000       ––       ––  
Camille Fasanella and Sarah Polonsky     3,000       *     3,000       ––       ––  
Roshan Sammy     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Craig Lerman     10,000       *     10,000       ––       ––  
Elena Benton     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Donna J. Fasanella     6,000       *     6,000       ––       ––  
Jennifer Hardie     10,000       *     10,000       ––       ––  
Sarah Benton     2,000       *     2,000       ––       ––  
Joy E. Arena     6,000       *     6,000       ––       ––  
Pamela A. Weidel Living Trust (5)     105,263       3.36 %     105,263       ––       ––  

 

* Represents less than 1%.

  

(1) Assumes that (i) all of the shares of common stock to be registered on the registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part, are sold in the offering and (ii) that no other shares of common stock are acquired or sold by the selling stockholder prior to the completion of the offering. However, subject to the restrictions of transfer agreed to by the selling stockholders (see “Plan of Distribution” in this Prospectus), the selling stockholders may sell all, some or none of the shares offered pursuant to this Prospectus and may sell other shares of our common stock that they may own pursuant to another registration statement under the Securities Act or sell some or all of their shares pursuant to an exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act, including under Rule 144.
(2) Applicable percentage ownership before and after the offering is based on 3,131,579 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 28, 2016.  
(3) David J. Voacolo is the manager of this entity and has voting and investment power over the securities owned by it.
(4) Christopher R. Maddern is the managing member of this entity and has voting and investment power over the securities owned by it.
(5) Pamela A. Weidel is the trustee of this trust and has voting and investment power over the securities owned by it.

 

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December 2015 Private Placement   

 

On December 29, 2015, we sold 105,263 shares of common stock to one selling stockholder for gross proceeds of $50,000. All of the shares sold in this offering are registered pursuant to the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of.

 

June 2016 Private Placement   

 

On June 16, 2016, we sold 500,000 shares of common stock to the remaining selling stockholders for gross proceeds of $250,000. All of the shares sold in this offering are registered pursuant to the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of.

 

LEGAL MATTERS

 

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, New York, New York will issue an opinion with respect to the validity of the shares of common stock being offered hereby.   

 

EXPERTS

 

The financial statements of our company included in this Prospectus and in the registration statement have been audited by Rosenberg, Rich, Baker Berman & Co., independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in their report appearing elsewhere herein and in the registration statement, and are included in reliance on such report, given the authority of said firm as an expert in auditing and accounting.

 

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1, together with any amendments and related exhibits, under the Securities Act with respect to our shares of common stock offered by this Prospectus. The registration statement contains additional information about us and the shares of common stock that we are offering in this Prospectus.

 

We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC under the Exchange Act. Such reports and other information filed by the Company with the SEC are available free of charge on the SEC’s website.  You may also request a copy of those filings, excluding exhibits, from us at no cost. These requests should be addressed to us at: Investor Relations, H/Cell Energy Corporation, 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822. The public may read and copy any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at  www.sec.gov . The contents of these websites are not incorporated into this filing by reference. Further, the Company’s references to the URLs for these websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

For the Period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015

 

Report of Registered Independent Auditors   F-1
     
Balance sheet as of December 31, 2015   F-2
     
Statement of operations for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015   F-3
     
Statement of shareholders’ equity for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015   F-4
     
Statement of cash flows for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015   F-5
     
Notes to financial statements   F-6 – F-8

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

 

Balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015   F-9
     
Statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 (unaudited)   F-10
     
Statement of shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 (unaudited)   F-11
     
Statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016 (unaudited)   F-12
     
Notes to financial statements (unaudited)   F-13 – F-17

 

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REPORT OF REGISTERED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

 

To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of H/Cell Energy Corporation

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of H/Cell Energy Corporation as of December 31, 2015, and the related statement of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the period from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) through December 31, 2015. H/Cell Energy Corporation’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of H/Cell Energy Corporation as of December 31, 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) through December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company

 

Somerset, NJ

June 28, 2016

 

  F- 1  

 

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

ASSETS        
         
Current Assets        
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents   $ 49,200  
         
Total Current Assets     49,200  
         
Other Assets, Website Development Costs     3,000  
         
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 52,200  
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
         
Current Liabilities        
         
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses   $ 2,400  
Due to Stockholders     5,420  
         
Total Current Liabilities     7,820  
         
Stockholders' Equity        
         
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;        
2,105,263 shares issued and outstanding        
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;     211  
0 shares issued and outstanding     -  
Paid-in-Capital     49,989  
Retained Earnings     (5,820 )
         
Total Stockholders' Equity     44,380  
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 52,200  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2015 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

Revenue   $ -  
         
Operating Expenses        
         
Research and Development     2,400  
General and Adminsitrative     3,420  
         
Total Operating Expenses     5,820  
         
Loss from Operations     (5,820 )
         
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)     -  
         
Net Loss   $ (5,820 )
         
Loss Per Share        
Basic   $ -  
         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding        
Basic     2,001,548  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2015 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

    Common Stock     Preferred Stock     Additional           Total  
    Number of           Number of           Paid-In     Accumulated     Shareholders'  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     Equity  
                                           
Beginning, August 17, 2015 (Date of Inception)     -     $ -       -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Issuance of Common Stock     2,000,000       200       -       -       -       -       200  
                                                         
Issuance of Common Stock     105,263       11                       49,989               50,000  
                                                         
Net Loss     -       -       -       -       -       (5,820 )     (5,820 )
                                                         
Ending, December 31, 2015     2,105,263     $ 211       -     $ -     $ 49,989     $ (5,820 )   $ 44,380  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2015 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities        
         
Net Loss   $ (5,820 )
Changes in Assets and Liabilities        
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses     2,400  
         
Net Cash used in Operating Activities     (3,420 )
         
Net Cash used in Investing Activities        
         
Payment of Website Development Costs     (3,000 )
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities        
         
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock     50,200  
Due to Stockholders     5,420  
         
Net Cash provided by Financing Activities     55,620  
         
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents     49,200  
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning     -  
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending   $ 49,200  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 

  

1. ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS

 

H/Cell Energy Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on August 17, 2015. The Company, based in Flemington, N.J., is a start-up company whose planned principal operations will consist of designing and installing hydrogen energy systems.

 

The Company has developed a hydrogen energy system for residential and commercial use designed to create electricity. This unique system uses renewable energy as its source for hydrogen production. It functions as a self-sustaining clean energy system. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogen is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and cover the period from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015.

 

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) number 2014-10, Development Stage Entities . Among other changes, ASU 2014-10 eliminates the requirement for development stage entities to: 1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows; 2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity; 3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and; 4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The new pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014.

 

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, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, debt beneficial conversion features, valuations of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues and related costs on construction contracts are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts. Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 

 

Revisions in cost and profit estimates during the course of the contract are reflected in the accounting period in which the facts, which require the revision, become known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in bank and money market funds as well as other highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The Company had no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2015.

 

Website Development Costs

 

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Website Development Costs, website development is segregated into three stages or activities. During the initial, or planning stage, all related costs are expensed as incurred. The second phase is the development of the site, which include costs incurred for web application and infrastructure, as well as graphics development. Costs incurred during the second phase are capitalized and then amortized when the website is ready for its intended use. Stage three consists of costs incurred for post-implementation work, such as security, training and administration. Such costs incurred during this phase are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for additional upgrades and features once the website is launched are capitalized if the upgrades and enhancements furnish additional functionality; otherwise, such costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Website development costs which have been capitalized will be amortized, using the straight-line method, over an estimated useful life of five years, commencing when the site is launched.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs consist primarily of consulting fees, salaries and direct payroll related costs.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes . Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the 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 income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

The determination of the Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items and the probability of sustaining uncertain tax positions. The benefits of uncertain tax positions are recorded in the Company’s financial statements only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will withstand challenge, if any, from taxing authorities. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the financial statements as appropriate. Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense.

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 

 

The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with FASB ASC 740. Under that guidance, management assesses the likelihood that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances and information, including the technical merits of those positions, available at the end of each period. The measurement of unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted when new information is available, or when an event occurs that requires a change.

 

The Company did not identify any material uncertain tax positions.  The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties for unrecognized tax benefits.

 

The federal income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for the three years after they are filed. The Company's 2015 is still open for examination by the taxing authorities.

 

There was no provision for income taxes for the period ended December 31, 2015.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings, as reflected in the balance sheets, approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. All other significant financial assets, financial liabilities and equity instruments of the Company are either recognized or disclosed in the financial statements together with other information relevant for making a reasonable assessment of future cash flows, interest rate risk and credit risk. Where practicable the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities have been determined and disclosed; otherwise only available information pertinent to fair value has been disclosed.

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

The Company computes basic net income (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share, if presented, would include the dilution that would occur upon the exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive securities into common stock using the “treasury stock” and/or “if converted” methods as applicable. The computation of basic and diluted loss per share excludes potentially dilutive securities because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive securities for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

For the period ended December 31, 2015 there was $5,420 due to stockholders. All expenses paid for on the Company’s behalf were for incorporation of the Company including all legal and accounting fees. They are non-interest bearing with no set terms for repayment.

 

4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On February 4, 2016, the Company sold 526,316 shares of common stock for $200,000 in a private offering. The Board of Directors unanimously approved of the sale and accordingly issued additional shares after receipt of the consideration.

 

On March 10, 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) under which the Company reserved 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance under the Plan. Consecutive to the approval of the Plan, the Board also approved the grant of 1,000,000 non-statutory stock options vesting immediately upon issuance and having an exercise price per share equal to $0.01 to several employees and one director of the Company.

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

    March 31, 2016     December 31, 2015  
ASSETS                
                 
Current Assets                
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents   $ 199,191     $ 49,200  
                 
Total Current Assets     199,191       49,200  
                 
Other Assets, Website Development Costs     2,850       3,000  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 202,041     $ 52,200  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                 
Current Liabilities                
                 
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses   $ -     $ 2,400  
Due to Stockholders     1,216       5,420  
                 
Total Current Liabilities     1,216       7,820  
                 
Stockholders' Equity                
                 
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;                
2,631,579 shares issued and outstanding     263       211  
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;                
0 shares issued and outstanding     -       -  
Paid-in-Capital     637,387       49,989  
Retained Earnings     (436,825 )     (5,820 )
Total Stockholders' Equity     200,825       44,380  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 202,041     $ 52,200  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016

 

Revenue   $ -  
         
Operating Expenses        
         
Research and Development     2,000  
General and Administrative Expenses     429,005  
         
Total Operating Expenses     431,005  
         
Loss from Operations   $ (431,005 )
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)     -  
         
Net Loss   $ (431,005 )
         
Loss Per Share        
Basic   $ (0.18 )
         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding        
Basic     2,432,749  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016

 

    Common Stock     Preferred Stock     Additional           Total  
    Number of           Number of           Paid-In     Accumulated     Shareholders'  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     Equity  
                                           
 Beginning, January 1, 2016     2,105,263     $ 211       -     $ -     $ 49,989     $ (5,820 )   $ 44,380  
                                                         
 Issuance of Common Stock     526,316       52       -       -       199,948       -       200,000  
                                                         
 Stock Based Compensation     -       -       -       -       387,450       -       387,450  
                                                         
 Net Loss     -       -       -       -       -       (431,005 )     (431,005 )
                                                         
 Ending, March 31, 2016     2,631,579     $ 263       -     $ -     $ 637,387     $ (436,825 )   $ 200,825  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities        
         
Net Loss   $ (431,005 )
Depreciation     150  
Stock based compensation     387,450  
Changes in Assets and Liabilities        
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses     (2,400 )
         
Net Cash used in Operating Activities     (45,805 )
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities        
         
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock     200,000  
Due to Stockholders     (4,204 )
         
Net Cash provided by Financing Activities     195,796  
         
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents     149,991  
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning     49,200  
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending   $ 199,191  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2016 

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS

 

H/Cell Energy Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on August 17, 2015. The Company, based in Flemington, N.J., is a start-up company whose planned principal operations will consist of designing and installing hydrogen energy systems.

 

The Company has developed a hydrogen energy system for residential and commercial use designed to create electricity. This unique system uses renewable energy as its source for hydrogen production. It functions as a self-sustaining clean energy system. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogen is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and cover the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

 

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) number 2014-10, Development Stage Entities . Among other changes, ASU 2014-10 eliminates the requirement for development stage entities to: 1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows; 2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity; 3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and; 4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The new pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted for any annual reporting period or interim reporting period for which the entity's financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance.

 

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, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, debt beneficial conversion features, valuations of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues and related costs on construction contracts are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts. Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined.

 

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Revisions in cost and profit estimates during the course of the contract are reflected in the accounting period in which the facts, which require the revision, become known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in bank and money market funds as well as other highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The Company had no cash equivalents as of March 31, 2016.

 

Website Development Costs

 

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Website Development Costs, website development is segregated into three stages or activities. During the initial, or planning stage, all related costs are expensed as incurred. The second phase is the development of the site, which include costs incurred for web application and infrastructure, as well as graphics development. Costs incurred during the second phase are capitalized and then amortized when the website is ready for its intended use. Stage three consists of costs incurred for post-implementation work, such as security, training and administration. Such costs incurred during this phase are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for additional upgrades and features once the website is launched are capitalized if the upgrades and enhancements furnish additional functionality; otherwise, such costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Website development costs which have been capitalized will be amortized, using the straight-line method, over an estimated useful life of five years. The site launched in January of 2016.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs consist primarily of consulting fees, salaries and direct payroll related costs.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes . Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the 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 income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

The determination of the Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items and the probability of sustaining uncertain tax positions. The benefits of uncertain tax positions are recorded in the Company’s financial statements only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will withstand challenge, if any, from taxing authorities. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the financial statements as appropriate. Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense.

 

The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with FASB ASC 740. Under that guidance, management assesses the likelihood that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances and information, including the technical merits of those positions, available at the end of each period. The measurement of unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted when new information is available, or when an event occurs that requires a change.

 

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The Company did not identify any material uncertain tax positions.  The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties for unrecognized tax benefits.

 

The federal income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for the three years after they are filed. The Company's 2015 is still open for examination by the taxing authorities.

 

There was no provision for income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings, as reflected in the balance sheets, approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. All other significant financial assets, financial liabilities and equity instruments of the Company are either recognized or disclosed in the financial statements together with other information relevant for making a reasonable assessment of future cash flows, interest rate risk and credit risk. Where practicable the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities have been determined and disclosed; otherwise only available information pertinent to fair value has been disclosed.

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

The Company computes basic net income (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share, if presented, would include the dilution that would occur upon the exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive securities into common stock using the “treasury stock” and/or “if converted” methods as applicable. The computation of basic and diluted loss per share excludes potentially dilutive securities because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Potentially-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

    March 31, 2016  
       
Options to purchase common stock     1,000,000  
Totals     1,000,000  

 

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company’s current office space consists of approximately 800 square feet, which is donated to it from one of its executive officers. There is no lease agreement and the Company pays no rent.

 

Effective February 4, 2016, the Company sold 526,316 shares of common stock to Reza Enterprises, Inc., an entity beneficially owned by Rezaul Karim. In connection with, and as a condition of closing, the Company agreed to appoint Rezaul Karim to its Board.

 

The Company has entered into agreements to indemnify its directors and executive officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in the Company’s articles of incorporation and bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of the Company’s directors and executive officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of the Company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or executive officer of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any other company or enterprise to which the person provided services at the Company’s request. The Company believes that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.

 

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4. STOCK OPTIONS AWARDS AND GRANTS

 

There is not a viable market for the Company’s common stock to determine its fair value, therefore management is required to estimate the fair value to be utilized in the determining stock based compensation costs.  In estimating the fair value, management considered recent sales of its common stock to independent qualified investors. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value.  Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from management’s estimates

 

On March 10, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2016 Plan”). The Plan provides for the issuance of options to purchase up to 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company. Under the terms of the Plan the Company may issue Incentive Stock Options as defined by the Internal Revenue Code to employees of the Company only and non-statutory options. The Board of Directors of the Company determines the exercise price, vesting and expiration period (not to exceed 10 years) of the grants under the Plan. However, the exercise price of an Incentive Stock Option should not be less than 110% of fair value of the common stock at the date of the grant for a 10% or more stockholder and 100% of fair value for a grantee who is not 10% stockholder. The fair value of the common stock is determined based on quoted market price or in absence of such quoted market price, by the Board of Directors in good faith.

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 non-statutory options to a director and key employees.

 

A summary of the stock option activity and related information for the 2016 Plan from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to March 31, 2016 is as follows:

 

                Weighted-
Average
       
          Weighted-
    Remaining      
    Shares     Average
Exercise Price
    Contractual
Term
    Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
Outstanding at August 17, 2015 (date of inception)     -                          
Grants     -                          
Exercised     -                          
Canceled     -                          
Outstanding at December 31, 2015     -                          
Grants     1,000,000     $ 0.01       5.00     $ 385,833  
Exercised     -                          
Canceled     -                          
Outstanding at March 31,2016     1,000,000     $ 0.01       4.95     $ 385,833  
                                 
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016     1,000,000     $ 0.01       4.95     $ 385,833  
Exercisable at March 31, 2016     1,000,000     $ 0.01       4.95     $ 385,833  

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on options with an exercise price less than the Company’s estimated market stock price of $0.3958 as of March 31, 2016, which would have been received by the option holders had those option holders exercised their options as of that date.

