SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
SHARE
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
THIS
AGREEMENT is made effective as of the 15th day of October, 2007
AMONG:
GOLDEN
ARIA CORP., a Nevada corporation, of #604, 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0
(“Pubco”)
AND:
TARGET
ENERGY INC., a Nevada corporation, of 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0
(“Priveco”)
AND:
THE
UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDERS OF PRIVECO AS LISTED ON SCHEDULE
1 ATTACHED HERETO
(the
“SellingShareholders”)
WHEREAS:
A. The
Selling Shareholders are the registered and beneficial owners of all 13,810,000
issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Priveco;
B. Pubco
has
agreed to issue 13,810,000 common shares in the capital of Pubco as of the
Closing Date, as defined herein, to the Selling Shareholders as consideration
for the purchase by Pubco of all of the issued and outstanding common shares
of
Priveco held by the Selling Shareholders; and
C. Upon
the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Selling
Shareholders have agreed to sell all of the issued and outstanding common
shares
of Priveco held by the Selling Shareholders to Pubco in exchange for common
shares of Pubco.
THEREFORE,
in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained
and
other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which
are
hereby acknowledged), the parties covenant and agree as follows:
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1.
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DEFINITIONS
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1.1 Definitions. The
following terms have the following meanings, unless the context indicates
otherwise:
(a)
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“Agreement”
shall mean this Agreement, and all the exhibits, schedules and
other
documents attached to or referred to in this Agreement, and all
amendments
and supplements, if any, to this
Agreement;
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(b)
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“Closing”
shall mean the completion of the Transaction, in accordance with
Section
7 hereof, at which the Closing Documents
shall
be exchanged by the parties, except for those documents or other
items
specifically required to be exchanged at a later
time;
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(c)
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“Closing
Date” shall mean a date mutually agreed upon by the parties
hereto in writing and in accordance with Section 10.6 following the satisfaction or waiver
by
Pubco and Priveco of the conditions precedent set out in Sections
5.1 and 5.2
respectively, provided that such date shall be no later than three
(3)
weeks after delivery of the Priveco Financial Statements to be
delivered
under Section 5.1(l)
hereof;
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(d)
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“Closing
Documents” shall mean the papers, instruments and documents
required to be executed and delivered at the Closing pursuant to
this
Agreement;
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(e)
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“Exchange
Act” shall mean the United States Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended;
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(f)
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“Financing”
shall mean the equity financing by Pubco of $300,000.00
(1,200,000 Units of Pubco at a price of $0.25 per
Unit, a unit comprised of one common share and one warrant good
to
purchase an additional common share at a price of $0.40 within
two years),
which financing has been completed prior to the
Closing;
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(g)
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“GAAP”
shall mean United States generally accepted accounting principles
applied
in a manner consistent with prior
periods;
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(h)
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“Liabilities”
shall include any direct or indirect indebtedness, guaranty, endorsement,
claim, loss, damage, deficiency, cost, expense, obligation or
responsibility, fixed or unfixed, known or unknown, asserted xxxxxx
or
inchoate, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or
unsecured;
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(i)
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“Priveco
Shares” shall mean the 13,810,000 common shares of Priveco held
by the Selling Shareholders, being all of the issued and outstanding
common shares of Priveco beneficially held, either directly or
indirectly,
by the Selling Shareholders;
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(j)
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“Pubco
Shares” shall mean the 13,810,000 fully paid and non-assessable
common shares of Pubco, to be issued to the Selling Shareholders
by Pubco
on the Closing Date;
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(k)
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“SEC”
shall mean the Securities and Exchange
Commission;
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(l)
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“Securities
Act” shall mean the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended;
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(m)
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“Taxes”
shall include international, federal, state, provincial and local
income
taxes, capital gains tax, value-added taxes, franchise, personal
property
and real property taxes, levies, assessments, tariffs, duties (including
any customs duty), business license or other fees, sales, use and
any
other taxes relating to the assets of the designated party or the
business
of the designated party for all periods up to and including the
Closing
Date, together with any related charge or amount, including interest,
fines, penalties and additions to tax, if any, arising out of tax
assessments; and
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(n)
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“Transaction”
shall mean the purchase of the Priveco Shares by Pubco from the
Selling
Shareholders in consideration for the issuance of the Pubco
Shares.
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1.2 Schedules. The
following schedules are attached to and form part of this
Agreement:
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Selling
Shareholders
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Certificate
of Non-U.S. Shareholder
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National
Instrument 45-106 Investor Questionnaire
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Directors
and Officers of Priveco
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Directors
and Officers of Pubco
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Priveco
Leases, Subleases, Claims, Capital Expenditures, Taxes and Other
Property
Interests
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Priveco
Intellectual Property
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Priveco
Material Contracts
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Priveco
Employment Agreements and
Arrangements
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1.3 Currency. All
references to currency referred to in this Agreement are in United States
Dollars (US$), unless expressly stated otherwise.
2.
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THE
OFFER, PURCHASE AND SALE OF
SHARES
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2.1 Offer,
Purchase and Sale of Shares. Subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, the Selling Shareholders hereby covenant and agree to
sell,
assign and transfer to Pubco, and Pubco hereby covenants and agrees to purchase
from the Selling Shareholders all of the Priveco Shares held by the Selling
Shareholders.
2.2 Consideration. As
consideration for the sale of the Priveco Shares by the Selling Shareholders
to
Pubco, Pubco shall allot and issue the Pubco Shares to the Selling Shareholders
in the amount set out opposite each Selling Shareholder’s name in Schedule 1 on the basis of one
(1) Pubco Share for each Priveco Share held by each Selling
Shareholder. The Selling Shareholders acknowledge and agree that the
Pubco Shares are being issued pursuant to an exemption from the prospectus
and
registration requirements of the Securities Act. As required by
applicable securities law, the Selling Shareholders agree to abide by all
applicable resale restrictions and hold periods imposed by all applicable
securities legislation. All certificates representing the Pubco
Shares issued on Closing will be endorsed with one of the following legend
pursuant to the Securities Act in order to reflect the fact that the Pubco
Shares will be issued to the Selling Shareholders pursuant to an exemption
from
the registration requirements of the Securities Act:
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For
Selling Shareholders not resident in the United States:
“THE
SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE BEEN OFFERED IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION
TO A
PERSON WHO IS NOT A U.S. PERSON (AS DEFINED HEREIN) PURSUANT TO REGULATION
S UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “1933
ACT”).
NONE
OF
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE 1933 ACT,
OR
ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND, UNLESS SO REGISTERED, MAY NOT BE OFFERED
OR
SOLD, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES (AS DEFINED HEREIN) OR
TO
U.S. PERSONS EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S UNDER
THE
1933 ACT, PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE 1933
ACT, OR
PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT
TO, THE
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1933 ACT AND IN EACH CASE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. IN ADDITION, HEDGING
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1933 ACT. “UNITED STATES” AND “U.S. PERSON” ARE AS DEFINED
BY REGULATION S UNDER THE 1933 ACT.”
For
Selling Shareholders resident in the United States:
“NONE
OF
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “1933 ACT”), OR ANY U.S. STATE
SECURITIES LAWS, AND, UNLESS SO REGISTERED, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD, DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES (AS DEFINED HEREIN) OR TO U.S. PERSONS
EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S UNDER THE 1933 ACT,
PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE 1933 ACT, OR PURSUANT
TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1933 ACT AND IN EACH CASE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. IN ADDITION, HEDGING
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1933 ACT. “UNITED STATES” AND “U.S. PERSON” ARE AS DEFINED
BY REGULATION S UNDER THE 1933 ACT.”
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2.3 Share
Exchange Procedure. Each Selling Shareholder may exchange his,
her or its certificate representing the Priveco Shares by delivering such
certificate to Pubco duly executed and endorsed in blank (or accompanied
by duly
executed stock powers duly endorsed in blank), in each case in proper form
for
transfer, with signatures guaranteed, and, if applicable,
with all stock transfer and any other required documentary stamps affixed
thereto and with appropriate instructions to allow the transfer agent to
issue
certificates for the Pubco Shares to the holder thereof, together
with:
(a)
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if
the Selling Shareholder is not resident in the United States, a
Certificate of Non-U.S. Shareholder (the “Regulation S
Certificate”), a copy of which is set out in Schedule
2;
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(b)
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a
National Instrument 45-106 Investor Questionnaire
(the “Questionnaire”), a copy of which is set out in
Schedule
3.
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2.4 Fractional
Shares. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no
certificate for fractional shares of the Pubco Shares will be issued in the
Transaction. In lieu of any such fractional shares, if any of the
Selling Shareholders would otherwise be entitled to receive a fraction of
a
share of the Pubco Shares upon surrender of certificates representing the
Priveco Shares for exchange pursuant to this Agreement, the Selling Shareholders
will be entitled to have such fraction rounded up to the nearest whole number
of
Pubco Shares and will receive from Pubco a stock certificate representing
same.
2.5 Closing
Date. The Closing will take place, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date.
2.6 Restricted
Shares. The Selling Shareholders acknowledge that the Pubco
Shares issued pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement
will have such hold periods as are required under applicable securities laws
and
as a result may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed, except pursuant
to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or pursuant
to
an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration
requirements of the Securities Act and in each case only in accordance with
all
applicable securities laws.
2.7 Exemptions. The
Selling Shareholders acknowledge that Pubco has advised such Selling
Shareholders that Pubco is relying upon the representations and warranties
of
the Selling Shareholders set out in the Questionnaires to issue the Pubco
Shares
under an exemption from the prospectus and registration requirements of the
Securities Act (British Columbia) (the “BC Securities Act”)
and, as a consequence, certain protections, rights and remedies provided
by the
BC Securities Act, including statutory rights of rescission or damages, will
not
be available to the Selling Shareholders.
2.8 Canadian
Resale Restrictions. The Selling Shareholders acknowledge that
Pubco is not a reporting issuer in any province or territory of Canada and
accordingly, any applicable hold periods under the BC Securities Act or any
other Canadian jurisdiction may never expire, and the Pubco Shares may be
subject to resale restrictions in Canada for an indefinite period of
time. Additionally, the Selling Shareholders acknowledge that resale
of any of the Pubco Shares by the Selling Shareholders resident in Canada
is
restricted except pursuant to an exemption from applicable securities
legislation.
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3.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF
PRIVECO
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As
of the
Closing, Priveco and the Selling Shareholders, jointly and severally, represent
and warrant to Pubco, and acknowledge that Pubco is relying upon such
representations and warranties, in connection with the execution, delivery
and
performance of this Agreement, notwithstanding any investigation made by
or on
behalf of Pubco, as follows:
3.1 Organization
and Good Standing. Priveco is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada
and
has the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and to carry
on
its business as now being conducted. Priveco is duly qualified to do
business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in each of the
jurisdictions in which Priveco owns property, leases property, does business,
or
is otherwise required to do so, where the failure to be so qualified would
have
a material adverse effect on the business of Priveco taken as a
whole.
3.2 Authority. Priveco
has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and any other document contemplated by this Agreement (collectively,
the “Priveco Documents”) to be signed by Priveco and to perform
its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. The execution and delivery of each of the Priveco Documents
by Priveco and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have
been duly authorized by Priveco’s board of directors. No other
corporate or shareholder proceedings on the part of Priveco is necessary
to
authorize such documents or to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. This Agreement has been, and the other Priveco Documents when
executed and delivered by Priveco as contemplated by this Agreement will
be,
duly executed and delivered by Priveco and this Agreement is, and the other
Priveco Documents when executed and delivered by Priveco as contemplated
hereby
will be, valid and binding obligations of Priveco enforceable in accordance
with
their respective terms except:
(a)
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as
limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium,
and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of
creditors’
rights generally;
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(b)
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as
limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance,
injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies;
and
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(c)
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as
limited by public policy.
