STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.
Exhibit 99.1
Execution Version
August 12, 2022
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 9561
Attn: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx., President and Chief Executive Officer
Dear Xx. Xxxxx:
This letter agreement (this “Agreement”) constitutes the agreement between Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company”) and X.X. Xxxxxxxxxx & Co., LLC (“Xxxxxxxxxx”), that Xxxxxxxxxx shall serve as the exclusive agent or underwriter in any offering of equity securities of the Company sold by or on behalf of the Company (the “Securities”), including, but not limited to, the restructuring and/or renegotiating the terms of certain outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Company that were issued in the Company’s prior transactions (any restructuring and/or renegotiating of warrants, herein referred to as the “Warrant Restructuring”) and in connection with a so-called at-the-market (“ATM”) offering, during the Term (as hereinafter defined) of this Agreement (each, an “Offering”); provided, however that the transactions described on Exhibit A hereto shall be deemed to be transactions that are not Offerings and for which Xxxxxxxxxx will have no right to compensation hereunder. The terms of each Offering and the Securities issued in connection therewith shall be mutually agreed upon by the Company and Xxxxxxxxxx and nothing herein implies that Xxxxxxxxxx would have the power or authority to bind the Company and nothing herein implies that the Company shall have an obligation to issue any Securities. It is understood that Xxxxxxxxxx’x assistance in an Offering will be subject to the satisfactory completion of such investigation and inquiry into the affairs of the Company as Xxxxxxxxxx deems appropriate under the circumstances and to the receipt of all internal approvals of Xxxxxxxxxx in connection with an Offering. The Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that Xxxxxxxxxx’x involvement in an Offering is strictly on a reasonable best efforts basis and that the consummation of an Offering will be subject to, among other things, market conditions. The execution of this Agreement does not constitute a commitment by Xxxxxxxxxx to purchase the Securities and does not ensure a successful Offering of the Securities or the success of Xxxxxxxxxx with respect to securing any other financing on behalf of the Company. Xxxxxxxxxx may retain other brokers, dealers, agents or, with the prior written consent of the Company, underwriters on its behalf in connection with an Offering. The Company and Xxxxxxxxxx are parties to prior letter agreements dated as of March 14, 2018, June 10, 2018, March 4, 2019, June 12, 2019, September 5, 2019, May 12, 2020, July 5, 2020, December 17, 2022 and June 3, 2022 (“Prior Agreements”). The parties understand and agree that no additional compensation or other fees shall be payable to Xxxxxxxxxx under the Prior Agreements with respect to an Offering for which the Company is required to pay compensation or a fee to Xxxxxxxxxx hereunder.
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Member: FINRA/SIPC
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary included in this Agreement, Xxxxxxxxxx shall not be entitled to any compensation hereunder related to a Warrant Restructuring that does not generate gross proceeds to the Company in connection therewith (including, withour limitation, the exercise of the applicable warrants in the ordinary course of business following such Warrant Restructuring).
A. Compensation; Reimbursement. At the closing of each Offering during the Term (each, a “Closing”), the Company shall compensate Xxxxxxxxxx as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary included in this Paragraph A.3, in connection with an ATM, the Company shall pay Xxxxxxxxxx up to $50,000 for fees and expenses of its legal counsel in addition to any other out-of-pocket expenses that will be incurred by
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Xxxxxxxxxx in connection with the set-up, execution, performance and maintenance of the ATM.
