Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 1
File No. 024-11350
An offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained in this Preliminary Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time an Offering Circular which is not designated as a Preliminary Offering Circular is delivered and the Offering Circular filed with the Commission is qualified. This Preliminary Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. We may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular was filed may be obtained.
This Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 1 amends the Offering Circular of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. qualified on December 29, 2020 to add, update and/or replace information contained in the Offering Circular.
PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR DATED OCTOBER ___, 2021
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(719) 752-8459
www.torquelb.com
UP TO 1,200,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Company,” “Torque,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), is offering up to 1,200,000,000 shares (“Shares”) of its common stock, par value of $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”) on a “best efforts” basis without any minimum offering amount pursuant to Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for Tier 1 offerings (the “Offering”). We expect that the fixed initial public offering price per share of Common Stock will be priced between $0.005 to $0.01 per share upon qualification of the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular is a part by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). See “SECURITIES BEING OFFERED” of this Offering Circular for more information.
This is a public offering of up to $12,000,000 in shares of Common Stock of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. at a price between $0.005 and $0.01.
The offering price will be between $0.005 and $0.01. The end date of the offering will be exactly 365 days from the date the Offering Circular is qualified by the Securities Exchange Commission (unless extended by the Company, in its own discretion, for up to another 90 days).
Please be advised that due to the ownership of super voting rights by our management team in the form of Preferred Shares, your voting rights as a common shareholder will be substantially limited.
These securities are speculative securities. Investment in the Company’s stock involves significant risk. You should purchase these securities only if you can afford a complete loss of your investment. See the “Risk Factors” section on page 5 of this Offering Circular.
We expect to commence the sale of these shares within two calendar days of the date on which the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular is qualified by the Securities Exchange Commission.
See “Risk Factors” to read about factors you should consider before buying shares of Common Stock.
Our Common Stock currently trades on the OTC Pink Open Market under the symbol “TQLB” and the closing price of our Common Stock on October 14, 2021 was $0.0449. Our Common Stock currently trades on a sporadic and limited basis.
No Escrow
The proceeds of this offering will not be placed into an escrow account. We will offer our Common Stock on a best efforts basis. As there is no minimum offering, upon the approval of any subscription to this Offering Circular, the Company shall immediately deposit said proceeds into the bank account of the Company and may dispose of the proceeds in accordance with the Use of Proceeds.
Subscriptions are irrevocable and the purchase price is non-refundable as expressly stated in this Offering Circular. All proceeds received by the Company from subscribers for this Offering will be available for use by the Company upon acceptance of subscriptions for the Securities by the Company.
This Offering Circular is following the offering circular format described in Part II (a)(1)(ii) of Form 1-A.
The Company, by determination of the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, may issue the Securities under this Offering for cash, promissory notes, services, and/or other consideration without notice to subscribers. The aggregate offering price will be based on the price at which the securities are offered for cash. Any portion of the aggregate offering price or aggregate sales attributable to cash received in a foreign currency will be translated into United States currency at a currency exchange rate in effect on, or at a reasonable time before, the date of the sale of the securities. If securities are not sold for cash, the aggregate offering price or aggregate sales will be based on the value of the consideration as established by bona fide sales of that consideration made within a reasonable time, or, in the absence of sales, on the fair value as determined by an accepted standard. Valuations of non-cash consideration will be reasonable at the time made.
Sale of these shares will commence within two calendar days of the qualification date, and it will be a continuous Offering pursuant to Rule 251(d)(3)(i)(F).
This Offering will be conducted on a “best-efforts” basis, which means our Officers will use their commercially reasonable best efforts in an attempt to offer and sell the Shares. Our Officers will not receive any commission or any other remuneration for these sales. In offering the securities on our behalf, the Officers will rely on the safe harbor from broker-dealer registration set out in Rule 3a4-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
This Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sales of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the laws of any such state.
Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors“ beginning on page 5 for a discussion of certain risks that you should consider in connection with an investment in our Common Stock.
| Price to Public | Commissions(2) | Proceeds to the Company(3) | Proceeds to Other Persons | ||||||||
| Per Share | $ | 0.005 to 0.01 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.005 to 0.01 | $ | 0.00 | |||
| Maximum Offering (1) | $ | 12,000,000 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 12,000,000 | $ | 0.00 |
(1) Assumes that the maximum offering amount of $12,000,000 is received by us.
(2) The shares will be offered on a “best-efforts” basis by our officers, directors and employees, and we do not intend to use commissioned sales agents or underwriters. In the event a commissioned sales agent or underwriter is engaged, the company will file a Supplement to this Offering Circular.
(3) Does not include expenses of the Offering, including without limitation, legal, accounting, escrow agent, transfer agent, other professional, printing, advertising, travel, marketing, blue-sky compliance and other expenses of this Offering.
THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL OF ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
This Offering Circular follows the disclosure format prescribed by Part II of Form 1-A.
Our Board of Directors used its business judgment in setting a value between $0.005 to $0.01 per share to the Company as consideration for the stock to be issued under the Offering. The sales price per share bears no relationship to our book value or any other measure of our current value or worth.
No sale may be made to you in this offering if the aggregate purchase price you pay is more than 10% of the greater of your annual income or your net worth. Different rules apply to accredited investors and non-natural persons. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable thresholds, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.
THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPANY OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, AND IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH OTHER INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON.
THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
The date of this Offering Circular is October __, 2021.
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We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, our securities only in jurisdictions where such offers and sales are permitted. You should rely only on the information contained in this Offering Circular. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with any information other than the information contained in this Offering Circular. The information contained in this Offering Circular is accurate only as of its date, regardless of the time of its delivery or of any sale or delivery of our securities. Neither the delivery of this Offering Circular nor any sale or delivery of our securities shall, under any circumstances, imply that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this Offering Circular. This Offering Circular will be updated and made available for delivery to the extent required by the federal securities laws.
In this Offering Circular, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to “Torque Lifestyle Brands”, “we”, the “Company”, “our” and “us” refer to the activities of and the assets and liabilities of the business and operations of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE NOT TO CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, OR OF ANY PRIOR OR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES, AS INVESTMENT, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX ADVICE.
NASAA UNIFORM LEGEND
FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL STATES: THE PRESENCE OF A LEGEND FOR ANY GIVEN STATE REFLECTS ONLY THAT A LEGEND MAY BE REQUIRED BY THAT STATE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN AN OFFER OR SALE MAY BE MADE IN A PARTICULAR STATE. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN AS TO WHETHER OR NOT OFFERS OR SALES MAY BE LAWFULLY MADE IN ANY GIVEN STATE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO CONTACT THE COMPANY. THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS (COMMONLY CALLED ‘BLUE SKY’ LAWS).
IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION INVESTORS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE PERSON OR ENTITY CREATING THE SECURITIES AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY ANY FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY. FURTHERMORE, THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE ACCURACY OR DETERMINED THE ADEQUACY OF THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
NOTICE TO FOREIGN INVESTORS
IF THE PURCHASER LIVES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, IT IS THE PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY OBSERVE THE LAWS OF ANY RELEVANT TERRITORY OR JURISDICTION OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES, INCLUDING OBTAINING REQUIRED GOVERNMENTAL OR OTHER CONSENTS OR OBSERVING ANY OTHER REQUIRED LEGAL OR OTHER FORMALITIES. THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY THE PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES BY ANY FOREIGN PURCHASER.
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In this Offering Circular, the term “Torque”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Company” refers to Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and any of our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY, AND ITS INDUSTRY. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF, ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS, THE WORDS “ESTIMATE,” “PROJECT,” “BELIEVE,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “EXPECT” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH CONSTITUTE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER SUCH DATE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.
You should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. The cautionary statements set forth in this Offering Circular, including in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere, identify important factors which you should consider in evaluating our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things:
| · | Our ability to effectively execute our business plan, including without limitation our ability to penetrate the most lucrative nutritional markets and demographics, and respond to the highly competitive and rapidly evolving marketplace and health and regulatory environments in which we intend to operate; |
| · | Our ability to manage our research, development, expansion, growth and operating expenses; |
| · | Our ability to evaluate and measure our business, prospects and performance metrics, and our ability to differentiate our business model and service offerings; |
| · | Our ability to compete, directly and indirectly, and succeed in the highly competitive and evolving nutritional supplements markets; |
| · | Our ability to respond and adapt to changes in technology and customer behavior; and |
| · | Our ability to protect our intellectual property and to develop, maintain and enhance a strong brand. |
Although the forward-looking statements in this Offering Circular are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations, taking into account all information currently available to us, we cannot guarantee future transactions, results, performance, achievements or outcomes. No assurance can be made to any investor by anyone that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements will be attained, or that deviations from them will not be material and adverse. We undertake no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to re-issue this Offering Circular or otherwise make public statements updating our forward-looking statements.
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This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this Offering Circular. This summary is not complete and does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding to invest in our Common Stock. You should read this entire Offering Circular carefully, including the risks associated with an investment in us discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of this Offering Circular, before making an investment decision.
Company Information
On May 10, 1999, the Company was incorporated as Tensleep Design, Inc. under the laws of the State of Colorado. On May 10, 2000, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation and changed its name to Tensleep Technologies, Inc. At this time, the Company had 155,000,000 shares of stock authorized, 150,000,000 common shares and 5,000,000 preferred shares. The preferred shares had no designation of rights or privileges. Tensleep Technologies, Inc., changed its name to Yeahronimo Media Ventures, Inc. On March 7, 2005 and on July 7, 2005 changed its name to Commodore Inc. On September 16, 2005, the Company changed its name back to Yeahronimo Media Ventures, Inc. and on October 6, 2005 changed its name to Commodore International Corporation. Finally, on June 6, 2009, the Company changed its name to Reunite Investments, Inc., however, the Company never filed a FINRA corporate action to ratify the change so the Company continued to trade under the name Commodore International Corporation.
The Company filed a Form 10-SB in 1998 and 1999 but withdrew the filing both times. The Company filed the Form a third time in 1999 and the Form became effective in July 1999. The Company filed their last quarterly report on September 30, 2001 and thereafter filed the Form 15-12G, Notice of Termination of Registration, on December 27, 2001.
The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Colorado Secretary of State on July 27, 2020, to change its name to Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and effect a 400 to 1 reverse stock split.
On January 20, 2021, the Company acquired the assets of the American Metabolix brand from Sensatus Group LLC.
On June 16, 2021, the Company entered into a 51% joint venture ownership of a new manufacturing facility (the “JV”) with leading contract manufacturer Zero Day Nutrition ("Zero Day").
On July 8, 2021, the Company engaged in a forward stock split in which each shareholder of Company common stock received three (3) shares for each share owned.
On August 19, 2021, the Company changed the end of the financial year from June 30 to December 31.
On September 2, 2021, the Company sold its wholly-owned subsidiary American Metabolix Inc. for $1,300,000.00 to GenTech Holdings Inc. (“GTEH”). GTEH is owned by Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. is owned by David Lovatt and Leonard K. Armenta, Jr., the CEO and Treasurer of the Company. The purchase price consisted of $500,000.00 in cash (paid upon Closing of the transaction), divestiture of $400,000.00 of current Company liabilities and a $400,000.00 promissory note.
Our principal executive office is located at 11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Our telephone number is (719) 752-8459 and our website address is www.torquelb.com. We do not incorporate the information on, or accessible through, our website into this Offering Circular, and you should not consider any information on, or accessible through, our website to be a part of this Offering Circular.
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Our Business
We are engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing nutritional supplements for third party sellers.
We plan to manufacture all of our products from natural ingredients in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) laws and regulations. We intend to package our nutritional supplements in different forms, such as tablets, gummies, capsules, and powders. We anticipate that all of our products will be GMO-free,
Industry Overview
Our aim is to operate within the large and growing nutritional supplements industry. According to Nutrition Business Journal's Supplement Business Report 2020, this industry generated $123.28 billion in sales in 2019 and is projected to grow by 8% per annum through 2027.
We anticipate several key demographic, healthcare and lifestyle trends to drive the continued growth of this industry. These trends include:
| · | increasing awareness of nutritional supplements across major age and lifestyle segments of the U.S. population; and |
| · | increased focus on fitness and healthy living. |
Risks Related to Our Business and Strategy
Our ability to successfully operate our business is subject to numerous risks, including those that are generally associated with operating in the nutritional supplements industry. Any of the factors set forth under “Risk Factors” below may limit our ability to successfully execute our business strategy. You should carefully consider all of the information set forth in this Offering Circular and, in particular, you should evaluate the specific factors set forth under “Risk Factors” below in deciding whether to invest in our Common Stock. Risks relating to our business and our ability to execute our business strategy include:
| · | we may not effectively manage our growth; |
| · | we operate in a highly competitive industry and our failure to compete effectively could adversely affect our market share, revenues and growth prospects; |
| · | unfavorable publicity or consumer perception of our products could adversely affect our reputation and the demand for our products; |
| · | if the products we sell do not comply with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements, we may be required to recall or remove these products from the market; |
| · | if we do not introduce new products or make enhancements to meet the changing needs of our customers in a timely manner, some of our products could become obsolete; and |
| · | changes in our management team could adversely affect our business strategy and adversely impact our performance. |
Trading Market
Our Common Stock currently trades on the OTC Pink Open Market under the symbol “TQLB” and the closing price of our Common Stock on September 23, 2021 was $0.0505. Our Common Stock currently trades on a sporadic and limited basis. We previously traded under the symbol “TQLB” (and “CRDLD” during certain events) until September 22, 2020, at which point it began trading under the symbol “TQLB.” We are an alternative reporting company and are not, currently, SEC reporting. This may limit any resale opportunities for shares of our Common Stock purchased through this Offering. See the “RISK FACTORS” section below.
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Offering
| Issuer: | Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. |
| Securities Offered: | We are offering up to 1,200,000,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”). |
| Offering Price: | The offering price for each share of Common Stock will be between $0.005 to $0.01. |
| Use of Proceeds: | Net proceeds from this offering of up to $12,000,000 will be used primarily for product development, equipment acquisition, and working capital and general company purposes. See the “USE OF PROCEEDS” section below. |
| Offering Period: | The Offering will commence within two calendar days of the date on which our Offering Statement is declared qualified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). This Offering will remain open until the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which all of the Shares offered are sold; (ii) 365 days from the date this Offering Circular is approved by the Colorado Division of Securities (unless extended by the Company, in its own discretion, for up to another ninety (90) days); or (iii) the date on which this Offering is earlier terminated by the Company in its sole discretion. |
| Brokerage Commissions: | We do not intend to employ brokers or selling agents to assist in the placement of the securities |
| Risk Factors: | Purchase of the securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. See the “RISK FACTORS” section below. |
Market & Industry Information
Throughout this Offering Circular, we use market data and industry forecasts and projections that were obtained from surveys and studies conducted by third parties, including the National Standards Institute, Statista, and Pew Research, and from publicly available industry and general publications. Although we believe that the sources are reliable, and that the information contained in such surveys and studies conducted by third parties is accurate and reliable, we have not independently verified the information contained therein. We note that estimates, in particular as they relate to general expectations concerning our industry, involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Offering Circular.
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Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider each of the following risks, together with all other information set forth in this Offering Circular, including the consolidated financial statements and the related notes, before making a decision to buy our Common Stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
This offering contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words. These statements are only predictions. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our customers’ or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, to differ. “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business,” as well as other sections in this prospectus, discuss the important factors that could contribute to these differences.
The forward-looking statements made in this prospectus relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
This prospectus also contains market data related to our business and industry. This market data includes projections that are based on a number of assumptions. If these assumptions turn out to be incorrect, actual results may differ from the projections based on these assumptions. As a result, our markets may not grow at the rates projected by these data, or at all. The failure of these markets to grow at these projected rates may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and the market price of our Common Stock.
Risk Related to our Company and our Business
The Current Coronavirus Pandemic May Adversely Affect the Global Economy and the Company’s Operations
As has been widely reported, the emergence of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and a related respiratory disease (COVID-19) in China resulted in the spread to additional countries throughout the world, including the United States, leading to a global pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to severe disruptions and volatility in the global supply chain, market and economies, and those disruptions have since intensified and will likely continue for some time. Concern about the potential effects of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of measures being put in place by global governmental bodies at various levels as well as by private enterprises (such as workplaces, trade groups, amateur and professional sports leagues and conferences, places of worship, schools and retail establishments, among others) to contain or mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have adversely affected economic conditions and markets globally, and have led to significant, sustained and unprecedented volatility in the financial markets. Measures implemented in the United States to limit the spread of COVID-19, such as quarantines, event cancellations and social distancing, will significantly limit economic activity. There can be no assurance that such measures or other additional measures implemented from time to time will be successful in limiting the spread of the virus and what effect those measures will have on the economy generally or on the Company.
There can be no assurance that any measures undertaken by the federal government, or by state or local governments, will be effective to mitigate the negative near-term and potentially longer-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment, construction and the global economy more generally.
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Many businesses have moved to a remote working environment, temporarily suspended operations, laid-off or furloughed a significant percentage of their workforce or shut down completely. Other businesses have transitioned or may in the future transition all or a substantial portion of their operations to remote working environments (as a result of state or local requirements or otherwise in response to the COVID-19 pandemic). Although the Company had already implemented a remote work environment, there is no assurance that the continued remote working environment will not have a material adverse impact on the Company or its customers, which may adversely impact the Company and its operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic did not require the closure of Company operations. The Company suspended in-person client and business development meetings in late March 2020. During the timeframe in which in-person meetings were suspended, Company management reallocated resources to on-line client and business development.
Management’s outlook for the near-term business operations will mirror the overall continued reopening of business operations within the state of Colorado. For the Company to return to pre-COVID-19 levels of operation, it will be necessary businesses across the state of Colorado to be allowed to return to full operations and capacities.
We are a development stage company and have not yet generated any profits.
We were incorporated on May 10, 1999 in the State of Colorado. Following a period of corporate delinquency, we were reinstated on April 14, 2020. On or about July 27, 2020, we changed our name to Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and entered into a new line of business, specifically, the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling nutritional supplements. Accordingly, we have a limited history with respect to our nutritional supplements business upon which an evaluation of our performance and future prospects can be made. Our current and proposed operations are subject to all the business risks associated with new enterprises. These include likely fluctuations in operating results as we react to developments in our market, managing our growth and the entry of competitors into the market. Specific to our industry, we may not have the resources to pivot our product offerings if consumer habits and health trends change. We will only be able to pay dividends on any shares once our directors determine that we are financially able to do so. We have incurred a net loss and has had insufficient revenues generated since inception to cover operational expenses. There is no assurance that we will be profitable in the next three years or generate sufficient revenues to pay dividends to the holders of the shares.
Our financials were prepared on a “going concern” basis.
Our financial statements were prepared on a “going concern” basis. Certain matters, as described below and in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements indicate there may be substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We have not generated profits since inception, and we have had a history of losses. Additionally, since we made Torque Lifestyle Brands our main line of business in July 2020, we have not generated any profits. We have sustained net losses of $ 40,000 and $ 1,027,779 for the years ended June 30, 2020 and 2021, respectively, and have an accumulated deficit of $ 1,112,183 as of June 30, 2021. Our ability to continue operations is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet our obligations, which we have not been able to accomplish to date, and/or to obtain additional capital financing.
Any valuation of us at this stage is difficult to assess.
We established the valuation for the Offering. Unlike actively-traded companies that are valued publicly through market-driven stock prices, the valuation of limited trading companies, especially startups, is difficult to assess and you may risk overpaying for your investment. This is especially true with companies engaging in new product offerings.
Our product offerings are new in an industry that is still quickly evolving.
Our Nutritional Supplements offering is a new offering developed in 2020. Despite the experience of our management team, particularly Mr. Arnetta, the products being offered are new and have no track record from which to project future performance. Additionally, in light of indefinite changes to distribution outlets in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in how goods are obtained, and restrictions on some gyms and recreation centers, there is no guarantee we can build our brand and name recognition as quickly as otherwise hoped.
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We have an evolving business model.
Our business model is one of innovation, including continuously working to expand our product lines and offerings to our clients; see the “The Company’s Business – Principal Products and Services – Services under Development”. It is unclear whether these products will be successful. Further, we continuously try to offer additional types of products, and we cannot offer any assurance that any of them will be successful. From time to time we may also modify aspects of our business model relating to our product offerings. We cannot offer any assurance that these or any other modifications will be successful or will not result in harm to the business. We may not be able to manage growth effectively, which could damage our reputation, limit our growth, and negatively affect our operating results.
Any growth may place significant strains on our resources.
We are currently in the development stage, with only limited operations, and has not generated any revenue since beginning work on the new lines of business. Our growth, if any, is expected to place a significant strain on our managerial, operational and financial resources. Moving forward, our systems, procedures or controls may not be adequate to support our operations and/or we may be unable to achieve the rapid execution necessary to successfully implement our business plan. Our future operating results, if any, will also depend on our ability to add additional personnel commensurate with the growth of our operations, if any. If we are unable to manage growth effectively, our business, results of operations and financial condition will be adversely affected.
We are reliant on one main product category.
All of our current offerings are variants on one type of product — developing and producing nutritional supplements. Our revenues are therefore dependent upon the market for nutritional supplement consumption.
We depend on key personnel and face challenges recruiting needed personnel.
Our future success depends on the efforts of a small number of key personnel, including our founder Leonard Armenta. In addition, due to our limited financial resources and the specialized expertise required, we may not be able to recruit the individuals needed for our business needs. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting and retaining the personnel we require to operate and be innovative.
We are dependent on general economic conditions.
