EXHIBIT 1.0
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
CREATIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP.
000 XXXXX 00X
XXXXX 0X
XXXXXX XXXXX, XXX XXXX 00000
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Xx., Chief Executive Officer
Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc.
00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Re: Underwriter's Agreement regarding Creative Capital Management Corp. and
Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc.
Gentlemen:
Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc., a New York corporation (the
"Company"), of 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, hereby
confirms its agreement with Creative Capital Management Corporation
("Creative"), of 000 Xxxxx 00X, Xxxxx 0X, Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 for use
of the services and facilities of Creative for purposes of underwriting the
Company's public offering on the following terms and conditions:
Company's offering is a Best Efforts mimimum offering of 100,000 common
shares at an initial public offering price of $2.50 per share with a maximum
offering of 300,000 common shares at an initial public offering price of $2.50
per share with all funds derived from the sales to be deposited with an escrow
agent listed herein.
SECTION I
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
The Company's authorized and outstanding capitalization when the
offering of the securities contemplated hereby is permitted to commence and at
the Closing Date, will be as set forth in the Registration Statement and
Prospectus. The Company proposes to issue through Creative a minimum of 100,000
shares and a maximum of 300,000 common shares of the Company's $.001 par value
common stock.
SECTION II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
2.01 Registration Statement and Prospectus. A Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (the "Registration Statement") with respect to the shares, including
the related Prospectus, copies of which have heretofore been delivered by the
Company to Creative, has been prepared by the Company in conformity with the
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and the
rules and regulations ("Rules and Regulations") of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") thereunder, and said Registration Statement has
been filed with the Commission.
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2.02 Accuracy of Registration Statement and Prospectus. The Commission
has not issued any order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary
Prospectus with respect to the Stock, and each Preliminary Prospectus has
conformed in all material respects with the requirements of the Act and the
applicable rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder and to the best of
the Company's knowledge has not included at the time of filing any untrue
statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements therein not misleading.
2.03 Financial Statements. The Company is a development stage company
and as of July 31, 2000 had limited working capital of $449,104.00. The
financial statements of the Company together with related schedules and notes as
set forth in the Registration Statement and Prospectus will present fairly the
financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and the
changes in its financial position at the respective dates and for the respective
periods for which they apply.
2.04 Independent Public Accountant. Baron & Baron, which has certified
or shall certify certain of the financial statements filed or to be filed with
the Commission as part of the Registration Statement and Prospectus, are
independent certified public accountants within the meaning of the Act and the
rules and regulations.
2.05 No Material Adverse Change. Subsequent to the dates as of which
information is given in the Registration Statement and Prospectus, and prior to
the Closing Date, (i) there shall not be any material adverse change in the
condition, financial or otherwise, of the Company or in its business taken as a
whole; (ii) there shall not have been any material transaction entered into by
the Company other than transactions in the ordinary course of business; (iii)
the Company shall not have incurred any material obligations, contingent or
otherwise, which are not disclosed in the prospectus; (iv) there shall not have
been nor will there be any change in the capital stock or long-term debt of the
Company (except current payments); and (v) the Company has not and will not have
paid or declared any dividends or other distributions on its common stock.
2.06 No Defaults. The Company is not in any default which has not been
waived in the performance of any obligation, agreement or condition contained in
any debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness or any indenture or loan
agreement of the Company.
2.07 Incorporation and Standing. The Company is and at the Closing Date
will be duly incorporated and validly existing in good standing as a corporation
under the laws of the State of New York with authorized and outstanding capital
stock as set forth in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and with
full power and authority (corporate and other) to own its property and conduct
its business, present and proposed, as described in the Registration Statement
and Prospectus; the Company has full power and authority to enter into this
Agreement.
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2.08 Legality of Outstanding Stock. The outstanding common stock of the
Company has been duly and validly authorized, issued and is fully paid and
nonassessable and will conform to all statements with regard thereto contained
in the Registration Statement and Prospectus. No sales of securities have been
made by the Company in violation of the registration provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933.
2.09 Legality of Stock and Warrants. The Stock and Warrant Stock have
been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and delivered against payment
therefor as provided in this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.
2.10 Litigation. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement and
Prospectus, there is and at the Closing Date there will be no action, suit or
proceeding before any court or governmental agency, authority or body pending or
to the knowledge of the Company threatened which might result in judgments
against the Company.
2.11 Authority. The execution and delivery by the Company of this
Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and this
Agreement is the valid, binding and legally enforceable obligation of the
Company.
SECTION 3
PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE STOCK
3.01 General and Commission. Company is offering to the public 300,000
shares of common stock at an initial public offering price of $2.50 per share.
