EXHIBIT 10.6
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
This Settlement Agreement and Release (the "Agreement") is dated as of
December 22, 2003 and is by and among The N.I.R. Group, LLC, a New York limited
liability company ("NIR"), AJW Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, New Millennium Capital Partners II, LLC, a New York limited liability
company, AJW Offshore, Ltd. (formerly known as AJW/New Millennium Offshore,
Ltd.), a Cayman Islands entity, and AJW Qualified Partners, LLC (formerly known
as Pegasus Capital Partners, LLC), a New York limited liability company
(collectively, the "Holders"), and Peak Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (formerly
known as Palladium Communications, Inc.), a Nevada corporation ("Peak").
Collectively, NIR, the Holders, and Peak are referred to herein as the
"Parties."
WHEREAS, Peak and the Holders entered into a Securities Purchase
Agreement dated as of February 28, 2002, pursuant to which Peak issued an
aggregate of $215,000 principal amount of 12% convertible debentures and
warrants to purchase 645,000 shares of common stock, as amended March 14, 2003,
and as amended June 16, 2003, including all exhibits, schedules and ancillary
agreements thereto (the "March Securities Purchase Agreement");
WHEREAS, Peak and the Holders entered into a Securities Purchase
Agreement dated as of dated as of April 22, 2003, including all exhibits,
schedules and ancillary agreements thereto, whereby Peak issued an aggregate of
$785,000 principal amount of 12% convertible debentures and warrants to purchase
1,570,000 shares of common stock (the "April Securities Purchase Agreement");
WHEREAS, Peak and the Holders have agreed that, upon payment of certain
consideration as set forth herein, the Holders will surrender all securities,
rights to receive additional securities, and secured interest rights received by
the Holders pursuant to the March Securities Purchase Agreement and the April
Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Subject Securities"), which will be
cancelled upon surrender and closing hereunder (the "Closing");
WHEREAS, the Holders are willing to surrender all of the Subject
Securities in exchange for payment of $1,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares of Peak's
unregistered common stock, as provided herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual conditions and covenants
contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, it is hereby agreed by
and among the Parties as follows:
1. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Holders will deliver the
Subject Securities to the Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx.
2. Upon execution of this Agreement, Peak will (i) deposit $500,000,
which shall secure the promissory note payable on the earlier of effectiveness
of a registration statement and March 22, 2004 (the "Promissory Note"), in
substantially the form as set forth in Exhibit A, in escrow with Law Offices of
Xxx Xxxxxxx, to be held in escrow and to be released to the Holders on the terms
and conditions herein and (ii) will pay to the Holders an aggregate of $500,000
by wire transfer as directed by the Holders and will issue to the Holders an
aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of Peak's common stock, to be held by the Holders
in accordance with Section 5 below (collectively, the "Payment Price"). The
Payment Price shall be allocated among the Holders as follows:
AJW Partners, LLC 31.05%
New Millennium Capital Partners II, LLC 14.24%
AJW Offshore, Ltd. 28.59%
AJW Qualified Partners, LLC 26.12%
3. Upon receipt of the Subject Securities and the Payment Price, the
Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx will notify Peak and the Holders, and as soon as
practicable will forward the Subject Securities to Peak, provided that the
Subject Securities shall not be released to Peak until the delivery of $500,000,
the $500,000 Promissory Note and 1,000,000 unregistered shares of Peak to the
Holders by delivery to the Holders' designated agent for receipt of the Payment
Price, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx & Ingersoll, LLP, located at 51st Floor, 0000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000. This shall constitute the "Closing"
hereunder.
4. It is understood that third parties ("Investors") will be providing
funding to pay amounts described above for which the Investors will be receiving
consideration that includes securities, convertible debentures and/or warrants,
and that Peak will be undertaking its best efforts to file, on or about January
15, 2004, a registration statement for the resale of the underlying common stock
(the "Investor Registration Statement"). It is understood that such agreements
with and issuances to Investors may be deemed in breach of certain provisions of
the agreements pursuant to which the Holder's debentures and warrants were
issued, and the Holders have waived such provisions, subject to Closing.
5. The 1,000,000 shares of common stock to be issued to the Holders
hereunder (the "Holders' Common Stock") shall be unregistered and bear customary
restrictive legend. Prior to the first anniversary of Closing, the Holders'
Common Stock may not be transferred, sold or otherwise disposed of, whether by
means of a public or private transaction, except to the Investors or upon notice
to the Company, fully communicating all details of the proposed transactions,
upon which the Investors shall have a twenty day first right of refusal to match
any offer made. After the first anniversary date of Closing, the Holders' Common
Stock may be sold pursuant to applicable securities laws, subject to the
following: the Holders shall not sell short any of the Company's securities.
Thirteen months after Closing, the Holders shall have the right to put the
Holders' Common Stock (as to the unsold balance of the 1,000,000 shares) to Peak
at $.75 per share, on an all-or-none basis. The Holders shall provide Peak with
written notice if they wish to exercise the put, which must be received by Peak
after thirteen months and prior to one year and two months after Closing, at the
expiration of which, this put right terminates. Closing on the put shall occur
within ten (10) business days from receipt of notice of the put. The put cannot
be withdrawn by the Holders once exercised.
