UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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(Mark One)
| [X] | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
| For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2016 | |
| [_] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
| For the transition period from ________ to ________ |
GRID PETROLEUM CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 000-53276 | 20-2675800 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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175 Joerschke Drive, Ste. A
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(530) 205-3437 (Registrant’s Telephone Number)
999 18 th Street, Suite 3000 Denver, CO 80202 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
| Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| None | Not Applicable |
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Title of class
Common Stock, Par Value $0.00001
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer | [_] | Accelerated filer | [_] |
| Non-accelerated filer | [_] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of May 31, 2016 was $457,948 based upon the price ($0.0001) at which the common stock was last sold as of the last business day of the most recently completed second fiscal quarter, multiplied by the approximate number of shares of common stock held by persons other than executive officers, directors and five percent stockholders of the registrant without conceding that any such person is an “affiliate” of the registrant for purposes of the federal securities laws. Our common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market and quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board.
As of May 31, 2016, there were 4,579,478,015 shares of the registrant’s $0.00001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.
Documents incorporated by reference: None
Table of Contents
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| PART I | ||
| Item 1 | Business | 1 |
| Item 1A | Risk Factors | 6 |
| Item 1B | Unresolved Staff Comments | 8 |
| Item 2 | Properties | 9 |
| Item 3 | Legal Proceedings | 9 |
| Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures | 9 |
| PART II | ||
| Item 5 | Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 9 |
| Item 6 | Selected Financial Data | 14 |
| Item 7 | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 14 |
| Item 7A | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 16 |
| Item 8 | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 17 |
| Item 9 | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 18 |
| Item 9A | Controls and Procedures | 18 |
| Item 9B | Other Information | 19 |
| PART III | ||
| Item 10 | Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 20 |
| Item 11 | Executive Compensation | 23 |
| Item 12 | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 25 |
| Item 13 | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 26 |
| Item 14 | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | 27 |
| PART IV | ||
| Item 15 | Exhibits | 28 |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may use words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “foresee,” “estimate” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted. These risks and uncertainties include the following:
| · | The availability and adequacy of our cash flow to meet our requirements; |
| · | Economic, competitive, demographic, business and other conditions in our local and regional markets; |
| · | Changes or developments in laws, regulations or taxes in our industry; |
| · | Actions taken or omitted to be taken by third parties including our suppliers and competitors, as well as legislative, regulatory, judicial and other governmental authorities; |
| · | Competition in our industry; |
| · | The loss of or failure to obtain any license or permit necessary or desirable in the operation of our business; |
| · | Changes in our business strategy, capital improvements or development plans; |
| · | The availability of additional capital to support capital improvements and development; and |
| · | Other risks identified in this report and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the SEC. |
This report should be read completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of this report and should be evaluated with consideration of any changes occurring after the date of this Report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Use of Term
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to “Company”, “GRPR” , “we”, “us” and “our” are references to Grid Petroleum Corp. All references to “USD” or United States Dollars refer to the legal currency of the United States of America.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Asset Purchase Agreement
On March 9, 2016, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with RJM and Associates, LLC, a California limited liability company (“RJM”); thereby, acquiring Intellectual Property referred to as “Media IP” and inventory consisting of finished products and raw materials and supplies. RJM will assign the Media IP asset and inventories and provide “Know-How” that will enable the Company to launch a Broadcast Equipment and Digital Media Product Line, together valued at Six Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,250,000). As consideration for the Media IP and the “Know -How”, the Buyer shall issue, or cause to be issued, $5,000,000 of Restricted Common Stock (PAR $.00001) Ninety (90) days from the date of this agreement and $1,250,000 of Preferred Series-A Shares of a GRPR Preferred Stock; (PAR $.001). The value of restricted common shares will be the closing price of the stock as of 90 days from this agreement. The maturity date for the restricted common shares will be 60 months from the date of this agreement. The final transaction of the Agreement will be completed after the date of this report.
As of the date of this Report, our business has changed. The Company, respectively, designs, manufactures and sells audio and video broadcast equipment worldwide. Our engineers build and thoroughly test these items in-house prior to shipping to our customers. We provide exceptional service and our products are built to the highest professional standards and rugged design.
The company currently has an expanding revenue base in the broadcast industry with long-term national and international distribution. The current customers of our products include large broadcast giants such as CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, ESPN and DIRECTV, plus the many smaller broadcast customers which include religious facilities, international broadcast facilities and colleges, as well as various radio stations. The company sells 55 different products which include a variety of protection switches, HD Routers, analog routers, control panels, audio distribution, SyncPal™ and the new upcoming SoundPal™.
The company has initiated new product designed in augmented/virtual reality markets which allows the company to capitalize in this $120B growing industry. The digital media/augmented reality products currently in development will develop a strategic technology roadmap to enable the company to expand into high-growth digital television and over-the-top (OTT) markets. These products are being developed to serve a market segment that is presently being strongly embraced by consumers and is forecasted, by some of the most widely recognized tech companies in the world, as becoming a multi-billion dollar market in the very near future. The new products include 'SocialCast AR,' Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality Content Server. The target technologies include Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Audio/Video Codecs, Audio Content Recognition, and OTT API Integration into Key Platforms. The Market Analysis and IP Portfolio will include new patents specifically developed for these products and owned by the Company.
Corporate History
Our Business
The Company focused on the development, exploration and production of oil and gas in North America. Our primary focus is on oil and gas properties with proven undeveloped reserves that are economically attractive but are underserved by major independent oil and gas companies.
Garcia #3 Well
On May 23, 2013, we acquired a ten percent working interest, seven point five percent net revenue interest, from a third party interest holder of the Garcia #3 well (10.0 % WI, 7.5% NRI). For our interest, we paid $300,000 in convertible preferred shares with a conversion rate of .01 per share.
We are subject to the terms and conditions of the operating agreement established by the operator for the Garcia#3 well, Kidd Production Inc., the property developer, Progas Energy Services and the third party vendor we acquired our 10% interest from.
In August of 2013 Scorpion Rig #1 was moved onto the Garcia #3 location. The rig drilled to a total depth of 3750 feet with oil shows in the Frio Sands. Pipe was cemented in place and the drilling rig was released. In October, a work-over unit was moved in to test the target zones. The lower zones were tested and found to contain natural gas with water produced from the zone. The decision was made to move up the well and test an oil bearing zone. This zone was determined to be tight and requiring fracking to accurately determine the potential production of this zone. The Company was not in agreement with Progas regarding the value of the fracking on this zone and we are waiting on information back from Progas regarding the fracking and any results. Progas continues to be challenging to work with.
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Due to our minority interest in the Garcia#3 well, we are reviewing operational alternatives to resolve our inability to control the development of this well and the field in general for any future drilling activities. The Company continues to evaluate leases available in the same area as the Premont Field, which may be available for the Company to lease directly from the mineral rights owners.
The Company has made the determination that due to the operator in control of the Garcia #3 that it will not continue to participate in this project. Other leasable property in the area is not close enough to production to justify the risk of investment. The Company will not be active in this area.
Joaquin Basin Resources, Inc.
Effective January 20, 2011, we entered into a Shared Exchange Agreement with Joaquin Basin Resources Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its stockholders (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement, we agreed to issue to Joaquin Basin shareholders (i) 62,000,000 shares of our common stock and (ii) 2,076,324 shares of our convertible preferred stock, in exchange for the transfer and delivery to us of their 62,000,000 shares of common stock in Joaquin Basin, which represents all of the issued and outstanding shares in Joaquin Basin. As result of the transaction, Joaquin Basin became our wholly owned subsidiary.
On November 21, 2011, Joaquin Basin entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its original Asset Transfer Agreement with Xploration, Inc., a Nevada corporation. Pursuant to the Asset Transfer Agreement, Xploration assigned Joaquin Basin a 50% working interest (37.5% net revenue interest) in mineral leases of approximately 4,000 acres in the Kreyenhagen Trend and Joaquin Basin assumed all of the liabilities associated with the leases.
Pursuant to the Amendment, in consideration for a reduction in working interest from 50% to 20% and in consideration for a reduction in net revenue interest from 37.5% to 14%, Xploration will do the following as increased compensation to Joaquin:
The total expenses that Xploration paid on behalf of Joaquin associated with the mineral leases will exceed $1,100,000. Joaquin will get a full carry on the first well drilled.
The following is a list of the expenses Xploration paid and to be paid on behalf of Joaquin:
| 1. | All GG&A, in excess of $300,000 was paid, as determined by Xploration of the leases for the period October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. |
| 2. | All lease rentals, were paid in the amount of $284,000, due for the period October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2014. |
| 3. | Pay all expenses through completion of the first well planned to be on a lease preselected by the geological team (but at Xploration’s election to be drilled on any of the leases), the cost of which is estimated to be in excess of $500,000 (“First Farmin Well”), such well anticipated to be commenced during the period in the last quarter of 2014. |
| 4. | In the event Xploration has not commenced drilling the First Farmin Well within the timeframe as referenced in 3 above, then the time period within which Xploration may drill the First Farmin well may be further extended for an additional twelve month period ending September 30, 2014. |
As mentioned above, we issued 2,076,000 shares of convertible preferred stock in concluding the Joaquin Basin purchase agreement. The cost of the issue, $4,152,000, was based on the value of preferred stock as if converted to common stock. $4,152,000 was added to the cost of the Joaquin property, including liabilities assumed in the November 21, 2011 agreement with Xploration Inc.
On March 1, 2011, Joaquin Basin entered into an Operating Agreement with Solimar Energy, LLC (“Solimar”) to explore and develop the 4,000 leased acres covering extensions of the Coalinga California oil and gas field in California. The acreage is labeled as the Kreyenhagen Trend acreage is on the nose of a Coalinga anticline.
In recent months, Solimar Energy as operator has been active on the Kreyenhagen Trend Prospect. Six wells have been submitted to the State of California for permitting. The permits are currently under review by the State of California.
Bawden 1-24 - The well that we have a Carried Interest or Farm-in well where we will not have any expenses and we are carried 100%. Target Zone: Temblor Test
Vintage 1-17 - Temblor Test
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Vintage 1-21 - Temblor Test
Den Hartog A-1 - Avenal Test
Den Hartog A-2 - Avenal Test
Den Hartog A-3 - Avenal Test
Each Drilling permit requires a Blunt Nose Lizard Study (the "Study") to be conducted once in the spring and once again in the fall. After the Study is finalized, the drilling permits can be issued and the drilling process is expected to start. The Blunt Nose Lizard studies are still underway and upon completion the State of California will finalize the review of the proposed drilling permits.
The Geological study was conducted on only the Kreyenhagen Ranch. Solimar Energy has chosen not to share any of the information generated by the survey done on the Ranch. As we are not the operator in the Kreyenhagen Trend acreage the Company is dependent on Solimar Energy as it relates to activity in the Trend acreage. Currently it seems that Solimar is focused on the Ranch properties and not the Trend. Company management is keeping communication open with Solimar in an attempt to have their focus to expand and include the Trend acreage development.
The Companies participation in the Kreyenhagen Ranch was exchanged out in conjunction with the terms of the asset swap agreement dated October 18, 2013.
SE Jonah Prospect
The Company’s working interest in the remaining SE Jonah Prospect leases was allowed to expire, as the Company’s evaluation of the potential investment was conclusive in the following; the large dollars required to develop this field remained far greater than the possible revenue to be generated over an acceptable time frame. Primarily, because of the low selling price of natural gas, which is lower than the overall cost of production, and the lack of an infrastructure to allow full production of natural gas from an existing well, the time frame to develop the required infrastructure is based on the natural gas production to warrant a transportation company committing the funding to build it. Along with a low selling price for the product signifies that the money will not be spent to drill due to the lack of transportation and the transportation will not happed due to the lack of drilling. The Company has decided not to be active in this area.
Jacolitos Project
On July 31, 2013, the Company, entered into a Project Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Xploration, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Xploration”) to acquire a twenty five percent (25%) working interest (WI) and a fourteen percent (14%) net royalty interest (“NRI”) in five hundred sixteen (516) acres in the Coalinga California area identified as the Jacolitos Project.
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the Company shall acquire the Jacolitos Project Property through a purchase agreement for a total purchase price of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) (the “Purchase Price”). This transaction was not completed by the Company.
Asset Swap Agreement
On October 18, 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Swap Agreement (the “Asset Swap Agreement”) by and amongst the Company, Xploration Inc., a Nevada Corporation (“Xploration”) and Solimar Energy, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Solimar”); thereby, swapping certain land leases as described below, forgiveness of delay rentals and terminating the (a) Kreyenhagen Trend Joint Operating Agreement dated March 1, 2011, between Solimar and Xploration (“Kreyenhagen Trend JOA”), (b) Jacalitos Joint Operating Agreement dated March 1, 2011, between Solimar and Xploration (“Jacalitos JOA”) and the (c) Farmin / Settlement Agreement dated November 3, 2011, between Solimar and Xploration, with an effective date as of September 1, 2013.
As per the terms of the Asset Swap Agreement, the Company and Xploration assigned sixteen percent (16%) interest to Solimar, in the following six (6) leases located in the Kreyenhagen Trend, instruments numbered: (i) 0922006 2009-0167477, (ii) 2007-0068080, (iii) 1122558, (iv) 801269, (v) 2007-0036755, and (vi) 2007-0036730. Further, as part of this Asset Swap Agreement, the Company and Xploration, assigned the twenty-five percent (25%) interest in the Jacalitos Lease, instrument numbered 2009-167476, for a total assignment of 3,102.43 gross landowner acres and 3,082.43 net landowner acres to Solimar. In return, Solimar assigned eighty four percent (84%) of its interest in the Bureau of Land Management Lease, serial number: CACA 49877 representing 1,140.62 gross and net landowner acres that is a part of the Kreyenhagen Trend to the Xploration and Xploration will be assigning the eighty four (84%) to the Company at a future date.
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Additionally, as part of the Asset Swap Agreement, Solimar shall forgive Xploration and the Company of the Company’s and Xploration’s obligation to pay the delay rental on the Vintage Petroleum, LLC, lease on instrument numbered 0922006 2009-0167477, and 2009-0167476 for a total forgiveness of nine thousand nine hundred thirty one dollars and forty nine cents ($9,931.49). In connection with the Asset Swap Agreement, Xploration will pay Solimar three hundred sixty five dollars ($365) for its delay rental on the CACA 49877 lease that became due on August 31, 2013.
Competition and Marketing
We will be faced with strong competition from many other companies and individuals engaged in the oil and gas business, many are very large, well-established energy companies with substantial capabilities and established earnings records. We may be at a competitive disadvantage in acquiring oil and gas prospects since we must compete with these individuals and companies, many of which have greater financial resources and larger technical staffs. It is nearly impossible to estimate the number of competitors; however, it is known that there are a large number of companies and individuals in the oil and gas business.
Exploration for and production of oil and gas are affected by the availability of pipe, casing and other tubular goods and certain other oil field equipment including drilling rigs and tools. We expect we will depend upon independent drilling contractors to furnish rigs, equipment and tools to drill wells. Higher prices for oil and gas may result in competition among operators for drilling equipment, tubular goods and drilling crews, which may affect our ability expeditiously to drill, complete, recomplete and work-over wells.
The market for oil and gas is dependent upon a number of factors beyond our control, which at times cannot be accurately predicted. These factors include the proximity of wells to, and the capacity of, natural gas pipelines, the extent of competitive domestic production and imports of oil and gas, the availability of other sources of energy, fluctuations in seasonal supply and demand, and governmental regulation. In addition, there is always the possibility that new legislation may be enacted, which would impose price controls or additional excise taxes upon crude oil or natural gas, or both. Oversupplies of natural gas can be expected to recur from time to time and may result in the gas producing wells being shut-in. Imports of natural gas may adversely affect the market for domestic natural gas.
The market price for crude oil is significantly affected by policies adopted by the member nations of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC"). Members of OPEC establish prices and production quotas among themselves for petroleum products from time to time with the intent of controlling the current global supply and consequently price levels. We are unable to predict the effect, if any, that OPEC or other countries will have on the amount of, or the prices received for, crude oil and natural gas.
Gas prices, which were once effectively determined by government regulations, are now largely influenced by competition. Competitors in this market include producers, gas pipelines and their affiliated marketing companies, independent marketers, and providers of alternate energy supplies, such as residual fuel oil. Changes in government regulations relating to the production, transportation and marketing of natural gas have also resulted in significant changes in the historical marketing patterns of the industry. Generally, these changes have resulted in the abandonment by many pipelines of long-term contracts for the purchase of natural gas, the development by gas producers of their own marketing programs to take advantage of new regulations requiring pipelines to transport gas for regulated fees, and an increasing tendency to rely on short-term contracts priced at spot market prices.
Existing and Probable Governmental Regulation
We intend to monitor and comply with current government regulations that affect our activities, although our operations may be adversely affected by changes in government policy, regulations or taxation. There can be no assurance we will be able to obtain all of the necessary licenses and permits that may be required to carry out our exploration and development programs. It is not expected any of these controls or regulations will affect our operations in a manner materially different than they would affect other natural gas and oil companies operating in the areas in which we operate.
Government Regulation
The United States federal government and various state and local governments have adopted laws and regulations regarding the protection of human health and the environment. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition of a permit by operators before drilling commences, prohibit drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness areas, wetlands, or where pollution might cause serious harm, and impose substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from drilling operations, particularly with respect to operations in onshore and offshore waters or on submerged lands. These laws and regulations may increase the costs of drilling and operating wells. Because these laws and regulations change frequently, the costs of compliance with existing and future environmental regulations cannot be predicted with certainty.
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The transportation and certain sales of natural gas in interstate commerce are heavily regulated by agencies of the federal government. Production of any oil and gas by properties in which we have an interest will be affected to some degree by state regulations. States have statutory provisions regulating the production and sale of oil and gas, including provisions regarding deliverability. Such statutes and the regulations are generally intended to prevent waste of oil and gas and to protect correlative rights to produce oil and gas between owners of a common reservoir.
State regulatory authorities may also regulate the amount of oil and gas produced by assigning allowable rates of production to each well or pro-ration unit.
Any exploration or production on Federal land will have to comply with the Federal Land Management Planning Act, which has the effect generally of protecting the environment. Any exploration or production on private property whether owned or leased will have to comply with the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. The cost of complying with environmental concerns under any of these acts varies on a case-by-case basis. In many instances the cost can be prohibitive to development. Environmental costs associated with a particular project must be factored into the overall cost evaluation of whether to proceed with the project.
Environmental Regulation
Oil and natural gas exploration, development and production operations are subject to stringent laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. Numerous governmental agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, issue regulations, which often require difficult and costly compliance measures that carry substantial administrative, civil and criminal penalties and may result in injunctive obligations for failure to comply. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition of a permit before drilling commences, restrict the types, quantities and concentrations of various substances that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling and production activities, limit or prohibit construction or drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands, ecologically sensitive and other protected areas, require action to prevent or remediate pollution from current or former operations, such as plugging abandoned wells or closing pits, and impose substantial liabilities for pollution. The strict liability nature of such laws and regulations could impose liability upon us regardless of fault. Changes in environmental laws and regulations occur frequently, and any changes that result in more stringent and costly pollution control or waste handling, storage, transport, disposal or cleanup requirements could materially adversely affect our operations and financial position, as well as the oil and natural gas industry in general.
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA or the “Superfund” law, generally imposes joint and several liabilities, without regard to fault or legality of conduct, on classes of persons who are considered to be responsible for the release of a “hazardous substance” into the environment. These persons include the current owner or operator of a contaminated facility, a former owner or operator of the facility at the time of contamination and those persons that disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substance. Under CERCLA and comparable state statutes, such persons may be subject to strict joint and several liabilities for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies. In addition, it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the hazardous substances released into the environment. Governmental agencies or third parties may seek to hold us responsible under CERCLA and comparable state statutes for all or part of the costs to clean up sites at which such “hazardous substances” have been released.
We did not incur any costs in connection with the compliance with any federal, state, or local environmental laws. However, costs could occur at any time through industrial accident or in connection with a terrorist act or a new project. Costs could extend into the millions of dollars for which we could be totally liable. In the event of liability, we believe we would be entitled to contribution from other owners so that our percentage share of a particular project would be the percentage share of our liability on that project. However, other owners may not be willing or able to share in the cost of the liability. Even if liability were limited to our percentage share, any significant liability would wipe out our assets and resources
Employees
We do not have any employees as of March 31, 2016. As of the date of this filing, we have 4 employees, and 17 suppliers and subcontractors.
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WHERE YOU CAN GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy our reports or other filings made with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. You can obtain information on the operations of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. You can also access these reports and other filings electronically on the SEC’s web site, www.sec.gov .
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item. We reserve the right not to provide risk factors in our future filings. Our primary risk factors and other considerations include:
The following risk factors together with other information set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, should be carefully considered by current and future investors in our securities. An investment in our securities involves substantial risks. There are many factors that affect our business, a number of which are beyond our control. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these factors. The nature of our business activities further subjects us to certain hazards and risks. The risks described below are a summary of the known material risks relating to our business. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial individually or in aggregate may also impair our business operations. If any of these risks actually occur, it could harm our business, financial condition or results of operations and impair our ability to implement our business plan or complete development projects as scheduled. In any such case, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline, and you could lose all, or a part, of your investment.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION
Because we have a history of losses and have a deficit, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We have not generated any revenues in oil and gas related projects since our inception and we will continue to incur operating expenses without revenues until we are in commercial deployment. Our net loss from March 31, 2009 (date of inception) to March 31, 2016 was $16,122,167. We had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $2,226 as of March 31, 2016. We currently do not have any mining operations and we have no income. We cannot provide assurances that we will be able to successfully explore and develop our business. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as described in an explanatory paragraph to our independent auditors’ report on our audited financial statements. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, investors will likely lose all of their investments in our company. The company acquired digital media and broadcast IP on March 9, 2016 that is currently producing revenues with a global distribution. The company, at the time of this filing, has dissolved and terminated its core oil and gas business in order to focus on the revenue growth of its digital media and broadcast product lines.
Because we need additional financing to fund our operations, if we do not obtain such financing, we may have to cease our operations and investors could lose their entire investment.
There is no assurance that we will operate profitably or will generate positive cash flow in the future. We will require additional financing in order to develop our new R&D products in augmented/virtual reality, while expanding our existing product line and introducing SyncPal™. The existing revenues will allow the company to maintain the required financing for the fees we must pay to maintain our status as a public company and to sustain our business operations. We currently have several arrangements for further financing and we may not be able to obtain additional financing when required. Our R&D is dependent upon our ability to obtain additional financing. If we do not obtain such financing, our business could fail and investors could lose their entire investment.
Because we had never earned revenues from our operations prior to March 9, 2016, our business may fail.
On March 9, 2016 the company acquired IP, Inventory, parts and distribution of Broadcast and Digital Media products, and we anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses while realizing new revenues from this Asset Purchase. Prior to March 9, 2016 the company expected to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future, and recognized that if unable to generate significant revenues it would not be able to earn profits or continue operations. There was no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that the company would prove to be successful, and could not provide assurance that it could generate any revenues or ever achieve profitability. The company has addressed these risks, while understanding that the business would fail and investors may lose all of their investment in our company. The Asset Purchase Agreement on March 9, 2016 provided assets and revenues for the company moving forward.
Our ability to reach and maintain profitable operating results is dependent on our ability to grow existing product revenues and develop new Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Products.
Our future performance depends upon our ability to manage and grow our existing product revenues, and develop new Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality products at reasonable expense. If we are not able to develop these products economically, we may not be able to achieve and maintain profitable operating results. No assurance can be given that we will be able to develop these products on acceptable terms.
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We have experienced significant operating losses in the past, due to oil and gas related expenses, and there can be no assurance that we can maintain profitability in the future.
We have reported a net loss of $2,905,434 for the year ended March 31, 2016 due to gas and oil related expenses, and we have an accumulated deficit through March 31, 2016 of $16,122,167. Without continued management and new development of our existing broadcast products, any investment in our Company could become devalued or worthless.
We have substantial indebtedness. The amount of our outstanding indebtedness continues to increase and our ability to make payments towards such indebtedness could have adverse consequences on future operations.
Our outstanding indebtedness at March 31, 2016 was $10,214,753, which was comprised of a variety of short-term and long-term borrowings related to our gas and oil related projects; related party notes and payables; trade payables; and Convertible Notes. The level of indebtedness we have affects our operations in a number of ways. We will need to use a portion of our cash flow to pay principal and interest and meet payables commitments, which will reduce the amount of funds we will have available to finance our operations. This lack of funds could limit our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our business and the industry in which we operate and could limit our ability to make funds available for other purposes, such as future exploration, development or acquisition activities. Our ability to meet our debt service obligations and reduce our total indebtedness will depend upon our future performance. Our future performance, in turn, is dependent upon many factors that are beyond our control such as general economic, financial and business conditions. We cannot guarantee that our future performance will not be adversely affected by such economic conditions and financial, business and other factors.
To execute our business plan we will need to develop current projects and expand our operations requiring significant capital expenditures which we may be unable to fund.
Our business plan contemplates the development of our current projects and the expansion of our business by identifying, acquiring, and developing new products. We plan to rely on external sources of financing to meet the capital requirements associated with these activities. We may obtain any additional funding we need through debt and equity markets. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional funding when it is required or that it will be available to us on commercially acceptable terms.
We may lose key management personnel which could endanger the future success of our operations.
Our Chairman, COO, President and Chief Executive Officer are the driving force behind our catalog of broadcast equipment products currently being sold worldwide. The loss of these individuals could adversely affect our business. If any of these individuals dies, becomes disabled or voluntarily terminates employment with us, there is no assurance that a suitable or comparable substitute will be found.
We may be unable to continue as a going concern in which case our securities will have little or no value.
Our financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2016 were prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have incurred net losses since inception which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In the event we are not able to continue operations, an investor will likely suffer a complete loss of their investment in our securities.
In the past, we have disclosed material weakness in our internal controls and procedures. If a material weakness reoccurs, this could erode investor confidence, jeopardize our ability to obtain insurance and limit our ability to attract qualified persons to serve at Daybreak.
As of the end of the reporting period, March 31, 2016, an evaluation was conducted by the Company’s management, and our Chief Executive Officer, who is also serving as our interim principal finance and accounting officer, as to the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of March 31, 2016.
Because we fail to comply with the rules regarding internal controls and procedures, it may make it more difficult for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance. We may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage and/or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board of Directors, on committees of our Board of Directors, or as executive officers.
The market price of our Common Stock could be volatile, which may cause the investment value of our stock to decline.
Our Common Stock is quoted on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market under the symbol SIML (f/ka/ GRPR)
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The OTC market is characterized by low trading volume. Because of this limited liquidity, shareholders may be unable to sell their shares at or above the cost of their purchase prices. The trading price of our shares has experienced wide fluctuations and these shares may be subject to similar fluctuations in the future.
The trading price of our Common Stock may be affected by a number of factors including events described in these risk factors, as well as our operating results, financial condition, announcements of drilling activities, general conditions in the oil and gas exploration and development industry, and other events or factors.
In recent years, broad stock market indices, in general, and smaller capitalization companies, in particular, have experienced substantial price fluctuations. In a volatile market, we may experience wide fluctuations in the market price of our Common Stock. These fluctuations may have a negative effect on the market price of our Common Stock.
Pursuant to SEC rules our Common Stock is classified as a “penny stock” increasing the risk of investment in these shares.
Our Common Stock is designated as a “penny stock” and thus may be more illiquid than shares traded on an exchange or on NASDAQ. Penny stocks generally are any non-NASDAQ or non-exchange listed equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, subject to certain exceptions.
The “penny stock” reporting and disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that is subject to these rules. The market liquidity for the shares could be severely and adversely affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell these shares.
The resale of shares offered in private placements could depress the value of the shares.
Shares of our Common Stock have been offered and sold in private placements at significant discounts to the trading price of the Common Stock at the time of the offering. Sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock eligible for future sale in the public market, or the availability of shares for sale, including shares issued upon exercise of outstanding warrants, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our Common Stock and our ability to raise capital by an offering of equity securities.
Privately placed issuances of our Common Stock, Preferred Stock and warrants have and may continue to dilute ownership interests which could have an adverse effect on our stock prices.
Our authorized capital stock consists of 7,500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, 10,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 10,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. As of March 31, 2016, there were 1,615,695,657 shares of Common Stock, 1,519,500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 1,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding.
Historically we have issued, and likely will continue to issue, additional shares of our Common Stock in connection with the compensation of personnel, future acquisitions, private placements, possible equity swaps for debt or for other business purposes. Future issuances of substantial amounts of these equity securities could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock, and would result in further dilution of the ownership interests of our existing shareholders.
We may seek to raise additional funds in the future through debt financing which may impose operational restrictions and may further dilute existing ownership interests.
We expect to seek to raise additional capital in the future to help fund our acquisition, development, and production of broadcast equipment products and new products. Subsequent debt financing, if available, may require restrictive covenants, which may limit our operating flexibility. Future debt financing may also involve debt instruments that are convertible into or exercisable for Common Stock. The conversion of the debt to equity financing may dilute the equity position of our existing shareholders.
We do not anticipate paying dividends on our Common Stock which could devalue the market value of these securities.
We have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock since our inception. We do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any dividends paid in the future will be at the complete discretion of our Board of Directors. For the foreseeable future, we anticipate that we will retain any revenues which we may generate from our operations. These retained revenues will be used to finance and develop the growth of the Company. Prospective investors should be aware that the absence of dividend payments could negatively affect the market value of our Common Stock.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Our principal executive offices are located at 175 Joerschke Drive, Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945. A description of our oil and gas properties is set forth above in this Annual Report under the heading “Business.” As of the date of this filing, the Company has not sought to move our office. Additional space may be required as the Company expands its operations. Management does not foresee any significant difficulties in obtaining any required additional space. The Company currently does not own any real property.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which our director, officer or any affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
None.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Common Stock
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets. Our common stock has been quoted on the OTC Markets since October 17, 2007 trading under the symbol “SBRT”. On January 15, 2008, our symbol was changed to “SBTR” and on December 15, 2009, our symbol was changed to “GRPR” to reflect our Company’s name change. Because we are quoted on the OTC Markets, our securities may be less liquid, receive less coverage by security analysts and news media, and generate lower prices than might otherwise be obtained if they were listed on a national securities exchange. On April 21, 2016, our symbol was changed to “SIML” to reflect our Company’s name change to Simlatus Corporation.
The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices for our Common Stock per quarter as reported by the OTCQB for the period from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016, and April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015 based on our fiscal year end March 31. These prices represent quotations between dealers without adjustment for retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
| First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third Quarter | Fourth Quarter | |||||
| 2016 - High | 0.0001 | 0.08 | 0.019 | 0.00010 | ||||
| 2016 - Low | 0.000001 | 0.000001 | 0.000001 | 0.00001 | ||||
| 2015 - High | 0.0002 | 0.0002 | 0.0001 | 0.001 | ||||
| 2015 - Low | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | ||||
Record Holders
As of March 31, 2016, there were 1,615,695,657 shares of the registrant’s $0.00001 par value common stock issued and outstanding and were owned by approximately 17 holders of record, based on information provided by our transfer agent.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On October 1, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,000 of principal into 1,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 5, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $290 of principal into 2,900,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 7, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $18,500 of principal into 7,400,000 shares of our common stock.
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On October 9, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,575 of principal into 1,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 15, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $20,500 of principal into 8,200,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 15, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,411 of principal into 2,016,506 shares of our common stock.
On October 15, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $7,650 of principal into 3,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 16, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $14,336 of principal into 3,200,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 21, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,350 of principal and $1,435 of interest into 3,300,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 23, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $6,000 of principal into 4,864,864 shares of our common stock.
On October 23, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $8,492 of principal into 9,932,164 shares of our common stock.
On October 23, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,940 of principal into 5,200,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 26, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $7,000 of principal into 10,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 26, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,970 of principal into 3,300,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 26, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,715 of principal into 6,350,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 26, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,640 of principal into 5,200,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 26, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $8,550 of principal into 9,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 28, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,400 of principal into 8,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 28, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $6,970 of principal into 7,744,444 shares of our common stock.
On October 28, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,495 of principal into 8,172,800 shares of our common stock.
On October 29, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,696 of principal into 9,240,000 shares of our common stock.
On October 29, 2015, the Company issued the holder of a convertible note 3,900,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a reset notice.
On November 2, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $12,000 of principal into 20,000,000 shares of our common stock.
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On November 3, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,800 of principal into 9,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 3, 2015, the Company issued the holder of a convertible note 15,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a reset notice.
On November 5, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,160 of principal into 10,800,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 5, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,789 of principal into 8,945,800 shares of our common stock.
On November 5, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,820 of principal into 9,100,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 5, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,500 of principal into 12,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 5, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,500 of principal into 12,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 9, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,400 of principal into 27,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 9, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,270 of principal into 24,222,222 shares of our common stock.
On November 9, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,250 of principal into 12,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 9, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,480 of principal into 14,800,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 10, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,430 of principal into 14,300,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 10, 2015, the Company issued the holder of a convertible note 20,135,556 shares of its common stock pursuant to a reset notice.
On November 12, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $305 of principal and $695 of interest into 20,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 12, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $466 of principal into 9,414,500 shares of our common stock.
