| Form 1-A Issuer Information |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 1-A REGULATION A OFFERING STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | OMB APPROVAL |
FORM 1-A | OMB Number: 3235-0286 Estimated average burden hours per response: 608.0 |
| Issuer CIK | 0001370816 |
| Issuer CCC | XXXXXXXX |
| DOS File Number | |
| Offering File Number | |
| Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing? | ☒ LIVE ☐ TEST |
| Would you like a Return Copy? | ☐ |
| Notify via Filing Website only? | ☐ |
| Since Last Filing? | ☐ |
| Name | |
| Phone | |
| E-Mail Address |
| Exact name of issuer as specified in the issuer's charter | FBC Holding, Inc. |
| Jurisdiction of Incorporation / Organization |
NEVADA
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| Year of Incorporation | 2006 |
| CIK | 0001370816 |
| Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code | METAL MINING |
| I.R.S. Employer Identification Number | 71-1026782 |
| Total number of full-time employees | 1 |
| Total number of part-time employees | 4 |
| Address 1 | 10855 N. 116TH STREET, SUITE 115 |
| Address 2 | |
| City | SCOTTSDALE |
| State/Country |
ARIZONA
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| Mailing Zip/ Postal Code | 85259 |
| Phone | 480-410-6780 |
| Name | Eric Newlan |
| Address 1 | |
| Address 2 | |
| City | |
| State/Country | |
| Mailing Zip/ Postal Code | |
| Phone |
| Industry Group (select one) | ☐ Banking ☐ Insurance ☒ Other |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$
58871.00 |
| Investment Securities |
$
0.00 |
| Total Investments |
$
|
| Accounts and Notes Receivable |
$
0.00 |
| Loans |
$
|
| Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E): |
$
0.00 |
| Property and Equipment |
$
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| Total Assets |
$
107471.00 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
$
15000.00 |
| Policy Liabilities and Accruals |
$
|
| Deposits |
$
|
| Long Term Debt |
$
0.00 |
| Total Liabilities |
$
571723.00 |
| Total Stockholders' Equity |
$
-464252.00 |
| Total Liabilities and Equity |
$
107471.00 |
| Total Revenues |
$
32692.00 |
| Total Interest Income |
$
|
| Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues |
$
18477.00 |
| Total Interest Expenses |
$
|
| Depreciation and Amortization |
$
0.00 |
| Net Income |
$
-338750.00 |
| Earnings Per Share - Basic |
$
0.00 |
| Earnings Per Share - Diluted |
$
0.00 |
| Name of Auditor (if any) |
| Name of Class (if any) Common Equity | Common Stock |
| Common Equity Units Outstanding | 2449627869 |
| Common Equity CUSIP (if any): | 30250C206 |
| Common Equity Units Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | OTC PINK |
| Preferred Equity Name of Class (if any) | Series A Preferred |
| Preferred Equity Units Outstanding | 1 |
| Preferred Equity CUSIP (if any) | 000000N/A |
| Preferred Equity Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | N/A |
| Debt Securities Name of Class (if any) | N/A |
| Debt Securities Units Outstanding | 0 |
| Debt Securities CUSIP (if any): | 000000000 |
| Debt Securities Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any) | N/A |
Check this box to certify that all of the following statements are true for the issuer(s)
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Check this box to certify that, as of the time of this filing, each person described in Rule 262 of Regulation A is either not disqualified under that rule or is disqualified but has received a waiver of such disqualification.
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Check this box if "bad actor" disclosure under Rule 262(d) is provided in Part II of the offering statement.
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| Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are conducting a Tier 1 or Tier 2 offering | ☒ Tier1 ☐ Tier2 |
| Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the financial statements have been audited | ☒ Unaudited ☐ Audited |
| Types of Securities Offered in this Offering Statement (select all that apply) |
| ☒Equity (common or preferred stock) |
| Does the issuer intend to offer the securities on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 251(d)(3)? | ☒ Yes ☐ No |
| Does the issuer intend this offering to last more than one year? | ☐ Yes ☒ No |
| Does the issuer intend to price this offering after qualification pursuant to Rule 253(b)? | ☒ Yes ☐ No |
| Will the issuer be conducting a best efforts offering? | ☒ Yes ☐ No |
| Has the issuer used solicitation of interest communications in connection with the proposed offering? | ☐ Yes ☒ No |
| Does the proposed offering involve the resale of securities by affiliates of the issuer? | ☐ Yes ☒ No |
| Number of securities offered | 13500000000 |
| Number of securities of that class outstanding | 2449627869 |
| Price per security |
$
0.0004 |
| The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to securities being offered on behalf of the issuer |
$
6075000.00 |
| The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to securities being offered on behalf of selling securityholders |
$
0.00 |
| The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to all the securities of the issuer sold pursuant to a qualified offering statement within the 12 months before the qualification of this offering statement |
$
0.00 |
| The estimated portion of aggregate sales attributable to securities that may be sold pursuant to any other qualified offering statement concurrently with securities being sold under this offering statement |
$
0.00 |
| Total (the sum of the aggregate offering price and aggregate sales in the four preceding paragraphs) |
$
6075000.00 |
| Underwriters - Name of Service Provider | Underwriters - Fees |
$
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| Sales Commissions - Name of Service Provider | Sales Commissions - Fee |
$
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| Finders' Fees - Name of Service Provider | Finders' Fees - Fees |
$
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| Audit - Name of Service Provider | Audit - Fees |
$
| |
| Legal - Name of Service Provider | Newlan Law Firm, PLLC | Legal - Fees |
$
12500.00 |
| Promoters - Name of Service Provider | Promoters - Fees |
$
| |
| Blue Sky Compliance - Name of Service Provider | State Regulations | Blue Sky Compliance - Fees |
$
2500.00 |
| CRD Number of any broker or dealer listed: | |
| Estimated net proceeds to the issuer |
$
6060000.00 |
| Clarification of responses (if necessary) |
| Selected States and Jurisdictions |
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
NEW YORK
PUERTO RICO
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| None | ☒ |
| Same as the jurisdictions in which the issuer intends to offer the securities | ☐ |
| Selected States and Jurisdictions |
None ☐
As to any unregistered securities issued by the issuer of any of its predecessors or affiliated issuers within one year before the filing of this Form 1-A, state:
| (a)Name of such issuer | FBC HOLDING, INC. |
| (b)(1) Title of securities issued | COMMON STOCK |
| (2) Total Amount of such securities issued | 100000000 |
| (3) Amount of such securities sold by or for the account of any person who at the time was a director, officer, promoter or principal securityholder of the issuer of such securities, or was an underwriter of any securities of such issuer. | 0 |
| (c)(1) Aggregate consideration for which the securities were issued and basis for computing the amount thereof. | 100% of Common Stock of FormRunner Apparel, Inc., $100,000; determination of the board of directors |
| (2) Aggregate consideration for which the securities listed in (b)(3) of this item (if any) were issued and the basis for computing the amount thereof (if different from the basis described in (c)(1)). |
| (e) Indicate the section of the Securities Act or Commission rule or regulation relied upon for exemption from the registration requirements of such Act and state briefly the facts relied upon for such exemption | Securities Act Section 4(a)(2) |
File No. 024-______________
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2022
PART II - INFORMATION REQUIRED IN OFFERING CIRCULAR
Preliminary Offering Circular dated March 22, 2022
An offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Information contained in this Preliminary Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted before the offering statement filed with the SEC is qualified. This Preliminary Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor may there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. We may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular was filed may be obtained.
OFFERING CIRCULAR
FBC Holding, Inc.
13,500,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
By this Offering Circular, FBC Holding, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is offering for sale a maximum of 13,500,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Offered Shares”), at a fixed price of $_____[0.0003-0.0006] per share, pursuant to Tier 1 of Regulation A of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). A minimum purchase of $5,000 of the Offered Shares is required in this offering; any additional purchase must be in an amount of at least $1,000. This offering is being conducted on a best-efforts basis, which means that there is no minimum number of Offered Shares that must be sold by us for this offering to close; thus, we may receive no or minimal proceeds from this offering. All proceeds from this offering will become immediately available to us and may be used as they are accepted. Purchasers of the Offered Shares will not be entitled to a refund and could lose their entire investments. Please see the “Risk Factors” section, beginning on page 3, for a discussion of the risks associated with a purchase of the Offered Shares.
We estimate that this offering will commence on or around April 22, 2022; this offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which is one year from this offering being qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion. (See “Plan of Distribution”).
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Title of Securities Offered |
Number of Shares |
Price to Public |
Commissions (1) |
Proceeds to Company (2) | |||||
| Common Stock | 13,500,000,000 | $_____[0.0003-0.0006] | $-0- | $_____[4,050,000-8,100,000] | |||||
| (1) | We may offer the Offered Shares through registered broker-dealers and we may pay finders. However, information as to any such broker-dealer or finder shall be disclosed in an amendment to this Offering Circular. | ||||||||
| (2) | Does not account for the payment of expenses of this offering estimated at $15,000. See “Plan of Distribution.” | ||||||||
Our common stock is quoted in the over-the-counter under the symbol “FBCD” in the OTC Pink marketplace of OTC Link. On March 21, 2022, the closing price of our common stock was $0.___ per share.
Investing in the Offered Shares is speculative and involves substantial risks, including the superior voting rights of our outstanding shares of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, which preclude current and future owners of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, from influencing any corporate decision. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three billion votes. Our Chief Executive Officer, as the owner of the outstanding share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares”).
THE SEC DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF, OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO, ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE SEC. HOWEVER, THE SEC HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
The use of projections or forecasts in this offering is prohibited. No person is permitted to make any oral or written predictions about the benefits you will receive from an investment in Offered Shares.
No sale may be made to you in this offering if you do not satisfy the investor suitability standards described in this Offering Circular under “Plan of Distribution-State Law Exemption” and “Offerings to Qualified Purchasers-Investor Suitability Standards” (page 2). Before making any representation that you satisfy the established investor suitability standards, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.
This Offering Circular follows the disclosure format of Form S-1, pursuant to the General Instructions of Part II(a)(1)(ii) of Form 1-A.
The date of this Offering Circular is ______, 2022.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this Offering Circular includes some statements that are not historical and that are considered forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our development plans for our business; our strategies and business outlook; anticipated development of our company; and various other matters (including contingent liabilities and obligations and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations). These forward-looking statements express our expectations, hopes, beliefs and intentions regarding the future. In addition, without limiting the foregoing, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words anticipates, believes, continue, could, estimates, expects, intends, may, might, plans, possible, potential, predicts, projects, seeks, should, will, would and similar expressions and variations, or comparable terminology, or the negatives of any of the foregoing, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict. We cannot guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting our company will be as currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, along with others, are also described below in the Risk Factors section. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and should not make an investment decision based solely on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
The following summary highlights material information contained in this Offering Circular. This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before purchasing our common stock. Before making an investment decision, you should read this Offering Circular carefully, including the Risk Factors section and the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms we, us and our refer and relate to FBC Holding, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
Our Company
Our company was incorporated on May 2006 under the laws of the State of Florida as Iron Link Ltd. In June 2007, our corporate name changed to Wave Uranium Holding. In September 2009, our corporate name changed to FBC Holding, Inc., in conjunction with a merger transaction.
On April 22, 2021, the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, case number A21-829359-C, entered an Order Granting Application for Appointment (the “Order”) of SSM Monopoly Corporation as custodian (the “Custodian”) of our company. In connection with a change-in-control transaction, on April 23, 2021, Kareem Monsour, principal of the Custodian, resigned as our sole officer and director and appointed Carey W. Cooley as our new sole officer and director. On November 30, 2021, the custodianship was terminated.
On December 15, 2021, our current sole officer and director, Lisa Nelson, acquired control of our company from Mr. Cooley, for a cash payment in the amount of $150,000. Effective December 20, 2021, we acquired FormRunner Apparel, Inc., a company owned by Mrs. Nelson.
Our company markets and sells FormRunner Apparel, a brand dedicated to Christian Nelson, who was taken too soon. We strive to provide clothing that is different from the mainstream and that embodies what Christian stood for: individuality and making a difference in this world. Our goal is for you to not only love the clothes but to live life with the mindset of making a difference. (See “Business”).
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Offering Summary
| Securities Offered | 13,500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 (the Offered Shares). | |
| Offering Price | $._____[0.0003-0.0006] per Offered Share. | |
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Shares Outstanding Before This Offering |
2,449,627,869 shares issued and outstanding as of the date hereof. | |
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Shares Outstanding After This Offering |
15,949,627,869 shares issued and outstanding, assuming the sale of all of the Offered Shares hereunder. | |
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Minimum Number of Shares to Be Sold in This Offering |
None | |
| Disparate Voting Rights | Our outstanding shares of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock possess superior voting rights, which preclude current and future owners of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, from influencing any corporate decision. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three billion votes. Our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, as the owner of the outstanding share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”). | |
| Investor Suitability Standards | The Offered Shares may only be purchased by investors residing in a state in which this Offering Circular is duly qualified who have either (a) a minimum annual gross income of $70,000 and a minimum net worth of $70,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings, or (b) a minimum net worth of $250,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings. | |
| Market for our Common Stock | Our common stock is quoted in the over-the-counter market under the symbol “FBCD” in the OTC Pink marketplace of OTC Link. | |
| Termination of this Offering | This offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which is one year from this offering circular being qualified by the SEC and (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion. | |
| Use of Proceeds | We will apply the cash proceeds of this offering for inventory, marketing and advertising, trade shows, product development, store expansion, warehouse expense, payroll and working capital. (See “Use of Proceeds”). | |
| Risk Factors | An investment in the Offered Shares involves a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investments. You should carefully consider the information included in the Risk Factors section of this Offering Circular, as well as the other information contained in this Offering Circular, prior to making an investment decision regarding the Offered Shares. | |
| Corporate Information | Our principal executive offices are located at 10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259; our telephone number is (480) 410-6780; our corporate website is located at www.formrunnerapperal.com. No information found on our company’s website is part of this Offering Circular. |
Continuing Reporting Requirements Under Regulation A
As a Tier 1 issuer under Regulation A, we will be required to file with the SEC a Form 1-Z (Exit Report Under Regulation A) upon the termination of this offering. We will not be required to file any other reports with the SEC following this offering.
However, during the pendency of this offering and following this offering, we intend to file quarterly and annual financial reports and other supplemental reports with OTC Markets, which will be available at www.otcmarkets.com.
All of our future periodic reports, whether filed with OTC Markets or the SEC, will not be required to include the same information as analogous reports required to be filed by companies whose securities are listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ, for example.
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An investment in the Offered Shares involves substantial risks. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in this Offering Circular, before purchasing any of the Offered Shares. The occurrence of any of the following risks might cause you to lose a significant part of your investment. The risks and uncertainties discussed below are not the only ones we face, but do represent those risks and uncertainties that we believe are most significant to our business, operating results, prospects and financial condition. Some statements in this Offering Circular, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements. (See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”).
Risks Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is possible that the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic could cause long-lasting stock market volatility and weakness, as well as long-lasting recessionary effects on the United States and/or global economies. Should the negative economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic result in continuing long-term economic weakness in the United States and/or globally, our ability to expand our business would be severely negatively impacted. It is possible that our company would not be able to sustain during any such long-term economic weakness.
Risks Related to Our Company
We have incurred losses in prior periods, and losses in the future could cause the quoted price of our common stock to decline or have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, our ability to pay our debts as they become due, and on our cash flows. We have incurred losses in prior periods. For the short years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we incurred a net loss of $338,750 (unaudited) and $52,317 (unaudited), respectively, and, as of December 31, 2021 we had an accumulated deficit of $28,336,383 (unaudited). These operational results are those of acquired FormRunner Apparel, Inc. For several years prior to December 20, 2021, we had neither revenues, expenses nor assets, inasmuch as were a “shell company” during such years. Any losses in the future could cause the quoted price of our common stock to decline or have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, our ability to pay our debts as they become due, and on our cash flows.
There is doubt about our ability to continue as a viable business. We have not earned a profit from our operations during recent financial periods. There is no assurance that we will ever earn a profit from our operations in future financial periods.
We may be unable to obtain sufficient capital to implement our full plan of business. Currently, we do not have sufficient financial resources with which to establish our growth strategies. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain sources of financing, including in this offering, in order to satisfy our working capital needs.
We do not have a successful operating history. For several years prior to December 31, 2021, we were a shell company. Prior to our acquisition of FormRunner Apparel, Inc., we generated no revenues and incurred a net loss from operations. Because the acquired FormRunner Apparel, Inc. has never earned a profit, an investment in the Offered Shares speculative in nature. Because of this lack of operating success, it is difficult to forecast our future operating results. Additionally, our operations will be subject to risks inherent in the implementation of new business strategies, including, among other factors, efficiently deploying our capital, developing and implementing our marketing campaigns and strategies and developing greater awareness. Our performance and business prospects will suffer if we are unable to overcome the following challenges, among others:
| - | our dependence upon external sources for the financing of our operations, particularly given that there are concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern; |
| - | our ability to execute our business strategies; |
| - | our ability to manage our expansion, growth and operating expenses; |
| - | our ability to finance our business; |
| - | our ability to compete and succeed in highly a competitive industry; and |
| - | future geopolitical events and economic crisis. |
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There are risks and uncertainties encountered by under-capitalized companies. As an under-capitalized company, we are unable to offer assurance that we will be able to overcome our lack of capital, among other challenges.
We may not be successful in establishing our retail apparel business model. We are unable to offer assurance that we will be successful in expanding our retail apparel business model. Should we fail to do so, you can expect to lose your entire investment in the Offered Shares.
We may never earn a profit in future financial periods. Because we lack a successful operating history, we are unable to offer assurance that we will ever earn a profit in future financial periods.
If we are unable to manage future expansion effectively, our business may be adversely impacted. In the future, we may experience rapid growth in our operations, which could place a significant strain on our company’s infrastructure, in general, and our internal controls and other managerial, operating and financial resources, in particular. If we are unable to manage future expansion effectively, our business would be harmed. There is, of course, no assurance that we will enjoy rapid development in our business.
We currently depend on the efforts of Chief Executive Officer; the loss of this executive officer could disrupt our operations and adversely affect the further development of our business. Our success in establishing implementing our beverage business strategies will depend, primarily, on the continued service of our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson. The loss of service of Mrs. Nelson, for any reason, could seriously impair our ability to execute our business plan, which could have a materially adverse effect on our business and future results of operations. We have not entered into employment agreements with Mrs. Nelson. We have not purchased any key-man life insurance.
If we are unable to recruit and retain key personnel, our business may be harmed. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business may be harmed. Our failure to enable the effective transfer of knowledge and facilitate smooth transitions with regard to our key employees could adversely affect our long-term strategic planning and execution.
Our retail apparel strategies are not based on independent market studies. We have not commissioned any independent market studies with respect to the retail apparel industry. Rather, our plans for implementing our business and achieving profitability are based on the experience, judgment and assumptions of our management. If these assumptions prove to be incorrect, we may not be successful in establishing our business.
Our Board of Directors may change our policies without shareholder approval. Our policies, including any policies with respect to investments, leverage, financing, growth, debt and capitalization, will be determined by our Board of Directors or officers to whom our Board of Directors delegates such authority. Our Board of Directors will also establish the amount of any dividends or other distributions that we may pay to our shareholders. Our Board of Directors or officers to which such decisions are delegated will have the ability to amend or revise these and our other policies at any time without shareholder vote. Accordingly, our shareholders will not be entitled to approve changes in our policies, which policy changes may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Our Business
Demand for our products may be adversely affected by changes in consumer preferences or any inability on our part to predict the ever-changing trends in clothing fashion, and any significant reduction in demand could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our retail apparel business, including our proprietary “FormRunner” clothing line, will be required to anticipate the ever-changing trends in clothing fashion. Our future investments in marketing, as well as our strong commitment to product quality, will be intended to have a favorable impact on our business image and consumer preferences. If we do not adequately anticipate and react to changing demographics, consumer and economic trends and clothing fashion preferences, our financial results could be adversely affected.
Additionally, any failure by us to meet the changing preferences of consumers could prevent us from gaining market share and achieving long-term profitability. Clothing fashion lifecycles are relatively short and consumer preferences and loyalties change over time. Although we will attempt to anticipate these shifts and introduce new clothing lines to our consumers, we may not succeed. If we do not adequately anticipate or adjust to respond to these and other changes in consumer preferences, we may not be able to maintain and grow our retail apparel business and our sales may be adversely affected.
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Volatility in the price or availability of the clothing items on which we will depend could adversely impact our financial results. Due to recent and ongoing supply-chain volatility and significant inflationary pressures, the availability and cost for clothing is volatile. To the extent that increased prices we pay cannot be recouped through increases in our retail prices, our profitability would be negatively affected. Further, should we be unable to secure needed clothing items, we might not be able to satisfy demand.
We may not be able to maintain comparable store sales growth. As we expand in the future, comparable store sales performance will be an important factor to or success. It is expected that comparable store sales growth will fluctuate on a quarterly and/or annual basis. A number of factors can be expected to affect our retail apparel business, including:
| · | economic conditions; |
| · | weather conditions; |
| · | changing fashion trends; |
| · | competition; |
| · | new store openings in existing markets; |
| · | store remodeling and expansions; |
| · | customer response to our marketing programs; |
| · | procurement and management of merchandise inventory; and |
| · | development and growth of our FormRunner brand. |
As a result of these and other factors, we may not achieve or be able to maintain comparable store sales growth in the future. As comparable store sales are an important measurement, our stock price may be materially affected by fluctuations in our comparable store sales.
We must identify and respond to fashion trends and satisfy customer demands in order to continue to succeed. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to anticipate the desired fashion trends of our customers and offer merchandise which appeals to them on a timely and affordable basis. We expect our customers’ desired fashion needs to change frequently. If we are unable to successfully anticipate, identify or react to changing styles or trends, our sales may be adversely affected and we may have excess inventories. In response, we may be forced to increase our marketing promotions, which could increase store operating, general and administrative costs or take markdowns, which could reduce our operating income. Our brand image may also suffer, if our customers believe our merchandise misjudgments indicate that we are no longer able to offer them interesting fashions.
We may be unable to compete successfully in the highly competitive retail apparel industry. The retail apparel industry is highly competitive. We compete with national and local department stores, specialty and discount store chains, independent retail stores and internet businesses that market similar lines of merchandise. We also compete with direct marketers who, like us, target customers through catalogs, internet shopping capabilities and other distribution channels. Increased competition could result in pricing pressures, increased marketing expenditures and loss of our market share, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Some of our competitors may have greater financial, marketing and other resources available to them. In many cases, our primary competitors will be located in the same shopping centers as our stores, thereby offering an alternative shopping experience to our customer. In addition to competing for sales, we also compete for favorable site locations and lease terms.
Expansion into new and existing markets creates challenges. Any future expansion into new or within existing markets may present competitive, design and distribution challenges that differ from our current challenges. These challenges include competition among our stores and brands and diminished novelty of our store concept. If we are unable to overcome these challenges, our sales could decrease and our operating costs could rise.
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The market for prime real estate is competitive. In order to achieve growth, our strategy requires securing desirable retail lease space and opening stores in new and existing markets. We must choose store sites, execute favorable real estate transactions on terms that are acceptable to us, hire competent personnel and effectively open and operate these new stores. Our plans to increase the number of our retail stores will depend, in part, on the availability of suitable store sites. Rising real estate costs, acquisition costs and construction costs could also inhibit our ability to grow. If we fail to execute favorable real estate transactions, hire competent personnel and develop these new stores, growth of our company may not occur.
Our future success depends upon brand awareness and the effectiveness of our marketing programs. Our future success depends upon our ability to effectively define, evolve and promote our stores and brands. In order to achieve and maintain desirable recognition, we will need to invest in the development of our current brand, FormRunner, and future brands through various means, including customer research, advertising and promotional events, direct mail marketing, internet marketing and other measures. Certain external costs may be subject to price fluctuations, such as increases in the cost of mailing or advertising on the internet. We can provide no assurance that the marketing strategies we implement and the investments we make will be successful in building significant brand awareness or attracting new customers.
Our trademarked “FormRunner” brand, as well as brand we may develop in the future, are integral to our growth strategy. We currently have a federal registration for the FormRunner trademark in the United States. We cannot be assured that the registration we have obtained will be adequate to prevent the imitation of our products or infringement of our intellectual property rights by others. If a third party imitates our products, consumers may be confused and that third party may gain sales at our expense. If any such products are manufactured or marketed in a manner that projects lesser quality or carries a negative connotation, our brand image could be adversely affected.
Talented personnel are critical to our success. Our future success depends, to a significant degree, upon the services of our key personnel, particularly our senior executive officers and merchandising and design personnel. The loss of any member could impact our ability to bring desirable products to market or effectively manage our internal operations. Such a loss could reduce future revenues, increase costs, or both. Our success in the future will also depend upon our ability to attract, develop and retain talented and qualified personnel.
There would be risks associated with launching and maintaining a new brand. As we continue to grow our business, we may take advantage of certain opportunities created by the development of new brand concepts. The ability to succeed in any potential new concept requires significant capital expenditures and management attention. Potential new concepts are subject to certain other risks including:
| · | customer acceptance of the new brand and its products; |
| · | competition, both external and internal; |
| · | product and brand differentiation among our already-existing brands; and |
| · | the ability to attract, develop and retain qualified personnel including management and designers. |
We can provide no assurance that we will develop a new concept or, if we do, that the new concept will grow or become profitable. If we attempt to develop and grow a new brand and do not succeed, this could adversely impact the continued growth of our existing brands and our results of operations.
Our business fluctuates on a seasonal basis. We experience seasonal fluctuations in our sales and net income, with a disproportionate amount of our sales and over half of our net income typically realized during our fourth quarter, due to sales during the holiday shopping period. We also generate significant sales during the back-to-school period in the third quarter. Any decrease in sales or margins during those periods could reduce future annual profit margins and reduce future operational cash flow.
Seasonal fluctuations also affect our inventory levels. We typically order merchandise in advance of the peak selling periods and often before new fashion trends are confirmed by customer purchases. As such, we carry a significant amount of inventory before the holiday and back-to-school selling periods. Forecasting errors and changing customer buying behaviors may result in excess inventory, which may lead to markdowns and inventory valuation adjustments.
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Our business is sensitive to economic conditions and consumer spending patterns. Our growth, sales and profitability may be adversely affected by unfavorable local, regional, national or international economic conditions, including the effects of war, terrorism, natural disasters and widespread health concerns, or the threats thereof. Our business is also impacted by inflation, fluctuations in interest rates, consumer credit availability, consumer debt levels, changes in tax rates and tax policies, changes in gasoline prices and unemployment trends. Additionally, shifts in our customers’ discretionary spending to other goods, including music, entertainment and electronic products could also adversely affect our revenues and associated margins. Overall, we can provide no assurance on how these conditions will impact our business.
We rely on foreign sources of production. We do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities. We depend on independent third parties for the manufacture of all of our merchandise. We source a large majority of our merchandise from foreign factories located primarily in East and Southeast Asia. We do not have any long-term merchandise supply contracts and many of our imports are subject to existing or potential duties, tariffs or quotas that may limit the quantity of goods which may be imported into the United States from countries in that region. We compete with many other companies for production facilities and import quota capacity.
We are subject to payment processing risk. A significant portion of purchases of our apparel is made in stores and online by customers using credit/debit cards. For the foreseeable future, we intend to rely on third parties to process payment. Acceptance and processing of these payment methods are subject to certain rules and regulations and require payment of interchange and other fees. To the extent there are disruptions in our payment processing systems, our revenue, operating expenses and results of operation could be adversely impacted.
Our business and operations would be adversely impacted in the event of a failure or interruption of our information technology infrastructure or as a result of a cybersecurity attack. The proper functioning of our own information technology (IT) infrastructure is critical to the efficient operation and management of our business. We may not have the necessary financial resources to update and maintain our IT infrastructure, and any failure or interruption of our IT system could adversely impact our operations. In addition, our IT is vulnerable to cyberattacks, computer viruses, worms and other malicious software programs, physical and electronic break-ins, sabotage and similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering with our computer systems. We believe that we have adopted appropriate measures to mitigate potential risks to our technology infrastructure and our operations from these IT-related and other potential disruptions. However, given the unpredictability of the timing, nature and scope of any such IT failures or disruptions, we could potentially be subject to downtimes, transactional errors, processing inefficiencies, operational delays, other detrimental impacts on our operations or ability to provide products to our customers, the compromising of confidential or personal information, destruction or corruption of data, security breaches, other manipulation or improper use of our systems and networks, financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business or potential liability, and/or damage to our reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, competitive position, financial condition or results of operations.
If we fail to comply with personal data protection and privacy laws, we could be subject to adverse publicity, government enforcement actions and/or private litigation, which could negatively affect our business and operating results. In the ordinary course of our business, we receive, process, transmit and store information relating to identifiable individuals ("personal data"), primarily employees, former employees and consumers with whom we interact. As a result, we are subject to various U.S. federal and state and foreign laws and regulations relating to personal data. These laws have been subject to frequent changes, and new legislation in this area may be enacted in other jurisdictions at any time. These laws impose operational requirements for companies receiving or processing personal data, and many provide for significant penalties for noncompliance. These requirements with respect to personal data have subjected and may continue in the future to subject our company to, among other things, additional costs and expenses and have required and may in the future require costly changes to our business practices and information security systems, policies, procedures and practices. Our security controls over personal data, the training of employees and vendors on data privacy and data security, and the policies, procedures and practices we implemented or may implement in the future may not prevent the improper disclosure of personal data by us or the third-party service providers and vendors whose technology, systems and services we use in connection with the receipt, storage and transmission of personal data. Unauthorized access or improper disclosure of personal data in violation of personal data protection or privacy laws could harm our reputation, cause loss of consumer confidence, subject us to regulatory enforcement actions (including fines), and result in private litigation against us, which could result in loss of revenue, increased costs, liability for monetary damages, fines and/or criminal prosecution, all of which could negatively affect our business and operating results.
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If our third-party service providers and business partners do not satisfactorily fulfill their commitments and responsibilities, our financial results could suffer. In the conduct of our business, we rely on relationships with third parties, including cloud data storage and other information technology service providers, suppliers, distributors, contractors, joint venture partners and other external business partners, for certain functions or for services in support of key portions of our operations. These third-party service providers and business partners are subject to similar risks as we are relating to cybersecurity, privacy violations, business interruption, and systems and employee failures, and are subject to legal, regulatory and market risks of their own. Our third-party service providers and business partners may not fulfill their respective commitments and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. In addition, while we have procedures in place for selecting and managing our relationships with third-party service providers and other business partners, we do not have control over their business operations or governance and compliance systems, practices and procedures, which increases our financial, legal, reputational and operational risk. If we are unable to effectively manage our third-party relationships, or for any reason our third-party service providers or business partners fail to fulfill their commitments and responsibilities, our financial results could suffer.
Risks Related to Compliance and Regulation
We will not have reporting obligations under Sections 14 or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor will any shareholders have reporting requirements of Regulation 13D or 13G, nor Regulation 14D. So long as our common shares are not registered under the Exchange Act, our directors and executive officers and beneficial holders of 10% or more of our outstanding common shares will not be subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires executive officers and directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of equity securities to file with the SEC initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of common shares and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5, respectively. Such information about our directors, executive officers and beneficial holders will only be available through periodic reports we file with OTC Markets.
Our common stock is not registered under the Exchange Act and we do not intend to register our common stock under the Exchange Act for the foreseeable future; provided, however, that we will register our common stock under the Exchange Act if we have, after the last day of any fiscal year, more than either (1) 2,000 persons; or (2) 500 shareholders of record who are not accredited investors, in accordance with Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.
Further, as long as our common stock is not registered under the Exchange Act, we will not be subject to Section 14 of the Exchange Act, which, among other things, prohibits companies that have securities registered under the Exchange Act from soliciting proxies or consents from shareholders without furnishing to shareholders and filing with the SEC a proxy statement and form of proxy complying with the proxy rules.
The reporting required by Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act provides information to the public about persons other than the company who is making the tender offer. A tender offer is a broad solicitation by a company or a third party to purchase a substantial percentage of a company’s common stock for a limited period of time. This offer is for a fixed price, usually at a premium over the current market price, and is customarily contingent on shareholders tendering a fixed number of their shares.
In addition, as long as our common stock is not registered under the Exchange Act, our company will not be subject to the reporting requirements of Regulation 13D and Regulation 13G, which require the disclosure of any person who, after acquiring directly or indirectly the beneficial ownership of any equity securities of a class, becomes, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the class.
There may be deficiencies with our internal controls that require improvements. Our company is not required to provide a report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. We are in the process of evaluating whether our internal control procedures are effective and, therefore, there is a greater likelihood of undiscovered errors in our internal controls or reported financial statements as compared to issuers that have conducted such independent evaluations.
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Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure
As a non-listed company conducting an exempt offering pursuant to Regulation A, we are not subject to a number of corporate governance requirements, including the requirements for independent board members. As a non-listed company conducting an exempt offering pursuant to Regulation A, we are not subject to a number of corporate governance requirements that an issuer conducting an offering on Form S-1 or listing on a national stock exchange would be. Accordingly, we are not required to have (a) a board of directors of which a majority consists of independent directors under the listing standards of a national stock exchange, (b) an audit committee composed entirely of independent directors and a written audit committee charter meeting a national stock exchange’s requirements, (c) a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors and a written nominating/ corporate governance committee charter meeting a national stock exchange’s requirements, (d) a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors and a written compensation committee charter meeting the requirements of a national stock exchange, and (e) independent audits of our internal controls. Accordingly, you may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of a national stock exchange.
Our holding company structure makes us dependent on our subsidiaries for our cash flow and could serve to subordinate the rights of our shareholders to the rights of creditors of our subsidiaries, in the event of an insolvency or liquidation of any such subsidiary. Our company acts as a holding company and, accordingly, substantially all of our operations are conducted through our subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries will be separate and distinct legal entities. As a result, substantially all of our cash flow will depend upon the earnings of our subsidiaries. In addition, we will depend on the distribution of earnings, loans or other payments by our subsidiaries. No subsidiary will have any obligation to provide our company with funds for our payment obligations. If there is an insolvency, liquidation or other reorganization of any of our subsidiaries, our shareholders will have no right to proceed against their assets. Creditors of those subsidiaries will be entitled to payment in full from the sale or other disposal of the assets of those subsidiaries before our company, as a shareholder, would be entitled to receive any distribution from that sale or disposal.
Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares
The outstanding share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock preclude current and future owners of our common stock from influencing any corporate decision. Our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, owns the outstanding share of our Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three billion votes. Mrs. Nelson will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”).
The outstanding share of our Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock represent potential significant future dilution in ownership of our common stock, including the Offered Shares. The outstanding share of our Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time, into three billion shares of our common stock. At such time as this share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is converted into shares of common stock, holders of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, will incur significant dilution in their ownership of our company. The effect of the conversion rights of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is that, upon conversion, the then-holder(s) of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, as a group, will be issued a number of shares of common stock equal to approximately 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of all of our capital stock, as measured after such conversion. We are unable to predict the effect that any such conversion event would have on the market price of our common stock. (See “Dilution”).
There is no minimum offering and no person has committed to purchase any of the Offered Shares. We have not established a minimum offering hereunder, which means that we will be able to accept even a nominal amount of proceeds, even if such amount of proceeds is not sufficient to permit us to achieve any of our business objectives. In this regard, there is no assurance that we will sell any of the Offered Shares or that we will sell enough of the Offered Shares necessary to achieve any of our business objectives. Additionally, no person is committed to purchase any of the Offered Shares.
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We may seek additional capital that may result in shareholder dilution or that may have rights senior to those of our common stock. From time to time, we may seek to obtain additional capital, either through equity, equity-linked or debt securities. The decision to obtain additional capital will depend on, among other factors, our business plans, operating performance and condition of the capital markets. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of our common stock, which could negatively affect the market price of our common stock or cause our shareholders to experience dilution.
You may never realize any economic benefit from a purchase of Offered Shares. Because our common stock is volatile and thinly traded, there is no assurance that you will ever realize any economic benefit from your purchase of Offered Shares.
We do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain earnings, if any, to provide funds for the implementation of our business strategy. We do not intend to declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, there can be no assurance that holders of our common stock will receive cash, stock or other dividends on their shares of our common stock, until we have funds which our Board of Directors determines can be allocated to dividends.
Our shares of common stock are Penny Stock, which may impair trading liquidity. Disclosure requirements pertaining to penny stocks may reduce the level of trading activity in the market for our common stock and investors may find it difficult to sell their shares. Trades of our common stock will be subject to Rule 15g-9 of the SEC, which rule imposes certain requirements on broker-dealers who sell securities subject to the rule to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. For transactions covered by the rule, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for purchasers of the securities and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction prior to sale. The SEC also has rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in that security is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.
Our common stock is thinly traded and its market price may become highly volatile. There is currently only a limited market for our common stock. A limited market is characterized by a relatively limited number of shares in the public float, relatively low trading volume and a small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. The market for low priced securities is generally less liquid and more volatile than securities traded on national stock markets. Wide fluctuations in market prices are not uncommon. No assurance can be given that the market for our common stock will continue. The price of our common stock may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors such as the following, some of which are beyond our control:
| - | quarterly variations in our operating results; |
| - | operating results that vary from the expectations of investors; |
| - | changes in expectations as to our future financial performance, including financial estimates by investors; |
| - | reaction to our periodic filings, or presentations by executives at investor and industry conferences; |
| - | changes in our capital structure; |
| - | announcements of innovations or new services by us or our competitors; |
| - | announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; |
| - | lack of success in the expansion of our business operations; |
| - | announcements by third parties of significant claims or proceedings against our company or adverse developments in pending proceedings; |
| - | additions or departures of key personnel; |
| - | asset impairment; |
| - | temporary or permanent inability to operate our retail location(s); and |
| - | rumors or public speculation about any of the above factors. |
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The terms of this offering were determined arbitrarily. The terms of this offering were determined arbitrarily by us. The offering price for the Offered Shares does not necessarily bear any relationship to our company’s assets, book value, earnings or other established criteria of valuation. Accordingly, the offering price of the Offered Shares should not be considered as an indication of any intrinsic value of such securities. (See “Dilution”).
Our common stock is subject to price volatility unrelated to our operations. The market price of our common stock could fluctuate substantially due to a variety of factors, including market perception of our ability to achieve our planned growth, quarterly operating results of other companies in the same industry, trading volume in our common stock, changes in general conditions in the economy and the financial markets or other developments affecting our company’s competitors or our company itself. In addition, the over-the-counter stock market is subject to extreme price and volume fluctuations in general. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market price of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance and could have the same effect on our common stock.
Future sales of our common stock, or the perception in the public markets that these sales may occur, could reduce the market price of our common stock. In general, our officers and directors and major shareholders, as affiliates, under Rule 144 may not sell more than one percent of the total issued and outstanding shares in any 90-day period, and must resell the shares in an unsolicited brokerage transaction at the market price. The availability for sale of substantial amounts of our common stock under Rule 144 or otherwise could reduce prevailing market prices for our common stock.
You will suffer dilution in the net tangible book value of the Offered Shares you purchase in this offering. If you acquire any Offered Shares, you will suffer immediate dilution, due to the lower book value per share of our common stock compared to the purchase price of the Offered Shares in this offering. (See “Dilution”).
As an issuer of penny stock, the protection provided by the federal securities laws relating to forward looking statements does not apply to us. Although federal securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by a public company that files reports under the federal securities laws, this safe harbor is not available to issuers of penny stocks. As a result, we will not have the benefit of this safe harbor protection in the event of any legal action based upon a claim that the material provided by us contained a material misstatement of fact or was misleading in any material respect because of our failure to include any statements necessary to make the statements not misleading. Such an action could hurt our financial condition.
Ownership Dilution
The information under “Investment Dilution” below does not take into account the potential conversion of the outstanding share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock into at a total of three billion shares of our common stock. By the terms of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, no conversion may be made that would cause the converting party’s ownership of our common stock to exceed 9.9%. However, the conversion of the share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock into shares of our common stock would cause holders of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, to incur significant dilution in their ownership of our company. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares,”- “Description of Securities—Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”).
Investment Dilution
Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of our common stock in this offering represents the difference between the amount per share paid by purchasers of the Offered Shares in this offering and the net tangible book value per share immediately after completion of this offering. In this offering, dilution is attributable primarily to our negative net tangible book value per share.
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If you purchase Offered Shares in this offering, your investment will be diluted to the extent of the difference between your purchase price per Offered Share and the net tangible book value of our common stock after this offering. Our net tangible book value as of December 31, 2021, was $(_______) (unaudited), or $(0._____) per share. Net tangible book value per share is equal to total assets minus the sum of total liabilities and intangible assets divided by the total number of shares outstanding.
The tables below illustrate the dilution to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering, on a pro forma basis, assuming 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of the Offered Shares are sold.
| Assuming the Sale of 100% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.____[0.0003-0.0006] $(0.0002) $.____[0.0003-0.0005] $.____[0.0001-0.0003] $.____[0.0029-0.0057] |
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| Assuming the Sale of 75% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.____[0.0003-0.0006] $(0.0002) $.____[0.0004-0.0006] $.____[0.0002-0.0004] $.____[0.0028-0.0056] |
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| Assuming the Sale of 50% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.____[0.0003-0.0006] $(0.0002) $.____[0.0004-0.0006] $.____[0.0002-0.0004] $.____[0.0028-0.0056] |
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| Assuming the Sale of 25% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.____[0.0003-0.0006] $(0.0002) $.____[0.0004-0.0007] $.____[0.0002-0.0005] $.____[0.0028-0.0055] |
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The table below sets forth the estimated proceeds we would derive from this offering, assuming the sale of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Offered Shares and assuming the payment of no sales commissions or finder’s fees. There is, of course, no guaranty that we will be successful in selling any of the Offered Shares in this offering.
| Assumed Percentage of Offered Shares Sold in This Offering | |||||||
| 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% | ||||
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Offered Shares sold |
3,375,000,000 |
6,750,000,000 |
10,125,000,000 |
13,500,000,000 |
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| Gross proceeds | $[1,012,500-2,025,000] | $[2,025,000-4,050,000] | $[3,037,500-6,075,000] | $[4,050,000-8,100,000] | |||
| Offering expenses(1) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | |||
| Net proceeds | $[992,500-2,005,000] | $[2,005,000-4,030,000] | $[3,017,000-6,055,000] | $[4,030,000-8,070,000] | |||
| (1) | Offering expenses include the following items, certain of which are estimated for purposes of this table: administrative expenses, legal and accounting fees, publishing/EDGAR and Blue-Sky compliance. |
The table below sets forth the manner in which we intend to apply the net proceeds derived by us in this offering, including the sale and issuance of the Conversion Shares, assuming the sale of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Offered Shares. All amounts set forth below are estimates.