 

Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions. The fair value of stock-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option model with a volatility figure derived from an index of historical stock prices of comparable entities until sufficient data exists to estimate the volatility using the Company’s own historical stock prices. Management determined this assumption to be a more accurate indicator of value.

 

The Company accounts for the expected life of options based on the contractual life of options for non-employees and for non-statutory options granted to employees. For incentive options granted to employees, the Company accounts for the expected life in accordance with the “simplified” method, which is used for “plain-vanilla” options, as defined in the accounting standards codification. The risk-free interest rate was determined from the implied yields of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with a remaining life consistent with the expected term of the options.  The fair value of stock-based payment awards during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model.

 

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During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with the services rendered at the exercise price of $0.01 per share for a term of five years, vesting immediately, and have approximate fair value of $387,450.

 

The fair value of the granted options for three months ended March 31, 2016 was determined using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Dividend yield:     -0- %
Volatility     88.44 %
Risk free rate:     1.45 %
Expected life:     5 years  
Estimated fair value of the Company’s common stock   $ 0.3958  

 

The following table presents information related to stock options at March 31, 2016:

 

Options Outstanding     Options Exercisable  
            Weighted        
            Average     Exercisable  
Exercise     Number of     Remaining Life     Number of  
Price     Options     In Years     Options  
$ 0.01       1,000,000       4.95       1,000,000  

 

The fair value of all options vesting during the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $387,450 was charged to current period operations.  As of March 31, 2016, there was no unrecognized compensation expense.

 

5. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On June 16, 2016, the Company concluded a private placement in which we sold 500,000 shares of common stock to 52 accredited investors for gross proceeds of $250,000.

 

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H/Cell Energy Corporation

 

 

 

PROSPECTUS

 

Up to 605,263 shares of

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

__________________ , 2016

 

 

 

Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation

 

Until [*], 2016, all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers' obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that which is set forth in this prospectus. We are offering to sell shares of our common stock and seeking offers to buy shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of these securities. Our business, financial condition, results of operation and prospects may have changed after the date of this prospectus.

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.

 

The following table sets forth the estimated costs and expenses to be incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities registered under this Registration Statement. All amounts are estimates except the SEC registration fee. The total expenses for this offering, borne solely by the registrant, are estimated to be approximately $65,030, including:

 

SEC registration fee   $ 30  
Legal fees and expenses   $ 40,000  
Accounting fees and expenses   $ 20,000  
Miscellaneous expenses   $ 5,000  
Total   $ 65,030  

 

ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.

 

Our bylaws provide to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law, our directors or officers shall not be personally liable to us or our shareholders for damages for breach of such director's or officer's fiduciary duty. The effect of this provision of our bylaws is to eliminate our right and our shareholders (through shareholders' derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We believe that the indemnification provisions in our bylaws are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.

 

During the past three years, the registrant has sold the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

On August 17, 2015, we sold 2,000,000 shares of our common stock to our founders in exchange for $200. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

On December 29, 2015, we sold 105,263 shares of our common stock to one investor in exchange for $50,000. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

On February 4, 2016, we sold 526,316 shares of our common stock to one investor in exchange for $200,000. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

On June 16, 2016, we sold an aggregate of 500,000 shares of our common stock to 52 investors in exchange for an aggregate of $250,000. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

 

The following exhibits are included as part of this Form S-1. References to “the Company” in this Exhibit List mean H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation.

 

3.01 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 17, 2015
   
3.02 Certificate of Correction to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015
   
3.03 Bylaws of the Company
   
4.01* Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of common stock
   
5.01* Opinion of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
   
10.01 Form of Purchase Agreement, dated December 29, 2015, by and between the Company and Pamela A. Weidel Living Trust
   
10.02 Form of Purchase Agreement, dated January 14, 2016, by and between the Company and Reza Enterprises, Inc.
   
10.03 Form of Subscription Agreement, dated June 16, 2016, by and between the Company and the investors signatory thereto
   
10.04 Form of Indemnification Agreement
   
10.05 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan
   
23.01 Consent of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company
   
23.02* Consent of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (included in Exhibit 5.01)
   
24.01 Power of Attorney (included on signature page to the registration statement).

 

* To be filed by amendment.
  Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.

 

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

 

(1)           To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

                (i)          To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”);

 

                (ii)         To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement, and

 

                (iii)        To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

 

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(2)           That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(3)           To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

(4)           That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

(5)           Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Flemington, State of New Jersey, on this 29th day of June, 2016.

 

 

  H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
     
Date:  June 29, 2016 By:   /s/ ANDREW HIDALGO
    Andrew Hidalgo
    Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive
Officer)
     
Date:  June 29, 2016 By:   /s/ MATTHEW HIDALGO
    Matthew Hidalgo
    Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting
Officer)

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:

 

That the undersigned officers and directors of H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation, do hereby constitute and appoint Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo and each of them his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorney and agent, determine may be necessary or advisable or required to enable said corporation to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules or regulations or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with this Registration Statement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing power and authority, the powers granted include the power and authority to sign the names of the undersigned officers and directors in the capacities indicated below to this Registration Statement, and to any and all instruments or documents filed as part of or in conjunction with this Registration Statement or amendments or supplements thereof, including post-effective amendments, to this Registration Statement or any registration statement relating to this offering to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and each of the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms that said attorney and agent, shall do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. This Power of Attorney may be signed in several counterparts.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney. In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates stated:

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/s/ ANDREW HIDALGO   Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive   June 29, 2016
Andrew Hidalgo   Officer) and Director    
         
  /s/ MATTHEW HIDALGO   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial   June 29, 2016
Matthew Hidalgo   Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)    
         
  /s/ JAMES STRIZKI   Director   June 29, 2016
James Strizki        
         
  /s/ REZAUL KARIM   Director   June 29, 2016
Rezaul Karim        

 

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Exhibit 3.01

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 3.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

 

OF

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

A Nevada Corporation

 

ARTICLE I

 

NAME

 

The name of the corporation is H/Cell Energy Corporation (the "Corporation").

 

ARTICLE II

 

RESIDENT AGENT AND REGISTERED OFFICE

 

The name of the Corporation's resident agent for service of process is National Registered Agents, Inc. of NV, located at 311 S. Division Street, Carson City, NV 89703.

 

ARTICLE III

 

CAPITAL STOCK

 

3.01 Authorized Capital Stock. The total number of shares of stock this Corporation is authorized to issue shall be thirty million (30,000,000) shares, par value $.0001 per share. This stock shall be divided into two classes to be designated as "Common Stock" and "Blank Check Preferred Stock" ("Preferred Stock").

 

3.02 Common Stock. The total number of authorized shares of Common Stock shall be twenty-five million (25,000,000).

 

3.03 Blank Check Preferred Stock The total number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock shall be five million (5,000,000) shares. The board of directors shall have the authority to authorize the issuance of the Preferred Stock from time to time in one or more classes or series, and to state in the resolution or resolutions from time to time adopted providing for the issuance thereof the following:

 

(a)        Whether or not the class or series shall have voting rights, full or limited, the nature and qualifications, limitations and restrictions on those rights, or whether the class or series will be without voting rights;

 

(b)        The number of shares to constitute the class or series and the designation thereof;

 

(c)        The preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, if any, and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof, if any, with respect to any class or series;

 

(d)        Whether or not the shares of any class or series shall be redeemable and if redeemable, the redemption price or prices, and the time or times at which, and the terms and conditions upon which, such shares shall be redeemable and the manner of redemption;

 

(e)        Whether or not the shares of a class or series shall be subject to the operation of retirement or sinking funds to be applied to the purchase or redemption of such shares for retirement, and if such retirement or sinking funds be established, the amount and the terms and provisions thereof;

 

(f)        The dividend rate, whether dividends are payable in cash, stock of the Corporation, or other property, the conditions upon which and the times when such dividends are payable, the preference to or the relation to the payment of dividends payable on any other class or classes or series of stock, whether or not such dividend shall be cumulative or noncumulative, and if cumulative, the date or dates from which such dividends shall accumulate;

 

 

 

 

(g)         The preferences, if any, and the amounts thereof which the holders of any class or series thereof are entitled to receive upon the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of, or upon any distribution of assets of, the Corporation;

 

(h)         Whether or not the shares of any class or series are convertible into, or exchangeable for, the shares of any other class or classes or of any other series of the same or any other class or classes of stock of the Corporation and the conversion price or prices or ratio or ratios or the rate or rates at which such exchange may be made, with such adjustments, if any, as shall be stated and expressed or provided for in such resolution or resolutions; and

 

(i)         Such other rights and provisions with respect to any class or series as may to the board of directors seem advisable.

 

The shares of each class or series of the Preferred Stock may vary from the shares of any other class or series thereof in any respect. The Board of Directors may increase the number of shares of the Preferred Stock designated for any existing class or series by a resolution adding to such class or series authorized and unissued shares of the Preferred Stock not designated for any existing class or series of the Preferred Stock and the shares so subtracted shall become authorized, unissued and undesignated shares of the Preferred Stock.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

DIRECTORS

 

The number of directors comprising the board of directors shall be fixed and may be increased or decreased from time to time in the manner provided in the bylaws of the Corporation, except that at no time shall there be less than one director.

 

ARTICLE V

 

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under Nevada Revised Statutes ("NRS").

 

ARTICLE VI

 

DIRECTORS’ AND OFFICERS’ LIABILITY

 

The individual liability of the directors and officers of the Corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the NRS, as the same may be amended and supplemented. Any repeal or modification of this Article by the stockholders of the Corporation shall be prospective only, and shall not adversely affect any limitation on the personal liability of a director or officer of the Corporation for acts or omissions prior to such repeal or modification.

 

ARTICLE VII

 

INDEMNITY

 

Every person who was or is a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, or is involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he, or a person of whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director or officer of another corporation, or as its representative in a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall be indemnified and held harmless to the fullest extent legally permissible under the laws of the State of Nevada from time to time against all expenses, liability and loss (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by him in connection therewith. Such right of indemnification shall be a contract right which may be enforced in any manner desired by such person. The expenses of officers and directors incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding must be paid by the Corporation as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation. Such right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other right which such directors, officers or representatives may have or hereafter acquire, and, without limiting the generality of such statement, they shall be entitled to their respective rights of indemnification under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders, provision of law, or otherwise, as well as their rights under this Article.

 

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Without limiting the application of the foregoing, the board of directors may adopt bylaws from time to time with respect to indemnification, to provide at all times the fullest indemnification permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada, and may cause the Corporation to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as director or officer of another corporation, or as its representative in a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprises against any liability asserted against such person and incurred in any such capacity or arising out of such status, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person.

 

The indemnification provided in this Article shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such person.

 

Dated: August 17,2015 By: /s/ James M. Turner
    James M. Turner, Sole Incorporator
    c/o Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
    61 Broadway, 32nd Floor
    New York, NY 10006

 

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Exhibit 3.03

 

BY-LAWS

 

OF

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

A Nevada Corporation

 

Effective August 17, 2015

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
     
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
     
Section 1.1 Registered Office 4
Section 1.2 Principal Office 4
Section 1.3 Other Offices 4
     
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
     
Section 2.1 Annual Meetings 4
Section 2.2 Special Meetings 4
Section 2.3 Place Of Meetings 4
Section 2.4 Notice 4
Section 2.5 Adjournments 5
Section 2.6 Quorum 5
Section 2.7 Voting 5
Section 2.8 Proxies 5
Section 2.9 Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting 6
Section 2.10 List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote 7
Section 2.11 Record Date 7
Section 2.12 Stock Ledger 7
Section 2.13 Conduct of Meetings 7
Section 2.14 Inspectors of Election 8
Section 2.15 Nature of Business at Meetings of Stockholders 8
Section 2.16 Nomination of Directors 9
Section 2.17 Meetings Through Electronic Communications 11
     
ARTICLE III
DIRECTORS
     
Section 3.1 Number, Election and Term of Directors 11
Section 3.2 Vacancies 11
Section 3.3 Duties and Powers 11
Section 3.4 Meetings 11
Section 3.5 Organization 12
Section 3.6 Resignations and Removals of Directors 12
Section 3.7 Quorum and Voting 12
Section 3.8 Actions of the Board by Written Consent 12
Section 3.9 Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone 12
Section 3.10 Committees 13
Section 3.11 Compensation 13
Section 3.12 Interested Directors 13
Section 3.13 Duty of Care of Directors and Officers 13
     
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
     
Section 4.1 General 14
Section 4.2 Election, Qualification and Term of Office 14
Section 4.3 Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation 14
Section 4.4 Removal 14
Section 4.5 Resignation 14
Section 4.6 Vacancies 14
Section 4.7 Powers and Duties 14
Section 4.8 Salaries 14

 

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Section 4.9 Other Officers 14
     
ARTICLE V
STOCK
     
Section 5.1 Shares of Stock 14
Section 5.2 Signatures 15
Section 5.3 Lost Certificates 15
Section 5.4 Transfers 15
Section 5.5 Regulations 15
Section 5.6 Dividend Record Date 15
Section 5.7 Record Owners 15
Section 5.8 Transfer and Registry Agents 16
Section 5.9 Consideration for Shares 16
     
ARTICLE VI
NOTICES
     
Section 6.1 Notices 16
Section 6.2 Waivers of Notice 16
     
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
     
Section 7.1 Dividends 16
Section 7.2 Disbursements 16
Section 7.3 Fiscal Year 16
Section 7.4 Corporate Seal 17
     
ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION
     
Section 8.1 Power To Indemnify In Actions, Suits Or Proceedings Other Than Those By Or In The Right Of The Corporation 17
Section 8.2 Power To Indemnify In Actions, Suits Or Proceedings By Or In The Right Of The Corporation 17
Section 8.3 Authorization Of Indemnification 17
Section 8.4 Good Faith Defined 18
Section 8.5 Indemnification By A Court 18
Section 8.6 Expenses Payable In Advance 18
Section 8.7 Nonexclusivity Of Indemnification And Advancement Of Expenses 18
Section 8.8 Insurance 18
Section 8.9 Certain Definitions 18
Section 8.10 Survival Of Indemnification And Advancement Of Expenses 19
Section 8.11 Limitation On Indemnification 19
Section 8.12 Indemnification Of Employees And Agents 19
     
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
     
Section 9.1 Acquisition Of Controlling Interest Statute Opt–Out 19
Section 9.2 Forum for Adjudication of Disputes 19
     
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
     
Section 10.1 Amendments 19
Section 10.2 Entire Board Of Directors 20

 

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BY-LAWS

OF

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

(hereinafter called the “Corporation”)

 

ARTICLE I

OFFICES

 

Section 1.1 Registered Office . The registered office of the corporation shall be established and maintained at the office of National Registered Agents, Inc. of NV, at 311 S. Division Street, in the City of Carson City, County of Carson City, in the State of Nevada; National Registered Agents, Inc. of NV shall be the registered agent of the corporation in charge thereof. The registered office and registered agent may be changed from time to time by action of the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) and the appropriate filing by the corporation in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada.

 

Section 1.02. Principal Office . The principal office for the transaction of the business of the Corporation shall be at 97 River Road, Flemington, New Jersey 08822. The Board of Directors is hereby granted full power and authority to change said principal office from one location to another.

 

Section 1.3 Other Offices . The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Nevada, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

 

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

Section 2.1 Annual Meetings . The Annual Meeting of stockholders of the Corporation (“Stockholders”) for purposes of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 78.330 shall be held on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. The election of directors and any other proper business may be transacted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

 

Section 2.2 Special Meetings . A Special meeting of the stockholders (a “Special Meeting”) for any purpose or purposes may be called by the president of the Corporation, the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors that has been duly designated by the Board of Directors and whose powers and authority, as provided in a resolution of the Board of Directors or in these by-laws (“By-Laws”), include the power to call such meetings. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the articles of incorporation of the Corporation, as amended and restated from time to time (the “Articles of Incorporation”) or these By-Laws, a Special Meeting may not be called by any other person or persons. No business may be transacted at any Special Meeting other than such business as may be designated in the notice (or any supplement thereto) calling such meeting.

 

Section 2.3 Place of Meetings . The president, the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, may designate the time and place, either within or without the State of Nevada, for any Annual Meeting or for any Special Meeting of the Stockholders called by the president, the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine that any meeting of the stockholders shall be held by means of electronic communications or other available technology in accordance with Section 2.17.

 

Section 2.4 Notice . Whenever stockholders are required or permitted to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be given which shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting, the means of electronic communication, if any,  and, in the case of a Special Meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Unless otherwise required by law, written notice of any meeting shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting, and shall be delivered in accordance with NRS 78.370.