On November 13, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $285 of principal into 5,700,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 13, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $950 of principal into 19,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 13, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,000 of interest into 20,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 13, 2015, the Company issued the holder of a convertible note 14,300,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a reset notice.
On November 16, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,175 of principal into 43,500,000 shares of our common stock.
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On November 16, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,403 of principal into 28,344,900 shares of our common stock.
On November 17, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $450 of principal, $256 of interest and $1,470 in professional fees into 43,519,200 shares of our common stock.
On November 19, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,240 of principal into 24,800,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 19, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,125 of principal into 22,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 20, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,712 of principal into 34,587,950 shares of our common stock.
On November 23, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,300 of principal into 26,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On November 24, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $750 of principal, $104 of interest and $1,320 in professional fees into 43,470,000 shares of our common stock.
On December 8, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $760 of principal into 76,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On December 8, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,905 of principal into 38,100,000 shares of our common stock.
On December 14, 2015, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $125 of principal, $301 of interest and $1,220 in professional fees into 32,920,000 shares of our common stock.
On February 23, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $1,950 of principal, $1,041 of interest and $1,370 in professional fees into 87,216,400 shares of our common stock.
On February 29, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,300 of principal into 86,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On March 15, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,950 of principal into 119,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On March 15, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,387 of principal into 47,741,900 shares of our common stock.
On March 16, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,850 of principal, $288 of interest and $1,370 in professional fees into 90,156,200 shares of our common stock.
On March 17, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,121 of principal into 62,420,000 shares of our common stock.
On March 21, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,200 of principal, $34 of interest and $1,370 in professional fees into 92,081,800 shares of our common stock.
On March 21, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,500 of principal into 110,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On March 28, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $6,980 of principal into 69,800,000 shares of our common stock.
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Subsequent Issuances
On April 3, 2016, 1,000 Preferred Stock Series B shares issued to Santa Rosa Resources, Inc. was transferred in equal amounts of 250 shares each to Robert Stillwaugh, Mike Schatz, Gary Tilden and Donna Marie Murtaugh.
On April 5, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $7,800 of principal into 156,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 6, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,180 of principal into 83,600,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 8, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,000 of principal and $153 of interest into 83,050,958 shares of our common stock.
On April 8, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,404 of principal into 88,078,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 8, 2016, the Company issued the holder of a convertible note 150,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a reset notice.
On April 12, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,072 of interest into 61,440,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 14, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,000 of principal into 80,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 15, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,114 of principal into 42,282,200 shares of our common stock.
On April 22, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $5,090 of principal into 181,800,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 26, 2016, the holder of a convertible note was issued 200,000,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to a Settlement and Release Agreement.
On April 28, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $3,842 of principal into 76,831,600 shares of our common stock.
On April 28, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $6,000 of principal into 120,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 29, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,800 of principal into 96,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 2, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,510 of principal into 50,200,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 3, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $2,900 of principal and $85 of interest into 67,699,600 shares of our common stock.
On May 3, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $10,850 of principal into 217,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 3, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $6,000 of principal into 120,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 3, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $6,975 of principal into 139,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 5, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $9,740 of principal into 194,800,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 5, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $7,500 of principal into 150,000,000 shares of our common stock.
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On May 10, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $4,275 of principal into 85,500,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 13, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $19,600 of principal into 400,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 17, 2016, the holder of a convertible note converted a total of $10,000 of principal into 200,000,000 shares of our common stock.
Re-Purchase of Equity Securities
None.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock since inception and presently anticipate that all earnings, if any, will be retained for development of our business and that no dividends on our common stock will be declared in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends will be subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings, operating and financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and other pertinent facts. Therefore, there can be no assurance that any dividends on our common stock will be paid in the future.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
None .
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may use words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “foresee,” “estimate” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted. You should read this report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of this report and should be evaluated with consideration of any changes occurring after the date of this Report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Working Capital
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| Current Assets | 207,082 | – | ||||||
| Current Liabilities | 10,214,753 | 2,954,313 | ||||||
| Working Capital (Deficit) | (10,007,671 | ) | (2,954,313 | ) | ||||
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Cash Flows
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| Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities | 3,841,523 | (2,598,271 | ) | |||||
| Cash Flows from (used in) Investing Activities | (6,045,144 | ) | – | |||||
| Cash Flows from (used in) Financing Activities | 2,205,846 | 2,598,271 | ||||||
| Net Increase (decrease) in Cash During Period | 2,226 | – | ||||||
Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2016 Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 2015
Revenues:
The Company’s revenues were $0 for the year ended March 31, 2016 compared to $0 in 2015.
Cost of Revenues:
The Company’s cost of revenue was $0 for the year ended March 31, 2016, compared to $0 in 2015.
Operating Expenses :
Operating expenses for the year ended March 31, 2016, and March 31, 2015, were $1,031,829 and $1,324,833, respectively. Operating expenses consisted primarily of consulting fees, management fees, office expenses and preparing reports and SEC filings relating to being a public company. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase is consulting and professional fees.
Other Income (Expense) :
Other income (expense) for the year ended March 31, 2016, and March 31, 2015, were $(1,873,605) and $(99,746), respectively. Other income (expense) consisted of debt forgiveness, gain or loss on derivative valuation and interest expense. The gain or loss on derivative valuation is directly attributable to the change in fair value of the derivative liability. Interest expense is primarily attributable the initial interest expense associated with the valuation of derivative instruments at issuance and the accretion of the convertible debentures over their respective terms.
Net Loss:
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 2016, was $(2,905,434) compared with a net loss of $(1,424,579) for the year ended March 31, 2015. The increased net loss is due to the settlement of debt and a loss on the derivative valuation of convertible notes.
Impact of Inflation
We believe that the rate of inflation has had a negligible effect on our operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to raise additional capital and implement its business plan. Since its inception, the Company has been funded by related parties through capital investment and borrowing funds.
As of March 31, 2016, total current assets were $207,082.
As of March 31, 2016, total current liabilities were $10,214,753, which consisted primarily of accounts payable and accrued expenses, short term liabilities and convertible debentures. We had negative net working capital of $(10,007,671) as of March 31, 2016.
Intangible Assets
The Company’s intangible assets were $5,972,311 as of March 31, 2016.
Material Commitments
The Company’s material commitments were $0 as of March 31, 2016.
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Going Concern
As of March 31, 2016, we have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue any extensive acquisitions and activities. For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements that they have substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing.
Future Financings
We will continue to rely on equity sales of our common shares in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of the equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund planned acquisitions and exploration activities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
We regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. A complete summary of these policies is included in the notes to our financial statements. In general, management's estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
Contractual Obligations
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
GRID PETROLEUM CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
| Table of Contents | Page | ||
| Reports of John Scrudato, CPA Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-1 | ||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and 2015 | F-2 | ||
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Years Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 |
F-3 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the Year Ended March 31, 2016 | F-4 | ||
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 | F-7 | ||
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-8 | ||
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Scrudato & Co., PA
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Grid Petroleum, Corp.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Grid Petroleum Corp. as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Grid Petroleum Corp. at March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company has experienced substantial losses since its inception and has limited business operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Scrudato & Co., PA
Califon, New Jersey
June 28, 2016
7 Valley View Drive Califon, New Jersey 07830 (908) 534-0008
Registered Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Firm
| F- 1 |
GRID PETROLEUM CORP.
(KNOWN AS SUNBERTA RESOURCES INC.)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 2,226 | $ | – | ||||
| Inventories | 204,856 | – | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 207,082 | – | ||||||
| Due from related party | 16,653 | 16,848 | ||||||
| Oil & gas properties, net | 7,026,666 | 7,026,666 | ||||||
| Deposit on intangible asset, net | 5,972,311 | – | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 13,222,712 | $ | 7,043,514 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Bank overdraft | $ | – | $ | 39 | ||||
| Accounts payable | 22,215 | 5,223 | ||||||
| Due to related party | 72,807 | 41,888 | ||||||
| Notes payable, net of discount | 2,337,859 | 1,407,492 | ||||||
| Notes payable, interest | 373,728 | 147,836 | ||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 995,645 | 843,376 | ||||||
| Stockholder loans | 162,500 | 508,459 | ||||||
| Other short-term liabilities | 6,250,000 | – | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 10,214,753 | 2,954,313 | ||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value 20,000,000 shares authorized | ||||||||
| Series A: 10,000,000 shares authorized | ||||||||
| 1,519,500 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 | 1,520 | 1,320 | ||||||
| 1,319,500 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 | ||||||||
| Series B: 10,000,000 shares authorized | 1 | – | ||||||
| 1,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 | ||||||||
| 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.00001 par value 7,500,000,000 authorized | 16,157 | 69 | ||||||
| 1,615,695,657 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 (1) | ||||||||
| 6,898,408 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 (2) | ||||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 19,232,153 | 17,424,250 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 4,144 | 4,144 | ||||||
| Deficit accumulated during the development stage | (123,849 | ) | (123,849 | ) | ||||
| Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage | (16,122,167 | ) | (13,216,733 | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 3,007,958 | 4,089,201 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 13,222,712 | $ | 7,043,514 | ||||
| (1) | All common share amounts and per share amounts in these financial statements, reflect the one thousand-for-one reverse stock splits of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company, effective July 27, 2015, respectively, including retroactive adjustment of common share amounts. See Note 10. |
| (2) | All common share amounts in these financial statements reflect the change in par value from $0.001 to $0.00001, effective October 26, 2015. See Note 10. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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GRID PETROLEUM CORP.
(KNOWN AS SUNBERTA RESOURCES INC.)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||
| Consulting | 20,500 | 860,000 | ||||||
| Management fees | 110,000 | 120,000 | ||||||
| Professional fees | 364,711 | 156,764 | ||||||
| Other G&A expenses | 536,619 | 188,069 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (1,031,829 | ) | (1,324,833 | ) | ||||
| Other income/ (expense) | ||||||||
| Debt forgiveness | 419,284 | – | ||||||
| Change in derivative liability | (94,605 | ) | 824,734 | |||||
| Interest on convertible notes | (2,198,284 | ) | (924,481 | ) | ||||
| Total other income/expenses | (1,873,605 | ) | (99,746 | ) | ||||
| Net Profit (Loss) | $ | (2,905,434 | ) | $ | (1,424,579 | ) | ||
| Per share information | ||||||||
| Basic, weighted number of common shares outstanding (1) | 392,605,909 | 6,481,623 | ||||||
| Net profit (loss) per common share | (0.0074 | ) | (0.2198 | ) | ||||
| (1) | All common share amounts and per share amounts in these financial statements, reflect the one thousand-for-one reverse stock splits of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company, effective July 27, 2015, respectively, including retroactive adjustment of common share amounts. See Note 10. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
| F- 3 |
GRID PETROLEUM CORP.
(KNOWN AS SUNBERTA RESOURCES INC.)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FROM THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 2014 TO MARCH 31, 2016
| Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Additional | Other | during the | during the | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A | Series B | Common Stock | Paid-In | Comprehensive | Exploration | Development | Shareholders' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Income (Loss) | Stage | Stage | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances for March 31, 2013 | 1,432,000 | 1,432 | – | – | 566,571,588 | 566,571 | 13,121,602 | (115,361 | ) | (7,311,620 | ) | (123,849 | ) | 6,138,774 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock April 8, 2013 - May 22, 2013 | – | – | – | – | 136,159,247 | 136,159 | (101,059 | ) | – | – | – | 35,100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities April 8, 2013 - May 22, 2013 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 47,964 | – | – | – | 47,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock July 16, 2013 - September 19, 2013 | – | – | – | – | 553,633,424 | 553,633 | (432,364 | ) | – | – | – | 121,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities July 16, 2013 - September 19, 2013 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 941,748 | – | – | – | 941,748 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock October 1, 2013 - December 30, 2013 | – | – | – | – | 1,124,666,667 | 1,124,667 | (989,656 | ) | – | – | – | 135,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities October 1, 2013 - December 30, 2013 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 156,129 | – | – | – | 156,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock January 7, 2014 - March 20, 2014 | – | – | – | – | 2,404,368,082 | 2,404,368 | (2,190,562 | ) | – | – | – | 213,807 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities January 7, 2014 - March 20, 2014 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 708,956 | – | – | – | 708,956 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible notes payable | – | – | – | – | – | – | 17,551 | – | – | – | 17,551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock converted to common | (112,500 | ) | (113 | ) | – | – | 112,500,000 | 112,500 | (112,388 | ) | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares retired | – | – | – | – | (1,250,000 | ) | (1,250 | ) | 1,250 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of loss on convertible notes | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 119,505 | (119,505 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) for the year | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | (4,361,029 | ) | – | (4,361,029 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances for March 31, 2014 | 1,319,500 | 1,320 | – | – | 4,896,649,008 | 4,896,649 | 11,169,172 | 4,144 | (11,792,154 | ) | (123,849 | ) | 4,155,281 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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| Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Additional | Other | during the | during the | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A | Series B | Common Stock | Paid-In | Comprehensive | Exploration | Development | Shareholders' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Income (Loss) | Stage | Stage | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock April 1, 2014 - June 26, 2014 | – | – | – | – | 1,545,892,462 | 1,545,892 | (1,463,042 | ) | – | – | – | 82,851 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities April 1, 2014 - June 26, 2014 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 148,436 | – | – | – | 148,436 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock August 28, 2014 | – | – | – | – | 135,866,600 | 135,867 | (129,073 | ) | – | – | – | 6,793 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities August 28, 2014 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 9,573 | – | – | – | 9,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock January 29, 2015 | – | – | – | – | 320,000,000 | 320,000 | (316,800 | ) | – | – | – | 3,200 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities January 29, 2015 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3,646 | – | – | – | 3,646 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible notes payable | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1,104,000 | – | – | – | 1,104,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) for the year | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | (1,424,579 | ) | – | (1,424,579 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances for March 31, 2015 | 1,319,500 | 1,320 | – | – | 6,898,408,070 | 6,898,408 | 10,525,911 | 4,144 | (13,216,733 | ) | (123,849 | ) | 4,089,201 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
| F- 5 |
| Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Additional | Other | during the | during the | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A | Series B | Common Stock | Paid-In | Comprehensive | Exploration | Development | Shareholders' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Income (Loss) | Stage | Stage | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock April 1, 2014 - June 26, 2014 | – | – | – | – | 1,545,892,462 | 1,545,892 | (1,463,042 | ) | – | – | – | 82,851 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued pursuant to agreement @ $0.001 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1 | – | – | (1 | ) | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued pursuant to agreement @ $0.001 | – | – | – | – | 60,000,000 | 60,000 | (60,000 | ) | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reverse stock split 1,000:1 | – | – | – | – | (6,891,509,662 | ) | (6,891,510 | ) | 6,891,510 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rounding from partial to full shares | – | – | – | – | 43 | 0 | (0 | ) | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in par value from $0.001 to $0.00001 effective October 26, 2015 | – | – | – | – | – | (126,138 | ) | 126,138 | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares retired | – | – | – | – | (60,000,000 | ) | (600 | ) | 600 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock issued to settle debt | 200,000 | 200 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 | – | – | – | – | 844,380,906 | 68,352 | 130,343 | – | – | – | 198,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 497,324 | – | – | – | 497,324 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of promissory notes to stock January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016 | – | – | – | – | 764,416,300 | 7,644 | 34,067 | – | – | – | 41,711 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elimination of derivative liabilities January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 176,262 | – | – | – | 176,262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible notes payable | – | – | – | – | – | – | 910,000 | – | – | – | 910,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) for the year | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | (2,905,434 | ) | – | (2,905,434 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances for March 31, 2016 | 1,519,500 | 1,520 | 1,000 | 1 | 1,615,695,657 | 16,157 | 19,232,153 | 4,144 | (16,122,167 | ) | (123,849 | ) | 3,007,958 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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GRID PETROLEUM CORP.
(KNOWN AS SUNBERTA RESOURCES INC.)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Operating Activities: | ||||||||
| Net profit (loss) in exploration stage | $ | (2,905,434 | ) | $ | (1,424,579 | ) | ||
| Net loss in development stage | – | – | ||||||
| Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||||||
| Change in debt discount | 233,633 | (369,333 | ) | |||||
| Change in derivative liabilities | 152,269 | (904,002 | ) | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 72,833 | – | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in interest payable | 225,891 | 103,541 | ||||||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 16,993 | (4,099 | ) | |||||
| Decrease (increase) in inventories | (204,856 | ) | – | |||||
| Decrease (increase) in due from related party | 195 | 200 | ||||||
| Decrease (increase) in other short-term liabilities | 6,250,000 | – | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,841,523 | (2,598,271 | ) | |||||
| Investing Activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase/disposal of equipment | – | – | ||||||
| Purchase of oil & gas properties | – | – | ||||||
| Deposit on intangible asset | (6,045,144 | ) | – | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (6,045,144 | ) | – | |||||
| Financing Activities: | ||||||||
| Bank overdraft | (39 | ) | 39 | |||||
| Proceeds from note payable | 696,734 | 1,065,042 | ||||||
| Proceeds from stockholders' loans | (345,959 | ) | 140,000 | |||||
| Due to related party | 30,919 | 34,693 | ||||||
| Issuance of preferred stock | 201 | – | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock | 1,823,990 | 1,358,498 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,205,846 | 2,598,271 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comp income | – | – | ||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash | 2,226 | – | ||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | – | – | ||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | 2,226 | $ | – | ||||
| Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Forgiveness of accounts payable-related parties | 814 | – | ||||||
| Forgiveness of shareholders' loan | 8,000 | – | ||||||
| Forgiveness of note payable | 52,212 | – | ||||||
| Stock issued to settle debt | 358,259 | – | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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GRID PETROLEUM CORP.
(KNOWN AS SUNBERTA RESOURCES INC.)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Description of Business
Grid Petroleum Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada with the name Sunberta Resources Inc. on November 15, 2006. The Company moved through the exploration stage and the Exploration Stage and is currently in the exploration stage once more. Its principal business is the acquisition and exploration of mineral claims and oil & gas properties.
On November 16, 2006, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Sunberta Resources Inc. (“Sunberta Alberta”) an inactive corporation incorporated in the province of Alberta, Canada on September 19, 2006. The consideration for the acquisition of Sunberta Alberta was 2,000 shares (on a post-split basis) of the Company.
In January, 2007, Sunberta Alberta acquired seven placer claim tenures on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company abandoned three of the placer claim tenures and decided to abandon the remaining four properties. Between May 31, 2009 and June 14, 2009, the remaining four placer claim tenures expired. The carrying cost of the properties was written off and the operations associated with the properties were treated in the financial statements as discontinued operations in the year ended March 31, 2009. The Company entered the Exploration Stage on March 31, 2009, to seek other opportunities. See also note 2.
On November 18, 2009, the Company changed its name to Grid Petroleum Corp. (formerly known as Sunberta Resources, Inc.).
The Company’s activities to December 31, 2009, were carried on in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. In February, 2010, operations were carried on in England. In mid-2010 the Company began to focus on its mineral properties in the United States, and activities of the Company thenceforth were controlled from the United States.
On May 14, 2010, the Company acquired from the CEO for nominal consideration all the issued shares of Grid Petroleum Ltd. (“Grid UK”), a company incorporated in January 27, 2010, under the laws of England. The purpose of Grid UK is to maintain bank accounts in the UK as nominee for the Company. Grid UK does not have any assets, liabilities or operations of its own.
On January 20, 2011, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with a Nevada corporation, Joaquin Basin Resources Inc., (“Seller”), and its stockholders, (“Selling Shareholders”). Pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement, the Company issued to the Selling Shareholders (i) 62,000,000 shares of Company common stock and (ii) 2,076,324 shares of convertible preferred stock, in exchange for the transfer and delivery to the Company by the Selling Shareholders of the 62,000,000 shares of common stock issued by the Seller, which were all of the issued and outstanding securities of the Seller. As a result of the related transaction on February 1, 2011, the Seller became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The issue of preferred stock was delayed until February 2012. None of the parties to the Agreement is a related person.
On May 23, 2012, we executed an agreement to acquire a 10% percent working interest, 7.5% net revenue interest, from a third party interest holder of the Garcia #3 well in Jim Wells County, Texas. The Company agreed to purchase the working interest for $300,000, payable in convertible promissory note with Direct Capital, convertible into 0.001 shares of the Company’s common stock. The convertible promissory note was executed on May 23, 2012.
On October 1, 2013 the Company executed a Convertible Promissory Note for $384,000 for oilfield management and industry support for the Company’s expansion efforts into California, Texas, and Oklahoma. Additional support has been is being provided on an ongoing basis for evaluation into North Dakota and Colorado for future expansion efforts. The note represents a monthly fee of $16,000 per month for the last 24 months of work provided to the company.
On March 9, 2016, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with RJM and Associates, LLC, a California limited liability company (“RJM”); thereby, acquiring Intellectual Property referred to as “Media IP” and inventory consisting of finished products and raw materials and supplies. RJM will assign the Media IP asset and inventories and provide “Know-How” that will enable the Company to launch a Broadcast Equipment and Digital Media Product Line, together valued at Six Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,250,000). As consideration for the Media IP and the “Know -How”, the Buyer shall issue, or cause to be issued, $5,000,000 of Restricted Common Stock (PAR $.00001) Ninety (90) days from the date of this agreement and $1,250,000 of Preferred Series-A Shares of a GRPR Preferred Stock; (PAR $.001). The value of restricted common shares will be the closing price of the stock as of 90 days from this agreement. The maturity date for the restricted common shares will be 60 months from the date of this agreement.
| F- 8 |
On March 25, 2016, the Company approved a name change to Simlatus Corp, stock symbol SIML, which was executed on April 4, 2016. The new name change better described the Company’s new business and new revenues in selling commercial broadcast equipment on a global basis.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sunberta Alberta, Grid Petroleum Ltd. (“Grid UK”) and Joaquin Basin Resources, Inc. All significant inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash and highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of less than three months that may not be reported as investments. While the Company may maintain cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which at times exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limits, they have not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Management believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Mineral Properties and Exploration Expenses
Mineral properties purchased are capitalized and carried at cost. Exploration and development cost are charged to operations as incurred until such time that proven or probable ore reserves are discovered. From that time forward, the Company will capitalize all costs to the extent that future cash flow from reserves equals or exceeds the cost deferred. The deferred cost will be amortized using the unit-of-production method when a property reaches commercial production.
Oil and Gas Properties and Exploration Expenses
Oil and gas property acquisition costs are capitalized and carried at cost. Exploration and development costs are accounted for on the successful-efforts method, whereby the costs related to successful projects are capitalized and all costs incurred as a result of unsuccessful projects are expensed when it is determined that the exploration efforts on that property are unsuccessful. The Company will periodically analyze exploration efforts, once exploration on its oil and gas properties has commenced, to determine which projects have been unsuccessful in establishing proved reserves. The costs of unsuccessful projects will be expensed.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company periodically analyzes its long-lived assets for potential impairment, assessing the appropriateness of lives and recoverability of unamortized balances through measurement of undiscounted operating cash flows in accordance with ASC No. 144, Property, Plant and Equipment . If impairment is deemed to exist, it will be written down to its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. As of March 31, 2016, the Company does not believe any adjustment for impairment is required.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company has adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) No. 410, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations which requires that the fair value of liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred. ASC No. 410 requires a liability to be recorded for the present value of the estimated site restoration costs with a corresponding increase to the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The liability will be accreted and the asset will be depreciated over the life of the related assets. Adjustments for changes resulting from the passage of time and changes to either the timing or amount of the original present value estimate underlying the obligation will be made. The Company has not incurred any asset retirement obligations as of March 31, 2016.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
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Management makes its best estimate of the ultimate outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Loss Per Share
Basic loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period after giving retroactive effect to the reverse stock split affected on July 27, 2015 (see Note 10). Diluted earnings (loss) per share is equal to the basic per share for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Common stock equivalents are not included in the loss per share since they are anti-dilutive. All per share amounts have been adjusted for the reverse stock split.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, computed using the first-in, first-out method and net realizable value. Any adjustments to reduce the cost of inventories to their net realizable value are recognized in earnings in the current period. As of March 31, 2016, the Company’s inventories consist primarily of raw materials and supplies rather than finished goods.
Long Lived Assets Including Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets
The Company amortizes its intangible assets with definite useful lives over their estimated useful lives and reviews these assets for impairment. The Company typically amortizes its acquired intangible assets with definite useful lives over periods from three to seven years.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of cash, notes payable, and accounts at March 31, 2016 and 2015 reflected in these financial statements approximates their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
Income Taxes
The Company records deferred taxes in accordance with FASB ASC No. 740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carry-forwards and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rules on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in operations in the year of change. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is “more likely-than-not” that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted ASC No. 220, Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes net income and all changes in equity during a period that arises from non-owner sources, such as foreign currency items and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in equity securities.
Exploration Stage
The Company entered the exploration stage upon its inception. The Company exited the development stage and entered the Exploration Stage on March 31, 2009 when the Company’s mineral claims tenures in British Columbia were abandoned and the Company started seeking new business. The Company exited the Exploration Stage and entered a new exploration stage on March 31, 2010 after the Company acquired oil and gas properties in Wyoming. In January 2011, the Company acquired oil and gas properties in California and started planning to explore the properties.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On June 10, 2014, The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, consolidation removes all incremental financial reporting requirements from GAAP for development stage entities, including the removal of Topic 915 from the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. For the first annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, the presentation and disclosure requirements in Topic 915 will no longer be required for the public business entities. The revised consolidation standards are effective one year later, in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this amendment effective the current reporting period.
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The Company has reviewed recently issued accounting pronouncements and plans to adopt those that are applicable to it. The Company does not expect the adoption of any other pronouncements to have an impact on its results of operations or financial position.
Reclassification
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
2. GOING CONCERN
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.
The Company has experienced substantial losses since its inception and has limited business operations, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as going concern. The ability of the Company to meet its commitments as they become payable, including the completion of acquisitions, exploration and development of oil and gas properties and projects, is dependent on the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing or achieving a profitable level of operations. There is no assurance the Company will be successful in achieving these goals.
The Company does not have sufficient cash to fund its desired exploration for the next twelve months. The Company has arranged financing as described in Note 5 and intends to draw upon this financing arrangement to fund exploration, production and administration. This financing may be insufficient to fund expenditures or other cash requirements required to find, develop and exploit oil and reserves to the point of profitable operations. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in finding oil and gas reserves. The Company plans to seek additional financing if necessary in private or public equity offering to secure future funding for operations. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in raising additional funding. If the Company is not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of the Company’s business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all.
These financial statements do not give effect to adjustments to the amounts and classification to assets and liabilities that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
3. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
The Company has oil and gas properties in California.
On January 20, 2011, the Company purchased, through its subsidiary Joaquin Basin Resources Inc., a 50% working interest (37% net revenue interest) in a mineral lease on 4,000 acres in Kings and Fresno counties in California. The lease was initially recorded at the cost of issuing 62,000,000 common shares. On January 20, 2012, 2,076,000 shares of convertible preferred stock were issued in concluding the Joaquin Basin purchase agreement. The cost of the issue, $4,152,000, was based on the value of preferred stock as if converted to common stock. The total cost, $7,026,666, was supported by a volumetric analysis.
On November 21, 2011, a portion of the interest in the lease was swapped for a future “carry” of exploration costs and administration of the lease. Grid’s 50% working interest (37.5% net revenue interest) was reduced to 30% and 14% respectively. The co-lessee, is the obligor under the agreement. Future exploration costs include the operating “carry” costs of the lease and drilling costs of the first well, named “First Farmin Well.” The exploration costs were valued based on the percentage reduction in net revenue interest. A reduction of $4,825,334 in the value of the Joaquin Basin property was recorded.
Impairment of the California properties from their recorded acquisition values was considered at March 31, 2015 and 2014. Management considered that there were no changes in circumstances that would warrant impairment from the estimated values indicated by independently prepared geological reports.
On October 18, 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Swap Agreement (the “Asset Swap Agreement”) by and amongst the Company, Xploration Inc., a Nevada Corporation (“Xploration”) and Solimar Energy, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Solimar”); thereby, swapping certain land leases as described below, forgiveness of delay rentals and terminating the (a) Kreyenhagen Trend Joint Operating Agreement dated March 1, 2011, between Solimar and Xploration (“Kreyenhagen Trend JOA”), (b) Jacalitos Joint Operating Agreement dated March 1, 2011, between Solimar and Xploration (“Jacalitos JOA”) and the (c) Farmin / Settlement Agreement dated November 3, 2011, between Solimar and Xploration, with an effective date as of September 1, 2013.
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Solimar assigned eighty four percent (84%) of its interest in the Bureau of Land Management Lease, serial number: CACA 49877 representing 1,140.62 gross and net landowner acres that is a part of the Kreyenhagen Trend to the Company.
The Company has oil and gas properties in Wyoming which it does not wish to develop and, accordingly has recorded an impairment in the amount of $85,334 at March 31, 2013.
In connection with an Amendment to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated November 21, 2011, the Company recorded rights to future exploration costs in the amount of $4,825,334 on its balance sheet as of March 31, 2012. The Company recorded a full impairment as of March 31, 2013.
Oil and gas properties are summarized as follow as at March 31, 2016:
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| Unconventional Acreage | $ | 7,026,666 | ||
4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
On March 9, 2016, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with RJM and Associates, LLC, a California limited liability company (“RJM”); thereby, acquiring Intellectual Property referred to as “Media IP” and inventory consisting of finished products and raw materials and supplies. RJM will assign the Media IP asset and inventories and provide “Know-How” that will enable the Company to launch a Broadcast Equipment and Digital Media Product Line. The total purchase price consideration for these acquisitions was Six Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($6,250,000), which consisted of inventory at $204,856, and $6,045,144 to acquired intangible asset. The final transaction of the Agreement with be completed after the date of this report.
The Company’s acquired intangible assets with definite useful lives primarily consist of Media IP and “Know-How” and are amortized over a period typically five years. The following table summarizes the components of gross and net intangible asset balances as of March 31, 2016:
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| Carrying | Accumulated | Net Carrying | ||||||||||
| Amount | Amortization | Amount | ||||||||||
| Definite-lived and amortizable acquired intangible assets | $ | 6,045,144 | $ | (72,833 | ) | $ | 5,972,311 | |||||
| Total acquired intangible assets | $ | 6,045,144 | $ | (72,833 | ) | $ | 5,972,311 | |||||
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5. NOTE PAYABLE
Notes payable comprised as the following:
| March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Asher Note #4 | – | 13,000 | ||||||
| Special Situations | 21,491 | 21,491 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #1 | 70,671 | 70,671 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #2 | 330,035 | 380,800 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #3 | 360,000 | 360,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #4 | 360,000 | 360,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #5 | 240,000 | 240,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #6 | 240,000 | – | ||||||
| Direct Capital #7 | 240,000 | – | ||||||
| Direct Capital #8 | 72 | 14,072 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #9 | – | 11,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #10 | – | 11,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #11 | 11,000 | 11,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #12 | – | 16,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #13 | – | 16,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #14 | – | 16,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #15 | – | 16,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #16 | – | 16,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #17 | 16,000 | 16,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #18 | 23,000 | 48,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #19 | – | 48,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #20 | 45,157 | 48,000 | ||||||
| Direct Capital #21 | 80,000 | – | ||||||
| Direct Capital #22 | 80,000 | – | ||||||
| Direct Capital #23 | 80,000 | – | ||||||
| Direct Capital #24 | 80,000 | – | ||||||
| Direct Capital #25 | 80,000 | – | ||||||
| Syndication Capital #1 | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
| Coventry Enterprises #2 | 2,114 | 20,000 | ||||||
| LG Capital Funding | 29,000 | 29,000 | ||||||
| New Venture Attorneys | – | 50,000 | ||||||
| Santa Rosa Resources | – | – | ||||||
| Rockwell Capital Partners #1 | – | – | ||||||
| Rockwell Capital Partners #2 | – | – | ||||||
| Blackbridge Capital | 2,000 | – | ||||||
| GW Holdings | 46,500 | – | ||||||
| ARC Capital Ltd | 21,625 | – | ||||||
| Microcap Equity | 4,180 | – | ||||||
| Tangiers Investment | – | – | ||||||
| GHS Investment | 12,748 | – | ||||||
| Southridge Partners | 15,655 | – | ||||||
| Tide Pool | 14,500 | – | ||||||
| Anthony Super | 23,020 | – | ||||||
| $ | 2,533,768 | $ | 1,837,034 | |||||
| Debt discount | (195,909 | ) | (429,542 | ) | ||||
| Notes payable, net of discount | $ | 2,337,859 | $ | 1,407,492 | ||||
| Accrued interest | 373,728 | 147,836 | ||||||
| $ | 2,711,586 | $ | 1,555,328 | |||||
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Asher Note #4
On April 4, 2013, the Company arranged a debt swap under which a Special Situations Fund note for $40,000 was transferred to Asher Enterprises. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $2,155 and $2,860 respectively in interest expense.
After 180 days from issuance, the note may be converted at the option of the holder into common stock of the Company. The conversion price is 55% of the market price, where market price is defined as “the average of the lowest three of the last ten closing trading prices on the OTCBB immediately prior to conversion date”.
On June 30, 2013, the Company recorded a derivative liability of $66,774 being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation method.
During the years March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $2,548 and a gain of $20,307 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability.
