EXHIBIT 10.2
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is entered between National
Scientific Corporation and Xxxxxx Xxxxx, effective the date it has been fully
executed by both parties. "NSC," "Employer," or "Company" as used in this
Agreement means National Scientific Corporation and/or its subsidiaries or
affiliate corporations located in the United States or elsewhere. "Employee" or
"Xxxxx" as used in this Agreement means Xxxxxx Xxxxx.
For good and valuable consideration, including the covenants set forth
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. DISPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CONTRACTS: This Agreement supersedes and
entirely revokes, abrogates, and displaces any and all existing independent
contractor agreements and other agreements between the parties hereto, if any.
2. POSITION AND DUTIES OF EMPLOYEE: Effective January 1, 2003, Xxxxx is
retained by NSC in the position of Vice President of Technology Application and
Sales, and Director and Board Secretary. Xxxxx will perform such duties as are
assigned by senior management consistent with that position and will devote his
full knowledge, skills, attention, and efforts to the business of the Company.
3. PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: The term of this Agreement ("Period of
Employment") will be one (1) year, commencing January 1, 2003, unless sooner
terminated according to the provisions set forth herein. This Agreement will be
self-renewing for subsequent one-year Periods of Employment unless one of the
parties notifies the other in writing at least thirty days before the end of the
then-current Period of Employment of his/its intent not to renew.
4. COMPENSATION: For his services under this Agreement, Xxxxx will:
a. receive an annual gross salary of One Hundred Twenty Thousand
Dollars ($120,000.00), payable monthly. Adjustments to annual
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salary are to be determined by senior management and/or the Board
of Directors. Adjustments to annual salary must be in writing.
The cash portion of this salary may be deferred as described in
Exhibit A to this Agreement, titled "Salary Deferral Agreement."
b. be entitled to participate in benefits programs offered employees
of NSC in his benefits classification.
c. be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation per year.
d. be eligible for future cash and stock incentives the Company may,
in its sole discretion, decide to offer him, including the Stock
Retainage Plan ("Stock Retainage Plan Agreement") as shown in
Exhibit B.
e. be assisted with payment of legal fees and with other appropriate
actions associated with securing "Green Card" US immigration
status.
5. EXPENSES: NSC will reimburse Xxxxx for all reasonable business
expenses incurred and documented in compliance with Company policy and
procedure.
6. EXTERNAL COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Xxxxx certifies that he has
notified NSC and provided NSC a copy of any and all restrictive covenants and
similar obligations he may have undertaken by reason of a prior employment or
other relationship. Xxxxx agrees not to undertake, during his employment by NSC,
any external obligation that could restrict his ability to perform his duties
under this Agreement.
7. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT: Xxxxx acknowledges and agrees that the
nature of his services to NSC and its clients/customers may have involved and
continue to involve development and/or improvement of technology, systems,
processes, procedures, computer-software programs, other programs, and related
documentation.
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x. Xxxxx agrees that all new or improved technology, systems,
processes, procedures, computer-software programs, other
programs, related documentation and intellectual property that
Xxxxx has or has had any part in developing or improving THAT
RELATE DIRECTLY TO ACTIVE AREAS OF NSC BUSINESS INTEREST will be
and remain the sole and exclusive property of NSC and that Xxxxx
will acquire no right, title, or interest therein. Xxxxx further
agrees to execute any and all documents necessary for NSC to
secure and protect its interest in any such technology, systems,
processes, procedures, computer-software programs, other
programs, related documentation and intellectual property,
including but not limited to documents related to non-disclosure,
patents, licenses, or copyrights, whether of any state, federal,
or foreign government. . Xxxxx agrees that, upon termination of
his employment for any reason whatsoever, he will surrender and
deliver to NSC all such information and materials
x. Xxxxx further acknowledges and expressly agrees that all files,
records, lists, books, literature, correspondence, documents,
services, products and data of any type whatsoever related to or
used in the conduct of the business of NSC, its
customers/clients, or prospective customers/clients will remain
the property of NSC. Xxxxx agrees that, upon termination of his
employment for any reason whatsoever, he will surrender and
deliver to NSC all such information and materials.
c. The parties agree that this section survives the termination of
this Agreement for a period of two (2) years from the date of
such termination.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Xxxxx acknowledges that, in the course of
his existing contract with NSC and this employment, he will generate work
products, has acquired and will be acquiring, using, and adding to confidential
information of a special and unique nature and value. Xxxxx acknowledges and
understands that NSC is in a highly competitive business and that its success
depends in significant part on maintaining a competitive advantage. Xxxxx
acknowledges and understands that NSC maintains and uses work product and
confidential information to gain and maintain such a competitive advantage.