 

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Section 2.5 Adjournments . Any meeting of the stockholders may be adjourned from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting, the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than sixty (60) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.4 hereof shall be given to each stockholder of record (including the new record date) entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting.

 

Section 2.6 Quorum . Unless otherwise required by applicable law or the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of one-third (1/3rd) of the Corporation’s capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. A quorum, once established, shall not be broken by the withdrawal of enough votes to leave less than a quorum. If, however, a quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, in the manner provided in Section 2.5 hereof, until a quorum shall be present or represented.

 

Section 2.7 Voting . Unless otherwise required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws or permitted by the rules of any stock exchange on which the Corporation’s shares are listed and traded, any question brought before any meeting of the stockholders, other than the election of directors, shall be decided by the vote of the holders of a majority of the total number of votes of the Corporation’s capital stock represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on such question, voting as a single class. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to Section 2.11(a), each stockholder represented at a meeting of the stockholders shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for each share of the capital stock entitled to vote thereat held by such stockholder. Such votes may be cast in person or by proxy as provided in Section 2.8. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the officer of the Corporation presiding at a meeting of the stockholders, in such officer’s discretion, may require that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

 

Section 2.8 Proxies . Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of the stockholders or to express consent or dissent to corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy, but no such proxy shall be voted upon after three years from its date of creation, unless such proxy provides for a longer period, which may not exceed seven years from the date of its creation. Without limiting the manner in which a stockholder may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy, the following shall constitute a valid means by which a stockholder may grant such authority:

 

(i) A stockholder may execute a writing authorizing another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy. Execution may be accomplished by the stockholder or such stockholder’s authorized officer, director, employee or agent signing such writing or causing such person’s signature to be affixed to such writing by any reasonable means, including, but not limited to, by facsimile signature.

 

(ii) A stockholder may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy by transmitting or authorizing the transmission of an electronic record to the person who will be the holder of the proxy or to a proxy solicitation firm, proxy support service organization or like agent duly authorized by the person who will be the holder of the proxy to receive the transmission, provided that any such electronic record must either set forth or be submitted with information from which it can be determined that the electronic record was authorized by the stockholder. If it is determined that such electronic record is valid, the inspectors or, if there are no inspectors, such other persons making that determination shall specify the information on which they relied.

 

Any copy, facsimile or other electronic telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of the writing or electronic record authorizing another person or persons to act as proxy for a stockholder may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing or electronic record for any and all purposes for which the original writing or electronic record could be used; provided , however , that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing or electronic record.

 

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Section 2.9 Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting .

 

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken at any Annual or Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the Corporation’s principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of the stockholders are recorded, to the attention of the Secretary of the Corporation. Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each stockholder who signs the consent and no written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within sixty (60) days of the earliest dated consent delivered in the manner required by this Section 2.9 to the Corporation, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Corporation by delivery to the Corporation’s principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of the stockholders are recorded, to the attention of the Secretary of the Corporation. Any copy, facsimile or other reliable reproduction of a consent in writing may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing for any and all purposes for which the original writing could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing and who, if the action had been taken at a meeting, would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if the record date for such meeting had been the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation as provided above in this Section 2.9.

 

(b) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which date shall not be less than ten (10) days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. Any stockholder of record seeking to have the stockholders authorize or take corporate action by written consent shall, by written notice to the Secretary of the Corporation, request the Board of Directors to fix a record date. The Board of Directors shall promptly, but in all events within ten (10) days after the date on which such a request is received, adopt a resolution fixing the record date. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors within ten (10) days of the date on which such a request is received, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by applicable law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation’s principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of the stockholders are recorded, to the attention of the Secretary of the Corporation. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by applicable law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the date on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

 

(c) In the event of the delivery, in the manner provided by this Section 2.9, to the Corporation of the requisite written consent or consents to take corporate action and/or any related revocation or revocations, the Corporation shall engage independent inspectors of elections for the purpose of performing promptly a ministerial review of the validity of the consents and revocations.  For the purpose of permitting the inspectors to perform such review, no action by written consent without a meeting shall be effective until such date as the independent inspectors certify to the Corporation that the consents delivered to the Corporation in accordance with this Section 2.9 represent at least a minimum number of votes that would be necessary to take the corporate action.  Nothing contained in this Section 2.9(c) shall in any way be construed to suggest or imply that the board of directors or any stockholder shall not be entitled to contest the validity of any consent or revocation thereof, whether before or after such certification by the independent inspectors, or to take any other action (including, without limitation, the commencement, prosecution, or defense of any litigation with respect thereto, and the seeking of injunctive relief in such litigation).

 

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Section 2.10 List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote . The officer of the Corporation who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten (10) days but not more than sixty (60) days, before every meeting of the stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting (i) either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held, which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not so specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held or (ii) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. The list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.

 

Section 2.11 Record Date .

 

(a) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of the stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of the stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day before the day on which the first notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of the stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided , however , that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

 

(b) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten (10) days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by applicable law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation’s principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of the stockholders are recorded, to the attention of the Secretary of the Corporation. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by applicable law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

 

Section 2.12 Stock Ledger . The stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the stock ledger, the list required by Section 2.10 or the books of the Corporation, or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of the stockholders.

 

Section 2.13 Conduct of Meetings . Meetings of stockholders shall be presided over by the chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Chairman”), or, in the absence of the Chairman, by the vice chairman of the Board of Directors, if any, or if there be no vice chairman or in the absence of the vice chairman, by the chief executive officer, if any, or if there be no chief executive officer or in the absence of the chief executive officer, by the president, or, in the absence of the president, or, in the absence of any of the foregoing persons, by a chairman designated by the Board of Directors, or by a chairman chosen at the meeting by the stockholders entitled to cast a majority of the votes which all stockholders present in person or by proxy are entitled to cast. The individual acting as chairman of the meeting may delegate any or all of his or her authority and responsibilities as such to any director or officer of the Corporation present in person at the meeting. The secretary, or in the absence of the secretary an assistant secretary, shall act as secretary of the meeting, but in the absence of the secretary and any assistant secretary the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting. The order of business at each such meeting shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting. The chairman of the meeting shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts and things as are necessary or desirable for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation, (i) the establishment of procedures for the maintenance of order and safety, (ii)  the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting, (iii) limitation on participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies and such other persons as the chairman of the meeting shall permit, (iv) limitation on the time allotted for consideration of each agenda item and for questions or comments by meeting participants, (v) restrictions on entry to such meeting after the time prescribed for the commencement thereof, and (vi) the opening and closing of the voting polls. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the chairman of the meeting, in his or her discretion, may require that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

 

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Section 2.14 Inspectors of Election . In advance of any meeting of the stockholders, the Board of Directors, by resolution, the Chairman or the president shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting and make a written report thereof. One or more other persons may be designated as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is able to act at a meeting of the stockholders, the chairman of the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, inspectors may be officers, employees or agents of the Corporation. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of inspector, shall take and sign an oath to faithfully execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of such inspector’s ability. The inspector or inspectors may (i) ascertain the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; (ii) determine the number of shares represented at a meeting and the validity of proxies or ballots; (iii) count all votes and ballots; (iv) determine any challenges made to any determination made by the inspector(s); and (v) certify the determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting and the count of all votes and ballots.

 

Section 2.15 Nature of Business at Meetings of Stockholders . Only such business (other than nominations for election to the Board of Directors and the election of directors, which must comply with the provisions of Section 2.16) may be transacted at an Annual Meeting of Stockholders as is either (a) specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof), (b) otherwise properly brought before the Annual Meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof), or (c) otherwise properly brought before the Annual Meeting by any stockholder of the Corporation (i) who is a stockholder of record on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 2.15 and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such Annual Meeting and (ii) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.15.

 

In addition to any other applicable requirements, for business to be properly brought before an Annual Meeting by a stockholder, such stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary of the Corporation.

 

To be timely, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must be delivered to or be mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one-hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding Annual Meeting of Stockholders; provided , however , that in the event that the Annual Meeting is called for a date that is not within twenty-five (25) days before or after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder in order to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the Annual Meeting was mailed or such public disclosure of the date of the Annual Meeting was made, whichever first occurs. In no event shall the adjournment or postponement of an Annual Meeting, or the public announcement of such an adjournment or postponement, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

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To be in proper written form, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must set forth the following information: (a) as to each matter such stockholder proposes to bring before the Annual Meeting, a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the Annual Meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the Annual Meeting, and (b) as to the stockholder giving notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is being made, (i) the name and address of such person, (ii) (A) the class or series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such person and any affiliates or associates of such person, (B) the name of each nominee holder of shares of all stock of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of such shares of stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, (C) whether and the extent to which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation and (D) whether and the extent to which any other transaction, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock of the Corporation) has been made by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk or benefit of stock price changes for, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation; (iii) a description of all agreements, arrangements, or understandings (whether written or oral) between or among such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, and any other person or persons (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business and any material interest of such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, in such business, including any anticipated benefit therefrom to such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, (iv) a representation that the stockholder giving notice intends to appear in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting to bring such business before the meeting; and (v) any other information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with the solicitation of proxies by such person with respect to the proposed business to be brought by such person before the Annual Meeting pursuant to Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

A stockholder providing notice of business proposed to be brought before an Annual Meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 2.15 shall be true and correct as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting and such update and supplement shall be delivered to or be mailed and received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting.

 

No business shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders except business brought before the Annual Meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.15; provided , however , that, once business has been properly brought before the Annual Meeting in accordance with such procedures, nothing in this Section 2.15 shall be deemed to preclude discussion by any stockholder of any such business. If the chairman of an Annual Meeting determines that business was not properly brought before the Annual Meeting in accordance with the foregoing procedures, the chairman shall declare to the meeting that the business was not properly brought before the meeting and such business shall not be transacted.

 

Nothing contained in this Section 2.15 shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision of law).

 

Section 2.16 Nomination of Directors . Only natural persons of at least 18 years of age who are nominated in accordance with the following procedures shall be eligible for election as directors of the Corporation, except as may be otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation with respect to the right of holders of preferred stock, if any, of the Corporation to nominate and elect a specified number of directors in certain circumstances. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors may be made at any Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or at any Special Meeting of Stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors, (a) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof) or (b) by any stockholder of the Corporation (i) who is a stockholder of record on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 2.16 and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such Annual Meeting or Special Meeting and (ii) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.16.

 

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In addition to any other applicable requirements, for a nomination to be made by a stockholder, such stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must be delivered to or be mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation (a) in the case of an Annual Meeting, not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one-hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding Annual Meeting of Stockholders; provided , however , that in the event that the Annual Meeting is called for a date that is not within twenty-five (25) days before or after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder in order to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the Annual Meeting was mailed or such public disclosure of the date of the Annual Meeting was made, whichever first occurs; and (b) in the case of a Special Meeting of Stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors, not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which notice of the date of the Special Meeting was mailed or public disclosure of the date of the Special Meeting was made, whichever first occurs. In no event shall the adjournment or postponement of an Annual Meeting or a Special Meeting called for the purpose of electing directors, or the public announcement of such an adjournment or postponement, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

To be in proper written form, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must set forth the following information: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of such person and that such person is a natural person of at least 18 years of age, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of such person, (iii) (A) the class or series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such person and any affiliates or associates of such person, (B) the name of each nominee holder of shares of all stock of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of such shares of stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, (C) whether and the extent to which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation and (D) whether and the extent to which any other transaction, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock of the Corporation) has been made by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk or benefit of stock price changes for, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation; and (iv) any other information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (b) as to the stockholder giving the notice, and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is being made, (i) the name and record address of the stockholder giving the notice and the name and principal place of business of such beneficial owner; (ii) (A) the class or series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such person and any affiliates or associates of such person, (B) the name of each nominee holder of shares of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of shares of stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, (C) whether and the extent to which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation and (D) whether and the extent to which any other transaction, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock of the Corporation) has been made by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk or benefit of stock price changes for, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation; (iii) a description of all agreements, arrangements, or understandings (whether written or oral) between such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, and any proposed nominee or any other person or persons (including their names) pursuant to which the nomination(s) are being made by such person, and any material interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, in such nomination, including any anticipated benefit therefrom to such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person; (iv) a representation that the stockholder giving notice intends to appear in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting to nominate the persons named in its notice; and (v) any other information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with the solicitation of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Such notice must be accompanied by a written consent of each proposed nominee to being named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected.

 

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A stockholder providing notice of any nomination proposed to be made at an Annual Meeting or Special Meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 2.16 shall be true and correct as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to or be mailed and received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of such Annual Meeting or Special Meeting.

 

No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.16. If the chairman of the meeting determines that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedures, the chairman shall declare to the meeting that the nomination was defective and such defective nomination shall be disregarded.

 

Section 2.17 Meetings Through Electronic Communications . Stockholders may participate in a meeting of the stockholders by any means of electronic communications, videoconferencing, teleconferencing or other available technology permitted under the NRS (including, without limitation, a telephone conference or similar method of communication by which all individuals participating in the meeting can hear each other) and utilized by the Corporation. If any such means are utilized, the Corporation shall, to the extent required under the NRS, implement reasonable measures to (a) verify the identity of each person participating through such means as a stockholder and (b) provide the stockholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to communicate, and to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting in a substantially concurrent manner with such proceedings. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 2.17 constitutes presence in person at the meeting.

 

ARTICLE III

DIRECTORS

 

Section 3.1 Number, Election and Term of Directors . The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than one nor more than nine members, the exact number of which shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors. No decrease in the number of authorized directors constituting the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall shorten the term of any incumbent director. Except as provided in Section 3.2, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at each Annual Meeting of Stockholders and each director so elected shall hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such director’s successor is duly elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors must be natural persons of at least 18 years of age but need not be stockholders of the Corporation or residents of the State of Nevada.

 

Section 3.2 Vacancies . Unless otherwise required in the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies on the Board of Directors or any committee thereof arising through death, resignation, removal, an increase in the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors or such committee or otherwise may be filled only by a majority of the remaining directors then in office, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. The directors so chosen shall, in the case of the Board of Directors, hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal and, in the case of any committee of the Board of Directors, shall hold office until their successors are duly appointed by the Board of Directors or until their earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Section 3.3 Duties and Powers . The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these By-Laws required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.

 

Section 3.4 Meetings . The Board of Directors and any committee thereof may hold meetings, both regular and special, either within or without the State of Nevada. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be held without notice at such time and at such place as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors or such committee, respectively. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman, if any, or the president. Special meetings of any committee of the Board of Directors may be called by the chairman of such committee, if any, the president, or any director serving on such committee. Notice thereof stating the place, date and hour of the meeting shall be given to each director (or, in the case of a committee, to each member of such committee) either by mail not less than seventy-two (72) hours before the date of the meeting, by telephone or electronic mail on twenty-four (24) hours’ notice, or on such shorter notice as the person or persons calling such meeting may deem necessary or appropriate in the circumstances.

 

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Section 3.5 Organization . At each meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the chairman of such committee, as the case may be, or, in his or her absence or if there be none, a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall act as chairman. Except as provided below, the Secretary of the Corporation shall act as secretary at each meeting of the Board of Directors and of each committee thereof. In case the Secretary shall be absent from any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof, an Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties of secretary at such meeting; and in the absence from any such meeting of the Secretary and all the Assistant Secretaries, the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the members of each committee of the Board of Directors may appoint any person to act as secretary of any meeting of such committee and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Corporation may, but need not if such committee so elects, serve in such capacity.

 

Section 3.6 Resignations and Removals of Directors . Any director of the Corporation may resign from the Board of Directors or any committee thereof at any time, by giving notice in writing to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, if any, the president or the secretary of the Corporation and, in the case of a committee, to the chairman of such committee, if any. Such resignation shall take effect at the time therein specified or, if no time is specified, immediately; and, unless otherwise specified in such notice, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Except as otherwise required by applicable law and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of shares of preferred stock then outstanding, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the combined voting power of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class. Any director serving on a committee of the Board of Directors may be removed from such committee at any time by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 3.7 Quorum and Voting .

 

(a) Except as otherwise required or permitted by the Articles of Incorporation, the NRS or the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the Corporation’s securities are listed or quoted for trading, at all meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, a majority of the entire Board of Directors or a majority of the directors constituting such committee, as the case may be, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the act of a majority of the directors or committee members present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors or such committee, as applicable. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting of the time and place of the adjourned meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

 

(b) Each director shall have one vote for any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board or any committee thereof or without a meeting as provided herein. In accordance with NRS 78.330, all directors and classes of directors shall have the same voting rights.

 

Section 3.8 Actions of the Board by Written Consent . Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all the members of the Board of Directors or such committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or such committee.

