Contract
NONE OF THE SECURITIES TO WHICH THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (THE "SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT") RELATES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "1933 ACT"), OR ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND, UNLESS SO REGISTERED, NONE MAY BE OFFERED OR SOLD, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. PERSONS (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE 1933 ACT) EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S UNDER THE 1933 ACT, PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE 1933 ACT, OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1933 ACT AND IN EACH CASE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
CONFIDENTIAL
PRIVATE PLACEMENT SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
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Pluris Energy Group Inc. (the "Company") |
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PURCHASE OF SHARES
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Subscription |
1.1 On the basis of the representations and warranties and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the undersigned (the "Subscriber") hereby irrevocably subscribes for and agrees to purchase shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock (the "Shares") at a price of $0.001 per Share (such subscription and agreement to purchase being the "Subscription"), for an aggregate purchase price of US$_____________ (the "Subscription Proceeds"), which Subscription Proceeds are tendered herewith, on the basis of the representations and warranties and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
1.2 The Company hereby agrees to sell, on the basis of the representations and warranties and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, to the Subscriber the Shares. Subject to the terms hereof, the Subscription Agreement will be effective upon its acceptance by the Company.
1.3 Unless otherwise provided, all dollar amounts referred to in this Subscription Agreement are in lawful money of the United States of America.
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Payment |
2.1 The Subscription Proceeds must accompany this Subscription and shall be paid by certified cheque or bank draft drawn on a Canadian chartered bank, and made payable and delivered to the Company. Alternatively, the Subscription Proceeds may be wired to the Company or its lawyers pursuant to wiring instructions that will be provided to the Subscriber upon request. If the funds are wired to the Company's lawyers, those lawyers are authorized to immediately deliver the funds to the Company.
2.2 The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that this Subscription Agreement, the Subscription Proceeds and any other documents delivered in connection herewith will be held on behalf of the Company. In the event that this Subscription Agreement is not accepted by the Company for whatever reason, which the Company expressly reserves the right to do, within 45 days of the delivery of an executed Subscription Agreement by the Subscriber, this Subscription Agreement, the Subscription Proceeds (without interest thereon) and any other
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documents delivered in connection herewith will be returned to the Subscriber at the address of the Subscriber as set forth in this Subscription Agreement.
2.3 Where the Subscription Proceeds are paid to the Company, the Company is entitled to treat such Subscription Proceeds as an interest free loan to the Company until such time as the Subscription is accepted and the certificates representing the Shares have been issued to the Subscriber.
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Documents Required from Subscriber |
3.1 The Subscriber must complete, sign and return to the Company the following documents two (2) executed copies of this Subscription Agreement.
3.2 The Subscriber shall complete, sign and return to the Company as soon as possible, on request by the Company, any additional documents, questionnaires, notices and undertakings as may be required by any regulatory authorities and applicable law.
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Conditions and Closing |
4.1 Closing of the purchase and sale of the Shares shall occur on or before May 31, 2007, or on such other date as may be determined by the Company in its sole discretion (the "Closing Date"). The Subscriber acknowledges that Shares may be issued to other subscribers under this offering (the "Offering") before or after the Closing Date. The Company, may, at its discretion, elect to close the Offering in one or more closings, in which event the Company may agree with one or more subscribers (including the Subscriber hereunder) to complete delivery of the Shares to such subscriber(s) against payment therefore at any time on or prior to the Closing Date.
