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EXHIBIT 10.50
AGREEMENT REGARDING XXXXX NOTES
THIS AGREEMENT REGARDING XXXXX NOTES (this "Agreement") is dated this 2nd
day of February 1999, by and between GARGOYLES, INC., a Washington corporation
("Gargoyles"), and XXXXXXX X. XXXXX ("Xxxxx").
RECITALS
A. On April 9, 1997, Xxxxx executed a Promissory Note in favor of
Gargoyles in original principal amount of $531,299.00 together with interest
thereon at the rate of 5.75% per annum, and on March 11, 1998, Xxxxx executed a
second Promissory Note in favor of Gargoyles in original principal amount of
$56,307.15 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.75% per annum
(together the "Xxxxx Notes").
B. The Xxxxx Notes are due and payable in full on February 15, 1999.
C. As of January 29, 1998, total principal and accrued interest
outstanding under the Xxxxx Notes is $615,179.85.
D. Pursuant to that certain Separation and Release Agreement between
Gargoyles and Xxxxx dated March 11, 1998, among other things, Gargoyles agreed
to reimburse Xxxxx in an amount equal to the cost of three month's COBRA
medical and dental insurance continuation coverage for Xxxxx and his family.
The COBRA cost for such benefits for a three month period totals $1329.69 (the
"Xxxxx COBRA Costs"). As of the date of this Agreement, Gargoyles has not paid
the Xxxxx COBRA Costs to Xxxxx.
E. On August 14, 1998, Trillium Corporation executed a promissory note
in favor of Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx and The Xxxxx Family Partnership in original
principal amount of $95,000, which note is due and payable on the second
anniversary thereof (the "Trillium Note").
F. Gargoyles is a party to a License Agreement dated October 30, 1995
with Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xx. which, in accordance with its terms, expired on December
31, 1998 (the "Griffey Agreement"). As of the date of this agreement, certain
personal service fees and royalty fees due under the Griffey Agreement have not
been paid and remain outstanding.
G. In late 1997, Gargoyles and Griffey, through his agent Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, began negotiations with respect to the renewal of the Griffey
Agreement and drafts of a new Griffey license agreement were exchanged between
Gargoyles and Xx. Xxxxxxxx (the "Draft Griffey Agreement"). A dispute has
arisen between Gargoyles and Xx. Xxxxxxx with respect to the Griffey Agreement
and the enforceability of the Draft Griffey Agreement.
H. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Xxxxx has requested certain accommodations from Gargoyles with respect to
payment of the Xxxxx Notes, and Gargoyles is willing to make such
accommodations to Xxxxx.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements
of the parties set forth herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Covenants of Xxxxx.
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Upon and together with the execution of this Agreement by Xxxxx:
(a) Cash Payment.
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Xxxxx shall pay to Gargoyles cash in the amount of One Hundred
Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars by wire transfer of immediately available funds to
the account as set forth on the attached EXHIBIT A;
(b) Assignment of Trillium Note.
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Xxxxx shall fully assign, and shall cause his marital community
and The Xxxxx Family Partnership, to assign, the Trillium Note together with
all proceeds thereof to Gargoyles by executing the Assignment of Trillium Note
attached hereto as EXHIBIT B and shall deliver the original Trillium Note to
Gargoyles. Xxxxx represents and warrants to Gargoyles that he, together with
his marital community and the Xxxxx Family Partnership, is the true owner of
the Trillium Note, free and clear of any lien, or encumbrance, or restriction
on transfer of any kind, and Xxxxx shall indemnify Gargoyles for any losses
related to a breach by Xxxxx of the representations and warranties set forth in
this Section 1(b);
(c) Assumption of Obligations to Griffey.
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Xxxxx shall assume the obligations of Gargoyles to Griffey under
the terms of the Griffey Agreement and the Draft Griffey Agreement.
(d) Waiver of COBRA Costs.
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Xxxxx hereby waives all right to collect any of the Xxxxx COBRA
Costs from Gargoyles; and
(e) New Note.
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Xxxxx shall execute and deliver to Gargoyles a promissory note
in original principal amount of $32,500.00 in the form of the attached EXHIBIT
C.
2. Covenants of Gargoyles.
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Upon and together with the execution of this Agreement by Gargoyles,
Gargoyles shall cancel the Xxxxx Notes and return the original Xxxxx Notes to
Xxxxx.