Our business model is dependent on individuals, especially those in our target age range of 18-45 years of age, continuing to invest in their overall nutritional health and training. Dollars spent on nutritional and training supplements are disposable income. Our business model is thus dependent on national and international economic conditions. Adverse national and international economic conditions may reduce the future availability of disposable dollars, which would negatively impact our revenues and possibly our ability to continue operations. We cannot accurately predict the potential adverse impacts on us, if any, of current economic conditions on our financial condition, operating results and cash flow.
We face significant market competition.
Our market is a highly competitive market. There are numerous competing products in the marketspace and annual new entrants. Further, as traditional healthcare expenditures rise and people seek alternative supplements for their health, the marketplace may become more crowded and future competitors may be better capitalized than us, which would give them a significant advantage in marketing and operations.
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We may not be able to protect all of our intellectual property.
Our profitability may depend in part on our ability to effectively establish a new brand, protect our proprietary rights, including obtaining trademarks for our brand names, protecting our products and websites, maintaining the secrecy of our internal workings and preserving our trade secrets, as well as our ability to operate without inadvertently infringing on the proprietary rights of others. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain future protections for our intellectual property or defend any future trademarks and patents. Further, policing and protecting our intellectual property against unauthorized use by third parties is time-consuming and expensive, and certain countries may not even recognize our intellectual property rights. There can also be no assurance that a third party will not assert infringement claims with respect to our products. Any litigation for both protecting our intellectual property or defending our use of certain products could have material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition, regardless of the outcome of such litigation.
Our revenues and profits are subject to fluctuations.
It is difficult to accurately forecast our revenues and operating results, and these could fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors. These factors may include adverse changes in: number of investors and amount of investors’ dollars, the success of securities markets, general economic conditions, our ability to market our platform to companies and investors, headcount and other operating costs, and general industry and regulatory conditions and requirements. Our operating results may fluctuate from year to year due to the factors listed above and others not listed. At times, these fluctuations may be significant and could impact our ability to operate our business.
If we cannot raise sufficient funds, we will not succeed.
To date, we have experienced a continuing need for capital to execute our business model. We are offering securities in the amount of up to $12 million in this offering, and may close on any investments that are made. The amount we can raise in any 12-month period is limited to $20 million. Even if the maximum amount is raised (in this 12-month period or in subsequent periods), we are likely to need additional funds in the future in order to grow, and if we cannot raise those funds for whatever reason, including reasons relating to us or to the broader economy, we may not survive. If we manage to raise only a portion of funds sought, we will have to find other sources of funding for some of the plans outlined in “Use of Proceeds.” We do not have any alternative sources of funds committed.
There is no minimum amount set as a condition to closing this offering.
Because this is a “best effort” offering with no minimum, we will have access to any funds tendered. This might mean that any investment made could be the only investment in this offering, leaving us without adequate capital to pursue our business plan or even to cover the expenses of this offering.
Natural disasters and other events beyond our control could materially adversely affect us.
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events may cause damage or disruption to our operations, commerce and the global economy, and thus could have a strong negative effect on us. Our business operations are subject to interruption by natural disasters, fire, power shortages, pandemics and other events beyond our control. Although we maintain crisis management and disaster response plans, such events could make it difficult or impossible for us to deliver our services to our customers and could decrease demand for our services. In the spring of 2020, large segments of the U.S. and global economies were impacted by COVID-19, a significant portion of the U.S. population are subject to “stay at home” or similar requirements. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 and any subsequent “breakouts” of COVID-19, on our operational and financial performance will depend on certain developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, impact on our customers, sales cycles, impact on our customer, employee or industry events, and effect on our vendors, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. Particularly if gyms and fitness centers are closed or limited in use, we may lose a significant distribution channel for our products. At this point, the extent to which COVID-19 may impact our financial condition or results of operations is uncertain. To date, the COVID-19 outbreak, has significantly impacted global markets, U.S. employment numbers, as well as the disposable income individuals have to spend on nutritional supplements. To the extent COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the economy and the availability of fitness centers and gyms, it may have a significant impact on our results and operations.
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Risk Factors Related to the Common Stock and the Offering
There is uncertainty as to the amount of time it will take for us to deliver securities to investors under this offering.
The process for issuance of Common Stock is set out in “Plan of Distribution.” There may be a delay between the time you execute your subscription agreement and tender funds and the time securities are delivered to you. Although investors who provide the information required by the subscription agreement and give accurate instructions for the payment of the subscription price typically should receive their securities in no more than six months, we cannot guarantee that you will receive your securities by a specific date or within a specific timeframe.
Our current CEO and Director, David Lovatt and our Treasurer/Secretary and Director, Leonard K. Armenta Jr. beneficially own approximately or have the right to vote 100% Series A Preferred Stock, which counts for 80% of the total voting rights of the Common Stock. As a result, they have a substantial voting power in all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval including:
| ● | Election of our board of directors; | |
| ● | Removal of any of our directors; | |
| ● | Amendment of our Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws; | |
| ● | Adoption of measures that could delay or prevent a change in control or impede a merger, takeover or other business combination involving us. |
David Lovatt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and member of the Company’s Board of Directors, owns 50% of Supplement Group (Europe) LTD. (“SGL”). Leonard K. Armenta Jr., the Company’s Treasurer/Secretary and member of the Company’s Board of Directors, owns 50% of SGL. SGL is the owner of sole share of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock. Series A Preferred shareholders have voting rights equal to eighty percent (80%) of all votes entitled to be voted at any annual or special meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation or action by written consent of shareholders. Mr. Lovatt and Mr. Armenta are able to substantially influence all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, the future prospect of sales of significant amounts of shares held by them could affect the market price of our Common Stock if the marketplace does not orderly adjust to the increase in shares in the market and the value of your investment in our company may decrease. Mr. Lovatt and Mr. Armenta’s stock ownership may discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over our stock price.
The exclusive forum provision in the subscription agreements may have the effect of limiting an investor’s ability to bring legal action against us and could limit an investor’s ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes.
Section 6 in each of the subscription agreements for this offering includes a forum selection provision that requires any claims against us based on the subscription agreement be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of New York; see “Securities Being Offered – Common Stock – Forum Selection Provision.” The forum selection provision will not be applicable to lawsuits arising from the federal securities laws. The provision may have the effect of limiting the ability of investors to bring a legal claim against us due to geographic limitations. There is also the possibility that the exclusive forum provision may discourage stockholder lawsuits with respect to matters arising under laws other than the federal securities laws, or limit stockholders’ ability to bring such claims in a judicial forum that they find favorable for disputes with us and our officers and directors. Alternatively, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
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Investors in this offering may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to claims arising under the subscription agreements, which could result in less favorable outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any action under the agreements.
Investors in this offering will be bound by the subscription agreements, each of which includes a provision under which investors waive the right to a jury trial of any claim they may have against us arising out of or relating to the subscription agreement, including any claims made under the federal securities laws.
If we opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, a court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable based on the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with the applicable state and federal law. We believe that a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision is generally enforceable, including under the laws of the State of New York, which governs the subscription agreement, in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of New York. In determining whether to enforce a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision, courts will generally consider whether the visibility of the jury trial waiver provision within the agreement is sufficiently prominent such that a party knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waived the right to a jury trial. We believe that this is the case with respect to the subscription agreement. You should consult legal counsel regarding the jury waiver provision before entering into the subscription agreement.
If you bring a claim against us in connection with matters arising under the subscription agreement, including claims under federal securities laws, you may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to those claims, which may have the effect of limiting and discouraging lawsuits against us. If a lawsuit is brought against us under the subscription agreement, it may be heard only by a judge or justice of the applicable trial court, which would be conducted according to different civil procedures and may result in different outcomes than a trial by jury would have had, including results that could be less favorable to the plaintiff(s) in such an action.
Nevertheless, if the jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the subscription agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation, or provision of the subscription agreement serves as a waiver by any holder of common shares or by us of compliance with any provision of the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated under those laws.
In addition, when shares of our Common Stock are transferred, the transferee is required to agree to all the same conditions, obligations and restrictions applicable to those securities or to the transferor with regard to ownership of those securities, that were in effect immediately prior to the transfer of the Common Stock, including but not limited to the subscription agreement. Therefore, purchasers in secondary transactions will be subject to this provision.
Future fundraising may affect the rights of investors.
In order to expand, we are likely to raise funds again in the future, either by offerings of securities (including post-qualification amendments to this offering) or through borrowing from banks or other sources. The terms of future capital raising, such as loan agreements, may include covenants that give creditors greater rights over our financial resources.
Our Common Stock is thinly traded.
Our Common Stock trades on the OTC Markets. It has low daily trading volume and is thinly traded. While this may change as demand for our products and Common Stock changes, there is no guarantee that adequate demand exists. Even if we seek an up-listing on the OTC Markets or another alternative trading system or “ATS,” there may not be frequent trading and therefore a lack of liquidity for the Common Stock. Our company is not an SEC-Reporting company. Stock of non-SEC reporting companies may suffer from, among other things, a lack of a trading market, lack of consistent volume, volatile pricing, increased transaction costs, and a lack of liquidity. In addition, non-reporting companies often do not get covered by analysts or other market professionals which may decrease investment demand in secondary markets for your shares purchased through this Offering.
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You will need to keep records of your investment for tax purposes.
As with all investments in securities, if you sell the Common Stock, you will probably need to pay tax on the long- or short-term capital gains that you realize if sold at a profit or set any loss against other income. If you do not have a regular brokerage account, or your regular broker will not hold the Common Stock for you (and many brokers refuse to hold Regulation A securities for their customers) there will be nobody keeping records for you for tax purposes and you will have to keep your own records, and calculate the gain on any sales of any securities you sell.
The price for our Common Stock may be volatile.
The market price of our Common Stock is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate widely in price in response to various factors, many of which are beyond our control, including the following:
| · | The size and volume of our trading market. | |
| · | Having adequate capital to fulfill any reporting obligations. | |
| · | Inability to successfully compete against current or future competitors | |
| · | Adverse regulations from regulators. | |
| · | Departures of key personnel. |
In addition, the securities markets have from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of our securities. As a result, you may be unable to resell your securities at a desired price.
Risks Factors Related to our Industry and Business
Compliance with new and existing laws and governmental regulations could increase our costs significantly and adversely affect our results of operations.
Dietary supplements, like our products, are subject to significant regulation. The processing, formulation, safety, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, advertising, and distribution of our products are subject to regulation by one or more federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA"), the Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC"), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (the "CPSC"), the United States Department of Agriculture (the "USDA") and the Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA"), and by various agencies of the states and localities in which our products are sold.
Regulatory uncertainty concerning dietary supplements.
The Food Safety Modernization Act (the “FSMA”) expands the reach and regulatory powers of the FDA with respect to the production and importation of food, including dietary supplements. The expanded reach and regulatory powers include the FDA's ability to order mandatory recalls, administratively detain domestic products, and require certification of compliance with domestic requirements for imported foods associated with safety issues. FMSA also gave FDA the authority to administratively revoke manufacturing facility registrations, effectively enjoining manufacturing of dietary ingredients and dietary supplements without judicial process. The regulation of dietary supplements may increase or become more restrictive in the future.
Regulation could render any of our products unmarketable
The FDA or other agencies could take actions against products or product ingredients that, in their determination, present an unreasonable health risk to consumers that would make it illegal for us to sell such products. Such actions or warnings could be based on information received through FDC Act-mandated reporting of serious adverse events. The failure of such products to comply with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements could prevent us from marketing the products or require us to recall or remove such products from the market, which in certain cases could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. A removal or recall could also result in negative publicity and damage to our reputation that could reduce future demand for our products.
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Regulation may limit how we are able to market our products
If the FDA determines that a particular structure/function claim is an unacceptable claim that causes the product to be regulated as a drug, a conventional food claim or an unauthorized version of a "health claim," or, if the FDA determines that a particular claim is not adequately supported by existing scientific data or is false or misleading in any particular way, we would be prevented from using the claim and would have to update our product labels and labeling accordingly.
Our marketing and branding may be changed due to regulation
The FTC exercises jurisdiction over the advertising of dietary supplements and requires that all advertising to consumers be truthful and non-misleading. The FTC actively monitors the dietary supplement space and has instituted numerous enforcement actions against dietary supplement companies for failure to have adequate substantiation for claims made in advertising or for the use of false or misleading advertising claims. As a result of our efforts to comply with applicable statutes and regulations, we may from time to time reformulate, eliminate, or relabel certain of our products and revise certain provisions of our sales and marketing program.
New Legislation or Regulation
Legislation may be introduced which, if passed, would impose substantial new regulatory requirements on dietary supplements. We cannot determine what effect additional domestic governmental legislation, regulations, or administrative orders, when and if promulgated, would have on our business in the future. New legislation or regulations may require the reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, require the recall or discontinuance of certain products not capable of reformulation, impose additional record keeping or require expanded documentation of the properties of certain products, expanded or different labeling or scientific substantiation.
Dilution means a reduction in value, control or earnings of the shares the investor owns.
Immediate dilution
A development stage company typically sells its shares (or grants options exercisable for its shares) to its founders and early employees at a very low cash cost because they are, in effect, putting their “sweat equity” into the company. When the company seeks cash investments from outside investors, like you, the new investors typically pay a much larger sum for their shares than the founders or earlier investors, which means that the cash value of your stake is diluted because all the shares are worth the same amount, and you paid more than earlier investors for your shares.
Purchasers of our common stock in this Offering will experience an immediate dilution of net tangible book value per share from the public offering price. Dilution in net tangible book value per share represents the difference between the amount per share paid by the purchasers of shares of Common Stock and the net tangible book value per share immediately after this Offering. Our net book value as of June 30, 2021 was $86,621 or $0.00134 per share based on 64,521,826 outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the date of this Offering Circular. Net tangible book value per share equals the amount of our total tangible assets less total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding, all as of the date specified.
If the Maximum Offering, at an offering price of $0.01 per share, is sold in this Offering, after deducting approximately $100,000 in offering expenses payable by us, our pro forma adjusted net book value at June 30, 2021 would be approximately $11,900,000 ($0.0094 per share). This amount represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of $0.0094 per share to our existing stockholders at the date of this Offering Circular, and an immediate dilution in pro forma net tangible book value of approximately $0.0006 per share to new investors purchasing shares of Common Stock in this Offering at a price of $0.01 per share.
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The following table illustrates the per share dilution to new investors discussed above, assuming the sale of, respectively, 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of the shares offered for sale in this Offering (before our estimated offering expenses of $100,000) and based on an offering price between $0.005 to $0.01 per share:
$.005 Per Share Offering Price
| 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% | |||||||||||||
| Net Value | $ | 3,000,000 | $ | 6,000,000 | $ | 9,000,000 | $ | 12,000,000 | ||||||||
| # Total Shares | 664,571,826 | 1,264,571,826 | 1,864,571,826 | 2,464,571,826 | ||||||||||||
| Net Book Value Per Share | $ | 0.0045 | $ | 0.0047 | $ | 0.0048 | $ | 0.0049 | ||||||||
| Increase in NBV/Share | $ | 0.0045 | $ | 0.0047 | $ | 0.0048 | $ | 0.0049 | ||||||||
| Dilution to new shareholders | $ | 0.0005 | $ | 0.0003 | $ | 0.0002 | $ | 0.0001 | ||||||||
| Percentage Dilution to New | 9.72% | 5.11% | 3.46% | 2.62% |
$0.01 Per Share Offering Price
| 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% | |||||||||||||
| Net Value | $ | 3,000,000 | $ | 6,000,000 | $ | 9,000,000 | $ | 12,000,000 | ||||||||
| # Total Shares | 364,571,826 | 664,571,826 | 964,571,826 | 1,264,571,826 | ||||||||||||
| Net Book Value Per Share | $ | 0.0082 | $ | 0.0090 | $ | 0.0093 | $ | 0.0095 | ||||||||
| Increase in NBV/Share | $ | 0.0082 | $ | 0.0090 | $ | 0.0093 | $ | 0.0095 | ||||||||
| Dilution to new shareholders | $ | 0.0018 | $ | 0.0010 | $ | 0.0007 | $ | 0.0005 | ||||||||
| Percentage Dilution to New | 17.71% | 9.72% | 6.69% | 5.11% |
Future dilution
Another important way of looking at dilution is the dilution that happens due to future actions by the company. The investor’s stake in a company could be diluted due to the company issuing additional shares. In other words, when the company issues more shares, the percentage of the company that you own will go down, even though the value of the company may go up. You will own a smaller piece of that company. This increase in number of shares outstanding could result from a stock offering (such as an initial public offering, a subsequent Regulation A offering, a venture capital round, or angel investment), employees exercising stock options, or by conversion of certain instruments (e.g., convertible bonds, preferred shares or warrants) into stock.
If the company decides to issue more shares, an investor could experience value dilution, with each share being worth less than before, and control dilution, with the total percentage an investor owns being less than before. There may also be earnings dilution, with a reduction in the amount earned per share (though this typically occurs only if the company offers dividends, and most early-stage companies are unlikely to offer dividends, preferring to invest any earnings into the company).
This type of dilution might also happen upon conversion of convertible notes into shares. Typically, the terms of convertible notes issued by development stage companies provide that note holders may be able to convert the balance of their convertible notes into shares at a discounted price, or a premium is added to the note allowing for a higher principal balance to be converted into shares than was initially invested. Either way, the holders of the convertible notes get more shares for their money than new investors. In the event that the price drops below the offering price in this offering, the holders of the convertible notes will dilute existing equity holders, even more than the new investors do, because they get more shares for their money. Investors should pay careful attention to the total amount of the convertible notes that the company has issued (and may issue in the future), and the terms of those notes.
If you are making an investment expecting to own a certain percentage of us or expecting each share to hold a certain amount of value, it’s important to realize how the value of those shares can decrease by actions taken by us. Dilution can make drastic changes to the value of each share, ownership percentage, voting control, and earnings per share.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
Plan of Distribution
We are seeking to raise up to $12 million in total. We will raise the money through the sale of up to 1,200,000,000 shares of Common Stock. The maximum offering amount is $12 million which represents the value of securities available to be offered as of the date of this Offering Circular. Under Regulation A, we may only offer $20 million in securities during a rolling 12-month period. From time to time, we may seek to qualify additional shares.
We are offering a maximum of 1,200,000,000 shares of Common Stock on a “best efforts” basis.
We are not selling the shares through commissioned sales agents or underwriters. We will use our existing website, www.Torquelb.com, in addition to our SEC filings in connection with this Offering, to provide information with respect to the offering.
We are initially offering our securities in Colorado, but will potentially offer the securities in any other of the United States and Puerto Rico.
Our Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors in this offering via download 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our Torquelb.com website.
Process of Subscribing
You will be required to complete a subscription agreement in order to invest. Investors in Common Stock can complete the subscription agreement on our website or by contacting us at invest@torquelb.com to receive a subscription agreement.
The subscription agreement must be delivered to us and funds for the subscribed amount must be delivered in accordance with the instructions stated in the subscription agreement. Investors will specify whether they will purchase shares via credit card, wire transfer, or ACH transfer. Our registered transfer agent, EQ Shareowner Services, will maintain stockholder information on a book-entry basis.
Investors’ Tender of Funds
We will accept tenders of funds to purchase the shares. We may close on investments on a “rolling” basis (so not all investors will receive their shares on the same date). In the event that the Offering Circular is fully subscribed, any additional subscriptions shall be rejected and returned to the subscribing party along with any funds received.
There are no conditions that we must meet in order to hold a closing. A closing will occur each time we determine to accept funds, which may occur as frequently as each subscription agreement and tender of funds is returned by an investor. Subscriptions are irrevocable, and during the period between an investor’s subscription and a closing, the investor will not have the rights of a shareholder. If the closing does not happen, for whatever reason, including, our dissolution or liquidation, the funds will be returned to the investor.
Tendered funds will only be returned to investors in the event we decide to terminate the offering, in which case we will promptly return to the potential investor any money tendered by such potential investor. Upon each closing, funds tendered by investors will be made available to us for our immediate use. We will provide notice to each investor upon the receipt of funds and upon closing.
Issuance of Shares
The information regarding the ownership of the Common Stock will be recorded with the stock transfer agent.
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The following Use of Proceeds is based on estimates made by management. The Company planned the Use of Proceeds after deducting estimated offering expenses estimated to be $100,000.00. Management prepared the milestones based on four levels of offering raise success: 25% of the Maximum Offering proceeds raised ($3,000,000), 50% of the Maximum Offering proceeds raised ($6,000,000), 75% of the Maximum Offering proceeds raised ($9,000,000) and the Maximum Offering proceeds raised of ($12,000,000) through the offering. The costs associated with operating as a public company are included in all our budgeted scenarios and management is responsible for the preparation of the required documents to keep the costs to a minimum.
Although we have no minimum offering, we have calculated used of proceeds such that if we raise 25% of the offering is budgeted to sustain operations for a twelve-month period. 25% of the Maximum Offering is sufficient to keep the Company current with its public listing status costs with prudently budgeted funds remaining which will be sufficient to complete the development of our marketing package. If the Company were to raise 50% of the Maximum Offering, then we would be able to expand our marketing outside the US. Raising the Maximum Offering will enable the Company to implement our full business. If we begin to generate profits, we plan to increase our marketing and sales activity accordingly.
