SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 2.1
THIS
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this 29th day of
August 2008, by and between UpSnap, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“UpSnap”); Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, President and CEO of UpSnap and minority shareholder (“Philipp”); Xxxxx
van Hierden, a citizen of Alberta, Canada, and the President and majority
shareholder of Duratech Group, Inc. (“van Hierden”); Duratech Group, Inc., an
Alberta, Canada corporation (“Duratech”); and the individuals whose names are
set forth on the signature pages hereof (hereinafter being referred to as the
“Duratech Shareholders”). All of the foregoing entities and individuals hereby
execute and deliver this Agreement, based on the following:
Recitals
WHEREAS,
the Duratech Shareholders, directly or indirectly, own 100% of the outstanding
common stock share capital of Duratech (the “Duratech Shares”) and wish to
exchange the Duratech Shares for 69,299,676 of newly issued shares of common
stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “New Shares”) of UpSnap in a transaction
intended to qualify as a tax free exchange pursuant to sections 351 and
368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
WHEREAS,
UpSnap wishes to acquire one hundred percent (100%) of the Duratech
Shares.
WHEREAS,
in furtherance thereof, the respective Boards of Directors of UpSnap and
Duratech have approved the exchange, and the Duratech Shareholders have approved
the exchange, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Agreement, pursuant to which on the Closing Date (defined below) the Duratech
Shares will be exchanged by the Duratech Shareholders for the New
Shares.
WHEREAS,
it is a condition subsequent to the obligation of the Duratech Shareholders to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that UpSnap sell
certain of its assets to UpSnap Services, LLC on the day following the Closing
Date.
WHEREAS,
neither party is seeking tax counsel or legal or accounting opinions on whether
the transaction qualifies for tax free treatment.
Agreement
Based on
the stated premises, which are incorporated herein by reference, and for and in
consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the
mutual benefits to the parties to be derived herefrom, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged, it is hereby agreed as follows:
ARTICLE
I
EXCHANGE
OF SHARE CAPITAL FOR STOCK
1.01 Exchange by the Duratech
Shareholders. On the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date (as defined in Section 1.04
hereof), the Duratech Shareholders shall assign, transfer, and deliver to
UpSnap, free and clear of all liens, pledges, encumbrances, charges,
restrictions, or claims of any kind, nature, or description, the Duratech
Shares, and UpSnap agrees to acquire the Duratech Shares on such date by issuing
and delivering in exchange therefor to the Duratech Shareholders the New
Shares. All New Shares to be issued and delivered pursuant to this
Agreement shall be appropriately adjusted to take into account any stock split,
stock dividend, reverse stock split, recapitalization, or similar change in the
New Shares which may occur between the date of the execution of this Agreement
and the Closing Date.
1.02 Delivery of Duratech Shares
by the Duratech Shareholders. The transfer of the Duratech
Shares by the Duratech Shareholders shall be effected by the delivery at the
Closing (as set forth in Section 1.05 hereof) of a certificate representing each
of the Duratech Shares and a duly executed instrument of transfer of the
Duratech Shares to UpSnap followed by registration of the same in the name of
UpSnap.
1.03 Operation as Wholly-Owned
Subsidiary. After giving effect to the transaction
contemplated hereby, UpSnap will own one hundred percent (100%) of all of the
outstanding common stock share capital of Duratech.
1.04 Closing and
Parties. The Closing contemplated hereby shall be held at a
mutually agreed upon time and place on or before September 15, 2008, or on
another date to be agreed to in writing by the parties (the “Closing
Date”). The transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be
consummated at any time following the approval of the Board of Directors of
UpSnap and approval of the board of directors of Duratech and by the Duratech
Stockholders. The Closing may be accomplished by wire, express mail,
overnight courier, conference telephone call or as otherwise agreed to by the
respective parties or their duly authorized representatives.
1.05 Closing
Events.
(a) UpSnap
Deliveries. Subject to fulfillment or waiver of the conditions set
forth in Article IV, UpSnap shall deliver to the Duratech Shareholders at
Closing all the following:
(i) A
certificate of good standing from the Secretary of the State of Nevada, issued
as of a date within ten days prior to the Closing Date, certifying that UpSnap
is in good standing as a corporation in the State of Nevada;
(ii) Incumbency
and specimen signature certificates dated the Closing Date with respect to the
officers of UpSnap executing this Agreement and any other document delivered
pursuant hereto on behalf of UpSnap;
(iii) Copies
of the resolutions/consents of UpSnap’s board of directors authorizing the
execution and performance of this Agreement and the contemplated transactions,
certified by the secretary or an assistant secretary of UpSnap as of the Closing
Date;
(iv) The
certificate contemplated by Section 4.01, duly executed by the chief executive
officer of UpSnap;
(v) The
certificate contemplated by Section 4.02, dated the Closing Date, signed by the
chief executive officer of UpSnap;
(vi) Stock
certificates for the New Shares issued pro rata in the names of the Duratech
Shareholders or their designees; and
(vii) In
addition to the above deliveries, UpSnap shall take all steps and actions as the
Duratech Shareholders may reasonably request or as may otherwise be reasonably
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) Duratech
Shareholders Deliveries. Subject to fulfillment or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Article V, the Duratech Shareholders shall deliver to
UpSnap at Closing all the following:
(i) The
Duratech Shares;
(ii) Copies
of resolutions/consents of the board of directors and Duratech Shareholders
authorizing the execution and performance of this Agreement and the contemplated
transactions, certified by the secretary or an assistant secretary of Duratech,
as appropriate, as of the Closing Date;
(iii) A
certificate of good standing from the Province of Alberta (or an applicable
provincial entity authorized to do so), issued as of a date within ten days
prior to the Closing Date, certifying that Duratech and each of the Duratech
Subsidiaries is in good standing as a corporation in the Province of
Alberta;
(iv) The
certificate contemplated by Section 5.01, executed by van Hierden as designee of
the Duratech Shareholders;
(v) The
certificate contemplated by Section 5.02, dated the Closing Date, signed by van
Hierden as designee of the Duratech Shareholders; and
(vi) In
addition to the above deliveries, the Duratech Shareholders shall take all steps
and actions as UpSnap may reasonably request or as may otherwise be reasonably
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.06 Director and Officer
Resignations. Promptly
following the execution of this Agreement, UpSnap shall take the actions
required by Regulation 14f-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) with respect to the change in UpSnap’s
Board of Directors described herein. At Closing, the officers of
UpSnap shall tender their resignations to the Board of Directors, and new
officers designated by the Duratech Shareholders shall be appointed as the new
officers of UpSnap, as follows: Mr. van Hierden as Chief Executive Officer and
Xx. Xxxxxxx von Gnechten as Chief Financial Officer. At Closing, Xxxx
XxXxxxxx shall resign from his position as director of UpSnap and Xxxxx van
Hierden shall be appointed as director of UpSnap to fill the vacancy created
thereby. On the 10th day following the mailing to the stockholders of
UpSnap of an information statement on Form 14F-1, Xxxx Xxxxxxx shall resign from
his position as a director of UpSnap and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx shall be appointed as a
director of UpSnap as provided in the 14F-1 Information Statement.
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ARTICLE
II
REPRESENTATIONS,
COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF UPSNAP, ETC.
As an
inducement to, and to obtain the reliance of the Duratech Shareholders, UpSnap
and Philipp, jointly and severally, represent and warrant as
follows:
2.01 Organization. UpSnap
is, and will be at Closing, a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and
in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and has the corporate
power and is and will be duly authorized, qualified, franchised, and licensed
under all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of public
authorities to own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business
in all material respects and there are no other jurisdictions in which it is not
so qualified in which the character and location of the assets owned by it or
the nature of the material business transacted by it requires qualification,
except where failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on its
business, operations, properties, assets or condition. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof
will not, violate any provision of UpSnap’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws,
or other agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound.