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3.3 Capitalization
of Priveco. The entire authorized capital stock and other equity
securities of Priveco consists of 13,810,00 common shares (the
“Priveco Common Stock”). As of the date of this
Agreement, there are 13,810,000 shares of Priveco Common Stock
issued and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding shares of
Priveco Common Stock have been duly authorized, are validly issued, were
not
issued in violation of any pre-emptive rights and are fully paid and
non-assessable, are not subject to pre-emptive rights and were issued in
full
compliance with the laws of the State of Nevada and its Constitution and
Articles of Association. There are no outstanding options, warrants,
subscriptions, conversion rights, or other rights, agreements, or commitments
obligating Priveco to issue any additional common shares of Priveco Common
Stock, or any other securities convertible into, exchangeable for, or evidencing
the right to subscribe for or acquire from Priveco any common shares of Priveco
Common Stock. There are no agreements purporting to restrict the
transfer of the Priveco Common Stock, no voting agreements, shareholders’
agreements, voting trusts, or other arrangements restricting or affecting
the
voting of the Priveco Common Stock.
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3.4 Shareholders
of Priveco Common Stock. As of the Closing Date, Schedule 1 contains a true and complete list of the
holders of all issued and outstanding shares of the Priveco Common Stock
including each holder’s name, address and number of Priveco Shares
held.
3.5 Directors
and Officers of Priveco. The duly elected or appointed directors
and the duly appointed officers of Priveco are as set out in Schedule 4.
3.6 Corporate
Records of Priveco. The corporate records of Priveco, as required
to be maintained by it pursuant to all applicable laws, are accurate, complete
and current in all material respects, and the minute book of Priveco is,
in all
material respects, correct and contains all records required by all applicable
laws, as applicable, in regards to all proceedings, consents, actions and
meetings of the shareholders and the board of directors of Priveco.
3.7 Non-Contravention. Neither
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, nor the consummation
of the Transaction, will:
(a)
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conflict
with, result in a violation of, cause a default under (with or
without
notice, lapse of time or both) or give rise to a right of termination,
amendment, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation contained
in or
the loss of any material benefit under, or result in the creation
of any
lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance upon any of the
material
properties or assets of Priveco or any of its subsidiaries under
any term,
condition or provision of any loan or credit agreement, note, debenture,
bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, instrument,
permit,
license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule
or
regulation applicable to Priveco or any of its subsidiaries, or
any of
their respective material property or
assets;
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(b)
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violate
any provision of the Constitution, Articles of Association or any
other
constating documents of Priveco, any of its subsidiaries or any
applicable
laws; or
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(c)
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violate
any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule, or regulation
of any
court or governmental or regulatory authority applicable to Priveco,
any
of its subsidiaries or any of their respective material property
or
assets.
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3.8 Actions
and Proceedings. To the best knowledge of Priveco, there is no
basis for and there is no action, suit, judgment, claim, demand or proceeding
outstanding or pending, or threatened against or affecting Priveco or which
involves any of the business, or the properties or assets of Priveco that,
if
adversely resolved or determined, would have a material adverse effect on
the
business, operations, assets, properties, prospects, or conditions of Priveco
taken as a whole (a “Priveco Material Adverse
Effect”). There is no reasonable basis for any claim or
action that, based upon the likelihood of its being asserted and its success
if
asserted, would have such a Priveco Material Adverse Effect.
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3.9 Compliance.
(a)
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To
the best knowledge of Priveco, Priveco is in compliance with, is
not in
default or violation in any material respect under, and has not
been
charged with or received any notice at any time of any material
violation
of any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, decree or other
applicable regulation to the business or operations of
Priveco;
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(b)
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To
the best knowledge of Priveco, Priveco is not subject to any judgment,
order or decree entered in any lawsuit or proceeding applicable
to its
business and operations that would constitute a Priveco Material
Adverse
Effect;
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(c)
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Priveco
has duly filed all reports and returns required to be filed by
it with
governmental authorities and has obtained all governmental permits
and
other governmental consents, except as may be required after the
execution
of this Agreement. All of such permits and consents are in full
force and effect, and no proceedings for the suspension or cancellation
of
any of them, and no investigation relating to any of them, is pending
or
to the best knowledge of Priveco, threatened, and none of them
will be
adversely affected by the consummation of the Transaction;
and
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(d)
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Priveco
has operated in material compliance with all laws, rules, statutes,
ordinances, orders and regulations applicable to its
business. Priveco has not received any notice of any violation
thereof, nor is Priveco aware of any valid basis
therefore.
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3.10 Filings,
Consents and Approvals. No filing or registration with, no notice
to and no permit, authorization, consent, or approval of any public or
governmental body or authority or other person or entity is necessary for
the
consummation by Priveco of the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement
or to
enable Pubco to continue to conduct Priveco’s business after the Closing Date in
a manner which is consistent with that in which the business is presently
conducted.
3.11 Financial
Representations. The consolidated audited balance sheets for
Priveco for its last two fiscal years plus any consolidated unaudited balance
sheets for Priveco dated on or before August 31, 2007 (the “Priveco
Accounting Date”), together with related statements of income, cash
flows, and changes in shareholder’s equity for such fiscal years and interim
period then ended (collectively, the “Priveco Financial
Statements”) to be supplied on or before the Closing Date:
(a)
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are
in accordance with the books and records of
Priveco;
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(b)
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present
fairly the financial condition of Priveco as of the respective
dates
indicated and the results of operations for such periods;
and
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(c)
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have
been prepared in accordance
with GAAP.
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Priveco
has not received any advice or notification from its independent certified
public accountants that Priveco has used any improper accounting practice
that
would have the effect of not reflecting or incorrectly reflecting in the
Priveco
Financial Statements or the books and records of Priveco, any properties,
assets, Liabilities, revenues, or expenses. The books, records, and
accounts of Priveco accurately and fairly reflect, in reasonable detail,
the
assets, and Liabilities of Priveco. Priveco has not engaged in any
transaction, maintained any bank account, or used any funds of Priveco, except
for transactions, bank accounts, and funds which have been and are reflected
in
the normally maintained books and records of Priveco.
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3.12 Absence
of Undisclosed Liabilities. Priveco does not have any material
Liabilities or obligations either direct or indirect, matured or unmatured,
absolute, contingent or otherwise that exceed $5,000, which:
(a)
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are
not set forth in the Priveco Financial Statements or have not heretofore
been paid or discharged;
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(b)
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did
not arise in the regular and ordinary course of business under
any
agreement, contract, commitment, lease or plan specifically disclosed
in
writing to Pubco; or
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(c)
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have
not been incurred in amounts and pursuant to practices consistent
with
past business practice, in or as a result of the regular and ordinary
course of its business since the date of the last Priveco Financial
Statements
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3.13 Tax
Matters.
(a)
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As
of the date hereof:
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(i)
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Priveco
has timely filed all tax returns in connection with any Taxes which
are
required to be filed on or prior to the date hereof, taking into
account
any extensions of the filing deadlines which have been validly
granted to
Priveco, and
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(ii)
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all
such returns are true and correct in all material
respects;
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(b)
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Priveco
has paid all Taxes that have become or are due with respect to
any period
ended on or prior to the date hereof, and has established an adequate
reserve therefore on its balance sheets for those Taxes not yet
due and
payable, except for any Taxes the non-payment of which will not
have a
Priveco Material Adverse Effect;
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(c)
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Priveco
is not presently under or has not received notice of, any contemplated
investigation or audit by regulatory or governmental agency of
body or any
foreign or state taxing authority concerning any fiscal year or
period
ended prior to the date hereof;
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(d)
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all
Taxes required to be withheld on or prior to the date hereof from
employees for income Taxes, social security Taxes, unemployment
Taxes and
other similar withholding Taxes have been properly withheld and,
if
required on or prior to the date hereof, have been deposited with
the
appropriate governmental agency;
and
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(e)
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to
the best knowledge of Priveco, the Priveco Financial Statements
contain
full provision for all Taxes including any deferred Taxes that
may be
assessed to Priveco for the accounting period ended on the Priveco
Accounting Date or for any prior period in respect of any transaction,
event or omission occurring, or any profit earned, on or prior
to the
Priveco Accounting Date or for any profit earned by Priveco on
or prior to
the Priveco Accounting Date or for which Priveco is accountable
up to such
date and all contingent Liabilities for Taxes have been provided
for or
disclosed in the Priveco Financial
Statements.
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3.14 Absence
of Changes. Since the Priveco Accounting Date, Priveco has
not:
(a)
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incurred
any Liabilities, other than Liabilities incurred in the ordinary
course of
business consistent with past practice, or discharged or satisfied
any
lien or encumbrance, or paid any Liabilities, other than in the
ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice, or failed to
pay or
discharge when due any Liabilities of which the failure to pay
or
discharge has caused or will cause any material damage or risk
of material
loss to it or any of its assets or
properties;
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(b)
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sold,
encumbered, assigned or transferred any material fixed assets or
properties except for ordinary course business transactions consistent
with past practice;
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(c)
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created,
incurred, assumed or guaranteed any indebtedness for money borrowed,
or
mortgaged, pledged or subjected any of the material assets or properties
of Priveco or its subsidiaries to any mortgage, lien, pledge, security
interest, conditional sales contract or other encumbrance of any
nature
whatsoever;
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(d)
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made
or suffered any amendment or termination of any material agreement,
contract, commitment, lease or plan to which it is a party or by
which it
is bound, or cancelled, modified or waived any substantial debts
or claims
held by it or waived any rights of substantial value, other than
in the
ordinary course of business;
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(e)
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declared,
set aside or paid any dividend or made or agreed to make any other
distribution or payment in respect of its capital shares or redeemed,
purchased or otherwise acquired or agreed to redeem, purchase or
acquire
any of its capital shares or equity
securities;
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(f)
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suffered
any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by insurance,
that
materially and adversely effects its business, operations, assets,
properties or prospects;
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(g)
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suffered
any material adverse change in its business, operations, assets,
properties, prospects or condition (financial or
otherwise);
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(h)
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received
notice or had knowledge of any actual or threatened labor trouble,
termination, resignation, strike or other occurrence, event or
condition
of any similar character which has had or might have an adverse
effect on
its business, operations, assets, properties or
prospects;
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(i)
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made
commitments or agreements for capital expenditures or capital additions
or
betterments exceeding in the aggregate
$5,000;
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(j)
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other
than in the ordinary course of business, increased the salaries
or other
compensation of, or made any advance (excluding advances for ordinary
and
necessary business expenses) or loan to, any of its employees or
directors
or made any increase in, or any addition to, other benefits to
which any
of its employees or directors may be
entitled;
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(k)
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entered
into any transaction other than in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice; or
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(l)
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agreed,
whether in writing or orally, to do any of the
foregoing.
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3.15 Absence
of Certain Changes or Events. Since the Priveco Accounting Date,
there has not been:
(a)
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a
Priveco Material Adverse Effect; or
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(b)
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any
material change by Priveco in its accounting methods, principles
or
practices.
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3.16 Subsidiaries. Priveco
does not have any subsidiaries or agreements of any nature to acquire any
subsidiary or to acquire or lease any other business operations.
3.17 Personal
Property. Priveco possesses, and has good and marketable title of
all property necessary for the continued operation of the business of Priveco
as
presently conducted and as represented to Pubco. All such property is
used in the business of Priveco. All such property is in reasonably
good operating condition (normal wear and tear excepted), and is reasonably
fit
for the purposes for which such property is presently used. All
material equipment, furniture, fixtures and other tangible personal property
and
assets owned or leased by Priveco is owned by Priveco free and clear of all
liens, security interests, charges, encumbrances, and other adverse claims,
except as disclosed in Schedule 6.
