SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
Exhibit 4.1
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 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 THIS OFFERING OR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE SUBSCRIBER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.
INVESTORS WHO ARE NOT “ACCREDITED INVESTORS” (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(a) OF REGULATION D PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) ARE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT THEY MAY INVEST, AS SET OUT IN SECTION 3. THE COMPANY IS RELYING ON THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH BY EACH SUBSCRIBER IN THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE SUBSCRIBER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY TO THIS OFFERING OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT.
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS MAY NOT TREAT THE CONTENTS OF THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT, THE OFFERING CIRCULAR OR ANY OF THE OTHER MATERIALS (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 EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT THE INVESTOR’S OWN COUNSEL, ACCOUNTANT AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR AS TO INVESTMENT, LEGAL, TAX AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING THE INVESTOR’S PROPOSED INVESTMENT.
THE OFFERING MATERIALS MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY, AND ITS INDUSTRY. SEE “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” IN THE OFFERING CIRCULAR.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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Subscription. | |
(a) |
The undersigned (the “Subscriber”) hereby irrevocably subscribes for and agrees to purchase from Contact Gold Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, such number of shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per Share, as set forth on the signature page hereto, for an aggregate purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) equal to the product of (x) the aggregate number of Shares the Subscriber has agreed to purchase and (y) the purchase price per share (the “Subscription Price”) as set forth on the signature page hereto. | |
(b) |
The Subscriber understands that the Shares are being offered pursuant to an offering circular dated __________ __, 2019 (the “Offering Circular”) filed with the SEC as part of the Offering Statement on Form 1-A (the “Offering Statement”). By executing this Subscription Agreement, the Subscriber acknowledges that it has received this Subscription Agreement, copies of the Offering Circular and Offering Statement including exhibits thereto and any other information required by the Subscriber to make an investment decision. |
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(c) |
The Subscriber’s subscription may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part, at any time prior to a Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), by the Company at its sole discretion. In addition, the Company, at its sole discretion, may allocate to the Subscriber only a portion of the number of the Shares that the Subscriber has subscribed for. The Company will notify the Subscriber whether this subscription is accepted (whether in whole or in part) or rejected. If the Subscriber’s subscription is rejected, the Subscriber’s payment (or portion thereof if partially rejected) will be returned to the Subscriber without interest and all of the Subscriber’s obligations hereunder shall terminate. | |
(d) |
In the event of rejection of this subscription in its entirety, or in the event the sale of the Shares (or any portion thereof) is not consummated for any reason, this Subscription Agreement shall have no force or effect, except for Section 4 hereof, which shall remain in force and effect. |
2. |
Purchase Procedure. | |
(a) |
The Shares are being offered by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Ltd. and its U.S. affiliate, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx (USA) Ltd., and Cormark Securities Inc. and its U.S. affiliate, Cormark Securities (USA) Limited (collectively, the “Underwriters”) on a “best efforts” basis. The completion of the purchase and sale of the Shares (the “Closing”) shall take place at a place and time (the “Closing Date”) to be specified by the Company and the Underwriters in accordance with Rule 15c6-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). | |
(b) |
Upon satisfaction or waiver of all the conditions to closing set forth in the Offering Statement and the underwriting agreement between the Company and the Underwriters, at the Closing, (i) the Subscriber shall pay the Purchase Price by check or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Underwriters, and (ii) the Underwriters shall cause the Shares to be delivered to the Subscriber with the delivery of the Shares to be made through The Depository Trust Corporation (“DTC”) electronic settlement and through DTC participants, including the non-certificated inventory system of CDS Clearing and Depositary Services Inc. (“CDS”). The Underwriters and any participating broker dealers shall confirm, via the selected dealer agreement or master selected dealer agreement that it will comply with Exchange Act Rule 15c2-4. | |
(c) |
The Subscriber shall receive notice and evidence of the digital entry of the number of the Shares owned by the Subscriber reflected on the books and records of the Company and verified by Computershare Investor Services Inc. (“Transfer Agent”), which books and records shall bear a notation that the Shares were sold in reliance upon Regulation A under the Securities Act. |
3. |
Representations and Warranties of the Subscriber. By executing this Subscription Agreement, the Subscriber (and, if the Subscriber is purchasing the Shares subscribed for hereby in a fiduciary capacity, the person or persons for whom the Subscriber is so purchasing) represents and warrants, which representations and warranties are true and complete in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of such Subscriber’s respective Closing Date(s): | |
(a) |
Requisite Power and Authority. Such Subscriber has all necessary power and authority under all applicable provisions of law to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder and to carry out their provisions. All action on the Subscriber’s part required for the lawful execution and delivery of this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder have been or will be effectively taken prior to the Closing Date. Upon their execution and delivery, this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder will be valid and binding obligations of the Subscriber, enforceable in accordance with their terms, except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (ii) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies. |
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(b) |
Investment Representations. The Subscriber understands that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or any state securities law. The Subscriber also understands that the Shares are being offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act based in part upon the Subscriber’s representations contained in this Subscription Agreement. | |
(c) |
Accredited Investor Status or Investment Limits. The Subscriber represents that either: |
(i) The Subscriber is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act; or
(ii) the Purchase Price, together with any other amounts previously used to purchase the Shares in this offering, does not exceed 10% of the greater of the Subscriber’s annual income or net worth (if the Subscriber is a natural person) or 10% of the greater of the Subscriber’s revenue or net assets for such Subscriber’s most recently completed fiscal year end (if such Subscriber is not a natural person).
