AGREEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Gulfstar
Energy Corporation ("first party"), a Colorado corporation and Xxxxx Xxxxx and
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx and Gulfstar Energy Group, LLC, a Mississippi Limited Liability
Company, ("Second Parties") and they acknowledge receipt of full, fair, and
adequate consideration for the covenants, releases and premises herein.
RECITALS
A. As the result of events that have taken place over a period of time
since July 2010 Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx and Gulfstar Energy Group LLC desire
to compensate Gulfstar Energy Corporation and adjust the share consideration for
the change in value of the assets previously acquired. It is acknowledged by the
parties that this Agreement is not intended to otherwise change or amend that
certain Acquisition Agreement and Share Exchange Agreement dated June 23, 2010
by and between the parties.
B. This Agreement also terminates and cancels the agreement dated
February 4, 2010 as amended on November 10, 2010 between and among Talon Energy
Corporation, Xxxxxx XxXxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxxx and Gulfstar Energy Group LLC and
its founders Xxxxxxx Xxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxx.
AGREEMENT
1. Denial of Wrongdoing or Liability. This Agreement is entered into solely for
purpose of effectuating a full compromise, settlement, and release. Accordingly,
except as set forth herein, each party acknowledges that the others have
admitted no fault, wrongdoing, liability, or obligation, except such obligations
as reflected in concurrently executed Agreement and related documents. In fact,
each party expressly denies such fault, wrongdoing, liability, or obligation.
2. Intent to Settle All Claims. On the terms set forth herein, the Parties
desire to fully and finally compromise, settle, and otherwise terminate any and
all claims between them arising from or relating to and claim, action, default,
breach, damages, lien or encumbrances whatsoever affecting or relating to the
Contracts set forth above by and between the parties.
3. Release. The Parties hereby mutually release, discharge, and hold harmless
one another (as well as their respective officers, directors, shareholders,
managers, members, partners, owners, principals, affiliates, divisions,
subsidiaries, parents, contractors, attorneys, predecessors, successors,
assigns, insurers, associates, agents, representatives, employers, and
employees) from all actions, claims, damages, and liabilities (of any kind or
nature, without regard to amount, known or unknown, accrued or unaccrued)
arising from or relating to or the Contracts except as set forth in any
concurrently executed documents.
4. Limitation of Release. However, the releases given herein shall not extend to
or be for the benefit of nonaffiliated third parties, none of whom shall have
any rights hereunder, including but not limited to rights as a third party
beneficiary.
5. No Release for Breach of This Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall
release any party hereto from any claims arising from or relating to a Breach of
this Agreement.
6. Releases Valid Even if Additional or Different Facts. The Parties acknowledge
they may discover facts which are additional to or different from those which
they now know or believe to be true regarding the subject matter of this
Agreement. Nonetheless, except as otherwise provided herein, it is the Parties'
intent to fully and finally compromise and settle all claims which exist between
them arising from or relating to the ownership or title to the assets. To
effectuate that intention, the releases given herein shall remain full and
complete releases, notwithstanding discovery of any additional or different
facts by any party, at any time hereafter.
7. Further Assurances. The Parties agree to execute and deliver such documents
and to perform such other acts, promptly upon request, as any other party hereto
requests and which are, in the requesting party's reasonable judgment, necessary
or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement.
8. Consideration. This Agreement is fully supported by full, fair, adequate and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, and the consideration between the parties as to the Contracts
shall be as set forth on attached Exhibit A hereto.
9. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
reference purposes only, and shall not in any way be construed as effecting the
meaning or interpretation of the text of this Agreement.
10. Opportunity to Consult With Legal Counsel. The Parties acknowledge they have
had a full and fair opportunity to consult with legal counsel of their own
choosing throughout all negotiations which preceded the execution of this
Agreement, and in connection with their execution of this Agreement.
11. Modified Only in Writing. This Agreement may only be modified by express
written agreement of the Parties.
