AGREEMENT FOR SHARE EXCHANGE
EXHIBIT 2.1
AGREEMENT FOR SHARE EXCHANGE
THIS AGREEMENT FOR SHARE EXCHANGE (this “Agreement”), dated as of the 10th day of February, 2011, is by and among Studio II Brands, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Studio II”), and Hippo Lace Limited., a British Virgin Islands corporation (“HLL”), and the Shareholders of HLL listed in Exhibit A who execute this Agreement (the “Shareholders”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Studio II and HLL desire to complete a share exchange transaction pursuant to which Studio II shall acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of HLL in exchange for the issuance of 2,291,100 shares of restricted common stock of Studio II to the Shareholders; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Studio II and the Board of Directors of HLL have each approved the proposed transaction, contingent upon satisfaction prior to closing of all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Shareholders are the owners of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of HLL; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to make certain representations, warranties and agreements in connection with completion of the proposed share exchange transaction.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which shall be considered an integral part of this Agreement, and the covenants, conditions, representations and
warranties hereinafter set forth, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
THE EXCHANGE
1.1
The Exchange. At the Closing (as hereinafter defined), Studio II shall acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of HLL from the Shareholders. Consideration to be issued by Studio II shall be a total of 2,291,100 restricted shares of its common stock (the “Exchange Shares”) in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of HLL (the “Exchange”). The Exchange shall take place upon the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement and in accordance with applicable law. Immediately following completion of the share exchange transaction through issuance of the Exchange Shares, Studio II shall have a total of approximately 11,899,276shares of its common stock issued and outstanding.
1.2
Closing and Effective Time. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Parties shall hold a closing (the "Closing") on (i) the first business day on which the last of the conditions set forth in Article V to be fulfilled prior to the Closing is fulfilled or waived or (ii) such other date as the Parties hereto may agree (the "Closing Date"), at such time and place as the Parties hereto may agree. Such date shall be the date of Exchange (the "Effective Time").
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
2.1
Representations and Warranties of Studio II. Studio II represents and warrants to HLL as follows:
(a)
Organization, Standing and Power. Studio II is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida, has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary.
(b)
Capital Structure. As of the date of execution of this Agreement, the authorized capital stock of Studio II consists of 100,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of which approximately 9,608,176shares are issued and outstanding. The Exchange Shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be, when issued pursuant to the terms of the resolution of the Board of Directors of Studio II approving such issuance, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to preemptive rights. Except as otherwise specified herein, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, there are no other options, warrants, calls, agreements or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire from Studio II at any time, or upon the happening of any stated event, any shares of the capital stock of Studio II whether or not presently issued or outstanding.
(c)
Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Minute Books. The copies of the Articles of Incorporation and of the Bylaws of Studio II which have been delivered to HLL are true, correct and complete copies thereof.
(d)
Authority. Studio II has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of Studio II. No other corporate or shareholder proceedings on the part of Studio II are necessary to authorize the Exchange, or the other transactions contemplated hereby.
(e)
Conflict with Other Agreements; Approvals. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in any violation of, or default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or the loss of a material benefit under, or the creation of a lien, pledge, security interest or other encumbrance on assets (any such conflict, violation, default, right of termination, cancellation or acceleration, loss or creation, a "violation") pursuant to any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws or any organizational document of Studio II or, result in any violation of any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease, benefit plan or other agreement, obligation, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law,
ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to Studio II which violation would have a material adverse effect on Studio II taken as a whole. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any court, administrative agency or commission or other governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign (a "Governmental Entity") is required by or with respect to Studio II in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Studio II or the consummation by Studio II of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(f)
Books and Records. Studio II has made and will make available for inspection by HLL upon reasonable request all the books of Studio II relating to the business of Studio II. Such books of Studio II have been maintained in the ordinary course of business. All documents furnished or caused to be furnished to HLL by Studio II are true and correct copies, and there are no amendments or modifications thereto except as set forth in such documents.
(g)
Compliance with Laws. Studio II is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all laws, regulations, rules, orders, judgments, decrees and other requirements and policies imposed by any Governmental Entity applicable to it, its properties or the operation of its businesses.
(h)
SEC Filings.
Studio II is a reporting Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is current in all of its required reporting obligations.
(i)
Liabilities. Studio II has no outstanding liabilities as of the date of execution of the Agreement.