The Subscriber represents that to the extent it has any questions with respect to its status as an accredited investor, or the application of the investment limits, it has sought professional advice.
(d) |
Qualified Purchaser. The Subscriber is a “qualified purchaser” as that term is defined in Regulation A (a “Qualified Purchaser”). The Subscriber agrees to promptly provide the Company and the Underwriters and their respective agents with such other information as may be reasonably necessary for them to confirm the Qualified Purchaser status of the Subscriber. | |
(e) |
Shareholder Information. Within five days after receipt of a request from the Company, the Subscriber hereby agrees to provide such information with respect to its status as a shareholder (or potential 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. | |
(f) |
Company Information. The Subscriber understands that the Company is subject to all the risks that apply to early-stage companies, whether or not those risks are explicitly set out in the Offering Statement. The Subscriber has had such opportunity as it deems necessary to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with representatives of the Company. The Subscriber has also had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company and its representatives regarding the terms and conditions of this investment. The Subscriber acknowledges that, except as set forth herein, no representations or warranties have been made to the Subscriber, or to the Subscriber’s advisors or representatives, by the Company or others with respect to the business or prospects of the Company or its financial condition. | |
(g) |
Foreign Investors. If the Subscriber is not a United States person (as defined by Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), the Subscriber hereby represents that it has satisfied itself as to the full observance of the laws of its jurisdiction in connection with any invitation to subscribe for the Shares or any use of this Subscription Agreement, including (i) the legal requirements within its jurisdiction for the purchase of the Shares, (ii) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable to such purchase, (iii) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (iv) the income tax and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale, or transfer of the Shares. The Subscriber’s subscription and payment for and continued beneficial ownership of the Shares will not violate any applicable securities or other laws of the Subscriber’s jurisdiction. |
4. |
Representations and Warranties of the Company. By its acceptance of this offer, the Company covenants, agrees and confirms that the Subscriber will have the benefit of all of the representations, warranties, covenants and conditions provided to or for the benefit of the Underwriters pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement between the Company and the Underwriters dated [•], 2019. |
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5. |
Indemnity. The Subscriber agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Underwriters, the Company and their respective officers, directors and affiliates, and each other person, if any, who controls any of the Underwriters or 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 or failure by the Subscriber to comply with any covenant or agreement made by the Subscriber herein or in any other document furnished by the Subscriber to any of the foregoing in connection with this transaction. |
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Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Subscription Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada. |
EACH OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEVADA AND NO OTHER PLACE AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT MAY BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. EACH OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS AND WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY JUDGMENT RENDERED THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND IN THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6 AND THE SIGNATURE PAGE OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. | |
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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) emailed, telecopied or cabled, on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows: |
If to the Company, to: | with a required copy to: |
Contact Gold Corp. | Xxxxxx & Whitney LLP |
000 Xxxxxxx Xx., Xxxxx 0000 | 1400 Wewatta Street, Suite 400 |
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 3A6 | Xxxxxx, XX 00000 |
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxx | Attention: Xxxxxxx Xxx |
Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx | Email: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx |
If to the Underwriters, to: | |
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Ltd. | Cormark Securities Inc. |
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx (USA) Ltd. | Cormark Securities (USA) Ltd. |
[Address] | [Address] |
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 telecopy or cable shall be confirmed by letter given in accordance with (a) or (b) above.
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Miscellaneous. |
(a) |
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. |
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(b) |
This Subscription Agreement is not transferable or assignable by the Subscriber. | |
(c) |
The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be made by and be binding upon the Subscriber and its heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns. | |
(d) |
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 the Subscriber. | |
(e) |
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 the subject of agreement. | |
(f) |
The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of one or more of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of this Subscription Agreement in such jurisdiction or the validity, legality or enforceability of this Subscription Agreement, including any such provision, in any other jurisdiction, it being intended that all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. | |
(g) |
This Subscription Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains the sole and entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. | |
(h) |
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. | |
(i) |
The headings used in this Subscription Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit the provisions hereof. | |
(j) |
This Subscription Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. | |
(k) |
If any recapitalization or other transaction affecting the stock of the Company is effected, then any new, substituted or additional securities or other property which is distributed with respect to the Shares shall be immediately subject to this Subscription Agreement, to the same extent that the Shares, immediately prior thereto, shall have been covered by this Subscription Agreement. | |
(l) |
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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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE
The undersigned, desiring to purchase the Shares of Contact Gold Corp. (the “Company”), by executing this signature page, hereby executes, adopts and agrees to all terms, conditions and representations of the Subscription Agreement.