2.02 Approval of Agreement;
Enforceability. UpSnap has full power, authority, and legal
right and has taken, or will take, all action required by law, its Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws, and otherwise to execute and deliver this Agreement and
to consummate the transactions herein contemplated. The board of
directors of UpSnap has authorized and approved the execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement. This Agreement, when delivered in
accordance with the terms hereof, will constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligation of UpSnap and Philipp enforceable in accordance with its terms,
except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or
similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of creditors’
rights and remedies.
2.03 Capitalization. The
authorized capitalization of UpSnap consists of 97,500,000 shares of common
stock, $0.001 par value, of which 23,370,324 shares are issued and
outstanding. There are, and at the Closing, there will be 2,470,000
options and 2,360,000 warrants convertible into one share each of common stock
of UpSnap which will remain outstanding. There are no other
outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, convertible securities, calls,
rights, commitments or agreements to which UpSnap is a party calling for or
requiring issuance or transfer, sale or other disposition of any shares of
capital stock of UpSnap or calling for or requiring the issuance of any
securities or rights convertible into or exchangeable (including on a contingent
basis) for shares of capital stock of UpSnap. All of the outstanding
shares of UpSnap common stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid
and non-assessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive or other right
of any person. There are no dividends due, to be paid or in arrears
with respect to any of the capital stock of UpSnap.
2.04 Financial
Statements.
(i) UpSnap
has previously delivered to the Duratech Shareholders (a) audited consolidated
balance sheets of UpSnap as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and stockholders’ equity
(deficit) for the years then ended and accumulated from July 25, 2003 (Date of
Inception) to September 30, 2007, including the notes thereto and the
accompanying auditor’s report to the effect that such financial statements
contain all adjustments (all of which are normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the results of operations and financial position for
the periods and as of the dates indicated, and (b) an unaudited balance sheet of
UpSnap as of June 30, 2008, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, cash flows and stockholders’ equity (deficit) for the nine-months
ended June 30, 2008, including the notes thereto (collectively, the “UpSnap
Financial Statements”).
(ii) The
UpSnap Financial Statements delivered pursuant to Section 2.04(i) have been
prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting
principles (“GAAP”) consistently applied throughout the periods involved as
explained in the notes to such financial statements. The UpSnap
Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, as of the Closing
Date, the financial position of UpSnap. As a result of the closing
under the Asset Purchase Agreement of even date between UpSnap and UpSnap
Services, LLC, UpSnap will not have, as of the Closing Date, any assets or
liabilities, as such terms are defined under GAAP.
(iii) UpSnap
has filed or will file as of the Closing Date its income tax returns required to
be filed for its two most recent fiscal years and will pay all taxes due
thereon. All such filed returns and reports are accurate and correct
in all material respects. UpSnap has no liabilities with respect to the payment
of any federal, state, county, local, or other taxes (including any
deficiencies, interest, or penalties) accrued for or applicable to the period
ended on the Closing Date and all such dates and years and periods prior thereto
and for which UpSnap may at said date have been liable in its own right or as
transferee of the assets of, or as successor to, any other corporation or
entity, except for taxes accrued but not yet due and payable, and to the best
knowledge of UpSnap, no deficiency assessment or proposed adjustment of any such
tax return is pending, proposed or contemplated. To the best
knowledge of UpSnap, none of such income tax returns has been examined or is
currently being examined by the Internal Revenue Service and no deficiency
assessment or proposed adjustment of any such return is pending, proposed or
contemplated. UpSnap has not made any election pursuant to the
provisions of any applicable tax laws (other than elections that relate solely
to methods of accounting, depreciation, or amortization) that would have a
material adverse effect on UpSnap, its financial condition, its business as
presently conducted or any of its properties or material
assets. There are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending the
statutory period of limitation applicable to any tax return of
UpSnap.
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2.05 Information. The
information concerning UpSnap set forth in this Agreement is complete and
accurate in all respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a fact or
omit to state a fact required to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. UpSnap
shall cause the information delivered by it pursuant hereto to the Duratech
Shareholders to be updated after the date hereof up to and including the Closing
Date.
2.06 Absence of Certain Changes
or Events.
Except as
set forth in this Agreement, since the date of the most recent UpSnap balance
sheet described in Section 2.04 and included in the information referred to in
Section 2.05:
(a) There
has not been: (i) any adverse change in the business, operations,
properties, level of inventory, assets, or condition of UpSnap; or (ii) any
damage, destruction, or loss to UpSnap (whether or not covered by insurance)
adversely affecting the business, operations, properties, assets, or conditions
of UpSnap;
(b) UpSnap
has not: (i) amended its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; (ii)
declared or made, or agreed to declare or make, any payment of dividends or
distributions of any assets of any kind whatsoever to stockholders or purchased
or redeemed, or agreed to purchase or redeem, any of its capital stock; (iii)
waived any rights of value which in the aggregate are extraordinary or material
considering the business of UpSnap; (iv) made any material change in its method
of management, operation, or accounting; (v) entered into any other material
transactions except this Agreement [and Asset Purchase Agreement with Philipp];
(vi) made any accrual or arrangement for or payment of bonuses or special
compensation of any kind or any severance or termination pay to any present or
former officer or employee; (vii) increased the rate of compensation payable or
to become payable by it to any of its officers or directors or any of its
employees whose monthly compensation exceeds $1,000; or (viii) made any increase
in any profit-sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, insurance, pension,
retirement, or other employee benefit plan, payment, or arrangement made to,
for, or with its officers, directors, or employees;
(c) UpSnap
has not: (i) granted or agreed to grant any options, warrants, or
other rights for its stocks, bonds, or other corporate securities calling for
the issuance thereof; (ii) borrowed or agreed to borrow any funds or incurred,
or become subject to, any material obligation or liability (absolute or
contingent) except liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business and
loans from its officers for the purpose of paying costs of operation; (iii) paid
any material obligation or liability (absolute or contingent) other than current
liabilities reflected in or shown on the most recent UpSnap balance sheet and
current liabilities incurred since that date in the ordinary course of business;
(iv) sold or transferred, or agreed to sell or transfer, any of its material
assets, properties, or rights (except assets, properties, or rights not used or
useful in its business which, in the aggregate have a value of less than $5,000
or canceled, or agreed to cancel, any debts or claims (except debts and claims
which in the aggregate are of a value of less than $5,000); (v) made or
permitted any amendment or termination of any contract, agreement, or license to
which it is a party if such amendment or termination is material, considering
the business of UpSnap; or (vi) issued, delivered, or agreed to issue or deliver
any stock, bonds, or other corporate securities including debentures (whether
authorized and unissued or held as treasury stock); and
(d) To
the best knowledge of UpSnap, it has not become subject to any law, order,
investigation, inquiry, grievance or regulation which materially and adversely
affects, or in the future would be reasonably expected to adversely affect, the
business, operations, properties, assets, or condition of UpSnap.
2.07 Litigation and
Proceedings. There are no material actions, suits, claims, or
administrative or other proceedings pending, asserted or unasserted, or the best
knowledge of UpSnap, threatened, by or against UpSnap or adversely affecting
UpSnap or its properties, at law or in equity, before any court or other
governmental agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or before any
arbitrator of any kind. UpSnap is not in default of any judgment,
order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule, or regulation of any court,
arbitrator, or governmental agency or instrumentality.
2.08 Compliance With Laws;
Government Authorization.
(a) Since
October 1, 2004, UpSnap has complied with all material federal, state, county
and local laws, ordinances, regulations, inspections, orders, judgments,
injunctions, awards or decrees applicable to it or its business, including
federal and state securities laws. To the best of its knowledge,
UpSnap is not under investigation by any federal, state, county or local
authorities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“Commission”). UpSnap has not received notification from any federal,
state, county, or local authorities, including the Commission, that it or any of
its officers or directors will be the subject of a legal action or that the
Commission’s Division of Enforcement will be recommending to the Commission that
a Federal District Court or Commission administrative action or any other action
be filed or taken against UpSnap and its officers, directors and beneficial
owners. To the best knowledge of UpSnap, none of its officers,
directors or principal shareholders is under any investigation of the type
described above.
