REORGANIZATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN TRIMAX CORPORATION AND INDIVIDUALS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ‘SUBSCRIBERS’) DATED AUGUST 17, 2005
EXHIBIT 2.1
BY AND BETWEEN
TRIMAX CORPORATION
AND
INDIVIDUALS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
(HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE
‘SUBSCRIBERS’)
DATED
AUGUST 17, 2005
THIS REORGANIZATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between TRIMAX CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”) and the individuals set forth in Exhibit A (hereinafter referred to as the “Subscribers”) (the Corporation and the Subscribers being collectively referred to as the “Parties”).
PREAMBLE:
WHEREAS, the Subscribers own all of the authorized issued and outstanding Common Stock of PLC Network Solutions, Inc., a privately held corporation organized under the laws of Ontario (the “Subsidiary”); and
WHEREAS, the Subscribers desire to acquire 21,900,000 shares of the Corporation’s common stock, $.001 par value (the “Stock”) which, upon issuance, would constitute approximately 70% of the Corporation’s authorized, issued and outstanding common stock; and
WHEREAS, the Subscribers desire to acquire the Stock, in consideration for their conveyance of all of their common stock in the Subsidiary, which stock constitutes all of the Subsidiary’s authorized, issued and outstanding securities (the “Subsidiary Stock”), provided that such conveyance meets the tax free exchange requirements of Section 368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, as well as the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
WITNESSETH:
ARTICLE ONE
EXCHANGE PROVISIONS
1.1 | Exchange |
Subject to the hereinafter described conditions, the Corporation hereby agrees to exchange 21,900,000 shares of its common stock, $.001 par value, with the Subscribers for all of the capital stock of the Subsidiary. The 21,900,000 shares shall represent approximately 70% of the total issued and outstanding shares on the closing date.
1.2 | Closing |
The exchange of the Stock for the Subsidiary Stock shall take place as soon as reasonably practicable after the defined Conditions have been met, or at such later time or different place as the Parties may mutually select. At the Closing:
(a) | The Subscribers shall tender to the Corporation certificates
representing all of the Subsidiary's authorized, issued and outstanding
common stock, duly executed and in proper form for |
transfer to the Corporation, together with such executed consents, powers of attorney, stock powers and other items as shall be required to convey such stock to the Corporation, in compliance with all applicable laws; and
(b) | The Corporation shall tender to the Subscribers 21,900,000 restricted shares of the Stock on a pro-rata basis and such other items as shall be required to convey the Stock to the Subscribers. |
1.3 | Exemption From Registration |
(a) | The Subscribers hereby represent, warrant,
covenant and acknowledge that: |
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(1) | The Stock is being issued without registration under
the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the “Act”) pursuant to exemptions provided pursuant to Sections
3(b), 4(2) or 4(6) or Regulation S thereof; |
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(2) | 21,900,000 shares of the Stock will bear legends
restricting its transfer to United States residents, or its transfer,
sale, conveyance or hypothecation within the jurisdictional boundaries
of the United States, unless such Stock is either registered under the
provisions of Section 5 of the Act and under applicable State securities
laws, or an opinion of legal counsel, in form and substance satisfactory
to legal counsel to the Corporation is provided certifying that such registration
is not required as a result of applicable exemptions therefrom; |
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(3) | The Corporation's transfer agent shall be instructed
not to transfer any of the Stock unless the Corporation advises it that
such transfer is in compliance with all applicable laws; |
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(4) | The Subscribers are acquiring the 21,900,000 shares
of Stock for investment purposes only and not with a view to further sale
or distribution; and |
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(5) | The Subscribers and its advisors have examined all
of the Corporation's books and records and have fully and completely questioned
the Corporation's officers and directors as to all matters involving the
Corporation. |
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(b) | The Corporation hereby represents, warrants,
covenants and acknowledges that: |
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(1) | The Subsidiary Stock is being transferred without
registration under the provisions of Section 5 of the Act pursuant to
exemptions provided pursuant to Sections 3(b), 4(2) or 4(6) thereof; |
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(2) | All of the Subsidiary Stock will bear legends restricting
its transfer to United States residents, or its transfer, sale, conveyance
or hypothecation within the jurisdictional boundaries of the United States,
unless such Subsidiary Stock is either registered under the provisions
of Section 5 of the Act and under applicable State securities laws, or
an opinion of legal counsel is provided certifying that such registration
is not required as a result of applicable exemptions therefrom; |
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(3) | The Corporation shall not transfer any of the Subsidiary
Stock except in compliance with all applicable laws; |
(4) | The Corporation is acquiring the Subsidiary Stock for investment purposes only and not with a view to further sale or distribution. |
ARTICLE TWO
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
2.1 | The Corporation |
The Corporation hereby represents and warrants to the Subscribers, as a material inducement to their entry into this Agreement, that:
(a) | The Corporation is, as of the date of this Agreement,
a validly existing Corporation, organized pursuant to the laws of the
State of Nevada, with all legal and corporate authority and power to conduct
its business and to own its properties and that it possesses all necessary
permits and licenses required in connection with the conduct of its business; |
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(b) | The conduct of the Corporation's business is in full
compliance with all applicable Federal, state and local governmental statutes,
rules, regulations, ordinances and decrees; |
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(c) | Pursuant to its Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation, the Corporation is authorized to issue 100,000,000 Shares
of Common Stock, $.001 par value. The Corporation is also authorized
to issue 20,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per
share. There are currently no shares of Preferred issued and outstanding.