Company agrees to a 10% commission on all shares sold by Creative, the
underwriter herein for a minimum of $25,000.00 in the event only 100,000 shares
are sold and a maximum of $75,000.00 in the event all 300,000 shares are sold.
3.02 Public Offering Price. After the Commission notifies the Company
that the Registration Statement has become effective, Creative shall offer the
Stock to the public at a public offering price of $2.50 per share as set forth
in the Prospectus.
3.03 Underwriter's Expense Allowance. It is understood that the Company
shall reimburse Creative for its expenses on a nonaccountable basis in the
amount of 3% of the gross proceeds from the offering which means $7,500.00 to
Creative if the minimum is sold and $15,000.00 if the maximum is sold.
3.04 Non-Refundable Fee. The Company as additional consideration shall
pay Creative, an up-front fee of $15,000.00. In the event of termination of this
Underwriting Agreement Creative agrees to account to Company all expenses
concerning the $15,000.00 and to return to Company any unused portion of the
fee.
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3.05 Consulting Agreement. Company and Creative shall enter into a one
year consulting agreement whereby Creative shall provide to Company consulting
services. The aggregate fee due Creative for such consulting services shall be
an amount equal to two (2%) percent of the gross proceeds of the offering and
shall be paid in full upon the closing date of the offering. A separate
consulting agreement has been prepared and entered into by the parties hereto.
3.06 Payment for Stock. Payment for sales of stock shall be made by
Creative to an escrow account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
Xxx Xxxxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000.
3.07 Underwriters Warrants. Company agrees to sell Creative at the
closing of the offering one (1) warrant to purchase one (1) share of Company's
common stock for every ten (10) shares of common stock sold by Creative in the
offering. The Underwriters warrant shall not be transferable for a period of One
(1) year after the effective date of the Registration Statement except to other
underwriters, selling group members and/or officers or partners. The warrant
shall have a term of Five (5) years and shall be exercisable at $3.00 per share
and shall have such registration rights as are provided in the Underwriting
section of the Prospectus. A more detailed Underwriter's Warrant has been
prepared between Company and Creative and is incorporated by reference hereto.
SECTION 4
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY
4.01 Blue Sky. The Company agrees to use reasonable efforts to qualify
the stock being offered for sale under the so-called Blue-Sky laws of the States
of Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and for other
states to be mutually agreed upon. The fees and expenses associated with
compliance with the Blue Sky laws of the states above listed shall be paid by
Company and shall consist of $500.00 per Blue Skyed State for an initial
retainer of $5,000.00 plus an additional $1,000.00 in expenses for state filing
fees. Fees and Costs for additional states to be Blue Skyed shall be considered
additional fees to be negotiated by Company with Counsel. Any other states
requiring Blue Sky registration may be added as from time to time required by
Company or Creative after consultation.
4.02 Financial Statements. The Company at its own expense will prepare
and give and will continue to give such financial statements and other
information to and as may be required by the Commission, or the proper public
bodies of the states in which the Stock may be qualified.
4.03 Reports and Financial Statements to Underwriter. The Company shall
deliver to Creative all financial information, including but not limited to all
annual reports as well as copies of all other statements, documents or other
information which the Company shall mail or otherwise make available to any
class of its security holders or shall file with the commission.
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4.04 Preparation and Filing of Amendments and Supplements. The Company
will prepare and file promptly with the Commission, upon request of Creative,
such amendments or supplements to Registration Statement or Prospectus, as from
time to time may be necessary in connection with the offering or distribution of
the Stock and will use its best efforts to cause the same to become effective as
promptly as possible.
4.05 Application of Proceeds. The Company will apply the net proceeds
from the sale of the Stock substantially in the manner set forth in the
Registration Statement and Prospectus.
SECTION 5
INDEMNIFICATIONS
5.01 Indemnification By Company. The Company agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless Creative and each person who controls any underwriter within the
meaning of Section 15 of the Act against any and all losses, claims, damages or
liabilities, joint or several, to which they or any of them may become subject
under the Act or any other statute or at common law and to reimburse persons
indemnified as above for any legal or other expenses incurred by them in
connection with any litigation, whether or not resulting in any liability, but
only insofar as such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and litigation arise
out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a
material fact contained in the Registration Statement or any amendment thereto
or any application or other document filed in order to qualify the Stock under
the Blue Sky or securities laws of the states where filings were made, or the
omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading.
