THIS WARRANT AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE
HEREOF HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR ANY APPLICABLE STATE
SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE,
MORTGAGED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT
PURSUANT TO (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (B)
AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM AND, IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY, THE
COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE
COMPANY TO THE EFFECT THAT THE TRANSFER IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE
STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
THIS WARRANT IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF A NOTE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THEREIN CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER. A
COMPLETE AND CORRECT COPY OF SUCH AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR
INSPECTION AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE COMPANY AND WILL BE
FURNISHED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AND WITHOUT CHARGE.
WARRANT TO PURCHASE SECURITIES
OF
GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC.
Void after July 19, 2009
This Warrant is issued to Xxxxxxxxx X. XxXxxx, or his registered assigns
(the "Holder") by Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), as of July 19, 2006 (the "Warrant Issue Date"). This Warrant is
issued pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement dated as of July 19,
2006 (the "Purchase Agreement") in connection with a loan by the Holder to the
Company. Capitalized terms used herein, but not otherwise defined, shall have
the meaning ascribed to them in the Purchase Agreement.
1. Number of Shares Subject to Warrant. Subject to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth, the Holder is entitled, upon surrender of this
Warrant at the principal office of the Company, to purchase from the Company, at
a price equal to the Exercise Price (as defined in Section 2 below), shares of
the Warrant Stock.
For purposes of this Warrant:
(A) "Common Stock" shall mean the Company's common stock,
$0.01 par value.
(B) "Expiration Date" shall mean July 19, 2009.
(C) "Warrant Stock" shall mean Two Hundred Thousand
(200,000) shares of the Company's Common Stock, subject to adjustment as
described in Section 7 below.
(D) "Shares" shall mean fully paid and non-assessable
shares of Common Stock.
2. Exercise Price. The per share purchase price for the Shares
shall be thirty five cents (.35) (the "Exercise Price"). The Exercise Price
shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 7 hereof.
3. Exercise Period. Except as otherwise provided for herein, this
Warrant shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to
time after the Warrant Issue Date. From and after 5:00 p.m., Orlando, Florida
time, on the Expiration Date, all Warrants evidenced hereby shall thereafter be
void and of no further force and effect. Whether or not surrendered to the
Company by the Holder, this Warrant shall be deemed canceled upon the expiration
hereof.
4. Method of Exercise. While this Warrant remains outstanding and
exercisable in accordance with Section 3 hereof, the purchase rights hereby
represented may be exercised in whole or in part, at the election of the Holder,
by the tender of the Notice of Exercise in substantially the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A and the surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of
the Company and by the payment to the Company in cash, by check, cancellation of
indebtedness or other form of payment acceptable to the Company, of an amount
equal to the then applicable Exercise Price multiplied by the number of Shares
then being purchased.
5. Certificates for Shares. Upon the exercise of the purchase
rights evidenced by this Warrant, one or more certificates for the number of
Shares so purchased shall be issued as soon as practicable thereafter (with
appropriate restrictive legends, as applicable), but in no event more than five
(5) business days following the exercise of this Warrant.
6. Issuance of Shares. The Company hereby covenants that it will
duly and validly reserve shares of Common Stock for issuance upon exercise of
this Warrant. The Company covenants that the Shares of Warrant Stock, when
issued pursuant to the exercise of this Warrant, will be duly and validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all taxes, liens, and charges
with respect to the issuance thereof. The Shares of Warrant Stock issued
hereunder shall have the same rights and obligations pertaining to the other
shares of Common Stock issued previously by the Company.
7. Adjustment of Exercise Price and Number of Shares. The number
of and kind of securities purchasable upon exercise of this Warrant and the
Exercise Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as follows:
(a) Subdivisions, Combinations and Other Issuances. If the
Company shall at any time prior to the exercise or expiration of this Warrant
subdivide its Common Stock, by split-up or otherwise, or combine its Common
Stock, or issue additional Common Stock as a dividend with respect to any of its
Common Stock, the number of Shares issuable on the exercise of this Warrant
shall forthwith be proportionately increased in the case of a subdivision or
stock dividend, or proportionately decreased in the case of a combination.