3. Conditions to Gargoyles Obligations.
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Gargoyles' obligation to cancel the Xxxxx Notes is conditioned upon
(i) receipt from Xxxxx of the consideration and fully executed documents and
instruments as set forth in Section 1 hereof, and (ii) receipt from Xxx
Xxxxxxx, Xx. of the Consent and Settlement and Release Agreement in the form of
the attached EXHIBIT D.
4. Attorneys Fees.
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If it is necessary for either party hereto to enforce his or its
rights pursuant to this Agreement due to a default by the other, the defaulting
party shall reimburse the other for reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses.
5. Amendment and Modification.
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This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented, or any
provision waived, only by written agreement executed by the parties hereto.
6. Governing Law.
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This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of
Washington.
7. Counterparts.
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This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
8. Exhibits.
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The exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Gargoyles and Xxxxx have executed this Agreement as of
the date set forth above.
GARGOYLES, INC.,
a Washington corporation
By: /s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, CFO and CEO XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
AGREED AND CONSENTED:
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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XXXXX XXXXX
THE XXXXX FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Its President
EXHIBIT A
WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Bank.
DATE: August 27, 1998
TO: XXXXXX XXXXXXX
GARGOYLES, INC.
0000 Xxxxx 000xx Xxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
(000) 000-0000
FROM: XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
U.S. BANK - SPECIAL ASSETS
(000) 000-0000
(000) 000-0000 FAX
RE: WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Gargoyles
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx S.
MPFP2516 - U.S. Bank Place
Minneapolis, MN 55402
ABA #000000000
CREDIT: SPECIAL ASSETS WIRE CLEARING ACCOUNT
1602-3452-8703
ATTN: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
RE: Gargoyles
If you have any questions, please call me at (000) 000-0000.
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, XXXX0000
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
EXHIBIT B
ASSIGNMENT OF TRILLIUM NOTE
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS of the parties set forth in that certain
Agreement Regarding Xxxxx Notes of even date herewith by and between Gargoyles,
Inc., a Washington corporation ("Gargoyles"), and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx and Xxxxx
Xxxxx (the "Hauffs"), and for good and valuable consideration the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Hauffs and The Xxxxx Family
Partnership do hereby assign, without recourse, to Gargoyles all of their
right, title and interest in and to that certain Promissory Note dated August
14, 1998 in original principal amount of $95,000, together with all proceeds
thereof.
Executed this 2nd day of February, 1999.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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XXXXX XXXXX
THE XXXXX FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Its President
UNSECURED PROMISSORY NOTE
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$95,000.00 August 14, 0000
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned ("Maker") promises to pay to the order of
XXXXXXX X. XXXXX AND XXXXX X. XXXXX, husband and wife, and the XXXXX FAMILY
PARTNERSHIP, a Washington limited partnership, or their assigns ("Holder"), the
principal sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00), all as hereinafter
provided and upon the following agreements, terms and conditions:
1. Interest.
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This Note shall be non-interest bearing; provided, that in the event
of any default as hereinafter defined, all sums then and thereafter owing
hereon at the option of Holder shall bear interest at a rate which shall be
equal to the lesser of twelve percent (12%) per annum or the highest rate then
permitted by applicable law ("Default Rate").
2. Payment.
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Except as provided below, this Note shall be due and payable as
follows:
$95,000 due and payable on August 14, 2000.
Payment shall be made to Holder hereof at 0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX
00000 or such other place as Holder may specify in writing from time to time.
3. Late Charge.
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If any payment on this Note is not paid when due and remains unpaid
for a period of ten (10) days inclusive after Holder provides notice to Maker
in accordance with the notice provisions of this Note, Maker will pay Holder a
late charge equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the delinquent payment.
4. Prepayment.
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This Note may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
5. Acceleration.
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In the event any payments required by this Promissory Note are not
paid when due, and remain unpaid after a date specified by a notice to Maker,
and such default remains uncured after a date specified by a notice to Maker,
then the whole sum of principal shall become due and payable at once without
further notice at the option of the Holder hereof. The date specified shall
not be less than ten (10) days (for non-payment) or thirty (30) days (for any
other default) from the date notice is given to Maker in accordance with the
notice provisions of this Note. This note will be automatically accelerated in
the event of insolvency or the commencement of an insolvency or bankruptcy
proceeding by or against Maker. All rights and remedies of Holder are
cumulative and not exclusive and the commencement or partial exercise of any
such right or remedy shall not preclude Holder from the exercise of any other
right or remedy until the debts evidenced by this note are paid in full.