5.02 Indemnification by Creative. Creative severally agrees, to
indemnify and hold harmless the Company, the directors of the Company and each
person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the
Act with respect to any statement in or omission from the Registration Statement
or any amendment thereto, or the Prospectus or any application or other document
filed in any state or jurisdiction in order to qualify the Stock under the blue
sky or securities laws thereof, if such statement or omission was made in
reliance upon information peculiarly within Creative's knowledge and furnished
in writing to the Company by Creative on its behalf specifically for use in
connection with the preparation thereof or supplement thereto.
SECTION 6
EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACT
This Contract shall become effective upon release by Creative of the
Stock for offering after the effective date.
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SECTION 7
CONDITIONS OF THE UNDERWRITER'S OBLIGATIONS
Creative's obligations hereunder to act as agent for the sale of the
shares and to make payment to the Company hereunder on the Closing Date of the
offering shall be subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties
on the part of the Company herein contained, to the performance of the Company
of all of its agreements herein contained, to the fulfillment of or compliance
by the Company with all covenants and conditions hereof, and to the following
additional conditions:
7.01 Effectiveness of Registration Statement. The Registration
Statement shall have become effective on or prior to__________________, 2000, or
such later date as the Company and Creative agree to.
7.02 Accuracy of Registration Statement. Creative shall not have
disclosed in writing to the Company that the Registration Statement of
Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto contains an untrue
statement of a fact, which in the opinion of Creative's counsel is material.
7.03 Casualty and Other Calamity. Between the date hereof and the
Closing Date, the Company shall not have sustained any loss on account of fire,
explosion, flood, accident, calamity or any other cause, of such character as
materially adversely affects its business or property considered as an entire
entity.
7.04 Litigation and Other Proceedings. Between the date hereof and the
Closing Date, there shall be no litigation instituted or threatened against the
Company and there shall be no proceeding instituted or threatened against the
Company before or by any federal or state commission, regulatory body or
administrative agency wherein an unfavorable ruling, decision or finding would
materially adversely affect the business of the Company considered as an entity.
7.05 Tender of Delivery of Stock. All of the Stock being offered by the
Company and the Warrants being purchased from the Company by the Underwriter
shall be tendered for delivery in accordance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
7.06 Blue-Sky Qualification. The Stock shall be qualified in such
states as the Company and Creative determine, and each such qualification shall
be in effect and not subject to any stop order or other proceeding on the
Closing Date.
SECTION 8
TERMINATION
8.01 In General. This Agreement shall be for a period of 60 days from
the effective date of the Registration Statement and shall automatically
terminate on its own terms based upon the inability to sell a minimum of 100,000
common shares within the offering period, in which case all funds raised shall
promptly be reimbursed directly to the purchasers or upon sale of the requisite
number of shares between 100,001 common shares and 300,000 common shares, the
authorized maximum.
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8.02 Renewal. This Agreement shall be subject to renewal at the end of
60 days upon the Company and Creative executing a duly authorized document
extending the termination date.
8.03 Effect of Termination. Any termination of this Agreement pursuant
to this Section 8 shall be without liability of any character (including, but
not limited to, loss of anticipated profits or consequential damages) on the
part of one party thereto. Company shall be obligated to pay its own costs and
expenses.
SECTION 9
UNDERWRITERS' REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Creative represents and warrants to and agrees with the Company that:
9.01 Registration as Broker-Dealer and Member of NASD. Creative is
registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is
registered as a broker-dealer in all states in which it conducts business and is
a member in good standing of the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc.
9.02 No Pending Proceedings. There is not now pending or threatened
against Creative any action or proceeding of which it has been advised , either
in any court of competent jurisdiction, before the Securities and Exchange
Commission or any state securities commission concerning its activities as a
broker or dealer, nor has Creative been named as a "cause" in any such action or
proceeding.
SECTION 10
NOTICE
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement:
10.01 Notice to the Company. Whenever notice is required by the
provisions of this Underwriting Agreement to be given to the Company, such
notice shall be in writing addressed to the Company as follows:
Xxxxxxxx Seccaficco
Chief Executive Officer
Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc.
00 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
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10.02 Notice to the Underwriter. Whenever notice is required by the
provisions of this Agreement to be given to Creative, such notice shall be given
in writing addressed to Creative at the address below:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Creative Capital Management Corp.
000 Xxxxx 00X
Xxxxx 0X
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
SECTION 11
MISCELLANEOUS
11.01 Benefit. This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of
Creative and the Company, their respective officers and directors and any
controlling person referred to in Section 15 of the Act, and their respective
successors and assigns, and no other person shall acquire or have any right
under or by virtue of this Agreement.
11.02 Survival. The respective indemnities, agreements,
representations, warranties, covenants and other statements of the Company or
its officers as set forth in or made pursuant to this Agreement shall survive
and remain in full force and effect.