 

Section 3.9 Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone . Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, members of the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such committee by means of a conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 3.9 shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

 

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Section 3.10 Committees . The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. Each member of a committee must meet the requirements for membership, if any, imposed by applicable law and the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of any such committee. Subject to the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading, in the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, and in the absence of a designation by the Board of Directors of an alternate member to replace the absent or disqualified member, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another qualified member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any absent or disqualified member. Any committee, to the extent permitted by law and provided in the resolution establishing such committee, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it. Each committee shall keep regular minutes and report to the Board of Directors when required. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article III, the resolution of the Board of Directors establishing any committee of the Board of Directors and/or the charter of any such committee may establish requirements or procedures relating to the governance and/or operation of such committee that are different from, or in addition to, those set forth in these By-Laws and, to the extent that there is any inconsistency between these By-Laws and any such resolution or charter, the terms of such resolution or charter shall be controlling; provided that it complies with the NRS.

 

Section 3.11 Compensation . The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary for service as director, payable in cash or securities. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for service as committee members.

 

Section 3.12 Interested Directors . Subject to compliance with NRS 78.140, no contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of its directors or officers are directors or officers or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because any such director’s or officer’s vote is counted for such purpose if: (i) the material facts as to the director’s or officer’s relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts as to the director’s or officer’s relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the stockholders holding a majority of the voting power (the votes of the common or interested directors may be counted); (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified by the Board of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders; and (iv) is in compliance with NRS 78.140. Common or interested directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes the contract or transaction as set forth herein.

 

Section 3.13 Duty of Care of Directors and Officers . As provided by NRS 78.138, directors and officers of the Corporation in exercising their powers and discharging their duties shall (a) act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation; and (b) exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. As provided in NRS 78.138(7), every director and officer of the Corporation shall be liable for a breach of his fiduciary duties and any breach involving intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law.

 

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ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

 

Section 4.1 General . The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a chief executive officer, president, chief operating officer, chief financial officer and a secretary, each of whom shall be elected by the Board. Such other officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board. All officers must be natural persons and any natural person may hold two or more offices, except that in the event that the Corporation shall have more than one director, the offices of president and secretary shall be held by different persons.

 

Section 4.2 Election, Qualification and Term of Office . Each of the officers shall be elected by the Board. None of said officers need be a director. Except as hereinafter provided or subject to the express provisions of a contract authorized by the Board of Directors, each of said officers shall hold office from the date of his/her election until the next annual meeting of the Board and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until his or her removal or resignation.

 

Section 4.3 Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation . Powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation by the president or any vice president or any other officer authorized to do so by the Board of Directors and any such officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and all rights and power incident to the ownership of such securities and which, as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer like powers upon any other person or persons.

 

Section 4.4 Removal . The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove, with or without cause, any officer whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation will be served thereby.

 

Section 4.5 Resignation . Any officer may resign at any time by giving notice to the Board, the president or the secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at any later date specified therein; and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

Section 4.6 Vacancies . The Board of Directors shall fill any office which becomes vacant with a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until his or her removal or resignation.

 

Section 4.7 Powers and Duties . The powers and duties of the respective corporate officers shall be determined by the Board.

 

Section 4.8 Salaries . The salaries of all executive officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by such committee of the Board of Directors as may be designated from time to time by a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

Section 4.9 Other Officers . Such other officers as the Board of Directors may choose shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may delegate to any other officer of the Corporation the power to choose such other officers and to prescribe their respective duties and powers.

 

ARTICLE V

STOCK

 

Section 5.1 Shares of Stock . The shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be represented by a certificate, unless and until the Board of Directors adopts a resolution permitting shares to be uncertificated. Notwithstanding the adoption of any such resolution providing for uncertificated shares, every holder of capital stock of the Corporation theretofore represented by certificates and, upon request, every holder of uncertificated shares, shall be entitled to have a certificate for shares of capital stock of the Corporation signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by, (a) the Chairman, the chief executive officer or the president, and (b) the chief financial officer or the secretary, certifying the number of shares owned by such stockholder in the Corporation.

 

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Section 5.2 Signatures . Any or all of the signatures on a certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

 

Section 5.3 Lost Certificates . Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws, the Board of Directors may direct a new certificate or uncertificated shares be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate or uncertificated shares, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or such owner’s legal representative, to identify the same in such manner as the Board of Directors shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

 

Section 5.4 Transfers . Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by applicable law and in these By-Laws. Transfers of stock shall be made only on the books of the Corporation, and in the case of certificated shares of stock, only by the person named in the certificate or by such person’s attorney lawfully constituted in writing and upon the surrender of the certificate therefor, properly endorsed for transfer and payment of all necessary transfer taxes; or, in the case of uncertificated shares of stock, upon receipt of proper transfer instructions from the registered holder of the shares or by such person’s attorney lawfully constituted in writing, and upon payment of all necessary transfer taxes and compliance with appropriate procedures for transferring shares in uncertificated form; provided , however , that such surrender and endorsement, compliance or payment of taxes shall not be required in any case in which the officers of the Corporation shall determine to waive such requirement. With respect to certificated shares of stock, every certificate exchanged, returned or surrendered to the Corporation shall be marked “Cancelled,” with the date of cancellation, by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation or the transfer agent thereof. No transfer of stock shall be valid as against the Corporation for any purpose until it shall have been entered in the stock records of the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.

 

Section 5.5 Regulations . The Board of Directors may make such rules and regulations as it may deem expedient, not inconsistent with these By-Laws, concerning the issue, transfer and registration of certificates for shares or uncertificated shares of the stock of the Corporation.

 

Section 5.6 Dividend Record Date . Subject to compliance with NRS 78.288 and 78.300, and the Articles of Incorporation, in order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty (60) days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

Section 5.7 Record Owners . The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of shares, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise required by law.

 

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Section 5.8 Transfer and Registry Agents . The Corporation may from time to time maintain one or more transfer offices or agencies and registry offices or agencies at such place or places as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 5.9 Consideration for Shares . The Board of Directors may authorize shares to be issued for consideration consisting of any tangible or intangible property or benefit to the Corporation including, without limitation, cash, services performed or other securities of the Corporation. When the Corporation receives the consideration for which the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of shares, such shares shall be fully paid and non-assessable (if non-assessable stock) and the stockholders shall not be liable to the Corporation or to its creditors in respect thereof.

 

ARTICLE VI

NOTICES

 

Section 6.1 Notices . Whenever written notice is required by the NRS, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or stockholder, such notice may be given by mail in accordance with the NRS, and as permitted thereby, addressed to such director, member of a committee or stockholder, at such person’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid, and such notice shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be deposited in the United States mail. Written notice may also be given personally or by electronic transmission (by fax, electronic mail, or posting on electronic network).

 

Section 6.2 Waivers of Notice . Whenever any notice is required by applicable law, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or stockholder, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to notice, or by transmission of an electronic record by that person, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto.

 

Attendance of a person at a meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where the person attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any Annual or Special Meeting of Stockholders or any regular or special meeting of the directors or members of a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice unless so required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws.

 

ARTICLE VII

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 7.1 Dividends . Dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the requirements of the NRS and the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors (or any action by written consent in lieu thereof in accordance with Section 3.8 hereof), and may be paid in cash or in property other than shares. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in its absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for purchasing any of the shares of capital stock, warrants, rights, options, bonds, debentures, notes, scrip or other securities or evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

 

Section 7.2 Disbursements . All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

Section 7.3 Fiscal Year . The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

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Section 7.4 Corporate Seal . The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation, the year of its organization and the words “Corporate Seal, Nevada”. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

 

ARTICLE VIII

INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 8.1 Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings othe r than Those by or in the Right of the Corporation . Subject to Section 8.3 and to the fullest extent permitted by the NRS, the Corporation shall indemnify 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 (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that such person’s conduct was unlawful.

 

Section 8.2 Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings by o r in the Right of the Corporation . Subject to Section 8.3 and to the fullest extent permitted by the NRS, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the court in which such action or suit was brought deem proper.

 

Section 8.3 Authorization of Indemnification . Any indemnification under this Article VIII (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Corporation only as permitted by the NRS and authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former director or officer is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2, as the case may be. Such determination shall be made, with respect to a person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination, (i) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (ii) by a committee of such directors designated by a majority vote of such directors, even though less than a quorum, or (iii) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (iv) by the stockholders. Such determination shall be made, with respect to former directors and officers, by any person or persons having the authority to act on the matter on behalf of the Corporation. To the extent, however, that a present or former director or officer of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding described above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith, without the necessity of authorization in the specific case.

 

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Section 8.4 Good Faith Defined . For purposes of any determination under Section 8.3, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, or, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, to have had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful, if such person’s action is based on the records or books of account of the Corporation or another enterprise, or on information supplied to such person by the officers of the Corporation or another enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Corporation or another enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Corporation or another enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Corporation or another enterprise. The provisions of this Section 8.4 shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the circumstances in which a person may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2, as the case may be.

 

Section 8.5 Indemnification by a Court . Notwithstanding any contrary determination in the specific case under Section 8.3, and notwithstanding the absence of any determination thereunder, any director or officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Nevada for indemnification to the extent otherwise permissible under Section 8.1 or Section 8.2. The basis of such indemnification by a court shall be a determination by such court that indemnification of the director or officer is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2, as the case may be. Neither a contrary determination in the specific case under Section 8.3 nor the absence of any determination thereunder shall be a defense to such application or create a presumption that the director or officer seeking indemnification has not met any applicable standard of conduct. Notice of any application for indemnification pursuant to this Section 8.5 shall be given to the Corporation promptly upon the filing of such application. If successful, in whole or in part, the director or officer seeking indemnification shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such application.

 

Section 8.6 Expenses Payable in Advance . Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a director or officer in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article VIII. Such expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by former directors and officers or other employees and agents may be so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Corporation deems appropriate.

 

Section 8.7 Nonexclusivity of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses . The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article VIII shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under the Articles of Incorporation, these By-Laws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in such person’s official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, it being the policy of the Corporation that indemnification of the persons specified in Section 8.1 and Section 8.2 shall be made to the fullest extent permitted by law. The provisions of this Article VIII shall not be deemed to preclude the indemnification of any person who is not specified in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2 but whom the Corporation has the power or obligation to indemnify under the provisions of the NRS, or otherwise.

 

Section 8.8 Insurance . The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power or the obligation to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of this Article VIII.

 

Section 8.9 Certain Definitions . For purposes of this Article VIII, references to “the Corporation” shall include, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors or officers, so that any person who is or was a director or officer of such constituent corporation, or is or was a director or officer of such constituent corporation serving at the request of such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Article VIII with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as such person would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate existence had continued.

 

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The term “another enterprise” as used in this Article VIII shall mean any other corporation or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which such person is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent. For purposes of this Article VIII, references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the Corporation” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation” as referred to in this Article VIII.

 

Section 8.10 Survival of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses . The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article VIII shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

 

Section 8.11 Limitation on Indemnification . Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article VIII to the contrary, except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification (which shall be governed by Section 8.5), the Corporation shall not be obligated to indemnify any director or officer (or his or her heirs, executors or personal or legal representatives) or advance expenses in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized or consented to by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 8.12 Indemnification of Employees and Agents . The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Directors, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to employees and agents of the Corporation similar to those conferred in this Article VIII to directors and officers of the Corporation.

 

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 9.1 Acquisition of Controlling Interest Statute Opt–Out . The provisions of NRS 78.378 to 78.3793, inclusive, shall not apply to the Corporation or to an acquisition of a “controlling interest” (as defined in NRS 78.3785).

 

Section 9.2 Forum for Adjudication of Disputes . To the fullest extent permitted by law, and unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the state and federal courts for New York County, State of New York shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for each of the following: (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought in the name or right of the Corporation or on its behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim for breach of any fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (c) any action arising or asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of NRS Chapters 78 or 92A or any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws or (d) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, including, without limitation, any action to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Section 9.2.

 

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

 

Section 10.1 Amendments . These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed at any meeting of the Board of Directors, provided notice of the proposed change was given in the notice of the meeting not less than two days prior to the meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, these By-laws may be amended or repealed in any respect, and new by-laws may be adopted, in each case by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the outstanding voting power of the Corporation, voting together as a single class.

 

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Section 10.2 Entire Board of Directors . As used in this Article X and in these By-Laws generally, the term “entire Board of Directors” means the total number of directors which the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies.

 

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CERTIFICATION

 

The undersigned, as the duly elected Secretary of H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify that the Board of Directors of the Corporation adopted the foregoing By-laws as of August 17, 2015.

 

  /s/ Matthew Hidalgo
  Matthew Hidalgo, Secretary

 

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Exhibit 10.01

 

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”) is made as of the 29th day of December, 2015, by and between H-Cell Energy Corporation , a Nevada corporation (the “ Company ”), and __________________________ (the “ Investor ”).

 

Recitals

 

A.           The Company and the Investor are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the provisions of Regulation D (“ Regulation D ”), as promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) under Securities Act; and

 

B.           The Investor wishes to purchase from the Company, and the Company wishes to sell and issue to the Investor, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, 105,263 shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “ Shares ”) for $50,000 (the “ Purchase Price ”).

 

In consideration of the mutual promises made herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.              Definitions . In addition to those terms defined above and elsewhere in this Agreement, for the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person which directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries Controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person.

 

Business Day ” means a day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, on which banks in New York City are open for the general transaction of business.

 

Closing ” and “ Closings” have the meaning set forth in Section 3.

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.

 

Common Stock ” means common stock of the Company.

 

Control ” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” or “under common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

 

 

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (i) the assets, liabilities, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise), business, or prospects of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, or (ii) the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, business trust, association, joint stock company, joint venture, sole proprietorship, unincorporated organization, governmental authority or any other form of entity not specifically listed herein.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any successor statute, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

2.            Purchase and Issuance of the Shares

 

2.1            Shares . Subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions set forth in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 below, the Company shall issue and sell to the Investor, and the Investor shall purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as defined below), the Shares.

 

3.            Closing . The closing (“ Closing ”) of the purchase of the Shares by the Investor as contemplated by this Agreement shall occur at the offices of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, 61 Broadway, 32 nd Floor, New York, New York 10006. The date and time of the Closing (the “ Closing Date ”) shall be 10:00 a.m., New York time, on such date as is mutually agreed to by the Company and the Investor. On or prior to the Closing Date, the Investor shall have delivered to the Company an amount representing the Purchase Price, plus expenses as set forth herein.

 

4.            Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Investor that:

 

4.1            Organization, Good Standing and Qualification . The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own its properties. The Company is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or its ownership or leasing of property makes such qualification or leasing necessary unless the failure to so qualify has not had and could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.2            Authorization . The Company has full power and authority and has taken all requisite action on the part of the Company, its officers, directors and stockholders necessary for (i) the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement, (ii) the authorization of the performance of all obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, and (iii) the authorization, issuance and delivery of the Shares . This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability, relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally.

 

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4.3            Valid Issuance . The Shares have been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and paid for pursuant to this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and shall be free and clear of all encumbrances and restrictions (other than those created by the Investor), except for restrictions on transfer set forth in this Agreement or imposed by applicable securities laws.

 

4.4            Consents . T he execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the offer, issuance and sale of the Shares require no consent of, action by or in respect of, or filing with, any Person, governmental body, agency, or official other than filings that have been made pursuant to applicable state securities laws and post-sale filings pursuant to applicable state and federal securities laws which the Company undertakes to file within the applicable time periods. Subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Investor set forth in Section 5 hereof, the Company has taken all action necessary to exempt (i) the issuance and sale of the Shares and (ii) the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement from the provisions of any stockholder rights plan or other “poison pill” arrangement, any anti-takeover, business combination or control share law or statute binding on the Company or to which the Company or any of its assets and properties may be subject and any provision of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other organizational or charter documents that is or could reasonably be expected to become applicable to the Investor as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation, the issuance of the Shares and the ownership, disposition or voting of the Shares by the Investor or the exercise of any right granted to the Investor pursuant to this Agreement.

 

4.5            Use of Proceeds . The net proceeds of the sale of the Shares hereunder shall be used by the Company for working capital purposes.

 

4.6            No Conflict, Breach, Violation or Default . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the issuance and sale of the Shares will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a default under (i) the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the Company’s Bylaws or other organizational or charter documents, as in effect on the date hereof, or (ii)(a) any statute, rule, regulation or order of any governmental agency or body or any court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its assets or properties, or (b) any agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound or to which any of its assets or properties is subject.

 

4.7            Brokers and Finders . No Person will have, as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any valid right, interest or claim against or upon the Company or the Investor for any commission, fee or other compensation pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into by or on behalf of the Company.

 

4.8            No General Solicitation . Neither the Company, nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Shares.

 

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4.9            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 of any Company security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would adversely affect reliance by the Company on Regulation D for the exemption from registration for the transactions contemplated hereby or would require registration of the Shares under the Securities Act.

 

4.10          Private Placement . Assuming the representations and warranties of the Investor are true, the offer and sale of the Shares to the Investor as contemplated hereby is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

 

4.11          Capitalization . As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which, 2,000,000 are issued and outstanding and no shares are reserved for issuance. No shares of Common Stock are held in treasury. All of such outstanding shares are duly authorized and have been validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable.

