Re: Spencer Trask Specialty Group LLC Debt Extinguishment Transaction
EXHIBIT 10.33
[NUVIM LOGO]
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
00 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 00
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
(201) 556-1010
December 31, 2004
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Managing Member
Re: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC Debt Extinguishment Transaction
Dear Sirs,
This letter sets forth the terms of our mutual agreement to enact a restructuring of certain debt and equity interests held by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P., Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP and any other related or predecessor entities (all of the foregoing entities are hereafter referred to as “Xxxxxxx Xxxxx”), and Xxxxxx Milk Biologics, Inc. (“Debt and Equity Interests”), concurrent with the closing of an initial public offering (“IPO”) of Nuvim Inc.’s (“NuVim”) common stock. Your agreement to the restructuring events described below is an integral part of the proposed stock offering and will be included in the prospectus to investors.
The term Debt and Equity Interests used herein refers to the following:
a. A loan agreement between NuVim and Wachovia Bank, N.A. made in 2001, under which Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. is guarantor, for a principal amount of $2,500,000 together with accrued interest thereon through December 31, 2004.
b. Outstanding Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes payable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx by NuVim aggregating $2,480,000 in principal plus accrued interest and default interest thereon, as of December 31, 2004.
c. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 55,546 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the guarantee of the Wachovia bank indebtedness.
d. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 81,818 shares of NuVim preferred stock, at an exercise price of $11.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes.
e. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 9,017 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the issuance of NuVim’s Series A preferred stock.
f. Approximately 18,182 shares of NuVim Series A preferred stock held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, and
g. Transactions particular to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC and NuVim which are detailed in Schedule A and/or Schedule B annexed hereto, and the balance of the Senior Subordinated Convertible Note(s) due and owing to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC, inclusive of principal, interest, penalty interest and other charges which are specified in Schedule C hereto.
NOW, for other good and valuable consideration described below, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC agrees with respect to all Debt and Equity Interests applicable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC as follows:
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To not exercise conversion rights in any of the aforementioned Debt and Equity Interests, and to waive any anti-dilution or conversion price adjustments contained therein. |
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To pay the $2,500,000 principal balance and all accrued interest due thereon to the Wachovia Bank, N.A., through the IPO closing date (the “Closing Date”), on behalf of NuVim, simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To cancel the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes of $2,480,000 and forgive unpaid interest thereon and default interest thereon through the Closing Date simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To accept 235,182 shares of NuVim common stock, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, in consideration paragraphs 1 through 3 inclusive, and to cancel all outstanding warrants described in this letter agreement or its attachments. |
It is further agreed that no finder’s fees or warrants will be owed by NuVim to any Xxxxxxx Xxxxx entity or to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx as a consequence of the IPO, whether under Placement Agency Agreements dated January 13, 2000 and October 12, 2001, or under any Finders Agreement entered into subsequent thereto, nor will the IPO be considered a “transaction” as described in such agreements.
It is expressly agreed and acknowledged that Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC’s agreement to the transactions set forth in this letter agreement, including without limitation, the restructuring and waiver of warrants and finder’s fees, is subject to and conditioned upon the closing of the IPO on or before April 30, 2005 complying with all of the terms and conditions of that certain Revision 2 to Memo of Understanding dated February 4, 2004 between NuVim and Xxxxxxx Investment Company, Inc.
Assuming that what is contained herein is accurate and memorializes our agreement and understanding, please date, sign and return the original to me in triplicate. In addition, I would appreciate if you would also deliver a conformed copy by facsimile transmission to Xxxx Xxxxxx, Esq. at (000) 000-0000.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this agreement as of the date first above-written.