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a. For the purposes of this Agreement, "confidential Information" is
that which is not routinely disclosed by the management or Board
of Directors of NSC in response to inquiries and is not readily
obtainable elsewhere without expenditure of significant time,
effort, or expense. "Confidential information" includes but is
not limited to information related to the business, operations,
assets, systems, plans, work products, contracts, procedures,
processes, intellectual property, documentation, computer
programs, or software products of NSC and/or its customers or
clients and any information about the development or improvement
of any technology by NSC and/or its customers or clients.
Information obtained by Xxxxx in the course of his previous work
with NSC or his employment under this Agreement is confidential
information unless it can reasonably be presumed to be in the
public domain.
x. Xxxxx agrees that he will not, during or after his employment,
disclose any confidential information to any person(s) without
the express written permission of NSC.
x. Xxxxx acknowledges and agrees that any disclosure of confidential
information by him will constitute a material breach of this
Agreement and cause for termination of this Agreement and will
give rise to such other legal remedies as NSC may elect to
pursue.
d. The parties agree that this section survives the termination of
this Agreement.
9. AGREEMENT NOT TO COMPETE: Xxxxx acknowledges that, in addition to
confidential information which he generates or to which he has or had access and
will have access during the course of his employment, he will be given the
opportunity to develop and maintain close personal rapport and good relations on
behalf of NSC with other employees of NSC and with existing and future customers
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and prospective customers of NSC. Xxxxx agrees that during the Period of
Employment and any extension thereof and for a period of one (1) year after
termination of this Agreement, he will not, directly or indirectly, as owner,
partner, principal, shareholder, director, officer, agent, or in any other
capacity:
a. solicit, divert, or accept business from any current or
prospective customer or client of NSC with whom Xxxxx had contact
in his capacity as an employee or contractor of NSC during the
one-year period before termination of this Agreement or
b. employ or solicit for employment any employee of NSC with whom
Xxxxx worked during the one-year period before termination of
this Agreement.
c. For purposes of this Agreement, a "prospective" customer or
client is one that, during the one-year period before termination
of this Agreement, received a proposal from NSC or whose business
was demonstrably solicited by NSC.
d. The parties agree that this section survives the termination of
this Agreement by one (1) year from such termination, unless such
termination is via section 10.c below, in which case this section
will survive thirty (30) days from such termination via section
10.c below.
10. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT: This Agreement will terminate as provided
in Section 3 unless sooner terminated pursuant to any of the following events.
a. This Agreement will terminate upon mutual written agreement of
NSC and Xxxxx, in accordance with the terms of that mutual
agreement.
b. This Agreement will terminate upon the sale of all or
substantially all of the assets or outstanding capital stock of
NSC or any other material change in control of the Company. In
the event of such termination, NSC will pay Xxxxx an amount
equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of his then-current annual
gross salary.
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c. This Agreement will terminate upon the liquidation, dissolution
or bankruptcy of NSC. In the event of such termination, however,
NSC will pay Xxxxx an amount equivalent to twenty-five percent
(25%) of his then-current annual gross salary.
d. This Agreement will terminate on the date of Xxxxx'x death.
x. Xxxxx may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30)
days written notice to NSC. In the event of such termination,
Xxxxx will be entitled only to compensation earned on or before
the final date of employment.
f. NSC may terminate this Agreement without cause upon written
notice to Xxxxx. In the event of such termination, however, NSC
will pay Xxxxx a lump sum payment equivalent twenty-five percent
(25%) of his then-current annual gross salary.
g. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, NSC may terminate
this Agreement and Xxxxx'x employment for cause upon written
notice to Xxxxx, specifying the cause for termination. "Cause for
termination" is defined as any of the following: neglect of
duties, insubordination, failure to comply with lawful
instructions, fraud, theft, habitual drunkenness or substance
abuse, unethical business conduct, conviction of a felony, any
act or failure to act that would constitute a felony if
prosecuted pursuant to applicable criminal statutes, any material
breach of this Agreement, any willful or repeated violation of
material company policy; failure to comply with applicable
federal or state statute or regulations in trading Company stock.
In the event of termination for cause, Xxxxx will be entitled
only to compensation earned on or before the final date of
employment.
11. SCOPE AND MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: The parties agree that this
Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties concerning Xxxxx'x
employment by NSC, except for any existing Stock Option Agreements between NSC
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and Xxxxx, which remain in force. All previous and contemporaneous statements
and representations by either party are of no effect and are expressly
superseded and replaced by this Agreement. Neither party has relied on any
statement or representation by the other party or any representative of the
other party that is not expressly stated in this Agreement. Changes or
amendments to this Agreement are of no effect unless in writing signed by both
parties.