SUBSCRIPTION AND SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
Please print all information (other than signatures), as applicable, in the space provided below
Subscriber Information and Signature | Purchase Price | |
Number of Shares of Common Stock: | ||
(Name of Subscriber) | ||
x the Subscription Price = US$ | ||
By: ___________________________________________________ | Aggregate Purchase Price: | |
Authorized Signature |
(the “Purchase Price”) | |
Certifications: Please Check One of the Following | ||
(Official Capacity or Title – if the Subscriber is not an individual) | ||
__________(i) The undersigned is an “accredited investor” (as that | ||
term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities | ||
(Name of individual whose signature appears above if different than the | Act) because the undersigned meets the criteria set forth in the | |
name of the Subscriber printed above.) | following paragraph(s) of Appendix A attached hereto; or | |
__________(ii) The Purchase Price set forth above (together with | ||
(Subscriber’s Residential Address, including Municipality and Province or State) | any previous investments in the Common Stock pursuant to this | |
offering) does not exceed 10% of the greater of (X) the undersigned’s | ||
net worth or annual income (if the undersigned is a natural person) or | ||
(Y) revenue or net assets for the undersigned’s most recently | ||
completed fiscal year end (if such Subscriber is not a natural person). | ||
(Subscriber’s Telephone Number) (Email Address) |
It is anticipated that the securities purchased hereunder will be deposited electronically with The Depository Trust Corporation (“DTC”) system or through participants, including CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (“CDS”) through its book-based system administered by CDS on the Closing Date (as defined herein). In such case, the Subscriber (as defined herein) understands and acknowledges that securities purchased hereunder will be registered in the name of Cede & Co. (DTC’s nominee), CDS, or its nominee, and held by, or on behalf of, DTC or CDS and the Subscriber will not be entitled to receive definitive certificates or other instruments from the Company or DTC or CDS representing their interest in the securities purchased hereunder. The Subscriber will receive only a customer confirmation from the registered dealer who is a DTC or CDS participant and from or through whom the securities hereunder are purchased against payment of the Purchase Price.
Account Registration Information: | Delivery Instructions: | |
(Name) | (Name) | |
(Account Reference, if applicable) | (Account Reference, if applicable) | |
(Address, including Postal or Zip Code) | (Address, including Postal or Zip Code) | |
(Telephone Number) (Fax Number) | ||
(Contact Name) | ||
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APPENDIX A
An accredited investor includes the following categories of investor:
(1) |
Any bank as defined in section 3(a)(2) of the Act, or any savings and loan association or other institution as defined in section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity; any broker or dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; any insurance company as defined in section 2(a)(13) of the Securities Act; any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or a business development company as defined in section 2(a)(48) of that Act; any Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended; any plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, if such plan has total assets in excess of U.S.$5,000,000; any employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, if the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in section 3(21) of such Act, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment adviser, or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of U.S.$5,000,000 or, if a self-directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons that are accredited investors; |
(2) |
Any private business development company as defined in section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended; |
(3) |
Any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, corporation, Massachusetts or similar business trust, or partnership, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, with total assets in excess of U.S.$5,000,000; |
(4) |
Any director, executive officer, or general partner of the issuer of the securities being offered or sold, or any director, executive officer, or general partner of a general partner of that issuer; |
(5) |
Any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person's spouse, exceeds U.S.$1,000,000. |
Except as provided in paragraph (a)(5)(ii) of this section, for purposes of calculating net worth under this paragraph (a)(5):
(A) The person's primary residence shall not be included as an asset;
(B) Indebtedness that is secured by the person's primary residence, up to the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of securities, shall not be included as a liability (except that if the amount of such indebtedness outstanding at the time of sale of securities exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days before such time, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess shall be included as a liability); and
(C) Indebtedness that is secured by the person's primary residence in excess of the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of securities shall be included as a liability;
(6) |
Any natural person who had an individual income in excess of U.S.$200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person's spouse in excess of U.S.$300,000 in each of those years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year; |
(7) |
Any trust, with total assets in excess of U.S.$5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person as described in §230.506(b)(2)(ii); and |
(8) |
Any entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors. |
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