Very truly yours,
NUVIM, INC. |
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/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx |
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Chairman & CEO |
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AGREED, VERIFIED, RATIFIED & CONFIRMED: |
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XXXXXXX XXXXX SPECIALTY GROUP LLC |
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/s/ XXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx |
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Non-Member Manager |
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Enclosures |
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Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC
SCHEDULE A
09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% senior secured convertible promissory note for $1,700,000 (Maturity date 12/31/2002, def. int 6%) |
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Old Notes were rolled into this note. Interest is calculated from dates of original note: 11-8-99 ($300k); 5-31-02 ($700k); 7-5-02 ($270k); 7-19-02 ($130k) |
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02/10/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% secured promissory note for $200,000 convertible into Series C Preferred Stock @ .20 per share (Maturity date 8/10/2003, def. int 6%) |
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02/27/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% senior secured convertible promissory note for $100,000 (Maturity date 8/10/2003, def. int 6%) |
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03/03/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% senior secured convertible promissory note for $50,000 (Maturity date 8/10/2003, def. int 6%) |
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03/18/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% senior secured convertible promissory note for $130,000 (Maturity date 8/10/2003, def. int 6%) |
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Warrant Agreement to purchase 1,700,000 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock |
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And all warrants issued or attendant thereto |
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02/10/2003 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners LP (or Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC) |
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Warrant Agreement to purchase 2,500,000 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock @ .20 per share. |
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And all warrants issued or attendant thereto |
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC
SCHEDULE B
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Parties (NuVim with:) |
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Description |
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Disposition |
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12/20/2001 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Warrant Certificate No. W-0068 restricted securities—1,000,000 shares |
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Per 1/29/01 & 2/2/01 loan and indemnity agreement and amendment no. 1 dated 5/29/01 |
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01/31/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Security Agreement |
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02/01/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Letter Agreement |
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Cancelled and Replaced by 9/13/02 |
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02/01/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% Senior Convertible Promissory Note-$1,000,000.00 |
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Cancelled and Replaced by 9/13/02 |
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05/31/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% secured promissory note for $700,000.00 convertible into equity securities upon the sale of the same |
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Cancelled and Replaced by 9/13/02 |
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05/31/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% secured promissory note for $300,000.00 convertible into equity securities upon the sale of the same |
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Cancelled and Replaced by 9/13/02 |
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07/05/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% secured promissory note for $400,000.00 convertible into Series A Preferred Stock @ $1 per share common or at the issuance price for Senior Stock |
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Cancelled and Replaced by 9/13/02 |
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02/10/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Letter agreement concerning $500,000 loan and 8% secured promissory notes convertible into Series C Preferred Stock @ .20 per share etc. |
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02/10/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Warrant Certificate No. ST W-___for 1,000,000 warrants Series C Convertible Preferred Stock $0.00001 par value per share |
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02/27/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Warrant Certificate No. ST W-___for 500,000 warrants Series C Convertible Preferred Stock $0.00001 par value per share |
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03/05/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Warrant Certificate No. ST W-___for 250,000 warrants Series C Convertible Preferred Stock $0.00001 par value per share |
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03/05/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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8% secured promissory note for $50,000.00 convertible into Series C Preferred Stock @ .20 per share |
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03/20/2003 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Warrant Certificate No. ST W-___for 650,000 warrants Series C Convertible Preferred Stock $0.00001 par value per share |
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05/31/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC, |
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Letter agreement to loan |
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Cancelled and Replaced by Notes dated 9/13/02 |
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Letter agreement concerning new 8% senior secured convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $1,700,000 |
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC |
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Amendment No. 1 to Security Agreement |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC
SCHEDULE C
Existing Notes as of November 30, 2004:
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Days in Default |
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0.08 |
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0.06 |
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9/13/2002 |
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12/31/2002 |
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1,700,000 |
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797 |
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690 |
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301,089 |
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195,500 |
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496,589 |
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2,196,589 |
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2/10/2003 |
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8/10/2003 |
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200,000 |
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620 |
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470 |
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27,556 |
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15,667 |
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43,222 |
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243,222 |
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2/27/2003 |
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8/27/2003 |
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100,000 |
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630 |
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453 |
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14,000 |
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7,550 |
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21,550 |
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121,550 |
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3/3/2003 |
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9/3/2003 |
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50,000 |
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627 |
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447 |
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6,967 |
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3,725 |
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10,692 |
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60,692 |
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3/18/2003 |
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9/3/2003 |
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130,000 |
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612 |
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447 |
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17,680 |
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9,685 |
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27,365 |
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157,365 |
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$ |
2,180,000.00 |
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367,292.00 |
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$ |
232,127.00 |
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599,418.00 |
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2,779,418.00 |
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Predecessor notes-cancelled & exchanged for above notes on September 13, 2002:
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canceled |
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5/31/2002 |
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9/13/2002 |
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700,000 |
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5/31/2002 |
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9/13/2002 |
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300,000 |
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7/5/2002 |
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9/13/2002 |
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400,000 |
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1,400,000.00 |
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[NUVIM LOGO]
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
00 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 00
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
(201) 556-1010
December 31, 2004
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P.