6. Costs and Attorneys' Fees.
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Maker agrees to pay all costs and expenses which Holder may incur by
reason of any default, including without limitation Holder's reasonable
attorneys' fees with regard to legal services relating to any default and to a
determination of any of Holder's rights or remedies under this Note, and
reasonable attorneys' fees relating to any actions or proceedings which Holder
may institute to protect its interest under the terms of this Note. Any
judgment recovered by Holder shall bear interest at the Default Rate, not to
exceed, however, the highest rate then permitted by law, from the date of the
judgment.
7. Nonwaiver of Holder.
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Holder's failure to exercise its option to accelerate this Note upon
a default or to exercise any other rights to which Holder may be entitled in
the event of a default, shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise
such option or any other rights in the event of any subsequent default, whether
of the same or a different nature.
8. Waiver of Maker.
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Maker waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest,
demand or dishonor and nonpayment of this Note.
9. Maximum Interest.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Note, interest, fees and
charges payable by reason of the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall not exceed
the maximum, if any, permitted by applicable law and, if by virtue of
applicable law, sums in excess of such maximum would otherwise be payable
hereon, then such excess shall be treated as having been immediately applied by
Holder to principal when received.
10. Applicable Law.
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This Note shall be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
11. Notice.
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Except as otherwise provided in this Note, all notices and consents
required or permitted under this Note shall be in writing and may be telexed,
facsimilied, cabled, delivered by hand, or mailed by first class registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed as
follows:
Holder: Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxx
0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Maker: Trillium Corporation
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Tel.: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
Changes in the respective addresses to which such notices may be directed may
be made from time to time by either party by notice to the other party.
Notices and consents given by mail in accordance with this Section 11 shall be
deemed to have been given three (3) days after the date of dispatch; notices
and consents given by other means shall be deemed to have been given when
received.
ORAL AGREEMENTS OR ORAL COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY, EXTEND CREDIT, OR TO FORBEAR
FROM ENFORCING REPAYMENT OF A DEBT ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE UNDER WASHINGTON LAW.
Maker:
TRILLIUM CORPORATION, a
Washington corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Sr. Vice President
EXHIBIT C
PROMISSORY NOTE
$32,500.00 February 2, 1999
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned XXXXXXX X. XXXXX AND XXXXX XXXXX (the
"Hauffs"), do hereby promise to pay to the order of GARGOYLES, INC., a
Washington corporation ("Gargoyles"), in lawful money of the United States of
America, the principal sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($32,500.00), together with interest thereon until paid in full as stated
herein.
1. Interest Rate.
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The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest at
the rate of 8 percent per annum.
2. Periodic Payments.
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On August 31, 1999, the Hauffs shall pay to Gargoyles the principal
sum of $10,000 plus all interest accrued on the outstanding balance of this
note through such date. On August 31, 2000, the Hauffs shall pay to Gargoyles
the principal sum of $12,500 plus all interest accrued on the outstanding
balance of this note through such date. On August 31, 2001, the Hauffs shall
pay to Gargoyles the principal sum of $10,000 plus all interest accrued on the
outstanding balance of this note through such date.
3. Maturity.
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The entire principal balance of this Note, plus all accrued and
unpaid interest shall be due and payable in full on August 31, 2001.
4. Application of Payments; Prepayment.
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Each payment hereunder shall be applied first to the payment of
interest then accrued on the unpaid balance of this Note and second to the
reduction of principal. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any
time or times with no prepayment penalty or additional cost of any kind. Upon
payment in full of the principal and accrued interest thereon, this Note shall
be canceled, shall be of no further force or effect, and shall be returned to
Xxxxx.
