SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement is made as of the 8th day of March, 2007, BY AND AMONG: DIAMOND I, INC., a Delaware corporation with an office located at 8733 Siegen Lane, Suite 309, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810...
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This Securities Purchase Agreement is made as of the 8th day of March,
2007,
BY AND AMONG:
DIAMOND I, INC., a Delaware corporation with an office located at 0000
Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 (“Diamond”);
DIAMOND I TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Nevada corporation with an office located
at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 (“Diamond
Tech”);
NEWMARKET TECHNOLOGY, INC., a Nevada corporation with an office located
at
00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx Xxxxx 00000 (“NewMarket”); and
NEWMARKET TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY, a corporation to be formed
under the laws of the State of Nevada and wholly owned by NewMarket Technology,
Inc., and to have an office located at 00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 00000 (“Acquisition Sub”).
WHEREAS:
A. NewMarket owns 100% of the presently issued and outstanding equity of
Acquisition Sub; and
B. NewMarket, through Acquisition Sub, desires to acquire voting control
of
Diamond; and
C. The respective Boards of Directors of Diamond, Diamond Tech, NewMarket
and Acquisition Sub deem it advisable and in the best interests of each such
corporation that the transactions contemplated herein be consummated pursuant
to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
WITNESSETH, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained herein, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
I. DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth below, including the exhibit hereto or amendments
hereof.
(a) “Acquisition Sub” shall mean NewMarket Technology Acquisition
Subsidiary, a Nevada corporation.
(b) “Agreement” shall mean this Securities Purchase Agreement and all
scheduled and exhibits hereto or amendments hereof.
(c) “Closing” shall mean the completion, on the Closing Date, of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(d) “Closing Date” shall mean the day on which all conditions
precedent to the completion of the transaction as contemplated hereby have
been
satisfied or waived, but, in any event, no later than June 7, 2007.
(e) “Diamond” shall mean Diamond I, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
(f) “Diamond Tech” shall mean Diamond I Technologies, Inc., a Nevada
corporation.
(g) “Knowledge of Diamond” or matters “known to Diamond” shall mean
matters actually known to the Board of Directors or officers of Diamond, or
which reasonably should be or should have been known by them upon reasonable
investigation.
(h) “Knowledge of Diamond Tech” or matters “known to Diamond Tech”
shall mean matters actually known to the Board of Directors or officers
of
Diamond Tech, or which reasonably should be or should have been known by them
upon reasonable investigation.
(i) “Knowledge of Acquisition Sub” or matters “known to Acquisition
Sub” shall mean matters actually known to the Board of Directors or officers of
Acquisition Sub, or which reasonably should be or should have been known by
them
upon reasonable investigation.
(j) “Knowledge of NewMarket” or matters “known to NewMarket” shall
mean matters actually known to the Board of Directors or officers of NewMarket,
or which reasonably should be or should have been known by them upon reasonable
investigation.
(k) “NewMarket” shall mean NewMarket Technology, Inc., a Nevada
corporation.
Any term used herein to which a special meaning has been ascribed
shall be construed in accordance with either (1) the context in which such
term
is used, or (2) the definition provided for such term in the place in this
Agreement at which such term is first used.
II. DISCLOSURES
NewMarket and Acquisition Sub, and each of them, hereby acknowledge
that they have (a) received and reviewed copies of Diamond’s periodic reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and (b) had the opportunity
to
ask questions of, and receive answers from, the principals of Diamond and
Diamond Tech regarding their respective business plans and otherwise investigate
the matters contained therein. Specifically, NewMarket and Acquisition Sub,
and
each of them, understand that Diamond and Diamond Tech are in the
development-stage, that they do not possess any working capital and that they
are dependent upon the consummation this Agreement in order to pursue their
respective business plans. Specifically, NewMarket and Acquisition Sub, and
each
of them, acknowledge that neither Diamond nor Diamond Tech may ever earn a
profit.
Diamond and Diamond Tech, and each of them, hereby acknowledge that
they have (a) received and reviewed copies of NewMarket’s periodic reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and (b) had the opportunity to
ask
questions of, and receive answers from, the principals of NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub regarding their business plans and otherwise investigate the
matters contained therein.
III. PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES
Diamond hereby sells to Acquisition Sub and Acquisition Sub hereby
buys from Diamond 2,000,000 shares of the Series B Preferred Stock of Diamond,
which shares shall have the rights and preferences set forth in Exhibit III
attached hereto and made a part hereof, in consideration of the
following:
(a) the establishment of a line-of-credit (the “Diamond LOC”) in
favor of Diamond in the principal amount of $250,000.00; and
(b) a promissory note, in the form of Exhibit III(b) attached hereto,
in the principal amount of $2,000,000.00 (the “Dividend Note”), payable to
Diamond.
Acquisition Sub shall deliver the consideration set forth above
pursuant to the terms hereof.
Diamond shall cause the 2,000,000 shares of its Series B Preferred
Stock purchased and sold hereunder to be issued as provided hereunder and
delivered at the Closing hereunder.
IV. THE CLOSING
The Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
take place (a) at the offices of NewMarket at 2:00 p.m., local time, on the
earlier of (i) June 7, 2007, or (ii) the third business day immediately
following the date on which the last of the conditions set forth herein has
been
fulfilled or waived, or (b) at such other time and place and on such other
date
as the parties shall agree (the Closing Date).
V. FURTHER AGREEMENTS
(a) Beginning one year from the Closing Date, not less than
bi-annually following the Closing hereunder, Diamond shall distribute, as a
dividend to the shareholders of record of its common stock as of the Closing
Date, all cash received by it pursuant to the Dividend Note, until such time
as
the Dividend Note shall have been paid in full.
(b) Upon the mutual execution of this Agreement, NewMarket and/or
Acquisition Sub shall deliver to Diamond $25,200.00 in cash, which amount shall
be shall constitute the first advance on the Diamond LOC. It is further agreed
by the parties that such funds shall be applied to the payment of accounting
and
legal fees associated with the preparation and filing of Diamond’s Annual Report
on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006.
(c) Upon the mutual execution of this Agreement, and every 30 days
thereafter and until August 2008, NewMarket and/or Acquisition Sub shall,
pursuant to the Diamond LOC, deliver to Diamond the sum of $5,200.00 in cash.
It
is further agreed by the parties that such funds shall be applied to the payment
of employee and office-related expenses of Diamond.
(d) Prior to the Closing, Diamond shall have assigned to Diamond Tech
all gaming-related assets, including goodwill, and liabilities associated
therewith.
(e) Within one year of the Closing Date, NewMarket, Acquisition Sub
and Diamond Tech shall cause 100% of the then-outstanding shares of common
stock
of Diamond Tech to be distributed to the shareholders of record of Diamond
common stock, as a property dividend, as of the Closing Date, pursuant to an
effective registration statement on file with the Securities Exchange
Commission; it being expressly agreed that there shall be only common stock
of
Diamond Tech outstanding. NewMarket, Acquisition Sub and Diamond Tech agree
that
they shall use commercially reasonable efforts to complete the distribution
of
the Diamond Tech common stock prior to such one-year anniversary.
(f) Prior to or at the Closing, NewMarket shall have executed an
employment agreement with Xxxxx Xxxxxx (the “DL Employment Agreement”), the
terms and conditions of which shall be negotiated in good faith by Xx. Xxxxxx
and NewMarket.
