GUARANTEE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.4

GUARANTEE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

This Security Agreement (this "Security Agreement") is entered into effective as of April 1, 2018 (the "Effective Date"), by and among Xxxx Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Xx. individuals residing in Fort Xxxxx Arkansas (each a "Secured Party" and collectively, the "Secured Parties"), Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd., a Delaware corporation ("Alpine 4"), and American Precision Fabricators, Inc., a Arkansas corporation (the "Company").  The Secured Parties and the Company are sometimes referred to hereafter individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

A. Alpine 4, the Secured Parties, and the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement of even or near date herewith (the "SPA"), pursuant to which Alpine 4  purchased from the Secured Parties 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of the Company (the "Purchased Shares").

B. As partial payment for the Purchased Shares, Company made and conveyed to the Secured Parties two Secured Promissory Notes and two Secured Convertible Promissory Notes (each a "Note" and collectively, the "Notes") of even or near date herewith, pursuant to which, Alpine 4 agreed to pay to the Secured Parties an aggregate of $2,400,000, on terms set forth in the Notes, as the purchase price for the Purchased Shares.

C. In recognition of, and to provide collateral to secure Company's obligations under the Notes, the Company agrees to enter into this Security Agreement pursuant to which the Company will grant to Secured Parties a subordinated security interest (the "Subordinated Security Interest") in the Collateral described below.

D. Alpine 4 hereby agrees to guarantee the obligations of the Company in respect of the payment obligations under the Notes.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and Secured Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions and Interpretation.  When used in this Security Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

"Company Collateral" shall mean; the equipment assets, customer accounts and intellectual property, of the Company, and all of the products and proceeds from any of the assets of the Company.

"Lien" shall mean, with respect to any property, any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance in, of, or on such property or the income therefrom.

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"Obligations" means all obligations arising or owed by Alpine 4 to Secured Parties or its affiliates under the Notes or owed by the Company or Alpine 4 under this Security Agreement.

"Permitted Encumbrances" has the meaning specified therefor in the SPA.

"Person" shall mean and include an individual, a partnership, a corporation (including a business trust), a joint stock company, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a joint venture or other entity or a governmental authority.

"Senior Lender" shall mean the bank or other financing entity or facility providing the financing for the purchase of the Purchased Shares.

"Senior Security Interest" shall mean the security interest in the Collateral granted to the Senior Lender which is senior to the security interest granted to the Secured Parties hereunder.

2. Guarantee. Alpine 4 hereby guarantees to the Secured Parties the due and punctual payment in full when due, whether at stated maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, of (i) all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities (including, without limitation, indemnities, fees, expenses) of the Company to the Secured Parties arising out of or in connection with the Notes (collectively, the "Obligations"). Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default pursuant to the Notes which remains uncured pursuant to any applicable cure periods or means, Alpine 4 shall have the obligation to make any Monthly Payment not made by the Company, until such time as the Company shall resume making such Monthly Payments. Additionally, if the Company does not pay any and all amounts still owing at or before the Maturity Date of the Notes, then Alpine 4 shall have the obligation to pay all amounts due and payable under the Notes, pursuant to the terms of the Notes.

3. Grant of Security Interest.

a. As security for the Obligations, the Company hereby pledges and grants to Secured Parties collectively a subordinated security interest (subject only to the Senior Security Interest granted to the Senior Lender, and to Permitted Encumbrances) in and to the Company Collateral.

4. Representations, Warranties, and Covenants.

a. Covenants Relating to Collateral.  As security for the Obligations, the Company hereby agrees (i) to perform all acts that may be necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and perfect the Collateral, the Subordinated Security Interest (subject only to Permitted Encumbrances) granted to Secured Parties therein and the perfection and priority of such Subordinated Security Interest (subject only to the Senior Security Interest granted to the Senior Lender, and to Permitted Encumbrances); (ii) to pay promptly when due all taxes and other governmental charges, all Liens and all other charges now or hereafter imposed upon or affecting any Collateral; (iii) to procure, execute and deliver from time to time any endorsements, assignments, financing statements and other writings reasonably deemed necessary or appropriate by the Secured Parties to maintain and protect Secured Parties' Subordinated Security Interest (subject only to the Senior Security Interest granted to the Senior Lender, and to Permitted Encumbrances) hereunder and the priority thereof and to deliver promptly upon the request of the Secured Parties all originals of Collateral consisting of instruments, investment property, or other Collateral for which possession of originals is necessary; (iv) to appear in and defend any action or proceeding which may affect the Company's title to or Secured Parites' interest in the Collateral; and (v) except for in connection with sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business, not to surrender or lose possession of (other than to Secured Parties), sell, encumber, lease or otherwise dispose of or transfer any Collateral or right or interest therein, and to keep the Collateral free of all Liens (other than the Senior Security Interest granted to the Senior Lender and Permitted Encumbrances).   The Secured Parties agree to allow changes to the holders of the Senior Security Interests and that those Senior Security Parties may be changed from time to time as needed to help in the financing activities of the company but the dollar value shall not exceed $1,400,000 in Senior Security Interest without written agreement from the Secured Parties.

