ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Exhibit
99.1
THIS
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT is entered into as of this 24 day of April,
2008, by and between RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. (hereafter "RENW"), a
Florida Corporation, whose address is 000 X. Xxxx Xxxx Xxx. Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
and U.S. Sustainable Energy Corporation (USSEC), a Florida Corporation, whose
address is 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxx., 000 , Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000. The Parties
hereby agree to the following, and those matters in the attached
Schedules:
RECITALS
Whereas
RENW is a publicly traded corporation dealing in alternative energy areas. that
is seeking other technologies and opportunities to expand its energy market,
produce revenue, bring assets for development and for shareholder return, makes
the following Agreement, for the production of energy, openly
solicited for the acquisition of new technologies to other USSEC,
and
Whereas
USSEC, is the owner of certain technologies, hereby referred to as the Plasma
Technologies, Ballast Oil Recovery System (BORS), and Activated Carbon
technology, related assets to those technologies, and properties related to
such, its uses, intellectual property, and
Whereas
RENW seeks to purchase all technologies, interest, assets, patents, and other
intellectual property related to these technologies, and other processes related
to such developed by USSEC or related parties. RENW makes the related
transaction, and
Whereas
USSEC seeks to achieve the sale of the described technologies, assets, patents,
and other intellectual property related to these technologies, and other
processes related to such as developed by USSEC or its related
interests, USSEC accepts these conditions, in order to receive an issuance of
common shares from RENW in exchange for this sale of these related assets,
and
NOW
THEREFORE in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual
representations, warranties and covenants contained herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
I.
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BASIC
TRANSACTION.
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1.1
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Consideration to be
Exchanged.
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a.
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On
the Closing Date RENW shall deliver to USSEC, in the name
of USSEC an amount of shares which shall be equal to two
million eight hundred thousand (2,800,000) shares of common stock, then
outstanding at the time of the closing after reverse of RENW occurs or
within thirty (30) days.
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b.
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USSEC
shall deliver, or assign through this Agreement, all matters related to
the Plasma Arc technology, plasma energy, and plasma related, and all like
technologies, patents, interests, property, intellectual property either
owned or in interest as held by U.S. Sustainable Energy Corporation, which
shall be set forth in Schedule A to be received by RENW for all patents,
patents pending, work product on improvements, all uses for the
technologies, all laboratory and engineering work, all client materials,
all potential client list, sales lists, pro-formas, business plans, etc.
such uses, plans, patents, improvements, and all business opportunities
shall include uses of the technologies, business opportunities which then
existed, or did exist at or before this
agreement.
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c.
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USSEC
shall indemnify and defend and or prosecute and execute on behalf of RENW
for the current suit related to Hillsborough Circuit Case Number
02-CA-001492, now pending under an injunction action in such
court.
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1.2
Closing. The
closing of the Acquisition and exchange contemplated and provided for in this
Agreement (the "Closing") shall take place at a time and place to be mutually
agreed upon by the Parties, following the satisfaction or waiver of all
conditions to the obligations of the Parties to consummate the subject
acquisition and exchange (other than the conditions with respect to actions the
respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or such other date as the
Parties may mutually determine (the "Closing Date"). It is the Parties intention
to close this transaction as soon as practicable; however, the Closing Date
shall occur no later than May 1, 2008, absent regulatory delays, consent or
breach.
1.4
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Restrictions on Transferred
Stock.
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a.
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The
Common Stock of RENW which shall initially be issued shall be held by
USSEC under a “lock up” Agreement, whereby the stock shall be held by
USSEC for a period of twelve months from the date of issuance or closing,
whichever is later. Such stock shall be held regardless of regulatory
changes to the transferability of such shares. Such stock shall not be
alienated, transferred, leined, or otherwise hypothecated during such a
period, without the approval of the Board of Directors of RENW upon
written request made to the Board which decision shall be rendered by the
Board within three (3) working days of receipt of the request from
USSEC.
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b.
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The
Common Stock of RENW which is issued under this Agreement shall have all
voting rights assigned to the Chief Executive Officer of RENW for a period
of six (6) months from the date or issuance or closing, whichever is
later. Such voting proxy shall be automatically alienable and cancellable
based upon paragraph 1.4 a. above if such stock is approved for transfer
based upon those conditions and
approval.
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II.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES.