There are no other authorized or outstanding securities of any class or
of any kind or character or, except as reflected in this Agreement, there
are no outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants or other agreements
or commitments obligating the Corporation to issue or sell any additional
shares of the Corporation's capital stock or any options or rights with
respect thereto, or any securities convertible into any shares of Stock
of any class; |
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(d) | Upon issuance of the Stock, the Subscribers will
become the owner of approximately 70 % of the Corporation's authorized,
issued and outstanding Common Stock; |
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(e) | The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
consummation of the transactions herein contemplated and compliance with
the terms of this Agreement will not result in a breach of any of the
terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under the Articles of
Incorporation or By-laws of the Corporation; any indenture, other agreement
or instrument to which the Corporation is a party or by which it or its
assets are bound; or any applicable regulation, judgment, order or decree
of any governmental instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign, having
jurisdiction over the Corporation, its securities or its properties; |
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(f) | The Corporation is not a party to any written or
oral agreement which grants an option or right of first refusal or other
arrangement to acquire any of the Stock or to any agreement that affects
the voting rights of any of the Stock, nor has the Corporation made any
commitment of any kind relating to the issuance of shares of any of its
Stock, whether by subscription, right of conversion, option or otherwise; |
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(g) | The Corporation is not a party to any agreement or
understanding for the sale or exchange of inventory or services for consideration
other than cash or at a discount in excess of normal discount for quantity
or cash payment; |
(h) | The Corporation has filed with the appropriate governmental
agencies all tax returns and tax reports required to be filed; all Federal,
state and local income, franchise, sales, use, occupation or other taxes
due have been fully paid or adequately reserved for; and the Corporation
is not a party to any action or proceeding by any governmental authority
for assessment or collection of taxes, nor has any claim for assessments
been asserted against the Corporation; |
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(i) | There are presently no contingent liabilities, factual
circumstances, threatened or pending litigation, contractually assumed
obligations or unasserted possible claims which are known to the Corporation,
which might result in a material adverse change in the future financial
condition or operations of the Corporation; and further, that the Corporation
shall be free of all material debts as of the Closing date; |
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(j) | The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby do not (except for the consents
described in Article Four hereof) require the consent, authority or approval
of any other person or entity except such as have been obtained; |
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(k) | No transactions have been entered into either by
or on behalf of the Corporation, other than in the ordinary course of
business nor have any acts been performed (including within the definition
of the term performed the failure to perform any required acts) which
would adversely affect the good will of the Corporation; |
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(l) | The entering into of this Agreement and the performance
thereof has been duly and validly authorized by all required Corporate
action and does not require any corporate consents other than such as
have been unconditionally obtained; |
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(m) | The Corporation's Financial Statements for the period
ended September 30, 2004 are audited by independent certified public accountants
and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles applied on a consistent basis. They, along with the March 31,
2005 reviewed financial statements filed with the SEC, fairly present
the Corporation’s financial condition, results of operations, assets,
liabilities or business; |
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(n) | The Corporation does not have any subsidiaries other
than those disclosed in the Corporation's Financial Statements; and |
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(o) | The Minute Books of the Corporation contain true,
correct and complete copies of the minutes of all meetings of its organizers,
shareholders and Board of Directors from the date of its organization
to the present. |
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The Corporation has complied
with Nevada corporate law since this transaction represents the sale of
less than all of the Corporation’s assets and therefore not subjecting
the Corporation to Section 14 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as that pertains
to shareholder approval. |
2.2 | The Subscribers |
The Subscribers, and the Subsidiary, hereby represent
and warrant to the Corporation, as a material inducement to the Corporation's
entry into this Agreement, that, to the best of their knowledge after
reasonable inquiry: |