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: General Partner
Re: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. Debt Extinguishment Transaction
Dear Sirs,
This letter sets forth the terms of our mutual agreement to enact a restructuring of certain debt and equity interests held by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P., Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP and any other related or predecessor entities (all of the foregoing entities are hereafter referred to as “Xxxxxxx Xxxxx”), and Xxxxxx Milk Biologics, Inc. (“Debt and Equity Interests”), concurrent with the closing of an initial public offering (“IPO”) of Nuvim Inc.’s (“NuVim”) common stock. Your agreement to the restructuring events described below is an integral part of the proposed stock offering and will be included in the prospectus to investors.
The term Debt and Equity Interests used herein refers to the following:
a. A loan agreement between NuVim and Wachovia Bank, N.A. made in 2001, under which Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. is guarantor, for a principal amount of $2,500,000 together with accrued interest thereon through December 31, 2004.
b. Outstanding Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes payable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx by NuVim aggregating $2,480,000 in principal plus accrued interest and default interest thereon, as of December 31, 2004.
c. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 55,546 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the guarantee of the Wachovia bank indebtedness.
d. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 81,818 shares of NuVim preferred stock, at an exercise price of $11.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes.
e. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 9,017 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the issuance of NuVim’s Series A preferred stock.
f. Approximately 18,182 shares of NuVim Series A preferred stock held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, and
g. Transactions particular to Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. and NuVim which are detailed in Schedule A and/or Schedule B annexed hereto, and the balance of the Senior Secured Convertible Note(s) due and owing to Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P., inclusive of principal, interest, penalty interest and other charges which are specified in Schedule C hereto.
NOW, for other good and valuable consideration described below, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. agrees with respect to all Debt and Equity Interests applicable to Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P., as follows:
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To not exercise conversion rights in any of the aforementioned Debt and Equity Interests, and to waive any anti-dilution or conversion price adjustments contained therein. |
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To pay the $2,500,000 principal balance and all accrued interest due thereon to the Wachovia Bank, N.A., through the IPO closing date (the “Closing Date”), on behalf of NuVim, simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To cancel the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes of $2,480,000 and forgive unpaid interest thereon and default interest thereon through the Closing Date simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To accept 212,382 shares of NuVim common stock, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, in consideration paragraphs 1 through 3 inclusive, and to cancel all outstanding warrants described in this letter agreement or its attachments. |
It is further agreed that no finder’s fees or warrants will be owed by NuVim to any Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. or Xxxxxxx Xxxxx entity or to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx as a consequence of the IPO, whether under Placement Agency Agreements dated January 13, 2000 and October 12, 2001, or under any Finders Agreement entered into subsequent thereto, nor will the IPO be considered a “transaction” as described in such agreements.
It is expressly agreed and acknowledged that Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P.’s agreement to the transactions set forth in this letter agreement, including without limitation, the restructuring and waiver of warrants and finder’s fees, is subject to and conditioned upon the closing of the IPO on or before April 30, 2005 complying with all of the terms and conditions of that certain Revision 2 to Memo of Understanding dated February 4, 2004 between XxXxx and Xxxxxxx Investment Company, Inc.
It is expressly agreed and acknowledged that Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P.’s agreement to the transactions set forth in this letter agreement, including without limitation, the restructuring and waiver of warrants and finder’s fees, is expressly subject to and conditioned upon the closing of the IPO on or before April 30, 2005 complying with all of the terms and conditions of that certain Revision 2 to Memo of Understanding dated February 4, 2004 between NuVim and Xxxxxxx Investment Company, Inc.
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Assuming that what is contained herein is accurate and memorializes our agreement and understanding, please date, sign and return the original to me in triplicate. In addition, I would appreciate if you would also deliver a conformed copy by facsimile transmission to Xxxx Xxxxxx, Esq. at (000) 000-0000.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this agreement as of the date first above-written.
Very truly yours, |
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NUVIM, INC. |
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/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Chairman & CEO |
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AGREED, VERIFIED, RATIFIED & CONFIRMED: |
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XXXXX XXXXXXXXX PARTNERS L.P., |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx |
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General Partner |
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Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P.
