SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): September 4, 2017

 

One Horizon Group, Inc.

 

 (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)

 

Delaware     000-10822    46-3561419

(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF

INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)

  (COMMISSION FILE NO.)  

(IRS EMPLOYEE

IDENTIFICATION NO.)

 

34 South Molton Street, London W1K 5RG, United Kingdom

 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

 

+44(0)20 7409 5248

 (ISSUER TELEPHONE NUMBER)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Exchange Transactions

 

One Horizon Group, Inc. (the “Company”) has entered into two agreements intended to reduce its debt and eliminate its outstanding preferred stock. On September 4, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with Zhanming Wu, owner of the Company’s 8% Series A Convertible Debentures in the principal amount of $3,500,000 (the “Debentures”), pursuant to which Mr. Wu agreed that he would not demand payment of the Debentures on or prior to October 1, 2017, in consideration for the right to convert $3,000,000 of the outstanding Debentures, together with all accrued but unpaid interest on the entire principal amount of the Debentures, which as of September 30, 2017, will equal approximately $350,000.00, into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time on or before January 31, 2018. On September 4, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with Mark White, owner of 555,555 shares of the Company’s Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, all of the Preferred Stock currently outstanding (the “Preferred Shares”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to redeem the Preferred Shares for shares of the Company’s common stock. Upon consummation of the two Agreements, the Company will issue an aggregate of 17,000,000 shares of common stock to Messrs. Wu and White. In addition, upon conversion of the $3,000,000 portion of the Debentures, the balance of the Debentures will be deemed cancelled and the Company will issue to Mr. Wu its $500,000 promissory note bearing interest at the rate of 7% per annum payable on August 31, 2019. In addition to the shares issuable to Mr. White for the Preferred Shares, he will receive a $500,000 promissory note identical to the note issued to Mr. Wu.

 

The issuance of the shares of common stock in exchange for the Debentures and the Preferred Shares (the “Exchange Transactions”) is subject to stockholder approval in accordance with the applicable rules of the NASDAQ Capital Market, the exchange upon which the Company’s common stock is listed (“NASDAQ”), since the issuance of such shares is in excess of 20% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company intends seek the written consent of stockholders owning a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock to approve the issuance of the number of shares of common stock contemplated by the Exchange Transactions, or if it is unable to obtain such stockholder consents, to call a special meeting of stockholders to approve such issuances.

 

The Company has agreed to engage Mark White as its President and Chief Executive Officer. It is contemplated that the Company and Mr. White will enter into an agreement with an initial term ending on July 31, 2022, or earlier upon determination by the Company for any or no reason or voluntarily by Mr. White upon 30 days’ prior written notice to the Company. The Company will also be able to terminate the employment of Mr. White for cause or if Mr. White becomes disabled. Mr. White will have the right to terminate the employment agreement for good reason.

 

In consideration for his services, the Company will pay Mr. White an annual salary of $480,000, provided that until the earlier of the acquisition by the Company of a business with a valuation in excess of $1,000,000 and December 31, 2017, the salary payable to Mr. White will be accrued but not paid, with such accrued salary to be paid in equal monthly installments during the period commencing March 1, 2018 through July 1, 2018, or such earlier date upon which Mr. White’s employment is terminated. Mr. White also will be entitled to receive a bonus for periods commencing August 1, 2018 based upon performance criteria to be determined by the Board of Directors. As an inducement to join the Company, the Company has issued Mr. White 1,600,000 shares of its common stock. Mr. White also will be entitled to participate in any employee health, life or disability insurance plans established and maintained by the Company. The Company also has agreed to cause the nomination of Mr. White to its Board of Directors as long as he is employed as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Office

 

Appointment of Mark White as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director

 

On September 8, 2017, the Company agreed to engage Mark White, as its President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company. Mr. White will lead the Company’s new strategy directed at growth opportunities for online and Software-as-a-Service businesses, primarily centered on the security, education and gaming markets.

 

 

 

 

Mr. White, age 57, served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer from November 30, 2012 and resigned on July 24, 2014. Since July 2014, he has been engaged as a private investor seeking business and investment opportunities.

 

Mr. White has not been subject to any judgment, order or decree, or a party to any of the legal proceedings, of the type referred to in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K during the last ten years.