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Use of Proceeds for Assumed Percentage of Offered Shares Sold in This Offering |
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| 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% | |||||
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Inventory |
$ |
[108,500-237,000] |
$ |
[225,000-470,000] |
$ |
[237,000-495,000] |
$ |
[350,000-660,000] |
| Marketing and Advertising | [144,000-288,000] | [300,000-600,000] | [500,000-1,000,000] | [750,000-1,550,000] | ||||
| Trade Shows | [48,000-96,000] | [100,000-200,000] | [150,000-300,000] | [200,000-400,000] | ||||
| Product Development | [96,000-192,000] | [200,000-400,000] | [250,000-500,000] | [250,000-500,000] | ||||
| Store Expansion | [144,000-288,000] | [360,000-720,000] | [720,000-1,440,000] | [720,000-1,440,000] | ||||
| Warehouse Expense | [25,000-50,000] | [100,000-200,000] | [300,000-600,0000] | [300,000-600,000] | ||||
| Payroll | [144,000-288,000] | [288,000-276,000] | [500,000-1,000,000] | [500,000-1,000,000] | ||||
| Working Capital | [283,000-566,000] | [432,000-864,000] | [360,000-720,000] | [960,000-1,920,000] | ||||
| Total Net Proceeds | $ | [992,500-2,005,000] | $ | [2,005,000-4,030,000] | $ | [3,017,000-6,055,000] | $ | [4,030,000-8,070,000] |
We reserve the right to change the foregoing use of proceeds, should our management believe it to be in the best interest of our company. The allocations of the proceeds of this offering presented above constitute the current estimates of our management and are based on our current plans, assumptions made with respect to the beverage industry, general economic conditions and our future revenue and expenditure estimates.
Investors are cautioned that expenditures may vary substantially from the estimates presented above. Investors must rely on the judgment of our management, who will have broad discretion regarding the application of the proceeds of this offering. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations (if any), business developments and the rate of our growth. We may find it necessary or advisable to use portions of the proceeds of this offering for other purposes.
In the event we do not obtain the entire offering amount hereunder, we may attempt to obtain additional funds through private offerings of our securities or by borrowing funds. Currently, we do not have any committed sources of financing.
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In General
Our company is offering a maximum of 13,500,000,000 Offered Shares on a best-efforts basis, at a fixed price of $____[0.0003-0.0006] per Offered Share; any funds derived from this offering will be immediately available to us for our use. There will be no refunds.
This offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which is one year from this offering being qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion.
There is no minimum number of Offered Shares that we are required to sell in this offering. All funds derived by us from this offering will be immediately available for use by us, in accordance with the uses set forth in the Use of Proceeds section of this Offering Circular. No funds will be placed in an escrow account during the offering period and no funds will be returned, once an investor’s subscription agreement has been accepted by us.
We intend to sell the Offered Shares in this offering through the efforts of our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson. Mrs. Nelson will not receive any compensation for offering or selling the Offered Shares. We believe that Mrs. Nelson is exempt from registration as a broker-dealer under the provisions of Rule 3a4-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). In particular, Mrs. Nelson:
| - | is not subject to a statutory disqualification, as that term is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities Act; and |
| - | is not to be compensated in connection with his participation by the payment of commissions or other remuneration based either directly or indirectly on transactions in securities; and |
| - | is not an associated person of a broker or dealer; and |
| - | meets the conditions of the following: |
| - | primarily performs, and will perform at the end of this offering, substantial duties for us or on our behalf otherwise than in connection with transactions in securities; and |
| - | was not a broker or dealer, or an associated person of a broker or dealer, within the preceding 12 months; and |
| - | did not participate in selling an offering of securities for any issuer more than once every 12 months other than in reliance on paragraphs (a)(4)(i) or (iii) of Rule 3a4-1 under the Exchange Act. |
As of the date of this Offering Circular, we have not entered into any agreements with selling agents for the sale of the Offered Shares. However, we reserve the right to engage FINRA-member broker-dealers. In the event we engage FINRA-member broker-dealers, we expect to pay sales commissions of up to 8.0% of the gross offering proceeds from their sales of the Offered Shares. In connection with our appointment of a selling broker-dealer, we intend to enter into a standard selling agent agreement with the broker-dealer pursuant to which the broker-dealer would act as our non-exclusive sales agent in consideration of our payment of commissions of up to 8.0% on the sale of Offered Shares effected by the broker-dealer.
Procedures for Subscribing
If you are interested in subscribing for Offered Shares in this offering, please submit a request for information by e-mail to Mrs. Nelson at: lisaformrunnerapparel@gmail.com; all relevant information will be delivered to you by return e-mail.
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Thereafter, should you decide to subscribe for Offered Shares, you are required to follow the procedures described therein, which are:
| - | Electronically execute and deliver to us a subscription agreement; and |
| - | Deliver funds directly by check or by wire or electronic funds transfer via ACH to our specified bank account. |
Right to Reject Subscriptions. After we receive your complete, executed subscription agreement and the funds required under the subscription agreement have been transferred to us, we have the right to review and accept or reject your subscription in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. We will return all monies from rejected subscriptions immediately to you, without interest or deduction.
Acceptance of Subscriptions. Upon our acceptance of a subscription agreement, we will countersign the subscription agreement and issue the Offered Shares subscribed. Once you submit the subscription agreement and it is accepted, you may not revoke or change your subscription or request your subscription funds. All accepted subscription agreements are irrevocable.
This Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors upon their request via electronic PDF format and will be available for viewing and download 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on our company’s page on the SEC’s website: www.sec.gov.
An investor will become a shareholder of our company and the Offered Shares will be issued, as of the date of settlement. Settlement will not occur until an investor’s funds have cleared and we accept the investor as a shareholder.
By executing the subscription agreement and paying the total purchase price for the Offered Shares subscribed, each investor agrees to accept the terms of the subscription agreement and attests that the investor meets certain minimum financial standards. (See “State Qualification and Investor Suitability Standards” below).
An approved trustee must process and forward to us subscriptions made through IRAs, Keogh plans and 401(k) plans. In the case of investments through IRAs, Keogh plans and 401(k) plans, we will send the confirmation and notice of our acceptance to the trustee.
Minimum Purchase Requirements
You must initially purchase at least $5,000 of the Offered Shares in this offering. If you have satisfied the minimum purchase requirement, any additional purchase must be in an amount of at least $1,000.
State Law Exemption and Offerings to Qualified Purchasers
State Law Exemption. This Offering Circular does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any Offered Shares in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it would be unlawful to do so. An investment in the Offered Shares involves substantial risks and possible loss by investors of their entire investments. (See “Risk Factors”).
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The Offered Shares have not been qualified under the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction. Currently, we plan to sell the Offered Shares in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Puerto Rico and New York. However, we may, at a later date, decide to sell Offered Shares in other states. In the case of each state in which we sell the Offered Shares, we will qualify the Offered Shares for sale with the applicable state securities regulatory body or we will sell the Offered Shares pursuant to an exemption from registration found in the applicable state’s securities, or Blue Sky, law.
Certain of our offerees may be broker-dealers registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act, who may be interested in reselling the Offered Shares to others. Any such broker-dealer will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of the SEC and FINRA relating to underwriters.
Investor Suitability Standards. The Offered Shares may only be purchased by investors residing in a state in which this Offering Circular is duly qualified who have either (a) a minimum annual gross income of $70,000 and a minimum net worth of $70,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings, or (b) a minimum net worth of $250,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings.
Issuance of the Offered Shares
Upon settlement, that is, at such time as an investor’s funds have cleared and we have accepted an investor’s subscription agreement, we will either issue such investor’s purchased Offered Shares in book-entry form or issue a certificate or certificates representing such investor’s purchased Offered Shares.
Transferability of the Offered Shares
The Offered Shares will be generally freely transferable, subject to any restrictions imposed by applicable securities laws or regulations.
Advertising, Sales and Other Promotional Materials
In addition to this Offering Circular, subject to limitations imposed by applicable securities laws, we expect to use additional advertising, sales and other promotional materials in connection with this offering. These materials may include information relating to this offering, articles and publications concerning industries relevant to our business operations or public advertisements and audio-visual materials, in each case only as authorized by us. In addition, the sales material may contain certain quotes from various publications without obtaining the consent of the author or the publication for use of the quoted material in the sales material. Although these materials will not contain information in conflict with the information provided by this Offering Circular and will be prepared with a view to presenting a balanced discussion of risk and reward with respect to the Offered Shares, these materials will not give a complete understanding of our company, this offering or the Offered Shares and are not to be considered part of this Offering Circular. This offering is made only by means of this Offering Circular and prospective investors must read and rely on the information provided in this Offering Circular in connection with their decision to invest in the Offered Shares.
General
Our authorized capital stock consists of (a) 40,000,000,000 shares of common stock, $.00001 par value per share; and (b) 50,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value per share, (1) 2,500,000 of which have been designated Series A Preferred Stock and (2) one (1) of which has been designated Special 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
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As of the date of this Offering Circular, there were (x) 2,449,627,869 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding held by 66 holders of record; (y) 2,500,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding held by one (1) holder of record; and (z) one (1) share of Special 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding held by one (1) holder of record.
Common Stock
General. The holders of our common stock currently have (a) equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors; (b) are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of our company; (c) do not have preemptive, subscriptive or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights applicable thereto; and (d) are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which shareholders may vote. Our Bylaws provide that, at all meetings of the shareholders for the election of directors, a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect. On all other matters, except as otherwise required by Nevada law or our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the shareholders shall be necessary to authorize any corporate action to be taken by vote of the shareholders.
Non-cumulative Voting. Holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, voting for the election of directors, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if they so choose, and, in such event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any of our directors.
Further, the outstanding share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is beneficially owned by our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson. Mrs. Nelson, thus, controls all corporate matters of our company. (See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”).
Pre-emptive Rights. As of the date of this Offering Circular, no holder of any shares of our capital stock has pre-emptive or preferential rights to acquire or subscribe for any unissued shares of any class of our capital stock not otherwise disclosed herein.
Series A Preferred Stock
Voting. The Series A Preferred Stock does not possess voting rights.
Dividends. The Series A Preferred Stock is not entitled to receive any dividends.
Liquidation Preference. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, either voluntary or involuntary, after setting apart or paying in full the preferential amounts due to holders of senior capital stock, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock and parity capital stock, if any, shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the assets or surplus funds of our company to the holders of junior capital stock, including our common stock, an amount equal to $.0001 per share (the “Series A Liquidation Preference”). If upon such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, our assets available for distribution to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and parity capital stock, if any, shall be insufficient to permit in full the payment of the Series A Liquidation Preference, then all such assets of the Corporation shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and parity capital stock, if any.
Conversion. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock are convertible at any time into shares of our common stock at the rate of one (1) share of our common stock for each share of Series A Preferred Stock converted.
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Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock
Voting. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 3,000,000,000 votes. Our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, as the owner of the outstanding share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”).
Dividends. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is not entitled to receive any dividends.
Liquidation Preference. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, either voluntary or involuntary, after setting apart or paying in full the preferential amounts due to holders of senior capital stock, if any, the holders of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock and parity capital stock, if any, shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the assets or surplus funds of our company to the holders of junior capital stock, including the Series A Preferred Stock and our common stock, an amount equal to $.0001 per share (the “Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference”). If upon such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, our assets available for distribution to the holders of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock and parity capital stock, if any, shall be insufficient to permit in full the payment of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, then all such assets of the Corporation shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock and parity capital stock, if any.
Conversion. Each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time, into three billion shares of our common stock, subject to a 9.9% ownership limitation on the converting party. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares”).
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Shareholder Meetings
Our bylaws provide that special meetings of shareholders may be called only by our Board of Directors, the chairman of the board, or our president, or as otherwise provided under Nevada law.
Transfer Agent
We have retained the services of Signature Stock Transfer, Inc., 14673 Midway Road, Suite 220, Addison, Texas 75001, as the transfer agent for our common stock. Signature Stock Transfer’s website is located at: www.signaturestocktransfer.com No information found on Signature Stock Transfer’s website is part of this Offering Circular.
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History
Our company was incorporated on May 2006 under the laws of the State of Florida as Iron Link Ltd. In June 2007, our corporate name changed to Wave Uranium Holding. In September 2009, our corporate name changed to FBC Holding, Inc., in conjunction with a merger transaction.
On April 22, 2021, the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, case number A21-829359-C, entered an Order Granting Application for Appointment (the “Order”) of SSM Monopoly Corporation as custodian (the “Custodian”) of our company. In connection with a change-in-control transaction, on April 23, 2021, Kareem Monsour, principal of the Custodian, resigned as our sole officer and director and appointed Carey W. Cooley as our new sole officer and director. On November 30, 2021, the custodianship was terminated.
On December 15, 2021, our current sole officer and director, Lisa Nelson, acquired control of our company from Mr. Cooley, for a cash payment in the amount of $150,000. Effective December 20, 2021, we acquired FormRunner Apparel, Inc., a company owned by Mrs. Nelson.
Recent Change-in-Control Transactions
In April 2021, the Custodian took control of our company, which had been abandoned by our prior management. Also in April 2021, our former sole director and officer Carey W. Cooley acquired control of our company from Kareem Mansour, the principal of the Custodian, who had been issued one share of our Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock in consideration of services rendered. Mr. Cooley paid Mr. Mansour $32,300 in cash for such share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock.
Effective December 15, 2021, our current sole officer and director, Lisa Nelson, acquired control of our company from Mr. Cooley, for a cash payment in the amount of $150,000. Effective December 20, 2021, we acquired FormRunner Apparel, Inc., a company owned by Mrs. Nelson.
Overview
Since 2019, our company has marketed and sold FormRunner Apparel, a brand dedicated to Christian Nelson, who was taken too soon. We strive to provide clothing that is different from the mainstream and that embodies what Christian stood for: individuality and making a difference in this world. Our goal is for you to not only love the clothes but to live life with the mindset of making a difference.
Retail Locations
We have two retail locations in Scottsdale, Arizona: (1) our FormRunner store is located at 10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259; and (2) our HyperViolent store is located in the Scottsdale Fashion Mall, 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 2240, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. We refer to these stores collectively as the “Scottsdale Stores”.
Online Store
We have an online store located at: FormRunnerApparel.com. All merchandise that is available in the Scottsdale Stores is available through our website.
Plan of Business
Our mission embodied in the Formunner brand is to emphasize the way life should be lived: to honor and develop personal connections, to stand out from the crowd, and to be THAT person everyone talks about; to live your life with love, compassion, life and energy; to stray away from the mediocre, to embrace individuality and, ultimately, to make a difference and leave your mark on this world.
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We deliver high quality street-wear up to date with the latest fashion. In our clothing, we not only want designs different from other brands, but, in connection to the things our brand represents and what Christian stood for, we want our customers to not only love the clothes and their look, but to be inspired by them to live life with the mindset of making a difference.
Our brand is dedicated to Christian Nelson, a truly unique and special individual whose life was taken too soon. Everywhere he went he radiated a special energy and anyone he talked to learned what a special soul he was. He was there for his friends, his family, for
everyone, and always lived to help others. He carried with him a vision, and a certain perception of the world until the end, “make your time count”. He made an impact with everything he did. He had a vision of living life to the fullest with the time he had and that vision made him such a figure. Until his very last moment, he knew who he was and what he stood for and never failed to stay true to himself. FormRunner is the embodiment of Christian’s spirit.
With the proceeds of this offering, we intend to establish additional locations, first, in the Scottsdale, Arizona, area, and, thereafter, in as-yet determined markets in Arizona a neighboring states. While we have identified areas of interest in the Scottsdale area, we have not formally selected any particular location at which to establish a new retail location.
In addition, to expand sales and brand awareness, we intend to: capitalize on collaborations with other local brands for cross promotions; offer incentives in order to gain more Google reviews and feedback; create a HyperViolent website to generate additional product sales and to keep customers updated with our latest apparel offerings; expand on existing brand deals with micro-influencers or larger social media influencers, as funds are available to us; increase our online presence and drive traffic to our websites in an effort to increase online sales; create brand awareness in the local community; increase specifically our presence on Tik Tok, to capitalize on trends that emerge on that platform; and we will continue the employ SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies to gain online traction.
Further, we intend that FormRunner will continue to uphold the tradition of hosting events and raising money for the National Foundation for Teen Safe Driving along with the Christian Nelson Memorial Scholarship to honor Christian’s life and rally the community.
Our Apparel Style
FormRunner specializes in streetwear- style apparel, including shirts, jackets, hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, hats and beanies.
Our Market
Our target market consists of middle-upper class high school students, who generally rely on their parents to purchase their apparel. In our approach to attracting customers, we consider that, in apparel sales: women between the ages of 35 and 55 spend the most, on average, annually on clothes; women and girls tend to spend twice as much on apparel annually; social media trends tend to influence girls ages 12-17 23% more in comparison to boys of the same age; apparel makes up approximately 3.3% of household spending yearly in the Greater Phoenix area; nearly $80 billion is spent in the United States each year on “urban streetwear,” like our FormRunner line, which is the preferred fashion for those in skateboarding culture.
Marketing Strategy
We advertise with a focus on: high school students that have buying power and are heavily influenced by trends; and parents of high school students who support their children’s interests and have larger buying power and spend a median $4,000 yearly on apparel). We attempt to gain increased per-sale levels, by offering accessories, including chains, jewelry, sunglasses, hats, masks and socks, vintage clothing, including shirts, jackets, hoodies, and sweaters, “Hypebeast” designer fashion brand clothing, such as Off-White, Chrome
Hearts, Vlone, A Bathing Ape, and Pleasures.
Currently, we advertise through Google pop-ups on maps and searches, customer reviews on Yelp, Google Reviews and similar apps, and on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
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Product Development
We have developed the FormRunner brand and intend to create additional apparel brands, in the future. Over time, we believe this strategy will allow us to create an array of exclusive merchandise under our proprietary brands, while bringing our products to market expediently. Additionally, because our FormRunner (and future brands) is sold exclusively in the Scottsdale Stores, we are able to control the presentation and pricing of our merchandise and provide a high level of customer service.
Sourcing
We source our clothing from United States-based suppliers and manufacture our FormRunner line in-house.
Inventory Management
Our approach to inventory management emphasizes rapid turnover of our merchandise and taking markdowns to keep merchandise fresh and current with fashion trends. Our policy is to maintain sufficient quantities of inventory on hand in our retail stores, so that we can offer customers a full selection of current merchandise.
Seasonality
We view the retail apparel market as having two principal selling seasons, Spring and Fall. As is generally the case, in the apparel industry, we experience our peak sales activity during the Fall season. This seasonal sales pattern results in increased inventory during the back-to-school and holiday selling periods.
Trademark
We own the “FormRunner” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This mark is important to us, and we intend to, directly or indirectly, maintain and protect this and any future marks we develop and their respective registrations.
Competition
The sale of apparel and related accessories through retail stores and online stores is a highly competitive business, with numerous participants, including individual and chain fashion specialty stores, department stores, discount retailers and direct marketers. Depth of selection, colors and styles of merchandise, merchandise procurement and pricing, ability to anticipate fashion trends and customer preferences, inventory control, reputation, quality of merchandise, store design, store location, advertising and customer services are all important factors in competing successfully in the retail apparel industry. Additionally, factors affecting consumer spending, such as interest rates, employment levels, taxation and overall economic conditions, could have a material effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Properties
We have two retail locations (the Scottsdale Stores) in Scottsdale, Arizona: (1) our FormRunner store is located at 10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259; and (2) our HyperViolent store is located in the Scottsdale Fashion Mall, 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 2240, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251.
Employees
In addition to our sole officer and director, we currently have no full-time employees and four part-time employees. Upon our obtaining additional funding, including through this offering, we expect that we would hire a small number of additional employees. We have used, and, in the future, expect to use, the services of certain outside consultants and advisors as needed on a consulting basis.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes, beginning on page F-1 of this Offering Circular.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the following discussion, as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those described under Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors. We assume no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements included herein.
COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. The virus and actions taken to mitigate its spread have had and are expected to continue to have a broad adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical areas in which our company operates. To date, we believe that COVID-19 has had a material impact on our company’s operations, due to diminished customer traffic in our retail locations during the last two years.
Basis of Presentation
In December 2021, we acquired the Formrunner Apparel, which business has become the sole business of our company. This section presents information, and narrative descriptions thereof, concerning the operating results of (a) our company for the periods and as of the dates indicated, (b) Formrunner Apparel for the period and as of the date indicated and, (c) where appropriate, pro forma financial information, which assumes our company’s acquisition of the Formrunner Apparel had occurred on certain prior dates, as indicated.
Results of Operations
Short Years (Five Months) Ended December 31, 2021 (“Fiscal 2021”) and 2020 (“Fiscal 2020”). During Fiscal 2021, we generated revenues from operations of $32,692 (unaudited), incurred a cost of sales of $18,477 (unaudited) and derived a gross profit of $14,215 (unaudited).
During Fiscal 2020, we generated revenues from operations of $5,019 (unaudited), incurred a cost of sales of $2,939 (unaudited) and derived a gross profit of $2,080 (unaudited).
During Fiscal 2021, we incurred operating expenses of $352,965 (unaudited), resulting in a net loss of $338,750 (unaudited). During Fiscal 2020, we incurred operating expenses of $54,397 (unaudited), resulting in a net loss of $52,317 (unaudited).
We require significant funds, in order to be able to expand our current operations and to open additional retail locations. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain such needed funds. However, we believe that, beginning with the second quarter of 2022, our revenues will increase from quarter to quarter, though no assurance in that regard can be made. We expect to incur operating losses through at least all of 2022.
Further, because of our current lack of growth capital and the uncertainty of our obtaining needed capital, we are unable to predict the levels of our future revenues.
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Plan of Business
We believe that the proceeds of this offering will satisfy our cash requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Our mission embodied in the Formunner brand is to emphasize the way life should be lived: to honor and develop personal connections, to stand out from the crowd, and to be THAT person everyone talks about; to live your life with love, compassion, life and energy; to stray away from the mediocre, to embrace individuality and, ultimately, to make a difference and leave your mark on this world.
We deliver high quality street-wear up to date with the latest fashion. In our clothing, we not only want designs different from other brands, but, in connection to the things our brand represents and what Christian stood for, we want our customers to not only love the clothes and their look, but to be inspired by them to live life with the mindset of making a difference.
Our brand is dedicated to Christian Nelson, a truly unique and special individual whose life was taken too soon. Everywhere he went he radiated a special energy and anyone he talked to learned what a special soul he was. He was there for his friends, his family, for everyone, and always lived to help others. He carried with him a vision, and a certain perception of the world until the end, “make your time count”. He made an impact with everything he did. He had a vision of living life to the fullest with the time he had and that vision made him such a figure. Until his very last moment, he knew who he was and what he stood for and never failed to stay true to himself. FormRunner is the embodiment of Christian’s spirit.
With the proceeds of this offering, we intend to establish additional locations, first, in the Scottsdale, Arizona, area, and, thereafter, in as-yet determined markets in Arizona a neighboring states. While we have identified areas of interest in the Scottsdale area, we have not formally selected any particular location at which to establish a new retail location.
In addition, to expand sales and brand awareness, we intend to: capitalize on collaborations with other local brands for cross promotions; offer incentives in order to gain more Google reviews and feedback; create a HyperViolent website to generate additional product sales and to keep customers updated with our latest apparel offerings; expand on existing brand deals with micro-influencers or larger social media influencers, as funds are available to us; increase our online presence and drive traffic to our websites in an effort to increase online sales; create brand awareness in the local community; increase specifically our presence on Tik Tok, to capitalize on trends that emerge on that platform; and we will continue the employ SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies to gain online traction.
Further, we intend that FormRunner will continue to uphold the tradition of hosting events and raising money for the National Foundation for Teen Safe Driving along with the Christian Nelson Memorial Scholarship to honor Christian’s life and rally the community.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2021, our company had $58,871 (unaudited) in cash and had a working capital deficit of $512,852 (unaudited).
Our company’s current cash position of approximately $40,000 is adequate for our company to maintain its present level of operations through at least the second quarter of 2022. However, we must obtain additional capital from third parties, including in this offering, to implement our full business plans. There is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining such additional capital.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2021, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements. We have entered into operating leases for two facilities, as follows:
| Address | Description | Use | Yearly Rent | Expiration Date | ||||||||
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10855 N. 116th Street Suite 115 Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 |
Retail (1,100 sq. ft.) |
Retail/Administrative | $21,420 | April 2023 | ||||||||
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7014 East Camelback Road Suite 2240 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 |
Retail (687 sq. ft.) |
Retail | $42,000 | October 2022 | ||||||||
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Contractual Obligations
To date, except for our retail leases, we have not entered into any significant long-term obligations that require us to make monthly cash payments.
Capital Expenditures
We made no capital expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2021. However, should be obtain proceeds in this offering, or otherwise, we expect to make capital expenditures during the next twelve months. We are unable to predict the amount or timing of any such expenditures.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth certain information concerning our company’s executive management.
| Name | Age | Position(s) | ||||
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Lisa Nelson |
54 |
Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
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| Alexandra Caringola | 21 | Chief Product Officer and Director | ||||
| Brianna Nelson | 25 | Director | ||||
| Matthew McGee | 22 | Director |
Our directors serve until a successor is elected and qualified. Our officers are elected by the Board of Directors to a term of one (1) year and serves until their successor(s) is duly elected and qualified, or until they are removed from office. Brianna Nelson is the daughter of Lisa Nelson. There exist no other family relationships among our officers and directors.
Certain information regarding the backgrounds of each of our officers and directors is set forth below.
Lisa Nelson, CEO, President, Chief Financial Officer and Director. Lisa Nelson is a community minded entrepreneur with over 25 years of executive management and ownership experience. Mrs. Nelson also has operations and national sales experience in a wide range of industries including hospitality, healthcare, marketing, and retail. Since February 2019, Mrs. Nelson has been President, CEO and a Director of CBD Life Sciences Inc. (trading symbol: CBDL), which retails and wholesales CBD organic products, including CBD drops, pain relief creams, anxiety and sleep supplements, CBD brain boost coffee, weight loss coffee, gummies, a full line of CBD infused anti -aging skin care line and a full pet line.
Mrs. Nelson graduated from the Mandel Medical School with a Medical Assistant degree in 1987. She also attended Queens Borough Community College as well as Pima Community College for her nursing degree LPN in 1992. Mrs. Nelson’s drive has always been focused on helping people and contributing to the community. Currently Mrs. Nelson is an active member in the American Legions Auxiliary. She has also been associated with the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Nelson manages a fund for The Christian Matthew Nelson Scholarship, and has assisted with various fundraisers, including the Illumin8 Life Foundation for Breast Cancer awareness.
Alexandra Caringola, Chief Product Officer and Director. Alexandra Caringola has, in a short time, become adept at developing and marketing our brands. Since 2019, she has worked in varying roles for our operating subsidiary, FormRunner Apparel, Inc., serving most recently in her Chief Product Officer position.
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Brianna Nelson, Director. Brianna Nelson has, in a short time, developed a broad base of experience in the marketing and social media sector. Since 2019, she has directed social media activities for CBD Life Sciences Inc. (trading symbol: CBDL). On a day-to-day basis, Ms. Nelson plays a big role marketing CBDL’s products through an online presence and social media outlets. She attends Scottsdale Community College and will be graduating with two associate degrees.
Matthew McGee, Director. Matthew McGee has served as a director of our operating subsidiary, FormRunner Apparel, Inc., since 2019. Since 2020, Mr. McGee has served as Chief Marketing Officer of Life Sciences, Inc., an operating subsidiary of CBD Life Sciences Inc. (trading symbol: CBDL).
Conflicts of Interest
At the present time, we do not foresee any direct conflict between our officers and directors, their other business interests and their involvement in our company.
Corporate Governance
We do not have a separate Compensation Committee, Audit Committee or Nominating Committee. These functions are conducted by our Board of Directors acting as a whole.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, our Board of Directors, did not hold a meeting, but took action by unanimous written consent in lieu of a meeting on two occasions.
Independence of Board of Directors
None of our directors is not independent, within the meaning of definitions established by the SEC or any self-regulatory organization. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that all or any portion of our Board of Directors include independent directors.
Shareholder Communications with Our Board of Directors
Our company welcomes comments and questions from our shareholders. Shareholders should direct all communications to our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, at our executive offices. However, while we appreciate all comments from shareholders, we may not be able to respond individually to all communications. We attempt to address shareholder questions and concerns in our press releases and documents filed with OTC Markets, so that all shareholders have access to information about us at the same time. Mrs. Nelson collects and evaluates all shareholder communications. All communications addressed to our directors and executive officers will be reviewed by those parties, unless the communication is clearly frivolous.
Code of Ethics
As of the date of this Offering Circular, our Board of Directors has not adopted a code of ethics with respect to our directors, officers and employees.
In General
As of the date of this Offering Circular, there are no annuity, pension or retirement benefits proposed to be paid to officers, directors or employees of our company, pursuant to any presently existing plan provided by, or contributed to, our company.
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Compensation Summary
The following table summarizes information concerning the compensation awarded, paid to or earned by, our executive officers.
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Name and Principal Position |
Year Ended July 31, |
Salary ($) |
Bonus ($) |
Stock Awards ($) |
Option Awards ($) |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
All Other Compen- sation ($) |
Total ($) |
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Lisa Nelson (1) Chief Executive Officer, Secretary |
2021 2020 |
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Alexandra Caringola (1) Chief Product Officer, Secretary |
2021 2020 |
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Carey W. Cooley Former Chief Executive Officer |
2021 2020 |
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| (1) | This person was not an officer of our company, until December 2021. |
Outstanding Option Awards
The following table provides certain information regarding unexercised options to purchase common stock, stock options that have not vested and equity-incentive plan awards outstanding as of the date of this Offering Circular, for each named executive officer.
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Employment Agreements
We have not entered into employments agreements with either of our executive officers.
Outstanding Equity Awards
During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, our Board of Directors made no equity awards and no such award is pending.
Long-Term Incentive Plans
We currently have no long-term incentive plans.
Director Compensation
Our directors receive no compensation for their serving as directors of our company.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The table below does not give effect to certain events, as follows:
Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock Conversion. The table below does not give effect to the issuance of shares of our common stock upon conversion of the outstanding share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, which is owned by our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson. At any time, Mrs. Nelson has the right to convert the shares of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock into a total of three billion shares of our common stock. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares” and “Dilution—Ownership Dilution”).
In light of the caveat stated in the foregoing paragraph, the following table sets forth, as of the date of this Offering Circular, information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock by the following: (a) each person, or group of affiliated persons, known by our company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of any class of our voting securities; (b) each of our directors; (c) each of the named executive officers; and (d) all directors and executive officers as a group. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, based on voting or investment power with respect to the securities. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, shares of common stock underlying convertible instruments, if any, held by that person are deemed to be outstanding if the convertible instrument is exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof.
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Share Ownership Before This Offering |
Share Ownership After This Offering |
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Name of Shareholder |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned |
% Beneficially Owned(1) |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned |
% Beneficially Owned(2) |
Effective Voting Power |
| Common Stock | |||||
| Executive Officers and Directors | |||||
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Lisa Nelson Alexandra Caringola Brianna Nelson Matthew McGee Officers and directors, as a group (4 persons) |
100,000,000 0 0 0
100,000,000 |
___% 0% 0% 0%
___% |
100,000,000 0 0 0
100,000,000 |
___% 0% 0% 0%
___% |
See Note 3 and Note 7 |
| 5% Owners | |||||
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Robert Roever(4) Hon Yiu Li(4) |
195,701,269 175,000,000 |
____% ____% |
195,701,269 175,000,000 |
___% ___% |
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| Series A Preferred Stock(5) | |||||
| Mitch Levine(6) | 2,500,000 | 100% | 2,500,000 | 100% | |
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Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock(7) |
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| Lisa Nelson | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% | |
| (1) | Based on 2,452,127,869 shares outstanding, which includes (a) 2,449,627,869 issued shares and (b) 2,500,000 unissued shares that underlie shares of Series A Preferred Stock convertible within 60 days of the date of this Offering Circular, before this offering. |
| (2) | Based on 15,952,127,869 shares outstanding, which includes (a) 15,949,627,869 issued shares and (b) 2,500,000 unissued shares that underlie shares of Series A Preferred Stock convertible within 60 days of the date of this Offering Circular, after this offering. |
| (3) | Our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, owns all of the outstanding shares of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three billion votes. Mrs. Nelson will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. |
| (4) | We do not possess information with respect to the address of this person. |
| (5) | The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible at anytime into shares of our common stock at the rate of one share for each share of Series A Preferred Stock. |
| (6) | On March 31, 2011, we issued 2,500,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, representing 100% of the Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, to Enable Growth Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP, and Pierce Diversified Strategies Series ENA, all controlled by Mitch Levine, in exchange for the surrender of certain Senior Secured Convertible Debentures. |
| (7) | The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three billion votes. In addition, each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into three billion shares of our common stock. (See “Dilution—Ownership Dilution”). |
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Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock
Voting Rights. Currently, there are four (4) shares of our Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, which shares are owned by Lisa Nelson, our Chief Executive Officer. Mrs. Nelson controls all corporate matters of our company.
The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three billion votes. Mrs. Nelson will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares” and “Description of Securities—Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock”).
Conversion Rights. The Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has the following conversion rights: at any time, each share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into three billion shares of our common stock. At any time, Mrs. Nelson could convert the single outstanding shares of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock and, upon such conversion, own approximately ____% of our common stock, as measure after such conversion. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares” and “Description of Securities—Preferred Stock—Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock”).
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Issuance of Capital Stock to Custodian
On April 22, 2021, in consideration of the Custodian’s, SSM Monopoly Corporation’s, services as the custodian of our company, Kareem Monsour, the principal of the Custodian and our then-sole officer and director, was issued one share of our Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock (the “Custodian Stock”).
Change-in-Control Transactions
Effective April 23, 2021, Krisa Management LLC, a company owned by our former sole officer and director Carey W. Cooley, purchased the Custodian Stock from Kareem Mansour for $32,300 in cash. In connection with such transaction, Mr. Mansour resigned as our sole officer and director and appointed Mr. Cooley as our new sole officer and director.
Effective December 15, 2021, our current sole officer and director, Lisa Nelson, acquired control of our company through the purchase of the Custodian Stock from Mr. Cooley, for a cash payment in the amount of $150,000. In connection with such transaction, Mr. Cooley resigned as our sole officer and director and appointed Mrs. Nelson as our new sole officer and director.
Acquisition of FormRunner Apparel, Inc.
Effective December 20, 2021, we acquired FormRunner Apparel, Inc. from our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, in consideration of 100,000,000 shares of our common stock. In determining the consideration paid by us for FormRunner Apparel, Inc., no standard measure of valuation was employed.
During December 2021, our Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Nelson, advanced our company $27,610 to bring our company current in required filings with the State of Nevada and to pay outstanding accounts payable. The remaining amounts due to Lisa Nelson are attributable to prior advances to FormRunner Apparel, Inc. prior to our acquiring such company. These funds were used for operating expenses. At December 31, 2021, we owed Mrs. Nelson a total of $344,223.
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Certain legal matters with respect to the Offered Shares offered by this Offering Circular will be passed upon by Newlan Law Firm, PLLC, Flower Mound, Texas. Newlan Law Firm, PLLC owns no securities of our company.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed an offering statement on Form 1-A with the SEC under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock offered by this Offering Circular. This Offering Circular, which constitutes a part of the offering statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the offering statement or the exhibits and schedules filed therewith. For further information with respect to us and our common stock, please see the offering statement and the exhibits and schedules filed with the offering statement. Statements contained in this Offering Circular regarding the contents of any contract or any other document that is filed as an exhibit to the offering statement are not necessarily complete, and each such statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the offering statement. The offering statement, including its exhibits and schedules, may be inspected without charge at the public reference room maintained by the SEC, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549, and copies of all or any part of the offering statement may be obtained from such offices upon the payment of the fees prescribed by the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information about the public reference room. The SEC also maintains an Internet website that contains all information regarding companies that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the site is www.sec.gov.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AT DECEMBER 31, 2021
| ASSETS | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
| Cash | $ | 58,871 | ||
| Inventory | 30,719 | |||
| Total current assets | 89,590 | |||
| OTHER ASSETS: | ||||
| Leasehold improvements | 17,881 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 107,471 | ||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| CURRENT | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 15,000 | ||
| Loans from director and officer | 344,223 | |||
| Unissued stock liability | 212,500 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 571,723 | |||
| STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||
| Preferred stock | 2,500 | |||
| Common stock | 2,449,628 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 25,420,003 | |||
| Accumulated (deficit) | (28,336,383 | ) | ||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (464,252 | ) | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 107,471 |
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
UNAUDITED
| For the short years ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| REVENUE | ||||||||
| Sales revenue | $ | 32,692 | $ | 5,019 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 18,477 | 2,939 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 14,215 | 2,080 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 21,664 | 1,122 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 68,358 | 1,418 | ||||||
| Salaries and payroll taxes | 60,361 | 39,426 | ||||||
| Contract labor | 17,765 | 10,083 | ||||||
| Legal and accounting | 3,862 | 870 | ||||||
| Shares for professional fees | 112,500 | – | ||||||
| Professional fees | 36,074 | – | ||||||
| Travel | 5,086 | 51 | ||||||
| Entertainment | 7,231 | 679 | ||||||
| Office expense | 17,157 | 748 | ||||||
| Rent and utilities | 2,907 | – | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 352,965 | 54,397 | ||||||
| Net (loss) | $ | (338,750 | ) | $ | (52,317 | ) | ||
| (Loss) per share | ||||||||
| Basic | Nil | Nil | ||||||
| Diluted | Nil | Nil | ||||||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
UNAUDITED
| Preferred | Common | Paid-In | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | (Deficit) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 31, 2020 | 2,500,000 | $ | 2,500 | 2,449,627,869 | $ | 2,449,628 | $ | 25,343,188 | $ | (27,795,316 | ) | $ | – | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the short year ended Dec. 31, 2020 | – | – | – | – | 52,317 | (52,317 | ) | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 2,500,000 | 2,500 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,628 | 25,395,505 | (27,847,633 | ) | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock | 1 | – | – | – | 150,000 | (150,000 | ) | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment for acquisition of Formrunner Apparel | – | – | – | – | (125,502 | ) | – | (125,502 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the short year ended Dec. 31, 2021 | – | – | – | – | – | (338,750 | ) | (338,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 2,500,001 | $ | 2,500 | 2,449,627,869 | $ | 2,449,628 | $ | 25,420,003 | $ | (28,336,383 | ) | $ | (464,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net (loss) for the period | $ | (338,750 | ) | $ | (52,317 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Acquisition adjustment to capital | (125,502 | ) | – | |||||
| (Incr)/decr - Inventory | (30,148 | ) | 571 | |||||
| Incr/(decr) in accounts payable | 11,963 | 1,576 | ||||||
| Incr/(decr) - loans from director | 344,223 | 52,636 | ||||||
| Incr/(decr) - unissued stock liability | 212,500 | – | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | 74,286 | 2,466 | ||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | (17,881 | ) | – | |||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (17,881 | ) | – | |||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| None | – | – | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | – | – | ||||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | 56,405 | 2,466 | ||||||
| CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 2,466 | – | ||||||
| CASH, END OF PERIOD | $ | 58,871 | $ | 2,466 | ||||
NON CASH TRANSACTIONS IN COMMON SHARES
NONE
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC Holding Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
The Company, through its subsidiary Formrunner Apparel Inc. is a retailer of streetwear clothing, headwear and accessories.
History
The Company was incorporated in May 2006 in the State of Nevada as Iron Link Ltd. In June 2007, the Company merged with Wave Uranium, a Nevada corporation, and changed its name to Wave Uranium Holding. In September 2009, the Company merged with FBC Holding Inc. and changed its name to FBC Holding Inc.
On April 9, 2021, the Company filed a Certificate of Revival with the Secretary State of the State of Nevada, which reinstated the Company’s charter and appointed a new Resident Agent in Nevada.
On April 22, 2021, the District Court of Clark County, Nevada entered an Order Granting Application for Appointment of SSM Monopoly Corporation (the “Order”), as Custodian of the Company. Pursuant to the Order, the SSM Monopoly Corporation (the “Custodian”) had the authority to take any actions on behalf of the Company, that were reasonable, prudent or for the benefit of pursuant to, including, but not limited to, issuing shares of stock and issuing new classes of stock, as well as entering in contracts on behalf of the Company. In addition, the Custodian, pursuant to the Order, was required to meet the requirements under the Nevada charter.
On April 22, 2021, the Custodian granted to itself, one share of preferred stock, Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock (“2021 Series A Preferred”) at par value of $0.001 (see Notes 2 and 5). The 2021 Series A Preferred has a fixed non-dilutable 60% voting right over all classes of stock and convertible into 3,000,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
On April 22, 2021, the Custodian appointed Kareem Mansour as the Company’s sole officer and director.
On April 23, 2021, in a private transaction, the Custodian entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Krisa Management LLC, a Texas limited liability company, to sell the 2021 Series A Preferred. Upon closing of the SPA on April 23, 2001, Krisa Management LLC acquired 60% control of the Company. However, the court appointed control still remained with the Custodian until the Custodian filed a petition with the District Court of Clark County, Nevada to relinquish custodianship and control of the Company.
On April 23, 2021, the Custodian appointed Carey W. Cooley as the Company’s sole officer and director. On April 23, 2021, Kareem Mansour resigned as an officer and director of the Company. On December 16, 2021 Carey W. Cooley resigned as an officer and director of the Company.
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Change of Control
On December 15, 2021, in a private transaction, Lisa Nelson entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Krisa Management LLC, a Texas limited liability company, to purchase a fixed controlling voting interest of 60% in the Company regardless of the number of votes held by all other classes of voting shares. Lisa Nelson, was the Buyer. Krisa Management LLC, controlled by Carey W. Cooley, was the Seller. Lisa Nelson acquired the one (1) share of 2021 Series A Preferred, representing 100% of the total outstanding shares of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred stock. At the time of the transaction FBC Holding Inc. was a shell corporation and had no assets or liabilities.
On December 16, 2021, Lisa Nelson became an officer and director and three additional directors were added; subsequently, Carey W. Cooley resigned. At that time the new board approved increasing the authorized preferred and common shares. The board also approved acquiring Formrunner Apparel from Lisa Nelson for 100,000,000 common shares that would increase her controlling voting interest to approximately 61.6% in the Company.
Acquisition of Formrunner Apparel Inc.