 

5.            Representations and Warranties of the Investor . The Investor hereby represents and warrants as of the date hereof to the Company as follows:

 

5.1            Organization, Good Standing and Qualification . The Investor is a statutory trust duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and has all requisite trust power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and purchase the Shares.

 

5.2            Authorization . The execution, delivery and performance by the Investor of this Agreement has been duly authorized and will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its respective terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability, relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally.

 

5.3            No Public Sale or Distribution . The Investor is acquiring the Shares for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof in violation of applicable securities laws, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the Securities Act; provided, however, by making the representations herein, such Investor does not agree, or make any representation or warranty, to hold any of the Shares for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Shares at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the Securities Act. The Investor is acquiring the Shares hereunder in the ordinary course of its business. Such Investor does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person to distribute any of the Shares in violation of applicable securities laws. Investor is not a broker-dealer registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act or an entity engaged in a business that would require it to be so registered.

 

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5.4            Investment Experience . Investor acknowledges that it can bear the economic risk and complete loss of its investment in the Shares and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment contemplated hereby.

 

5.5            Disclosure of Information . The Investor and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Shares that have been requested by the Investor. The Investor and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. The Investor understands that its investment in the Shares involves a high degree of risk. The Investor has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as he has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Securities.

 

5.6            Restricted Securities . Investor understands that the Shares are characterized as “restricted securities” under the U.S. federal securities laws inasmuch as they are being acquired from the Company in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under such laws and applicable regulations such securities may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances. The Investor understands that the Shares are being offered and sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying in part upon the truth and accuracy of, and Investor’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understanding of Investor set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of Investor to acquire such securities.

 

5.7            Legends . It is understood that, except as provided below, certificates evidencing the Shares may bear the following or any similar legend:

 

(a)          “ THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT 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 TO THE HOLDER (IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY), IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD OR ELIGIBLE TO BE SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT.

 

(b)          If required by the authorities of any state in connection with the issuance of sale of the Shares, the legend required by such state authority.

 

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5.8            No Governmental Review . The Investor understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Shares or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Shares nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Shares.

 

5.9            Transfer or Resale . The Investor understands that: (i) the Shares have not been and are not being registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred unless (A) subsequently registered thereunder, (B) the Investor shall have delivered to the Company (if requested by the Company) an opinion of counsel to the Investor, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company, to the effect that such Shares to be sold, assigned or transferred may be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, or (C) the Investor provides the Company with reasonable assurance that such Shares can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act (or a successor rule thereto) (collectively, “ Rule 144 ”); (ii) any sale of the Shares made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of Rule 144, and further, if Rule 144 is not applicable, any resale of the Shares under circumstances in which the seller (or the Person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the Securities Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other Person is under any obligation to register the Shares under the Securities Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder.

 

5.10          Brokers and Finders . No Person will have, as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any valid right, interest or claim against or upon the Company or the Investor for any commission, fee or other compensation pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into by or on behalf of the Investor.

 

5.11          Accredited Investor Status . The Investor is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

 

5.12          Risk Factors . The investment described herein involves a very high degree of risk and speculation and has the potential to result in a one hundred percent (100%) loss without an effective legal remedy or recourse due to the nature of the investment.  The Investor agrees to be entirely responsible for its own due diligence as to the veracity, accuracy or prospects of the Company or the safety of the investment. The Investor cannot rely on any matter or representation made by the Company or any other party relating to this investment, and shall be accountable for completing its own analysis and review of the risks, representations and warranties of the Company or any party assisting or otherwise advising the Company or the Investor in this matter.

 

5.13          Residency . The Investor is a resident of the State of Florida.

 

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6.            Conditions to Closing .

 

6.1            Conditions to the Investor’s Obligations . The obligation of the Investor to purchase the Shares at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment to the Investor’s satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by the Investor:

 

(a)          The representations and warranties made by the Company in Section 4 hereof qualified as to materiality shall be true and correct at all times prior to and on the Closing Date, except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and, the representations and warranties made by the Company in Section 4 hereof not qualified as to materiality shall be true and correct in all material respects at all times prior to and on the Closing Date, except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date. The Company shall have performed in all material respects all obligations and covenants herein required to be performed by it on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(b)          No judgment, writ, order, injunction, award or decree of or by any court, or judge, justice or magistrate, including any bankruptcy court or judge, or any order of or by any governmental authority, shall have been issued, and no action or proceeding shall have been instituted by any governmental authority, enjoining or preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.

 

(c)          The Company shall have delivered this executed Agreement to the Investor.

 

6.2            Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company's obligation to sell and issue the Shares at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment to the satisfaction of the Company on or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by the Company:

 

(a)          The representations and warranties made by the Investor in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 hereof (the “ Investment Representations ”), shall be true and correct in all material respects when made, and shall be true and correct in all material respects on the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if they had been made on and as of said date. The Investment Representations shall be true and correct in all respects when made, and shall be true and correct in all respects on the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if they had been made on and as of said date. The Investor shall have performed in all material respects all obligations and covenants herein required to be performed prior to the Closing Date.

 

(b)          The Investor shall have delivered the Purchase Price to the Company.

 

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(c)          The Investor shall have delivered this executed Agreement to the Company.

 

(d)          The Investor shall have reimbursed the Company for all costs and expenses incurred by it (including, without limitation, all legal fees and disbursements in connection therewith, structuring, documentation and implementation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and due diligence and regulatory filings in connection therewith) in a non-accountable amount equal to $2,000.

 

6.3            Termination . In the event that the Closing shall not have occurred by January 31, 2016, then at the close of business on such date the parties’ obligations hereunder to consummate the Closing shall automatically terminate without further liability of the parties to one another solely in respect thereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, nothing contained in this Section 6.3 shall be deemed to release any party from any liability for any breach by such party of the terms and provisions of this Agreement or to impair the right of any party to compel specific performance by any other party of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

7.            Covenants and Agreements of the Company .

 

7.1            Delivery of Shares . The Company shall, within 15 Business Days of the Closing Date, delivery the Shares to the Investor.

 

7.2            No Conflicting Agreements . The Company will not take any action, enter into any agreement or make any commitment that would conflict or interfere in any material respect with the Company’s obligations to the Investor under this Agreement.

 

7.3            Compliance with Laws . The Company will comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders and decrees of all governmental authorities.

 

8.            Survival .

 

8.1 Survival . The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive each Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

9.            Miscellaneous .

 

9.1            Successors and Assigns . This Agreement may not be assigned by a party hereto without the prior written consent of the Company or the Investor, as applicable, which consent may be withheld in such parties absolute discretion. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective permitted successors and assigns of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

 

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9.2            Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by an e-mail which contains a portable document format (.pdf) file of an executed signature page, such signature page shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such signature page were an original thereof.

 

9.3            Titles and Subtitles . The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

 

9.4            Notices . Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, if delivered personally; and (ii) if sent by overnight courier service, one (1) Business Day after deposit with an overnight courier service with next day delivery specified, in each case, properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses for such notices, consents, waivers or other communications are as follows:

 

If to the Company:

 

H-Cell Energy Corporation

97 River Road

Flemington, New Jersey 08822

Attention: Andrew Hidalgo, Chief Executive Officer

 

With a copy to:

 

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP

61 Broadway, 32 nd Floor

New York, New York 10006 

Attention: Thomas A. Rose, Esq./James M. Turner, Esq.

 

If to the Investor, to the address set forth on the signature page.

 

or to such other address and/or to the attention of such other Person as the recipient party has specified by written notice given to each other party five (5) days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, or (B) provided by an overnight courier service shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service or receipt from an overnight courier service in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) above, respectively.

 

9.5            Amendments and Waivers . Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the written consent of the Company and the Investor. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this paragraph shall be binding upon each holder of any Shares purchased under this Agreement at the time outstanding, each future holder of all such Shares, and the Company.

 

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9.6            Severability . Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof but shall be interpreted as if it were written so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the parties hereby waive any provision of law which renders any provision hereof prohibited or unenforceable in any respect.

 

9.7            Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereof with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

9.8            Further Assurances . The parties shall execute and deliver all such further instruments and documents and take all such other actions as may reasonably be required to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and to evidence the fulfillment of the agreements herein contained.

 

9.9            Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial . This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to the choice of law principles thereof. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York located in New York County and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for the purpose of any suit, action, proceeding or judgment relating to or arising out of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Service of process in connection with any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on each party hereto anywhere in the world by the same methods as are specified for the giving of notices under this Agreement. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding and to the laying of venue in such court. Each party hereto irrevocably waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such courts and irrevocably waives any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO REQUEST A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND REPRESENTS THAT COUNSEL HAS BEEN CONSULTED SPECIFICALLY AS TO THIS WAIVER.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement or caused their duly authorized officers to execute this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

The Company: H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
   
  By:                
  Name:  Andrew Hidalgo
  Title:    Chief Executive Officer

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR INVESTOR FOLLOWS]

 

 

 

 

[INVESTOR SIGNATURE PAGE TO H/CELL ENERGY PURCHASE AGREEMENT]

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Purchase Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first indicated above.

 

Name of Investor:  
   
By:           
Name:  
Title:  
   
Address for Notice of Investor:  

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.02

 

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

       THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”) is made as of the 14th day of January, 2016, by and between H-Cell Energy Corporation , a Nevada corporation (the “ Company ”), and _________________ (the “ Investor ”).

 

Recitals

 

A.        The Company and the Investor are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the provisions of Regulation D (“ Regulation D ”), as promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) under Securities Act; and

 

B.         The Investor wishes to purchase from the Company, and the Company wishes to sell and issue to the Investor, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, 526,316 shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “ Shares ”) for $200,000 (the “ Purchase Price ”).

 

In consideration of the mutual promises made herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.              Definitions . In addition to those terms defined above and elsewhere in this Agreement, for the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

 

Affiliate ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person which directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries Controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person.

 

Business Day ” means a day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, on which banks in New York City are open for the general transaction of business.

 

Closing ” and “ Closings” have the meaning set forth in Section 3.

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.

 

Common Stock ” means common stock of the Company.

 

Control ” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” or “under common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

 

 

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (i) the assets, liabilities, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise), business, or prospects of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, or (ii) the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, business trust, association, joint stock company, joint venture, sole proprietorship, unincorporated organization, governmental authority or any other form of entity not specifically listed herein.

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any successor statute, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

2.               Purchase and Issuance of the Shares

 

2.1        Shares . Subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions set forth in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 below, the Company shall issue and sell to the Investor, and the Investor shall purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as defined below), the Shares.

 

3.               Closing . The closing (“ Closing ”) of the purchase of the Shares by the Investor as contemplated by this Agreement shall occur at the offices of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, 61 Broadway, 32 nd Floor, New York, New York 10006. The date and time of the Closing (the “ Closing Date ”) shall be 10:00 a.m., New York time, on such date as is mutually agreed to by the Company and the Investor. On or prior to the Closing Date, the Investor shall have delivered to the Company an amount representing the Purchase Price, plus expenses as set forth herein.

 

4.              Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Investor that:

 

4.1            Organization, Good Standing and Qualification . The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own its properties. The Company is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or its ownership or leasing of property makes such qualification or leasing necessary unless the failure to so qualify has not had and could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.2            Authorization . The Company has full power and authority and has taken all requisite action on the part of the Company, its officers, directors and stockholders necessary for (i) the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement, (ii) the authorization of the performance of all obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, and (iii) the authorization, issuance and delivery of the Shares . This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability, relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally.

 

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4.3            Valid Issuance . The Shares have been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and paid for pursuant to this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and shall be free and clear of all encumbrances and restrictions (other than those created by the Investor), except for restrictions on transfer set forth in this Agreement or imposed by applicable securities laws.

 

4.4            Consents . T he execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the offer, issuance and sale of the Shares require no consent of, action by or in respect of, or filing with, any Person, governmental body, agency, or official other than filings that have been made pursuant to applicable state securities laws and post-sale filings pursuant to applicable state and federal securities laws which the Company undertakes to file within the applicable time periods. Subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Investor set forth in Section 5 hereof, the Company has taken all action necessary to exempt (i) the issuance and sale of the Shares and (ii) the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement from the provisions of any stockholder rights plan or other “poison pill” arrangement, any anti-takeover, business combination or control share law or statute binding on the Company or to which the Company or any of its assets and properties may be subject and any provision of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other organizational or charter documents that is or could reasonably be expected to become applicable to the Investor as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation, the issuance of the Shares and the ownership, disposition or voting of the Shares by the Investor or the exercise of any right granted to the Investor pursuant to this Agreement.

 

4.5            Use of Proceeds . The net proceeds of the sale of the Shares hereunder shall be used by the Company for working capital purposes.

 

4.6            No Conflict, Breach, Violation or Default . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the issuance and sale of the Shares will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a default under (i) the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the Company’s Bylaws or other organizational or charter documents, as in effect on the date hereof, or (ii)(a) any statute, rule, regulation or order of any governmental agency or body or any court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its assets or properties, or (b) any agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound or to which any of its assets or properties is subject.

 

4.7            Brokers and Finders . No Person will have, as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any valid right, interest or claim against or upon the Company or the Investor for any commission, fee or other compensation pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into by or on behalf of the Company.

 

4.8            No General Solicitation . Neither the Company, nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Shares.

 

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4.9            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 of any Company security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would adversely affect reliance by the Company on Regulation D for the exemption from registration for the transactions contemplated hereby or would require registration of the Shares under the Securities Act.

 

4.10          Private Placement . Assuming the representations and warranties of the Investor are true, the offer and sale of the Shares to the Investor as contemplated hereby is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

 

4.11          Capitalization . As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which, 2,105,263 are issued and outstanding and no shares are reserved for issuance. No shares of Common Stock are held in treasury. All of such outstanding shares are duly authorized and have been validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable.

 

5.              Representations and Warranties of the Investor . The Investor hereby represents and warrants as of the date hereof to the Company as follows:

 

5.1            Organization, Good Standing and Qualification . The Investor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to own its properties and purchase the Shares.

 

5.2            Authorization . The execution, delivery and performance by the Investor of this Agreement has been duly authorized and will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its respective terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability, relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally.

 

5.3            No Public Sale or Distribution . The Investor is acquiring the Shares for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof in violation of applicable securities laws, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the Securities Act; provided, however, by making the representations herein, such Investor does not agree, or make any representation or warranty, to hold any of the Shares for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Shares at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the Securities Act. The Investor is acquiring the Shares hereunder in the ordinary course of its business. Such Investor does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person to distribute any of the Shares in violation of applicable securities laws. Investor is not a broker-dealer registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act or an entity engaged in a business that would require it to be so registered.

 

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5.4            Investment Experience . Investor acknowledges that it can bear the economic risk and complete loss of its investment in the Shares and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment contemplated hereby.

 

5.5            Disclosure of Information . The Investor and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Shares that have been requested by the Investor. The Investor and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. The Investor understands that its investment in the Shares involves a high degree of risk. The Investor has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as he has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Securities.

 

5.6            Restricted Securities . Investor understands that the Shares are characterized as “restricted securities” under the U.S. federal securities laws inasmuch as they are being acquired from the Company in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under such laws and applicable regulations such securities may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances. The Investor understands that the Shares are being offered and sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying in part upon the truth and accuracy of, and Investor’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understanding of Investor set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of Investor to acquire such securities.

 

5.7            Legends . It is understood that, except as provided below, certificates evidencing the Shares may bear the following or any similar legend:

 

(a)         “ THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT 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 TO THE HOLDER (IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY), IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD OR ELIGIBLE TO BE SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT.

 

(b)         If required by the authorities of any state in connection with the issuance of sale of the Shares, the legend required by such state authority.

 

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5.8            No Governmental Review . The Investor understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Shares or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Shares nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Shares.

 

5.9            Transfer or Resale . The Investor understands that: (i) the Shares have not been and are not being registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred unless (A) subsequently registered thereunder, (B) the Investor shall have delivered to the Company (if requested by the Company) an opinion of counsel to the Investor, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company, to the effect that such Shares to be sold, assigned or transferred may be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, or (C) the Investor provides the Company with reasonable assurance that such Shares can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act (or a successor rule thereto) (collectively, “ Rule 144 ”); (ii) any sale of the Shares made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of Rule 144, and further, if Rule 144 is not applicable, any resale of the Shares under circumstances in which the seller (or the Person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the Securities Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other Person is under any obligation to register the Shares under the Securities Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder.

 

5.10          Brokers and Finders . No Person will have, as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any valid right, interest or claim against or upon the Company or the Investor for any commission, fee or other compensation pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into by or on behalf of the Investor.

 

5.11          Accredited Investor Status . The Investor is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

 

5.12          Risk Factors . The investment described herein involves a very high degree of risk and speculation and has the potential to result in a one hundred percent (100%) loss without an effective legal remedy or recourse due to the nature of the investment.  The Investor agrees to be entirely responsible for its own due diligence as to the veracity, accuracy or prospects of the Company or the safety of the investment. The Investor cannot rely on any matter or representation made by the Company or any other party relating to this investment, and shall be accountable for completing its own analysis and review of the risks, representations and warranties of the Company or any party assisting or otherwise advising the Company or the Investor in this matter.