(j)
Litigation. There is no suit, action or proceeding pending, or, to the knowledge of Studio II, threatened against or affecting Studio II which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Studio II, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule or order of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against Studio II having, or which, insofar as reasonably can be foreseen, in the future could have, any such effect.
(k)
Tax Returns. Studio II has duly filed any tax reports and returns required to be filed by it and has fully paid all taxes and other charges claimed to be due from it by any federal, state or local taxing authorities. There are not now any pending questions relating to, or claims asserted for, taxes or assessments asserted upon Studio II.
(l)
Indemnification. Studio II agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless HLL and all of HLL’s officers, directors, stockholders, employees and agents against any and all expenses, costs, and damages (other than costs and expenses directly incurred by HLL and the officers, directors, stockholders, employees and agents of HLL in the process of their due diligence investigation), including, but not limited to all expenses of defense and investigation relating thereto, of any and every nature and description, however incurred, arising out of any wrongful or negligent act or omission by Studio II or any designee of Studio II related to the Letter of Intent, this Agreement, the transactions described herein, and any agreements or proceedings related to any of them.
2.2
Representations and Warranties of HLL. HLL represents and warrants to Studio II as follows:
(a)
Organization, Standing and Power. HLL is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of British Virgin Islands, has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which
the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary.
(b)
Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock of HLL consists of 50,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.0 per share. As of the date of execution of this Agreement, HLL has a total of 1 share of common stock issued and outstanding. All outstanding shares of HLL stock are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to preemptive rights or other restrictions on transfer. All of the issued and outstanding shares of HLL were issued in compliance with all applicable securities laws. Except as otherwise specified herein, there are no options, warrants, calls, agreements or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire from HLL at any time, or upon the happening of any stated event, any shares of the capital stock of HLL.
(c)
Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and Minute Books. The copies of the Articles of Incorporation and of the other corporate documents of HLL which have been delivered to Studio II are true, correct and complete copies thereof. The minute books of HLL which have been made available for inspection contain accurate minutes of all meetings and accurate consents in lieu of meetings of the Board of Directors (and any committee thereof) and of the shareholders of HLL since the date of incorporation and accurately reflect all transactions referred to in such minutes and consents in lieu of meetings.
(d)
Authority. HLL has all requisite power to enter into this Agreement and, subject to approval of the proposed transaction by the holders of 100% of its issued and outstanding shares which are entitled to vote to approve the proposed transaction, has the requisite power and authority to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. Except as specified herein, no other corporate or shareholder proceedings on the part of HLL are necessary to authorize the Exchange and the other transactions contemplated hereby.
(e)
Conflict with Agreements; Approvals. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, conflict with, or result in any violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of HLL or of any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease, benefit plan or other agreement, obligation, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to HLL or its properties or assets. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to HLL in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by HLL, or the consummation by HLL of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(f)
Financial Statements. On or before the date of Closing hereunder, HLL shall have delivered to Studio II consolidated audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, audited in accordance with US GAAP, and unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2010..
(g)
Books and Records. HLL has made and will make available for inspection by Studio II upon reasonable request all the books of account, relating to the business of HLL. Such books of account of HLL have been maintained in the ordinary course of business. All documents furnished or caused to be furnished to Studio II by HLL are true and correct copies, and there are no amendments or modifications thereto except as set forth in such documents.
(h)
Compliance with Laws. HLL is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all laws, regulations, rules, orders, judgments, decrees and other requirements and policies
imposed by any Governmental Entity applicable to it, its properties or the operation of its businesses.
(i)
Liabilities and Obligations. HLL has no material liabilities or obligations (absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) except (i) liabilities that are reflected and reserved against on the HLL’s financial statements which are to be delivered to Studio II pursuant to subparagraph (f) above, have not been paid or discharged since the date thereof and (ii) liabilities incurred since the date of such financial statements in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and in accordance with this Agreement.
(j)
Litigation. There is no suit, action or proceeding pending, or, to the knowledge of HLL threatened against or affecting HLL, which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on HLL, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule or order of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against HLL having, or which, insofar as reasonably can be foreseen, in the future could have, any such effect.