On March 21, 2016, the Company retired this note, at no penalty, in full. Both parties agreed to cancel the note and its obligations entirely.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $13,000 respectively, accrued interest of $0 and $5,853 respectively, and a derivative liability of $0 and $21,088 respectively was recorded.
Special Situations Fund One Note
On March 12, 2012, the Company arranged a debt swap under which an Asher Enterprises note for $40,000 was transferred to Special Situations Fund One for the Asher note plus an additional $21,491, for a total of $61,491. On April 4, 2013, the Company transferred $40,000 of the note to Asher Enterprises. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on September 12, 2012. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,724 and $1,719 respectively in interest expense.
After 180 days from issuance, the note may be converted at the option of the holder into common stock of the Company. The conversion price is 55% of the market price, where market price is defined as “the average of the lowest three of the last ten closing trading prices on the OTCBB immediately prior to conversion date.”
On September 9, 2012, the Company recorded a derivative liability of $71,218, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation method.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $3,920 and a gain of $36,521 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $21,491 and $21,491 respectively, accrued interest of $12,754 and $11,030 respectively, and a derivative liability of $41,701 and $37,781 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #1
On December 31, 2012, the Company entered into a debt settlement agreement with Direct Capital Group, Inc., whereby the Company exchanged $70,671 in total outstanding debt into Convertible Preferred Shares of the Company. Each of the Convertible Preferred shares will convert into common shares of the Company with the conversion price being the lesser of $0.001 or shall equal the variable conversion price (the “Variable Conversion Price”). The Variable Conversion Price shall mean 50% multiplied by the market price (the “Market Price”). The Market Price means the average of the lowest three (3) Trading Prices for the Common Stock during the ten (10) Trading day period ending on the latest complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
On December 31, 2012, the Company recorded an initial derivative liability of $94,326 being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation method.
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $13,005 and a gain of $122,773 due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $70,671 and $70,671 respectively and a derivative liability of $139,887 and $126,882 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #2
On October 1, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $384,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum, and matures on April 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $43,705 and $46,016 respectively in interest expense.
The note may be converted at the option of the holder into common stock of the Company. The conversion price is 70% of the market price, where market price is defined as “the average of the lowest three of the last ten closing trading prices on the OTCBB immediately prior to conversion date.”
On October 31, 2013 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $268,330, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $45,011 and a gain of $457,279 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 391,800,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $50,765. The derivative liability amounting to $56,553 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
On March 24, 2016, accrued interest of $30,000 was reassigned to Anthony Super.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $330,035 and $380,800 respectively, accrued interest of $71,146 and $57,441 respectively, and a derivative liability of $465,704 and $477,246 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #3
On October 1, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $360,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on April 1, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $79,417 and $14,282 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 1, 2014, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $360,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $989 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $360,000 and $360,000 respectively and accrued interest of $93,699 and $14,282 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #4
On January 1, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $360,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on July 1, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $66,852 and $7,022 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On January 1, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $360,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $182,983 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $360,000 and $360,000 respectively and accrued interest of $53,874 and $7,022 respectively, was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #5
On March 31, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $240,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on September 30, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $36,099 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On March 31, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $240,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $240,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $240,000 and $240,000 respectively and accrued interest of $36,099 and $0 respectively, was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #6
On June 30, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $240,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on December 30, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $22,843 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On June 30, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $240,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $240,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $240,000 and $0 respectively, and accrued interest of $22,843 and $0 respectively, was recorded.
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Direct Capital Note #7
On September 30, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $240,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on March 31, 2016. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $9,626 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On September 30, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $240,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $120,656 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $240,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $9,626 and $0 respectively, and debt discount of $119,344 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #8 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #2)
On July 31, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $14,072. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on February 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $784 and $3,096 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On July 1, 2015, the principal amount of $14,000 was reassigned to Santa Rosa Resources, Inc.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $72 and $14,072 respectively and accrued interest of $4,939 and $4,155 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #9 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #3)
On July 31, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $11,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on February 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,213 and $2,420 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 27, 2015, the principal amount of $11,000 and interest of $4,461 was reassigned to Southridge Partners.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $11,000 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $3,248 respectively was recorded.
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Direct Capital Note #10 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #4)
On August 31, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $11,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on March 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,213 and $2,420 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 27, 2015, the principal amount of $11,000 and interest of $4,269 was reassigned to Southridge Partners.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $11,000 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $3,056 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #11 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #5)
On September 30, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $11,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on April 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $2,427 and $2,413 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $11,000 and $11,000 respectively and accrued interest of $5,276 and $2,849 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #12 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #6)
On October 31, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on May 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,765 and $3,330 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On September 18, 2015, the principal balance of $16,000 and accrued interest of $5,625 was reassigned to Rockwell Capital Partners Inc.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $16,000 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $3,860 respectively was recorded.
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Direct Capital Note #13 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #7)
On November 30, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on June 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,765 and $3,140 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On September 18, 2015, the principal balance of $16,000 and accrued interest of $4,441 was reassigned to Rockwell Capital Partners Inc.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $16,000 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $3,564 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #14 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #8)
On December 31, 2013 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on July 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,765 and $2,952 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 15, 2015, the principal balance of $16,000 and accrued interest of $5,033 was reassigned to Microcap Equity Group LLC.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $16,000 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $3,268 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #15 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #9)
On January 31, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on August 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $2,653 and $2,765 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 2, 2015, the principal balance of $16,000 and accrued interest of $5,625 was reassigned to ARC Capital Ltd.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $16,000 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $2,972 respectively was recorded.
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Direct Capital Note #16 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #10)
On February 28, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on September 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $878 and $2,575 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On July 1, 2015, the principal balance of $16,000 was reassigned to Santa Rosa Resources, Inc.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $16,000 respectively and accrued interest of $3,561 and $2,684 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #17 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #11)
On March 31, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on October 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $3,530 and $2,387 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $16,000 and $16,000 respectively and accrued interest of $5,917 and $2,387 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #18 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #12)
On April 30, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $48,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on November 1, 2014. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $8,178 and $6,286 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 23, 2015, the principal amount of $25,000 was reassigned to GHS Investments, LLC.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $23,000 and $48,000 respectively and accrued interest of $14,464 and $6,286 respectively was recorded.
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Direct Capital Note #19 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #13)
On July 31, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $48,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on February 1, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $5,294 and $3,624 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On September 30, 2015, the principal balance of $48,000 was reassigned to Blackbridge Capital, LLC.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $48,000 respectively and accrued interest of $8,919 and $3,624 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #20 (formerly Syndication Capital Note #14)
On October 31, 2014 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Syndication Capital in the sum of $48,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on May 1, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 22% per annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. On August 8, 2015, the note was reassigned to Direct Capital Group, Inc.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $7,280 and $1,589 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 31, 2014, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $48,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $5,436 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
On October 15, 2015, the principal balance of $48,000 and accrued interest of $6,419 was reassigned to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC.
On January 1, 2016, the principal balance of $45,157 and accrued interest of $795 was reassigned back to Direct Capital Group, LLC from Tangiers Investment Group, LLC.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $45,157 and $48,000 respectively, and accrued interest of $3,245 and $1,589 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #21
On October 31, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $80,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on April 30, 2016. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $2,665 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On October 31, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $80,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $26,813 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $80,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $2,665 and $0 respectively, and debt discount of $53,187 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #22
On November 30, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $80,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on May 31, 2016. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $2,139 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On November 30, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $80,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $13,552 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $80,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $2,139 and $0 respectively, and debt discount of $66,448 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #23
On December 31, 2015 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $80,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on June 30, 2016. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,596 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On December 31, 2015, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $80,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $80,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $1,596 and $0 respectively, and debt discount of $80,000 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #24
On January 31, 2016 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $80,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on July 31, 2016. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,052 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
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A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On January 31, 2016, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $80,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $80,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $1,052 and $0 respectively, and debt discount of $80,000 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Direct Capital Note #25
On February 29, 2016 the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Direct Capital Group, Inc. in the sum of $80,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on August 31, 2016. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date shall bear interest at a rate of 22% annum. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $544 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On February 29, 2016, interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $80,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $80,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $544 and $0 respectively, and debt discount of $80,000 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Syndication Capital Note #1
On December 31, 2012, the Company entered into a debt settlement agreement with Syndication Capital, whereby the Company exchanges $105,000 in total outstanding debt into Convertible Preferred Shares of the Company. Each of the Convertible Preferred shares will convert into common shares of the Company with the conversion price being the lesser of $0.001 or shall equal the variable conversion price (the “Variable Conversion Price”). The Variable Conversion Price shall mean 50% multiplied by the market price (the “Market Price”). The Market Price means the average of the lowest three (3) Trading Prices for the Common Stock during the ten (10) Trading day period ending on the latest complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
On December 31, 2012, the Company recorded an initial derivative liability of $140,146 being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation method.
On August 4, 2013, the Company transferred $100,000 of the note to Gel Properties, LLC and recorded a credit to derivative liability of $453,305.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $920 and a gain of $8,686 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $5,000 and $5,000 respectively and a derivative liability of $9,897 and $8,977 respectively was recorded.
Coventry Enterprises Note #2
On March 3, 2014, the Company arranged a debt swap under which an Xploration, Inc. note for $4,000 in principal and $46,000 in interest was transferred to Coventry Enterprises, LLC. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum and matures on March 3, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 24% per annum. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $3,062 and $1,661 respectively in interest expense.
On March 3, 2014 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $63,693, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $6,570 and a gain of $59,285 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 115,990,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $17,886. The derivative liability amounting to $32,653 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $2,114 and $20,000 respectively, accrued interest of $4,921 and $1,859 respectively, and a derivative liability of $3,483 and $29,566 respectively, was recorded.
LG Capital Funding Note
On March 3, 2014, the Company arranged a debt swap under which an Xploration, Inc. note for $40,000 was transferred to LG Capital Funding, LLC. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum and matures on March 3, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 24% per annum. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $6,979 and $2,676 respectively in interest expense.
On March 3, 2014 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $63,048, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $5,336 and a gain of $50,380 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $29,000 and $29,000 respectively, accrued interest of $9,798 and $2,819 respectively, and a derivative liability of $57,403 and $52,066 respectively was recorded.
New Venture Attorneys Note
On April 1, 2014, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to New Venture Attorneys PC for legal fees. Under the terms of the note, the Company has borrowed a total of $50,000 from New Venture Attorneys PC, which accrues interest at an annual rate of 8% and has a maturity date of April 1, 2015. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at 24% per annum. The note also contains customary events of default. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $6,422 and $3,898 respectively in interest expense.
After 180 days from issuance, the note may be converted at the option of the holder into common stock of the Company. The conversion price is 50% of the market price, where market price is defined as “the lowest closing bid on the OTCQB for the ten prior trading days including the day upon which a Notice of Conversion is received by the Company.”
On September 29, 2014 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $81,987, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $10,230 and a gain of $7,782 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and a debt discount of $134 and $49,866 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
On October 13, 2015, the principal balance of $50,000 and accrued interest of $10,411 was reassigned to GW Holdings, LLC and the derivative liability amounting to $100,000 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $50,000 respectively, accrued interest of $0 and $3,989 respectively, a debt discount of $0 and $134 respectively and a derivative liability of $0 and $89,769 respectively was recorded.
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Santa Rosa Resources Note
On July 1, 2015, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with Santa Rosa Resources under which two notes issued to Syndication Capital were reassigned to Santa Rosa Resources in the sum of $30,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matured on September 1, 2014. The Conversion Price shall mean par $.00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time. The transaction was handled as a private sale exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $1,203 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
A portion of the proceeds from issuance of the convertible debt, equal to the intrinsic value, is allocated to additional paid-in capital. Because the debt is due on demand and is convertible at the date of issuance, the valuation of the beneficial conversion feature is charged to interest expense at the date of issuance.
On July 1, 2015 interest expense relating to the beneficial conversion feature of this convertible note of $30,000 was recorded in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 debt discount of $30,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
On March 21, 2016, the Company retired this note, at no penalty, in full. Both parties agreed to cancel the note and its obligations entirely.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $0 respectively, and accrued interest of $0 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Rockwell Capital Partners Note #1
On September 18, 2015, the Company reassigned the principal and accrued interest of a Direct Capital Note to Rockwell Capital Partners Inc. The original note was issued on November 30, 2013 in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, and matured on June 1, 2014.
On September 18, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $32,000, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $3,698 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $16,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 77,800,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $16,000 and interest of $1,695. The derivative liability amounting to $35,698 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $0 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Rockwell Capital Partners Note #2
On September 18, 2015, the Company reassigned the principal and accrued interest of a Direct Capital Note to Rockwell Capital Partners Inc. The original note was issued on October 31, 2013 in the sum of $16,000. The promissory note is unsecured, and matured on May 1, 2014.
On September 18, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $32,000, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $9,496 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $16,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 7,300,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $16,000 and interest of $1,435. The derivative liability amounting to $41,496 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $0 respectively and accrued interest of $0 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Blackbridge Capital Note
On September 30, 2015, the Company reassigned $48,000 of the principal balance of a Direct Capital Note to Blackbridge Capital, LLC. The original note was issued on July 31, 2014 in the sum of $48,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 5% per annum, and matures on February 28, 2016. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $135 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
On September 30, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $96,000, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $26,596 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $48,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 40,600,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $46,000. The derivative liability amounting to $118,637 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $2,000 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $135 and $0 respectively, debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $4,959 and $0 respectively was recorded.
ARC Capital Ltd Note
On October 2, 2015, the Company reassigned $21,625 of the principal balance and accrued interest of a Direct Capital Note to ARC Capital Ltd. The original note was issued on January 31, 2014 and had a principal balance of $16,000 and accrued interest of $5,625. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on April 2, 2016. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $858 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
On October 2, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $51,900, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $9,095 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $21,505 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $21,625 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $858 and $0 respectively, debt discount of $120 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $42,805 and $0 respectively was recorded.
GW Holdings Group LLC Note
On October 13, 2015, the Company reassigned $60,411 of the principal balance and accrued interest of a New Venture Attorneys Note to GW Holdings Group LLC. The original note was issued on April 1, 2014 and had a principal balance of $50,000 and accrued interest of $10,411. The promissory note is unsecured and matured on April 1, 2015.
On October 13, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $159,082, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $31,651 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $60,411 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 19,381,370 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $13,911. The derivative liability amounting to $35,387 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $46,500 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $92,044 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Microcap Equity Group LLC Note
On October 15, 2015, the Company reassigned the principal balance and accrued interest of a Direct Capital Group Note to Microcap Equity Group LLC. The original note was issued on December 31, 2013 and had a principal balance of $16,000 and accrued interest of $5,033. The promissory note is unsecured and matured on July 30, 2015.
On October 15, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $32,000, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $978 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $16,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 179,520,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $11,820 and accrued interest of $1,961. The derivative liability amounting to $24,704 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $4,180 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $3,072 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $8,274 and $0 respectively, was recorded.
Tangiers Investment Group LLC Note
On October 15, 2015, the Company reassigned $56,919 of the principal balance and accrued interest of a Direct Capital Note to Tangiers Investment Group LLC. The original note was issued on October 31, 2014, and had a principal balance of $48,000 and accrued interest of $6,419. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on October 15, 2016. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $795 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
On October 15, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $113,838, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $8,939 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $56,919 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 34,154,386 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $11,762. The derivative liability amounting to $32,463 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
On January 1, 2016, the principal balance of $45,157 and accrued interest of $795 was reassigned back to Direct Capital Group, LLC. The derivative liability balance of $90,314 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $0 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $0 and $0 respectively, debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $0 and $0 respectively, was recorded.
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GHS Investments LLC Note
On October 23, 2015, the Company reassigned $25,000 of the principal amount of a Direct Capital Note to GHS Investments LLC. The original note was issued on April 30, 2014 with a principal balance of $48,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on July 25, 2016. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $588 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
On October 23, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $76,316, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $24,785 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $20,725 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 137,207,850 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $12,253. The derivative liability amounting to $26,298 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $12,748 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $588 and $0 respectively, debt discount of $4,725 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $25,233 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Southridge Partners LP Note
On October 27, 2015, the Company reassigned $30,730 of the principal balance and accrued interest of two Direct Capital Note to Southridge Partners LP. The original notes were issued on July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013, and had a principal balance of $11,000 and $11,000 respectively and accrued interest of $4,461 and $4,269 respectively. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matured on March 1, 2014. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $2,023 and $0 respectively in interest expense.
On October 27, 2015 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $38,817, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $23,135 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $30,730 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 417,243,600 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $15,075 and $2,023 in interest. The derivative liability amounting to $30,964 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $15,655 and $0 respectively, accrued interest of $0 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $30,988 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Tide Pool Note
On March 11, 2016, the Company reassigned $20,000 of the accrued interest amount of a Direct Capital Note to Tide Pool Ventures Corporation. The original note was issued on January 1, 2015 with a principal balance of $360,000. The promissory note is unsecured and matured on July 1, 2015.
On March 11, 2016 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $39,725, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $102 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $20,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
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During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 110,000,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $5,500. The derivative liability amounting to $10,921 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $14,500 and $0 respectively, debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $28,702 and $0 respectively was recorded.
Anthony Super Note
On March 24, 2016, the Company reassigned $30,000 of the accrued interest amount of a Direct Capital Note to Anthony Super. The original note was issued on October 1, 2013 with a principal balance of $384,000. The promissory note is unsecured, and matured on April 1, 2014.
On March 11, 2016 the Company recorded a debt discount and derivative liability of $59,572, being the fair value of the conversion feature which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The debt discount is accreted to the statement of operations using the effective interest rate method over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $145 and $0 respectively due to the change in value of the derivative liability during the period and debt discount of $30,000 and $0 respectively was accreted to the statement of operations.
During the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company issued an aggregate of 69,800,000 common shares upon the conversion of principal amount of $6,980. The derivative liability amounting to $13,861 was re-classified to additional paid in capital.
At March 31, 2016 and 2015, principal balance of $23,020 and $0 respectively, debt discount of $0 and $0 respectively, and a derivative liability of $45,566 and $0 respectively was recorded.
6. DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
The Company issued financial instruments in the form of convertible notes with embedded conversion features. Some of the convertible notes payable have conversion rates, which are indexed to the market value of the Company’s stock price.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded derivative liabilities for embedded conversion features related to convertible notes payable of face value $731,250 and $81,987 respectively. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, $231,066 and $92,844 respectively of convertible notes payable principal and accrued interest was converted into common stock of the Company. For the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company performed a final mark-to-market adjustment for the derivative liability related to the convertible notes of and the carrying amount of the derivative liability related to the conversion feature of $673,585 and $161,255 respectively, was re-classed to additional paid in capital on the date of conversion in the statement of shareholders’ deficit. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized a loss of $94,605 and a gain of $824,734 respectively based on the change in fair value (mark-to market adjustment) of the derivative liability associated with the embedded conversion features in the accompanying statement of operations.
These derivative liabilities have been measured in accordance with fair value measurements, as defined by ASC 820. The valuation assumptions are classified within Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. The following table represents the Company’s derivative liability activity for the embedded conversion features discussed above.
The following table represents the Company’s derivative liability activity for the embedded conversion features discussed above :
| March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Balance, beginning of year | $ | 843,376 | $ | 1,747,378 | ||||
| Initial recognition of derivative liability | 731,250 | 81,987 | ||||||
| Conversion of derivative instruments to Common Stock | (673,585 | ) | (161,255 | ) | ||||
| Mark-to-Market adjustment to fair value | 94,605 | (824,734 | ) | |||||
| Balance, end of year | $ | 995,646 | $ | 843,376 | ||||
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These instruments were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. The instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting, and as such, all future changes in the fair value will be recognized currently in earnings until such time as the instruments are exercised, converted or expire.
7. SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
On April 23, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with an investor whereby the investor committed to purchase up to $5,000,000 of units, consisting of shares of the Company’s common stock and share purchase warrants, until April 22, 2013. The Company may draw on the facility from time to time, as and when it determines appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. Each advance shall be in an aggregate amount of not more than $1,000,000 and in integral multiples of $100,000. The Company will use the advances to fund operating expenses, acquisitions, and exploration and general corporate activities. The investor also has an option to subscribe up to a further $2,500,000.
Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s common stock and one share purchase warrant. The unit price will be the price to the higher of either: (a) $0.75; or (b) 90% of the volume weighted average of the closing price of common stock, for the five banking days immediately preceding the date of the notice of advance. Each warrant shall entitle the investor to purchase one additional share of common stock at an exercise price equal to 150% of the unit price at which the unit containing the warrant being exercised was issued.
The Company issued 401,067 shares under the agreement during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, realizing $400,000. This option expired as of April 22, 2013.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party transaction not disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements are as follows:
On March 8, 2010, the Company entered an employment agreement with the newly-appointed President, James Powell. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the President will receive a base salary of $5,000 per month. The employment agreement will continue indefinitely subject to termination by either party without cause on 30 days’ notice.
On October 24, 2011, the Company entered into a new employee agreement with President, James Powell. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the President will receive a base salary of $2,500 per month. This agreement supersedes any prior agreements made between the Company and the President.
On March 8, 2010, the Company entered an employment agreement with the newly-appointed Chairman of the Board, Tim DeHerrera. Pursuant to terms of the terms of the agreement, Mr. DeHerrera will receive a base salary of $8,000 per month with an incremental rise of $500 per quarter until an amount of $10,000 per month is achieved.
Mr. DeHerrera agreed to acquire 6,000,000 shares of the former CEO’s shares at $0.02 per share. The new CEO’s shares were be held in escrow in the form of eight certificates each representing 750,000 shares which were released between April 30, 2010 and March 5, 2012 (a minimum of twenty-one months from the first release date).
On December 2, 2011, the Company entered into a new employee agreement with Chairman, Tim DeHerrera. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Chairman will receive an annual salary of $90,000 payable as follows; $7,500 per month for months 1-12 and $10,000 per month for months 13-24. The parties agreed that if the Company does not have the capital available to compensate the cash portion of the agreement, Mr. DeHerrera shall have the option of converting the fees earned into common stock at $.01 per share. As additional compensation for services, the Company shall issue common stock of the Company equal up to an amount of 12,000,000 shares upon signing the agreement and an additional 12,000,000 on December 12, 2013. This agreement supersedes any prior agreements made between the Company and the Chairman.
On December 2, 2011, pursuant to the employment and consulting agreement, Mr. DeHerrera was issued 12,000,000 restricted common shares.
On May 23, 2012, pursuant to the employment consulting agreement, Mr. Powell was issued 2,500,000 common shares.
On March 3, 2015, Tim DeHerrera, resigned from his position with the Company as Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Board. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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On March 21, 2016 Mr. DeHererra, agreed to convert all of his outstanding salary and unpaid expenses to Preferred Series A Stock. The Company issued 200,000 shares of Preferred Series A stock to satisfy $358,459 of debt owed to Mr. DeHererra. The stock is locked-up for 24 months.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $0 and $110,000 respectively in consulting fees and other expenses.
On March 3, 2015, James Powell was appointed as the Company’s Treasurer, Secretary and as a member of the Board.
On September 9, 2015 James Powell announced his resignation as President, Secretary, Treasure, and Director of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Powell regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $12,500 and $30,000 respectively in consulting fees for Mr. Powell increasing the amount due to $162,500.
On September 9, 2015 Edward Aruda was appointed President, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Company.
On March 9, 2016, Mr. Aruda, tendered his resignation as President, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Aruda will remain a Director of the Company. Mr. Aruda’s resignation was not due to any disagreement on any matter relating to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company.
On March 21, 2016, Mr. Aruda, signed an agreement to waive all of his unpaid salary and expenses to date in the amount of $8,000. This debt has been canceled and removed from the financial statements.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $0 and $0 respectively in consulting fees.
The Company is indebted to its officers as follow:
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Edward Aruda | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
| James Powell | 162,500 | 150,000 | ||||||
| Tim DeHererra | – | 358,459 | ||||||
| $ | 162,500 | $ | 508,459 | |||||
The amounts consist of unpaid salary and advances made on behalf of the Company. The loans carry no interest, are unsecured, are due on demand and have no maturity.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued debt to Direct Capital Group of $880,000 and $960,000 which was converted into convertible debt.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company is indebted to Direct Capital Group for $30,919 and $34,693 respectively for a total amount due of $72,807.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued debt to Syndication Capital Group of $0 and $144,000 which was converted into convertible debt.
9. PREFERRED STOCK
On January 25, 2011 the Company filed an amendment to its Nevada Certificate of Designation to create two new series of preferred stock:
| A. | Preferred Series A - par value $0.001 - 10,000,000 shares authorized |
| B. | Preferred Series B - par value $0.001 – 10,000,000 shares authorized |
The preferred stock may be converted at will to common stock in the ratio of 0.005 preferred share to one common share.
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On January 31, 2012, 2,076,000 shares of Preferred Series A stock were issued in completion of the agreement signed January 20, 2011, wherein the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Joaquin Basin Resources, Inc., owner of an oil & gas property. There being no market for the shares, they were valued at the prevailing market price of $0.01 for the number of post-conversion shares of common stock. The value, $4,152,000, was assigned to the cost of the Joaquin Basin oil & gas property.
On January 31, 2012, 111,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted to 22,200,000 shares of common stock at the conversion ratio of .005 preferred to 1 common. The securities exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
On April 23, 2012, 80,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted to 16,000,000 shares of common stock at the conversion ratio of .005 preferred to 1 common. The securities exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
On August 14, 2012, 328,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted to 65,600,000 shares of common stock at the conversion ratio of .005 preferred to 1 common, according to the attributes of the preferred stock. The securities exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
On October 12, 2012, 125,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 25,000,000 shares of common stock at the conversion ratio of .005 preferred to 1 common. The securities exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
On September 20, 2013, 112,500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted to 112,500,000 shares of common stock.
On July 1, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the creation of 1,000 shares of Series B Voting Preferred Stock. The holder of the shares of the Series B Voting Preferred Stock has the right to vote those shares of the Series B Voting Preferred Stock regarding any matter or action that is required to be submitted to the shareholders of the Company for approval. The vote of each share of the Series B Voting Preferred Stock is equal to and counted as 4 times the votes of all of the shares of the Company’s (i) common stock, and (ii) other voting preferred stock issued and outstanding on the date of each and every vote or consent of the shareholders of the Company regarding each and every matter submitted to the shareholders of the Company for approval.
On July 1, 2015, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation with the Nevada Secretary of State creating the 1,000 shares of Series B Voting Preferred Stock
On July 27, 2015, the Company issued 1,000 shares of Series B Voting Preferred Stock to Santa Rosa, representing 100% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Series B Voting Preferred Stock.
On March 21, 2016 Mr. DeHererra, agreed to convert all of his outstanding salary and unpaid expenses to Preferred Series A Stock. The Company issued 200,000 shares of Preferred Series A stock to satisfy $358,459 of debt owed to Mr. DeHererra. The stock is locked-up for 24 months.
As of March 31, 2016, 10,000,000 Series A preferred shares and 10,000,000 Series B preferred shares of par value $0.001 were authorized, of which 1,519,500 Series A shares were issued and outstanding, (1,319,500 shares as of March 31, 2015) and 1,000 Series B shares were issued and outstanding (0 shares as of March 31, 2015).
10. COMMON STOCK
Effective January 14, 2008, the Company split its common stock on a twenty-for-one basis. All shareholders as of the record date of January 14, 2008 receive twenty shares of common stock in exchange for each one common share of their currently issued common stock. The authorized, issued and per share information presented is on a post-split basis. On January 14, 2008, the Company’s total paid-in capital was less than the product of the par value per share multiplied by the number of post-split shares outstanding. As a result, the shareholders may have an obligation to make up the shortfall of $7,735 should the shortfall not be otherwise eliminated.
On March 9, 2010, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares pursuant to a subscription at a price of $0.40 per share for total proceeds of $500,000.
On April 5, 2010, the Company cancelled 18,002,000 shares surrendered for cancellation by the former CEO and majority shareholder of the Company pursuant to an agreement effective March 17, 2010.
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On May 14 and September 28, 2010, 134,420 and 266,667 shares, respectively, were issued at $0.48 pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement. $400,000 cash was realized.
Pursuant to consulting agreements with two advisors, common stock was issued for services:
| Date Issued | Shares | Price Per Share | Expense | |||||||||
| December 31, 2010 | 50,000 | $ | 0.82 | Consulting $40,950 | ||||||||
| October 18, 2010 | 50,000 | $ | 0.39 | Consulting $19,500 | ||||||||
| November 15, 2010 | 150,000 | $ | 0.39 | Consulting $58,500 |
On January 3, 2011, 6,000,000 shares of restricted common stock were issued for services at $0.02 per share; whereby an expense of $93,000 was recorded.
On February 1, 2011, 1,300,000 shares of common stock were issued at $0.05 per share in retirement of debt of $63,471. The loss on the transaction was de minimus.
On February 1, 2011, 62,000,000 shares of common stock were issued at $0.12 per share in exchange for stock of a subsidiary, acquiring an oil and gas property of $7,368,900. See Note 1.
On August 18, 2011, 500,000 shares of common stock were issued at $0.10 per share for consulting. An expense of $15,000 was recorded.
Between August 29 and September 21, 2011, 9,406,149 common shares were issued at $0.01, $0.02 and $0.03 per share in elimination of $55,000 notes payable. A loss of $32,814 was recorded.
Between November 28 and December 8, 2011, 11,295,545 common shares were issued at $0.10, $0.006 and $0.008 per share in elimination of $55,000 notes payable. A loss of $32,814 was recorded.
On December 2, 2011, 12,000,000 shares were issued for consulting at $0.008 per share. An expense of $96,000 was recorded.
On January 1, 2012, 3,198,528 shares were returned to Treasury and cancelled in a preliminary transaction further to a consulting agreement.
Between January 1 and February 8, 2012, 12,815,862 common shares were issued at $0.008, $0.009 and $0.010 per share in elimination of $115,000 notes payable. A loss of $2,803 was recorded.
On February 2, 2012, 1,684,427 shares of common stock were issued at $0.01 per share for consulting. An expense of $16,845 was recorded.
On January 31, 2012, 22,200,000 shares of common stock were issued at $0.01 per share in converting 111,000 shares of Series A preferred stock to common stock. The value of the common stock equated to that of the preferred stock, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
As at March 31, 2012, 1,500,000,000 common shares of par value $0.001 were authorized, of which 201,944,542 were issued and outstanding, (135,241,087 as at March 31, 2011).
On April 23, 2012, 16,000,000 shares of common stock were issued in an exchange for 80,000 of Series A Preferred Stock. The stocks exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
On May 17, 2012, 1,514,101 shares of common stock were issued for consulting valued at the closing price on the day of $0.01 per share. An expense of $15,141 was recorded.
On May 23, 2012, 2,500,000 shares of common stock were issued for consulting pursuant to an employment agreement, valued at the closing price on the day of $0.01. An expense of $25,000 was recorded.
On June 11, 2012, 1,000,000 shares of common stock were issued at the closing price of $0.01 pursuant to a loan agreement with Vista Capital Investments. An expense of $10,000 was recorded.
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Between July 12 and September 18, 2012, 25,715,010 shares of common stock were issued in the elimination of debt at the uniform price of $0.01. An expense of $164,550 was recorded.
On August 14, 2012, 65,600,000 shares of common stock were issued in an exchange for 328,000 of Series A Preferred Stock. The stocks exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
On October 12, 2012, 125,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 25,000,000 shares of common stock at the conversion ratio of .005 preferred to 1 common. The stocks exchanged had equal value, resulting in no gain or loss on the transaction.
From October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, the holders of a convertible notes converted a total of $92,600 of principal and interest into 49,508,657 shares of our common stock.
From January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013, the holders of a convertible notes converted a total of $97,920 of principal and interest into 177,789,278 shares of our common stock.
On September 20, 2013, 112,500 Series A preferred shares were converted to 112,500,000 shares of common stock.
From April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014, the holders of a convertible notes converted a total of $213,540 of principal and $46,266 of interest into 4,218,827,420 shares of our common stock.
From April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, the holders of convertible notes converted a total of $92,844 of principal and interest into 2,001,759,062 shares of our common stock.
On July 27, 2015, the Company, approved the authorization of a 1 for 1,000 reverse stock split of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.
On September 17, 2015, 60,000,000 shares of common shares were issued to Right Energy Incorporated pursuant to an agreement.
On October 26, 2015, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to change the par value of common stock from $0.001 to $0.00001.
On March 31, 2016, Right Energy, Inc. returned and retired 60,000,000 shares of common stock that was issued on September 17, 2015, pursuant to the ‘Farmout Agreement’ executed on September 14, 2015. The Company agreed to cancel all of the shares and return all of the 60,000,000 shares to the treasury.
From April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, the holders of convertible notes converted a total of $231,066 of principal and interest into 1,668,797,249 shares of our common stock.
As of March 31, 2016, 7,500,000,000 common shares of par value $0.00001 were authorized, of which 1,615,695,657 shares were issued and outstanding (6,898,408 shares as of March 31, 2015).
11. INCOME TAXES
The Company had no income tax expense during the reported period due to net operating losses.