12. Severability. Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable.
Accordingly, should any provision be declared illegal, invalid, or otherwise
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such illegality, invalidity,
or unenforceability shall not effect the remaining provisions, which shall
remain fully valid, binding, and enforceable.
13. No Drafting Party. No party shall be deemed the "drafting party" of this
Agreement. Consequently, this Agreement shall be construed as a whole, according
to its fair meaning and intent, and not strictly for or against any party
hereto.
14. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
15. Binding Agreement/Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, as well as their respective
successors, representatives, and assigns.
16. Authority/Capacity/Entities. Each person signing this Agreement represents
and warrants that he or she has complete authority and legal capacity to enter
into this Agreement on behalf of the entity for which he or she is signing, and
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless all other parties if that
authority or capacity is challenged.
17. Knowing and Voluntary Agreement. The Parties represent they have read this
Agreement, understand it, voluntarily agree to its terms, and sign it freely.
18. Counterparts/Fax Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile or electronically transmitted
signatures shall be deemed effective as originals.
19. Parties to Bear Their Own Fees and Costs. Except as otherwise set forth in
the Promissory Note document entered into concurrently herewith, the Parties
shall each be responsible for and pay all of their own fees and costs, including
but not limited to all attorneys' fees.
20. Legal Fees and Costs for Enforcement. In the event it becomes necessary for
any party to employ legal counsel and/or file suite to enforce the terms of this
Agreement against the other party or parties, then the prevailing party shall be
entitled to an award of all legal fees and costs of such enforcement action.
21. Superseding Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior
agreements.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned execute this Settlement Agreement
and Mutual Release, thereby agreeing to abide by the terms hereof.
GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION
a Colorado Corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxx XxXxxx Dated this 16th day of June, 2011
Its: President and CEO
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XXXXX XXXXX
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx Dated this 14th day of June, 2011
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XXXXXXX XXXXX
/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Dated this 14th day of June, 2011
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GULFSTAR ENERGY GROUP LLC
a Mississippi Limited Liability Company
By:/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Dated this 14th day of June, 2011
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Manager
Exhibit A
1. To compensate the first party Xxxxx and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx will return
6,659,659 shares to treasury,
concurrent herewith.
2. 2,408,985 common shares of the 5,000,000 common shares above will now
be allocated to the 38% investors in the Gulfstar Energy Group, LLC,
2,091,015 shares will be allocated to Xxxxxxx Xxxxx and 500,000 shares
will be allocated to Xxxxx Xxxxx. The Sharps may reallocate any of
their shares within 20 days hereafter to acquire any of the well
owner's interest and by doing so, Gulfstar Energy Corporation will
acquire the interest in the xxxxx. Any such Exchange Agreement must be
approved by the Company for compliance with applicable Securities Laws.
3. The operating budget is subject to approval of the Board of Directors.
4. The LLC, via Mssrs. Sharp, will secure signed AAPL-610 Operating
Agreements from all well interest owners in which the first party will
invest re-completion funds.
5. The G & A Investment of Gulfstar Energy Corporation for LLC operation
is $75,000 .
6. First Party will pay up to $400,000 for a non-consenting share of
recompletion costs of the (pipeline connected) xxxxx: Parties shall
first recomplete 3 xxxxx to determine if the results justify the
continued investment.
7. All Production requirements previously represented are waived.
8. The Sharp's 2,591,015 common shares will be subject to reasonable
metering agreements.
9. The LLC interest holder's 2,408,985 shares will be subject to
reasonable metering agreements, and will be held in escrow subject to
the filing and effectiveness of an S-1 Registration Statement or Court
order.
10. First Party shall hold and own title to all assets of Gulfstar Energy
Group LLC, free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances.
11. All financial control will be through the company's non-executive
accountant.
12. The Agreement dated February 4, 2010 as amended November 10, 2010
between and among Talon Energy Corporation, Xxxxxx XxXxxx and Xxxxx
Xxxxxx and Gulfstar Energy Group LLC and its founders Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
and Xxxxx Xxxxx is hereby terminated without obligation to any of the
parties.
