AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES BY AND AMONG BETTER BIODIESEL, INC. AND GEOALGAE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND THE SECURITY HOLDERS OF GEOALGAE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Exhibit
10.7
AGREEMENT
CONCERNING
THE EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES
BY
AND AMONG
AND
GEOALGAE
TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND
THE
SECURITY HOLDERS OF GEOALGAE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AGREEMENT
THIS
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)
is made this ___ day of ______, 2008, by and between Better
Biodiesel, Inc. a Colorado corporation (“Better
Biodiesel”), GeoAlgae Technology, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“GAT”)
and the security holders of GAT (the “GAT
Security Holders”) who are listed on Exhibit 1.1
hereto.
WHEREAS,
Better Biodiesel desires to
acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of GAT (“GAT
Stock”) from the GAT Security Holders in exchange for common stock of
Better Biodiesel;
WHEREAS,
all of the GAT Security
Holders agree to exchange one hundred percent (100%) of the GAT Stock they
hold
in GAT for three million, three hundred thousand (3,300,000) shares
of
Better Biodiesel common stock (the “Shares”).
WHEREAS,
Better Biodiesel commits to
make an additional six million, seven hundred thousand (6,700,000) shares
available as additional compensation, issuable subject to performance based
criteria (“BBDS Performance
Shares”) as described in Section 1.1(b) herein.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the
mutual promises, covenants and representations contained herein, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE
I
Exchange
of Securities
1.1
Issuance
of
Securities. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Better Biodiesel agrees to issue and exchange the Shares for one hundred percent
(100%) of the issued and outstanding GAT Stock held by the GAT Security
Holders. All Better Biodiesel Shares will be issued directly to the
GAT Security Holders on the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), pursuant
to
the schedule set forth in Exhibit 1.1.
(a)
Upon Closing (defined in Section 7.1), Better Biodiesel shall issue to the
existing GAT Security Holders the total aggregate amount of three million,
three
hundred thousand (3,300,000) Shares;
(b)
Better Biodiesel commits to make six million, seven hundred thousand (6,700,000)
shares available as additional compensation, issuable subject to following
performance based criteria (the “BBDS Performance Shares”):
(1)
Eighty percent (80%) of GAT’s
contribution to Better Biodiesel’s EBITDA arising from GAT’s algae biofuel
technology-for feedstock growth and/or fuel production based revenue shall
be
paid in BBDS Performance Shares at a value of $1.00 per share (i.e.> a
$1,200,000 contribution to Better Biodiesel’s EBIDTA would result in the
issuance of 960,000 BBDS Performance Shares”); and
(2)
Twenty percent (20%) of GAT's
contribution to Better Biodiesel's EBITDA arising from GAT’s acquisition of
existing oil and fuel distributor based revenue shall be paid in BBDS
Performance Shares at a value of $1.00 per share (i.e.> a $1,200,000
contribution to Better Biodiesel’s EBIDTA would result in the issuance of
240,000 BBDS Performance Shares”)
1.2
Exemption
from
Registration. The parties hereto intend that all Better Biodiesel
common stock to be issued to the GAT Security Holders shall be exempt from
the
registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”),
pursuant to Section 4(2) and/or Regulation D of the Securities Act and rules
and
regulations promulgated thereunder. In furtherance thereof, each of
the GAT Security Holders will execute and deliver to Better Biodiesel
subscription agreements for the Shares, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1.2, on the
Closing date of this Agreement (the “Closing
Date”).
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ARTICLE
II
Representations
and
Warranties of GAT
GAT
hereby represents and warrants to
Better Biodiesel that:
2.1 Organization.
GAT is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws
of Wyoming, 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 where its business
requires qualification.
2.2
Capital.
GAT will deliver 100% of its issued and outstanding stock, subscriptions,
options, rights, warrants, debentures, instruments, convertible securities
pr
convertible preferred stock, or other agreements or commitments obligating
GAT
to issue any additional GAT Stock of any class, which shall equal
_______________ shares of common stock, on a fully diluted
basis. There shall be no outstanding preferred stock of GAT at the
time of the Closing.
2.3
Subsidiaries.
GAT currently does not own any
subsidiaries.
2.4
Directors
and
Executive Officers. The names and titles of the directors and
executive officers of GAT are as follows:
(a)
Name
|
Position
|
|
Xxxxxx
X. Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx
F.
Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx
|
Director
, Chief Technology Officer
Director,
Director,
Chief Executive Officer
Director
|
(b)
Immediately upon the Closing, Better Biodiesel shall appoint GAT’s designated
management team.
2.5
Financial
Statements. GAT represents that it shall have the ability to provide
and shall produce, within forty-five (45) days of Closing, financial statements
consisting of a balance sheet and a related statements of income and cash flow
for (I) the prior two (2) fiscal years (or for the period since inception of
the
Company, if less than two years), (II) for the quarters subsequent to the most
recent fiscal year and (III) for the period subsequent to the most recent
quarter if material changes have occurred (the “GATFinancial
Statements”), which fairly represent the financial condition of GAT as of
the respective dates and for the periods involved, and such statements shall
be
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP).
The
GAT
Financial Statements shall state Zero Dollars ($0) of debt-related
liabilities..
2.6
Absence
of
Changes. Since December 31, 2007, there has not been any material
change in the financial condition or operations of GAT, except as contemplated
by this Agreement. As used throughout this Agreement, “material”
means: Any change or effect (or development that, insofar as can be
reasonably foreseen, is likely to result in any change or effect) that causes
substantial increase or
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diminution
in the business, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise) or
results of operations of a party. Taken as a whole, material change
shall not include changes in national or international economic conditions
or
industry conditions generally; changes or possible changes in statutes and
regulations applicable to a party; or the loss of employees, customers or
suppliers by a party as a direct or indirect consequence of any announcement
relating to this transaction.
2.7
Absence
of
Undisclosed Liabilities. As of the Closing Date, GAT shall not have
any material debt, liability or obligation of any nature, whether accrued,
absolute, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due, that is
not
reflected in the GAT Liability Schedule, attached as Exhibit 2.7.
2.8
Tax
Returns. GAT has filed all federal, state and local tax returns
required by law and has paid all taxes, assessments and penalties due and
payable. The provisions for taxes, if any, reflected in Exhibit 2.8 are
adequate for the periods indicated. There are no present disputes as
to taxes of any nature payable by GAT.
2.9 Investigation
of
Financial Condition. Without in any manner reducing or otherwise
mitigating the representations contained herein, Better Biodiesel, its legal
counsel and accountants shall have the opportunity to meet with GAT’s
accountants and attorneys to discuss the financial condition of GAT during
reasonable business hours and in a manner that does not interfere with the
normal operation of GAT’s business. GAT shall make available to
Better Biodiesel all books and records of GAT.
2.10 Intellectual
Property Rights. GAT owns or has the right to use all trademarks,
service marks, trade names, copyrights and patents material to its
business.
2.11
Compliance
with
Laws. To the best of GAT’s knowledge, GAT has complied with, and is
not in violation of, applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws and
regulations, including federal and state securities laws, except where such
non-compliance would not have a material adverse impact upon its business or
properties.
2.12
Litigation.
GAT is not a
defendant in any suit, action, arbitration or legal, administrative or other
proceeding, or governmental investigation which is pending or, to the best
knowledge of GAT, threatened against or affecting GAT or its business, assets
or
financial condition. GAT 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. GAT is not
engaged in any material litigation to recover monies due to it.
2.13
Authority.
The Board of Directors of GAT has authorized the execution of this Agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, and GAT has full
power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, and this
Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of GAT and is enforceable
in
accordance with its terms and conditions. A majority of GAT Security
Holders have agreed to and have approved the terms of this Agreement and the
exchange of securities contemplated hereby.
2.14
Ability
to Carry
Out Obligations. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by GAT
and the performance by GAT of its obligations hereunder in the time and manner
contemplated will not cause, constitute or conflict with or result in (a) any
breach or violation of any of the provisions of or constitute a default under
any license, indenture, mortgage, instrument, article of incorporation, bylaw,
or other agreement or instrument to which GAT is a party, or by which it may
be
bound, nor will any consents or authorizations of any party other than those
hereto be required, (b) an event that would permit any party to any agreement
or
instrument to terminate it or to accelerate the maturity of any indebtedness
or
other obligation of GAT, or (c) an event that would result in the creation
or
imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance on any asset of GAT.
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2.15
Full
Disclosure. None of the representations and warranties
made by GAT herein or in any exhibit, certificate or memorandum furnished or
to
be furnished by GAT, or on its behalf, contains or will contain any untrue
statement of material fact or omit any material fact the omission of which
would
be misleading.
2.16
Assets.