A reconciliation of income tax expense to the amount computed at the statutory rates is as follows:
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Operating profit (loss) for the years ended March 31 | $ | (2,905,434 | ) | $ | (1,424,579 | ) | ||
| Average statutory tax rate | 34% | 34% | ||||||
| Expected income tax provisions | $ | (987,848 | ) | $ | (484,357 | ) | ||
| Unrecognized tax gains (losses) | (987,848 | ) | (484,357 | ) | ||||
| Income tax expense | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
The Company has net operating losses carried forward of approximately $16,122,167 for tax purposes which will expire in 2026 if not utilized beforehand.
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12. COMMITMENTS
Effective March 31, 2010, the Company was committed to payment of 100,000 shares per year to each of two consultants, payable in quarterly installments of 25,000 shares, the first installment due December 31, 2010. The advisors will also be paid $1,000 per day for attending meetings of the Company’s committee of advisors and $1,000 per day for services to be provided as needed. The agreements may be terminated by either party without notice. This is a one year agreement and is no longer applicable.
On March 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with its newly appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, Gary Tilden. The Consulting Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew. Mr. Tilden will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016.
On March 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with its newly appointed Treasurer, Chief Operations Officer and Director, Mike Schatz. The Consulting Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew. Mr. Schatz will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016.
On March 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with its newly appointed Chairman of the Board, Robert Stillwaugh. The Consulting Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew. Mr. Stillwaugh will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016.
On March 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with its newly appointed Advisory Board Member, D.M. Murtaugh. The Consulting Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew. Ms. Murtaugh will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016.
On March 16, 2016, the Company entered into an Engagement Agreement with SD Mitchell & Associates, PLC to advise the Company on certain legal, corporate and business operations. The Agreement is for a term of six (6) months commencing on April 1, 2016, and is renewable for successive six (6) month terms by mutual agreement of the parties, and may be terminated by either party in writing in thirty (30) days. Compensation will be in the amount of $2,000 per month for the review of Form 10-K Annual Reports, Form 10-Q Quarterly Reports, preparation of Form 8-K, preparation of Board Resolutions and preparation and/or review of contractual agreements, and $215 per hour for all other services performed.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 3, 2016 Edward Aruda announced his resignation as a Director of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Aruda regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
On April 3, 2016, the Company determined that it was in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders that the Company modify the Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 9, 2016. In reference to the Asset Purchase Agreement filed in the 8K on March 10, 2016, the Company made changes and an addendum to Section 1.07 regarding the Series B Preferred Voting Shares. The 1,000 Preferred Stock Series B shares issued to Santa Rosa Resources, Inc. were transferred in equal amounts of 250 shares each to Robert Stillwaugh, Mike Schatz, Gary Tilden and Donna Marie Murtaugh.
On April 4, 2016, the Company changed the name to Simlatus Corp.
On April 12, 2016, the Company entered into a Debt Assignment Agreement whereby $10,000 of accrued interest of a Direct Capital Group, Inc. note was reassigned to V2IP, LLC.
On April 20, 2016, the Company accepted the request from Direct Capital Group Inc., to extinguish the note between Syndication Capital and the Company dated December 31, 2012 for $105,000. The note has a remaining balance of $5,000. (See Note 5)
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On April 20, 2016, the Company accepted the request from Special Situations Fund One Inc. to extinguish the note dated March 12, 2012 for $21,491 plus accrued interest of $12,754 between Special Situations and the Company. (See Note 5)
On April 20, 2016, the Company accepted the request from Direct Capital Group Inc., to extinguish the note between Southridge Partners LP and the Company dated October 26, 2015 for $11,000 plus interest. The note has a remaining balance of $15,655. (See Note 5)
On April 25, 2016, the Company entered into a Settlement and Release Agreement with Blackbridge Capital, LLC, pursuant to a Convertible Note dated September 30, 2015. Both parties agreed that the outstanding 729,955,556 Shares of Common Stock owed to Blackbridge by the Company would be reduced to a total amount of 200,000,000 Shares of Common Stock as full and final settlement of both current and contemplated future conversion notices of the September 30, 2015 Convertible Note.
On April 27, 2016, the Company entered into a Debt Assignment Agreement whereby $5,000 of accrued interest of a Direct Capital Group, Inc. note was reassigned to Silo Equity.
On April 27, 2016, the Company entered into a Debt Assignment Agreement whereby $23,550 of principal of a Direct Capital Group, Inc. note was reassigned to Rockwell Capital Partners.
On April 28, 2016 the Company reassigned the interest of a Direct Capital note to GHS Investments, LLC in the sum of $15,886. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, and matures on January 28, 2017.
On May 3, 2016 the Company reassigned the principal amount of a Direct Capital note to Blackbridge Capital, LLC in the sum of $100,000. The promissory note is unsecured, bears interest at 5% per annum, and matures on May 3, 2017.
On May 4, 2016, the Company entered into a Debt Assignment Agreement whereby $16,000 of principal and $6,177 of accrued interest of a Direct Capital Group, Inc. note was reassigned to Microcap Equity Group, LLC.
On May 13, 2016, the Company entered into a Debt Assignment Agreement whereby $20,000 of accrued interest of a Direct Capital Group, Inc. note was reassigned to V2IP, LLC.
On May 19, 2016, the Company finalized an agreement with Direct Capital Group Inc., to extinguish the following notes in total value of $1,685,842:
| Original | Current | Principal | P & I | |||||||
| Principal | Original | Interest | Balance | Balance | ||||||
| Payee | Amount | Date | Rate | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 80,000 | 2/29/2016 | 8% | 80,000 | 81,298 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 80,000 | 1/31/2016 | 8% | 80,000 | 81,806 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 80,000 | 12/31/2015 | 8% | 80,000 | 82,350 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 80,000 | 11/30/2015 | 8% | 80,000 | 82,893 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 80,000 | 10/31/2015 | 8% | 80,000 | 83,818 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 240,000 | 3/31/2015 | 8% | 240,000 | 282,319 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 360,000 | 1/1/2015 | 8% | 360,000 | 423,204 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 48,000 | 10/31/2014 | 8% | 45,157 | 49,572 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 360,000 | 10/1/2014 | 22% | 360,000 | 463,029 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 48,000 | 7/31/2014 | 22% | - | 8,919 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 48,000 | 4/30/2014 | 22% | 23,000 | 38,060 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 16,000 | 2/28/2014 | 22% | - | 3,561 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 16,000 | 1/31/2014 | 22% | - | - | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 16,000 | 12/31/2013 | 22% | - | - | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 16,000 | 11/30/2013 | 22% | - | - | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 16,000 | 10/31/2013 | 22% | - | - | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 11,000 | 8/31/2013 | 22% | - | - | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 14,072 | 7/31/2013 | 22% | 72 | 5,013 | |||||
| Direct Capital Group | 11,000 | 7/31/2013 | 22% | - | - | |||||
| TOTALS | 1,620,072 | 1,428,229 | 1,685,842 |
On June 15, 2016, the Company approved the authorization of a 1 for 1,000 reverse stock split of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. Furthermore, the Company agreed to establish members for an Audit and Executive Compensation Committee.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
No events occurred requiring disclosure under Item 307 and 308 of Regulation S-K during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
This report includes the certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). See Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2. This Item 9A includes information concerning the controls and control evaluations referred to in those certifications.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2016. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, and in light of the material weaknesses found in our internal controls over financial reporting, our Chief Executive Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Management anticipates that such disclosure controls and procedures will not be effective until the material weaknesses are remediated. Our company intends to remediate the material weaknesses as set out below.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and C Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, using the criteria established in “ Internal Control - Integrated Framework ” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO").
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, the Company determined that there were control deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses, as described below.
| 1. | We do not have an Audit Committee – While not being legally obligated to have an audit committee, it is the management’s view that such a committee, including a financial expert member, is an utmost important entity level control over the Company’s financial statement. Currently the Board of Directors acts in the capacity of the Audit Committee, and does not include a member that is considered to be independent of management to provide the necessary oversight over management’s activities. |
| 2. | We did not maintain appropriate cash controls – As of March 31, 2016, the Company has not maintained sufficient internal controls over financial reporting for the cash process, including failure to segregate cash handling and accounting functions, and did not require dual signature on the Company’s bank accounts. Alternatively, the effects of poor cash controls were mitigated by the fact that the Company had limited transactions in their bank accounts. |
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| 3. | We did not implement appropriate information technology controls – As at March 31, 2016, the Company retains copies of all financial data and material agreements; however there is no formal procedure or evidence of normal backup of the Company’s data or off-site storage of the data in the event of theft, misplacement, or loss due to unmitigated factors. |
Accordingly, the Company concluded that these control deficiencies resulted in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the company’s internal controls.
As a result of the material weaknesses described above, management has concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation we conducted of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, that occurred during our fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Continuing Remediation Efforts to address deficiencies in Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Once the Company is engaged in a business of merit and has sufficient personnel available, then our Board of Directors, in particular and in connection with the aforementioned deficiencies, will establish the following remediation measures:
| 1. | Our Board of Directors will nominate an audit committee or a financial expert on our Board of Directors in the next fiscal year. |
| 2. | We will appoint additional personnel to assist with the preparation of the Company’s monthly financial reporting, including preparation of the monthly bank reconciliations. |
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
On or about March 6, 2014, the Board of Directors of Grid Petroleum Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) authorized an increase in the Company's shares of common stock to Seven Billion Five Hundred Million Twenty Million shares (7,520,000,000) of which Seven Billion Five Hundred Million (7,500,000,000) shall be shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and twenty million (20,000,000) shall be shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share with ten million (10,000,000) of such shares being designated as Series A Preferred Stock, and ten million (10,000,000) of such shares designated as Series B Preferred Stock.
On March 6, 2014, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State to increase its authorized capital to Seven Billion Five Hundred Million Twenty Million shares (7,520,000,000) of which Seven Billion Five Hundred Million (7,500,000,000) shall be shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and twenty million (20,000,000) shall be shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share with ten million (10,000,000) of such shares being designated as Series A Preferred Stock, and ten million (10,000,000) of such shares designated as Series B Preferred Stock,(the “Increase in Authorized”). The Increase in Authorized was effective with the Nevada Secretary of State on March 6, 2014 when the Certificate of Amendment was filed. The Increase in Authorized was approved by the Board of Directors and the shareholders holding a majority of the total issued and outstanding shares of common stock on or about March 6, 2014.
On March 4, 2015, the Board of Directors (sole director) of Grid Petroleum Corp., then a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), approved the transfer of the Company’s jurisdiction of formation from the state of Nevada to the state of Wyoming and, in connection with that transfer, the filing of (i) Articles of Continuance to the State of Wyoming and (ii) a Certificate of Dissolution with the Nevada Secretary of State.
On May 8, 2015, the Company applied for a Certificate of Registration and filed Articles of Continuance with the Wyoming Secretary of State, which were accepted on that date. Accordingly, the Company is now formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Wyoming and is subject to the provisions of the Wyoming Business Corporation Act. In connection with the winding up of the Company as a Nevada corporation, on May 20, 2015, the Company filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the Nevada Secretary of State, which was accepted on that date. The Company’s Articles of Continuance and any and all amendments thereto shall be the charter documents of the Company.
A copy of (i) the Articles of Continuance; (ii) the Company ’ s Certificate of Incorporation of the State of Wyoming; and (iii) the Company’s Certificate of Dissolution filed with the Nevada Secretary of State are attached as Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 99.1, respectively, on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 1, 2015.
The dissolution of the Nevada corporation, and the formation of the corporation in Wyoming was done erroneously; the Company is a Nevada corporation. The Company filed a dissolution in the State of Wyoming.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Identification of Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the names and ages of our current directors and executive officers:
| Name | Age | Position with the Company | Position Held Since |
| Gary Tilden | 61 | President, Secretary, Director | March 9, 2016 |
| Mike Schatz | 71 | CFO, Treasurer, Director | March 9, 2016 |
| Robert Stillwaugh | 84 | Chairman | March 9, 2016 |
The Board of Directors has no nominating, audit or compensation committee at this time.
Term of Office
Each director is elected by the Board of Directors and serves until his or her successor is elected and qualified, unless he or she resigns or is removed earlier. Each of our officers is elected by the Board of Directors to a term of one (1) year and serves until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until he or she is earlier removed from office or resigns.
On March 3, 2015, Tim DeHerrera, resigned from his position with the Company as Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Board. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On March 3, 2015, James Powell was appointed as the Company’s Treasurer, Secretary and as a member of the Board.
On September 9, 2015, James Powell announced his resignation as President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Powell regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
On September 9, 2015, Edward Aruda was appointed President, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Company.
On March 9, 2016, Edward Aruda announced his resignation as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Aruda regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
On March 9, 2016, Gary Tilden was appointed President, Secretary, and Director of the Company, Mike Schatz was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director of the Company, and Robert Stillwaugh was appointed Chairman of the Board.
Background and Business Experience
The business experience during the past five years of the person presently listed above as an Officer or Director of the Company is as follows:
Gary Tilden : Mr. Tilden has 35 years of experience building and operating private and public companies. His area of expertise is executive management. He has served on the Board of Directors for several Public Companies where he provided expertise in working with the SEC, OTC Markets & other critical areas within the public side of management. He operated his own businesses for 20 years, designing and manufacturing products for the home building industry; and has several certifications in various fabrications. Gary has owned an automated machinery sales representative business since 1993, working with upper level management and the owners of many of the largest manufacturers in the United States. He has assisted with the implementation of various cutting edge automation assembly systems. Mr. Tilden has spent most of his career in southern California where he has attended California based Orange Coast College and Santa Ana College to study Business Management, Business Law and Accounting.
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Mike Schatz: Mr. Schatz has an extensive career in business. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, he went to work for General Electric Nuclear Power Division in their information systems section where he modified flow charts, operated main frame computer systems and designed control room consoles and PC boards. He then spent 17 years working for Hewlett-Packard designing PC boards, provided CAD system management on Gerber design systems and instructed R&D personnel in CAD design concepts and practices. While at HP he held a number of management positions and gained an in-depth knowledge and understanding of printed circuit photo lab, fabrication and assembly techniques, and procedures. He designed and modified complex, precise digital and analog printed circuit boards requiring special engineering/designer coordination while providing design support for photolithography masks. After HP, Mike worked for Crucial Technology, a division of Micron Technology, as a Mentor Graphics Librarian; created symbols, geometries, catalogs and mapping files for use in the design of PCB’s. Mike was then introduced to Bob Stillwaugh and worked with him at The Isis Group, a manufacturer of broadcast video equipment. Isis went on to acquire Graham-Patten Systems, a manufacturer of broadcast audio equipment.
Robert (Bob) Stillwaugh: Mr. Stillwaugh served in the US Army immediately after the Korean War conflict from 1954-1957, and continued his education at the University of Cincinnati where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio-Television Broadcasting. Then followed a 50-plus year history that includes extensive experience in television station operations and management, plus project design and implementation. Bob served 24 years with Grass Valley Group, a widely known brand in the industry, in Northern California’s Tech Arena. He specialized in engineering development / systems engineering and managed the customs products group. Grass Valley, formerly known as Grass Valley Group, a Nevada City LLC specializing in TV-broadcast equipment, was purchased by Belden, an international investment firm specializing in the broadcast market, for $220 million. Bob retired from Grass Valley Group and co-founded The ISIS Group Inc. where he spent the next 17 years as founder, VP of Engineering and President. Bob’s motto is “There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment upon completion of a project to the satisfaction of the customer and myself. I enjoy being able to find a solution to a problem that the customer didn't think could be solved - bringing extra value to the relationship."
Identification of Significant Employees
We have no significant employees.
Family Relationship
We currently do not have any officers or directors of our Company who are related to each other.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years no director, executive officer, promoter or control person of the Company has been involved in the following:
| (1) | A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law which was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing; |
| (2) | Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); |
| (3) | Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities: |
| i. | Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity; |
| ii. | Engaging in any type of business practice; or |
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| iii. | Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws; |
| (4) | Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity; |
| (5) | Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated; |
| (6) | Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated; |
| (7) | Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of: |
| i. | Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or |
| ii. | Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or |
| iii. | Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or |
| (8) | Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member. |
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
As of March 31, 2016 the Company did not have an audit committee or an audit committee financial expert (as defined in Item 407 of Regulation S-K) serving on its Board of Directors. All current members of the Board of Directors lack sufficient financial expertise for overseeing financial reporting responsibilities. The Company has not yet employed an audit committee financial expert on its Board due to the inability to attract such a person.
On June 15, 2016, at the Annual Shareholder Meeting, the Company agreed to establish an audit committee of the Board of Directors, which will consist of independent directors. The audit committee’s duties will be to recommend to the Company’s Board of Directors the engagement of an independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements and to review the Company’s accounting and auditing principles. The audit committee will review the scope, timing and fees for the annual audit and the results of audit examinations performed by the internal auditors and independent registered public accounting firm, including their recommendations to improve the system of accounting and internal controls. The audit committee will at all times be composed exclusively of directors who are, in the opinion of the Company’s Board of Directors, free from any relationship which would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment as a committee member and who possess an understanding of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles.
Code of Ethics
As of March 31, 2016 the board of directors had not adopted a code of ethics due to the fact that up until March 9, 2016 there was only one director and the company was in the development stage of operations. On March 9, 2016 the company appointed Bob Stillwaugh as the Chairman, Gary Tilden as CEO and Director, and Mike Schatz as COO and Director. We anticipate that we will adopt a code of ethics when we increase either the number of our directors and officers or the number of our employees.
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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of change in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us under Rule 16a-3(e) during the year ended March 31, 2016, Forms 5 and any amendments thereto furnished to us with respect to the year ended March 31, 2016, and the representations made by the reporting persons to us, we believe that during the year ended March 31, 2016, our executive officers and directors and all persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The table set forth below summarizes the annual and long-term compensation for services in all capacities to us payable to our officers and directors for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. Our Board of Directors may adopt an incentive stock option plan for our executive officers that would result in additional compensation.
Summary Compensation Table
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| Non-Equity | Deferred | ||||||||
| Stock | Option | Incentive Plan | Compensation | All Other | |||||
| Name and | Salary | Bonus | Awards | Awards | Compensation | Earnings | Compensation | Total | |
| principal position | Year | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) |
| Gary Tilden, President, | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chief Executive Officer, | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secretary | |||||||||
| Mike Schatz, Treasurer | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Director | |||||||||
| Robert Stillwaugh, | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chairman of the Board | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Aruda, | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formerly President, | 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasurer, Secretary, | |||||||||
| Director | |||||||||
| James Powell, | 2016 | 12,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,500 |
| Formerly President, | 2015 | 30,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30,000 |
| Treasurer, Secretary, | |||||||||
| Director | |||||||||
| Tim DeHerrera, | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formerly President, | 2015 | 110,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110,000 |
| Treasurer, Secretary, | |||||||||
| Director |
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
On March 8, 2010, the Company entered an employment agreement with the newly appointed, Chairman of the Board Tim DeHerrera. Pursuant to terms of the terms of the agreement, Mr. DeHerrera will receive a base salary of $8,000 per month with an incremental rise of $500 per quarter until an amount of $10,000 per month is achieved. The employment agreement will continue indefinitely subject to termination by either party without cause on 30 days’ notice
On January 6, 2011, the Company entered an employment agreement with the newly appointed President, James Powell. Pursuant to terms of the terms of the agreement, the President will receive a base salary of $2,500 per month. The employment agreement will continue indefinitely subject to termination by either party without cause on 30 days’ notice.
On December 2, 2011, pursuant to an employment and consulting agreement, the Chairman of the Board Tim DeHerrera was issued 12,000,000 restricted common shares.
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On March 3, 2015, Tim DeHerrera, resigned from his position with the Company as Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Board. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On March 3, 2015, James Powell was appointed as the Company’s Treasurer, Secretary and as a member of the Board.
On September 9, 2015, James Powell announced his resignation as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Powell regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
On September 9, 2015 Edward Aruda was appointed as the Company’s President, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer.
On March 9, 2016, Edward Aruda announced his resignation as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Aruda regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
On March 9, 2016, Gary Tilden was appointed as the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Director. On March 10, 2016, in connection with his appointment, the Company executed a Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) with Mr. Tilden. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Tilden will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016. The Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew.
On March 9, 2016, Mike Schatz was appointed as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Director. On March 10, 2016, in connection with his appointment, the Company executed a Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) with Mr. Schatz. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Schatz will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016. The Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew.
On March 9, 2016, Robert Stillwaugh was appointed as the Company’s Chairman of the Board. On March 10, 2016, in connection with his appointment, the Company executed a Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) with Mr. Stillwaugh. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Stillwaugh will receive an annual salary of $125,000 to be paid on a monthly basis at $10,417 per month commencing on April 1, 2016. The Agreement is for a term of two (2) years, and shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew.
The accumulative amount the Company is indebted to its officers is as follows:
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Gary Tilden | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
| Mike Schatz | – | – | ||||||
| Robert Stillwaugh | – | – | ||||||
| Edward Aruda | – | – | ||||||
| James Powell | 162,500 | 150,000 | ||||||
| Tim DeHererra | – | 358,459 | ||||||
| $ | 162,500 | $ | 508,459 | |||||
The amounts consist of unpaid salary and advances made on behalf of the Company. The amounts carry no interest, are unsecured, are due on demand and have no maturity.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
No executive officer received any equity awards, or holds exercisable or exercisable options, as of the year ended March 31, 2016.
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Long-Term Incentive Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers.
Compensation Committee
We currently do not have a compensation committee of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors as a whole determines executive compensation.
Compensation of Directors
Our directors receive no extra compensation for their service on our Board of Directors.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the number of shares of our common stock owned beneficially as of March 31, 2016, by: (i) each of our directors; (ii) each of our named executive officers; and (iii) each person or group known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the shareholders listed below possess sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares they own.
| Amount and | |||
| Nature of | |||
| Name and Address of Beneficial | Title of | Beneficial | % of Common |
| Owners of Common Stock | Class | Ownership (1) | Stock (2) |
| James Powell | Common | 900 | 0.00006% |
| 2195 San Dieguito Drive, Unit #1 | Stock | ||
| Del Mar, CA 92014 | |||
| Total Officers and Directors | 900 | 0.00006% | |
| 5% Shareholders | Common | ||
| 0 | Stock |
| 1. | The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned is determined under rules of the SEC and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also any shares which the individual has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any stock option or other right. The persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable and the information contained in the footnotes to this table. |
| 2. | The percentage shown is based on denominator of 1,615,695,657 shares of common stock issued and outstanding for the company as of March 31, 2016. |
Changes in Control
There are no present arrangements or pledges of the Company’s securities, which may result in a change in control of the Company.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
Related Party Transactions
None of the directors or executive officers of the Company, nor any person who owned of record or was known to own beneficially more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares of its Common Stock, nor any associate or affiliate of such persons or companies, has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction that has occurred during the past fiscal year, or in any proposed transaction, which has materially affected or will affect the Company.
With regard to any future related party transaction, we plan to fully disclose any and all related party transactions in the following manor:
| · | Disclosing such transactions in reports where required; |
| · | Disclosing in any and all filings with the SEC, where required; |
| · | Obtaining disinterested directors consent; and |
| · | Obtaining shareholder consent where required. |
The following related party transactions occurred during the most recent fiscal year.
On March 3, 2015, Tim DeHerrera, resigned from his position with the Company as Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Board. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On March 3, 2015, James Powell was appointed as the Company’s Treasurer, Secretary and as a member of the Board.
On September 9, 2015 James Powell announced his resignation as President, Director, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Powell regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
On September 9, 2015 Edward Aruda was appointed President, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Company.
On March 9, 2016, Edward Aruda announced his resignation as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company. There are no known disagreements with Mr. Aruda regarding such resignation or any claims the Company may have against him.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $30,000 and $12,500 respectively in consulting fees for Mr. Powell increasing the amount due to $162,500.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $0 and $110,000 respectively in consulting fees and other expenses. On March 21, 2016 Mr. DeHererra, agreed to convert all of his outstanding salary and unpaid expenses to Preferred Series A Stock. The Company issued 200,000 shares of Preferred Series A stock to satisfy $358,459 of debt owed to Mr. DeHererra leaving an amount due of $0.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $8,000 and $0 respectively in consulting fees and other expenses. On March 21, 2016, Mr. Aruda, signed an agreement to waive all of his unpaid salary and expenses to date in the amount of $8,000 leaving an amount due of $0
The Company is indebted to its officers as follow:
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Edward Aruda | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
| James Powell | 162,500 | 150,000 | ||||||
| Tim DeHererra | – | 358,459 | ||||||
| $ | 162,500 | $ | 508,459 | |||||
The amounts consist of unpaid salary and advances made on behalf of the Company. The amounts due carry no interest, are unsecured, are due on demand and have no maturity.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 Direct Capital Group funded the Company $880,000 and $960,000. $50,765 of note principal were converted into 391,800,000 shares of the company’s common stock during the March 31, 2016 fiscal year.
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During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company is indebted to Direct Capital Group for $72,807 and $41,888 respectively.
During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 accrued debt to Syndication Capital Group of $0 and $144,000 which was converted into convertible debt.
Director Independence
For purposes of determining director independence, we have applied the definitions set out in NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2). The OTCBB on which shares of Common Stock are quoted does not have any director independence requirements. The NASDAQ definition of “Independent Officer” means a person other than an Executive Officer or employee of the Company or any other individual having a relationship, which, in the opinion of the Company's Board of Directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.
According to the NASDAQ definition, Robert Stillwaugh is an independent director because he is not also an executive officer of the Company.
Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
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Year Ended March 31, 2016 |
Year Ended March 31, 2015 |
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| Audit fees | $ | 32,489 | $ | 26,790 | ||||
| Audit-related fees | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Tax fees | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
| All other fees | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Total | $ | 32,489 | $ | 26,790 |
Audit Fees
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we incurred approximately $32,489 in fees to our principal independent accountants for professional services rendered in connection with the audit and reviews of our financial statements for fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, we incurred approximately, $26,790 in fees to our principal independent accountants for professional services rendered in connection with the audit and reviews of our financial statements for fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.
Audit-Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 for assurance and related services by our principal independent accountants that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements (and are not reported under Item 9(e)(1) of Schedule 14A was $0 and $0, respectively.
Tax Fees
The aggregate fees billed during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 for professional services rendered by our principal accountant tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $0 and $0, respectively.
All Other Fees
The aggregate fees billed during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 for products and services provided by our principal independent accountants (other than the services reported in Items 9(e)(1) through 9(e)(3) of Schedule 14A was $0 and $0, respectively.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS.
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | Filing | |
| 3.1 | Articles of Incorporation | Filed with the SEC on June 8, 2007 as part of our Registration of Securities on Form SB-2. | |
| 3.1a | Amended Articles of Incorporation | Filed with the SEC on November 11, 2009, on our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 3.2 | Bylaws | Filed with the SEC on June 8, 2007 as part of our Registration of Securities on Form SB-2. | |
| 10.1 | Loan Agreement, by and between the Company and Kelly Sundberg, dated December 18, 2006 | Filed with the SEC on June 8, 2007 as part of our Registration of Securities on Form SB-2. | |
| 10.2 | Loan Agreement, by and between the Company and Green Shoe, Inc., dated March 26, 2008 | Filed with the SEC on March 28, 2008 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.3 | Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and Paul Watts, dated January 31, 2010 | Filed with the SEC on March 9, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.4 | Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement, by and between the Company and Murrayfield Limited, dated March 11, 2010 | Filed with the SEC on March 23, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.5 | Share Issuance Agreement, by and between the Company and Premier Global Corp, dated April 23, 2010 | Filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.6 | Separation Agreement, by and amongst the Company and Kelly Sundberg, Stephen Ronaldson and Paul Watts, dated December 3, 2010 | Filed with the SEC on December 7, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K/A. | |
| 10.7 | Share Exchange Agreement, by and between the Company and Joaquin Basin Resources Inc., dated January 20, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on January 25, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.8 | Agreement for the Sale and Assignment and Affirmation of Obligation, by and amongst the Company, Green Shoe, LLC, and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated January 28, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on February 4, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
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| 10.9 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, by and between the Company and Buyer, dated February 24, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on March 10, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.10 | Form of Convertible Promissory Note, by and between the Company and Holder, dated February 24, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on March 10, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.11 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, by and between the Company and Buyer, dated May 13, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on June 13, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.12 | Form of Convertible Promissory Note, by and between the Company and Holder, dated May 13, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on June 13, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.13 | Transfer of Asset by and between, Xploration Inc, and Joaquin Basin Resources, dated January 20, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on November 23, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.14 | Mineral Rights Purchase Amendment, by and between Xploration Inc. and Joaquin Basin Resources, dated November 21, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on November 23, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| 10.15 | Contract Agreement, by and between the Company and James Powell, dated October 24, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on February 9, 2012, as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.16 | Employment/Consulting Agreement, by and between the Company and Tim DeHerrera, dated December 2, 2011 | Filed with the SEC on February 9, 2012, as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.17 | Debt Settlement Agreement, by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, dated December 31, 2012 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.18 | Debt Settlement Agreement, by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, Inc., dated December 31, 2012 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.19 | Debt Settlement Agreement, by and between the Company and Xploration Incorporated, dated December 31, 2012 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.20 | Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Xploration Incorporated, dated July 31, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on August 5, 2013, as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.21 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated July 31, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. |
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| 10.22 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated July 31, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.23 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated August 31, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.24 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated September 30, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.25 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, dated October 1, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.26 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated October 31, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.27 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated November 30, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.28 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated December 31, 2013 | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.29 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated January 31, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on July 15, 2014 as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
| 10.30 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated March 31, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on July 15, 2014 as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
| 10.31 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated March 31, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on July 15, 2014 as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
| 10.32 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated April 30, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on August 14, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.33 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated July 31, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on November 14, 2014 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.34 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Syndication Capital, LLC, dated October 31, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on February 17, 2015 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. |
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| 10.35 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, dated October 1, 2014 | Filed with the SEC on February 17, 2015 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.36 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, dated January 1, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on February 17, 2015 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.37 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, dated March 31, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on July 14, 2015 as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
| 10.38 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, dated June 30, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on August 7, 2015 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.39 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, dated September 30, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on November 18, 2015 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.40 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, Inc, dated October 31, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on February 12, 2016 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.41 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, Inc, dated November 30, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on February 12, 2016 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.42 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, Inc, dated December 31, 2015 | Filed with the SEC on February 12, 2016 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 10.43 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, Inc, dated January 31, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.44 | Convertible Promissory Note entered by and between the Company and Direct Capital Group, Inc, dated February 29, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.45 | Asset Purchase Agreement, by and between the Company and RJM and Associates, dated March 9, 2016 | Filed with the SEC on March 10, 2016 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 10.46 | Consulting Agreement, by and between the Company and Gary Tilden, dated March 10, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.47 | Consulting Agreement, by and between the Company and Mike Schatz, dated March 10, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.48 | Consulting Agreement, by and between the Company and Robert Stillwaugh, dated March 10, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.49 | Consulting Agreement, by and between the Company and D.M. Murtaugh, dated March 10, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.50 | Assignment of Debt Agreement, by and between the Company and Rockwell Capital Partners, LLC, dated April 12, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 10.51 | Assignment of Debt Agreement, by and between the Company and Microcap Equity Group, LLC, dated May 4, 2016 | Filed herewith. |
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| 10.52 | Assignment of Debt Agreement, by and between the Company and V2IP, LLC, dated May 13, 2016 | Filed herewith. | |
| 16.1 | Representative Letter from John Kinross-Kennedy | Filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013 as part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. | |
| 16.2 | Representative Letter from Anton & Chia LLP. | Filed with the SEC on October 25, 2013 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. | |
| 31.01 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 | Filed herewith. | |
| 31.02 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 | Filed herewith. | |
| 32.01 | Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Filed herewith | |
| 101.INS* | XBRL Instance Document | Furnished herewith. | |
| 101.SCH* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | Furnished herewith. | |
| 101.CAL* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | |
| 101.LAB* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | |
| 101.PRE* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | |
| 101.DEF* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. |
*Filed Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| GRID PETROLEUM CORP. | |
| Dated: June 29, 2016 | |
| /s/ Gary Tilden | |
| By: Gary Tilden | |
| Its: President, Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
| Dated: June 29, 2016 | /s/ Gary Tilden |
| Gary Tilden – Director | |
| Principal Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 10.43
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
| Principal Amount: $80,000.00 | Issue Date: January 31, 2016 |
| Debt Settlement Price: $80,000.00 |
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
Grid Petroleum Corporation , a Nevada corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of Direct Capital Group Inc , a Nevada corporation, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) the sum of $80,000.00 together with any interest as set forth herein, on July 31, 2016 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate of eight percent (8%) (the “Interest Rate”) per annum from the date hereof (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. This Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein. Any amount of principal or interest on this Note, which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty two percent (22%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). Interest shall commence accruing on the date that the Note is fully paid and shall be computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed. All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into Common free trading stock, $0.00001par value per share (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a business day and, in the case of any interest payment date which is not the date on which this Note is paid in full, the extension of the due date thereof shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining the amount of interest due on such date. As used in this Note, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in that certain Securities Debt Settlement Agreement dated the date hereof, pursuant to which this Note was originally issued (the “Debt Settlement Agreement”).
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This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.