(k)
Taxes. HLL has filed or will file within the time prescribed by law (including extension of time approved by the appropriate taxing authority) all tax returns and reports required to be filed with all other jurisdictions where such filing is required by law; and HLL has paid, or made adequate provision for the payment of all taxes, interest, penalties, assessments or deficiencies due and payable on, and with respect to such periods. HLL knows of (i) no other tax returns or reports which are required to be filed which have not been so filed and (ii) no unpaid assessment for additional taxes for any fiscal period or any basis therefore.
(l)
Licenses, Permits; Intellectual Property. HLL owns or possesses in the operation of its business all material authorizations which are necessary for it to conduct its business as now conducted. Neither the execution nor delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will require any notice or consent under or have any material adverse effect upon any such authorizations.
(m)
Indemnification. HLL agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Studio II and all of Studio II’s officers, directors, stockholders, employees and agents against any and all expenses, costs, and damages (other than costs and expenses directly incurred by Studio II and the officers, directors, stockholders, employees and agents of Studio II in the process of their due diligence investigation), including, but not limited to all expenses of defense and investigation relating thereto, of any and every nature and description, however incurred, arising out of any wrongful or negligent act or omission by HLL or any designee of HLL related to the Letter of Intent, this Agreement, the transactions described herein, and any agreements or proceedings related to any of them.
2.3
Representations and Warranties of the Shareholders. By execution of this Agreement, each of the Shareholders represents and warrants to Studio II as follows:
(a)
Shares Free and Clear. The shares of HLL which he or she owns are free and clear of any liens, claims, options, charges or encumbrances of any nature.
(b)
Unqualified Right to Transfer Shares. He or she has the unqualified right to sell, assign, and deliver the portion of the shares of HLL specified on Exhibit A and, upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Studio II will acquire good and valid title to such shares, free and clear of all liens, claims, options, charges, and encumbrances of whatsoever nature.
(c)
Agreement and Transaction Duly Authorized. He or she is authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the share exchange transaction described herein. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will constitute a violation or default under any term or provision of any contract, commitment, indenture, other agreement or restriction of any kind or character to which such Shareholder is a party or by which such Shareholder is bound.
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
3.1
Covenants of HLL and Studio II. During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the Effective Time, HLL and Studio II each agree as to themselves (except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, or to the extent that the other party shall otherwise consent in writing):
(a)
Ordinary Course. Each party shall carry on its respective businesses in the usual, regular and ordinary course in substantially the same manner as heretofore conducted.
(b)
Dividends; Changes in Stock. No party shall (i) declare or pay any dividends on or make other distributions in respect of any of its capital stock, or (ii) repurchase or otherwise acquire, or permit any subsidiary to purchase or otherwise acquire, any shares of its capital stock.
(c)
Issuance of Securities. No party shall issue, deliver or sell, or authorize or propose the issuance, delivery or sale of, any shares of its capital stock of any class, any voting debt or any securities convertible into, or any rights, warrants or options to acquire, any such shares, voting debt or convertible securities.
(d)
Governing Documents. No party shall amend or propose to amend its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
(e)
No Dispositions. Except for the transfer of assets in the ordinary course of business consistent with prior practice, no party shall sell, lease, encumber or otherwise dispose of, or agree to sell, lease, encumber or otherwise dispose of, any of its assets, which are material, individually or in the aggregate, to such party.
(f)
Indebtedness. No party shall incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or guarantee any such indebtedness or issue or sell any debt securities or warrants or rights to acquire any debt securities of such party or guarantee any debt securities of others other than in each case in the ordinary course of business consistent with prior practice.
3.2
Other Actions. No party shall take any action that would or is reasonably likely to result in any of its representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement being untrue as of the date made (to the extent so limited), or in any of the conditions to the Exchange set forth in Article V not being satisfied.
ARTICLE IV
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
4.1
Restricted Studio II Shares. The Exchange Shares will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), but will be issued pursuant to applicable exemptions from such registration requirements for transactions not involving a public offering and/or for transactions which
constitute “offshore transactions” as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act. Accordingly, the Exchange Shares will constitute "restricted securities" for purposes of the Securities Act and the holders of Exchange Shares will not be able to transfer such shares except upon compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act or in reliance upon an available exemption therefrom. The certificates evidencing the Exchange Shares shall contain a legend to the foregoing effect and the holders of such shares shall deliver at Closing an Investment Letter acknowledging the fact that the Exchange Shares are restricted securities and agreeing to the foregoing transfer restrictions.