(b) UpSnap
has all licenses, franchises, permits, and other governmental authorizations
that are legally required to enable it to conduct its business in all material
respects as conducted on the date of this Agreement, except where failure to do
so would not have a material adverse effect on its business, operations,
properties, assets or condition. No authorization, approval, consent,
or order of, or registration, declaration, or filing with, any court or other
governmental body is required in connection with the execution and delivery by
UpSnap of this Agreement and the consummation by UpSnap of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
2.09 Securities and Exchange
Commission Compliance of UpSnap. UpSnap has a class of
securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act and has
complied in all material respects with Rule 14(a) and 14(c) of the Exchange Act,
and with Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and to the best knowledge of
UpSnap, its management and beneficial owners have complied in all material
respects with Sections 15(d) and 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
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2.10 Contract
Defaults.
UpSnap is
not in default under the terms of any outstanding contract, agreement, lease, or
other commitment, and there is no event of default or other event which, with
notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default in any respect under
any such contract, agreement, lease, or other commitment.
2.11 No Conflict With Other
Instruments.
The
execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or
provision of, or constitute an event of default under, any material indenture,
mortgage, deed of trust, or other material contract, agreement, or instrument to
which UpSnap is a party or to which any of its properties or operations are
subject.
2.12 Subsidiary.
Other
than its wholly owned subsidiary, UpSnap USA Inc. and UpSnap Acquisition Corp.,
UpSnap does not own any equity securities in any other entity.
2.13 UpSnap
Documents.
UpSnap
has delivered to the Duratech Shareholders copies of the following documents,
which are collectively referred to as the “UpSnap Documents” and which consist
of the following dated as of the date of execution of this Agreement, all
certified by a duly authorized officer of UpSnap as complete, true, and
accurate:
(a) A
copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of UpSnap in effect as of the
date of this Agreement;
(b) A
copy of resolutions adopted by the board of directors of UpSnap approving this
Agreement and the transactions herein contemplated;
(c) A
document setting forth a description of any material adverse change in the
business, operations, property, inventory, assets, or condition of UpSnap since
the most recent UpSnap balance sheet required to be provided pursuant to Section
2.04 hereof, updated to the Closing Date;
2.14 Quotation on the OTC
Bulletin Board. UpSnap’s Common Stock is quoted on the OTC
Bulletin Board under the symbol “UPSN” and UpSnap will use its best efforts to
retain such quotation and standing on the OTC Bulletin Board until the Closing
of the transactions contemplated herein, without there being imposed any warning
or limitation by FINRA or the OTCBB such as the addition of an “E” to the
trading symbol.
2.15 Delivery of Shareholder
List. Upon execution of this Agreement, UpSnap shall deliver a
certified shareholder list from its transfer agent setting forth the name of
each UpSnap shareholder of record, the number of shares held by each, dated as
of a date within fifteen days of the Closing Date and whether such shares held
are restricted securities.
2.16 [Liabilities, Indebtedness,
etc.
As of the
Closing Date, and as a result of the Asset Purchase Agreement of even date
between UpSnap and UpSnap Services, LLC, UpSnap shall not have any liabilities
or indebtedness as such terms are defined under GAAP.]
ARTICLE
III
REPRESENTATIONS,
COVENANTS, WARRANTIES OF DURATECH, THE DURATECH
SHAREHOLDERS
AND THE DURATECH SUBSIDIARIES
As an inducement to, and to obtain the
reliance of UpSnap and Philipp, Duratech, the Duratech Shareholders and Duratech
Subsidiaries represent and warrant, jointly and severally, as
follows:
3.01 Organization.
Duratech
and each of the Duratech Subsidiaries is, and will be on the Closing Date, an
entity duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the country, state
or province of its incorporation or formation, and has the corporate power and
is and will be duly authorized, qualified, franchised, and licensed under all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of public authorities to
own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business in all
material respects as it is now being conducted, and there are no other
jurisdictions in which it is not so qualified in which the character and
location of the assets owned by it or the nature of the material business
transacted by it requires qualification, except where failure to do so would not
have a material adverse effect on the respective business, operations,
properties, assets or condition of the Duratech Subsidiaries, and Duratech and
each of the Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders has full right,
power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby and otherwise to carry out its obligations
hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in
accordance with the terms hereof will not, violate any provision of Duratech or
the Duratech Subsidiaries’ constituent documents, or other material agreement to
which they are parties or by which they are bound, nor will they violate any
laws, rules or policies of the governments of Canada, specifically including
laws and regulations pertaining to securities and foreign
investment.
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3.02 Approval of Agreement;
Enforceability.
Duratech
has full power, authority, and legal right and has taken, or will take, all
action required by law, its constituent documents, or otherwise to execute and
deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions herein
contemplated. The board of directors of Duratech and the Duratech
Shareholders, have authorized and approved the execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby. This Agreement, when delivered in accordance with the terms
hereof, will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Duratech
and the Duratech Shareholders enforceable in accordance with its terms, except
as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or
similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of creditors’
rights and remedies.
3.03 Capitalization.
The
issued and outstanding common stock share capital of the Duratech Subsidiaries
consists of $100 CD as of June 30, 2008. Such share capital is
validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, and is fifty percent (50%) owned
by Duratech, and Duratech is the managing partner of these
entities. The issued and outstanding common share capital of Duratech
consists of 5,939,816 shares of a total of $47,775.70 CD as of June 30,
2008. Such share capital is validly issued, fully paid, and
nonassessable, represents one hundred percent (100%) of the common ownership of
Duratech, and the Duratech Shareholders are the sole record and beneficial
owners thereof. The Duratech common stock, par value $0.05 per share,
represents sixty-five percent (65%) of the authorized equity capitalization of
Duratech, with the other thirty-five percent (35%) consisting of two series of
preferred stock, one currently issued to three individuals and outstanding, and
the other to be issued to van Hierden and Duratech Shareholders on the Closing
Date. Both of the series has a par value of $1.00 per share. The
first series, which is currently outstanding and consists of 158,096 shares of
Preferred Non-Voting stock, and has a $1.00 liquidation preference, and is not
entitled to any dividend or conversion privilege. The second series,
which is a new series to be issued to be van Hierden and Duratech Shareholders
as of the Closing Date, shall consist of 4,402,152 shares of preferred stock and
shall be entitled to one vote per share, have a $1.00 liquidation preference and
shall not be entitled to any dividend or conversion
privilege. All of the outstanding Duratech share capital was
offered and sold in accordance with applicable Canadian and United States
Federal and local securities laws.
3.04 Financial
Statements.
(a) Duratech
and the Duratech Subsidiaries have previously delivered to UpSnap a copy of (i)
interim financial statement through the end of June 2008 necessary for the
filing of “Super 8-K” under Section 6.08 hereof and (ii) the audited
consolidated balance sheet of Duratech, including the Duratech Subsidiaries, as
of January 31, 2008 and the related audited consolidated statements of
operations, cash flows, and share capital for the years ended January 31, 2008
and 2007, including the notes thereto to the effect that such financial
statements contain all adjustments (all of which are normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the results of operations and financial
position for the periods and as of the dates indicated (collectively, the
“Duratech Financial Statements”).
(b) The
Duratech Financial Statements delivered pursuant to Section 3.04(a) have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the periods
involved. The Duratech Financial Statements present fairly, as of
their respective dates, the financial position of Duratech and the Duratech
Subsidiaries. Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries did not have, as
of the date of any such balance sheets, except as and to the extent reflected or
reserved against therein, any liabilities or obligations (absolute or
contingent) which should be reflected in any financial statements of Duratech
and the Duratech Subsidiaries or the notes thereto prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, and all assets
reflected therein present fairly the assets of Duratech and the Duratech
Subsidiaries, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States. The statements of revenue and expenses and cash flows present
fairly the financial position and result of operations of Duratech and the
Duratech Subsidiaries as of their respective dates and for the respective
periods covered thereby.