The following terms shall apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. CONVERSION RIGHTS
1.1 Conversion Right . The Holder shall have the right from time to time, and at any time during the period beginning on the date, which is one hundred eighty (180) days, following the dates listed for each invoice listed in Exhibit B. The Maturity Date for invoice in the amount of $80,000.00, July 31, 2016 (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) the date of payment of the Default Amount (as defined in Article III) pursuant to Section 1.6(a) or Article III, each in respect of the remaining outstanding principal amount of this Note to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided , however , that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Notes or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Borrower subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso, provided , further , however , that the limitations on conversion may be waived by the Holder upon, at the election of the Holder, not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Borrower, and the provisions of the conversion limitation shall continue to apply until such 61st day (or such later date, as determined by the Holder, as may be specified in such notice of waiver). The number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower by the Holder in accordance with Section 1.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., Las Vegas, Nevada time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”).
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The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of (1) the principal amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion plus (2) at the Borrower’s option, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date, plus (3) at the Borrower’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2) plus (4) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof.
1.2 Conversion Price .
(a) Calculation of Conversion Price . The conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) shall equal the Variable Conversion Price (as defined herein) (subject to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings by the Borrower relating to the Borrower’s securities or the securities of any subsidiary of the Borrower, combinations, recapitalization, reclassifications, extraordinary distributions and similar events). The "Conversion Price" shall mean par .00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time.
(b) Conversion Price During Major Announcements . Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 1.2(a) to the contrary, in the event the Borrower (i) makes a public announcement that it intends to consolidate or merge with any other corporation (other than a merger in which the Borrower is the surviving or continuing corporation and its capital stock is unchanged) or sell or transfer all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or (ii) any person, group or entity (including the Borrower) publicly announces a tender offer to Purchase 50% or more of the Borrower’s Common Stock (or any other takeover scheme) (the date of the announcement referred to in clause (i) or (ii) is hereinafter referred to as the “Announcement Date”), then the Conversion Price shall, effective upon the Announcement Date and continuing through the Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date (as defined below), be equal to the lower of (x) the Conversion Price which would have been applicable for a Conversion occurring on the Announcement Date and (y) the Conversion Price that would otherwise be in effect. From and after the Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date, the Conversion Price shall be determined as set forth in this Section 1.2(a). For purposes hereof, “Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date” shall mean, with respect to any proposed transaction or tender offer (or takeover scheme) for which a public announcement as contemplated by this Section 1.2(b) has been made, the date upon which the Borrower (in the case of clause (i) above) or the person, group or entity (in the case of clause (ii) above) consummates or publicly announces the termination or abandonment of the proposed transaction or tender offer (or takeover scheme) which caused this Section 1.2(b) to become operative.
1.3 Authorized Shares . The Borrower covenants that during the period the conversion right exists, the Borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement. The Borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved two times the number of shares that is actually issuable upon full conversion of the Note (based on the Conversion Price of the Notes in effect from time to time)(the “Reserved Amount”).
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The Reserved Amount shall be increased from time to time in accordance with the Borrower’s obligations pursuant to Section 4(g) of the Debt Settlement Agreement. The Borrower represents that upon issuance, such shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. In addition, if the Borrower shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Notes shall be convertible at the then current Conversion Price, the Borrower shall at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Notes. The Borrower (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.
If, at any time the Borrower does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.2 of the Note.
1.4 Method of Conversion .
(a) Mechanics of Conversion . Subject to Section 1.1, this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part at any time from time to time after the Issue Date, by (A) submitting to the Borrower a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 6:00 p.m., Las Vegas, Nevada time) and (B) subject to Section 1.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Borrower.
(b) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Borrower shall, prima facie, be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any portion of this Note is converted as aforesaid, the Holder may not transfer this Note unless the Holder first physically surrenders this Note to the Borrower, whereupon the Borrower will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Note of like tenor, registered as the Holder (upon payment by the Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may request, representing in the aggregate the remaining unpaid principal amount of this Note. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Note, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of a portion of this Note, the unpaid and unconverted principal amount of this Note represented by this Note may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
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(c) Payment of Taxes . The Borrower shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Note in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and the Borrower shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Borrower the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Borrower that such tax has been paid.
(d) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion . Upon receipt by the Borrower from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within three (3) business days after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof and the Debt Settlement Agreement.
(e) Obligation of Borrower to Deliver Common Stock . Upon receipt by the Borrower of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Borrower defaults on its obligations under this Article I, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, the Borrower’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Borrower to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Borrower, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of the Borrower to the Holder in connection with such conversion. The Conversion Date specified in the Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date so long as the Notice of Conversion is received by the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., Las Vegas, Nevada time, on such date.
(f) Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer . In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided the Borrower is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions contained in Section 1.1 and in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission (“DWAC”) system.
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(g) Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline . Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline (other than a failure due to the circumstances described in Section 1.3 above, which failure shall be governed by such Section) the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that the Borrower fails to deliver such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Borrower by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Borrower agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 1.4(g) are justified.
1.5 Concerning the Shares . The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 1.5 and who is an Accredited Investor (as defined in the Debt Settlement Agreement). Except as otherwise provided in the Debt Settlement Agreement (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note have been registered under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate:
“NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.”
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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Borrower shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if (i) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 or Regulation S, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.
1.6 Effect of Certain Events .
(a) Effect of Merger, Consolidation, Etc . At the option of the Holder, the sale, conveyance or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower, the effectuation by the Borrower of a transaction or series of related transactions in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Borrower is disposed of, or the consolidation, merger or other business combination of the Borrower with or into any other Person (as defined below) or Persons when the Borrower is not the survivor shall either: (i) be deemed to be an Event of Default (as defined in Article III) pursuant to which the Borrower shall be required to pay to the Holder upon the consummation of and as a condition to such transaction an amount equal to the Default Amount (as defined in Article III) or (ii) be treated pursuant to Section 1.6(b) hereof. “Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity or organization.
(b) Adjustment Due to Merger, Consolidation, Etc . If, at any time when this Note is issued and outstanding and prior to conversion of all of the Notes, there shall be any merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar event, as a result of which shares of Common Stock of the Borrower shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of another class or classes of stock or securities of the Borrower or another entity, or in case of any sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower other than in connection with a plan of complete liquidation of the Borrower, then the Holder of this Note shall thereafter have the right to receive upon conversion of this Note, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore issuable upon conversion, such stock, securities or assets which the Holder would have been entitled to receive in such transaction had this Note been converted in full immediately prior to such transaction (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth herein), and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder of this Note to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustment of the Conversion Price and of the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Note) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be practicable in relation to any securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the conversion hereof. The Borrower shall not affect any transaction described in this Section 1.6(b) unless (a) it first gives, to the extent practicable, thirty (30) days prior written notice (but in any event at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice) of the record date of the special meeting of shareholders to approve, or if there is no such record date, the consummation of, such merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar event or sale of assets (during which time the Holder shall be entitled to convert this Note) and (b) the resulting successor or acquiring entity (if not the Borrower) assumes by written instrument the obligations of this Section 1.6(b). The above provisions shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers, sales, transfers or share exchanges.
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(c) Adjustment Due to Distribution . If the Borrower shall declare or make any distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Stock as a dividend, stock repurchase, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including any dividend or distribution to the Borrower’s shareholders in cash or shares (or rights to acquire shares) of capital stock of a subsidiary (i.e., a spin-off)) (a “Distribution”), then the Holder of this Note shall be entitled, upon any conversion of this Note after the date of record for determining shareholders entitled to such Distribution, to receive the amount of such assets which would have been payable to the Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion had such Holder been the holder of such shares of Common Stock on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to such Distribution.
(d) Adjustment Due to Dilutive Issuance . If, at any time when any Notes are issued and outstanding, the Borrower issues or sells, or in accordance with this Section 1.6(d) hereof is deemed to have issued or sold, any shares of Common Stock for no consideration or for a consideration per share (before deduction of reasonable expenses or commissions or underwriting discounts or allowances in connection therewith) less than the Conversion Price in effect on the date of such issuance (or deemed issuance) of such shares of Common Stock (a “Dilutive Issuance”), then immediately upon the Dilutive Issuance, the Conversion Price will be reduced to the amount of the consideration per share received by the Borrower in such Dilutive Issuance.
The Borrower shall be deemed to have issued or sold shares of Common Stock if the Borrower in any manner issues or grants any warrants, rights or options (not including employee stock option plans), whether or not immediately exercisable, to subscribe for or to purchase Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock (“Convertible Securities”) (such warrants, rights and options to Purchase Common Stock or Convertible Securities are hereinafter referred to as “Options”) and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options is less than the Conversion Price then in effect, then the Conversion Price shall be equal to such price per share. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the “price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options” is determined by dividing (i) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Borrower as consideration for the issuance or granting of all such Options, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Borrower upon the exercise of all such Options, plus, in the case of Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options, the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration payable upon the conversion or exchange thereof at the time such Convertible Securities first become convertible or exchangeable, by (ii) the maximum total number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of all such Options (assuming full conversion of Convertible Securities, if applicable). No further adjustment to the Conversion Price will be made upon the actual issuance of such Common Stock upon the exercise of such Options or upon the conversion or exchange of Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of such Options.
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Additionally, the Borrower shall be deemed to have issued or sold shares of Common Stock if the Borrower in any manner issues or sells any Convertible Securities, whether or not immediately convertible (other than where the same are issuable upon the exercise of Options), and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon such conversion or exchange is less than the Conversion Price then in effect, then the Conversion Price shall be equal to such price per share. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, the “price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon such conversion or exchange” is determined by dividing (i) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Borrower as consideration for the issuance or sale of all such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Borrower upon the conversion or exchange thereof at the time such Convertible Securities first become convertible or exchangeable, by (ii) the maximum total number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities. No further adjustment to the Conversion Price will be made upon the actual issuance of such Common Stock upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities.
(e) Share Purchase Rights . If, at any time when any Notes are issued and outstanding, the Borrower issues any convertible securities or rights to Common stock, warrants, securities or other property (the “Purchase Rights”) pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock, then the Holder of this Note will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Share Purchase Rights, the aggregate Share Purchase Rights which such Holder could have acquired if such Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete conversion of this Note (without regard to any limitations on conversion contained herein) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Debt Settlement Rights or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Debt Settlement Rights.
(f) Notice of Adjustments . Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price as a result of the events described in this Section 1.6, the Borrower, at its expense, shall promptly compute such adjustment or readjustment and prepare and furnish to the Holder a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. The Borrower shall, upon the written request at any time of the Holder, furnish to such Holder a like certificate setting forth (i) such adjustment or readjustment, (ii) the Conversion Price at the time in effect and (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other securities or property which at the time would be received upon conversion of the Note.
1.7 Trading Market Limitations . Unless permitted by the applicable rules and regulations of the principal securities market on which the Common Stock is then listed or traded, in no event shall the Borrower issue upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note and the other Notes issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement more than the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that the Borrower can issue pursuant to any rule of the principal United States securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded (the “Maximum Share Amount”), which shall be 4.99% of the total shares outstanding on the Closing Date (as defined in the Debt Settlement Agreement), subject to equitable adjustment from time to time for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, capital reorganizations and similar events relating to the Common Stock occurring after the date hereof. Once the Maximum Share Amount has been issued, if the Borrower fails to eliminate any prohibitions under applicable law or the rules or regulations of any stock exchange, interdealer quotation system or other self-regulatory organization with jurisdiction over the Borrower or any of its securities on the Borrower’s ability to issue shares of Common Stock in excess of the Maximum Share Amount, in lieu of any further right to convert this Note, this will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.3 of the Note.
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1.8 Status as Shareholder . Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by a Holder, (i) the shares covered thereby (other than the shares, if any, which cannot be issued because their issuance would exceed such Holder’s allocated portion of the Reserved Amount or Maximum Share Amount) shall be deemed converted into shares of Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as a Holder of such converted portion of this Note shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such shares of Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Borrower to comply with the terms of this Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Holder has not received certificates for all shares of Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Note for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Borrower) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Note with respect to such unconverted portions of this Note and the Borrower shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Note to the Holder or, if the Note has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Note has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies (including, without limitation, (i) the right to receive Conversion Default Payments pursuant to Section 1.3 to the extent required thereby for such Conversion Default and any subsequent Conversion Default and (ii) the right to have the Conversion Price with respect to subsequent conversions determined in accordance with Section 1.3) for the Borrower’s failure to convert this Note.
1.9 Prepayment . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the period beginning on the Issue Date and ending on the date which is ninety (90) days following the issue date, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.9. Any notice of prepayment hereunder (an “Optional Prepayment Notice”) shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the date fixed for prepayment (the “Optional Prepayment Date”), the Borrower shall make payment of the Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash (the “Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to 140%, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.9.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the period beginning on the date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, which is ninety-one (91) days following the issue date and ending on the date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, which is one hundred fifty (150) days following the issue date, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.9. Any Optional Prepayment Notice shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall make payment of the Second Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash (the “Second Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to 145%, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Second Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.9.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the period beginning on the date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, which is one hundred fifty-one (151) days following the issue date and ending on the date which is one hundred eighty (180) days following the issue date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.9. Any Optional Prepayment Notice shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall make payment of the Third Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash (the “Third Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to 150%, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Third Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.9.
After the expiration of one hundred eighty (180) following the date of the Note, the Borrower shall have no right of prepayment.
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ARTICLE II. CERTAIN COVENANTS
2.1 Distributions on Capital Stock . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent (a) pay, declare or set apart for such payment, any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, property or other securities) on shares of capital stock other than dividends on shares of Common Stock solely in the form of additional shares of Common Stock or (b) directly or indirectly or through any subsidiary make any other payment or distribution in respect of its capital stock except for distributions pursuant to any shareholders’ rights plan which is approved by a majority of the Borrower’s disinterested directors.
2.2 Restriction on Stock Repurchase . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire (whether for cash or in exchange for property or other securities or otherwise) in any one transaction or series of related transactions any shares of capital stock of the Borrower or any warrants, rights or options to purchase or acquire any such shares.
2.3 Borrowings . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, create, incur, assume guarantee, endorse, contingently agree to purchase or otherwise become liable upon the obligation of any person, firm, partnership, joint venture or corporation, except by the endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection, or suffer to exist any liability for borrowed money, except (a) borrowings in existence or committed on the date hereof and of which the Borrower has informed Holder in writing prior to the date hereof, (b) indebtedness to trade creditors or financial institutions incurred in the ordinary course of business or (c)
borrowings, the proceeds of which shall be used to repay this Note.
2.4 Sale of Assets . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course of business. Any consent to the disposition of any assets may be conditioned on a specified use of the proceeds of disposition.
2.5 Advances and Loans . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, lend money, give credit or make advances to any person, firm, joint venture or corporation, including, without limitation, officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates of the Borrower, except loans, credits or advances (a) in existence or committed on the date hereof and which the Borrower has informed Holder in writing prior to the date hereof, (b) made in the ordinary course of business or (c) not in excess of $500,000.
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ARTICLE III. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
If any of the following events of default (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:
3.1 Failure to Pay Principal or Interest . The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise.
3.2 Conversion and the Shares . The Borrower fails to issue shares of Common Stock to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, the Borrower directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for shares of Common Stock to be issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph) and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for three (3) business days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion. It is an obligation of the Borrower to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent. It shall be an event of default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by the Borrower to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be paid by the Borrower to the Holder within forty eight (48) hours of a demand from the Holder.
3.3 Breach of Covenants . The Borrower breaches any material covenant or other material term or condition contained in this Note and any collateral documents including but not limited to the Debt Settlement Agreement and such breach continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof to the Borrower from the Holder.
3.4 Breach of Representations and Warranties . Any representation or warranty of the Borrower made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith (including, without limitation, the Debt Settlement Agreement), shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Debt Settlement Agreement.
3.5 Receiver or Trustee . The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.
3.6 Judgments . Any money judgment, writ or similar process shall be entered or filed against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower or any of its property or other assets for more than $50,000, and shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days unless otherwise consented to by the Holder, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
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3.7 Bankruptcy . Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower.
3.8 Delisting of Stock . The Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing of the Stock on at least one of the OTCBB or an equivalent replacement exchange, the Nasdaq National Market, the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the American Stock Exchange.
3.9 Failure to Comply with the Exchange Act . The Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act; and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
3.10 Liquidation . Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Borrower or any substantial portion of its business.
3.11 Cessation of Operations . Any cessation of operations by Borrower or Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.
3.12 Maintenance of Assets . The failure by Borrower to maintain any material intellectual property rights, personal, real property or other assets, which are necessary to conduct its business (whether now or in the future).
3.13 Financial Statement Restatement . The restatement of any financial statements filed by the Borrower with the SEC for any date or period from two years prior to the Issue Date of this Note and until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the unrestated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Debt Settlement Agreement.
3.14 Reverse Splits . The Borrower effectuates a reverse split of its Common Stock without twenty (20) days prior written notice to the Holder.
3.15 Replacement of Transfer Agent . In the event that the Borrower proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Borrower fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to Borrower and the Borrower.
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3.16 Cross-Default . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the Other Agreements, after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note and the Other Agreements, in which event the Holder shall be entitled (but in no event required) to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note and the Other Agreements by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder . “Other Agreements” means, collectively, all agreements and instruments between, among or by: (1) the Borrower, and, or for the benefit of, (2) the Holder and any affiliate of the Holder, including, without limitation, promissory notes; provided, however, the term “Other Agreements” shall not include the related or companion documents to this Note. Each of the loan transactions will be cross-defaulted with each other loan transaction and with all other existing and future debt of Borrower to the Holder.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Section 3.1 (solely with respect to failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due at the Maturity Date), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the Default Sum (as defined herein). UPON THE OCCURRENCE AND DURING THE CONTINUATION OF ANY EVENT OF DEFAULT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 3.2, THE NOTE SHALL BECOME IMMEDIATELY DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE BORROWER SHALL PAY TO THE HOLDER, IN FULL SATISFACTION OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO: (Y) THE DEFAULT SUM (AS DEFINED HEREIN); MULTIPLIED BY (Z) TWO (2). Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Sections 3.1 (solely with respect to failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note upon a Trading Market Prepayment Event pursuant to Section 1.7 or upon acceleration), 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, and/or 3. 15 exercisable through the delivery of written notice to the Borrower by such Holders (the “Default Notice”), and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified the remaining sections of Articles III (other than failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon at the Maturity Date specified in Section 3,1 hereof), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the greater of (i) 150% times the sum of (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the date of payment (the “Mandatory Prepayment Date”) plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and/or (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof (the then outstanding principal amount of this Note to the date of payment plus the amounts referred to in clauses (x), (y) and (z) shall collectively be known as the “Default Sum”) or (ii) the “parity value” of the Default Sum to be prepaid, where parity value means (a) the highest number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to such Default Sum in accordance with Article I, treating the Trading Day immediately preceding the Mandatory Prepayment Date as the “Conversion Date” for purposes of determining the lowest applicable Conversion Price, unless the Default Event arises as a result of a breach in respect of a specific Conversion Date in which case such Conversion Date shall be the Conversion Date), multiplied by (b) the highest Closing Price for the Common Stock during the period beginning on the date of first occurrence of the Event of Default and ending one day prior to the Mandatory Prepayment Date (the “Default Amount”) and all other amounts payable hereunder shall immediately become due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which hereby are expressly waived, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, of collection, and the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.
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If the Borrower fails to pay the Default Amount within five (5) business days of written notice that such amount is due and payable, then the Holder shall have the right at any time, so long as the Borrower remains in default (and so long and to the extent that there are sufficient authorized shares), to require the Borrower, upon written notice, to immediately issue, in lieu of the Default Amount, the number of shares of Common Stock of the Borrower equal to the Default Amount divided by the Conversion Price then in effect.
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver . No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
4.2 Notices . All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Borrower, to:
Grid Petroleum Corporation
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
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If to the Holder:
Direct Capital Group Inc
1401 Camino Del Mar #202
Del Mar, CA 92014
4.3 Amendments . This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument (and the other Notes issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement) as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.
4.4 Assignability . This Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act). Notwithstanding anything in this Note to the contrary, this Note may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement.
4.5 Cost of Collection . If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
4.6 Governing Law . This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the state courts of Nevada or in the federal courts located in the state and county of Clark. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Borrower and Holder waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law.
Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
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4.7 Certain Amounts . Whenever pursuant to this Note the Borrower is required to pay an amount in excess of the outstanding principal amount (or the portion thereof required to be paid at that time) plus accrued and unpaid interest plus Default Interest on such interest, the Borrower and the Holder agree that the actual damages to the Holder from the receipt of cash payment on this Note may be difficult to determine and the amount to be so paid by the Borrower represents stipulated damages and not a penalty and is intended to compensate the Holder in part for loss of the opportunity to convert this Note and to earn a return from the sale of shares of Common Stock acquired upon conversion of this Note at a price in excess of the price paid for such shares pursuant to this Note. The Borrower and the Holder hereby agree that such amount of stipulated damages is not plainly disproportionate to the possible loss to the Holder from the receipt of a cash payment without the opportunity to convert this Note into shares of Common Stock.
4.8 Debt Settlement Agreement . By its acceptance of this Note, each party agrees to be bound by the applicable terms of the Debt Settlement Agreement.
4.9 Notice of Corporate Events . Except as otherwise provided below, the Holder of this Note shall have no rights as a Holder of Common Stock unless and only to the extent that it converts this Note into Common Stock. The Borrower shall provide the Holder with prior notification of any meeting of the Borrower’s shareholders (and copies of proxy materials and other information sent to shareholders). In the event of any taking by the Borrower of a record of its shareholders for the purpose of determining shareholders who are entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, any right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire (including by way of merger, consolidation, reclassification or recapitalization) any share of any class or any other securities or property, or to receive any other right, or for the purpose of determining shareholders who are entitled to vote in connection with any proposed sale, lease or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or any proposed liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Borrower, the Borrower shall mail a notice to the Holder, at least twenty (20) days prior to the record date specified therein (or thirty (30) days prior to the consummation of the transaction or event, whichever is earlier), of the date on which any such record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, right or other event, and a brief statement regarding the amount and character of such dividend, distribution, right or other event to the extent known at such time. The Borrower shall make a public announcement of any event requiring notification to the Holder hereunder substantially simultaneously with the notification to the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Section 4.9.
4.10 Remedies . The Borrower acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer this January 31, 2016
Grid Petroleum Corporation
By: _ Edward Aruda ____________
Edward Aruda
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF CONVERSION
The undersigned hereby elects to convert $_________________ principal amount of the Note (defined below) into that number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the conversion of the Note (“Common Stock”) as set forth below, of Grid Petroleum Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”) according to the conditions of the convertible note of the Borrower dated as of January 31, 2016 (the “Note”), as of the date written below. No fee will be charged to the Holder for any conversion, except for transfer taxes, if any.
Box Checked as to applicable instructions:
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Exhibit 10.44
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
| Principal Amount: $80,000.00 | Issue Date: February 29, 2016 |
| Debt Settlement Price: $80,000.00 |
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
Grid Petroleum Corporation , a Nevada corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of Direct Capital Group Inc, a Nevada corporation, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) the sum of $80,000.00 together with any interest as set forth herein, on August 31, 2016 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate of eight percent (8%) (the “Interest Rate”) per annum from the date hereof (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. This Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein. Any amount of principal or interest on this Note, which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty two percent (22%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). Interest shall commence accruing on the date that the Note is fully paid and shall be computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed. All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into Common free trading stock, $0.00001par value per share (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a business day and, in the case of any interest payment date which is not the date on which this Note is paid in full, the extension of the due date thereof shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining the amount of interest due on such date. As used in this Note, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in that certain Securities Debt Settlement Agreement dated the date hereof, pursuant to which this Note was originally issued (the “Debt Settlement Agreement”).
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This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.
The following terms shall apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. CONVERSION RIGHTS
1.1 Conversion Right . The Holder shall have the right from time to time, and at any time during the period beginning on the date, which is one hundred eighty (180) days, following the dates listed for each invoice listed in Exhibit B. The Maturity Date for invoice in the amount of $80,000.00, August 31, 2016 (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) the date of payment of the Default Amount (as defined in Article III) pursuant to Section 1.6(a) or Article III, each in respect of the remaining outstanding principal amount of this Note to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided , however , that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Notes or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Borrower subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso, provided , further , however , that the limitations on conversion may be waived by the Holder upon, at the election of the Holder, not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Borrower, and the provisions of the conversion limitation shall continue to apply until such 61st day (or such later date, as determined by the Holder, as may be specified in such notice of waiver). The number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower by the Holder in accordance with Section 1.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., Las Vegas, Nevada time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”).
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The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of (1) the principal amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion plus (2) at the Borrower’s option, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date, plus (3) at the Borrower’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2) plus (4) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof.
1.2 Conversion Price .
(a) Calculation of Conversion Price . The conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) shall equal the Variable Conversion Price (as defined herein) (subject to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings by the Borrower relating to the Borrower’s securities or the securities of any subsidiary of the Borrower, combinations, recapitalization, reclassifications, extraordinary distributions and similar events). The "Conversion Price" shall mean par .00001 multiplied by the number of Common Stock converted at the time.
(b) Conversion Price During Major Announcements . Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 1.2(a) to the contrary, in the event the Borrower (i) makes a public announcement that it intends to consolidate or merge with any other corporation (other than a merger in which the Borrower is the surviving or continuing corporation and its capital stock is unchanged) or sell or transfer all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or (ii) any person, group or entity (including the Borrower) publicly announces a tender offer to Purchase 50% or more of the Borrower’s Common Stock (or any other takeover scheme) (the date of the announcement referred to in clause (i) or (ii) is hereinafter referred to as the “Announcement Date”), then the Conversion Price shall, effective upon the Announcement Date and continuing through the Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date (as defined below), be equal to the lower of (x) the Conversion Price which would have been applicable for a Conversion occurring on the Announcement Date and (y) the Conversion Price that would otherwise be in effect. From and after the Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date, the Conversion Price shall be determined as set forth in this Section 1.2(a). For purposes hereof, “Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date” shall mean, with respect to any proposed transaction or tender offer (or takeover scheme) for which a public announcement as contemplated by this Section 1.2(b) has been made, the date upon which the Borrower (in the case of clause (i) above) or the person, group or entity (in the case of clause (ii) above) consummates or publicly announces the termination or abandonment of the proposed transaction or tender offer (or takeover scheme) which caused this Section 1.2(b) to become operative.
1.3 Authorized Shares . The Borrower covenants that during the period the conversion right exists, the Borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement. The Borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved two times the number of shares that is actually issuable upon full conversion of the Note (based on the Conversion Price of the Notes in effect from time to time)(the “Reserved Amount”).
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The Reserved Amount shall be increased from time to time in accordance with the Borrower’s obligations pursuant to Section 4(g) of the Debt Settlement Agreement. The Borrower represents that upon issuance, such shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. In addition, if the Borrower shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Notes shall be convertible at the then current Conversion Price, the Borrower shall at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Notes. The Borrower (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.
If, at any time the Borrower does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.2 of the Note.
1.4 Method of Conversion .
(a) Mechanics of Conversion . Subject to Section 1.1, this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part at any time from time to time after the Issue Date, by (A) submitting to the Borrower a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 6:00 p.m., Las Vegas, Nevada time) and (B) subject to Section 1.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Borrower.
(b) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Borrower shall, prima facie, be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any portion of this Note is converted as aforesaid, the Holder may not transfer this Note unless the Holder first physically surrenders this Note to the Borrower, whereupon the Borrower will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Note of like tenor, registered as the Holder (upon payment by the Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may request, representing in the aggregate the remaining unpaid principal amount of this Note. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Note, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of a portion of this Note, the unpaid and unconverted principal amount of this Note represented by this Note may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
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(c) Payment of Taxes . The Borrower shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Note in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and the Borrower shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Borrower the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Borrower that such tax has been paid.
(d) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion . Upon receipt by the Borrower from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within three (3) business days after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof and the Debt Settlement Agreement.
(e) Obligation of Borrower to Deliver Common Stock . Upon receipt by the Borrower of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Borrower defaults on its obligations under this Article I, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, the Borrower’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Borrower to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Borrower, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of the Borrower to the Holder in connection with such conversion. The Conversion Date specified in the Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date so long as the Notice of Conversion is received by the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., Las Vegas, Nevada time, on such date.
(f) Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer . In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided the Borrower is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions contained in Section 1.1 and in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission (“DWAC”) system.
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(g) Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline . Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline (other than a failure due to the circumstances described in Section 1.3 above, which failure shall be governed by such Section) the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that the Borrower fails to deliver such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Borrower by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Borrower agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 1.4(g) are justified.
1.5 Concerning the Shares . The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 1.5 and who is an Accredited Investor (as defined in the Debt Settlement Agreement). Except as otherwise provided in the Debt Settlement Agreement (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note have been registered under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate:
“NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.”
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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Borrower shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if (i) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 or Regulation S, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.
1.6 Effect of Certain Events .
(a) Effect of Merger, Consolidation, Etc . At the option of the Holder, the sale, conveyance or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower, the effectuation by the Borrower of a transaction or series of related transactions in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Borrower is disposed of, or the consolidation, merger or other business combination of the Borrower with or into any other Person (as defined below) or Persons when the Borrower is not the survivor shall either: (i) be deemed to be an Event of Default (as defined in Article III) pursuant to which the Borrower shall be required to pay to the Holder upon the consummation of and as a condition to such transaction an amount equal to the Default Amount (as defined in Article III) or (ii) be treated pursuant to Section 1.6(b) hereof. “Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity or organization.
(b) Adjustment Due to Merger, Consolidation, Etc . If, at any time when this Note is issued and outstanding and prior to conversion of all of the Notes, there shall be any merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar event, as a result of which shares of Common Stock of the Borrower shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of another class or classes of stock or securities of the Borrower or another entity, or in case of any sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower other than in connection with a plan of complete liquidation of the Borrower, then the Holder of this Note shall thereafter have the right to receive upon conversion of this Note, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore issuable upon conversion, such stock, securities or assets which the Holder would have been entitled to receive in such transaction had this Note been converted in full immediately prior to such transaction (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth herein), and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder of this Note to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustment of the Conversion Price and of the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Note) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be practicable in relation to any securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the conversion hereof. The Borrower shall not affect any transaction described in this Section 1.6(b) unless (a) it first gives, to the extent practicable, thirty (30) days prior written notice (but in any event at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice) of the record date of the special meeting of shareholders to approve, or if there is no such record date, the consummation of, such merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar event or sale of assets (during which time the Holder shall be entitled to convert this Note) and (b) the resulting successor or acquiring entity (if not the Borrower) assumes by written instrument the obligations of this Section 1.6(b). The above provisions shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers, sales, transfers or share exchanges.
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(c) Adjustment Due to Distribution . If the Borrower shall declare or make any distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Stock as a dividend, stock repurchase, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including any dividend or distribution to the Borrower’s shareholders in cash or shares (or rights to acquire shares) of capital stock of a subsidiary (i.e., a spin-off)) (a “Distribution”), then the Holder of this Note shall be entitled, upon any conversion of this Note after the date of record for determining shareholders entitled to such Distribution, to receive the amount of such assets which would have been payable to the Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion had such Holder been the holder of such shares of Common Stock on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to such Distribution.
(d) Adjustment Due to Dilutive Issuance . If, at any time when any Notes are issued and outstanding, the Borrower issues or sells, or in accordance with this Section 1.6(d) hereof is deemed to have issued or sold, any shares of Common Stock for no consideration or for a consideration per share (before deduction of reasonable expenses or commissions or underwriting discounts or allowances in connection therewith) less than the Conversion Price in effect on the date of such issuance (or deemed issuance) of such shares of Common Stock (a “Dilutive Issuance”), then immediately upon the Dilutive Issuance, the Conversion Price will be reduced to the amount of the consideration per share received by the Borrower in such Dilutive Issuance.
The Borrower shall be deemed to have issued or sold shares of Common Stock if the Borrower in any manner issues or grants any warrants, rights or options (not including employee stock option plans), whether or not immediately exercisable, to subscribe for or to purchase Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock (“Convertible Securities”) (such warrants, rights and options to Purchase Common Stock or Convertible Securities are hereinafter referred to as “Options”) and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options is less than the Conversion Price then in effect, then the Conversion Price shall be equal to such price per share. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the “price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options” is determined by dividing (i) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Borrower as consideration for the issuance or granting of all such Options, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Borrower upon the exercise of all such Options, plus, in the case of Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options, the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration payable upon the conversion or exchange thereof at the time such Convertible Securities first become convertible or exchangeable, by (ii) the maximum total number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of all such Options (assuming full conversion of Stock upon the exercise of such Options or upon the conversion or exchange of Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of such Options.
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Additionally, the Borrower shall be deemed to have issued or sold shares of Common Stock if the Borrower in any manner issues or sells any Convertible Securities, whether or not immediately convertible (other than where the same are issuable upon the exercise of Options), and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon such conversion or exchange is less than the Conversion Price then in effect, then the Conversion Price shall be equal to such price per share. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, the “price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon such conversion or exchange” is determined by dividing (i) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Borrower as consideration for the issuance or sale of all such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Borrower upon the conversion or exchange thereof at the time such Convertible Securities first become convertible or exchangeable, by (ii) the maximum total number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities. No further adjustment to the Conversion Price will be made upon the actual issuance of such Common Stock upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities.