(g) Prior to the Closing, the parties shall have negotiated in good
faith a $1,000,000 investment commitment on behalf of and for the benefit of
Diamond, which investment funds are to be applied to the then-business
operations of Diamond.
(h) Prior to the Closing, the parties shall have negotiated in good
faith a $750,000 investment commitment on behalf of and for the benefit of
Diamond Tech, which investment funds are to be applied to the then-business
operations of Diamond.
(i) From the date hereof to the Closing Date, Diamond and Diamond
Tech, and each of them, shall, and shall cause their respective affiliates,
officers, directors, employees, auditors and agents to afford the officers,
employees and agents of NewMarket and Acquisition Sub complete access at all
reasonable times to its officers, employees, agents, properties, offices, plants
and other facilities and to all books and records, and shall furnish NewMarket
and Acquisition Sub with all financial, operating and other data and information
as NewMarket and Acquisition Sub, through their respective officers, employees
or agents, may reasonably request.
(j) From the date hereof to the Closing Date, NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub, and each of them, shall, and shall cause their respective
affiliates, officers, directors, employees, auditors and agents to afford the
officers, employees and agents of Diamond and Diamond Tech complete access
at
all reasonable times to its officers, employees, agents, properties, offices,
plants and other facilities and to all books and records, and shall furnish
Diamond and Diamond Tech with all financial, operating and other data and
information as Diamond and Diamond Tech, through their respective officers,
employees or agents, may reasonably request.
(k) In the event of the termination of this Agreement, NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub shall, and shall cause, their respective affiliates, officers,
directors, employees and agents to (i) return promptly every document furnished
to them by Diamond and Diamond Tech in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby and any copies thereof, and (ii) shall cause others to
whom
such documents may have been furnished promptly to return such documents and
any
copies thereof any of them may have made. In the event of the termination of
this Agreement, Diamond and Diamond Tech shall, and shall cause, their
respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents to (x) return
promptly every document furnished to them by NewMarket and Acquisition Sub
in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and any copies thereof,
and
(y) shall cause others to whom such documents may have been furnished promptly
to return such documents and any copies thereof any of them may have
made.
(l) No investigation pursuant to this Agreement shall affect any
representations or warranties of the parties herein or the conditions to the
obligations of the parties hereto.
(m) Upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, each of the
parties hereto shall use its best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all
actions and to do, or cause to be done, all other things necessary, proper
or
advisable to consummate and make effective as promptly as practicable the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(n) No party shall issue a press release or otherwise make any public
statements with respect to the transactions contemplated herein, without the
prior consent of the other parties; provided, however, that NewMarket and
Diamond may, without the prior consent of the other, issue a press release
or
otherwise make public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated
herein, should such press release or public statements be deemed, in good faith,
necessary by either of such parties to assure its compliance with applicable
securities laws.
VI. REPRESENTATIONS OF DIAMOND
Diamond hereby represents and warrants to NewMarket and Acquisition
Sub that:
(a) Organization, Qualification and Subsidiaries. Diamond is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws
of the State of Delaware and has the requisite power and authority and is in
possession of all franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits,
easements, consents, certificates, approvals and orders to own, operate or
lease
the properties that it purports to own, operate or lease and to carry on its
business as it is now being conducted, and is duly qualified as a foreign entity
to do business, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction where the
character of its properties owned, operated or leased or the nature of its
activities makes such qualification necessary. Diamond has not received any
notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such
franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements, consents,
certificates, approvals or orders. Diamond has three subsidiary corporations:
(i) Diamond I Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation; (ii) Touchdev Limited,
a
U.K. corporation; and (iii) AirRover Networks, Inc., a Maryland
corporation.
(b) Certificate of Incorportion and Bylaws. Diamond shall furnish, as
Schedule VI(b) attached hereto and made a part hereof, to NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub a complete and correct copy of its Certificate of Incorporation
and Bylaws, each as amended to date. Such Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws are in full force and effect.
(c) Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of Diamond consists
of 700,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share, and 50,000,000
shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value per share. As of the date hereof,
approximately 305,000,000 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding,
all
of which are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. As of the date
hereof, 500,000 shares of Diamond’s Series A preferred stock are issued and
outstanding. No shares of Diamond’s common stock or preferred stock are held in
the treasury of Diamond or by the subsidiary of Diamond. Each of the outstanding
shares of capital stock of Diamond’s subsidiaries is duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and non-assessable and such shares owned by Diamond are
owned
free and clear of all security interests, liens, claims, pledges, agreements,
limitations on Diamond’s voting rights, charges or other encumbrances of any
nature whatsoever.
(d) Options, etc. Except as set forth in Schedule VI(d) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, there are no options, warrants or other rights,
agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued
or unissued capital stock of Diamond. There are no outstanding contractual
obligations of Diamond to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares
of
the capital stock of Diamond.
(e) Rights and Preferences of Series B Preferred Stock. The shares of
Series B Preferred Stock of Diamond to be issued and delivered hereunder shall
have the rights and preferences set forth in Exhibit III attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
(f) Issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock. The shares of Series B
Preferred Stock of Diamond, when issued and delivered in accordance with this
Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable,
and
will be free and clear of any liens or encumbrances and, to the knowledge of
Diamond, will be issued in compliance with applicable state and federal
laws.
(g) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents.
(i) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Diamond do
not, and the performance of this Agreement by Diamond shall not, (A) conflict
with or violate the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of Diamond, (B)
conflict with or violate any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree
applicable to Diamond or by which any of its properties are bound or affected,
or (C) result in any breach of or constitute a default (or an event which with
notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others
any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, or result
in the creation of a lien or encumbrance on any of the respective properties
or
assets of Diamond pursuant to, any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, contract,
agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise or other instrument or obligation
to which Diamond is a party or by which Diamond or its properties are bound
or
affected.
(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Diamond
does not, and the performance of this Agreement shall not, require any consent,
approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification to, any
governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign.
(h) Compliance. Diamond is not in conflict with, or in default or
violation of, (i) its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) any law,
rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree applicable to Diamond or by which
its properties are bound or affected, including, without limitation, health
and
safety, environmental and civil rights laws and regulations and zoning
ordinances and building codes, or (iii) any note, bond, mortgage, indenture,
contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise, easement, consent,
order
or other instrument or obligation to which Diamond is a party or by which
Diamond or its properties are bound or affected.
(i) Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since September 30, 2006,
except as contemplated by this Agreement, Diamond has conducted its business
only in the ordinary course and in a manner consistent with past practice and,
since such date, there has not been any adverse change in the business or
prospects of Diamond or any declaration, setting aside or payment of any
dividends or distributions in respect of ownership of the common stock of
Diamond or any redemption, purchase or other acquisition of any of the capital
stock of Diamond.
(j) Absence of Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule VI(j)
attached hereto and made a part hereof, there are no claims, actions,
proceedings or investigations pending or threatened against Diamond, or any
properties or rights of Diamond, before any court, arbitrator, or
administrative, governmental or regulatory authority or body. As of the date
hereof, neither Diamond nor its properties is subject to any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award.
(k) Labor Matters. Except as set forth in the Schedule VI(k) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, (a) there are no controversies pending or
threatened, between Diamond and any of its employees; and (b) Diamond is not
a
party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor union
contract.