11.03 Modification. This Agreement may only be modified by an
instrument in writing duly executed by the Company's authorized representative
and Creative and its authorized representative.
11.04 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire
understanding among Company and Creative and there exist no other oral or
written agreements which may amend or change this Agreement.
11.05 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and construction of
this Agreement and of each part hereof will be governed by the laws of the State
of New York.
11.06 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
facsimile counterparts, each of which may be deemed an original and all of which
together will constitute one and the same instrument.
Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the Agreement
between Company and Creative and if so then please affirm your agreement hereto
by placing your signatures below.
ATTEST:
By:_______________________
Xxxxxxxx Seccaficco
_______________________ Chief Executive Officer
Secretary Pathfinder Business Resources
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WE HEREBY CONFIRM AS OF THE DATE HEREOF THAT THE ABOVE LETTER SETS
FORTH THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND CREATIVE
By:________________________
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Creative Capital Management
Corporation
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EXHIBIT 1.1
FINANCIAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT
PATHFINDER BUSINESS RESOURCES, INC.
00 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXX 00000
Creative Capital Management Corp. _____, 2000
000 Xxxxx 00X
Xxxxx 0X
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Gentlemen:
In connection with an initial public offering ("IPO") of Pathfinder
Business Resources, Inc. (the "Company"), which offering is being underwritten
by Creative Capital Management Corp. ("Creative") the following sets forth our
understanding with respect to Creative providing financial advisory services for
the Company.
1. For a period of one (1) year commencing on the date hereof, Creative
will render financial consulting services to the Company as such services shall
be required but in no event shall such services require more than two business
days per month. Your services shall include the following:
(a) to advise and assist in matters pertaining to the financial
requirements of the Company and to assist, as and when required, in formulating
plans and methods of financing;
(b) to prepare and present financial reports required by us and to
analyze proposals relating to obtaining funds for our business, mergers and/or
acquisitions;
(c) to assist in our general relationship with the financial
community including brokers, stockholders, financial analysts, investment
bankers, and institutions;
(d) to assist in obtaining financial management, and technical and
advisory services, and financial and corporate public relations, as may be
requested or advisable; and
(e) to advise and assist the Company regarding shareholder relations
including the preparation of the annual report and other releases.
2. All services required to be performed hereunder shall be requested
by the Company in writing and upon not less than seven business days notice,
unless such notice is waived by you. Such notice shall be to the address
specified above or to such other place as you shall designate to us in writing.
3. For Creative's services to be performed hereunder, and for
Creative's continued availability to perform such services, the Company will pay
Creative a fee in an amount equal to two (2%) percent of the gross proceeds of
this offering (including the Over-Allotment Option) for services for one (1)
year from the date hereof which sum is payable in full in advance at each
closing date of the IPO. Further, we will reimburse Creative for such reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses as may be incurred by Creative on the Company's behalf,
but only to the extent authorized by the Company in writing.
4. This Agreement has been duly approved by the Company's Board of
Directors.
5. Creative shall have no authority to bind the Company to any contract
or commitment, inasmuch as Creative's services hereunder are advisory in nature.
6. Creative will maintain in confidence all proprietary, non-published
information obtained by Creative with respect to the Company during the course
of the performance of Creative's services hereunder and Creative shall not use
any of the same for its own benefit or disclose any of the same to any third
party, without the Company's prior written consent, both during and after the
term of this Agreement.
7. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the
other party's prior written consent.
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit
of the Company's and Creative's respective successors and permitted assigns.
9. The foregoing represents the sole and entire agreement between us
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreements
between us with respect thereto. This Agreement may not be modified, amended or
waived except by a written instrument signed by the party to be charged. This
Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of
laws of such State.
Please signify your agreement to the foregoing by signing and returning
to us the enclosed copy of this Agreement which will thereupon constitute an
agreement between us.
Very truly yours,
PATHFINDER BUSINESS RESOURCES, INC
BY_____________________________________
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Xx., President
Agreed and Consented to:
CREATIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP.
BY____________________________________
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
EXHIBIT 1.2
ESCROW AGREEMENT
ESCROW AGREEMENT (PUBLIC OFFERING)
AGREEMENT made as of the ____ day of _______, 2000 by and between the
Issuer whose name and address appear on the Information Sheet (as defined
herein) attached to this Agreement, the Underwriter whose name and address
appear on the Information Sheet and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
with an address at 0 Xxxxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (the "Escrow
Agent").
W I T N E S S E T H:
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WHEREAS, the Underwriter proposes to offer the Securities, as agent for
the Issuer, for sale pursuant to Form SB-2 Registration Statement (File No.