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Acknowledgements and Agreements of Subscriber |
5.1 The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that:
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none of the Shares have been or will be registered under the 1933 Act, or under any state securities or "blue sky" laws of any state of the United States, and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States or, directly or indirectly, to U.S. Persons, as that term is defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act ("Regulation S"), except in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and in each case only in accordance with applicable state and provincial securities laws; |
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other than as contemplated herein, the Subscriber acknowledges that the Company has not undertaken, and will have no obligation, to register any of the Shares under the 1933 Act; |
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the decision to execute this Subscription Agreement and acquire the Shares agreed to be purchased hereunder has not been based upon any oral or written representation as to fact or otherwise made by or on behalf of the Company and such decision is based entirely upon a review of any public information which has been filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in compliance, or intended compliance, with applicable securities legislation; |
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the Subscriber and the Subscriber's advisor(s) have had a reasonable opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company in connection with the distribution of the Shares hereunder, and to obtain additional information, to the extent possessed or obtainable without unreasonable effort or expense, necessary to verify the accuracy of the information about the Company; |
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the books and records of the Company were available upon reasonable notice for inspection, subject to certain confidentiality restrictions, by the Subscriber during reasonable business hours at its principal place of business, and all documents, records and books in connection with the |
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distribution of the Shares hereunder have been made available for inspection by the Subscriber, the Subscriber's lawyer and/or advisor(s);
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the Company is entitled to rely on the representations and warranties of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement and the Subscriber will hold harmless the Company from any loss or damage it or they may suffer as a result of the Subscriber's failure to correctly complete this Subscription Agreement; |
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the Subscriber will indemnify and hold harmless the Company and, where applicable, its directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors and shareholders, from and against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all fees, costs and expenses whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim, lawsuit, administrative proceeding or investigation whether commenced or threatened) arising out of or based upon any representation or warranty of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement or in any document furnished by the Subscriber to the Company in connection herewith being untrue in any material respect or any breach or failure by the Subscriber to comply with any covenant or agreement made by the Subscriber to the Company in connection therewith; |
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none of the Shares are listed on any stock exchange or automated dealer quotation system and no representation has been made to the Subscriber that any of the Shares will become listed on any stock exchange or automated dealer quotation system; |
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the Company will refuse to register any transfer of the Shares not made in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act or pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and in accordance with any other applicable securities laws; |
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the Subscriber has been advised to consult the Subscriber's own legal, tax and other advisors with respect to the merits and risks of an investment in the Shares and with respect to applicable resale restrictions, and it is solely responsible (and the Company is not in any way responsible) for compliance with: |
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any applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the Subscriber is resident in connection with the distribution of the Shares hereunder, and |
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applicable resale restrictions; |
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in addition to resale restrictions imposed under U.S. securities laws, there are additional restrictions on the Subscriber's ability to resell in Canada any of the Shares under the Securities Act (British Columbia) (the "B.C. Act") and Multilateral Instrument 45-102 adopted by the British Columbia Securities Commission; |
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the Company has advised the Subscriber that the Company is relying on an exemption from the requirements to provide the Subscriber with a prospectus to issue the Shares and, as a consequence of acquiring the Shares pursuant to such exemption certain protections, rights and remedies provided by the applicable securities legislation of British Columbia including statutory rights of rescission or damages, will not be available to the Subscriber; |
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neither the SEC nor any other securities commission or similar regulatory authority has reviewed or passed on the merits of any of the Shares; |
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no documents in connection with the sale of the Shares hereunder have been reviewed by the SEC or any state securities administrators; |
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there is no government or other insurance covering any of the Shares; |
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this Subscription Agreement is not enforceable by the Subscriber unless it has been accepted by the Company. |
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Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Subscriber |
6.1 The Subscriber hereby represents and warrants to and covenants with the Company (which representations, warranties and covenants shall survive the Closing) that:
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the Subscriber is a director or senior officer of the Company; |
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the Subscriber has the legal capacity and competence to enter into and execute this Subscription Agreement and to take all actions required pursuant hereto; |
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the entering into of this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby do not result in the violation of any of the terms and provisions of any law applicable to, or the constating documents of, the Subscriber or of any agreement, written or oral, to which the Subscriber may be a party or by which the Subscriber is or may be bound; |
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the Subscriber has duly executed and delivered this Subscription Agreement and it constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Subscriber enforceable against the Subscriber; |
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the Subscriber has received and carefully read this Subscription Agreement; |