3.18 Intellectual
Property
(a)
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Intellectual
Property Assets. Priveco owns or holds an interest in all
intellectual property assets necessary for the operation of the
business
of Priveco as it is currently conducted (collectively, the
“Intellectual Property Assets”),
including:
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(i)
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all
functional business names, trading names, registered
and unregistered trademarks, service marks, and
applications (collectively, the
“Marks”);
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(ii)
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all
patents, patent applications, and inventions, methods, processes
and
discoveries that may be patentable (collectively, the
“Patents”);
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(iii)
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all
copyrights in both published works and unpublished works (collectively,
the “Copyrights”);
and
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(iv)
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all
know-how, trade secrets, confidential information, customer lists,
software, technical information, data, process technology, plans,
drawings, and blue prints owned, used, or licensed by Priveco as
licensee
or licensor (collectively, the “Trade
Secrets”).
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(b)
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Agreements.
Schedule 7 contains a complete and accurate
list and summary description, including any royalties paid or received
by
Priveco, of all contracts and agreements relating to the Intellectual
Property Assets to which Priveco is a party or by which Priveco
is bound,
except for any license implied by the sale of a product and perpetual,
paid-up licenses for commonly available software programs with
a value of
less than $500 under which Priveco is the licensee. To the best
knowledge of Priveco, there are no outstanding or threatened disputes
or
disagreements with respect to any such
agreement.
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(c)
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Intellectual
Property and Know-How Necessary for the Business. Except as
set forth in Schedule 7, Priveco is the owner
of all right, title, and interest in and to each of the Intellectual
Property Assets, free and clear of all liens, security interests,
charges,
encumbrances, and other adverse claims, and has the right to use
without
payment to a third party of all the Intellectual Property
Assets. Except as set forth in Schedule
7, all former and current employees and contractors of Priveco
have
executed written contracts, agreements or other undertakings with
Priveco
that assign all rights to any inventions, improvements, discoveries,
or
information relating to the business of Priveco. No employee,
director, officer or shareholder of Priveco owns directly or indirectly
in
whole or in part, any Intellectual Property Asset which Priveco
is
presently using or which is necessary for the conduct of its
business. To the best knowledge of Priveco, no employee or
contractor of Priveco has entered into any contract or agreement
that
restricts or limits in any way the scope or type of work in which
the
employee may be engaged or requires the employee to transfer, assign,
or
disclose information concerning his work to anyone other than
Priveco.
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(d)
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Patents. Except
as set out in Schedule 7, Priveco does not
hold any right, title or interest in and to any Patent and Priveco
has not
filed any patent application with any third party. To the best
knowledge of Priveco, none of the products manufactured and sold,
nor any
process or know-how used, by Priveco infringes or is alleged to
infringe
any patent or other proprietary night of any other person or
entity.
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(e)
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Trademarks.
Except as set out in Schedule 7, Priveco does
not hold any right, title or interest in and to any Xxxx and Priveco
has
not registered or filed any application to register any Xxxx with
any
third party. To the best knowledge of Priveco, none of the
Marks, if any, used by Priveco infringes or is alleged to infringe
any
trade name, trademark, or service xxxx of any third
party.
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(f)
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Copyrights.
Schedule 7 contains a complete and accurate
list and summary description of all Copyrights. Priveco is the
owner of all right, title, and interest in and to each of the Copyrights,
free and clear of all liens, security interests, charges, encumbrances,
and other adverse claims. If applicable, all registered
Copyrights are currently in compliance with formal legal requirements,
are
valid and enforceable, and are not subject to any maintenance fees
or
taxes or actions falling due within ninety days after the Closing
Date. To the best knowledge of Priveco, no Copyright is
infringed or has been challenged or threatened in any way and none
of the
subject matter of any of the Copyrights infringes or is alleged
to
infringe any copyright of any third party or is a derivative work
based on
the work of a third party. All works encompassed by the
Copyrights have been marked with the proper copyright
notice.
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(g)
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Trade
Secrets. Priveco has taken all reasonable precautions to
protect the secrecy, confidentiality, and value of its Trade
Secrets. Priveco has good title and an absolute right to use
the Trade Secrets. The Trade Secrets are not part of the public
knowledge or literature, and to the best knowledge of Priveco,
have not
been used, divulged, or appropriated either for the benefit of
any person
or entity or to the detriment of Priveco. No Trade Secret is
subject to any adverse claim or has been challenged or threatened
in any
way.
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3.19 Insurance. The
products sold by and the assets owned by Priveco are insured under various
policies of general product liability and other forms of insurance consistent
with prudent business practices. All such policies are in full force
and effect in accordance with their terms, no notice of cancellation has
been
received, and there is no existing default by Priveco, or any event which,
with
the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both, would constitute a default
thereunder. All premiums to date have been paid in full.
3.20 Employees
and Consultants. All employees and consultants of Priveco have
been paid all salaries, wages, income and any other sum due and owing to
them by
Priveco, as at the end of the most recent completed pay
period. Priveco is not aware of any labor conflict with any employees
that might reasonably be expected to have a Priveco Material Adverse
Effect. To the best knowledge of Priveco, no employee of Priveco is
in violation of any term of any employment contract, non-disclosure agreement,
non-competition agreement or any other contract or agreement relating to
the
relationship of such employee with Priveco or any other nature of the business
conducted or to be conducted by Priveco.
3.21 Real
Property. Priveco does not own any real property. Each
of the leases, subleases, claims or other real property interests (collectively,
the “Leases”) to which Priveco is a party or is bound, as set
out in Schedule 6, is legal, valid, binding,
enforceable and in full force and effect in all material
respects. All rental and other payments required to be paid by
Priveco pursuant to any such Leases have been duly paid and no event has
occurred which, upon the passing of time, the giving of notice, or both,
would
constitute a breach or default by any party under any of the
Leases. The Leases will continue to be legal, valid, binding,
enforceable and in full force and effect on identical terms following the
Closing Date. Priveco has not assigned, transferred, conveyed,
mortgaged, deeded in trust, or encumbered any interest in the Leases or the
leasehold property pursuant thereto.
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3.22 Material
Contracts and Transactions. Schedule
8 attached hereto lists each material contract, agreement, license, permit,
arrangement, commitment, instrument or contract to which Priveco is a party
(each, a “Contract”). Each Contract is in full force
and effect, and there exists no material breach or violation of or default
by
Priveco under any Contract, or any event that with notice or the lapse of
time,
or both, will create a material breach or violation thereof or default under
any
Contract by Priveco. The continuation, validity, and effectiveness of
each Contract will in no way be affected by the consummation of the Transaction
contemplated by this Agreement. There exists no actual or threatened
termination, cancellation, or limitation of, or any amendment, modification,
or
change to any Contract.
3.23 Certain
Transactions. Priveco is not a guarantor or indemnitor of any
indebtedness of any third party, including any person, firm or
corporation.
3.24 No
Brokers. Priveco has not incurred any independent obligation or
liability to any party for any brokerage fees, agent’s commissions, or finder’s
fees in connection with the Transaction contemplated by this
Agreement.
3.25 Completeness
of Disclosure. No representation or warranty by Priveco in this
Agreement nor any certificate, schedule, statement, document or instrument
furnished or to be furnished to Pubco pursuant hereto contains or will contain
any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a
material fact required to be stated herein or therein or necessary to make
any
statement herein or therein not materially misleading.
4.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF
PUBCO
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As
of the
Closing, Pubco represents and warrants to Priveco and the Selling Shareholders
and acknowledges that Priveco and the Selling Shareholders are relying upon
such
representations and warranties in connection with the execution, delivery
and
performance of this Agreement, notwithstanding any investigation made by
or on
behalf of Priveco or the Selling Shareholders, as follows:
4.1 Organization
and Good Standing. Pubco is duly incorporated, organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and has
all
requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and to carry on its
business as now being conducted. Pubco is qualified to do business
and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in each of the jurisdictions
in
which it owns property, leases property, does business, or is otherwise required
to do so, where the failure to be so qualified would have a material adverse
effect on the businesses, operations, or financial condition of
Pubco.
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4.2 Authority. Pubco
has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and any other document contemplated by this Agreement (collectively,
the “Pubco Documents”) to be signed by Pubco and to perform its
obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. The execution and delivery of each of the Pubco Documents by
Pubco and the consummation by Pubco of the transactions contemplated hereby
have
been duly authorized by its board of directors and no other corporate or
shareholder proceedings on the part of Pubco is necessary to authorize such
documents or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This
Agreement has been, and the other Pubco Documents when executed and delivered
by
Pubco as contemplated by this Agreement will be, duly executed and delivered
by
Pubco and this Agreement is, and the other Pubco Documents when executed
and
delivered by Pubco, as contemplated hereby will be, valid and binding
obligations of Pubco enforceable in accordance with their respective terms,
except:
(a)
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as
limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium,
and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of
creditors’
rights generally;
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(b)
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as
limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance,
injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies;
and
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(c)
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as
limited by public policy.
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4.3 Capitalization
of Pubco. The entire authorized capital stock and other equity
securities of Pubco consists of 75,000,000 shares of common stock with a
par
value of $0.001 (the “Pubco Common Stock”). As of
the date of this Agreement, there are 15,495,480 shares of Pubco Common Stock
issued and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding shares of
Pubco Common Stock have been duly authorized, are validly issued, were not
issued in violation of any pre-emptive rights and are fully paid and
non-assessable, are not subject to pre-emptive rights and were issued in
full
compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules and
regulations. Except as disclosed in the Pubco SEC Documents
(hereinafter defined), there are no outstanding options, warrants,
subscriptions, phantom shares, conversion rights, or other rights, agreements,
or commitments obligating Pubco to issue any additional shares of Pubco Common
Stock, or any other securities convertible into, exchangeable for, or evidencing
the right to subscribe for or acquire from Pubco any shares of Pubco Common
Stock as of the date of this Agreement. There are no agreements
purporting to restrict the transfer of the Pubco Common Stock, no voting
agreements, voting trusts, or other arrangements restricting or affecting
the
voting of the Pubco Common Stock.
4.4 Directors
and Officers of Pubco. The duly elected or appointed directors
and the duly appointed officers of Pubco are as listed on Schedule 5.
4.5 Corporate
Records of Pubco. The corporate records of Pubco, as required to
be maintained by it pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada, are accurate,
complete and current in all material respects, and the minute book of Pubco
is,
in all material respects, correct and contains all material records required
by
the law of the State of Nevada in regards to all proceedings, consents, actions
and meetings of the shareholders and the board of directors of
Pubco.
4.6 Non-Contravention. Neither
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, nor the consummation
of the Transaction, will:
(a)
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conflict
with, result in a violation of, cause a default under (with or
without
notice, lapse of time or both) or give rise to a right of termination,
amendment, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation contained
in or
the loss of any material benefit under, or result in the creation
of any
lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance upon any of the
material
properties or assets of Pubco under any term, condition or provision
of
any loan or credit agreement, note, debenture, bond, mortgage,
indenture,
lease or other agreement, instrument, permit, license, judgment,
order,
decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable
to Pubco or
any of its material property or
assets;
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(b)
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violate
any provision of the applicable incorporation or charter documents
of
Pubco; or
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(c)
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violate
any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule, or regulation
of any
court or governmental or regulatory authority applicable to Pubco
or any
of its material property or assets.
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4.7 Validity
of Pubco Common Stock Issuable upon the Transaction. The Pubco
Shares to be issued to the Selling Shareholders upon consummation of the
Transaction in accordance with this Agreement will, upon issuance, have been
duly and validly authorized and, when so issued in accordance with the terms
of
this Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and
non-assessable.
4.8 Actions
and Proceedings. To the best knowledge of Pubco, there is no
claim, charge, arbitration, grievance, action, suit, investigation or proceeding
by or before any court, arbiter, administrative agency or other governmental
authority now pending or, to the best knowledge of Pubco, threatened against
Pubco which involves any of the business, or the properties or assets of
Pubco
that, if adversely resolved or determined, would have a material adverse
effect
on the business, operations, assets, properties, prospects or conditions
of
Pubco taken as a whole (a “Pubco Material Adverse
Effect”). There is no reasonable basis for any claim or
action that, based upon the likelihood of its being asserted and its success
if
asserted, would have such a Pubco Material Adverse Effect.