(a) | The Subsidiary has entered into a material business
agreement with Electrolinks, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made
a part hereof as Exhibit (B), and as of the date of this Agreement no
events have occurred nor have any facts been discovered which materially
alters the Subsidiary’s business relationship with Electrolinks;
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(b) | The Subsidiary is, as of the date of this Agreement,
a validly existing corporation, organized pursuant to the laws of the
Canada and has all corporate authority and power to conduct its business
and to own its properties and possesses all necessary permits and licenses
required in connection with the conduct of its business; |
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(c) | The conduct of the Subsidiary's business is in full
compliance with all applicable governmental statutes, rules, regulations,
ordinances and decrees; |
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(d) | The Subsidiary has the authority to authorize an
unlimited number of shares of common stock and has currently authorized
and issued 21,900,000 shares. There are no other outstanding securities
of any class or of any kind or character of the Subsidiary and, except
as reflected in this Agreement, there are no outstanding subscriptions,
options, warrants or other agreements or commitments obligating the Subsidiary,
to issue or sell any additional shares of the Subsidiary's Stock or any
options or rights with respect thereto, or any securities convertible
into any shares of Stock of any class; |
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(e) | The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
consummation of the transactions herein contemplated and compliance with
the terms of this Agreement will not result in a breach of any of the
terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, the Articles of
Incorporation or By-laws of the Subsidiary; any indenture, other agreement
or instrument to which the Subsidiary is a party or by which it or its
assets are bound; or any applicable regulation, judgment, order or decree
of any governmental instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign, having
jurisdiction over the Subsidiary, its securities or its properties; |
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(f) | The Subsidiary is not a party to any written or oral
agreement which grants an option or right of first refusal or other arrangement
to acquire any of its securities or to any agreement that affects the
voting rights of any of its securities, nor has the Corporation made any
commitment of any kind relating to the issuance of shares of any of its
securities, whether by subscription, right of conversion, option or otherwise; |
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(g) | The Subsidiary is not a party to any agreement or
understanding for the sale or exchange of inventory or services for consideration
other than cash or at a discount in excess of normal discount for quantity
or cash payment; |
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(h) | The Subsidiary has filed with the appropriate governmental
agencies, if applicable, all tax returns and tax reports required to be
filed; all income, franchise, sales, use, occupation or other taxes due
have been fully paid or adequately reserved for; and the Subsidiary is
not a party to any action or proceeding by any governmental authority
for assessment or collection of taxes, nor has any claim for assessments
been asserted against the Subsidiary; |
(i) | There are presently no contingent liabilities, factual
circumstances, threatened or pending litigation, contractually assumed
obligations or unasserted possible claims which might result in a material
adverse change in the future financial condition or operations of the
Subsidiary; |
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(j) | The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby do not require the consent, authority
or approval of any other person or entity except such as have been obtained;
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(k) | No transactions have been entered into either by
or on behalf of the Subsidiary, other than in the ordinary course of business
nor have any acts been performed (including within the definition of the
term performed the failure to perform any required acts) which would adversely
affect the goodwill of the Subsidiary; |
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(l) | The entering into of this Agreement and the performance
thereof has been duly and validly authorized by all required corporate
action and does not require any consents other than such as have been
unconditionally obtained. |
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(m) | All of the Subscribers are either non-residents of
the U.S. or accredited investors. |
ARTICLE THREE
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
3.1 | Each Party |
The obligations of each Party to this Agreement are subject to the condition precedent that the other Party’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be true, correct and complete on and as of the date of Closing with the same effect as though such representations and warranties were made on and as of such date.
ARTICLE FOUR |
MISCELLANEOUS |
4.1 | Amendment |
No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is evinced by a written instrument, subscribed by the Party against which such modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change is sought.