GAT’s assets are fully included in Exhibit 2.5 or, if
Exhibit
2.5 is
not available at Closing, attached as Exhibit 2.16 attached
hereto, and such assets are not subject to any claims or encumbrances except
as
indicated in Exhibit
2.5 or Schedule
2.16, respectively.
2.17
Material
Contracts. A list of GAT’s material contracts are attached hereto as
Exhibit
2.17,
and such contracts shall be made available for inspection within five (5) days
prior to Closing.
2.18
Indemnification.
GAT agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
Better Biodiesel harmless against and in respect of any and all claims, demands,
losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages, recoveries and
deficiencies, including interest, penalties and reasonable attorney fees
asserted by third parties against Better Biodiesel which arise out of, or result
from (i) any breach by GAT in performing any of its covenants or agreements
under this Agreement or in any schedule, certificate, exhibit or other
instrument furnished or to be furnished by GAT under this Agreement, (ii) a
failure of any representation or warranty in this Article II or (iii) any untrue
statement made by GAT in this Agreement.
2.19
Criminal
or Civil
Acts. For
the period of five years prior to the execution of this Agreement, no executive
officer, director or principal stockholder of GAT has been convicted of a felony
crime, filed for personal bankruptcy, been the subject of a Commission or NASD
judgment or decree, or is currently the subject to any investigation in
connection with a felony crime or Commission or NASD proceeding.
2.20 Restricted
Securities. GAT and the GAT Security Holders acknowledge
that all of the Better Biodiesel Shares issued by Better Biodiesel are
restricted securities and none of such securities may be sold or publicly traded
except in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act.
ARTICLE
III
Representations
and
Warranties of Better Biodiesel
Better
Biodiesel represents and
warrants to GAT that:
3.1
Organization.
Better Biodiesel is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Nevada,
has
all necessary corporate powers to carry on its business, and is duly qualified
to do business and is in good standing in each of the states where its business
requires qualification.
3.2
Capital.
The authorized capital stock of Better Biodiesel consists of two hundred million
(200,000,000) shares of $0.01 par value common stock, of which approximately
twenty seven million, six hundred eighty nine thousand, five hundred one
(27,689,501) shares are currently outstanding. Three million three
hundred thousand (3,300,000) additional Shares will be issued pursuant to this
agreement at the Closing., zero (0) shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock,
five million (5,000,000) of which are authorized and none of which currently
are
outstanding. All of the outstanding common stock is duly and validly issued,
fully paid and non-assessable. Currently, warrants to issue approximately six
hundred eighty four thousand, eight hundred sixteen (684,816) shares of common
stock remain outstanding and options to issue thirty three thousand, three
hundred thirty four (33,334) shares of common stock. There are no
other outstanding subscriptions, , rights, , debentures, instruments,
convertible securities or other agreements or commitments obligating Better
Biodiesel to issue any additional shares of its capital stock of any
class.
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3.3
Subsidiaries.
Better Biodiesel does not have any
subsidiaries or own any interest in any other enterprise.
3.4 Directors
and
Officers. The name and title of the director and executive officer of
Better Biodiesel are as follows:
(a)
Name
|
Position
|
|
Xxxxx
X. Xxxx
Xxxx
X. XxXxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
|
Director
Director
Director
|
.
(b)
Pursuant to this Agreement, Better Biodiesel shall appoint two (2) GAT designees
to the board of directors, the first upon Closing, and the second within 90
days
of Closing (but in no event earlier than 45 days following Closing, pursuant
to
Rule 14(f) of the 1934 Exchange Act;
(c)
Concurrent to this Agreement, Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx and Better Biodiesel will
execute an employment agreement naming Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx the Chief Executive
Officer of Better Biodiesel and, as soon as practicable thereafter, Xxxxxx
X.
Xxxxx and Better Biodiesel will execute an employment agreement naming Xxxxxx
X.
Xxxxx the Chief Technology Officer of Better Biodiesel
3.5
Financial
Statements. Exhibit
3.5 hereto
consists of the audited financial statements of Better Biodiesel for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2007 (the “Better
Biodiesel Financial Statements”) The Better Biodiesel Financial
Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and practices consistently followed by Better Biodiesel throughout
the period indicated, and fairly present the financial position of Better
Biodiesel as of the date of the balance sheet included in the Better Biodiesel
Financial Statements and the results of operations for the period
indicated.