333-____), on a "best efforts, all or none" basis with respect to the Minimum
Securities Amount and Minimum Dollar Amount and at the price per share all as
set forth on the Information Sheet;
WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes to establish with the Escrow Agent an
escrow account (the "Escrow Account"), to which subscription monies which are
received by the Escrow Agent from the Underwriter in connection with such public
offering are to be credited, and the Escrow Agent is willing to establish the
Escrow Account on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth;
and
WHEREAS, the Escrow Agent has an agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank or
such other bank as selected by the Escrow Agent and reasonably acceptable to the
Issuer and the Underwriter to establish a special bank account (the "Bank
Account") into which the subscription monies, which are received by the Escrow
Agent from the Underwriter and credited to the Escrow Account, are to be
deposited;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants
herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Information Sheet. Each capitalized term not otherwise defined in
this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth for such term on the information
sheet which is attached to this Agreement and is incorporated by reference
herein and made a part hereof (the "Information Sheet").
2. Establishment of the Bank Account.
2.1 The Escrow Agent shall establish a non-interest-bearing bank
account at the branch of Chase Manhattan Bank or such other bank as selected by
the Escrow Agent and reasonably acceptable to the Issuer and the Underwriter,
and bearing the title set forth on the Information Sheet (heretofore defined as
the "Bank Account"). The purpose of the Bank Account is for (a) the deposit of
all subscription monies (checks, cash or wire transfers) which are received by
the Underwriter from prospective purchasers of the Securities and are delivered
by the Underwriter to the Escrow Agent, (b) the holding of amounts of
subscription monies which are collected through the banking system, and (c) the
disbursement of collected funds, all as described herein.
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2.2 The Offering Period, which shall be deemed to commence on the
date set forth in the Issuer's Prospectus to be supplied to the Escrow Agent and
to terminate on the date set forth on the Information Sheet. The last day of the
Offering Period, or the last day of the Extension Period (if the Escrow Agent
has received written notice thereof as hereinabove provided), is referred to
herein as the "Termination Date". Except as provided in Section 4.3 hereof,
after the Termination Date, the Underwriter shall not deposit, and the Escrow
Agent shall not accept, any additional amounts representing payments by
prospective purchasers.
3. Deposits to the Bank Account.
3.1 The Underwriter shall promptly deliver to the Escrow Agent all
monies which it receives from prospective purchasers of the Securities, which
monies shall be in the form of checks, cash, or wire transfers. Upon the Escrow
Agent's receipt of such monies, they shall be credited to the Escrow Account.
All checks delivered to the Escrow Agent shall be made payable to "Continental
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, Escrow Agent f\b\o "Pathfinder Business
Resources, Inc." Any check payable other than to the Escrow Agent as required
hereby shall be returned to the Underwriter, by noon of the next business day
following receipt of such check by the Escrow Agent, and such check shall be
deemed not to have been delivered to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement.
3.2 Promptly after receiving subscription monies as described in
Section 3.1, the Escrow Agent shall deposit the same into the Bank Account.
Amounts of monies so deposited are hereinafter referred to as "Escrow Amounts."
The Escrow Agent shall cause Chase Manhattan Bank to process all Escrow Amounts
for collection through the banking system. Simultaneously with each deposit to
the Escrow Account, the Underwriter shall inform the Escrow Agent in writing of
the name and address of the prospective purchaser, the amount of Securities
subscribed for by such purchaser, and the aggregate dollar amount of such
subscription (collectively the "Subscription Information").
3.3 The Escrow Agent shall not be required to accept for credit to
the Escrow Account or for deposit into the Bank Account checks which are not
accompanied by the appropriate Subscription Information. Wire transfers and cash
representing payments by prospective purchasers shall not be deemed deposited in
the Escrow Account until the Escrow Agent has received in writing the
Subscription Information required with respect to such payments.
3.4 The Escrow Agent shall not be required to accept in the Escrow
Account any amounts representing payments by prospective purchasers, whether by
check, cash or wire, except during the Escrow Agent's regular business hours.
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3.5 Only those Escrow Amounts, which have been deposited in the Bank
Account and which have cleared the banking system and have been collected by the
Escrow Agent, are herein referred to as the "Fund."
3.6 If the proposed offering is terminated before the Termination
Date, the Escrow Agent shall refund any portion of the Fund prior to
disbursement of the Fund in accordance with Article 4 hereof upon instructions
in writing signed by the Issuer.
