Exhibit 2.2
STOCK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
RED GIANT ENTERTAINMENT INC AND COMICGENESIS, LLC
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 4th day of March, 2013, by and among Red Giant
Entertainment Inc, a Nevada Corporation, ("REDG"), and Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, the
owner of ComicGenesis, LLC, a Nevada Corporation ("CGEN").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, REDG, a public, company desires to acquire 100% of the total
outstanding capital stock of CGEN from CGEN's shareholders (the "CGEN
Shareholders"); and
WHEREAS, REDG offers to acquire 5,000,000 (Five Million) shares of common
stock of CGEN in exchange for 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand) shares of the
restricted stock of REDG (the "REDG Restricted Stock" or "REDG Shares"); and
WHEREAS, CGEN Stockholders offer to exchange 5,000,000 shares of CGEN for
500,000 shares of REDG. The 5,000,000 shares represents all of the issued and
outstanding shares of CGEN.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
representations contained herein, the parties hereto intending to be legally
bound hereby, agree as follows:
The foregoing recitals are hereby restated, incorporated into this
Agreement, and made a part of it, as if each were fully set forth here in their
entirety.
ARTICLE 1
COMPENSATION, CONSIDERATION, AND EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES.
1.2 ISSUANCE OF SHARES.
1.2.1 REDG SHARES TO CGEN. Subject to all of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, REDG agrees to deliver newly issued, restricted, REDG Restricted
Stock totaling Five Hundred Thousand (500,000), in exchange for the outstanding
common shares of CGEN (the "CGEN Common Stock") in the amounts shown on Schedule
"A" to this Agreement.
1.3 TRANSFER OF SHARES BY CGEN SHAREHOLDERS. Subject to all of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, the CGEN Shareholders agree to transfer to
REDG all of their ownership in the CGEN Common Stock.
1.3.1 EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION; REORGANIZATION. The parties hereto
expect this transfer of Shares by CGEN Shareholders to REDG to qualify as a
tax-free reorganization under Sections 368 (a)(1)(A) and 368 (a)(2)(E) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") but no IRS ruling or
opinion of counsel is being sought in connection therewith and such ruling or
opinion is not a condition to closing the transactions herein contemplated.
ARTICLE 2
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CGEN
CGEN REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO REDG THAT:
2.1 ORGANIZATION. CGEN is a corporation duly organized, validly existing,
and in good standing under the laws of Nevada, has all necessary corporate
powers to own its properties and to carry on its business as now owned and
operated by it, and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in
each of the states and other jurisdictions where its business requires
qualification.
2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CGEN has substantially complied with, and is not
in violation of, all applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws and
regulations, including, without limitation, any applicable building, zoning,
environmental, employment or other law, ordinance or regulation affecting its
properties, products or the operation of its business except where such
non-compliance would not have a materially adverse effect on the business or
financial condition of CGEN. CGEN has all licenses and permits required to
conduct its business as now being conducted.
2.3 LITIGATION. CGEN is not a party to any suit, action, arbitration or
legal, administrative or other proceeding, or governmental investigation pending
or, to the best knowledge of CGEN, threatened against or affecting CGEN or its
business, assets or financial condition, except for matters which would not have
a material affect on CGEN or its properties. CGEN is not in default with respect
to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any federal, state, local or foreign
court, department, agency or instrumentality applicable to it. CGEN is not
engaged in any lawsuits to recover any material amount of monies due to it.
2.4 BUSINESS. Following the closing, the only business and operations of
CGEN shall be that conducted by REDG.
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ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF REDG.
REDG REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO CGEN AND THE SHAREHOLDERS THAT:
3.1 ORGANIZATION. REDG is a corporation duly organized, validly existing,
and in good standing under the laws of Nevada, has all necessary corporate
powers to own its properties and to carry on its business as now owned and
operated, and duly qualified to do business in each of such states and other
jurisdictions where its business requires such qualification.
3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. REDG has substantially complied with, and is not
in violation of, all applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws and
regulations, including, without limitation, any applicable building, zoning,
environmental, employment or other law, ordinance or regulation affecting its
properties, products or the operation of its business except where such
non-compliance would not have a materially adverse effect on the business or
financial condition of REDG. REDG has all licenses and permits required to
conduct its business as now being conducted.
3.3 LITIGATION. REDG is not a party to any suit, action, arbitration or
legal, administrative or other proceeding, or governmental investigation pending
or, to the best knowledge of REDG, threatened against or affecting REDG or its
business, assets or financial condition, except for matters which would not have
a material affect on REDG or its properties. REDG is not in default with respect
to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any federal, state, local or foreign
court, department, agency or instrumentality applicable to it. REDG is not
engaged in any lawsuits to recover any material amount of monies due to it.
3.4 BUSINESS. Following the closing, the only business and operations of
REDG shall be that conducted by REDG.
ARTICLE 4
ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SHAREHOLDERS
4.1 SHARE OWNERSHIP. Shareholders hold the CGEN Common Stock in the amounts
shown on Schedule "A" to this Agreement. Such shares are owned of record, and
such shares are not subject to any lien, encumbrance or pledge. Each shareholder
has the authority to exchange such shares pursuant to this Agreement.
4.2 INVESTMENT INTENT. Shareholders understand and acknowledge that the
REDG Restricted Stock is being offered for exchange in reliance upon the
exemption provided in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act") for non-public offerings; and each Shareholder makes the
following representations and warranties with the intent that the same may be
relied upon in determining the suitability of each Shareholder as a purchaser of
securities.
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(a) The REDG Shares are being acquired solely for the account of each
Shareholder, for investment purposes only, and not with a view to, or for sale
in connection with, any distribution thereof and with no present intention of
distributing or reselling any part of the REDG Shares.