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the Subscriber is resident in the jurisdiction set out under the heading "Name and Address of Subscriber" on the signature page of this Subscription Agreement; |
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the Subscriber: |
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is knowledgeable of, or has been independently advised as to, the applicable securities laws of the securities regulators having application in the jurisdiction in which the Subscriber is resident (the "International Jurisdiction") which would apply to the acquisition of the Shares, |
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is purchasing the Shares pursuant to exemptions from prospectus or equivalent requirements under applicable securities laws or, if such is not applicable, the Subscriber is permitted to purchase the Shares under the applicable securities laws of the securities regulators in the International Jurisdiction without the need to rely on any exemptions, |
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acknowledges that the applicable securities laws of the authorities in the International Jurisdiction do not require the Company to make any filings or seek any approvals of any kind whatsoever from any securities regulator of any kind whatsoever in the International Jurisdiction in connection with the issue and sale or resale of any of the Shares, and |
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represents and warrants that the acquisition of the Shares by the Subscriber does not trigger: |
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any obligation to prepare and file a prospectus or similar document, or any other report with respect to such purchase in the International Jurisdiction, or |
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any continuous disclosure reporting obligation of the Company in the International Jurisdiction, and |
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the Subscriber will, if requested by the Company, deliver to the Company a certificate or opinion of local counsel from the International Jurisdiction which will confirm the matters referred to in subparagraphs (ii), (iii) and (iv) above to the satisfaction of the Company, acting reasonably; |
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the Subscriber is acquiring the Shares as principal for investment only and not with a view to resale or distribution; |
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the Subscriber is aware that an investment in the Company is speculative and involves certain risks, including the possible loss of the entire investment; |
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the Subscriber has made an independent examination and investigation of an investment in the Shares and the Company and has depended on the advice of its legal and financial advisors and agrees that the Company will not be responsible in any way whatsoever for the Subscriber's decision to invest in the Shares and the Company; |
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the Subscriber (i) has adequate net worth and means of providing for its current financial needs and possible personal contingencies, (ii) has no need for liquidity in this investment, and (iii) is able to bear the economic risks of an investment in the Shares for an indefinite period of time; |
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the Subscriber understands and agrees that the Company and others will rely upon the truth and accuracy of the acknowledgements, representations and agreements contained in this Subscription Agreement and agrees that if any of such acknowledgements, representations and agreements are no longer accurate or have been breached, the Subscriber shall promptly notify the Company; |
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the Subscriber (i) is able to fend for him/her/itself in the Subscription; (ii) has such knowledge and experience in business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its prospective investment in the Shares; and (iii) has the ability to bear the economic risks of its prospective investment and can afford the complete loss of such investment; |
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the Subscriber understands and agrees that none of the Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act, or under any state securities or "blue sky" laws of any state of the United States, and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States or, directly or indirectly, to U.S. Persons except in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and in each case only in accordance with applicable state and provincial securities laws; |
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the Subscriber is not an underwriter of, or dealer in, the common shares of the Company, nor is the Subscriber participating, pursuant to a contractual agreement or otherwise, in the distribution of the Shares; |
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the Subscriber understands and agrees that the Company will refuse to register any transfer of the Shares not made in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act or pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act; |
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the Subscriber is not aware of any advertisement of any of the Shares and is not acquiring the Shares as a result of any form of general solicitation or general advertising including advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over radio or television, or any seminar or meeting whose attendees have been invited by general solicitation or general advertising; and |
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no person has made to the Subscriber any written or oral representations: |
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that any person will resell or repurchase any of the Shares; |
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that any person will refund the purchase price of any of the Shares; |
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as to the future price or value of any of the Shares; or |
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that any of the Shares will be listed and posted for trading on any stock exchange or automated dealer quotation system or that application has been made to list and post any of the Shares of the Company on any stock exchange or automated dealer quotation system. |
6.2 In this Subscription Agreement, the term "U.S. Person" shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Regulation S promulgated under the 1933 Act and for the purpose of the Subscription Agreement includes any person in the United States.
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Representations and Warranties will be Relied Upon by the Company |
7.1 The Subscriber acknowledges that the representations and warranties contained herein are made by it with the intention that such representations and warranties may be relied upon by the Company and its legal counsel in determining the Subscriber's eligibility to purchase the Shares under applicable securities legislation, or (if applicable) the eligibility of others on whose behalf it is contracting hereunder to purchase the Shares under applicable securities legislation. The Subscriber further agrees that by accepting delivery of the certificates representing the Shares on the Closing Date, it will be representing and warranting that the representations and warranties contained herein are true and correct as at the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if they had been made by the Subscriber on the Closing Date and that they will survive the purchase by the Subscriber of the Shares and will continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any subsequent disposition by the Subscriber of such securities.