4. Disbursement from the Bank Account.
4.1 Subject to Section 4.3 below, if by the close of regular banking
hours on the Termination Date the Escrow Agent determines that the amount in the
Fund is less than the Minimum Dollar Amount or the Minimum Securities Amount, as
indicated by the Subscription Information submitted to the Escrow Agent, then in
either such case, the Escrow Agent shall promptly refund to each prospective
purchaser the amount of payment received from such purchaser which is then held
in the Fund or which thereafter clears the banking system, without interest
thereon or deduction therefrom, by drawing checks on the Bank Account for the
amounts of such payments and transmitting them to the purchasers. In such event,
the Escrow Agent shall promptly notify the Issuer and the Underwriter of its
distribution of the Fund.
4.2 Subject to Section 4.3 below, if at any time up to the close of
regular banking hours on the Termination Date, the Escrow Agent determines that
the amount in the Fund is at least equal to the Minimum Dollar Amount and
represents the sale of not less than the Minimum Securities Amount, the Escrow
Agent shall promptly notify the Issuer and the Underwriter of such fact in
writing. The Escrow Agent shall promptly disburse the Fund, by drawing checks on
the Bank Account in accordance with instruction in writing signed by the Issuer
and the Underwriter as to the disbursement of the Fund, promptly after it
receives such instructions. In the event that cleared funds exceed the Minimum
Dollar Amount, the Issuer may close on such excess funds when it closes on the
Minimum Dollar Amount or opt to close on such excess funds at a later date or
dates. Such closing(s) may take place by mutual agreement of the Issuer and the
Underwriter any time during or after the Offering Period, as, and if, extended.
4.3 If the Escrow Agent or the Underwriter has on hand at the close
of business on the Termination Date any uncollected amounts which when added to
the Fund would raise the amount in the Fund to the Minimum Dollar Amount, and
result in the Fund representing the sale of the Minimum Securities Amount, the
Collection Period (consisting of the number of business days set forth on the
Information Sheet) shall be utilized to allow such uncollected amounts to clear
the banking system. During the Collection Period, the Underwriter shall not
deposit, and the Escrow Agent shall not accept, any additional amounts;
provided, however, that such amounts as were received by the Underwriter by the
close of business on the Termination Date may be deposited with the Escrow Agent
by noon of the next business day following the Termination Date. If at the close
of business on the last day of the Collection Period an amount sufficient to
raise the amount in the Fund to the Minimum Dollar Amount and which would result
in the Fund representing the sale of the Minimum Securities Amount shall not
have cleared the banking system, the Escrow Agent shall promptly notify the
Issuer and the Underwriter in writing of such fact and shall promptly return all
amounts then in the Fund, and any amounts which thereafter clear the banking
system, to the prospective purchasers as provided in Section 4.1 hereof.
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4.4 Upon disbursement of the Fund pursuant to the terms of this
Article 4, the Escrow Agent shall be relieved of all further obligations and
relieved from all liability under this Agreement. It is expressly agreed and
understood that in no event shall the aggregate amount of payments made by the
Escrow Agent exceed the amount of the Fund.
5. Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of Escrow Agent. It is
understood and agreed that the duties of the Escrow Agent are purely ministerial
in nature, and that:
5.1 The Escrow Agent shall notify the Underwriter and the Issuer, on
a daily basis, of the Escrow Amounts which have been deposited in the Bank
Account and of the amounts, constituting the Fund, which have cleared the
banking system and have been collected by the Escrow Agent.
5.2 The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for or be required to
enforce any of the terms or conditions of any agreement between the Underwriter
and the Issuer nor shall the Escrow Agent be responsible for the performance by
the Underwriter or the Issuer of their respective obligations under this
Agreement.
5.3 The Escrow Agent shall not be required to accept from the
Underwriter any Subscription Information pertaining to prospective purchasers
unless such Subscription Information is accompanied by checks, cash, or wire
transfers meeting the requirements of section 3.1, nor shall the Escrow Agent be
required to keep records of any information with respect to payments deposited
by the Underwriter except as to the names, addresses and amount of such
payments; however, the Escrow Agent shall notify the Underwriter promptly of any
discrepancy between the amount set forth in any Subscription Information and the
amount delivered to the Escrow Agent therewith. Such amount need not be accepted
for deposit in the Escrow Account until such discrepancy has been resolved.
5.4 The Escrow Agent shall be under no duty or responsibility to
enforce collection of any check delivered to it hereunder. The Escrow Agent,
within a reasonable time, shall return to the Underwriter any check received
which is dishonored, together with the Subscription Information, if any, which
accompanied such check.