6. Peak and the Holders represent and warrant to each other that there
are no consulting or other agreements between them, other than the March
Securities Agreement and the April Securities Agreement. Peak and NIR represent
and warrant to each other that there are no services, consulting, management or
any other agreements between them in effect.
7. NIR and the Holders shall reasonably cooperate with Peak, including
furnishing necessary documents and information, in connection with Peak's
securities reporting and disclosure obligations under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
Peak's efforts to effect the Investor Registration Statement.
8. In consideration of the foregoing, NIR and the Holders release and
discharge Peak, its officers, directors, principals, control persons, past and
present employees, insurers, subsidiaries, predecessors, successors, and assigns
("Peak Parties") from all actions, cause of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of
money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts,
controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments,
extents, executions, claims, and demands whatsoever, in law, admiralty or
equity, which against Peak Parties that it ever had, now have or hereafter can,
shall or may, have for, upon, or by reason of any matter, cause or thing
whatsoever, whether or not known or unknown, from the beginning of the world to
the day of the date of this Agreement arising in connection with the March
Securities Purchase Agreement and the April Securities Purchase Agreement, and
any and all agreements between Peak and NIR, other than a breach of this
Agreement.
9. In consideration of the foregoing, the Peak Parties release and
discharge NIR and the Holders, their officers, directors, principals, control
persons, past and present employees, insurers, subsidiaries, predecessors,
successors, and assigns ("NIR and Holders Parties") from all actions, cause of
action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills,
specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises,
variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims, and
demands whatsoever, in law, admiralty or equity, which against NIR and Holders
Parties that Peak ever had, now have or hereafter can, shall or may, have for,
upon, or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, whether or not
known or unknown, from the beginning of the world to the day of the date of this
Agreement arising in connection with the March Securities Purchase Agreement and
the April Securities Purchase Agreement, and any and all agreements between Peak
and NIR, other than a breach of this Agreement.
10. Each of the Parties acknowledges and represents that: (a) it has
read the Agreement; (b) it clearly understands the Agreement and each of its
terms; (c) it fully and unconditionally consents to the terms of this Agreement;
(d) it has had the benefit and advice of counsel of its own selection; (e) it
has executed this Agreement, freely, with knowledge, and without influence or
duress; (f) it has not relied upon any other representations, either written or
oral, express or implied, made to it by any person; and (g) the consideration
received by it has been actual and adequate.
11. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding
concerning the subject matter hereof between the Parties and supersedes and
replaces all prior negotiations, proposed agreement and agreements, written or
oral. Each of the Parties hereto acknowledges that no other party, nor agents or
counsel of any other party whomsoever, has made any promise, representation or
warranty whatsoever, express or implied, not contained herein concerning the
subject hereto, to induce it to execute this Agreement, and each of the Parties
acknowledge and warrant that it is not executing this Agreement in reliance on
any promise, representation or warranty not contained herein.
12. This Agreement may not be modified or amended in any manner except
by an instrument in writing specifically stating that it is a supplement,
modification or amendment to the Agreement and signed by each of the Parties
hereto.
13. Should any provision of this Agreement be declared or be determined
by any court or tribunal to be illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining
parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected thereby and said illegal or
invalid part, term or provision shall be severed and deemed not to be part of
this Agreement.
14. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles of
conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other
concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only
in the state or federal courts located in New York County in the State of New
York. All parties and the individuals executing this Agreement and other
agreements agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive trial by
jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its
reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
15. Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in
writing and sent by means of certified or registered mail, express mail, or
other overnight delivery service, hand delivery confirmed by signed receipt or
facsimile transmission (followed by prompt transmission of the original of such
notice by any of the foregoing means), in each case proper postage or other
charges pre-paid and addressed or directed to the Party at the address set forth
on the signature page hereto. Any notice to Peak shall also be sent to the
attention of Xxx Xxxxxxx, Esq., Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx, 00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx
Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, telephone: 000-000-0000, facsimile:
000-000-0000, but such copy to Xxx Xxxxxxx shall not constitute notice required
hereunder. Any notice to NIR or the Holders shall also be sent to the attention
of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Esq., Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxxx, LLP, 0000 Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX, telephone: 000-000-0000, facsimile:
000-000-0000, but such copy to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx shall not constitute notice
required hereunder.
16. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which, when
all parties have executed at least one such counterpart, shall be deemed an
original, with the same force and effect as if all signatures were appended to
one instrument, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
Agreement.
17. Peak shall reimburse the fees and expenses of the Holder's counsel
in the maximum amount of up to $10,000 upon receipt of a detailed invoice, upon
the closing of this Agreement, in connection with the negotiation and
preparation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. No other
counsel fees or expenses are payable by or claimed against Peak for fees and
expenses of the Holder's counsel in connection with any matter, including, but
not limited to, this Agreement or in connection with the March Securities
Purchase Agreement and the April Securities Purchase Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first indicated above.