 

5.13          Residency . The Investor is a resident of the State of New Jersey.

 

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6. Conditions to Closing .

 

6.1            Conditions to the Investor’s Obligations . The obligation of the Investor to purchase the Shares at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment to the Investor’s satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by the Investor:

 

(a)       The representations and warranties made by the Company in Section 4 hereof qualified as to materiality shall be true and correct at all times prior to and on the Closing Date, except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and, the representations and warranties made by the Company in Section 4 hereof not qualified as to materiality shall be true and correct in all material respects at all times prior to and on the Closing Date, except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date. The Company shall have performed in all material respects all obligations and covenants herein required to be performed by it on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(b)       No judgment, writ, order, injunction, award or decree of or by any court, or judge, justice or magistrate, including any bankruptcy court or judge, or any order of or by any governmental authority, shall have been issued, and no action or proceeding shall have been instituted by any governmental authority, enjoining or preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.

 

(c)       The Company shall have delivered this executed Agreement to the Investor.

 

6.2            Conditions to Obligations of the Company . The Company's obligation to sell and issue the Shares at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment to the satisfaction of the Company on or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by the Company:

 

(a)       The representations and warranties made by the Investor in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 hereof (the “ Investment Representations ”), shall be true and correct in all material respects when made, and shall be true and correct in all material respects on the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if they had been made on and as of said date. The Investment Representations shall be true and correct in all respects when made, and shall be true and correct in all respects on the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if they had been made on and as of said date. The Investor shall have performed in all material respects all obligations and covenants herein required to be performed prior to the Closing Date.

 

(b)       The Investor shall have delivered the Purchase Price to the Company.

 

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(c)       The Investor shall have delivered this executed Agreement to the Company.

 

(d)       The Investor shall have reimbursed the Company for all costs and expenses incurred by it (including, without limitation, all legal fees and disbursements in connection therewith, structuring, documentation and implementation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and due diligence and regulatory filings in connection therewith) in a non-accountable amount equal to $2,000.

 

6.3            Termination . In the event that the Closing shall not have occurred by February 15, 2016, then at the close of business on such date the parties’ obligations hereunder to consummate the Closing shall automatically terminate without further liability of the parties to one another solely in respect thereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, nothing contained in this Section 6.3 shall be deemed to release any party from any liability for any breach by such party of the terms and provisions of this Agreement or to impair the right of any party to compel specific performance by any other party of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

7.               Covenants and Agreements of the Company .

 

7.1            Delivery of Shares . The Company shall, within 15 Business Days of the Closing Date, delivery the Shares to the Investor.

 

7.2            No Conflicting Agreements . The Company will not take any action, enter into any agreement or make any commitment that would conflict or interfere in any material respect with the Company’s obligations to the Investor under this Agreement.

 

7.3            Compliance with Laws . The Company will comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders and decrees of all governmental authorities.

 

7.4            Board Appointment . Upon Closing, the Company shall appoint Rezaul Karim to the Company’s board of directors.

 

8.              Survival .

 

8.1            Survival . The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive each Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

9.              Miscellaneous .

 

9.1            Successors and Assigns . This Agreement may not be assigned by a party hereto without the prior written consent of the Company or the Investor, as applicable, which consent may be withheld in such parties absolute discretion. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective permitted successors and assigns of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

 

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9.2            Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by an e-mail which contains a portable document format (.pdf) file of an executed signature page, such signature page shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such signature page were an original thereof.

 

9.3            Titles and Subtitles . The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

 

9.4            Notices . Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, if delivered personally; and (ii) if sent by overnight courier service, one (1) Business Day after deposit with an overnight courier service with next day delivery specified, in each case, properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses for such notices, consents, waivers or other communications are as follows:

 

If to the Company:

 

H-Cell Energy Corporation

97 River Road

Flemington, New Jersey 08822

Attention: Andrew Hidalgo, Chief Executive Officer

 

With a copy to:

 

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP

61 Broadway, 32 nd Floor

New York, New York 10006

Attention: Thomas A. Rose, Esq./James M. Turner, Esq.

 

If to the Investor, to the address set forth on the signature page.

 

or to such other address and/or to the attention of such other Person as the recipient party has specified by written notice given to each other party five (5) days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, or (B) provided by an overnight courier service shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service or receipt from an overnight courier service in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) above, respectively.

 

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9.5            Amendments and Waivers . Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the written consent of the Company and the Investor. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this paragraph shall be binding upon each holder of any Shares purchased under this Agreement at the time outstanding, each future holder of all such Shares, and the Company.

 

9.6            Severability . Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof but shall be interpreted as if it were written so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the parties hereby waive any provision of law which renders any provision hereof prohibited or unenforceable in any respect.

 

9.7            Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereof with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

9.8            Further Assurances . The parties shall execute and deliver all such further instruments and documents and take all such other actions as may reasonably be required to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and to evidence the fulfillment of the agreements herein contained.

 

9.9            Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial . This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to the choice of law principles thereof. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York located in New York County and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for the purpose of any suit, action, proceeding or judgment relating to or arising out of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Service of process in connection with any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on each party hereto anywhere in the world by the same methods as are specified for the giving of notices under this Agreement. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding and to the laying of venue in such court. Each party hereto irrevocably waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such courts and irrevocably waives any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO REQUEST A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND REPRESENTS THAT COUNSEL HAS BEEN CONSULTED SPECIFICALLY AS TO THIS WAIVER.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement or caused their duly authorized officers to execute this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

The Company:   H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
   
  By:  
  Name: Andrew Hidalgo
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR INVESTOR FOLLOWS]

 

 

 

 

[INVESTOR SIGNATURE PAGE TO H/CELL ENERGY PURCHASE AGREEMENT]

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Purchase Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first indicated above.

 

Name of Investor:  
   
By:    
Name:  
Title:  

 

Address for Notice of Investor:

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.03

 

THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY SECTION 4(a)(2) AND REGULATION D, RULE 506 FOR TRANSACTIONS NOT INVOLVING A PUBLIC OFFERING UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THIS OFFERING IS BEING MADE ONLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS. NONE OF THE SECURITIES TO WHICH THIS SUBSCRIPTION RELATES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND, UNLESS SO REGISTERED, NONE MAY BE OFFERED OR SOLD, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION D UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, 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 EACH CASE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. IN ADDITION, HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT.

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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

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THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this “Subscription”) has been executed by H/Cell Energy Corporation, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nevada (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and the purchaser set forth in the Signature Page (the “Signature Page”) attached hereto (the “Purchaser”) in connection with the private placement of up to a maximum of 500,000 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a purchase price of $0.50 per Share. The Shares being subscribed for pursuant to this Subscription has not been registered under the Securities Act. The offer of the Shares and, if this Subscription is accepted by the Company, the sale of the Shares, is being made in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. All dollar amounts in this Subscription are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

The Shares will be offered in a minimum principal amount of $1,500. The Company reserves the right, in its discretion, to accept subscriptions for lesser amounts.

 

This Subscription is submitted by the undersigned in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions described in this Subscription, the Confidential Private Placement Memorandum of the Company dated on or about March 21, 2016, as amended and supplemented from time to time, including all attachments, schedules and exhibits thereto (the “Memorandum”).

 

The terms of the offering of the Shares (“Offering”) are more completely described in the Memorandum and such terms are incorporated herein in their entirety.

 

The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with the Company as follows:

 

 

 

  

ARTICLE 1

SUBSCRIPTION

 

Subscription

 

1.1           The undersigned Purchaser, as principal, hereby subscribes to purchase the number of Shares set forth on the Signature Page attached hereto, at $0.50 per Share, for an aggregate purchase price as set forth on the Signature Page (the “Subscription Funds”).

 

Minimum Subscription

 

1.2           A minimum of $1,500 of Shares must be purchased by the Purchaser, unless a lower amount is agreed to by the Company, in its sole discretion.

 

Method of Payment

 

1.3           The Purchaser shall pay the Subscription Funds by delivering good funds in United States Dollars by way of wire transfer of funds to Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the escrow agent for this Offering (“Escrow Agent”). The wire transfer instructions are as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

Upon receipt of the Subscription Funds and acceptance of this Subscription by the Company, the Company shall take up the Subscription Funds (the “Closing Date”) and issue to the Purchaser such number of shares of Common Stock represented by the amount of the accepted Subscription Funds. The Purchaser and the Company acknowledge and agree that the initial closing of the Offering shall be at the Company’s discretion.

 

The Purchaser acknowledges that the subscription for Shares hereunder may be rejected in whole or in part by the Company in its sole discretion and for any reason, notwithstanding prior receipt by the Purchaser of notice of acceptance of such subscription. The Company shall have no obligation hereunder until the Company shall execute and deliver to the Purchaser an executed copy of this Subscription. If this Subscription is rejected in whole, or the offering of Shares is terminated, all funds received from the Purchaser will be returned without interest or offset, and this Subscription shall thereafter be of no further force or effect. If this Subscription is rejected in part, the funds for the rejected portion of this subscription will be returned without interest or offset, and this Subscription will continue in full force and effect to the extent this Subscription was accepted.

 

Term; Termination

 

1.4           All funds received from the Purchaser will held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account by the Escrow Agent, pending the earlier of (a) one or more closings, (b) completion of the Maximum Offering or (c) June 30, 2016, which may be extended to August 31, 2016 by the Company in its sole discretion (the “Offering Period”), unless the Offering is earlier terminated by the Company. All funds received from the Purchaser that are not closed upon during the Offering Period will be returned without interest or offset, and this Subscription shall thereafter be of no further force or effect.

 

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ARTICLE 2

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PURCHASER

 

Representations and Warranties

 

2.1           The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Company, with the intent that the Company will rely thereon in accepting this Subscription, that:

 

(a)    Accredited Investor . The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act and as set forth in the Investor Questionnaire attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof;

 

(b)    Experience . The Purchaser is sufficiently experienced in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investments, and to make an informed decision relating thereto, and to protect its own interests in connection with the purchase of the Shares;

 

(c)    Own Account . The Purchaser is purchasing the Shares as principal for its own account. The Purchaser is purchasing the Shares for investment purposes only and not with an intent or view towards further sale or distribution (as such term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities Act) thereof, and has not pre-arranged any sale with any other purchaser and has no plans to enter into any such agreement or arrangement;

 

(d)    Exemption . The Purchaser understands that the offer and sale of the Shares is not being registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and is intended to be exempt from registration provided by Rule 506 promulgated under Regulation D and/or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act;

 

(e)    Importance of Representations . The Purchaser understands that the Shares are being offered and sold to it in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Purchaser set forth herein in order to determine the applicability of such safe harbor and the suitability of the Purchaser to acquire the Shares;

 

(f)    No Registration . The Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be transferred, sold, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of unless registered under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or unless an exemption from such registration is available (including, without limitation, under Rule 144 of the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same effect (“Rule 144”)). The Purchaser represents and warrants and hereby agrees that all offers and sales of the Shares shall be made only pursuant to such registration or to such exemption from registration;

 

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(g)    Risk . The Purchaser acknowledges that the purchase of the Shares involves a high degree of risk, is aware of the risks and further acknowledges that it can bear the economic risk of the Shares, including the total loss of its investment. The Purchaser has adequate means of providing for its financial needs and foreseeable contingencies and has no need for liquidity of its investment in the Shares for an indefinite period of time;

 

(h)    Memorandum . The Purchaser has received the Memorandum and all other documents requested by the Purchaser, have carefully reviewed them and understand the information contained therein;

 

(i)    Independent Investigation . The Purchaser, in making the decision to purchase the Shares subscribed for, has relied upon independent investigations made by it, and the Purchaser has prior to any sale to it been given access and the opportunity to examine all material contracts and documents relating to this Offering and an opportunity to ask questions of, and to receive answers from, the Company or any person acting on its behalf concerning the terms and conditions of this Offering. The Purchaser and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with access to all materials relating to the business, finances and operation of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Shares (including, without limitation, the Memorandum) which have been requested. The Purchaser and its advisors, if any, have received complete and satisfactory answers to any such inquiries;

 

(j)    No Recommendation or Endorsement . The Purchaser understands that no federal, state or other regulatory authority has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Shares. Furthermore, the foregoing authorities have not confirmed the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this Subscription or the Memorandum. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense;

 

(k)    No Representation . In evaluating the suitability of an investment in the Company, the Purchaser has not relied upon any representation or information (oral or written) other than as stated in this Subscription and in the Memorandum;

 

(l)    No Tax, Legal, Etc. Advise . The Purchaser is not relying on the Company or any of its employees or agents with respect to the legal, tax, economic and related considerations of an investment in the Shares, and the Purchaser has relied on the advice of, or has consulted with, only its own advisers;

 

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(m)    The Purchaser . The Purchaser (i) if a natural person, represents that the Purchaser has reached the age of 21 and has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Subscription and all other related agreements or certificates and to carry out the provisions hereof and thereof; (ii) if a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or partnership, or association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or other entity, represents that such entity was not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Shares, such entity is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby is authorized by, and will not result in a violation of state law or its charter or other organizational documents, such entity has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Subscription and all other related agreements or certificates and to carry out the provisions hereof and thereof and to purchase and hold the Shares, the execution and delivery of this Subscription has been duly authorized by all necessary action, this Subscription has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of such entity and is a legal, valid and binding obligation of such entity; or (iii) if executing this Subscription in a representative or fiduciary capacity, represents that it has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Subscription in such capacity and on behalf of the subscribing individual, ward, partnership, trust, estate, corporation, or limited liability company or partnership, or other entity for whom the Purchaser is executing this Subscription, and such individual, partnership, ward, trust, estate, corporation, or limited liability company or partnership, or other entity has full right and power to perform pursuant to this Subscription and make an investment in the Company, and represents that this Subscription constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such entity. The execution and delivery of this Subscription will not violate or be in conflict with any order, judgment, injunction, agreement or controlling document to which the Purchaser is a party or by which it is bound; and

 

(n)    No Advertisement or General Solicitation . Purchaser acknowledges that it is not aware of, is in no way relying on, and did not become aware of the offering of the Shares through or as a result of any form of general solicitation or general advertising, including, without limitation, any article, notice, advertisement or other communication published in any newspaper, magazine, or similar media or broadcast over television or radio, or through any seminar or meeting whose attendees have been invited by any general solicitation or general advertising.

 

Survival

 

2.2           The representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained herein will be true at the date of execution of this Subscription by the Purchaser and as of the Closing Date in all material respects as though such representations and warranties were made as of such times and shall survive the Closing Date and the delivery of the Shares. The Purchaser agrees that it will notify and supply corrective information to the Company immediately upon the occurrence of any change therein occurring prior to the Company’s issuance of the Shares.

 

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ARTICLE 3

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY

 

3.1           The Company, upon taking up and accepting this Subscription, represents and warrants in all material respects to the Purchaser, with the intent that the Purchaser will rely thereon in making this Subscription, that:

 

(a) Legality . The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to take up and accept this Subscription and to issue, sell and deliver the Shares; this Subscription and the issuance, sale and delivery of the Shares hereunder and the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action by the Company; this Subscription and the Shares have been duly and validly executed and delivered by and on behalf of the Company, and are valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by general equitable principles, bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium, or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally;

 

(b) Proper Organization . The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation;

 

(c) No Legal Proceedings . There is no action, suit or proceeding before or by any court or any governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, now pending or to the knowledge of the Company, threatened, against or affecting the Company or its Subsidiaries, or any of their properties or assets, which might result in (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of this Subscription or the Shares (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”), (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (iii) a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Transaction Document (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “ Material Adverse Effect ”);

 

(d) Non-Contravention . The acceptance of this Subscription and the consummation of the issuance of the Shares and the transactions contemplated by this Subscription do not and will not conflict with or result in a breach by the Company of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of its properties or assets are bound, or any existing applicable decrees, judgment or order of any court, federal, state or provincial regulatory body, administrative agency or other domestic governmental body having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its properties or assets;

 

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(e) Filings, Consents and Approvals . The Company is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other Person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Subscription, other than the filing of Form D with the Commission and such filings as are required to be made under applicable state securities laws;

 

(f) Issuance of the Shares . The Shares are duly authorized and, when issued and paid for in accordance with the applicable Transaction Documents, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all liens, charges, security interests, encumbrances, preemptive rights or other restrictions (collectively, “Liens”) imposed by the Company other than restrictions on transfer provided for in the Transaction Documents. The Shares, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens imposed by the Company other than restrictions on transfer provided for in the Transaction Documents;

 

(g) Title to Assets . The Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title to the leasehold interest owned by it and good and marketable title in all personal property owned by it that is material to the business of the Company in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for Liens as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company and Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, the payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties; and

 

(h) No General Solicitation . Neither the Company nor any person acting on behalf of the Company has offered or sold any of the Shares by any form of general solicitation or general advertising.