3.6
Absence
of
Changes. Since December 31, 2007, there has not been any material
change in the financial condition or operations of Better Biodiesel, except
as
publically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or contemplated
by
this Agreement. As used throughout this Agreement, “material”
means: Any change or effect (or development that, insofar as can be
reasonably foreseen, is likely to result in any change or effect) that causes
substantial increase or diminution in the business, properties, assets,
condition (financial or otherwise) or results of operations of a
party. Taken as a whole, material change shall not include changes in
national or international economic conditions or industry conditions generally;
changes or possible changes in statutes and regulations applicable to a party;
or the loss of employees, customers or suppliers by a party as a direct or
indirect consequence of any announcement relating to this transaction.
3.7
Absence
of
Undisclosed Liabilities. As of the Closing Date, Better Biodiesel
shall not have any material debt, liability or obligation of any nature, whether
accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due,
that is not reflected in the Better Biodiesel Financial Statements.
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3.8 Tax
Returns. Better Biodiesel has filed all federal, state and local tax
returns required by law and have paid all taxes, assessments and penalties
due
and payable. The provisions for taxes, if any, reflected in Exhibit 3.8 are
adequate for the periods indicated. There are no present disputes as
to taxes of any nature payable by Better Biodiesel.
3.9
Investigation
of
Financial Condition. Without in any manner reducing or otherwise
mitigating the representations contained herein, GAT, its legal counsel and
accountants shall have the opportunity to meet with Better Biodiesel’s
accountants and attorneys to discuss the financial condition of Better Biodiesel
during reasonable business hours and in a manner that does not interfere with
the normal operation of Better Biodiesel’s business. Better Biodiesel
shall make available to GAT all books and records of Better Biodiesel.
3.10 Intellectual
Property Rights. Better Biodiesel has no trademarks, service marks,
trade names, copyrights or patents material to its business.
3.11
Compliance
with
Laws. To the best of Better Biodiesel’s knowledge, Better Biodiesel
has complied with, and is not in violation of, applicable federal, state or
local statutes, laws and regulations, including federal and state securities
laws, except where such non-compliance would not have a material adverse impact
upon its business or properties.
3.12
Litigation.
Better Biodiesel is not a defendant in any
suit, action, arbitration or legal, administrative or other proceeding, or
governmental investigation which is pending or, to the best knowledge of Better
Biodiesel, threatened against or affecting Better Biodiesel or its business,
assets or financial condition. Better Biodiesel 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. Better Biodiesel is not engaged in any material litigation to
recover monies due to it.
3.13
Authority.
The Board of Directors of Better Biodiesel has
authorized the execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated herein, and Better Biodiesel has full power and
authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, and this Agreement
is
a legal, valid and binding obligation of Better Biodiesel and is enforceable
in
accordance with its terms and conditions.
3.14
Ability
to Carry
Out Obligations. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Better Biodiesel and the performance by Better Biodiesel of its obligations
hereunder in the time and manner contemplated will not cause, constitute or
conflict with or result in (a) any breach or violation of any of the provisions
of or constitute a default under any license, indenture, mortgage, instrument,
article of incorporation, bylaw, or other agreement or instrument to which
Better Biodiesel is a party, or by which it may be bound, nor will any consents
or authorizations of any party other than those hereto be required, (b) an
event
that would permit any party to any agreement or instrument to terminate it
or to
accelerate the maturity of any indebtedness or other obligation of Better
Biodiesel, or (c) an event that would result in the creation or imposition
of
any lien, charge or encumbrance on any asset of Better Biodiesel.
3.15
Full
Disclosure. None of the representations and warranties made by Better
Biodiesel herein or in any exhibit, certificate or memorandum furnished or
to be
furnished by Better Biodiesel, or on its behalf, contains or will contain any
untrue statement of material fact or omit any material fact the omission of
which would be misleading.
3.16
Assets.
Better Biodiesel assets are fully included in Exhibit 3.5 and are
not subject to any claims or encumbrances except as indicated in Exhibit 3.5.
3.17 Material
Contracts. A list of Better Biodiesel’s material
contracts are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.17, and
such contracts shall be made available for inspection within five (5) days
prior
to Closing.
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3.18 Indemnification.