On December 20, 2021 the Company signed an Agreement in a non-arm’s length transaction to acquire 100% of Formrunner Apparel Inc. in exchange for 100,000,000 common shares. Lisa Nelson owned a fixed controlling voting interest of 60% in the Company regardless of the number of votes held by all other classes of voting shares before the acquisition and approximately 61.6% of the Company after the acquisition. As a result of the controlling financial interest of Lisa Nelson, for financial statement reporting purposes, the merger between the Company and Formrunner has been treated as a reverse acquisition with Formrunner deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse acquisition is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of Formrunner (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of Formrunner which are recorded at their historical cost.
Change in Fiscal Year
The legal acquirer has a July 31 year-end, and the accounting acquirer has a December 31 year-end. The legal acquirer has changed its year end to December 31 in conjunction with the reverse acquisition (see Note 2).
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Financial Statement Presentation
The annual financial statement presentation has been prepared in accordance with the requirement of OTC Markets for a short year resulting from the Company changing its year end from July 31 to December 31.
The Company has presented its financial statements by giving retroactive effect to the acquisition of Formrunner Apparel Inc. as though the operations, assets and liabilities were that of Formrunner for the five months ended December 31, 2021, and 2020. The presentation discloses the operations of the combined companies for the short year from August 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, and August 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
The consolidated statement of changes of stockholders’ deficit discloses the fair value of the initial issuance of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred stock on April 22, 2021. It is not disclosed in the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows because it occurred prior to the short year of August 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
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A pro forma disclosure is provided in Note 8 “Pro Forma Disclosure” showing the operations of Formrunner on a calendar year for years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020.
Basis of presentation and going concern uncertainty
The unaudited financial statements included herein were prepared from the records of the Company in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of the results of operations and financial position for the periods presented. Significant adjustments may be required upon the financial statements being audited to be in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
The Company's operations will be subject to significant risk and uncertainties including financial, operational, technological, and other risks, including the potential risk of business failure.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the successful execution of Management's plans, which include the expansion of its operating business to develop positive cash flow and profitability. The Company will likely need to rely upon debt or equity financing in order to ensure the continuing existence of the business.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
Use of estimates
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management evaluates estimates, including those related to contingencies, on an ongoing basis. Estimates are based upon historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Share based compensation
Management estimates the value of shares issued for services based upon the value of the Company’s stock at the time of issuance of issuance and the likelihood of selling the issued shares within thirty trading days at the valued price based on the recent trading history of the stock. The valuation per share used by management in these unaudited financial statements may significantly differ from the valuation per share used in audited financial statements based upon the application of accounting pronouncements such as ASU 2018-07.
These significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to these estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under 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.
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Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Income taxes
The Company records its federal and statement income tax liability as it is incurred. The company does not have any outstanding income tax liabilities.
Loss Per Share
ASC 260-10 “Earnings Per Share” requires the Company to calculate its net income (loss) per share based on basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, as defined. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. The dilutive effect of outstanding options and warrants issued by the Company, are reflected in diluted EPS using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, options and warrants will generally have a dilutive effect when the average market price of common stock during the period exceeds their exercise price. The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible debt issued by the Company is reflected in diluted EPS using the if-converted method. For periods of net loss, basic and diluted EPS are the same as the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants and the conversion of convertible debt are anti-dilutive. Unissued common shares and convertible instruments are not included in the calculation of EPS because they would be anti-dilutive because of the loss per share.
NOTE 3. DUE TO DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
Subsequent to December 16, 2021, Lisa Nelson advanced the Company $27,610 to bring the company current in its required filings with the state of Nevada and pay outstanding bills to the transfer agent that were not previously accrued. The remaining amounts due to Lisa Nelson were prior advances to Formrunner Apparel Inc for its operations that the Company acquired as part of the acquisition of Formrunner. At December 31, 2021 the Company owed Lisa Nelson $344,223.
NOTE 4. UNISSUED STOCK LIABILITY
At December 31, 2021 25,000,000 restricted shares of common stock had not been issued to a prior consultant valued at $112,500. The shares were agreed to be issued on December 15, 2021, when the trading price of the common stock closed at $.009 per share. A 50% discount was applied to the value of the closing price of the stock based upon the restricted status and thinly traded market in the common stock.
The acquisition of Formrunner Apparel Inc valued at $100,000 was agreed to be issued on December 20, 2021, for 100,000,000 restricted common shares to a control party of the Company. The value of the common shares was determined based upon the closing price of the common on December 20, 2021.
NOTE 5. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Preferred Stock
There were 2,500,001 Preferred shares authorized and outstanding at December 31, 2021.
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On March 31, 2011, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, representing 100% of the Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, to Enable Growth Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP, and Pierce Diversified Strategies Series ENA, all controlled by Mitch Levine, in exchange for the surrender of certain Senior Secured Convertible Debentures. The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible to Common Stock on a 1:1 basis.
On April 22, 2021, SSM Monopoly Corporation (the court appointed Custodian) granted to itself, one share of preferred stock, Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock (“2021 Series A Preferred”) at par value of $0.001. The 2021 Series A Preferred has a fixed non-dilutable 60% voting right over all classes of stock and convertible into 3,000,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. On April 23, 2021, in a private transaction, the Custodian sold the controlling preferred share to Krisa Management LLC that was controlled by Carey Cooley for $32,300. On December 15, 2021, in a private transaction, Lisa Nelson purchased the controlling preferred share from Krisa Management LLC for $150,000. The value of the initial issuance on April 22, 2021 of the 2021 Series A Preferred has been recorded in the financial statement presentation at its most ascertainable fair value of $150,000.
Common Stock
The Company has authorized 5,000,000,000 common shares and had 2,449,627,869 common shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021.
NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
Acquisition of Formrunner Apparel Inc.
On December 20, 2021, the Company signed an Agreement in a non-arm’s length transaction to acquire 100% of Formrunner Apparel Inc. in exchange for 100,000,000 common shares valued at $100,000 based upon the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on December 20, 2021. At the time of the Agreement, Lisa Nelson had a fixed 60% voting control of the Company regardless of the number of voting shares outstanding at any given time and owned all of the issued and outstanding shares of Formrunner Apparel Inc. that had 100% voting control of Formrunner.
NOTE 7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 4, 2022, the Company increased the authorized common shares to 40,000,000,000 and increased the authorized preferred stock to 50,000,000.
NOTE 8. PRO FORMA DISCLOSURES
The Consolidated unaudited financial statements of the Company with Formrunner Apparel Inc. appear on the subsequent pages below, for each full calendar year ending December 31, 2021, and 2020 to give effect to what the financials of the Company would have appeared as if Formrunner had been acquired on January 1, 2020.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AT DECEMBER 31, 2021
| ASSETS | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
| Cash | $ | 58,871 | ||
| Inventory | 30,719 | |||
| Total current assets | 89,590 | |||
| OTHER ASSETS: | ||||
| Leasehold improvements | 17,881 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 107,471 | ||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| CURRENT | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 15,000 | ||
| Loans from director and officer | 344,223 | |||
| Unissued stock liability | 212,500 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 921,723 | |||
| STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||
| Preferred stock | 2,500 | |||
| Common stock | 2,449,628 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 25,540,132 | |||
| Accumulated (deficit) | (28,456,512 | ) | ||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (464,252 | ) | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 107,471 |
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
UNAUDITED
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| REVENUE | ||||||||
| Sales revenue | $ | 69,567 | $ | 18,156 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 39,863 | 6,072 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 29,704 | 12,084 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 12,579 | 2,226 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 98,604 | 5,393 | ||||||
| Salaries and payroll taxes | 110,951 | 44,614 | ||||||
| Contract labor | 46,271 | 9,141 | ||||||
| Legal and accounting | 7,428 | 1,792 | ||||||
| Professional fees | 23,959 | – | ||||||
| Professional fees FBC | 290,110 | – | ||||||
| Travel | 8,006 | 111 | ||||||
| Entertainment | 8,850 | 1,852 | ||||||
| Office expense | 24,025 | 2,378 | ||||||
| Rent and utilities | 4,694 | – | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 635,477 | 67,507 | ||||||
| Net (loss) | $ | (605,773 | ) | $ | (55,423 | ) | ||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
UNAUDITED
| Preferred | Common | Paid-In | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | (Deficit) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | 2,500,000 | $ | 2,500 | 2,449,627,869 | $ | 2,449,628 | $ | 25,343,188 | $ | (27,795,316 | ) | $ | – | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020 | – | – | – | – | – | (55,423 | ) | (55,423 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock | 1 | – | – | – | 150,000 | – | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment for acquisition of Formrunner Apparel | – | – | – | – | 46,944 | – | 46,944 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021 | – | – | – | – | – | (605,773 | ) | (605,773 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 2,500,001 | $ | 2,500 | 2,449,627,869 | $ | 2,449,628 | $ | 25,540,132 | $ | (28,456,512 | ) | $ | (464,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FBC HOLDING INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net (loss) for the period | $ | (605,773 | ) | $ | (55,423 | ) | ||
| Shares issued for services | 150,000 | – | ||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Acquisition adjustment to capital | 46,944 | – | ||||||
| (Incr)/decr - Inventory | (30,148 | ) | 571 | |||||
| Incr/(decr) in accounts payable | 11,120 | 3,880 | ||||||
| Incr/(decr) - loans from director | 289,643 | 53,438 | ||||||
| Incr/(decr) - unissued stock liability | 212,500 | – | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | 74,286 | 2,466 | ||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | (17,881 | ) | – | |||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (17,881 | ) | – | |||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| None | – | – | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | – | – | ||||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | 56,405 | 2,466 | ||||||
| CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 2,466 | – | ||||||
| CASH, END OF PERIOD | $ | 58,871 | $ | 2,466 | ||||
NON CASH TRANSACTIONS IN COMMON SHARES
NONE
See accompanying notes to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 9. PRO FORMA SEGMENT DISCLOSURE
FBC HOLDING, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited pro forma financial statements are based on the historical financial statements of FBC Holding, Inc. (“FBC”) and Formrunner Apparel Inc. (“FA”) after giving effect to FBC’s acquisition of FA (the “Acquisition”) and the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma financial statements. The effective date of the Acquisition was December 20, 2021.
Unaudited Pro Forma Balance Sheet
The following unaudited pro forma balance sheet has been derived from the consolidated balance sheet of FBC at December 31, 2021 (unaudited), and adjusts such information to give effect to the components of the acquisition of FA. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet is presented for informational purposes only to disclose the components of the unaudited consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2021 and consolidated income statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 of FBC. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the notes thereto and the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto of FBC for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 contained elsewhere herein.
| FBCD | Formrunner | Pro Forma | ||||||||||||||
| Holding, Inc. | Apparel Inc. | Adjustments | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | – | $ | 58,871 | $ | – | $ | 58,871 | ||||||||
| Inventory | – | 30,719 | – | 30,719 | ||||||||||||
| Receivables | – | 140,110 | (140,110 | ) | – | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | – | 229,700 | (140,110 | ) | 89,590 | |||||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | – | 17,881 | – | 17,881 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | – | $ | 247,581 | $ | (140,110 | ) | $ | 107,471 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders (deficit) | ||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 140,110 | $ | 15,000 | $ | (140,110 | ) | $ | 15,000 | |||||||
| Loans from officer | – | 344,223 | – | 344,223 | ||||||||||||
| Unissued stock liability | – | – | 212,500 | 212,500 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 140,110 | 359,223 | 72,390 | 571,723 | ||||||||||||
| Preferred stock | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 2,449,628 | 1,000 | (1,000 | ) | 2,449,628 | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 25,493,188 | 258,444 | (211,500 | ) | 25,540,132 | |||||||||||
| Accumulated (deficit) | (28,085,426 | ) | (371,086 | ) | – | (28,456,512 | ) | |||||||||
| Total stockholder (deficit) | (140,110 | ) | (111,642 | ) | (212,500 | ) | (464,252 | ) | ||||||||
| Total liabilities & stockholder (deficit) | $ | – | $ | 247,581 | $ | (140,110 | ) | $ | 107,471 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited pro forma financial statements.
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Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2021
The following pro forma statement of operations has been derived from the statement of operation of FBC at December 31, 2021(unaudited), and adjusts such information to give effect to the components of the acquisition of FA, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma statement of operations is presented for informational purposes only to disclose the components of the unaudited consolidated income statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 of FBC. The pro forma statement of operations should be read in conjunction with FBC’s financial statements and related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this filing.
| FBCD | Formrunner | Pro Forma | ||||||||||||||
| Holding, Inc. | Apparel Inc. | Adjustments | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| Sales revenue | $ | – | $ | 69,567 | $ | – | $ | 69,567 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | – | 39,863 | – | 39,863 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | – | 29,704 | – | 29,704 | ||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | – | 12,579 | – | 12,579 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | – | 98,604 | – | 98,604 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and payroll taxes | – | 110,951 | – | 110,951 | ||||||||||||
| Contract labor | – | 46,271 | – | 46,271 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 290,110 | 31,387 | – | 321,497 | ||||||||||||
| Travel & entertainment | – | 16,856 | – | 16,856 | ||||||||||||
| Office expense | – | 24,025 | – | 24,025 | ||||||||||||
| Rent and utilities | – | 4,694 | – | 4,694 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 290,110 | 345,367 | – | 635,477 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes | (290,110 | ) | (315,663 | ) | – | (605,773 | ) | |||||||||
| Income taxes | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (290,110 | ) | $ | (315,663 | ) | $ | – | $ | (605,773 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg Shares common OS | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited pro forma financial statements.
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Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations (Cont.)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
The following pro forma statement of operations has been derived from the statement of operations of FBC at December 31, 2020, and adjusts such information to give effect to the acquisition of FA, as if the acquisition had occurred at January 1, 2020. The pro forma statement of operations is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have resulted if the acquisition had been consummated at January 1, 2020. The pro forma statement of operations should be read in conjunction with FBC’s financial statements and related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this filing.
| FBCD | Formrunner | Pro Forma | ||||||||||||||
| Holding, Inc. | Apparel Inc. | Adjustments | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| Sales revenue | $ | – | $ | 18,156 | $ | – | $ | 18,156 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | – | 6,072 | – | 6,072 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | – | 12,084 | – | 12,084 | ||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | – | 2,226 | – | 2,226 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | – | 5,393 | – | 5,393 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and payroll taxes | – | 44,614 | – | 44,614 | ||||||||||||
| Contract labor | – | 9,141 | – | 9,141 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | – | 1,792 | – | 1,792 | ||||||||||||
| Travel & entertainment | – | 1,963 | – | 1,963 | ||||||||||||
| Office expense | – | 2,378 | – | 2,378 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | – | 67,507 | – | 67,507 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes | – | (55,423 | ) | – | (55,423 | ) | ||||||||||
| Income taxes | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | – | $ | (55,423 | ) | $ | – | $ | (55,423 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg Shares common OS | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited pro forma financial statements.
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Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements
NOTE 1. Basis of Unaudited Pro Forma Presentation
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, and the unaudited pro forma statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, are based on the historical financial statements of FBC and FA after giving effect to FBC’s acquisition of FA (the “Acquisition”) and the assumptions and adjustments described in the notes herein. The pro forma adjustments required to conform FBC’s accounting policies to FA’s accounting policies involved the changing of FBC’s reporting year end to December 31.
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, is presented accounting for the Acquisition that had occurred on December 20, 2021. The unaudited pro forma statement of operations of FBC and FA for the year ended December 31, 2021, is presented as if the Acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma statement of operations of FBC and FA for the year ended December 31, 2020, is presented as if the Acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2020.
The unaudited pro forma financial statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the results of operations or financial position of FBC that would have been reported had the Acquisition been completed as of the dates presented and should not be taken as representative of the future results of operations or financial position of FBC.
NOTE 2. FA Acquisition
On December 20, 2021, FBC signed an agreement to acquire 100% of FA in exchange for 100,000,000 common shares to be issued to its owner Lisa Nelson who was a related party in the transaction because she had voting control of FBC and FA prior to the acquisition of FA. The accounting is similar to that resulting from a reverse acquisition, except that no goodwill or other intangible assets are recorded. The assets and liabilities of FA are recorded at its cost basis. FA is a retailer of streetwear clothing, headwear and accessories. Acquisition-related expenses, including legal and accounting fees and other external costs directly related to the acquisition, were expensed as incurred.
NOTE 3. Pro Forma Adjustments
With respect to the unaudited pro forma balance sheet, pro forma adjustments were made to unissued stock liability for; a) $100,000 for 100,000,000 common shares owed to Lisa Nelson at December 31, 2021 for the acquisition of FA and b) for unissued shares to a former officer of FBC valued at $112,500. These unissued shares were adjusted for in the equity section.
Also, an elimination adjustment was made to the respective intercompany receivables and payables between FBC and FA for $140,110 paid by Lisa Nelson for legal and transfer agent fees required to bring FBC into good standing.
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FBC HOLDING, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited pro forma financial statements are based on the historical financial statements of FBC Holding, Inc. (“FBC”) and Formrunner Apparel Inc. (“FA”) after giving effect to FBC’s acquisition of FA (the “Acquisition”) and the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma financial statements. The effective date of the Acquisition was December 20, 2021.
Unaudited Pro Forma Balance Sheet
The following unaudited pro forma balance sheet has been derived from the consolidated balance sheet of FBC at December 31, 2021 (unaudited), and adjusts such information to give effect to the components of the acquisition of FA. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet is presented for informational purposes only to disclose the components of the unaudited consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2021 and consolidated income statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 of FBC. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the notes thereto and the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto of FBC for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 contained elsewhere herein.
| FBCD | Formrunner | Pro Forma | ||||||||||||||
| Holding, Inc. | Apparel Inc. | Adjustments | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | – | $ | 58,871 | $ | – | $ | 58,871 | ||||||||
| Inventory | – | 30,719 | – | 30,719 | ||||||||||||
| Receivables | – | 140,110 | (140,110 | ) | – | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | – | 229,700 | (140,110 | ) | 89,590 | |||||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | – | 17,881 | 17,881 | |||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | – | $ | 247,581 | $ | (140,110 | ) | $ | 107,471 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders (deficit) | ||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 140,110 | $ | 15,000 | $ | (140,110 | ) | $ | 15,000 | |||||||
| Loans from officer | – | 344,223 | – | 344,223 | ||||||||||||
| Unissued stock liability | – | – | 212,500 | 212,500 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 140,110 | 359,223 | 72,390 | 571,723 | ||||||||||||
| Preferred stock | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 2,449,628 | 1,000 | (1,000 | ) | 2,449,628 | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 25,493,188 | 258,444 | (211,500 | ) | 25,540,132 | |||||||||||
| Accumulated (deficit) | (28,085,426 | ) | (371,086 | ) | – | (28,456,512 | ) | |||||||||
| Total stockholder (deficit) | (140,110 | ) | (111,642 | ) | (212,500 | ) | (464,252 | ) | ||||||||
| Total liabilities & stockholder (deficit) | $ | – | $ | 247,581 | $ | (140,110 | ) | $ | 107,471 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited pro forma financial statements.
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Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2021
The following pro forma statement of operations has been derived from the statement of operation of FBC at December 31, 2021(unaudited), and adjusts such information to give effect to the components of the acquisition of FA, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma statement of operations is presented for informational purposes only to disclose the components of the unaudited consolidated income statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 of FBC. The pro forma statement of operations should be read in conjunction with FBC’s financial statements and related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this filing.
| FBCD | Formrunner | Pro Forma | ||||||||||||||
| Holding, Inc. | Apparel Inc. | Adjustments | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| Sales revenue | $ | – | $ | 69,567 | $ | – | $ | 69,567 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | – | 39,863 | – | 39,863 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | – | 29,704 | – | 29,704 | ||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | – | 12,579 | – | 12,579 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | – | 98,604 | – | 98,604 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and payroll taxes | – | 110,951 | – | 110,951 | ||||||||||||
| Contract labor | – | 46,271 | – | 46,271 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 290,110 | 31,387 | – | 321,497 | ||||||||||||
| Travel & entertainment | – | 16,856 | – | 16,856 | ||||||||||||
| Office expense | – | 24,025 | – | 24,025 | ||||||||||||
| Rent and utilities | – | 4,694 | – | 4,694 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 290,110 | 345,367 | – | 635,477 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes | (290,110 | ) | (315,663 | ) | – | (605,773 | ) | |||||||||
| Income taxes | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (290,110 | ) | $ | (315,663 | ) | $ | – | $ | (605,773 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg Shares common OS | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited pro forma financial statements.
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Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations (Cont.)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
The following pro forma statement of operations has been derived from the statement of operations of FBC at December 31, 2020, and adjusts such information to give effect to the acquisition of FA, as if the acquisition had occurred at January 1, 2020. The pro forma statement of operations is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have resulted if the acquisition had been consummated at January 1, 2020. The pro forma statement of operations should be read in conjunction with FBC’s financial statements and related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this filing.
| FBCD | Formrunner | Pro Forma | ||||||||||||||
| Holding, Inc. | Apparel Inc. | Adjustments | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| Sales revenue | $ | – | $ | 18,156 | $ | – | $ | 18,156 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | – | 6,072 | – | 6,072 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | – | 12,084 | – | 12,084 | ||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | – | 2,226 | – | 2,226 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | – | 5,393 | – | 5,393 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries and payroll taxes | – | 44,614 | – | 44,614 | ||||||||||||
| Contract labor | – | 9,141 | – | 9,141 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | – | 1,792 | – | 1,792 | ||||||||||||
| Travel & entertainment | – | 1,963 | – | 1,963 | ||||||||||||
| Office expense | – | 2,378 | – | 2,378 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | – | 67,507 | – | 67,507 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes | – | (55,423 | ) | – | (55,423 | ) | ||||||||||
| Income taxes | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | – | $ | (55,423 | ) | $ | – | $ | (55,423 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||||||||||
| Weighted Avg Shares common OS | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | 2,449,627,869 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to these unaudited pro forma financial statements.
| F-20 |
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements
NOTE 1. BASIS OF UNAUDITED PRO FORMA PRESENTATION
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, and the unaudited pro forma statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, are based on the historical financial statements of FBC and FA after giving effect to FBC’s acquisition of FA (the “Acquisition”) and the assumptions and adjustments described in the notes herein. The pro forma adjustments required to conform FBC’s accounting policies to FA’s accounting policies involved the changing of FBC’s reporting year end to December 31.
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, is presented accounting for the Acquisition that had occurred on December 20, 2021. The unaudited pro forma statement of operations of FBC and FA for the year ended December 31, 2021, is presented as if the Acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma statement of operations of FBC and FA for the year ended December 31, 2020, is presented as if the Acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2020.
The unaudited pro forma financial statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the results of operations or financial position of FBC that would have been reported had the Acquisition been completed as of the dates presented and should not be taken as representative of the future results of operations or financial position of FBC.
NOTE 2. FA ACQUISITION
On December 20, 2021, FBC signed an agreement to acquire 100% of FA in exchange for 100,000,000 common shares to be issued to its owner Lisa Nelson who was a related party in the transaction because she had voting control of FBC and FA prior to the acquisition of FA. The accounting is similar to that resulting from a reverse acquisition, except that no goodwill or other intangible assets are recorded. The assets and liabilities of FA are recorded at its cost basis. FA is a retailer of streetwear clothing, headwear and accessories. Acquisition-related expenses, including legal and accounting fees and other external costs directly related to the acquisition, were expensed as incurred.
NOTE 3. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
With respect to the unaudited pro forma balance sheet, pro forma adjustments were made to unissued stock liability for; a) $100,000 for 100,000,000 common shares owed to Lisa Nelson at December 31, 2021 for the acquisition of FA and b) for unissued shares to a former officer of FBC valued at $112,500. These unissued shares were adjusted for in the equity section.
Also, an elimination adjustment was made to the respective intercompany receivables and payables between FBC and FA for $140,110 paid by Lisa Nelson for legal and transfer agent fees required to bring FBC into good standing.
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PART III – EXHIBITS
Index to Exhibits
| Exhibit No.: | Description of Exhibit | Incorporated by Reference to: | ||||
2. Charter and Bylaws |
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| 2.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation | Filed herewith | ||||
| 2.2 | Bylaws | Filed herewith | ||||
4. Subscription Agreement |
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| 4.1 | Subscription Agreement | Filed herewith | ||||
6. Material Agreements |
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| 6.1 | Lease Agreement, Formrunner Apparel | Filed herewith | ||||
| 6.2 | Lease Agreement, Hyperviolent | Filed herewith | ||||
7. Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation, or succession |
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| 7.1 | Share Exchange Agreement dated December 20, 2021 | Filed herewith | ||||
11. Consents |
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| 11.1 | Consent of Newlan Law Firm, PLLC (see Exhibit 12.1) | Filed herewith | ||||
12. Opinion re: Legality |
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| 12.1 | Opinion of Newlan Law Firm, PLLC | Filed herewith | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Scottsdale, State of Arizona, on March 23, 2022.
| FBC HOLDING, INC. | |||
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By: |
/s/ Lisa Nelson | ||
| Lisa Nelson | |||
| Chief Executive Officer | |||
This Offering Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| By: | /s/ Lisa Nelson | March 23, 2022 | ||
| Lisa Nelson | ||||
| President, Chief Executive Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer [Principal Accounting Officer], Secretary and Director | ||||
| By: | /s/ Alexandra Caringola | March 23, 2022 | ||
| Alexandra Caringola | ||||
| Chief Product Officer and Director | ||||
| By: | /s/ Brianna Nelson | March 23, 2022 | ||
| Brianna Nelson | ||||
| Director | ||||
| By: | /s/ Matthew McGee | March 23, 2022 | ||
| Matthew McGee | ||||
| Director |
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Exhibit 2.1
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
FBC HOLDING, INC.
(a Nevada corporation)
FBC Holding, Inc. (the "Corporation"), a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on February 21, 2006, as Iron Link Ltd., hereby amends and restates its Articles of Incorporation, to embody in one document its original articles and the subsequent amendments thereto, pursuant to Sections 78.390 and 78.403 of the Nevada Revised Statutes ("NRS").
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation on March 21, 2022. Upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors, the shareholder of the Corporation holding a majority of the voting power approved and adopted these Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation by an action by written consent in lieu of a meeting of 60% of the eligible votes on March 21, 2022. As a result, these Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were authorized and adopted in accordance with the NRS.
These Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation correctly set forth the text of the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation as amended up to and by these Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE 1. NAME OF CORPORATION
| 1.1 | The name of the corporation is FBC Holding, Inc. (the “Corporation”). |
ARTICLE 2. DURATION
| 2.1 | The Corporation shall continue in existence perpetually, unless sooner dissolved according to law. |
ARTICLE 3. REGISTERED AGENT AND REGISTERED OFFICE
| 3.1 | The name and address of the Corporation's registered agent and registered office in the State of Nevada are: | |
| THE CORPORATE PLACE, INC. | ||
| 601 East Charleston Boulevard | ||
| Suite 100 | ||
| Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 |
ARTICLE 4. PURPOSE
| 4.1 | The purpose for which the Corporation is to engage in any lawful activity within or without the State of Nevada. |
| 4.2 | The Corporation may also maintain offices at such other places within our without the State of Nevada as it may, from time to time, determine. Corporate business of every kind and nature may be conducted, and meeting of directors and shareholders may be held, outside the State of Nevada with the same effect as if in the State of Nevada. |
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ARTICLE 5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| 5.1 | Number. The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall consist of such number of persons, not less than one and not to exceed 10, as shall be determined in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation from time to time. |
ARTICLE 6. CAPITAL STOCK
| 6.1 | Authorized Capital Stock. The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is forty billion fifty million (40,050,000,000) shares, consisting of (a) forty billion (40,000,000,000) shares of common stock, par value $.00001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and (b) fifty million (50,000,000) shares of preferred stock, par value $.00001 per share (the "Preferred Stock"), issuable in one or more series as hereinafter provided. A description of the classes of shares and a statement of the number of shares in each class and the relative rights, voting power and preferences granted to them, and restrictions imposed on them, are as set forth in this Article 6. |
| 6.2 | Common Stock. Each share of Common Stock shall have, for all purposes, one (1) vote per share. Subject to the preferences applicable to Preferred Stock outstanding at any time, the holders of the shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive such dividends and other distributions in cash, property or shares of stock of the Corporation as may be declared thereon by the Board of Directors from time to time out of assets or funds of the Corporation legally available therefrom. The holders of Common Stock issued and outstanding have and possess the right to receive notice of shareholders' meetings and to vote upon the election of directors or upon any other matter as to which approval of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or approval of the common shareholders is required or requested. |
| 6.3 | Preferred Stock. The shares of Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The Board of Directors is authorized, by resolution adopted and filed in accordance with law, to provide for the issue of each series of shares of Preferred Stock. Each series of shares of Preferred Stock: |
| (a) | may have such voting powers, full or limited or may be without voting powers: |
| (b) | may be subject to redemption at such time or times and at such prices as determined by the Board of Directors: |
| (c) | may be entitled to receive dividends (which may be cumulative or non-cumulative) at such rate or rates, on such conditions and at such times, and payable in preference to, or in relation to, the dividends payable on any other class or classes or series of stock; |
| (d) | may have such rights upon the dissolution of, or upon any distribution of assets of, the Corporation; |
| (e) | may be made convertible into, or exchangeable for, 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 or such other corporation or other entity at such price or prices or at such rates of exchange and with such adjustments; |
| (f) | may be entitled to the benefit of a sinking fund to be applied to the purchase or redemption of shares of such series in such amount or amounts; |
| (g) | may be entitled to the benefit of conditions and restrictions upon the creation of indebtedness of the Corporation or any subsidiary, upon the issue of any additional shares (including additional shares of such series or of any other series) and upon the payment of dividends or the making of other distributions on, and the purchase, redemption or other acquisition by the Corporation or any subsidiary of, any outstanding shares of the Corporation; and |
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| (h) | may have such other relative, participating, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, in each case as shall be stated in said resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such shares of Preferred Stock. Shares of Preferred Stock of any series that have been redeemed or repurchased by the Corporation (whether through the operation of a sinking fund or otherwise) or that, if convertible or exchangeable, have been converted or exchanged in accordance with their terms shall be retired and have the status of authorized and unissued shares of Preferred Stock of the same series and may be reissued as a part of the series of which they were originally a part or may, upon the filing of an appropriate certificate with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada be reissued as part of a new series of shares of Preferred Stock to be created by resolution or resolutions of the Board of Directors or as part of any other series of shares of Preferred Stock, all subject to the conditions or restrictions on issuance set forth in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors providing for the issue of any series of shares of Preferred. Stock. |
| 6.4 | Designation of Series A Preferred Stock. |
| (a) | Designation and Amount. The designation of this class of preferred stock shall be “Series A Preferred Stock," par value $.00001 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). The number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock is two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000). |
| (b) | Voting Rights. Except as otherwise required by law, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the following rights: |
| (1) | the Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holders the right to vote, either together with holders of the Corporation's Common Stock, or as a separate class of shares, on any matter upon which the shareholders of Common Stock of the Corporation may vote, including, but not limited to, any resolutions purporting to vary any of their rights or create any class of capital stock ranking in priority to them or effect any reorganization which would disadvantage the shares of Series A Preferred Stock relative to the shares of the Corporation's Common Stock; and |
| (2) | each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to one (1) vote, whereas each share of Common. Stock is entitled to one (1) vote. |
| (c) | Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up. ln the event of any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, either voluntary or involuntary, the holder(s) of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall receive distributions of the Corporation prior to holders of Common Stock. |
| (d) | Dividends. The holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends, whether in cash, property or in securities of the Corporation. |
| (e) | Conversion. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. The holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock may, in the holder's sole discretion, effect such conversion at any time. |
| 6.5 | Designation of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock. |
| (a) | Designation and Amount. The designation of this class of preferred stock shall be "Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock," par value 5.00001 per share (the "Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock"). The number of authorized shares of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is one (1). |
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| (b) | Voting Rights. Except as otherwise required by law, the holder of the share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall have the following rights: |
| (1) | Number of Votes; Voting with Common Stock. Except as provided by Nevada statutes or Section 6.5(b) below), the holder of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of Preferred Stock (including on an as converted basis), and Common Stock, of the Corporation as a single Class. The holder of the share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to 60% of all votes (including, but not limited to, Common Stock, and Preferred Stock (including on an as converted basis)) entitled to vote at each meeting of shareholders of the Corporation (and written actions of shareholders in lieu of meetings) with respect to any and all matters presented to the shareholders of the Corporation for their action or consideration. The share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall not be divided into fractional shares. |
| (2) | Adverse Effects. The Corporation shall not amend, alter, or repeal the preferences, rights, powers or other terms of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, or the holder thereof, without the written consent or affirmative vote of the holder of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock given in writing or by vote at a meeting, consenting or voting (as the case may be) separately as a class. |
| (c) | Conversion into Common Shares. The share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall convert into shares of Common Stock at a conversion rate of one (1) share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock to 3,000,000,000 shares of Common. Stock. The holder of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock may, in the holder's sole discretion, effect such conversion at any time. |
| (d) | Dividends; Liquidation. The share of Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any dividends in respect thereof, and shall not participate in any proceeds available to the Corporation's shareholders upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation. |
| (e) | No impairment. The Corporation shall not intentionally take any action which would impair the rights and privileges of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock set forth herein or the rights of the holder thereof The Corporation will not, by amendment of its articles of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Corporation, but will, at all times, in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions herein and in the taking of all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the rights of the holder of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock against impairment. |
| (f) | Replacement Certificate. In the event that the holder of the share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock notifies the Corporation that the stock certificate evidencing the share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock has been lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated, the Corporation shall issue a replacement stock certificate evidencing the shares of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock identical in tenor and date to the original stock certificate evidencing the share of the Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock, provided that the holder executes and delivers to the Corporation an affidavit of lost stock certificate and an agreement reasonably satisfactory to the Corporation to indemnify the Corporation from any loss incurred by it in connection with such Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock certificate. |
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ARTICLE 7. NO FURTHER ASSESSMENTS
| 7.1 | The capital stock, after the amount of the subscription price determined by the board of directors has been paid in money, property, or services, as the Directors shall determine, shall be subject to no further assessment to pay the debts of the Corporation, and no stock issued as fully paid up shall ever be assessable or assessed, and these Articles of incorporation shall not and cannot be amended, regardless of the vote therefore, so as to amend, modify or rescind this Article 7. |
ARTICLE 8. NO PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS
| 8.1 | Except as otherwise set forth herein, none of the shares of the Corporation shall early with them any preemptive right to acquire additional or other shams of the Corporation and no holder of any stock of the Corporation shall be entitled, as of right, to purchase or subscribe for any part of any unissued shares of stock of the Corporation or for any additional shares of stock, of any class or series, which may at any time be issued, whether now or hereafter authorized, or for any rights, options, or warrants to purchase or receive shares of stock or for any bonds, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other securities. |
ARTICLE 9. NO CUMULATIVE VOTING
| 9.1 | There shall be no cumulative voting of shares. |
ARTICLE 10. ELECTION NOT TO BE
GOVERNED BY PROVISIONS OF NRS 78.411 TO 78.444
| 10.1 | The Corporation, pursuant to NRS 78.434, hereby elects not to be governed by the provisions of NRS 78.411 to 78.444, inclusive. |
ARTICLE 11. INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
| 11.1 | The Corporation shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees, fiduciaries and agents to the fullest extent permitted under the Nevada Revised Statutes. |
| 11.2 | Every person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any action, suit or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or a person for 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 law or the State of Nevada from time to time against all expenses, liability and loss (including attorney's 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 that may be enforced in any manner desired by such person. 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. |
| 11.3 | 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 law 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 as a director of officer of another corporation, or as its representative in a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise 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. |
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| 11.4 | The private property of the Stockholders, Directors and Officers shall not be subject to the payment of corporate debts to any extent whatsoever. |
| 11.5 | No director, officer or shareholder shall have any personal liability to the Corporation or its stockholders for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except that this provision does not eliminate nor limit in any way the liability of a director or officer for: |
| (a) | Acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law; or |
| (b) | The payment of dividends in violation of Nevada Revised Statutes (N.R.S.) 78.300. |
I. the undersigned, being the Chief Executive Officer of FRC Holding, inc., hereby declare and certify, under penalties of perjury, that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated arc true, and, accordingly, have hereunto set my hand this 21st day of March, 2022.
/s/ Lisa Nelson
Lisa Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
FBC Holding, Inc.
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Exhibit 2.2
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
OF
FBC Holding, Inc.
| I. | SHAREHOLDER MEETING. |
.01 Annual Meetings.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of this Corporation, for the purpose of election of Directors and for such other business as may come before it, shall be held at the registered office of the Corporation, or such other places, either within or without the State of Nevada, as may be designated by the notice of the meeting, on the first week in November of each and every year, at 1:00 p.m., commencing in 2021 but in case such day shall be a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held at the same hour and place on the next succeeding day not a holiday.
.02 Special Meeting.
Special meetings of the shareholders of this Corporation may be called at any time by the holders of ten percent (10%) of the voting shares of the Corporation, or by the President, or by the Board of Directors or a majority thereof. No business shall be transacted at any special meeting of shareholders except as is specified in the notice calling for said meeting. The Board of Directors may designate any place, either within or without the State of Nevada, as the place of any special meeting called by the president or the Board of Directors, and special meetings called at the request of shareholders shall be held at such place in the State of Nevada, as may be determined by the Board of Directors and placed in the notice of such meeting.
.03 Notice of Meeting.
Written notice of annual or special meetings of shareholders stating the place, day, and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be given by the secretary or persons authorized to call the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. Such notice shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than fifty (50) days prior to the date of the meeting, and such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the shareholder at his/her address as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation.
.04 Waiver of Notice.
Notice of the time, place, and purpose of any meeting may be waived in writing and will be waived by any shareholder by his/her attendance thereat in person or by proxy. Any shareholder so waiving shall be bound by the proceedings of any such meeting in all respects as if due notice thereof had been given.
.05 Quorum and Adjourned Meetings.
A majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of shareholders. A majority of the shares represented at a meeting, even if less than a quorum, may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified. The shareholders present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum.
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.06 Proxies.
At all meetings of shareholders, a shareholder may vote by proxy executed in writing by the shareholder or by his/her duly authorized attorney in fact. Such proxy shall be filed with the secretary of the Corporation before or at the time of the meeting. No proxy shall be valid after eleven (11) months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
.07 Voting of Shares.
Except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or in these Bylaws, every shareholder of record shall have the right at every shareholder’s meeting to one (1) vote for every share standing in his/her name on the books of the Corporation, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at a meeting and entitled to vote thereat shall be necessary for the adoption of a motion or for the determination of all questions and business which shall come before the meeting.
| II. | DIRECTORS. |
.01 General Powers.
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
.02 Number, Tenure and Qualifications.
The number of Directors of the Corporation shall be not less than one nor more than thirteen. Each Director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his/her successor shall have been elected and qualified. Directors need not be residents of the State of Nevada or shareholders of the Corporation.
.03 Election.
The Directors shall be elected by the shareholders at their annual meeting each year; and if, for any cause the Directors shall not have been elected at an annual meeting, they may be elected at a special meeting of shareholders called for that purpose in the manner provided by these Bylaws.
.04 Vacancies.
In case of any vacancy in the Board of Directors, the remaining Directors, whether constituting a quorum or not, may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the terms of the Directors whose place shall be vacant, and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. Further, the remaining Directors may fill any empty seats on the Board of Directors even if the empty seats have never been occupied.
.05 Resignation.
Any Director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the secretary of the Corporation.
.06 Meetings.
At any annual, special, or regular meeting of the Board of Directors, any business may be transacted, and the Board may exercise all of its powers. Any such annual, special or regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation may be held outside of the State of Nevada, and any member or members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation may participate in any such meeting by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time; the participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
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A. Annual Meeting of Directors.
Annual meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately after the annual shareholders’ meeting or at such time and place as may be determined by the Directors. No notice of the annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be necessary.
B. Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the Directors shall be called at any time and place upon the call of the president or any Director. Notice of the time and place of each special meeting shall be given by the secretary, or the persons calling the meeting, by mail, radio, telegram, or by personal communication by telephone or otherwise at least one (1) day in advance of the time of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting need not be given in the notice. Notice of any special meeting may be waived in writing or by telegram (either before or after such meeting) and will be waived by any Director in attendance at such meeting.
C. Regular Meetings of Directors.
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such place and on such day and hour as shall from time to time be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. No notice of regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be necessary.
.07 Quorum and Voting.
A majority of the Directors presently in office shall constitute a quorum for all purposes, but a lesser number may adjourn any meeting, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. At each meeting of the Board at which a quorum is present, the act of a majority of the Directors present at the meeting shall be the act of the Board of Directors. The Directors present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough Directors to leave less than a quorum.
.08 Compensation.
By resolution of the Board of Directors, 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 as Director. No such payment shall preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.
.09 Presumption of Assent.
A Director of the Corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his/her dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless he/she shall file his/her written dissent to such action with the person acting as the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the secretary of the Corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a Director who voted in favor of such action.
.10 Executive and Other Committees.
The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full Board of Directors, may designate from among its members an executive committee and one of more other committees, each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution, shall have and may exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, but no such committee shall have the authority of the Board of Directors, in reference to amending the Articles of Incorporation, adoption of a plan of merger or consolidation, recommending to the shareholders the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of all or substantially all the property and assets of the dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation thereof, designation of any such committee and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve any member of the Board of Directors of any responsibility imposed by law.
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.11 Chairman of Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors may, in its discretion, elect a chairman of the Board of Directors from its members; and, if a chairman has been elected, he/she shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and the shareholders and shall have such other powers as the Board may prescribe.
.12 Removal.
Directors may be removed from office with or without cause by a vote of shareholders holding a majority of the shares entitled to vote at an election of Directors.
| III. | ACTIONS BY WRITTEN CONSENT. |
Any corporate action required by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or the laws under which this Corporation is formed, to be voted upon or approved at a duly called meeting of the Directors may be accomplished without a meeting if a written memorandum setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all the Directors. Any corporate action required by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or the laws under which this Corporation is formed, to be voted upon or approved at a duly called meeting of the Shareholders, may be accomplished without a meeting if a written memorandum setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by holders of a majority of the total outstanding shares of common stock.
| IV. | OFFICERS. |
.01 Officers Designated.
The Officers of the Corporation shall be a president, one or more vice presidents (the number thereof to be determined by the Board of Directors), a secretary and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors. Such other Officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. Any Officer may be held by the same person, 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.
.02 Election, Qualification and Term of Office.
Each of the Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors. None of said Officers except the president need be a Director, but a vice president who is not a Director cannot succeed to or fill the office of president. The Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors. Except as hereinafter provide, each of said Officers shall hold office from the date of his/her election until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
.03 Powers and Duties.
The powers and duties of the respective corporate Officers shall be as follows:
A. President.
The president shall be the chief executive Officer of the Corporation and, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors, shall have general charge and supervision over its property, business, and affairs, including but not limited to functioning as the secretary and treasurer of the Corporation if the secretary or treasurer is unable to perform his/her duties. He/she shall, unless a Chairman of the Board of Directors has been elected and is present, preside at meetings of the shareholders and the Board of Directors.