(l) Contracts. Schedule VI(l) attached hereto and made a part hereof
lists or describes all contracts, authorizations, approvals or arrangements
to
which Diamond is a party, or by which it is bound, as of the date hereof, and
which (i) obligates or may obligate Diamond to pay more than $500; or (ii)
are
financing documents, loan agreements or agreements providing for the guarantee
of the obligations of any party in each case involving an obligation in excess
of $1,000.
(m) Title to Property and Leases.
(i) Each asset owned or leased by Diamond is owned or leased
free and clear of any mortgages, pledges, liens, security and installment sale
agreements, encumbrances, charges or other claims of third parties of any
kind.
(ii) All leases of real property leased for the use or benefit
of Diamond to which it is a party, and all amendments and modifications thereof,
are in full force and effect and have not been modified or amended and there
exists no material default under the leases by Diamond, nor any event which,
with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a material
default thereunder by Diamond.
(iii) A statement describing all assets of Diamond is included
in Schedule VI(m)(iii) attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(n) Intellectual Property. Schedule VI(n) attached hereto and made a
part hereof lists or describes every item of intellectual property of
Diamond.
(o) Insurance. Schedule VI(o) attached hereto and made a part hereof
includes copies of every valid and currently effective insurance policies,
including key-man insurance policies, issued in favor of Diamond.
(p) Taxes. Diamond has not filed all federal and state tax returns
and reports.
(q) Brokers, Finders, and Agents. Diamond acknowledges that no
broker, finder or investment banker is, or will be, entitled to any brokerage,
finder's or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(r) Full Disclosure. No statement contained in any document,
certificate or other writing furnished or to be furnished by Diamond to
NewMarket and Acquisition Sub pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
contains or shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits
or
shall omit to state any material fact necessary, in light of the circumstances
under which it was or may be made, in order to make the statements herein or
therein not misleading.
(s) Corporate Authority. The execution and performance of this
Agreement by Diamond has been approved by the Board of Directors of
Diamond.
(t) Representations Relating to the Promissory Notes. Diamond
represents and warrants to NewMarket and Acquisition Sub that the Promissory
Notes being acquired pursuant to this Agreement are being acquired for its
own
account and for investment and not with a view to the public resale or
distribution of such securities and further acknowledges that the Promissory
Notes being issued have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as
amended, or any state securities law and are “restricted securities”, as that
term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and must be held indefinitely, unless they are subsequently
registered or an exemption from such registration is available.
(u) Consent to Legend. Diamond consents to the placement of a legend
restricting future transfer on the Dividend Note delivered hereunder, which
legend shall be in the following, or similar, form:
“THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM
REGISTRATION AFFORDED BY SECTION 4(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT REGISTRATION, EXCEPT IN TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT
FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.”
VII. REPRESENTATIONS OF DIAMOND TECH
Diamond Tech hereby represents and warrants to NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub that:
(a) Organization, Qualification and Subsidiaries. Diamond Tech is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws
of the State of Nevada and has the requisite power and authority and is in
possession of all franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits,
easements, consents, certificates, approvals and orders to own, operate or
lease
the properties that it purports to own, operate or lease and to carry on its
business as it is now being conducted, and is duly qualified as a foreign entity
to do business, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction where the
character of its properties owned, operated or leased or the nature of its
actiVIIties makes such qualification necessary. Diamond Tech has not received
any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any
such
franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements, consents,
certificates, approvals or orders. Diamond Tech has no subsidiary
corporation.
(b) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Diamond Tech shall furnish,
as Schedule VII(b) attached hereto and made a part hereof, to NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub a complete and correct copy of its Articles of Incorporation
and
Bylaws, each as amended to date. Such Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
are
in full force and effect.
(c) Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of Diamond Tech
consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value per share.
As
of the date hereof, 33,000,000 shares of common stock are issued and
outstanding, all of which are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
No
shares of Diamond Tech’s common stock are held in the treasury of Diamond
Tech.
(d) Options, etc. Except as set forth in Schedule VII(d) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, there are no options, warrants or other rights,
agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued
or unissued capital stock of Diamond Tech. There are no outstanding contractual
obligations of Diamond Tech to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
shares of the capital stock of Diamond Tech.
(e) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents.
(i) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Diamond
Tech do not, and the performance of this Agreement by Diamond Tech shall not,
(A) conflict with or violate the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of
Diamond Tech, (B) conflict with or violate any law, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decree applicable to Diamond Tech or by which any of its properties
are bound or affected, or (C) result in any breach of or constitute a default
(or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default)
under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration
or
cancellation of, or result in the creation of a lien or encumbrance on any
of
the respective properties or assets of Diamond Tech pursuant to, any note,
bond,
mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise
or
other instrument or obligation to which Diamond Tech is a party or by which
Diamond Tech or its properties are bound or affected.
(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Diamond
Tech does not, and the performance of this Agreement shall not, require any
consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification
to, any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign.
(f) Compliance. Diamond Tech is not in conflict with, or in default
or violation of, (i) its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) any law,
rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree applicable to Diamond Tech or by
which its properties are bound or affected, including, without limitation,
health and safety, environmental and civil rights laws and regulations and
zoning ordinances and building codes, or (iii) any note, bond, mortgage,
indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise, easement,
consent, order or other instrument or obligation to which Diamond Tech is a
party or by which Diamond Tech or its properties are bound or
affected.
(g) Absence of Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule VII(g)
attached hereto and made a part hereof, there are no claims, actions,
proceedings or investigations pending or threatened against Diamond Tech, or
any
properties or rights of Diamond Tech, before any court, arbitrator, or
administrative, governmental or regulatory authority or body. As of the date
hereof, neither Diamond Tech nor its properties is subject to any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award.
(h) Labor Matters. Except as set forth in the Schedule VII(h)
attached hereto and made a part hereof, (i) there are no controversies pending
or threatened, between Diamond Tech and any of its employees; and (ii) Diamond
Tech is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor union
contract.
(i) Contracts. Schedule VII(i) attached hereto and made a part hereof
lists or describes all contracts, authorizations, approvals or arrangements
to
which Diamond Tech is a party, or by which it is bound, as of the date hereof,
and which (i) obligates or may obligate Diamond Tech to pay more than $500;
or
(ii) are financing documents, loan agreements or agreements providing for the
guarantee of the obligations of any party in each case involving an obligation
in excess of $1,000.
(j) Title to Property and Leases.
(i) Each asset owned or leased by Diamond Tech is owned or
leased free and clear of any mortgages, pledges, liens, security and installment
sale agreements, encumbrances, charges or other claims of third parties of
any
kind.
(ii) All leases of real property leased for the use or benefit
of Diamond Tech to which it is a party, and all amendments and modifications
thereof, are in full force and effect and have not been modified or amended
and
there exists no material default under the leases by Diamond Tech, nor any
event
which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute
a
material default thereunder by Diamond Tech.
(iii) A statement describing all assets of Diamond Tech is
included in Schedule VII(j)(iii) attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
(k) Intellectual Property. Schedule VII(k) attached hereto and made a
part hereof lists or describes every item of intellectual property of Diamond
Tech.
(l) Insurance. Schedule VII(l) attached hereto and made a part hereof
includes copies of every valid and currently effective insurance policies,
including key-man insurance policies, issued in favor of Diamond Tech.
(m) Taxes. Diamond Tech has not filed all federal and state tax
returns and reports.