B. Term and Termination of Engagement; Exclusivity. The term of Xxxxxxxxxx’x exclusive engagement will begin on the date hereof and end sixty (60) days thereafter; provided, however, that if an Offering is not consummated within forty-five (45) days after the date hereof, then the Company may, by written notice to Xxxxxxxxxx, terminate Xxxxxxxxxx’x engagement and cause the term to end five-business days following the delivery of such written notice (such period, the “Term”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company agrees that the provisions relating to the payment of fees, reimbursement of expenses, right of first refusal, tail, indemnification and contribution, confidentiality, conflicts, independent contractor and waiver of the right to trial by jury will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company has the right to terminate the Agreement for cause in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(5)(B)(i). The exercise of such right of termination for cause eliminates the Company’s obligations with respect to the provisions relating to the tail fees and right of first refusal. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the event that an Offering pursuant to this Agreement shall not be carried out for any reason whatsoever during the Term, the Company shall be obligated to pay to Xxxxxxxxxx its actual and accountable out-of-pocket expenses only with respect to a public Offering (including the fees and disbursements of Xxxxxxxxxx’x legal counsel), as limited by Paragraph A.3 hereof. Except as set forth on Exhibit B hereto, during the Term: (i) the Company will not, and will not permit
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its representatives to, other than in coordination with Xxxxxxxxxx, contact or solicit institutions, corporations or other entities or individuals as potential purchasers of the Securities and (ii) the Company will not pursue any financing transaction which would be in lieu of an Offering. Furthermore, the Company agrees that except as set forth on Exhibit B hereto, during Xxxxxxxxxx’x engagement hereunder, all inquiries from prospective investors will be referred to Xxxxxxxxxx and will be deemed to have been contacted by Xxxxxxxxxx in connection with an Offering. Additionally, except as set forth on Exhibit B hereto, the Company represents, warrants and covenants that no brokerage or finder’s fees or commissions are or will be payable by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company to any broker, financial advisor or consultant, finder, placement agent, investment banker, bank or other third-party with respect to any Offering.
C. Information; Reliance. The Company shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Xxxxxxxxxx all information reasonably requested by Xxxxxxxxxx for the purpose of rendering services hereunder and conducting due diligence (all such information being the “Information”). In addition, the Company agrees to make available to Xxxxxxxxxx upon request from time to time the officers, directors, accountants, counsel and other advisors of the Company. The Company recognizes and confirms that Xxxxxxxxxx (a) will use and rely on the Information, including any documents provided to investors in each Offering (the “Offering Documents”) which shall include any Purchase Agreement (as defined hereunder), and on information available from generally recognized public sources in performing the services contemplated by this Agreement without having independently verified the same; (b) does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the Information and such other information; and (c) will not make an appraisal of any of the assets or liabilities of the Company. Upon reasonable request, the Company will meet with Xxxxxxxxxx or its representatives to discuss all information relevant for disclosure in the Offering Documents and will cooperate in any investigation undertaken by Xxxxxxxxxx thereof, including any document included or incorporated by reference therein. At the Closing of each Offering, at the request of Xxxxxxxxxx, the Company shall deliver such legal opinions, officers’ and secretary certificates and good standing certificates, and, in connection with a public Offering, a comfort letter and negative assurance letters), all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Xxxxxxxxxx and its counsel as is customary for such Offering. Xxxxxxxxxx shall be a third party beneficiary of any representations, warranties, covenants, closing conditions and closing deliverables made by the Company in any Offering Documents, including representations, warranties, covenants, closing conditions and closing deliverables made to any investor in an Offering.
D. Related Agreements. At each Offering, the Company shall enter into the following additional agreements, as applicable:
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E. Confidentiality. In the event of the consummation or public announcement of any Offering, Xxxxxxxxxx shall have the right to disclose its participation in such Offering after the Company has publicly disclosed the Offering, including, without limitation, the Offering at its cost of “tombstone” advertisements in financial and other newspapers and journals.
F. Indemnity.
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G. Limitation of Engagement to the Company. The Company acknowledges that Xxxxxxxxxx has been retained only by the Company, that Xxxxxxxxxx is providing services hereunder as an independent contractor (and not in any fiduciary or agency capacity) and that the Company’s engagement of Xxxxxxxxxx is not deemed to be on behalf of, and is not intended to confer rights upon, any shareholder, owner or partner of the Company or any other person
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not a party hereto as against Xxxxxxxxxx or any of its affiliates, or any of its or their respective officers, directors, controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), employees or agents. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Xxxxxxxxxx, no one other than the Company is authorized to rely upon this Agreement or any other statements or conduct of Xxxxxxxxxx, and no one other than the Company is intended to be a beneficiary of this Agreement. The Company acknowledges that any recommendation or advice, written or oral, given by Xxxxxxxxxx to the Company in connection with Xxxxxxxxxx’x engagement is intended solely for the benefit and use of the Company’s management and directors in considering a possible Offering, and any such recommendation or advice is not on behalf of, and shall not confer any rights or remedies upon, any other person or be used or relied upon for any other purpose. Xxxxxxxxxx shall not have the authority to make any commitment binding on the Company. The Company, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to reject any investor introduced to it by Xxxxxxxxxx.