THE N.I.R. GROUP, LLC
By: /s/
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
AJW PARTNERS, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
NEW MILLENNIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS II, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
AJW OFFSHORE, LTD.
(formerly known as AJW/New Millennium Offshore, Ltd.)
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
AJW QUALIFIED PARTNERS, LLC
(formerly known as Pegasus Capital Partners, LLC)
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
The address for NIR and the Holders is:
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
(formerly known as Palladium Communications, Inc.)
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
ADDRESS:
Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx XX XX00 0XX
Telephone: x00(0)0000 000000
Facsimile: x00(0)0000 000000
EXHIBIT A
PROMISSORY NOTE
Promissory Note
$_________ December 22, 2003
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and intending to be legally bound, Peak
Entertainment, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Maker"), hereby unconditionally
and irrevocably promises to pay to the order of __________________________ (the
"Payee") at its address _____________________________________________, or such
other place as Payee may designate in writing, in lawful money of the United
States of America, the aggregate principal sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000), and, subject to the terms set forth herein, to pay interest on the
principal outstanding from time to time.
This Promissory Note is issued in connection with the Settlement
Agreement and Release dated as of December 22, 2003 (the "Settlement Agreement")
entered into by and among the Maker and the Payee. The Parties understand that
third parties ("Investors") will be providing the cash consideration for which
the Investors will be receiving securities, convertible debentures and/or
warrants, and that Maker will be undertaking its best efforts to file a
registration statement for the resale of the underlying common stock (the
"Investor Registration Statement") on or about January 15, 2004. In the event
the Investor Registration Statement is declared effective within two months of
filing, no interest shall accrue and no interest will be paid on the principal
amount of this Promissory Note. In the event the Investor Registration Statement
is not declared effective within two months of filing, interest shall accrue on
the outstanding principal balance of this Promissory Note on the basis of a
360-day year daily from the date of issuance until paid in full at the rate of
twelve percent (12%) per annum. Whenever any payment to be made hereunder falls
due on a Saturday, Sunday or business holiday in New York, New York, such
payment may be made on the next succeeding business day and such extension of
time will, in such case, be included in computing interest, if any, in
connection with such payment.
Maker will cause funds in the amount of $500,000 to be deposited in
escrow with Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx (the "Securing Funds") to secure payment
of this Promissory Note issued pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. The
Securing Funds will be utilized to pay, on a pro rata basis, the principal
amount of this Promissory Note and of the related promissory notes.
On the earlier of the effective date of the Investor Registration
Statement and March 22, 2004 (the "Maturity Date"), the principal amount
outstanding and the accrued interest, if any, shall be payable upon demand of
Payee to the Maker or to the escrow agent, which demand may be made in whole or
in part at any time. This Promissory Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at
any time or from time to time prior to the Maturity Date.
For purposes of this Promissory Note, an "Event of Default" shall occur
if Maker shall: (i) fail to pay the entire principal amount of this Promissory
when due and payable, (ii) admit in writing its inability to pay any of its
monetary obligations under this Promissory Note, (iii) make a general assignment
of its assets for the benefit of creditors, or (iv) allow any proceeding to be
instituted by or against it seeking relief from or by creditors, including,
without limitation, any bankruptcy proceedings.
In the event that an Event of Default has occurred, Payee or any other
holder of this Promissory Note may, by notice to Maker, declare this entire
Promissory Note to be forthwith due and payable one business day after such
Event of Default. In the event that an Event of Default consisting of a
voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filing has occurred, then this entire
Promissory Note shall automatically become due and payable without any notice or
other action by Payee.
The nonexercise or delay by the Payee or any other holder of this
Promissory Note of any of its rights hereunder in any particular instance shall
not constitute a waiver thereof in that or any subsequent instance. No waiver of
any right shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Payee, and no
waiver on one or more occasions shall be conclusive as a bar to or waiver of any
right on any other occasion.
Should any part of the indebtedness evidenced hereby be collected by
law or through an attorney-at-law, Payee or any other holder of this Promissory
Note shall, if permitted by applicable law, be entitled to collect from Maker
all reasonable costs of collection, including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees.
Maker hereby forever waives presentment, demand, presentment for
payment, protest, notice of protest, and notice of dishonor of this Promissory
Note and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance and enforcement of this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note shall be binding upon the successors and assigns
of Maker, and shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors
and assigns of Payee.
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in writing
and sent by means of certified or registered mail, express mail, or other
overnight delivery service, hand delivery confirmed by signed receipt or
facsimile transmission (followed by prompt transmission of the original of such
notice by any of the foregoing means) in each case proper postage or other
charges pre-paid and addressed or directed to the Maker or to the Payee at the
address set forth in the signature page of the related Settlement Agreement.
Such notice shall be deemed given when actually received. Both Maker and Payee
may change the address and fax number for notices by service of notice to the
other as herein provided.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of New York. All disputes between Maker and
Payee relating in any way to this Promissory Note shall be resolved only by
state and federal courts located in New York County in the State of New York,
and the courts to which an appeal therefrom may be taken.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Maker has executed this Promissory
Note as of December 22, 2003.