SCHEDULE A
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09/21/1999 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. from Xxxxxx Milk Biologic, Inc. |
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Promissory Demand Note for $500,000.00 with 8% interest, due 09/21/2001 |
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11/05/1999 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. from Xxxxxx Milk Biologic, Inc. |
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Promissory Demand Note for $500,000.00 with 8% interest, due 11/05/2001 |
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Rolled into $1,700,000.00 note |
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11/18/1999 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. from NuVim, Inc. |
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Promissory Demand Note for $300,000.00 |
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01/29/2001 |
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Wachovia Bank, N.A. from NuVim, Inc. |
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Note--$1,000,000.00 and borrowing authorization |
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Modified 5/30/01 & 12/14/01; replaced by 9/13/02 “new” notes totaling $2.5mm; Issued with 5 year warrant with exercise price of $1.00 for one share of common stock (i.e $2mm shares common & on $500k loan @ $2 warrants per dollar total $3mm warrants |
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01/31/2001 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. from NuVim, Inc. |
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Security Agreement |
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Amended/Superseded and Replaced by Notes dated 9/13/02 |
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02/02/2001 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. & Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Co. from NuVim, Inc. |
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Indemnity Agreement |
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09/13/2002 |
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Warrant Agreement for 5 years with exercise price of $1.00 for one share of common stock (i.e 2,000,000 shares common & on $500,000 loan @ $2 warrants per dollar for a total of 3,000,000 warrants |
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02/10/2003 |
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners LP (or Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC) |
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Warrant Agreement to purchase 2,500,000 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock @ .20 per share. |
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And all warrants issued or attendant thereto |
SCHEDULE C
Predecessor notes-cancelled & exchanged for notes given to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx entities on September 13, 2002
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11/18/1999 |
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9/13/2002 |
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300,000 |
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[NUVIM LOGO]
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
00 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 00
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
(201) 556-1010
December 31, 2004
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Re: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP Debt Extinguishment Transaction
Dear Sirs,
This letter sets forth the terms of our mutual agreement to enact a restructuring of certain debt and equity interests held by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P., Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP and any other related or predecessor entities (all of the foregoing entities are hereafter referred to as “Xxxxxxx Xxxxx”), and Xxxxxx Milk Biologics, Inc. (“Debt and Equity Interests”), concurrent with the closing of an initial public offering (“IPO”) of Nuvim Inc.’s (“NuVim”) common stock. Your agreement to the restructuring events described below is an integral part of the proposed stock offering and will be included in the prospectus to investors.
The term Debt and Equity Interests used herein refers to the following:
a. A loan agreement between NuVim and Wachovia Bank, N.A. made in 2001, under which Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. is guarantor, for a principal amount of $2,500,000 together with accrued interest thereon through December 31, 2004.
b. Outstanding Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes payable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx by NuVim aggregating $2,480,000 in principal plus accrued interest and default interest thereon, as of December 31, 2004.
c. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 55,546 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the guarantee of the Wachovia bank indebtedness.
d. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 81,818 shares of NuVim preferred stock, at an exercise price of $11.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes.
e. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 9,017 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the issuance of NuVim’s Series A preferred stock.
f. Approximately 18,182 shares of NuVim Series A preferred stock held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, and
g. Transactions particular to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP and NuVim which are detailed in Schedule A and/or Schedule B annexed hereto, and the balance of the Senior Secured Convertible Note(s) due and owing to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP, inclusive of principal, interest, penalty interest and other charges which are specified in Schedule C hereto.
NOW, for other good and valuable consideration described below, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP agrees with respect to all Debt and Equity Interests applicable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP as follows:
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To not exercise conversion rights in any of the aforementioned Debt and Equity Interests, and to waive any anti-dilution or conversion price adjustments contained therein. |
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To pay the $2,500,000 principal balance and all accrued interest due thereon to the Wachovia Bank, N.A., through the IPO closing date (the “Closing Date”), on behalf of NuVim, simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To cancel the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes of $2,480,000 and forgive unpaid interest thereon and default interest thereon through the Closing Date simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To accept 21,700 shares of NuVim common stock, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, in consideration paragraphs 1 through 3 inclusive, and to cancel all outstanding warrants described in this letter agreement or its attachments. |
It is further agreed that no finder’s fees or warrants will be owed by NuVim to any Xxxxxxx Xxxxx entity or to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx as a consequence of the IPO, whether under Placement Agency Agreements dated January 13, 2000 and October 12, 2001, or under any Finders Agreement entered into subsequent thereto, nor will the IPO be considered a “transaction” as described in such agreements.