4.2
Access to Information. Upon reasonable notice, Studio II and HLL shall each afford to the officers, employees, accountants, counsel and other representatives of the other company, access to all their respective properties, books, contracts, commitments and records and, during such period, each of Studio II and HLL shall furnish promptly to the other (a) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of Federal or state securities laws and (b) all other information concerning its business, properties and personnel as such other party may reasonably request. Unless otherwise required by law, the Parties will hold any such information which is nonpublic in confidence until such time as such information otherwise becomes publicly available through no wrongful act of either party, and in the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason each party shall promptly return all nonpublic documents obtained from any other party, and any copies made of such documents, to such other party.
4.3
Legal Conditions to Exchange. Each of Studio II and HLL shall take all reasonable actions necessary to comply promptly with all legal requirements which may be imposed on itself with respect to the Exchange and will promptly cooperate with and furnish information to each other in connection with any such requirements imposed upon any of them or upon any of their related entities or subsidiaries in connection with the Exchange. Each party shall take all reasonable actions necessary to obtain (and will cooperate with each other in obtaining) any consent, authorization, order or approval of, or any exemption by, any Governmental Entity or other public or private third party, required to be obtained or made by Studio II or HLL or any of their related entities or subsidiaries in connection with the Exchange or the taking of any action contemplated thereby or by this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
5.1
Conditions to Each Party's Obligation To Effect the Exchange. The respective obligations of each party to effect the Exchange shall be conditional upon the filing, occurring or obtainment of all authorizations, consents, orders or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or expirations of waiting periods imposed by any governmental entity or by any applicable law, rule, or regulation governing the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.2
Conditions to Obligations of Studio II. The obligation of Studio II to effect the Exchange is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions on or before the Closing Date unless waived by Studio II:
(a)
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of HLL and of the Shareholders set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and (except to the extent such representations and warranties speak as of an earlier date) as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, and Studio II shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of HLL by the President of HLL and a certificate signed by each of the Shareholders to such effect.
(b)
Performance of Obligations of HLL. HLL shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date, and Studio II shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of HLL by the President to such effect.
(c)
Closing Documents. Studio II shall have received such certificates and other closing documents as counsel for Studio II shall reasonably request.
(d)
No Dissenting Shares. Shareholders holding 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of number of shares of common stock of HLL shall have executed this Agreement and consented to completion of the share exchange transaction described herein.
(e)
Consents. HLL shall have obtained the consent or approval of each person whose consent or approval shall be required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby under any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement or instrument, except those for which failure to obtain such consents and approvals would not, in the reasonable opinion of Studio II, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on HLL and its subsidiaries and related entities taken as a whole upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. HLL shall also have received the approval of its shareholders in accordance with applicable law.
(f)
Due Diligence Review. Studio II shall have completed to its reasonable satisfaction a review of the business, operations, finances, assets and liabilities of HLL and shall not have determined that any of the representations or warranties of HLL contained herein are, as of the date hereof or the Closing Date, inaccurate in any material respect or that HLL is otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
(g)
Pending Litigation. There shall not be any litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened to restrain or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which, in the sole reasonable judgment of Studio II, made in good faith, would make the consummation of the Exchange imprudent. In addition, there shall not be any other litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened against HLL, the consequences of which, in the judgment of Studio II, could be materially adverse to HLL.
(h)
GAAP Audited Financial Statements of HLL. Studio II’s obligations hereunder shall be contingent upon its receipt of audited financial statements for HLL, for the year ended March 31, 2010, audited in accordance with US GAAP, and unaudited financial statements for any subsequent interim period, which has been completed more than 45 days prior to the Closing Date.
5.3
Conditions to Obligations of HLL. The obligation of HLL to effect the Exchange is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived by HLL.
(a)
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Studio II set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and (except to the extent such representations speak as of an earlier date) as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, HLL shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Studio II by the President to such effect.
(b)
Performance of Obligations of Studio II. Studio II shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date, and HLL shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Studio II by the President to such effect.
(c)
Closing Documents. HLL shall have received such certificates and other closing documents as counsel for HLL shall reasonably request.