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
By:
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
PROMISSORY NOTE
Promissory Note
$155,250 December 22, 2003
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and intending to be legally bound, Peak
Entertainment, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Maker"), hereby unconditionally
and irrevocably promises to pay to the order of AJW PARTNERS, LLC (the "Payee")
at its address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, or
such other place as Payee may designate in writing, in lawful money of the
United States of America, One Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($155,250), and, subject to the terms set forth herein, to pay interest
on the principal outstanding from time to time.
This Promissory Note is issued in connection with the Settlement
Agreement and Release dated as of December 22, 2003 (the "Settlement Agreement")
entered into by and among the Maker and the Payee. The Parties understand that
third parties ("Investors") will be providing the cash consideration for which
the Investors will be receiving securities, convertible debentures and/or
warrants, and that Maker will be undertaking its best efforts to file a
registration statement for the resale of the underlying common stock (the
"Investor Registration Statement") on or about January 15, 2004. In the event
the Investor Registration Statement is declared effective within two months of
filing, no interest shall accrue and no interest will be paid on the principal
amount of this Promissory Note. In the event the Investor Registration Statement
is not declared effective within two months of filing, interest shall accrue on
the outstanding principal balance of this Promissory Note on the basis of a
360-day year daily from the date of issuance until paid in full at the rate of
twelve percent (12%) per annum. Whenever any payment to be made hereunder falls
due on a Saturday, Sunday or business holiday in New York, New York, such
payment may be made on the next succeeding business day and such extension of
time will, in such case, be included in computing interest, if any, in
connection with such payment.
Maker will cause funds in the amount of $500,000 to be deposited in
escrow with Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx (the "Securing Funds") to secure payment
of this Promissory Note issued pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. The
Securing Funds will be utilized to pay, on a pro rata basis, the principal
amount of this Promissory Note and of the related promissory notes.
On the earlier of the effective date of the Investor Registration
Statement and March 22, 2004 (the "Maturity Date"), the principal amount
outstanding and the accrued interest, if any, shall be payable upon demand of
Payee to the Maker or to the escrow agent, which demand may be made in whole or
in part at any time. This Promissory Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at
any time or from time to time prior to the Maturity Date.
For purposes of this Promissory Note, an "Event of Default" shall occur
if Maker shall: (i) fail to pay the entire principal amount of this Promissory
when due and payable, (ii) admit in writing its inability to pay any of its
monetary obligations under this Promissory Note, (iii) make a general assignment
of its assets for the benefit of creditors, or (iv) allow any proceeding to be
instituted by or against it seeking relief from or by creditors, including,
without limitation, any bankruptcy proceedings.
In the event that an Event of Default has occurred, Payee or any other
holder of this Promissory Note may, by notice to Maker, declare this entire
Promissory Note to be forthwith due and payable one business day after such
Event of Default. In the event that an Event of Default consisting of a
voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filing has occurred, then this entire
Promissory Note shall automatically become due and payable without any notice or
other action by Payee.
The nonexercise or delay by the Payee or any other holder of this
Promissory Note of any of its rights hereunder in any particular instance shall
not constitute a waiver thereof in that or any subsequent instance. No waiver of
any right shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Payee, and no
waiver on one or more occasions shall be conclusive as a bar to or waiver of any
right on any other occasion.
Should any part of the indebtedness evidenced hereby be collected by
law or through an attorney-at-law, Payee or any other holder of this Promissory
Note shall, if permitted by applicable law, be entitled to collect from Maker
all reasonable costs of collection, including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees.
Maker hereby forever waives presentment, demand, presentment for
payment, protest, notice of protest, and notice of dishonor of this Promissory
Note and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance and enforcement of this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note shall be binding upon the successors and assigns
of Maker, and shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors
and assigns of Payee.
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in writing
and sent by means of certified or registered mail, express mail, or other
overnight delivery service, hand delivery confirmed by signed receipt or
facsimile transmission (followed by prompt transmission of the original of such
notice by any of the foregoing means) in each case proper postage or other
charges pre-paid and addressed or directed to the Maker or to the Payee at the
address set forth in the signature page of the related Settlement Agreement.
Such notice shall be deemed given when actually received. Both Maker and Payee
may change the address and fax number for notices by service of notice to the
other as herein provided.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of New York. All disputes between Maker and
Payee relating in any way to this Promissory Note shall be resolved only by
state and federal courts located in New York County in the State of New York,
and the courts to which an appeal therefrom may be taken.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Maker has executed this Promissory
Note as of December 22, 2003.
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
PROMISSORY NOTE
Promissory Note
$130,600 December 22, 2003
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and intending to be legally bound, Peak
Entertainment, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Maker"), hereby unconditionally
and irrevocably promises to pay to the order of AJW QUALIFIED PARTNERS, LLC (the
"Payee") at its address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx
00000, or such other place as Payee may designate in writing, in lawful money of
the United States of America, One Hundred Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
($130,600), and, subject to the terms set forth herein, to pay interest on the
principal outstanding from time to time.