4.2 | Notice |
All notices, demands or other communications given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the first business day after mailing by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
TO THE CORPORATION: | TRIMAX Corporation |
Xxxxxxx Tower, 000 Xxx Xxxxxx, #0000 | |
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X0X0X0 |
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS: | PLC Network Solutions, Inc. |
000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxx #000 | |
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, XXXXXX X0X 0X0 |
or such other address or to such other person as any Party shall designate to the other for such purpose in the manner hereinafter set forth.
4.3 | Merger |
This instrument, together with the instruments referred to herein, contains all of the understandings and agreements of the Parties with respect to the subject matter discussed herein. All prior agreements whether written or oral are merged herein and shall be of no force or effect.
4.4 | Survival |
The several representations, warranties and covenants of the Parties contained herein shall survive the execution hereof and shall be effective regardless of any investigation that may have been made or may be made by or on behalf of any Party.
4.5 | Severability |
If any provision or any portion of any provision of this Agreement, other than one of the conditions precedent, or the application of such provision or any portion thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions of such provision and the remaining provisions of this Agreement or the application of such provision or portion of such provision as is held invalid or unenforceable to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby.
4.6 | Governing Law and Venue |
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and any proceeding arising between the Parties in any matter pertaining or related to this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by law, be held in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
4.7 | Indemnification |
Each Party hereby irrevocably agrees to indemnify and hold the other Parties harmless from any and all liabilities and damages (including legal or other expenses incidental thereto), contingent, current, or inchoate to which they or any one of them may become subject as a direct, indirect or incidental consequence of any action by the indemnifying Party or as a consequence of the failure of the indemnifying Party to act, whether pursuant to requirements of this Agreement or otherwise. In the event it becomes necessary to enforce this indemnity through an attorney, with or without litigation, the successful Party shall be entitled to recover from the indemnifying Party, all costs incurred including reasonable attorneys' fees throughout any negotiations, trials or appeals, whether or not any suit is instituted.
4.8 | Litigation |
In any action between the Parties to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement or any other matter arising from this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees up to and including all negotiations, trials and appeals, whether or not litigation is initiated.
4.9 | Benefit of Agreement |
The terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, their successors, assigns, personal representatives, estate, heirs and legatees.
4.10 | Captions |
The captions in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and in no way define, describe, extend or limit the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any provisions hereof.
4.11 | Number and Gender |
All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the Party or Parties, or their personal representatives, successors and assigns may require.
4.12 | Further Assurances |
The Parties agree to do, execute, acknowledge and deliver or cause to be done, executed, acknowledged or delivered and to perform all such acts and deliver all such deeds, assignments, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney, assurances, stock certificates and other documents, as may, from time to time, be required herein to effect the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
4.13 | Status |
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed or shall constitute a partnership, joint venture, employer-employee relationship, lessor-lessee relationship, or principal-agent relationship.
4.14 | Counterparts |
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts. All executed counterparts shall constitute one Agreement notwithstanding that all signatories are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of the 17th day of August, 2005.
CORPORATION: | |
TRIMAX CORPORATION | |
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx | |
Xxxxx Xxxxxx, President | |
CORPORATION: | |
PLC NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC. | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President | |
SUBSCRIBERS: | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxx XxXxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx XxXxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx | |
Name: Xxxx Xxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx |
By: /s/ Xxxxx XxXxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx XxXxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Bir Flora | |
Name: Bir Flora | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx Dhensa | |
Name: Xxxxxxxxx Dhensa | |
By: /s/ Xxxxx Stepkoff | |
Name: Xxxxx Stepkoff | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Faclaris | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx X. Faclaris |
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Maryna Dvorska | |