5. Default; Default Interest Rate.
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This Note shall be in default if the Hauffs fail to make a payment
under this note when due. If a default occurs, the holder of this Note shall
be entitled to declare the entire unpaid principal balance and all accrued and
unpaid interest thereon immediately due and payable and may proceed to protect
and enforce its rights either by suit in equity and/or law or any other
appropriate proceedings, whether for the specific performance of any covenant
or agreement contained in this Note. After such default the principal balance
shall bear interest at a rate per annum of twelve percent (12%) until the
default is cured.
6. Attorneys' Fees and Costs.
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If a default occurs hereunder and this Note is placed in the hands of
an attorney for collection of any amount called for herein, the Hauffs shall be
liable for all costs of collection, including without limitation reasonable
attorneys fees and costs.
7. Applicable Law.
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This Note shall be construed according to the laws of the state of
Washington.
ORAL AGREEMENTS OR ORAL COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY, EXTEND CREDIT, OR TO
FORBEAR FROM ENFORCING REPAYMENT OF A DEBT ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE UNDER WASHINGTON
LAW.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Note to be executed as
of the date first written above.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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XXXXX XXXXX
EXHIBIT D
CONSENT
AND
SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
THIS CONSENT AND SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is
entered into as of this 2nd day of February 1999 by and between XXX XXXXXXX,
XX. ("Xxxxxxx") and GARGOYLES, INC., a Washington corporation ("Gargoyles").
RECITALS
X. Xxxxxxx and Gargoyles are parties to that certain License Agreement
dated October 30, 1995 (the "Griffey Agreement").
B. A dispute currently exists between Griffey and Gargoyles with respect
to the renewal of the Griffey Agreement and the enforceability of certain draft
documents circulated by Griffey and Gargoyles (the "Draft Griffey Agreement").
C. Pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement Regarding Xxxxx
Notes, Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, former President and CEO of Gargoyles ("Xxxxx"), has
agreed to assume the obligations of Gargoyles under the Griffey Agreement and
the Draft Griffey Agreement.
D. Gargoyles desires Griffey to consent to the assumption by Xxxxx of
Gargoyles' obligations under the terms of the Griffey Agreement and Gargoyles'
obligations, if any, under the Draft Griffey Agreement as set forth in the
Agreement Regarding Xxxxx Notes, and Griffey and Gargoyles desire to settle all
disputes between with respect to the Griffey Agreement and the Draft Griffey
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and
valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Consent to Assumption of Gargoyles' Obligations.
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Griffey hereby consents to the assumption by Xxxxx of the obligations
of Gargoyles under the Griffey Agreement and any obligations Gargoyles may have
under the Draft Griffey Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Agreement
Regarding Xxxxx Notes, a copy of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A.
2. Payment to Griffey.
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Upon the execution of this Agreement, Gargoyles shall pay to Griffey
the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).
3. Mutual Release.
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In consideration of the assumption by Xxxxx of the obligations of
Gargoyles under the Griffey Agreement and the Draft Griffey Agreement, the cash
payment set forth in section 2 hereof, and to avoid the expense and uncertainty
of litigation or other resolution of the dispute between Gargoyles and Griffey,
each of Griffey and Gargoyles, for themselves and for their respective agents,
officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates, executors, heirs,
successors and assigns, hereby release the other and their respective agents,
officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates, executors, heirs,
successors and assigns, from any and all claims and disputes that may exist
between them, whether known or unknown, arising out of the Griffey Agreement
and the Draft Griffey Agreement.
4. No Admission of Liability.
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The parties understand, agree and acknowledge that this Agreement is
in compromise of disputed claims and that the agreements hereunder are not to
be construed as admissions of liability. The parties acknowledge that this
Agreement is a fair and equitable settlement of each parties' claims.
5. Authority.
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The parties to this Agreement represent that they have the power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, and to perform all terms and
conditions hereof to be performed by them.
6. Binding on Successors and Assigns.
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All of the covenants, agreements, conditions and terms contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors
and assigns of the respective parties.
7. Attorneys' Fees.
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If it shall be necessary for either party to employ an attorney to
enforce its rights or benefits pursuant to this Agreement, any judgment shall
award to the prevailing party all costs thereof, including but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses.
8. Counterparts.
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This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one
and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of
the date first written above.
GARGOYLES, INC., XXX XXXXXXX, XX.
a Washington corporation
By: /s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, CEO and CFO Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, attorney-in-
fact for Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xx.