This Promissory Note is issued in connection with the Settlement
Agreement and Release dated as of December 22, 2003 (the "Settlement Agreement")
entered into by and among the Maker and the Payee. The Parties understand that
third parties ("Investors") will be providing the cash consideration for which
the Investors will be receiving securities, convertible debentures and/or
warrants, and that Maker will be undertaking its best efforts to file a
registration statement for the resale of the underlying common stock (the
"Investor Registration Statement") on or about January 15, 2004. In the event
the Investor Registration Statement is declared effective within two months of
filing, no interest shall accrue and no interest will be paid on the principal
amount of this Promissory Note. In the event the Investor Registration Statement
is not declared effective within two months of filing, interest shall accrue on
the outstanding principal balance of this Promissory Note on the basis of a
360-day year daily from the date of issuance until paid in full at the rate of
twelve percent (12%) per annum. Whenever any payment to be made hereunder falls
due on a Saturday, Sunday or business holiday in New York, New York, such
payment may be made on the next succeeding business day and such extension of
time will, in such case, be included in computing interest, if any, in
connection with such payment.
Maker will cause funds in the amount of $500,000 to be deposited in
escrow with Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx (the "Securing Funds") to secure payment
of this Promissory Note issued pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. The
Securing Funds will be utilized to pay, on a pro rata basis, the principal
amount of this Promissory Note and of the related promissory notes.
On the earlier of the effective date of the Investor Registration
Statement and March 22, 2004 (the "Maturity Date"), the principal amount
outstanding and the accrued interest, if any, shall be payable upon demand of
Payee to the Maker or to the escrow agent, which demand may be made in whole or
in part at any time. This Promissory Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at
any time or from time to time prior to the Maturity Date.
For purposes of this Promissory Note, an "Event of Default" shall occur
if Maker shall: (i) fail to pay the entire principal amount of this Promissory
when due and payable, (ii) admit in writing its inability to pay any of its
monetary obligations under this Promissory Note, (iii) make a general assignment
of its assets for the benefit of creditors, or (iv) allow any proceeding to be
instituted by or against it seeking relief from or by creditors, including,
without limitation, any bankruptcy proceedings.
In the event that an Event of Default has occurred, Payee or any other
holder of this Promissory Note may, by notice to Maker, declare this entire
Promissory Note to be forthwith due and payable one business day after such
Event of Default. In the event that an Event of Default consisting of a
voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filing has occurred, then this entire
Promissory Note shall automatically become due and payable without any notice or
other action by Payee.
The nonexercise or delay by the Payee or any other holder of this
Promissory Note of any of its rights hereunder in any particular instance shall
not constitute a waiver thereof in that or any subsequent instance. No waiver of
any right shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Payee, and no
waiver on one or more occasions shall be conclusive as a bar to or waiver of any
right on any other occasion.
Should any part of the indebtedness evidenced hereby be collected by
law or through an attorney-at-law, Payee or any other holder of this Promissory
Note shall, if permitted by applicable law, be entitled to collect from Maker
all reasonable costs of collection, including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees.
Maker hereby forever waives presentment, demand, presentment for
payment, protest, notice of protest, and notice of dishonor of this Promissory
Note and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance and enforcement of this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note shall be binding upon the successors and assigns
of Maker, and shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors
and assigns of Payee.
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in writing
and sent by means of certified or registered mail, express mail, or other
overnight delivery service, hand delivery confirmed by signed receipt or
facsimile transmission (followed by prompt transmission of the original of such
notice by any of the foregoing means) in each case proper postage or other
charges pre-paid and addressed or directed to the Maker or to the Payee at the
address set forth in the signature page of the related Settlement Agreement.
Such notice shall be deemed given when actually received. Both Maker and Payee
may change the address and fax number for notices by service of notice to the
other as herein provided.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of New York. All disputes between Maker and
Payee relating in any way to this Promissory Note shall be resolved only by
state and federal courts located in New York County in the State of New York,
and the courts to which an appeal therefrom may be taken.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Maker has executed this Promissory
Note as of December 22, 2003.
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
PROMISSORY NOTE
Promissory Note
$142,950 December 22, 2003
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and intending to be legally bound, Peak
Entertainment, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Maker"), hereby unconditionally
and irrevocably promises to pay to the order of AJW OFFSHORE, LTD. (the "Payee")
at its address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, or
such other place as Payee may designate in writing, in lawful money of the
United States of America, One Hundred Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($142,950), and, subject to the terms set forth herein, to pay interest
on the principal outstanding from time to time.
This Promissory Note is issued in connection with the Settlement
Agreement and Release dated as of December 22, 2003 (the "Settlement Agreement")
entered into by and among the Maker and the Payee. The Parties understand that
third parties ("Investors") will be providing the cash consideration for which
the Investors will be receiving securities, convertible debentures and/or
warrants, and that Maker will be undertaking its best efforts to file a
registration statement for the resale of the underlying common stock (the
"Investor Registration Statement") on or about January 15, 2004. In the event
the Investor Registration Statement is declared effective within two months of
filing, no interest shall accrue and no interest will be paid on the principal
amount of this Promissory Note. In the event the Investor Registration Statement
is not declared effective within two months of filing, interest shall accrue on
the outstanding principal balance of this Promissory Note on the basis of a
360-day year daily from the date of issuance until paid in full at the rate of
twelve percent (12%) per annum. Whenever any payment to be made hereunder falls
due on a Saturday, Sunday or business holiday in New York, New York, such
payment may be made on the next succeeding business day and such extension of
time will, in such case, be included in computing interest, if any, in
connection with such payment.