(c) Duratech
has filed or will file as of the Closing Date its income tax returns required to
be filed for its two most recent fiscal years and will pay all taxes due
thereon. All such filed returns and reports are accurate and correct
in all material respects. Duratech has no liabilities with respect to the
payment of any Canadian (local and provincial), United States (federal, state,
county, local, or other) taxes (including any deficiencies, interest, or
penalties) accrued for or applicable to the period ended on the Closing Date and
all such dates and years and periods prior thereto and for which Duratech may at
said date have been liable in its own right or as transferee of the assets of,
or as successor to, any other corporation or entity, except for taxes accrued
but not yet due and payable, and to the best knowledge of Duratech, no
deficiency assessment or proposed adjustment of any such tax return is pending,
proposed or contemplated. To the best knowledge of Duratech, none of
such income tax returns has been examined or is currently being examined by a
Canadian tax authority or the United States Internal Revenue Service and no
deficiency assessment or proposed adjustment of any such return is pending,
proposed or contemplated. Duratech has not made any election pursuant
to the provisions of any applicable tax laws (other than elections that relate
solely to methods of accounting, depreciation, or amortization) that would have
a material adverse effect on Duratech, its financial condition, its business as
presently conducted or any of its properties or material
assets. There are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending the
statutory period of limitation applicable to any tax return of
Duratech.
3.05 Outstanding Warrants and
Options.
Duratech
has not issued any warrants or options, calls, or commitments of any nature
relating to its share capital, other than those set forth on the list attached
as Exhibit A. Duratech shall use its best efforts to effect a
rollover of such options into the equivalent value of options of UpSnap at or
prior to the Closing subject t approval by the board of directors of
UpSnap. If a rollover cannot be accomplished, the options will be
cashed out by Duratech prior to Closing. None of the Duratech
Subsidiaries has any issued warrants or options, calls, or commitments of any
nature relating to its share capital.
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3.06 Information.
The
information concerning Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech
Shareholders set forth in this Agreement and delivered to UpSnap in connection
herewith is complete and accurate in all material respects and does not contain
any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
required to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which
they were made, not misleading. Duratech, the Duratech Shareholders,
and the Duratech Subsidiaries shall cause the information required to be
delivered by them pursuant to this Agreement to UpSnap to be updated after the
date hereof up to and including the Closing Date.
3.07 Absence of Certain Changes
or Events.
Except as
set forth in this Agreement, since the date of the most recent Duratech balance
sheet described in Section 3.04 and included in the information referred to in
Section 3.06:
(a) There
has not been: (i) any material adverse change in the business,
operations, properties, level of inventory, assets, or condition of Duratech and
the Duratech Subsidiaries; or (ii) any damage, destruction, or loss to Duratech
and the Duratech Subsidiaries materially and adversely affecting the respective
business, operations, properties, assets, or conditions of Duratech and the
Duratech Subsidiaries;
(b) Each
of Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries has not: (i) amended its constituent
documents; (ii) declared or made, or agreed to declare or make, any payment of
dividends or distributions of any assets of any kind whatsoever to holders of
share capital or purchased or redeemed, or agreed to purchase or redeem, any of
its share capital; (iii) waived any rights of value which in the aggregate are
material considering the respective businesses of Duratech and the Duratech
Subsidiaries; (iv) made any material change in its method of accounting; (v)
entered into any other material transactions other than those contemplated by
this Agreement; (vi) made any accrual or arrangement for or payment of bonuses
or special compensation of any kind or any severance or termination pay to any
present or former officer or employee; or (vii) made any material increase in
any profit-sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, insurance, pension,
retirement, or other employee benefit plan, payment, or arrangement made to,
for, or with their officers, directors, or employees;
(c) Each
of Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries has not (i) granted or agreed to grant
any options, warrants, or other rights for its share capital, bonds, or other
corporate securities calling for the issuance thereof; (ii) borrowed or agreed
to borrow any funds or incurred, or become subject to, any material obligation
or liability (absolute or contingent) except liabilities incurred in the
ordinary course of business; (iii) paid any material obligation or liability
(absolute or contingent) other than current liabilities reflected in or shown on
the most recent Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries balance sheet and current
liabilities incurred since that date in the ordinary course of business; (iv)
sold or transferred, or agreed to sell or transfer, any of its material assets,
properties, or rights, or agreed to cancel any material debts or claims; (v)
made or permitted any amendment or termination of any contract, agreement, or
license to which it is a party if such amendment or termination is material,
considering the respective businesses of Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries;
or (vi) issued, delivered, or agreed to issue or deliver any share capital,
bonds, or other corporate securities including debentures (whether authorized
and unissued or held as treasury stock); and
(d) To
the best knowledge of Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries, none of such
entities is or has become subject to any law or regulation which materially and
adversely affects, or in the future would be reasonably expected to adversely
affect, their respective businesses, operations, properties, assets, or
condition.
3.08 Litigation and
Proceedings.
There are
no actions, suits, or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Duratech, the
Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders, threatened by or against
Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders or which could
adversely affect Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech
Shareholders, at law or in equity, before any court or other governmental agency
or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or before any arbitrator of any
kind. Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech
Shareholders do not have any knowledge of any default on their parts with
respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule, or
regulation of any court, arbitrator, or governmental agency or
instrumentality.
3.09 Material Contract
Defaults.
Neither
Duratech nor the Duratech Subsidiaries are in default in any material respect
under the terms of any outstanding contract, agreement, lease, or other
commitment which is material to the business, operations, properties, assets, or
condition of Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries, respectively, and there is
no event of default or other event which, with notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute a default in any material respect under any such contract,
agreement, lease, or other commitment in respect of which Duratech and the
Duratech Subsidiaries, as applicable, has not taken adequate steps to prevent
such a default from occurring.
3.10 No Conflict With Other
Instruments.
The
execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or
provision of, or constitute an event of default under, any indenture, mortgage,
deed of trust or other contract, agreement, or instrument to which Duratech, the
Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders is party or to which any of
their respective properties or operations are subject.
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3.11 Governmental
Authorizations.
Duratech
and the Duratech Subsidiaries have all licenses, franchises, permits, and other
governmental authorizations that are legally required to enable them to conduct
their respective businesses in all material respects as conducted on the date of
this Agreement. No authorization, approval, consent, or order of, or
registration, declaration, or filing with, any court or other governmental body
is required in connection with the execution and delivery by Duratech, the
Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders of this Agreement and the
consummation by Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech
Shareholders of the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.12 Compliance With Laws and
Regulations.
Duratech
and the Duratech Subsidiaries have complied with all applicable statutes and
regulations of any governmental entity or agency thereof having jurisdiction
over them, except to the extent that noncompliance would not materially and
adversely affect the business, operations, properties, assets, or condition of
such persons. The consummation of this transaction will comply with
all applicable laws, rules and policies of the government of Canada specifically
including those pertaining to securities and foreign investment.
3.13 Subsidiaries.
Duratech does not own beneficially or
of record equity securities in any subsidiary except the Duratech
Subsidiaries.
3.14 Ownership of the share
capital of the Duratech Subsidiaries.
Duratech
owns 50% of the share capital P&R Gateway Developments Inc. and 50% of the
share capital of 1371009 Alberta Ltd., free and clear of any liens or
encumbrances of any kind or nature. Exhibit B sets forth the owners of the
balance of the share capital of each of Duratech Subsidiaries. There
are no options, warrants, calls or commitments to issue, sell or purchase any
equity in any of the Duratech Subsidiaries.
3.15 Duratech Subsidiaries
Documents.
Duratech
and the Duratech Subsidiaries have delivered to UpSnap the following documents,
which are collectively referred to as the “Duratech Documents” and which consist
of the following dated as of the date of execution of this Agreement, all
certified by the Chief Executive Officer of Duratech or the Duratech
Subsidiaries, as the case may be, as complete, true, and accurate:
(a) A
copy of all of Duratech’s and the Duratech Subsidiary’s constituent documents
and all amendments thereto in effect as of the date of this
Agreement;
(b) Copies
of resolutions adopted by the board of directors of Duratech and the Duratech
Subsidiaries and each of Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries approving this
Agreement and the transactions herein contemplated;
(c) A
document setting forth a description of any material adverse change in the
business, operations, property, inventory, assets, or condition of Duratech and
the Duratech Subsidiaries since the most recent balance sheet required to be
provided pursuant to Section 3.04 hereof, updated to the Closing
Date;
ARTICLE
IV
CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE DURATECH SHAREHOLDERS
The
obligations of the Duratech Shareholders under this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction or waiver, at or before the Closing Date, of the following
conditions:
4.01 Accuracy of
Representations.