Name: Maryna Dvorska | |
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
By: /s/ Pazovan International Holdings Inc. | |
Name: Pazovan International Holdings Inc. |
EXHIBIT A
PLC Network Solutions Inc. Shareholders List
Name | Address | Exchange Shares |
Percentage of Shares |
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1 | Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | 16 - 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 2,000,000 | 9.13% |
2 | Xxxxx XxXxxxx | 16 - 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 2,000,000 | 9.13% |
3 | Xxxx Xxxxx | 0 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 100,000 | 0.46% |
4 | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx | 000 Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00 Xxxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 100,000 | 0.46% |
5 | Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | 00 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx. 000 Xxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 1,000,000 | 4.57% |
6 | Xxxxx XxXxxxx | 0 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, XX. | 500,000 | 2.28% |
7 | Xxxxxx XxXxxxxxx | 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 1,000,000 | 4.57% |
8 | Bir Flora | 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 4,600,000 | 21.00% |
9 | Xxxxxxxxx Dhensa | 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx. X0X-0X0 | 250,000 | 1.14% |
10 | Xxxxx Stepkoff | 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 200,000 | 0.91% |
11 | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 100,000 | 0.46% |
12 | Xxxxx Xxxxx | 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX. X0X 0X0 | 25,000 | 0.11% |
13 | Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx | 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx. X0X-0X0 | 2,000,000 | 9.13% |
14 | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx. X0X-0X0 | 2,000,000 | 9.13% |
15 | Xxxxxxxx P, Faclaris | 0 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX. | 25,000 | 0.11% |
16 | Xxxxxxx Xxxxx | 000 Xxxx 0xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx XXX 0X0 | 50,000 | 0.23% |
17 | Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx | 00 Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, Xxx X0X-0X0 | 50,000 | 0.23% |
18 | Xxxx Xxxxxxxx | 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx. M1N-1T6 | 1.500,000 | 6.85% |
19 | Maryna Dvorska | 00000 Xxxxxx Xxxx 0 Xxxxxxxx, Xxx X0X-0X0 | 1175,000 | 5.37% |
20 | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | 0-xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxx. | ||
1,200,000 | 5.48% | |||
00 | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Inc. | 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xx., Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, X0X-0X0. | 2,025,000 | 9.25% |
Total | 21,900,000 | 100.00% |
EXHIBIT B
EXCLUSIVE SUPPLY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 29th day of July, 2005
BETWEEN:
ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
(a Canadian Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “Electrolinks”)
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PLC NETWORK SOLUTIONS INC.
(a Ontario Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “PLC”)
WHEREAS “Electrolinks” Corporation is a system and product provider for broadband power line communication access products (the “Products”);
AND WHEREAS “PLC” wishes to acquire the exclusive right to sell the Products in Canada and the non-exclusive right world wide;
AND WHEREAS “Electrolinks” maintains that it has secured exclusive Canadian Distribution rights, and non-exclusive Distribution rights for the remaining Global Domain for BPL (Broadband Over Power Line) devices from Ascom AG of Switzerland, and has therefore agreed to supply the Products in accordance with the terms and provisions of this agreement;
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the payments to be made by “PLC” to “Electrolinks” as required by this agreement, the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged “Electrolinks” and “PLC” agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS AND MEANINGS
1. Definitions In this Agreement, any word or expression defined in quotation marks and having a capitalized first letter in any specific Section will have the meaning described in this Section, and the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings:
1.1 | “Agreement” shall mean this agreement and all amendments thereto; |
1.2 | “Customer” or “Customers” means third parties who have contracted with “PLC” for the purchase of the Products; |
1.3 | "Dollars" shall mean Canadian Dollars; |
1.4 | "Person" where the context allows, includes any physical person, legal person, partnership or association, or any groups or combinations of same; |
1.4a | “Hydro” shall mean all Hydro organizations, Hydro providers, Hydro suppliers, Hydro Organizations. | |||||||||
1.5 | “Products” shall mean all Low-Voltage in building hardware and Software sold by “Electrolinks” for the purpose of providing broadband access over power lines, the installation of all Hardware and Software and the training of the Customers in the use thereof; |
1.6 | “Software” shall mean a software program being sequences of instructions to carry out a process in, or convertible into, a form executable by a computer or similar device or hardware in the form of applications, components and libraries, and fixed in any tangible medium of expression; |
1.7 | “Terms and Procedures" means the distribution terms and procedures governing, among other matters the form and manner of the shipping of the Products, supply of promotional material and service and warranty policies; |