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b. Other Representations, Warranties, and Covenants.  The Company represents, warrants, and covenants to each of the following:

i. The exact legal name of the Company is set forth on the signature page of this Security Agreement.

ii. The Company is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware and the execution, delivery, and performance of this Security Agreement are within the Company's powers, have been duly authorized, and are not in conflict with the terms of its organizational documents, each as amended through the date of this Security Agreement.

iii. The Company's chief executive office is located at ________________________, and the Company shall promptly notify Secured Parties of any change to the Company's chief executive office location.

iv. Not to change the Company's name, any organizational identification number, state of organization or organizational identity; provided, however, that the Company may change any of these upon at least 30 days' prior written notice to Secured Parties of such change along with the Company paying all of Secured Parties' incurred costs of filing amendments, additional financing statements, or any other necessary documents to protect, perfect, and preserve Secured Parties' security interest in the Collateral.

v. To pay all taxes and assessments of every nature which may be levied or assessed against the Collateral.

5. Litigation and Other Proceedings.  The Secured Parties shall have the right but not the obligation to bring suit or institute proceedings in the name of the Company or the Secured Parties to enforce any rights in the Company Collateral, including any license thereunder, in which event the Company shall at the request of the Secured Parties do any and all lawful acts and execute any and all documents reasonably required by Secured Parties or determined to be necessary or appropriate by Secured Parties in aid of such enforcement.

6. Action by Secured Parties.  All actions of the Secured Parties pursuant to this Security Agreement, including the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this Security Agreement or the Guarantee of Alpine 4 above, shall be determined by the Secured Parties jointly, acting together, and the Secured Parties agree that the approval of both Secured Parties shall be required for any action to be taken by the Secured Parties with respect to the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this Security Agreement or the Guarantee of Alpine 4 above. The Secured Parties further agree that neither the Company nor Alpine 4 shall be required to comply with any instructions or respond to any actions or claims by the Secured Parties unless the Secured Parties affirm that they are acting jointly.

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7. Default and Remedies.

a. Default.  The Company shall be deemed in default under this Security Agreement upon (i) the occurrence and during the continuance of a default or breach of any of Alpine 4's  obligations arising under the terms of the Notes or a default or breach of any of the Company's obligations arising under the terms of this Security Agreement, (ii) the uninsured loss, theft, damage, or destruction to the Company Collateral, sale or encumbrance of any of the Company Collateral, or the making of any levy, seizure or attachment on the Company Collateral, or (iii) dissolution, termination of existence, insolvency, business failure, appointment of a receiver of any part of the property of, assignment for the benefit of creditors by, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws of, by or against the Company.

b. Remedies.  Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any event of default, the Secured Parties shall have the rights granted by this Security Agreement, and by law, including the right to: (i) require the Company to assemble the Company Collateral and make it available to the Secured Parties at a place to be designated by the Secured Parties; and (ii) prior to the disposition of the Company Collateral, require the Company to store, process, repair or recondition the Company Collateral or otherwise prepare the Company Collateral for disposition in any manner and to the extent the Secured Parties deem appropriate and in connection with such preparation and disposition, without charge to Secured Parties.

c. Application of Company Collateral Proceeds.  The proceeds and/or avails of the Company Collateral, or any part thereof, and the proceeds and the avails of any remedy hereunder (as well as any other amounts of any kind held by the Secured Parties at the time of, or received by Secured Parties after, the occurrence of an event of default) shall be paid to and applied as follows:

i. First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses, including all amounts expended to preserve the value of the Company Collateral, of foreclosure or suit, if any, and of such sale and the exercise of any other rights or remedies, and of all proper fees, expenses, liability and advances, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys' fees, incurred or made hereunder by Secured Parties;

ii. Second, to the payment to Secured Parties of the amounts outstanding under the Notes;

iii. Third, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to the Company, their successors and assigns, or to whomsoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same.