(n) Brokers, Finders, and Agents. Diamond Tech acknowledges that no
broker, finder or investment banker is, or will be, entitled to any brokerage,
finder's or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(o) Full Disclosure. No statement contained in any document,
certificate or other writing furnished or to be furnished by Diamond Tech to
NewMarket and Acquisition Sub pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
contains or shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits
or
shall omit to state any material fact necessary, in light of the circumstances
under which it was or may be made, in order to make the statements herein or
therein not misleading.
(p) Corporate Authority. The execution and performance of this
Agreement by Diamond Tech has been approved by the Board of Directors of Diamond
Tech.
(q) Representations Relating to the Promissory Notes. Diamond Tech
represents and warrants to NewMarket and Acquisition Sub that the Promissory
Note being acquired pursuant to this Agreement are being acquired for its own
account and for investment and not with a view to the public resale or
distribution of such securities and further acknowledges that the Promissory
Note being issued has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as
amended, or any state securities law and are “restricted securities”, as that
term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and must be held indefinitely, unless they are subsequently
registered or an exemption from such registration is available.
VIII. REPRESENTATIONS OF NEWMARKET
NewMarket hereby represents and warrants to Diamond and Diamond Tech
that:
(a) Organization, Qualification and Subsidiaries. NewMarket is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws
of the State of Nevada and has the requisite power and authority and is in
possession of all franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits,
easements, consents, certificates, approvals and orders to own, operate or
lease
the properties that it purports to own, operate or lease and to carry on its
business as it is now being conducted, and is duly qualified as a foreign entity
to do business, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction where the
character of its properties owned, operated or leased or the nature of its
activities makes such qualification necessary. NewMarket has not received any
notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such
franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements, consents,
certificates, approvals or orders.
(b) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. NewMarket shall furnish, as
Schedule VIII(b) attached hereto and made a part hereof, to NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub a complete and correct copy of its Articles of Incorporation
and
Bylaws, each as amended to date. Such Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
are
in full force and effect.
(c) Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of NewMarket
consists of 300,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share,
and
10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value per share. As of the
date
hereof, 183,866,820 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding, all
of
which are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. As of the date hereof,
the following shares of NewMarket’s preferred stock are issued and outstanding:
100 shares of Series A, zero shares of Series B, 925 shares of Series C, zero
shares of Series D, 267 shares of Series E, 1,800 shares of Series F, zero
shares of Series G, 1,035 shares of Series H and 758 shares of Series I. No
shares of NewMarket’s common stock or preferred stock are held in the treasury
of NewMarket or by the subsidiary of NewMarket. Each of the outstanding shares
of capital stock of NewMarket’s subsidiaries is duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid and non-assessable and such shares owned by NewMarket are owned
free
and clear of all security interests, liens, claims, pledges, agreements,
limitations on NewMarket’s voting rights, charges or other encumbrances of any
nature whatsoever.
(d) Options, etc. Except as set forth in Schedule VIII(d) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, there are no options, warrants or other rights,
agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued
or unissued capital stock of NewMarket. There are no outstanding contractual
obligations of NewMarket to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares
of the capital stock of NewMarket.
(e) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents.
(i) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by NewMarket
do not, and the performance of this Agreement by NewMarket shall not, (A)
conflict with or violate the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of
NewMarket, (B) conflict with or violate any law, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decree applicable to NewMarket or by which any of its properties
are
bound or affected, or (C) result in any breach of or constitute a default (or
an
event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under,
or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or
cancellation of, or result in the creation of a lien or encumbrance on any
of
the respective properties or assets of NewMarket pursuant to, any note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise
or
other instrument or obligation to which NewMarket is a party or by which
NewMarket or its properties are bound or affected.
(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by NewMarket
does not, and the performance of this Agreement shall not, require any consent,
approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification to, any
governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign.
(f) Compliance. NewMarket is not in conflict with, or in default or
violation of, (ia) its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) any law, rule,
regulation, order, judgment or decree applicable to NewMarket or by which its
properties are bound or affected, including, without limitation, health and
safety, environmental and civil rights laws and regulations and zoning
ordinances and building codes, or (iii) any note, bond, mortgage, indenture,
contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise, easement, consent,
order
or other instrument or obligation to which NewMarket is a party or by which
NewMarket or its properties are bound or affected.
(g) Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since September 30, 2006,
except as contemplated by this Agreement, NewMarket has conducted its business
only in the ordinary course and in a manner consistent with past practice and,
since such date, there has not been any adverse change in the business or
prospects of NewMarket or any declaration, setting aside or payment of any
dividends or distributions in respect of ownership of the common stock of
NewMarket or any redemption, purchase or other acquisition of any of the capital
stock of NewMarket.
(h) Absence of Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule VIII(h)
attached hereto and made a part hereof, there are no claims, actions,
proceedings or investigations pending or threatened against NewMarket, or any
properties or rights of NewMarket, before any court, arbitrator, or
administrative, governmental or regulatory authority or body. As of the date
hereof, neither NewMarket nor its properties is subject to any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award.
(i) Labor Matters. Except as set forth in the Schedule VIII(i)
attached hereto and made a part hereof, (i) there are no controversies pending
or threatened, between NewMarket and any of its employees; and (ii) NewMarket
is
not a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor union
contract.
(j) Contracts. Schedule VIII(j) attached hereto and made a part
hereof lists or describes all contracts, authorizations, approvals or
arrangements to which NewMarket is a party, or by which it is bound, as of
the
date hereof, and which (i) obligates or may obligate NewMarket to pay more
than
$500; or (ii) are financing documents, loan agreements or agreements providing
for the guarantee of the obligations of any party in each case involving an
obligation in excess of $1,000.
(k) Title to Property and Leases.
(i) Each asset owned or leased by NewMarket is owned or leased
free and clear of any mortgages, pledges, liens, security and installment sale
agreements, encumbrances, charges or other claims of third parties of any
kind.
(ii) All leases of real property leased for the use or benefit
of NewMarket to which it is a party, and all amendments and modifications
thereof, are in full force and effect and have not been modified or amended
and
there exists no material default under the leases by NewMarket, nor any event
which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute
a
material default thereunder by NewMarket.
(iii) A statement describing all assets of NewMarket is
included in Schedule VIII(k)(iii) attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
(l) Intellectual Property. Schedule VIII(l) attached hereto and made
a part hereof lists or describes every item of intellectual property of
NewMarket.
(m) Insurance. Schedule VIII(m) attached hereto and made a part
hereof includes copies of every valid and currently effective insurance
policies, including key-man insurance policies, issued in favor of
NewMarket.
(n) Taxes. NewMarket has filed all federal and state tax returns and
reports and does not owe any taxes to any taxing authority.
(o) Brokers, Finders, and Agents. NewMarket acknowledgeds that no
broker, finder or investment banker is, or will be, entitled to any brokerage,
finder's or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(p) Full Disclosure. No statement contained in any document,
certificate or other writing furnished or to be furnished by NewMarket to
NewMarket and Acquisition Sub pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
contains or shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits
or
shall omit to state any material fact necessary, in light of the circumstances
under which it was or may be made, in order to make the statements herein or
therein not misleading.
(q) Corporate Authority. The execution and performance of this
Agreement by NewMarket has been approved by the Board of Directors of
NewMarket.
(r) Representations Relating to the Promissory Notes. NewMarket
represents and warrants to Diamond and Diamond Tech that the shares of Series
B
Preferred Stock being acquired pursuant to this Agreement are being acquired
for
its own account and for investment and not with a view to the public resale
or
distribution of such securities and further acknowledges that the shares of
Series B Preferred Stock being issued have not been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities law and are
“restricted securities”, as that term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and must be held indefinitely, unless they
are subsequently registered or an exemption from such registration is
available.