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2.1
Representations and Warranties of
both Parties. Both Parties hereby represents and
warrants
to the other that the statements contained in this Agreement are correct and
complete as of the date of this Agreement and will be correct and complete as of
the Closing Date.
a. Due
Authority. The execution, delivery and performance under this Agreement and the
documents provided for herein by both Parties have been authorized by all
necessary corporate action.
b. Copies
of Documents Genuine. All copies of all documents
submitted by either party in this transaction or in any part of due diligence or
negotiation are true, complete, correct and unmodified copies of such
documents.
c.
Noncontravention. The execution of this Agreement by the
Parties means that they do not intend, nor will any of their officers,
directors, or agents, knowingly transgress within the area of operations of the
other Party regarding the use of the technologies exchanged under this Agreement
or existing technologies or operations, whether consummated or pursued under the
following specific exclusions. In particular, USSEC will not pursue, support, or
enhance, except on behalf and with the knowledge and assent of RENW, any
opportunity, project or technology dealing with technology, and the uses and
potential uses. As well USSEC shall not pursue any low hydro projects which
would compete or impede any of the technologies held by RENW, or pursued by them
under those lines. Neither would RENW pursue any business opportunity which
USSEC has pursued within their knowledge. Both parties may waive such matters in
writing upon fourteen days notice to the other.
d.
Litigation. There are no suits, actions or proceedings at law
or in equity, pending or threatened against or affecting this transaction,
except those set forth in the agreement or schedules, or disclosed in filings,
that can be expected to result in any materially adverse change in the business,
properties, operations, prospects, or assets which are being conveyed from USSEC
to RENW.
e. Laws
and Regulations. Both Parties have complied with all laws,
rules, regulations and ordinances relating to or affecting the conduct of this
Agreement, and further, USSEC has represented compliance with all laws, rules
and regulations as to its entitlement to, ownership of, operation of, and
ability to transact the business and operations. USSEC further asserts that they
are compliant and possess all necessary licenses and permits required in its
business by federal, state or local authorities for the intent and transaction
of this Agreement to occur.
f. Full
Disclosure. Neither this Agreement nor any other instrument
furnished to USSEC or RENW by or on behalf of either party contains any untrue
statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make
any statements made not misleading, and there is no fact that materially and
adversely affects, or foreseeably may materially and adversely affect, the
intent or subjects of this Agreement.
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g.
Representations and Warranties True at Closing. Except as
expressly herein otherwise provided, all of the representations and warranties
by RENW and USSEC as set forth herein shall be true as of the Closing Date as
though such representations and warranties were made on and as of such
date.
h. No
Material Adverse Change, Etc.
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1)
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By
RENW: At the time of the execution of this Agreement and at the time of
closing (if different), there has not been, other than as contemplated or
caused by this Agreement any (i) material adverse change in the
business, condition(financial or otherwise), operations, or prospects
of RENW which would affect business operations with the
technologies herein; (ii) any damage, destruction, or loss, whether
covered by insurance or not, having a material adverse effect on the
business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations or prospects of
RENW for the use of such technology or assets, (iii) any entry into or
termination of any material commitment, contract, Agreement, or
transaction(including, without limitation, any material borrowing or
capital expenditure or sale or other disposition of any material asset or
assets) of, or involving RENW, other than this Agreement and Agreements
executed in the ordinary course of business;(iv) nor promise or payment of
any increase to or for any executive or principal's executive bonus, or
other compensation, (viii) any default or breach of any material respect
pursuant to any covenant or Agreement, or (ix) any other change in the
manner which the company has conducted its business in the past which
would impede the operations concerning the technology
acquisition.
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2)
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By
USSEC: At the time of the execution of this Agreement and at
the time of closing (if different), there has not been, other than as
contemplated or caused by this Agreement any (i) material
adverse the rights of USSEC to any of the intellectual properties, assets,
or other materials being purchased, pursuant to Schedule A, being
purchased from USSEC, which would impede such operations or business for
any of the operations of the technologies being acquired; (ii) any damage,
destruction, or loss, whether covered by insurance or not, having a
material adverse effect on the business, condition (financial or
otherwise), operations or prospects of USSEC for the use of such
technology or assets, (iii) any entry into or termination of any material
commitment, contract, Agreement, or transaction(including, without
limitation, any material borrowing or capital expenditure or sale or other
disposition of any material asset or assets) of, or involving USSEC, other
than this Agreement and Agreements executed in the ordinary course of
business;(iv) nor promise or payment of any increase to or for any
executive or principal's executive bonus, or other compensation, (viii)
any default or breach of any material respect pursuant to any covenant or
Agreement, or (ix) any other change in the manner which the company has
conducted its business in the past which would impede the operations
concerning the technology interests
acquisition.