The Company intends to use the proceeds from this offering as follows:
| If 25% of the Offering is Raised |
If 50% of the Offering is Raised |
If 75% of the Offering is Raised |
If 100% of the Offering is Raised |
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| Brand, Technology and Image Protection | $ | 112,500 | $ | 150,000 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 350,000 | ||||||||
| Professional fees | 142,500 | 200,000 | 250,000 | 450,000 | ||||||||||||
| Salaries | 780,000 | 1,125,000 | 1,350,000 | 1,678,000 | ||||||||||||
| Public company expenses | 190,000 | 200,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
| Inventory | 125,000 | 250,000 | 375,000 | 650,000 | ||||||||||||
| Marketing | 150,000 | 980,000 | 1,173,750 | 1,617,000 | ||||||||||||
| Working Capital | 1,400,000 | 2,995,000 | 5,301,250 | 6,655,000 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL | $ | 2,900,000 | $ | 5,900,000 | $ | 8,900,000 | $ | 11,900,000 | ||||||||
The expected use of net proceeds from this offering represents our intentions based upon our current plans and business conditions, which could change in the future as our plans and business conditions evolve and change. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures, specifically with respect to working capital, may vary significantly depending on numerous factors. The precise amounts that we will devote to each of the foregoing items, and the timing of expenditures, will vary depending on numerous factors. As a result, our management will retain broad discretion over the allocation of the net proceeds from this offering.
In the event we do not sell all of the shares being offered, we may seek additional financing from other sources in order to support the intended use of proceeds indicated above. If we secure additional equity funding, investors in this offering would be diluted. In all events, there can be no assurance that additional financing would be available to us when wanted or needed and, if available, on terms acceptable to us.
The Company reserves the right to change the use of proceeds set out herein based on the needs of the ongoing business of the Company and the discretion of the Company’s management. The Company may reallocate the estimated use of proceeds among the various categories or for other uses if management deems such a reallocation to be appropriate.
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We are engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing nutritional supplements for third party sellers. Third party sellers will be able to customize and brand our nutritional supplements and resell them to the public. The Company’s business plan is to become the “manufacturing plant” for the nutritional supplement business. We will add value by manufacturing nutritional supplements and becoming the “back office” of our clients.
We plan to manufacture all of our products from natural ingredients in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) laws and regulations. We intend to package our nutritional supplements in different forms, such as tablets, gummies, capsules, and powders. We anticipate that all of our products will be GMO-free,
We aim to successfully operate by understanding and predicting consumer requirements and adapting to a changing market. We are working to develop and maintain a broad global presence, size and scope, and the capacity to invest in the long run, which we believe will be advantageous to the long-term viability of the business.
We are working to provide consistent value to customers, partners, and investors in the short and long term, with a forward-looking approach, hence, the initiative to develop high quality nutritional supplements.
Principal Products and Services
Our products are still in the developmental stage, but our aim is to produce vitamins and supplements in a way that it will be easy for consumers to ingest. We intend to design our products such that they contain ingredients that are formulated to be used to supplement diets. We are designing our supplements to provide a wide variety of sport food supplements with the goal of setting the benchmark in the areas of quality, product distribution, customer support, and satisfaction.
Metabolic Enhancer
We intend our Metabolic Enhancer to be a stimulant-free weight loss supplement. The plan is to develop the supplement as an aid to weight loss using a formula that would attempt to assist with carbohydrate intake control, enhanced blood sugar regulation, and by boosting thyroid function. The contemplated design uses a proprietary blend of gugglesterones to boost thyroid function and Vitamin B complex to achieve these objectives.
KETO MRP
We intend our Keto-MRP to be a meal replacement supplement. We anticipate targeting individuals following a ketogenic diet by designing our Keto-MRP as a meal replacement supplement that is high in fats, moderate in proteins, and low in carbohydrates. We want to design our Keto-MRP to be easy to prepare, great tasting, and derive its caloric content mostly from fat and protein consistent with most ketogenic diet plans.
Fat Burn Tablets
We intend our Fat Burner to help shed unwanted fat by designing it to dramatically increase core temperature to facilitate rapid caloric burn. The conceived design would use the ECA stack effect, fat burn substitutes, several Beta Adrengenic Agonists for ephedra, use several forms of caffeine, and add white willow bark to thin the blood. When combined with cardio, the tablets would be designed to help increase sweat and heart rate to facilitate the fat burning process.
RPM (Pre-Workout and Recovery)
We intend our Pre-Workout and Recovery supplement to be designed in collaboration with athletes and trainers with the goal of developing a product that would offer sustained energy for training, without detrimental side effects like the jitters that are associated with other workout supplements. The product will be intended to target increasing mental focus during training, endurance, and the capacity to increase the capacity to exercise and consequently the ability to build lean muscle.
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Market
Global Dietary Supplements Market
In 2016, the dietary supplements market, in which our products are classified, was valued at $133.1 billion and forecasted to experience substantial growth in the coming years. The American National Standards Institute project the market to reach $220 billion by 2021 and $242 billion by 2025. (“Dietary Supplements Market: Executive Summary,” April 11, 2018).
This growth is mainly due to the increase in lifestyle diseases and changing mindset toward preventive healthcare worldwide. Globally, the market is also growing rapidly as a result of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as arthritis, cardiovascular problems, diabetes etc. and the favorable outlook towards medical nutrition. Other factors fueling the growth of the market include increasing preference for sports activity as an academic curriculum in education systems and the positive outlook towards sports nutrition. The report observed that individuals taking on hectic jobs and leading busy lifestyles will always need dietary supplements to balance the burden of busy lifestyles.
Rising awareness regarding personalized nutritional products should help to fuel the demand for the dietary supplement market. In addition, technological advancements and an increasing investment in research and development of functional foods and supplement products could likely help grow the dietary supplement market.
Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Market in the United States
By definition, functional food has similar appearance with conventional food since it is consumed as part of a usual diet. It is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or help to reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions. They can be regarded as ingredients that offer health benefits that extend beyond their nutritional value. Some types contain supplements or other additional ingredients designed to improve health.
On the other hand, a nutraceutical is a product that is purified from foods that is generally sold in medicinal forms not usually associated with foods. A nutraceutical is believed to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease.
Based upon a report in 2019, the graph below estimates that the United States nutraceutical market was worth approximately $71.73 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to rise to $133.4 billion by 2025 which is more than double of the value in 2014. (Graph available at https://www.statista.com/statistics/910097/us-market-size-nutraceuticals/)
The millennials focus on health, fitness, nutrition, and convenience have been the attributed to growth of the market. Additionally, increasing number of health and fitness clubs, the need to battle various diet-related health issues among the young and the old, as well as the motivation among younger generations to stay fit will continue to support the growth of the market.
There is an ongoing shift from treating diseases and illnesses to the adoption of several other measures that can help to prevent or alleviate diseases from the onset. Consequently, this has led to the substantial rise in the nutraceutical market.
Dietary supplements play an important role in the overall health and wellness of Americans. Without doubt, they have become mainstream. Already, 77 percent of U.S. adults take dietary supplements and below are some facts about the dietary supplement consumption in the US:2
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United States Dietary Supplements Market
The dietary supplements market is a sub-category of the Functional Food and Nutraceuticals. Our products are part of this dietary supplements market. In the United States, in 2016, dietary supplement sales reached $31.7 billion. By 2020, that figure is estimated to reach $41.4 billion, representing a 30% increase. It is estimated that the dietary supplement market will exceed $50 billion by 2023.
Within the dietary supplements market, Sports supplements will record the fastest growth rate (8.3%), followed closely by the practitioner market (8%), herbal supplements (6.8%) and vitamins (4.6%). The growth in the US dietary supplements market is attributed to the surge in the geriatric population, the adoption of dietary supplements, and an increasing preventative healthcare measure.4
Brand Development
We are working to develop products that are potent and able to perform based on the consumers expectations. To ensure our products meet these standards, we plan to develop various processes to test the purity, potency, and quality of the products we develop. This will allow us to obtain constructive feedback from consumers to help our products obtain the brand recognition we seek.
Part of developing our brand will be the placement of our products. To this end, we intend to market to, and work with, athletes, trainers, and other fitness professionals to best build our brand within our target community. This may include us participating in product demonstrations, fitness conferences, and other fitness and sporting events. We plan to take the feedback and other information we obtain from these sources and product testing to develop confidence in our brand.
Target Market
Our products are targeting American males and females who fall in the age group 18 – 45 years.
Although PEW's research of 2019 identified the American millennials to be people aged 23 – 38 however, our target audience of people between 18 and 45 years belong to this defined age range for millennials and by extension some of them are a little below this range while others are a little above the millennial range.
The American millennial population is growing at a fast pace and has surpassed the “baby boomers” generation. Based on population estimates by United States Census Bureau, millennials outnumbered baby boomers by 72.1 million to 71.6 million as of July 2019. By 2033, Millennials are expected to reach 74.9 million.5
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2 https://www.crnusa.org/newsroom/dietary-supplement-use-reaches-all-time-high
3https://share.ansi.org/Shared%20Documents/Dietary%20Supplements/Dietary%20Supplements%20Executive%20Summary_final.pdf
4 https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/covid-19-impact-affects-dietary-supplements-market-globally-in-2020-2020-06-04
5 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers-largest-generation-america/
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We believe this is the optimal target group for our products because millennials tend to be well-informed and better educated than other age groups, a factor which is associated with being employed and financially stable. Additionally, there is a gap in earning power between those with a college degree and those with only high school education. To this end, about one-third of millennial men and about 43% of millennial women have at least a bachelor’s degree. As a result, 72% of millennials are employed, the highest among all generations (3% of millennials are unemployed and 25% of millennials are not in the labor force). Millennials with high school diploma or its equivalent have roughly $31,300 median earnings. Those who did not finish college or with associate degree have their median earnings at $36,000 whereas those with bachelor’s degree or higher earn $56,000 as their annual median income.6
They also enjoy leisure, love to keep fit, and are health conscious. Therefore, we will be targeting this unique group that tends to favor foods with less artificial ingredients as well as maintain good health through supplements that refresh physically and mentally.
Competition
We believe our supplements will compete with various products that boost the immune system, fight premature aging, promote recovery from exercise, and others that enhance overall health.
Our Advantages
Our goal is to be a trustworthy source for products that improve the quality of life of our customers. We believe we can fill this role by, among other things:
| · | Establishing high-volume supplement manufacturing capabilities and turnaround which allows us to benefit from economies of scale and play with pricing to beat competition; |
| · | creating nutritional supplements that revitalize the body; |
| · | demanding stringent quality standards, beginning with raw material sourcing all the through to distribution; |
| · | avoiding the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and making our products 100% free of GMO ingredients; |
| · | complying with the National Organic Program; and |
| · | ensuring our manufacturing facilities adhere to high levels of sanitation and cleanliness. |
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6 https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/essay/millennial-life-how-young-adulthood-today-compares-with-prior-generations/
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Intellectual Property
We may rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws in the United States as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary technology, databases, and our formulas. Despite these reliances, we believe the following factors are more essential to establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage:
| · | the technological skills of our service operations and research and development teams; |
| · | the expertise and knowledge of our service operations and research and development teams; |
| · | the real-time connectivity of our service offerings; |
| · | the continued expansion of our proprietary technology; and |
| · | a continued focus on the improved financial results of our clients. |
We have a policy of requiring key employees and consultants to execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of an employment or consulting relationship with us. Our employee agreements also require relevant employees to assign to us all rights to any inventions made or conceived during their employment with us. In addition, we have a policy of requiring individuals and entities with which we discuss potential business relationships to sign non-disclosure agreements. Our agreements with clients include confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
Regulation
The supplement industry is subject to several regulatory regimes and entities. The actions of these entities may limit or prohibit our plans to develop our products and market. The FDA or other agencies could take actions against products or product ingredients that, in their determination, present an unreasonable health risk to consumers that would make it illegal for us to sell such products. Such actions or warnings could be based on information received through FDC Act-mandated reporting of serious adverse events. The failure of such products to comply with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements could prevent us from marketing the products or require us to recall or remove such products from the market, which in certain cases could materially and adversely affect our business strategy, our marketing, financial condition and results of operations. A removal or recall could also result in negative publicity and damage to our reputation that could reduce future demand for our products. See the “RISK FACTORS” section for additional risks related to regulation.
Litigation
We are not involved in any litigation, and our management is not aware of any pending or threatened legal actions relating to our intellectual property, conduct of our business activities, or otherwise.
We do not currently own or lease any property. Upon completion of this Offering, we intend to lease adequate space to develop or products and operate our business. As outlined in the “USE OF PROCEEDS” section, payment for the lease will come from part of the proceeds from this offering.
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Overview
American Metabolix – Sensatus Group LLC
On January 20, 2021, the Company purchased the assets of the American Metabolix brand from Sensatus Group LLC for $1,000,000. The purchase price was $200,000 in cash, an $800,000 in a promissory note and a two percent royalty for two years. The Company received the American Metabolix brand, American Metabolix formula, inventory, customer lists and accounts receivable. The Company placed all of the acquired assets into its wholly owned subsidiary American Metabolix, Inc.
Joint Venture with Zero Day Nutrition
On June 16, 2021, the Company entered into a 51% joint venture ownership of a new manufacturing facility (the “JV”) with leading contract manufacturer Zero Day Nutrition Company ("Zero Day"). The Company entered into this joint venture with Zero Day to develop and sell nutritional products on behalf of third party sellers.
Forward Stock Split
On July 8, 2021, the Company engaged in a forward stock split in which each shareholder of Company common stock received three (3) shares for each share owned.
Sale of American Metabolix Inc.
On September 2, 2021, the Company sold its wholly-owned subsidiary American Metabolix Inc. for $1,300,000.00 to GenTech Holdings Inc. (“GTEH”). GTEH is owned by Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. is owned by David Lovatt and Leonard K. Armenta, Jr., the CEO and Treasurer of the Company. The purchase price consisted of $500,000.00 in cash and divestiture of $800,000.00 of current Company liabilities.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Offering Circular. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above.
Operating Results
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. was incorporated on May 10, 1999 in the State of Colorado. We were originally incorporated as Tensleep Design, Inc. With our name change and corporate reinstatement on April 19, 2020 and subsequent name change on July 27, 2020, we engaged in a strategic pivot to focus on and develop our nutritional supplements. We expect our supplements to be our primary source of revenue going forward.
2021 Compared to 2020
Results of Operations for Years Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.
The following summarizes the results of our operations for year ended June 30, 2021 as compared to year ended June 30, 2020:
| Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | $ Change | ||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 280,193 | $ | – | $ | 280,193 | ||||||
| Cost of sales | 132,707 | 132,707 | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 147,486 | – | 147,486 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Management and administrative services fees to related party | 365,500 | – | 365,500 | |||||||||
| Consulting fees | 512,000 | – | 512,000 | |||||||||
| Legal and accounting fees | 50,981 | – | 50,981 | |||||||||
| Reinstatement fees | – | 40,000 | (40,000 | ) | ||||||||
| Amortization of customer lists asset | 111,111 | – | 111,111 | |||||||||
| Other | 114,285 | – | 114,285 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,175,265 | 40,000 | 1,135,265 | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,027,779 | ) | $ | (40,000 | ) | $ | 987,779 | ||||
Revenues
During the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we generated $ 280,193 and $ 0 in revenue respectively.
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Operating Expenses
Our total operating expenses for the year ended June 30, 2021 amounted to $1,027,779, which represented an increase of $987,779, or 2,469%, from the expenses in 2020. The increase in operating expenses is primarily due to an increase of $ 987,779 in 2021 to operate the company. Previously, the company had no operations.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net in 2021 amounted to $0, which represented an increase of $0 from the amount in 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have $ 1,077,177 as outstanding loans as of June 30, 2021 out of which $ 600,000 relate to acquisition of subsidiary of the company. As of June 30, 2021, consolidated cash and cash equivalents were $236,326. To date, our activities have been funded from the issuance of stock for services and other sweat equity of our management team.
We believe that with the funds from our regulation A offerings, we will have the capital available to sufficiently run our operations until we begin to generate positive cash flows from operations. Depending on the amount raised in future equity offerings, we may need to raise additional funds, either in other securities offerings or from banks or other lenders. We do not currently have access to any line of credit or other sources of bank funding.
We currently have no material commitments for capital expenditures.
Cash Flows
As of June 30, 2021, we had $ 236,326 as cash and cash equivalents, with the $ 0 as of June 30, 2020. The following summarizes our cash flow activities for 2021 and 2020.
Cash used in operating activities was $1,150,450 in 2021, as compared to $0 in 2020. The increase in cash used in operations was primarily due to an increase in operations in 2021 as compared to 2020, as well as an increase in inventory as of June 30, 2021 as compared to the previous year.
Cash used in investing activities was $ 4,792 during the year ended June 30, 2021, as compared to $0 in year ending June 30, 2020. During 2021, cash used in investing activities consisted primarily of increase in fixed assets of $4,792.
Cash provided by financing activities was $ 1,251,577 in the year ended June 30, 2021, as compared to $ 0 in year ended June 30, 2020. In 2021, we had proceeds from sale of common stock.
Our ability to continue as a going concern on a long-term basis is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing and ultimately attain profitability.
Trend Information
We are operating in a new industry and there is a level of uncertainty about how fast the volume of activity will increase and how future regulatory requirements may change the landscape. For those reasons and because we are still in the infancy of these new regulations, we expect to continue to incur losses until such time that our product marketing and distribution channels can distribute our products to our customers to the extent it can generate sufficient revenues to cover our costs.
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Impact of COVID-19
The outbreak of Covid-19 forced people across the world to stay indoors thus sprouting medical, social and economic challenges. Production and other business activities were put on hold as a result. Many cities across the world were on complete shutdown between the first and second quarter of the year 2020 thus making the source of livelihood unbearable for many. Some regions witnessed food shortages which presented possible risks for infections.
However, the dietary supplements market has shown resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The industry is bracing up for new concepts in how marketing, research, manufacturing, and distribution is conducted. The dietary supplements landscape is being reshaped. Companies who had relied on suppliers overseas for their raw materials and production now have to strategize and produce more goods locally due to regional restrictions on trades, shipping price hikes, etc.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES
As of September 27, 2021, our directors, executive officers and significant employees were as follows:
| Name | Position | Age | Term of Office (if indefinite, give date appointed) |
Approximate hours per week (if part- time)/full-time | ||||||
| Executive Officers: | ||||||||||
| David Lovatt | CEO and President | 47 | July 13, 2020, Indefinitely | 25 | ||||||
| Leonard Armenta | Treasurer/Secretary | 45 | July 13, 2020, Indefinitely | 25 | ||||||
| Directors: | ||||||||||
| David Lovatt | Director and Chairman | 47 | July 13, 2020, Indefinitely | |||||||
| Leonard Armenta | Director | 45 | July 13, 2020, Indefinitely | |||||||
David Lovatt, CEO and Chairman
David Lovatt became our Chief Executive Officer and Director on July 13, 2020. On October 4, 2013, Mr. Lovatt became CEO of GenTech Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Pocket Games, Inc.) and remains in that position. From November 10, 2010 to December 1, 2013. Mr. Lovatt was the chief operating officer of DNA Dynamics, Inc. His responsibilities included overseeing product development and operations. From September 1, 2008 until February 1, 2011, Mr. Lovatt was the chief executive officer of Cloud Centric System Inc. Mr. Lovatt has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Huddersfield, in West Yorkshire, England.
Leonard Armenta, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director
Leonard K. Armenta, Jr. became a director on July 13, 2020. Since July 2020, Mr. Armenta has been the CEO of SINFIT Nutrition, a functional food company and Secret Javas, a premium coffee company. From August 2015 until June 2018, Mr. Armenta was the CEO of Intensity Nutrition. From May 2013 until July 2015, Mr. Armenta served as Executive Vice President of Business Development for Creative Edge Nutrition, a sports nutrition company. From July 2008 until May 2012, Mr. Armenta served as COO and Executive Vice President of Muscle Pharm. From April 1999 until July 2008, Mr. Armenta was an owner of Colorado Sports Innovations Consulting, which assisted companies in branding and revenue growth strategies.
Furthermore, as a way to oversee the business activities and its environments, we intend to employ a COO. In addition, we plan to hire up to four staff members who work in the production, sales and distribution units of the business.
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, we compensated our only directors and executive officers as follows:
| Name | Capacities in which compensation was received |
Cash compensation ($) |
Other compensation ($) |
Total compensation ($)(1) |
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| David Lovatt | Chief Executive Officer | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | |||||||
| Leonard Armenta | Secretary/Treasurer | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | |||||||
| (1) | In fiscal year 2021, neither of our two directors received compensation in their capacity as executive officers or directors. |
Mr. Lovatt and Mr. Armenta are the owners of Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. (“SGL”). The Company has a Management and Administrative Services Agreement (“MAS”) with SGL to provide administrative services for the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the MAS, SGL provides staffing, marketing, administrative services and warehouse space to the Company. The Company pays SGL $20,000.00 monthly as compensation for its services.
The following table sets forth information as to the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned as of September 7, 2021, by (i) each person known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than 10% of our Common Stock; (ii) each Director; (iii) each Executive Officer; and (iv) all of our Directors and Executive Officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes following the table, the persons as to whom the information is given had sole voting and investment power over the shares of Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, which generally means that shares of Common Stock subject to options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof are considered to be beneficially owned, including for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of the person holding such options, but are not considered outstanding when computing the percentage ownership of each other person. The footnotes below indicate the amount of unvested options for each person in the table. None of these unvested options vest within 60 days of the date hereof.
| Shareholder | Class of Stock | No. of Shares | % of Class | Voting Rights | % of Voting Rights (1) | % Voting Rights Post Offering(2) | ||||||||||||||||
| David Lovatt | Common (3) | 45,000,000 | 69.6% | 45,000,000 | 14% | 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||
| Preferred A (3) | 1 | 100% | 56,000,000,000 | 80.00% | 80.00% | |||||||||||||||||
| Leonard K. Armenta Jr. | Common (3) | 45,000,000 | 69.6% | 45,000,000 | 14% | 0% | ||||||||||||||||
| Preferred A (3) | 1 | 100% | 56,000,000,000 | 80.00% | 80.00% | |||||||||||||||||
| Supplement Group (Europe) LTD | Common (3) | 45,000,000 | 69.6% | 45,000,000 | 14% | 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||
| Preferred A (3) | 1 | 100% | 56,000,000,000 | 80.00% | 80.00% | |||||||||||||||||
| All Officers and Directors | 94.00% | 80.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Based on a total of 64,571,826 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 1, 2021.