(s) Consent to Legend. NewMarket consents to the placement of a
legend restricting future transfer on the shares of Series B Preferred Stock
delivered hereunder, which legend shall be in the following, or similar,
form:
“THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM
REGISTRATION AFFORDED BY SECTION 4(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT REGISTRATION, EXCEPT IN TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT
FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.”
IX. REPRESENTATIONS OF ACQUISITION SUB
Acquisition Sub hereby represents and warrants to Diamond and Diamond
Tech that:
(a) Organization and Qualification. Acquisition Sub is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Nevada and has the requisite power and authority and is in possession
of all franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements,
consents, certificates, approvals and orders to own, operate or lease the
properties that it purports to own, operate or lease and to carry on its
business as it is now being conducted, and is duly qualified as a foreign entity
to do business, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction where the
character of its properties owned, operated or leased or the nature of its
activities makes such qualification necessary. Acquisition Sub has not received
any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any
such
franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements, consents,
certificates, approvals or orders.
(b) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Acquisition Sub shall
furnish, as Schedule IX(b) attached hereto and made a part hereof, to
Acquisition Sub and Acquisition Sub a complete and correct copy of its Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws, each as amended to date. Such Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws are in full force and effect.
(c) Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of Acquisition Sub
consists of __________ shares of common stock, $.____ par value per share,
and
___________ shares of preferred stock, $.____ par value per share. As of the
date hereof, ____________ shares of common stock are issued and outstanding,
all
of which are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. As of the date
hereof, no shares of Acquisition Sub’s preferred stock are issued and
outstanding. No shares of Acquisition Sub’s common stock or preferred stock are
held in the treasury of Acquisition Sub or by the subsidiary of Acquisition
Sub.
Each of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Acquisition Sub’s
subsidiaries is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable
and such shares owned by Acquisition Sub are owned free and clear of all
security interests, liens, claims, pledges, agreements, limitations on
Acquisition Sub’s voting rights, charges or other encumbrances of any nature
whatsoever.
(d) Options, etc. Except as set forth in Schedule IX(d) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, there are no options, warrants or other rights,
agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to the issued
or unissued capital stock of Acquisition Sub. There are no outstanding
contractual obligations of Acquisition Sub to repurchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire any shares of the capital stock of Acquisition Sub.
(e) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents.
(i) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Acquisition
Sub do not, and the performance of this Agreement by Acquisition Sub shall
not,
(A) conflict with or violate the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of
Acquisition Sub, (B) conflict with or violate any law, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decree applicable to Acquisition Sub or by which any of its
properties are bound or affected, or (C) result in any breach of or constitute
a
default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become
a
default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment,
acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the creation of a lien or
encumbrance on any of the respective properties or assets of Acquisition Sub
pursuant to, any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease,
license, permit, franchise or other instrument or obligation to which
Acquisition Sub is a party or by which Acquisition Sub or its properties are
bound or affected.
(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Acquisition Sub does not, and the performance of this Agreement shall not,
require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or
notification to, any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or
foreign.
(f) Compliance. Acquisition Sub is not in conflict with, or in
default or violation of, (i) its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii)
any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree applicable to Acquisition
Sub or by which its properties are bound or affected, including, without
limitation, health and safety, environmental and civil rights laws and
regulations and zoning ordinances and building codes, or (iii) any note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise,
easement, consent, order or other instrument or obligation to which Acquisition
Sub is a party or by which Acquisition Sub or its properties are bound or
affected.
(g) Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since September 30, 2006,
except as contemplated by this Agreement, Acquisition Sub has conducted its
business only in the ordinary course and in a manner consistent with past
practice and, since such date, there has not been any adverse change in the
business or prospects of Acquisition Sub or any declaration, setting aside
or
payment of any dividends or distributions in respect of ownership of the common
stock of Acquisition Sub or any redemption, purchase or other acquisition of
any
of the capital stock of Acquisition Sub.
(h) Absence of Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule IX(h)
attached hereto and made a part hereof, there are no claims, actions,
proceedings or investigations pending or threatened against Acquisition Sub,
or
any properties or rights of Acquisition Sub, before any court, arbitrator,
or
administrative, governmental or regulatory authority or body. As of the date
hereof, neither Acquisition Sub nor its properties is subject to any order,
writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award.
(i) Labor Matters. Except as set forth in the Schedule IX(i) attached
hereto and made a part hereof, (i) there are no controversies pending or
threatened, between Acquisition Sub and any of its employees; and (ii)
Acquisition Sub is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other
labor union contract.
(j) Contracts. Schedule IX(j) attached hereto and made a part hereof
lists or describes all contracts, authorizations, approvals or arrangements
to
which Acquisition Sub is a party, or by which it is bound, as of the date
hereof, and which (i) obligates or may obligate Acquisition Sub to pay more
than
$500; or (ii) are financing documents, loan agreements or agreements providing
for the guarantee of the obligations of any party in each case involving an
obligation in excess of $1,000.
(k) Title to Property and Leases.
(i) Each asset owned or leased by Acquisition Sub is owned or
leased free and clear of any mortgages, pledges, liens, security and installment
sale agreements, encumbrances, charges or other claims of third parties of
any
kind.
(ii) All leases of real property leased for the use or benefit
of Acquisition Sub to which it is a party, and all amendments and modifications
thereof, are in full force and effect and have not been modified or amended
and
there exists no material default under the leases by Acquisition Sub, nor any
event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would
constitute a material default thereunder by Acquisition Sub.
(iii) A statement describing all assets of Acquisition Sub is
included in Schedule IX(k)(iii) attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
(l) Intellectual Property. Schedule IX(l) attached hereto and made a
part hereof lists or describes every item of intellectual property of
Acquisition Sub.
(m) Insurance. Schedule IX(m) attached hereto and made a part hereof
includes copies of every valid and currently effective insurance policies,
including key-man insurance policies, issued in favor of Acquisition
Sub.
(n) Taxes. Acquisition Sub has not filed all federal and state tax
returns and reports.
(o) Brokers, Finders, and Agents. Acquisition Sub acknowledgeds that
no broker, finder or investment banker is, or will be, entitled to any
brokerage, finder's or other fee or commission in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(p) Full Disclosure. No statement contained in any document,
certificate or other writing furnished or to be furnished by Acquisition Sub
to
Acquisition Sub and Acquisition Sub pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
contains or shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits
or
shall omit to state any material fact necessary, in light of the circumstances
under which it was or may be made, in order to make the statements herein or
therein not misleading.
(q) Corporate Authority. The execution and performance of this
Agreement by Acquisition Sub has been approved by the Board of Directors of
Acquisition Sub.
(r) Representations Relating to the Promissory Notes. Acquisition Sub
represents and warrants to Diamond and Diamond Tech that the shares of Series
B
Preferred Stock being acquired pursuant to this Agreement are being acquired
for
its own account and for investment and not with a view to the public resale
or
distribution of such securities and further acknowledges that the shares of
Series B Preferred Stock being issued have not been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities law and are
“restricted securities”, as that term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and must be held indefinitely, unless they
are subsequently registered or an exemption from such registration is
available.