The
representations and warranties made by UpSnap in this Agreement were true when
made and shall be true at the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if
such representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date, and
UpSnap shall have performed or complied with all covenants and conditions
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by UpSnap prior to
or at the Closing. The Duratech Shareholders shall be furnished with
a certificate, signed by a duly authorized officer of UpSnap and dated the
Closing Date, to the foregoing effect.
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4.02 Officer’s
Certificate.
The
Duratech Shareholders shall have been furnished with a certificate dated the
Closing Date and signed by the duly authorized Chief Executive Officer of UpSnap
to the effect that to such officer’s best knowledge no litigation, proceeding,
investigation, or inquiry is pending or, to the best knowledge of UpSnap
threatened, which might result in an action to enjoin or prevent the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Furthermore, based on a certificate of good standing, and
UpSnap’s own documents and information, the certificate shall represent, to the
best knowledge of the officer, that:
(a) This
Agreement has been duly approved by UpSnap’s board of directors and has been
duly executed and delivered in the name and on behalf of UpSnap by its duly
authorized officer pursuant to, and in compliance with, authority granted by the
board of directors of UpSnap;
(b) There
have been no adverse changes in UpSnap up to and including the date of the
certificate;
(c) All
conditions required by this Agreement have been met, satisfied, or performed by
UpSnap;
(d) All
authorizations, consents, approvals, registrations, reports, schedules and/or
filings with any governmental body including the Commission, agency, or court
have been obtained or will be obtained by UpSnap and all of the documents
obtained by UpSnap are in full force and effect or, if not required to have been
obtained, will be in full force and effect by such time as may be required;
and
(e) There
is no claim action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, or investigation at law or in
equity by any public board or body pending or threatened against UpSnap, wherein
an unfavorable decision, ruling, or finding could have an adverse effect on the
financial condition of UpSnap, the operation of UpSnap, or the transactions
contemplated herein, or any agreement or instrument by which UpSnap is bound or
in any way contests the existence of UpSnap.
4.03 No
Litigation.
As of the
Closing, there shall not be pending any litigation to which UpSnap, any of
Philipp, Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders, is a
party and which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the
business of UpSnap or the contemplated transactions.
4.04 UpSnap Shall Have No
Liabilities as of Closing.
As of the
Closing, UpSnap shall have no liabilities as such term is defined under
GAAP.
4.05 UpSnap’s Outstanding Capital
Stock at Closing.
As of the
Closing, the total outstanding capital stock of UpSnap shall consist of
92,670,000 shares of common stock, after giving effect to the 69,299,676 share
issuance contemplated hereby, and there are, and at the Closing, there will be
reserved 4,830,000 shares for 2,470,000 options and 2,360,000 warrants
exercisable into one share each of capital stock of UpSnap which will remain
outstanding. As of the Closing Date, 2,235,610 options to purchase
2,235,610 Duratech shares of common stock will be converted into 18,950,334
options to purchase 18,950,334 UpSnap shares of common stock.
4.06 UpSnap Shall Have Filed and
Mailed a Schedule 14F-1.
UpSnap
shall have prepared for filing, at Closing, with the Commission and mailing to
its shareholders of record an Information Statement on Schedule
14F-1.
4.07 No Material Adverse
Change.
There
shall not be any change in, or effect on, UpSnap’s assets, financial condition,
operating results, customer and employee relations, or business prospects or the
financial statements previously supplied by UpSnap which is, or may reasonably
be expected to be, materially adverse to the business, operations (as now
conducted), assets, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise), of
UpSnap.
4.08 UpSnap’s Over-The-Counter
Bulletin Board Quotation.
As of the
Closing, the common stock of UpSnap shall be quoted on FINRA’s Over-The-Counter
Bulletin Board, and shall be quoted without an “E” or any other restriction or
limitation being imposed by FINRA or the OTCBB.
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4.09 Good
Standing.
The
Duratech Shareholders shall have received a certificate of good standing from
the appropriate authority, dated as of the date within ten days prior to the
Closing Date, certifying that UpSnap is in good standing as a corporation in the
State of Nevada.
4.10 Other
Items.
The
Duratech Shareholders shall have received from UpSnap such other documents,
legal opinions, certificates, or instruments relating to the transactions
contemplated hereby as they may reasonably request.
ARTICLE
V
CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF UPSNAP
The
obligations of UpSnap under this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction, at
or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
5.01 Accuracy of
Representations.
The
representations and warranties made by Duratech, the Duratech Shareholders and
the Duratech Subsidiaries in this Agreement were true when made and shall be
true at the Closing Date with the same force and affect as if such
representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date (except
for changes therein permitted by this Agreement), and Duratech, the Duratech
Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders shall have performed or complied with
all covenants and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or
complied with by them prior to or at the Closing. UpSnap shall be
furnished with certificates, signed by duly authorized officers of Duratech and
the Duratech Subsidiaries and dated the Closing Date, to the foregoing
effect.
5.02 Officer’s
Certificate.
UpSnap
shall have been furnished with a certificate dated the Closing Date and signed
by the duly authorized Chief Executive Officer of each of the Duratech and the
Duratech Subsidiaries to the effect that no litigation, proceeding,
investigation, or inquiry is pending or, to the best knowledge of such persons,
threatened, which might result in an action to enjoin or prevent the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Furthermore, based on certifying officer’s own documents,
the certificate shall represent, to the best knowledge of the officer,
that:
(a) This
Agreement has been duly approved by the board of directors of Duratech and
Duratech Shareholders and has been duly executed and delivered in the name and
on behalf of Duratech by its duly authorized officers pursuant to, and in
compliance with, authority granted by the board of directors of
Duratech;
(b) Except as provided or permitted herein, there have been no material adverse changes in Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries up to and including the date of the certificate;
(c) All
material conditions required by this Agreement have been met, satisfied, or
performed by Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and/or the Duratech
Shareholders, including, but not limited to, conditions set forth under Section
3.05 of this Agreement;
(d) All
authorizations, consents, approvals, registrations, and/or filings with any
governmental body, agency, or court required in connection with the execution
and delivery of the documents by the Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and/or
the Duratech Shareholders have been obtained and are in full force and effect
or, if not required to have been obtained will be in full force and effect by
such time as may be required; and
(e) There
is no material action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, or investigation at law or in
equity by any public board or body pending or threatened against Duratech, the
Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders, wherein an unfavorable
decision, ruling, or finding would have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition of Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech
Shareholders, the operations of Duratech or the Duratech Subsidiaries, or the
transactions contemplated herein, or any material agreement or instrument by
which Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders are bound
or would in any way contest the existence of this Agreement.
5.03 No
Litigation.
As of the
Closing, there shall not be pending any litigation to which UpSnap, any of
Philipp, Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders is a
party and which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the
business of Duratech or the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech Shareholders
or the contemplated transactions.
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5.04 No Material Adverse
Change.
There
shall not be any change in, or effect on, Duratech or the Duratech Subsidiaries’
assets, financial condition, operating results, customer and employee relations,
or business prospects or the financial statements previously supplied by
Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries, or may reasonably be expected to be,
materially adverse to the business, operations (as now conducted), assets,
prospects or condition (financial or otherwise), of Duratech or the Duratech
Subsidiaries.
5.05 Other
Items.
UpSnap
shall have received from Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and/or the Duratech
Shareholders such other documents, legal opinions, certificates, or instruments
relating to the transactions contemplated hereby as UpSnap may reasonably
request.