 

Appointment of Edwin Lun as Chief Operating Officer

 

On September 4, 2017, the Company appointed Edwin Lun to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lun will oversee the Company’s business development and operations in China and Hong Kong. Mr. Lun will receive an annual base salary of $250,000 and will be entitled to a bonus based upon performance criteria to be determined by the Board of Directors, provided that until the earlier of the acquisition by the Company of a business with a valuation in excess of $1,000,000 and December 31, 2017, the salary payable to Mr. Lun will be accrued but not paid, with such accrued salary to be paid in equal monthly installments during the period commencing March 1, 2018 through July 1, 2018, or such earlier date upon which Mr. Lun’s employment is terminated. In addition, as a signing bonus, the Company has issued Mr. Lun 1,400,000 shares of its common stock. Mr. Lun will be entitled to participate in any employee health, life or disability insurance plans established and maintained by the Company.

 

Mr. Lun, age 51, has served as a non-executive director of Mobi724 Global Solutions (CSE: MOS), a technology company that is a leader in mobile payment solutions. Mr. Lun has also served as a board member of GS1, an organization that develops global standards for business communication. Mr. Lun is currently China Advisory Board member of Hope International Microfinance, a global microfinance institution in 16 countries. Mr. Lun has experience running large scale manufacturing operations and supply chain management distribution systems in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, including over 20 years of experience in CAD/CAM/CAE, ERP and PLM software implementation. Mr. Lun is a graduate of the Harvard President Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

 

Mr. Lun has not been subject to any judgment, order or decree, or a party to any of the legal proceedings, of the type referred to in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K during the last ten years.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On September 8, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mark White as its President and Chief Executive Officer, and Edwin Lun as its Chief Operating Officer. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

The information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed as “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing by us under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

 

 

 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)       Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description  
10.1   Agreement dated September 4, 2017 with Zhanming Wu with respect to the Debentures.
10.2   Agreement dated September 4, 2017 with Mark White with respect to the Preferred Shares.
99.1   Press release issued by One Horizon Group, Inc. on September 8, 2017 announcing the appointment of Mark White as its President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director and the appointment of Edwin Lun as its Chief Operating Officer.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.  
       
Date: September 8, 2017 By: /s/ Martin Ward  
    Martin Ward  
    Chief Financial Officer    
       

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

AGREEMENT

 

AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of September 4, 2017, by and between One Horizon Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with an office at Tierney Building, T1017 University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland (the “Company”), and Zhanming Wu (“Wu”).

 

R E C I T A L S:

 

Wu acquired the Company’s 8% Series A Convertible Debenture in the initial principal amount of US$3,500,000 (the “Convertible Debenture”).

 

In consideration of Wu’s agreement not to demand payment of the Convertible Debenture on or prior to October 1, 2017, Wu has demanded and the Company has agreed to grant to Wu the rights set forth herein.

 

Capitalized terms used and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the SPA.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and Wu hereby agree as follows:

 

1.        Confirmation and Augmentation of Conversion Rights . (a) In addition to such rights as are set forth in the Convertible Debenture, the Company agrees that during the period commencing as of the date hereof and ending on January 31, 2018, Wu shall have the right to convert Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) of the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debenture and all interest accrued but not yet paid on the entire principal amount of the Convertible Debenture, into thirteen million shares of the Common Stock of the Company. Upon consummation of such conversion, the remaining balance of the Convertible Debenture shall be deemed cancelled and there shall be issued to Wu a promissory note in the initial principal amount of $500,000 bearing interest at the rate of 7% per annum. The principal amount and interest accrued on such note shall be payable on August 31, 2019.

 

(b)       The conversion of the Convertible Debenture pursuant to the terms hereof shall be effected in accordance with Sections 5.c of the Convertible Debenture. In addition, the conversion price set forth herein shall be subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 5.d (i) and (ii) of the Convertible Debenture.

 

2.        Elimination of Caps . Should Wu exercise the right of conversion set forth in this Agreement, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise shall not be subject to the Conversion Limit set forth in Section 5.a (iii) of the Convertible Debenture or any other limitation on the conversion thereof except as described in Section 3 below.

 

3.        Exchange Cap . The Company has advised Wu that the issuance of Common Stock pursuant hereto may be subject to the Exchange Cap. Promptly after the date hereof the Company shall take such actions as are available to it to cause the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the terms hereof to be exempt from or otherwise not subject to the Exchange Cap, including, without limitation, (i) calling a meeting of its stockholders at which they consider a proposal to approve the issuance provided for herein and in anticipation of which the Company solicits proxies to enable it to vote in favor of such issuance on behalf of its stockholders; (ii) if the same can be accomplished without violation of the applicable securities laws and the rules and regulations of the NASDAQ OMX Market, arranging for the execution of written consents by the holders of a sufficient number of its outstanding shares of Common Stock to permit the issuance of Common Stock in excess of the Exchange Cap upon exercise of the rights granted herein and (iii) file a proxy statement or information statement, as appropriate, with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and use all reasonable efforts to have such proxy statement or information statement cleared by the SEC.