1.8 | “Term” shall mean a term of five years commencing on the 1st day of August, 2005; |
1.9 | “Territory” shall mean the Dominion Of Canada (Exclusively) and the Global Domain (Non- Exclusive) |
2.0 | Meanings |
In this Agreement, |
2.1 | a word importing the masculine, feminine or neuter gender only include members of the other genders; |
2.2 | a word defined in or importing the singular number has the same meaning when used as the plural number, and vice versa; |
2.3 | a reference to any Act, by-law, rule or regulation or to a provision thereof shall be deemed to include a reference to any Act, by-law, rule or regulation or provision enacted in substitution therefore or amendment thereof; |
2.4.1 | the headings to each section are inserted for convenience of reference only and do not form part of the Agreement. |
LICENSE FEES
“PLC” agrees to render an annual License fee to “Electrolinks”, of $100,000 for the term of this agreement. The annual fee may be paid at any moment in time throughout the duration of that particular year, and shall be deemed to be a default and breach of contract if otherwise
SUPPLY PROVISIONS
3.0 | Exclusive (except Hydro) Supply and Payment |
3.1 | “Electrolinks” agrees that in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and during the Term, to Sell and Supply Products to PLC Network Solutions Inc., and not to sell or supply to any other Person or Legal Entity within Canada, with the exception of Hydro as defined in section 1.4a. |
3.2 | “PLC” acknowledges and agrees that it is prohibited from purchasing BPL Products and reselling or distributing the Products including the entering into any distribution, sub-license, joint venture, partnership or assignment agreement or arrangement with any Person. “PLC” is specifically prohibited from directly contacting Ascom AG (“Electrolinks” Supplier) directly or entering into any kind of business relationship with Ascom AG |
3.3 | “Electrolinks” shall not knowingly directly sell or permit any of its associated companies to sell the Products within the Territory to anyone other than the Customers (except Hydro) provided however that “Electrolinks” shall not be liable in any way for any unauthorized sale of the Products made by any person” or its affiliates within the Territory. |
3.4 | Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, “Electrolinks” reserves the right at any time and from time to time, to limit or discontinue the production of any of the Products or to terminate or limit deliveries of any of the Products, and to alter the design and configuration of any of the Products. These potential cancellations or changes to the product line is not with the intent of arbitrarily canceling any portion of this license agreement, but only to add, replace, and modify the products supplied by “Electrolinks” to “PLC” for the sole purpose of enhancing the product line to the benefit of the Customer and both parties. |
4.0 | Obligations and Early Termination |
4.1 | During the Term “Electrolinks” shall: |
(a) | Use its best efforts to maintain an adequate inventory of the Products, and supply all Products ordered by “PLC” for the Customers within a reasonable period of time; |
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(b) | Provide reasonable training and technical support to “PLC”; provide “PLC” with current copies of all technical bulletins and other notices produced by it that relate to any of the Products; |
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(d) | Provide a reasonable quantity of the current copies of all instructions book and other material relating to any of the Products; |
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(e) | At the request of “PLC” and on such reasonable terms and conditions as “Electrolinks” may determine with respect to quantities to brand the Products with “PLC”’s name and logo. |
4.2 | “PLC” covenants and agrees with “Electrolinks” that as long as this Agreement remains in effect, it shall comply with its obligations as set out in this Agreement. |
4.3 | Notwithstanding the Term set out in Article 1.8 “Electrolinks” may upon 30 days prior written notice to “PLC” terminate this agreement if the Customers have not purchased Products having a cumulative price during each year of the Term as follows: |
Year of Term Cumulative | Price of Products Sold | ||||
1 | $ | 500,000.00 | |||
2 | $ | 1,000,000.00 | |||
3 | $ | 2,000,000.00 | |||
4 | $ | 3,000,000.00 | |||
5 | $ | 5,000,000.00 |
5.0 | Warranty |
5.1 | “Electrolinks” shall provide a warranty to the Customers that at the time of their supply, the Products shall be free from any defects in manufacture, design, material or workmanship, and where “Electrolinks” is advised of any defects that appear in the Products within one year of the date on which they are supplied, “Electrolinks” may, at its option either repair or replace them without cost to “PLC”. |
6.0 | Terms and Procedures |
6.1 | From time to time “Electrolinks” may prescribe Terms and Procedures governing the manner and terms on which the Products are sold. |
6.2 | “PLC” shall comply with the Terms and Procedures for the time being in effect. |
6.3 | “Electrolinks” and “PLC” Network Solutions Inc. may mutually amend, delete, add to, or otherwise vary the Terms and Procedures of this agreement. |
7.0 | Order Procedure |
7.1 | From time to time, “Electrolinks” may prescribe an order form to be used by “PLC” in ordering the Products. |
7.2 | Every order shall include a purchase order number specified by “PLC”, and “Electrolinks” shall not be obliged to accept any order until a purchase order number has been given. |