12. SEVERABILITY: The provisions herein entitled Position and Duties of
Employee, Compensation, Expenses, Termination of Employment, and Prohibition of
Assignment are not severable. The ruling of any court or arbitrator of competent
jurisdiction that any severable provision is void, voidable, or otherwise
unenforceable shall have no effect on the validity and enforceability of any
other provision.
13. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is personal to Xxxxx and
neither party can assign his/its performance obligations hereunder to any third
party. Notwithstanding that, the rights of the parties under this Agreement
inure to the benefit of their respective successors, heirs, and assigns.
14. CHOICE OF LAW: This Agreement is to be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of Arizona, except as those laws may be preempted by
federal law. No action involving this Agreement may be brought except as
provided in Sections 17 and 18 below, and no court action challenging the
enforceability of Section 17 may be brought except in the United States District
Court for the District of Arizona.
15. WAIVER: Waiver by either party of any breach under this Agreement
shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other
provision of this Agreement.
16. NOTICES: Any notice required under this Agreement shall be sufficient
if given in writing and sent by registered mail to the below address of the
party to be noticed.
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National Scientific Corporation Xxxxxx Xxxxx
14455 X. Xxxxxx Rd Road 00000 X. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX. 00000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
17. ARBITRATION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES: Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement, any civil claim (except workers' compensation and
unemployment compensation claims) which arises out of or relates in any way to
this Agreement, to the parties' existing contract, or to the employment
relationship between the parties shall be settled by exclusive, binding, and
final arbitration in Phoenix, Arizona, in accordance with the following terms
and procedures. This includes but is not limited to claims arising under the
common law of contract, tort, or crimes and claims arising under any federal,
state, county, or municipal constitution, charter, statute, rule, or regulation.
THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREGO ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY A JUDGE AND/OR JURY
IN FAVOR OF FINAL, BINDING, AND EXCLUSIVE ARBITRATION.
a. The party with a civil claim must notify the other party in
writing by registered mail within the times set forth by statute
for filing a civil claim of the type asserted of its desire to
have the claim resolved by arbitration.
b. Upon notice of a timely civil claim, the parties will agree upon
an arbitrator or, if unable to agree, will request a list from
the American Arbitration Association or some other
mutually-agreed-upon provider of arbitrators from which list the
parties will alternate strikes until only one name remains. That
last remaining name will be the arbitrator. If that person is
unavailable, the name last struck will be the arbitrator, and so
forth until an arbitrator is secured.
c. The arbitrator shall have no authority to add to, subtract from,
or otherwise modify the terms of this Agreement or to make awards
beyond those provided for by the statute or other theory of
action under which the claim arises. Both parties must submit for
arbitration at this time or permanently forego any and all
existing claims against the other party arising from this
Agreement, the existing contract between the parties, or the
employment relationship between them.
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d Any party to the arbitration may be represented by counsel. Each
party shall bear his/its own attorney's fees. The party producing
a witness is responsible for paying that witness' fees and
expenses. The arbitrator's fees and expenses, including required
travel and per diem costs, and the cost of any evidence or proof
produced at the arbitrator's direction are apportionable and
shall be borne as determined by the arbitrator. All decisions of
the arbitrator made in accordance with this policy shall be final
and conclusively binding upon the parties. The parties agree that
the arbitrator's award may be entered as a judgment by any court
of competent jurisdiction.
e. Issues of procedure, arbitrability, appeal, or confirmation of
award shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.
sections 1-16.
f. The parties agree that this section survives the termination of
this Agreement.
18. RIGHT TO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF: Notwithstanding the parties' agreement to
arbitrate any and all civil claims that may arise from this Agreement, their
existing contract, or the employment relationship between them, Xxxxx
acknowledges and agrees that any breach or threatened breach of Section 8 or
Section 9 will cause NSC irreparable harm and entitle NSC to such injunctive
relief as may be necessary to prevent such a breach by Xxxxx and/or any person
acting for or with him. This right to injunctive relief is in addition to and
without limitation of any other rights, remedies, or damages available to NSC
under this Agreement or at law or in equity. Xxxxx shall reimburse NSC its costs
and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in obtaining such injunctive relief.
19. DAMAGES FOR BREACH: NSC's liability to Xxxxx for wrongful termination
of this Agreement or any other breach thereof shall not exceed the amount of
actual damages proven and, in any case, shall not exceed the amount of
compensation and expenses Xxxxx did not receive and would have received had he
completed the then-current Period of Employment.
20. INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL: Each of the parties agrees that he/it has
read and understands the terms of this Agreement and that he/it has had ample
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opportunity to seek the counsel of his/its own attorney before executing this
Agreement.
21. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts with the same effect as if the parties had signed the same
document. The counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one
Agreement.
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National Scientific Corporation Xxxxxx Xxxxx
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Its: CEO Date: 1/1/2003
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Date: 1/1/2003
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EXHIBIT A: SALARY DEFERAL AGREEMENT
THIS SALARY DEFFERAL AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as this "Deferral
Agreement") made effective as of the 1st day of September 2002, is entered into
by and between NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a Texas corporation ("NSC" or
"Company") based in Scottsdale, AZ, and Xxxxxx Xxxxx, whose principal residence
is Fountain Hills, AZ ("Employee"). The aforementioned persons and entities are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "parties" or "Parties" and
individually as a "party."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, NSC is the current employer of the Employee; and
WHEREAS, NSC has paid the employee a gross salary each month for the last
12 months of approximately $10,000 in cash and other liquid forms, including
stock option agreements; and
WHEREAS, NSC and the Employee have agreed that the Employee is willing to
defer on a temporary basis a future portion of salary to assist the Company
during a period of Company financial hardship;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreement by the parties and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged and confessed, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Each of the foregoing recitals is incorporated in this Deferral
Agreement as a material term and condition.
2. The Employee agrees that for the one monthly payroll cycles during the
month of September 2002 that the Company can defer the gross salary payment made
to the Employee of $10,000, resulting in a total deferred amount ("Deferred
Amount") for the month of $10,000.
3. The Company agrees and acknowledges that the Deferred Amount remains
due and payable, with an annual interest rate of the Xxxxx Fargo published prime
rate plus 2% calculated from the date of the scheduled monthly payroll to the
Employee by the Company, and that the Employee has the right to demand payment
of the Differed Amount plus accrued interest at any time, and that the Company,
if commercially reasonable and able, will make such a payment to the Employee
immediately at the point of such demand.
4. The parties agree that NSC must seek the on-going written affirmation
of the Employee to the terms of this Deferral Agreement each month by the 1st
calendar day of that month, or this Agreement will terminate automatically. The
Deferral Agreement will also terminate upon 30 days written notice by either
party.
5. The Deferred Amount may change on a month by month basis, as
documented in this Agreement.
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6. The Employee has agreed to exchange $10,000 of this total deferred
amount in Exchange for one "B Unit" under the Company's November 2002 Private
Placement Offering Memorandum, when and if that Private Placement Offering is
available.
7. The term of this Salary Deferral Agreement is from September 30, 2002
to December 31, 2003.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Deferral Agreement in
Scottsdale, Arizona, on the date set forth beside their respective names.
NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Its: CEO
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Date: September 1, 2002
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EMPLOYEE
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Its: President
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Date: September 1, 2002
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EMPLOYEE AFFIRMATION OF SALARY DEFERRAL
By signing below each month, Employee affirms agrees to continue the salary
deferral as described on the attached SALARY DEFFERAL AGREEMENT:
Month Deferred Amount Approval
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Sept-02 10,000
Oct-02 10,000
Nov-02 10,000
Dec-02 3,000
Jan-03 3,000
Feb-03
Mar-03
Apr-03
May-03
Jun-03
Jul-03
Aug-03
Sep-03
Oct-03
Nov-03
Dec-03
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EXHBIT B: STOCK RETAINAGE PLAN AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK RETAINAGE PLAN AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as this "Stock
Plan Agreement") made effective as of the 30th day of September 2002, is entered
into by and between NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a Texas corporation ("NSC"
or "Company") based in Scottsdale, AZ, and Xxxxxx Xxxxx, whose principal
residence is Fountain Hills, AZ ("Employee"). The aforementioned persons and
entities are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "parties" or
"Parties" and individually as a "party."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, NSC is the current employer of the Employee; and
WHEREAS, NSC and the Employee have agreed that the Employee is willing to
defer on a temporary basis a future portion of salary to assist the Company
during a period of Company financial hardship as shown in Exhibit A, Salary
Deferral Agreement;
WHEREAS, NSC's common stock ("Common Stock") has a market value at this
month of September 2002 of approximately 7 cents per share, and this same Common
Stock, restricted under SEC rule 144, would be expected to have a lower market
value, were it salable on an open market;
WHEREAS, NSC's total revenues in calendar year 2002 through September 30,
2002 were less than $3,000;
WHEREAS, NSC and the Employee have agreed that the Employee is willing to
provide best efforts to ensure the Company succeeds in growing its sales over
the next fiscal year and beyond;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreement by the parties and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged and confessed, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Each of the foregoing recitals is incorporated in this Stock Plan
Agreement as a material term and condition.