(s) Consent to Legend. Acquisition Sub consents to the placement of a
legend restricting future transfer on the shares of Series B Preferred Stock
delivered hereunder, which legend shall be in the following, or similar,
form:
“THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM
REGISTRATION AFFORDED BY SECTION 4(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT REGISTRATION, EXCEPT IN TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT
FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.”
X. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) General Indemnification Covenants – Diamond and Diamond Tech.
Diamond and Diamond Tech, and each of them, shall indemnify, save and keep
NewMarket and Acquisition Sub and their respective affiliates, agents,
attorneys, successors and permitted assigns (collectively, the “NewMarket
Indemnitees”), harmless against and from all liability, demands, claims, actions
or causes of action, assessments, losses, fines, penalties, costs, damages
and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, disbursements and expenses
(collectively, the “Damages”), sustained or incurred by any of the NewMarket
Indemnitees as a result of, arising out of or by virtue of any
misrepresentation, breach of any warranty or representation or non-fulfillment
of any agreement or covenant on the part of Diamond or Diamond Tech, whether
contained in this Agreement or any exhibit or schedule hereto or any written
statement or certificate furnished or to be furnished to NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub pursuant hereto or in any closing document delivered by Diamond
or Diamond Tech to NewMarket and Acquisition Sub in connection
herewith.
(b) General Indemnification Covenants – NewMarket and Acquisition
Sub. NewMarket and Acquisition Sub, and each of them, shall indemnify, save
and
keep Diamond and Diamond Tech and their respective affiliates, agents,
attorneys, successors and permitted assigns (collectively, the “Diamond
Indemnitees”), harmless against and from all liability, demands, claims, actions
or causes of action, assessments, losses, fines, penalties, costs, damages
and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, disbursements and expenses
(collectively, the “Damages”), sustained or incurred by any of the Diamond
Indemnitees as a result of, arising out of or by virtue of any
misrepresentation, breach of any warranty or representation or non-fulfillment
of any agreement or covenant on the part of NewMarket or Acquisition Tech,
whether contained in this Agreement or any exhibit or schedule hereto or any
written statement or certificate furnished or to be furnished to Diamond and
Diamond Tech pursuant hereto or in any closing document delivered by NewMarket
or Acquisition Sub to Diamond and Diamond Tech in connection herewith.
XI. CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS
(a) Conditions to Obligation of Each Party to Effect the Closing. The
respective obligations of each party to effect the Closing shall be subject
to
the fulfillment of all of the following conditions precedent at or prior to
the
Closing:
(i) Shareholder Approval. This Agreement shall have been
approved and adopted by holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock
of
Diamond.
(ii) No Order. No United States or state governmental authority
or other agency or commission or United States or state court of competent
jurisdiction shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any
statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order (whether temporary,
preliminary or permanent) which is in effect and has the effect of making the
transactions contemplated herein illegal or otherwise prohibiting consummation
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(iii) No Challenge. There shall not be pending or threatened
any action, proceeding or investigation before any court or administrative
agency by any government agency or any other person challenging, or seeking
material damages in connection with the transactions contemplated herein or
otherwise materially adversely affecting the business, assets, prospects,
financial condition or results of operations of Diamond or Diamond
Tech.
(b) Additional Conditions to Obligations of Diamond and Diamond Tech.
The obligations of Diamond and Diamond Tech to effect the Closing are also
subject to the fulfillment of all of the following conditions precedent at
or
prior to the Closing:
(i) Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of NewMarket and Acquisition Sub, and each of them, contained in
this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the
Closing, except for changes contemplated by this Agreement and except for those
representations and warranties which address matters only as of a particular
date (which shall remain true and correct as of such date), with the same force
and effect as if made on and as of the Closing, and Diamond and Diamond Tech
shall have received a Certificate of President of each of NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub which is to that effect, which certificates shall be in the
forms of Exhibit XI(b)(i)-1 and Exhibit XI(b)(i)-2, respectively, attached
hereto.
(ii) Agreements and Covenants. NewMarket and Acquisition Sub,
and each of them, shall have performed or complied in all material respects
with
all agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or
complied with by them on or prior to the Closing Date, and Diamond and Diamond
Tech shall have received a Certificate of President of each of NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub which is to that effect, which certificates shall be in the
forms of Exhibit XI(b)(ii)-1 and Exhibit XI(b)(ii)-2, respectively, attached
hereto.
(iii) Consents Obtained. All consents, waivers, approvals,
authorizations or orders required to be obtained, and all filings required
to be
made, by NewMarket and Acquisition Sub for the authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions
contemplated hereby shall have been obtained and made by NewMarket and
Acquisition Sub, and each of them.
(iv) DL Employment Agreement. NewMarket and Acquisition Sub
shall have executed and delivered the DL Employment Agreement.
(v) No Material Adverse Change. There shall have been no
material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, of NewMarket
and Acquisition Sub.
(c) Additional Conditions to Obligations of NewMarket and Acquisition
Sub. The obligations of NewMarket and Acquisition Sub to effect the Closing
are
also subject to the fulfillment of all of the following conditions precedent
at
or prior to the Closing:
(i) Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of Diamond and Diamond Tech, and each of them, contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the
Closing, except for changes contemplated by this Agreement and except for those
representations and warranties which address matters only as of a particular
date (which shall remain true and correct as of such date), with the same force
and effect as if made on and as of the Closing, and NewMarket and Acquisition
Sub shall have received a Certificate of President of each of Diamond and
Diamond Tech which is to that effect, which certificates shall be in the forms
of Exhibit XI(c)(i)-1 and Exhibit XI(c)(i)-2, respectively, attached
hereto.
(ii) Agreements and Covenants. Diamond and Diamond Tech, and
each of them, shall have performed or complied in all material respects with
all
agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied
with by them on or prior to the Closing Date, and NewMarket and Acquisition
Sub
shall have received a Certificate of President of each of Diamond and Diamond
Tech which is to that effect, which certificates shall be in the forms of
Exhibit XI(c)(ii)-1 and Exhibit XI(c)(ii)-2, respectively, attached
hereto.
(iii) Consents Obtained. All consents, waivers, approvals,
authorizations or orders required to be obtained, and all filings required
to be
made, by Diamond and Diamond Tech for the authorization, execution and delivery
of this Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated
hereby shall have been obtained and made by Diamond and Diamond Tech, and each
of them.
(iv) DL Employment Agreement. Xxxxx Xxxxxx shall have executed
and delivered the DL Employment Agreement.
(v) Investment Commitment - Diamond. The parties shall have
negotiated in good faith a $1,000,000 investment commitment on behalf of and
for
the benefit of Diamond.
(vi) Investment Commitment - Diamond Tech. The parties shall
have negotiated in good faith a $750,000 investment commitment on behalf of
and
for the benefit of Diamond Tech.
(vii) No Material Adverse Change. There shall have been no
material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, of Diamond
and
Diamond Tech.
XII. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Captions and Section Numbers. The headings and section references
in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not form a part
of this Agreement and are not intended to interpret, define or limit the scope,
extent or intent of this Agreement or any provision thereof.
(b) Section References and Schedules. Any reference to a particular
“Article”, “section”, “paragraph”, “clause” or other subdivision is to the
particular Article, section, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement
and
any reference to a Schedule by letter will mean the appropriate Schedule
attached to this Agreement and by such reference the appropriate Schedule is
incorporated into and made part of this Agreement. The Schedules to this
Agreement are as follows:
(c) Severability of Clauses. If any part of this Agreement is
declared or held to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity will not affect
the validity of the remainder which will continue in full force and effect
and
be construed as if this Agreement had been executed without the invalid portion,
and it is hereby declared the intention of the parties that this Agreement
would
have been executed without reference to any portion which may, for any reason,
be hereafter declared or held to be invalid.