8. Miscellaneous.

a. Notices.  Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices, requests, demands, consents, instructions or other communications to or upon the Company, or Secured Parties under this Security Agreement shall be in writing and faxed, mailed or delivered to each party to the facsimile number or the address set forth below, or to such other address as may be specified in writing by a Party to the other parties to this Security Agreement.

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If to Secured Parties:

Xxxx Xxxxxxx

Email:

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Attn:

Fax: Phone:

Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Jr.

Email:

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Attn:

Fax: Phone:

If to the Company:

American Precision Fabricators, Inc.

Attn:  [____________]

Fax: [_____________]

Phone: [___________]

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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx PC

00 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000

Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxx 00000

Fax:  (000) 000-0000

Phone:  (000) 000-0000

Attn:  C. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Esq.

b. Nonwaiver.  No failure or delay on the part of Secured Parties in exercising any of its rights hereunder will operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other further exercise thereof or of any other right.

c. Amendments and Waivers.  This Security Agreement may not be amended or modified, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by written instruments signed by the Company and Secured Parties.  Each waiver or consent under any provision hereof shall be effective only in the specific instances for the purpose for which given.

d. Assignments.  This Security Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Secured Parties and the Company, and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that neither the Company may sell, assign or delegate rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Parties.

e. Cumulative Rights, etc.  The rights, powers and remedies of Secured Parties under this Security Agreement shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Secured Parties by virtue of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental authority and under the Notes, all of which rights, powers, and remedies will be cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently without impairing the rights of the Secured Parties hereunder or thereunder.  The Company hereby waives any right to require Secured Parties to proceed against any person or entity or to exhaust any Collateral or to pursue any remedy in the Secured Parties' power.

f. Payments Free of Taxes, Etc.  All payments made by Alpine 4 under the Notes will be made by Alpine 4  free and clear of and without deduction for any and all present and future taxes, levies, charges, deductions and withholdings.

g. Partial Invalidity.  If at any time any provision of this Security Agreement is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under the law of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Security Agreement nor the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the law of any other jurisdiction shall in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

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h. Expenses.  The Company shall pay on demand all reasonable fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred by Secured Parties in connection with the custody, preservation or sale of, or other realization on, any of the Collateral or the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of the Obligations which is not performed as and when required by this Security Agreement or the Notes.

i. Construction.  Each of this Security Agreement and the Notes is the result of negotiations among, and has been reviewed by, the Company and Secured Parties.  Accordingly, this Security Agreement and the Notes will be deemed to be the product of all parties hereto, and no ambiguity shall be construed in favor of or against the Company or Secured Parties.

j. Entire Agreement.  This Security Agreement and the Notes constitute and contain the entire agreement of the Company, and Secured Parties and supersede any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, understandings and communications among the parties, whether written or oral, respecting the subject matter hereof.  In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms of this Security Agreement or the Notes and the terms of any other document related to the loans by Alpine 4 to the Secured Parties, the terms of this Security Agreement or the Notes, as applicable, shall prevail.

k. Governing Law.  This Security Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas without reference to conflicts of law rules.

l. Counterparts. This Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to constitute one instrument.

m. Waiver of Right to Jury.  In order to avoid delays and minimize expense the Company and Secured Parties knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive any right to trial by jury in respect of any claim, demand, action or cause of action arising out of, under or in connection with this Security Agreement or any related writing or any amendment thereto, whether now existing or hereinafter arising and whether sounding in contract or tort or otherwise, and each party hereby agrees and consents that any such claim, demand, action or cause of action shall be decided by a court trial without a jury, and a copy of this Security Agreement may be filed with any court as evidence of the consent of each of the parties hereto to the waiver of its right to trial by jury.

[Signature page follows.]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Security Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

ALPINE 4:

ALPINE 4 TECHNOLOGIES LTD

a Delaware corporation

By:  /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx

Name:   Xxxx Xxxxxx

Its: Chief Executive Officer

SECURED PARTIES:

/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx 

Name:Xxxx Xxxxxxx

/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Jr.

Name:Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Jr

COMPANY:

American Precision Fabricator, Inc.

By:/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx\

Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx

Its: interim CEO

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