(2) Assumes all shares offered are sold.
(3) David Lovatt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Leonard K. Armenta Jr., the Company’s Secretary and Treasurer each own 50% of Supplement Group (Europe) LTD (“SGL”). SGL owns 1 share of Series A Preferred Share of the Company. SGL owns 45,000,000 shares of the Company. SGL controls 80% of the voting shares of the Company.
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INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
David Lovatt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and member of the Company’s Board of Directors, owns 50% of Supplement Group (Europe) LTD (“SGL”). Leonard K. Armenta Jr., the Company’s Treasurer, Secretary and member of the Company’s Board of Directors owns 50% of SGL. SGL owns the sole Series A Preferred Share of the Company. SGL, through its ownership of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, controls 80% of the voting shares of the Company.
The Company has a Management and Administrative Services Agreement (“MAS”) with SGL to provide administrative services for the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the MAS, SGL provides staffing, marketing, administrative services and warehouse space to the Company. The Company pays SGL $50,000.00 monthly as compensation for its services.
General
We are offering Common Stock to investors in this Offering. The following descriptions summarize important terms of our capital stock. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws, drafts of which have been filed as Exhibits to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular is a part. For a complete description of our capital stock, you should refer to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws, as amended and restated, and applicable provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Our authorized capital stock consists of 2,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 100 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, all of which are designated as Series A Preferred Stock.
As of September 1, 2021, our issued and outstanding shares included 64,571,826 shares of Common Stock and 1 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
Common Stock
Dividend Rights
Holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends, as may be declared from time to time by the board of directors out of legally available funds, unless a dividend is paid with respect to all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock in an amount equal or greater than the amount those holders would receive on an as-converted basis to Common Stock. We have never declared or paid cash dividends on any of our capital stock and currently do not anticipate paying any cash dividends after this offering or in the foreseeable future.
Voting Rights
Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders, including the election of directors, but excluding matters that relate solely to the terms of a series of Preferred Stock.
Right to Receive Liquidation Distributions
In the event of our liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, after the payment of all of our debts and other liabilities and the satisfaction of the liquidation preferences granted to the holders of Preferred Stock, the holders of Common Stock and the holders of Preferred Stock (calculated on an as-converted to Common Stock basis) will be entitled to share ratably in the net assets legally available for distribution to shareholders.
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Additional Rights and Preferences
Holders of Common Stock have no preemptive, conversion, anti-dilution or other rights, and there are no redemptive or sinking fund provisions applicable to Common Stock.
Section 6 of our Common Stock subscription agreement (which appears as an exhibit to the offering statement of which this offering circular forms a part) provides that any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of New York is the exclusive forum for all actions or proceedings relating to the subscription agreement. However, this exclusive forum provision does not apply to actions arising under the federal securities laws. The jury trial waiver and exclusive forum provisions of the subscription agreement applies only to actions arising under that agreement and does not apply to claims arising from actions not related to this Regulation A offering.
Designations, Preferences, Rights And Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock
Designation And Number Of Shares. 100 shares of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock par value $0.001 per share, are authorized (the “Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock” or “Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Shares “).
Dividends. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends.
Stated Value. Each share of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred shall have a stated value of $1.00.
Conversion or Redemption The shares of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred shall have NO conversion rights into Common Stock.
Liquidation Rights. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation. dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation the holders of shares of the Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid, out of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders whether from capital, surplus or earnings, an amount equal to one dollar ($1.00) per share.
Voting Rights. Except as otherwise required by law or by the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, the outstanding shares of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock shall vote together with the shares of Common Stock and other voting securities of the Corporation as a single class and, regardless of the number of shares of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and as long as at least one of such shares of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock is outstanding, shall represent eighty percent (80%) of all votes entitled to be voted at any annual or special meeting of shareholders of the Corporation or action by written consent of shareholders. Each outstanding share of the Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock shalt represent its proportionate share of the 80% which is allocated to the outstanding shares of Series A Non-Convertible Preferred Stock.
ONGOING REPORTING AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR
We are not required to make any ongoing reporting. However, we will be required to file a Form 1-Z within thirty (30) calendar days after the termination or completion of this Regulation A offering.
We may supplement the information in this Offering Circular by filing a Supplement with the SEC.
All these filings will be available on the SEC’s EDGAR filing system. You should read all the available information before investing.
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Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Our Certificate of Incorporation generally limits our officers’ and directors’ personal liability to the Company and its stockholders for breach of a fiduciary duty as an officer or director except for breach of the duty of loyalty or acts or omissions not made in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law. Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, provide indemnification for our officers and directors to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware General Corporation Law against all expense, liability, and loss, including attorney's fees, judgments, fines excise taxes or penalties and amounts to be paid in settlement reasonably incurred or suffered by an officer or director in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a "Proceeding") to which the officer or director is made a party or is threatened to be made a party, or in which the officer or director is involved by reason of the fact that he is or was an officer or director of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company whether the basis of the Proceeding is an alleged action in an official capacity as an officer or director, or in any other capacity while serving as an officer or director.
The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to the indemnification provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws.
There is currently no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of directors, officers or employees for which indemnification is sought.
Transfer Agent
The Company’s transfer agent is Corporate Stock Transfer (Equiniti Trust Company) with offices at 275 Madison Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10016. They can be contacted at (303) 282-4800.
SHARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Future sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock in the public market after this offering could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of our equity securities. We are unable to estimate the number of shares of Common Stock that may be sold in the future.
Upon the successful completion of this offering, we will have 1,264,571,826 outstanding shares of Common Stock if we complete the maximum offering hereunder. All of the shares sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act unless purchased by one of our affiliates as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, which generally includes directors, officers or 5% stockholders.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Offering will be sold by our officers and directors.
This is a self-underwritten offering. This Offering Circular is part of an exemption under Regulation A that permits our officers and directors to sell the Shares directly to the public in those jurisdictions where the Offering Circular is approved, with no commission or other remuneration payable for any Shares sold. There are no plans or arrangements to enter into any contracts or agreements to sell the Shares with a broker or dealer. After the qualification by the Commission and acceptance by those states where the offering will occur, the Officer and Directors intends to advertise through personal contacts, telephone, and hold investment meetings in those approved jurisdictions only. We do not intend to use any mass-advertising methods such as the Internet or print media. Officers and Directors will also distribute the prospectus to potential investors at meetings, to their business associates and to his friends and relatives who are interested the Company as a possible investment, so long as the offering is an accordance with the rules and regulations governing the offering of securities in the jurisdictions where the Offering Circular has been approved. In offering the securities on our behalf, the Officers and Directors will rely on the safe harbor from broker dealer registration set out in Rule 3a4-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Terms of the Offering
The Company is offering on a best-efforts, self-underwritten basis a maximum of 1,200,000,000 shares of its Common Stock at a price between $0.005 to $0.01.
There is no minimum investment required from any individual investor. The shares are intended to be sold directly through the efforts of our officers and directors. The shares are being offered for a period not to exceed 360 days. The offering will terminate on the earlier of: (i) the date when the sale of all shares is completed, or (ii) 360 days from the effective date of this document. For more information, see the section titled “Plan of Distribution” and “Use of Proceeds” herein.
The validity of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon by Donnell Suares, Esq.
None
REPORTS
As a Tier 1, Regulation A filer, we are not required to file any reports.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| F-1 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
(Unaudited)
| As on | As on | |||||||
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Amount in $ | Amount in $ | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 264,187 | $ | – | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 49,337 | – | ||||||
| Inventory | 254,423 | – | ||||||
| Other current assets | 750 | – | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 568,697 | – | ||||||
| Other Assets | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 4,792 | – | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 800,000 | – | ||||||
| Total Other Assets | 804,792 | – | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,373,489 | $ | – | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 23,169 | $ | – | ||||
| Due to shareholders | 427,177 | – | ||||||
| Taxes payable | 312 | – | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 35,007 | – | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 485,665 | – | ||||||
| Non-Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Long term debt | 600,000 | – | ||||||
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 600,000 | – | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,085,665 | – | ||||||
MEMBERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Series A convertible preferred stock; 10,000,000 authorized; par value 0.001 400,000 and 400,000 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively | 400 | 400 | ||||||
| Common stock 500,000,000 authorized; par value $0.001; 20,173,942 and 149,449,998 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively | 169,250 | 149,450 | ||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 1,115,975 | (78,625 | ) | |||||
| Retained earnings | (997,801 | ) | (71,225 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 287,824 | – | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,373,489 | $ | – | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-2 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
(Unaudited)
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Amount in $ | Amount in $ | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 376,627 | $ | – | ||||
| Cost of revenue | 130,013 | – | ||||||
| Gross profit | 246,614 | – | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Advertising & marketing | 73,156 | – | ||||||
| Bank charges & fees | 697 | – | ||||||
| Contractors | 12,534 | – | ||||||
| Dues & subscriptions | 64,499 | – | ||||||
| Reinstatement fees | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||||||
| OTC market fees | 8,000 | – | ||||||
| Legal & professional services | 951,021 | – | ||||||
| General and administrative | 26,220 | – | ||||||
| Other - net | 68,288 | 18,847 | ||||||
| Total expenses | 1,244,415 | 58,847 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (997,801 | ) | $ | (58,847 | ) | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-3 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Amount in $ | Amount in $ | |||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (997,801 | ) | $ | (58,847 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Amortization | – | (1,316 | ) | |||||
| Accounts receivable (A/R) | (49,338 | ) | 2,983 | |||||
| Accounts payable (A/P) | 23,169 | (3,875 | ) | |||||
| Inventory | (254,423 | ) | – | |||||
| Taxes payable | 312 | – | ||||||
| Other current assets | (750 | ) | – | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 35,007 | – | ||||||
| Series A preferred stock issued for services | – | 400 | ||||||
| Inventory written off | – | 1,162 | ||||||
| Taxes payable | – | (1,628 | ) | |||||
| Total adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | (246,022 | ) | (2,274 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (1,243,823 | ) | (61,121 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Purchase of machinery and equipment | (4,792 | ) | – | |||||
| Intangible assets | (800,000 | ) | – | |||||
| Fixed assets written off | – | 30,261 | ||||||
| Intangible assets written off | – | 35,197 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (804,792 | ) | 65,458 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Due to shareholders | 427,177 | (5,712 | ) | |||||
| Additional paid in capital | 1,115,975 | 39,600 | ||||||
| Common stock | 169,250 | – | ||||||
| Preferred stock | 400 | – | ||||||
| Long term debt | 600,000 | (8,342 | ) | |||||
| Loan agreements | – | (23,645 | ) | |||||
| Credit cards payable | – | (6,239 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,312,802 | (4,338 | ) | |||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 264,187 | (1 | ) | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | – | 1 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | $ | 264,187 | $ | – | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-4 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional
Paid-In | Accumulated | Total Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2019 | – | $ | – | 149,449,998 | $ | 149,450 | $ | (118,225 | ) | $ | (12,378 | ) | $ | 18,847 | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Series A preferred stock for services | 400,000 | 400 | – | – | 39,600 | – | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the year ended June 30, 2020 | – | – | – | – | – | (58,847 | ) | (58,847 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | 400,000 | $ | 400 | 149,449,998 | $ | 149,450 | $ | (78,625 | ) | $ | (71,225 | ) | $ | (0 | ) | |||||||||||||
| 400 to 1 Reverse stock split | – | – | (149,076,056 | ) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the three months ended, September 30, 2020 | – | – | – | – | – | (23,477 | ) | (23,477 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2020 | 400,000 | $ | 400 | 373,942 | $ | 149,450 | $ | (78,625 | ) | $ | (94,702 | ) | $ | (23,477 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Net loss for the quarter ended, December 31, 2020 | – | – | – | – | – | (29,011 | ) | (29,011 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 400,000 | $ | 400 | 373,942 | $ | 149,450 | $ | (78,625 | ) | $ | (123,713 | ) | $ | (52,488 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock | – | – | 18,300,000 | 18,300 | 821,700 | – | 840,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the quarter ended, March 31, 2021 | – | – | – | – | – | (260,687 | ) | (260,687 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 400,000 | $ | 400 | 18,673,942 | $ | 167,750 | $ | 743,075 | $ | (384,400 | ) | $ | 526,825 | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock | – | – | 1,500,000 | 1,500 | 372,900 | – | 374,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss for the quarter ended, June 30, 2021 | – | – | – | – | – | (613,401 | ) | (613,401 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2021 | 400,000 | $ | 400 | 20,173,942 | $ | 169,250 | $ | 1,15,975 | $ | (997,801 | ) | $ | 287,824 | |||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-5 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. (Formerly known as Commodore International Corporation, Reunite Investments, Inc., Yeahronimo Media Ventures Inc., Commodore Inc., Yeahronimo Media Ventures, Inc., Tensleep Technologies, Inc. and Tensleep Design, Inc.) (A Colorado Corporation) (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado on May 10, 1999 as Tensleep Design, Inc. At the time of incorporation, the Company had 21,000,000 shares of stock authorized, 20,000,000 common shares and 1,000,000 preferred shares. The preferred shares had no designation of rights or privileges.
The Company filed their last annual report (For the year ended September 30, 2000) on December 03, 2001 and thereafter filed the Form 15-12G, Notice of Termination of Registration, on December 27, 2001. On April 14, 2020, the 2nd Judicial District Court in Denver County ordered to appoint “Small Cap Compliance, LLC” as custodian for the Company. On April 15, 2020, Rhonda Keaveney was appointed as interim officer and director.
The Company was reinstated on April 19, 2020, and the custodian filed an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Colorado Secretary of State to raise the authorized number of common shares to 500,000,000, par value $ 0.001, from 150,000,000 and designate the Series A Preferred Stock to 10,000,000, par value $ 0.001, from 5,000,000 (voting and conversion rights 1 for 1,000). Ms. Keaveney issued 400,000 shares of Preferred A stock to Small Cap Compliance, LLC for services paid on behalf of the Company.
On July 13, 2020, Small Cap Compliance, LLC entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with David Lovatt and Leonard Armenta. As a result, the shares were transferred (200,000 each to David Lovatt and Leonard Armenta), and a change of control occurred. Rhonda Keaveney resigned her positions as CEO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director. David Lovatt was appointed President, CEO, and Director and Leonard Armenta was appointed Secretary, Treasurer, and Director.
The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Colorado Secretary of State on July 27,2020 to change its name to Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and effect a 1 for 400 reverse stock splits. Consequently, the stock symbol of the company was also changed to “TQLB” (from “CDRL”) after FINRA’s approval.
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. is to become a recognized brand name in the supplements production industry with its headquarters in the United States of America. Its Nutritional Supplements offering is founded in 2020. Torque Nutritional Supplements, a subsidiary of Torque Lifestyle Brands, is set to be a global manufacturing company known for its unique production of nutritional supplements, specifically targeting sportspersons.
Our range of products will include Torque Metabolic Enhancer, Torque Source of Protein, Torque Fat burn tablets, and Torque Pre-workout & Recovery, which will be manufactured from natural ingredients in compliance with FDA regulation. Our products will be manufactured for the US market at the initial stage and sold to distribution partners in the nutritional supplements market, big players in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, big box retailers and fitness clubs. The next phase will see us expanding to markets outside the US including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and South America.
On May 18, 2021, the company changed its status of shell and filed Information statement with OTC markets. The company is no longer a shell company as at June 30, 2021.
The Company has elected June 30 as its year end.
| F-6 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Note 2 - Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going concern that contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not established any source of revenue to cover its operating costs. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern Company will engage in very limited activities without incurring any liabilities that must be satisfied in cash until a source of funding is secured. The Company will offer noncash consideration and seek equity lines as a means of financing its operations. If the Company is unable to obtain revenue producing contracts or financing or if the revenue or financing it does obtain is insufficient to cover any operating losses it may incur, it may substantially curtail or terminate its operations or seek other business opportunities through strategic alliances, acquisitions or other arrangements that may dilute the interests of existing stockholders.
Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The Financial Statements and related disclosures have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Financial Statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) of the United States (See Note 2) regarding the assumption that the Company is a “going concern”.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading have been included. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Consolidated cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 were $ 307,180 and $0 respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740 “Income Taxes.” Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities 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 on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period the enactment occurs. A valuation allowance is provided for certain deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize tax assets through future operations.
| F-7 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes basic and diluted earnings per share amounts in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or equity awards vest resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in the earnings of the Company.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s balance sheet includes certain financial instruments. The carrying amounts of current assets and current liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.
The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” which defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (2) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
| · | Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. |
| · | Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. |
| · | Level 3 - Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. |
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. These financial instruments include accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable and current liabilities.
Share Based Expenses
ASC 718 “Compensation - Stock Compensation” prescribes accounting and reporting standards for all share-based payment transactions in which employee services are acquired. Transactions include incurring liabilities, or issuing or offering to issue shares, options, and other equity instruments such as employee stock ownership plans and stock appreciation rights. Share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are recognized as compensation expense in the financial statements based on their fair values. That expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation issued to non-employees and consultants in accordance with the provisions of ASC 505-50, “Equity - Based Payments to Non- Employees.” Measurement of share-based payment transactions with non-employees is based on the fair value of whichever is more reliably measurable: (a) the goods or services received; or (b) the equity instruments issued. The fair value of the share-based payment transaction is determined at the earlier of performance commitment date or performance completion date.
| F-8 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Related Parties
The Company follows ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
No transaction was carried out by the Company with the related parties for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws and a limited number of grandfathered standards, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (“ASC”) is the sole source of authoritative GAAP literature recognized by the FASB and applicable to the Company.
We have reviewed the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) accounting pronouncements and interpretations thereof that have effectiveness dates during the periods reported and in future periods.
The Company has carefully considered the new pronouncements that alter previous generally accepted accounting principles and does not believe that any new or modified principles will have a material impact on the corporation’s reported financial position or operations in the near term. The applicability of any standard is subject to the formal review of our financial management and certain standards are under consideration.
Note 4 - Stockholder’s Deficit
The Company wrote off $68,288 of assets for the year ended June 30, 2020 after evaluation of these assets as uncollectible. Liabilities amounting to $49,441 were also written off due to waiver of “right to receive” of the same by relevant parties.
On April 19, 2020, and the custodian filed an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to raise the authorized number of common shares to 500,000,000, par value $0.001, from 150,000,000 and designate the Series A Preferred Stock to 10,000,000, par value $0.001, from 5,000,000 (voting and conversion rights 1 for 1,000).
As of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock were 19,673,625 and 149,449,998 respectively.
The issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Series A preferred stock were 400,000, as of June 30, 2021 and as of June 30, 2020.
| F-9 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
(Unaudited)
| June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | – | $ | 1 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | – | 2,983 | ||||||
| Inventory | – | 1,162 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | – | 4,146 | ||||||
| Other Assets | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | – | 30,261 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | – | 33,881 | ||||||
| Total Other Assets | – | 64,142 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | – | $ | 68,288 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | – | $ | 3,875 | ||||
| Credit card payable | – | 6,239 | ||||||
| Due to shareholders | – | 5,712 | ||||||
| Current Portion of LTL | – | 8,342 | ||||||
| Taxes payable | – | 1,628 | ||||||
| Loan Agreements | – | 23,645 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | – | 49,441 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | – | 49,441 | ||||||
| MEMBERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Series A convertible preferred stock; 10,000,000 authorized; par value $0.001 400,000 and -0- issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively | 400 | – | ||||||
| Common stock 500,000,000 authorized; par value $0.001; 149,449,998 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively | 149,450 | 149,450 | ||||||
| Additional paid in capital | (78,652 | ) | (112,225 | ) | ||||
| Retained earnings | (71,225 | ) | (12,379 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | – | 18,847 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | – | $ | 68,288 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
| F-10 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | |||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Sales | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
| Total Revenue | – | – | ||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||
| Reinstatement fees | 40,000 | – | ||||||
| Total Expenses | 40,000 | – | ||||||
| Other income/expenses | ||||||||
| Forgiveness of indebtedness | 49,441 | – | ||||||
| Loss of write off of assets | (68,288 | ) | – | |||||
| Total other income/expense | (18,847 | ) | – | |||||
| Net Income | $ | (58,847 | ) | $ | – | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
| F-11 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2019
(Unaudited)
| Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Total Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at May 1, 2019 | – | $ | – | 373,942 | $ | 149,450 | $ | (118,225 | ) | $ | (12,378 | ) | $ | 18,847 | ||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2019 | – | – | 373,942 | 149,450 | (118,225 | ) | (12,378 | ) | 18,847 | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series A Preferred for Services | 400,000 | 400 | – | – | 39,600 | – | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss at June 30, 2020 | – | – | – | – | – | (58,847 | ) | (58,847 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2020 | 400,000 | $ | 400 | 373,942 | $ | 149,450 | $ | (78,625 | ) | $ | (71,225 | ) | $ | – | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-12 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | |||||||
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (58,847 | ) | $ | – | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| Amortization | (1,316 | ) | – | |||||
| Accounts receivable | 2,983 | – | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (3,875 | ) | – | |||||
| Series A preferred stock issued for services | 400 | – | ||||||
| Inventory written off | 1,162 | – | ||||||
| Taxes payable | (1,628 | ) | – | |||||
| Net Cash used by Operating Activities | (61,121 | ) | – | |||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Fixed assets written off | 30,261 | – | ||||||
| Intangible assets written off | 35,197 | – | ||||||
| Net Cash provided by Investing Activities | 65,458 | – | ||||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Due to shareholder | (5,712 | ) | – | |||||
| Notes payable | (8,342 | ) | 149,451 | |||||
| Loan agreements | (23,645 | ) | – | |||||
| Credit cards payable | (6,239 | ) | (149,450 | ) | ||||
| Additional paid in capital | 39,600 | – | ||||||
| Net Cash used by Financing Activities | (4,338 | ) | – | |||||
| (Decrease) Increase in Cash | (1 | ) | 1 | |||||
| Cash - Beginning of period | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| Cash - End of period | $ | – | $ | 1 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-13 |
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business
Commodore International Corporation (Formerly known as Reunite Investments, Inc., Yeahronimo Media Ventures Inc., Commodore Inc., Yeahronimo Media Ventures, Inc., Tensleep Technologies, Inc. and Tensleep Design, Inc.) (A Colorado Corporation) (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado on May 10, 1999 as Tensleep Design, Inc. At the time of incorporation, the Company had 21,000,000 shares of stock authorized, 20,000,000 common shares and 1,000,000 preferred shares. The preferred shares had no designation of rights or privileges.