 

 

 

 

4.       Board Representation. If and so long as Wu beneficially owns more than thirty percent (30%) of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock (i) Wu will have the right to designate up to four (4) members for election to the Company’s Board of Directors and (ii) the Company agrees to set, by resolution of the Board of Directors or otherwise, the authorized number of members of its Board of Directors to seven (7). Upon Wu’s exercise of such right, the Company shall cause its Board of Directors to take such action, including expanding the size of the Board of Directors if necessary to appoint up to four (4) nominees designated by Wu to the Board of Directors.

 

5.        Standstill . Wu hereby agrees not to demand payment of the Convertible Debenture as provided by Section 9. A. of the Convertible Debenture on or prior to October 1, 2017, which, for the avoidance of doubt means that Wu may send a notice prior to such date but that the date on which payment is demanded shall not be prior to November 1, 2017.

 

6.        Wu’s Representations and Warranties . Wu represents and warrants that as of the date hereof :

 

(a)       He remains the beneficial owner of the entirety of the Convertible Note

 

(b)       He is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

 

(c)       He understands that the issuance of the rights granted herein is being made 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 Wu’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of Wu set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of Wu to acquire the rights granted herein

 

(d)       This Agreement shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Wu enforceable against him in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

(e)       The execution, delivery and performance by Wu of this Agreement and the consummation by Wu of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws) applicable to Wu.

 

 

 

 

7.   Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to Wu that as of the date hereof:

 

(a)       The Company is duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in it was formed, and has the requisite power and authorization to own properties and carry on its business as now being conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted. The Company is duly qualified as a foreign entity to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which its ownership of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, “Material Adverse Effect” means any material adverse effect on the business, properties, assets, liabilities, operations, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company or on the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements and instruments to be entered into in connection herewith, or on the authority or ability of the Company to perform any of its obligations hereunder.

 

(b)       The Company has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and the Convertible Debenture and to issue the Common Stock in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including, without limitation, the issuance of the Common Stock upon exercise of the rights granted herein have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and other than the listing of the Common Stock to be issued upon exercise of the rights granted herein or in the Convertible Debenture no further filing, consent, or authorization is required by the Company, its Board of Directors or its shareholders. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and this Agreement and the Convertible Debenture constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

(c)       The issuance of the Common Stock pursuant to the rights granted herein and in the Debenture is duly authorized and, upon issuance, shall be validly issued and free from all preemptive or similar rights, taxes, liens, charges and other encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof. As of the date hereof, a number of shares of Common Stock shall have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance which equals or exceeds the maximum number of Conversion Shares issuable pursuant hereto ant pursuant to the Convertible Debenture based on the conversion price provided for herein, without taking into account any limitations on the issuance thereof pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Debenture. The shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise of the rights granted herein or pursuant to the Convertible Debenture, respectively, upon issuance in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all preemptive or similar rights, taxes, liens, charges and other encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof, with the holders being entitled to all rights accorded to a holder of Common Stock.

 

 

 

 

(d)        The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Common Stock) will not (i) result in a violation of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company, any memorandum of association, certificate of incorporation, certificate of formation, bylaws, any certificate of designations or other constituent documents of the Company or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) in any respect under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including other foreign, federal and state securities laws and regulations and the rules and regulations of NASDAQ and including all applicable laws of the State of Delaware and any foreign, federal and state laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company or by which any property or asset of the Company is bound or affected.

 

(e)        The Company is not required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court, governmental agency or any regulatory or self-regulatory agency or any other person in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under or contemplated hereby and the listing of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ Market (the “Principal Market”). The Company is not in violation of the listing requirements of the Principal Market and has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that would reasonably lead to delisting or suspension of the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The issuance by the Company of the Common Stock shall not have the effect of delisting or suspending the Common Stock from the Principal Market, provided the Company obtains the required shareholder vote or otherwise obtains an exemption from the 20% limitation.

 

(f)        Upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, to be consummated on or about August 10, 2017 (the “Collins SPA”), by and between the Company and Brian Collins, neither the Company nor any Excluded Entities (as such term is defined in the Collins SPA) will have (i) any liabilities, obligations or adverse claims (whether liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) or (ii) outstanding secured or unsecured Indebtedness, including shares of preferred stock, other than as disclosed in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, or, in the case of clause (i), incurred subsequent to March 31, 2017 in the ordinary course of the Company and the Excluded Entities’ businesses

 

7.        MISCELLANEOUS .        (a)        Section 7 of the Convertible Debenture is incorporated herein in its entirety.