(e) Share Purchase Rights . If, at any time when any Notes are issued and outstanding, the Borrower issues any convertible securities or rights to Common stock, warrants, securities or other property (the “Purchase Rights”) pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock, then the Holder of this Note will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Share Purchase Rights, the aggregate Share Purchase Rights which such Holder could have acquired if such Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete conversion of this Note (without regard to any limitations on conversion contained herein) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Debt Settlement Rights or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Debt Settlement Rights.
(f) Notice of Adjustments . Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price as a result of the events described in this Section 1.6, the Borrower, at its expense, shall promptly compute such adjustment or readjustment and prepare and furnish to the Holder a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. The Borrower shall, upon the written request at any time of the Holder, furnish to such Holder a like certificate setting forth (i) such adjustment or readjustment, (ii) the Conversion Price at the time in effect and (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other securities or property which at the time would be received upon conversion of the Note.
1.7 Trading Market Limitations . Unless permitted by the applicable rules and regulations of the principal securities market on which the Common Stock is then listed or traded, in no event shall the Borrower issue upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note and the other Notes issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement more than the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that the Borrower can issue pursuant to any rule of the principal United States securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded (the “Maximum Share Amount”), which shall be 4.99% of the total shares outstanding on the Closing Date (as defined in the Debt Settlement Agreement), subject to equitable adjustment from time to time for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, capital reorganizations and similar events relating to the Common Stock occurring after the date hereof. Once the Maximum Share Amount has been issued, if the Borrower fails to eliminate any prohibitions under applicable law or the rules or regulations of any stock exchange, interdealer quotation system or other self-regulatory organization with jurisdiction over the Borrower or any of its securities on the Borrower’s ability to issue shares of Common Stock in excess of the Maximum Share Amount, in lieu of any further right to convert this Note, this will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.3 of the Note.
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1.8 Status as Shareholder . Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by a Holder, (i) the shares covered thereby (other than the shares, if any, which cannot be issued because their issuance would exceed such Holder’s allocated portion of the Reserved Amount or Maximum Share Amount) shall be deemed converted into shares of Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as a Holder of such converted portion of this Note shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such shares of Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Borrower to comply with the terms of this Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Holder has not received certificates for all shares of Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Note for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Borrower) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Note with respect to such unconverted portions of this Note and the Borrower shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Note to the Holder or, if the Note has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Note has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies (including, without limitation, (i) the right to receive Conversion Default Payments pursuant to Section 1.3 to the extent required thereby for such Conversion Default and any subsequent Conversion Default and (ii) the right to have the Conversion Price with respect to subsequent conversions determined in accordance with Section 1.3) for the Borrower’s failure to convert this Note.
1.9 Prepayment . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the period beginning on the Issue Date and ending on the date which is ninety (90) days following the issue date, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.9. Any notice of prepayment hereunder (an “Optional Prepayment Notice”) shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the date fixed for prepayment (the “Optional Prepayment Date”), the Borrower shall make payment of the Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash (the “Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to 140%, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.9.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the period beginning on the date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, which is ninety-one (91) days following the issue date and ending on the date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, which is one hundred fifty (150) days following the issue date, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.9. Any Optional Prepayment Notice shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall make payment of the Second Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash (the “Second Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to 145%, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Second Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.9.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the period beginning on the date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, which is one hundred fifty-one (151) days following the issue date and ending on the date which is one hundred eighty (180) days following the issue date of the invoices listed on Exhibit B, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.9. Any Optional Prepayment Notice shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall make payment of the Third Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash (the “Third Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to 150%, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Third Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.9.
After the expiration of one hundred eighty (180) following the date of the Note, the Borrower shall have no right of prepayment.
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ARTICLE II. CERTAIN COVENANTS
2.1 Distributions on Capital Stock . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent (a) pay, declare or set apart for such payment, any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, property or other securities) on shares of capital stock other than dividends on shares of Common Stock solely in the form of additional shares of Common Stock or (b) directly or indirectly or through any subsidiary make any other payment or distribution in respect of its capital stock except for distributions pursuant to any shareholders’ rights plan which is approved by a majority of the Borrower’s disinterested directors.
2.2 Restriction on Stock Repurchase . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire (whether for cash or in exchange for property or other securities or otherwise) in any one transaction or series of related transactions any shares of capital stock of the Borrower or any warrants, rights or options to purchase or acquire any such shares.
2.3 Borrowings . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, create, incur, assume guarantee, endorse, contingently agree to purchase or otherwise become liable upon the obligation of any person, firm, partnership, joint venture or corporation, except by the endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection, or suffer to exist any liability for borrowed money, except (a) borrowings in existence or committed on the date hereof and of which the Borrower has informed Holder in writing prior to the date hereof, (b) indebtedness to trade creditors or financial institutions incurred in the ordinary course of business or (c)
borrowings, the proceeds of which shall be used to repay this Note.
2.4 Sale of Assets . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course of business. Any consent to the disposition of any assets may be conditioned on a specified use of the proceeds of disposition.
2.5 Advances and Loans . So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, lend money, give credit or make advances to any person, firm, joint venture or corporation, including, without limitation, officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates of the Borrower, except loans, credits or advances (a) in existence or committed on the date hereof and which the Borrower has informed Holder in writing prior to the date hereof, (b) made in the ordinary course of business or (c) not in excess of $500,000.
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ARTICLE III. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
If any of the following events of default (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:
3.1 Failure to Pay Principal or Interest . The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise.
3.2 Conversion and the Shares . The Borrower fails to issue shares of Common Stock to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, the Borrower directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for shares of Common Stock to be issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph) and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for three (3) business days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion. It is an obligation of the Borrower to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent. It shall be an event of default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by the Borrower to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be paid by the Borrower to the Holder within forty eight (48) hours of a demand from the Holder.
3.3 Breach of Covenants . The Borrower breaches any material covenant or other material term or condition contained in this Note and any collateral documents including but not limited to the Debt Settlement Agreement and such breach continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof to the Borrower from the Holder.
3.4 Breach of Representations and Warranties . Any representation or warranty of the Borrower made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith (including, without limitation, the Debt Settlement Agreement), shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Debt Settlement Agreement.
3.5 Receiver or Trustee . The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.
3.6 Judgments . Any money judgment, writ or similar process shall be entered or filed against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower or any of its property or other assets for more than $50,000, and shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days unless otherwise consented to by the Holder, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
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3.7 Bankruptcy . Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower.
3.8 Delisting of Stock . The Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing of the Stock on at least one of the OTCBB or an equivalent replacement exchange, the Nasdaq National Market, the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the American Stock Exchange.
3.9 Failure to Comply with the Exchange Act . The Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act; and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
3.10 Liquidation . Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Borrower or any substantial portion of its business.
3.11 Cessation of Operations . Any cessation of operations by Borrower or Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.
3.12 Maintenance of Assets . The failure by Borrower to maintain any material intellectual property rights, personal, real property or other assets, which are necessary to conduct its business (whether now or in the future).
3.13 Financial Statement Restatement . The restatement of any financial statements filed by the Borrower with the SEC for any date or period from two years prior to the Issue Date of this Note and until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the unrestated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Debt Settlement Agreement.
3.14 Reverse Splits . The Borrower effectuates a reverse split of its Common Stock without twenty (20) days prior written notice to the Holder.
3.15 Replacement of Transfer Agent . In the event that the Borrower proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Borrower fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to Borrower and the Borrower.
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3.16 Cross-Default . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the Other Agreements, after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note and the Other Agreements, in which event the Holder shall be entitled (but in no event required) to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note and the Other Agreements by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder . “Other Agreements” means, collectively, all agreements and instruments between, among or by: (1) the Borrower, and, or for the benefit of, (2) the Holder and any affiliate of the Holder, including, without limitation, promissory notes; provided, however, the term “Other Agreements” shall not include the related or companion documents to this Note. Each of the loan transactions will be cross-defaulted with each other loan transaction and with all other existing and future debt of Borrower to the Holder.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Section 3.1 (solely with respect to failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due at the Maturity Date), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the Default Sum (as defined herein). UPON THE OCCURRENCE AND DURING THE CONTINUATION OF ANY EVENT OF DEFAULT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 3.2, THE NOTE SHALL BECOME IMMEDIATELY DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE BORROWER SHALL PAY TO THE HOLDER, IN FULL SATISFACTION OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO: (Y) THE DEFAULT SUM (AS DEFINED HEREIN); MULTIPLIED BY (Z) TWO (2). Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Sections 3.1 (solely with respect to failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note upon a Trading Market Prepayment Event pursuant to Section 1.7 or upon acceleration), 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, and/or 3. 15 exercisable through the delivery of written notice to the Borrower by such Holders (the “Default Notice”), and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified the remaining sections of Articles III (other than failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon at the Maturity Date specified in Section 3,1 hereof), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the greater of (i) 150% times the sum of (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the date of payment (the “Mandatory Prepayment Date”) plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and/or (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4(g) hereof (the then outstanding principal amount of this Note to the date of payment plus the amounts referred to in clauses (x), (y) and (z) shall collectively be known as the “Default Sum”) or (ii) the “parity value” of the Default Sum to be prepaid, where parity value means (a) the highest number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to such Default Sum in accordance with Article I, treating the Trading Day immediately preceding the Mandatory Prepayment Date as the “Conversion Date” for purposes of determining the lowest applicable Conversion Price, unless the Default Event arises as a result of a breach in respect of a specific Conversion Date in which case such Conversion Date shall be the Conversion Date), multiplied by (b) the highest Closing Price for the Common Stock during the period beginning on the date of first occurrence of the Event of Default and ending one day prior to the Mandatory Prepayment Date (the “Default Amount”) and all other amounts payable hereunder shall immediately become due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which hereby are expressly waived, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, of collection, and the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.
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If the Borrower fails to pay the Default Amount within five (5) business days of written notice that such amount is due and payable, then the Holder shall have the right at any time, so long as the Borrower remains in default (and so long and to the extent that there are sufficient authorized shares), to require the Borrower, upon written notice, to immediately issue, in lieu of the Default Amount, the number of shares of Common Stock of the Borrower equal to the Default Amount divided by the Conversion Price then in effect.
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver . No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
4.2 Notices . All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Borrower, to:
Grid Petroleum Corporation
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
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If to the Holder:
Direct Capital Group Inc
1401 Camino Del Mar #202
Del Mar, CA 92014
4.3 Amendments . This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument (and the other Notes issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement Agreement) as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.
4.4 Assignability . This Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act). Notwithstanding anything in this Note to the contrary, this Note may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement.
4.5 Cost of Collection . If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
4.6 Governing Law . This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the state courts of Nevada or in the federal courts located in the state and county of Clark. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Borrower and Holder waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law.
Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
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4.7 Certain Amounts . Whenever pursuant to this Note the Borrower is required to pay an amount in excess of the outstanding principal amount (or the portion thereof required to be paid at that time) plus accrued and unpaid interest plus Default Interest on such interest, the Borrower and the Holder agree that the actual damages to the Holder from the receipt of cash payment on this Note may be difficult to determine and the amount to be so paid by the Borrower represents stipulated damages and not a penalty and is intended to compensate the Holder in part for loss of the opportunity to convert this Note and to earn a return from the sale of shares of Common Stock acquired upon conversion of this Note at a price in excess of the price paid for such shares pursuant to this Note. The Borrower and the Holder hereby agree that such amount of stipulated damages is not plainly disproportionate to the possible loss to the Holder from the receipt of a cash payment without the opportunity to convert this Note into shares of Common Stock.
4.8 Debt Settlement Agreement . By its acceptance of this Note, each party agrees to be bound by the applicable terms of the Debt Settlement Agreement.
4.9 Notice of Corporate Events . Except as otherwise provided below, the Holder of this Note shall have no rights as a Holder of Common Stock unless and only to the extent that it converts this Note into Common Stock. The Borrower shall provide the Holder with prior notification of any meeting of the Borrower’s shareholders (and copies of proxy materials and other information sent to shareholders). In the event of any taking by the Borrower of a record of its shareholders for the purpose of determining shareholders who are entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, any right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire (including by way of merger, consolidation, reclassification or recapitalization) any share of any class or any other securities or property, or to receive any other right, or for the purpose of determining shareholders who are entitled to vote in connection with any proposed sale, lease or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or any proposed liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Borrower, the Borrower shall mail a notice to the Holder, at least twenty (20) days prior to the record date specified therein (or thirty (30) days prior to the consummation of the transaction or event, whichever is earlier), of the date on which any such record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, right or other event, and a brief statement regarding the amount and character of such dividend, distribution, right or other event to the extent known at such time. The Borrower shall make a public announcement of any event requiring notification to the Holder hereunder substantially simultaneously with the notification to the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Section 4.9.
4.10 Remedies . The Borrower acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer this February 29, 2016
Grid Petroleum Corporation
By: _ Edward Aruda ____________
Edward Aruda
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF CONVERSION
The undersigned hereby elects to convert $_________________ principal amount of the Note (defined below) into that number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the conversion of the Note (“Common Stock”) as set forth below, of Grid Petroleum Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”) according to the conditions of the convertible note of the Borrower dated as of February 29, 2016 (the “Note”), as of the date written below. No fee will be charged to the Holder for any conversion, except for transfer taxes, if any.
Box Checked as to applicable instructions:
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Exhibit 10.46
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Consulting Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 10th day of March, 2016, by and between Grid Petroleum Corp. a Nevada corporation, (the “ Company ”), and Gary B. Tilden, an individual (the “Executive”).
INTRODUCTION
WHEREAS, the Company desires to engage the Executive under the title and capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto and the Executive desires to be engaged by the Company in such capacity, subject to the terms of this Agreement;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises herein below set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Engagement Period . The term of the Executive’s engagement by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (the “ Engagement Period ”) shall commence upon the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “ Effective Date ”) and shall continue for that period of calendar months from the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto. Thereafter, the Engagement Period shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew the Executive’s engagement prior to the end of the Engagement Period or the then applicable renewal term, as the case may be. In any event, the Engagement Period may be terminated as provided herein.
2. Engagement; Duties .
(a) General . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall engage the Executive to act for the Company during the Engagement Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Executive hereby accepts such engagement. The duties and responsibilities of the Executive shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office as the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive, as initially specified on Schedule A attached hereto, with such authority and responsibilities, including Company-wide executive, administrative and finance functions as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position.
(b) Executive recognizes that during the period of Executive's engagement hereunder, Executive owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Executive will use Executive's good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “ Affiliates ”). Executive shall devote the required time, attention and skills to the performance of Executive’s services as an executive of the Company. Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the name and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Executive shall perform the Executive’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.
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(c) However, the parties agree that: (i) Executive may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph; and (ii) Executive may participate as a non-employee director, employee and/or investor in other companies and projects as described by Executive to the Board, so long as Executive’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.
3. Base Salary . The Executive shall be entitled to receive a salary from the Company during the Engagement Period at a rate per year indicated on Schedule A hereto (the “ Base Salary ”). Once the Board has established the initial Base Salary, the Board will evaluate Executive’s annual performance and if warranted may increase Base Salary by a minimum of ten percent (10%) on each anniversary of the Effective Date, at the Board’s sole discretion. The parties expressly agree that what the Executive receives now or in the future, in addition to the regular Base Salary, whether this be in the form of benefits or regular or occasional aid/assistance, such as meals, vehicle, lodging or occasional bonuses or anything else he receives during the Engagement Period and any renewals thereof, in cash or in kind, shall not be deemed as salary. However, because the Company is a public company subject to the reporting requirements of, inter alia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), both parties acknowledge that the Executive’s annual compensation (as determined by the rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body or exchange having jurisdiction), which may include some or all of the foregoing, will be publicly disclosed, as required.
(a) Expense Reimbursement . The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable business, promotional, travel and entertainment expenses incurred or paid by the Executive during the Engagement Period in the performance of Executive’s services under this Agreement, provided that the Executive furnishes to the Company appropriate documentation required by the Internal Revenue Code in a timely fashion in connection with such expenses and shall furnish such other documentation and accounting as the Company may from time to time reasonably request.
4. Termination; Compensation Due . The Executive's engagement hereunder may terminate, and the Executive’s right to compensation for periods after the date the Executive’s engagement with the Company terminates shall be determined, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (e) below:
(a) Voluntary Resignation; Termination without Cause .
(i) Voluntary Resignation . The Executive may terminate his engagement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Company. In the event of the Executive’s voluntary termination of his engagement other than for Good Reason (as defined below), the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above.
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(ii) Termination without Cause . The Executive is engaged “at will” and the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement with the Company at any time with or without cause, by delivery to the Executive of a written notice of termination from the Board of Directors of the Company.
(b) Immediate Discharge for Cause (Incurable) . Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events;
(i) the Executive’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or which could reflect negatively upon the Company or otherwise impair or impede its operations;
(ii) the Executive’s engaging in any act of dishonesty (including, without limitation, theft or embezzlement), violence, threat of violence in each case, that is materially injurious to the Company or any of its Affiliates;
(iii) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company; or
(iv) any other willful misconduct by the Executive which is materially injurious to the financial condition or business reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates
(c) Discharge for Cause (Curable) . Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events, if Executive has not cured the item that has been identified to be in breech within a thirty (30) day period:
(i) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Executive to satisfactorily perform the duties reasonably required of him as assigned by the Board of Directors; or
(ii) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company
In the event the Executive is terminated for Cause, the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive, except as otherwise required by law, for periods after the Executive's engagement with the Company is terminated on account of the Executive's discharge for Cause except for any accrued and unpaid compensation through the date of such termination.
(d) Disability . The Company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated to terminate the Executive's engagement hereunder in the event the Executive becomes disabled such that he is unable to discharge his duties to the Company for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one hundred eighty (180) consecutive day period, provided longer periods are not required under applicable local labor regulations (a " Permanent Disability ").
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(e) Death . The Executive's engagement hereunder shall terminate upon the death of the Executive. The Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive except as otherwise required by law.
(f) Termination for Good Reason . The Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time for Good Reason. The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such resignation. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Executive’s express written consent):
(i) the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed on the Effective Date;
(ii) removal of the Executive from his position as indicated on Schedule A hereto, or the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed under this Agreement, within twelve (12) months after or in anticipation of a Change of Control (as defined below);
(iii) a reduction by the Company in the then applicable Base Salary or other compensation, or failure to timely pay Executive’s Base Salary for more that 4 consecutive pay periods or thirteen or more pay periods in a one-year period without Executive’s prior consent;
(iv) the taking of any action by the Company that would, directly or indirectly, materially reduce the Executive’s benefits without executives prior consent, unless said reduction is pari passu with other senior executives of the Company; or
(v) a breach by the Company of any material term of this Agreement that is not cured by the Company within 30 days following receipt by the Company of written notice thereof
For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) the accumulation, whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of 50% or more of the shares of the outstanding equity securities of the Company, (ii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company does not survive as an independent company or upon the consummation of which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities prior to such merger or consolidation own less than 50% of the outstanding equity securities of the Company after such merger or consolidation, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control for the purposes of this Agreement: (A) any acquisitions of common stock or securities convertible into common stock directly from the Company, or (B) any acquisition of common stock or securities convertible into common stock by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored by or maintained by the Company.
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(g) Notice of Termination . Any termination of engagement by the Company or the Executive shall be communicated by a written ‘‘Notice of Termination’’ to the other party hereto given in accordance with this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Company for Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s engagement under the provision so indicated and (iii) specify the date of termination, which date shall be the date of such notice. The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights hereunder.
(h) Resignation from Directorships and Officerships . The termination of the Executive’s engagement for any reason will constitute the Executive’s resignation from any director, officer or position the Executive has with the Company or any of its Affiliates. The Executive agrees that this Agreement shall serve as written notice of resignation in this circumstance, unless otherwise required by any plan or applicable law.
5. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation .
(a) For the duration of the Engagement Period and, unless the Company terminates the Executive’s engagement without Cause or Executive terminates his engagement for Good Reason, during the Severance Period (the “ Non-compete Period ”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, except as specifically provided in Section 2(c), own, manage, operate, finance or control a directly competitive entity that engages or conducts business in an identical manner to the Company; provided , however, that the Executive may own less than 10% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Executive shall present to the Board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Executive shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity, subject to the requirements of Section 2(c).
(b) During the Engagement Period and for a period of three (3) months following termination of the Executive’s engagement with the Company, the Executive shall not:
(i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its Affiliates, to leave the engagement (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an engagement agreement; or
(ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its Affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its Affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its Affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its Affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the Business of the Company or any of its Affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person.
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The Executive recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Executive of his obligations under this Section 5 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Executive expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances, as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed. However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Executive, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Executive which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete.
6. Inventions and Patents . Unless any inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) are presented to the Board of Directors by Executive and approved by the Board of Directors for Ownership by Executive, the Executive acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) which related to any of the Company’s actual or proposed business activities and which are created, designed or conceived, developed or made by the Executive during the Executive’s past or future engagement by the Company or any Affiliates, or any predecessor thereof (“Work Product”), belong to the Company, or its Affiliates, as applicable. Any copyrightable work falling within the definition of Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” and ownership of all right title and interest shall rest in the Company. The Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys, to the full extent permitted by law, all right, title and interest in the Work Product, on a worldwide basis, to the Company to the extent ownership of any such rights does not automatically vest in the Company under applicable law. The Executive will promptly disclose any such Work Product to the Company and perform all actions requested by the Company (whether during or after engagement) to establish and confirm ownership of such Work Product by the Company (including without limitation, assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments).
7. Confidentiality Covenants .
(a) The Executive understands that the Company and/or its Affiliates, from time to time, may impart to the Executive confidential information, whether such information is written, oral or graphic.
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For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means information, which is used in the business of the Company or its Affiliates and (i) is proprietary to, about or created by the Company or its Affiliates, (ii) gives the Company or its Affiliates some competitive business advantage or the opportunity of obtaining such advantage or the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the interests of the Company or its Affiliates, (iii) is designated as Confidential Information by the Company or its Affiliates, is known by the Executive to be considered confidential by the Company or its Affiliates, or from all the relevant circumstances should reasonably be assumed by the Executive to be confidential and proprietary to the Company or its Affiliates, or (iv) is not generally known by non-Company personnel. Such Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the following types of information and other information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing or designated as confidential):
(i) Internal personnel and financial information of the Company or its Affiliates, vendor information (including vendor characteristics, services, prices, lists and agreements), purchasing and internal cost information, internal service and operational manuals, and the manner and methods of conducting the business of the Company or its Affiliates;
(ii) Marketing and development plans, price and cost data, price and fee amounts, pricing and billing policies, bidding, quoting procedures, marketing techniques, forecasts and forecast assumptions and volumes, and future plans and potential strategies (including, without limitation, all information relating to any acquisition prospect and the identity of any key contact within the organization of any acquisition prospect) of the Company or its Affiliates which have been or are being discussed;
(iii) Names of customers and their representatives, contracts (including their contents and parties), customer services, and the type, quantity, specifications and content of products and services purchased, leased, licensed or received by customers of the Company or its Affiliates; and
(iv) Confidential and proprietary information provided to the Company or its Affiliates by any actual or potential customer, government agency or other third party (including businesses, consultants and other entities and individuals).
The Executive hereby acknowledges the Company’s exclusive ownership of such Confidential Information.
(b) The Executive agrees as follows: (1) only to use the Confidential Information to provide services to the Company and its Affiliates; (2) only to communicate the Confidential Information to fellow employees, agents and representatives on a need-to-know basis; and (3) not to otherwise disclose or use any Confidential Information, except as may be required by law or otherwise authorized by the Board. Upon demand by the Company or upon termination of the Executive’s engagement, the Executive will deliver to the Company all manuals, photographs, recordings and any other instrument or device by which, through which or on which Confidential Information has been recorded and/or preserved, which are in the Executive’s possession, custody or control.
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8. Representation . The Executive hereby represents that the Executive’s entry into this Consulting Agreement and performance of the services hereunder will not violate the terms or conditions of any other agreement to which the Executive is a party.
9. Arbitration . In the event of any breach arising from the performance of this Agreement, either party may request arbitration. In such event, the parties will submit to arbitration by a qualified arbitrator with the definition and laws of the State of Nevada. Such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties.
10. Governing Law/Jurisdiction . This Agreement and any disputes or controversies arising hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of Nevada without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes and cancels (i) any and all previous agreements, written and oral, regarding the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be changed, altered, modified or amended, except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
12. Notices . All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom addressed or when sent by telecopy (if promptly confirmed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid and addressed) to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by written notice in the manner aforesaid:
To the Company at:
Grid Petroleum Corp.
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
To the Executive at:
Address listed on Schedule A attached hereto.
All such notices, requests and other communications will (i) if delivered personally to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given upon delivery, (ii) if delivered by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number as provided for in this Section, be deemed given upon facsimile confirmation, (iii) if delivered by mail in the manner described above to the address as provided for in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the fifth business day following mailing or upon receipt and (iv) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the first business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section). Either party may, by notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section, designate another address or person for receipt of notices hereunder.
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13. Severability . If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or under any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms to the persons or under circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall be considered severable and shall not be affected thereby, and each term of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invalid or unenforceable provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed amended and given such interpretation as to achieve the economic intent of this Agreement.
14. Waiver . The failure of any party to insist in any one instance or more upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, but same shall continue to remain in full force and effect. Any waiver by any party of any violation of, breach of or default under any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Agreement.
15. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and any successors and assigns of the Company. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by the Executive. The Company may assign this Agreement and its right and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part. For purposes of this Agreement, successors and assigns shall include, but not be limited to, any individual, corporation, trust, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity that acquires a majority of the stock or assets of the Company by sale, merger, consolidation, liquidation, or other form of transfer. In such a case, the Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. Without limiting the foregoing, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” includes all Affiliates of the Company.
16. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.
17. Headings . Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive effect.
18. Opportunity to Seek Advice . The Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has had the opportunity to seek such legal, financial and other advice and representation as he has deemed appropriate in connection with this Agreement, that the Executive is fully aware of its legal effect, and that Executive has entered into it freely based on the Executive’s judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
19. Withholding and Payroll Practices . All salary, severance payments, bonuses or benefits payments made by the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law and shall be paid in the ordinary course pursuant to the Company’s then existing payroll practices.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
EXECUTIVE
By: /s/ Gary B. Tilden
Name: Gary B. Tilden
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Grid Petroleum Corp.
By: /s/ Edward Aruba
Name: Edward Aruba
Title: Director
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Schedule A
| 1. | Effective Date: March 10 th , 2016 |
| 2. | Engagement Period: 24 months |
| a. | Title: Gary B. Tilden, Chief Executive Officer | |
| b. | Executive Duties: |
Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall generally include all rights, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the executive position of Chief Executive Officer. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. Any change of Executive’s position, rights, responsibilities, duties, reporting obligations, compensation, benefits or job description or any change in the control or ownership of the Company, without the express written consent of Executive, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and, at the discretion of Executive, may be treated as a constructive termination of the engagement relationship without just cause subject to all the rights and obligation associated with the termination provisions provided in this Agreement. Executive shall have the following specific duties and obligations:
| · | Oversee all aspects of the operations, product development and sales of the Company; |
| · | Receive regular and direct reports from all executive officers of the Company; |
| · | Advise the Board of Directors of the Company regarding all aspects of the management, operations and finances of the Company; |
| · | Direct, as a primary resource, all communications regarding the affairs of the Company to the media, community and industry resources and all other outside concerns; |
| · | Develop and advance meaningful vision, strategies and objectives that drive and direct all aspects and affairs of the Company; and |
| · | Motivate all officers, managers and Executives in the development of an appropriate business culture and ethic. |
| 3. | Base Salary: $125,000 annual salary, accruable at 6% interest. |
| 4. | Other Benefits: Determined by the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. |
| 5. | Executive Mailing Address: |
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
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Exhibit 10.47
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Consulting Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 10th day of March, 2016, by and between Grid Petroleum Corp. a Nevada corporation, (the “ Company ”), and Mike Schatz, an individual (the “Executive”).
INTRODUCTION
WHEREAS, the Company desires to engage the Executive under the title and capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto and the Executive desires to be engaged by the Company in such capacity, subject to the terms of this Agreement;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises herein below set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Engagement Period . The term of the Executive’s engagement by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (the “ Engagement Period ”) shall commence upon the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “ Effective Date ”) and shall continue for that period of calendar months from the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto. Thereafter, the Engagement Period shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew the Executive’s engagement prior to the end of the Engagement Period or the then applicable renewal term, as the case may be. In any event, the Engagement Period may be terminated as provided herein.
2. Engagement; Duties .
(a) General . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall engage the Executive to act for the Company during the Engagement Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Executive hereby accepts such engagement. The duties and responsibilities of the Executive shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office as the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive, as initially specified on Schedule A attached hereto, with such authority and responsibilities, including Company-wide executive, administrative and finance functions as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position.
(b) Executive recognizes that during the period of Executive's engagement hereunder, Executive owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Executive will use Executive's good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “ Affiliates ”). Executive shall devote the required time, attention and skills to the performance of Executive’s services as an executive of the Company. Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the name and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Executive shall perform the Executive’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.
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(c) However, the parties agree that: (i) Executive may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph; and (ii) Executive may participate as a non-employee director, employee and/or investor in other companies and projects as described by Executive to the Board, so long as Executive’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.
3. Base Salary . The Executive shall be entitled to receive a salary from the Company during the Engagement Period at a rate per year indicated on Schedule A hereto (the “ Base Salary ”). Once the Board has established the initial Base Salary, the Board will evaluate Executive’s annual performance and if warranted may increase Base Salary by a minimum of ten percent (10%) on each anniversary of the Effective Date, at the Board’s sole discretion. The parties expressly agree that what the Executive receives now or in the future, in addition to the regular Base Salary, whether this be in the form of benefits or regular or occasional aid/assistance, such as meals, vehicle, lodging or occasional bonuses or anything else he receives during the Engagement Period and any renewals thereof, in cash or in kind, shall not be deemed as salary. However, because the Company is a public company subject to the reporting requirements of, inter alia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), both parties acknowledge that the Executive’s annual compensation (as determined by the rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body or exchange having jurisdiction), which may include some or all of the foregoing, will be publicly disclosed, as required.
(a) Expense Reimbursement . The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable business, promotional, travel and entertainment expenses incurred or paid by the Executive during the Engagement Period in the performance of Executive’s services under this Agreement, provided that the Executive furnishes to the Company appropriate documentation required by the Internal Revenue Code in a timely fashion in connection with such expenses and shall furnish such other documentation and accounting as the Company may from time to time reasonably request.
4. Termination; Compensation Due . The Executive's engagement hereunder may terminate, and the Executive’s right to compensation for periods after the date the Executive’s engagement with the Company terminates shall be determined, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (e) below:
(a) Voluntary Resignation; Termination without Cause .
(i) Voluntary Resignation . The Executive may terminate his engagement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Company. In the event of the Executive’s voluntary termination of his engagement other than for Good Reason (as defined below), the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above.
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(ii) Termination without Cause . The Executive is engaged “at will” and the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement with the Company at any time with or without cause, by delivery to the Executive of a written notice of termination from the Board of Directors of the Company.
(b) Immediate Discharge for Cause (Incurable) . Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events;
(i) the Executive’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or which could reflect negatively upon the Company or otherwise impair or impede its operations;
(ii) the Executive’s engaging in any act of dishonesty (including, without limitation, theft or embezzlement), violence, threat of violence in each case, that is materially injurious to the Company or any of its Affiliates;
(iii) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company; or
(iv) any other willful misconduct by the Executive which is materially injurious to the financial condition or business reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates
(c) Discharge for Cause (Curable) . Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events, if Executive has not cured the item that has been identified to be in breech within a thirty (30) day period:
(i) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Executive to satisfactorily perform the duties reasonably required of him as assigned by the Board of Directors; or
(ii) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company
In the event the Executive is terminated for Cause, the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive, except as otherwise required by law, for periods after the Executive's engagement with the Company is terminated on account of the Executive's discharge for Cause except for any accrued and unpaid compensation through the date of such termination.
(d) Disability . The Company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated to terminate the Executive's engagement hereunder in the event the Executive becomes disabled such that he is unable to discharge his duties to the Company for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one hundred eighty (180) consecutive day period, provided longer periods are not required under applicable local labor regulations (a " Permanent Disability ").
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(e) Death . The Executive's engagement hereunder shall terminate upon the death of the Executive. The Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive except as otherwise required by law.
(f) Termination for Good Reason . The Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time for Good Reason. The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such resignation. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Executive’s express written consent):
(i) the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed on the Effective Date;
(ii) removal of the Executive from his position as indicated on Schedule A hereto, or the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed under this Agreement, within twelve (12) months after or in anticipation of a Change of Control (as defined below);
(iii) a reduction by the Company in the then applicable Base Salary or other compensation, or failure to timely pay Executive’s Base Salary for more that 4 consecutive pay periods or thirteen or more pay periods in a one-year period without Executive’s prior consent;
(iv) the taking of any action by the Company that would, directly or indirectly, materially reduce the Executive’s benefits without executives prior consent, unless said reduction is pari passu with other senior executives of the Company; or
(v) a breach by the Company of any material term of this Agreement that is not cured by the Company within 30 days following receipt by the Company of written notice thereof
For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) the accumulation, whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of 50% or more of the shares of the outstanding equity securities of the Company, (ii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company does not survive as an independent company or upon the consummation of which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities prior to such merger or consolidation own less than 50% of the outstanding equity securities of the Company after such merger or consolidation, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control for the purposes of this Agreement: (A) any acquisitions of common stock or securities convertible into common stock directly from the Company, or (B) any acquisition of common stock or securities convertible into common stock by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored by or maintained by the Company.