ARTICLE
VI
CONDITION
SUBSEQUENT TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE DURATECH SHAREHOLDERS
On the day following the Closing Date,
UpSnap, Philipp and UpSnap Services, LLC (a limited liability company organized
in the State of North Carolina and wholly owned by Philipp), shall have
consummated the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement, a
copy of which is attached as Exhibit C hereto, pursuant to which UpSnap will
transfer certain of its assets and liabilities to UpSnap Services, LLC,
including $130,000.00 in cash which Duratech shall have contributed to UpSnap to
enable UpSnap to pay a substantial portion of its accounts
payable. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, Philipp and UpSnap
Services, LLC covenant and agree to use said $130,000 solely and promptly to pay
off and discharge an equal amount of UpSnap’s accounts payable and render an
accounting to such effect to Duratech.
ARTICLE
VII
SPECIAL
COVENANTS
7.01 Activities of UpSnap,
Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries, and the Duratech
Shareholders.
(a) From
and after the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date and except as set
forth or contemplated in the respective documents to be delivered by UpSnap,
Duratech or the Duratech Subsidiaries, each of them will:
(i) Carry
on its business in substantially the same manner as it has
heretofore;
(ii) Maintain
in full force and effect insurance, if any, comparable in amount and in scope of
coverage to that now maintained by it;
(iii) Perform
in all material respects all of its obligations under material contracts,
leases, and instruments relating to or affecting its assets, properties, and
business;
(iv) Use
its best efforts to maintain and preserve its business organization intact, to
retain its key employees, and to maintain its relationships with its material
suppliers and customers;
(v) Duly
and timely file for all taxable periods ending on or prior to the Closing Date
all tax returns required to be filed by or on behalf of such entity or for which
such entity may be held responsible and shall pay, or cause to pay, all taxes
required to be shown as due and payable on such returns, as well as all
installments of tax due and payable during the period commencing on the date of
this Agreement and ending on the Closing Date; and
(vi) Fully
comply with and perform in all material respects all obligations and duties
imposed on it by all laws and all rules, regulations, and orders imposed by
governmental authorities.
(b) From
and after the date of this Agreement and except as provided herein until the
Closing Date, UpSnap, Duratech and the Duratech Subsidiaries will each
not:
(i) Make
any change in its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or constituent
documents;
(ii) Issue
any securities or grant any options, rights, preferences of any kind to any
person to purchase its securities;
(iii) Enter
into or amend any material contract, agreement, or other instrument of any of
the types described in such party’s documents, except that a party may enter
into or amend any contract, agreement, or other instrument in the ordinary
course of business; and
(iv) Enter
into any agreement for the sale of UpSnap or Duratech or the Duratech
Subsidiaries securities or a merger or sale of substantially all of the assets
of UpSnap or Duratech or the Duratech Subsidiaries, as applicable, without the
prior written approval of the other party.
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7.02 Access to Properties and
Records.
Until the
Closing Date, Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries and UpSnap will afford to the
other parties officers and authorized representatives and attorneys full access
to the properties, books, and records of the other party in order that each
party may have full opportunity to make such reasonable investigation as it
shall desire to make of the affairs of Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or
UpSnap, as applicable, and will furnish the other parties with such additional
financial and other information as to the business and properties of Duratech,
the Duratech Subsidiaries or UpSnap as each party shall from time to time
reasonably request.
7.03 Indemnification by Duratech,
the Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders.
Duratech,
the Duratech Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders (collectively, the
Duratech Indemnifying Parties”), jointly and severally, agree to indemnify and
hold harmless UpSnap, its directors and officers, Philipp and each person, if
any, who controls UpSnap (collectively, the “UpSnap Group”) within the meaning
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), from and
against any and all losses, costs, claims, damages, expenses, liabilities, or
other actions (collectively, the “Losses”) to which any of them may become
subject under applicable law (including the Securities Act and the Exchange Act)
and will reimburse them for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by
them in connection with investigating or defending any claims or actions,
whether or not resulting in liability, insofar as such losses, claims, damages,
expenses, liabilities, or actions arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue
statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any of the
representations, covenants and warranties of Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries
or the Duratech Shareholders set forth herein; or (ii) the breach of any
covenant or agreement by Duratech, the Duratech Subsidiaries or the Duratech
Shareholders set forth herein. The indemnity set forth herein shall
survive the consummation of the transactions herein for a period of one year
after the Closing Date.
7.04 Indemnification by UpSnap
and Philipp.
UpSnap
and Philipp (together, the “UpSnap Indemnifying Parties”), jointly and
severally, agree to indemnify and hold harmless Duratech, the Duratech
Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders, and its and their directors and
officers, and each person, if any, who controls them within the meaning of the
Securities Act (collectively, the “Duratech Group”), from and against any and
all Losses to which any of them may become subject under applicable law
(including the Securities Act and the Exchange Act) and will reimburse them for
any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with
investigating or defending any claims or actions, whether or not resulting in
liability, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, expenses, liabilities, or
actions arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue statement or alleged
untrue statement of a material fact contained in any of the representations,
covenants and warranties of UpSnap and Philipp set forth herein; or (ii) the
breach of any covenant or agreement of UpSnap or Philipp set forth
herein. The indemnity set forth herein shall survive the consummation
of the transactions herein for a period of one year after the Closing
Date.
7.05 Special
Indemnity.
Philipp
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless UpSnap, Duratech, the Duratech
Subsidiaries and the Duratech Shareholders, and its and their directors and
officers, and each person, if any, who controls them within the meaning of the
Securities Act (collectively, the “Special Indemnity Group”), from and against
any and all Losses to which any of them may become subject under applicable law
(including the Securities Act and the Exchange Act) and will reimburse them for
any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with
defending any claims or actions, whether or not resulting in liability, insofar
as such losses, claims, damages, expenses, liabilities, or actions arise out of
or are based upon any liability or claim (contingent of otherwise) of UpSnap
that is alleged to have existed before the closing of the share exchange, it
being understood that control of UpSnap has been delivered to the Duratech
Shareholders free of any and all liabilities as defined under
GAAP. The indemnity set forth herein shall survive the consummation
of the transactions herein for a period of one year after the Closing
Date.
7.06 Limitations on
Indemnification.
(a) Basket. None
of the Duratech Indemnifying Parties, the UpSnap Indemnifying Parties or Philipp
shall have any liability to, as applicable, the Duratech Group, UpSnap Group or
the Special Indemnity Group with respect to matters described in Sections 6.03,
6.04 or 6.05, as applicable, unless the aggregate cumulative total of all Losses
incurred by, as applicable, the Duratech Group, UpSnap Group or the Special
Indemnity Group, during the applicable indemnification period set forth under
Sections 6.03, 6.04 or 6.05, as applicable, exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars
(US$50,000.00) (the “Basket”), whereupon the Duratech Group, UpSnap Group or the
Special Indemnity Group, as applicable, shall be entitled to indemnification for
all Losses above the Basket.
(b) Limitation on
Liability. In no event shall Losses indemnifiable by, as
applicable, the Duratech Indemnifying Parties, the UpSnap Indemnifying Parties
or Philipp to the Duratech Group, UpSnap Group or the Special Indemnity Group,
as applicable, exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars (US$200,000.00).
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7.07 The Issuance of New
Shares.
UpSnap
and the Duratech Shareholders understand and agree that the consummation of this
Agreement, including the issuance of the New Shares to the Duratech
Shareholders, as contemplated hereby, constitutes the offer and sale of
securities under the Securities Act and applicable state securities statutes.
UpSnap and the Duratech Shareholders agree that such transactions shall be
consummated in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act, including the exemption from registration provided under
Regulation S promulgated thereunder. Such exemption is based on the
following representations, warranties and covenants made by the Duratech
Shareholders.
(a) Regulation
S Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Each of the Duratech
Shareholders represents and warrants to, and covenants with, UpSnap as
follows:
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None
of the Duratech Shareholders is (A) a U.S. person (B) acquiring the New
Shares for the account or for the benefit of any U.S. person and (C) not a
U.S. person who purchased the shares of common stock in a transaction that
did not require registration under the Securities
Act.
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(2)
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Each
of the Duratech Shareholders agrees to resell any of the New Shares only
in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to
registration under the Securities Act, or pursuant to an available
exemption from registration under the Securities
Act.