(d) Arbitration. The parties agree that any dispute arising out of
this Agreement shall be submitted to arbitration with the American Arbitration
Association at its Dallas, Texas, office. Such arbitration shall be governed
by
the Rules of Commercial Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association
then
in effect. Any award by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be enforceable
by
any court of competent jurisdiction.
(e) Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given by any party
will be deemed to be given when in writing and delivered to the address for
notice of the intended recipient by personal delivery, prepaid single certified
or registered mail, or telecopier. Any notice delivered by mail shall be deemed
to have been received on the fourth business day after and excluding the date
of
mailing, except in the event of a disruption in regular postal service in which
event such notice shall be deemed to be delivered on the actual date of receipt.
Any notice delivered personally or by telecopier shall be deemed to have been
received on the actual date of delivery.
(f) Addresses for Service. The address for service of notice of each
of the parties hereto is as follows:
(i) Diamond
and Diamond Tech:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000,
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Telephone: _________________
Facsimile: __________________
(ii) NewMarket and Acquisition Sub:
00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to:
Sichenzia Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx LLP
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Faxsimile: (000) 000-0000
(g) Change of Address. Any party may, by notice to the other parties
change its address for notice to some other address in North America and will
so
change its address for notice whenever the existing address or notice ceases
to
be adequate for delivery by hand. A post office box may not be used as an
address for service.
(h) Further Assurances. Each of the parties will execute and deliver
such further and other documents and do and perform such further and other
acts
as any other party may reasonably require to carry out and give effect to the
terms and intention of this Agreement.
(i) Time of the Essence. Time is expressly declared to be the essence
of this Agreement.
(j) Entire Agreement. The provisions contained herein constitute the
entire agreement among and between the parties respecting the subject matter
hereof and supersede all previous communications, representations and
agreements, whether verbal or written, among and between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof.
(k) Enurement. This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be
binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
(l) Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable without the prior
written consent of the parties hereto.
(m) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
each of which when executed by any party will be deemed to be an original and
all of which counterparts will together constitute one and the same Agreement.
Delivery of executed copies of this Agreement by telecopier will constitute
proper delivery, provided that originally executed counterparts are delivered
to
the parties within a reasonable time thereafter.
(n) Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be enforced, governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to
agreements made and to be performed entirely within such state, without regard
to the principles of conflict of laws
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the
day and year first above written.
By: /s/ XXXXX XXXXXX
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: President
DIAMOND I TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ XXXXX XXXXXX
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: CEO
NEWMARKET TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/
Name: _________________
Title: __________________
NEWMARKET TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION
SUBSIDIARY
By: /s/
Name: _________________
Title: __________________
Exhibit “A”
CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION, VOTING POWERS, PREFERENCES
AND RIGHTS OF THE SERIES OF THE PREFERRED STOCK
OF DIAMOND I, INC. TO BE DESIGNATED
SERIES “B” PREFERRED STOCK
Diamond I, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), pursuant
to Section 151 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, DOES
HEREBY CERTIFY:
That pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Board of Directors
by the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation,
the
Board of Directors of the Corporation, acting by unanimous written consent
in
lieu of a meeting, duly adopted the following resolutions creating a series
of
2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock of the par value of $.001 each to be
designated “Series B Preferred Stock”:
“RESOLVED, that the Corporation be and it hereby is authorized to
issue up to 2,000,000 shares of a series of shares of Preferred Stock,
designated as Series “B”, (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), and having the
following characteristics:
Section 1. Designation and Amount. The shares of such series shall
have $.001 par value per share and shall be designated as Series B Preferred
Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and the number of shares constituting the
Series B Preferred Stock shall be Two Million (2,000,000).
Section 2. Rank. Except for the voting rights specifically granted
herein which shall have priority over all other outstanding securities of the
Corporation, the Series B Preferred Stock shall rank: (i) senior to any other
class or series of outstanding Preferred Shares or series of capital stock
of
the Corporation; (ii) prior to all of the Corporation’s Common Stock, $0.001 par
value per share (“Common Stock”); (iii) prior to any class or series of capital
stock of the Corporation hereafter created not specifically ranking by its
terms
senior to or on parity with any Series B Preferred Stock of whatever subdivision
(collectively, with the Common Stock and the Existing Preferred Stock, “Junior
Securities”); and (iv) on parity with any class or series of capital stock of
the Corporation hereafter created specifically ranking by its terms on parity
with the Series B Preferred Stock (“Parity Securities”) in each case as to
distributions of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary (all such distributions being
referred to collectively as “Distributions”).
Section 3. Dividends. The Series B Preferred Stock shall bear no
dividend and shall have no right to receive any portion of cash to be received
by the Corporation under that certain promissory note described in Section
7(a)
and distributed by the Corporation pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase
Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated March 8, 2007, by and among the
Corporation, Diamond I Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation, NewMarket
Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and NewMarket Technology Acquisition
Subsidiary, a Nevada corporation.
Section 4. Liquidation Preference.
(a) In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up
of the Corporation, either voluntary or involuntary, the Holders of shares
of
Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, immediately after any
distributions to Senior Securities required by the Corporation’s Certificate of
Incorporation or any certificate of designation, and prior in preference to
any
distribution to Junior Securities but in parity with any distribution to Parity
Securities, an amount per share equal to $1.00 per share. If upon the occurrence
of such event, and after payment in full of the preferential amounts with
respect to the Senior Securities, the assets and funds available to be
distributed among the Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and Parity
Securities shall be insufficient to permit the payment to such Holders of the
full preferential amounts due to the Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock
and
the Parity Securities, respectively, then the entire assets and funds of the
Corporation legally available for distribution shall be distributed among the
Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Parity Securities, pro rata,
based on the respective liquidation amounts to which each such series of stock
is entitled by the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation and any
certificate(s) of designation relating thereto.
(b) Upon the completion of the distribution required by
subsection 4(a), if assets remain in the Corporation, they shall be distributed
to holders of Junior Securities in accordance with the Corporation’s Certificate
of Incorporation including any duly adopted certificate(s) of
designation.
Section 5. Redemption by Corporation. The Corporation has no
redemption right.
Section 6. Voting Rights. The Record Holders of the Series B
Preferred Shares shall have the right to vote on any matter with holders of
common stock voting together as one (1) class. The Record Holders of the
2,000,000 Series B Preferred Shares shall have that number of votes (identical
in every other respect to the voting rights of the holders of other Series
of
voting preferred shares and the holders of common stock entitled to vote at
any
Regular or Special Meeting of the Shareholders) equal to that number of common
shares which is not less than 60% of the vote required to approve any action,
which Delaware law provides may or must be approved by vote or consent of the
holders of other series of voting preferred shares and the holders of common
shares or the holders of other securities entitled to vote, if any.
The Record Holders of the Series B Preferred Shares shall be entitled
to the same notice of any Regular or Special Meeting of the Shareholders as
may
or shall be given to holders of any other series of preferred shares and the
holders of common shares entitled to vote at such meetings. No corporate actions
requiring majority shareholder approval or consent may be submitted to a vote
of
preferred and common shareholders which in any way precludes the Series B
Preferred Stock from exercising its voting or consent rights as though it is
or
was a common shareholder.