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(g) Notice of Termination . Any termination of engagement by the Company or the Executive shall be communicated by a written ‘‘Notice of Termination’’ to the other party hereto given in accordance with this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Company for Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s engagement under the provision so indicated and (iii) specify the date of termination, which date shall be the date of such notice. The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights hereunder.
(h) Resignation from Directorships and Officerships . The termination of the Executive’s engagement for any reason will constitute the Executive’s resignation from any director, officer or position the Executive has with the Company or any of its Affiliates. The Executive agrees that this Agreement shall serve as written notice of resignation in this circumstance, unless otherwise required by any plan or applicable law.
5. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation .
(a) For the duration of the Engagement Period and, unless the Company terminates the Executive’s engagement without Cause or Executive terminates his engagement for Good Reason, during the Severance Period (the “ Non-compete Period ”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, except as specifically provided in Section 2(c), own, manage, operate, finance or control a directly competitive entity that engages or conducts business in an identical manner to the Company; provided , however, that the Executive may own less than 10% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Executive shall present to the Board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Executive shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity, subject to the requirements of Section 2(c).
(b) During the Engagement Period and for a period of three (3) months following termination of the Executive’s engagement with the Company, the Executive shall not:
(i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its Affiliates, to leave the engagement (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an engagement agreement; or
(ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its Affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its Affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its Affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its Affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the Business of the Company or any of its Affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person.
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The Executive recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Executive of his obligations under this Section 5 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Executive expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances, as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed. However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Executive, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Executive which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete.
6. Inventions and Patents . Unless any inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) are presented to the Board of Directors by Executive and approved by the Board of Directors for Ownership by Executive, the Executive acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) which related to any of the Company’s actual or proposed business activities and which are created, designed or conceived, developed or made by the Executive during the Executive’s past or future engagement by the Company or any Affiliates, or any predecessor thereof (“Work Product”), belong to the Company, or its Affiliates, as applicable. Any copyrightable work falling within the definition of Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” and ownership of all right title and interest shall rest in the Company. The Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys, to the full extent permitted by law, all right, title and interest in the Work Product, on a worldwide basis, to the Company to the extent ownership of any such rights does not automatically vest in the Company under applicable law. The Executive will promptly disclose any such Work Product to the Company and perform all actions requested by the Company (whether during or after engagement) to establish and confirm ownership of such Work Product by the Company (including without limitation, assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments).
7. Confidentiality Covenants .
(a) The Executive understands that the Company and/or its Affiliates, from time to time, may impart to the Executive confidential information, whether such information is written, oral or graphic.
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For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means information, which is used in the business of the Company or its Affiliates and (i) is proprietary to, about or created by the Company or its Affiliates, (ii) gives the Company or its Affiliates some competitive business advantage or the opportunity of obtaining such advantage or the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the interests of the Company or its Affiliates, (iii) is designated as Confidential Information by the Company or its Affiliates, is known by the Executive to be considered confidential by the Company or its Affiliates, or from all the relevant circumstances should reasonably be assumed by the Executive to be confidential and proprietary to the Company or its Affiliates, or (iv) is not generally known by non-Company personnel. Such Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the following types of information and other information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing or designated as confidential):
(i) Internal personnel and financial information of the Company or its Affiliates, vendor information (including vendor characteristics, services, prices, lists and agreements), purchasing and internal cost information, internal service and operational manuals, and the manner and methods of conducting the business of the Company or its Affiliates;
(ii) Marketing and development plans, price and cost data, price and fee amounts, pricing and billing policies, bidding, quoting procedures, marketing techniques, forecasts and forecast assumptions and volumes, and future plans and potential strategies (including, without limitation, all information relating to any acquisition prospect and the identity of any key contact within the organization of any acquisition prospect) of the Company or its Affiliates which have been or are being discussed;
(iii) Names of customers and their representatives, contracts (including their contents and parties), customer services, and the type, quantity, specifications and content of products and services purchased, leased, licensed or received by customers of the Company or its Affiliates; and
(iv) Confidential and proprietary information provided to the Company or its Affiliates by any actual or potential customer, government agency or other third party (including businesses, consultants and other entities and individuals).
The Executive hereby acknowledges the Company’s exclusive ownership of such Confidential Information.
(b) The Executive agrees as follows: (1) only to use the Confidential Information to provide services to the Company and its Affiliates; (2) only to communicate the Confidential Information to fellow employees, agents and representatives on a need-to-know basis; and (3) not to otherwise disclose or use any Confidential Information, except as may be required by law or otherwise authorized by the Board. Upon demand by the Company or upon termination of the Executive’s engagement, the Executive will deliver to the Company all manuals, photographs, recordings and any other instrument or device by which, through which or on which Confidential Information has been recorded and/or preserved, which are in the Executive’s possession, custody or control.
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8. Representation . The Executive hereby represents that the Executive’s entry into this Consulting Agreement and performance of the services hereunder will not violate the terms or conditions of any other agreement to which the Executive is a party.
9. Arbitration . In the event of any breach arising from the performance of this Agreement, either party may request arbitration. In such event, the parties will submit to arbitration by a qualified arbitrator with the definition and laws of the State of Nevada. Such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties.
10. Governing Law/Jurisdiction . This Agreement and any disputes or controversies arising hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of Nevada without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes and cancels (i) any and all previous agreements, written and oral, regarding the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be changed, altered, modified or amended, except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
12. Notices . All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom addressed or when sent by telecopy (if promptly confirmed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid and addressed) to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by written notice in the manner aforesaid:
To the Company at:
Grid Petroleum Corp.
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
To the Executive at:
Address listed on Schedule A attached hereto.
All such notices, requests and other communications will (i) if delivered personally to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given upon delivery, (ii) if delivered by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number as provided for in this Section, be deemed given upon facsimile confirmation, (iii) if delivered by mail in the manner described above to the address as provided for in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the fifth business day following mailing or upon receipt and (iv) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the first business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section). Either party may, by notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section, designate another address or person for receipt of notices hereunder.
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13. Severability . If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or under any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms to the persons or under circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall be considered severable and shall not be affected thereby, and each term of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invalid or unenforceable provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed amended and given such interpretation as to achieve the economic intent of this Agreement.
14. Waiver . The failure of any party to insist in any one instance or more upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, but same shall continue to remain in full force and effect. Any waiver by any party of any violation of, breach of or default under any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Agreement.
15. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and any successors and assigns of the Company. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by the Executive. The Company may assign this Agreement and its right and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part. For purposes of this Agreement, successors and assigns shall include, but not be limited to, any individual, corporation, trust, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity that acquires a majority of the stock or assets of the Company by sale, merger, consolidation, liquidation, or other form of transfer. In such a case, the Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. Without limiting the foregoing, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” includes all Affiliates of the Company.
16. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.
17. Headings . Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive effect.
18. Opportunity to Seek Advice . The Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has had the opportunity to seek such legal, financial and other advice and representation as he has deemed appropriate in connection with this Agreement, that the Executive is fully aware of its legal effect, and that Executive has entered into it freely based on the Executive’s judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
19. Withholding and Payroll Practices . All salary, severance payments, bonuses or benefits payments made by the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law and shall be paid in the ordinary course pursuant to the Company’s then existing payroll practices.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
EXECUTIVE
By: /s/ Mike Schatz
Name: Mike Schatz
Title: Chief Operations Officer
Grid Petroleum Corp.
By: /s/ Edward Aruba
Name: Edward Aruba
Title: Director
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Schedule A
| 1. | Effective Date: March 10 th , 2016 |
| 2. | Engagement Period: 24 months |
| a. | Title: Mike Schatz, Chief Operations Officer | |
| b. | Executive Duties: |
Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall generally include all rights, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the executive position of Chief Operations Officer. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. Any change of Executive’s position, rights, responsibilities, duties, reporting obligations, compensation, benefits or job description or any change in the control or ownership of the Company, without the express written consent of Executive, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and, at the discretion of Executive, may be treated as a constructive termination of the engagement relationship without just cause subject to all the rights and obligation associated with the termination provisions provided in this Agreement. Executive shall have the following specific duties and obligations:
| · | Oversee all aspects of the operations, product development and sales of the Company and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman; |
| · | Receive regular and direct reports from all executive officers of the Company; |
| · | Advise the Board of Directors of the Company regarding vaious aspects of the management, operations and finances of the Company; |
| · | Direct, as a primary resource, all communications regarding the affairs of the Company to the media, community and industry resources and all other outside concerns and/or to the Chief Executive Officer; |
| · | Develop and advance meaningful vision, strategies and objectives that drive and direct all aspects and affairs of the Company; and |
| · | Motivate all officers, managers and Executives in the development of an appropriate business culture and ethic. |
| 3. | Base Salary: $125,000 annual salary, accruable at 6% interest. |
| 4. | Other Benefits: Determined by the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. |
| 5. | Executive Mailing Address: |
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
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Exhibit 10.48
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Consulting Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 10th day of March, 2016, by and between Grid Petroleum Corp. a Nevada corporation, (the “ Company ”), and Robert Stillwaugh, an individual (the “Executive”).
INTRODUCTION
WHEREAS, the Company desires to engage the Executive under the title and capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto and the Executive desires to be engaged by the Company in such capacity, subject to the terms of this Agreement;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises herein below set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Engagement Period . The term of the Executive’s engagement by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (the “ Engagement Period ”) shall commence upon the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “ Effective Date ”) and shall continue for that period of calendar months from the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto. Thereafter, the Engagement Period shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew the Executive’s engagement prior to the end of the Engagement Period or the then applicable renewal term, as the case may be. In any event, the Engagement Period may be terminated as provided herein.
2. Engagement; Duties .
(a) General . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall engage the Executive to act for the Company during the Engagement Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Executive hereby accepts such engagement. The duties and responsibilities of the Executive shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office as the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive, as initially specified on Schedule A attached hereto, with such authority and responsibilities, including Company-wide executive, administrative and finance functions as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position.
(b) Executive recognizes that during the period of Executive's engagement hereunder, Executive owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Executive will use Executive's good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “ Affiliates ”). Executive shall devote the required time, attention and skills to the performance of Executive’s services as an executive of the Company. Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the name and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Executive shall perform the Executive’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.
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(c) However, the parties agree that: (i) Executive may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph; and (ii) Executive may participate as a non-employee director, employee and/or investor in other companies and projects as described by Executive to the Board, so long as Executive’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.
3. Base Salary . The Executive shall be entitled to receive a salary from the Company during the Engagement Period at a rate per year indicated on Schedule A hereto (the “ Base Salary ”). Once the Board has established the initial Base Salary, the Board will evaluate Executive’s annual performance and if warranted may increase Base Salary by a minimum of ten percent (10%) on each anniversary of the Effective Date, at the Board’s sole discretion. The parties expressly agree that what the Executive receives now or in the future, in addition to the regular Base Salary, whether this be in the form of benefits or regular or occasional aid/assistance, such as meals, vehicle, lodging or occasional bonuses or anything else he receives during the Engagement Period and any renewals thereof, in cash or in kind, shall not be deemed as salary. However, because the Company is a public company subject to the reporting requirements of, inter alia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), both parties acknowledge that the Executive’s annual compensation (as determined by the rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body or exchange having jurisdiction), which may include some or all of the foregoing, will be publicly disclosed, as required.
(a) Expense Reimbursement . The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable business, promotional, travel and entertainment expenses incurred or paid by the Executive during the Engagement Period in the performance of Executive’s services under this Agreement, provided that the Executive furnishes to the Company appropriate documentation required by the Internal Revenue Code in a timely fashion in connection with such expenses and shall furnish such other documentation and accounting as the Company may from time to time reasonably request.
4. Termination; Compensation Due . The Executive's engagement hereunder may terminate, and the Executive’s right to compensation for periods after the date the Executive’s engagement with the Company terminates shall be determined, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (e) below:
(a) Voluntary Resignation; Termination without Cause .
(i) Voluntary Resignation . The Executive may terminate his engagement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Company. In the event of the Executive’s voluntary termination of his engagement other than for Good Reason (as defined below), the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above.
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(ii) Termination without Cause . The Executive is engaged “at will” and the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement with the Company at any time with or without cause, by delivery to the Executive of a written notice of termination from the Board of Directors of the Company.
(b) Immediate Discharge for Cause (Incurable) . Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events;
(i) the Executive’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or which could reflect negatively upon the Company or otherwise impair or impede its operations;
(ii) the Executive’s engaging in any act of dishonesty (including, without limitation, theft or embezzlement), violence, threat of violence in each case, that is materially injurious to the Company or any of its Affiliates;
(iii) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company; or
(iv) any other willful misconduct by the Executive which is materially injurious to the financial condition or business reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates
(c) Discharge for Cause (Curable) . Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events, if Executive has not cured the item that has been identified to be in breech within a thirty (30) day period:
(i) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Executive to satisfactorily perform the duties reasonably required of him as assigned by the Board of Directors; or
(ii) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company
In the event the Executive is terminated for Cause, the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive, except as otherwise required by law, for periods after the Executive's engagement with the Company is terminated on account of the Executive's discharge for Cause except for any accrued and unpaid compensation through the date of such termination.
(d) Disability . The Company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated to terminate the Executive's engagement hereunder in the event the Executive becomes disabled such that he is unable to discharge his duties to the Company for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one hundred eighty (180) consecutive day period, provided longer periods are not required under applicable local labor regulations (a " Permanent Disability ").
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(e) Death . The Executive's engagement hereunder shall terminate upon the death of the Executive. The Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive except as otherwise required by law.
(f) Termination for Good Reason . The Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time for Good Reason. The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such resignation. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Executive’s express written consent):
(i) the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed on the Effective Date;
(ii) removal of the Executive from his position as indicated on Schedule A hereto, or the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed under this Agreement, within twelve (12) months after or in anticipation of a Change of Control (as defined below);
(iii) a reduction by the Company in the then applicable Base Salary or other compensation, or failure to timely pay Executive’s Base Salary for more that 4 consecutive pay periods or thirteen or more pay periods in a one-year period without Executive’s prior consent;
(iv) the taking of any action by the Company that would, directly or indirectly, materially reduce the Executive’s benefits without executives prior consent, unless said reduction is pari passu with other senior executives of the Company; or
(v) a breach by the Company of any material term of this Agreement that is not cured by the Company within 30 days following receipt by the Company of written notice thereof
For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) the accumulation, whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of 50% or more of the shares of the outstanding equity securities of the Company, (ii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company does not survive as an independent company or upon the consummation of which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities prior to such merger or consolidation own less than 50% of the outstanding equity securities of the Company after such merger or consolidation, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control for the purposes of this Agreement: (A) any acquisitions of common stock or securities convertible into common stock directly from the Company, or (B) any acquisition of common stock or securities convertible into common stock by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored by or maintained by the Company.
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(g) Notice of Termination . Any termination of engagement by the Company or the Executive shall be communicated by a written ‘‘Notice of Termination’’ to the other party hereto given in accordance with this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Company for Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s engagement under the provision so indicated and (iii) specify the date of termination, which date shall be the date of such notice. The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights hereunder.
(h) Resignation from Directorships and Officerships . The termination of the Executive’s engagement for any reason will constitute the Executive’s resignation from any director, officer or position the Executive has with the Company or any of its Affiliates. The Executive agrees that this Agreement shall serve as written notice of resignation in this circumstance, unless otherwise required by any plan or applicable law.
5. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation .
(a) For the duration of the Engagement Period and, unless the Company terminates the Executive’s engagement without Cause or Executive terminates his engagement for Good Reason, during the Severance Period (the “ Non-compete Period ”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, except as specifically provided in Section 2(c), own, manage, operate, finance or control a directly competitive entity that engages or conducts business in an identical manner to the Company; provided , however, that the Executive may own less than 10% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Executive shall present to the Board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Executive shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity, subject to the requirements of Section 2(c).
(b) During the Engagement Period and for a period of three (3) months following termination of the Executive’s engagement with the Company, the Executive shall not:
(i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its Affiliates, to leave the engagement (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an engagement agreement; or
(ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its Affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its Affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its Affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its Affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the Business of the Company or any of its Affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person.
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The Executive recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Executive of his obligations under this Section 5 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Executive expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances, as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed. However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Executive, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Executive which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete.
6. Inventions and Patents . Unless any inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) are presented to the Board of Directors by Executive and approved by the Board of Directors for Ownership by Executive, the Executive acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) which related to any of the Company’s actual or proposed business activities and which are created, designed or conceived, developed or made by the Executive during the Executive’s past or future engagement by the Company or any Affiliates, or any predecessor thereof (“Work Product”), belong to the Company, or its Affiliates, as applicable. Any copyrightable work falling within the definition of Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” and ownership of all right title and interest shall rest in the Company. The Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys, to the full extent permitted by law, all right, title and interest in the Work Product, on a worldwide basis, to the Company to the extent ownership of any such rights does not automatically vest in the Company under applicable law. The Executive will promptly disclose any such Work Product to the Company and perform all actions requested by the Company (whether during or after engagement) to establish and confirm ownership of such Work Product by the Company (including without limitation, assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments).
7. Confidentiality Covenants .
(a) The Executive understands that the Company and/or its Affiliates, from time to time, may impart to the Executive confidential information, whether such information is written, oral or graphic.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means information, which is used in the business of the Company or its Affiliates and (i) is proprietary to, about or created by the Company or its Affiliates, (ii) gives the Company or its Affiliates some competitive business advantage or the opportunity of obtaining such advantage or the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the interests of the Company or its Affiliates, (iii) is designated as Confidential Information by the Company or its Affiliates, is known by the Executive to be considered confidential by the Company or its Affiliates, or from all the relevant circumstances should reasonably be assumed by the Executive to be confidential and proprietary to the Company or its Affiliates, or (iv) is not generally known by non-Company personnel. Such Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the following types of information and other information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing or designated as confidential):
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(i) Internal personnel and financial information of the Company or its Affiliates, vendor information (including vendor characteristics, services, prices, lists and agreements), purchasing and internal cost information, internal service and operational manuals, and the manner and methods of conducting the business of the Company or its Affiliates;
(ii) Marketing and development plans, price and cost data, price and fee amounts, pricing and billing policies, bidding, quoting procedures, marketing techniques, forecasts and forecast assumptions and volumes, and future plans and potential strategies (including, without limitation, all information relating to any acquisition prospect and the identity of any key contact within the organization of any acquisition prospect) of the Company or its Affiliates which have been or are being discussed;
(iii) Names of customers and their representatives, contracts (including their contents and parties), customer services, and the type, quantity, specifications and content of products and services purchased, leased, licensed or received by customers of the Company or its Affiliates; and
(iv) Confidential and proprietary information provided to the Company or its Affiliates by any actual or potential customer, government agency or other third party (including businesses, consultants and other entities and individuals).
The Executive hereby acknowledges the Company’s exclusive ownership of such Confidential Information.
(b) The Executive agrees as follows: (1) only to use the Confidential Information to provide services to the Company and its Affiliates; (2) only to communicate the Confidential Information to fellow employees, agents and representatives on a need-to-know basis; and (3) not to otherwise disclose or use any Confidential Information, except as may be required by law or otherwise authorized by the Board. Upon demand by the Company or upon termination of the Executive’s engagement, the Executive will deliver to the Company all manuals, photographs, recordings and any other instrument or device by which, through which or on which Confidential Information has been recorded and/or preserved, which are in the Executive’s possession, custody or control.
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8. Representation . The Executive hereby represents that the Executive’s entry into this Consulting Agreement and performance of the services hereunder will not violate the terms or conditions of any other agreement to which the Executive is a party.
9. Arbitration . In the event of any breach arising from the performance of this Agreement, either party may request arbitration. In such event, the parties will submit to arbitration by a qualified arbitrator with the definition and laws of the State of Nevada. Such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties.
10. Governing Law/Jurisdiction . This Agreement and any disputes or controversies arising hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of Nevada without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes and cancels (i) any and all previous agreements, written and oral, regarding the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be changed, altered, modified or amended, except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
12. Notices . All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom addressed or when sent by telecopy (if promptly confirmed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid and addressed) to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by written notice in the manner aforesaid:
To the Company at:
Grid Petroleum Corp.
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
To the Executive at:
Address listed on Schedule A attached hereto.
All such notices, requests and other communications will (i) if delivered personally to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given upon delivery, (ii) if delivered by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number as provided for in this Section, be deemed given upon facsimile confirmation, (iii) if delivered by mail in the manner described above to the address as provided for in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the fifth business day following mailing or upon receipt and (iv) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the first business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section). Either party may, by notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section, designate another address or person for receipt of notices hereunder.
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13. Severability . If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or under any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms to the persons or under circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall be considered severable and shall not be affected thereby, and each term of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invalid or unenforceable provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed amended and given such interpretation as to achieve the economic intent of this Agreement.
14. Waiver . The failure of any party to insist in any one instance or more upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, but same shall continue to remain in full force and effect. Any waiver by any party of any violation of, breach of or default under any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Agreement.
15. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and any successors and assigns of the Company. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by the Executive. The Company may assign this Agreement and its right and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part. For purposes of this Agreement, successors and assigns shall include, but not be limited to, any individual, corporation, trust, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity that acquires a majority of the stock or assets of the Company by sale, merger, consolidation, liquidation, or other form of transfer. In such a case, the Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. Without limiting the foregoing, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” includes all Affiliates of the Company.
16. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.
17. Headings . Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive effect.
18. Opportunity to Seek Advice . The Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has had the opportunity to seek such legal, financial and other advice and representation as he has deemed appropriate in connection with this Agreement, that the Executive is fully aware of its legal effect, and that Executive has entered into it freely based on the Executive’s judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
19. Withholding and Payroll Practices . All salary, severance payments, bonuses or benefits payments made by the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law and shall be paid in the ordinary course pursuant to the Company’s then existing payroll practices.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
EXECUTIVE
By: /s/ Robert Stillwaugh
Name: Robert Stillwaugh
Title: Chairman of the Board
Grid Petroleum Corp.
By: /s/ Edward Aruba
Name: Edward Aruba
Title: Director
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Schedule A
| 1. | Effective Date: March 10 th , 2016 |
| 2. | Engagement Period: 24 months |
| a. | Title: Robert Stillwaugh, Chairman of the Board | |
| b. | Executive Duties: |
Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall generally include all rights, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the executive position of Chairman of the Board. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall oversee the Board of Directors of the Company. Any change of Executive’s position, rights, responsibilities, duties, reporting obligations, compensation, benefits or job description or any change in the control or ownership of the Company, without the express written consent of Executive, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and, at the discretion of Executive, may be treated as a constructive termination of the engagement relationship without just cause subject to all the rights and obligation associated with the termination provisions provided in this Agreement. Executive shall have the following specific duties and obligations:
| · | Oversee all aspects of the operations, product development and sales of the Company as the Chairman; |
| · | Receive regular and direct reports from all executive officers of the Company; |
| · | Advise the Board of Directors of the Company regarding all aspects of the management, operations and finances of the Company; |
| · | Evaluate, as a secondary resource, all communications regarding the affairs of the Company to the media, community and industry resources and all other outside concerns; |
| · | Evaluate the vision, strategies and objectives that drive and direct all aspects and affairs of the Company; and |
| · | Motivate all officers, managers and Executives in the development of an appropriate business culture and ethic. |
| 3. | Base Salary: $125,000 annual salary, accruable at 6% interest. |
| 4. | Other Benefits: Determined by the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. |
| 5. | Executive Mailing Address: |
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
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Exhibit 10.49
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Consulting Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 10th day of March, 2016, by and between Grid Petroleum Corp. a Nevada corporation, (the “ Company ”), and D. M. Murtaugh, an individual (the “Advisor”).
INTRODUCTION
WHEREAS, the Company desires to engage the Advisor under the title and capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto and the Advisor desires to be engaged by the Company in such capacity, subject to the terms of this Agreement;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises herein below set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Engagement Period . The term of the Advisor’s engagement by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (the “ Engagement Period ”) shall commence upon the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “ Effective Date ”) and shall continue for that period of calendar months from the Effective Date as set forth on Schedule A hereto. Thereafter, the Engagement Period shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew the Advisor’s engagement prior to the end of the Engagement Period or the then applicable renewal term, as the case may be. In any event, the Engagement Period may be terminated as provided herein.
2. Engagement; Duties .
(a) General . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall engage the Advisor to act for the Company during the Engagement Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Advisor hereby accepts such engagement. The duties and responsibilities of the Advisor shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office as the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Advisor, as initially specified on Schedule A attached hereto, with such authority and responsibilities, including Company-wide Advisor, administrative and finance functions as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position.
(b) Advisor recognizes that during the period of Advisor's engagement hereunder, Advisor owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Advisor will use Advisor's good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “ Affiliates ”). Advisor shall devote the required time, attention and skills to the performance of Advisor’s services as an Advisor of the Company. Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the name and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Advisor shall perform the Advisor’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.
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(c) However, the parties agree that: (i) Advisor may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph; and (ii) Advisor may participate as a non-employee director, employee and/or investor in other companies and projects as described by Advisor to the Board, so long as Advisor’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.
3. Base Salary . The Advisor shall be entitled to receive a salary from the Company during the Engagement Period at a rate per year indicated on Schedule A hereto (the “ Base Salary ”). Once the Board has established the initial Base Salary, the Board will evaluate Advisor’s annual performance and if warranted may increase Base Salary by a minimum of ten percent (10%) on each anniversary of the Effective Date, at the Board’s sole discretion. The parties expressly agree that what the Advisor receives now or in the future, in addition to the regular Base Salary, whether this be in the form of benefits or regular or occasional aid/assistance, such as meals, vehicle, lodging or occasional bonuses or anything else he receives during the Engagement Period and any renewals thereof, in cash or in kind, shall not be deemed as salary. However, because the Company is a public company subject to the reporting requirements of, inter alia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), both parties acknowledge that the Advisor’s annual compensation (as determined by the rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body or exchange having jurisdiction), which may include some or all of the foregoing, will be publicly disclosed, as required.
(a) Expense Reimbursement . The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all reasonable business, promotional, travel and entertainment expenses incurred or paid by the Advisor during the Engagement Period in the performance of Advisor’s services under this Agreement, provided that the Advisor furnishes to the Company appropriate documentation required by the Internal Revenue Code in a timely fashion in connection with such expenses and shall furnish such other documentation and accounting as the Company may from time to time reasonably request.
4. Termination; Compensation Due . The Advisor's engagement hereunder may terminate, and the Advisor’s right to compensation for periods after the date the Advisor’s engagement with the Company terminates shall be determined, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (e) below:
(a) Voluntary Resignation; Termination without Cause .
(i) Voluntary Resignation . The Advisor may terminate his engagement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Company. In the event of the Advisor’s voluntary termination of his engagement other than for Good Reason (as defined below), the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Advisor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above.
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(ii) Termination without Cause . The Advisor is engaged “at will” and the Company may terminate the Advisor’s engagement with the Company at any time with or without cause, by delivery to the Advisor of a written notice of termination from the Board of Directors of the Company.
(b) Immediate Discharge for Cause (Incurable) . Upon written notice to the Advisor, the Company may terminate the Advisor’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events;
(i) the Advisor’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or which could reflect negatively upon the Company or otherwise impair or impede its operations;
(ii) the Advisor’s engaging in any act of dishonesty (including, without limitation, theft or embezzlement), violence, threat of violence in each case, that is materially injurious to the Company or any of its Affiliates;
(iii) the Advisor’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company; or
(iv) any other willful misconduct by the Advisor which is materially injurious to the financial condition or business reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates
(c) Discharge for Cause (Curable) . Upon written notice to the Advisor, the Company may terminate the Advisor’s engagement for “Cause”, and with immediate effect, of any of the following events, if Advisor has not cured the item that has been identified to be in breech within a thirty (30) day period:
(i) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Advisor to satisfactorily perform the duties reasonably required of him as assigned by the Board of Directors; or
(ii) the Advisor’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company
In the event the Advisor is terminated for Cause, the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Advisor, except as otherwise required by law, for periods after the Advisor's engagement with the Company is terminated on account of the Advisor's discharge for Cause except for any accrued and unpaid compensation through the date of such termination.
(d) Disability . The Company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated to terminate the Advisor's engagement hereunder in the event the Advisor becomes disabled such that he is unable to discharge his duties to the Company for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one hundred eighty (180) consecutive day period, provided longer periods are not required under applicable local labor regulations (a " Permanent Disability ").
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(e) Death . The Advisor's engagement hereunder shall terminate upon the death of the Advisor. The Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Advisor except as otherwise required by law.
(f) Termination for Good Reason . The Advisor may terminate this Agreement at any time for Good Reason. The Advisor shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such resignation. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Advisor’s express written consent):
(i) the assignment to the Advisor of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed on the Effective Date;
(ii) removal of the Advisor from his position as indicated on Schedule A hereto, or the assignment to the Advisor of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed under this Agreement, within twelve (12) months after or in anticipation of a Change of Control (as defined below);
(iii) a reduction by the Company in the then applicable Base Salary or other compensation, or failure to timely pay Advisor’s Base Salary for more that 4 consecutive pay periods or thirteen or more pay periods in a one-year period without Advisor’s prior consent;
(iv) the taking of any action by the Company that would, directly or indirectly, materially reduce the Advisor’s benefits without Advisors prior consent, unless said reduction is pari passu with other senior Advisors of the Company; or
(v) a breach by the Company of any material term of this Agreement that is not cured by the Company within 30 days following receipt by the Company of written notice thereof.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) the accumulation, whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of 50% or more of the shares of the outstanding equity securities of the Company, (ii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company does not survive as an independent company or upon the consummation of which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities prior to such merger or consolidation own less than 50% of the outstanding equity securities of the Company after such merger or consolidation, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control for the purposes of this Agreement: (A) any acquisitions of common stock or securities convertible into common stock directly from the Company, or (B) any acquisition of common stock or securities convertible into common stock by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored by or maintained by the Company.
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(g) Notice of Termination . Any termination of engagement by the Company or the Advisor shall be communicated by a written ‘‘Notice of Termination’’ to the other party hereto given in accordance with this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Company for Cause or by Advisor for Good Reason, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Advisor’s engagement under the provision so indicated and (iii) specify the date of termination, which date shall be the date of such notice. The failure by the Advisor or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Advisor or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Advisor or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Advisor’s or the Company’s rights hereunder.
(h) Resignation from Directorships and Officerships . The termination of the Advisor’s engagement for any reason will constitute the Advisor’s resignation from any director, officer or position the Advisor has with the Company or any of its Affiliates. The Advisor agrees that this Agreement shall serve as written notice of resignation in this circumstance, unless otherwise required by any plan or applicable law.
5. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation .
(a) For the duration of the Engagement Period and, unless the Company terminates the Advisor’s engagement without Cause or Advisor terminates his engagement for Good Reason, during the Severance Period (the “ Non-compete Period ”), the Advisor shall not, directly or indirectly, except as specifically provided in Section 2(c), own, manage, operate, finance or control a directly competitive entity that engages or conducts business in an identical manner to the Company; provided , however, that the Advisor may own less than 10% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Advisor shall present to the Board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Advisor shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity, subject to the requirements of Section 2(c).
(b) During the Engagement Period and for a period of three (3) months following termination of the Advisor’s engagement with the Company, the Advisor shall not:
(i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its Affiliates, to leave the engagement (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an engagement agreement; or
(ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its Affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its Affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its Affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its Affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the Business of the Company or any of its Affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person.
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The Advisor recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Advisor of his obligations under this Section 5 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Advisor expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances, as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed. However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Advisor, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Advisor which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete.
6. Inventions and Patents . Unless any inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) are presented to the Board of Directors by Advisor and approved by the Board of Directors for Ownership by Advisor, the Advisor acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) which related to any of the Company’s actual or proposed business activities and which are created, designed or conceived, developed or made by the Advisor during the Advisor’s past or future engagement by the Company or any Affiliates, or any predecessor thereof (“Work Product”), belong to the Company, or its Affiliates, as applicable. Any copyrightable work falling within the definition of Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” and ownership of all right title and interest shall rest in the Company. The Advisor hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys, to the full extent permitted by law, all right, title and interest in the Work Product, on a worldwide basis, to the Company to the extent ownership of any such rights does not automatically vest in the Company under applicable law. The Advisor will promptly disclose any such Work Product to the Company and perform all actions requested by the Company (whether during or after engagement) to establish and confirm ownership of such Work Product by the Company (including without limitation, assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments).
7. Confidentiality Covenants .
(a) The Advisor understands that the Company and/or its Affiliates, from time to time, may impart to the Advisor confidential information, whether such information is written, oral or graphic.