Appropriate adjustments shall also be made to the Exercise Price, provided that
the aggregate Exercise Price payable hereunder for the total number of Shares
purchasable under this Warrant (as adjusted) shall remain the same. Any
adjustment under this Section 7(a) shall become effective at the close of
business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective, or as of
the record date of such dividend, or in the event that no record date is fixed,
upon the making of such dividend.
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(b) Reclassification, Reorganization and Consolidation. In
the event of any corporate reclassification, capital reorganization,
consolidation, spin-off or change in the Common Stock of the Company (other than
as a result of a subdivision, combination, or dividend provided for in Section
7(a) above), then, as a condition of such event, lawful provision shall be made,
and duly executed documents evidencing the same from the Company or its
successor shall be delivered to the Holder, so that the Holder shall have the
right at any time prior to the expiration of this Warrant to purchase, at a
total price equal to that payable upon the exercise of this Warrant, the kind
and amount of shares of stock and/or other securities and property receivable in
connection with such event by a holder of the same number of shares for which
this Warrant could have been exercised immediately prior to such event. In any
such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and
interest of the Holder so that the provisions hereof shall thereafter be
applicable with respect to any shares of stock or other securities and property
deliverable upon exercise hereof, and appropriate adjustments shall be made to
the Exercise Price, provided that the aggregate exercise price payable hereunder
for the total number of Shares purchasable under this Warrant (as adjusted)
shall remain the same.
(c) Adjustment to Number of Shares. Upon each adjustment of
the Exercise Price, the number of Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrant
shall be increased to equal the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product
resulting from multiplying (i) the number of Shares issuable upon exercise of
the Warrant, and (ii) the Exercise Price, in each case as in effect immediately
before such adjustment by (y) the adjusted Exercise Price.
(d) Notice of Adjustment. When any adjustment is required
to be made to the Exercise Price or in the number or kind of Shares purchasable
upon exercise of the Warrant, the Company shall promptly notify the Holder of
such event and of the adjusted Exercise Price or number of Shares or other
securities or property thereafter purchasable upon exercise of this Warrant.
8. Assumption of Warrant. If at any time, while this Warrant, or
any portion thereof, is outstanding and unexpired there shall be an acquisition
of the Company by another entity by means of a merger, reorganization or
consolidation of the Company or any other transaction in which the owners of the
Company's outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction own,
directly or indirectly, less than 51% of the voting power of the resulting or
surviving entity immediately upon completion of such transaction, then, as a
part of such acquisition, lawful provision shall be made so that the Holder
shall thereafter be entitled to receive upon exercise of this Warrant, during
the period specified herein and upon payment of the aggregate Exercise Price
then in effect, the number of shares of stock or other securities or property of
the successor corporation resulting from such acquisition which a holder of the
Shares deliverable upon exercise of this Warrant would have been entitled to
receive in such acquisition if this Warrant had been exercised immediately
before such acquisition.
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9. No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional Shares or scrip
representing fractional Shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this
Warrant, but in lieu of any fractional Share the Company shall make a cash
payment therefor on the basis of the closing sale price of the Common Stock on
the AMEX Stock Exchange (or any successor exchange or quotation system on which
the Common Stock is listed or quoted) on the date of exercise.
10. No Shareholder Rights. Prior to exercise of this Warrant, the
Holder shall not be entitled to any rights of a shareholder with respect to the
Shares of Warrant Stock, including (without limitation) the right to vote such
Shares, receive dividends or other distributions thereon, exercise preemptive
rights or be notified of shareholder meetings, and such Holder shall not be
entitled to any notice or other communication concerning the business or affairs
of the Company. However, nothing in this Section 10 shall limit the right of the
Holder to be provided the notices required under this Warrant.
11. Compliance With Securities Act; Transferability of Warrant or
Shares.
(a) Compliance With Securities Act. The Holder, by
acceptance hereof, agrees that this Warrant, and the Shares issuable upon
exercise of this Warrant, are being acquired for investment and that such Holder
will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant, or any Shares
issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, except under circumstances which will
not result in a violation of the Securities Act, or any applicable state
securities laws. This Warrant and all Shares issued upon exercise of this
Warrant (unless registered under the Securities Act and any applicable state
securities laws) shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially
the following form:
"THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR ANY
APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAW AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR
SALE, MORTGAGED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED
EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR AN
EXEMPTION THEREFROM, AND, IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY, THE
COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE
COMPANY TO THAT EFFECT. THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR
INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION OR RESALE."