4.9 Compliance.
(a)
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To
the best knowledge of Pubco, Pubco is in compliance with, is not
in
default or violation in any material respect under, and has not
been
charged with or received any notice at any time of any material
violation
of any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, decree or other
applicable regulation to the business or operations of
Pubco;
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(b)
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To
the best knowledge of Pubco, Pubco is not subject to any judgment,
order
or decree entered in any lawsuit or proceeding applicable to its
business
and operations that would constitute a Pubco Material Adverse
Effect;
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(c)
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Pubco
has duly filed all reports and returns required to be filed by
it with
governmental authorities and has obtained all governmental permits
and
other governmental consents, except as may be required after the
execution
of this Agreement. All of such permits and consents are in full
force and effect, and no proceedings for the suspension or cancellation
of
any of them, and no investigation relating to any of them, is pending
or
to the best knowledge of Pubco, threatened, and none of them will
be
affected in a material adverse manner by the consummation of the
Transaction; and
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(d)
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Pubco
has operated in material compliance with all laws, rules, statutes,
ordinances, orders and regulations applicable to its
business. Pubco has not received any notice of any violation
thereof, nor is Pubco aware of any valid basis
therefore.
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4.10 Filings,
Consents and Approvals. No filing or registration with, no notice
to and no permit, authorization, consent, or approval of any public or
governmental body or authority or other person or entity is necessary for
the
consummation by Pubco of the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement to
continue to conduct its business after the Closing Date in a manner which
is
consistent with that in which it is presently conducted.
4.11 SEC
Filings. Pubco has furnished or made available to Priveco and the
Selling Shareholders a true and complete copy of each report, schedule,
registration statement and proxy statement filed by Pubco with the SEC
(collectively, and as such documents have since the time of their filing
been
amended, the “Pubco SEC Documents”). As of their respective
dates, the Pubco SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the
requirements of the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, as the case may
be, and
the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder applicable to such Pubco
SEC
Documents. The Pubco SEC Documents constitute all of the documents
and reports that the Reporting Company was required to file with the SEC
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder by the SEC since the effectiveness
of the
Reporting Company’s Form 8-A.
4.12 Financial
Representations. Included with the Pubco SEC Documents are true,
correct, and complete copies of audited balance sheets for Pubco dated as
of
August 31, 2006 and unaudited balance sheets for Pubco dated as of May 31,
2007
(the “Pubco Accounting Date”), together with related statements
of income, cash flows, and changes in shareholder’s equity for the fiscal year
and interim period then ended (collectively, the “Pubco Financial
Statements”). The Pubco Financial Statements:
(a)
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are
in accordance with the books and records of
Pubco;
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(b)
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present
fairly the financial condition of Pubco as of the respective dates
indicated and the results of operations for such periods;
and
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(c)
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have
been prepared in accordance with
GAAP.
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Pubco
has
not received any advice or notification from its independent certified public
accountants that Pubco has used any improper accounting practice that would
have
the effect of not reflecting or incorrectly reflecting in the Pubco Financial
Statements or the books and records of Pubco, any properties, assets,
Liabilities, revenues, or expenses. The books, records, and accounts
of Pubco accurately and fairly reflect, in reasonable detail, the assets,
and
Liabilities of Pubco. Pubco has not engaged in any transaction,
maintained any bank account, or used any funds of Pubco, except for
transactions, bank accounts, and funds which have been and are reflected
in the
normally maintained books and records of Pubco.
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4.13 Absence
of Undisclosed Liabilities. Pubco has no material Liabilities or
obligations either direct or indirect, matured or unmatured, absolute,
contingent or otherwise, which:
(a)
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are
not set forth in the Pubco Financial Statements or have not heretofore
been paid or discharged;
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(b)
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did
not arise in the regular and ordinary course of business under
any
agreement, contract, commitment, lease or plan specifically disclosed
in
writing to Priveco; or
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(c)
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have
not been incurred in amounts and pursuant to practices consistent
with
past business practice, in or as a result of the regular and ordinary
course of its business since the date of the last Pubco Financial
Statements.
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4.14 Tax
Matters.
(a)
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As
of the date hereof:
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(i)
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Pubco
has timely filed all tax returns in connection with any Taxes which
are
required to be filed on or prior to the date hereof, taking into
account
any extensions of the filing deadlines which have been validly
granted to
them, and
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(ii)
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all
such returns are true and correct in all material
respects;
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(b)
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Pubco
has paid all Taxes that have become or are due with respect to
any period
ended on or prior to the date
hereof;
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(c)
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Pubco
is not presently under and has not received notice of, any contemplated
investigation or audit by the Canada Revenue Agency or the Internal
Revenue Service or any foreign or state taxing authority concerning
any
fiscal year or period ended prior to the date
hereof;
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(d)
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All
Taxes required to be withheld on or prior to the date hereof from
employees for income Taxes, social security Taxes, unemployment
Taxes and
other similar withholding Taxes have been properly withheld and,
if
required on or prior to the date hereof, have been deposited with
the
appropriate governmental agency;
and
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(e)
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To
the best knowledge of Pubco, the Pubco Financial Statements contain
full
provision for all Taxes including any deferred Taxes that may be
assessed
to Pubco for the accounting period ended on the Pubco Accounting
Date or
for any prior period in respect of any transaction, event or omission
occurring, or any profit earned, on or prior to the Pubco Accounting
Date
or for any profit earned by Pubco on or prior to the Pubco Accounting
Date
or for which Pubco is accountable up to such date and all contingent
Liabilities for Taxes have been provided for or disclosed in the
Pubco
Financial Statements.
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4.15 Absence
of Changes. Since the Pubco Accounting Date, except as disclosed
in the Public SEC Documents and except as contemplated in this Agreement,
Pubco
has not:
(a)
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incurred
any Liabilities, other than Liabilities incurred in the ordinary
course of
business consistent with past practice, or discharged or satisfied
any
lien or encumbrance, or paid any Liabilities, other than in the
ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice, or failed to
pay or
discharge when due any Liabilities of which the failure to pay
or
discharge has caused or will cause any material damage or risk
of material
loss to it or any of its assets or
properties;
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(b)
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sold,
encumbered, assigned or transferred any material fixed assets or
properties;
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(c)
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created,
incurred, assumed or guaranteed any indebtedness for money borrowed,
or
mortgaged, pledged or subjected any of the material assets or properties
of Pubco to any mortgage, lien, pledge, security interest, conditional
sales contract or other encumbrance of any nature
whatsoever;
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(d)
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made
or suffered any amendment or termination of any material agreement,
contract, commitment, lease or plan to which it is a party or by
which it
is bound, or cancelled, modified or waived any substantial debts
or claims
held by it or waived any rights of substantial value, other than
in the
ordinary course of business;
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(e)
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declared,
set aside or paid any dividend or made or agreed to make any other
distribution or payment in respect of its capital shares or redeemed,
purchased or otherwise acquired or agreed to redeem, purchase or
acquire
any of its capital shares or equity
securities;
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(f)
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suffered
any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by insurance,
that
materially and adversely effects its business, operations, assets,
properties or prospects;
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(g)
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suffered
any material adverse change in its business, operations, assets,
properties, prospects or condition (financial or
otherwise);
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(h)
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received
notice or had knowledge of any actual or threatened labor trouble,
termination, resignation, strike or other occurrence, event or
condition
of any similar character which has had or might have an adverse
effect on
its business, operations, assets, properties or
prospects;
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(i)
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made
commitments or agreements for capital expenditures or capital additions
or
betterments exceeding in the aggregate
$5,000;
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(j)
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other
than in the ordinary course of business, increased the salaries
or other
compensation of, or made any advance (excluding advances for ordinary
and
necessary business expenses) or loan to, any of its employees or
directors
or made any increase in, or any addition to, other benefits to
which any
of its employees or directors may be
entitled;
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(k)
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entered
into any transaction other than in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice; or
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(l)
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agreed,
whether in writing or orally, to do any of the
foregoing.
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4.16 Absence
of Certain Changes or Events. Since the Pubco Accounting Date,
except as and to the extent disclosed in the Pubco SEC Documents, there has
not
been:
(a)
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a
Pubco Material Adverse Effect; or
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(b)
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any
material change by Pubco in its accounting methods, principles
or
practices.
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4.17 Subsidiaries. Pubco
does not have any subsidiaries or agreements of any nature to acquire any
subsidiary or to acquire or lease any other business operations, except as
disclosed in the Pubco SEC Documents.
4.18 Personal
Property. There are no material equipment, furniture, fixtures
and other tangible personal property and assets owned or leased by Pubco,
except
as disclosed in the Pubco SEC Documents.
4.19 Employees
and Consultants. Pubco does not have any employees or
consultants, except as disclosed in the Pubco SEC Documents.
4.20 Material
Contracts and Transactions. Other than as expressly contemplated
by this Agreement and the Financing, there are no material contracts,
agreements, licenses, permits, arrangements, commitments, instruments,
understandings or contracts, whether written or oral, express or implied,
contingent, fixed or otherwise, to which Pubco is a party except as disclosed
in
writing to Priveco or as disclosed in the Pubco SEC Documents.
4.21 No
Brokers. Pubco has not incurred any obligation or liability to
any party for any brokerage fees, agent’s commissions, or finder’s fees in
connection with the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
4.22 Internal
Accounting Controls. Pubco maintains a system of internal
accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i)
transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific
authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain
asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance
with management’s general or specific authorization, and (iv) the recorded
accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable
intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any
differences. Pubco has established disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for Pubco and
designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to Pubco is made known to the certifying officers by
others
within those entities, particularly during the period in which Pubco’s Form
10-KSB or 10-QSB, as the case may be, is being prepared. Pubco’s
certifying officers have evaluated the effectiveness of Pubco’s controls and
procedures as of end of the filing period prior to the filing date of the
Form
10-KSB for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2006 (such date, the “Evaluation
Date”). Pubco presented in its most recently filed Form 10-KSB or
Form 10-QSB the conclusions of the certifying officers about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on their evaluations as of
the
Evaluation Date. Since the Evaluation Date, there have been no
significant changes in Pubco’s internal controls (as such term is defined in
Item 307(b) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act) or, to Pubco’s knowledge,
in other factors that could significantly affect Pubco’s internal
controls.
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4.23 Listing
and Maintenance Requirements. Pubco is currently quoted on the
OTC Bulletin Board and has not, in the 12 months preceding the date hereof,
received any notice from the OTC Bulletin Board or the NASD or any trading
market on which Pubco’s common stock is or has been listed or quoted to the
effect that Pubco is not in compliance with the quoting, listing or maintenance
requirements of the OTCBB or such other trading market.
4.24 Application
of Takeover Protections. Pubco and its board of directors have
taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any control
share acquisition, business combination, poison pill (including any distribution
under a rights agreement) or other similar anti-takeover provision under
Pubco’s
certificate or articles of incorporation (or similar charter documents) or
the
laws of its state of incorporation that is or could become applicable to
Pubco
as a result of the transactions under this Agreement or the exercise of any
rights pursuant to this Agreement.
4.25 No
SEC
or NASD Inquiries. Neither the Pubco nor any of its past or
present officers or directors is the subject of any formal or informal inquiry
or investigation by the SEC or NASD. Pubco currently do not have any
outstanding comment letters or other correspondences from the SEC or the
NASD.
4.26 No
Liabilities. Upon Closing, Pubco shall have no direct, indirect
or contingent liabilities outstanding that exceed $25,000.
4.27 Completeness
of Disclosure. No representation or warranty by Pubco in this
Agreement nor any certificate, schedule, statement, document or instrument
furnished or to be furnished to Priveco pursuant hereto contains or will
contain
any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a
material fact required to be stated herein or therein or necessary to make
any
statement herein or therein not materially misleading.
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5.