2. The Company agrees today to grant the Employee 500,000 shares of its
Common Stock, restricted under SEC rule 144, provided that the Company revenues
in calendar year 2003 surpass $200,000, a large increase over calendar year
2002, and also provided that the Employee remain continuously in the employment
of NSC throughout this 2003 period. Should this not occur, this stock grant will
be forfeited by the Employee, and such stock promptly returned to NSC.
3. The Company agrees to grant the Employee an additional 500,000 shares
of its Common Stock, restricted under SEC rule 144, provided that the Company
revenues in calendar year 2003 surpass $1,000,000, a large increase over
calendar year 2002, and also provided that the Employee remain continuously in
the employment of NSC throughout this 2003 period. Should this not occur, this
stock grant will be forfeited by the Employee, and such stock promptly returned
to NSC.
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4. Such stock grants will be issued by NSC at the earliest reasonable
date.
5. If Common Stock granted under this Agreement should be promptly
returned to the Company, and is not promptly returned, the Company may take
steps to cancel or otherwise nullify the grant of such shares of Common Stock as
should be promptly returned, with the Employee bearing all costs incurred
through this process.
6. The term of this Stock Plan Retainage Agreement is from September 30,
2002 to December 31, 2003.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Stock Plan Retainage
Agreement in Scottsdale, Arizona, on the date set forth beside their respective
names.
NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Its: CEO
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Date: September 30, 2002
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EMPLOYEE
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Its: President
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Date: September 30, 2002
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2003-4 STOCK RETAINAGE PLAN AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
THIS STOCK RETAINAGE PLAN AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as this "Stock
Plan Agreement") made effective as of the 30th day of September 2003, is entered
into by and between NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a Texas corporation ("NSC"
or "Company") based in Scottsdale, AZ, and Xxxxxx Xxxxx, whose principal
residence is Fountain Hills, AZ ("Employee"). The aforementioned persons and
entities are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "parties" or
"Parties" and individually as a "party."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, NSC is the current employer of the Employee; and
WHEREAS, NSC and the Employee have agreed that the Employee is willing to
defer on a temporary basis a future portion of salary to assist the Company
during a period of Company financial hardship as shown in Exhibit A, Salary
Deferral Agreement;
WHEREAS, NSC's common stock ("Common Stock") has a market value at this
month of September 2003 of approximately .13 cents per share, and this same
Common Stock, restricted under SEC rule 144, would be expected to have a lower
market value, were it salable on an open market;
WHEREAS, NSC's total revenues in calendar year 2003 through September 30,
2003 were less than $100,000;
WHEREAS, NSC and the Employee have agreed that the Employee is willing to
provide best efforts to ensure the Company succeeds in growing its sales over
the next fiscal year and beyond;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreement by the parties and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged and confessed, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Each of the foregoing recitals is incorporated in this Stock Plan
Agreement as a material term and condition.
2. The Company agrees today to grant the Employee 500,000 shares of its
Common Stock, restricted under SEC rule 144, provided that the Company revenues
in calendar year 2004 surpass $500,000, a large increase over calendar year
2003, and also provided that the Employee remain continuously in the employment
of NSC throughout this 2004 period. Should this not occur, this stock grant will
be forfeited by the Employee, and such stock promptly returned to NSC.
3. The Company agrees to grant the Employee an additional 500,000 shares
of its Common Stock, restricted under SEC rule 144, provided that the Company
revenues in calendar year 2003 surpass $1,500,000, a large increase over
calendar year 2003, and also provided that the Employee remain continuously in
the employment of NSC throughout this 2004 period. Should this not occur, this
stock grant will be forfeited by the Employee, and such stock promptly returned
to NSC.
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4. Such stock grants will be issued by NSC at the earliest reasonable
date.
5. If Common Stock granted under this Agreement should be promptly
returned to the Company, and is not promptly returned, the Company may take
steps to cancel or otherwise nullify the grant of such shares of Common Stock as
should be promptly returned, with the Employee bearing all costs incurred
through this process.
6. The term of this Stock Plan Retainage Agreement is from September 30,
2003 to December 31, 2004.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Stock Plan Retainage
Agreement in Scottsdale, Arizona, on the date set forth beside their respective
names.
NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Its: CEO
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Date: September 30, 2003
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EMPLOYEE
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Its: President
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Date: September 30, 2003
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