7.3 | From time to time, “Electrolinks” may nominate affiliates of “Electrolinks” from which particular Products are to be ordered, and “PLC” shall direct orders for those products to those affiliated corporations, but where an order is placed with an affiliated corporation, “Electrolinks” shall cause that affiliated corporation to comply with the obligations of “Electrolinks” under this Agreement with respect to the Products concerned. |
7.4 | All orders shall be in writing and shall be signed by a signing officer authorized by “Electrolinks” to place orders under this Agreement. |
7.5 | “PLC” shall appoint signing officers authorized to place orders under this Agreement and “PLC” shall notify “Electrolinks” immediately of the persons so appointed and shall provide “Electrolinks” with a sample of the signature of each of those persons. |
7.6 | All orders shall be deemed to be subject to and incorporate all terms and conditions of this Agreement and all current standard conditions of sale of “Electrolinks” in effect at the time when the order is placed, and upon the request of “PLC” from time to time, “Electrolinks” shall provide “PLC” with a current copy of the standard conditions of sale then in effect. |
8.0 | Price |
8.1 | The price for all Products supplied shall be: |
(a) | “Electrolinks” prevailing price for shipments of the same types, models, quantity and quality of Products at the time of shipment, and for the purpose of determining that price, “Electrolinks” price list in effect at any particular time shall be prima facie evidence of the prevailing price at that time (the “Equipment Cost Paid By “Electrolinks” ”); |
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(b) | An amount equal to multiplying the Equipment Cost times 1.95 for installing the Equipment and training of the Customers. This Cost may be restructured at any point in time if and when the manufacturing cost of the products, are somehow reduced. |
8.2 | Subject to subsection 8.1 “Electrolinks” reserves the right to change the price of any Product at any time, without prior notice to “PLC”, but where the price of a Product is increased after it is ordered but before it is shipped, “Electrolinks” shall notify “PLC” of the price increase before shipping the Product, and “PLC” may cancel that order at any time before the Product is shipped. |
However, the pricing model and provisions (“Equipment Cost Paid By “Electrolinks” ”) within this agreement shall at all times remain in effect if any such price increases are implemented by “Electrolinks” . |
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8.3 | The purchase price for each order shall be paid in advance by direct deposit in the account of “Electrolinks” at its bank to be designated from time to time. |
9.0 | Delivery and Risk |
9.1.1 | All risks related to the goods and ownership of the goods pass to the Customers at the time of delivery. |
10. | Force Majeure |
10.1 | “Electrolinks” shall not be liable to the Customers or “PLC” nor to any other person for any delay in the supply of a Product or inability to supply a Product or perform any other obligation of “Electrolinks” under this Agreement that is wholly or partly attributable to fire, flood, any act of God, the Queen or Her enemies (whether foreign or domestic), war (whether or not declared), riot or other civil disturbance, labour dispute, or by any other causes similarly beyond the control of “Electrolinks”, but where “Electrolinks” is not able to fill an order for any of the foregoing reasons within 60 days of the date on which the order is placed, “PLC” may cancel that order by written notice given at any time prior to the shipment of the Product concerned. |
11. | Default and Remedies |
11.1 | The following constitute acts or events of default: |
(a) | Whereas “PLC” defaults in the payment of any amount owed by it to “Electrolinks”, or defaults in the performance of any covenant under this Agreement; |
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(b) | Whereas any formal or informal proceeding for the dissolution of, liquidation of, or winding up of, the affairs of “PLC” is instituted by or against “PLC”, or where a resolution is passed or any other act undertaken for the winding up of “PLC”; |
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(c) | Whereas “PLC” ceases or threatens to cease to carry on its business, or where “PLC” makes or agrees to make a bulk sale of its assets; |
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(d) | Whereas “PLC” sells, assigns, pledges or otherwise disposes of or deals with the whole or any part of the Products other than as permitted under this Agreement; |
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(e) | Whereas “PLC” is adjudged bankrupt or becomes insolvent, or a petition in bankruptcy is filed against “PLC”, or where “PLC” makes an assignment for the general benefit of creditors or where proceedings of any type are instituted in any jurisdiction in respect of the alleged insolvency or bankruptcy of “PLC”; |
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(f) | Whereas any certificate, statement, representation, warranty or audit report made in connection with this Agreement or any other agreement between “PLC” and “Electrolinks” as an inducement to “Electrolinks” to enter into Agreement was false or misleading in any material respect at the time of its making, or Communications forthwith of any such material fact. |
“Electrolinks” acknowledges that it cannot arbitrarily cancel this exclusive license agreement with “PLC” Network Solutions Inc. for any reason or grounds other than any of the provisions outlined in this agreement not being satisfied.