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CLOSING
CONDITIONS
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5.1 Conditions
Precedent to Closing by Pubco. The obligation of Pubco to
consummate the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or written waiver
of
the conditions set forth below by a date mutually agreed upon by the parties
hereto in writing and in accordance with Section 10.6. The Closing of the Transaction
contemplated by this Agreement will be deemed to mean a waiver of all conditions
to Closing. These conditions precedent are for the benefit of Pubco
and may be waived by Pubco in its sole discretion.
(a)
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Representations
and Warranties. The representations and warranties of
Priveco and the Selling Shareholders set forth in this Agreement
will be
true, correct and complete in all respects as of the Closing Date,
as
though made on and as of the Closing Date and Priveco will have
delivered
to Pubco a certificate dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect
that
the representations and warranties made by Priveco in this Agreement
are
true and correct.
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(b)
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Performance. All
of the covenants and obligations that Priveco and the Selling Shareholders
are required to perform or to comply with pursuant to this Agreement
at or
prior to the Closing must have been performed and complied with
in all
material respects.
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(c)
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Transaction
Documents. This Agreement, the Priveco Documents, the
Priveco Financial Statements and all other documents necessary
or
reasonably required to consummate the Transaction, all in form
and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Pubco, will have been executed
and
delivered to Pubco.
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(d)
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Secretary’s
Certificate – Priveco. Pubco will have received a
certificate from the Secretary of Priveco
attaching:
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(i)
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a
copy of Priveco’s Constitution, Articles of Association and all other
incorporation documents, as amended through the Closing Date;
and
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(ii)
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copies
of resolutions duly adopted by the board of directors of Priveco
approving
the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation
of the
transactions contemplated herein.
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(e)
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Legal
Opinion – Priveco. Pubco will have received an opinion,
dated as of the Closing Date, from counsel for Priveco, and such
other
local or special counsel as is appropriate, all of which opinion
will be
in the form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Pubco and
its
counsel.
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(f)
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Third
Party Consents. Pubco will have received duly executed
copies of all third party consents and approvals contemplated by
this
Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Pubco.
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(g)
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Financing. The
Financing will have closed, provided that such closing may be concurrent
with the Closing and Pubco will have received the funds pursuant
to the
Financing.
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(h)
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Employment
Agreements. Pubco will have received from Priveco copies of
all agreements or arrangements that evidence the employment of
all of the
hourly and salaried employees of Priveco as set out on Schedule 9 attached hereto, which constitute
all
of the employees reasonably necessary to operate the business of
Priveco
substantially as presently
operated.
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(i)
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No
Material Adverse Change. No Priveco Material Adverse Effect
will have occurred since the date of this
Agreement.
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(j)
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No
Action. No suit, action, or proceeding will be pending or
threatened which would:
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(i)
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prevent
the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement; or
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(ii)
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cause
the Transaction to be rescinded following
consummation.
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(k)
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Outstanding
Shares. Priveco will have no more than 13,810,000
shares of Priveco Common Stock issued and outstanding on the Closing
Date.
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(l)
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Delivery
of Financial Statements. Priveco will have delivered to Pubco the
Priveco Financial Statements, which financial statements will include
audited financial statements for Priveco’s two fiscal years, prepared in
accordance with GAAP and audited by an independent auditor registered
with
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in the United
States.
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(m)
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Due
Diligence Review of Financial Statements. Pubco and its
accountants will be reasonably satisfied with their due diligence
investigation and review of the Priveco Financial
Statements.
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(n)
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Due
Diligence Generally. Pubco and its solicitors will be
reasonably satisfied with their due diligence investigation of
Priveco
that is reasonable and customary in a transaction of a similar
nature to
that contemplated by the Transaction,
including:
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(i)
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materials,
documents and information in the possession and control of Priveco
and the
Selling Shareholders which are reasonably germane to the
Transaction;
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(ii)
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a
physical inspection of the assets of Priveco by Pubco or its
representatives; and
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(iii)
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title
to the material assets of Priveco.
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(o)
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Compliance
with Securities Laws. Pubco will have received evidence
satisfactory to Pubco that the Pubco Shares issuable in the Transaction
will be issuable:
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(i)
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without
registration pursuant to the Securities Act in reliance on a safe
harbor
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided
by
Regulation S; and
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(ii)
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in
reliance upon an exemption from the prospectus and registration
requirements of the BC Securities
Act.
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In
order
to establish the availability of the safe harbor from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act and the prospectus and registration
requirements of the BC Securities Act for the issuance of Pubco Shares to
each
Selling Shareholder, Priveco will deliver to Pubco on Closing, a Regulation
S
Certificate or Rule 506 Certificate, as applicable, and a Questionnaire duly
executed by each Selling Shareholder.
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5.2 Conditions
Precedent to Closing by Priveco. The obligation of Priveco and
the Selling Shareholders to consummate the Transaction is subject to the
satisfaction or written waiver of the conditions set forth below by a date
mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto in writing and in accordance with
Section 10.6. The Closing of the
Transaction will be deemed to mean a waiver of all conditions to
Closing. These conditions precedent are for the benefit of Priveco
and the Selling Shareholders and may be waived by Priveco and the Selling
Shareholders in their discretion.
(a)
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Representations
and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Pubco
set forth in this Agreement will be true, correct and complete
in all
respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the
Closing
Date and Pubco will have delivered to Priveco a certificate dated
the
Closing Date, to the effect that the representations and warranties
made
by Pubco in this Agreement are true and
correct.
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(b)
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Performance. All
of the covenants and obligations that Pubco are required to perform
or to
comply with pursuant to this Agreement at or prior to the Closing
must
have been performed and complied with in all material
respects. Pubco must have delivered each of the documents
required to be delivered by it pursuant to this
Agreement.
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(c)
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Transaction
Documents. This Agreement, the Pubco Documents and all
other documents necessary or reasonably required to consummate
the
Transaction, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory
to Priveco,
will have been executed and delivered by
Pubco.
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(d)
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Secretary’s
Certificate - Pubco. Priveco will have received a certificate from the
Secretary of Pubco attaching:
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(i)
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a
copy of Pubco’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as amended through
the Closing Date; and
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(ii)
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copies
of resolutions duly adopted by the board of directors of Pubco
approving
the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation
of the
transactions contemplated herein.
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(e)
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Legal
Opinion – Pubco. Priveco will have received a legal opinion, dated as
of the Closing Date, from counsel for Pubco, and such other local
or
special legal counsel as is appropriate, all of which opinion shall
be in
the form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Priveco and its
counsel.
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(f)
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Third
Party Consents. Priveco will have received from Pubco duly
executed copies of all third-party consents, permits, authorisations
and
approvals of any public, regulatory (including the SEC) or governmental
body or authority or person or entity contemplated by this Agreement,
in
the form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Priveco.
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(g)
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Financing. The
Financing will have closed, provided that such closing may be concurrent
with the Closing.
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(h)
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No
Material Adverse Change. No Pubco Material Adverse Effect
will have occurred since the date of this
Agreement.
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(i)
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No
Action. No suit, action, or proceeding will be pending or
threatened before any governmental or regulatory authority wherein
an
unfavorable judgment, order, decree, stipulation, injunction or
charge
would:
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(i)
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prevent
the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement; or
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(ii)
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cause
the Transaction to be rescinded following
consummation.
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(j)
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Outstanding
Shares. On the Closing Date, Pubco will have no more than
14,295,480 common shares issued and outstanding in the capital
of Pubco,
not including the 1,200,000 common shares in the capital of Pubco
issued
in the Financing.
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(k)
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Public
Market. On the Closing Date, the shares of Pubco Common
Stock will be quoted on the National Association of Securities
Dealers,
Inc.’s OTC Bulletin Board.
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(l)
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Due
Diligence Review of Financial Statements. Priveco and its
accountants will be reasonably satisfied with their due diligence
investigation and review of the Pubco Financial Statements, the
Pubco SEC
Documents, and the contents thereof, prepared in accordance with
GAAP.
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(m)
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Due
Diligence Generally. Priveco will be reasonably satisfied
with their due diligence investigation of Pubco that is reasonable
and
customary in a transaction of a similar nature to that contemplated
by the
Transaction.
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6.
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ADDITIONAL
COVENANTS OF THE
PARTIES
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6.1 Notification
of Financial Liabilities. Priveco will immediately notify Pubco
in accordance with Section 10.6 hereof, if Priveco
receives any advice or notification from its independent certified public
accounts that Priveco has used any improper accounting practice that would
have
the effect of not reflecting or incorrectly reflecting in the books, records,
and accounts of Priveco, any properties, assets, Liabilities, revenues, or
expenses. Notwithstanding any statement to the contrary in this Agreement,
this
covenant will survive Closing and continue in full force and
effect.
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6.2 Access
and Investigation. Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, Priveco, on the one hand, and Pubco, on the other hand, will,
and
will cause each of their respective representatives to:
(a)
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afford
the other and its representatives full and free access to its personnel,
properties, assets, contracts, books and records, and other documents
and
data;
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(b)
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furnish
the other and its representatives with copies of all such contracts,
books
and records, and other existing documents and data as required
by this
Agreement and as the other may otherwise reasonably request;
and
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(c)
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furnish
the other and its representatives with such additional financial,
operating, and other data and information as the other may reasonably
request.
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All
of
such access, investigation and communication by a party and its representatives
will be conducted during normal business hours and in a manner designed not
to
interfere unduly with the normal business operations of the other
party. Each party will instruct its auditors to co-operate with the
other party and its representatives in connection with such
investigations.
6.3 Confidentiality. All
information regarding the business of Priveco including, without limitation,
financial information that Priveco provides to Pubco during Pubco’s due
diligence investigation of Priveco will be kept in strict confidence by Pubco
and will not be used (except in connection with due diligence), dealt with,
exploited or commercialized by Pubco or disclosed to any third party (other
than
Pubco’s professional accounting and legal advisors) without the prior written
consent of Priveco. If the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement
does not proceed for any reason, then upon receipt of a written request from
Priveco, Pubco will immediately return to Priveco (or as directed by Priveco)
any information received regarding Priveco’s business. Likewise, all
information regarding the business of Pubco including, without limitation,
financial information that Pubco provides to Priveco during its due diligence
investigation of Pubco will be kept in strict confidence by Priveco and will
not
be used (except in connection with due diligence), dealt with, exploited
or
commercialized by Priveco or disclosed to any third party (other than Priveco’s
professional accounting and legal advisors) without Pubco’s prior written
consent. If the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement does not
proceed for any reason, then upon receipt of a written request from Pubco,
Priveco will immediately return to Pubco (or as directed by Pubco) any
information received regarding Pubco’s business.
6.4 Notification. Between
the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, each of the parties to this
Agreement will promptly notify the other parties in writing if it becomes
aware
of any fact or condition that causes or constitutes a material breach of
any of
its representations and warranties as of the date of this Agreement, if it
becomes aware of the occurrence after the date of this Agreement of any fact
or
condition that would cause or constitute a material breach of any such
representation or warranty had such representation or warranty been made
as of
the time of occurrence or discovery of such fact or condition. Should
any such fact or condition require any change in the Schedules relating to
such
party, such party will promptly deliver to the other parties a supplement
to the
Schedules specifying such change. During the same period, each party
will promptly notify the other parties of the occurrence of any material
breach
of any of its covenants in this Agreement or of the occurrence of any event
that
may make the satisfaction of such conditions impossible or
unlikely.
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6.5 Exclusivity. Until
such time, if any, as this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Agreement,
Priveco and Pubco will not, directly or indirectly, solicit, initiate, entertain
or accept any inquiries or proposals from, discuss or negotiate with, provide
any non-public information to, or consider the merits of any unsolicited
inquiries or proposals from, any person or entity relating to any transaction
involving the sale of the business or assets (other than in the ordinary
course
of business), or any of the capital stock of Priveco or Pubco, as applicable,
or
any merger, consolidation, business combination, or similar transaction other
than as contemplated by this Agreement.