For purposes of determining a quorum for any Regular or Special
Meeting of the Shareholders, the 2,000,000 Series B Preferred Shares shall
be
included and shall be deemed as the equivalent of 60% of all common shares
represented at and entitled to vote at such meetings.
For period of one year immediately following the issuance of the
shares of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Record Holders of the Series B
Preferred Stock shall be forbidden from effecting a reverse split of the
outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock, without the affirmative
vote of not less than 66.67% of the then-outstanding shares of the Corporation’s
common stock.
Section 7. Suspension of Voting Rights. If, at any time during which
any shares of the Series B Preferred Stock are outstanding, any payment owing
to
the Corporation under the Dividend Note, as that term is defined in the Purchase
Agreement, in favor of the Corporation shall not be current, the Series B
Preferred Stock shall possess none of the voting rights otherwise granted
herein.
The Dividend Note referred to in the foregoing paragraph are
described as follows: Promissory note, dated March 8, 2007, face amount
$2,000,000.00, with NewMarket Technology Acquisition Subsidiary, a Nevada
corporation, as maker, and Diamond I, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as
payee.
Section 8. Protective Provision. So long as shares of Series B
Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Corporation shall not, without first
obtaining the approval (by vote or written consent, as provided by Delaware
Law)
of the Holders of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the then outstanding
shares of Series B Preferred Stock:
(a) alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of
the Series B Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the Series B Preferred
Stock.
(b) create any new class or series of stock having a preference
over the Series B Preferred Stock with respect to Distributions (as defined
in
Section 2 above) or increase the size of the authorized number of Series B
Preferred.
In the event Holders of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the
then outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock agree to allow the
Corporation to alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the
shares of Series B Preferred Stock, pursuant to subsection (a) above, so as
to
affect the Series B Preferred Stock, then the Corporation will deliver notice
of
such approved change to the Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock that did
not
agree to such alteration or change.
Section 9. Preference Rights. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed to prevent the Board of Directors of the Corporation from issuing
one
(1) or more series of Preferred Stock with dividend and/or liquidation
preferences junior to the dividend and liquidation preferences of the Series
B
Preferred Stock.
Section 10. General Provisions.
(a) General Definition. Except as otherwise defined for
purposes of particular sections hereinabove, the term “outstanding” when used
with reference to shares of stock shall mean issued shares, excluding shares
held by the Corporation or a subsidiary.
(b) Accounting Terms. All accounting terms used herein and not
expressly defined herein shall have the meaning as given to them in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
(c) Headings. The headings of the paragraphs, subparagraphs,
clauses and subclauses hereof are for convenience of reference only and shall
not define, limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Diamond I, Inc. has caused this certificate
to be signed by its duly authorized officers this ____ day of _________,
2007.
By: ___________________________
Xxxxx Xxxxxx, President
ATTEST:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Secretary
Exhibit “B”
THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM
REGISTRATION AFFORDED BY SECTION 4(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT REGISTRATION, EXCEPT IN TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT
FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.
PROMISSORY NOTE
$2,000,000.00
_________, 2007
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, with reference being made hereby to that certain
Securities Purchase Agreement, by and among Diamond I, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (“Payee”), Diamond I Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation,
NewMarket Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Guarantor”), and NewMarket
Technology Acquisition Subsidiary, a Nevada corporation (“Maker”), dated as of
March 8, 2007, the undersigned, Maker, promises, pursuant to the terms of this
Promissory Note (the “Note”), to pay to Payee (Payee and any subsequent holders
hereof are hereinafter referred to collectively as “Holder”), at 0000 Xxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000, or at such other place as Holder may
designate to Maker in writing from time to time, the amount of TWO MILLION
AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), together with interest thereon at the rate
of
eight percent (8%) per annum until paid, which shall be due and payable as
follows:
From the date of closing under the Purchase Agreement and continuing for
a
period of five years, Maker shall, on a quarterly basis, deliver to Holder
equal
payments of principal, plus all accrued and unpaid interest, until paid. In
the
event of default in payment in any amount due hereunder when due, Payee may
declare this Note to be in default and all sums then unpaid shall be immediately
due and payable.
The indebtedness evidenced hereby may be prepaid in whole or in part,
at any time and from time to time, without premium or penalty.
All payments due pursuant to this Note shall be made in lawful money
of the United States of America in immediately available funds, at the address
of Payee indicated above, or such other place as Holder shall designate in
writing to Maker. If any payment on this Note shall become due on a day which
is
not a Business Day (as hereinafter defined), such payment shall be made on
the
next succeeding Business Day and any payment made pursuant to the foregoing
shall not be deemed late for purposes of assessing interest pursuant to the
preceding paragraph. As used herein, the term “Business Day” shall mean any day
other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which national banking
associations are authorized to be closed.
As used herein, the terms “Maker” and “Payee” shall be deemed to
include their respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns, whether
by voluntary action of the parties or by operation of law.
In the event this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for
collection, or if Holder incurs any costs incident to the collection of the
indebtedness evidenced hereby, Maker and any endorsers hereof agree to pay
to
Holder an amount equal to all such costs, including without limitation all
reasonable attorneys’ fees and all court costs.
This Note shall be the joint and several obligation of all Makers,
endorsers, guarantors, and sureties, if any, as may exist now or hereafter
in
addition to Maker, and shall be binding upon them and their respective heirs,
administrators, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns and
shall inure to the benefit of Payee and its successors and assigns.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein or in
any other document, it is expressly provided that in no case or event shall
the
aggregate of any amounts accrued or paid pursuant to this Note or any other
document which under applicable laws are or may be deemed to constitute interest
ever exceed the maximum non-usurious interest rate permitted by applicable
Texas
or federal laws, whichever permit the higher rate. In this connection, Maker
and
Payee stipulate and agree that it is their common and overriding intent to
contract in strict compliance with applicable usury laws. In furtherance
thereof, none of the terms of this Note shall ever be construed to create a
contract to pay, as consideration for the use, forbearance or detention of
money, interest at a rate in excess of the maximum rate permitted by applicable
laws. Maker shall never be liable for interest in excess of the maximum rate
permitted by applicable laws. If, for any reason whatever, such interest paid
or
received during the full term of the applicable indebtedness produces a rate
which exceeds the maximum rate permitted by applicable laws, Holder shall credit
against the principal of such indebtedness (or, if such indebtedness shall
have
been paid in full, shall refund to the payor of such interest) such portion
of
said interest as shall be necessary to cause the interest paid to produce a
rate
equal to the maximum rate permitted by applicable laws. All sums paid or agreed
to be paid to Payee for the use, forbearance, or detention of money shall,
to
the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated,
and
spread throughout the full term of the applicable indebtedness. The provisions
of this paragraph shall control all agreements, whether now or hereafter
existing and whether written or oral, between Maker and Payee.
THIS PROMISSORY NOTE AND ALL OTHER WRITTEN AGREEMENTS EXECUTED IN
CONNECTION HEREWITH REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY
NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL
AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
PARTIES.
MAKER:
NEWMARKET TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION
SUBSIDIARY
By: ____________________________
Name:
__________________________
Title:
___________________________
GUARANTY
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned does hereby guarantee prompt and
timely payment of all sums due on the above Note and agrees to remain fully
bound until fully paid.
NEWMARKET TECHNOLOGY,
INC.
By: ____________________________
Name:
__________________________
Title:
___________________________