11.2 | Where there is a default by “PLC” under this Agreement, “Electrolinks” may waive that default by written notice to that effect, whether given before or after the default, and where “Electrolinks” so waives the default, the position of the parties and the status of the Products shall be as if the default had not occurred. |
11.3 | A waiver of a default shall not extend to or be taken in any manner whatsoever to affect the rights of “Electrolinks” with respect to any subsequent default, whether similar or not. |
11.4 | Where an event or act of default occurs and that default is not remedied or rectified after 30 days written notice or waived, “Electrolinks” may discontinue any further supply of Products to “PLC” and or terminate this agreement. |
11.5 | “PLC” Default Protection Provision – “Electrolinks” has the obligation to notify “PLC” Network Solutions Inc. within 60 days, should the possibility exist that it may not be able to meet its financial obligations with Ascom under its licensing agreement, which could result in the cancellation or termination of its license. This disclosure obligation would also exist if, “Electrolinks” should be deemed to be insolvent, entering into bankruptcy proceeding, or any legal disputes in regards to its license. Should any of these circumstances arise, PLC Network Solutions has the right to enter into discussions with “Electrolinks” to attempt to resolve any issues in this regard, which would additionally include contacting Ascom directly. |
12.0 | General Administrative |
12.1 | (a) | Any notice, instruction or document required
or permitted to be given or served by this Part or by law may be given
personally or by prepaid courier to the intended recipient at the address
set out in this Agreement, but either party may by notice given in accordance
with this subsection change its address for the purposes of this subsection.
The addresses of the parties shall be: |
To Electrolinks Corporation : | ||
000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxx #000 | ||
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, XXXXXX X0X 0X0 | ||
Ph | 000 000 0000 | |
Fax | 000 000 0000 | |
To PLC Network Solutions Inc : | ||
000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxx #000 | ||
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, XXXXXX X0X 0X0 | ||
(b) | Any notice shall be deemed (in the absence
of evidence of prior receipt) to have been received by the intended recipient
the same day if personally served or on the fifth business day next following
where sent by courier. |
12.2 | This Agreement shall not be deemed to be or construed as having been amended as a result of any oral communication between the parties or as a result of any practice of the parties, but all amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be signed by both parties, provided that any such agreement may be executed in counterpart form. |
12.3 | The rights of “PLC” under this Part are personal to “PLC” and neither the benefits nor the obligations of “PLC” under this Part may be assigned. |
12.4 | All rights of “Electrolinks” under this Part shall inure to the benefit of its successors or assigns and all obligations of “PLC” shall not be assignable. |
12.5 | This Agreement shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the parties hereby consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Ontario Court (General Division) with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement or with respect to any order placed under this Agreement. |
12.6 | Neither party shall be liable to the other party or any third party for any special, consequential, exemplary or incidental damages (including lost or anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same) arising from any claim relating to this agreement, whether such claim is based on contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, even if an authorized representative of such party is advised of the possibility or likelihood of same. These limitations shall apply notwithstanding the failure of the essential purpose of any limited remedy, and the parties acknowledge that this paragraph represents a reasonable allocation of risk. |
12.7 | Should any section, or portion thereof, of this Agreement be held invalid by reason of any law, statute or regulation existing now or in the future in any jurisdiction by any court of competent |
authority or by a legally enforceable directive of
any governmental body, such section or portion thereof shall be validly
reformed so as to approximate the intent of the parties |
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12.8 | The terms and provisions contained in the Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and shall supersede all previous communications, representations, Agreements or understandings, either oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No Agreement or understanding varying or extending this Agreement shall be binding upon either party hereto, unless set forth in writing which specifically refers to the Agreement signed by duly authorized officers or representatives of the respective parties, and the provisions hereof not specifically amended thereby shall remain in full force and effect. |
12.9 | This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first set out above under the hands of their duly authorized signing officers.
Electrolinks Corporation | |
Per: /s/ Bir Xxxxx | |
Xxx Xxxxx, Director | |
I am authorized to bind the Corporation | |
PLC Network Solutions Inc. | |
Per: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President | |
I am authorized to bind the Corporation |