Maker will cause funds in the amount of $500,000 to be deposited in
escrow with Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx (the "Securing Funds") to secure payment
of this Promissory Note issued pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. The
Securing Funds will be utilized to pay, on a pro rata basis, the principal
amount of this Promissory Note and of the related promissory notes.
On the earlier of the effective date of the Investor Registration
Statement and March 22, 2004 (the "Maturity Date"), the principal amount
outstanding and the accrued interest, if any, shall be payable upon demand of
Payee to the Maker or to the escrow agent, which demand may be made in whole or
in part at any time. This Promissory Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at
any time or from time to time prior to the Maturity Date.
For purposes of this Promissory Note, an "Event of Default" shall occur
if Maker shall: (i) fail to pay the entire principal amount of this Promissory
when due and payable, (ii) admit in writing its inability to pay any of its
monetary obligations under this Promissory Note, (iii) make a general assignment
of its assets for the benefit of creditors, or (iv) allow any proceeding to be
instituted by or against it seeking relief from or by creditors, including,
without limitation, any bankruptcy proceedings.
In the event that an Event of Default has occurred, Payee or any other
holder of this Promissory Note may, by notice to Maker, declare this entire
Promissory Note to be forthwith due and payable one business day after such
Event of Default. In the event that an Event of Default consisting of a
voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filing has occurred, then this entire
Promissory Note shall automatically become due and payable without any notice or
other action by Payee.
The nonexercise or delay by the Payee or any other holder of this
Promissory Note of any of its rights hereunder in any particular instance shall
not constitute a waiver thereof in that or any subsequent instance. No waiver of
any right shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Payee, and no
waiver on one or more occasions shall be conclusive as a bar to or waiver of any
right on any other occasion.
Should any part of the indebtedness evidenced hereby be collected by
law or through an attorney-at-law, Payee or any other holder of this Promissory
Note shall, if permitted by applicable law, be entitled to collect from Maker
all reasonable costs of collection, including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees.
Maker hereby forever waives presentment, demand, presentment for
payment, protest, notice of protest, and notice of dishonor of this Promissory
Note and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance and enforcement of this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note shall be binding upon the successors and assigns
of Maker, and shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors
and assigns of Payee.
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in writing
and sent by means of certified or registered mail, express mail, or other
overnight delivery service, hand delivery confirmed by signed receipt or
facsimile transmission (followed by prompt transmission of the original of such
notice by any of the foregoing means) in each case proper postage or other
charges pre-paid and addressed or directed to the Maker or to the Payee at the
address set forth in the signature page of the related Settlement Agreement.
Such notice shall be deemed given when actually received. Both Maker and Payee
may change the address and fax number for notices by service of notice to the
other as herein provided.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of New York. All disputes between Maker and
Payee relating in any way to this Promissory Note shall be resolved only by
state and federal courts located in New York County in the State of New York,
and the courts to which an appeal therefrom may be taken.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Maker has executed this Promissory
Note as of December 22, 2003.
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
PROMISSORY NOTE
Promissory Note
$130,600 December 22, 2003
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and intending to be legally bound, Peak
Entertainment, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Maker"), hereby unconditionally
and irrevocably promises to pay to the order of AJW QUALIFIED PARTNERS, LLC (the
"Payee") at its address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx
00000, or such other place as Payee may designate in writing, in lawful money of
the United States of America, One Hundred Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
($130,600), and, subject to the terms set forth herein, to pay interest on the
principal outstanding from time to time.
This Promissory Note is issued in connection with the Settlement
Agreement and Release dated as of December 22, 2003 (the "Settlement Agreement")
entered into by and among the Maker and the Payee. The Parties understand that
third parties ("Investors") will be providing the cash consideration for which
the Investors will be receiving securities, convertible debentures and/or
warrants, and that Maker will be undertaking its best efforts to file a
registration statement for the resale of the underlying common stock (the
"Investor Registration Statement") on or about January 15, 2004. In the event
the Investor Registration Statement is declared effective within two months of
filing, no interest shall accrue and no interest will be paid on the principal
amount of this Promissory Note. In the event the Investor Registration Statement
is not declared effective within two months of filing, interest shall accrue on
the outstanding principal balance of this Promissory Note on the basis of a
360-day year daily from the date of issuance until paid in full at the rate of
twelve percent (12%) per annum. Whenever any payment to be made hereunder falls
due on a Saturday, Sunday or business holiday in New York, New York, such
payment may be made on the next succeeding business day and such extension of
time will, in such case, be included in computing interest, if any, in
connection with such payment.
Maker will cause funds in the amount of $500,000 to be deposited in
escrow with Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx (the "Securing Funds") to secure payment
of this Promissory Note issued pursuant to the Settlement Agreement. The
Securing Funds will be utilized to pay, on a pro rata basis, the principal
amount of this Promissory Note and of the related promissory notes.