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Resale Restrictions |
8.1 The Subscriber acknowledges that any resale of the Shares will be subject to resale restrictions contained in the securities legislation applicable to the Subscriber or proposed transferee. The Subscriber acknowledges that none of the Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act or the securities laws of any state of the United States. None of the Shares may be offered or sold in the United States unless registered in accordance with United States federal securities laws and all applicable state and provincial securities laws or exemptions from such registration requirements are available.
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Acknowledgement and Waiver |
9.1 The Subscriber has acknowledged that the decision to acquire the Shares was solely made on the basis of publicly available information. The Subscriber hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any rights of withdrawal, rescission or compensation for damages to which the Subscriber might be entitled in connection with the distribution of any of the Shares.
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Legending and Registration of Subject Securities |
10.1 The Subscriber hereby acknowledges that a legend may be placed on the certificates representing the Shares to the effect that the Shares represented by such certificates are subject to a hold period and may not be traded until the expiry of such hold period except as permitted by applicable securities legislation.
10.2 The Subscriber hereby acknowledges and agrees to the Company making a notation on its records or giving instructions to the registrar and transfer agent of the Company in order to implement the restrictions on transfer set forth and described in this Agreement.
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Collection of Personal Information |
11.1 The Subscriber acknowledges and consents to the fact that the Company is collecting the Subscriber's personal information for the purpose of fulfilling this Subscription Agreement and completing the Offering. The Subscriber's personal information (and, if applicable, the personal information of those on whose behalf the Subscriber is contracting hereunder) may be disclosed by the Company to (a) stock exchanges or securities regulatory authorities, (b) the Company's registrar and transfer agent, (c) Canadian tax authorities, (d) authorities pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (Canada) and (e) any of the other parties involved in the Offering, including legal counsel, and may be included in record books in connection with the Offering. By executing this Subscription Agreement, the Subscriber is deemed to be consenting to the foregoing collection, use and disclosure of the Subscriber's personal information (and, if applicable, the personal information of those on whose behalf the Subscriber is contracting hereunder) and to the retention of such personal information for as long as permitted or required by law or business practice. Notwithstanding that the Subscriber may be purchasing Shares as agent on behalf of an undisclosed principal, the Subscriber agrees to provide, on request, particulars as to the identity of such undisclosed principal as may be required by the Company in order to comply with the foregoing.
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Costs |
12.1 The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that all costs and expenses incurred by the Subscriber (including any fees and disbursements of any special counsel retained by the Subscriber) relating to the purchase of the Shares shall be borne by the Subscriber.
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Governing Law |
13.1 This Subscription Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
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Currency |
14.1 Any reference to currency is to the currency of the United States of America unless otherwise indicated.
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Survival |
15.1 This Subscription Agreement, including without limitation the representations, warranties and covenants contained herein, shall survive and continue in full force and effect and be binding upon the parties hereto notwithstanding the completion of the purchase of the Shares by the Subscriber pursuant hereto.
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Assignment |
16.1 This Subscription Agreement is not transferable or assignable.
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Severability |
17.1 The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Subscription Agreement shall not affect or limit the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Subscription Agreement.
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Entire Agreement |
18.1 Except as expressly provided in this Subscription Agreement and in the agreements, instruments and other documents contemplated or provided for herein, this Subscription Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the sale of the Shares and there are no other terms, conditions, representations or warranties, whether expressed, implied, oral or written, by statute or common law, by the Company or by anyone else.
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Notices |
19.1 All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed or transmitted by any standard form of telecommunication. Notices to the Subscriber shall be directed to the address on the signature page of this Subscription Agreement and notices to the Company shall be directed to it at 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000-0000.
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Counterparts and Electronic Means |
20.1 This Subscription Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed copy of this Agreement by electronic facsimile transmission or other means of electronic communication capable of producing a printed copy will be deemed to be execution and delivery of this Agreement as of the date hereinafter set forth.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Subscriber has duly executed this Subscription Agreement as of the date of acceptance by the Company.
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A C C E P T A N C E
The above-mentioned Subscription Agreement in respect of the Shares are hereby accepted by Pluris Energy Group Inc.
DATED at __________________________________, the _______ day of May, 2007.
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Authorized Signatory |
CW1189722.1