The Company filed their last annual report (For the year ended September 30, 2000) on December 03, 2001 and thereafter filed the Form 15-12G, Notice of Termination of Registration, on December 27, 2001. On April 14, 2020, the 2nd Judicial District Court in Denver County ordered to appoint “Small Cap Compliance, LLC” as custodian for the Company. On April 15, 2020, Rhonda Keaveney was appointed as interim officer and director.
The Company was reinstated on April 19, 2020, and the custodian filed an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Colorado Secretary of State to raise the authorized number of common shares to 500,000,000, par value $ 0.001, from 150,000,000 and designate the Series A Preferred Stock to 10,000,000, par value $ 0.001, from 5,000,000 (voting and conversion rights 1 for 1,000). Ms. Keaveney issued 400,000 shares of Preferred A stock to Small Cap Compliance, LLC for services paid on behalf of the Company.
On July 13, 2020, Small Cap Compliance, LLC entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with David Lovatt and Leonard Armenta. As a result, the shares were transferred (200,000 each to David Lovatt and Leonard Armenta), and a change of control occurred. Rhonda Keaveney resigned her positions as CEO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director. David Lovatt was appointed President, CEO, and Director and Leonard Armenta was appointed Secretary, Treasurer, and Director.
The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Colorado Secretary of State on July 27,2020 to change its name to Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and effect a 1 for 400 reverse stock splits. Consequently, the stock symbol of the company was also changed to “TQLB” (from “CDRL”) after FINRA’s approval.
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. is to become a recognized brand name in the supplements production industry with its headquarters in the United States of America. Its Nutritional Supplements offering is founded in 2020. Torque Nutritional Supplements, a subsidiary of Torque Lifestyle Brands, is set to be a global manufacturing company known for its unique production of nutritional supplements, specifically targeting sportspersons.
Our range of products will include Torque Metabolic Enhancer, Torque Source of Protein, Torque Fat burn tablets, and Torque Pre-workout & Recovery, which will be manufactured from natural ingredients in compliance with FDA regulation. Our products will be manufactured for the US market at the initial stage and sold to distribution partners in the nutritional supplements market, big players in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, big box retailers and fitness clubs. The next phase will see us expanding to markets outside the US including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and South America.
The Company has elected June 30 as its year end.
Note 2 - Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going concern that contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not established any source of revenue to cover its operating costs. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern Company will engage in very limited activities without incurring any liabilities that must be satisfied in cash until a source of funding is secured. The Company will offer noncash consideration and seek equity lines as a means of financing its operations. If the Company is unable to obtain revenue producing contracts or financing or if the revenue or financing it does obtain is insufficient to cover any operating losses it may incur, it may substantially curtail or terminate its operations or seek other business opportunities through strategic alliances, acquisitions or other arrangements that may dilute the interests of existing stockholders.
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Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The Financial Statements and related disclosures have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Financial Statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) of the United States (See Note 2) regarding the assumption that the Company is a “going concern”.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading have been included. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Consolidated cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 were $ 0 and $1 respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740 “Income Taxes.” Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities 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 on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period the enactment occurs. A valuation allowance is provided for certain deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize tax assets through future operations.
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes basic and diluted earnings per share amounts in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or equity awards vest resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in the earnings of the Company.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s balance sheet includes certain financial instruments. The carrying amounts of current assets and current liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.
The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” which defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (2) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
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| · | Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. | |
| · | Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. | |
| · | Level 3 - Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. |
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. These financial instruments include accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable and current liabilities.
Share Based Expenses
ASC 718 “Compensation - Stock Compensation” prescribes accounting and reporting standards for all share-based payment transactions in which employee services are acquired. Transactions include incurring liabilities, or issuing or offering to issue shares, options, and other equity instruments such as employee stock ownership plans and stock appreciation rights. Share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are recognized as compensation expense in the financial statements based on their fair values. That expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation issued to non-employees and consultants in accordance with the provisions of ASC 505-50, “Equity - Based Payments to Non- Employees.” Measurement of share-based payment transactions with non-employees is based on the fair value of whichever is more reliably measurable: (a) the goods or services received; or (b) the equity instruments issued. The fair value of the share-based payment transaction is determined at the earlier of performance commitment date or performance completion date.
Related Parties
The Company follows ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
No transaction was carried out by the Company with the related parties for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws and a limited number of grandfathered standards, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (“ASC”) is the sole source of authoritative GAAP literature recognized by the FASB and applicable to the Company.
We have reviewed the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) accounting pronouncements and interpretations thereof that have effectiveness dates during the periods reported and in future periods.
The Company has carefully considered the new pronouncements that alter previous generally accepted accounting principles and does not believe that any new or modified principles will have a material impact on the corporation’s reported financial position or operations in the near term. The applicability of any standard is subject to the formal review of our financial management and certain standards are under consideration.
Note 4 - Stockholder’s Deficit
The Company wrote off $68,288 of assets for the year ended June 30, 2020 after evaluation of these assets as uncollectible. Liabilities amounting to $49,441 were also written off due to waiver of “right to receive” of the same by relevant parties.
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On April 19, 2020, and the custodian filed an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to raise the authorized number of common shares to 500,000,000, par value $0.001, from 150,000,000 and designate the Series A Preferred Stock to 10,000,000, par value $0.001, from 5,000,000 (voting and conversion rights 1 for 1,000).
As of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock were 149,449,998.
The issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Series A preferred stock were 400,000 and -0- as of June 30, 2020 and as of June 30, 2019 respectively.
Note 5 – Subsequent Events
On July 13, 2020, Small Cap Compliance, LLC (Custodian for the Company) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with David Lovatt and Leonard Armenta. As a result, the shares were transferred, and a change of control occurred. Rhonda Keaveney resigned her positions as CEO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director. David Lovatt was appointed President, CEO, and Director and Leonard Armenta was appointed Secretary, Treasurer, and Director. The shares were issued as follows:
• 200,000 Series A preferred shares issued to David Lovatt
• 200,000 Series A preferred shares issued to Leonard Armenta
The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Colorado Secretary of State on July 27, 2020 to change its name to “Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.” and effect a 1 for 400 reverse stock split. Consequently, the stock symbol of the company was also changed to “TQLB” (from “CDRL”) after FINRA’s approval.
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PART III – EXHIBITS
* Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 1-A Amendment filed with the SEC on December 4, 2020
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Jacksonville, State of Florida, on October 25, 2021.
| TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ David W. Lovatt | |
| Name: | David W. Lovatt | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
This offering statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| /s/ David W. Lovatt |
| David Lovatt, Director |
| October 25, 2021 |
| /s/ Leonard K. Armenta Jr. |
| Leonard Armenta, Director |
| October 25, 2021 |
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Exhibit 3.5
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF THE COMMON STOCK AND
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK FOR
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
It is hereby certified that:
| 1. | The name of the Corporation is Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. [hereinafter called the "Corporation"] | |
| 2. | The Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation authorized: | |
| a. | The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of shares to be designated, respectively, "Preferred Stock" and "Common Stock." |
| b. | The number of shares of Common Stock authorized to be issued is Two Billion (2,000,000,000). |
| c. | The number of shares of Preferred Stock authorized to be issued is One Hundred (100). |
| d. | The Preferred Stock and the Common Stock shall each have a par value of |
$0.001 per share.
| e. | Expressly vests in the Board of Directors of the Corporation the authority provided therein to issue any or all of said shares in one or more series and by resolution or resolutions, the designation, number, full or limited voting powers, or the denial of voting powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional, and other special rights and the qualifications, limitations, restrictions, and other distinguishing characteristics of each series to be issued |
3. The Board of Directors of the Corporation, pursuant to the authority expressly vested in it as aforesaid, has adopted the following resolutions amending its Common Stock and amending its Convertible Series A Preferred Stock:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby authorizes the increase its Common Stock to Two Billion (2,000,000,000) shares.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby fixes and determines the designation of the number of shares and the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions relating to the Series A Preferred Stock and the Common Stock and amends the bylaws of the company as follows:
(A) Provisions Relating to the Common Stock. Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock standing in such holder's name on the records of the Corporation on each matter submitted to a vote of the stockholders, except as otherwise required by law.
(B) Pursuant to Pursuant to§ 7-106-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes Title 7, Corporations and Associations of the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation the following shall constitute the designations of the Corporation's Preferred Stock:
(l) Designation of Series A Preferred Stock. 5 of the Corporation's authorized shares of preferred stock are hereby designated as Series A Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") having the following characteristics:
(i) The Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holders the right to vote, either together with holders of the Corporation's common stock, or as a separate class of shares, on any matter upon which the shareholders of common stock of the Corporation may vote, including but not limited to any resolutions purporting to vary any of their rights or create any class of capital stock ranking in priority to them or effect any reorganization which would disadvantage the Series A Preferred Stock relative to the shares of the Corporation's common stock;
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(ii) Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall have voting rights equal to four times the sum of (a) all shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding at time of voting; plus (b) the total number of votes of all other classes of preferred stock which are issued and outstanding at the time of voting.
(iii) In the event of any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, either voluntary or involuntary, the holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive any of the assets of the Corporation;
(iv) Shall be redeemed by the Corporation at the option of the holders thereof for an aggregate of one dollar ($1.00) for all such shares of Series A Preferred Stock so held;
(v) Shall not entitle the holder(s) thereof to receive dividends, whether in cash, property, or in securities of the Corporation; and
(vi) shall not be able to convert such Series A Preferred Stock into the Corporation's common stock.
(C) Additional Provisions Relating to the Preferred Stock. The Board of Directors (the "Board") is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by law and the provisions of this article 4, to provide for the issuance of additional shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series, and by filings pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such Series A and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof. The authority of the Board with respect to each series shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the following:
(1) The number of shares constituting that Series A and distinctive designation of that series;
(2) The dividend rate on the shares of that series, whether dividends shall be cumulative, and, if so, from which dates or dates, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of that series;
(3) Whether that series shall have voting rights, in addition to the voting rights provided by law, and, if so, the terms of such voting rights;
(4) Whether that series shall have conversion privileges, and, if so, the terms and conditions of such conversion, including provision for adjustment of the conversion rate in such events as the Board shall determine;
(5) Whether or not the shares of that series shall be redeemable, and, if so, the terms and conditions of such redemption, including the date or dates upon or after which they shall be redeemable, and the amount per share payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions and at different redemption dates;
(6) Whether that series shall have a sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of shares of that series, and, if so, the terms and amount of such sinking fund;
(7) The rights of the shares of that series in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the corporation, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of share of that series;
(8) Any other relative or participation rights, preferences and limitations of that series;
(9) If no shares of any series of Preferred Stock are outstanding, the elimination of the designation, powers, preferences, and right of such shares, in which event such shares shall return to their status as authorized but undesignated Preferred Stock.
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ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(A) Number. The number of directors constituting the entire Board shall be as fixed from time to time by vote of a majority of the entire Board, provided, however, that the number of directors shall not be reduced so as to shorten the term of any director at the time in office.
(B) Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by the affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum of the Board, or by election at an annual meeting or at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose.
| (C) | The election of directors need not be by written ballot. |
ARTICLE VI. BYLAWS
In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the Board is expressly authorized to make, alter, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation.
ARTICLE VII. LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by Colorado law as the same exists or as may hereafter be amended, no director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for or with respect to any acts or omissions in the performance of his or her duties as a director of the Corporation. Any amendment or repeal of this Article VII will not eliminate or reduce the affect of any right or protection of a director of the Corporation existing immediately prior to such amendment or repeal.
ARTICLE VIII. STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS
Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of Colorado as the Bylaws may provide. The books of the Corporation may be kept outside the State of Colorado at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board or in the Bylaws of the Corporation.
ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in these Articles of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.
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I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the Chief Executive Officer of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. I hereby declare and certify, under penalties of perjury, that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of September 2021.
/s/ David Lovatt
David Lovatt, Director and
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Leonard K. Armenta Jr.
Leonard K. Armenta Jr., Director and
President
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Exhibit 4.1
FORM OF COMMON STOCK SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
THIS INVESTMENT INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. THIS INVESTMENT IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS WHO CAN BEAR THE ECONOMIC RISK FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME AND WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. FURTHERMORE, INVESTORS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT SUCH INVESTMENT IS ILLIQUID AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO BE ILLIQUID FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. NO PUBLIC MARKET EXISTS FOR THE SECURITIES, AND NO PUBLIC MARKET IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FOLLOWING THIS OFFERING.
THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS AND ARE BEING OFFERED AND SOLD IN RELIANCE ON EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. ALTHOUGH AN OFFERING STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”), THAT OFFERING STATEMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SAME INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE INCLUDED IN A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF THIS OFFERING OR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING OVER OUR WEBSITE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.
THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT, THE OFFERING CIRCULAR OR ANY OF THE OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON THE PLATFORM (COLLECTIVELY, THE “OFFERING MATERIALS”) MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY, AND ITS INDUSTRY. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF, ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS, THE WORDS “ESTIMATE,” “PROJECT,” “BELIEVE,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “EXPECT” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH CONSTITUTE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER SUCH DATE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.
THE COMPANY MAY NOT BE OFFERING THE SECURITIES IN EVERY STATE. THE OFFERING MATERIALS DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN ANY STATE OR JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE SECURITIES ARE NOT BEING OFFERED.
THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION AND FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER TO MODIFY, AMEND AND/OR WITHDRAW ALL OR A PORTION OF THE OFFERING AND/OR ACCEPT OR REJECT IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTMENT IN THE SECURITIES OR TO ALLOT TO ANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR LESS THAN THE AMOUNT OF SECURITIES SUCH INVESTOR DESIRES TO PURCHASE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE OFFERING MATERIALS SPEAK AS OF THEIR DATE. NEITHER THE DELIVERY NOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THAT DATE.
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| TO: | Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. |
| 11427 West I-10 Frontage Road North | |
| Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
1. Subscription.
(a) The undersigned (“Subscriber”) hereby irrevocably subscribes for and agrees to purchase Common Stock (the “Securities”), of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., a Colorado Corporation (the “Company”), at a purchase price of $0.01 per share of Common Stock (the “Per Security Price”), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. There is no minimum subscription amount. The rights of the Common Stock are as set forth in Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws included in the Exhibits to the Offering Statement of the Company filed with the SEC (the “Offering Statement”).
(b) Subscriber understands that the Securities are being offered pursuant to an offering circular dated [___________] (the “Offering Circular”) filed with the SEC as part of the Offering Statement. By executing this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber has received this Subscription Agreement, copies of the Offering Circular and Offering Statement including exhibits thereto and any other information required by the Subscriber to make an investment decision.
(c) The Subscriber’s subscription may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part, at any time prior to a Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), by the Company at its sole discretion. In addition, the Company, at its sole discretion, may allocate to Subscriber only a portion of the number of Securities Subscriber has subscribed for. The Company will notify Subscriber whether this subscription is accepted (whether in whole or in part) or rejected. If Subscriber’s subscription is rejected, Subscriber’s payment (or portion thereof if partially rejected) will be returned to Subscriber without interest and all of Subscriber’s obligations hereunder shall terminate.
(d) The aggregate number of Securities sold shall not exceed 1,200,000,000 (the “Maximum Offering”). The Company may elect at any time to close all or any portion of this offering, on various dates at or prior to the Termination Date (each a “Closing Date”).
(e) In the event of rejection of this subscription in its entirety, or in the event the sale of the Securities (or any portion thereof) is not consummated for any reason, this Subscription Agreement shall have no force or effect, except for Section 5 hereof, which shall remain in force and effect.
(f) The terms of this Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon Subscriber and its transferees, heirs, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Transferees”); provided that for any such transfer to be deemed effective, the Transferee shall have executed and delivered to the Company in advance an instrument in a form acceptable to the Company in its sole discretion, pursuant to which the proposed Transferee shall be acknowledge, agree, and be bound by the representations and warranties of Subscriber, terms of this Subscription Agreement.
2. Purchase Procedure.
(a) Payment. The purchase price for the Securities shall be paid simultaneously with the execution and delivery to the Company of the signature page of this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber shall deliver a signed copy of this Subscription Agreement, along with payment for the aggregate purchase price of the Securities by cash, ACH electronic transfer or wire transfer to an account designated by the Company, or by any combination of such methods.
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(b) Payment arrangements. Payment for the Securities shall be remitted to the Company upon acceptance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement. Upon acceptance, the Company shall provide wiring instructions to the Subscriber. Payment shall be remitted to the Company promptly thereafter. Upon receipt of payment, the books of the Company shall be updated to include the name of the Subscriber and the number of shares subscribed for.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company.
The Company represents and warrants to Subscriber that the following representations and warranties are true and complete in all material respects as of the date of each Closing Date, except as otherwise indicated. For purposes of this Agreement, an individual shall be deemed to have “knowledge” of a particular fact or other matter if such individual is actually aware of such fact. The Company will be deemed to have “knowledge” of a particular fact or other matter if one of the Company’s current officers has, or at any time had, actual knowledge of such fact or other matter.
(a) Organization and Standing. The Company is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado. The Company has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement, and any other agreements or instruments required hereunder. The Company is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except for those jurisdictions in which failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on the Company or its business.
(b) Issuance of the Securities. The issuance, sale and delivery of the Securities in accordance with this Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. The Securities, when so issued, sold and delivered against payment therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Subscription Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
(c) Authority for Agreement. The execution and delivery by the Company of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (including the issuance, sale and delivery of the Securities) are within the Company’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. Upon full execution hereof, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies and (iii) with respect to provisions relating to indemnification and contribution, as limited by considerations of public policy and by federal or state securities laws.
(d) No Filings. Assuming the accuracy of the Subscriber’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 4 hereof, no order, license, consent, authorization or approval of, or exemption by, or action by or in respect of, or notice to, or filing or registration with, any governmental body, agency or official is required by or with respect to the Company in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement except (i) for such filings as may be required under Regulation A or under any applicable state securities laws, (ii) for such other filings and approvals as have been made or obtained, or (iii) where the failure to obtain any such order, license, consent, authorization, approval or exemption or give any such notice or make any filing or registration would not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to perform its obligations hereunder.
(e) Capitalization. The authorized and outstanding securities of the Company immediately prior to the initial investment in the Securities is as set forth under “Securities being Offered” in the Offering Circular. Except as set forth in the Offering Circular, there are no outstanding options, warrants, rights (including conversion or preemptive rights and rights of first refusal), or agreements of any kind (oral or written) for the purchase or acquisition from the Company of any of its securities.
(f) Financial Statements. Complete copies of the Company’s consolidated financial statements consisting of the balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the related statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the two-year period then ended (the “Financial Statements”) have been made available to the Subscriber and appear in the Offering Circular. The Financial Statements are based on the books and records of the Company and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of the Company as of the respective dates they were prepared and the results of the operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods indicated.
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(g) Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Securities as set forth in “Use of Proceeds to issuer” in the Offering Circular.
(h) Litigation. Except as set forth in the Offering Circular, there is no pending action, suit, proceeding, arbitration, mediation, complaint, claim, charge or investigation before any court, arbitrator, mediator or governmental body, or to the Company’s knowledge, currently threatened in writing (a) against the Company or (b) against any consultant, officer, manager, director or key employee of the Company arising out of his or her consulting, employment or board relationship with the Company or that could otherwise materially impact the Company.
4. Representations and Warranties of Subscriber. By executing this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber (and, if Subscriber is purchasing the Securities subscribed for hereby in a fiduciary capacity, the person or persons for whom Subscriber is so purchasing) represents and warrants, which representations and warranties are true and complete in all material respects as of such Subscriber’s respective Closing Date(s):
(a) Requisite Power and Authority. Such Subscriber has all necessary power and authority under all applicable provisions of law to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder and to carry out their provisions. All action on Subscriber’s part required for the lawful execution and delivery of this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder have been or will be effectively taken prior to the Closing Date. Upon their execution and delivery, this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder will be valid and binding obligations of Subscriber, enforceable in accordance with their terms, except (a) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (b) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
(b) Investment Representations. Subscriber understands that the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Subscriber also understands that the Securities are being offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act based in part upon Subscriber’s representations contained in this Subscription Agreement.