 

(b)    Except as specifically supplemented hereby, the terms of the Convertible Debenture and SPA remain in full force and effect.

 

(c)    The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

(d)     If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement so long as this Agreement as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

(e)    Section 20 of the Convertible Debenture is incorporated herein in its entirety.

 

(f)    This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Wu and the Company have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

One Horizon Group, Inc.                 

 

By: /s/Martin Ward   /s/ Zhanming Wu  
  An Authorized Party   Zhanming Wu  

 

c/o Dachao Asset Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

704 Unit   No 868 Puming Rd, Poly Building No 5, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

AGREEMENT

 

This AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of August 4, 2017, by and between One Horizon Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with an office at 34 South Molton Street, London W1K 5RG, UK (the “Company”), and Mark White (“White”).

 

R E C I T A L S:

 

White is the record and beneficial owner of one hundred seventy thousand, nine hundred forty (170,940) shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Shares”) of the Company.

 

The Company desires to acquire the Preferred Shares, and in furtherance thereof, has offered to issue to White 4,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company (the “Common Shares”) and a promissory note of the Company in the initial principal amount of $500,000 (the “Company Note”) bearing interest at the rate of 7% per annum and payable in full on August 31, 2019, in exchange for the Preferred Shares, and White is willing to exchange the Preferred Shares for the Common Shares and the Company Note on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein (the “Exchange”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and White hereby agree as follows:

 

1.            Exchange; Closing . On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement:

 

1.1         White agrees to assign, transfer and deliver the Preferred Shares to the Company, free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges, restrictions or known claims of any kind, nature, or description, and the Company hereby agrees to issue to White the Common Shares, free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges, restrictions or known claims of any kind, nature, or description, and the Company Note in the form agreed upon.

 

1.2         The closing of the exchange contemplated hereby shall take place at the offices of counsel to the Company no later than five (5) days after the receipt of such approval from the shareholders of the Company, if any is required by the rules of NASDAQ, or within five (5) days of a determination by the Company that such approval is not required or at such other place and time mutually agreed to by White and the Company (the “Closing Date” or “Closing”), but in no event later than December 30, 2017 (the “Final Date”).

 

1.3         The issuance of the Common Shares is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the NASDQ OMX Market which limit the number of shares the Company may issue to no more than an aggregate of 19.99% of the number of shares outstanding on the Closing Date (the “Exchange Cap”) unless the Company obtains the approval of its stockholders or otherwise determines that such approval is not required. Promptly after the date hereof the Company shall take such actions as are available to it to cause the issuance of Common Shares pursuant to the terms hereof to be exempt from or otherwise not subject to the Exchange Cap, including, without limitation, (i) calling a meeting of its stockholders at which they consider a proposal to approve the issuance provided for herein and in anticipation of which the Company solicits proxies to enable it to vote in favor of such issuance on behalf of its stockholders; (ii) if the same can be accomplished without violation of the applicable securities laws and the rules and regulations of the NASDAQ OMX Market, arranging for the execution of written consents by the holders of a sufficient number of its outstanding shares of Common Stock to permit the issuance of Common Stock in excess of the Exchange Cap upon exercise of the rights granted herein and (iii) file a proxy statement or information statement, as appropriate, with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and use all reasonable efforts to have such proxy statement or information statement cleared by the SEC. Prior to a determination by the Company that the Exchange Cap is not applicable or receipt of the consent of the Company’s shareholders, at the request of White, the Company will issue to White (i) such number of Common Shares up to 19.5% of the number of shares of common stock then outstanding against delivery of the number of Preferred Shares equal to the product obtained by multiplying 170,940 by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of Common Shares to be issued to White and the denominator of which is 4,000,000 and (ii) such principal amount of the Company Note as is obtained by multiplying $500,000 by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of Common Shares to be issued to White and the denominator of which is 4,000,000. The balance of the exchange shall take place no later than five (5) days after receipt of shareholder approval or a determination that such approval is not necessary.

 

 

 

 

1.4         At the Closing, and as a condition thereto, White will deliver a certificate for the Preferred Shares together with a stock power duly executed for transfer to the Company and the Company shall deliver to White a certificate representing the Common Shares and the Company Note in the name of White or such other name as he shall direct.