(b) Transferability. Subject to compliance with applicable
federal and state securities laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder are
transferable in whole or in part by the Holder to any person or entity upon
written notice to the Company. The transfer shall be recorded on the books of
the Company upon the surrender of this Warrant, properly endorsed for transfer
by delivery of an Assignment Form in substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B, to the Company at the address set forth in Section 15 hereof, and the
payment to the Company of all transfer taxes and other governmental charges
imposed on such transfer. In the event of a partial transfer, the Company shall
issue to the holders one or more appropriate new warrants.
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12. Restricted Securities. The Holder understands that this
Warrant and the Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, may not be
registered at the time of their issuance under the Securities Act for the reason
that the sale provided for herein and in the Purchase Agreement is exempt
pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act based on the representations of
the Holder set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement. The Holder represents
that it is experienced in evaluating companies such as the Company, has such
knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of its investment, and has the ability to suffer
the total loss of the investment. The Holder further represents that it has had
the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company
concerning the terms and conditions of this Warrant, the business of the
Company, and to obtain additional information to such Xxxxxx's satisfaction. The
Holder further represents that it is an "accredited investor" within the meaning
of Regulation D under the Securities Act, as presently in effect. The Holder
further represents that this Warrant is being acquired for the account of the
Holder for investment only and not with a view to, or with any intention of, a
distribution or resale thereof, in whole or in part, or the grant of any
participation therein.
13. Successors and Assigns. The terms and provisions of this
Warrant shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Company and the
Holders hereof and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
14. Amendments and Waivers. Any term of this Warrant may be
amended and the observance of any term of this Warrant may be waived (either
generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or
prospectively), with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.
15. Notices. All notices required under this Warrant shall be
deemed to have been given or made for all purposes (i) upon personal delivery,
(ii) upon confirmation receipt that the communication was successfully sent to
the applicable number if sent by facsimile, (iii) one day after being sent, when
sent by professional overnight courier service, or (iv) three business days
after posting when sent by registered or certified mail. Notices shall be sent
to the addresses set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
16. Captions. The section and subsection headings of this Warrant
are inserted for convenience only and shall not constitute a part of this
Warrant in construing or interpreting any provision hereof.
17. Governing Law. This Warrant shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Florida, without regard to the choice or conflict of laws
principles thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Warrant
to be duly executed as of the date first set forth above.
COMPANY
GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Chief Executive Officer
HOLDER
/s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. XxXxxx
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Xxxxxxxxx X. XxXxxx
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
To: Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
The undersigned hereby elects to [check applicable
subsection]:
(a) Purchase Shares (as defined in the attached
------------------ Warrant) of Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc.,
pursuant to the terms of the attached
Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price
per Share required under such Warrant
accompanies this notice;
OR
(b) Exercise the attached Warrant or portion
------------------ thereof for all of ___________ Shares under
the Warrant pursuant to the net exercise
provisions of Section 4 of such Warrant.
The Holder reaffirms all covenants, representations and warranties
made by it in Section 12 and agrees that all such covenants, representations and
warranties shall be deemed to be have been re-made as of the date hereof.
Date: WARRANTHOLDER:
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By:
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Name:
Address:
Name in which shares should be registered:
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EXHIBIT B
ASSIGNMENT FORM
To: Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
The undersigned hereby assigns and transfers unto _____________________________
of ______________________________________________ (Please typewrite or print in
block letters) the right to purchase ____________ Shares (as defined in the
Warrant) of Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. subject to the Warrant, dated as of
_____________________________, by and between Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. and
the undersigned (the "Warrant").
This assignment complies with the provisions of Section 11 of the Warrant and is
accompanied by funds sufficient to pay all applicable transfer taxes.
In addition, the undersigned and/or its assignee will provide such evidence as
is reasonably requested by, Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc., to evidence
compliance with applicable securities laws as contemplated by Sections 11 and 12
of the Warrant.
Date: By:
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(Print Name of Signatory)
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(Title of Signatory)
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