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B. Vice President.
In the absence of the president or his/her inability to act, the senior vice president shall act in his place and stead and shall have all the powers and authority of the president, except as limited by resolution of the Board of Directors.
C. Secretary.
The secretary shall be responsible for:
| 1. | Keeping the minutes of the shareholder’s and of the Board of Directors meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose; |
| 2. | Seeing that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law; |
| 3. | Be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation and affix the seal of the Corporation to all documents as may be required; |
| 4. | Keeping a register of the post office address of each shareholder which shall be furnished to the secretary by such shareholder; |
| 5. | Signing with the president, or a vice president, certificates for shares of the Corporation, the issuance of which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors; |
| 6. | Having general charge of the stock transfer books of the corporation; and, |
| 7. | In general, perform all duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the president or by the Board of Directors. |
D. Treasurer.
Subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors, the treasurer shall have the custody, control and disposition of the funds and securities of the Corporation and shall account for the same; and, at the expiration of his/her term of office, he/she shall turn over to his/her successor all property of the Corporation in his/her possession.
E. Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.
The assistant secretaries, when authorized by the Board of Directors, may sign with the president, or a vice president, certificates for shares of the Corporation the issuance of which shall have been authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The assistant treasurers shall, respectively, if required by the Board of Directors, give bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties in such sums and with such sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine. The assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers, in general, shall perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the secretary or the treasurer, respectively, or by the president or the Board of Directors.
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.04 Removal.
The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove any Officer whenever in its judgment the best interest of the Corporation will be served thereby.
.05 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.
.06 Salaries.
The salaries of all Officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.
| V. | SHARE CERTIFICATES |
.01 Form and Execution of Certificates.
Certificates for shares of the Corporation shall be in such form as is consistent with the provisions of the Corporation laws of the State of Nevada. They shall be signed by the president and by the secretary, and the seal of the Corporation shall be affixed thereto. Certificates may be issued for fractional shares.
.02 Transfers.
Shares may be transferred by delivery of the certificates therefore, accompanied either by an assignment in writing on the back of the certificates or by a written power of attorney to assign and transfer the same signed by the record holder of the certificate. Except as otherwise specifically provided in these Bylaws, no shares shall be transferred on the books of the Corporation until the outstanding certificate therefore has been surrendered to the Corporation.
.03 Loss or Destruction of Certificates.
In case of loss or destruction of any certificate of shares, another may be issued in its place upon proof of such loss or destruction and upon the giving of a satisfactory bond of indemnity to the Corporation. A new certificate may be issued without requiring any bond, when in the judgment of the Board of Directors it is proper to do so.
| VI. | BOOKS AND RECORDS. |
.01 Books of Accounts, Minutes and Share Register.
The Corporation shall keep complete books and records of accounts and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors and shareholders and shall keep at its registered office, principal place of business, or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar a share register giving the names of the shareholders in alphabetical order and showing their respective addresses and the number of shares held by each.
.02 Copies of Resolutions.
Any person dealing with the Corporation may rely upon a copy of any of the records of the proceedings, resolutions, or votes of the Board of Directors or shareholders, when certified by the president or secretary.
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| VII. | CORPORATE SEAL. |
The Corporation is not required to have a corporate seal.
| VIII. | LOANS. |
No loans shall be made by the Corporation to its Officers or Directors
| IX. | INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. |
.01 Indemnification.
The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any 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, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgment, 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 proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that such person’s conduct was unlawful.
.02 Derivative Action
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 the Corporation’s favor by reason of the fact that such person is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorney’s fees) and amount paid in settlement 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, and, with respect to amounts paid in settlement, the settlement of the suit or action was in the best interests of the Corporation; provided, however, 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 for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of such person’s duty 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 circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as such court shall deem proper. The termination of any action or suit by judgment or settlement 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.
.03 Successful Defense.
To the extent that a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or Agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise, in whole or in part in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Paragraphs .01 and .02 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.
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.04 Authorization.
Any indemnification under Paragraphs .01 and .02 above (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Director, Trustee, Officer, employee, or agent is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Paragraphs .01 and .02 above. Such determination shall be made (a) by the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of Directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (b) is such a quorum is not obtainable, by a majority vote of the Directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (c) by independent legal counsel (selected by one or more of the Directors, whether or not a quorum and whether or not disinterested) in a written opinion, or (d) by the Shareholders. Anyone making such a determination under this Paragraph .04 may determine that a person has met the standards therein set forth as to some claims, issues or matters but not as to others, and may reasonably prorate amounts to be paid as indemnification.
.05 Advances.
Expenses incurred in defending civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the Corporation, at any time or from time to time in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized in the manner provided in Paragraph .04 above upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the Director, Trustee, Officer, employee, or agent to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately be by the Corporation is authorized in this Section.
.06 Nonexclusivity.
The indemnification provided in this Section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any law, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders 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, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
.07 Insurance.
The Corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability assessed against 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 to indemnify such person against such liability.
.08 “Corporation” Defined.
For purposes of this Section, references to the “Corporation” shall include, in addition to the Corporation, an constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had the power and authority to indemnify its Directors, Trustees, Officers, employees, or agents, so that any person who is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of such constituent corporation or of any entity a majority of the voting stock of which is owned by such constituent corporation or is or was serving at the request of such constituent corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section 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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| X. | AMENDMENT OF LAWS. |
.01 By the Shareholders.
These Bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders if notice of the proposed alteration or amendment is contained in the notice of the meeting.
.02 By the Board of Directors.
These Bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board.
| XI. | FISCAL YEAR. |
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be set by resolution of the Board of Directors.
| XII. | RULES OF ORDER. |
The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert's Rules or Order, Newly Revised, shall govern all meetings of shareholders and Directors where those rules are not inconsistent with the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or special rules or order of the Corporation.
| XIII. | REIMBURSEMENT OF DISALLOWED EXPENSES. |
If any salary, payment, reimbursement, employee fringe benefit, expense allowance payment, or other expense incurred by the Corporation for the benefit of an employee is disallowed in whole or in part as a deductible expense of the Corporation for Federal Income Tax purposes, the employee shall reimburse the Corporation, upon notice and demand, to the full extent of the disallowance. This legally enforceable obligation is in accordance with the provisions of Revenue Ruling 69115, 19691 C.B. 50, and is for the purpose of entitling such employee to a business expense deduction for the taxable year in which the repayment is made to the Corporation. In this manner, the Corporation shall be protected from having to bear the entire burden of disallowed expense items.
Executed this 22nd day of April 2021.
| /s/ Kareem Mansour | ||
| Corporate Secretary |
Sworn to before me this 28th day of April, 2021
| /s/ Yusim Daniel | YUSIM DANIEL | ||
| Notary Public, State of New York | |||
| Reg No. 01YU6396218 | |||
| Qualified in Kings County | |||
| Commission Expires 08/12/2023 |
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Exhibit 4.1
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
FBC Holding, Inc.
NOTICE TO INVESTORS
The securities of FBC Holding, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), to which this Subscription Agreement relates, represent an investment that involves a high degree of risk, suitable only for persons who can bear the economic risk for an indefinite period of time and who can afford to lose their entire investments. Investors should further understand that this investment is illiquid and is expected to continue to be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market exists for the securities to which this Subscription Agreement relates.
The securities offered hereby have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities or blue sky laws and are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and state securities or blue sky laws. Although an Offering Statement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), that Offering Statement does not include the same information that would be included in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act. The securities offered hereby have not been approved or disapproved by the SEC, any state securities commission or other regulatory authority, nor have any of the foregoing authorities passed upon the merits of the offering to which this Subscription Agreement relates or the adequacy or accuracy of this Subscription Agreement or any other materials or information made available to prospective investors in connection with the offering to which this Subscription Agreement. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.
The securities offered hereby cannot be sold or otherwise transferred, except in compliance with the Securities Act. In addition, the securities offered hereby cannot be sold or otherwise transferred, except in compliance with applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws. Investors who are not “accredited investors” (as that term is defined in Section 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) are subject to limitations on the amount they may invest, as described in Section 4(g) of this Subscription Agreement.
To determine the availability of exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act as such may relate to the offering to which this Subscription Agreement relates, the Company is relying on each investor’s representations and warranties included in this Subscription Agreement and the other information provided by each investor in connection herewith.
Prospective investors may not treat the contents of this Subscription Agreement, the Offering Circular or any of the other materials provided by the Company (collectively, the “Offering Materials”), or any prior or subsequent communications from the Company or any of its officers, employees or agents (including “Testing the Waters” materials), as investment, legal or tax advice. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examinations of the Company and the terms of the offering to which this Subscription Agreement relates, including the merits and the risks involved. Each prospective investor should consult such investor’s own counsel, accountants and other professional advisors as to investment, legal, tax and other related matters concerning such investor’s proposed investment in the Company.
The Offering Materials may contain forward-looking statements and information relating to, among other things, the Company, its business plan, its operating strategy and its industries. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. When used in the Offering Materials, the words “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which constitute forward looking statements. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement” or the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between FBC Holding, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the Company), and the undersigned investor (“Investor”), as of the date set forth on the signature page hereto. Any term used but not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Offering Circular (defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company is offering for sale a maximum of 13,500,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Offered Shares”), pursuant to Tier 1 of Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act (the “Offering”) at a fixed price of $____[0.0003-0.0006] per share (the “Share Purchase Price”), on a best-efforts basis.
WHEREAS, Investor desires to acquire that number of Offered Shares (the “Subject Offered Shares”) as set forth on the signature page hereto at the Share Purchase Price.
WHEREAS, the Offering will terminate at the earlier of: (a) the date on which all of the securities offered in the Offering shall have been sold, (b) the date which is one year from the Offering having been qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which the Offering is earlier terminated by the Company, in its sole discretion (in each case, the “Termination Date”).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
If the Subject Offered Shares are intended to be held as Community Property, as Tenants-In-Common or as Joint Tenancy, then each party (owner) must execute this Subscription Agreement.
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1. Subscription.
(a) Investor hereby irrevocably subscribes for, and agrees to purchase, the Subject Offered Shares set forth on the signature page hereto at the Share Purchase Price, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The aggregate purchase price for the Subject Offered Shares subscribed by Investor (the “Purchase Price”) is payable to the Company in the manner provided in Section 2(a).
(b) Investor understands that the Offered Shares are being offered pursuant to the Offering Circular dated ________, 2022, and its exhibits (collectively, the “Offering Circular”), as filed with the SEC. By subscribing for the Subject Offered Shares, Investor acknowledges that Investor has received and reviewed a copy of the Offering Circular and any other information required by Investor to make an investment decision with respect to the Subject Offered Shares.
(c) This Subscription Agreement may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason, at any time prior to the Termination Date, by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion. The Company will notify Investor whether this Subscription Agreement is accepted or rejected. If rejected, Investor’s payment shall be returned to Investor without interest and all of Investor’s obligations hereunder shall terminate, except for Section 5 hereof, which shall remain in force and effect.
(d) The terms of this Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon Investor and Investor’s permitted transferees, heirs, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Transferees”); provided, however, that for any such transfer to be deemed effective, the proposed Transferee shall have executed and delivered to the Company, in advance, an instrument in form acceptable to the Company in its sole discretion, pursuant to which the proposed Transferee shall acknowledge and agree to be bound by the representations and warranties of Investor and the terms of this Subscription Agreement. No transfer of this Agreement may be made without the consent of the Company, which consent may be withheld by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.
2. Payment and Purchase Procedure. The Purchase Price shall be paid simultaneously with Investor’s delivery of this Subscription Agreement. Investor shall deliver payment of the Purchase Price of the Subject Offered Shares in the manner set forth in Section 8 hereof. Investor acknowledges that, in order to subscribe for Offered Shares, Investor must comply fully with the purchase procedure requirements set forth in Section 8 hereof.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to Investor that each of the following is true and complete in all material respects as of the date of this Subscription Agreement:
(a) the Company is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Company has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement, the Subject Offered Shares and any other agreements or instruments required hereunder. The Company is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except for those jurisdictions in which failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on the Company or its business;
(b) The issuance, sale and delivery of the Subject Offered Shares in accordance with this Subscription Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. The Subject Offered Shares, when issued, sold and delivered against payment therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Subscription Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable; and
(c) the acceptance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the Company’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. Upon the Company’s acceptance of this Subscription Agreement, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (1) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (2) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
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4. Representations and Warranties of Investor. Investor represents and warrants to the Company that each of the following is true and complete in all material respects as of the date of this Subscription Agreement:
(a) Requisite Power and Authority. Investor has all necessary power and authority under all applicable provisions of law to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement and to carry out the provisions hereof. Upon due delivery hereof, this Subscription Agreement will be a valid and binding obligation of Investor, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (1) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (2) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
(b) Company Offering Circular; Company Information. Investor acknowledges the public availability of the Offering Circular which can be viewed on the SEC Edgar Database, under CIK number 0001370816, and that Investor has reviewed the Offering Circular. Investor acknowledges that the Offering Circular makes clear the terms and conditions of the Offering and that the risks associated therewith are described. Investor has had an opportunity to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with directors, officers and management of the Company and has had the opportunity to review the Company’s operations and facilities. Investor has also had the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, the Company and its management regarding the terms and conditions of the Offering. Investor acknowledges that, except as set forth herein, no representations or warranties have been made to Investor, or to any advisor or representative of Investor, by the Company with respect to the business or prospects of the Company or its financial condition.
(c) Investment Experience; Investor Suitability. Investor has sufficient experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, and to make an informed decision relating thereto. Alternatively, Investor has utilized the services of a purchaser representative and, together, they have sufficient experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, and to make an informed decision relating thereto. Investor has evaluated the risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, including those described in the section of the Offering Circular entitled “Risk Factors”, and has determined that such an investment is suitable for Investor. Investor has adequate financial resources for an investment of this character. Investor is capable of bearing a complete loss of Investor’s investment in the Offered Shares.
(d) No Registration. Investor understands that the Offered Shares are not being registered under the Securities Act, on the ground that the issuance thereof is exempt under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act, and that reliance on such exemption is predicated, in part, on the truth and accuracy of Investor’s representations and warranties, and those of the other purchasers of the Offered Shares in the Offering.
Investor further understands that the Offered Shares are not being registered under the securities laws of any state, on the basis that the issuance thereof is exempt as an offer and sale not involving a registrable public offering in such state.
Investor covenants not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Offered Shares, unless such Offered Shares have been registered under the Securities Act and under applicable state securities laws, or exemptions from such registration requirements are available.
(e) Illiquidity and Continued Economic Risk. Investor acknowledges and agrees that there is a limited public market for the Offered Shares and that there is no guarantee that a market for their resale will continue to exist. Investor must, therefore, bear the economic risk of the investment in the Subject Offered Shares indefinitely and Investor acknowledges that Investor is able to bear the economic risk of losing Investor’s entire investment in the Subject Offered Shares.
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(f) Investor Status. Investor represents that either:
(1) Investor has a a minimum annual gross income of $70,000 and a minimum net worth of $70,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings; or
(2) Investor has a minimum net worth of $250,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings.
Investor represents that, to the extent Investor has any questions with respect to Investor’s satisfying the standards set forth in subparagraphs (1) and (2), Investor has sought professional advice.
(g) Investor Information. Within five (5) days after receipt of a request from the Company, Investor hereby agrees to provide such information with respect to Investor’s status as a Company shareholder and to execute and deliver such documents as may reasonably be necessary to comply with any and all laws and regulations to which the Company is, or may become, subject, including, without limitation, the need to determine the accredited investor status of the Company’s shareholders. Investor further agrees that, in the event Investor transfers any Offered Shares, Investor will require the transferee of any such Offered Shares to agree to provide such information to the Company as a condition of such transfer.
(h) Valuation; Arbitrary Determination of Share Purchase Price by the Company. Investor acknowledges that the Share Purchase Price of the Offered Shares in the Offering was set by the Company on the basis of the Company’s internal valuation and no warranties are made as to value. Investor further acknowledges that future offerings of securities of the Company may be made at lower valuations, with the result that Investor’s investment will bear a lower valuation.
(i) Domicile. Investor maintains Investor’s domicile (and is not a transient or temporary resident) at the address provided herein.
(j) Foreign Investors. If Investor is not a United States person (as defined by Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Investor hereby represents that Investor is in full compliance with the laws of Investor’s jurisdiction in connection with any invitation to subscribe for the Offered Shares or any use of this Subscription Agreement, including, without limitation, (1) the legal requirements within Investor’s jurisdiction for the purchase of the Subject Offered Shares, (2) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable to such purchase, (3) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (4) the income tax and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale or transfer of the Subject Offered Shares. Investor’s subscription and payment for and continued beneficial ownership of the Subject Offered Shares will not violate any applicable securities or other laws of Investor’s jurisdiction.
(k) Fiduciary Capacity. If Investor is purchasing the Subject Offered Shares in a fiduciary capacity for another person or entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, trust or any other juridical entity, Investor has been duly authorized and empowered to execute this Subscription Agreement and all other related documents. Upon request of the Company, Investor will provide true, complete and current copies of all relevant documents creating Investor, authorizing Investor’s investment in the Company and/or evidencing the satisfaction of the foregoing.
5. Indemnity. The representations, warranties and covenants made by Investor herein shall survive the consummation of this Subscription Agreement. Investor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors and agents, and each other person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees, including attorneys’ fees on appeal) and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any false representation or warranty or breach of failure by Investor to comply with any covenant or agreement made by Investor herein or in any other document furnished by Investor to any of the foregoing in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby.
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6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, applicable to agreements made in and wholly to be performed in that jurisdiction with regards to the choice of law rules of such state, except for matters arising under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which matters shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such laws.
7. Notices. Notice, requests, demands and other communications relating to this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when (a) delivered personally, on the date of such delivery; or (b) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in the third day after the posting thereof; or (c) e-mailed on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows, if to the Company, to FBC Holding, Inc., 10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, Attention: Lisa Nelson, Chief Executive Officer. If to Investor, at Investor’s address supplied in connection herewith, or to such other address as may be specified by written notice from time to time by the party entitled to receive such notice. Any notices, requests, demands or other communications by email shall be confirmed by letter given in accordance with (a) or (b) above.
8. Purchase Procedure. Investor acknowledges that, in order to subscribe for the Subject Offered Shares, Investor must, and Investor does hereby, deliver (in a manner described below) to the Company:
(a) a single executed counterpart of the Subscription Agreement, which shall be delivered to the Company either by (1) physical delivery to: FBC Holding, Inc., Attention: Lisa Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, 10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259; (2) e-mail to: lisaformrunnerapparel@gmail.com; and
(b) payment of the Purchase Price, which shall be delivered in the manner set forth in Annex I attached hereto and made a part hereof.
9. Miscellaneous. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person or persons or entity or entities may require. Other than as set forth herein, this Subscription Agreement is not transferable or assignable by Investor. The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be made by, and be binding upon, Investor and Investor’s heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns. None of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement may be waived, changed or terminated orally or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein or except by a writing signed by the Company and Investor. In the event any part of this Subscription Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are intended to be separable and binding with the same effect as if the void or unenforceable part were never in this Subscription Agreement. This Subscription Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the Company and Investor, if any, with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains the sole and entire agreement between the Company and Investor with respect to the subject matter hereof. The terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and it is not the intention of the parties to confer, and no provision hereof shall confer, third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person. The headings used in this Subscription Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit the provisions hereof. In the event that either party hereto shall commence any suit, action or other proceeding to interpret this Subscription Agreement, or determine to enforce any right or obligation created hereby, then such party, if it prevails in such action, shall recover its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and costs of appeal, if any. All notices and communications to be given or otherwise made to Investor shall be deemed to be sufficient if sent by e-mail to such address provided by Investor herein. Unless otherwise specified in this Subscription Agreement, Investor shall send all notices or other communications required to be given hereunder to the Company via e-mail at lisaformrunnerapparel@gmail.com. Any such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been delivered and received on the first business day following that on which the e-mail has been sent (assuming that there is no error in delivery). As used in this Section 9, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a day on which banking institutions in the State of Nevada are legally closed for business. This Subscription Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Subscription Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
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10. Consent to Electronic Delivery of Notices, Disclosures and Forms. Investor understands that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any notices, disclosures, forms, privacy statements, reports or other communications (collectively, “Communications”) regarding the Company, Investor’s investment in the Company and the Subject Offered Shares (including annual and other updates and tax documents) may be delivered by electronic means, such as by e-mail. Investor hereby consents to electronic delivery as described in the preceding sentence. In so consenting, Investor acknowledges that e-mail messages are not secure and may contain computer viruses or other defects, may not be accurately replicated on other systems or may be intercepted, deleted or interfered with, with or without the knowledge of the sender or the intended recipient. Investor also acknowledges that an e-mail from the Company may be accessed by recipients other than Investor and may be interfered with, may contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems. Neither the Company, nor any of its respective officers, directors and affiliates, and each other person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (collectively, the “Company Parties”), gives any warranties in relation to these matters. Investor further understands and agrees to each of the following: (a) other than with respect to tax documents in the case of an election to receive paper versions, none of the Company Parties will be under any obligation to provide Investor with paper versions of any Communications; (b) electronic Communications may be provided to Investor via e-mail or a website of a Company Party upon written notice of such website’s internet address to such Investor. In order to view and retain the Communications, Investor’s computer hardware and software must, at a minimum, be capable of accessing the Internet, with connectivity to an internet service provider or any other capable communications medium, and with software capable of viewing and printing a portable document format (“PDF”) file created by Adobe Acrobat. Further, Investor must have a personal e-mail address capable of sending and receiving e-mail messages to and from the Company Parties. To print the documents, Investor will need access to a printer compatible with his or her hardware and the required software; (c) if these software or hardware requirements change in the future, a Company Party will notify the Investor through written notification. To facilitate these services, Investor must provide the Company with his or her current e-mail address and update that information as necessary. Unless otherwise required by law, Investor will be deemed to have received any electronic Communications that are sent to the most current e-mail address that the Investor has provided to the Company in writing; (d) none of the Company Parties will assume liability for non-receipt of notification of the availability of electronic Communications in the event Investor’s e-mail address on file is invalid; Investor’s e-mail or Internet service provider filters the notification as “spam” or “junk mail”; there is a malfunction in Investor’s computer, browser, internet service or software; or for other reasons beyond the control of the Company Parties; and (e) solely with respect to the provision of tax documents by a Company Party, Investor agrees to each of the following: (1) if Investor does not consent to receive tax documents electronically, a paper copy will be provided, and (2) Investor’s consent to receive tax documents electronically continues for every tax year of the Company until Investor withdraws its consent by notifying the Company in writing.
Investor certifies that Investor has read this entire Subscription Agreement and that every statement made by Investor herein is true and complete.
The Company may not be offering the Offered Shares in every state. The Offering Materials do not constitute an offer or solicitation in any state or jurisdiction in which the Offered Shares are not being offered. The information presented in the Offering Materials was prepared by the Company solely for the use by prospective investors in connection with the Offering. Nothing contained in the Offering Materials is or should be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future performance of the Company.
The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever, to modify, amend and/or withdraw all or a portion of the Offering and/or accept or reject, in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason, any prospective investment in the Offered Shares. Except as otherwise indicated, the Offering Materials speak as of their date. Neither the delivery nor the purchase of the Offered Shares shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since that date.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Subscription Agreement on the date set forth below.
Dated: _______________________.
The foregoing subscription for ________ Offered Shares, a Subscription Amount of $_________, is hereby accepted on behalf of FBC Holding, Inc., a Nevada corporation, this _____ day of ________, 202__.
FBC HOLDING, INC.
By: _______________________
Name: _____________________
Title: ______________________
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Exhibit 6.1
Mountainside Plaza, LLC,
an Arizona limited liability company
-LANDLORD-
and
LBC Bioscience, Inc.,
an Arizona corporation
DBA: Formrunner Apparel & Hemp Products
-TENANT-
10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
November 1, 2019
CONTENTS
| ARTICLE I | |
| BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS ENUMERATION OF EXHIBITS | |
| SECTION 1.01 Basic Lease Provisions | 1 |
| SECTION 1.02 Reference to Basic Lease Provisions | 3 |
| SECTION 1.03 Enumeration of Exhibits | 3 |
| ARTICLE II | |
| DEMISE OF PREMISES | |
| SECTION 2.01 Description and General Obligations | 3 |
| SECTION 2.02 Use of Additional Area | 4 |
| SECTION 2.03 Construction/Possession | 5 |
| SECTION 2.04 Trade Name, Use, and Operation | 5 |
| ARTICLE III | |
| RENT | |
| SECTION 3.01 Fixed Minimum Rent | 6 |
| SECTION 3.02 Intentionally Omitted | 6 |
| SECTION 3.03 Security Deposit | 6 |
| SECTION 3.04 Additional Rent | 8 |
| SECTION 3.05 Past Due Rent and Additional Rent | 8 |
| ARTICLE IV | |
| OPERATING COSTS AND TAXES | |
| SECTION 4.01 Operating Costs | 9 |
| SECTION 4.02 Real Estate Tax Expense | 10 |
| ARTICLE V | |
| INTENTIONALLY OMITTED | |
| ARTICLE VI | |
| UTILITIES | |
| SECTION 6.01 Tenant Responsibilities | 10 |
| ARTICLE VII | |
| INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND REPAIR | |
| SECTION 7.01 Tenant Installation and Alterations | 11 |
| SECTION 7.02 Tenant Shall Discharge All Liens | 13 |
| SECTION 7.03 Signs, Awnings and Canopies | 13 |
| SECTION 7.04 Maintenance by Tenant | 13 |
| SECTION 7.05 Maintenance by Landlord | 15 |
| SECTION 7.06 Hazardous Substances | 15 |
| ARTICLE VIII | |
| OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS | |
| SECTION 8.01 Rules and Regulations | 16 |
| SECTION 8.02 Parking | 18 |
| ARTICLE IX | |
| INSURANCE | |
| SECTION 9.01 Landlord’s Coverage | 18 |
| SECTION 9.02 Tenant’s Coverage | 18 |
| SECTION 9.03 Increase in Fire Insurance Premium | 19 |
| SECTION 9.04 Indemnification | 19 |
| SECTION 9.05 Mutual Release, Waiver of Subrogation | 20 |
| ARTICLE X | |
| CASUALTY AND CONDEMNATION | |
| SECTION 10.01 Fire, Explosion or Other Casualty | 20 |
| SECTION 10.02 Landlord’s and Tenant’s Work | 21 |
| SECTION 10.03 Condemnation | 21 |
| SECTION 10.04 Condemnation Award | 21 |
| SECTION 10.05 Restoration | 21 |
| SECTION 10.06 Flooding | 21 |
| ARTICLE XI | |
| DEFAULT AND REMEDIES | |
| SECTION 11.01 Defaults Defined | 22 |
| SECTION 11.02 Rights and Remedies | 23 |
| SECTION 11.03 Bankruptcy | 23 |
| SECTION 11.04 Tenant’s Default | 24 |
| SECTION 11.05 Landlord’s Default | 24 |
| ARTICLE XII | |
| ASSIGNMENT | |
| SECTION 12.01 Assignment | 25 |
| SECTION 12.02 Additional Consideration | 25 |
| SECTION 12.03 Intentionally Omitted | 25 |
| SECTION 12.04 Withholding of Consent | 26 |
| SECTION 12.05 Change of Control | 26 |
| ARTICLE XIII | |
| RIGHT OF ENTRY | |
| SECTION 13.01 Right of Entry | 27 |
| ARTICLE XIV | |
| TENANT’S PROPERTY TAXES AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION | |
| SECTION 14.01 Taxes | 27 |
| SECTION 14.02 Personal Property, Gross Receipts, Leasing Taxes | 27 |
| SECTION 14.03 Notices by Tenant | 27 |
| ARTICLE XV | |
| SUBORDINATION, NONDISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT | |
| SECTION 15.01 Attornment | 28 |
| SECTION 15.02 Subordination and Nondisturbance | 28 |
| SECTION 15.03 Mortgagee’s Approval | 28 |
| SECTION 15.04 Estoppel Certificate | 28 |
| ARTICLE XVI | |
| SURRENDER OF PREMISES | |
| SECTION 16.01 Condition on Surrender | 29 |
| SECTION 16.02 Holding Over | 29 |
| SECTION 16.03 Termination Requirements | 29 |
| SECTION 16.04 Walk Through Inspection | 30 |
| ARTICLE XVII | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| SECTION 17.01 Waiver | 30 |
| SECTION 17.02 Quiet Enjoyment | 30 |
ARTICLE I
BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS
ENUMERATION OF EXHIBITS
SECTION 1.01. Basic Lease Provisions.
| COMMENCEMENT DATE: | November 1, 2019 |
| LANDLORD: | Mountainside Plaza, LLC |
| an Arizona limited liability company | |
| ADDRESS OF LANDLORD: | Mountainside Plaza, LLC |
| 9654 E. Mountain Spring Road | |
| Scottsdale, AZ 85255 | |
| Cell: (602) 377-6678 | |
| Email: kevin.kudlo@cox.net | |
| TENANT: | LBC Bioscience, Inc. |
| an Arizona Corporation | |
| DBA: Formrunner Apparel & Hemp Products | |
| ADDRESS OF TENANT: | 11529 N. 120th Street |
| Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | |
| Attn: Lisa A. Nelson | |
| Cell: (480) 516-3394 | |
| Email: lisa.a.nelson67@gmail.com |
PERMITTED USE (Sections 2.01, 2.07)
Only to sell sports/active wear and hemp related products (TENANT IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM SELLING OR DISPLAYING OR OFFERING FOR SALE ANY THC PRODUCTS).
TENANT’S TRADE NAME (Section 2.07): Formrunner Apparel & Hemp Products.
SHOPPING CENTER (Section 2.01): Mountainside Plaza (“Shopping Center”), situated in the City of Scottsdale County of Maricopa, State of Arizona.
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PREMISES (Section 2.01): That portion of the Shopping Center cross-hatched on the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Site Plan”) with the following approximate dimensions and area:
Width (Suite 115): +/- 16.80 ft., Depth: +/- 60.0 ft. Area: 1,008 sq. ft.
Street Number: 10855 N. 116th Street, Suite 115 Scottsdale, AZ 85259.
LEASE TERM: From November 1, 2019 through the Expiration Date.
RENT COMMENCEMENT DATE: February 1, 2020.
EXPIRATION DATE: April 30, 2023.
FIXED MINIMUM RENT (Section 3.01):
| Year 1: | 11/1/19 - 1/31/20 Rent* = $0.00/SF/Yr + $0.00/SF/YR CAM | (3 mo) | |
| 2/1/20 - 4/30/20 Rent* = $4.33/SF/Yr + CAM ($5.40/SF/YR) | (3 mo) | ||
| 5/1/20 - 10/31/20 Rent* = $14.00/SF/Yr + CAM (Actual) | (6 mo) | ||
| Year 2: | 11/1/20 - 4/30/21 Rent* = $14.00/SF/Yr + CAM (Actual) | (6 mo) | |
| 5/1/21 - 10/31/21 Rent* = $15.00/SF/Yr + CAM (Actual) | (6 mo) | ||
| Year 3: | 11/1/21 - 4/30/22 Rent* = $15.00/SF/Yr + CAM (Actual) | (6 mo) | |
| 5/1/22 - 10/31/22 Rent* = $16.00/SF/Yr + CAM (Actual) | (6 mo) | ||
| Year 4: | 11/1/22 - 4/30/23 Rent* = $16.00/SF/Yr + CAM (Actual) | (6 mo) |
*All Rent (including, without limitation, Fixed Minimum Rent and Additional Rent) is subject to a Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax), currently (i.e., as of the Commencement Date) 2.15% (AZ = .50%, Scottsdale = 1.65%).
OPERATING COSTS (also referred to herein as Common Area Costs, Common Area Expenses and “CAM”) Section 4.01
TENANT’S PROPORTIONATE SHARE (Section 4.01)
REAL ESTATE TAX EXPENSE (Section 4.02)
PREPAID RENT: None
SECURITY DEPOSIT (Section 3.06): Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00). To be paid upon Tenant’s execution and delivery to Landlord of this Lease. Security Deposit shall be further governed according to Section 3.03 of this Lease.
BROKER (Section 17.10): Avison Young, David Jarand, under separate Agreement dated 10/2/19.
TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE (Exhibit C): None. Tenant accepts Premises “as-is”.
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| GUARANTOR: | Lisa A. Nelson | |
| GUARANTOR ADDRESS: | 11529 N. 120th Street | |
| Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | ||
| GUARANTOR: | Thomas E. Nelson Jr. | |
| GUARANTOR ADDRESS: | 11529 N. 120th Street | |
| Scottsdale, AZ 85259 |
SECTION 1.02. References to Basic Lease Provisions.
Each reference in this “Lease” to any of the Basic Lease Provisions contained in Section 1.01 of this Article shall be deemed and construed to incorporate all of the terms thereof. The Basic Lease Provisions shall be construed in connection with and limited by any such reference.
SECTION 1.03. Enumeration of Exhibits.
The exhibits enumerated in this Section and attached to this Lease are incorporated in this Lease by this
reference and are to be construed as a part of this Lease.
Exhibit A. Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit B. Site Plan
Exhibit C. Construction Provisions
Exhibit D. Sign Criteria
Exhibit E. Personal Guaranty
ARTICLE II
DEMISE OF PREMISES
SECTION 2.01. Description and General Obligations.
The land under the Shopping Center building, together with any buildings and improvements thereon existing (if any) from time to time, constitutes the “Shopping Center”. In consideration of the rents, covenants and agreements reserved and contained in this Lease, Landlord hereby leases and demises the Premises to Tenant and Tenant rents same, in order that Tenant shall continuously operate its retail business operations thereon in accordance with its Permitted Use (see Section 2.07), subject to the terms and conditions herein contained and all liens, encumbrances, easements, restrictions, zoning laws, and governmental or other regulations affecting the Shopping Center. The approximate location of the Premises is identified on the site plan of the Shopping Center attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Site Plan”).
The Premises shall include only the appurtenances specifically granted in this Lease with Landlord specifically excepting and reserving for itself the roof, the air space above the roof, the space below the floor slab, above any drop ceilings and two feet below the roof deck, the exterior portions of the Premises (other than the storefront), and the right to install, maintain, use, repair and replace pipes, ductwork, conduits, utility lines, and wires in the Premises. Landlord agrees that, where possible, all work in the Premises shall be performed in a manner which shall not unreasonably interfere with the normal business operations of Tenant.
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SECTION 2.01a. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
Tenant’s rights under this Lease (including the estate conveyed hereunder) is subject and subordinate to (a) any covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements of record, (b) all mortgages or deeds of trust, ground leases, rights of way of record and any other encumbrances, matters or documents of record from time to time; (c) all zoning laws of the city, county and state where the Shopping Center is situated; and (d) general and special taxes not delinquent, and all replacements, amendments and modifications, from time to time, of any of the foregoing (collectively, “Restrictions”). Tenant covenants that neither Tenant nor any person in possession or holding by, through or under Tenant, will violate the terms of any Restrictions and Tenant and any such person shall comply with and conform thereto.
SECTION 2.02. Use of Additional Area.
The use and occupation by Tenant of the Premises shall include a revocable license to use in common with the others entitled thereto the Common Areas as may be designated from time to time by the Landlord, subject, however, to the terms and conditions of this Lease and to rules and regulations (if any) for the use thereof as prescribed from time to time by the Landlord. Landlord reserves the right at any time to relocate the buildings, automobile parking areas and any and all Common Areas; to change the number of buildings, buildings’ dimensions, the number of floors in any of the buildings, store dimensions, Common Areas, the identity and type of other stores and tenancies, and the right to construct other buildings or improvements in the Shopping Center from time to time and to construct double-deck or elevated parking facilities, provided only that the general location and size of the Premises, reasonable access to the Premises and the parking facilities shall not be materially impaired. The term, “Common Areas”, as used in this Lease, shall mean include facilities furnished in the Shopping Center and designated by Landlord for the general use, in common, of occupants of the Shopping Center, including Tenant, its officers, agents, employees and customers, which facilities may include, but are not limited to, the parking areas, streets, passenger vehicle roadways, sidewalks, walkways, service areas, roadways, loading platforms, drainage and plumbing systems, roof, canopies, ramps, landscaped areas and other similar facilities available for common use which may from time to time exist. Landlord shall have no obligation to permit any of the Common Areas to be operated beyond the hour designated by Landlord in Section 2.07 hereof. If the availability or amount of the Common Areas or the use thereof is diminished, Landlord shall not be subject to any liability nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or diminution or abatement of Rent nor shall such diminution of the Common Areas be deemed constructive or actual eviction.
SECTION 2.02 a. Definition of Common Area Costs.
Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Common Area Costs shall include Operating Costs (as described in Section 4.01), testing of HVAC, general maintenance and a portion of all Capital Costs (as herein defined) representing any costs of capital improvements made by Landlord to the Shopping Center. The portion of the Capital Costs to be included each year in Common Area Costs shall be that fraction allocable to the calendar year in question calculated by amortizing the total amount of the applicable Capital Cost, as determined by Landlord, with interest on the unamortized balance at ten per cent (10%) per annum or such higher rate as may have been paid by Landlord for funds borrowed for the purpose of constructing such improvements, but in no event to exceed the highest rate permissible by law.
SECTION 2.02b. Reserves.
Landlord has the right to charge Tenant a share of the estimated future costs for capital expenditures relating to the Shopping Center building, roof and parking lot. Such charges may be collected by the Landlord on a monthly basis and will be designated for the reserve fund. Tenant shall have no right, title or interest in such reserve fund and Landlord may use the reserve fund at its discretion for capital expenditures related to the roof or parking lot of the Shopping Center and any other capital expenditure.
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SECTION 2.02c. Estimated Payments.
Landlord shall have the right, at its option, to estimate a monthly amount as Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Common Area Costs and to collect from Tenant on a monthly basis, as Landlord may elect, the amount of Tenant’s estimated Proportionate Share of Common Area Costs. After the end of each calendar year, if available, Landlord shall provide Tenant with a reconciliation of Tenant’s account, and if such reconciliation shall indicate that Tenant’s account is insufficient to satisfy Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Common Area Costs for the period estimated, Tenant shall immediately pay to Landlord any deficiency. Any excess in such account indicated by the reconciliation shall be credited to Tenant’s account to reduce the estimated payments for the ensuing period(s).
SECTION 2.03. Construction/Possession.
On the date that Landlord delivers the Premises to Tenant, Tenant agrees that it accepts possession of the Premises in an “as is” condition and that no representations or inducements respecting the condition of the Premises have been made to Tenant by Landlord or any of Landlord’s agents or representatives. Similarly, Tenant hereby acknowledges that no promises to decorate, alter, repair, or improve the Premises, either before or after the execution hereof, have been made by Landlord or its agents or representatives. Tenant shall perform all work in the Premises, including Tenant’s initial work, in accordance with commercial construction practices and shall thereafter install such stock, fixtures and equipment and perform such other work (subject to Landlord’s prior written approval) as shall be necessary or appropriate in order to prepare the Premises for the opening and continuous operation of its business thereon. In preparing the Premises for its occupancy and the operation of its business therein, Tenant shall observe and perform all of its obligations under this Lease.
SECTION 2.04. Trade Name, Use and Operation.
Tenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant’s business reputation, intended use of the Premises and ability to generate patronage to the Premises and the Shopping Center were all relied upon by Landlord and served as significant and material inducements contributing to Landlord’s decision to execute this Lease with Tenant. Tenant hereby covenants and agrees during the Lease Term: (i) to operate in the Premises only under the Trade Name set forth in Section 1.01 and under no other name or Trade Name whatsoever and (ii) to continuously use, occupy and operate the whole of the Premises for the retail sale of its goods or services in accordance with its Permitted Use, and for no other purpose whatsoever. Tenant shall conduct its business in a reputable manner as a quality establishment in accordance with the standards of a first-class retail operation, and shall not conduct any fire, bankruptcy, going out of business or auction sales, either real or fictitious. Tenant shall keep display windows (if any) of the Premises neatly dressed. Tenant shall promptly and timely apply for and shall procure, at its sole expense, all permits and licenses required for its operations and the transaction of business in the Premises (including, without limitation, to the extent applicable to Tenant’s Permitted Use, special use permits, business licenses, liquor licenses and other similar licenses, permits and approvals), and shall otherwise comply with all applicable governmental restrictions, as well as all other restrictions (as defined in Section 2.01a above) affecting the Premises and the conduct of business therein.
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ARTICLE III
RENT
SECTION 3.01. Fixed Minimum Rent.
During the entire Lease Term, Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Landlord, in lawful money of the United States, without any prior demand and without any deduction or setoff whatsoever, the Fixed Minimum Rent as provided in Section 1.01. The payment of Fixed Minimum Rent by Tenant to Landlord shall be made in advance on or by the first day of each calendar month during the Lease Term hereof, except that the first monthly installment shall be paid on or before the Rent Commencement Date. Fixed Minimum Rent for any partial calendar month during the Lease Term shall be prorated on a per diem basis.
SECTION 3.01a. Liability for Unaccrued Rent.
If pursuant to ARTICLE XI hereof, Landlord terminates the right of Tenant to possession of the Premises without terminating this Lease, such termination of Lease shall not release Tenant, in whole or in part, from Tenant’s obligation to pay Rent and any other amounts due and owning under this Lease for the full Lease Term.
SECTION 3.01b. Recovery of Unaccrued Rent.
In the event of such termination, Landlord shall have the right from time to time, to recover from Tenant, and Tenant shall remain liable for, all Rent and any other amounts due and owing under this Lease not theretofore paid pursuant to Section 3.01a above and any other sums thereafter accruing as they become due under this Lease during the period from the effective date of such termination of possession through the Expiration Date.
SECTION 3.02. Intentionally Omitted.
SECTION 3.03. Security Deposit.
Tenant has concurrently with the execution of this Lease deposited with Landlord the sum set forth in Section 1.01 (sometimes referred to as the “Security Deposit”) as security for the full performance of every provision of this Lease by Tenant. Landlord may apply all or any part of the Security Deposit to cure any default by Tenant hereunder, and Tenant shall promptly restore to the Security Deposit all amounts so applied upon invoice. If Tenant shall fully perform each provision of this Lease, any portion of the Security Deposit which has not been appropriated by Landlord in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be returned to Tenant without interest within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the Lease Term. Landlord may deliver the funds deposited hereunder by Tenant to the purchaser or transferee of Landlord’s interest in the Premises in the event that such interest be sold or transferred, and, in the event the purchaser or transferee assumes the obligations of Landlord, thereupon Landlord shall be discharged from any further liability with respect to such deposit.
SECTION 3.03a. Application of Security.