(c) Illiquidity and Continued Economic Risk. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that there is no ready public market for the Securities and that there is no guarantee that a market for their resale will ever exist. Subscriber must bear the economic risk of this investment indefinitely and the Company has no obligation to list the Securities on any market or take any steps (including registration under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) with respect to facilitating trading or resale of the Securities. Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber is able to bear the economic risk of losing Subscriber’s entire investment in the Securities. Subscriber also understands that an investment in the Company involves significant risks and has taken full cognizance of and understands all of the risk factors relating to the purchase of Securities.
(d) Shareholder information. Within five days after receipt of a request from the Company, the Subscriber hereby agrees to provide such information with respect to its status as a shareholder (or potential shareholder) and to execute and deliver such documents as may reasonably be necessary to comply with any and all laws and regulations to which the Company is or may become subject. Subscriber further agrees that in the event it transfers any Securities, it will require the transferee of such Securities to agree to provide such information to the Company as a condition of such transfer.
(e) Company Information. Subscriber understands that the Company is subject to all the risks that apply to early-stage companies, whether or not those risks are explicitly set out in the Offering Circular. Subscriber has had such opportunity as it deems necessary (which opportunity may have presented through online chat or commentary functions) to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with managers, officers and management of the Company and has had the opportunity to review the Company’s operations and facilities. Subscriber has also had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company and its management regarding the terms and conditions of this investment. Subscriber acknowledges that except as set forth herein, no representations or warranties have been made to Subscriber, or to Subscriber’s advisors or representative, by the Company or others with respect to the business or prospects of the Company or its financial condition.
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(f) Valuation. The Subscriber acknowledges that the price of the Securities was set by the Company on the basis of the Company’s internal valuation and no warranties are made as to value. The Subscriber further acknowledges that future offerings of Securities may be made at lower valuations, with the result that the Subscriber’s investment will bear a lower valuation.
(g) Domicile. Subscriber maintains Subscriber’s domicile (and is not a transient or temporary resident) at the address shown on the signature page.
(h) No Brokerage Fees. There are no claims for brokerage commission, finders’ fees or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement or related documents based on any arrangement or agreement binding upon Subscriber.
(i) Foreign Investors. If Subscriber is not a United States person (as defined by Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Subscriber hereby represents that it has satisfied itself as to the full observance of the laws of its jurisdiction in connection with any invitation to subscribe for the Securities or any use of this Subscription Agreement, including (i) the legal requirements within its jurisdiction for the purchase of the Securities, (ii) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable to such purchase, (iii) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (iv) the income tax and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale, or transfer of the Securities. Subscriber’s subscription and payment for and continued beneficial ownership of the Securities will not violate any applicable securities or other laws of the Subscriber’s jurisdiction.
5. Survival of Representations and Indemnity. The representations, warranties and covenants made by the Subscriber herein shall survive the Termination Date of this Agreement. The Subscriber agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its respective officers, directors and affiliates, and each other person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees, including attorneys’ fees on appeal) and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any false representation or warranty or breach of failure by the Subscriber to comply with any covenant or agreement made by the Subscriber herein or in any other document furnished by the Subscriber to any of the foregoing in connection with this transaction.
6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Subscription Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
EACH OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND NO OTHER PLACE AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT MAY BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. EACH OF SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND HIMSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS AND HIS RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS AND WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY JUDGMENT RENDERED THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. EACH OF SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND IN THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 8 AND THE SIGNATURE PAGE OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO BE APPLICABLE TO ANY ACTION ARISING UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.
EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF EITHER PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO ALSO WAIVES ANY BOND OR SURETY OR SECURITY UPON SUCH BOND WHICH MIGHT, BUT FOR THIS WAIVER, BE REQUIRED OF SUCH PARTY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. BY AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, EACH SUBSCRIBER WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED THE COMPANY’S COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.
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7. Notices. Notice, requests, demands and other communications relating to this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when (a) delivered personally, on the date of such delivery; or (b) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in the third day after the posting thereof; or (c) emailed, telecopied or cabled, on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows:
If to the Company, to:
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
1732 1st Avenue #25955
New York, New York 10128
If to a Subscriber, to Subscriber’s address as shown on the signature page hereto
or to such other address as may be specified by written notice from time to time by the party entitled to receive such notice. Any notices, requests, demands or other communications by telecopy or cable shall be confirmed by letter given in accordance with (a) or (b) above.
8. Miscellaneous.
(a) All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person or persons or entity or entities may require.
(b) This Subscription Agreement is not transferable or assignable by Subscriber.
(c) The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be made by and be binding upon Subscriber and its heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns.
(d) None of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement may be waived, changed or terminated orally or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein or except by a writing signed by the Company and Subscriber.
(e) In the event any part of this Subscription Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are intended to be separable and binding with the same effect as if the void or unenforceable part were never the subject of agreement.
(f) The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of one or more of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of this Subscription Agreement in such jurisdiction or the validity, legality or enforceability of this Subscription Agreement, including any such provision, in any other jurisdiction, it being intended that all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
(g) This Subscription Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains the sole and entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(h) The terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and it is not the intention of the parties to confer, and no provision hereof shall confer, third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person.
(i) The headings used in this Subscription Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit the provisions hereof.
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(j) This Subscription Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
(k) If any recapitalization or other transaction affecting the stock of the Company is effected, then any new, substituted or additional securities or other property which is distributed with respect to the Securities shall be immediately subject to this Subscription Agreement, to the same extent that the Securities, immediately prior thereto, shall have been covered by this Subscription Agreement.
(l) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Subscription Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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The undersigned has (have) executed this Subscription Agreement on this ________________________________.
SUBSCRIBER
_____________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________
(Print Name of Subscriber)
_____________________________________
(Street Address)
_____________________________________
(City, State and Zip Code)
_____________________________________
(Social Security or Tax Identification Number)
Number of Shares: ___________________________
Dollar Amount of Shares (At $0.01 per Share) $__________________________
SUBSCRIPTION ACCEPTED:
_____________________________________ DATE: _____________________
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
By: David Lovatt
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 6.1
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
between
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
and
SUPPLEMENT GROUP (EUROPE) LTD.
THIS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered
into on May 10, 2021 and is effective as of the Effective Date set forth below.
BETWEEN:
(1) Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd., a Colorado corporation (the Manager”),and
(2) Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Company”) (hereinafter jointly referred to as the “Parties” and, individually, as a “Party”).
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to engage the Manager to provide certain management and administrative support services to the Company on the terms set out herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties have agreed as follows:
| 1. | APPOINTMENT AND EFFECTIVE DATE |
| 1.1 | The Company hereby confirms the appointment of the Manager to provide the general assistance and management services specified in this Agreement (the “Management Services”) to the Company and the subsidiaries of the Company listed on Schedule A to this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and the Manager accepts such appointment. |
| 1.2 | The effective date of this Agreement shall be January 1 2021. |
| 2. | BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| 2.1 | The Manager shall always act in accordance with the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in providing the Management Services under this Agreement. |
| 2.2 | The Board may revoke any authorization granted to the Manager at any time in its sole discretion. |
| 2.3 | For clarity, no authority of the Board is delegated to the Manager by this Agreement. The Board of the Company expressly retains all authority granted to it pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, (as the same may be amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “COI”). |
| 3. | SERVICES |
| 3.1 | The Manager shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, provide such Management Services as the Company from time to time may specify. |
| 3.2 | The Manager may, at its discretion, sub-contract any of the services to be provided by the Manager hereunder to other companies within the Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. and/or other reputable companies as may be permitted hereunder from time to time, provided, that such company shall be sufficiently resourceful, experienced and qualified to fulfill the Manager’s duties and obligations hereunder, and, further, provided, that the Manager shall remain in all respects responsible for the due and proper performance by any such subcontractor. The “Supplement Group” means Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd. or any subsidiary thereof,except the Company and its subsidiaries. |
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| 3.3 | Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Manager shall provide the following services to the Company: |
| 3.3.1 | Corporate Governance Services |
The Manager shall assist the Company in the provision of general company secretarial services, including, but not limited to, keeping statutory books and records, convening meetings of the members of the Company, and meetings of the Boards of Directors and the shareholders of the subsidiaries of the Company and preparing adequate documentation for such meetings.
| 3.3.2 | Company Records |
| (a) | The Manager shall be responsible for the safekeeping and professional filing of all original corporate documents of the Company and subsidiaries of the Company. |
| (b) | The Manager shall establish and maintain an adequate and accessible archive either (or both) in electronic form or physical form of all documents relevant to the Company’s business. |
| 3.3.3 | Treasury Services |
Subject to the terms of any pooling arrangements which may exist in relation to the Company and its assets:
| (a) | The Manager may be authorized to operate the Company’s bank accounts in accordance with such principles as the Board from time to time shall approve. Pursuant to such authorization, the Manager may be entitled to open bank accounts in the Company’s name and enter into account agreements and all such other contracts or agreements as shall be required by the banks and others for this purpose. |
| (b) | The Manager shall be authorized to collect all amounts due from third parties to the Company on the Company’s behalf and shall be responsible for the establishment and follow-up of efficient procedures for the purpose of collecting any overdue amounts. |
| (c) | The Manager shall arrange for the Company to settle its debts and accounts payable to third parties as such fall due, while pursuing a satisfactory solution of any dispute in relation thereto on the Company’s behalf. |
| (d) | The Manager shall settle all inter-company accounts between the Company and other companies in the Supplement Group in accordance with such agreements and other documentation for payments as shall be in existence from time to time. |
| 3.3.4 | Financing |
The Manager shall assist the Company in all matters relevant to the financing of the Company’s activities, including the identification of sources of potential
financing, negotiation of financing arrangements, and coordination of financing with other Supplement Group companies for the benefit of the Company.
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| 3.3.5 | Insurance |
The Manager shall arrange to insure the inventory, machinery and property owned by the Company or its subsidiaries in accordance with the general guidelines and policies from time to time in force for coverage, insurers and terms for the insurance of inventory, machinery and property controlled by the Supplement Group.
The Manager shall provide advice and assistance to the Company in filing and managing claims under all insurance policies procured for the inventory, machinery and property owned by the company or its subsidiaries (the “Company Property”) and the Company.
The Manager shall provide general advice and assistance to the Company in the procurement of other insurance as may be necessary or prudent in order to comply with legal or contractual requirements, or otherwise prudently insure the risks of the Company.
| 3.3.6 | Sale and Purchase of Assets |
| (a) | The Manager shall, in accordance with instructions from the Board, supervise the sale and purchase of assets on the Company’s behalf including the completion of such transactions. |
| (b) | In respect of any sale or purchase of an asset, the Manager shall provide assistance which shall include, but not be limited to, arranging the financing in the case of a purchase and, if necessary, renegotiating existing financing, and in the case of a sale or purchase, arranging other contractual agreements required by the transaction and the general completion of the specific transaction. |
| (c) | The Manager shall assist the Board in reviewing the market for sale and purchase of assets and providing the Company with recommendations in this respect. Any contracts related to a sale or purchase of an asset shall always be subject to the final approval of the Board. |
| 3.3.7 | Accidents—Contingency Plans |
The Manager shall assist the Company in handling all accidents involving its Company Property. In particular, the Manager shall establish a crisis management procedure, shall assist the Company in the development of a local crisis management procedure, and shall provide other advice and assistance in connection with crisis response, including crisis communications assistance.
| 3.3.8 | Disputes |
The Manager shall provide general advice and assistance in the prosecution or defense of any and all legal proceedings by or against the Company, on the Company’s behalf and follow up the same in accordance with such instructions as shall be provided to the Manager in this respect by the Company.
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| 3.3.9 | Marketing Services |
The Manager shall provide advice and assistance in the marketing of the Company Property and the company’s products, including the identification of potential customers, identification of companies for potential acquisitions and preparation of bids.
| 3.3.10 | General Administrative Services |
The Manager shall cause certain of its officers as set forth on Schedule B to this Agreement and any of its additional officers or other employees as the Board may from time to time request (collectively, the “Manager’s Employees”) to provide such general administrative services as may be required by the Company including accounting services, access to and consolidation of information in the Supplement Group enterprise resource planning systems, and advice and assistance in the general administration and management of the Company business, pursuant to the direction provided by the Board of Directors of the Company to the Manager, subject to the sole direction of the Board of Directors of the Company and subject to Section 9 hereof.
| 3.3.11 | Staffing Services |
The Manager shall provide the Company with personnel in connection the Company’s personnel requirements, including the hiring, management, negotiation and payroll of staff for the benefit of the Company. The Manager shall be responsible for the salary and benefits of the staff working on Company matters.
| 3.3.12 | Warehouse |
The Manager shall provide the Company with space in a warehouse to operate the Company’s business. The Manager shall be responsible for all costs associated with maintaining the warehouse space including insurance.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
| 4.0 | The Manager shall, in performing its duties hereunder, serve the Company in good faith. In exercising the powers and authorities hereby conferred on it, the Manager shall: |
| (a) | protect and promote the Company’s interests; |
| (b) | observe all applicable laws and regulations relevant to the Company’s activities; and |
| (c) | always act in accordance with good and professional management practice. |
| 4.1 | The Manager shall be entitled to provide management services to other companies or entities. |
Such entities can either be other companies in the Supplement Group or third party entities.
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| 4.2 | The Manager shall not afford preference to any company under its management but shall, so far as practicable, ensure a fair distribution of service to all such companies from time to time under its management. |
The Manager shall, in the performance of its services, be entitled to take into consideration its overall responsibility in relation to all matters as may from time to time be entrusted to its management and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality
of the foregoing, be entitled to allocate available supplies, manpower and services between its management assignments in such manner as in the prevailing circumstances the Manager in good faith considers to be fair and reasonable.
| 4.3 | All discounts, commissions and other benefits received by the Manager or any of its employees from third parties as a consequence of the provision of services hereunder shall be disclosed and credited to the Company. |
| 4.4 | The Company shall, at any time upon request, be provided with any information from the accounts and records of the Manager which are relevant and reasonably required for the performance of its obligations vis-à-vis the Company hereunder. |
Such information shall be provided to such persons as shall be specifically authorized by the Company. Representatives of the Company’s auditor shall, in relation to the audit of the Company’s accounts, always be considered authorized.
| 4.5 | The Manager shall, upon request, provide the Company with copies of all documents relevant to the Company in its possession and otherwise compile such facts and records on the basis of such documents as shall, from time to time, be requested by the Company. |
COMPENSATION
| 5.0 | Each calendar quarter, the Company agrees to reimburse the Manager for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Manager (the “Costs and Expenses”) in connection with the provision of the Management Services by the Manager to the Company for such calendar quarter. |
| 5.1 | The Company shall initially pay to the Manager a management fee equal to $20,000.00 monthly (the “Management Fee”) and rising to a maximum of $80,000 as staffing requirements increase over time. |
| 5.2 | The Management Fee shall be payable by the Company on a quarterly basis. Within 30 days following the end of each calendar quarter, the Manager shall prepare a statement of Costs and Expenses incurred in providing the Management Services, setting forth the basis for calculation in such detail as reasonably required. The Manager shall then deliver an invoice to the Company for such costs together with the corresponding Management Fee. The Company shall pay undisputed charges within 30 days of receipt of the Manager’s invoice. |
| 5.3 | The Company shall pay the Management Fee to the Manager less any applicable withholding taxes. |
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INDEMNITY
| 6.0 | The Company agrees to indemnify and keep the Manager and its officers, employees, agents and sub-contractors, indemnified against any and all liabilities, costs, claims, demands, proceedings, charges, actions, suits or expenses of whatsoever kind or character that may be incurred or suffered by any of them howsoever arising (other than by reason of fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Manager or any of its officers, employees, agents or sub- contractors,) in connection with the provisions of the Management Services or the performance of its duties hereunder. |
The Manager shall not be required to take any legal action on behalf of the Company unless being fully indemnified (to its reasonable satisfaction) for all costs and liabilities likely to be incurred or suffered by it as a consequence thereof.
| 6.1 | The indemnities provided by the Company hereunder shall cover all reasonable costs and expenses payable or incurred by the Manager in connection with any claims. | |
| 6.2 | To the extent the Manager is entitled to claim any indemnity in respect of amounts paid or discharged by the Manager pursuant to this Agreement, these indemnities shall take effect as an obligation of the Company to reimburse the Manager for making such payment or effecting such discharge. |
| 6.3 | The indemnification provided by this clause shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any statute, agreement, the COI of the Company or otherwise, and shall continue after the termination of this Agreement. |
| 6.4 | The Manager agrees to indemnify and keep the Company and its officers, employees, agents and sub-contractors, indemnified against any and all liabilities, costs, claims, demands, proceedings, charges, actions, suits or expenses of whatsoever kind or character that may be incurred or suffered by any of them howsoever arising (other than by reason of fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Company or any of its officers, employees, agents or sub- contractors,) in connection with the provisions of this Agreement. |
The Company shall not be required to take any legal action on behalf of the Manager unless being fully indemnified (to its reasonable satisfaction) for all costs and liabilities likely to be incurred or suffered by it as a consequence thereof.
| 7 | NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES |
7.0 NEITHER THE MANAGER NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE COMPANY, OR FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WITH RESPECT TO ANY TERM OR THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF IN ADVANCE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION AND OTHER TORTS.
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| 8 | CONFIDENTIALITY |
| 8.0 | All Confidential Information furnished to, or developed by, the Manager or any of its employees, directors or sub-contractors pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the Company, and shall be kept confidential by the Manager, both during and after the term of this Agreement. |
| (a) | For the purpose of this clause, “Confidential Information” shall mean information relating to the business of the Company as well as all know-how of which the Manager becomes aware or generates in the course of or in connection with the performance of its obligations hereunder. |
| (b) | The provisions of this clause shall not apply to Confidential Information which: |
| (i) | is required to be disclosed by law or court order; or |
| (ii) | has become public knowledge otherwise than as a result of the conduct of the Manager. |
| (c) | The Company shall be entitled to any equitable remedy available at law or equity, including specific performance, against a breach by the Manager of this obligation. The Manager shall not resist such application for relief on the basis that the Company has an adequate remedy at law, and the Manager shall waive any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such |
remedy.
| 9 | TERM AND TERMINATION |
| 9.0 | This Agreement shall have an initial term of five (5) years unless terminated: |
| (a) | by the Board or pursuant to Section 10.1 hereof upon 90 days’ written notice for any reason in its sole discretion; or |
| (b) | by the Manager upon 90 days’ written notice if: |
| (i) | there is a Change of Control of the Company or Supplement Group; |
| (ii) | a receiver is appointed for all or substantially all of the property of the Company; |
| (iii) | an order is made to wind up the Company; |
| (iv) | a final judgment, order or decree which materially and adversely affects the ability of the Company to perform under this Agreement shall have been obtained or entered against the Company, and such judgment, order or decree shall not have been vacated, discharged or stayed; or |
| (v) | the Company makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, files a petition in bankruptcy or for liquidation, is adjudged insolvent or bankrupt, commences any proceeding for a reorganization or arrangement of debts, dissolution or liquidation. |
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| 9.1 | Notwithstanding the foregoing, the arrangement with respect to the provision of the Management Services by any or all of the Manager’s employees may be terminated at any time with respect to any or all of such Manager’s employees by the Board of the Company in its sole discretion. Such Management Services shall terminate immediately upon delivery by the Board of the Company of written notice to the Manager. The termination of the Management Services with respect to any or all of the Manager’s employees shall not constitute a termination of the other provisions of this Agreement. |
| 10 | DEFAULT |
10.0 Notwithstanding Section 9.1(a), if the Manager shall, by any act or omission, be in breach of any material obligation under this Agreement and such breach shall continue for a period of 14 days after written notice thereof has been given by the Company to the Manager, the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by notice to the Manager.
The right to terminate this Agreement shall be in addition to and without prejudice to any other rights which the Company may have against the Manager hereunder.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither Party shall incur liability of any kind or nature whatsoever in relation to the other Party in the event of a failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder directly or indirectly caused by circumstances beyond the relevant Party’s reasonable control, such as war or war-like activities, government orders, riots, civil commotion, strike, lock-out or similar actions, an act of God, peril of the sea or any other similar cause.
NOTICES
All correspondence or notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given in English and sent by mail, telefax, electronic mail or delivered by hand at the following addresses:
If to the Company:
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
11427 W I-70 Frontage Road North
Wheat Ridge, CO. 80033
Attn. Chief Executive Officer
If to the Manager:
Supplement Group (Europe) Ltd.
Attn. Managing Director
or such other address or telefax number as either Party may designate to the other Party in writing.
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MISCELLANEOUS
| 13.0 | The Manager shall not be entitled to assign its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement unless the prior written consent of the Company has been obtained. The Manager may freely subcontract or sub-license this Agreement, so long as the Manager remains liable for performance of the Management Services and its obligations under this Agreement. |
| 13.1 | The relationship between the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a partnership between the Parties. |
| 13.2 | Upon termination of this Agreement, the Manager shall surrender to the Company any and all books, records, documents and other property in the possession or control of the Manager relating to this Agreement and to the business, finance, technology, trademark or affairs of the Company and its subsidiaries, and except as required by law, shall not retain any copies of the same. |
| 13.3 | No term of this Agreement is enforceable by a person who is not a Party to it, except by the affiliates of the Company and/or the Manager. |
| 13.4 | This Agreement shall not be amended, supplemented or modified save by written agreement signed by or on behalf of the Parties. |
| 13.5 | The failure of either party to enforce any term of this Agreement shall not act as a waiver. Any waiver must be specifically stated as such in writing. |
| 13.6 | If any provision herein is held to be void or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions herein shall remain unaffected and enforceable. |
| 13.7 | This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the affiliates of the Company and/or the Manager. |
| 13.8 | This Agreement may be executed in one or more signed counterparts, facsimile or otherwise, which shall together form one instrument. |
GOVERNING LAW AND ARBITRATION
All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof.