5.5 The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy,
act in reliance upon the contents, and assume the genuineness of any notice,
instruction, certificate, signature, instrument or other document which is given
to the Escrow Agent pursuant to this Agreement without the necessity of the
Escrow Agent verifying the truth or accuracy thereof. The Escrow Agent shall not
be obligated to make any inquiry as to the authority, capacity, existence or
identity of any person purporting to give any such notice or instructions or to
execute any such certificate, instrument or other document.
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5.6 If the Escrow Agent is uncertain as to its duties or rights
hereunder or shall receive instructions with respect to the Bank Account, the
Escrow Amounts or the Fund which, in its sole determination, are in conflict
either with other instructions received by it or with any provision of this
Agreement, it shall be entitled to hold the Escrow Amounts, the Fund, or a
portion thereof, in the Bank Account pending the resolution of such uncertainty
to the Escrow Agent's sole satisfaction, by final judgment of a court or courts
of competent jurisdiction or otherwise; or the Escrow Agent, at its sole option,
may deposit the Fund (and any other Escrow Amounts that thereafter become part
of the Fund) with the Clerk of a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding
to which all parties in interest are joined. Upon the deposit by the Escrow
Agent of the Fund with the Clerk of any such court, the Escrow Agent shall be
relieved of all further obligations and released from all liability hereunder.
5.7 The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or
omitted hereunder, or for the misconduct of any employee, agent or attorney
appointed by it, except in the case of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to consult with counsel of its own choosing
and shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in
accordance with the advice of such counsel.
5.8 The Escrow Agent shall have no responsibility at any time to
ascertain whether or not any security interest exists in the Escrow Amounts, the
Fund or any part thereof or to file any financing statement under the Uniform
Commercial Code with respect to the Fund or any part thereof.
6. Amendment; Resignation. This Agreement may be altered or amended
only with the written consent of the parties hereto. The Escrow Agent (and any
successor escrow agent) at any time may be discharged from its duties and
obligations hereunder by the delivery to it of a notice of termination signed by
both the Company and the Underwriter, or at any time the Escrow Agent may resign
by giving written notice to such effect to the Issuer and the Underwriter. Upon
any such termination or resignation, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the Escrowed
Amounts or the Fund to any successor escrow agent jointly designated by the
other parties hereto in writing, or to any court of competent jurisdiction if no
such successor escrow agent is agreed upon, whereupon the Escrow Agent shall be
discharged of and from any and all further obligations arising in connection
with this Escrow Agreement. The termination of services or resignation of the
Escrow Agent shall take effect on the earlier of (I) the appointment of a
successor (including a court of competent jurisdiction) or (ii) the day that is
30 days after the date of delivery: (A) to the Escrow Agent of the other
parties' notice of termination or (B) to the other parties hereto of the Escrow
Agent's written notice of resignation. If at that time the Escrow Agent has not
received a designation of successor escrow agent, the Escrow Agent's sole
responsibility after that time shall be to keep the Escrowed Amounts or the Fund
safe until receipt of a designation of a successor escrow agent or a joint
written disposition instruction by the other parties hereto or an enforceable
order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Without limiting the provisions of
Section 8 hereof, the resigning Escrow Agent shall be entitled to be reimbursed
by the Issuer for any expenses incurred in connection with its resignation,
transfer of the Fund to a successor escrow agent or distribution of the Fund
pursuant to this Section 6.
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7. Representations and Warranties. The Issuer and the Underwriter
hereby individually represent and warrant to the Escrow Agent that:
7.1 No party other than the parties hereto and the prospective
purchasers have, or shall have, any lien, claim or security interest in the
Escrow Amounts or the Fund or any part thereof.
7.2 No financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code is on
file in any jurisdiction claiming a security interest in or describing (whether
specifically or generally) the Escrow Amounts or the Fund or any part thereof.
7.3 The Subscription Information submitted with each deposit shall,
at the time of submission and at the time of the disbursement of the Fund, be
deemed a representation and warranty that such deposit represents a bona fide
payment by the purchaser described therein for the amount of Securities set
forth in such Subscription Information.
7.4 All of the information contained in the Information Sheet is, as
of the date hereof, and will be, at the time of any disbursement of the Fund,
true and correct.
8. Fees and Expenses. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to the Escrow
Agent Fees set forth on the Information Sheet, payable as and when stated
therein. In addition, the Issuer agrees to reimburse the Escrow Agent for any
reasonable expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement, including but
not limited to, reasonable counsel fees. Upon receipt of the Minimum Dollar
Amount, the Escrow Agent shall have a lien upon the Fund to the extent of its
fees for services as Escrow Agent.