If Tenant defaults in its payment of Rent or performance of any of its other obligations under this Lease, and any renewals or extensions thereof, Landlord may, at its sole option, whether before or after enforcing its remedies against the Tenant under the Lease hereof, retain, use, or apply the whole or any part of the Security Deposit to the extent required for payment of any:
| (i) | Fixed Minimum Rent; |
| (ii) | Additional Rent; |
| (iii) | Any other amounts Tenant is obligated to pay under the Lease; |
| (iv) | Any amount that Landlord may expend or may be required to expend by reason of Tenant’s default of this Lease; |
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| (v) | Loss or damage that Landlord may suffer by reason of Tenant’s default, including, without limitation, any damages incurred by Landlord or deficiency resulting from the re-letting of the Premises, whether such damages or deficiency accrues before or after summary proceedings or other reentry by Landlord; or |
| (vi) | Costs incurred by Landlord in connection with the cleaning or repair of the Premises upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. |
SECTION 3.03c. Remedies Not Affected by Security Deposit.
| (i) | In no event shall Landlord be obligated to apply the Security Deposit. In addition, the application of the Security Deposit is not a prerequisite to Landlord’s right to resort to its remedies against Tenant under the default provisions hereof or by law or in equity; and |
| (ii) | Landlord’s right to resort to its remedies under the default provisions hereof, including, but not limited to, its right to bring an action or special proceeding to recover damages, or to obtain possession of the Premises, whether before or after Landlord terminates this Lease for nonpayment of Rent or for any other reason, or by law or in equity, shall not be affected by Landlord’s decision not to apply the Security Deposit. |
SECTION 3.03d. Security Deposit Does Not Limit Damages. The Security Deposit shall not be a limitation on Landlord’s damages or other rights and remedies available under this Lease, or at law or equity; nor shall the Security be a payment of liquidated damages.
SECTION 3.03e. Security Deposit Is Not Advance on Rent.
The Security Deposit shall not be an advance payment on the Rent.
SECTION 3.03f. Restoration of Used Portion.
If Landlord uses, applies, or retains all or any portion of the Security Deposit, Tenant shall restore the Security Deposit to its original amount within five (5) days after written demand from Landlord. Tenant shall be in Default of this Lease if Tenant fails to comply with this paragraph.
SECTION 3.03g. Security Deposit May Be Commingled.
Landlord shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its own funds, and may commingle the Security with its own funds, except as required by law.
SECTION 3.03h. Security Deposit Not Held in Trust.
Landlord shall have no fiduciary responsibility or trust obligation whatsoever with regard to the Security and shall not assume the duties of a trustee of the Security Deposit, except as required by law.
SECTION 3.03i. No Interest-Bearing Account Required.
Landlord shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit in an interest-bearing account, except as required by law. If Landlord keeps the Security Deposit in an interest-bearing account, Landlord shall receive all the interest that accrues.
SECTION 3.03j. Return of Security Deposit.
Subject to Section 3.03k hereof and provided that Landlord has determined, in its sole discretion, that Tenant has fully and faithfully complied with all the terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions of this Lease, and any modification, extension, or renewal thereof, and has paid all amounts owing hereunder, Landlord shall return any unused part of the Security Deposit to Tenant within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the Lease Term.
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SECTION 3.03k. Delivery of Security to Assignee.
If Landlord, in its sole discretion, has sufficient evidence that the Security Deposit has been assigned to an assignee of this Lease, Landlord shall deliver the Security Deposit to the assignee and Landlord shall thereupon be released by Tenant from all liability for the return of the Security to Tenant.
SECTION 3.03l. Sale or Lease of Landlord’s Interest.
In the event of a sale or foreclosure of the Property (as defined in Section 7.06) or the Shopping Center or any part thereof that includes the Premises, or a lease of the Shopping Center, Landlord shall have the right to transfer the Security Deposit to the purchaser or tenant, as the case may be, and Landlord shall thereupon be released by Tenant from all liability for the return of the Security Deposit; and Tenant agrees to look solely to the purchaser or tenant for the return of the Security Deposit.
SECTION 3.03m. No Encumbrances on Security Deposit.
The Security Deposit shall not be mortgaged or encumbered by Tenant, and neither Landlord not its successors or assigns shall be bound by any such mortgages or encumbrances.
SECTION 3.03n. Security Deposit Does Not Make Lease Effective.
The acceptance by Landlord of the Security Deposit submitted by Tenant shall not render this Lease effective unless and until Landlord delivers to Tenant a full executed copy of this Lease.
SECTION 3.04. Additional Rent.
In addition to Fixed Minimum Rent, all other payments, including, but not limited to, Operating Costs (as defined in Section 4.01), to be made by Tenant to Landlord shall be deemed to be and shall become “Additional Rent” hereunder whether or not the same be designated as such, and shall be due and payable on demand together with any interest thereon; and Landlord shall have the same remedies for failure to pay same as for a non-payment of Fixed Minimum Rent and Additional Rent. (Fixed Minimum Rent and Additional Rent are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as “Rent.”). If Tenant shall fail to make any payment of Rent when due as required under the applicable provisions of this Lease, Tenant shall pay a late charge in accordance with Section 3.05 hereof.
SECTION 3.04a. Rental Taxes. Tenant shall pay to Landlord all taxes imposed on commercial leases, including, without limitation, the Transaction Privilege Tax, each month (collectively referred to herein as the “Rental Tax”). As of the Commencement Date, the Rental Tax is 2.15% of the amount of Rent, including CAM, as defined below, paid by Tenant.
SECTION 3.05. Past Due Rent and Additional Rent.
Tenant hereby acknowledges that if any monthly payment of Rent or any other monies due hereunder from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or its agent within five (5) days after such payment is due, to compensate Landlord for the additional administrative expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with such late payment, Tenant shall pay a monthly late charge equal to ten percent (10.0%) of the delinquent amount, provided that the payment of such late charge shall not excuse such late payment. Tenant shall be charged the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for any check returned to Landlord by Tenant's bank for non-sufficient funds or any other reason whatsoever. Late fees and returned check fees become Additional Rent, pursuant to Section 3.04. Landlord may after two (2) such returned checks during the Lease Term, at its sole option, insist upon payment of any sums due hereunder thereafter (including, without limitation, the monthly Rent) by cashier's check or certified funds only.
If Tenant shall fail to pay, when the same is due and payable, any Rent, including the amounts or charges of the character described in Section 3.04 hereof, such unpaid amounts shall bear interest from the due date thereof to the date payment is received in hand by Landlord at the rate which is the greater of eighteen (18.0%) percent per annum or the maximum interest rate permitted by law.
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ARTICLE IV
OPERATING COSTS
SECTION 4.01. Operating Costs.
During each month of the Lease Term, Tenant shall pay, along with its monthly installments of Fixed Minimum Rent and without demand, deduction or setoff, as Additional Rent to Landlord Tenant’s Proportionate Share (as herein defined) of all costs incurred by Landlord in maintaining, repairing, replacing, improving, operating, managing, management fees, administering and insuring the portions of the Shopping Center which are the responsibility of Landlord hereunder (herein sometimes referred to as the “Operating Costs”), including, without limitation, the total costs of operating, repairing, replacing portions of the Shopping Center, security, heating, plumbing, electrical, and/or parking lot; reserves for roof and parking lot; sweeping, maintenance, repaving, striping, air conditioning, lighting; interior common areas and exterior common areas, cleaning, landscaping and drainage, maintaining, painting: interior and exterior, trash removal, inspection of HVAC and HVAC testing (if Landlord shall so elect, which election, if made by Landlord, shall eliminate as long as such election is in effect, Tenant’s requirement pursuant to Section 7.04a ), snow removal, if applicable, utilities: gas, electricity, sewer; maintenance of distribution systems, fire sprinkler maintenance and other fire safety expenses, sign maintenance, telephone expenses (including internet access lines), music systems and holiday decorations, supplies and equipment used in maintaining Common Areas, securing (if Landlord shall so elect), managing, administration of and insuring (including, without limitation, premiums for insurance policies whether under master or blanket policies or separate policies unless paid pursuant to ARTICLE IX, and shall include, without limitation, commercial general liability insurance for personal injury, wrongful arrest or detainer, death and property damage, rent insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, real and personal property taxes fidelity bonds for personnel, and plate glass insurance) the Shopping Center, costs incurred in complying with governmental laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, the amount of any deductibles on any losses submitted to the insurance carrier, plus an administrative cost equal to fifteen (15%) percent of the forgoing costs, as well as legal and accounting fees and financing costs. Operating Costs shall also include all costs associated with those improvements, systems, signage, equipment, and installations that are designated by Landlord to serve or benefit the Shopping Center by facilitating the flow of traffic into or out of the Shopping Center, whether or not located within, adjacent to or near the Shopping Center and all costs of any capital improvements to the Shopping Center which are intended to cause a reduction in any item of Operating Costs or Common Area Costs or improve the utility, efficiency or capacity of any Shopping Center system, amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of such improvement (as determined by Landlord). Tenant shall pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the amortized cost of each capital improvement plus interest on the unamortized cost of each capital improvement, during the calendar year of the Lease in which each capital improvement is commenced and in each subsequent calendar year of the Lease, as set forth in Section 2.02a. “Tenant’s Proportionate Share” is a fraction, the numerator of which is the square footage of the leasable floor area of the Premises and the denominator of which is square footage of the leasable floor area of the Shopping Center. To determine the amount of Common Area Costs owed by Tenant for a given period of time, total Common Area Costs applicable to the relevant time period are multiplied by Tenant’s Proportionate Share.
| Example: | If the Premises consists of 1,000 square feet of leasable floor area of the Shopping Center’s 10,000 square feet of leasable floor area and the amount of Common Area Costs for a given year is $25,000, the amount of Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Common Area Costs for such year would be: 1,000/10,000 x $25,000 = $2,500 for such year. |
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SECTION 4.01a. Landlord’s Responsibility as to Common Areas.
Landlord shall, subject to events beyond its reasonable control, maintain or cause to be maintained, the Common Areas in good order and repair in a manner generally consistent with comparable first class shopping centers of similar size and nature in the same metropolitan area as the Shopping Center.
SECTION 4.02. Real Estate Tax Expense.
In addition, Tenant shall pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share of all taxes and public charges and general and special assessments of whatsoever nature directly or indirectly assessed or imposed upon the land, buildings, equipment and improvements constituting the Shopping Center and the rents therefrom, including, but not limited to, all real property taxes, rates, duties and assessments, local improvement taxes, import charges or levies, whether general or special, that are levied, charged or assessed against the Shopping Center by any lawful taxing authority whether federal, state, county, municipal, school or otherwise (other than income, inheritance and franchise taxes thereon), and all costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Landlord in connection with any appeal thereof, plus an administrative cost equal to fifteen (15.0%) percent of the foregoing costs. The foregoing taxes, public charges and general and special assessments, are referred to herein as “Real Estate Tax Expense”.
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ARTICLE VI
UTILITIES
SECTION 6.01. Tenant Responsibilities.
Tenant shall apply for, obtain, pay for, and be solely responsible for all utilities required, used or consumed in the Premises, including, but not limited to, gas, telephone and telephone data, electricity, cable data, HVAC System (as herein defined) maintenance services, or any similar service required to service the needs of Tenant (herein sometimes collectively referred to as the “Utility Services”). Tenant shall also be solely responsible for all maintenance, replacement and/or repair of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC unit installed by Landlord, including, as applicable, the air handling unit(s), heat pumps, evaporative coolers, heating and cooling equipment in the attic and Tenant’s air conditioning lines passing through suites occupied by other tenants, as well as maintenance, replacement and/or repair of locks, light fixtures, sheetrock, windows and glass, and duplication of keys, but only to the extent that such maintenance items are not included in Common Area Costs, and paid for by Tenant as Additional Rent. Landlord warrants that on delivery of possession of the Premises to Tenant, the HVAC System will be in good working order and except to the extent resulting from Tenant’s act or omission, including failure to maintain the HVAC System as required hereunder, Landlord shall warrant such condition (to the extent installed as of the date on which possession of the Premises is delivered to Tenant) for a period of twelve (12) months beginning on the date of delivery of possession to Tenant. The foregoing warranty does not apply to any repair of the HVAC System required because of Tenant’s failure to maintain as and when required or the negligence of Tenant, its agents, employees or contractors, and Tenant shall be liable, at its sole cost and expense, for the prompt repair and, if required, replacement of same. If Landlord installs new HVAC equipment (there being no obligation on the part of Landlord to do so), Tenant will be responsible thereafter for all maintenance and repairs thereof, and Landlord will assign to Tenant any manufacturer’s warranty thereon. If any charge for any utility supplied to the Premises is not paid by Tenant to the utility supplier when due, Landlord may, but shall not be required to, pay such charge for and on behalf of Tenant, with any such amount paid by Landlord being repaid by Tenant to Landlord, as Additional Rent, promptly upon demand. Additionally, if Landlord shall elect to supply any of the Utility Services, such as water, sewer, or trash removal, Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof. Landlord shall not be liable for any interruptions or curtailment in utility services. Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for any Internet and Internet connections or satellite services, doors, internal equipment, heat pumps, evaporative coolers, vinyl floor, carpeting, washers and dryers, water heaters, light bulbs, ballasts, curtains or drapes, signs, replacement and ceiling tiles, water leaks, toilets, drains, or the replacement of toilets or sinks.
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ARTICLE VII
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND REPAIR
SECTION 7.01. Tenant Installation and Alterations.
Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole expense, install all trade fixtures and equipment required to operate its business (all of which shall be of first-class quality and workmanship). All trade fixtures, signs, or other personal property installed in the Premises by Tenant shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed at any time provided that Tenant is not in default hereunder and provided the removal thereof does not cause, contribute to, or result in Tenant’s default hereunder; and further provided that Tenant shall at Tenant’s sole expense promptly repair any damage to the Premises resulting from the removal of personal property and shall replace same with personal property of like or better quality. The term “trade fixtures” as used herein shall not include carpeting, floor coverings, permanently attached shelving, lighting fixtures other than free-standing lamps, wall coverings, or similar Tenant improvements which shall become the property of Landlord upon surrender of the Premises by Tenant for whatever reason, unless Landlord requires Tenant, by written notice, to remove any such item prior to the end of the Lease Term. Tenant shall not attach any fixtures or articles to any portion of the Premises, nor make any alterations, additions, improvements, or changes or perform any other work whatsoever in and to the Premises, other than minor interior, cosmetic and decorative changes which do not exceed Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) in the aggregate per calendar year, without in each instance obtaining the prior written approval of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld provided that such alterations are non-structural and limited to the interior of the Premises. Any alterations, additions, improvements, changes to the Premises or other work permitted herein shall be made by Tenant at Tenant’s sole cost and expense in a commercially reasonable manner. Tenant shall not penetrate the roof with satellite dishes or any accessory of such nature.
Requirements. Any alterations, additions or installations performed by Tenant (hereinafter collectively “alteration”) shall be subject to the following requirements:
| 1. | All alterations shall be at the sole cost and expense of Tenant; |
| 2. | Prior to commencement of any work or alteration, Tenant shall submit detailed plans and specifications, including working drawings, (hereinafter referred to as “Plans”) of the proposed work or alterations, which shall be subject to the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld if such work or alterations are interior, nonstructural work or alterations; |
| 3. | Following approval of the Plans by Landlord, Tenant shall give Landlord no later than ten (10) days prior written notice of commencement of work in the Premises or sooner if practicable so that Landlord may post notices of non-responsibility in or upon the Premises as provided by law; |
| 4. | No alterations shall be commenced without Tenant having previously obtained all appropriate permits and approvals required by and of governmental agencies. All alterations shall be performed by a licensed contractor(s) approved in advance by Landlord, and the work shall be performed skillfully and in a commercial workmanlike manner; |
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| 5. | All alterations shall be performed consistent with the best practices and standards of the construction industry, and pursued with diligence in accordance with the Plans previously approved by Landlord and in full accord with all applicable laws and ordinances. All material, equipment, and articles incorporated in the alteration shall be new, and of recent manufacture, and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended; |
| 6. | Tenant must obtain the prior written approval of Tenant’s contractor from Landlord before commencement of the work. Tenant’s contractor shall maintain all of the insurance required by Landlord, including commercial general liability, worker’s compensation, builder’s risk and course of construction insurance. Lien waivers will be provided to Landlord by Tenant within seven (7) days of completion of all work; |
| 7. | As a condition to approval of the alterations, Landlord may require performance and labor and materialman’s payment bonds issued by a surety approved by Landlord in a sum equal to the cost of the alterations guarantying the completion of the alterations free and clear of all liens and other charges in accordance with the Plans. Such bonds shall name Landlord as beneficiary; |
| 8. | The alterations must be performed in a manner such that there will be no interference with the quiet enjoyment of other occupants and tenants in the Shopping Center; |
| 9. | Tenant shall not place or maintain any sign, advertisement or notice or any antenna or other communication equipment on any part of the outside or rooftop of the Premises or the Shopping Center except (i) such place, number, size, color and style as has been approved in writing, in advance, by Landlord and (ii) in accordance with applicable governmental laws and ordinances. Any such signs or equipment shall be at the sole expense of Tenant. Tenant shall remove all signs and equipment at the expiration or termination of this Lease and restore the affected to its original condition. |
| 10. | Tenant shall not install any equipment that will or may necessitate any changes, replacements or additions to, or in the use of, the building systems of the Premises or the Shopping Center or any equipment containing Hazardous Substances (as herein defined) without first obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord (which may be withheld by Landlord in its sole discretion). Equipment belonging to Tenant that causes noise or vibration that may be transmitted to the structure of the Shopping Center or to any space therein to such a degree as to be objectionable to Landlord or to any tenant in the Shopping Center shall be installed and maintained by Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, on vibration eliminators or other devices sufficient to eliminate vibration. Landlord shall have the right at any time to limit the weight and prescribe the position of safes, concentrated filing systems and other heavy equipment or fixtures. |
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SECTION 7.02. Tenant Shall Discharge All Liens.
Tenant will not create or permit to be created or to remain, and will discharge, any lien (including, but not limited to, the liens of mechanics, laborers or materialmen for work or materials done or alleged to be done or furnished in connection with the Premises), encumbrance or other charge upon the Premises or any part thereof, upon Tenant’s leasehold interest therein, provided that Tenant shall not be required to discharge any such liens, encumbrances or charges as may be placed upon the Premises by the act of Landlord. Tenant shall have the right to contest, in good faith and by appropriate legal proceedings, the validity or amount of any mechanics’, laborers’ or materialman’s lien or claimed lien. In the event of such contest, Tenant shall give to Landlord reasonable security as may be required to insure payment thereof and to prevent any sale, foreclosure or forfeiture of the Premises or any part thereof by reason of such non-payment, or obtain and record a lien discharge bond in accordance with A.R.S. §33-1004. On final determination of such lien or such claim for lien, Tenant will immediately pay any judgment rendered, with all proper costs and charges, and shall have such lien released or judgment satisfied at Tenant’s expense, and upon receipt of proof of such payment and release of satisfaction, Landlord will promptly return to Tenant such security as Landlord shall have received in connection with such contest. Landlord reserves the right to enter the Premises to post and keep posted notices of non-responsibility for any such lien. Tenant will pay, protect and indemnify Landlord within ten (10) days after demand therefor, from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, dam ages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by Landlord by reason of the filing of any lien and/or the removal of the same.
SECTION 7.03. Signs, Awnings and Canopies.
Tenant will not place or suffer to be placed or maintained on any exterior door, wall or window of the Premises any sign, awning or canopy, or advertising matter or other thing of any kind, and will not place or maintain any exterior lighting, plumbing fixture or protruding object or any decoration, lettering or advertising matter on the glass of any window or door of the Premises without first obtaining Landlord’s written approval and consent. Tenant further agrees to maintain such sign, awning, canopy, decoration, lettering, advertising matter or other thing as may be approved in good condition and repair at all times and at Tenant’s expense. Tenant may utilize dignified interior signs that are neat, professionally printed and in good taste without obtaining Landlord’s approval to the extent that they do not detract from the dignity and character of the Shopping Center; provided, however, that Tenant agrees to remove such interior sign if Landlord shall object thereto. Upon occupancy, Tenant shall place an exterior channel-letter sign above the entrance to the Premises, subject to Exhibit D and Landlord’s prior written approval.
SECTION 7.04. Maintenance by Tenant.
Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, at all times keep the Premises and appurtenances thereto in good order, condition, and repair, clean, sanitary, and safe, including the replacement of equipment, fixtures and all broken glass (with glass of the same size and quality), and shall, in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, decorate and paint the Premises at least once every five (5) years to maintain at all times a clean and sightly appearance. Tenant shall be responsible for the cleaning and removal of all spider webs and mold, as well as the repair of any cracks or breakage of the windows. If Tenant fails to perform any of its obligations as required within ten (10) days after notification thereof, Landlord may, but shall not be required to, perform and satisfy same with Tenant hereby agreeing to reimburse Landlord, as Additional Rent, for the cost thereof (including any overhead and administrative fees) promptly upon demand which demand shall include reasonable documentation thereof. Tenant shall make any and all additions, improvements, alterations, and repairs to or on the Premises required to accommodate Tenant’s business operation (including, without limitation, all modifications to any fire sprinkler system located within the Premises), that may at any time during the Lease Term be required or recommended by any lawful authorities, insurance underwriters, Inspection Rating Bureaus, or insurance inspectors designated by Landlord. Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, deal directly with any authorities respecting their requirements for additions, improvements, alterations, or repairs. Landlord’s approval of plans and specifications shall not create any responsibility on the part of Landlord for their accuracy, sufficiency or compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations. All such work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 7.01. All Tenant’s work and all such additions, improvements, and alterations thereto shall become the property of the Landlord upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
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SECTION 7.04a. HVAC System Testing.
Landlord may elect, upon written notice to Tenant, to perform the testing of the HVAC System for the account of Tenant. If Landlord finds that maintenance needs to be performed to the items listed above, Tenant shall pay the full cost of the maintenance contract for the HVAC System as well as for costs of repair or replacement of parts thereof as necessary, in the reasonable judgment of Landlord, subject to Tenant’s rights under Section 4.04. Landlord’s good faith judgment as to the allocation of the charges described in this paragraph shall be conclusive. Included in the charges to be allocated to Tenant shall be, without limitation: the testing contract upon the HVAC System, extended warranties and any repairs and replacements not covered by the maintenance contract or warranty, except where such charges are included in CAM as provided in Article IV. Landlord may elect to replace the HVAC System, if necessary, and in such event the cost thereof shall either be charged to Tenant or be amortized in the manner provided in this Lease with respect to amortization of other Capital Costs. Tenant shall pay to Landlord, Tenant’s Proportionate Share of such amortization, established on an equitable basis in the Premises as compared to the entire area served by the HVAC System or pay the replacement cost of the HVAC System, which shall be determined by the Landlord.
SECTION 7.04b. Responsibilities.
Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay all expenses in connection with the maintenance, repair or replacement of the following within the Premises:
(i) Cleaning and replacing windows
(ii) Locks maintenance
(iii) Air conditioning
(iv) Carpeting
(v) Lights including ballast, light bulbs, and connections.
(vi) Heating systems
(vii) Electrical systems
(viii) Front and rear doors
(ix) Ceiling tiles
(x) Interior and exterior walls within the suite
(xi) All repairs and maintenance within the suite, including sheet rock cracks
(xii) Electrical outlets including telephone wiring.
(xiii) Plumbing
(xiv) Toilets
(xv) Sinks
(xvi) Equipment
(xvii) ADA compliance
(xviii) Pest control
(xix) DSL or Internet for cable hookup
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SECTION 7.05. Maintenance by Landlord.
Landlord shall keep the exterior supporting walls and the foundations of the Premises in commercially reasonable repair, provided that Tenant shall promptly give Landlord written notice of the necessity for such repairs, and provided further that the damage thereto shall not have been caused by negligent act or omission of Tenant, its, vendors, officers, agents, employees, licensees, or invitees, in which event Tenant shall be responsible therefor.
SECTION 7.06. Hazardous Substances.
Landlord warrants that to its actual knowledge, as of the date of this Lease, there are no Hazardous Substances (as defined below) in violation of applicable law currently existing on, in or under the Premises or the Shopping Center and that there are no underground storage tanks under the Premises or the Shopping Center. Tenant shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Substances to be placed anywhere on the Shopping Center including into the drains or sewers of the Premises or Shopping Center. Tenant shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Substances to be brought upon, transported through, stored, kept, used, discharged or disposed in or about the Premises or the Shopping Center (collectively, the “Property”). Tenant shall notify Landlord immediately of the presence of or disposal of Hazardous Substances on or near the Premises, and of any notice by a party alleging the presence of Hazardous Substances on or near the Premises. However, Hazardous Substances brought upon, transported, used, kept or stored in or about the Property which are necessary for Tenant to operate its business for the use permitted under this Lease shall with Landlord’s prior written consent, be permitted to be brought upon, transported, used, kept and stored by Tenant but only in the quantities necessary for the usual and customary operation of Tenant’s business and in a manner that complies with: (i) all laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes or any other governmental restriction or requirement of all federal, state and local governmental authorities having jurisdiction and regulating the Hazardous Substances; (ii) permits (which Tenant shall obtain prior to bringing the Hazardous Substances in, on or about the Property) issued for the Hazardous Substances; and (iii) all producers’ and manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations, to the extent they are stricter than laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes or permits. If Tenant, its affiliates, agents, employees or contractors, in any way breaches the obligations in the preceding sentence; or if the presence of Hazardous Substances on the Property caused by Tenant, its agents, employees or contractors, results in the release or threatened release of Hazardous Substances on, from or under the Property; or if the presence on, from or under the Property of Hazardous Substances otherwise arises out of the operation of Tenant’s business then, without limitation of any other rights or remedies available to Landlord under this Lease or at law or in equity, Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless Landlord and Landlord’s manager, parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, partners, agents, mortgagees and successors to Landlord’s interest in the Premises (collectively “Indemnity”) for, from and against any and all claims, sums paid in settlement of claims, judgments, damages, clean-up costs, penalties, fines, costs, liabilities, losses or expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’, consultants’ and experts’ fees and any fees by Landlord to enforce the Indemnity) which arise during or after the Lease Term as a result of Tenant’s breach of the obligations or the release or contamination of the Property by Tenant, its affiliates, agents, employees or contractors, including, without limitation: diminution in value of the Property; damages for the loss of, or the restriction on the use of, rentable or usable space or any amenity of the Property; damages arising from any adverse impact on the sale or lease of the Property; and damage and diminution in value to the Property or other properties, whether owned by Landlord or by third parties. This Indemnity includes, without limitation, costs incurred in connection with any investigation of site conditions or any clean-up, remedial, removal or restoration work required by any federal, state or local governmental agency or political subdivision because of Hazardous Substance present in the soil or groundwater on, under or originating from the Property. Without limiting the foregoing, if the presence of Hazardous Substances on the Property caused or permitted by Tenant, its affiliates, agents, employees or contractors, results in the contamination, release or threatened release of Hazardous Substances on, from or under the Property or other properties, Tenant shall promptly take all actions at its sole cost and expense necessary to return the Property and other properties to the condition existing prior to the introduction of the Hazardous Substances; provided that Landlord’s written approval of the actions shall be obtained first (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld provided the same is in accordance with applicable law) and so long as such actions do not have or would not potentially have any adverse long-term or short-term effect on Landlord or on the Property or other properties. This Indemnity shall survive the Lease Term and shall survive any transfer of Landlord’s interest in the Property. “Hazardous Substances” means any hazardous, radioactive or toxic substance, material or waste, including, but not limited to, those substances, materials and wastes (whether or not mixed, commingled or otherwise combined with other substances, materials or wastes) listed in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101) or by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302) and amendments thereto, or substances, materials and wastes which are or become regulated under any applicable local, state or federal law including, without limitation, any material, waste or substance which is (i) a petroleum product, crude oil or any faction thereof, (ii) asbestos, (iii) polychlorinated biphenyls, (iv) designated as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251, et seq. (33 U.S.C. Section 1321) or listed pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317), (v) defined as a “hazardous waste” pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq. (42 U.S.C. Section 6903) or (vi) defined as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (42 U.S.C. Section 9601).
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ARTICLE VIII
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
SECTION 8.01. Rules and Regulations.
Tenant agrees to comply with and observe the following rules and regulations:
(1) All loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such times, in the areas, and through the entrances designated for such purposes by Landlord.
(2) The delivery or shipping of merchandise, supplies and fixtures to and from the Premises shall be subject to such rules and regulations as in the judgment of Landlord are necessary for the proper operation of the Premises or Shopping Center.
(3) All garbage and refuse shall be kept in the kind of container specified or provided by Landlord, and shall be placed outside of the Premises, prepared for collection in the manner and at the time and places specified by Landlord. If Landlord shall provide or designate a service for picking up refuse and garbage, Tenant shall use same at Tenant’s cost. Tenant shall pay the cost of removal of any of Tenant’s refuse or rubbish.
(4) No radio or television or other electronic device or satellite dish shall be installed without first obtaining in each instance Landlord’s consent in writing. No aerial or dish shall be erected on the roof or exterior walls of the Premises or on the grounds without in each instance, the written consent of Landlord. Any aerial or dish so installed without such written consent shall be subject to removal without notice at any time.
(5) No loudspeakers, televisions, phonographs, radios, or other video or audio devices shall be used in a manner so as to be heard or seen outside of the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.
(6) If the Premises are equipped with heating facilities separate from those in the remainder of the Shopping Center, Tenant shall keep the Premises at a temperature sufficiently high to prevent freezing of water in pipes and fixtures.
(7) The exterior areas immediately adjoining the Premises shall be kept clean and free from dirt and rubbish by Tenant to the satisfaction of Landlord. Tenant shall not place or permit any obstructions or merchandise to be located in the areas immediately adjoining the Premises.
(8) Tenant and Tenant’s employees shall park their vehicles only in those parking areas designated for that purpose by Landlord. There shall be no individually assigned spaces in the parking lot for any tenants. Tenant shall furnish Landlord with State automobile license numbers assigned to Tenant’s vehicle or vehicles, and vehicles of Tenant’s employees, within five (5) days after taking possession of the Premises and shall thereafter notify Landlord of any changes within five (5) days after such changes occur. In the event that Tenant or its employees fail to park their vehicles in designated parking areas as aforesaid, then Landlord at its option shall charge Tenant Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per day per vehicle parked in any area other than those designated, as and for liquidated damage. Overnight parking anywhere in the Shopping Center is strictly prohibited. Abandoned vehicles will be towed from the Premises.
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(9) The plumbing facilities shall not be used for any other purpose than that for which they are constructed, and no foreign substance of any kind shall be thrown therein, and the expense of any breakage, stoppage, or damage resulting from a violation of this provision shall be borne by Tenant who shall, or whose employees, agents or invitees shall, have caused it.
(10) Tenant shall use at Tenant’s cost such pest extermination service as Landlord deems necessary.
(11) Tenant shall not burn any trash or garbage of any kind in or about the Premises, the Shopping Center, or within one mile of the outside property lines of the Shopping Center. Tenant shall not store nor permit accumulations of any trash, garbage, rubbish, nor other refuse inside or outside of the Premises except in compactors or other receptacles approved by Landlord. If required by Landlord, Tenant shall at its sole cost and expense contract separately for trash removal services with the Shopping Center’s trash disposal contractor. If Tenant shall obtain a separate Dumpster or the appropriate equipment for trash removal, then Tenant shall place its Dumpster in a location selected by Landlord from time to time; maintain its Dumpster in a neat and sanitary conditions; and empty the Dumpster as often as necessary to avoid overloading, leakage spillage, pest and rodent problems, and unsanitary conditions.
(12) Tenant shall not make noises, cause disturbances, or create odors that may be offensive to other occupants and tenants of the Shopping Center or their officers, employees, agents, servants, customers or invitees.
(13) Tenant shall not commit or suffer to be committed any waste upon the Premises or any nuisance or other act or thing which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any other tenant in the building in which the Premises may be located, or in the Shopping Center.
(14) Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, comply with all of the requirements of all county, municipal, state, federal and other applicable governmental authorities, now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to the Premises, and shall faithfully observe in the use of the Premises all municipal and county ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force or which may hereafter be in force, and all regulations, orders and other requirements issued or made pursuant to any such ordinances and statutes, including, without limitation, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall cause the structural portions of the Shopping Center, including the Premises, to comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders and requirements now or hereafter applicable thereto; including, but not limited to, any requirements imposed under ADA or OSHA; provided, however, if with respect to the Premises, such compliance is necessitated by reason of Tenant’s particular manner of using the Premises, then such compliance will be accomplished by Tenant at its expense. Tenant agrees to comply with and observe the rules and regulations set forth above. Tenant’s failure to keep and observe said rules and regulations shall constitute a breach of the terms of this Lease in the manner as if the same were contained herein as covenants. Landlord reserves the right from time to time to amend or supplement said rules and regulations, and to adopt and promulgate additional rules and regulations applicable to the Premises and the Shopping Center.
(15) Tenant shall spray for pests, such as cock roaches and others, if there is food or other consumable matter present on the Premises.
(16) Tenant shall not, nor shall anyone for or on behalf of Tenant, cause any penetration of the roof, its membrane or coatings.
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(17) Tenant shall respect Landlord’s request of no parking by Tenants in the front area of business.
(18) Tenant shall at all times keep clean the inside and outside of all plate glass in the doors and windows of the Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all damages to and breakage of plate glass of the Premises, including the storefront, and Tenant shall carry special form property insurance without the deductible on all such plate glass throughout the Lease Term. Such insurance shall otherwise comply with requirements of this Lease pertaining to insurance.
(19) Tenant shall not store excessive gasoline, petrochemicals, oil, solvents, cleaning solutions, evaporative chemicals that emit an odor, or batteries containing lead and/or acid.
(20) Tenant shall not live, sleep or stay in the Premises, nor have any animals in the Premises other than the service animals of disabled individuals.
SECTION 8.02. Parking
Tenant acknowledges that the Shopping Center has a limited number of parking spaces. Tenant hereby waives any and all claims or causes of action regarding the amount of available parking at the Shopping Center. Landlord has no expressed or implied obligation to take action to enforce parking restrictions or remedy the improper use of allocated stalls, including, but not limited to, the towing of cars. Tenant has no right to tow any vehicle or enforce or attempt to enforce any restriction on the parking of any vehicle in the Shopping Center.
ARTICLE IX
INSURANCE
SECTION 9.01. Landlord’s Coverage.
Landlord agrees to carry, or cause to be carried, Employer’s Liability Insurance in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and Commercial General Liability Insurance on the Common Areas, providing coverage of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury, including Death and Property Damage Liability arising out of any one occurrence. Landlord shall obtain and maintain throughout the Lease Term property insurance that shall include the Shopping Center (excluding leasehold improvements and personal property from time to time located on the Premises and the premises of other tenants and occupants) insuring against risks of direct physical loss or damage. Tenant understands and acknowledges that Landlord may have a blanket insurance policy, which may be allocated by Landlord among the properties owned or managed by Landlord as Landlord, in Landlord’s reasonable opinion, deems appropriate. Tenant’s reimbursement for the cost of the insurance is included as part of Tenant’s Operating Costs pursuant to ARTICLE IV.
SECTION 9.02. Tenant’s Coverage.
Prior to (and as a condition, if elected by Landlord, of) delivery of possession, Tenant shall submit to Landlord copies of policies and certificates of insurance demonstrating that the coverage required hereunder to prove required insurance coverage. Tenant shall submit to Landlord new certificates at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of current insurance policies. Tenant shall maintain at its sole expense during the term hereof commercial general liability insurance with insurance companies with a minimum AM Best rating of A or higher, authorized to transact business in the jurisdiction where the Shopping Center is located, covering Tenant and naming Landlord, Landlord’s mortgagee (if any) and any other party designated by Landlord, as an additional insured, providing single limit coverage of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) bodily injury, including death and personal injury, and property damage for any one occurrence in the Premises, and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per location general vandalism and malicious mischief insurance, and a standard “all risk” policy insuring and protecting against all risk of physical loss or damage to Tenant’s improvements and property, including, but not limited to, inventory; trade fixtures, furnishings and other personal property for the full replacement cost thereof. If Tenant manufactures, distributes, sells or serves alcoholic beverages, Liquor Liability Coverage Form CG 00 33 10 01 must be added to the Commercial General Liability policy with a coverage in an amount of no less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000). Tenant will cause such property insurance policies to name Landlord, and any party designated by Landlord, as loss payee. In addition, Tenant shall keep in force Workers’ Compensation or similar insurance to the extent required by law. Should Tenant fail to effect any of the insurance called for under this Lease, Landlord may, at its sole option, procure said insurance and pay the requisite premiums, in which event, Tenant shall pay all sums so expended to Landlord, as Additional Rent following invoice. Each insurer under the policy required hereunder shall agree by endorsement on the policy issued by it or by independent instrument furnished to Landlord that it will give Landlord thirty (30) days’ prior written notice before the policy or policies in question shall be altered or canceled.
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SECTION 9.03. Increase in Fire Insurance Premium.
Tenant shall not keep, use, sell or offer for sale in or upon the Premises any article nor conduct the operation of its business in a manner that may be prohibited by the standard form of fire insurance casualty policy. Tenant agrees to pay the cost of premiums for fire and extended coverage insurance that may be charged during the Lease Term on the amount of such insurance carried by Landlord on the Premises or the Shopping Center to the extent the amount of such premium results from the type of merchandise sold or manner of operation by Tenant in the Premises (as opposed to general retail purposes) whether or not Landlord has consented to the same. In determining whether increased premiums are the result of Tenant’s use of the Premises, a schedule issued by the organization making the insurance rate on the Premises, showing the various components of such rate, shall be conclusive evidence of the several items and charges that make up the fire insurance rate on the Premises. If Tenant’s occupancy causes any increase of premium for the fire and/or casualty rates on the Premises, Tenant shall pay the additional premium on the fire and/or casualty insurance policies by reason thereof. Tenant also shall pay, in such event, any additional premium on the rent insurance policy that may be carried by the Landlord for its protection against rent loss through fire or other casualty. Invoices for such additional premiums shall be rendered by Landlord to Tenant at such times as Landlord may elect, and shall be due from and payable by Tenant when rendered and the amount thereof shall be deemed to be, and be paid as, Additional Rent.
SECTION 9.04. Indemnification
Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord, its manager, partners, members, officers and directors harmless for, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities or expenses arising out of (a) Tenant’s use of the Premises or the Shopping Center, (b) any and all claims arising from any breach or default in the performance of any obligation of Tenant, and/or (c) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, its affiliates, agents, employees and contractors. Tenant hereby releases Landlord from liability for any damages sustained by Tenant or any other person claiming by, through or under Tenant due to the Premises, the Shopping Center, or any part thereof or any appurtenances thereto arising out of repair, or due to the happening of any accident, including, but not limited to, any damage caused by water, snow, windstorm, tornado, gas, steam, electrical wiring, sprinkler system, plumbing, heating and air conditioning apparatus and from any acts or omissions of co-tenants or other occupants of the Shopping Center. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of Tenant’s personal property, inventory, fixtures or improvements, from any cause whatsoever, except the affirmative acts of proven negligence of Landlord, and then only to the extent not covered by insurance carried by Tenant or required to be carried by Tenant in accordance with Section 9.02 hereof.
Section 9.04a. In the event Landlord determines that mold or conditions giving rise or that could give rise to mold are present at the Premises due to the act or omission of Tenant or Tenant’s operations, then
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1. Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall promptly:
| (a) | Hire trained and experienced mold remediation contractors to prepare a remediation plan and to remediate the mold or mold conditions at the Premises; |
| (b) | Send Landlord notice, in writing, with a copy of the remediation plan, at least five (5) days prior to the mold remediation, stating: |
| (i) | The date on which the mold remediation shall start; |
| (ii) | Which portion of the Premises shall be subject to the remediation; |
| (iii) | The name, address, and telephone number of the certified mold remediation contractors performing the remediation; |
| (iv) | The remediation procedures and standards to be used at the Premises; |
| (v) | The clearance criteria to be employed at the conclusion of the remediation; and |
| (vi) | The date the remediation will conclude; |
| (c) | Notify, in accordance with any applicable state or local health or safety requirements, its employees as well as occupants and visitors of the Premises of the nature, location, and schedule for the planned mold remediation; |
| (d) | Ensure that the mold remediation is conducted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the document Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings (EPA 402-K-01-001, March 2001) (“EPA Guidelines”), published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as may be amended or revised from time to time, or any other applicable, legally binding federal, state, or local laws, regulatory standards or guidelines; and |
| (e) | Provide Landlord with a draft of the mold remediation report and give Landlord a reasonable opportunity to review and comment thereon, and when such report is finalized, promptly provide Landlord with a copy. |
SECTION 9.05. Mutual Release, Waiver of Subrogation.
Landlord and Tenant shall cause each insurance policy carried by them insuring the Premises or the Shopping Center, or the contents thereof, to be written to provide that the insurer waives all rights of recovery by way of subrogation against the other party hereto in connection with any loss or damage covered by the policy.
ARTICLE X
CASUALTY AND CONDEMNATION
SECTION 10.01. Fire, Explosion or Other Casualty.
If the Premises are damaged by fire, explosion or any other casualty to an extent that is less than fifty (50%) percent of the cost of replacement of the Premises, the damage, except as provided in Section 10.02, shall promptly be repaired by Landlord at Landlord’s expense, provided that Landlord shall not be obligated to expend for such repair an amount in excess of the insurance proceeds recovered or recoverable as a result of such damage, and that in no event shall Landlord be required to repair or replace Tenant’s stock in trade, fixtures, tenant improvements, furniture, furnishings, floor coverings, equipment or other tangible or intangible assets. If: (a) Landlord is not required to repair as hereinabove provided, or (b) the Premises shall be damaged to the extent of fifty (50%) percent or more of the cost of replacement, or (c) the building of which the Premises are a part is damaged to the extent of twenty-five (25%) percent or more of the cost of replacement, or (d) the buildings (taken in the aggregate) in the Shopping Center shall be damaged to the extent of more than twenty-five (25%) percent or more of the cost of replacement, then Landlord may elect either to repair or rebuild the Premises or the building or buildings, or to terminate this Lease upon giving notice of such election in writing to Tenant within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of the event causing the damage. If the casualty, repairing, or rebuilding shall render the Premises untenantable in whole or in part, and the damage shall not have been due to the default or neglect of Tenant, its agents, employees or contractors, an equitable abatement of the Fixed Minimum Rent shall be allowed from the date when the damage occurred until the date Landlord completes its work.
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SECTION 10.02. Landlord’s and Tenant’s Work.