(i) Any dispute shall be reviewed and adjudged by three (3) arbitrators from the panel of available American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) arbitrators, one of whom shall be selected by the Company, one of whom shall be selected by the Manager, and one of whom shall be selected by the arbitrators, (ii) the prevailing party in such arbitration shall be reimbursed for their costs incurred with respect to such arbitration, and (iii) the arbitration process must be initiated by filing a claim within seven (7) business days of a Parties’ notice and shall be expedited so as to be completed within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of filing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Management and Administrative Services Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers on the date first above written.
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
/s/ David Lovatt
By: David Lovatt
Title: CEO and Director
/s/ Leonard K. Armenta, Jr.
By: Leonard K. Armenta, Jr.
Title: President and Director
SUPPLEMENT GROUP (EUROPE) LTD.
/s/ David Lovatt
By: David Lovatt
Title: Director
/s/ Leonard K. Armenta, Jr.
By: Leonard K. Armenta, Jr.
Title: Director
SCHEDULE A
SUBSIDIARIES
Subsidiary
American Metabolix, Inc.
SCHEDULE B
INITIAL MANAGER’S EMPLOYEES
| Name | Position at the Manager | Position at the Company |
| David Lovatt | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer |
| Leonard K. Armenta, Jr | President | President |
Exhibit 6.2
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.,
“Purchaser" or “TOLB"
and
SENSATUS GROUP, LLC
“Seller" or "SenSat"
Dated and Effective as of January 5, 2021
This document is intended solely to facilitate discussions among the parties. This document is not intended to create, nor will it be deemed to create, a legally binding or enforceable offer or agreement of any type or nature, unless and until it is agreed upon and executed by the parties.
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made and entered into this 26th day of January, 2021 (the "Execution Date"), by and between TQLB Holdings, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("TQLB" or the "Purchaser"), and Sensatus Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company ("SenSat" or "Seller"). The Purchaser and the Seller are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, the Seller is the owner of SenSat (the "Company"), a company that operates a nutritional supplements company (the "Business"); and
WHEREAS, Purchaser has approached the Seller with the intention and desire of purchasing certain assets of the Business in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Seller recognizes that its agreement to the terms of this Agreement is a material inducement for the Purchaser to enter into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, all provisions, obligations, and rights expounded within this agreement are conditioned upon and operate solely under the assumption that the Seller and Purchaser have entered into a business arrangement, and acting without duress, have executed this Agreement freely and willfully with the intention of committing to the business venture as set forth below and hereby express their desires to be held to the requirements, obligations, and rights set hereunder.
IN CONSIDERATION of the provisions contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
I. PURCHASE
| A. | The Sale |
| 1) | Purchased Assets. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in reliance on the representations, warranties, and conditions set out in this Agreement, the Seller hereby sells the following assets of the Company (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Purchased Assets"), free and clear of all liens, restrictions, claims or encumbrances of any kind, nature or description (except hereinafter set forth): |
| i) | All inventory on hand as more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, including, but not limited to, product, packaging and raw material and anything else relating to products, any marketing material, digital images & files, clothing/swag and samples, either production or prototype versions, product liability insurance, as further outlined in Exhibit A. The inventory is to be shipped to arrive, at the Sellers' expense, to the Purchaser's warehouse within 14 days of closing at: 11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033. |
| ii) | All marketing email and customer contact lists including, but not limited to, affiliate program materials, items, contacts and lists. |
| iii) | Introductions to influencers and marketeers that currently, or historically, have worked with or for the American Metabolix brand. |
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| iv) | A further and additional two hundred thousand ($200,000) ofinventory on hand at closing and that the inventory content should be agreed in advance with the Purchaser and be shipped to arrive, at the Sellers' expense, to the Purchaser's warehouse within 21 days of closing, or at a mutually agreed date, at: 11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 80033. |
| v) | The Intellectual Property as more particularly described in Exhibit B, attached hereto, and made a part hereof |
| vi) | The Accounts Receivable due from customers of the Business as of the Closing Date. For purposes of this Section "Accounts Receivable" means Seller's outstanding invoices owed to Seller as accrued during the ordinary course of business as further outlined in Exhibit A. |
| vii) | Goodwill: to include but not limited to complete customer list including full up to date contact details in the Seller's possession (both business to business and business to consumer), Amazon store and any other online stores owned by the Seller outside of their standard 'corporate' website, recurring revenue, monthly average sales information and complete customer breakdown; all "American Metabolix" intellectual property. The research development documentation and intelligence as described in Exhibit C, attached hereto, and made a part hereof. |
| 2) | Excluded Assets. Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, this sale does not include any cash or cash equivalents on liand, or any cash or cash equivalents in financial or investment institutions or any assets of the Business not specifically provided for in Section I.A(I) above and the schedules and exhibits annexed hereto·. Furthermore, the Purchaser understands and agrees that the Purchased Assets being sold hereunder are strictlv limited to only those assets of the Business provided for in Section I.A(I) above and do not include any other assets ofthe Business. |
| 3) | Ongoing Relationship. The Purchaser agrees to exclusively source its products for the American Metabolix range from Nutrabound Labs, LLC. |
| (a) | The price of the goods is to be agreed in writing prior to closing and any increase in cost price |
to the Purchaser per annum, should one occur, is to be capped at 2%. Nutrabound Labs, LLC may not unreasonably withhold product from the Purchaser. The Purchaser agrees to be bound by 30-day payment terms with Nutrabound Labs, LLC.
| (b) | Where Nutrabound Labs, LLC is unable to provide the product within a 'reasonable' window, the Purchaser is able to source inventory to cover their order, from an alternative manufacturing facility. |
| (c) | Nutrabound Labs, LLC will provide the Purchaser with a two hundred thousand ($200,000) 'line of credit' on 30-day credit terms against inventory manufactured by them. |
| 4) | Hand-Over Period. The Sellers agree to work closely with the Purchaser for a period of 6 months where they will give best endeavors support on all aspects of the business operations. |
| 5) | Ongoing Royalties. For a period of 2 years after the closing, the Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller a 2% royalty (the "Royalty"). The royalty payment may be divided at the instruction of the Seller and is a total of 2% in total, not 2% per party. The royalty will be paid quarterly in arrears and is to be calculated as a percentage of top-line sales, less returns, chargebacks, shipping and cost of goods sold. |
| B. | The Purchase Price and Payment |
| 1) | The price to be paid by the Purchaser to the Seller for the Purchased Assets will be $1.000.000.00 USD (the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price shall be payable on the Closing Date and due within fourteen (14) days of the Closing Date as follows: |
| i) | $200.000.00 USD (the "Down Payment") paid by wire transfer, certified or bank check at Closing for disbursement according to the Seller's direction. The Down Payment shall be non-refundable; |
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| ii) | TQLB shall issue a secured promissory note (the "Seller's Note") to Seller in the initial principal amount of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000 USD). The Seller's Note shall bear a zero (0%) interest rate per annum, shall mature exactly one (1) year and one (1) day from the date of execution, and shall be repaid in four (4) equal quarterly payments of principal and interest, with the first payment due and payable ninety (90) days from the Closing Date with each of the three subsequent payments becoming due 90 days after the last. The Seller's Note can be pre-paid by TQLB at any time, without premium or penalty. |
| 2) | The Parties agree to cooperate in the filing of all sections under the Internal Revenue Code and under any other applicable taxation legislation both Federal, State and Local. The Parties will agree to allocate the Purchase Price among the Purchased Assets for tax purposes in accordance with the allocation schedule attached hereto as Exhibit E (the "Allocation Schedule"). The Parties agree to file all income tax returns in a manner consistent with the Allocation Schedule and to not take any position for income tax purposes that is inconsistent with the Allocation Schedule unless required to do so by applicable law. |
| 3) | Each Party shall be responsible for any taxes assessed on such party of any kind, including state and local sales taxes, if any, arising from or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereunder. Each Party hereby indemnifies the other party from and against any liability, loss, expense, interest, and penalties in connection therewith. |
| C. | Closing |
| 1) | The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing") will occur simultaneously with the signing of this Agreement on the Execution Date. The Closing shall take place through an exchange of consideration and documents using wire transfers, overnight courier services, electronic mail, and/or facsimile transmission on the date hereof and shall be effective as of 12:00:01 a.m. on the Execution Date. |
| 2) | Closing Deliverables by Seller. At the Closing, the Seller will deliver to Purchaser the following: |
| i) | a Bill of Sale (the "Bill of Sale"), duly executed by the Seller, transferring to the Purchaser good title to all tangible and intangible assets comprising the Purchased Assets, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit F; |
| ii) | a copy of resolutions duly adopted by the authorized governing body of Seller authorizing and approving the transactions contemplated hereby, Seller's performance of the transactions contemplated hereby and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents described herein to which Seller is a party, certified by an appropriate officer of Seller; |
| iii) | to the satisfaction of the Purchaser's accountant, certain reports that will be used in the Purchaser's public filings. These will include, but not exclusively, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cashflows (from inception) & Statement of Equities, for the previous 2 financial years; |
| iv) | access to the Purchased Assets for the Purchaser to take possession, and; |
| v) | any other instruments or documents that this Agreement may require or as the Purchaser reasonably deems necessary to effect the transactions contemplated hereby. |
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| 3) | Closing Deliveries by the Purchaser. At the Closing, the Purchaser will deliver to Seller each of the following: | |
| i) | the Down Payment, within 14 days; |
| ii) | a duly executed copy of the Note, and; |
| iii) | a copy of resolutions duly adopted by the authorized governing body of Purchaser authorizing and approving the transactions contemplated hereby, Purchaser's performance of the transactions contemplated hereby and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents described herein to which Purchaser is a party, certified by an appropriate officer of the Seller. |
| II. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES |
| A. | Seller's Representations and Warranties | |
| 1) | The Seller represents and warrants to the Purchaser that: |
| a) | The Seller is the absolute beneficial owner of the Purchased Assets, free and clear of any liens, charges, encumbrances, or rights of others, and is exclusively entitled to dispose of the Purchased assets upon execution of this Agreement. |
| b) | There has been no act or, to the best of Seller's knowledge, omission by the Seller that would give rise to any valid claim relating to a commission, finder's fee, or other similar payment. |
| c) | The Seller is a resident of the United States for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| d) | The Seller has no knowledge that any representation or warranty given to the Purchaser in this Agreement is inaccurate or false. |
| e) | The representations and warranties given in this Agreement are the only representations and warranties; no other representation or warranty, either express or implied, has been given by the Seller to the Purchaser. |
| f) | The Seller warrants to the Purchaser that each of the representations and warranties made by it is accurate and not misleading as of the Closing Date. The Seller acknowledges that the Purchaser is entering into this Agreement in reliance on each warranty and representation. |
| g) | The Seller's representations and warranties will survive the Closing Date of this Agreement. |
| h) | Except for the representations and warranties contained in this Article II, Seller has not made or makes any other express or implied representation or warranty, either written or oral, on behalf of Seller, including any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information regarding the Purchased Assets furnished or made available to Purchaser or as to the future revenue, profitability or success of the Purchaser's business, or any representation or warranty arising from statute or otherwise in law. |
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| B. | Purchaser's Representations and Warranties |
| 1) | The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Seller the following: |
| a) | The Purchaser has means available to pay the Purchase Price and any expenses accumulated by the Purchaser in connection with this Agreement and the Purchaser has not incurred any obligation, commitment, restriction, or liability of any kind, absolute or contingent, present or future, which would adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. |
| b) | The Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an acquisition of the Assets. The Purchaser has been given the opportunity to examine all documents provided by, conduct due diligence and ask questions of, and to receive answers from, the Seller and its respective representatives concerning the terms and conditions of the sale of the Purchased Assets. |
| c) | The Purchaser is obtaining funding from an accredited lender/institution/investor and doing so in compliance with requirements under all applicable State and Federal Laws. |
| d) | The Purchaser has not committed any act or, to the best of Purchaser's knowledge, omission that would give rise to any valid claim relating to a commission, finder's fee, or other similar payment. |
| e) | The Purchaser is a resident of the United States for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| f) | Immediately after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby, the Purchaser shall be solvent and shall: |
| i. | be able to pay their debts as they become due; |
| ii. | own property that has a fair saleable value greater than the amounts required to pay their debts (including a reasonable estimate of the amount of all contingent liabilities); and |
| iii. | have adequate capital to carry on their businesses. |
| g) | This Agreement has been duly executed by the Purchaser and constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy and insolvency, by other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, and by equitable remedies granted by a court of competent jurisdiction. |
| h) | The Purchaser has all necessary power, authority, and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out the Purchaser's obligations hereunder. All actions on the part of the Purchaser required for the lawful execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of the Purchaser's obligations hereunder, have been or will be effectively taken prior to the Closing. Upon its execution and delivery, this Agreement will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms. |
| i) | The Purchaser has no knowledge that any representation or warranty given by the Seller in this Agreement is inaccurate or false. |
| j) | The representations and warranties given in this Agreement are the only representations and warranties; the Purchaser has given no other representation or warranty, either express or implied, to the Seller. |
| k) | The Purchaser warrants to the Seller that each of the representations and warranties made by the Purchaser is accurate and not misleading at the date of Closing. The Purchaser acknowledges that the Seller is entering into this Agreement in reliance on each warranty and representation. | |
| l) | The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by the Purchaser of the Purchaser's obligations hereunder will not violate any statute, rule, regulation order or restriction of any domestic or foreign government or any instrumentality or agency thereof. No government orders, permissions, consents, approvals, or authorizations are required to be obtained and no registrations or declarations are required to be filed in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the sale of the Purchased Assets as contemplated in this Agreement. Purchaser has complied with all laws, rules, and regulations of all state, federal, and local governments and the Purchaser has not received any notice from any government or authority of any violation of any laws. |
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| m) | Purchaser has had every opportunity to conduct Due Diligence and investigate the books, records and financial information and has verified such Due Diligence to Purchaser's satisfaction. Purchaser has had every opportunity to engage legal and tax counsel concerning the transaction and Purchaser is engaging in the transaction voluntarily based upon Purchaser's independent judgement and evaluation. |
| n) | Purchaser is fully aware that there is no guarantee that the transaction will result in a success for Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that there are many intangible factors that are responsible for the success of Purchaser, including, but not limited to, Purchaser's level of technical skills, Purchaser's ability to communicate to both customers and staff, Purchaser's desire to succeed, the level of teamwork that exists with the present office staff, Purchaser's promotional skills, Purchaser's management skills, the existing competition within the industry, and the existing economic climate. Purchaser is fully aware that the purchase of the Purchase Assets, with there being no guarantee that these intangibles shall continue to remain the same. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser's success will be entirely dependent upon Purchaser's skills along with external factors that cannot be controlled. As such, Purchaser acknowledges that this purchase entails risks that are beyond Seller's control and Purchaser accepts the responsibility and results of this risk. |
| o) | The Purchaser's representations and warranties will survive Closing. |
| III. | DEFAULT |
| 1) | The Seller will be deemed in default if: |
| a. | Upon the Closing the Seller does not deliver the Purchased Assets. |
| 2) | The Purchaser will be deemed in default if: |
| a. | The Purchaser fails to deliver the Down Payment within 14 days of Closing; |
| b. | The Purchaser fails to make payments under the Seller's Note when due; or |
| c. | The Purchaser breaches the confidentiality obligations of Seller as set forth in Section IV(l) below. | |
| 3) | Notice of default process shall be: |
| a. | Upon any event set forth in 111.1. or 2., Default shall have occurred. The non-defaulting party must issue the defaulting party a notice of default within three (3) business days. (the "Default Notice"). If the cause of alleged default is Seller's failure to deliver or produce items required under this Agreement, the notice of default must include an itemized list of items alleged missing from delivery. |
| 4) | Remedy for default. In the event that the Seller or the Purchaser shall breach any of its obligations under this Agreement or shall fail to consummate this Agreement: |
| a. | Purchaser fails to make timely payments under the Seller's Note, the Purchaser must remedy the default by making the required payment under the Seller's Note within five(5) subsequent business days. The parties agree that, after this period has elapsed, if Purchaser is still in default, they will enter into a subsequent ten (10) business day period of consultation with the explicit aim of enabling an agreement that will be satisfactory to all parties. |
| b. | if the Seller fails to deliver all of the required deliverables in sections A1 & section 2 they shall have ten (10) business days to deliver or produce items required by this Agreement. Should items required under this Agreement become unavailable, the parties shall have a further fifteen (15) business days to dra_w up a mutually agreeable amendment reducing the purchase price accordingly. |
| c. | either Party shall have whatever rights that may be available to it at law or equity. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary and in addition to any other remedy that is available to Seller, in the event of a default by Purchaser of Section III(2)(b), Purchaser understands and agrees that (i) the initial Purchase Price shall not be refunded; (ii) Purchaser shall be required to immediately return any of the Purchased Assets in its possession to Seller and title to such Purchased Assets shall revert to Seller; and (iii) title to any Purchased Assets in Seller's possession shall immediately revert to Seller. |
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| IV. | CERTAIN UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES |
| 1) | Confidentiality. Until five (5) years after the Purchase Price is paid, the Purchaser and Seller shall and shall each cause their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees agents and advisors to keep confidential all information received in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby, other than information required to be disclosed in a judicial or administrative proceeding or by law after giving the other party as much advance notice of the possibility of such disclosure as practicable so that the other party may attempt to protect against such disclosure (and in such case, only that portion of the information that is legally required to be disclosed shall be disclosed). The Purchaser further covenants and agrees that it will not (i) disclose the name of the Seller, its principals, brand names, intellectual property or any information that would reasonably lead a third (3rd) party to deduce the Seller or its principals' identity; or (ii) make reference in any publicly disclosed document to the Seller's principals without the Seller's prior written approval which approval shall be in the Seller's sole and absolute discretion. |
| 2) | Bargained for Consideration. The Seller and the Purchaser recognize that the covenants of Seller and the Purchaser contained in this Article IV are part of the bargained-for consideration associated with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. | |
| 3) | Non-Solicitation. The Seller agrees that any attempt to encourage or induce agents or contractors to leave their jobs with the Purchaser would be harmful and damaging to the Purchaser. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Seller further agrees that any attempt on the part of the Seller to interfere with the Purchaser's relationship with agents, contractors, vendors', or service providers of the Purchaser's business would be harmful and damaging to the Purchaser. |
| i) | The Seller agrees that for a period of three (3) years (the "Restricted Period") the Seller will not in any way directly or indirectly: |
a) induce or attempt to induce any employee, director, agent, contractor, or other service provider of the Purchaser to quit employment or retainer with the Purchaser;
b) otherwise interfere with or disrupt the Purchaser's relationship with its employees, directors, agents, contractors, or other service providers;
c) discuss employment opportunities or provide information about competitive employment to any of the Purchaser's employees, directors, agents, contractors, or other service providers; or
d) solicit, entice, or hire away any employee, director, agent, contractor, or other service provider of the Purchaser.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Seller shall continue to operate the Business, or any other companies affiliated with the Business, in ordinary course after the Closing. The Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that the Seller and Seller's affiliates have existing relationships with certain contractors, suppliers and vendors all of which shall continue in full force and effect after the Closing and which shall not be deemed a violation of the non-solicitation covenant described herein. Purchaser further acknowledges that none of Seller's employees are being acquired by Purchaser as part of this transaction and that only the Purchased Assets identified in Section I.A(I) are included.
4) Non-Competition. During the Restricted Period, the Seller will not produce or sell any newly introduced products ("Restricted Products") that compete with American Metabolix range of products, that contain the 80% of the same formula now or were historically produced. This relates to all American Metabolix products, especially the KETO line.
5) Mutual Non-Disparagement. Subject to applicable law, each of the Parties covenants and agrees that, until such time as the other Party or any of its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, key employees or directors shall have breached this Section, neither it nor any of its respective agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, key employees or directors, shall in any way publicly disparage, call into disrepute, or otherwise defame or slander the other Parties or such other Parties' subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers (including any current officer of a Party or a Parties' subsidiaries who no longer serves in such capacity following the execution of this Agreement), directors (including any current director of a Party or a Parties' subsidiaries who no longer serves in such capacity following the execution of this Agreement), employees, stockholders, agents, attorneys or representatives, or any of their products or services, in any manner that would damage the business or reputation of such other Parties, their products or services or their subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers (or former officers), directors (or former directors), employees, stockholders, agents, attorneys or representatives.
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6) If any covenant contained in this Agreement, or any part thereof, is hereafter construed to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall be given full effect, without regard to the invalid portions. If any covenant contained in this Agreement, or any part thereof, is held to be unenforceable because of the duration of such covenant or the area covered thereby, the Parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the duration and/or area of such covenant and, in its reduced form, said covenant shall then be enforceable.
7) In the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Purchaser of Purchaser's obligations under Section IV(1) (Confidentiality). Purchaser hereby acknowledges and stipulates that Seller and Seller's principals shall not have an adequate remedy at law, shall suffer irreparable harm, and, therefore, it is mutually agreed and stipulated by the Parties hereto that, in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity which Seller may have, Seller shall be entitled to obtain in a court of law and/or equity, against Purchaser: (i) a temporary and/or permanent injunction restraining Purchaser from a further violation or breach of such covenants, (ii) as liquidated damages and not a penalty, for violating Section IV(1). a sum equal to $1,000.00 per day for each day the violation or breach of such covenant exists.