Better
Biodiesel agrees to indemnify, defend and hold GAT harmless against and in
respect of any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations,
liabilities, damages, recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties
and reasonable attorney fees asserted by third parties against GAT which arise
out of, or result from (i) any breach by Better Biodiesel in performing any
of
its covenants or agreements under this Agreement or in any schedule,
certificate, exhibit or other instrument furnished or to be furnished by Better
Biodiesel under this Agreement, (ii) a failure of any representation or warranty
in this Article III or (iii) any untrue statement made by Better Biodiesel
in
this Agreement.
3.19
Criminal
or Civil
Acts. For
the period of five (5) years prior to the execution of this Agreement, no
executive officer, director or principal stockholder of Better Biodiesel has
been convicted of a felony crime, filed for personal bankruptcy, been the
subject of a Commission or NASD judgment or decree, or is currently the subject
to any investigation in connection with a felony crime or Commission or NASD
proceeding.
ARTICLE
IV
Covenants
Prior to the
Closing Date
4.1
Investigative
Rights. Prior to the Closing Date, each party shall provide to the
other party, and such other party’s counsel, accountants, auditors and other
authorized representatives, full access during normal business hours and upon
reasonable advance written notice to all of each party’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 each party’s affairs as the other party may reasonably
request. If during the investigative period one party learns that a
representation of the other party was not accurate, no such claim may be
asserted by the party so learning that a representation of the other party
was
not accurate.
4.2
Conduct
of
Business. Prior to the Closing Date, each party shall 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 normal
course of business. Neither party shall amend its Articles of
Incorporation or Bylaws (except as may be described in this Agreement), declare
dividends, redeem or sell stock or other securities. Neither party
shall enter into negotiations with any third party or complete any transaction
with a third party involving the sale of any of its assets or the exchange
of
any of its common stock.
4.3
Confidential
Information. Each party
will
treat all non-public, confidential and trade secret information received from
the other party as confidential, and such party shall not disclose or use such
information in a manner contrary to the purposes of this
Agreement. Moreover, all such information shall be returned to the
other party in the event this Agreement is terminated.
4.4
Notice
of
Non-Compliance. Each party
shall
give prompt notice to the other party of any representation or warranty made
by
it in this Agreement becoming untrue or inaccurate in any respect or the failure
by it to comply with or satisfy in any material respect any covenant, condition
or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it under this Agreement.
ARTICLE
V
Conditions
Precedent to
Better Biodiesel’s Performance
5.1
Conditions.
Better Biodiesel’s obligations hereunder shall be subject to the
satisfaction at or before the Closing Date of all the conditions set forth
in
this Article V. Better Biodiesel may waive any or all of these
conditions in whole or in part without prior notice; provided, however, that
no
such waiver of a condition shall constitute a waiver by Better Biodiesel of
any
other condition of or any of Better Biodiesel’s other rights or remedies, at law
or in equity, if GAT shall be in default of any of its representations,
warranties or covenants under this Agreement.
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5.2
Accuracy
of
Representations. Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, all
representations and warranties by GAT in this Agreement or in any written
statement that shall be delivered to Better Biodiesel by GAT under this
Agreement shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date as though
made at that time.
5.3
Performance.
GAT shall
have performed, satisfied and complied with all covenants, agreements and
conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it
on
or before the Closing Date.
5.4 Absence
of
Litigation. No action, suit or proceeding, including injunctive
actions, before any court or any governmental body or authority, pertaining
to
the transaction contemplated by this Agreement or to its consummation, shall
have been instituted or threatened against GAT on or before the Closing
Date.
5.5 Officer’s
Certificate. GAT shall have delivered to Better Biodiesel a
certificate dated the Closing Date signed by the Chief Executive Officer of
GAT
certifying that each of the conditions specified in this Article has been
fulfilled and that all of the representations set forth in Article II are true
and correct as of the Closing Date.
5.6
Corporate
Action. GAT shall have obtained the approval of the GAT Security
Holders for the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
5.7
Acceptance
of
Financial Statements. Better Biodiesel shall have reviewed and in its
sole discretion accepted, prior to the Closing Date, the GAT Financial
Statements as set forth in Exhibit 2.5.
ARTICLE
VI
Conditions
Precedent to
GAT’s Performance
6.1
Conditions.
GAT’s obligations hereunder shall be subject to
the satisfaction at or before the Closing Date of all the conditions set forth
in this Article VI. GAT may waive any or all of these conditions in whole or
in
part without prior notice; provided, however, that no such waiver of a condition
shall constitute a waiver by GAT of any other condition of or any of GAT’s
rights or remedies, at law or in equity, if Better Biodiesel shall be in default
of any of its representations, warranties or covenants under this
Agreement.