The provisions of this Article X with respect to repair by Landlord shall be limited to such repair as is necessary to place the Premises (excluding Tenant’s work and any tenant improvements) in the same condition as when possession was delivered by Landlord. Promptly following such casualty as defined above, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, perform any work necessary to restore the Premises to the condition that they were in immediately prior to the casualty. Tenant shall restore, repair or replace its stock in trade fixtures, furniture, furnishings, floor coverings and equipment, and if Tenant has closed, Tenant shall promptly reopen for business.
SECTION 10.03. Condemnation.
If the whole of the Premises, or so much thereof as to render the balance unusable by Tenant, shall be taken under power of eminent domain, or otherwise transferred in lieu thereof, or if any part of the Shopping Center is taken and its continued operation is not, in Landlord’s sole opinion, economical, this Lease shall automatically terminate as of the date possession is taken by the condemning authority. No award for any total or partial taking shall be apportioned. In the event of a partial taking that does not result in the termination of this Lease, Fixed Minimum Rent and Additional rent shall be apportioned according to the part of the Premises remaining usable by Tenant.
SECTION 10.04. Condemnation Award.
All compensation awarded or paid for any taking or acquiring under the power or threat of eminent domain, whether for the whole or a part of the Premises or Shopping Center, shall be the property of Landlord, whether such damages shall be awarded as compensation for diminution in the value of the leasehold or to the fee of the Premises or otherwise, and Tenant hereby assigns to Landlord all of Tenant’s right, title and interest in and to any and all such compensation; provided, however, that Landlord shall not be entitled to any award specifically made to Tenant for the taking of Tenant’s trade fixtures, furniture or leasehold improvements to the extent of the cost to Tenant of said improvements (exclusive of Landlord’s contribution), less depreciation computed from the date of said improvements to the expiration of the original term of this Lease.
SECTION 10.05. Restoration.
In the event of a taking in respect of which this Lease is not terminated, this Lease and the term hereof shall continue in full force and effect and Landlord forthwith shall attempt to restore the remaining portions of the Premises and the Shopping Center to an architectural whole; provided, however, that in no event shall Landlord be required to expend in connection with such restoration more than the amount of any condemnation award actually received by Landlord.
SECTION 10.06. Flooding
Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or cost of restoration due to water intrusion or flooding, unless such loss, damage or cost of restoration is covered by the Landlord’s insurance. If such insurance coverage is available, then the Landlord’s responsibility for loss, damage or cost of restoration shall be limited to the amount of insurance proceeds actually received by Landlord and Tenant shall be responsible for any applicable deductibles and all other costs in excess of the insurance proceeds. Water damage to the Premises or areas occupied by other tenants, resulting from leaking faucets, toilets, water overflow, and broken pipes or from any other source located within the Premises shall be the responsibility of Tenant.
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ARTICLE XI
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
SECTION 11.01. Defaults Defined.
All of Tenant’s monetary obligations to the Landlord are considered to be Rent. If Rent is unpaid when due, Tenant shall be in default (provided, however, Tenant shall have up to five (5) days after written notice from Landlord to cure such default), and Landlord has the right to re-enter, take possession and enforce all of the Landlord’s remedies provided for in this Lease.
Landlord will give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice of non-monetary defaults that do not affect health and safety. If Tenant does not cure the non-monetary defaults within thirty (30) days from the date of notice, then Tenant will be in default and Landlord will have the right to enforce all of the Landlord’s remedies provided for in this Lease. Landlord will give Tenant three (3) days written notice of non-emergency defaults affecting health or safety. If Tenant does not cure such defaults within three (3) days from the date of notice, then Landlord will have the right to enforce all of the Landlord’s remedies provided for in this Lease. If Tenant (a) fails to cease all conduct prohibited hereby immediately upon receipt of written notice from Landlord; (b) fails to take actions in accordance with the provisions of written notice from Landlord to remedy Tenant’s failure to perform any of the terms, covenants and conditions hereof; (c) fails to conduct business in the Premises as herein required; (d) commits an act in violation of this Lease which Landlord has previously notified Tenant to cease more than once in any 12-month period; (e) becomes bankrupt, insolvent or files any debtor proceeding; takes or has taken against Tenant any petition of bankruptcy; takes action or has action taken against Tenant for the appointment of a receiver for all or a portion of Tenant’s assets; files a petition for a corporate reorganization; makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if in any other manner Tenant’s interest hereunder shall pass to another by operation of law (any or all of the occurrences in this said Section 11.01(f) shall be deemed a default on account of bankruptcy for the purposes hereof and such default on account of bankruptcy shall apply to and include any Guarantor of this Lease); (g) commits waste to the Premises; (h) fails to submit annual financial statement or current tax return for each year; or (i) is otherwise in breach of Tenant’s obligations hereunder and shall not have cured same within thirty (30) days following written notice from Landlord; then Tenant shall be in default hereunder and Landlord may, at its option and without further notice to Tenant, terminate Tenant’s right to possession of the Premises (“Repossession”) and without terminating this Lease re-enter and resume possession of the Premises and/or declare this Lease terminated, and may thereupon, in either event, remove all persons and property from the Premises, with or without resort to process of any court, if such self-help can be done without a breach of peace. Notwithstanding such re-entry by Landlord, Tenant hereby indemnifies and holds Landlord harmless from any and all loss or damage, which Tenant may incur by reason of the termination of this Lease and/or Tenant’s right to possession hereunder. In no event shall Landlord’s termination of this Lease and/or Tenant’s right to possession of the Premises abrogate Tenant’s agreement to pay Rent and additional charges due hereunder for the full Lease Term following reentry of the Premises by Landlord, and Tenant shall continue to pay all such Rent as same becomes due under the terms of this Lease, together with all other expenses incurred by Landlord in regaining possession, until such time, if any, as Landlord relets same and the Premises are occupied by such successor, it being understood that Landlord shall have no obligations to mitigate any damages by reletting the Premises or otherwise. Upon reletting, sums received from such new tenant by Landlord shall be applied first to payment of costs incident to reletting; any excess shall then be applied to any indebtedness to Landlord from Tenant other than for Fixed Minimum and Additional Rent; and any excess shall then be applied to the payment of Fixed Minimum and Additional Rent due and unpaid. The balance, if any, shall be applied against the deficiency among all amounts received hereunder and sums to be received by Landlord on reletting, which deficiency Tenant shall pay to Landlord in full, within five (5) days of notice of same from Landlord. Tenant shall have no right to any proceeds of reletting that remain following application of same in the manner set forth herein.
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SECTION 11.02. Rights and Remedies.
The various rights and remedies herein granted to Landlord shall be cumulative and in addition to any others Landlord may be entitled to by law or in equity; and the exercise of one or more rights or remedies shall not impair Landlord’s right to exercise any other right or remedy. In all events, Landlord shall have the right upon notice to Tenant to cure any breach by Tenant at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for such expense upon demand.
Landlord’s Lien. In addition to any statutory landlord’s lien now in effect or hereafter enacted, Tenant grants to Landlord, to secure performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, a security interest in all of Tenant’s property situated in or upon, or used in connection with, the Premises, and all proceeds thereof (the “Collateral”), and the Collateral shall not be removed from the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord until all obligations of Tenant have been fully performed. Such Collateral thus encumbered includes specifically all trade and other fixtures for the purpose of this Section 11.02 and inventory, equipment, contract rights, accounts receivables and the proceeds thereof. Upon the occurrence of a default, Landlord may, in addition to all other remedies, without notice or demand except as provided below, exercise the right afforded to a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Arizona (the “UCC”). To the extent the UCC requires Landlord to give to Tenant notice of any act or event and such notice cannot be validly waived before a default occurs, then five (5) days’ prior written notice thereof shall be reasonable notice of the act or event. In order to perfect such security interest, Landlord may file any financing statement or other instrument necessary at Tenant’s expense at the state and county Uniform Commercial Code filing offices. Tenant grants to Landlord a power of attorney to execute and file any financing statement or other instrument necessary to perfect Landlord’s security interest under this Section 11.02, which power is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable during the Term. The landlord's lien shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease until all obligations of Tenant have been fully performed.
SECTION 11.03. Bankruptcy.
Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the Premises are located in a shopping center as the term is used in Title 11 of the United States Code relating to Bankruptcy, as amended (“Bankruptcy Code”) and are subject to the terms of Section 365(b) thereunder. If Landlord shall not be permitted to terminate this Lease as hereinabove provided because of the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, then Tenant, as a debtor-in-possession, or any trustee for Tenant agrees to promptly, within no more than fifteen (15) days upon request by Landlord to the Bankruptcy Court, assume or reject this Lease and Tenant, on behalf of itself and any trustee, agrees not to seek or request any extension or adjournment of any application to assume or reject this Lease by Landlord with such Court. In such event, Tenant or any trustee for Tenant may only assume this Lease if (a) it cures or provides adequate assurance that the trustees will promptly cure any default hereunder, (b) compensates or provides adequate assurance that Tenant will promptly compensate Landlord for any actual pecuniary loss to Landlord resulting from Tenant’s defaults, and (c) provides adequate assurance of performance during the fully stated Lease Term of all of the terms, covenants, and provisions of this Lease to be performed by Tenant. In no event after the assumption of this Lease shall any then-existing default remain uncured for a period in excess of the earlier of ten (10) days or the time period set forth herein. Adequate assurance of performance of this Lease, as set forth herein and above, shall include, without limitation, adequate assurance (1) of the source of rent reserved hereunder, and (2) that the assumption of this Lease will not breach any provision hereunder. In the event of a filing of a petition under the Bankruptcy Code, Landlord shall have no obligation to provide Tenant with any services or utilities as herein required unless Tenant shall have paid and be current in all payments of Operating Costs, utilities or other charges therefor.
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SECTION 11.04. Tenant’s Default - Additional Charges.
If Tenant defaults in the performance of any obligations under this Lease (other than default in payment of Rent for which Landlord is not required to give notice) and does not cure such default within thirty (30) days of the date of notice (three [3] days for non-emergency health and safety issues) or does not within said period commence and diligently proceed to cure such default, then Landlord, in addition to its other remedies, may, at any time, cure the default at the expense of Tenant. The amount spent by Landlord to cure the default together with interest thereon shall become Additional Rent due and payable upon invoice. If Tenant continually fails to perform as stated in the Lease, and the default clause has been waived more than twice, on the third such occasion and any subsequent time that Tenant fails to perform, the default will cause a monetary penalty, in addition to all other rights and remedies of Landlord hereunder, of Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($500.00). Any sums in default will accrue interest at the rate that is the greater of eighteen (18%) percent interest or the highest rate allowed by law. In the event of emergencies, or where necessary to prevent injury to persons or damage to property, Landlord may cure a default by Tenant before the expiration of any cure period, but after giving such written or oral notice to the other party as is practical under all of the circumstances. No termination of this Lease pursuant to this Article and no Repossession of the Premises pursuant to this Article or otherwise shall relieve Tenant of its liabilities and obligations under this Lease, all of which shall survive any such termination or Repossession. In the event of any such termination or Repossession, whether or not the Premises shall have been relet, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the Base Rent and other sums and charges to be paid by Tenant up to the time of such termination or Repossession, and thereafter, until the end of what would have been the Lease Term in the absence of such termination or Repossession, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as and for liquidated and agreed current damages for Tenant’s default, the equivalent of the amount of the Base Rent and such other sums and charges that would be payable under this Lease by Tenant if this Lease were still in effect, less the net proceeds, if any, of any reletting effected pursuant to the provisions of this Section after deducting all of Landlord’s expenses in connection with such reletting, including, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage and management commissions, operating expenses, legal expenses and attorney’s fees, reasonable and necessary alteration costs, and expenses of preparation for such reletting. Tenant shall pay such current damages to Landlord monthly on the days when the Rent would have been due and payable under this Lease if this Lease were still in effect, and Landlord shall be entitled to recover the same from Tenant on each such day. At any time after such termination or Repossession, whether or not Landlord shall have collected any current damages as aforesaid, at Landlord’s election, rather than collect the Rent on the days otherwise due and payable under the Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant, and Tenant shall pay to Landlord on demand, as and for liquidated and agreed final damages for Tenant’s default, an amount equal to the then present value of the excess of the Rent and other sums or charges reserved under this Lease from the date of such termination or Repossession for what would be the then unexpired Lease Term if the same had remained in effect, over the amount Tenant demonstrates that Landlord could in all likelihood actually collect for the Premises for the same period, said present value to be arrived at on the basis of a discount of one percent (1%) per annum.
SECTION 11.05. Landlord’s Default.
Landlord shall not be in default unless Landlord fails to perform a required obligation within thirty (30) days after receipt notice by Tenant to Landlord with a copy to the holder of any first mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises. Such notice shall specify the nature of the obligation that the Landlord has failed to perform. If the obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days is required for performance then the Landlord shall not be in default, if the Landlord commences performance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes the work to completion. Tenant’s sole remedy in the event of an uncured default by the Landlord will be to commence an action in Maricopa County Superior Court. In no event shall Tenant be entitled to terminate this Lease as a result of a default by Landlord. TENANT WAIVES ALL CLAIMS OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ALSO WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR ACTIONS FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
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ARTICLE XII
ASSIGNMENT
SECTION 12.01. Assignment.
Except as otherwise specified herein, Tenant shall not, voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law, sell, mortgage, pledge, or in any manner transfer or assign this Lease, in whole or in part, nor license concessions or lease departments therein (collectively, “Transfer”), without first obtaining the written consent of the Landlord, which consent may be granted or withheld by Landlord in its sole discretion. At least thirty (30) days prior to the Transfer, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with (a) all documents related to the Transfer; (b) all financial statements of the proposed transferee (“Transferee”) under the Transfer, including, but not limited to, the most recent income, balance sheet and changes thereto, in audited form, if available; (c) any other relevant information that Landlord has theretofore reasonably requested regarding the proposed Transfer; and (d) if the Transfer is an assignment of this Lease, a statement signed by an authorized officer of the assignee agreeing that the assignee will be liable for all obligations thereafter arising under this Lease. Within thirty (30) days from receipt of Tenant’s request for transfer, Landlord shall respond to Tenant’s request. Consent by Landlord to any assignment shall not constitute a waiver of the necessity for such consent to any subsequent assignment and shall not constitute a release of the Tenant hereunder. This prohibition includes any assignment that would otherwise occur by operation of law, merger, consolidation, and, reorganization, transfer or other change of Tenant’s corporate or proprietary structure, except as authorized in Section 12.04 below. In no event shall Tenant be permitted to sublet all or any portion of the Premises and in no event shall Tenant be released from its obligations under this Lease.
If, at any time during the Lease Term, Tenant (or Guarantor) is:
a.) a corporation or a trust (whether or not having shares or beneficial interest) and there shall occur any change in the identity of any of the persons then having power to participate in the election or appointment of the directors, trustees, or other persons exercising like functions and managing the affairs of Tenant, or
b.) a partnership, limited liability company or association or other entity (which is not corporation or a trust) and there shall occur any change in the identity of any of the persons who then are partners or members of such entity,
such change shall be deemed to be a Transfer, unless Tenant (or Guarantor, as applicable) is a corporation and the outstanding voting stock thereof is listed on a recognized national securities exchange.
SECTION 12.02. Additional Consideration.
If, as a result of a Transfer, Tenant receives compensation in excess of the Rent due hereunder, Tenant shall pay fifty (50%) percent of such compensation to Landlord as and when received by Tenant as consideration for Landlord’s consent to Transfer. Tenant also agrees to reimburse Landlord upon demand for Landlord’s reasonable costs and fees (including professional fees) in connection with Landlord’s consideration of a transfer but such reimbursement shall not exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00). If Landlord exercises its right to Repossession of any or all of the Premises pursuant to the provisions of the Lease hereof, in no event shall Tenant be entitled to any proceeds derived from or relating to (directly or indirectly) any assignment or this Lease, or any sublet or sub-sublet by Landlord of any or all of the Premises.
SECTION 12.03. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
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SECTION 12.04. Withholding of Consent.
Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be unreasonable for Landlord to withhold its consent to Tenant’s request to Transfer, if:
(i) the credit rating or financial statement of the proposed Transferee is less than that of Tenant at the time of the request for consent or as of the date of execution of this Lease, whichever of such credit ratings or financial statements shows a higher rating or tangible net worth, as the case may be;
( ) the proposed Transferee does not have at least three (3) years of relevant business experience;
(i) the proposed Transferee’s business, in Landlord’s reasonable opinion, is not equal to, or greater than, the class, quality or standard of operation of Tenant’s business;
(ii) the proposed Transferee’s use, if not the same as the Permitted Use, will conflict with any exclusive use protection granted by Landlord to any other tenant in the Shopping Center and consent to Transfer would cause Landlord to default under its exclusivity provision with such other tenant;
(iii) the proposed Transferee is then in default under any other lease with Landlord, or;
(iv) Tenant or the proposed Transferee has failed to provide Landlord the information set forth in Section 12.01 herein.
SECTION 12.05. Change of Control.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s consent, to assign this Lease or sublet all of the Premises to a parent or wholly owned subsidiary, to an entity with which it is merged or consolidated or to an entity acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant or a majority or more of its outstanding stock (the above transferees described herein are collectively referred to as an “Affiliate”) so long as the Affiliate agrees to continue to operate the Premises for the Permitted Use outlined in Section 1.01 above; Tenant is not released from any obligation under this Lease; and a fully executed copy of an assignment of the Lease is delivered to Landlord within ten (10) days of such assignment. In furtherance of the provisions of this Section 12.05, if Tenant is a corporation and if the person or persons who own a majority of its voting shares at the time of the execution hereof cease to own a majority of such shares at any time hereafter, except as a result of transfers by gift, bequest, or inheritance by or among immediate family members, Tenant shall so notify Landlord. In the event of such change of ownership, whether or not Tenant has notified Landlord thereof, Landlord may terminate this Lease by notice to Tenant effective sixty (60) days from the date of such notice from Tenant, or the date on which Landlord first has knowledge of such transfer, whichever shall first occur. This Section 12.05 shall not apply as long as Tenant is a corporation, the outstanding voting stock of which is listed on a recognized security exchange. If Tenant is a partnership and if any partner or partners withdraw from the partnership, or if the partnership is otherwise dissolved, Tenant shall so notify Landlord. In the event of such withdrawal or dissolution, Landlord may terminate this Lease by notice to Tenant effective sixty (60) days from the date of notification from Tenant or the date on which Landlord first has knowledge of such withdrawal or dissolution, whichever shall first occur. If Tenant is a sole proprietorship, in the event of his incapacity or death, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon sixty (60) days’ prior written notice to Tenant or his legal representative. If Tenant is a partnership, and if any partner or partners withdraw from the partnership, or if the partnership is otherwise dissolved, or control of the partnership changes, Tenant shall so notify Landlord. In the event of such withdrawal or dissolution, Landlord may terminate this Lease by notice to Tenant effective ninety (90) days from the date of such notice from Tenant or the date on which Landlord first has knowledge of such withdrawal or dissolution, whichever shall first occur.
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ARTICLE XIII
RIGHT OF ENTRY
SECTION 13.01. Right of Entry.
Landlord or Landlord’s agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable times to examine the same, and to show them to prospective purchasers or tenants of the Shopping Center, and to make such repairs, alterations, improvements or additions as Landlord may elect to make, and Landlord shall be allowed to take all material into and upon the Premises that may be required therefor without the same constituting an eviction of Tenant in whole or in part, and the Rent reserved shall in no way abate while said repairs, alterations, improvements, or additions are being made, by reason of loss or interruption of business of Tenant, or otherwise. During the six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Lease Term or any renewal term, Landlord may exhibit the Premises to prospective tenants or purchasers, and place upon the Premises the usual notices “For Lease” or “For Sale,” which notices Tenant shall permit to remain thereon without molestation.
ARTICLE XIV
TENANT’S PROPERTY TAXES AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
SECTION 14.01. Taxes.
Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay before delinquency all municipal, county or state taxes, levies and fees of every kind and nature, including, but not limited to, general or special assessments assessed or rental tax during the Lease Term against any personal property of any kind on the Premises, including that which is owned by or placed in, upon or about the Premises by Tenant and taxes assessed on the basis of Tenant’s occupancy thereof, including, but not limited to, taxes measured by Rent due from Tenant hereunder.
SECTION 14.02. Personal Property, Gross Receipts, Leasing Taxes.
This Section and Section 14.01 above are intended to deal with impositions or taxes directly attributed to Tenant or this transaction, as distinct from taxes attributable to the Shopping Center of which Tenant is obligated to pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share. In addition to the Fixed Minimum Rent and Additional Rent to be paid by Tenant hereunder, Tenant shall pay reimburse Landlord upon demand for any and all taxes required to be paid by Landlord (excluding state, local or federal individual and corporate income taxes measured by the income of Landlord from all sources, and estate and inheritance taxes) whether or not now customary or within the contemplation of the parties hereto:
1. Upon, measured by, or reasonably attributable to the cost or value of Tenant’s equipment, furniture, fixtures and other personal property located in the Premises or identified separately by the taxing authority as attributable to the cost or value of any leasehold improvements made in or to the Premises by or for Tenant, regardless of whether title to such improvements shall be in Tenant or Landlord;
2. Upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operation, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises or any portion thereof to the extent such taxes are not included as Real Estate Tax Expense, as defined in this Lease; and
3. Upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is a party creating or transferring an interest or an estate in the Premises. In the event that it shall not be lawful for Tenant so to reimburse Landlord, the Fixed Minimum Rent payable to Landlord under this Lease shall be increased to net Landlord (i.e., after payment of the Taxes for which Landlord may not receive reimbursement from Tenant) the amount of Fixed Minimum Rent plus reimbursement for Taxes that would have been receivable by Landlord if such tax had not been imposed. All taxes payable by Tenant under this Section shall be deemed to be, and shall be paid as, Additional Rent.
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SECTION 14.03. Notices by Tenant.
Tenant shall give immediate personal, telephone or electronic notice to Landlord in case of fire, casualty, or accidents in the Premises or in the building of which the Premises are a part or of defects therein or in any fixtures or equipment and shall promptly thereafter confirm such notice in writing. A key must be allowed by Tenant to Landlord’s manager and to the local Fire Department in a lock box in case of emergency.
ARTICLE XV
SUBORDINATION, NONDISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT
SECTION 15.01. Attornment.
If any proceedings are brought for foreclosure, or if the power of sale under any mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt made by Landlord covering the Premises is exercised, Tenant shall attorn to the purchaser upon the foreclosure or sale and recognize the purchaser as Landlord under this Lease.
SECTION 15.02. Subordination and Non-disturbance.
Tenant’s rights shall be subordinate to the interest of any ground landlord and to the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust in force as of the date hereof or later placed against the Shopping Center, upon any building placed later upon the Shopping Center and to all advances made upon the security thereof. The ground lessor or the mortgagee or beneficiary named in the mortgage or trust deed shall agree that Tenant’s peaceable possession of the Premises shall not be disturbed if Tenant is not in default under this Lease. Any mortgagee or beneficiary of Landlord may, at its option, subordinate its mortgage or trust deed to this Lease. This ARTICLE is self-operative, and no further documentation of Tenant’s subordination and attornment is required, however Tenant shall execute any subordination agreement requested by Landlord, any mortgagor or beneficiary of Landlord upon written request.
SECTION 15.03. Mortgagee’s Approval.
If any mortgagee of the Shopping Center requires any modification of the terms and provisions of this Lease as a condition to such financing as Landlord may desire, then Landlord shall have the right to cancel this Lease if Tenant fails or refuses to approve and execute such modification(s) within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s request therefor, provided said request is made prior to the commencement of the Lease Term. Upon such cancellation by Landlord, this Lease shall be null and void and neither party shall have any liability either for damages or otherwise to the other by reason of such cancellation. In no event, however, shall Tenant be required to agree, and Landlord shall not have any right of cancellation for Tenant’s refusal to agree, to any modification of the provisions of this Lease relating to: the amount of Rent or other charges reserved herein; the size and/or location of the Premises; or the duration and/or commencement date of the Lease Term.
SECTION 15.04. Estoppel Certificate
Within ten (10) days after request therefor by Landlord, or in the event that upon any sale, assignment or hypothecation of the Premises and/or the land thereunder by Landlord an estoppel certificate shall be required from Tenant, Tenant agrees to deliver in recordable form, a certificate to any proposed mortgagee or purchaser, or to Landlord, certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified, and stating the modifications), that there are no defenses or offsets thereto (or stating those claimed by Tenant) and the dates to which Fixed Minimum Rent, Additional Rent and other charges have been paid. If Tenant fails to execute and deliver an estoppel certificate within twenty (20) days after Tenant’s receipt of Landlord’s written request(s) therefor, then such failure shall constitute a material default by Tenant under this Lease, and in such event, Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord as liquidated damages therefor (and in addition to all other remedies available to Landlord) an amount equal to One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per day for each day that Tenant fails to so deliver such certificate to Landlord after the expiration of such twenty (20) day period.
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ARTICLE XVI
SURRENDER OF PREMISES
SECTION 16.01. Condition on Surrender.
At the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Premises to Landlord broom and/or vacuum clean, relative to type of flooring, and in the same condition as when tendered by Landlord, reasonable wear and tear and insured casualty excepted. Tenant shall promptly repair any damage to the Premises caused by the removal of any furniture, trade fixtures or other personal property placed in the Premises. The cost of any removal of all personal property that causes damage will be taken out of the Security Deposit, and the cost of any such necessary repairs or removals by Landlord will be taken out of the Security Deposit. The carpet shall be shampooed, stains removed from tile, and nail holes shall be filled. Keys must be returned and all personal items removed. If Tenant fails to complete such tasks, the cost of repairs and/or damages will be taken out of the Security Deposit. To the extent not covered by the Security Deposit, Tenant shall be held responsible for reimbursements of actual costs incurred by Landlord, if Landlord is required to make repairs pursuant to this Section, such obligation to survive the Lease Term. Payments shall be received by Landlord from Tenant within thirty (30) days of repairs.
SECTION 16.02. Holding Over.
If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after the expiration of the Lease Term without a new lease (even if Tenant has paid and Landlord has accepted rental), Tenant shall be deemed to be occupying the Premises as a tenant from month to month, subject to the covenants, conditions and agreements of this Lease. The monthly rental shall be Two Hundred Percent (200%) of the monthly Rent, including all Additional Rent, that was charged to the Tenant during the last month of the Lease Term or extension of the initial Lease Term, subject to modification by written agreement of the parties. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises on the termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, in addition to other liabilities to Landlord, indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from loss and liability resulting from that failure including, but not limited to, claims made by a succeeding tenant. The exercise of Landlord’s rights shall not be interpreted to allow Tenant to continue in possession, nor shall it be deemed an election to extend the Term beyond a month-to-month basis. If Landlord, in its sole discretion, determines to permit Tenant to remain in the Premises on a month-to-month basis, the month-to-month tenancy shall be terminable on thirty (30) days prior written notice.
SECTION 16.03. Termination Requirements
If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises on the termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, in addition to other liabilities to Landlord, indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from loss and liability resulting from that failure including, but not limited to, claims made by a succeeding tenant. The exercise of Landlord’s rights shall not be interpreted to allow Tenant to continue in possession, nor shall it be deemed an election to extend the Term beyond a month-to-month basis. If Landlord, in its sole discretion, determines to permit Tenant to remain in the Premises on a month-to-month basis, the month-to-month tenancy shall be terminable on thirty (30) days, prior written notice, by either party.
Tenants shall before the Security Deposit is returned and as conditions of surrender of possession at the end of the Lease Term:
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| (1) | Remove all personal property and any improvements Landlord requires to be removed from the Premises; |
| (2) | Remove all signs and patch and repaint (or repair if necessary) all holes |
| (3) | Broom swept condition and vacuumed; |
| (4) | Shampoo and remove all stains from carpet, as acceptable to Landlord; |
| (5) | Remove all fixtures; |
| (6) | Return keys; |
| (7) | Allow Landlord to place on the Premises signs advertising the Premises “For Lease” pursuant to Section 13.01 of this Lease |
| (8) | Sign agreement to terminate on the applicable date, if required by Landlord. |
SECTION 16.04. Walk Through Inspection.
Upon termination, Landlord shall have the right to conduct a walk-through inspection of the Premises and if Landlord so elects, Tenant shall fully cooperate therewith. A check list of clean up items, damages and costs for which Tenant is liable shall be made. Any charges incurred by Landlord shall, at Landlord’s election, be assessed against the Security Deposit, or, if Landlord elects, paid by Tenant directly to Landlord upon demand.
ARTICLE XVII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 17.01. Waiver.
The waiver by Landlord of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant or condition or any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. The subsequent acceptance of Rent hereunder by Landlord shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease, other than the failure of Tenant to pay the particular rental so accepted, regardless of Landlord’s knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such rent. No covenant, term or condition of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord, unless such waiver be in writing by Landlord.
SECTION 17.02. Quiet Enjoyment.
Landlord covenants that Tenant, upon paying all sums due from Tenant to Landlord hereunder and performing and observing all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises and the appurtenances throughout the Lease Term without interference by the Landlord, subject, nevertheless, to the terms and provisions of this Lease.
SECTION 17.03. Accord and Satisfaction.
No payment by Tenant or receipt by Landlord of a lesser amount than the monthly Rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest stipulated Rent, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment as Rent be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord’s right to recover the balance of such Rent or pursue any other remedy in this Lease provided.
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SECTION 17.04. Entire Agreement.
This Lease and the Exhibits and Rider, if any, attached hereto and forming a part hereof, set forth all the covenants, promises, agreements, conditions and understandings between Landlord and Tenant concerning the Premises and there are no covenants, promises, agreements, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between them other than as are herein set forth. Except as herein otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Lease shall be binding upon Landlord or Tenant unless reduced to writing and signed by them.
SECTION 17.05. No Partnership.
Landlord does not, in any way or for any purpose, become a partner of Tenant in the conduct of its business, or otherwise, or joint adventurer or a member of a joint enterprise with Tenant.
SECTION 17.06. Force Majeure.
If either party shall be delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure material, failure of power, restrictive govern mental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, war or other reason of a like nature beyond the reasonable control of a party (but not for the inability to meet its monetary obligations hereunder), the period for the performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay.
SECTION 17.07. Notices.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, any notice, demand, request or other instrument which may be or are required to be given under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be delivered by United States certified mail, postage pre-paid, return receipt requested, or expedited mail service or overnight delivery, with proof of delivery. All notices shall be addressed (a) if to Landlord, at the address provided in Section 1.01 for Landlord or at such other address as Landlord may designate by written notice and (b) if to Tenant, at the address provided in Section 1.01 for Tenant or at such other address as Tenant shall designate by written notice. Notices shall be effective upon the earlier of delivery or refusal by the addressee to receive such delivery. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party shall be entitled to rely on the most current notice address provided to such party by the other party hereunder. If a party fails to provide a current, valid notice address to the other party, delivery of any notice to the notice address most recently provided to the party sending the notice shall be deemed effectively delivered upon the first attempt at delivery, even if such address is no longer a valid notice address for the party to whom the notice is to be delivered.
SECTION 17.08. Captions and Section Numbers.
The captions, section numbers, article numbers, and index appearing in this Lease are inserted only as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or intent of such section or articles of this Lease nor in any way affect this Lease.
SECTION 17.09. Tenant Defined - Use of Pronoun.
The word “Tenant” shall be deemed and taken to mean each and every person or party mentioned as a Tenant herein, be the same one or more; and if there shall be more than one Tenant, any notice required or permitted by the terms of this Lease may be given by or to any one thereof, and shall have the same force and effect as if given by or to all thereof. The use of the neuter singular pronoun to refer to Landlord or Tenant shall be deemed a proper reference even though Landlord or Tenant may be an individual, a corporation, or a group of two or more individuals or corporations. The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions of this Lease apply in the plural sense where there is more than one Landlord or Tenant and to either corporations, associations, partnerships, or individuals, males or females, shall in all instances be assumed as though in each case fully expressed.
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SECTION 17.10. Broker’s Commission.
Tenant warrants that it has had no dealings with any broker or agent in connection with this Lease besides David Jarand of Avison Young, and covenants to pay, hold harmless and indemnify Landlord from and against any and all cost, expense or liability for any compensation, commissions and charges claimed by any broker or agent with respect to this Lease or the negotiation thereof.
SECTION 17.11. Partial Invalidity.
If any term, covenant or condition of this Lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, covenant or condition to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term, covenant or condition of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
SECTION 17.12. Execution of Lease.
The submission of this Lease for examination does not constitute a reservation of or option for the Premises and this Lease becomes effective as a Lease only upon execution and delivery thereof by Landlord and Tenant. If Tenant is a corporation, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with such evidence as Landlord reasonably requires to evidence the binding effect on Tenant of the execution and delivery of this Lease.
SECTION 17.13. Recording.
Tenant agrees not to record this Lease.
SECTION 17.14. Applicable Law.
The Laws of the State of Arizona shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease.
SECTION 17.15. Rider. Intentionally Omitted.
SECTION 17.16. Time Is of the Essence.
Time is of the essence of this Lease.
SECTION 17.17. Successors and Assigns.
Except as otherwise provided herein, this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, executors, successors and assigns.
SECTION 17.18. Survival of Obligations.
The provisions of this Lease with respect to any obligation of Tenant to pay any sum owing in order to perform any act after the expiration or other termination of this Lease shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.
SECTION 17.19. Counterclaim and Jury Trial.
In the event that Landlord commences an action for non-payment of rent or other monetary default, such action shall be brought in the Maricopa County Superior Court and shall proceed as a forcible detainer or a special detainer action. Tenant shall not interpose any counterclaim of any nature or description in any such action. Any and all other disputes or claims between the Landlord and Tenant will be handled in Maricopa County Superior Court.
SECTION 17.20. Representations.
Tenant acknowledges that neither Landlord nor Landlord’s agents, employees nor contractors have made any representations or promises with respect to the Premises, the Shopping Center or this Lease except as expressly set forth herein. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord does not provide security or guard services and that Landlord has no obligation to provide guard services or other security measures for the Shopping Center. Tenant assumes all responsibility for the protection and security of Tenant, its agents, servants, employees, guests and invitees.
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SECTION 17.21. Landlord’s Liability.
In the event of any alleged default of Landlord, Tenant shall not seek to secure any claim for damages or indemnification by any attachment, levy, judgment, garnishment or other security proceedings against any property of Landlord other than Landlord’s equity in the Shopping Center. Landlord, as used herein, shall include any assignee or other successor of the original Landlord or its successors or assigns.
SECTION 17.22. Attorney’s Fees.
In the event that either party retains the services of an attorney to enforce and rights or obligations hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all of its attorney’s fees, court costs, litigation costs, and witness fees. If at any time Landlord pays any sum or incurs any expense as a result of or in connection with curing any default of Tenant (including any administrative fees provided for herein and attorney’s fees), the amount thereof shall be immediately due and payable from Tenant. In case Landlord shall, without fault, be made a party to any litigation commenced by or against Tenant, or if Landlord or any such party shall, in its sole discretion, determine that it must intervene in such litigation to protect its interest hereunder, including, without limitation, the incurring of costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees in connection with relief of Tenant ordered pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code (11 USC § 101 et. seq.), then Tenant shall pay all costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred or paid by such party in connection with such litigation.
SECTION 17.23. Final Agreement Statement.
This is a final agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous understandings and agreements, oral or written, relative to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any amendments or alterations to this Lease shall be made in writing and appended hereto.
SECTION 17.24. Substituted Premises.
If the Premises herein consists of less than 2,500 square feet, Landlord reserves the right, upon sixty (60) days’ prior written notice to Tenant, to relocate Tenant to another location in the Shopping Center of approximately the same size as the original Premises described herein (“Substituted Premises”). Any such relocation shall be at the sole cost and expense of Landlord. If Tenant declines such a move, it shall inform Landlord within thirty (30) days of receipt of the above described written notice, failing which Tenant shall be deemed to have rejected such Substituted Premises. Landlord shall thereupon have the election either to terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days written notice to Tenant, which notice shall be given within thirty (30) days after receipt of Tenant’s notice that it declines the proposed move, or in the alternative, Landlord may withdraw its notice of relocation
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the dates sets forth below.
LANDLORD: |
TENANT: |
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| Mountainside Plaza, LLC, an | LBC Bioscience, Inc., | |||
| Arizona limited liability company | an Arizona corporation | |||
| By: KK Investment Properties, LLC | By: | /s/ Lisa Nelson | ||
| Its: Manager | Lisa A. Nelson | |||
| Its: | ||||
By: Kevin Kudlo Living Trust Its: Member |
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| By: | /s/ Thomas Nelson | |||
| By: /s/ Kevin Kudlo | Thomas E. Nelson |
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| Its Trustee | Its: | |||
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
SITE PLAN
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EXHIBIT C
CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
PART ONE: LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS
Landlord will deliver possession of the Premises with the following work (“Landlord’s Work”) complete and in accordance with the following terms:
1) “As Is”
PART TWO: TENANT OBLIGATIONS
I. General Requirements. All work that Tenant performs, sometimes referred to in this Lease, as “Tenant’s Work”, shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
A. Prior to initiating any construction activity, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord the following items:
1. Certificates of insurance evidencing that Tenant and Tenant’s contractors have in effect for the entire Tenant Improvement construction period the policies of non-deductible insurance coverage described below. Certificates of insurance shall show that Landlord and the other Landlord Related Parties are named as additional insureds in such insurance policies.
a. Commercial comprehensive liability insurance, including contractor’s liability coverage, contractual liability coverage, completed operations coverage, broad form property damage endorsement and contractor’s protective liability coverage to afford protection with respect to personal injury, death or property damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate;
b. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with limits for each occurrence of not less than $1,000,000 with respect to personal injury or death and $500,000 with respect to property damage; and
c. Workers’ compensation, as required by law, and employer’s liability in an amount not less than $100,000.
2. Construction will be in accordance with Scottsdale building codes.
3. List of all contractors, subcontractors and major suppliers with their respective addresses, telephone numbers and designated contact persons.
4. Construction schedule prepared by Tenant’s general contractor or scheduling consultant.
B. All contractors shall be subject to Landlord’s prior approval.
C. The location of all penetrations through shell building roofs, floors and walls must be specifically approved by Landlord prior to Tenant initiating any work relative to those penetrations. Tenant must assure that all new penetrations are watertight. Tenant must use Landlord’s designated contractor for all such penetrations. The fees and costs of Landlord’s designated contractor shall be deemed one of the Costs of Construction and shall be paid by Tenant.
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D. Landlord does not guarantee that on-site parking will be provided for Tenant’s general contractor, subcontractors or their employees.
E. Tenant shall make all reasonable efforts to protect existing finished building materials, finishes and facilities (e.g., floors, walls, ceilings, restrooms, etc.) during the period of Tenant Improvement construction that may be affected by such construction activities. Tenant is responsible for any damage to the shell buildings and site improvements caused by any party working on Tenant Improvements or delivering or providing materials to Tenant. Any such damage must be repaired in a timely manner at Tenant’s expense and to Landlord’s satisfaction in Landlord’s sole discretion.
F. Prior to initiating any construction activity, Tenant shall meet with Landlord to verify the acceptable hours of construction, methods and locations of material delivery and storage, and trash removal, which shall be Tenant’s responsibility. If Landlord authorizes materials to be stored other than at the Premises, then, upon the request of Landlord, Tenant shall move such storage materials as Landlord may direct from time to time to avoid interference with other work being performed at the Shopping Center.
G. Security of the Premises at all times after the acceptance of the Premises by Tenant is Tenant’s responsibility.
H. Tenant’s contractors shall perform work in a manner and at times which do not impede or delay Landlord’s contractors in the completion of any work by Landlord in or around the Shopping Center. Any delays in the completion of the Premises by Tenant, and any damage to any work caused by Tenant’s contractors, shall be Tenant’s responsibility.
II. Design Review for Tenant Improvements. Prior to initiating any fabrication or work related to the Tenant Improvements, Tenant shall submit the Tenant Improvement plans to Landlord for Landlord’s approval, together with an estimated budget (the “Budget”) of the estimated costs of such work. Tenant and Tenant’s designers and contractors shall comply with all Laws applicable to construction of the Tenant Improvements. Landlord’s approval of Tenant’s design documents shall not constitute compliance with such Laws. Tenant shall not proceed with construction until Landlord has approved the Tenant Improvement plans. Landlord shall respond Tenant on or before fifteen (15) business days after Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s complete proposed plans; provided that the construction documents shall be sufficiently complete so that all aspects of Tenant’s design and the Tenant Improvements can be easily understood by Landlord, and (b) if the construction documents are not sufficiently complete, Landlord may request additional information to clarify design and construction issues, which clarification shall be at Tenant’s expense and the foregoing fifteen (15) period shall not commence until Tenant provides all such information reasonably requested by Landlord. Landlord’s approval of the Tenant Improvements plans shall not be unreasonably withheld, except that any proposed change to the structural elements of the building may be approved or disapproved in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion. Landlord reserve the right to require that an amount equal to the Budget be secured by such security as Landlord deems reasonably necessary, including by way of illustration a payment bond, letter of credit from a financial institution on a form approved by Landlord, or a cash deposit with Landlord.
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EXHIBIT D
SIGN CRITERIA
The intent of the sign criteria is to establish and maintain a continuity of quality and aesthetics throughout Mountainside Plaza for the mutual benefit of all Tenants and to comply with the regulations of the City of Scottsdale design guidelines.
Tenant will not place identification, advertising, notice or other signs in, on or about the Property without the prior written consent of Landlord. If consent is granted, signs shall be installed and maintained at Tenant's expense. Signs installed without prior written permission may be removed by Landlord at Tenant's expense without notice. All signs are subject to compliance with applicable laws, ordinances and requirements of governmental authorities. The signs must be removed, at Tenant’s expense, within ten (10) days following Termination.
The following specifications are to be used for design of your sign; however, in all cases final written approval by Landlord is required prior to manufacturing and installation of all signs.
PROCEDURE: Sign drawing proposal will be submitted to Landlord for written approval, prior to application for sign permit. One copy will be returned to the contracted sign company and one copy shall be retained in the lease file.
NOTICE
WRITTEN APPROVAL AND CONFORMANCE WITH THIS SPECIFICATION DOES NOT IMPLY CONFORMANCE WITH LOCAL CITY AND OTHER APPLICABLE SIGN CODES. YOUR SIGN MUST BE PERMITTED AND MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY SIGN CODES AND ELECTRICAL CODES AND A RECEIPT OF SIGN PERMIT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF ALL SIGNS.
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. No signs, advertisements, notices, or other lettering shall be displayed, exhibited, inscribed, painted or affixed in any manner to any part of the building exterior except as approved in writing by Landlord.
2. Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from, for and against all claims, cost, attorney’s fees, damages, expenses, liabilities and losses arising out of the installation, maintenance and repair of Tenant’s signs.
3. Each electrical sign, and the installation thereof, shall comply with all local building and electrical codes. PK housing must be utilized for all electrical connections through the building structure.