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III.
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COVENANTS.
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From the
date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, the Parties agree as
follows:
3.1
General. Each of the Parties hereto will use its best
efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary in order to
consummate and make effective the transaction contemplated by this Agreement
(including satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in Article IV
below).
3.2
Notices and Consents. Each of the Parties hereto will
give any notices to third Parties, and will use its best efforts to obtain any
third party consents, that the other party reasonably may request in connection
with any matter referred to in this Agreement.
3.3
Access. Both Parties each agree that they will permit
the others directors, officers, accountants, attorneys and other representatives
full access, during reasonable business hours throughout the term or
applicability of this Agreement, to all premises, properties, personnel, books,
records, contracts and documents of or pertaining to the others business
affairs, operations, properties and financial affairs as the other party may
reasonably request. All information provided shall be furnished strictly subject
to the confidentiality provision of this Agreement.
3.4
Confidentiality. All information and documents furnished
by a party pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed and treated as proprietary
in nature. Each party agrees that it shall hold all information received from
another party pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement in the highest
and strictest confidence and shall not reveal any such information to any
individual who is not one of its directors, officers, key employee, attorney or
accountant, and that it will not use any such information obtained for any
purpose whatsoever other than assisting in its due diligence inquiry precedent
to the Closing and, if this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever,
agrees to return to the other party any all tangible embodiments (and all
copies) thereof which are in its possession. This
covenant shall survive the consummation or termination of this
Agreement.
3.5
Publicity and Filings. All press releases, shareholder
communications, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other
governmental agency or body and other information and publicity generated the
Parties, separately or jointly, regarding the exchange contemplated in this
Agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the other Party before release or
dissemination to the public or filing with any governmental agency or body
whatever. Post-Closing, the Parties will provide each other
with such documents, information, assistance and cooperation as may be
reasonably required to complete in a timely fashion, all required filings with
any state, Federal or other agency, or outside party.
3.6
Notice of Developments. Each party hereto will give
prompt written notice to the other of any material adverse development causing a
breach of any of its own representations and warranties in this
Agreement.
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3.7
Stand-Still Agreement. Neither Party will solicit,
initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person
or entity relating to any other transaction related to the matters being
acquired under this Agreement pending the closing of the transaction
contemplated herein.
3.8
Patent and Asset Verification. RENW shall have verified
that the assets and patents, patents pending and other proprietary assets are
duly and legally in the name of USSEC or a subsidiary and represent those
products including the technologies formerly owned by USSEC. As well,
any right and title to any interest in the other technologies shall be delivered
to RENW as part of this agreement.
3.9
Indemnification, and Hold Harmless. The Parties mutually
agree to indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from any claim, debt,
cause of action or other demand made by any party whatsoever, for any reason
whatsoever, for, from or as a result of any negligent action, negligent
omission, negligent breach, ensuing injury from such actions or
inactions caused to be or claimed by any third party. Should either party desire
to enact this provision, it must provide notice of a demand for defense and
indemnification to the other Party in writing, within a reasonable amount
of time after discovery of any potential claim. The method of
defense, choice of counsel and indemnification shall be chosen by the party
accepting indemnification. Should a Party deny liability under this section, the
dispute shall be referred to a Court of Competent jurisdiction pursuant to this
Agreement. Specifically, USSEC is indemnifying RENW from any claim
from the Laurus funding, the current or any lawsuit in any jurisdiction
regarding any of the technologies related in this agreement. Such
indemnification shall include legal representation, at the expense of USSEC, or
continued with USSEC in any current, or potential lawsuit now known in any such
case. Such cases are listed in Schedule D attached hereto, which are now filed
and existing at the time of this agreement.
4.
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CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE
EXCHANGE.
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4.1 Conditions Precedent upon the Parties. The obligation of both Parties to consummate this Agreement is contingent upon both Parties being able to deliver those matters disclosed in Section 1.1 and the following conditions at or before the Closing Date:
(a) Representations
and Warranties True. The representations and warranties by both
Parties in the Agreement shall have been correct on and as of the Closing Date
with the same force and effect.
(b) Legal
Opinions. Both shall be responsible to receive any necessary favorable written
opinion of counsel for those matters to be accomplished herein.
(c) No
Restraint. No injunction, filing in a jurisdiction, judgment,
decree or restraining order shall be in effect to forbid or enjoin the
consummation of this Agreement.