6.2
Accuracy
of
Representations. Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, all
representations and warranties by Better Biodiesel in this Agreement or in
any
written statement that shall be delivered to GAT by Better Biodiesel under
this
Agreement shall be true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date as though
made at that time.
6.3
Performance.
Better
Biodiesel shall have performed, satisfied and complied with all covenants,
agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied
with by it on or before the Closing Date.
6.4
Absence
of
Litigation. No action, suit or proceeding before any court or any
governmental body or authority, pertaining to the transaction contemplated
by
this Agreement or to its consummation, shall have been instituted or threatened
against Better Biodiesel on or before the Closing Date.
6.5
Officer’s
Certificate. Better Biodiesel shall have delivered to GAT a
certificate dated the Closing Date signed by the Chief Executive Officer of
Better Biodiesel
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certifying
that each of the conditions specified in this Article has been fulfilled and
that all of the representations set forth in Article III are true and correct
as
of the Closing Date.
6.6
Payment
of
Liabilities.
On or
before the Closing Date, Better Biodiesel shall have paid any
outstanding obligations and liabilities of Better Biodiesel through the Closing
Date, including obligations created subsequent to the execution of this
Agreement.
6.7
Directors
of
Better Biodiesel. On the
Closing Date, the Board of Directors of Better Biodiesel shall
appoint one (1) designee of GAT to Better Biodiesel Board of
Directors. Subsequently, a second designee of GAT shall be appointed
to the Better Biodiesel Board of Directors within ninety (90) days of the
Closing, but in no event earlier than forty five (45) days following the
Closing, in consideration of Rule 14(f) of the 1934 Exchange Act, in the event
that Better Biodiesel deems it beneficial to appoint an additional (alternate)
director during such period..
6.8 Officers
of
Better Biodiesel. Concurrent
to this Agreement, the Board of Directors of Better Biodiesel
shall execute an employment agreements naming Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx to the position
of Chief Executive Officer of Better Biodiesel and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx to the
position of Chief Technology Officer of Better Biodiesel.
ARTICLE
VII
Closing
7.1
Closing.
The closing of
this Agreement shall be held at the offices of The Xxxx Law Group, PLLC, or
at
any mutually agreeable place within thirty (30) days of the mutual execution
of
this Agreement, unless extended by mutual agreement. At the
closing:
(a) GAT
shall
deliver to Better Biodiesel (i) copies of Exhibit 1.2 executed
by all of the GAT Security Holders, (ii) an assignment of all of the GAT Stock
to Better Biodiesel, (iii) the officer’s certificate described in Section 5.5,
(iv) signed minutes of its directors approving this Agreement.
(b) Better
Biodiesel shall deliver to GAT (i) certificates representing three million,
three hundred thousand (3,300,000) Better Biodiesel Shares issued in the names
of the GAT Security Holders, (ii) the officer’s certificate described in Section
6.5, and (iii) signed minutes of its directors approving this
Agreement.
ARTICLE
VIII
Covenants
Subsequent to the
Closing Date
8.1 Registration
and
Listing.
Following the Closing Date, Better Biodiesel shall:
(a) Continue
Better Biodiesel’s common stock quotation on the Electronic Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board system;
(b) Comply
with the Form 8-K requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
“Exchange
Act”), including the timely preparation and filing of audited financial
statements as required by Form 8-K;
(c) Promptly
retain a qualified investor and public relations firm; and
(d) Clear
any
Exchange Act Rule 144 sales of Better Biodiesel common stock offered by any
Better Biodiesel common stockholder including affiliates or former affiliates
of
Better Biodiesel within forty-eight (48) hours of the filing of the Notice
of
Sale pursuant to Rule 144.
8.2 Corporate
Action. Better Biodiesel shall file the required documents
and take the required actions to change its name to “Geo BioEnegry, Inc.,” or to
such other name as deemed acceptable to the directors and
management
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of
Biodiesel, within thirty (30) days following the Closing.
ARTICLE
IX
Miscellaneous
9.1
Captions
and
Headings. The article and Section headings throughout this Agreement
are for convenience and reference only and shall not define, limit or add to
the
meaning of any provision of this Agreement.
9.2
No
Oral
Change. This Agreement and any provision hereof may not be waived,
changed, modified or discharged orally, but only by an agreement in writing
signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such waiver, change,
modification or discharge is sought.