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(3)
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Each
of the Duratech Shareholders agree not to engage in hedging transactions
with regard to the New Shares owned by it unless such transactions are in
compliance with the Securities Act.
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(4)
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Each
of the Duratech Shareholders consents to the placement of a legend on the
certificate representing each of the New Shares received by them which
legend shall state that a transfer or sale of any of the New Shares is
prohibited unless such transfer or sale is effected pursuant to a
registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an available
exemption from registration under the Securities Act, and that any hedging
transactions involving the New Shares may not be conducted unless such
hedging transactions are made in compliance with the Securities
Act.
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(5)
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Each
of the Duratech Shareholders acknowledges that UpSnap shall refuse to
register any New Shares if the transfer or sale of such New Shares were
not made pursuant to a registration under the Securities Act or pursuant
to an available exemption from registration under the Securities
Act.
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(6)
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Each
of the Duratech Shareholders covenants, represents and warrants in favor
of UpSnap that all of the representations and warranties set forth herein
shall be true and correct at the time of Closing as if made on that
date.
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(b) In
connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, the Duratech
Shareholders shall file, with its counsel, such notices, applications, reports,
or other instruments as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in an effort to
document reliance on such exemptions, and the appropriate regulatory authority
in the countries where the Duratech Shareholders reside unless an exemption
requiring no filing is available in such jurisdictions, all to the extent and in
the manner as may be deemed by the Parties to be appropriate. UpSnap
shall cooperate with the Duratech Shareholders in connection with any such
filings.
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(c) Other
Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
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(1)
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The
Duratech Shareholders has been furnished with and has carefully read the
periodic reports on Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and 8-K filed by UpSnap with the
Commission during the preceding three years. With respect to
individual or partnership tax and other economic considerations involved
in this investment, the Duratech Shareholders confirms that they are not
relying on UpSnap (or any agent or representative of
UpSnap). The Duratech Shareholders have carefully considered
and have, to the extent such person believes such discussion necessary,
discussed with its own legal, tax, accounting and financial advisers the
suitability of an investment in the New Shares for such particular tax and
financial situation.
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(2)
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The
Duratech Shareholders have had an opportunity to inspect relevant
documents relating to the organization and business of
UpSnap. The Duratech Shareholders acknowledges that all
documents, records and books pertaining to this investment which such
Duratech Shareholder has requested have been made available for inspection
to each Duratech Shareholder and its respective attorney, accountant or
other adviser(s).
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(3)
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The
Duratech Shareholders and/or their respective advisor(s) has/have had a
reasonable opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers and
request additional relevant information from, the officers of UpSnap
concerning the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
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(4)
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The
Duratech Shareholders confirm that they are not exchanging the Duratech
Shares for the New Shares as a result of or subsequent to any
advertisement, article, notice or other communication published in any
newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television or radio
or presented at any seminar.
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(5)
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The
Duratech Shareholders, by reason of such person’s business or financial
experience, has the capacity to protect its own interests in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
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(6)
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Except
as set forth in this Agreement, the Duratech Shareholders represent that
no representations or warranties have been made to them by UpSnap, any
officer, director, agent, employee, or affiliate of UpSnap, and such
Duratech Shareholders have not relied on any oral representation by UpSnap
or by any of its officers, directors or agents in connection with their
decision to acquire the New Shares
hereunder.
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The
Duratech Shareholders represent that neither they nor any of their
directors, officers, managers, members, trustees or affiliates is subject
to any of the events described in Section 262(b) of Regulation A
promulgated under the Securities
Act.
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(8)
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The
Duratech Shareholders have adequate means of providing for their current
financial needs and contingencies, are able to bear the substantial
economic risks of an investment in the New Shares for an indefinite period
of time, have no need for liquidity in such investment and, at the present
time, could afford a complete loss of such
investment.
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(9)
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The
Duratech Shareholders have such knowledge and experience in financial, tax
and business matters so as to enable them to use the information made
available to them in connection with the transaction to evaluate the
merits and risks of an investment in the New Shares and to make an
informed investment decision with respect
thereto.
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The
Duratech Shareholders understand that the New Shares are “restricted
securities” that have not been registered under the Securities Act or any
applicable state securities law and they are acquiring the New Shares as
principal for their own account for investment purposes and not for
distribution. The Duratech Shareholders acknowledges that the New Shares
have not been registered under the Securities Act or under any the
securities act of any state or country. The Duratech
Shareholders understand further that in absence of an effective
registration statement, the New Shares can only be sold pursuant to some
exemption from registration under the Securities
Act.
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(11)
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The
Duratech Shareholders recognize that investment in the New Shares involves
substantial risks. The Duratech Shareholders acknowledge that
they have reviewed the risk factors identified in the periodic reports
filed by UpSnap with the Commission. The Duratech Shareholders
further confirm that they are aware that no federal or state agencies have
passed upon this transaction or made any finding or determination as to
the fairness of this investment.
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(12)
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The
Duratech Shareholders acknowledge that each stock certificate representing
the New Shares shall contain a legend substantially in the following
form:
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THESE
SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED
(THE “SECURITIES ACT”) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION AFFORDED BY
REGULATION S AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS
AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS REGISTERED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO
AVAILABLE EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH REGISTRATION, PROVIDED THAT THE PURCHASER
DELIVERS TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH OPINION AND COUNSEL ARE
REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY) CONFIRMING THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH
EXEMPTION. THE HOLDER AGREES TO REFRAIN FROM HEDGING TRANSACTIONS
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION S.
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7.08 Securities
Filings.
The
Duratech Shareholders, as the controlling shareholders of UpSnap following the
Closing Date, shall cause UpSnap to timely prepare and file all Securities Act
and Exchange Act filings that may result from or be required in connection with
the transactions contemplated in this Agreement, including the so-called “Super
8-K” pursuant to Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K within four business days of Closing,
which shall contain disclosures about Duratech and Duratech Subsidiaries of the
type required by Form 10.
7.09 Sales of Securities under
Rule 144, If Applicable.
(a) UpSnap
will use its best efforts to at all times satisfy the current public information
requirements of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.
(b) If
any certificate representing any of the New Shares is presented to UpSnap’s
transfer agent for registration or transfer in connection with any sales
theretofore made under Rule 144, provided such certificate is duly endorsed for
transfer by the appropriate person(s) or accompanied by a separate stock power
duly executed by the appropriate person(s) in each case with reasonable
assurances that such endorsements are genuine and effective, and is accompanied
by an opinion of counsel satisfactory to UpSnap and its counsel that such
transfer has complied with the requirements of Rule 144, as the case may be,
UpSnap will promptly instruct its transfer agent to allow such transfer and to
issue one or more new certificates representing such shares to the transferee
and, if appropriate under the provisions of Rule 144, as the case may be, free
of any stop transfer order or restrictive legend.
7.10 Transfer and Registration
Rights of the Duratech Shareholders.
(a) Mandatory Registration
Rights. Upon receipt of written demand by Duratech
Shareholders who in the aggregate hold not less than twenty-five percent (25%)
of the shares of common stock UpSnap then outstanding and who propose to
register securities, UpSnap shall prepare, and, as soon as practicable but in no
event later than 60 calendar days after the date of such notice, file with the
SEC a registration statement or registration statements (as is necessary) under
the Securities Act covering the resale of all of the such
shares. UpSnap shall use its best efforts to have the registration
statement declared effective by the SEC as soon as practicable, but in no event
later than 120 calendar days after the date notice is
received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, UpSnap shall not be
obligated to effect any registration pursuant to Section 6.08 (i) any earlier
than 60 calendar days after the filing with the Commission of UpSnap’s annual
report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2008, (ii) after UpSnap has
effected one (1) such registration pursuant to this Section 6.08(a) and such
registration has been declared or ordered effective, (iii) if in the good faith
judgment of the board of directors of UpSnap, such registration would be
seriously detrimental to UpSnap and the board of directors concludes, as a
result, that it is essential to defer the filing of such registration statement
at such time, (iv) or if all shares requested to be included in the registration
may be publicly sold without any restriction under the Securities
Act.
(b) Piggy Back Registration
Rights.