 

2.            White’s Representations and Warranties. White represents and warrants that as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:

 

(a)       He is the beneficial owner of the entirety of the Preferred Shares;

 

(b)       He is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D;

 

(c)       He understands that the issuance of the Common Shares is being made 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 White’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of White set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of White to acquire the Common Stock absent registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended;

 

(d)       He has the legal capacity to enter into and perform his obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of White enforceable against him in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

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3.             Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to White that as of the date hereof:

 

(a)        The Company is duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in it was formed, and has the requisite power and authorization to own properties and carry on its business as now being conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted. The Company has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to issue the Common Shares and the Company Note in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. Upon issuance, the Common Shares shall be duly issued and non-assessable. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further filing, consent, or authorization is required by the Company, its Board of Directors or its shareholders. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

(b)        The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) result in a violation of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company, any memorandum of association, certificate of incorporation, certificate of formation, bylaws, any certificate of designations or other constituent documents of the Company or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) in any respect under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree, including federal and state securities laws and regulations, and the rules and regulations of NASDAQ.

 

4.             Miscellaneous.

 

(a)        The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

(b)        All notices, requests, demands and other communications which are required to be or may be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in person or after dispatch by recognized overnight courier to the party to whom the same is so given or made:

 

If to White, to White c/o: Eaton & Van Winkle LLP, 3 Park Avenue, 16 th floor, New York, NY 10016, Attn: Vincent J. McGill, Esq. Phone: (212) 561-3604 (Direct);

 

If to the Company, to its address set forth on the signature page hereto.

 

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(c)        If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement so long as this Agreement as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

(d)        This Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto under this Agreement, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the choice of law principles thereof. Any action arising out of the breach or threatened breach of this Agreement shall be commenced in a proper New York State court and each of the parties hereby submits to the jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of enforcing this Agreement.

 

(e)        This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, White and the Company have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

  One Horizon Group, Inc.      
           
  By: /s/Martin Ward   /s/ Mark White  
    An Authorized Party   Mark White  

 

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Exhibit 99.1

09/08/17

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One Horizon Group Founder Mark White Rejoins Company as Chief Executive Officer to Lead New Online and SaaS Growth Strategy

 

Edwin C. Lun Joins as Chief Operating Officer Based in

Hong Kong to Oversee China and Hong Kong Businesses

 

 

LONDON, September 8, 2017 – One Horizon Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OHGI) announced today that Mark White has rejoined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director. Mr. White will lead the Company’s new strategy directed at growth opportunities for online and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses, primarily centered on the security, education and gaming markets. Following the recent disposition of its loss making subsidiaries, One Horizon is now focused on the Company’s business and subsidiaries based in China and Hong Kong. One Horizon also announced that Edwin C. Lun is joining as Chief Operating Officer based in Hong Kong to oversee the Company’s business development and operations in China and Hong Kong.

 

“I am pleased to rejoin One Horizon and lead our strategy to focus on acquisitions of attractive and profitable online technology businesses. There are huge opportunities to acquire businesses based in Southeast Asia with global growth opportunities,” said Mark White, One Horizon’s Chief Executive Officer. “We expect to build on the strong foundation we’ve established with our Chinese and Hong Kong subsidiaries. The Company is also excited to have Edwin Lun join as Chief Operating Officer to direct our businesses in China and Hong Kong, where he has over 20 years of experience in operational roles in technology ventures and supply chain management.”

 

Mr. White founded and became Chief Executive Officer of a predecessor of the Company, One Horizon Group PLC, in 2004 and served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of One Horizon Group, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. His entrepreneurial career in the distribution of electronic equipment and telecommunications spans over 25 years. He founded Next Destination Limited in 1993, the European distributor for Magellan GPS and satellite products, and sold the business in 1997. Prior to that, Mr. White was Chief Executive Officer for Garmin Europe, where he built up the company’s European distribution network.

 

Mr. Lun has served as a non-executive director of Mobi724 Global Solutions (CSE: MOS), a technology company that is a leader in mobile payment solutions. Mr. Lun has also served as a board member of GS1, an organization that develops global standards for business communication. Mr. Lun is currently China Advisory Board member of Hope International Microfinance, a global microfinance institution in 16 countries. Mr. Lun has experience running large scale manufacturing operations and supply chain management distribution systems in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, including over 20 years of experience in CAD/CAM/CAE, ERP and PLM software implementation. Mr. Lun is a graduate of the Harvard President Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

 

About One Horizon Group, Inc.

 

One Horizon Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OHGI) is a reseller of secure messaging software for the growing gaming, security and education markets primarily in China and Hong Kong.  For more information on the Company please visit  http://www.onehorizongroup.com/investors-overview/ .

 

 
 

One Horizon Group, Inc. Contact

Martin Ward

Chief Financial Officer 

+44 (0)7785 334441

martin.ward@onehorizongroupinc.com

 

Darrow Associates Contacts for OHGI

Jordan Darrow

(512) 551-9296

jdarrow@darrowir.com

 

Bernie Kilkelly

(516) 236-7007

bkilkelly@darrowir.com