9.3 Non-Waiver.
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. No waiver by
any party of one breach by another party shall be construed as a waiver with
respect to any other subsequent breach.
9.4
Time
of
Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of each and
every provision hereof.
9.5
Entire
Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements
and
understandings.
9.6
Choice
of
Law. This Agreement and its application shall be governed by the laws
of the state of Colorado.
9.7
Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed simultaneously 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.
9.8 Notices.
All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date
of
service if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be given, or
on
the third day after mailing if mailed to the party to whom notice is to be
given, by first class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, and
properly addressed as follows:
Better
Biodiesel:
Better Biodiesel, Inc
c/o
The Xxxx Law Group, PLLC
000
Xxxxx
Xx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxx
X. Xxxx, Director
GAT:
GeoAlgae Technology, Inc.
0000
Xx
Xxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxx
Xxxx
Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx
X. Xxxxx, Director
With
a copy
to:
The Xxxx Law Group, PLLC
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxx
Xxxx
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9.9
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.
9.10
Mutual
Cooperation. The parties hereto shall cooperate with each other to
achieve the purpose of this Agreement and shall execute such other and further
documents and take such other and further actions as may be necessary or
convenient to effect the transaction described herein.
9.11
Finders.
There are no finders in connection with this transaction.
9.12
Announcements. The
parties will consult and cooperate with each other as to the timing and content
of any public announcements regarding this Agreement.
9.13
Expenses.
Each party will
bear their own expenses, including legal fees incurred in connection with this
Agreement. The GAT Security Holders shall not be responsible for any
costs incurred in connection with the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement.
9.14
Survival
of
Representations and Warranties. The representations, warranties,
covenants and agreements of the parties set forth in this Agreement or in any
instrument, certificate, opinion or other writing providing for in it, shall
survive the Closing Date.
9.15
Exhibits.
As of the
execution hereof, the parties have provided each other with the exhibits
described herein. Any material changes to the exhibits shall be
immediately disclosed to the other party.
9.16
Termination,
Amendment and Waiver.
(a)
Termination. This
Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing Date, whether
before or after approval of matters presented in connection with the share
exchange by the stockholders of Better Biodieselor by the members of GAT:
(1)
By mutual written consent of GAT and Better Biodiesel;
(2)
By either GAT or Better Biodiesel;
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(i)
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If
any court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental, administrative
or
regulatory authority, agency or body shall have issued an order,
decree or
ruling or taken any other action permanently enjoining, restraining
or
otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
or
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(ii)
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If
the transaction shall not have been consummated on or before with9inn
thirty (30) days following mutual execution of this Agreement, unless
the
failure to consummate the transaction is the result of a material
breach
of this Agreement by the party seeking to terminate this Agreement.
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(3)
By GAT, if Better Biodiesel breaches any of its representations or warranties
hereof or fails to perform in any material respect any of its covenants,
agreements or obligations under this Agreement; and
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(4)
By Better Biodiesel, if GAT breaches any of its representations or warranties
hereof or fails to perform in any material respect any of its covenants,
agreements or obligations under this Agreement.
(b)
Effect of
Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement by
either Better Biodiesel or GAT, as provided herein, this Agreement shall
forthwith become void and have no effect, without any liability or obligation
on
the part of GAT or Better Biodiesel, and such termination shall not relieve
any
party hereto for any intentional breach prior to such termination by a party
hereto of any of its representations or warranties or any of its covenants
or
agreements set forth in this Agreement.
(c)
Extension;
Waiver. At any time prior to the Closing Date, the parties
may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance
of
any of the obligation of the other acts of the other parties, (b) waive any
inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any
document delivered pursuant hereto or waive compliance with any of the
agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part
of a party to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth
in
an instrument in writing signed on behalf of such party. The failure
of any party to this Agreement to assert any of its rights under this Agreement
or otherwise shall not constitute a waiver of such rights.
(d)
Procedure for Termination,
Amendment, Extension or Waiver. A termination of this
Agreement, an amendment of this Agreement or an extension or waiver shall,
in
order to be effective, require in the case of GAT or Better Biodiesel, action
by
its respective Board of Directors or the duly authorized designee of such Board
of Directors.
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In
witness whereof, the parties have
executed this Agreement concerning the exchange of securities on the date
indicated above.
Xxxxx
X.
Xxxx
Authorized Officer, Director
GEOALGAE
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Xxxxxxx
X.
Xxxxxxx
Chief
Executive Officer,
Director
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