(i) If
UpSnap determines, including as required under any demand registration rights
agreement, to register any of its common stock or securities convertible into or
exchangeable for common stock under the Securities Act on a form which is
suitable for an offering for cash or shares of UpSnap held by third parties and
which is not a registration solely to implement an employee benefit plan, a
registration statement on Form S-4 (or successor form) or a transaction to which
Rule 145 or any other similar rule of the SEC is applicable, UpSnap will
promptly give written notice to the Duratech Shareholders of its intention to
effect such a registration. Subject to subsection (ii) below, UpSnap
shall include all of the shares that the Duratech Shareholders requested to be
included in such a registration by a written notice delivered to UpSnap within
fifteen (15) days after the notice given by UpSnap.
(ii) If
the registration, as described in subsection (i) above, involves an underwritten
offering, UpSnap will not be required to register shares in excess of the amount
that the principal underwriter reasonably and in good faith recommends may be
included in such offering (a “Cutback”), which recommendation, and supporting
reasoning, shall be delivered to the Duratech Shareholders. If such a
Cutback occurs, the number of shares that are entitled to included in the
registration and underwriting shall be allocated in the following manner: (i)
first, to UpSnap for any securities it proposes to sell for its own account,
(ii) second, to the Duratech Shareholders for shares requiring such
registration, and (iii) third, to other holders of stock of UpSnap requesting
inclusion in the registration, pro rata among the respective holders thereof on
the basis of the number of shares for which each such requesting holder has
requested registration.
(iii) All
costs and expenses of any such registration statement shall be paid by UpSnap,
other than sales commissions and the expenses of any separate legal counsel
engaged by the Duratech Shareholders.
(iv) The
piggy-back registration rights granted to the Duratech Shareholders hereunder
will continue unless and until counsel to UpSnap shall render an opinion to the
Duratech Shareholders that such registration is not required under the
Securities Act and the shares may be sold by them free of
restriction.
(v) The
New Shares issued pursuant to this Agreement may not be transferred except in a
transaction which is in compliance with the Securities Act and applicable state
laws and regulations.
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7.11 Transfer of UpSnap
Assets.
UpSnap
agrees to transfer to Philipp, or a company which he controls, at Closing all of
the assets and liabilities of UpSnap as detailed in the Asset Purchase Agreement
to Philipp, who, in turn, hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless UpSnap
from and against any and all such liabilities, as such term is defined under
GAAP.
ARTICLE
VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
8.01 Brokers.
No
broker’s or finder’s fee will be paid in connection with the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement.
8.02 No Representation Regarding
Tax Treatment.
No
representation or warranty is being made by any party to any other party
regarding the treatment of this transaction for federal or state income
taxation. Each party has relied exclusively on its own legal,
accounting, and other tax adviser regarding the treatment of this transaction
for federal and state income taxes and on no representation, warranty, or
assurance from any other party or such other party’s legal, accounting, or other
adviser.
8.03 Governing
Law.
This
Agreement shall be governed by, enforced and construed under and in accordance
with the laws of the State of Nevada without giving effect to principles of
conflicts of law thereunder. The parties attorn to the jurisdiction of the
Province of Alberta, Canada regarding any disputes arising pursuant to this
Agreement.
8.04 Notices.
Any
notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be
sufficiently given if personally delivered, if sent by facsimile or telecopy
transmission or other electronic communication confirmed by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, or if sent by prepaid overnight courier
addressed as follows:
If
to UpSnap, to:
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UpSnap
Inc.
000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn:
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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If
to the Duratech Shareholders:
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Mr.
Xxxxx van Hierden
0000
0xx Xxxxxx X
Xxxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Xxxxxx
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or
such other addresses as shall be furnished in writing by any party in the
manner for giving notices, hereunder, and any such notice or communication
shall be deemed to have been given as of the date so delivered or sent by
facsimile transmission, five days after the date so mailed, or one day
after the date so sent by overnight
delivery.
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8.05 Attorney’s Fees and Related
Closing Expenses.
The
parties have agreed that Duratech will pay for its own legal expenses and for
the first $5,000 of legal or other related closing expenses incurred by UpSnap
related to this transaction, and then 50% of the next $10,000 of UpSnap legal or
other related closing expenses, thus paying a total of $10,000 in UpSnap
expenses.
In the
event that any party institutes any action or suit to enforce this Agreement or
to secure relief from any default hereunder or breach hereof, the breaching
party or parties, as determined by a final judicial determination, shall
reimburse the non-breaching party or parties for all costs, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection therewith and in enforcing or collecting
any judgment rendered therein.
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8.06 Document;
Knowledge.
Whenever,
in any section of this Agreement, reference is made to information set forth in
the documents provided by UpSnap or the Duratech Shareholders, such reference is
to information specifically set forth in such documents and clearly marked to
identify the section of this Agreement to which the information
relates. Whenever any representation is made to the “knowledge” of
any party, it shall be deemed to be a representation that no officer or director
of such party, after reasonable investigation, has any knowledge of such
matters.
8.07 Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the Asset Purchase Agreement represent the entire agreement
between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof. All
previous agreements between the Parties, whether written or oral, have been
merged into this Agreement. There are no other courses of dealing,
understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, written or oral,
except as set forth herein.
8.08 Severability.
If any
provision of this Agreement or the application of such provision to any person
or circumstance shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement or the application of such provisions to persons or circumstances
other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or
unenforceable provision were not contained herein.
8.09 Survival,
Termination.
The
representations, warranties, and covenants of the respective Parties shall
survive the Closing Date and the consummation of the transactions herein
contemplated for a period of one year from the Closing Date, unless otherwise
provided herein.
8.10 Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and all of which taken together shall be but a single
instrument. In addition, facsimile or electronic signatures shall have the same
legally binding effect as original signatures.
8.11 Amendment or
Waiver.
Every
right and remedy provided herein shall be cumulative with every other right and
remedy, whether conferred herein, at law, or in equity, and such remedies may be
enforced concurrently, and no waiver by any party of the performance of any
obligation by the other shall be construed as a waiver of the same or any other
default then, theretofore, or thereafter occurring or existing. At
any time prior to the Closing Date, this Agreement may be amended by a writing
signed by all Parties hereto, with respect to any of the terms contained herein,
and any term or condition of this Agreement may be waived or the time for
performance thereof may be extended by a writing signed by the party or parties
for whose benefit the provision is intended.
8.12 Public
Announcements.
The
Parties shall consult with one another in issuing any press releases or
otherwise making public statements or filings and other communications with the
Commission or any regulatory agency or stock market or trading facility with
respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and neither party shall issue
any such press release or otherwise make any such public statement, filings or
other communications without the prior written consent of the other, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, no prior consent
shall be required if any such disclosure is required by law, in which case the
disclosing party shall use its reasonable best efforts in good faith to provide
the other party with prior notice of such public statement, filing or other
communication and incorporate into such public statement, filing or other
communication the reasonable comments of the other party.
8.13 Public
Filings.
UpSnap
agrees to be responsible for preparing and filing the Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 2008. Provided the share exchange has closed, the Duratech
majority shareholders of UpSnap and the new management agrees to be responsible
for subsequent periodic filings.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as
of the date first above written.
UpSnap:
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Philipp:
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UPSNAP
INC.
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XXXX
XXXXXXX
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By
/s/ Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
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/s/
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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(In
His Individual Capacity)
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President & CEO
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The
Duratech Shareholders:
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XXXXX
VAN HIERDEN
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/s/
Xxxxx van Hierden
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(In
His Individual Capacity)
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XXXXX
VAN HIERDEN
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/s/
Xxxxx van Hierden
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(In
Her Individual Capacity)
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XXXXX
VAN HIERDEN
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/s/
Xxxxx van Hierden
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(In
His Individual Capacity)
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BRENDON
VAN HIERDEN
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/s/
Brendon van Hierden
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(In
His Individual Capacity)
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XXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
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/s/
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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(In
His Individual Capacity)
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DURATECH
GROUP, INC.
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/s/
Xxxxx van Hierden
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Name:
Xxxxx van Hierden
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Title:
Chairman & CEO
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