On the earlier of the effective date of the Investor Registration
Statement and March 22, 2004 (the "Maturity Date"), the principal amount
outstanding and the accrued interest, if any, shall be payable upon demand of
Payee to the Maker or to the escrow agent, which demand may be made in whole or
in part at any time. This Promissory Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at
any time or from time to time prior to the Maturity Date.
For purposes of this Promissory Note, an "Event of Default" shall occur
if Maker shall: (i) fail to pay the entire principal amount of this Promissory
when due and payable, (ii) admit in writing its inability to pay any of its
monetary obligations under this Promissory Note, (iii) make a general assignment
of its assets for the benefit of creditors, or (iv) allow any proceeding to be
instituted by or against it seeking relief from or by creditors, including,
without limitation, any bankruptcy proceedings.
In the event that an Event of Default has occurred, Payee or any other
holder of this Promissory Note may, by notice to Maker, declare this entire
Promissory Note to be forthwith due and payable one business day after such
Event of Default. In the event that an Event of Default consisting of a
voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filing has occurred, then this entire
Promissory Note shall automatically become due and payable without any notice or
other action by Payee.
The nonexercise or delay by the Payee or any other holder of this
Promissory Note of any of its rights hereunder in any particular instance shall
not constitute a waiver thereof in that or any subsequent instance. No waiver of
any right shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Payee, and no
waiver on one or more occasions shall be conclusive as a bar to or waiver of any
right on any other occasion.
Should any part of the indebtedness evidenced hereby be collected by
law or through an attorney-at-law, Payee or any other holder of this Promissory
Note shall, if permitted by applicable law, be entitled to collect from Maker
all reasonable costs of collection, including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees.
Maker hereby forever waives presentment, demand, presentment for
payment, protest, notice of protest, and notice of dishonor of this Promissory
Note and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance and enforcement of this Promissory Note.
This Promissory Note shall be binding upon the successors and assigns
of Maker, and shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors
and assigns of Payee.
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in writing
and sent by means of certified or registered mail, express mail, or other
overnight delivery service, hand delivery confirmed by signed receipt or
facsimile transmission (followed by prompt transmission of the original of such
notice by any of the foregoing means) in each case proper postage or other
charges pre-paid and addressed or directed to the Maker or to the Payee at the
address set forth in the signature page of the related Settlement Agreement.
Such notice shall be deemed given when actually received. Both Maker and Payee
may change the address and fax number for notices by service of notice to the
other as herein provided.
This Promissory Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of New York. All disputes between Maker and
Payee relating in any way to this Promissory Note shall be resolved only by
state and federal courts located in New York County in the State of New York,
and the courts to which an appeal therefrom may be taken.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Maker has executed this Promissory
Note as of December 22, 2003.
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of December 22,
2003, by and among Peak Entertainment Holdings, Inc., a corporation incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada (the "Company"), the Debenture Holders
signatory hereto ("Holders"), and Law Offices of Xxx Xxxxxxx (the "Escrow
Agent").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, by agreement dated as of December 22, 2003, the Holders have
agreed to relinquish and sell all ownership and other rights to the debentures
and warrants issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of
April 22, 2003 by and among the Company and the Holders and the Securities
Purchase Agreement dated as of February 28, 2002, as amended March 14, 2003 by
and among the Company and the Holders, and as amended June 17, 2003, for an
aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000 and 1,000,000 unregistered shares of
common stock of the Company (the "Purchase Price") as set forth in the
Settlement Agreement and Release dated as of December 22, 2003 by and among the
Holders and the Company (the "Settlement Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the Holders and the Company have requested that the Escrow
Agent hold $500,000 (the "Funds") to secure payment of those certain promissory
notes issued to the Holders on the date hereof (the "Notes");
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and mutual promises
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
TERMS OF THE ESCROW
1.1 The parties hereby agree to establish an escrow account with the
Escrow Agent whereby the Escrow Agent shall hold the Funds to secure the Notes;
1.2 At the Closing, upon the Escrow Agent's receipt of the Funds into
its escrow account, together with executed counterparts of this Agreement, the
Settlement Agreement, and the Holders' debentures and warrants, the Escrow Agent
shall telephonically advise the parties, or the parties' designated attorney or
agent, that it has received the Funds into its account. Wire transfers to the
Escrow Agent shall be made as follows:
LAW OFFICES OF XXX XXXXXXX,
ESCROW ACCOUNT ACC. 00000000
CITIBANK, N.A.
CITICORP CENTER
000 XXXX 00XX XXXXX
XXX XXXX, XX 00000
ABA NO. 000000000
1.3. The Funds shall remain in escrow until the earlier of March 22,
2004 or the effectiveness of the Investor Registration Statement, as provided in
the Settlement Agreement (the "Final Redemption Date"). On the Final Redemption
Date, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the Funds per written wire or other
delivery instructions to the Holders.