4. Tenant shall obtain all necessary permits for signs and the construction and installation of signs from Landlord and the City of Scottsdale.
5. No labels shall be placed on the exposed surfaces of signs except those required by local ordinances. Required labels shall be applied in inconspicuous locations.
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6. All penetrations of the building structure required for sign installation or removal of a sign shall be repaired, painted and sealed in a watertight manner.
7. If the Premises has a non-customer door(s) for receiving merchandise, Tenant may have marked thereon, in a location designated by Landlord, Tenant’s name in four inch high painted block letters.
8. Should Tenant’s sign require maintenance or repair, Landlord shall give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice to perform said maintenance or repair. Should tenant fail to perform, Landlord shall undertake repairs and Tenant shall reimburse landlord within ten (10) days from receipt of invoice.
B. TYPE OF SIGN
Individual, pan channel, internally illuminated, wall mounted letters. Letters are not to be on a background and shall not be mounted on an exposed raceway unless permitted in writing by Landlord.
C. SIZE OF SIGN
1. Depth - 5”
2. Length - The overall length of spread letters shall not exceed 80% of Premises’ storefront footage. (Example: Maximum spread for a sign for a space 30’ wide will be 24’)
3. Height - The maximum total height shall be 24” of the vertical sign band for one or two lines of copy.
4. Logo - a logo used in conjunction with type, shall not exceed and height 1-1/2 times the height of the tallest letter in the business name.
D. STYLE OF SIGN
1. Any style (block or script) may be used. Upper and lower case may also be used. Minimum Stroke is 1-1/2 inches.
2. Logos in addition to signage must be approved. They will be proportionate to height of fascia and sign and also in line with basic color of signage.
E. COLOR OF SIGN
1. Face Plexiglas - Open with Landlord approval.
2. Return - Matthews 41-313 Dark Bronze or equivalent. Dark Bronze CLC will be acceptable.
3. Trim Cap - Minimum 3/4” Dark Bronze or Black.
F. CONSTRUCTION OF LETTERS
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1. Individual channel letters will have minimum 3/16” translucent acrylic face.
2. Returns and backs .063” minimum aluminum.
3. No armorply, channelume or wood in the manufactured returns or backs may be used.
G. PLACEMENT OF LETTERS
1. Letters are to be centered on fascia area of store front left to right and centered vertically top to bottom.
2. No unusual letter spacing shall be used to stretch or extend copy area.
3. Aluminum non-corrosive mounting fasteners must be used.
H. LIGHTING
1. All Lighting shall be internally illuminated with LED lighting.
2. All electrical will be U.L. or equivalent approved components.
3. Primary copy (store name) required to be lighted. The secondary copy can be optionally lit or not.
4. Electrical power shall be brought to required location at Tenant’s expense. Routing and location of other required items shall not be visible on front of fascia.
5. Penetration of structure and graphics beams shall be kept to a minimum and must have proper insulation for voltage cable.
6. Transformer shall be concealed behind the fascia and mounted in weatherproof metal boxes.
7. Final electrical connection of sign to transformer box will be performed by licensed electrician.
I. MONUMENT SIGN (If approved by Landlord)
1. Tenant panels to be similar to the panels already installed in the monument sign must be approved by the landlord in writing.
J. DETAIL DRAWING
1. Two (2) copies of a complete and detailed drawing by sign company shall be submitted to Landlord for final review and approval.
2. Drawing shall indicate the following specifications:
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a. Type and thickness of Plexiglas or Acrylite and Trimcap.
b. Type of material used for backs and returns.
c. Finish used on returns.
d. Type of illumination and mounting method.
K. WINDOW SIGNAGE - IMPORTANT: Check city code!
1. Sign letters will not exceed 4” unless permitted in writing by management.
2. Colors will be such to blend to center color scheme.
3. Signs for window will be done professionally and numbers will be kept to a minimum.
4. Signs should only cover 25% of window area on which it is displayed at a maximum.
L. THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED
1. Roof or box signs.
2. Cloth signs or streamers hanging in front of business.
3. Exposed seam lubing.
4. Animated or moving components.
5. Intermittent or flashing illumination.
6. Audible or talking signs.
7. A-frame signs, portable signs, posters, banners or flags of any nature.
8. A fixed balloon used as a sign or to attract attention (which means any lighter than air gas filled balloon attached via tethered to a fixed place).
9. Outlining of the building by means of neon lighting, incandescent lighting or other exposed artificial lighting.
10. Iridescent painted signs.
11. Letter mounted or painted on illuminated panels.
12. Signs or letters painted directly on any surface except as herein provided.
13. Signs will not be permitted to be installed or placed along perimeter of shopping center.
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EXHIBIT E
PERSONAL GUARANTY
THIS LEASE GUARANTY (the "Guaranty") is made on this ___________________________ day of ______________________________ , 2019. For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, by Lisa A. and Thomas E. Nelson, husband and wife (collectively, “Guarantor”), in order to induce Mountainside Plaza, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (“Landlord”), to lease certain premises located at 10855 N. 116th Street, #115, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (the “Premises”) to LBC Bioscience, Inc., an Arizona corporation (“Tenant”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Shopping Center Lease dated November 1, 2019 (the “Lease”), on the terms described in the Lease, Guarantor hereby agrees as follows:
RECITALS:
| A. | As a condition to its execution of the Lease, Landlord requires that Guarantor guaranty the full performance of the obligations of Tenant under the Lease; and |
| B. | Guarantor desires that Landlord enter into the Lease with Tenant and is willing to provide this Guaranty as an inducement to Landlord in this regard. |
GUARANTY:
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, Guarantor unconditionally guarantees to Landlord, and to its successors and assigns, the full, complete and timely payment and performance of each and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of the Lease and in any modification or amendment to the Lease to be kept and performed by Tenant during the initial term of the Lease and any renewal term, including the payment of all Rent and other charges accruing pursuant to the Lease (the "Lease Obligations"). Guarantor further agrees that:
| 1. | This Guaranty shall continue in favor of Landlord notwithstanding any extension, modification, or alteration of the Lease entered into by and between Landlord and Tenant, or their successors or assigns, and notwithstanding any assignment of the Lease, with or without the consent of Tenant. An extension, modification, alteration or assignment of the Lease and/or of the size of the Premises shall neither release nor discharge Guarantor. Guarantor hereby consent to all extension, modifications, alterations or assignments of the Lease and/or of the Premises. THIS IS A GUARANTY OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE ONLY AND NOT OF COLLECTION. |
| 2. | This Guaranty will continue unchanged by the occurrence of any events of bankruptcy or reorganization as described in the Lease with respect to Tenant, any of the Guarantor, or any assignee or successor of Tenant or by any attempt to avoid or abandon the Lease by a trustee of Tenant. Neither the Guarantor's obligation to make a payment or render performance in accordance with the terms of this Guaranty nor any remedy for its enforcement will be impaired, modified, changed, released or limited by any impairment, modification, change, release or limitation of the liability of Tenant, and of the Guarantor, or their estates in bankruptcy or of any remedy for its enforcement resulting from the operation of any present or future provision of the U.S. Bankruptcy Act or other statute, or from the decision of any court or agency. |
| 3. | The liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty is primary and independent of the liability of Tenant. Guarantor hereby waives any right to require Landlord to proceed against any other person or to proceed against or exhaust any security held by it at any time or to pursue any other remedy before proceeding against Guarantor or any of them. If any right of action shall accrue to Landlord under the Lease, Landlord may proceed against Guarantor and Guarantor, jointly and severally, waives the provisions of A.R.S. §12-1641 or any similar or successor statute, and the defense of the statute of limitations in any action hereunder or for the collection of any indebtedness or the performance of any guaranteed obligation. |
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| 4. | Guarantor agrees to pay all attorneys' fees and costs and other expenses incurred in any collection or attempted collection of this Guaranty or in any negotiations relative to the Lease Obligations or in enforcing this Guaranty against Guarantor. |
| 5. | Guarantor waives notice of any demand by Landlord, any notice of default in the payment of Rent or any other amounts contained or reserved in the Lease, or any other notice of Default under the Lease. Guarantor expressly agrees that the validity of this Guaranty and the obligations of Guarantor shall not be terminated, affected or impaired by reason of any waiver by Landlord, or its successors or assigns, or failure to enforce any of the terms, covenants or conditions of the Lease or this Guaranty, or the granting of any indulgence or extension of time to Tenant, all of which may be given or done without notice to Guarantor. |
| 6. | This Guaranty extends in full force and effect to any assignee or successor to Landlord and shall be binding upon the Guarantor, its heirs, successors and assigns. |
| 7. | Until all Lease Obligations have been paid or satisfied in full, Guarantor has no right of subrogation and waives any right to enforce any remedy which Landlord has or may later have against Tenant and any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any security now or later held by Landlord. Guarantor shall not exercise its rights against Tenant or against any other Guarantor under the provisions of A.R.S. §12-1642 or otherwise until all of Landlord's claims arising from the Lease are paid in full. |
| 8. | All existing and future indebtedness of Tenant to Guarantor is subordinated to all indebtedness and other guaranteed obligations and, without the prior written consent of Landlord, shall not be paid in whole or in part, nor will Guarantor accept any payment of or on account of any indebtedness while this Guaranty is in effect. |
| 9. | This Guaranty shall be construed in accordance with Arizona law. As part of the consideration for Landlord entering into the Lease with Tenant, Guarantor hereby agrees that all actions or proceedings arising directly or indirectly hereunder shall be litigated in courts in Maricopa County, Arizona, and Guarantor hereby expressly consents to the jurisdiction of any local, state or federal court located within Maricopa County, Arizona and service of process may be made by personal service upon Guarantor wherever Guarantor may be then located, or by certified or registered mail directed to Guarantor at Guarantor’s last known address, or otherwise in accordance with applicable law. All property of Guarantor, whether sole and separate or community, shall be available to satisfy the obligations created by the Guaranty. |
| 10. | Guarantor agrees that whenever Guarantor shall make any payment to Landlord or otherwise perform any of the Lease Obligations hereunder on account of the liability hereunder. Guarantor will deliver such payment or tender such performance to Landlord at Landlord’s address set forth above or at such other address as may be required by Landlord and notify Landlord in writing that such payment is made or performance tendered under this Guaranty for such purpose. It is understood that Landlord, without impairing this Guaranty, may apply payments from Tenant to the Lease Obligations or to such other obligations owed by Tenant to Landlord in such amounts and in such order as Landlord in its complete discretion determines. No payment made hereunder by Guarantor to Landlord shall constitute Guarantor as a creditor of Landlord. |
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Exhibit 6.2
Type R
SPECIALTY LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of this March 16, 2022, by and between Scottsdale Fashion Square LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Licensor") and Lisa Nelson, an Arizona Not Married DBA: Hyperviolent ("Licensee"), based on the following facts and circumstances:
A. Licensor is the owner of certain real property, commonly known as Scottsdale Fashion Square ("Center"); and
B. Licensee desires to use a certain area at the Center.
In consideration of the fees and other charges to be paid and the covenants to be performed by Licensee hereunder, Licensor and Licensee do hereby enter into this Agreement pursuant to which Licensee may use and occupy, on temporary basis, the Licensed Area hereinafter described, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth:
1. Licensed Area. The "Licensed Area" is located within the portion of the Center known as 2240 containing approximately 657 square feet, which location is depicted on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, where the Licensee is permitted to display and sell its merchandise. No other portion of the Center may be used by Licensee except for the Common Area in common with other persons. As used herein, the term "Common Area" shall mean all realty and improvements in or at the Center now or hereafter made available by Licensor for the general use, convenience and benefit of Licensee, invitees and other occupants and other tenants upon the Center. Licensee agrees that the Licensed Area may be relocated at any time at the discretion of, and without liability to, the Licensor.
2. Term. The "Term" of this Agreement shall commence on October 01, 2022 (the "Commencement Date") and will expire on September 30, 2023 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. Licensee will operate its business upon the Licensed Area throughout the Term. Licensee agrees that Licensee's rights under this Agreement may be terminated upon Thirty (30) day's written notice from Licensor in Licensor's sole and absolute discretion and without cause. In addition, in the event Licensor exercises its right to terminate this Agreement prior to the end of the Term, then Base Fees (as hereinafter defined) and the other fees/contributions for such month will be prorated by multiplying the annualized amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in such calendar month which fall within the Term and the denominator which is 365 if the year in which such calendar month falls is not a leap year and 366 if the year in which such Calendar month falls is a leap year. The parties acknowledge and agree that in the event Licensor exercises its right to terminate this Agreement under this or any other provision of the Agreement, Licensor shall not be liable to Licensee for any damages incurred by Licensee as a result of the early termination including, but not limited to, build-out costs, architectural and construction costs, real estate broker fees, moving fees, designer or merchandiser fees and/or loss of profits.
3. Use. Licensee shall have the non-transferable right and revocable license to use and occupy the Licensed Area during the Term for the sole purpose of displaying and selling (subject to the approval of Licensor) to the public at retail of (use category - SL Apparel - Temp) custom Form runner apparel and custom Hyperviolent apparel. Authorized to sell other unique brands familiar to the skater industry, and for no other use or purpose. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that the grant of this license is a contractual relationship only and does not: (i) constitute a leasehold interest in or to the Licensed Area; (ii) create any relationship of landlord and tenant, principal and agent, partnership or of joint venture between Licensor and Licensee; or (iii) vest in Licensee any estate in or to the Licensed Area.
4. First and Last Month's Fees. On or before the Commencement Date, Licensor shall collect from Licensee a sum in the estimated amount of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four And 50/100 Dollars ($8,384.50). This amount will be applied to the first and/or last month's fees due on this Agreement as noted below in Paragraph 6 of this Agreement.
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5. Exchanges and Refund Policy. Licensee shall be required to exchange or refund all merchandise with receipt, to the customer within (30) days from the purchase date. Licensee shall not limit the return of merchandise to exchanges or merchant credits, and "Exchanges Only" or similar signs are not permitted.
6. License Fees. Licensee shall pay to Licensor the following Fees for Licensee's use of the Licensed Area, the estimated sum of Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Seven And 0/100 Dollars ($50,307.00) for the total Term of this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided herein, all Fees due Licensor shall be paid in advance on or before the first day of the calendar month during the Term by Licensee payable to Licensor. Fee payments shall be made by automatic deduction from the Licensee’s bank account. Within 2 days of the full execution of this Agreement, Licensor shall provide Licensee with instructions to set up payment of Licensee’s License Fees as required by Licensor. The right to automatically deduct Fees as described in this paragraph shall be irrevocable by Licensee, and any revocation or attempted revocation of this right by Licensee is of no force or effect. Licensee may, at Licensor’s sole and absolute discretion, be required to pay Fees due under this Agreement via a method that is different than the automatic deduction as described in this paragraph; provided, however, that Licensor shall provide notice to Licensee of such requirement. The fees payable herein include the excise, transaction, rental, sales or privilege tax (except net income tax) now or hereafter levied or imposed upon Licensor or the owner(s) of the Center by any governmental agency on account of, attributed to or measured by this Agreement which taxes are subject to change based on applicable law.
Estimated Payment Schedule:
Fees shall be paid monthly and for Licensor accounting purposes shall be allocated as follows:
| Licensee Payments | Licensor Accounting | |||||
| Due | Amount | Base Fees | Electric | Rental Tax | Last Month's Fees | |
| 10/01/2022 | $8,384.50 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $4,192.25 | |
| 11/01/2022 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 12/01/2022 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 01/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 02/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 03/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 04/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 05/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 06/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 07/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 08/01/2023 | $4,192.25 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | $ 0.00 | |
| 09/01/2023 | $ 0.00 | $4,000.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 92.25 | -$4,192.25 | |
No Additional Fees
7. Percentage Fees Licensee shall pay to Licensor, as "Percentage Fees," an amount equal to 15% of the excess of all gross sales and revenues (as hereinafter defined) made at the Licensed Area during each calendar month during the Term over estimated base sales of $26,666.67. Percentage Fees shall be due and payable for each month on or before the 15th day of the following calendar month during the Term (and within 15 days after the end of the Term) and delivered to Licensor.
8. Utilities. In the event electricity and/or any other utility is separately metered to the Licensed Area, Licensee shall solely be responsible for contracting for such separately metered utility and shall pay all costs directly to the utility supplier. Licensee shall be solely responsible for using any and all utilities in a safe and hazardless manner, complying in all respects with applicable codes and ordinances.
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9. Plans and Specifications. Licensee shall perform, at Licensee's sole cost and expense, any and all refurbishing to the Licensed Area as necessary to bring the Licensed Area into an appropriate operating condition, all in accordance with architectural and construction plans and other data approved by Licensor. Licensee agrees to submit for Licensor's approval all such architectural and construction plans and other data not later than fifteen (15) days from the date of this Agreement. Upon approval by Licensor of such plans and data, Licensee shall commence and diligently prosecute to completion the construction and installation of Licensee's improvements in the Licensed Area strictly in accordance with such approved plans and data. All store signage must be approved by Licensor prior to installation by authorized sign company or installation contractor. Licensee must have storefront signage installed prior to store opening. Licensee is responsible to provide Licensor with all required local city permits.
No changes, modifications or alterations may be made to the approved plans or other data without the prior written consent of Licensor. In the event Licensee's improvements have not been constructed in strict accordance with the approved plans, Licensee, upon Licensor's request, shall immediately remove its improvements and other personal property from the Licensed Area and this Agreement shall immediately terminate. In such event, Licensor may recover from Licensee the unpaid fees which would have been earned after termination and any other amount necessary to compensate Licensor for all the detriment proximately caused by Licensee's failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, Licensor shall have the option, which option may be exercised in Licensor's sole and absolute discretion, to require Licensee to either (i) quit and surrender the Licensed Area with all improvements thereon or (ii) remove all Licensee's improvements from the Licensed Area and take all steps necessary to restore the Licensed Area to its condition on the date hereof.
10. Mechanics' Liens. Licensee agrees not to permit or cause any mechanic's lien to be filed against the Licensed Area or the Center by reason of any work, labor, services or material performed at or furnished to the Licensed Area, to Licensee, or to anyone holding the Licensed Area through or under the Licensee. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as consent on the part of the Licensor to subject the Licensor's estate in the Licensed Area to any mechanic's liens or liability under the mechanic's lien laws in the state in which the Center is located.
11. Sales Report. Within Five (5) days after the end of each Monthly during the Term, Licensee shall submit to Licensor a report of all gross sales and revenues during the month just ended certified as true and correct signed by Licensee. Within 2 days of the full execution of this Agreement, Licensor shall provide Licensee with instructions for submitting sales as required by this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, "gross sales and revenues" shall mean the selling price of all goods, merchandise and services sold, leased, licensed or delivered in, upon and/or from the Licensed Area by Licensee, its subtenants, sublicensees and/or concessionaires or any other person, firm or entity; provided, however, that gross sales and revenues shall exclude sales tax specifically paid by customers as part of the sales price and collected by Licensee to be paid to the taxing authority. In the event Licensee fails to deliver such report by such date, in addition to all other rights and remedies of Licensor, Licensee shall pay to Licensor a late charge of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), which shall become immediately due and payable. Such charge shall not be in lieu of Licensor's other remedies under this Agreement or at law, and acceptance by Licensor of such charge shall not preclude Licensor from seeking any other available remedy.
Licensor will have the right from time to time, upon three (3) days' written notice, to audit or examine all of Licensee's sales records. If any deficiency in the payment of the Percentage Fees is disclosed by such audit, Licensee shall immediately pay such deficiency to Licensor plus the cost of Licensor's audit.
12. Late Charges. If Licensee shall fail to make any payment of Fees (as noted in paragraph 6), Percentage Fees, or Additional Fees when due, Licensee shall pay Licensor a late charge equal to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Payment will be due within three (3) days' of written notice of default. If default continues for a period in excess of five (5) days, Licensee shall pay Licensor interest on the amounts owing (until paid) at a rate equal to the lesser of: (i) twelve percent (12%) per annum; or (ii) the maximum legal rate. These late charges shall not be in lieu of Licensor's other remedies under this Agreement or at law, and acceptance by Licensor of such charges shall not preclude Licensor from seeking any other available remedy.
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13. Duty to Maintain. Licensee shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep the Licensed Area and all equipment, fixtures and plate glass therein in a clean and wholesome condition, in good order and repair, free and clear of litter and debris and free from any objectionable noises, odors or nuisances and in compliance with all health and police regulations, in all respects and at all times. In the event the Licensed Area involve a kiosk or are otherwise within the Common Area, Licensee's duty to maintain as provided by the foregoing sentence shall also apply to the Common Area within a radius of twenty feet (20') of the Licensed Area. Licensee agrees to dispose of litter and debris only in receptacles designated by Licensor. If Licensee refuses or neglects to make repairs or perform maintenance as required herein, Licensor shall have the right (without notice in emergency situations and upon reasonable notice in other situations), but not the obligation, to make such repairs or perform such maintenance and to bill Licensee for the reasonable costs thereof, which costs shall be immediately payable by Licensee to Licensor as additional fees.
13.1. Licensor Supplied Kiosk. Licensee agrees that it shall not attach, adhere or connect any fixtures, personal items or accessories (hereinafter "Unapproved Alterations") to a Cart or Kiosk (hereinafter "RMU") supplied by Licensor. Licensee acknowledges that Licensor's costs to repair the RMU are significant, and Licensor's damages arising from any Unapproved Alterations are difficult and impractical to determine. Therefore, if Licensee performs any Unapproved Alterations to the RMU, then in addition to Licensor's other remedies under this Agreement, Licensor shall have the right to collect from Licensee, in addition to the Fees, a sum equal to $1,000.00.
14. Compliance with Laws. Licensee shall, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all laws, ordinances, orders, rules and regulations (state, federal, municipal or any other agency having or claiming jurisdiction) related to the use, occupancy or condition of the Licensed Area. All business licenses and other applicable permits and licenses shall be secured and paid for by Licensee.
15. Manner of Operation. At all times, Licensee shall conduct its activities in a tasteful manner in accordance with Licensor's rules and regulations for the Center as described in Paragraph 18 of this Agreement and in a manner that will complement the aesthetics of the Licensed Area and the Center.
15.1. Licensee's Right to Solicit Customers. Licensee shall operate the Licensed Area in a first-class and reputable manner and adhere to Licensor's established rules, which may be revised from time-to-time. Licensee and its employees shall not hawk or call out to any person in the Common Area. Licensee and its employees shall remain within arm's length of the Licensed Area when soliciting potential customers, and shall be permitted to approach potential customers who are within six (6) feet directly in front of the Licensed Area a maximum of one (1) time as they pass the Licensed Area; provided, however, (a) Licensee shall not adversely affect the premises of other occupants or in any way impede pedestrian traffic flow within the Common Area near the Licensed Area, and in no event shall Licensee's right hereunder extend to the area in front of the storefronts of the stores adjacent to the Licensed Area, (b) Licensee shall at all times conduct itself in a manner not to be offensive or bothersome to the customers, patrons, employees, invitees or other occupants in the sole yet reasonable opinion of the manager of the Center, and (c) Licensee shall not have more than two (2) employees operating the Licensed Area at any given time without Licensor's express written approval. It is expressly agreed and understood that Licensee shall promptly respond in an appropriate manner to legitimate complaints to Licensee and/or the Center manager from customers, patrons, employees, invitees or other occupants regarding Licensee's conduct in or about the Common Area. Licensee's rights hereunder shall be further expressly subject to (i) the rights of Licensor, other occupants and such parties' employees, agents, customers and invitees to use the same in common with Licensee, (ii) covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, mortgages and other matters of record respecting the certain rights and obligations of the owner of the Center, which has been or will be recorded against such real property and as amended, supplemented and/or restated from time to time and (iii) all Governmental Regulations. In the event that the Center manager has given Licensee verbal notice (which notice shall be confirmed in writing after any such incident) of the violation of the provisions of this Section more than once during the Term, then, upon a second (2nd) violation notice, and for each subsequent violation, there will be an administrative fee assessed in accordance with Exhibit B, Paragraph 17. In addition to Licensor's rights hereunder, if during the Term, Licensor has provided Licensee with at least two (2) written notices of violation of the provisions of this Section regarding customer solicitation, then upon Licensor's receipt of any complaint or notice regarding customer solicitation, Licensor may, at its option and by written notice, prohibit Licensee from soliciting any customers or terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall be effective on the date specified by Licensor in its notice to Licensee.
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16. Insurance. Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and keep in full force and effect during the Term a policy of commercial general liability insurance, including broad form property damage liability and personal injury liability coverage, insuring Licensor and Licensee against liability arising out of the use or occupancy of the Licensed Area and all areas appurtenant thereto. Said insurance shall at all times be in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined each occurrence in the aggregate for personal and bodily injury and property damage. All such insurance shall specifically insure the Licensee as to liability for injury to or death of persons and injury or damage to property contained in Paragraph 17 of this Agreement. Said policy shall also include as additional insured's Licensor, the Center's management company and the Center's Merchants' Association and all owned, managed, controlled, non-controlled and subsidiary companies, corporations, entities, joint ventures, limited liability companies and partnerships and all of their constituent partners and members and such other entities as Licensor shall reasonably request. To the extent applicable, Licensee shall also obtain and keep in full force and effect during the Term of this Agreement, Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount required by the State in which the Center is located and Employers' Liability insurance on an "occurrence" basis but, in either case, with a limit of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) each accident, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) each employee by disease and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) policy aggregate by disease, covering all persons employed by Licensee in the conduct of its operations (including the all states endorsement and, if applicable, the volunteers endorsement). A certificate evidencing the coverage required under this Paragraph 16 shall be delivered to Licensor prior to Licensee entering upon the Center. Such certificate shall contain a provision that Licensor and Licensee shall be given a minimum of ten (10) days written notice by the insurer prior to cancellation or termination of such insurance.
Licensee waives any rights to recover against Licensor for claims for damages whether or not covered by insurance including claims made by Licensee's employees, agents or independent contractors. This provision is intended to waive fully, and for the benefit of Licensor, any rights and/or claims which might give rise to a right of subrogation in favor of any insurance carrier. The coverages obtained by Licensee pursuant to this Agreement shall include, without limitation, a waiver of subrogation endorsement attached to the certificate of insurance.
17. Indemnity. Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all loss, cost, damage, injury or expense arising out of or in any way related to (a) claims of injury to or death of persons, or damage to property, occurring or resulting directly or indirectly from the use or occupancy of the Licensed Area or activities of Licensee in or about the Licensed Area or Center, except to the extent such claims arise solely from the gross negligence of Licensor, and (b) any default, breach, violation or non-performance by Licensee of any provision of this Agreement; such indemnity shall include, without limitation, the obligation to provide all costs of defense against such claims.
18. Rules and Regulations. Licensee agrees to comply with (and cause its officers, employees, contractors, invitees and all others doing business with Licensee, to comply with) all rules and regulations of general applicability regarding the Center as may be established by Licensor at any time and from time to time during the Term, including without limitation rules and regulations pertaining to signs. See "Exhibit B" attached for detailed Operating Rules.
19. Hours of Operation. Licensee shall be open for business at the Licensed Area during all regular Center hours, and at such other hours as a majority of the other businesses operating at the Center are open. Accordingly, with respect to any day during the Term that Licensee shall fail to be open for all the hours provided for above, Licensee shall pay a charge of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) which shall become immediately due and payable, within three (3) days of written notice of default. Such charge shall not be in lieu of Licensor's other remedies under this Agreement or at law, and acceptance by Licensor of such charge shall not preclude Licensor from seeking any other available remedy.
20. Assignment. This Agreement, and the rights granted hereunder, are personal to Licensee and are non-assignable and non-transferable by Licensee. Any attempted assignment or other transfer of this Agreement, or sublicense any rights hereunder, by Licensee (collectively, "assign" and/or an "assignment") shall be null and void, have no effect and confer no rights upon any third party. Subject to the foregoing, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, executors and representatives.
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21. Default by Licensee/Licensor Remedies.
21.1. Default by Licensee. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a default by Licensee under this Agreement:
21.1.1. Monetary. The failure by Licensee to make any payment of Fees or of any other sum required to be made by Licensee when due (however Licensee shall have three [3] business days after written notice from Licensor to cure such default). "Fees", as used in Paragraphs 21.1, 21.2 and 21.3 means Base Fees, Percentage Fees, and any Additional Fees or amounts due hereunder.
21.1.2. Failure to Timely Open. If Licensee should fail to complete Licensee's work and initially open the Licensed Area for business on or before the Commencement Date adequately fixtured, staffed and stocked or, thereafter, to keep the Licensed Area open for business adequately fixtured, staffed or stocked on the days and hours required by this Agreement (however, Licensee shall have five [5] business days after written notice from Licensor to cure such default).
21.1.3. Abandonment and Vacation. The vacation or abandonment of the Licensed Area by Licensee. "Vacation" means any absence by Licensee from the Licensed Area in violation of this Agreement for fourteen (14) or more consecutive days.
21.1.4. Cross-Default. If Licensee (or any entity that Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with another specified entity, hereinafter "Affiliate") is in default of any other lease, license or occupancy agreement between Licensor (or an Affiliate of Licensor) and Licensee (or an Affiliate of Licensee), all as the case may be.
21.1.5. Bankruptcy. The making by Licensee of any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the filing by or against Licensee of a petition to have Licensee adjudged a bankrupt or of a petition for reorganization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless, in the case of a petition filed against Licensee, the same is dismissed within sixty [60] days), or the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of, or the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of, substantially all of Licensee's assets located at the Licensed Area or of Licensee's interest in this Agreement, where such seizure is not discharged within thirty (30) days.
21.1.6. Other Non-Monetary Defaults. The failure by Licensee to observe or perform any of the covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement to be observed or performed by Licensee not previously covered by Paragraph 21.1.1 through Paragraph 21.1.5 above (however Licensee shall have twenty [20] days after written notice from Licensor to cure such default except if the nature of Licensee's default is such that it cannot be cured solely by payment of money and more than twenty [20] days are reasonably required for its cure, then Licensee shall be obligated to commence such cure within the twenty [20]-day period and thereafter diligently prosecute such cure to completion).
21.1.7. Sufficiency of Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Paragraph 21.1 shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required under any Governmental Regulations providing for notice and any cure period. Licensor may (at its discretion) serve a statutory notice to quit, a statutory notice to pay any Fees or other amounts owed or quit, or a statutory notice of default, as the case may be, to effect the giving of any notice required by this Paragraph 21.1. No notice and opportunity to cure is conferred upon Licensee with regard to any default except as expressly set forth in Paragraph 21.1.1 or 21.1.3 or elsewhere in this Agreement. "Government Regulations", as used herein means all laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, zoning codes, building codes, standards and requirements now or hereafter in force of all governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and of all board of fire insurance underwriters, having jurisdiction of the Licensed Area or the Center.
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21.1.8. Involuntary Assignment. An Involuntary Assignment that is not dismissed within sixty (60) days shall constitute a default by Licensee and Licensor shall have the right to elect to terminate this Agreement if same is not dismissed within sixty (60) days, in which case this Agreement shall not be treated as an asset of Licensee. All sums payable by Licensee under this Agreement shall be and remain the exclusive property of Licensor and shall not constitute property of Licensee or of the estate of Licensee within the meaning of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. 101 et seq., as amended from time-to-time. Such sums which are not paid or delivered to Licensor shall be held in trust for the benefit of Licensor, and shall be promptly paid or turned over to Licensor upon demand. Any person or entity to which this Agreement is assigned pursuant to the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code shall be deemed without further act or deed to have assumed all of the obligations of Licensee arising under this Agreement on and after the date of such assignment, and all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon such assignee. Any such assignee shall upon demand execute and deliver such instruments and documents reasonably requested by Licensor confirming such assumption. Involuntary Assignment, as used herein, means any transfer of interest of Licensee in the Agreement by operation of law (including, without limitation, the transfer of this Agreement by testacy or intestacy, or in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding) and each of the following acts shall be considered an Involuntary Assignment: (a) If Licensee is or becomes bankrupt or insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or institutes a proceeding under any bankruptcy law in which Licensee is the bankrupt; or, if Licensee is a partnership or consists of more than one (1) person or entity, if any partner of the partnership or other such person or entity is or becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (b) if a writ of attachment or execution is levied on this Agreement; (c) if, in any proceeding or action to which Licensee is a party, a receiver is appointed with authority to take possession of the Licensed Area; or (d) there is any assumption, assignment, sublease or other transfer under or pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code.
21.2. Licensor Remedies. Upon a default hereunder, should Licensee fail within the time period, if any, specified in Paragraph 21.1 to fully cure such default, then without limiting Licensor in the exercise of any other right or remedy at law or in equity which Licensor may have (all remedies provided herein being non-exclusive and cumulative), Licensor may do any one or more of the following
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21.2.1. Continue Agreement. Licensor may continue this Agreement in effect after Licensee's default and recover Fees as they become due. Accordingly, if Licensor does not elect to terminate this Agreement on account of any default by Licensee, Licensor may, from time-to-time, without terminating this Agreement, enforce all of its rights and remedies under this Agreement, including the right to recover all Fees and other monetary charges as they become due.
21.2.2. Terminate Agreement. Licensor may (i) terminate this Agreement by giving Licensee three (3) days' written notice and upon such date so specified, this Agreement, and any and all of Licensee's rights to use and/or occupy the Licensed Area, shall terminate, be revoked and come to an end and Licensee shall immediately surrender possession of the Licensed Area to Licensor in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or (ii) terminate Licensee's right to possession by any lawful means (including Licensee's delivery of possession of the Licensed Area to Licensor), in which case this Agreement shall terminate. In either such event Licensor shall be entitled to recover from Licensee all damages incurred by Licensor by reason of Licensee's default including (without limitation) the following: (a) The worth at the time of award of any unpaid Fees which had been earned at the time of such termination; plus (b) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Fees which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such Fees loss that could have been reasonably avoided; plus (c) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Fees for the balance of the Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such Fees loss that can be reasonably avoided; plus (d) any other amount and court costs necessary to compensate Licensor for all the detriment proximately caused by Licensee's default or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the reasonable amount of any commissions, finder's fee, advertising costs, remodeling costs and attorneys' fees in connection with obtaining a replacement occupant amortized over the term of the new (replacement) occupant); plus (e) at Licensor's election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time-to-time by applicable law. As used in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 21.2.2, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the Agreed Rate, and, as used in subparagraph (c) of this Section 21.2.2, the "worth at the time of award" is to be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award, plus one percent (1%). Agreed Rate, as used herein, means the prime commercial rate of interest charged from time-to-time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (or, if the same does not exist, such other comparable bank selected by Licensor), plus two percent (2%) per annum, but not to exceed the maximum rate of interest allowable under law.
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21.2.3. Collect Sublicense Fees. Licensor may collect sublicense fees (or appoint a receiver to collect such fees) and otherwise perform Licensee's obligations at the Licensed Area, it being agreed, however, that neither the filing of a petition for the appointment of a receiver for Licensee nor the appointment itself shall constitute an election by Licensor to terminate this Agreement.
21.2.4. Cure Default. Licensor may proceed to cure the default at Licensee's sole cost and expense, without waiving or releasing Licensee from any obligation hereunder. If at any time Licensor pays any sum or incurs any expense as a result of or in connection with curing any default of Licensee (including any administrative fees provided for herein and reasonable attorneys' fees), the amount thereof shall be immediately due as a reimbursed cost.
21.2.5. Disposition of Personal Property. Following expiration or early termination of this Agreement and upon Licensor obtaining possession of the Licensed Area as herein provided, and if after at least ten (10) days written notice to Licensee any of Licensee's personal property, business property, merchandise, inventory or any other goods intended for sale or otherwise in the Licensed Area (the "Personal Property") is unclaimed by Licensee, then Licensor shall have the absolute right to retain possession of all of the Personal Property (subject to the ten (10) day requirement set forth above) to take title and possession of the same and to sell or otherwise dispose of the same, without any liability (a) to Licensee for the Personal Property or (b) to pay to Licensee the proceeds from the sale thereof.
21.3. No Offsets. All covenants and agreements to be performed by Licensee under this Agreement shall be performed by Licensee at Licensee's sole cost and expense and without any offset to or abatement of Fees, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. Licensee hereby waives any right to plead all non-compulsory counterclaims or offsets in any action or proceeding brought by Licensor against Licensee for any default. This waiver shall not be construed, however, as a waiver of any right of Licensee to assert any non-compulsory counterclaims or offsets in any separate action brought by Licensee.
22. Licensor's Right of Re-Entry If this Agreement shall expire or be terminated as herein provided, Licensor, or its agents or employees, may re-enter the Licensed Area at any time and remove therefrom Licensee, Licensee's agents, subtenants, sublicensees, concessionaires, invitees, and anyone claiming possession under and/or through Licensee, together with any of its or their property, whether by summary dispossess proceedings, or by any suitable action or proceedings at law or by force or otherwise. Licensee waives any right to service of any notice of Licensor's intention to re-enter provided for by any present or future law. Licensor shall not be liable in any way in connection with any action it takes pursuant to the foregoing. Notwithstanding any such re-entry, repossession, dispossession or removal, Licensee's liability under all of the provisions of this Agreement shall continue.
23. Termination. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, Licensee shall leave the Licensed Area in a neat and broom clean condition, free of debris and in as good a condition as when the Licensed Area was originally delivered to Licensee, ordinary wear and tear and casualty damage excepted, and shall promptly remove all Personal Property placed on the Licensed Area by or on behalf of Licensee. Licensee hereby authorizes and irrevocably appoints Licensor as its true and lawful attorney-in-fact to remove all such personal property upon Licensee's failure to remove all Personal Property from the Center after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. Licensee hereby waives any and all loss or damage thereto arising from the exercise of this power, and covenants to indemnify and hold harmless Licensor from and against any costs, claims, liens, damages or attorney fees, costs and disbursements arising from such removal. In addition, the parties recognize and agree that the damages to Licensor resulting from any failure by Licensee to timely surrender possession of the Licensed Area as aforesaid will be substantial, will exceed the amount of Fees payable hereunder and will be impossible to accurately measure. Therefore, if Licensee holds over after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement without Licensor’s written approval, in addition to its other remedies Licensor may have hereunder and at common law, Licensee (a) shall be liable to Licensor, for each month Licensee holds over, a sum equal to two (2) times the Base Fees, Percentage Fees and all other Fees for the months January through October; and four (4) times the Base Fees, Percentage Fees and all other Fees for the months November and December in effect as of the last full calendar month of the Term and (b) shall be subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Nothing contained in this Paragraph 23 shall be construed as consent by Licensor to any holding over by Licensee (or limit any of Licensor’s rights and remedies incident to a holding over under this Agreement, at law or in equity) or create any tenancy between the parties, and nothing in this Paragraph 23 shall affect Licensor’s right to require Licensee to perform all obligations under this Paragraph 23 and surrender possession of the Licensed Area to Licensor as provided in this Agreement upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or at any time subsequent thereto as Licensor may specify.
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24. Suitability of Licensed Area. Licensee hereby accepts the Licensed Area in an "AS IS" condition and Licensor expressly disclaims any warranty or representation with regard to the condition, safety, security or suitability of the Center or Licensed Area. It is understood by Licensee that Licensor does not provide security protection for the Licensed Area and/or Licensee's Personal Property. The Premises have not undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). In accordance with Section 1938, subsection (e), as amended, of the Civil Code of the State of California, please note the following as of 1/1/2017: "A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) can inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under the state law. Although state law does not require a CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit Tenant from obtaining a CASp inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, if requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection and the costs of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises."
25. Licensor's Access to Licensed Area. Licensee agrees that Licensor, its agents, employees or any person authorized by Licensor may enter the Licensed Area at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting its condition, making repairs or improvements to the Licensed Area or the Center as Licensor may elect (or be required) to make or exhibiting the Licensed Area to prospective occupants. Licensor agrees not to disturb Licensee's conduct of business during such access except in the case of emergency.
26. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. Any representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect, excepting a subsequent modification in writing signed by the party to be charged. All exhibits, if any, affixed to this Agreement are made a part of, and are incorporated into, this Agreement. In particular, if any center rider is attached to this Agreement, such center rider reflects certain provisions particular to the Center and the state in which the Licensed Area is located. If there are any inconsistencies between this Agreement and the provisions of the center rider, the provisions of the center rider shall prevail.
27. Notices. All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and may be (i) delivered by personal delivery to the other party (in which case such notice shall be deemed delivered as of the day of such delivery), (ii) sent via overnight courier service (in which case such notice shall be deemed delivered as of the date of delivery or delivery refused), or (iii) sent postage prepaid by certified mail (in which case such notice shall be deemed delivered as of the third day after the date of such mailing), to the address set forth below each party's signature block.
28. Amendments. No provision of this Agreement may be amended except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto or their respective successors-in-interest.
29. Merger. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties hereto with respect to any matter covered or mentioned in this Agreement, and no prior agreement, negotiations, brochures, arrangements, or understanding pertaining to any such matter shall be effective for any purpose unless expressed herein.
30. No Warranty. In executing and delivering this Agreement, Licensee has not relied on any representations, any warranty or any statement which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the exhibits attached hereto.
31. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement or any portion of a term or provision hereof or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement and each portion thereof shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
32. Captions and Terms. The captions and paragraph numbers appearing in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part of this Agreement and do not in any way limit, amplify, define, construe or describe the scope or intent of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, nor in any way affect this Agreement.
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33. Hazardous Materials. Licensee shall at all times in all respects comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to industrial hygiene, environmental protection or the use, analysis, generation, manufacture, storage, presence, disposal or transportation of petroleum products or by-products, or hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local, state or federal agency (collectively, "Hazardous Materials"). Licensee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Materials to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the Licensed Area without the prior written consent of Licensor, which consent may be withheld in Licensor's sole and absolute discretion.
34. Waste/Trash Removal. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing Paragraph 33, in the event waste and or trash removal for the Licensed Area is separately provided to the Licensed Area, Licensee shall be solely responsible to pay all costs directly to the service provider as designated by the Licensor.
35. Unauthorized Communications Devices. Licensee shall not install or operate (excluding cellular phones or pagers) or permit the installation or operation, at the Center or within the Licensed Area of any device, equipment or facility for transmitting, receiving, relaying or amplifying communications signals used or operated as a part of a telecommunications network or global positioning system, or otherwise emitting or receiving signals, frequencies, video date or voice communications, including, without limitation, any dish, panel, antenna, satellite or cellular communications equipment, amplifiers, microcells, picocells or other similar devices or equipment (collectively, "Communications Devices"). If Licensee fails to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph 35, then in addition to Licensor's other remedies under this Agreement, Licensor shall have the right to collect from Licensee in addition to other amounts due, a sum equal to twice the Fees (prorated on a daily basis) for each full or partial day Licensee fails to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph 35. Licensee acknowledges that its failure to comply with this Paragraph 35 will cause Licensor to suffer damages, which will be difficult to ascertain, and that the sum payable by Licensee under this Paragraph 35 represents a fair estimate of such damages. The preceding prohibition shall not preclude Licensee from the use of any of the following, if in each such case such telephones, cellular phones, computers and other permitted devices are used only by Licensee and used only in the ordinary course of Licensee's business at the Licensed Area for the Use: (a) telephones and computers connected directly to telephone lines provided to the Licensed Area, (b) cellular telephones using cellular transmission stations outside the Center or (c) low-key cellular telephones used only for internal communications within the Licensed Area or to a station within the Licensed Area when the station is connected to a telephone line provided to the Licensed Area.