 

Survival

 

3.2           The representations and warranties of the Company will be true and correct as of the Closing Date in all material respects and shall survive the Closing Date and the delivery of the Shares.

 

ARTICLE 4

COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY

 

Covenants of the Company

 

4.1           The Company covenants and agrees with the Purchaser that:

 

(a) Filings . The Company shall make all necessary filings in connection with the sale of the Shares as required by the laws and regulations of all appropriate jurisdictions and securities exchanges, including but not limited to “Form D” and “blue sky” filings;

 

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(b) Integration . The Company shall not sell, offer for sale or solicit offers to buy or otherwise negotiate in respect of any security (as defined in Section 2 of the Securities Act) that would be integrated with the offer or sale of the Shares in a manner that would require the registration under the Securities Act of the sale of the Shares to the Purchasers; and

 

(c) Non-Public Information . Except with respect to the material terms and conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, the Company covenants and agrees that neither it nor any other Person acting on its behalf, will provide any Purchaser or its agents or counsel with any information that the Company believes constitutes material non-public information, unless prior thereto such Purchaser shall have executed a written agreement regarding the confidentiality and use of such information. The Company understands and confirms that each Purchaser shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Company.

 

Survival

 

4.2           The covenants set forth in this Article shall survive the Closing Date for the benefit of the Purchaser.

 

ARTICLE 5

ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES

 

5.1           As soon as practicable after the Closing Date, the Company shall issue and deliver, or shall cause the issuance and delivery of, the Shares in the name or names specified by the Purchaser purchased in the Offering. Such Shares shall bear a legend in substantially the following form:

 

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT 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 TO THE HOLDER (IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY), IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD OR ELIGIBLE TO BE 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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5.2           The legend set forth above shall be removed, and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the transferee of the Shares represented thereby, if, unless otherwise required by state securities laws, (i) such Shares have been sold under an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, (ii) such Shares have been sold pursuant to a valid exemption under the Securities Act or (iii) such legend is not required under applicable requirements of the Securities Act (including judicial interpretations and pronouncements issued by the staff of the Commission). The Company may not make any notation on its records or give instructions to the Transfer Agent that enlarge the restrictions on transfer set forth in this Section 5.

 

ARTICLE 6

CLOSING

 

Closing shall be effected through the delivery of the Subscription Funds by the Escrow Agent to the Company and the delivery of the Shares purchased in the Offering by the Company to the Purchaser, together with a copy of this Subscription Agreement, duly executed, which the Purchaser acknowledges will be both be delivered after the Closing.

 

ARTICLE 7

INDEMNIFICATION

 

Indemnification of the Company

 

7.1           The Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company against and in respect of any and all loss, liability, claim, damage, deficiency, and all actions, suits, proceedings, demands, assessments, judgments, costs and expenses whatsoever (including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing, or defending against any litigation commenced or threatened or any claim whatsoever through all appeals) arising out of or based upon any false representation or warranty or breach or failure by the Purchaser to comply with any covenant, representation or other provision made by it herein or in any other document furnished by it in connection with this Subscription, provided, however, that such indemnity, shall in no event exceed the net proceeds received by the Company from the Purchaser as a result of the sale of Shares to the Purchaser.

 

Indemnification of the Purchaser

 

7.2           The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser against and in respect of any and all loss, liability, claim, damage, deficiency, and all actions, suits, proceedings, demands, assessments, judgments, costs and expenses whatsoever (including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing, or defending against any litigation commenced or threatened or any claim whatsoever through all appeals) arising out of or based upon any false representation or warranty or breach or failure by the Company to comply with any covenant, representation or other provision made by it herein or in any other document furnished by it in connection with this Subscription.

 

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ARTICLE 8

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Governing Law

 

8.1           This Subscription shall be governed by and construed under the law of the State of New York without regard to its choice of law provision. Any disputes arising out of, in connection with, or with respect to this Subscription, the subject matter hereof, the performance or non-performance of any obligation hereunder, or any of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be adjudicated in a court of competent civil jurisdiction sitting in New York, New York and nowhere else. The parties hereby consent to the service of process in any such action or legal proceeding by means of registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The address for service of process shall be (a) to the Company, at H/Cell Energy Corporation, 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822, Attn: CEO, and (b) to the Purchaser, at the address set forth on the Signature Page hereto, or, in each case, to such other address as each party shall subsequently furnish in writing to the other. In any action, suit or proceeding brought by any party against any other party, the parties each knowingly and intentionally, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, hereby absolutely, unconditionally, irrevocably and expressly waive forever trial by jury.

 

Successors and Assigns

 

8.2           This Subscription shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

Execution by Counterparts

 

8.3           This Subscription may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same Subscription and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by an e-mail which contains a portable document format (.pdf) file of an executed signature page, such signature page shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such signature page were an original thereof.

 

Independent Legal Advice

 

8.4           Each Purchaser has been represented by its own separate legal counsel in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, or has knowingly and willingly elected not to do so, and acknowledges and understands that Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP has served as counsel to the Company only.

 

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Severability

 

8.5           If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Subscription is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction.

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

PURCHASER SIGNATURE PAGE TO

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Purchaser has executed this Subscription Agreement as of the date written below.

 

No. of Shares to be Purchased    
     
Total Share Purchase Price ($) (at $0.50 per Share)   $  

 

The Shares are to be issued in    
(check one box):    
    Print Name of Individual Subscriber
       
¨ Individual name    
      Print Name of Joint Subscriber (if applicable)
¨ Joint tenants with rights of survivorship    
       
¨ Tenants in entirety   Signature of Subscriber
       
¨ Corporation (an officer must sign)    
      Signature of Joint Subscriber
¨ Partnership (all general partners must sign)    
     
Address:     Social Security Number(s) of Subscriber(s)
       
       
Telephone: _____________________________   Print Name of Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Trust or other institution investor (including IRAs)
     
E-mail Address: _________________________    
    Signature for Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Trust or other institution investor (including IRAs)
     
    By: _______________________________
     
    Title: ______________________________
     
     
    Tax Identification Number of Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Trust or other institution investor (including IRAs)

 

[Company signature page follows]

 

 

 

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

COMPANY SIGNATURE PAGE TO

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

The Company’s signature below constitutes execution of the Subscription Agreement.

 

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO

 

this ___ day of ___________, 2016.

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION  
   
By:    
  Name: Andrew Hidalgo  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

 

  

EXHIBIT A - ACCREDITED INVESTOR QUESTIONNAIRE

 

The undersigned Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act by virtue of being (initial all applicable responses):

 

A small business investment company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the Small Business Investment Company Act of 1958 ,
   
A business development company as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 ,
   
A national or state-chartered commercial bank, whether acting in an  individual or fiduciary capacity,
   
An insurance company as defined in Section 2(13) of the Securities Act,
   
An investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ,
   
An employee benefit plan within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 , where the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in Section 3(21) of such Act, which is either a bank, insurance company, or registered investment advisor, or an employee benefit plan which has total assets in excess of $5,000,000,
   
A private business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 ,
   
An organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , a corporation or a partnership with total assets in excess of $5,000,000,
   
A natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person's spouse, at the time of purchase exceeds $1,000,000.  For purposes of this Exhibit A, “net worth” means the excess of total assets at fair market value over total liabilities. For purposes of calculating net worth under this section, (i) the primary residence shall not be included as an asset, (ii) to the extent that the indebtedness that is secured by the primary residence is in excess of the fair market value of the primary residence, the excess amount shall be included as a liability, and (iii) if the amount of outstanding indebtedness that is secured by the primary residence exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days prior to the execution of this questionnaire, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess shall be included as a liability.
   
Any trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person as described in Section 506(b)(2)(ii) of Regulation D,
   
A natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent calendar years, and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current calendar year.  For purposes of this Exhibit A, “income” means annual adjusted gross income, as reported for federal income tax purposes, plus (i) the amount of any tax-exempt interest income received; (ii) the amount of losses claimed as a limited partner in a limited partnership; (iii) any deduction claimed for depletion; (iv) amounts contributed to an IRA or Keogh retirement plan; (v) alimony paid; and (vi) any amount by which income from long-term capital gains has been reduced in arriving at adjusted gross income pursuant to the provisions of Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
   
A corporation, partnership, trust or other legal entity (as opposed to a natural person) and all of such entity's equity owners fall into one or more of the categories enumerated above. (Note: additional documentation may be requested) .

 

     
Name of Purchaser (Print)   Name of Joint Purchaser (if any) (Print)
     
     
Signature of Purchaser   Signature of Joint Purchaser (if any)
     
       
Capacity of Signatory (for entities)   Date

 

 

 

  

EXHIBIT B - WIRE INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.04

 

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

 

This INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT made and entered into this ____ day of _______, 20__ (the "Agreement"), by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), and ___________ (the "Indemnitee"):

 

WHEREAS, competent persons are becoming more reluctant to serve corporations as members of the Board of Directors or in other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance and indemnification against inordinate risks of claims and actions against them arising out of their service to and activities on behalf of the corporation; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has determined that the inability to attract and retain such persons is detrimental to the best interests of the Company's stockholders and that the Company should act to assure such persons that there will be increased certainty of such protection in the future; and

 

WHEREAS, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law so that they will serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified; and

 

WHEREAS, the Indemnitee is willing to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors or designated subsidiaries on the condition that they be so indemnified;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and the Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

Section 1 - Services by Indemnitee

The Indemnitee agrees to serve as a director and/or employee of the Company or its subsidiary. The Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from such position.

 

Section 2 - Indemnification

The Company shall indemnify the Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in effect on the date hereof or as such laws may from time to time be amended. Without diminishing the scope of the indemnification provided by this Section 2, the rights of indemnification of the Indemnitee provided hereunder shall include but shall not be limited to those rights set forth hereinafter, except to the extent expressly prohibited by applicable law.

 

Section 3 - Actions or Proceeding Actions

The Indemnitee shall be entitled to the indemnification rights provided in this Section 3 if, through their role as director and/or employee of the Company, they are 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 in nature. Pursuant to this Section 3, the Indemnitee shall be indemnified by the Company against all expenses including attorneys' fees, costs, judgments, penalties and fines if they acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, they had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful.

 

Section 4 - Reimbursement for Costs, Charges and Expenses

Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Agreement and in addition to the rights to indemnification set forth in Section 3 hereof, Indemnitee shall be reimbursed by the Company in reasonable time for all costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys' fees incurred by them or on their behalf in connection therewith.

 

Section 5 - Other Rights to Indemnification

The indemnification and reimbursement of expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the Indemnitee may now or in the future be entitled.

 

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Section 6 - Indemnitee Enforcement

In the event that the Indemnitee is required to enforce their rights under this Agreement or to recover damages for the breach of this Agreement, the Indemnitee, if they prevail in whole or in part in such action, shall be entitled to recover from the Company any actual expenses for attorneys' fees and disbursements reasonably incurred by them.

 

Section 7 - Duration of Agreement

This Agreement shall continue until final termination of any pending or threatened actions, suits, proceedings or investigations with respect to the Indemnitee as a director, employee or former director or former employee of the Company. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Indemnitee and their spouse, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives.

 

Section 8 – Severability, Identical Counterparts and Headings

If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement including, without limitation, all portions of any paragraphs of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that are not themselves invalid, illegal or unenforceable shall not in any way be affected or impaired. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement. The headings of the Sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

 

Section 9 - Modification, Waiver and Notices

No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof The Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any matter which may be subject to indemnification covered hereunder, either civil, criminal or investigative. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by certified or registered mail to the respective addresses of the parties.

 

Section 10 - Governing Law

The parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the state and country where the Indemnitee maintains a permanent address, without giving effect to the conflict of laws.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION  
   
By:                      
   
INDEMNITEE  
   
By:    

 

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Exhibit 10.05

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

2016 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN

 

 

  

The H/Cell Energy Corporation 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the " Plan ") is designed to retain directors, executives and selected employees and consultants and reward them for individual performance that contributes to the success of the Company. These objectives are accomplished by issuing Options to purchase Stock in the Company under the Plan thereby providing Participants with a proprietary interest in the growth and performance of the Company.

 

1.      Definitions .

 

(a)   " Board " - The Board of Directors of the Company.

 

(b)   " Code " - The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

 

(c)   " Committee " - The Compensation Committee of the Company's Board, or such other committee of the Board that is designated by the Board to administer the Plan, composed of not less than two members of the Board whom are disinterested persons, as contemplated by Rule 16b-3 (" Rule 16b-3 ") promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the " Exchange Act ").

 

(d)   " Company " – H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION and its subsidiaries including subsidiaries of subsidiaries.

 

(e)   " Exchange Act " - The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.

 

(f)   " Fair Market Value " - The fair market value of the Company's issued and outstanding Stock as determined in good faith by the Board or Committee.

 

(g)   " Grant " - The grant of any form of stock option to a Participant pursuant to such terms, conditions and limitations as the Committee may establish in order to fulfill the objectives of the Plan.

 

(h)   " Grant Agreement " - An agreement between the Company and a Participant that sets forth the terms, conditions and limitations applicable to a Grant.

 

(i)   " Option " - Either an Incentive Stock Option, in accordance with Section 422 of the Code, or a Nonstatutory Option, to purchase the Company's Stock that may be awarded to a Participant under the Plan. A Participant who receives an award of an Option shall be referred to as an " Optionee ."

 

(j)   " Participant " - A director, officer, employee or consultant of the Company to whom an Award has been made under the Plan.

 

Appendix A

 

 

 

 

(k)  " Securities Act " - The Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time.

 

(l)   " Stock " - Authorized and issued or unissued shares of common stock of the Company.

 

2.     Administration . The Plan shall be administered by the Board, provided however, that the Board may delegate such administration to the Committee. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board and/or the Committee shall have authority to (a) grant, in its discretion, Incentive Stock Options in accordance with Section 422 of the Code, or Nonstatutory Options; (b) determine in good faith the fair market value of the Stock covered by any Grant; (c) determine which eligible persons shall receive Grants and the number of shares, restrictions, terms and conditions to be included in such Grants; (d) construe and interpret the Plan; (e) promulgate, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to its administration, and correct defects, omissions and inconsistencies in the Plan or any Grant; (f) consistent with the Plan and with the consent of the Participant, as appropriate, amend any outstanding Grant or amend the exercise date or dates thereof; (g) determine the duration and purpose of leaves of absence which may be granted to Participants without constituting termination of their employment for the purpose of the Plan or any Grant; and (h) make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the Plan's administration. The interpretation and construction by the Board of any provisions of the Plan or selection of Participants shall be conclusive and final. No member of the Board or the Committee shall be liable for any action or determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Grant made thereunder.

 

3.      Eligibility .

 

(a)    General: The persons who shall be eligible to receive Grants shall be directors, officers, employees or consultants to the Company. The term consultant shall mean any person, other than an employee, who is engaged by the Company to render services and is compensated for such services. An Optionee may hold more than one Option. Any issuance of a Grant to an officer or director of the Company subsequent to the first registration of any of the securities of the Company under the Exchange Act shall comply with the requirements of Rule 16b-3.

 

(b)    Incentive Stock Options: Incentive Stock Options may only be issued to employees of the Company. Incentive Stock Options may be granted to officers or directors, provided they are also employees of the Company. Payment of a director's fee shall not be sufficient to constitute employment by the Company.

 

The Company shall not grant an Incentive Stock Option under the Plan to any employee if such Grant would result in such employee holding the right to exercise for the first time in any one calendar year, under all Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan or any other plan maintained by the Company, with respect to shares of Stock having an aggregate fair market value, determined as of the date of the Option is granted, in excess of $100,000. Should it be determined that an Incentive Stock Option granted under the Plan exceeds such maximum for any reason other than a failure in good faith to value the Stock subject to such option, the excess portion of such option shall be considered a Nonstatutory Option. To the extent the employee holds two (2) or more such Options which become exercisable for the first time in the same calendar year, the foregoing limitation on the exercisability of such Option as Incentive Stock Options under the Federal tax laws shall be applied on the basis of the order in which such Options are granted. If, for any reason, an entire Option does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option by reason of exceeding such maximum, such Option shall be considered a Nonstatutory Option.

 

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(c)    Nonstatutory Option: The provisions of the foregoing Section 3(b) shall not apply to any Option designated as a " Nonstatutory Option " or which sets forth the intention of the parties that the Option be a Nonstatutory Option.

 

4.      Stock .

 

(a)    Authorized Stock: Stock subject to Grants may be either unissued or reacquired Stock.

 

(b)    Number of Shares: Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 5(i) of the Plan, the total number of shares of Stock which may be purchased or granted directly by Options or purchased indirectly through exercise of Options granted under the Plan shall not exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand (2,500,000). If any Grant shall for any reason terminate or expire, any shares allocated thereto but remaining unpurchased upon such expiration or termination shall again be available for Grants with respect thereto under the Plan as though no Grant had previously occurred with respect to such shares. Any shares of Stock issued pursuant to a Grant and repurchased pursuant to the terms thereof shall be available for future Grants as though not previously covered by a Grant.