6.6 Conduct
of Priveco and Pubco Business Prior to Closing. From the date of
this Agreement to the Closing Date, and except to the extent that Pubco
otherwise consents in writing, Priveco will operate its business substantially
as presently operated and only in the ordinary course and in compliance with
all
applicable laws, and use its best efforts to preserve intact its good reputation
and present business organization and to preserve its relationships with
persons
having business dealings with it. Likewise, from the date of this
Agreement to the Closing Date, and except to the extent that Priveco otherwise
consents in writing, Pubco will operate its business substantially as presently
operated and only in the ordinary course and in compliance with all applicable
laws, and use its best efforts to preserve intact its good reputation and
present business organization and to preserve its relationships with persons
having business dealings with it.
6.7 Certain
Acts Prohibited – Priveco. Except as expressly contemplated by
this Agreement or for purposes in furtherance of this Agreement, between
the
date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Priveco will not, without the
prior
written consent of Pubco:
(a)
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amend
its Constitution, Articles of Association or other incorporation
documents;
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(b)
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incur
any liability or obligation other than in the ordinary course of
business
or encumber or permit the encumbrance of any properties or assets
of
Priveco except in the ordinary course of
business;
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(c)
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dispose
of or contract to dispose of any Priveco property or assets, including
the
Intellectual Property Assets, except in the ordinary course of
business
consistent with past practice;
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(d)
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issue,
deliver, sell, pledge or otherwise encumber or subject to any lien
any
shares of the Priveco Common Stock, or any rights, warrants or
options to
acquire, any such shares, voting securities or convertible
securities;
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(e)
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not:
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(i)
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declare,
set aside or pay any dividends on, or make any other distributions
in
respect of the Priveco Common Stock,
or
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(ii)
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split,
combine or reclassify any Priveco Common Stock or issue or authorize
the
issuance of any other securities in respect of, in lieu of or in
substitution for shares of Priveco Common Stock;
or
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(f)
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not
materially increase benefits or compensation expenses of Priveco,
other
than as contemplated by the terms of any employment agreement in
existence
on the date of this Agreement, increase the cash compensation of
any
director, executive officer or other key employee or pay any benefit
or
amount not required by a plan or arrangement as in effect on the
date of
this Agreement to any such person.
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6.8 Certain
Acts Prohibited - Pubco. Except as expressly contemplated by this
Agreement and the Financing, between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
Date, Pubco will not, without the prior written consent of Priveco:
(a)
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incur
any liability or obligation or encumber or permit the encumbrance
of any
properties or assets of Pubco except in the ordinary course of
business
consistent with past practice;
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(b)
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dispose
of or contract to dispose of any Pubco property or assets except
in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice;
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(c)
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declare,
set aside or pay any dividends on, or make any other distributions
in
respect of the Pubco Common Stock;
or
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(d)
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materially
increase benefits or compensation expenses of Pubco, increase the
cash
compensation of any director, executive officer or other key employee
or
pay any benefit or amount to any such
person.
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6.9 Public
Announcements. Pubco and Priveco each agree that they will not
release or issue any reports or statements or make any public announcements
relating to this Agreement or the Transaction contemplated herein without
the
prior written consent of the other party, except as may be required upon
written
advice of counsel to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements
after consulting with the other party hereto and seeking their reasonable
consent to such announcement.
6.10 Employment
Agreements. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
Date, Priveco will have made necessary arrangements to employ all of the
hourly
and salaried employees of Priveco reasonably necessary to operate such business
substantially as presently operated. Priveco agrees to provide copies
of all such agreements and arrangements that evidence such employment at
or
prior to Closing.
6.11 Pubco
Board of Directors. The current directors of Pubco will adopt
resolutions appointing Xxxx Xxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to the Board of Directors
of Pubco, which appointments will be effective on Closing or, if applicable,
ten
days after the filing of a Schedule 14f-1 in connection with the
Transaction. If applicable, Pubco will prepare and file a Schedule
14f-1 information statement with the SEC as required under the Exchange Act
in
connection with the change of directors arising in connection with the
completion of the Transaction.
6.12 Pubco
Officers. The current directors of Pubco will adopt resolutions
appointing Xxxxxx XxXxxxxxxx as the President of Pubco, which appointment
will
be effective on Closing and will accept the resignation of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
as
President of Pubco.
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7.
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CLOSING
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7.1 Closing. The
Closing shall take place on the Closing Date at the offices of the lawyers
for
Pubco or at such other location as agreed to by the
parties. Notwithstanding the location of the Closing, each party
agrees that the Closing may be completed by the exchange of undertakings
between
the respective legal counsel for Priveco and Pubco, provided such undertakings
are satisfactory to each party’s respective legal counsel.
7.2 Closing
Deliveries of Priveco and the Selling Shareholders. At Closing,
Priveco and the Selling Shareholders will deliver or cause to be delivered
the
following, fully executed and in the form and substance reasonably satisfactory
to Pubco:
(a)
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copies
of all resolutions and/or consent actions adopted by or on behalf
of the
board of directors of Priveco evidencing approval of this Agreement
and
the Transaction;
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(b)
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if
any of the Selling Shareholders appoint any person, by power of
attorney
or equivalent, to execute this Agreement or any other agreement,
document,
instrument or certificate contemplated by this agreement, on behalf
of the
Selling Shareholder, a valid and binding power of attorney or equivalent
from such Selling Shareholder;
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(c)
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share
certificates representing the Priveco Shares as required by Section
2.3 of this
Agreement;
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(e)
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a
certificate of an officer of Priveco, dated as of Closing, certifying
that:
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(i)
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each
covenant and obligation of Priveco has been complied with;
and
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(ii)
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each
representation, warranty and covenant of Priveco is true and correct
at
the Closing as if made on and as of the
Closing;
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(f)
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the
Priveco Documents, the Priveco Financial Statements and any other
necessary documents, each duly executed by Priveco, as required
to give
effect to the Transaction;
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(g)
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copies
of all agreements and arrangements required by Section 6.10 of this
Agreement.
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7.3 Closing
Deliveries of Pubco. At Closing, Pubco will deliver or cause to
be delivered the following, fully executed and in the form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to Priveco:
(a)
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copies
of all resolutions and/or consent actions adopted by or on behalf
of the
board of directors of Pubco evidencing approval of this Agreement
and the
Transaction;
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(b)
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reasonable
evidence of the closing of the Financing, provided that such closing
may
be concurrent with the Closing;
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(c)
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all
certificates and other documents required by Section 5.2 of this
Agreement;
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(d)
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a
certificate of an officer of Pubco, dated as of Closing, certifying
that:
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(i)
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each
covenant and obligation of Pubco has been complied with;
and
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(ii)
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each
representation, warranty and covenant of Pubco is true and correct
at the
Closing as if made on and as of the
Closing;
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(e)
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the
Pubco Documents and any other necessary documents, each duly executed
by
Pubco, as required to give effect to the Transaction;
and
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(f)
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7.4 Additional
Closing Delivery of Pubco. At Closing, Pubco will deliver or
cause to be delivered the share certificates representing the Pubco
Shares.
8.
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TERMINATION
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8.1 Termination. This
Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing Date contemplated
hereby by:
(a)
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mutual
agreement of Pubco and Priveco;
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(b)
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Pubco,
if there has been a material breach by Priveco or any of the Selling
Shareholders of any material representation, warranty, covenant
or
agreement set forth in this Agreement on the part of Priveco or
the
Selling Shareholders that is not cured, to the reasonable satisfaction
of
Pubco, within ten business days after notice of such breach is
given by
Pubco (except that no cure period will be provided for a breach
by Priveco
or the Selling Shareholders that by its nature cannot be
cured);
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(c)
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Priveco,
if there has been a material breach by Pubco of any material
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement set forth in this
Agreement on the part of Pubco that is not cured by the breaching
party,
to the reasonable satisfaction of Priveco, within ten business
days after
notice of such breach is given by Priveco (except that no cure
period will
be provided for a breach by Pubco that by its nature cannot be
cured);
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(d)
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Pubco
or Priveco, if the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement has
not been
consummated prior to 21 days after the delivery of the Priveco
Financial
Statements, unless the parties hereto agree to extend such date
in
writing; or
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(e)
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Pubco
or Priveco if any permanent injunction or other order of a governmental
entity of competent authority preventing the consummation of the
Transaction contemplated by this Agreement has become final and
non-appealable.
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8.2 Effect
of Termination. In the event of the termination of this Agreement
as provided in Section 8.1, this Agreement will be
of no further force or effect, provided, however, that no termination of
this
Agreement will relieve any party of liability for any breaches of this Agreement
that are based on a wrongful refusal or failure to perform any
obligations.
9.
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INDEMNIFICATION,
REMEDIES, SURVIVAL
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9.1 Certain
Definitions. For the purposes of
this Article 9 the terms
“Loss”
and “Losses”
mean
any and all demands,
claims, actions or causes of action, assessments, losses, damages, Liabilities,
costs, and expenses, including without limitation, interest, penalties, fines
and reasonable attorneys, accountants and other professional fees and expenses,
but excluding any indirect, consequential or punitive damages suffered by
Pubco
or Priveco including damages for lost profits or lost business
opportunities.
9.2 Agreement
of Priveco to Indemnify. Priveco will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless,
to the full extent of the law, Pubco and its shareholders from, against,
and in
respect of any and all Losses asserted against, relating to, imposed upon,
or
incurred by Pubco and its shareholders by reason of, resulting from, based
upon
or arising out of:
(a)
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the
breach by Priveco of any representation or warranty of Priveco
contained
in or made pursuant to this Agreement, any Priveco Document or
any
certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement;
or
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(b)
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the
breach or partial breach by Priveco of any covenant or agreement
of
Priveco made in or pursuant to this Agreement, any Priveco Document
or any
certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant to this
Agreement.
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9.3 Agreement
of the Selling Shareholders to Indemnify. The Selling
Shareholders will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, to the full extent
of
the law, Pubco and its shareholders from, against, and in respect of any
and all
Losses asserted against, relating to, imposed upon, or incurred by Pubco
and its
shareholders by reason of, resulting from, based upon or arising out
of:
(a)
|
any
breach by the Selling Shareholders of Section 2.2 of this Agreement;
or
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(b)
|
any
misstatement, misrepresentation or breach of the representations
and
warranties made by the Selling Shareholders contained in or made
pursuant
to the Regulation S Certificate, Rule 506 Certificate or the Questionnaire
executed by each Selling Shareholder as part of the share exchange
procedure detailed in Section 2.3 of this
Agreement.
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9.4 Agreement
of Pubco to Indemnify. Pubco will indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless, to the full extent of the law, Priveco and the Selling Shareholders
from, against, for, and in respect of any and all Losses asserted against,
relating to, imposed upon, or incurred by Priveco and the Selling Shareholders
by reason of, resulting from, based upon or arising out of:
(a)
|
the
breach by Pubco of any representation or warranty of Pubco contained
in or
made pursuant to this Agreement, any Pubco Document or any certificate
or
other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement;
or
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(b)
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the
breach or partial breach by Pubco of any covenant or agreement
of Pubco
made in or pursuant to this Agreement, any Pubco Document or any
certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant to this
Agreement.
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10.
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MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
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10.1 Effectiveness
of Representations; Survival. Each party is entitled to rely on
the representations, warranties and agreements of each of the other parties
and
all such representation, warranties and agreement will be effective regardless
of any investigation that any party has undertaken or failed to
undertake. Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, and except for
instances of fraud, the representations, warranties and agreements will survive
the Closing Date and continue in full force and effect until one (1) year
after
the Closing Date.
10.2 Further
Assurances. Each of the parties hereto will co-operate with the
others and execute and deliver to the other parties hereto such other
instruments and documents and take such other actions as may be reasonably
requested from time to time by any other party hereto as necessary to carry
out,
evidence, and confirm the intended purposes of this Agreement.