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For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means information, which is used in the business of the Company or its Affiliates and (i) is proprietary to, about or created by the Company or its Affiliates, (ii) gives the Company or its Affiliates some competitive business advantage or the opportunity of obtaining such advantage or the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the interests of the Company or its Affiliates, (iii) is designated as Confidential Information by the Company or its Affiliates, is known by the Advisor to be considered confidential by the Company or its Affiliates, or from all the relevant circumstances should reasonably be assumed by the Advisor to be confidential and proprietary to the Company or its Affiliates, or (iv) is not generally known by non-Company personnel. Such Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the following types of information and other information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing or designated as confidential):
(i) Internal personnel and financial information of the Company or its Affiliates, vendor information (including vendor characteristics, services, prices, lists and agreements), purchasing and internal cost information, internal service and operational manuals, and the manner and methods of conducting the business of the Company or its Affiliates;
(ii) Marketing and development plans, price and cost data, price and fee amounts, pricing and billing policies, bidding, quoting procedures, marketing techniques, forecasts and forecast assumptions and volumes, and future plans and potential strategies (including, without limitation, all information relating to any acquisition prospect and the identity of any key contact within the organization of any acquisition prospect) of the Company or its Affiliates which have been or are being discussed;
(iii) Names of customers and their representatives, contracts (including their contents and parties), customer services, and the type, quantity, specifications and content of products and services purchased, leased, licensed or received by customers of the Company or its Affiliates; and
(iv) Confidential and proprietary information provided to the Company or its Affiliates by any actual or potential customer, government agency or other third party (including businesses, consultants and other entities and individuals).
The Advisor hereby acknowledges the Company’s exclusive ownership of such Confidential Information.
(b) The Advisor agrees as follows: (1) only to use the Confidential Information to provide services to the Company and its Affiliates; (2) only to communicate the Confidential Information to fellow employees, agents and representatives on a need-to-know basis; and (3) not to otherwise disclose or use any Confidential Information, except as may be required by law or otherwise authorized by the Board. Upon demand by the Company or upon termination of the Advisor’s engagement, the Advisor will deliver to the Company all manuals, photographs, recordings and any other instrument or device by which, through which or on which Confidential Information has been recorded and/or preserved, which are in the Advisor’s possession, custody or control.
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8. Representation . The Advisor hereby represents that the Advisor’s entry into this Consulting Agreement and performance of the services hereunder will not violate the terms or conditions of any other agreement to which the Advisor is a party.
9. Arbitration . In the event of any breach arising from the performance of this Agreement, either party may request arbitration. In such event, the parties will submit to arbitration by a qualified arbitrator with the definition and laws of the State of Nevada. Such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties.
10. Governing Law/Jurisdiction . This Agreement and any disputes or controversies arising hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of Nevada without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes and cancels (i) any and all previous agreements, written and oral, regarding the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be changed, altered, modified or amended, except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.
12. Notices . All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom addressed or when sent by telecopy (if promptly confirmed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid and addressed) to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by written notice in the manner aforesaid:
To the Company at:
Grid Petroleum Corp.
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
To the Advisor at:
Address listed on Schedule A attached hereto.
All such notices, requests and other communications will (i) if delivered personally to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given upon delivery, (ii) if delivered by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number as provided for in this Section, be deemed given upon facsimile confirmation, (iii) if delivered by mail in the manner described above to the address as provided for in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the fifth business day following mailing or upon receipt and (iv) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the first business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section). Either party may, by notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section, designate another address or person for receipt of notices hereunder.
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13. Severability . If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or under any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms to the persons or under circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall be considered severable and shall not be affected thereby, and each term of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invalid or unenforceable provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed amended and given such interpretation as to achieve the economic intent of this Agreement.
14. Waiver . The failure of any party to insist in any one instance or more upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, but same shall continue to remain in full force and effect. Any waiver by any party of any violation of, breach of or default under any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Agreement.
15. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and any successors and assigns of the Company. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by the Advisor. The Company may assign this Agreement and its right and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part. For purposes of this Agreement, successors and assigns shall include, but not be limited to, any individual, corporation, trust, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity that acquires a majority of the stock or assets of the Company by sale, merger, consolidation, liquidation, or other form of transfer. In such a case, the Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. Without limiting the foregoing, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” includes all Affiliates of the Company.
16. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Signatures may be given by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and such signatures shall be fully binding on the party sending the same.
17. Headings . Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive effect.
18. Opportunity to Seek Advice . The Advisor acknowledges and confirms that he has had the opportunity to seek such legal, financial and other advice and representation as he has deemed appropriate in connection with this Agreement, that the Advisor is fully aware of its legal effect, and that Advisor has entered into it freely based on the Advisor’s judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
19. Withholding and Payroll Practices . All salary, severance payments, bonuses or benefits payments made by the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law and shall be paid in the ordinary course pursuant to the Company’s then existing payroll practices.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
ADVISOR:
By: /s/ D. M. Murtaugh
Name: D. M. Murtaugh
Title: Advisory Board Member
Grid Petroleum Corp.
By: /s/ Edward Aruba
Name: Edward Aruba
Title: Director
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Schedule A
| 1. | Effective Date: March 10 th , 2016 |
| 2. | Engagement Period: 24 months |
| a. | Title: D. M. Murtaugh, Advisory Board Member | |
| b. | Advisory Duties: |
Advisors duties and responsibilities shall generally include all rights, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the advisory position of and Advisory Board Member. During the term of this Agreement, Advisor shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. Any change of Advisor’s position, rights, responsibilities, duties, reporting obligations, compensation, benefits or job description or any change in the control or ownership of the Company, without the express written consent of Advisor, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and, at the discretion of Advisor, may be treated as a constructive termination of the engagement relationship without just cause subject to all the rights and obligation associated with the termination provisions provided in this Agreement. Advisor shall have the following specific duties and obligations:
| · | Advise on the operations, product development and sales of the Company; |
| · | Review regular and direct reports from all Executives/officers of the Company; |
| · | Advise the Board of Directors of the Company regarding all aspects of the management, operations and finances of the Company; |
| · | Advise on a meaningful vision, strategy and various objectives that drive and direct all aspects and affairs of the Company; and |
| · | Motivate all officers, managers and other Advisors in the development of an appropriate business culture and ethic. |
| 3. | Base Salary: $125,000 annual salary, accruable at 6% interest. |
| 4. | Other Benefits: Determined by the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. |
| 5. | Advisor Mailing Address: |
412 N. Main Street
Suite 100
Buffalo, WY 82834
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Exhibit 10.50
DIRECT CAPITAL GROUP INC
ASSIGNMENT OF DEBT AGREEMENT
THIS ASSIGNMENT OF DEBT AGREEMENT DATED April 12, 2016
BY AND AMONG:
Rockwell Capital Partners, Inc. (the “ASSIGNEE”). 919 North Market Street - #1401 – Wellington, Deleware 19801
Direct Capital Group Inc., (the “ASSIGNOR”). 1155 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014
AND:
Grid Petroleum Corp, a corporation organized under the laws of Nevada, with an office located at: 999 18 th Street Denver CO 80202 (the “DEBTOR”).
WHEREAS:
A. The Assignor is currently the beneficial owner of $330,035.00 of debt and $57,000.00 interest of the Debtor (the “Debt”), evidenced by a note held by Assignor (the “Note”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A .
B. The Assignor wishes to sell, grant, assign, and transfer $15,000.00 of the Debt (the “Assigned Debt”) to Assignee, and Assignee wishes to purchase the Assigned Debt upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (the “Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises, covenants, conditions, representations and warranties hereinafter contained, the parties to this agreement (the “Parties”), intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sale and Transfer of the Assigned Debt . Upon the execution of this Agreement (the “Closing”) and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Assignor shall sell, grant, assign, convey and deliver to the Assignee, and the Assignee shall purchase and accept from the Assignor, the Assigned Debt, including all right and obligations thereunder, for the purchase price specified in Section 2 below. The Assigned Debt shall be subject to the terms of the Note, except such terms that are amended by this Agreement. Payment for the debt shall be received by the assignor from the assignee by wire transfer of immediately available funds in an amount as set forth in this agreement, upon assignee’s confirmation of the clearance of the converted shares in DTC.
2. Purchase Price . In exchange for the Debt, the Assignee shall pay $35,000.00 cash to the Assignor by wire transfer.
3. Delivery of Note . At the Closing, the Assignor shall deliver to the Assignee one or more notes representing the Assigned Debt.
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4. Representations, Warranties And Covenants Of The Assignor
4.1 The Assignor represents, warrants and covenants to the Assignee that:
(a) Authority . The Assignor has all necessary power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions provided for herein. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Assignor and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Assignor enforceable in accordance with its terms. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Assignor does not and will not violate any provision of any law, regulation or order, or conflict with or result in the breach of, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument to which the Sellers are a party or by which the Sellers may be bound or affected.
(b) Title . The Assignor has good and marketable title to the Convertible Debt free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and has the ability to freely transfer the Assigned Debt.
(c) Non-Affiliate Status . The Assignor is not now nor has ever been an affiliate of the Company or its predecessor(s); as such term is defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
(d) Duly Endorsed . Assignor hereby represents and warrants to the Assignee that certificates representing the Assigned Debt will be duly endorsed upon their transfer to the Assignee.
(e) No Prepayment . The Assigned Debt has not been prepaid in full or in part, and the full amount of the Assigned Debt is due and owing by the Debtor to the Assignor. The Debtor has been given notice of this Assignment by the Assignor.
4.2 The representations, warranties and covenants contained in Section 4.1 are provided for the exclusive benefit of the Assignee and a breach of any one or more thereof may be waived by the Assignee in whole or in part at any time without prejudice to its rights in respect to any other breach of the same or any other representation or warranty or covenant. Any representations, warranties and covenants contained in Article 4 will survive the signing of this Agreement.
5. Right to Convert Debt . The Debtor and the Assignee agree that at the Assignee’s option, the Acquired Debt, or any portion thereof, may be converted into shares of common stock of the Debtor (the “Shares”) in the amount of $40,000.00 at the share price of 50% discount to market of the lowest closing price on any day with a 15 day look back. Any Shares acquired by Assignee through the conversion of the Acquired Debt may only be resold by Assignee in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. At no time will assignee convert any amount of the acquired debt into common stock that would result in the assignee owning more than 9.99% of the debtor’s common stock outstanding.
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6. Consent of Debtor .
6.1 The Debtor agrees and consents to the assignment of the Acquired Debtor to the Assignee by the Assignor, and the possible conversion, at the Assignee’s option, of the Acquired Debt or portion thereof.
6.2 The Debtor represents, warrants and covenants to the Assignee that:
(a) The full amount of the Debt is due and owing at the time of this Agreement, and
(b) The Debt has not been prepaid in full or in part.
6.3 The Debtor agrees and acknowledges and that the Assignee is entitled to make demand for payment or conversion pursuant to the terms of the Note and this Agreement at any time for full or partial payment of the full amount of the Acquired Debt.
7. Authorizations . Each of the Parties represent and warrant that each has the proper authorization and power to enter into this agreement and effect the actions required therein, including, but not limited to, necessary board resolutions or other approvals, as required.
8. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no alteration, amendment or modification of any of the terms and provisions hereof shall be valid unless made pursuant to an instrument in writing signed by each party.
9. Fees and Costs . The Parties shall each bear their own fees and costs incurred in connection with this Agreement.
10. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, executors, successors and assigns.
11. Governing Law . This Agreement has been made in and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
12. Survival of Representations and Warranties . All representations and warranties made by the Sellers and the Buyer shall survive the Closing.
13. Jurisdiction and Venue . Any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the interpretation, application or enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, shall be submitted for resolution to a court of competent jurisdiction in New York. The parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in New York.
14. Construction and Severability . In the event any provision in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed as though it did not contain such invalid or unenforceable provision, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the remaining provisions hereof.
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15. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as an original signed copy of this Agreement.
16. Paragraph Headings . The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect in any manner the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
17. Rule of Construction Relating to Ambiguities . All Parties acknowledge that they have each carefully read and reviewed this Agreement with their respective counsel and/or other representative, and therefore, agree that the rule of construction that ambiguities shall be construed against the drafter of the document shall not be applicable.
18. Deposit and Clearance: If the assignee is unable to deposit and clear the shares of the company for any reason, the assignee may return any shares for cancellation to the transfer agent and (a) cancel the transaction and not make payments to the assignor or (b) demand the return of any payments advanced by the assignee to the assignor.
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[Signature Page to Assignment of Debt Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this agreement was signed by the parties hereto as of the day and year first above written.
ASSIGNEE:
Rockwell Capital Partners, Inc.
By:______________________
Name: Samuel Oshana
ASSIGNOR:
Direct Capital Group Inc.
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
DEBTOR:
Grid Petroleum Corp
By: /s/ Gary Tildan
Name: Gary Tildan
Title: President
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Exhibit A
Grid Petroleum Corp Note held by Direct Capital Group Inc.
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NON-AFFILIATE LETTER
April 12, 2016
| RE: | Grid Petroleum Corp. (“ Company”) and Rockwell Capital Partners, Inc. (“Assignee”) |
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm to you that Rockwell Capital Partners, Inc. is not now and has not been during the preceding 90 days, an officer, director, 4.99% or more shareholder of the Company, or in any other way an “affiliate” of the Company (as that term is defined in Rule 144(a)(l) of the Securities Act of 1933). This representation includes any conversion or exchange rights to equity in the Company, if any, that I may own or did own during the preceding 90 days, and that the exercise of same, will not cause me to become an “affiliate” of the Company.
Sincerely,
/s/ Gary Tilden
Name: Gary Tilden
President
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NON-AFFILIATE LETTER
April 12, 2016
RE: Grid Petroleum Corp (“Company”) and Direct Capital Group Inc. (“Assignor”)
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm to you that Direct Capital Group Inc. is not now and has not been during the preceding 90 days, an officer, director, 9.99% or more shareholder of the Company, or in any other way an “affiliate” of the Company (as that term is defined in Rule 144(a)(l) of the Securities Act of 1933). This representation includes any conversion or exchange rights to equity in the Company, if any, that I may own or did own during the preceding 90 days, and that the exercise of same, will not cause me to become an “affiliate” of the Company.
Direct Capital Group Inc.
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
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DISBURSEMENT REQUEST
Direct Capital Group Inc. hereby request disbursement of funds in the amount and manner described below.
Direct Capital Group Inc.
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
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DEBT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CERTIFICATION
April 12, 2016
With respect to the October 1, 2013 note attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), the undersigned Executive Officer of Grid Petroleum Corp, familiar with the financial records of said company, hereby certifies and acknowledges under pain of perjury that the present balance owed to Direct Capital Group Inc. (Creditor), by Grid Petroleum Corp is in the amount of $384,000.00 (Note balance) plus $57,000.00 interest. The remaining balance after the April 12, 2016 assignment of $40,000.00 to Matt C. Scott will be $384,000.00 and $17,000.00 interest and that said debt has been owed for more than 12 months.
DEBTOR
Grid Petroleum Corp.
By: /s/ Gary Tilden
Name: Gary Tilden
Title: President
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NOTICE TO DEBTOR OF ASSIGNMENT OF DEBT
April 12, 2016
To: Grid Petroleum Corp.
Re: Transfer of debt owned by Direct Capital Group Inc.
You are hereby notified that on the date hereof, Direct Capital Group Inc. (creditor/assignor) sold and transferred to the undersigned all rights to $15,000.00 to Rockwell Capital Partners, Inc. of the October 1, 2013 note attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”). The Note currently has an outstanding balance of $330,035,000.00 and $57,000 interest. The remaining balance of debt in the Company held by Direct Capital Group Inc. after the aforementioned assignment of $15,000.00 will be $330,035.00 and $42,000.00 interest.
ASSIGNEE:
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
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ISSUER CERTIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION
April 12, 2016
There has been no consideration received by Grid Petroleum Corp within the past 12 months in connection with the October 1, 2013 promissory note to Direct Capital Group Inc. Further, there has been no new consideration received by Grid Petroleum Corp when the portion assigned to Rockwell Capital Partners, Inc. on April 12, 2016 became convertible into Grid Petroleum Corp common stock.
Direct Capital Group Inc
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
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Grid Petroleum Corp.
Non-Shell Certification
April 12, 2016
The undersigned, being the CEO of Grid Petroleum Corp (the “Company”), on behalf of the Company and with the aim of securing a legal opinion (“Opinion”) for the Shareholder regarding, inter alia, its status as not being a “shell company” hereby certify that the Company has had continuing operations from the original date of incorporation to the present and that it is not now and has never been a “shell company’ within the definition of the term “shell company” as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We further understand and acknowledge that it is impossible for an independent third party to make an independent inquiry of the Company’s ongoing status as certified in this certificate. As such, we authorize Matt C. Scott and each of its owners, employees, agents and affiliates to rely exclusively on the foregoing representation for the purpose entering into this transaction. Further, on behalf of the Company and its officers and directors, we hereby agree to indemnify and hold Matt C. Scott and each of its owners, employees, agents and affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, expenses, losses or liabilities resulting from any action or threatened action arising from reliance on the herein representation.
By: /s/ Gary Tilden
Name: Gary Tilden
Title: CEO
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Exhibit 10.51
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT , dated the Effective Date below is entered MICROCAP EQUITY GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Microcap”) and the undersigned trading company ("Company").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Microcap holds a certain securities debt instrument(s) of the Company, in the original principal amount below, which was issued to an original security holder, creditor of the Company, on May 4, 2016 as described on the signature page hereto and/or EXHIBIT A hereto (the “ Debt”); and
WHEREAS , Microcap is willing to exchange the Debt for a convertible debenture of the Company in the form attached hereto (the “Debenture”) in order to reflect the conversion right which would otherwise be afforded the original holder which is now being reflected in the Debenture
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the foregoing, the parties hereto agree as follows:
| 1. | Microcap and the Company hereby agree to exchange the debt instruments for the Debenture. Thus, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Microcap surrenders hereby its interest in the Debt strictly for the conversion and related rights and Microcap will endeavor to use best efforts to deliver to the Company any promissory notes, commercial paper, or other evidences of the Debt and the Company shall execute and deliver to Microcap an original, executed Debenture to reflect the conversion rights. |
| 2. | Microcap represents and warrants to, and covenants and agrees with, the Company as follows: |
| a. | Microcap believes it is not an affiliate, now or by way of the Debenture, and relies upon the Company knowledge of the members of the Board, officers and shareholdings in such regard. |
| b. | Microcap is (i) an "accredited investor" as that term is defined in Rule 501 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the "Act" by reason of Rule 501 and (ii) able, by reason of the business and financial experience of its officers (if an entity) and professional advisors (who are not affiliated with or compensated in any way by the Company or any of its affiliates or selling agents), to protect its own interests in connection with the transactions described in this Agreement, and the related documents |
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| 3. | This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without reference to conflict of laws principles A facsimile transmission of this signed Agreement shall be legal and binding on all parties hereto. This Agreement may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by the party to be charged with enforcement. This Agreement, and the Debenture attached hereto, contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereto, superseding all prior agreements, understandings or discussions except for the statements made by the Company in joining the Assignment and Assumption Agreement of on or about this date relating to the Debt. |
The Company and Microcap have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the date as first written above.
Effective Date: May 4, 2016
Name of Original Debt Holder: Syndication Capital LLC
Amount of Debt being Exchanged (Principal + Interest): $22,177.32
Amount of Debenture: $22,177.32
Name of Trading Company: Simlatus Corporation
State of Incorporation of Trading Company: Nevada
Company: Simlatus Corporation
By: /s/ Gary B. Tilden
Name:
Title:
MICROCAP EQUITY GROUP, LLC
By: ____________________
Name: Ibrahim Almagarby
Title: Manager
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Exhibit 10.52
V2IP INC
ASSIGNMENT OF DEBT AGREEMENT
THIS ASSIGNMENT OF DEBT AGREEMENT DATED May 13, 2016
BY AND AMONG:
V2IP Inc , a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware, with an office located at 245 Main St, Suite 390, White Plains, NY 10601 (the “ASSIGNEE”);
Direct Capital Group, (the “ASSIGNOR”). 1155 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014
AND:
Simlatus Corporation, a corporation organized under the laws of Nevada, USA, with an office located at: 175 Joerschke Drive, Suite A, Grass Valley, CA, 95945 (the “DEBTOR”).
WHEREAS:
A. The Assignor is currently the beneficial owner of $320,035.00 of debt as of April 12, 2016) of the Debtor (the “Debt”), evidenced by a note held by Assignor (the “Note”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A .
B. The Assignor wishes to sell, grant, assign, and transfer $20,000.00 of the Debt (the “Assigned Debt”) to Assignee, and Assignee wishes to purchase the Assigned Debt upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (the “Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises, covenants, conditions, representations and warranties hereinafter contained, the parties to this agreement (the “Parties”), intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sale and Transfer of the Assigned Debt . Upon the execution of this Agreement (the “Closing”) and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Assignor shall sell, grant, assign, convey and deliver to the Assignee, and the Assignee shall purchase and accept from the Assignor, the Assigned Debt, including all right and obligations thereunder, for the purchase price specified in Section 2 below. The Assigned Debt shall be subject to the terms of the Note, except such terms that are amended by this Agreement. Payment for the debt shall be received by the assignor from the assignee by wire transfer of immediately available funds in an amount as set forth in this agreement, upon assignee’s confirmation of the clearance of the converted shares in DTC.
2. Purchase Price . In exchange for the Debt, the Assignee shall pay $20,000.00 cash to the Assignor by wire transfer.
3. Delivery of Note . At the Closing, the Assignor shall deliver to the Assignee one or more notes representing the Assigned Debt.
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4. Representations, Warranties And Covenants Of The Assignor
4.1 The Assignor represents, warrants and covenants to the Assignee that:
(a) Authority . The Assignor has all necessary power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions provided for herein. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Assignor and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Assignor enforceable in accordance with its terms. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Assignor does not and will not violate any provision of any law, regulation or order, or conflict with or result in the breach of, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument to which the Sellers are a party or by which the Sellers may be bound or affected.
(b) Title . The Assignor has good and marketable title to the Convertible Debt free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and has the ability to freely transfer the Assigned Debt.
(c) Non-Affiliate Status . The Assignor is not now nor has ever been an affiliate of the Company or its predecessor(s); as such term is defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
(d) Duly Endorsed . Assignor hereby represents and warrants to the Assignee that certificates representing the Assigned Debt will be duly endorsed upon their transfer to the Assignee.
(e) No Prepayment . The Assigned Debt has not been prepaid in full or in part, and the full amount of the Assigned Debt is due and owing by the Debtor to the Assignor. The Debtor has been given notice of this Assignment by the Assignor.
4.2 The representations, warranties and covenants contained in Section 4.1 are provided for the exclusive benefit of the Assignee and a breach of any one or more thereof may be waived by the Assignee in whole or in part at any time without prejudice to its rights in respect to any other breach of the same or any other representation or warranty or covenant. Any representations, warranties and covenants contained in Article 4 will survive the signing of this Agreement.
5. Right to Convert Debt . The Debtor and the Assignee agree that at the Assignee’s option, the Acquired Debt, or any portion thereof, may be converted into shares of common stock of the Debtor (the “Shares”) in the amount of $20,000.00 at the fixed share price of $0.00005 per Share for the 1 st conversion dated May13, 2016 as this is 50% discount the lowest closing price of the 10 days prior to lowest closing price. Any additional conversion will be calculated at a discount of 50% of the lowest closing price for a 10 day look back prior to the date of the conversion. Any Shares acquired by Assignee through the conversion of the Acquired Debt may only be resold by Assignee in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. At no time will assignee convert any amount of the acquired debt into common stock that would result in the assignee owning more than 4.99% of the debtor’s common stock outstanding.
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6. Consent of Debtor .
6.1 The Debtor agrees and consents to the assignment of the Acquired Debtor to the Assignee by the Assignor, and the possible conversion, at the Assignee’s option, of the Acquired Debt or portion thereof.
6.2 The Debtor represents, warrants and covenants to the Assignee that:
(a) The full amount of the Debt is due and owing at the time of this Agreement, and
(b) The Debt has not been prepaid in full or in part.
6.3 The Debtor agrees and acknowledges and that the Assignee is entitled to make demand for payment or conversion pursuant to the terms of the Note and this Agreement at any time for full or partial payment of the full amount of the Acquired Debt.
7. Authorizations . Each of the Parties represent and warrant that each has the proper authorization and power to enter into this agreement and effect the actions required therein, including, but not limited to, necessary board resolutions or other approvals, as required.
8. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no alteration, amendment or modification of any of the terms and provisions hereof shall be valid unless made pursuant to an instrument in writing signed by each party.
9. Fees and Costs . The Parties shall each bear their own fees and costs incurred in connection with this Agreement.
10. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, executors, successors and assigns.
11. Governing Law . This Agreement has been made in and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
12. Survival of Representations and Warranties . All representations and warranties made by the Sellers and the Buyer shall survive the Closing.
13. Jurisdiction and Venue . Any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the interpretation, application or enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, shall be submitted for resolution to a court of competent jurisdiction in New York. The parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in New York.
14. Construction and Severability . In the event any provision in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed as though it did not contain such invalid or unenforceable provision, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the remaining provisions hereof.
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15. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as an original signed copy of this Agreement.
16. Paragraph Headings . The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect in any manner the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
17. Rule of Construction Relating to Ambiguities . All Parties acknowledge that they have each carefully read and reviewed this Agreement with their respective counsel and/or other representative, and therefore, agree that the rule of construction that ambiguities shall be construed against the drafter of the document shall not be applicable.
18. Deposit and Clearance: If the assignee is unable to deposit and clear the shares of the company for any reason, the assignee may return any shares for cancellation to the transfer agent and (a) cancel the transaction and not make payments to the assignor or (b) demand the return of any payments advanced by the assignee to the assignor.
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[Signature Page to Assignment of Debt Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this agreement was signed by the parties hereto as of the day and year first above written.
ASSIGNEE:
V2IP Inc
By:_____________________________________
Name: Dawn Bronson
Title: CEO
ASSIGNOR:
/s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Direct Capital Group
By:_____________________________________
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
DEBTOR:
Simlatus Corporation
By: /s/ Gary B. Tilden
Name: Gary B. Tilden
Title: President and CEO
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Exhibit A
Simlatus Corporation Note held by Direct Capital Group
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NON-AFFILIATE LETTER
May 13, 2016
| RE: | Simlatus Corporation ( “ Company”) and V2IP Inc (“Assignee”) |
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm to you that V2IP Inc is not now and has not been during the preceding 90 days, an officer, director, 4.99% or more shareholder of the Company, or in any other way an “affiliate” of the Company (as that term is defined in Rule 144(a)(l) of the Securities Act of 1933). This representation includes any conversion or exchange rights to equity in the Company, if any, that I may own or did own during the preceding 90 days, and that the exercise of same, will not cause me to become an “affiliate” of the Company.
Sincerely,
V2IP Inc
_________________________________
Name: Dawn Bronson
Title: CEO
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NON-AFFILIATE LETTER
May 13, 2016
RE: Simlatus Corporation ( “ Company”) and Direct Capital Group (“Assignor”)
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm to you that Direct Capital Group is not now and has not been during the preceding 90 days, an officer, director, 4.99% or more shareholder of the Company, or in any other way an “affiliate” of the Company (as that term is defined in Rule 144(a)(l) of the Securities Act of 1933). This representation includes any conversion or exchange rights to equity in the Company, if any, that I may own or did own during the preceding 90 days, and that the exercise of same, will not cause me to become an “affiliate” of the Company. If the Assignor is a corporate entity, the foregoing is also true and correct for all officers and owners of the corporate entity.
Direct Capital Group
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name:
Title:
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DISBURSEMENT REQUEST
Direct Capital Group and V2IP Inc hereby request disbursement of funds in the amount and manner described below.
Direct Capital Group
By: /s/ Jon Fullenkamp
Name: Jon Fullenkamp
Title: President
V2IP Inc
By: ____________________
Name: Dawn Bronson
Title: CEO
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DEBT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CERTIFICATION
May 13, 2016
With respect to the October 1, 2013 note attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), the undersigned Executive Officer of Simlatus Corporation, familiar with the financial records of said company, hereby certifies and acknowledges under pain of perjury that the present balance owed to Direct Capital Group (Creditor), by Simlatus Corporation is in the amount of $320,035.00 (Note balance) as of April 12, 2016). The remaining balance after the May 13, 2016 assignment of $20,000.00 will be $300,035.00 and that said debt has been owed for more than 6 months.
DEBTOR
Simlatus Corporation
By: /s/ Gary B. Tilden
Name: Gary B. Tilden
Title: President and CEO
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NOTICE TO DEBTOR OF ASSIGNMENT OF DEBT
May 13, 2016
To: Simlatus Corporation
Re: Transfer of debt owned by Direct Capital Group
You are hereby notified that on the date hereof, Direct Capital Group (creditor/assignor) sold and transferred to the undersigned all rights to $20,000.00 of the October 1, 2013 note attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”). The Note currently has an outstanding balance of $320,035.00 Principal as of April 12, 2016). The remaining balance of debt in the Company held by Direct Capital Group after the aforementioned assignment of $20,000.00 will be $300,035.00.
ASSIGNEE:
V2IP Inc
By: ____________________
Name: Dawn Bronson
Title: CEO
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ISSUER CERTIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION
May 13, 2016
There has been no consideration received by Simlatus Corporation within the past 6 months in connection with the October 1, 2013 promissory note to Direct Capital Group. Further, there has been no new consideration received by Simlatus Corporation when the portion assigned to V2IP Inc on May 13, 2016 became convertible into Simlatus Corporation common stock.
Simlatus Corporation
By: /s/ Gary B. Tilden
Name: Gary B. Tilden
Title: President and CEO
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Simlatus Corporation
Non-Shell Certification
May 13, 2016
The undersigned, being the President and CEO of Simlatus Corporation (the “Company”), on behalf of the Company and with the aim of securing a legal opinion (“Opinion”) for the Shareholder regarding, inter alia, its status as not being a “shell company” hereby certify that the Company has had continuing operations from the original date of incorporation to the present and that it is not now and has never been a “shell company’ within the definition of the term “shell company” as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We further understand and acknowledge that it is impossible for an independent third party to make an independent inquiry of the Company’s ongoing status as certified in this certificate. As such, we authorize V2IP Inc and each of its owners, employees, agents and affiliates to rely exclusively on the foregoing representation for the purpose entering into this transaction. Further, on behalf of the Company and its officers and directors, we hereby agree to indemnify and hold V2IP Inc and each of its owners, employees, agents and affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, expenses, losses or liabilities resulting from any action or threatened action arising from reliance on the herein representation.
By: /s/ Gary B. Tilden
Name: Gary B. Tilden
Title: President and CEO
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CONVERSION NOTICE
The undersigned hereby elects to convert the attached Convertible Note into free trading shares of common stock (the “Common Stock”), of Simlatus Corporation (the “Company”) according to the conditions hereof, as of the date written below. No fee will be charged to the holder for any conversion, except for such transfer taxes, if any.
Conversion request :
May 13, 2016
Date to Effect Conversion
200,000,000
Number of FREE -trading shares of Common Stock to be Issued
$10,000.00______________________
Amount Converted
0.00005_______ _____________
Applicable Conversion Price
$10,000_____ ____________
Principal Amount Remaining
EIN# of V2IP Inc: 26-4471256
WE HEREIN CERTIFY that V2IP Inc does not and will not own more than 4.99% or more of the Company’s Common Stock after the above conversion.
V2IP Inc
By:____________________________
Dawn Bronson
Certificate can be registered to :
V2IP Inc
Mailing Instructions:
245 Main Street
Suite 390
White Plains, NY 10601
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Seller’s Representation Letter
In connection with my order to sell or transfer 200,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Stock”) of Simlatus Corporation (the “Company”), in reliance upon the provisions of SEC Rule 144 promulgated under Securities Act of 1933, as amended, I advise you as follows:
1. Neither the undersigned, nor any person or entity listed below, presently is, or in the prior three months has been, an “Affiliate: of the Company as that term is used in paragraph (a) of Rule 144 (i.e., a person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company):
a. Any relative of mine who shares the same home with me;
b. Any trust or estate in which I or any person specified in (a) collectively own 4.99% or more of the beneficial interest or of which I or any such person serves as trustee, executor or in any similar capacity;
c. Any corporation or organizations in which I or any person specified in (a) are the beneficial owners collectively of 4.99% or more of any class of equity securities or 4.99% or more of the equity interest.
2. a. The stock has been owned and fully paid for by the undersigned in excess of 6 months; or
b. if gifted to or inherited by the undersigned, was owned and fully paid by the donor or decedent more than 6 months prior to the date of this letter;
c. if the stock was issued as a result of a conversion of debt of the issuer, the debt was initially issued or incurred by the Company in excess of 6 months from the date hereof.
3. The undersigned is not a promoter, an affiliate nor a transferee of a promoter or an affiliate, of the Issuer.
4. The undersigned consents to V2IP Inc communicating and conferring with the Company, its attorneys and its transfer agent in connection with the above order and hereby confirms that such parties may rely on these representations in permitting transfer of the Stock free of restrictive legend.
By:____________________________
Dawn Bronson
V2IP Inc
May 13, 2016
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14
I, Gary Tilden, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Grid Petroleum Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: June 29, 2016 | |
| /s/ Gary Tilden | |
| By: Gary Tilden | |
| Its: Principal Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.21
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14
I, Gary Tilden, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-K of Grid Petroleum Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: June 29, 2016 | |
| /s/ Gary Tilden | |
| By: Gary Tilden | |
| Its: Principal Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Grid Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending March 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Gary Tilden, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
/s/ Gary Tilden
By: Gary Tilden
Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
Dated: June 29, 2016
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.