ARTICLE 2
MISCELLANEOUS
2.1. No waiver or any breach of any covenant or provision herein
contained shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach
thereof, or of any other covenant or provision herein contained. No extension of
time for performance of any obligation or act shall be deemed any extension of
the time for performance of any other obligation or act.
2.2. All notices or other communications required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be sent as set forth in the Settlement
Agreement.
2.3. This Escrow Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the permitted successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto.
2.4. This Escrow Agreement is the final expression of, and contains the
entire agreement between, the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersedes all prior understandings with respect thereto. This Escrow
Agreement may not be modified, changed, supplemented or terminated, nor may any
obligations hereunder be waived, except by written instrument signed by the
parties to be charged or by its agent duly authorized in writing or as otherwise
expressly permitted herein.
2.5. Whenever required by the context of this Escrow Agreement, the
singular shall include the plural and masculine shall include the feminine. This
Escrow Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the
parties, but rather as if both parties had prepared the same. Unless otherwise
indicated, all references to Articles are to this Escrow Agreement.
2.6. The parties hereto expressly agree that this Escrow Agreement
shall be governed by, interpreted under and construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York. Any action to enforce, arising out of,
or relating in any way to, any provisions of this Escrow Agreement shall only be
brought in a state or Federal court sitting in New York County in the State of
New York.
2.7. The Escrow Agent's duties hereunder may be altered, amended,
modified or revoked only by a writing signed by the Company, the Holders and the
Escrow Agent.
2.8. The Escrow Agent shall be obligated only for the performance of
such duties as are specifically set forth herein and may rely and shall be
protected in relying or refraining from acting on any instrument reasonably
believed by the Escrow Agent to be genuine and to have been signed or presented
by the proper party or parties. The Escrow Agent shall not be personally liable
for any act the Escrow Agent may do or omit to do hereunder as the Escrow Agent
while acting in good faith, and any act done or omitted by the Escrow Agent
pursuant to the advice of the Escrow Agent's attorneys-at-law shall be
conclusive evidence of such good faith.
2.9. The Escrow Agent is hereby expressly authorized to disregard any
and all warnings given by any of the parties hereto or by any other person or
corporation, excepting only orders or process of courts of law and is hereby
expressly authorized to comply with and obey orders, judgments or decrees of any
court. In case the Escrow Agent obeys or complies with any such order, judgment
or decree, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any of the parties hereto or
to any other person, firm or corporation by reason of such decree being
subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside, vacated or found to have
been entered without jurisdiction.
2.10. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable in any respect on account of
the identity, authorization or rights of the parties executing or delivering or
purporting to execute or deliver the Settlement Agreement or any documents or
papers deposited or called for thereunder.
2.11. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to employ such legal counsel
and other experts as the Escrow Agent may deem necessary properly to advise the
Escrow Agent in connection with the Escrow Agent's duties hereunder, may rely
upon the advice of such counsel, and may pay such counsel reasonable
compensation therefor. The Escrow Agent has acted as legal counsel for the
Company, and may continue to act as legal counsel for the Company,
notwithstanding its duties as the Escrow Agent hereunder. The Holders consent to
the Escrow Agent in such capacity as legal counsel for the Company and waives
any claim that such representation represents a conflict of interest on the part
of the Escrow Agent. The Holders understand that the Company and the Escrow
Agent are relying explicitly on the foregoing provision in entering into this
Escrow Agreement.
2.12. If the Escrow Agent reasonably requires other or further
instruments in connection with this Escrow Agreement or obligations in respect
hereto, the necessary parties hereto shall join in furnishing such instruments.
2.13. It is understood and agreed that should any dispute arise with
respect to the delivery and/or ownership or right of possession of the documents
or the escrow funds held by the Escrow Agent hereunder, the Escrow Agent is
authorized and directed in the Escrow Agent's sole discretion (1) to retain in
the Escrow Agent's possession without liability to anyone all or any part of
said documents or the escrow funds until such disputes shall have been settled
either by mutual written agreement of the parties concerned by a final order,
decree or judgment or a court of competent jurisdiction after the time for
appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected, but the Escrow Agent shall
be under no duty whatsoever to institute or defend any such proceedings or (2)
to deliver the escrow funds and any other property and documents held by the
Escrow Agent hereunder to a state or Federal court having competent subject
matter jurisdiction and located in the City of New York in accordance with the
applicable procedure therefor.
2.14. The Company and the Holders agree jointly and severally to
indemnify and hold harmless the Escrow Agent and its partners, employees, agents
and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, costs or expenses in
any way arising from or relating to the duties or performance of the Escrow
Agent hereunder or the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Settlement
Agreement other than any such claim, liability, cost or expense to the extent
the same shall have been determined by final, unappealable judgment of a court
of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of the Escrow Agent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of this 22nd day of December, 2003.
AJW PARTNERS, LLC PEAK ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
AJW OFFSHORE, LTD.
AJW QUALIFIED PARTNERS, LLC
NEW MILLENNIUM CAPITAL By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
PARTNERS II, LLC --------------------------------
Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: President
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Authorized Signatory
ESCROW AGENT:
LAW OFFICES OF XXX XXXXXXX
By: /s/ Xxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxx Xxxxxxx, Authorized Signatory