It is expressly agreed and acknowledged that Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I L.P.’s agreement to the transactions set forth in this letter agreement, including without limitation, the restructuring and waiver of warrants and finder’s fees, is subject to and conditioned upon the closing of the IPO on or before April 30, 2005 complying with all of the terms and conditions of that certain Revision 2 to Memo of Understanding dated February 4, 2004 between NuVim and Xxxxxxx Investment Company, Inc.
Assuming that what is contained herein is accurate and memorializes our agreement and understanding, please date, sign and return the original to me in triplicate. In addition, I would appreciate if you would also deliver a conformed copy by facsimile transmission to Xxxx Xxxxxx, Esq. at 000-000-0000.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this agreement as of the date first above-written.
Very truly yours, |
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NUVIM, INC. |
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/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx |
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Chairman & CEO |
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AGREED, VERIFIED, RATIFIED & CONFIRMED: |
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XXXXXXX XXXXX PRIVATE EQUITY FUND I LP |
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Xxxxx partners LLC, General Partner |
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/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX |
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx |
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Manager |
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Enclosures |
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Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP
SCHEDULE A
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP |
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8% senior secured convertible promissory note for $200,000 (Maturity date 12/31/2002, def. int 6%) |
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I, LP |
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Warrant Agreement to purchase 200,000 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP
SCHEDULE B
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05/31/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP |
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8% secured promissory note for $200,000.00 convertible into equity securities upon the sale of the same |
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Replaced by 9/13/2002 transaction |
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05/31/2002 |
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Letter agreement to loan |
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Cancelled and Replaced by Notes dated 9/13/02 |
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09/13/2002 |
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Letter agreement concerning new 8% senior secured convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $200,000 |
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09/13/2002 |
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Amendment No. 1 to Security Agreement |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP
SCHEDULE C
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maturity/ |
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12/31/2002 |
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200,000 |
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35,422 |
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23,000 |
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58,422 |
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258,422 |
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[NUVIM LOGO]
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
00 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 00
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
(201) 556-1010
December 31, 2004
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Re: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP Debt Extinguishment Transaction
Dear Sirs,
This letter sets forth the terms of our mutual agreement to enact a restructuring of certain debt and equity interests held by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P., Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group LLC, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP and any other related or predecessor entities (all of the foregoing entities are hereafter referred to as “Xxxxxxx Xxxxx”), and Xxxxxx Milk Biologics, Inc. (“Debt and Equity Interests”), concurrent with the closing of an initial public offering (“IPO”) of Nuvim Inc.’s (“NuVim”) common stock. Your agreement to the restructuring events described below is an integral part of the proposed stock offering and will be included in the prospectus to investors.
The term Debt and Equity Interests used herein refers to the following:
a. A loan agreement between NuVim and Wachovia Bank, N.A. made in 2001, under which Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners L.P. is guarantor, for a principal amount of $2,500,000 together with accrued interest thereon through December 31, 2004.
b. Outstanding Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes payable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx by NuVim aggregating $2,480,000 in principal plus accrued interest and default interest thereon, as of December 31, 2004.
c. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 55,546 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the guarantee of the Wachovia bank indebtedness.
d. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 81,818 shares of NuVim preferred stock, at an exercise price of $11.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes.
e. Warrants held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to purchase approximately 9,017 shares of NuVim common stock at an exercise price of $55.00 per share, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, issued in connection with the issuance of NuVim’s Series A preferred stock.
f. Approximately 18,182 shares of NuVim Series A preferred stock held by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, and
g. Transactions particular to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP and NuVim which are detailed in Schedule A and/or Schedule B annexed hereto, and the balance of the Senior Secured Convertible Note(s) due and owing to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP, inclusive of principal, interest, penalty interest and other charges which are specified in Schedule C hereto.