9. Indemnification and Contribution.
9.1 The Issuer (referred to as the "Indemnitor") agrees to indemnify
the Escrow Agent and its officers, directors, employees, agents and shareholders
(collectively referred to as the "Indemnitees") against, and hold them harmless
of and from, any and all loss, liability, cost, damage and expense, including
without limitation, reasonable counsel fees, which the Indemnitees may suffer or
incur by reason of any action, claim or proceeding brought against the
Indemnitees arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement or any
transaction to which this Agreement relates, unless such action claim or
proceeding is the result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the
Indemnitees.
9.2 If the indemnification provided for in Section 9.1 is
applicable, but for any reason is held to be unavailable, the Indemnitor shall
contribute such amounts as are just and equitable to pay, or to reimburse the
Indemnitees for, the aggregate of any and all losses, liabilities, costs,
damages and expenses, including counsel fees, actually incurred by the
Indemnitees as a result of or in connection with, and any amount paid in
settlement of, any action, claim or proceeding arising out of or relating in any
way to any actions or omissions of the Indemnitor.
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9.3 The provisions of the Article 9 shall survive any termination
of this Agreement, whether by disbursement of the Fund, resignation of the
Escrow Agent or otherwise.
10. Participating Broker/Dealers.
The Underwriter will notify the Escrow Agent of the names of any
participating broker/dealers other than the Underwriter and the Escrow Agent is
authorized to accept subscription payments from such broker/dealers and/or their
customers.
11. Governing Law and Assignment. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York and shall be
binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns;
provided, however, that any assignment or transfer by any party of its rights
under this Agreement or with respect to the Escrow Amounts or the Fund shall be
void as against the Escrow Agent unless (a) written notice thereof shall be
given to the Escrow Agent; and (b) the Escrow Agent shall have consented in
writing to such assignment or transfer, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
12. Notices. All notices required to be given in connection with this
Agreement shall be (a) delivered by hand or by facsimile (with confirmation of
receipt, or (b) sent by registered or certified mail, or by the Express Mail
service offered by the United States Post Office with proper postage prepaid,
and addressed as follows:
If to the Issuer, to:
Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc.
00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
If to the Underwriter, to:
Creative Capital Management Corp.
000 Xxxxx 00X
Xxxxx 0X
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Phone: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
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If to the Escrow Agent, to:
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
0 Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, X.X. 00000
Xxxxxxxxx: Trust Department
Phone: (212)
Fax: (212)
or to such other address as the person to whom notice is to be given may have
previously furnished to the others in the above-referenced manner. All such
notices and communications, if mailed, shall be effective, if to the
Underwriter, when deposited in the mails, if to the Issuer, five days after
deposited in the mails, and if to the Escrow Agent shall not be effective until
received. Notices of changes of address shall not be effective until received.
13. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall be determined to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement or the application of
such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held
invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
14. Execution in Several Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed
in several counterparts or by separate instruments, and all of such counterparts
and instruments shall constitute one agreement, binding on all of the parties
hereto.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior agreements and understandings (written or oral) of the
parties in connection therewith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
PATHFINDER BUSINESS CONTINENTAL STOCK
RESOURCES, INC. TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY
By:___________________________ By:___________________________
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Xx. XXXXXX XXXXXX, President
President
CREATIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP.
By:___________________________
(authorized officer)
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ESCROW AGREEMENT INFORMATION SHEET
1. The Issuer
Name: Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc.
Address: 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
State of incorporation or organization: New York
2. The Underwriter
Name: Creative Capital management Corp.
Address: 000 Xxxxx 00X
Xxxxx 0X
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
3. The Securities
Description of the Securities to be offered:
Shares of Common Stock.
Offering price per share: $2.50 per Share.
4. Minimum Amount Required for Disbursement of the Escrow Account
Aggregate dollar amount which must be collected before the
Escrow Account may be disbursed to the Issuer ("Minimum Dollar
Amount") $250,000.
Total amount of securities which must be subscribed for before
the Escrow Account may be disbursed to the Issuer ("Minimum
Securities Amount"): 100,000 Shares of Common Stock.
Maximum Amount - The maximum number of Shares to be sold is
300,000 Shares and the maximum dollar amount is $750,000.
5. Plan of Distribution of the Securities
Offering Period: From the date of the Prospectus until
________, 2000
Extension Period, if any: _________, 2000 through _________,
2001
Collection Period, if any: 10 business days
6. Title of Bank Account:
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, Escrow Agent f/b/o
Pathfinder Business Resources, Inc.
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7. Escrow Agent
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Xxx Xxxxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
8. Escrow Agent Fees
$750.00 upon execution of this Agreement and $750.00 upon the
distribution of funds at closing. All other fees will be
mutually agreed upon by the Issuer and the Escrow Agent.
9. Federal I.D. No.
00-0000000
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