(d)
Consents. Studio II shall have obtained the consent or approval of each person whose consent or approval shall be required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e)
Due Diligence Review. HLL shall have completed to its reasonable satisfaction a review of the business, operations, finances, assets and liabilities of Studio II and shall not have determined that any of the representations or warranties of Studio II contained herein are, as of the date hereof or the Closing Date, inaccurate in any material respect or that Studio II is otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
(f)
Pending Litigation. There shall not be any litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened to restrain or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which, in the sole reasonable judgment of HLL, made in good faith, would make the consummation of the Exchange imprudent. In addition, there shall not be any other litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened against Studio II the consequences of which, in the judgment of HLL, could be materially adverse to Studio II.
ARTICLE VI
TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT
6.1
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time:
(a)
by mutual written consent of Studio II and HLL;
(b)
by either Studio II or HLL if there has been a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of the other set forth in this Agreement which breach has not been cured within five (5) business days following receipt by the breaching party of notice of such breach, or if any permanent injunction or other order of a court or other competent authority preventing the consummation of the Exchange shall have become final and non-appealable; or
(c)
by Studio II if HLL has not supplied Studio II with financial statements pursuant to Section 5.2(h) hereof 5 business days before Closing date.
(d)
by either Studio II, HLL or the Shareholders if the Closing shall not have been consummated before February 28, 2011.
6.2
Effect of Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either HLL or Studio II as provided in Section 6.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and there shall be no liability or obligation on the part of any party hereto. In such event, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenses.
6.3
Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of Studio II, HLL and the Shareholders, provided that in the case of Studio II and HLL, any such amendment must be authorized by their respective Board of Directors, and to the extent required by law, approved by their respective shareholders. Any such amendment must be by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the Parties hereto.
6.4
Extension; Waiver. At any time prior to the Effective Time, the Parties hereto, by action taken or authorized by their respective Board of Directors, may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other Parties hereto, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.1
Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements. All of the representations, warranties and agreements in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Effective Time for a period of three years from the date of this Agreement.
7.2
Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally, telecopied (which is confirmed) or mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the Parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):
(a)
If to:
Studio II Brands, Inc.
16/F Honest Motors Xxxxxxxx
0-00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxx Xxxx
(b)
If to:
Hippo Lace Limited
Portcullis TrustNet Xxxxxxxx P.O. Box 3444Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands
(c)
If to the Shareholders, at their respective addresses specified on Exhibit C.
7.3
Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The phrase “made available” in this Agreement shall mean that the information referred to has been made available if requested by the party to whom such information is to be made available.
7.4
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when two or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to the other Parties, it being understood that all Parties need not sign the same counterpart.
7.5
Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries; Rights of Ownership. This Agreement (including the documents and the instruments referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and is not intended to confer upon any person other than the Parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
7.6
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed as having been entered into in the State of Florida and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any Court of Florida or any federal court in the State of Florida in respect of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and irrevocably accept for themselves and in respect of their property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts.
7.7
No Remedy in Certain Circumstances. Each party agrees that, should any court or other competent authority hold any provision of this Agreement or part hereof or thereof to be null, void or unenforceable, or order any party to take any action inconsistent herewith or not to take any action required herein, the other party shall not be entitled to specific performance of such provision or part hereof or thereof or to any other remedy, including but not limited to money damages, for breach hereof or thereof or of any other provision of this Agreement or part hereof or thereof as a result of such holding or order.
7.8
Publicity. Except as otherwise required by law or the rules of the SEC, so long as this Agreement is in effect, no party shall issue or cause the publication of any press release or other public announcement with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
7.9
Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the Parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other Parties. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement for Share Exchange has been signed by the Parties set forth below as of the date first set forth above.
STUDIO II BRANDS, INC.,
HIPPO LACE LIMITED,
A Florida corporation
A British Virgin Islands corporation
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxx
/s/ Gu Yao
BY: _____________________________
BY: ____________________________
SHAREHOLDERS OF HIPPO LACE LIMITED
/s/ Gu Yao
____________________________________
Gu Yao
EXHIBIT A
Shareholders of Hippo Lace Limited | No. of shares |
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EXHIBIT B
Shareholders of Studio II After Exchange | No. of shares |
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Xxxxxx Xxxx | 5,023,000 |
| 42.21% |
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Gu Yao Other Current Shareholders | 2,291,100 4,585,176 |
| 19.25% 38.54% |
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TOTAL | 11,899,276 |
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EXHIBIT C
ADDRESSES OF SHAREHOLDERS OF HIPPO LACE LIMITED
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Xx Xxx | Xxxx 0000, Xxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx |
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