 

(c)    Reservation of Shares: The Company shall reserve and keep available at all times during the term of the Plan such number of shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan. If, after reasonable efforts, which efforts shall not include the registration of the Plan or Grants under the Securities Act, the Company is unable to obtain authority from any applicable regulatory body, which authorization is deemed necessary by legal counsel for the Company for the lawful issuance of shares hereunder, the Company shall be relieved of any liability with respect to its failure to issue and sell the shares for which such requisite authority was so deemed necessary unless and until such authority is obtained.

 

(d)    Application of Funds : The proceeds received by the Company from the issuance of Stock pursuant to the exercise of Options will be used for general corporate purposes.

 

(e)    No Obligation to Exercise : The issuance of a Grant shall impose no obligation upon the Participant to exercise any rights under such Grant.

 

5.      Terms and Conditions of Options . Options granted hereunder shall be evidenced by agreements between the Company and the respective Optionees, in such form and substance as the Board or Committee shall from time to time approve. The form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and the three forms of a Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement for employees, for directors and for consultants, attached hereto as Exhibit B-1, Exhibit B-2 and Exhibit B-3, respectively, shall be deemed to be approved by the Board. Option agreements need not be identical, and in each case may include such provisions as the Board or Committee may determine, but all such agreements shall be subject to and limited by the following terms and conditions:

 

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(a)    Number of Shares: Each Option shall state the number of shares to which it pertains.

 

(b)    Exercise Price: Each Option shall state the exercise price, which shall be determined as follows:

 

(i)    Any Incentive Stock Option granted to a person who at the time the Option is granted owns (or is deemed to own pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) stock possessing more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of stock of the Company ("Ten Percent Holder") shall have an exercise price of no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of the Stock as of the date of grant; and

 

(ii)    Incentive Stock Options granted to a person who at the time the Option is granted is not a Ten Percent Holder shall have an exercise price of no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Stock as of the date of grant.

 

For the purposes of this Section 5(b), the Fair Market Value shall be as determined by the Board in good faith, which determination shall be conclusive and binding; provided however, that if there is a public market for such Stock, the Fair Market Value per share shall be the average of the bid and asked prices (or the closing price if such stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Global Market, the NASDAQ Capital Market or the NYSE MKT) on the date of grant of the Option, or if listed on a stock exchange, the closing price on such exchange on such date of grant.

 

(c)    Medium and Time of Payment: The exercise price shall become immediately due upon exercise of the Option and shall be paid in cash or certified check made payable to the Company. The Company will not issue any Stock pursuant to the exercise of Options prior to payment being received in full for such Options.

 

(d)    Term and Exercise of Options: Any Option granted to an employee of the Company shall become exercisable over a period of no longer than five (5) years. In no event shall any Option be exercisable after the expiration of ten (10) years from the date it is granted, and no Incentive Stock Option granted to a Ten Percent Holder shall, by its terms, be exercisable after the expiration of five (5) years from the date of the Option. Unless otherwise specified by the Board or the Committee in the resolution authorizing such Option, the date of grant of an Option shall be deemed to be the date upon which the Board or the Committee authorizes the granting of such Option.

 

Each Option shall be exercisable by rounding up to the nearest whole share, in installments or otherwise, as the respective Option agreements may provide. During the lifetime of an Optionee, the Option shall be exercisable only by the Optionee and shall not be assignable or transferable by the Optionee, and no other person shall acquire any rights therein. To the extent not exercised, installments (if more than one) shall accumulate, but shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, only during the period for exercise as stated in the Option agreement, whether or not other installments are then exercisable.

 

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(e)    Termination of Status as Employee, Consultant or Director: If Optionee's status as an employee shall terminate for any reason other than Optionee's disability or death, then Optionee (or if the Optionee shall die after such termination, but prior to exercise, Optionee's personal representative or the person entitled to succeed to the Option) shall have the right to exercise the portions of any of Optionee's Incentive Stock Options which were exercisable as of the date of such termination, in whole or in part, within 10 days after such termination (or, in the event of " termination for good cause " as that term is defined in Nevada case law related thereto, or by the terms of the Plan or the Option Agreement or an employment agreement, the Option shall automatically terminate as of the termination of employment as to all shares covered by the Option).

 

With respect to Nonstatutory Options granted to employees, directors or consultants, the Board may specify such period for exercise, not less than 10 days (except that in the case of " termination for cause " or removal of a director), the Option shall automatically terminate as of the termination of employment or services as to shares covered by the Option, following termination of employment or services as the Board deems reasonable and appropriate. The Option may be exercised only with respect to installments that the Optionee could have exercised at the date of termination of employment or services. Nothing contained herein or in any Option granted pursuant hereto shall be construed to affect or restrict in any way the right of the Company to terminate the employment or services of an Optionee with or without cause.

 

(f)    Disability of Optionee: If an Optionee is disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) at the time of termination, the three (3) month period set forth in Section 5(e) shall be a period, as determined by the Board and set forth in the Option, of not less than six months nor more than one year after such termination.

 

(g)    Death of Optionee: If an Optionee dies while employed by, engaged as a consultant to, or serving as a director of the Company, the portion of such Optionee's Option which was exercisable at the date of death may be exercised, in whole or in part, by the estate of the decedent or by a person succeeding to the right to exercise such Option at any time within (i) a period, as determined by the Board and set forth in the Option, of not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year after Optionee's death, which period shall not be more, in the case of a Nonstatutory Option, than the period for exercise following termination of employment or services, or (ii) during the remaining term of the Option, whichever is the lesser. The Option may be so exercised only with respect to installments exercisable at the time of Optionee's death and not previously exercised by the Optionee.

 

(h)    Nontransferability of Option: No Option shall be transferable by the Optionee, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.

 

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(i)     Recapitalization: Subject to any required action of shareholders, the number of shares of Stock covered by each outstanding Option, and the exercise price per share thereof set forth in each such Option, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Stock of the Company resulting from a stock split, stock dividend, combination, subdivision or reclassification of shares, or the payment of a stock dividend, or any other increase or decrease in the number of such shares affected without receipt of consideration by the Company; provided, however, the conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not be deemed to have been " effected without receipt of consideration " by the Company.

 

In the event of a proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, a merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving entity, or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets or capital stock of the Company (collectively, a " Reorganization "), except as provided in the following paragraph, any Option granted hereunder shall terminate, but, provided that the Optionee shall have the right ten (10) days prior to any such Reorganization to exercise his Option in whole or in part whether or not the vesting requirements set forth in the stock option agreement have been satisfied..

 

If the stockholders of the Company receive capital stock of another corporation (“Exchange Stock”) in exchange for their Common Shares in any Reorganization, all options granted hereunder shall terminate in accordance with the provision of the preceding paragraph unless the Directors and the corporation issuing the Exchange Stock in their sole and arbitrary discretion and subject to any required action by the stockholders of the Company and such corporation, agree that all such Options granted hereunder are converted into options to purchase shares of Exchange Stock. The amount and price of such options shall be determined by adjusting the amount and price of the Options granted hereunder in the same proportion as used for determining the number of shares of Exchange Stock the holders of the Common Shares receive in such merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock, separation or reorganization. The vesting schedule set forth in the stock option agreement shall continue to apply to the options granted for the Exchange Stock.

 

Subject to any required action of shareholders, if the Company shall be the surviving entity in any merger or consolidation, each outstanding Option thereafter shall pertain to and apply to the securities to which a holder of shares of Stock equal to the shares subject to the Option would have been entitled by reason of such merger or consolidation.

 

In the event of a change in the Stock of the Company as presently constituted, which is limited to a change of all of its authorized shares without par value into the same number of shares with a par value, the shares resulting from any such change shall be deemed to be the Stock within the meaning of the Plan.

 

To the extent that the foregoing adjustments relate to stock or securities of the Company, such adjustments shall be made by the Board, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive. Except as expressly provided in this Section 5(i), the Optionee shall have no rights by reason of any subdivision or consolidation of shares of stock of any class or the payment of any stock dividend or any other increase or decrease in the number of shares of stock of any class, and the number or price of shares of Stock subject to any Option shall not be affected by, and no adjustment shall be made by reason of, any dissolution, liquidation, merger, consolidation or sale of assets or capital stock, or any issue by the Company of shares of stock of any class or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class.

 

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The Grant of an Option pursuant to the Plan shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company to make any adjustments, reclassifications, reorganizations or changes in its capital or business structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, or liquidate or to sell or transfer all or any part of its business or assets.

 

(j)     Rights as a Shareholder: An Optionee shall have no rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares covered by an Option until the effective date of the issuance of the shares following exercise of such Option by Optionee. No adjustment shall be made for dividends (ordinary or extraordinary, whether in cash, securities or other property) or distributions or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate is issued, except as expressly provided in Section 5(i) hereof.

 

(k)    Modification, Acceleration, Extension, and Renewal of Options: Subject to the terms and conditions and within the limitations of the Plan, the Board may modify an Option, or, once an Option is exercisable, accelerate the rate at which it may be exercised, and may extend or renew outstanding Options granted under the Plan or accept the surrender of outstanding Options (to the extent not theretofore exercised) and authorize the granting of new Options in substitution for such Options, provided such action is permissible under Section 422 of the Code and applicable state securities laws. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5(k), however, no modification of an Option shall, without the consent of the Optionee, alter to the Optionee's detriment or impair any rights or obligations under any Option theretofore granted under the Plan.

 

(l)     Other Provisions: The Option agreements authorized under the Plan shall contain such other provisions, including, without limitation, restrictions upon the exercise of the Options, as the Board or the Committee shall deem advisable. Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option, if the exercise of such Option or the issuance of shares thereunder would violate, in the opinion of legal counsel for the Company, the provisions of any applicable law or the rules or regulations of any applicable governmental or administrative agency or body, such as the Code, the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, applicable state securities laws, Nevada corporation law, and the rules promulgated under the foregoing or the rules and regulations of any exchange upon which the shares of the Company are listed. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the exercise of each Option shall be subject to the condition that if at any time the Company shall determine that (i) the satisfaction of withholding tax or other similar liabilities, or (ii) the listing, registration or qualification of any shares covered by such exercise upon any securities exchange or under any state or federal law, or (iii) the consent or approval of any regulatory body, or (iv) the perfection of any exemption from any such withholding, listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval is necessary or desirable in connection with such exercise or the issuance of shares thereunder, then in any such event, such exercise shall not be effective unless such withholding, listing registration, qualification, consent, approval or exemption shall have been effected, obtained or perfected free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company.

 

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6.      Investment Intent . All Grants under the Plan are intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act provided by Rule 701 thereunder. Unless and until the granting of Options or sale and issuance of Stock subject to the Plan are registered under the Securities Act or shall be exempt pursuant to the rules promulgated thereunder, each Grant under the Plan shall provide that the purchases or other acquisitions of Stock thereunder shall be for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution thereof. Further, unless the issuance and sale of the Stock have been registered under the Securities Act, each Grant shall provide that no shares shall be purchased upon the exercise of the rights under such Grant unless and until (i) all then applicable requirements of state and federal laws and regulatory agencies shall have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and its counsel, and (ii) if requested to do so by the Company, the person exercising the rights under the Grant shall (i) give written assurances as to knowledge and experience of such person (or a representative employed by such person) in financial and business matters and the ability of such person (or representative) to evaluate the merits and risks of exercising the Option, and (ii) execute and deliver to the Company a letter of investment intent and/or such other form related to applicable exemptions from registration, all in such form and substance as the Company may require. If shares are issued upon exercise of any rights under a Grant without registration under the Securities Act, subsequent registration of such shares shall relieve the purchaser thereof of any investment restrictions or representations made upon the exercise of such rights.

 

7.      Amendment, Modification, Suspension or Discontinuance of the Plan . The Board may, insofar as permitted by law, from time to time, with respect to any shares at the time not subject to outstanding Grants, suspend or terminate the Plan or revise or amend it in any respect whatsoever, except that without the approval of the shareholders of the Company, no such revision or amendment shall (i) increase the number of shares subject to the Plan, (ii) decrease the price at which Grants may be granted, (iii) materially increase the benefits to Participants, or (iv) change the class of persons eligible to receive Grants under the Plan; provided, however, no such action shall alter or impair the rights and obligations under any Option outstanding as of the date thereof without the written consent of the Participant thereunder. No Grant may be issued while the Plan is suspended or after it is terminated, but the rights and obligations under any Grant issued while the Plan is in effect shall not be impaired by suspension or termination of the Plan.

 

In the event of any change in the outstanding Stock by reason of a stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification of shares, recapitalization, merger, or similar event, the Board or the Committee may adjust proportionally (a) the number of shares of Stock (i) reserved under the Plan and (ii) available for Incentive Stock Options and Nonstatutory Options ; (b) the Stock prices related to outstanding Grants; and (c) the appropriate Fair Market Value and other price determinations for such Grants. In the event of any other change affecting the Stock or any distribution (other than normal cash dividends) to holders of Stock, such adjustments as may be deemed equitable by the Board or the Committee, including adjustments to avoid fractional shares, shall be made to give proper effect to such event. In the event of a corporate merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock, separation, reorganization or liquidation, the Board or the Committee shall be authorized to issue or assume stock options, whether or not in a transaction to which Section 424(a) of the Code applies, and other Grants by means of substitution of new Grant Agreements for previously issued Grants or an assumption of previously issued Grants.

 

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8.      Section 409A of the Code . Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, no stock option granted under the Plan shall have any terms or features (including, without limitation, terms or features relating to the time of or events triggering vesting, method of exercise or payment of withholding tax, method of settlement, form and timing of consideration payable in settlement, or deferral or other elections), whether at the time of grant or subsequent to the time of grant, that would cause the stock option to be nonqualified deferred compensation that fails to comply with, or be exempt from, the requirements under Section 409A of the Code and the guidance and regulations issued thereunder. Moreover, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, no action may be taken by the Committee or the Board under or in respect of the Plan (including, without limitation, Plan amendments under Paragraph 7 or adjustments under Paragraph 5) that would cause the Plan or any stock option granted under the Plan to be a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that fails to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance and regulations issued thereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Company or any Committee member be liable for any adverse tax consequences if the Plan or any award shall fail to comply with, or be exempt from, the requirements under Section 409A of the Code and the guidance and regulations issued thereunder.

 

9.      Tax Withholding . The Company shall have the right to deduct applicable taxes from any Grant payment and withhold, at the time of delivery or exercise of Options or vesting of shares under such Grants, an appropriate number of shares for payment of taxes required by law or to take such other action as may be necessary in the opinion of the Company to satisfy all obligations for withholding of such taxes. If Stock is used to satisfy tax withholding, such stock shall be valued based on the Fair Market Value when the tax withholding is required to be made.

 

10.    Availability of Information . During the term of the Plan and any additional period during which a Grant granted pursuant to the Plan shall be exercisable, the Company shall make available, not later than one hundred and twenty (120) days following the close of each of its fiscal years, such financial and other information regarding the Company as is required by the bylaws of the Company and applicable law to be furnished in an annual report to the shareholders of the Company.

 

11.    Notice . Any written notice to the Company required by any of the provisions of the Plan shall be addressed to the chief personnel officer or to the chief executive officer of the Company, and shall become effective when it is received by the office of the chief personnel officer or the chief executive officer.

 

12.    Indemnification of Board . In addition to such other rights or indemnifications as they may have as directors or otherwise, and to the extent allowed by applicable law, the members of the Board and the Committee shall be indemnified by the Company against the reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, actually and necessarily incurred in connection with the defense of any claim, action, suit or proceeding, or in connection with any appeal thereof, to which they or any of them may be a party by reason of any action taken, or failure to act, under or in connection with the Plan or any Grant granted thereunder, and against all amounts paid by them in settlement thereof (provided such settlement is approved by independent legal counsel selected by the Company) or paid by them in satisfaction of a judgment in any such claim, action, suit or proceeding, except in any case in relation to matters as to which it shall be adjudged in such claim, action, suit or proceeding that such Board or Committee member is liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duties; provided that within sixty (60) days after institution of any such action, suit or Board proceeding the member involved shall offer the Company, in writing, the opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same.

 

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13.    Governing Law . The Plan and all determinations made and actions taken pursuant hereto, to the extent not otherwise governed by the Code or the securities laws of the United States, shall be governed by the law of the State of Nevada and construed accordingly.

 

14.    Effective and Termination Dates . The Plan shall become effective on the date it is approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of Stock then outstanding. The Plan shall terminate ten years later, subject to earlier termination by the Board pursuant to Section 7.

 

The foregoing Plan (consisting of 10 pages, including this page) was duly adopted and approved by the Board of Directors on March 9, 2016.

 

  H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION,
  a Nevada corporation
   
  By:  
    Andrew Hidalgo
  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 23.01

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

 

We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated June 28, 2016, relating to the financial statements of H/Cell Energy Corporation, and to the reference of our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Prospectus.

 

/s/ Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company

 

Somerset, New Jersey

June 28, 2016