Exhibit 4.6 Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx' consulting agreement
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 1st day of June 2001 by and between CFI Mortgage,
Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Company") and TransNational Resources, Inc.,
(hereinafter referred to as "Consultant").
WHEREAS, Company desires to retain Consultant and has offered to retain
Consultant so that Consultant may render consultative and advisory services to
Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS,
Consultant desires to accept such engagement, upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and
mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. CONSULTANT SERVICES - DUTIES
Company hereby engages Consultant and Consultant hereby accepts such engagement
from Company to serve as general advisor and consultant to executive management
of Company on matters pertaining to the business of Company referred by Company
to Consultant and to render such additional services as are relevant and
pertinent thereto but only within the scope set forth below.
The parties agree that Consultant will render the following services:
Assist Company and its executive management with general corporate development
and financial planning.
B. Use its principal consultant, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, to administer the foregoing
activities; and
2. BEST EFFORTS
Consultant shall devote it best efforts and such time, as Consultant deems
appropriate to perform its duties hereunto so as to advance the interest of
Company.
3. TERM
The term of this engagement shall be for a minimum period of twelve (12) months
from the date first above written and continue month to month thereafter until
terminated by either party.
4. COMPENSATION
A. Minimum Monthly Retainer
Company shall pay to Consultant the sum of $6,500 dollars per month as retainer
for Consultant's services (the "Monthly Retainer"). TransNational Resources
shall invoice the Company an amount equal to $3,000 every two weeks, in which
Company agrees to pay said invoice within 5 days from receipt thereof.
B. Additional Consulting Fees
In addition to the Monthly Retainer, Consultant will be compensated on a
pre-negotiated case-by-case basis for activities relating to acquisitions,
capital raises, and the securing of additional credit facilities for the
Company. Company agrees to pay said fee no later than 60 days after performance
of the above has been completed.
It is expressly agreed and understood, that Consultant served as the introducing
party of Abric Worldwide to the Company. As such, at should CFI continue a
satisfactory relationship with Abric throughout the initial term of this
agreement, the Company agrees to pay Consultant an additional sum of $30,000,
payable on January 1, 2002.
5. EXPENSES
In addition to the Minimum Monthly Retainer and fees set forth above, Company is
responsible to pay Consultant's expenses incurred on Company's behalf, including
but not limited travel. Consultant will xxxx Company for these expenses by the
fifth day of every month. Any single expense in excess of $250.00 must have the
prior approval of the Company. Company hereby agrees to reimburse Consultant
within fifteen (15) days of receipt of said statement.
6. TERMINATION
Either party following the initial six (6) month period may terminate this
Agreement. Either party may terminate by notifying the other in writing at the
address set forth below.
In the event either party shall elect to terminate this Agreement for any reason
whatsoever, and, during the next immediate twelve (12) month period Company
participates directly or indirectly in any transaction in which consultant
initiated, consultant shall earn such fees as pre-negotiated with the Company.
Consultant's right to, and Company's obligation of, payment under this paragraph
shall survive the termination of this agreement.
7. NOTICES
All notices hereunto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given
at the time when mailed in any general or branch of the United States Post
Office enclosed in a registered or certified postage prepaid envelope, return
receipt requested, addressed to the address of the respective parties as stated
below, or to such address as such party may have fixed by notice as aforesaid:
If to Company: If to Consultant:
CFI Mortgage, Inc. TransNational Resources, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 000 XX Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 Xxxx Xx. Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
8. WAIVER
Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or
conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such term, covenant, or
condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power hereunto
at any one time or more times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such right
or power at any other time or times.
9. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision, or any clause or
portion thereof, of this Agreement, shall in no way impair or affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, all of the
same which shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms
hereof.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement embodies the entire understanding between the parties of the
matters of consultation and remuneration for same, any and all prior
correspondence, conversations, or memoranda being merged herein and replaced
hereby and being with effect hereon, and no change, alteration, or modification
hereof may be made except in writing signed by both parties hereto.
11. GOVERNING LAW
This agreement is entered into and intended to be performed in the State of
Florida and shall be governed by the Laws of the State of Florida.
Acceptance:
TransNational Resources, Inc. CFI Mortgage, Inc.
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: C.E.O. Title: President
Date: 5/29/2001