(b) Each Shareholder agrees not to dispose of his REDG Shares or any
portion thereof unless and until counsel for REDG shall have determined that the
intended disposition is permissible and does not violate the Securities Act of
1933 (the "1933 Act") or any applicable state securities laws, or the rules and
regulations thereunder.
(c) Shareholders acknowledge that REDG has made all documentation
pertaining to all aspects of REDG and the transaction herein available to
him/her and to his/her qualified representative(s), if any, and has offered such
person or persons an opportunity to discuss REDG and the transaction herein with
the officers of REDG.
4.3 INDEMNIFICATION. Shareholders recognize that the offer of REDG Shares
to him/her is based upon his/her representations and warranties set forth and
contained herein and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless REDG against
all liability, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising
as a result of any misrepresentations made herein by such Shareholder.
4.4 RESTRICTIVE LEGEND. Shareholders agree that the certificates evidencing
the REDG Shares acquired pursuant to this Agreement will have a legend placed
thereon which will restrict the sale of said shares for times and upon
conditions that are subject to federal and state securities laws.
ARTICLE 5
PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS
5.1 INVESTIGATIVE RIGHTS. From the date of this Agreement each party shall
provide to the other party, and such other party's counsels, accountants,
auditors, and other authorized representatives, full access during normal
business hours to all of CGEN's and REDG's properties, books, contracts,
commitments, and records for the purpose of examining the same. Each party shall
furnish the other party with all information concerning CGEN's and REDG's
affairs as the other party may reasonably request.
5.2 CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. Prior to the Closing, CGEN and REDG shall each
conduct its business in the normal course, and shall not sell, pledge, or assign
any assets, without the prior written approval of the other party, except in the
regular course of business. Neither CGEN or REDG shall amend its Articles of
Incorporation or Bylaws, declare dividends, redeem or sell stock or other
securities, incur additional or newly-funded liabilities, acquire or dispose of
fixed assets, change employment terms, enter into any material or long-term
contract, guarantee obligations of any third party, settle or discharged any
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balance sheet receivable for less than its stated amount, pay more on any
liability than its stated amount, or enter into any other transaction other than
in the regular course of business.
ARTICLE 6
POST-CLOSING COVENANTS
6.1 FOLLOWING THE CLOSING HEREIN:
(A) PROMPT REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER. REDG shall register transfer of the
common stock of REDG within three (3) business days after receipt of proper
documentation for such transfer request. Restricted securities shall be
transferred without restrictive legend if supported by an opinion of counsel to
REDG provided that REDG's counsel has no reasonable objection.
(B) DELIVERY OF SHARES. CGEN Shareholders will deliver to REDG'S management
within 10 days of execution of this Agreement any share certificates
representing the CGEN Common Stock.
ARTICLE 7
CLOSING
7.1 CLOSING. The Closing of this transaction shall occur upon the execution
of this Agreement by both parties.
(B) ATTORNEY FEES. Each of REDG and CGEN shall be responsible to the other
party for their attorney fees (if any) incurred herewith, as further defined,
below.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 CONFIDENTIALITY. Unless compelled by a subpoena or otherwise required
under the rule of law no party to this transaction will discuss terms of the
transaction, its parties, or any other aspect of this transaction, contemplated,
executed, or finalized with any individual other than counsel and individuals or
parties directly related to this transaction.
8.2 CAPTIONS. The Article and paragraph headings throughout this Agreement
are for convenience and reference only, and shall in no way be deemed to define,
limit, or add to the meaning of any provision of this Agreement.
8.3 NO ORAL CHANGE. This Agreement and any provision hereof, may not be
waived, changed, modified, or discharged orally, but it can be changed by an
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agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver,
change, modification, or discharged is sought.
8.4 NON-WAIVER. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no waiver of
any covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have
been made unless expressly in writing and signed by the party against whom such
waiver is charged; and (i) the failure of any party to insist in any one or more
cases upon the performance of any of the provisions, covenants, or conditions of
this Agreement or to exercise any option herein contained shall not be construed
as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of any such provisions, covenants,
or conditions, (ii) the acceptance of performance of anything required by this
Agreement to be performed with knowledge of the breach or failure of a covenant,
condition, or provision hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach or
failure, and (iii) no waiver by any party of one breach by another party shall
be construed as a waiver with respect to any other or subsequent breach.
8.5 TIME OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and
of each and every provision hereof.
8.6 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement and
understanding among the parties hereto, supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings, and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the
agreements, responsibilities, representations and warranties of the parties.
8.7 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
8.8 BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the
heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns of each of
the parties to this Agreement.
8.9 ANNOUNCEMENTS. REDG and CGEN will consult and cooperate with each other
as to the timing and content of any announcements of the transactions
contemplated hereby to the general public or to employees, customers or
suppliers.
8.10 BROKERAGE. CGEN and REDG each represent that no finder, broker,
investment banker or other similar person has been involved in this transaction.
Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the others harmless from payment of any
brokerage fee, finder's fee or commission claimed by any other person or entity
who claims to have been involved in the transaction herein because of an
association with such party.
8.11 SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and
warranties of the parties set forth in this Agreement or in any instrument,
certificate, opinion, or other writing providing for it, shall survive the
Closing irrespective of any investigation made by or on behalf of any party for
a period of one year.
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8.12 CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement and its application shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their authorized representatives, all as of the date first written
above.
RED GIANT ENTERTAINMENT INC:
(a Nevada Corporation)
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 3-4-2013
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President Date
COMICGENESIS, LLC:
(a Nevada Corporation)
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx 3-4-2013
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Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, President Date
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SCHEDULE "A"
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX 5,000,000 SHARES
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