10.3 Amendment. This
Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed by
each
of the parties.
10.4 Expenses. Pubco
will bear all costs incurred in connection with the preparation, execution
and
performance of this Agreement and the Transaction contemplated hereby, including
all fees and expenses of agents, representatives and accountants; provided
that
Pubco and Priveco will bear its respective legal costs incurred in connection
with the preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the
Transaction contemplated hereby.
10.5 Entire
Agreement. This Agreement, the schedules attached hereto and the
other documents in connection with this transaction contain the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede
all
prior arrangements and understandings, both written and oral, expressed or
implied, with respect thereto. Any preceding correspondence or offers
are expressly superseded and terminated by this Agreement.
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10.6 Notices. All
notices and other communications required or permitted under to this Agreement
must be in writing and will be deemed given if sent by personal delivery,
faxed
with electronic confirmation of delivery, internationally-recognized express
courier or registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), postage
prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address
for
a party as will be specified by like notice):
If
to Priveco or any of the Selling Shareholders:
Target
Energy Inc.
000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0
|
|
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
|
Xxxxxx
XxXxxxxxxx
(250) 807- 2748
(250) 807- 2791
|
With
a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
|
|
Fraser
and Company LLP
Barristers
& Solicitors
1200
– 000 X. Xxxxxxxx Xx,
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0
|
|
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
|
Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
(000) 000-0000
(000) 000-0000
|
If
to Pubco:
604
– 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0
|
|
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
|
Xxxxx
Xxxxx
(000) 000-0000
(000) 000-0000
|
With
a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
|
|
Xxxxx
Xxxxxx LLP
Barristers
& Solicitors
Suite
800 – 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0
|
|
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
|
Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxx
(000) 000-0000
(000)
000-0000
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All
such
notices and other communications will be deemed to have been
received:
(a)
|
in
the case of personal delivery, on the date of such
delivery;
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(b)
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in
the case of a fax, when the party sending such fax has received
electronic
confirmation of its delivery;
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(c)
|
in
the case of delivery by internationally-recognized express courier,
on the
business day following dispatch;
and
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(d)
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in
the case of mailing, on the fifth business day following
mailing.
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10.7 Headings. The
headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and
will
not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
10.8 Benefits. This
Agreement is and will only be construed as for the benefit of or enforceable
by
those persons party to this Agreement.
10.9 Assignment. This
Agreement may not be assigned (except by operation of law) by any party without
the consent of the other parties.
10.10 Governing
Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia applicable to
contracts made and to be performed therein.
10.11 Construction. The
language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen
by the
parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction
will
be applied against any party.
10.12 Gender. All
references to any party will be read with such changes in number and gender
as
the context or reference requires.
10.13 Business
Days. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action
required or the expiration of any rights granted herein shall be a Saturday,
Sunday or a legal holiday in the Province of British Columbia, then such
action
may be taken or right may be exercised on the next succeeding day which is
not a
Saturday, Sunday or such a legal holiday.
10.14 Counterparts. This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which will
be
considered one and the same agreement and will become effective when one
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.
10.15 Fax
Execution. This Agreement may be executed by delivery of executed
signature pages by fax and such fax execution will be effective for all
purposes.
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10.16 Schedules
and Exhibits. The schedules and exhibits are attached to this
Agreement and incorporated herein.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
day
and year first above written.
GOLDEN
ARIA INC.
Per:
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
Authorized
Signatory
Name:
Xxxxx Xxxxx
Title: Chief
Executive Officer
|
TARGET
ENERGY INC.
Per:
/s/ Xxxxxx XxXxxxxxxx | |
Authorized
Signatory
Name:
Xxxxxx XxXxxxxxxx
Title: President
|
WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
)
|
WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
|
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WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
|
WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
|
WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
|
WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
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WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
|
)
)
)
)
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WITNESSED
BY:
Name
Address
Occupation
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)
)
)
)
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TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
THE
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
Name
|
Address
|
Number
of Priveco Shares held before Closing
|
Total
Number of Pubco Shares to be issued by Pubco on Closing
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxx
|
000
Xxxxxxx Xx. #00-00
Xxx
Xxxxxxxx 000000 Xxxxxxxxx
|
200,000
|
200,000
|
Xxxxxx,
Xxxx
|
1800
000 0xx
Xxx XX, Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxx
|
0000
000xx
Xx.
Xxxxxx,
XX X0X 0X0
|
500,000
|
500,000
|
Britcliffe
|
Xxxxxxx
Xxxx XX 0 X 00XX
Xxxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx Rep Panama
|
2,000,000
|
2,000,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxx
0743608
BC Ltd.
C.A.B.
Financial Services
|
0000
Xxxxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
(Holding
companies wholly owned by Xxxxx Xxxxx)
|
800,000
400,000
500,000
|
800,000
400,000
500,000
|
Bunka,
Gillian
|
0000
Xxxxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
|
500,000
|
500,000
|
Bunka,
Xxxxxx
|
0000
Xxxxxxxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
|
425,000
|
425,000
|
Xxxxxx,
Xxxx
|
0000
Xxxxxx Xxx Xxx
X.
Xxxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
|
60,000
|
60,000
|
Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxx
|
0000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
|
75,000
|
75,000
|
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxx
|
0000
Xxx Xxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
Xxxxx
X. Xxx Xxxxx Professional Corporation
|
00000
000xx XX
Xxxxxxxx,
XX X0X 0X0
|
75,000
|
75,000
|
Xxxx,
Xxxxxx
|
000
Xxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
Xxxx
X Xxxx & Assoicates
|
0000
0xx
Xx
XX. Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
150,000
|
150,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxxx
|
0000
Xxxxx Xx Xx.
Xxxxxxxx,
XX X0X 0X0
|
1,800,000
|
1,800,000
|
Kool
Consulting
|
Tropicana
Plaza BX 656
Providenciales
Turks & Caicos Islands
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
XxXxxxx,
Xxxxxx
|
0000
00 Xxx XX Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
425,000
|
425,000
|
Xxxxxxxxxx,
Xxx
|
0000
00xx
Xxx
XX Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
150,000
|
150,000
|
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxx
|
00000
Xxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
75,000
|
75,000
|
XxXxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxx
|
Plaza
33 Postal Outlet XX Xxx 00000 Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
|
4,225,000
|
4,225,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxx
|
0000
Xxxxxxx Xx.
Xxxxxxx
XX, X0X 0X0
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxxxx
|
00000
000 Xxx
Xxxxxx,
XX X0X 0X0
|
160,000
|
160,000
|
Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx
|
1603
000 Xxxxxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxxx,XX X0X 0X0
|
210,000
|
210,000
|
Randhawa,
Dev
|
000
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxx,
XX X0X 0X0
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
Xxxx,
Xxxxxx
|
0000
X 0xx
Xxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
125,000
|
125,000
|
Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxx
|
0000
Xxxx 0xx
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxx
|
0000
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xx
Xxxxxxxxx,
XX X0X 0X0
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxxxx
|
00
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X
0X0
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
Xxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxx
& Associates
|
XX0
Xxxxxx XX, X0X 0X0
|
5,000
100,000
|
5,000
100,000
|
TOTAL:
|
13,810,000
|
13,810,000
|
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SCHEDULE
2
TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
CERTIFICATE
OF NON-U.S. SHAREHOLDER
In
connection with the issuance of common stock (the “Pubco Shares”) of GOLDEN ARIA
CORP., a Nevada corporation (“Pubco”), to the undersigned, pursuant to that
certain Share Exchange Agreement dated October 15, 2007 (the “Agreement”), among
Pubco, TARGET ENERGY INC., a Nevada corporation (“Priveco”) and the shareholders
of Priveco as set out in the Agreement (each, a “Selling Shareholder”), the
undersigned Selling Shareholder hereby agrees, acknowledges, represents and
warrants that:
1. the
undersigned is not a “U.S. Person” as such term is defined by Rule 902 of
Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“U.S.
Securities Act”) (the definition of which includes, but is not limited to, an
individual resident in the U.S. and an estate or trust of which any executor
or
administrator or trust, respectively is a U.S. Person and any partnership
or
corporation organized or incorporated under the laws of the U.S.);
2. none
of the Pubco Shares have been or will be registered under the U.S. Securities
Act, or under any state securities or “blue sky” laws of any state of the United
States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or, directly
or
indirectly, to U.S. Persons, as that term is defined in Regulation S, except
in
accordance with the provisions of Regulation S or pursuant to an exemption
from,
or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the
U.S.
Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable state and foreign
securities laws;
3. the
Selling Shareholder understands and agrees that offers and sales of any of
the
Pubco Shares prior to the expiration of a period of one year after the date
of
original issuance of the Pubco Shares (the one year period hereinafter referred
to as the “Distribution Compliance Period”) shall only be made in compliance
with the safe harbor provisions set forth in Regulation S, pursuant to the
registration provisions of the U.S. Securities Act or an exemption therefrom,
and that all offers and sales after the Distribution Compliance Period shall
be
made only in compliance with the registration provisions of the U.S. Securities
Act or an exemption therefrom and in each case only in accordance with
applicable state and foreign securities laws;
4. the
Selling Shareholder understands and agrees not to engage in any hedging
transactions involving any of the Pubco Shares unless such transactions are
in
compliance with the provisions of the U.S. Securities Act and in each case
only
in accordance with applicable state and provincial securities laws;
5. the
Selling Shareholder is acquiring the Pubco Shares for investment only and
not
with a view to resale or distribution and, in particular, it has no intention
to
distribute either directly or indirectly any of the Pubco Shares in the United
States or to U.S. Persons;
6. the
Selling Shareholder has not acquired the Pubco Shares as a result of, and
will
not itself engage in, any directed selling efforts (as defined in Regulation
S
under the U.S. Securities Act) in the United States in respect of the Pubco
Shares which would include any activities undertaken for the purpose of,
or that
could reasonably be expected to have the effect of, conditioning the market
in
the United States for the resale of any of the Pubco Shares; provided, however,
that the Selling Shareholder may sell or otherwise dispose of the Pubco Shares
pursuant to registration thereof under the U.S. Securities Act and any
applicable state and provincial securities laws or under an exemption from
such
registration requirements;
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7. the
statutory and regulatory basis for the exemption claimed for the sale of
the
Pubco Shares, although in technical compliance with Regulation S, would not
be
available if the offering is part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration
provisions of the U.S. Securities Act or any applicable state and provincial
securities laws;
8. Pubco
has not undertaken, and will have no obligation, to register any of the Pubco
Shares under the U.S. Securities Act;
9. Pubco
is entitled to rely on the acknowledgements, agreements, representations
and
warranties and the statements and answers of the Selling Shareholder contained
in the Agreement and this Certificate, and the Selling Shareholder will hold
harmless Pubco from any loss or damage either one may suffer as a result
of any
such acknowledgements, agreements, representations and/or warranties made
by the
Selling Shareholder not being true and correct;
10. the
undersigned has been advised to consult their own respective legal, tax and
other advisors with respect to the merits and risks of an investment in the
Pubco Shares and, with respect to applicable resale restrictions, is solely
responsible (and Pubco is not in any way responsible) for compliance with
applicable resale restrictions;
11. the
undersigned and the undersigned’s advisor(s) have had a reasonable opportunity
to ask questions of and receive answers from Pubco in connection with the
acquisition of the Pubco Shares under the Agreement, and to obtain additional
information, to the extent possessed or obtainable by Pubco without unreasonable
effort or expense;
12. the
books and records of Pubco were available upon reasonable notice for inspection,
subject to certain confidentiality restrictions, by the undersigned during
reasonable business hours at its principal place of business and that all
documents, records and books in connection with the acquisition of the Pubco
Shares under the Agreement have been made available for inspection by the
undersigned, the undersigned’s attorney and/or advisor(s);
13. the
undersigned:
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(a)
|
is
knowledgeable of, or has been independently advised as to, the
applicable
securities laws of the securities regulators having application
in the
jurisdiction in which the undersigned is resident (the “International
Jurisdiction”) which would apply to the acquisition of the Pubco
Shares;
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|
(b)
|
the
undersigned is acquiring the Pubco Shares pursuant to exemptions
from
prospectus or equivalent requirements under applicable securities
laws or,
if such is not applicable, the undersigned is permitted to acquire
the
Pubco Shares under the applicable securities laws of the securities
regulators in the International Jurisdiction without the need to
rely on
any exemptions;
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(c)
|
the
applicable securities laws of the authorities in the International
Jurisdiction do not require Pubco to make any filings or seek any
approvals of any kind whatsoever from any securities regulator
of any kind
whatsoever in the International Jurisdiction in connection with
the issue
and sale or resale of the Pubco Shares;
and
|
|
(d)
|
the
acquisition of the Pubco Shares by the undersigned does not
trigger:
|
|
(i)
|
any
obligation to prepare and file a prospectus or similar document,
or any
other report with respect to such purchase in the International
Jurisdiction; or
|
|
(ii)
|
any
continuous disclosure reporting obligation of Pubco in the International
Jurisdiction; and
|
the
undersigned will, if requested by Pubco, deliver to Pubco a certificate or
opinion of local counsel from the International Jurisdiction which will confirm
the matters referred to in Sections 13(c) and 13(d) above to the satisfaction
of
Pubco, acting reasonably;
14. the
undersigned (i) is able to fend for itself in connection with the acquisition
of
the Pubco Shares; (ii) has such knowledge and experience in business matters
as
to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its prospective investment
in the Pubco Shares; and (iii) has the ability to bear the economic risks
of its
prospective investment and can afford the complete loss of such
investment;
15. the
undersigned is not aware of any advertisement of any of the Pubco Shares
and is
not acquiring the Pubco Shares as a result of any form of general solicitation
or general advertising including advertisements, articles, notices or other
communications published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or
broadcast over radio or television, or any seminar or meeting whose attendees
have been invited by general solicitation or general advertising;
16. no
person has made to the undersigned any written or oral
representations:
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(a)
|
that
any person will resell or repurchase any of the Pubco
Shares;
|
|
(b)
|
that
any person will refund the purchase price of any of the Pubco
Shares;
|
|
(c)
|
as
to the future price or value of any of the Pubco Shares;
or
|
|
(d)
|
that
any of the Pubco Shares will be listed and posted for trading on
any stock
exchange or automated dealer quotation system or that application
has been
made to list and post any of the Pubco Shares on any stock exchange
or
automated dealer quotation system, except that currently certain
market
makers make market in the common shares of Pubco on the OTC Bulletin
Board;
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17. none
of the Pubco Shares are listed on any stock exchange or automated dealer
quotation system and no representation has been made to the undersigned that
any
of the Pubco Shares will become listed on any stock exchange or automated
dealer
quotation system, except that currently certain market makers make market
in the
common shares of Pubco on the OTC Bulletin Board;
18. the
undersigned is outside the United States when receiving and executing this
Agreement and is acquiring the Pubco Shares as principal for their own account,
for investment purposes only, and not with a view to, or for, resale,
distribution or fractionalization thereof, in whole or in part, and no other
person has a direct or indirect beneficial interest in the Pubco
Shares;
19. neither
the SEC nor any other securities commission or similar regulatory authority
has
reviewed or passed on the merits of the Pubco Shares;
20. the
Pubco Shares are not being acquired, directly or indirectly, for the account
or
benefit of a U.S. Person or a person in the United States;
21. the
undersigned acknowledges and agrees that Pubco shall refuse to register any
transfer of Pubco Shares not made in accordance with the provisions of
Regulation S, pursuant to registration under the U.S. Securities Act, or
pursuant to an available exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities
Act;
22. the
undersigned understands and agrees that the Pubco Shares will bear the following
legend:
“THE
SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE BEEN OFFERED IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION
TO A
PERSON WHO IS NOT A U.S. PERSON (AS DEFINED HEREIN) PURSUANT TO REGULATION
S UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “1933
ACT”).
NONE
OF
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE 1933 ACT,
OR
ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND, UNLESS SO REGISTERED, MAY NOT BE OFFERED
OR
SOLD, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES (AS DEFINED HEREIN) OR
TO
U.S. PERSONS EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S UNDER
THE
1933 ACT, PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE 1933
ACT, OR
PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT
TO, THE
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1933 ACT AND IN EACH CASE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. IN ADDITION, HEDGING
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1933 ACT. “UNITED STATES” AND “U.S. PERSON” ARE AS DEFINED
BY REGULATION S UNDER THE 1933 ACT.”
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23. the
address of the undersigned included herein is the sole address of the
undersigned as of the date of this certificate.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate of Non-U.S.
Shareholder.
Signature
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Date: ___________, 2007 |
Print
Name
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Title
(if applicable)
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|
Address
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TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
NATIONAL
INSTRUMENT 45-106 INVESTOR QUESTIONNAIRE
The
purpose of this Questionnaire is to assure Pubco that the Selling Shareholders
will meet certain requirements for the registration and prospectus exemptions
provided for under National Instrument 45-106 (“NI 45-106”), as adopted by the
British Columbia Securities Commission in respect to the issuance of the
Pubco
Shares pursuant to the Transaction. Pubco will rely on the
information contained in this Questionnaire for the purposes of such
determination.
The
undersigned Selling Shareholder covenants, represents and warrants to Pubco
that:
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1.
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the
Selling Shareholder is (check one or more of the following
boxes):
|
(a)
|
a
director, executive officer, employee or control person of Pubco
or an
affiliate of Pubco
|
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(b)
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a
spouse, parent, grandparent, brother, sister or child of a director,
executive officer or control person of Pubco or an affiliate of
Pubco
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(c)
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a
parent, grandparent, brother, sister or child of the spouse of
a director,
executive officer or control person of Pubco or an affiliate of
Pubco
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(d)
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a
close personal friend of a director, executive officer or control
person
of Pubco or an affiliate of Pubco
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(e)
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a
close business associate of a director, executive officer or control
person of Pubco or an affiliate of Pubco
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(f)
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a
founder of Pubco or a spouse, parent, grandparent, brother, sister,
child,
close personal friend or close business associate of a founder
of
Pubco
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(g)
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a
parent, grandparent, brother, sister or child of the spouse of
a founder
of Pubco
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(h)
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a
company, partnership or other entity which a majority of the voting
securities are beneficially owned by, or a majority of the directors
are,
persons or companies as described in paragraphs (a) to (g)
above
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(i)
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purchasing
the Pubco Shares as principal with an aggregate value of more than
CDN$150,000
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(j)
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an
accredited investor
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2.
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if
the Selling Shareholder has checked one or more of boxes b, c,
d, e, f, g
or h in section 1 above, the director(s), executive officer(s),
control
person(s) or founder(s) of Pubco with whom the Selling Shareholder
has the
relationship is:
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(Instructions
to Selling Shareholder: fill in the name of each director, executive
officer, founder and control person which you have the above-mentioned
relationship with. If you have checked box h, also indicate which of
a to g describes the securityholders or directors which qualify you as box
h and
provide the names of those individuals. Please attach a separate page
if necessary).
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3.
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If
the Subscriber has ticked box j in section 1 above, the Selling
Shareholder acknowledges and agrees that Pubco shall not consider
the
Selling Shareholder’s request for Pubco Shares for acceptance unless the
undersigned provides to Pubco:
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(i) the
information required in sections 4 and 5; and
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(ii)
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such
other supporting documentation that Pubco or its legal counsel
may request
to establish the Selling Shareholder’s qualification as an Accredited
Investor;
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4.
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the
Selling Shareholder has such knowledge and experience in financial
and
business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and
risks of
the Transaction and the Selling Shareholder is able to bear the
economic
risk of loss arising from such
Transaction;
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5.
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the
Selling Shareholder satisfies one or more of the categories of
“accredited
investor” (as that term is defined in NI 45-106) indicated below (please
check the appropriate box):
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o
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an
individual who, either alone or with a spouse, beneficially owns,
directly
or indirectly, financial assets (as defined in NI 45-106) having
an
aggregate realizable value that, before taxes, but net of any related
liabilities, exceeds CDN$1,000,000;
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o
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an
individual whose net income before taxes exceeded CDN$200,000 in
each of
the two most recent calendar years or whose net income before taxes
combined with that of a spouse exceeded CDN$300,000 in each of
those years
and who, in either case, reasonably expects to exceed that net
income
level in the current calendar year;
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o
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an
individual who, either alone or with a spouse, has net assets of
at least
CDN$5,000,000;
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o
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an
entity, other than an individual or investment fund, that has net
assets
of at least CDN$5,000,000 as shown on its most recently prepared
financial
statements;
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o
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an
entity registered under the securities legislation of a jurisdiction
of
Canada as an advisor or dealer, other than a person registered
solely as a
limited market dealer under one or both of the Securities Act
(Ontario) or the Securities Act (Newfoundland and Labrador), or
any entity organized in a foreign jurisdiction that is analogous
to any
such person or entity; or
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o
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an
entity in respect of which all of the owners of interests, direct,
indirect or beneficial, except the voting securities required by
law to be
owned by directors, are persons or companies that are accredited
investors.
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The
Selling Shareholder acknowledges and agrees that the Selling Shareholder
may be
required by Pubco to provide such additional documentation as may be reasonably
required by Pubco and its legal counsel in determining the Selling Shareholder’s
eligibility to acquire the Pubco Shares under relevant securities
legislation.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has
executed this Questionnaire as of the ____ day of, 2007.
Signature
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Date: ___________, 2007 |
Print
Name
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Title
(if applicable)
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Address
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SCHEDULE
4
TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
DIRECTORS
AND OFFICERS OF PRIVECO
Directors:
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Xx.
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Xx.
Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx
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Xx.
Xxxx Xxxx
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Officers:
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Xx.
Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx President, Secretary and
Treasurer
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TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
DIRECTORS
AND OFFICERS OF PUBCO
Directors:
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Xx.
Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Xx.
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Officers:
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Xx.
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx - President
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Xx.
Xxxxx Xxxxx - Secretary and Treasurer
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SCHEDULE
6
TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
PRIVECO
LEASES, SUBLEASES, CLAIMS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES,
TAXES
AND OTHER PROPERTY INTERESTS
There
ARE Potential capital expenditures related to current and potential properties
as noted below:
A Wordsworth
Saskatchewan, priveco currently has a 3.75% net interest in this light oil
project. The operator Texalta Petroleum has advised a further development
well
will likely be drilled over the next three to six months. The estimated cost
to
priveco is approximately $50,000.00 CDN.
B Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxx #0 Light Oil well, priveco has a 8% gross BPO and
4% net
interest APO in this well. At this time there are no further plans to drill
another well on this project.
C Coteau
Lake Saskatchewan Land Sale. Our bid to the Crown was accepted by the Crown
for
$53,179.00 CDN Future costs are unknown but are within our control to schedule
and determine.
D Vanguard
AMI, to be determined on an ongoing development basis with
priveco
E Andrichuk
AMI, to be determined on an ongoing development basis with
priveco
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SCHEDULE
7
TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
PRIVECO
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1)
Sherwin Geological Consulting 2007 Licence US and Canada Edge Maps 1yr
Subscription $3,975.00 CDN.
50
TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
PRIVECO
MATERIAL CONTRACTS
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None
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SCHEDULE
9
TO
THE
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AMONG
GOLDEN ARIA CORP., TARGET ENERGY INC. AND THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS AS SET
OUT IN
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
PRIVECO
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS
1)
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Mr.
Alex DeGreeve was brought on as a Consultant on May 30th
2007 at an
agreed upon rate of $250.00 CDN per day per consulting
project.
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2)
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Xx.
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx was brought on as a Consultant on June 25th
2007 at an
agreed upon rate of $550.00 CDN per day per consulting
project.
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