NOW, for other good and valuable consideration described below, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP agrees with respect to all Debt and Equity Interests applicable to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP as follows:
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To not exercise conversion rights in any of the aforementioned Debt and Equity Interests, and to waive any anti-dilution or conversion price adjustments contained therein. |
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To pay the $2,500,000 principal balance and all accrued interest due thereon to the Wachovia Bank, N.A., through the IPO closing date (the “Closing Date”), on behalf of NuVim, simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To cancel the Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes of $2,480,000 and forgive unpaid interest thereon and default interest thereon through the Closing Date simultaneously with the closing of the IPO. |
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To accept 10,619 shares of NuVim common stock, after NuVim’s proposed 55 to 1 reverse stock split, in consideration paragraphs 1 through 3 inclusive, and to cancel all outstanding warrants described in this letter agreement or its attachments. |
It is further agreed that no finder’s fees or warrants will be owed by NuVim to any Xxxxxxx Xxxxx entity or to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx as a consequence of the IPO, whether under Placement Agency Agreements dated January 13, 2000 and October 12, 2001, or under any Finders Agreement entered into subsequent thereto, nor will the IPO be considered a “transaction” as described in such agreements.
It is expressly agreed and acknowledged that Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II L.P.’s agreement to the transactions set forth in this letter agreement, including without limitation, the restructuring and waiver of warrants and finder’s fees, is subject to and conditioned upon the closing of the IPO on or before April 30, 2005 complying with all of the terms and conditions of that certain Revision 2 to Memo of Understanding dated February 4, 2004 between NuVim and Xxxxxxx Investment Company, Inc.
Assuming that what is contained herein is accurate and memorializes our agreement and understanding, please date, sign and return the original to me in triplicate. In addition, I would appreciate if you would also deliver a conformed copy by facsimile transmission to Xxxx Xxxxxx, Esq. at 000-000-0000.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this agreement as of the date first above-written.
Very truly yours, |
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NUVIM, INC. |
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/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx |
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Chairman & CEO |
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AGREED, VERIFIED, RATIFIED & CONFIRMED: |
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XXXXXXX XXXXX PRIVATE EQUITY FUND II LP |
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By: |
Xxxxx Partners LLC, General Partner |
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/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX |
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx |
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Manager |
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Enclosures |
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Cc: |
Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP
SCHEDULE A
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Description |
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Disposition |
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP |
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8% senior secured convertible promissory note for $100,000 (Maturity date 12/31/2002, def. int 6%) |
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09/13/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II, LP |
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Warrant Agreement to purchase 100,000 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP
SCHEDULE B
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05/31/2002 |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP |
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8% secured promissory note for $100,000.00 convertible into equity securities upon the sale of the same |
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Cancelled and Replaced by Notes dated 9/13/02 |
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05/31/2002 |
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Letter agreement |
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Cancelled and Replaced by Notes dated 9/13/02 |
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09/13/2002 |
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Letter agreement concerning new 8% senior secured convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $100,000 |
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09/13/2002 |
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Amendment No. 1 to Security Agreement |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP
SCHEDULE C
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Issue Date |
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maturity/ |
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Default |
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9/13/2002 |
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12/31/2002 |
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100,000 |
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797 |
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690 |
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17,711 |
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11,500 |
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29,211 |
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129,211 |
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FORM OF
AMENDMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2004
LETTER AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of March , 2005, is intended to amend that certain letter agreement dated December 31, 2004 by and between the undersigned and NuVim, Inc. pertaining to certain agreements regarding debt extinguishment and related matters in exchange for the issuance of shares of NuVim, Inc.’s Common Stock. (the “Letter Agreement”). In connection therewith, the undersigned xxxxxx agrees that:
1. Its obligations set forth in the Letter Agreement shall be conditioned on the closing of NuVim, Inc.’s initial public offering in the amount of $12.0 million in gross proceeds offered at a Unit price of $12 per Unit. The undersigned acknowledges that the Unit shall consist of (i) four shares of Common Stock; (ii) four Class A Redeemable Warrants; and (iii) four Class B Non-Redeemable Warrants.
2. To the extent Revision 2 to Memo of Understanding dated February 4, 2004 between NuVim, Inc. and Xxxxxxx Investment Company, Inc. will not be complied with because of the changes described above to the structure of the initial public offering, the condition is hereby waived.
In all other respects, the terms and conditions of the Letter Agreement shall remain unchanged and in effect.
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Title: |
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Executed by each of Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Specialty Group, LLC, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Partners, LP, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund I LP and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Private Equity Fund II LP. |