H. Limitation of Xxxxxxxxxx’x Liability to the Company. Xxxxxxxxxx and the Company further agree that neither Xxxxxxxxxx nor any of its affiliates or any of its or their respective officers, directors, controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act), employees or agents shall have any liability to the Company, its security holders or creditors, or any person asserting claims on behalf of or in the right of the Company (whether direct or indirect, in contract, tort, for an act of negligence or otherwise) for any losses, fees, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or equitable relief arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the services rendered hereunder, except for losses, fees, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses that arise out of or are based on any action of or failure to act by Xxxxxxxxxx and that are finally judicially determined to have resulted solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Xxxxxxxxxx.
I. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be fully performed therein. Any disputes that arise under this Agreement, even after the termination of this Agreement, will be heard only in the state or federal courts located in the City of New York, State of New York. The parties hereto expressly agree to submit themselves to the jurisdiction of the foregoing courts in the City of New York, State of New York. The parties hereto expressly waive any rights they may have to contest the jurisdiction, venue or authority of any court sitting in the City and State of New York. In the event of the bringing of any action, or suit against the other party hereto, arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the party whose favor the final judgment or award shall be entered shall be entitled to have and recover from the other party the costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including its reasonable attorneys’ fees. Any rights to trial by jury with respect to any such action, proceeding or suit are hereby waived by Xxxxxxxxxx and the Company.
J. Notices. All notices hereunder will be in writing and sent by certified mail, hand delivery, overnight delivery or e-mail, if sent to Xxxxxxxxxx, at the address set forth on the first page hereof, e-mails: xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx and xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx, Attention: Head of Investment Banking, and if sent to the Company, to the address set forth on the first page hereof, e-mail: _________________, Attention: Chief Executive Officer. Notices sent by certified mail shall be deemed received five days thereafter, notices sent by hand delivery or overnight
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delivery shall be deemed received on the date of the relevant written record of receipt and notices sent by e-mail shall be deemed received as of the date and time they were sent.
K. Conflicts. The Company acknowledges that Xxxxxxxxxx and its affiliates may have and may continue to have investment banking and other relationships with parties other than the Company pursuant to which Xxxxxxxxxx may acquire information of interest to the Company. Xxxxxxxxxx shall have no obligation to disclose such information to the Company or to use such information in connection with any contemplated transaction.
L. Anti-Money Laundering. To help the United States government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering, the federal laws of the United States require all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person with whom they do business. This means Xxxxxxxxxx must ask the Company for certain identifying information, including a government-issued identification number (e.g., a U.S. taxpayer identification number) and such other information or documents that Xxxxxxxxxx considers appropriate to verify the Company’s identity, such as certified articles of incorporation, a government-issued business license, a partnership agreement or a trust instrument.
M. Miscellaneous. The Company represents and warrants that it has all requisite power and authority to enter into and carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not breach or conflict with any agreement, document or instrument to which it is a party or bound. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except in writing signed by Xxxxxxxxxx and the Company. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both Xxxxxxxxxx and the Company and their respective assigns, successors, and legal representatives. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of Xxxxxxxxxx and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof other than the Prior Agreements. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including electronic counterparts), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures to this Agreement transmitted by electronic mail in “portable document format” (.pdf) form, or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document bearing the original signature. The undersigned hereby consents to receipt of this Agreement in electronic form and understands and agrees that this Agreement may be signed electronically. In the event that any signature is delivered by electronic mail (including any electronic signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) or otherwise by electronic transmission evidencing an intent to sign this Agreement, such electronic mail or other electronic transmission shall create a valid and binding obligation of the undersigned with the same force and effect as if such signature were an original. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by electronic mail or other electronic transmission is legal, valid and binding for all purposes.
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In acknowledgment that the foregoing correctly sets forth the understanding reached by Xxxxxxxxxx and the Company, please sign in the space provided below, whereupon this letter shall constitute a binding Agreement as of the date indicated above.
Very truly yours,
X.X. XXXXXXXXXX & CO., LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Date: August 12, 2022
Accepted and Agreed:
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx
Name: Xxxx Xxxxx
Title: President and CEO
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