36. Time of the Essence; Nonwaiver. Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Agreement. The waiver by Licensor in any instance of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant or condition in any other instance and shall not be deemed a waiver of Licensor's rights and remedies with respect to any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. The subsequent acceptance of Base Fees, Percentage Fees or Additional Fees hereunder by Licensor shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding default by Licensee of any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement regardless of Licensor's knowledge of such preceding default at the time of the acceptance of such sum.
37. Waiver of Trial by Jury and Venue Selection. Licensor and Licensee each hereby waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either party against the other on any matter whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement or Licensee's use or occupancy of the Licensed Area, including any claim of injury or damages, and any emergency and other statutory remedy with respect thereto. Licensor and Licensee also agree that the venue of any such action or proceeding shall be in the city, county and state in which the Center is located or in such other city and county as may be determined by Licensor in its sole and absolute discretion. Licensee hereby waives any right to plead all non-compulsory counterclaims or offsets in any action or proceeding brought by Licensor against Licensee for possession of the Licensed Area.
38. Attorneys' Fees. In the event any legal action is commenced to enforce the terms of this Agreement, Licensor shall be awarded its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
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39. Damage, Destruction and Condemnation. In the event of a fire or any other casualty to all or a portion of the Licensed Area or Center, or in the event of a Taking of any portion or all of the Licensed Area or the Center, then Licensor may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Licensee, such termination to be effective upon the date of such damage or upon the date the condemning authority takes title, as the case may be, absent any termination, Licensee shall be obligated to promptly commence and diligently prosecute to completion any work Licensee must undertake to restore the Licensed Area to the same condition as when new and to open the Licensed Area for business within thirty (30) days after Licensor delivers the Licensed Area to Licensee with any work Licensor is required to undertake, if any, substantially complete. As used in this Paragraph 39, Taking shall mean any taking or appropriation for public or quasi-public use by the right of eminent domain or otherwise by a taking in the nature of inverse condemnation, with or without litigation, or a transfer by agreement in lieu thereof.
40. Electronic Signature. Any signature to this Agreement transmitted electronically through DocuSign (or a comparable electronic execution system) shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. It is understood that all terms and conditions of this Agreement are confidential.
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| Scottsdale Fashion Square LLC, a |
Lisa Nelson, |
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| Delaware limited liability company | an Arizona Not Married |
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dba: Hyperviolent |
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| By: Macerich Arizona Partners LLC | |||||
an Arizona limited liability company its managing agent |
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| By: | /s/ David Hyatt | By: | /s/ Lisa Nelson | ||
| Name: David Hyatt | Name: Lisa A. Nelson | ||||
| Title: Property Manager | Title: LN | ||||
| Address: | By: | ||||
| 7014-2132 East Camelback Road | Name: | ||||
| Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Title: | ||||
| Phone: 809455495 | |||||
| Address: Lisa Nelson, | |||||
| Fax: | 10855 North 116th Street | ||||
| Suite 115 | |||||
| Date: March 16, 2022 | Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | ||||
| Phone: 4805163394 | |||||
| Email: lisaformrunnerapparel@gmail.com | |||||
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| Date: March 16, 2022 | |||||
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EXHIBIT B
OPERATING RULES
Licensee covenants and agrees that Licensee will comply with the rules and regulations set by Licensor from time to time for the operation of the Center, including but not limited to those described in the License Operations manuals and the following:
1. Licensee shall use and occupy the Licensed Area in a careful, safe and proper manner and shall keep the Licensed Area in a clean and safe condition.
2. All loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such time, in the area and through the entrances designated for such purpose by Licensor.
3. Set up or takedown of cart display or delivery of boxed merchandise must be accomplished before or after Center hours.
4. All garbage and refuse shall be kept in the interior of the cart or kiosk storage and shall be placed for collection in the Center's main trash receptacles usually located at various dock entrances.
5. No loudspeakers, televisions, photographs, radio, flashing lights or other devices shall be used without the prior consent of the Licensor.
6. Licensee shall not operate any equipment which emits an odor deemed offensive in nature, with the exception of soap and potpourri odors.
7. Licensee and or its employees shall not distribute any handbills or other advertising material in the Center or on automobiles parked in the parking areas.
8. The Licensed Area must be adequately stocked with the merchandise permitted to be sold as detailed in the use clause of the Agreement and be kept neat in appearance and manned during all operating hours.
9. Any signage must be approved by Center management and be professionally printed. A maximum of two (2) signs are allowed per cart/kiosk and may only be attached to the cart or merchandise display. Going out of business or store closing signs are not permitted.
10. Licensee shall, within fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement date, provide Licensor with a visual merchandising plan. If using a visual merchandiser, it is Licensee's responsibility to contact the visual merchandiser and meet to discuss details regarding set up. All Licensee supplied fixtures must be professionally made. Any exceptions to the above display regulations must receive prior approval from Center management.
11. Cart and kiosk occupants and their employees may not eat, smoke or drink at their operation at any time. Any occupant that utilizes aggressive selling techniques will be given a warning and upon continued violation this Agreement will be terminated.
12. Dress code violations will be enforced and are set forth individually by the Center, a copy of the Center's dress code shall be provided to Licensee.
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13. Fraternizing with friends and family or reading books while working the cart or kiosk is unprofessional behavior and discourages business and therefore, is unacceptable.
14. Licensee and Licensee's employees shall not park their motor vehicles in those portions of the parking area designed for customer parking by Licensor. If Licensee or Licensee's employees park in portions of the parking area designated for customer parking, Center management or Security may attach violation stickers or notices to such cars and have any such vehicle removed at the employee's expense.
15. Storage of excess inventory, security curtain, trash cans and miscellaneous supplies or personal belongings must be inside the cart or kiosk storage areas or storage areas, which can be leased from the Center's management (available on a limited basis).
16. Licensee shall, at ALL TIMES offer customers a satisfactory return and/or exchange policy on all purchases within thirty (30) days with receipt and merchandise. In the event Licensee cannot satisfy customer with an exchange, Licensee shall be required to fully refund to customer the complete purchase price in the form of payment made to Licensee. This policy shall not apply if due to customer negligence. This policy is enforceable to the extent that it does not otherwise contradict applicable City, State or Federal safety, hygiene or food laws.
17. If Licensee should fail to comply with any rule or regulation set forth in the Agreement or these Operating Rules, and Licensor shall become involved in attempting to enforce compliance by Licensee, Licensee agrees to pay Licensor a Five hundred Dollars ($500) administrative fee, per each occurrence, upon demand. The payment of an administrative fee by Licensee shall not waive any other remedies available to Licensor under this Agreement or by law.
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Exhibit 7.1
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2021, (this “Agreement”) by and among FBC Holdings Inc., a Nevada corporation (hereinafter referred to as “FBC”), and Formrunner Apparel Inc., an Arizona corporation, “Formrunner”, (“controlling stockholders of FBC and FORMRUNNER are set forth on Schedule I hereto (the “Controlling Stockholders”). This Share Exchange Agreement is a non-arm length agreement because Lisa Nelson is the Controlling Stockholder of FBC and Formrunner as disclosed on Schedule I. The acquisition of Formrunner will be recorded on the books of FBC at the cost basis of Formrunner because it is not an arms-length transaction.
WHEREAS, FBC is publicly traded and its directors have agreed by board resolution on December 16, 2021 to increase its authorized preferred shares to 50,000,000 with a par value of $ .0001 and to increase its authorized common stock to 40,000,000,000 with a par value of $.0001; and
WHEREAS, the directors of FBC also agreed by resolution on December 16, 2021 to issue 100,000,000 common shares valued at $60,000 in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of FORMRUNNER (such shares being hereinafter referred to as the “FORMRUNNER Shares”); and (ii) the controlling shareholder of FORMRUNNER believes it is in her best interest and the best interest of Formrunner to acquire 100,000,000 common shares in exchange for all of the FORMRUNNER Shares, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Share Exchange”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that: (i) the Share Exchange shall qualify as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and (ii) the Share Exchange shall qualify as a transaction in securities exempt from registration or qualification under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and in effect on the date of this Agreement (the “Securities Act”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that upon the Closing (as hereinafter defined): (i) FORMRUNNER shall become a wholly owned subsidiary of FBC; and (ii) FBC shall assume ownership and title to the assets of FORMRUNNER.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions and other agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EXCHANGE OF FBC SHARES FOR FORMRUNNER SHARES
Section 1.1 Agreements to Exchange FBC Shares for FORMRUNNER Shares. On the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, FBC shall issue and deliver the Shares to Lisa Nelson who owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of FORMRUNNER, and in consideration and exchange for the FBC Shares, Lisa Nelson shall transfer, convey and deliver the FORMRUNNER Shares to FBC.
Section 1.2 Closing and Actions at Closing. The closing of the Share Exchange (the “Closing”) shall take place remotely via the exchange of documents and signatures at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the day the conditions to closing set forth in Articles V and VI herein have been satisfied or waived, or at such other time and date as the parties hereto shall agree in writing (the “Closing Date”).
Section 1.3 Directors of FORMRUNNER at Closing Date. On the Closing Date, all the directors of FBC will become directors of Formrunner.
Section 1.4 Officers of FORMRUNNER at Closing Date. On the Closing Date, all the officers of FBC will become directors of Formrunner.
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ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FORMRUNNER
FORMRUNNER and the FORMRUNNER Controlling Stockholder represent, warrant and agree that all of the statements in the following subsections of this Article II are true and complete as of the date hereof.
Section 2.1 Corporate Organization
A. FORMRUNNER is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Arizona, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own its properties and assets and governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals to conduct its business as now conducted and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its activities makes such qualification and being in good standing necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified and in good standing will not have a Material Adverse Effect on the activities, business, operations, properties, assets, condition or results of operation of FORMRUNNER. “Material Adverse Effect” means, when used with respect to FORMRUNNER, any event, occurrence, fact, condition, change or effect, which, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the business, operations, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise), or operating results of FORMRUNNER, or materially impair the ability of FORMRUNNER to perform its obligations under this Agreement, excluding any change, effect or circumstance resulting from (i) the announcement, pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or (ii) changes in the U.S. securities markets generally.
B. Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of FORMRUNNER with all amendments thereto, as of the date hereof (the “FORMRUNNER Charter Documents”), have been furnished to FBC, and such copies are accurate and complete as of the date hereof. The minute books of FORMRUNNER are current as required by law, contain the minutes of all meetings of the FORMRUNNER Board and stockholders of FORMRUNNER from its date of incorporation to the date of this Agreement, and adequately reflect all material actions taken by the FORMRUNNER Board and stockholders of FORMRUNNER. FORMRUNNER is not in violation of any of the provisions of the FORMRUNNER Charter Documents.
Section 2.2 Capitalization of FORMRUNNER.
A. The authorized capital stock of FORMRUNNER consists of 250 shares authorized as common stock, of which 250 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding immediately prior to this Share Exchange, subject to and conditioned upon the consummation of the actions described in Sections 5.2 and 5.3.
B. All of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of FORMRUNNER immediately prior to this Share Exchange are, and all shares of common stock of FORMRUNNER when issued in accordance with the terms hereof will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, will have been issued in compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws and state corporate laws, and will have been issued free of preemptive rights of any security holder. Except with respect to securities to be issued in connection with the Share Exchange and to FBC pursuant to the terms hereof, as of the date of this Agreement there are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, agreements, commitments, conversion rights, preemptive rights or other rights to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire or receive any shares of FORMRUNNER’s capital stock, nor are there or will there be any outstanding or authorized stock appreciation, phantom stock, profit participation or similar rights, pre-emptive rights or rights of first refusal with respect to FORMRUNNER or any capital or common stock, or any voting trusts, proxies or other agreements, understandings or restrictions with respect to the voting of FORMRUNNER’s capital stock. There are no registration or anti-dilution rights, and there is no voting trust, proxy, rights plan, anti-takeover plan or other agreement or understanding to which FORMRUNNER is a party or by which it is bound with respect to any equity security of any class of FORMRUNNER. FORMRUNNER is not a party to, and it has no knowledge of, any agreement restricting the transfer of any shares of the capital stock of FORMRUNNER. The issuance of all of the shares of FORMRUNNER described in this Section 2.2 have been, or will be, as applicable, in compliance with U.S. federal and state securities laws and state corporate laws and no stockholder of FORMRUNNER has any right to rescind or bring any other claim against FORMRUNNER for failure to comply with the Securities Act, or state securities laws.
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C. There are no outstanding contractual obligations (contingent or otherwise) of FORMRUNNER to retire, repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any outstanding shares of capital stock of, or other ownership interests in, FORMRUNNER or to provide funds to or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in any other person.
Section 2.3 Outstanding Warrants. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding and unexercised warrants issued by FORMRUNNER.
Section 2.4 Outstanding Agreements. Other than in the ordinary course of business, there are no outstanding agreements to which FORMRUNNER is a party or any agreements contemplated by FORMRUNNER.
Section 2.5 Subsidiaries and Equity Investments. FORMRUNNER does not directly or indirectly own any capital stock or other securities of, or any beneficial ownership interest in, or hold any equity or similar interest, or have any investment in any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture or other company, person, or other entity.
Section 2.6 Authorization, Validity and Enforceability of Agreements. FORMRUNNER has all corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and all agreements, instruments, and other documents to be executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (collectively the “Agreements”) to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery of the Agreements by FORMRUNNER and the consummation by FORMRUNNER of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of FORMRUNNER, and no other corporate proceedings on the part of FORMRUNNER are necessary to authorize the Agreements or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The Agreements constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of FORMRUNNER and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by general equitable principles, or by bankruptcy, insolvency and other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally. FORMRUNNER does not need to give any notice to, make any filings with, or obtain any authorization, consent or approval of any government or governmental agency or other party in order for it to consummate the transactions contemplated by any of the Agreements, other than filings that may be required or permitted under states securities laws, the Securities Act and/or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) resulting from the issuance of the FORMRUNNER Shares in connection with the Share Exchange.
Section 2.7 No Conflict or Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of the Agreements by FORMRUNNER, nor the consummation by FORMRUNNER of the transactions contemplated thereby will: (i) contravene, conflict with, or violate any provision of the FORMRUNNER Charter Documents; (ii) violate any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, court, administrative panel or other tribunal to which FORMRUNNER is subject; (iii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default (or an event or condition which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument or other arrangement to which FORMRUNNER is a party or by which it is bound, or to which any of its assets or properties are subject; or (iv) result in or require the creation or imposition of any encumbrance of any nature upon or with respect to any of FORMRUNNER’s assets, including without limitation, the FORMRUNNER Shares.
Section 2.8 Agreements. Except as disclosed on documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) or the Over-the-Counter Markets (OTC), FORMRUNNER is not a party to or bound by any contracts, including, but not limited to, any:
A. employment, advisory or consulting contract;
B. plan providing for employee benefits of any nature, including any severance payments;
C. ease with respect to any property or equipment;
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D. contract, agreement, understanding or commitment for any future expenditure in excess of $5,000 in the aggregate;
E. contract or commitment pursuant to which it has assumed, guaranteed, endorsed, or otherwise become liable for any obligation of any other person, entity or organization; or
F. agreement with any person relating to the dividend, purchase or sale of securities, that has not been settled by the delivery or payment of securities when due, and which remains unsettled upon the date of this Agreement, except with respect to the FORMRUNNER Shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement.
FORMRUNNER has provided to FBC prior to the date of this Agreement, true, correct and complete copies of each contract (whether written or oral), including each amendment, supplement and modification thereto (the “FORMRUNNER Contracts”). FORMRUNNER shall satisfy all liabilities due under the FORMRUNNER Contracts as of the date of Closing. All such liabilities shall be satisfied or released at or prior to Closing.
Section 2.9 Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation (“Action”) pending or, to the knowledge of FORMRUNNER, currently threatened against FORMRUNNER or any of its affiliates, that may affect the validity of this Agreement or the right of FORMRUNNER to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. There is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of FORMRUNNER, currently threatened against FORMRUNNER or any of its affiliates, before any court or by or before any governmental body or any arbitration board or tribunal, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction or order of any court, governmental department, commission, agency, instrumentality or arbitrator against or relating to FORMRUNNER or any of its affiliates. Neither FORMRUNNER nor any of its affiliates is a party or subject to the provisions of any order, writ, injunction, judgment or decree of any court or government agency or instrumentality. There is no Action by FORMRUNNER or any of its affiliates relating to FORMRUNNER currently pending or which FORMRUNNER or any of its affiliates intends to initiate.
Section 2.10 Compliance with Laws. FORMRUNNER has been and is in compliance with and has not received any notice of any violation of any, applicable law, order, ordinance, regulation or rule of any kind whatsoever, including without limitation the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC or the applicable securities laws and rules and regulations of any state.
Section 2.11 Financial Statements; SEC or OTC Filings.
A. FORMRUNNER’s unaudited financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) for the two years ended December 31, 2021 will be provided to FBC to ensure proper disclosure of its public filing requirements.
Section 2.12 Books, Financial Records and Internal Controls. All the accounts, books, registers, ledgers, FORMRUNNER Board minutes and financial and other records of whatsoever kind of FORMRUNNER have been fully, properly and accurately kept and completed; there are no material inaccuracies or discrepancies of any kind contained or reflected therein; and they give and reflect a true and fair view of the financial, contractual and legal position of FORMRUNNER. FORMRUNNER maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability; (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate actions are taken with respect to any differences.
Section 2.13 Employee Benefit Plans. FORMRUNNER does not have any “Employee Benefit Plan” as defined in the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or similar plans under any applicable laws.
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Section 2.14 Tax Returns, Payments and Elections. FORMRUNNER has filed all Tax (as defined below) returns, statements, reports, declarations and other forms and documents (including, without limitation, estimated tax returns and reports and material information returns and reports) (“Tax Returns”) required pursuant to applicable law to be filed with any Tax Authority (as defined below). FORMRUNNER has timely paid all Taxes due and adequate provisions have been and are reflected in FORMRUNNER’s Financial Statements for all current taxes and other charges to which FORMRUNNER is subject and which are not currently due and payable. None of FORMRUNNER’s federal income tax returns have been audited by the Internal Revenue Service. FORMRUNNER has no knowledge of any additional assessments, adjustments or contingent tax liability (whether federal or state) of any nature whatsoever, whether pending or threatened against FORMRUNNER for any period, nor of any basis for any such assessment, adjustment or contingency. FORMRUNNER has withheld or collected from each payment made to each of its employees, if applicable, the amount of all Taxes (including, but not limited to, U.S. income taxes and other foreign taxes) required to be withheld or collected and has paid the same to the proper Tax Authority. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings: “Tax” (and, with correlative meaning, “Taxes” and “Taxable”) means any and all taxes including, without limitation, (x) any net income, alternative or add-on minimum tax, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, value added, net worth, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, environmental or windfall profit tax, custom, duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest or any penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any U.S., local or foreign governmental authority or regulatory body responsible for the imposition of any such tax (domestic or foreign) (a “Tax Authority”), (y) any liability for the payment of any amounts of the type described in (x) as a result of being a member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group for any taxable period or as the result of being a transferee or successor thereof, and (z) any liability for the payment of any amounts of the type described in (x) or (y) as a result of any express or implied obligation to indemnify any other person or entity.
Section 2.15 Debt Obligations. FORMRUNNER is not a guarantor of any indebtedness of any other person, entity or corporation; however, it has debt obligations for cash advances received from its owner in the amount of $344,222.79 and a government PPP debt of $15,000.00
Section 2.16 No Broker Fees. No brokers, finders or financial advisory fees or commissions will be payable by or to FORMRUNNER or any of their affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 2.17 No Disagreements with Accountants and Lawyers. There are no disagreements of any kind presently existing, or anticipated by FORMRUNNER to arise, between FORMRUNNER and any accountants and/or lawyers formerly or presently engaged by FORMRUNNER. FORMRUNNER is current with respect to fees owed to its accountants and lawyers.
Section 2.18 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
Section 2.19 Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as specifically disclosed in Section 2.15: (A) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect; (B) FORMRUNNER has not incurred any liabilities, obligations, claims or losses, contingent or otherwise, including debt obligations, other than professional fees to be paid prior to Closing; (C) FORMRUNNER has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or property to its shareholders, purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock, or issued any equity securities other than with respect to transactions contemplated hereby; (D) FORMRUNNER has not made any loan, advance or capital contribution to or investment in any person or entity; (E) FORMRUNNER has not discharged or satisfied any lien or encumbrance or paid any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent), other than current liabilities paid in the ordinary course of business; (F) FORMRUNNER has not suffered any losses or waived any rights of material value, whether or not in the ordinary course of business, or suffered the loss of any material amount of prospective business; and (G) except for the Share Exchange, FORMRUNNER has not entered into any transaction other than in the ordinary course of business, or entered into any other material transaction, whether or not in the ordinary course of business.
Section 2.20 No Integrated Offering. FORMRUNNER does not have any registration statement pending before the Commission or currently under the Commission’s review, except as contemplated under this Agreement, FORMRUNNER has not offered or sold any of its equity securities or debt securities convertible into shares of common stock.
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Section 2.21 Employees.
A. FORMRUNNER has 3 employees.
B. No director or officer of FORMRUNNER is a party to, or is otherwise bound by, any contract (including any confidentiality, non-competition or proprietary rights agreement) with any other person that in any way adversely affects or will materially affect (a) the performance of his or her duties as a director or officer of FORMRUNNER or (b) the ability of FORMRUNNER to conduct its business.
Section 2.22 No Undisclosed Events or Circumstances. No event or circumstance has occurred or exists with respect to FORMRUNNER or its respective businesses, properties, prospects, operations or financial condition, which, under applicable law, rule or regulation, requires public disclosure or announcement by FORMRUNNER but which has not been so publicly announced or disclosed.
Section 2.23 Disclosure. This Agreement and any certificate attached hereto or delivered in accordance with the terms hereof by or on behalf of FORMRUNNER or the FORMRUNNER Controlling Stockholders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, when taken together, do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein and/or therein not misleading.
Section 2.24 Assets or Real Property. Except as set forth on the most recent Financial Statements, FORMRUNNER does not have any assets of any kind. FORMRUNNER does lease the following retail locations:
The Company has two retail locations.
The first location under lease is an 1,100 square foot retail space for $1,785 a month at 10855 N. 116th Street, suite 115 in Scottsdale, Arizona 85259. The lease term ends April 1, 2023.
The second location under lease is a 687 square foot retail space for $3,500 a month in the prestigious Scottsdale Fashion Square located at 7014 E Camelback Rd., unit 2240 in Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. The lease term ends October 1, 2022 with an option to renew for an additional year.
Section 2.25 Interested Party Transactions. Except as disclosed herein, no officer, director or shareholder of FORMRUNNER or any affiliate or “associate” (as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Commission under the Securities Act) of any such person or entity, has or has had, either directly or indirectly, (a) an interest in any person or entity which: (i) furnishes or sells services or products which are furnished or sold or are proposed to be furnished or sold by FORMRUNNER; or (ii) purchases from or sells or furnishes to, or proposes to purchase from, sell to or furnish FORMRUNNER any goods or services; or (b) a beneficial interest in any contract or agreement to which FORMRUNNER is a party or by which it may be bound or affected.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FBC
FBC represents, warrants and agrees that all of the statements in the following subsections of this Article III, pertaining to FBC, are true and complete as of the date hereof.
Section 3.1 Incorporation. FBC is a Nevada corporation and has the corporate power and is duly authorized under all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of public authorities to carry on its business in all material respects as it is now being conducted. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, violate any provision of FBC’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or similar documents. FBC has taken all actions required by law, its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or otherwise to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement. FBC has full power, authority, and legal capacity and has taken all action required by law, it’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, and otherwise to consummate the transactions herein contemplated.
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Section 3.2 Authorized Shares. FBC has two million five hundred thousand and one (2,500,001) preferred shares authorized issued and outstanding. There is one preferred share that has one authorized, issued and outstanding share named “Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock”. The preferred share has a fixed voting control of 60%; therefore, it alone has a fixed voting control of the total votes of the Company at any time regardless of how many shares of any class of stock may be issued. The Company also has 5 billion (5,000,000,000) authorized common shares of which 2,449,627,869 of those common shares are issued and outstanding and validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive or other rights of any person. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding and unexercised warrants of FBC.
Section 3.3 Subsidiaries and Predecessor Corporations. FBC has no subsidiaries.
Section 3.4 Financial Statements. FBC has kept all books and records since inception and such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) consistently applied throughout the periods involved. The balance sheets are true and accurate and present fairly as of their respective dates the financial condition of FBC. As of the date of such balance sheets, except as and to the extent reflected or reserved against therein, including but not limited to any previous tax liability, FBC had no liabilities or obligations (absolute or contingent) which should be reflected in the balance sheets or the notes thereto prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and all assets reflected therein are properly reported and present fairly the value of the assets of FBC, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows reflect fairly the information required to be set forth therein by U.S GAAP.
FBC has duly allowed for all taxation reasonably foreseeable and FBC has made any and all proper declarations and returns for taxation purposes and all information contained in such declarations and returns is true and complete and full provision or reserves have been made in its financial statements for all governmental fees and taxation.
The books and records, financial and otherwise, of FBC are, in all material aspects, complete and correct and have been maintained in accordance with good business and accounting practices.
All of FBC’s assets are reflected on its financial statements, and FBC has no material liabilities, direct or indirect, matured or unmatured, contingent or otherwise which is not reflected on its financial statements.
Section 3.5 Information. The information concerning FBC set forth in this Agreement is complete and accurate in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Section 3.6 Absence of Certain Changes or Events. As of the date of this Agreement, (a) there has not been any
material adverse change in the business, operations, properties, assets, or condition (financial or otherwise) of FBC; and (b) FBC has
not: (i) declared or made, or agreed to declare or make, any payment of dividends or distributions of any assets of any kind whatsoever
to stockholders or purchased or redeemed, or agreed to purchase or redeem, any of its shares; (ii) made any material change in its method
of management, operation or accounting; (iii) entered into any other material transaction other than sales in the ordinary course of its
business; or (iv) made any increase in or adoption of any profit sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, insurance, pension, retirement,
or other employee benefit plan, payment, or arrangement made to, for, or with its officers, directors, or employees.
Section 3.7 Litigation and Proceedings. There are no actions, suits, proceedings, or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of FBC after reasonable investigation, threatened by or against FBC or affecting FBC or its properties, at law or in equity, before any court or other governmental agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or before any arbitrator of any kind. FBC does not have any knowledge of any material default on its part with respect to any judgment, order, injunction, decree, award, rule, or regulation of any court, arbitrator, or governmental agency or instrumentality.
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Section 3.8 No Conflict With Other Instruments. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, constitute a default under, or terminate, accelerate or modify the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement, or instrument to which FBC is a party or to which any of its assets, properties or operations are subject.
Section 3.9 Compliance With Laws and Regulations. To the best of its knowledge, FBC has complied with all applicable statutes and regulations, except to the extent that noncompliance would not materially and adversely affect the business, operations, properties, assets, or condition of FBC or except to the extent that noncompliance would not result in the occurrence of any material liability for FBC. This compliance includes, but is not limited to, the filing of all reports to date with federal and state securities authorities.
Section 3.10 Approval of Agreement. The Board of Directors of FBC has authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement by FBC and has approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 3.11 Valid Obligation. This Agreement and all agreements and other documents executed by FBC in connection herewith constitute the valid and binding obligation of FBC, enforceable in accordance with its or their terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to the qualification that the availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefore may be brought.
Section 3.12 No Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as and to the extent specifically reflected or reserved against in the Interim Financial Statements and except as incurred in the ordinary course of business since the date of the Interim Financial Statements, FBC has no material liabilities or obligations of any nature, whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due (including, without limitation, any liability for taxes and interest, penalties and other charges payable with respect to any such liability or obligation) and no facts or circumstances exist which, with notice or the passage of time or both, could reasonably be expected to result in any material claims against or obligations or liabilities of FBC.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CONTROLLING FBC SHAREHOLDER
Lisa Nelson hereby represents and warrants to FORMRUNNER:
Section 4.1 Authority. Such FBC Shareholder has the right, power, authority and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement to which such FBC Shareholders are each a party, to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to which such FBC Shareholder is each a party, and to perform such FBC Shareholders’ obligations under this Agreement to which such FBC Shareholders is a party. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized and approved, executed and delivered by such FBC Shareholders. Assuming this Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto other than such FBC Shareholder, this Agreement is duly authorized, executed and delivered by such FBC Shareholders and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of such FBC Shareholder, enforceable against such FBC Shareholders in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforcement is limited by general equitable principles, or by bankruptcy, insolvency and other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
Section 4.2 No Conflict. Neither the execution or delivery by such FBC Shareholder of this Agreement to which such FBC Shareholder is a party nor the consummation or performance by such FBC Shareholder of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will, directly or indirectly, (a) contravene, conflict with, or result in a violation of any provision of the organizational documents of such FBC Shareholders (if such FBC Shareholder is not a natural person); (b) contravene, conflict with, constitute a default (or an event or condition which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination or acceleration of, any agreement or instrument to which such FBC Shareholders is a party or by which the properties or assets of such FBC Shareholder is bound; or (c) contravene, conflict with, or result in a violation of, any law or order to which such FBC Shareholder, or any of the properties or assets of such FBC Shareholder, may be subject.
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Section 4.3 Litigation. There is no pending Action against such FBC Shareholder that involves the FBC Shares or that challenges, or may have the effect of preventing, delaying or making illegal, or otherwise interfering with, any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the business of FBC and, to the knowledge of such FBC Shareholder, no such Action has been threatened, and no event or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Action.
Section 4.4 Acknowledgment. Such FBC Shareholder understands and agrees that the FORMRUNNER Shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state of the U.S. and that the issuance of the FORMRUNNER Shares is being effected in reliance upon an exemption from registration afforded either under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering or Regulation D promulgated thereunder or Regulation S for offers and sales of securities outside the U.S.
Section 4.5 Stock Legends. Such FBC Shareholder hereby agrees with FORMRUNNER as follows:
A. Legend. The certificates evidencing the FORMRUNNER Shares issued to such FBC Shareholder will bear the following legend:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND NEITHER SUCH SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, IN WHICH CASE THE HOLDER MUST, PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, FURNISH TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (3) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, AND BASED ON AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S HAVE BEEN SATISFIED.
| B. | Other Legends. The certificates representing such FORMRUNNER Shares, and each certificate issued in transfer thereof, will also bear any other legend required under any applicable law, including, without limitation, any U.S. state corporate and state securities law, or contract. |
Section 4.6 Ownership of Shares. Lisa Nelson is both the record and beneficial owner of the FBC Shares (see Schedule I). Such FBC Shareholder is not the record or beneficial owner of any other shares of FBC prior to this Agreement.
Section 4.7 Pre-emptive Rights. Such FBC Shareholder, other than this Agreement, has no pre-emptive rights or any other rights to acquire any shares of FBC that have not been waived or exercised.
Section 4.8 Non Arms Length Transaction. Lisa Nelson has a controlling interest in FBC and Formrunner prior to the execution of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF FORMRUNNER AND ITS CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER
The obligations of Formrunner to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by FBC at its sole discretion.
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Section 5.1 Representations and Warranties of FORMRUNNER. All representations and warranties made by FORMRUNNER in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date.
Section 5.2 Agreements and Covenants. FORMRUNNER shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with on or prior to the Closing Date.
Section 5.3 Consents and Approvals. All consents, waivers, authorizations and approvals of any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, and of any other person, firm or corporation, required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.
Section 5.4 No Violation of Orders. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, nor any statute, rule, regulation, decree or executive order promulgated or enacted by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, which declares this Agreement invalid in any respect or prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, or which materially and adversely affects the assets, properties, operations, prospects, net income or financial condition of FORMRUNNER shall be in effect; and no action or proceeding before any court or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, shall have been instituted or threatened by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, or by any other person or entity, which seeks to prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which challenges the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
Section 5.5 Other Closing Documents. FBC shall have received such certificates, instruments and documents in confirmation of the representations and warranties of FORMRUNNER. FORMRUNNER’s performance of its obligations hereunder, and/or in furtherance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as the FBC Shareholders and/or their counsel may reasonably request.
Section 5.6 Documents. FORMRUNNER must have caused the following documents to be delivered to FBC:
A. share certificates evidencing the FORMRUNNER Shares registered in the name of the FBC;
B. a Secretary’s Certificate, dated the Closing Date, certifying attached copies of (A) the FORMRUNNER Charter Documents, (B) the resolutions of the FORMRUNNER Board approving this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby; and (C) the incumbency of each authorized officer of FORMRUNNER signing this Agreement to which FORMRUNNER is a party;
C. an Officer’s Certificate, dated the Closing Date, certifying as to Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7 and 5.8;
D. a Certificate of Good Standing of FORMRUNNER, dated as of a date not more than five business days prior to the Closing Date;
E. this Agreements duly executed; and
F. such other documents as FBC or the FBC Controlling Shareholder may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties of FORMRUNNER, (B) evidencing the performance of, or compliance by FORMRUNNER with any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by FORMRUNNER, (C) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article V, or (D) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 5.7 No Material Adverse Effect. There shall not have been any event, occurrence or development that has resulted in or could result in a Material Adverse Effect on or with respect to FORMRUNNER.
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ARTICLE VI
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF FBC
The obligations of FBC to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by Formrunner in its sole discretion:
Section 6.1 Representations and Warranties of FBC and the FBC Controlling Shareholder. All representations and warranties made by FBC and the FBC Controlling Shareholder shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date.
Section 6.2 Approval by Majority Consent. The holders of at least a majority (51%) of the votes of all outstanding common and preferred stock of FBC must approve this Agreement by written consent, in accordance with the requirements of Nevada Revised Statutes, prior to the Closing Date. At the date of this Agreement Lisa Nelson has a fixed voting control of 60% of all classes of voting shares of FBC.
Section 6.3 Agreements and Covenants. FBC and the FBC Controlling Shareholder shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement on or prior to the Closing Date.
Section 6.4 Consents and Approvals. All consents, waivers, authorizations and approvals of any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, and of any other person, firm or corporation, required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall have been duly obtained and shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.
Section 6.5 No Violation of Orders. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court or other governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, nor any statute, rule, regulation, decree or executive order promulgated or enacted by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, that declares this Agreement invalid or unenforceable in any respect or which prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, or which materially and adversely affects the assets, properties, operations, prospects, net income or financial condition of FBC shall be in effect; and no action or proceeding before any court or government or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, shall have been instituted or threatened by any government or governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign, or by any other person or entity, which seeks to prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which challenges the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
Section 6.6 Other Closing Documents. FORMRUNNER shall have received such certificates, instruments and documents in confirmation of the representations and warranties of FBC and its Controlling Shareholder, the performance of respective obligations hereunder and/or in furtherance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as FORMRUNNER or its counsel may reasonably request.
Section 6.7 Documents. FBC and its Controlling Shareholder must deliver to FORMRUNNER at the Closing:
A. share certificates evidencing the number of FBC Shares, along with executed share transfer forms transferring such FBC Shares to Lisa Nelson who is the sole shareholder of Formrunner.
B. this Agreement to which the FBC and its Controlling Shareholder are each a party, duly executed; and
C. such other documents as FORMRUNNER may reasonably request for the purpose of (A) evidencing the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties of FBC and its Controlling Shareholder, (B) evidencing the performance of, or compliance with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with as the case may be, (C) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article VI, or (D) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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Section 6.8 No Claim Regarding Stock Ownership or Consideration. There must not have been made or threatened by any person, any claim asserting that such person (a) is the holder of, or has the right to acquire or to obtain beneficial ownership of the FBC Shares, or any other stock, voting, equity, or ownership interest in, FBC, or (b) is entitled to all or any portion of the FORMRUNNER Shares.
ARTICLE VII
SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION
Section 7.1 Survival of Provisions. The respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of each of the parties to this Agreement (except covenants and agreements which are expressly required to be performed and are performed in full on or before the Closing Date) shall expire on March 30, 2022. The right to indemnification, payment of damages or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations will not be affected by any investigation conducted with respect to, or any knowledge acquired (or capable of being acquired) at any time, whether before or after the execution and delivery of this Agreement, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with, any such representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation. The waiver of any condition based on the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, payment of damages, or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 8.1 Publicity. No party shall cause the publication of any press release or other announcement with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby without the consent of the other parties, unless a press release or announcement is required by law. If any such announcement or other disclosure is required by law, the disclosing party agrees to give the non-disclosing parties prior notice and an opportunity to comment on the proposed disclosure.
Section 8.2 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that no party shall assign or delegate any of the obligations created under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties.
Section 8.3 Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all legal and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such fees, costs or expenses.
Section 8.4 Notices. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made if in writing and delivered personally or 7 days after being sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) to the parties at the following addresses:
If to FBC or the FBC Shareholders, to:
FBC Holding, Inc.
10855 N 116th Street Suite 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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If to Lisa Nelson, to:
FORMRUNNER, Inc.
10855 N 116th Street Suite 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
or to such other persons or at such other addresses as shall be furnished by any party by like notice to the others, and such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given or made as of the date so delivered or mailed. No change in any of such addresses shall be effective insofar as notices under this Section 9.4 are concerned unless notice of such change shall have been given to such other party hereto as provided in this Section 9.4.
Section 9.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the exhibits hereto, represents the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with reference to the transactions set forth herein and no representations or warranties have been made in connection with this Agreement other than those expressly set forth herein or in the exhibits, certificates and other documents delivered in accordance herewith. This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, correspondence, communications, understandings and agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and all prior drafts of this Agreement, all of which are merged into this Agreement. No prior drafts of this Agreement and no words or phrases from any such prior drafts shall be admissible into evidence in any action or suit involving this Agreement.
Section 9.6 Severability. This Agreement shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or of any other term or provision hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of any such invalid or unenforceable term or provision, the parties hereto intend that there shall be added as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible so as to be valid and enforceable.
Section 9.7 Titles and Headings. The Article and Section headings contained in this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or of any term or provision hereof.
Section 9.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be considered one and the same agreement. Fax and PDF copies shall be considered originals for all purposes.
Section 9.9 Convenience of Forum; Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties to this Agreement, acting for themselves and for their respective successors and assigns, without regard to domicile, citizenship or residence, hereby expressly and irrevocably elect as the sole judicial forum for the adjudication of any matters arising under or in connection with this Agreement, and consent and subject themselves to the jurisdiction of, the courts of the State of Arizona, and/or the U.S. District Court for Arizona, Southern District, in respect of any matter arising under this Agreement. Service of process, notices and demands of such courts may be made upon any party to this Agreement by personal service at any place where it may be found or giving notice to such party as provided in Section 9.4.
Section 9.10 Enforcement of the Agreement. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereto, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.
Section 9.11 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona without giving effect to the choice of law provisions thereof.
Section 9.12 Amendments and Waivers. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. No waiver by any party of any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any such prior or subsequent occurrence.
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[SIGNATURE PAGE TO SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
| FORMRUNNER, INC. (“FORMRUNNER”) | |||
| /s/ Lisa Nelson | |||
| Name: Lisa Nelson | |||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer and sole Director | |||
| FORMRUNNER CONTROLLING STOCKHOLDER | |||
| /s/ Lisa Nelson | |||
| Name: Lisa Nelson | |||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer and sole Director | |||
| Shares: 100% common shares and all voting shares | |||
| FBC HOLDING, INC. (“FBC”) | |||
| /s/ Lisa Nelson | /s/ Alexandra Caringola | ||
| Name: Lisa Nelson | Name: Alexandra Caringola | ||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer & Director | Title: Director | ||
| /s/Matthew McGee | /s/ Brianna Nelson | ||
| Name: Matthew McGee | Name: Brianna Nelson | ||
| Title: Director | Title: Director |
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SCHEDULE I
FBC CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER
Name: Lisa Nelson
Description: There is one preferred share that has one authorized, issued and outstanding share named “Special 2021 Series A Preferred Stock” owned by Lisa Nelson. The preferred share has a fixed 60% voting control regardless of all the votes that may be held by other classes of common and preferred shares of the Company prior to this Agreement at December 20, 2021.
FORMRUNNER APPAREL INC. CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER
Name: Lisa Nelson
Description: Lisa Nelson owns all 250 authorized, issued and outstanding common shares of Formrunner Apparel Inc.
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Exhibit 12.1
NEWLAN LAW FIRM, PLLC
2201 Long Prairie Road – Suite 107-762
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
940-367-6154
March 22, 2022
FBC Holding, Inc.
10855 N. 116th Street
Suite 115
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
Re: Offering Statement on Form 1-A
Gentlemen:
We have been requested by FBC Holding, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), to furnish you with our opinion as to the matters hereinafter set forth in connection with its offering statement on Form 1-A (the “Offering Statement”) relating to the qualification of shares of the Company’s common stock under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Specifically, this opinion relates to 13,500,000,000 shares of the Company’s $.00001 par value common stock (the “Company Shares”).
In connection with this opinion, we have examined the Offering Statement, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (each as amended to date), copies of the records of corporate proceedings of the Company and such other documents as we have deemed necessary to enable us to render the opinion hereinafter expressed.
For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies and the authenticity of the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies. We have also assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of the signatures of persons signing all documents in connection with which this opinion is rendered, the authority of such persons signing on behalf of the parties thereto other than the Company and the due authorization, execution and delivery of all documents by the parties thereto other than the Company. We have not independently established or verified any facts relevant to the opinions expressed herein, but have relied upon statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Company and others.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing qualifications, assumptions and limitations and the further limitations set forth below, we are of the opinion that the 13,500,000,000 Company Shares being offered by the Company will, when issued in accordance with the terms set forth in the Offering Statement, be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company.
Our opinion expressed above is subject to the qualification that we express no opinion as to the applicability of, compliance with, or effect of any laws except the Nevada Revised Statutes (including the statutory provisions and reported judicial decisions interpreting the foregoing).
We hereby consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Offering Statement and to the reference to our name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the Offering Statement and in the offering circular included in the Offering Statement. We confirm that, as of the date hereof, we own no shares of the Company’s common stock, nor any other securities of the Company.
Sincerely,
/s/ Newlan Law Firm, PLLC
NEWLAN LAW FIRM, PLLC