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(d) Execution
of Agreement. Each Party shall have the authorized officer or
director execute this Agreement, and the consent of their Board of Directors, if
deemed necessary for completion of any or all actions called for under this
Agreement.
(e) Transference
of all Title, Leases and other Matters. Each Party shall cause to be
transferred, all rights, title and interest to all matters to be exchanged under
Section 1.1 of this Agreement, and that in Schedule A.
V.
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ACTIONS AT
CLOSING.
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5.1
Exchange. All items within Section 1.1 and Schedule A
shall be tendered to the other Party before or at the time of
closing.
(a) RENW
Stock Certificate. Stock certificates representing the necessary
stock certificate for payment of consideration for the items being purchased
herein. All of the issued shares of RENW common stock properly issued to
USSEC.
(b) Certified
Corporate Resolutions. Certified copy of the resolutions duly
adopted by the Board of Directors, as necessary, authorizing and approving the
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations
hereunder.
(c)
Other
Documents. All such matters necessary to fulfill the
consideration necessary
under Section 1.1 and to transfer title, right and interest in Schedule
A.
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TERMINATION.
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6.1 Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated as provided below:
(a)
The Parties hereto may terminate this Agreement by mutual consent at any time
prior to the Closing Date;
(b) RENW
may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the Shareholders at any
time prior to the Closing Date;
(c)
RENW may
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to USSEC at any time
prior to the Closing Date;
(d) It
is the Parties intention to close this transaction as soon as practicable,
however, the Closing Date shall occur no later than March 15, 2008, absent
regulatory or consent delays.
6.2
Effect of Termination. If any party hereto terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 6.1(a) above, all rights and obligations of the
Parties hereunder shall terminate without any liability of any party to the
other party (except for any liability of any Party then in breach).
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VII.
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GENERAL
PROVISIONS.
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7.1
Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire
Agreement and understanding between the Parties concerning the subject matter
hereof and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, understandings or
Agreements in regard thereto.
7.2
Choice of Law. The Parties stipulate that
regardless of the location of the execution of this Agreement or the location of
the closing, they agree that the choice of law governing this contract shall be
the Laws of the State of Florida.
7.3
Notices. Unless otherwise changed by notice given in
accordance with this provision, any notice or other communications required or
permitted herein shall be deemed given if delivered personally or sent by
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the
other Parties at the addresses set forth above or, in the case of the
Shareholders, at the address set forth their signature.
7.4
Waiver. All rights and remedies under this Agreement are
cumulative and are not exclusive of any other rights and remedies provided by
law. No delay or failure in the exercise of any right or remedy arising under
this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any subsequent right or remedy
subsequently arising under this Agreement.
7.5
Survival of Provisions. All Agreements, representations,
covenants and warranties on the part of the Parties contained herein or in any
instrument executed and delivered in connection herewith shall survive closing
of this Agreement and any investigation at any time made with respect thereto.
The terms, conditions and obligations of the Parties contained in this Agreement
shall survive and remain enforceable after the closing upon any other party
holding such rights, or entity which gains such rights. All such matters shall
be transferred and obligatory upon RENW after any name change, if any before or
after closing.
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7.6
Attorney's Fees. In the event of litigation for
enforcement of the terms of this Agreement or to enforce any remedy hereunder,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party any and
all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as may be
incurred.
7.7
Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective personal
representatives, successors and assigns.
7.8
Headings. The section headings contained in this
Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the
meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
7.9
Execution by Facsimile. Facsimile execution of this
Agreement by any party is authorized and shall be binding upon all
Parties.
7.10 Counterparts. This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
considered an original hereof.
7.11 Venue. For
resolution of any dispute hereunder, shall be the courts of competent
jurisdiction in Hillsborough County, Tampa Florida only.
7.12 Survivability. Should
any term, condition, section or subpart of this Agreement be deemed null, void,
voidable or unenforceable, the remaining terms, obligations, parts, sections and
conditions shall remain in force and binding on the Parties.
7.13 Recitals. The
Parties expressly acknowledge that the Recitals in the second preamble section
contain covenants that shall be enforced and relied upon and do not constitute
merely descriptive recitals.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed on the date first above
written.
Renewable Energy Resources, Inc. | World Environmental Services, Corp. |
By: Xxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx
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By: Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx, Chairman
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, President
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And Chief Executive Officer | and Director |
Renewable Energy Resources, Inc. | U.S. Sustainable Energy Corp. |
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