8) The liquidated damages provided for herein shall be cumulative and joint and several and, with respect to these liquidated damages, the parties hereto acknowledge and stipulate that it is impossible to determine with any reasonable accuracy the amount of prospective damages to Seller upon breach of a covenant contained herein, and that the damages set forth herein are reasonable, and not a penalty, based upon the facts and circumstances of the parties at the time of entering into this Agreement, and with due regard to future expectations. In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason, be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical scope or activity, such provisions shall be construed as limiting and reducing it as determined by a court or competent jurisdiction and shall be enforceable to the extent compatible with applicable law.
| V. | SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION |
1) Survival. Except as otherwise provided herein, the representations, warranties and covenants of the Seller and the Purchaser contained in this Agreement will survive the Closing for six (6) months. The indemnification covenants shall survive for a period of two (2) years.
2) Indemnification by Purchaser. From and after the Closing Date, the Purchaser shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Seller and their members, managers, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "Seller Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claim, loss, or damage incurred by or asserted against any of the Seller Indemnified Parties in connection with or arising from (a) any breach by the Purchaser of its covenants and agreements contained herein or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement; (b) any breach by the Purchaser of its representations and warranties contained herein or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement; (c) an act or omission related to Purchaser's operation of its business after Closing; or (d) any claim, action or proceeding asserted or instituted by a third party, to the extent arising from or related to the Purchased Assets.
3) Indemnification bv the Seller. From and after the Closing Date, the Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and its members, managers, affiliates, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "Purchaser Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claim, loss, or damage incurred by or asserted against any of the Purchaser Indemnified Parties in connection with or arising from (a) any breach by any Seller of their covenants and agreements contained herein or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement; or (b) any breach by any Seller of their representations and warranties contained herein, or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement.
4) Indemnification Procedures. Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, whether pursuant to an action or some other matter (a "Claim"), the party entitled to indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") shall provide prompt written notice of such Claim to the other party (the "Indemnifying Party"); provided, however, that the failure to provide prompt written notice shall affect the rights of the applicable Indemnified Party only if and to the extent such failure has a materially prejudicial effect on the defenses or other rights available to the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Claim. In connection with any Claim giving rise to indemnity hereunder by a person or entity who is not a party to this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party, at its sole cost and expense and upon written notice to the Indemnified Party, may assume the defense of any such Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of any such Claim, with its counsel and at its own cost and expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of any such Claim, the Indemnified Party may, but shall not be obligated to, defend against such Claim in such manner as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, settling such Claim, after giving notice of it to the Indemnifying Party, on such terms as the Indemnified Party may deem appropriate, and no action taken by the Indemnified Party in accordance with such defense and settlement shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations herein provided with respect to any damages resulting therefrom. The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any Claim without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
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5) Limitations on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the right of the Purchaser Indemnified Party to indemnification pursuant to this Article is limited as follows:
(i) The Seller will not be required to indemnify the Purchaser Indemnified Party in respect of any Losses for which indemnity is claimed unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses subject to indemnification exceeds Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) (the "Basket"), in which case the Seller will be required to indemnify the Purchaser Indemnified Party for all losses from the first dollar.
(ii) The aggregate maximum liability of Seller to any Purchaser Indemnified Party shall be limited to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) in Losses (the "Cap").
(iii) Losses. In no event shall any party be liable to any Indemnified Party for, and the term Losses shall not include, any punitive, incidental, consequential, special or indirect damages, including loss of future revenue or income, loss of business opportunity relating to the breach or alleged breach of this Agreement, or diminution of value or any damages based on any type of multiple. However, Losses may include attorney's fees awarded in any legal proceeding.
VI. NOTICES. Any notices or deliveries required in the performance of this Agreement will be deemed completed when electronically delivered or hand-delivered, to the Parties at the addresses contained in this Agreement or as the Parties may later designate in writing.
| VIII. | DISPUTES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY |
| 1) | In the event a dispute arises out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through friendly consultation. |
| 2) | If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days, then any and all outstanding issues may be submitted to mediation with a mediator certified by the Colorado Supreme Court and in accordance with the Colorado Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators. Mediation is to occur within ninety (90) days of election by a Party to mediate the dispute. |
| 3) | If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. The Parties agree to submit to the rules of either the American Arbitration Association or the National Arbitration Forum at the election of the complaining Party, or to other rules as may be agreed upon by the Parties. The Parties agree that the forum shall be any county in Colorado and that this Agreement, and all matters herein shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Colorado and the Rules of the chosen body to govern the arbitration. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of Colorado. |
| 4) | Limitation of Liability. Except as prohibited by the governing law, in no event will either Party be liable to the other for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages. |
| 5) | The prevailing party in any dispute regarding this Agreement or non-payment of the Seller's note shall be entitled to recover its attorney's fees. |
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IX. SEVERABILITY. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is reasonable, valid, and enforceable; however, if any part of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, it is the intent of the Parties that such provision be reduced in scope only to the extent deemed necessary to render the provision reasonable and enforceable and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be affected or invalidated as a result.
| X. | GENERAL PROVISIONS |
1) This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
2) This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties. Statements or representations which may have been made by any Party to this Agreement in the negotiation stages of this Agreement may in some way be inconsistent with this final written Agreement. All such statements are declared to be of no value to either Party. All other written agreements preceding this Agreement shall only be incorporated if attached as exhibits herein and expressly acknowledged under the attached Parties' Affidavit to Incorporate Documents. Only the written terms of this Agreement will bind the Parties.
| 3) | This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written instrument executed by all of the Parties. |
4) A waiver by one Party of any right or benefit provided in this Agreement does not infer or permit a further waiver of that right or benefit, nor does it infer or permit a waiver of any other right or benefit provided in this Agreement.
| 5) | This Agreement is the result of the negotiations of the Parties and in the event of any dispute shall not be construed in favor or against any Party on the basis of it having memorialized the Agreement in writing. |
6) This Agreement will pass to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties' respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and permitted assigns.
7) The clauses, paragraphs, and sub paragraphs contained in this Agreement are intended to be read and construed independently of each other. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid, this invalidity will not affect the operation of any other part of this Agreement.
8) All of the rights, remedies and benefits provided in this Agreement will be cumulative and will not be exclusive of any other such rights, remedies and benefits allowed by law or equity.
9) For purposes of interpretation and timing, except where otherwise specified, time is of the essence in this Agreement.
10) To facilitate execution, this Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be required, and it shall not be necessary that the signatures of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signatures of all persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart; but it shall be sufficient that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signatures of the persons required to bind any party, appear on one or more of the counterparts. All counterparts must be consistent and contain equal and identical attachments and incorporated agreements. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single agreement. It shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account for more than a number of counterparts containing the respective signatures of, or on behalf of, all of the parties hereto. Further, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures and such electronic signatures shall be deemed to be the original signatures of the parties.
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11) Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine gender and vice versa. Words in the neuter gender include the masculine gender and the feminine gender and vice versa.
12) Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that; (a) prior to Purchaser's acceptance of this Agreement and the Purchased Assets, Purchaser conducted all due diligence reviews, inspections and valuations of the Purchased Assets to be acquired to determine the suitability, acceptability, condition, operation and functionality of anv and all Purchased Assets, as Purchaser deemed necessarv; (b) as of Closing, Purchaser accepts and approves the condition and suitabilitv of the Purchased Assets without further inspections; and (c) this Agreement and Purchaser's obligations hereunder are not contingent on any further due diligence inspections or valuations by Purchaser or its agents. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that Seller and Seller's representatives do not represent, warranty or guaranty the condition of any of the Pu re has e d Assets, any specific production level, revenue or income amount, and Purchaser is not relying on any such representation, warranty or guaranty of Seller or Seller's representatives, but rather, on Purchaser's own inspection, review and analysis of the Purchased Assets, books, records and financial date of the Seller and the Business and on Purchaser's professional skill, ability, knowledge and reputation in entering into this Agreement. PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AT CLOSING, SELLER TRANSFERS THE PURCHASED ASSETS IN "AS IS, WHERE IS" CONDITION, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITON OF THE PURCHASED ASSETS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND HABITABILITY. SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES THAT MAY ARISE BY REASON OF ANY USE OR MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT IN ANY AND ALL PF THE PURCHASED ASSETS.
13) Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that irreparable damage may occur if any of the obligations of Seller or Purchaser under this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached. Each of Purchaser and Seller will be entitled to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement by the other and to seek to specifically enforce the terms and provisions hereto, this being in addition to any other remedy to which Purchaser or Seller, as the case may be is entitled at law or in equity or otherwise.
14) The Purchaser will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser and its affiliates in connection with the negotiation, preparation and entry into this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. The Seller will be responsible for costs and expenses incurred by the Seller in connection with the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
15) In the event that any action, suit or other proceedings is brought to enforce the covenants contained in this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such action, suit or other proceedings, shall be entitled upon demand to reimbursement from the non-prevailing party for all expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, disbursements and costs) incurred in connection with such action.
16) Each Party hereto represents and warrants that he or it has received independent counsel and advice from his or its own independent counsel and tax, financial and other advisers, has made an independent investigation regarding the transaction contemplated, and has exercised his or its independent business judgment in electing to enter into this transaction, and each Party hereto is not relying on any implied or explicit representation, warranty, statement or other indication by the other parties hereto, except as explicitly stated in this Agreement and the Schedules, Exhibits and ancillary documents hereto.
17) The Purchaser represents that it has not engaged any business broker or any other person and that no business broker, sales' person or anyone else is entitled to a broker's commission or finder's fee from Purchaser by reason of this transaction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this 20th day of January, 2021.
SELLER:
Sensatus Group, LLC,
By: /s/ Jason Duran
Name: Jason Duran
Title: Owner/Partner
By: /s/ Markus G. Trillsch
Name: Markus G. Trillsch
Title: Owner/Partner
PURCHASER:
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
By: /s/ David Lovatt
Name: David Lovatt
Title: CEO
By: /s/ Leonard K. Armenta Jr.
Name: Leonard K. Armenta Jr.
Title: PRESIDENT
Exhibits:
| A | Purchased Assets |
| B | Intellectual Property |
| C | Research & Development |
| D | Promissory Note |
| E | Allocation Schedule |
| F | Bill of Sale |
EXHIBIT A
PURCHASED ASSETS
See attached.
EXHIBIT B
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
See attached.
EXHIBIT C
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
See attached.
EXHIBIT D
PROMISSORY NOTE
See attached.
EXHIBIT E
ALLOCATION SCHEDULE
See attached.
EXHIBIT F
BILL OF SALE
See attached.
SENSATUS GROUP, LLC, LLC
UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
IN LIEU OF MEETING
The undersigned, being the member of Sensatus Group, LLC, LLC, a Colorado limited liability corporation (the "Company"), hereby consents to the adoption of the following resolutions without a meeting, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law:
RESOLVED, that the Company is authorized to enter into an Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June , 2020 with TQLB HOLDINGS, INC in substantially the form attached hereto, and the members and officers of the Company are authorized to execute all other documents necessary to effect the transaction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Consent as of the date given below.
| Date: _____________________________ | __________________________________________________ | |
| Date: _____________________________ | __________________________________________________ | |
| Date: _____________________________ | __________________________________________________ |
Exhibit 6.3
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF
ZERO TORQUE MANUFACTURING, LLC
This LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF ZERO TORQUE MANUFACTURING, LLC (the "Company") is made effective as of July 21, 2021 ("Effective Date") by and between Zero Day Nutrition Company, a Texas corporation (together with any permitted assignee or successor in interest thereof, "Zero Day") and Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Torque"). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in Article 1 or in Exhibit A attached hereto.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Members formed the Company as a Texas limited liability company on [TBD , 2021];
WHEREAS, the Members wish to adopt this Agreement as the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Defined Terms. When used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms will have the meanings set forth below.
1.1.1 "Act" shall mean the Texas Business Organizations Code as the same may be amended from time to time. All references herein to sections of the Act shall include any corresponding provisions of succeeding law.
| 1.1.2 | "Activating Member" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.1. |
| 1.1.3 | "Activating Notice" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.1. |
| 1.1.4 | "Adjusted Capital Account Deficit" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
1.1.5 "Adjusted Taxable Income" shall mean, with respect to any Member and for any Fiscal Year (or portion thereof) and with respect to Units held by such Member, the federal taxable income allocated by the Company to the Member with respect to such Units (as adjusted by any final determination in connection with any tax audit or other proceeding) for such Fiscal Year (or portion thereof); provided, that such taxable income shall be computed (i) minus any excess taxable loss or excess taxable credits of the Company for any prior period allocable to such Member with respect to such Units that were not previously taken into account for purposes of determining such Member's Adjusted Taxable Income in a prior Fiscal Year to the extent such loss or credit would be available under the Code to offset income of the Member (or, as appropriate, the direct or indirect members of the Member) determined as if the income, loss, and credits from the Company were the only income, loss, and credits of the Member (or, as appropriate, the direct or indirect members of the Member) in such Fiscal Year and all prior Fiscal Years, (ii) taking into account any special basis adjustment with respect to such Member resulting from an election by the Company under Code Section 754, and (iii) taking into account any deduction, credit or other amount relating to, and that would reduce the Member's aggregate tax liability attributable to, such Member's ownership of Units, including without limitation deductions for which the Member may be entitled under Code Section 199A.
1.1.6 "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls, or is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Member shall be considered an Affiliate of the Company or vice versa.
| 1.1.7 | "Agent" has the meaning stated in Section 8.3. |
1.1.8 "Agreement" means this Limited Liability Company Agreement, as originally executed and as the same may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time.
| 1.1.9 | "Annual Budget" has the meaning stated in Section 6.4. |
| 1.1.10 | "Applicable Courts" has the meaning stated in Section 12.5. |
| 1.1.11 | "Appointing Member" has the meaning stated in Section 8.2. |
| 1.1.12 | "Arbitration" has the meaning stated in Section 12.7. |
| 1.1.13 | "Arbitrator" has the meaning stated in Section 12.7. |
| 1.1.14 | "Assigned Customers" has the meaning stated in Section 4.2(b)(ii). |
| 1.1.15 | the meaning stated in Section 6.1. |
1.1.16 "Business Day" means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or other day on which the commercial banks in Houston, Texas are authorized, permitted or directed by Governmental Authority or Applicable Law to not open.
| 1.1.17 | "Capital Account" has the meaning stated in Section 1.1(a) of Exhibit A. |
1.1.18 "Capital Contribution" means the total amount of cash and the initial Gross Asset Value (as defined in Article 2 of Exhibit A hereto) of other assets contributed to the capital of the Company by a Member.
| 1.1.19 | "Certificate" has the meaning stated in Section 2.1. |
| 1.1.20 | "Claim" has the meaning stated in Section 8.5.4. |
| 1.1.21 | "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time. |
| 1.1.22 | "Company" has the meaning stated in the Preamble to this Agreement. |
| 1.1.23 | "Company Manufacturing Space" has the meaning stated in Section 4.7.1. |
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| 1.1.24 | "Company Minimum Gain" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
1.1.25 "Competing Activities" means engaging in, holding directly or indirectly any investment or economic interest in any Person engaged in, or consulting for, advising or being employed by any Person engaged in, (i) the business of manufacturing health, wellness and fitness products for customers who own the underlying products and brands or (ii) any other business that is competitive with the then active business operations of the Company.
1.1.26 "Control" means, when used with respect to any Person, the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. The terms "Controlling" and "Controlled" will be given correlative meanings.
| 1.1.27 | "Curative Advance" has the meaning stated in Section 5.2.2. |
| 1.1.28 | "Default Interest Rate" means the lesser of (a) at eighteen percent (18%) per annum and (b) the maximum interest rate permitted under applicable law. |
| 1.1.29 | "Defaulted Contribution Amount" has the meaning stated in Section 5.2.1. |
| 1.1.30 | "Defaulting Member" has the meaning stated in Section 5.2. |
| 1.1.31 | "Depreciation" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
| 1.1.32 | "Designated Enterprise Value" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.2. |
| 1.1.33 | "Director" has the meaning stated in Section 6.1.1. |
| 1.1.34 | "Dispute Notice" has the meaning stated in Section 12.7. |
1.1.35 "Distributable Net Income" means, with respect to any period, the Company's net income before depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges for such period, in each case, calculated in accordance with GAAP, as in effect from time to time.
1.1.36 "Economic Interest" means a Member's right to distributions hereunder and excluding all other rights hereunder.
| 1.1.37 | "Effective Date" has the meaning stated in the Preamble to this Agreement. |
| 1.1.38 | "Electing Notice" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.3. |
| 1.1.39 | "Estimated Distribution Amount" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.4(a). |
1.1.40 "Excess Cash" means, as of any date, the amount, if any, by which the Company's available cash balances as of such time exceed the sum of the following:
| (a) | the then principal amount outstanding under the Torque Loan; |
(b) the amount of the Company's current liabilities at such time, as determined in accordance with GAAP; and
(c) the amount of cash that the Board determines to be sufficient in order to fund when due the then foreseen expenses of the Company.
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| 1.1.41 | "Fiscal Year" has the meaning stated in Section 2.8. | |
1.1.42 "GAAP" means United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.
| 1.1.43 | "Gross Asset Value" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
1.1.44 "Involuntary Transfer" means, with respect to any Units, any Transfer of such Units that is effected either involuntarily or by operation of law. Examples of Involuntary Transfers include (a) any Transfer occurring by reason of an individual's death, disability or divorce, (b) any Transfer resulting from the filing of a petition in bankruptcy and (c) a Transfer occurring a result of the foreclosure of any judgment.
| 1.1.45 | "JAMS" has the meaning stated in Section 12.7. |
| 1.1.46 | "JAMS Rules and Procedures" has the meaning stated in Section 12.7. |
1.1.47 "Member" means Torque, Zero Day and any other Person admitted to the Company as a "Member" from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, in each case for so long as such Person continues to hold Units or any other interest in the Company, and shall, notwithstanding any implication to the contrary, exclude any Person who ceases to hold any Units or other interest in the Company pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
| 1.1.48 | "Member Nonrecourse Debt" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
1.1.49 "Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A.
1.1.50 "Membership Interest" means an equity interest in the Company owned by a Member, including such Member's right, as applicable, (a) to allocations of items of income, gain, loss and deduction of the Company; (b) to a share of distribution of cash of the Company in accordance with the terms hereof and a share of distribution of assets upon liquidation or termination of the Company in accordance with the terms hereof; (c) to vote on, consent to or otherwise participate in any decision of the Members as provided in this Agreement; and (d) to any and all other benefits to which such Member may be entitled as provided in this Agreement or the Act.
1.1.51 "Minimum Tax Amount" shall mean, with respect to any Member and with respect to any Fiscal Year, the amount of Adjusted Taxable Income of such Member with respect to such Fiscal Year multiplied by that percentage, as determined by the Board in good faith, equal to the highest marginal U.S. federal, state and local effective taxable rate applicable to any Member for such Fiscal Year.
| 1.1.52 | "Net Income" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
| 1.1.53 | "Net Losses" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
| 1.1.54 | "New Partnership Audit Procedures" has the meaning stated in Section 7.5. |
| 1.1.55 | "Nonrecourse Deductions" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. |
| 1.1.56 | "Nonrecourse Liability" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A. | |
1.1.57 "Percentage Interest" means, with respect to a Member, the percentage ownership interest of such Member in the Company, determined by dividing the number of Units held by such Member as of any date of determination by the number of all then outstanding Units. The initial Percentage Interest of each Member as of the Effective Date is set forth on Schedule 4.2.
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1.1.58 "Person" means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, estate, real estate investment trust, association, unincorporated organization, government or any department, agency or authority thereof, or any other entity or organization.
| 1.1.59 | "Post-Closing Contract Liabilities" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.4(b). |
| 1.1.60 | "Purchasing Member" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.3. |
| 1.1.61 | "Receiving Member" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.1. |
| 1.1.62 | "Regulatory Allocations" has the meaning stated in Section 1.4(e) of Exhibit A hereto. |
| 1.1.63 | "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time. |
| 1.1.64 | "Selling Member" has the meaning stated in Section 9.3.3. |
1.1.65 "Tax Matters Member" means Torque. For all periods prior to the effective date of the Revised Partnership Audit Procedures, the Tax Matters Member shall serve as the "tax matters partner" of the Company (as such term is defined in Section 6231 of the Code). From and after the effective date of the Revised Partnership Audit Procedures, the Tax Matters Member shall serve as the "partnership representative" of the Company (as such term is defined in the Revised Partnership Audit Procedures).
1.1.66 "Third Party" means any Person other than the Members, the Company or their respective Affiliates.
| 1.1.67 | "Torque" has the meaning stated in the Preamble to this Agreement. |
| 1.1.68 | "Torque Legal Cost Obligation" has the meaning stated in Section 12.15. |
| 1.1.69 | "Torque Loan" has the meaning stated in Section 5.1. |
1.1.70 "Transfer" means, with respect to any Units or any other equity interests, any voluntary or involuntary sale, assignment, conveyance, mortgage, hypothecation, pledge or other transfer of such Units or other equity interests, whether occurring by operation of law or otherwise. The term "Transfer" shall include, without limitation, a change of beneficial ownership of any Units resulting from (a) the death or the divorce of the owner of such Units, (b) the death of the spouse of the owner of such Units, (c) any distribution of such Units from an estate or trust, (d) the filing of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceeding by or against the owner of such Units, (e) a sale of such Units to a purchaser for full and adequate consideration, (f) a gift or other transfer of such Units for less than full and adequate consideration made outright, into trust or otherwise and (g) a pledge, hypothecation, mortgage or similar type of assignment of such Units (or a foreclosure sale or transfer in lieu of foreclosure pursuant to any such pledge, hypothecation, mortgage or similar type of assignment of such Units). The term "Transfer" shall not include the mere change of identity of a trustee holding legal title to any Units pursuant to the same trust agreement.
1.1.71 "Treasury Regulations" or "Regulations" has the meaning stated in Article 2 of Exhibit A.
| 1.1.72 | "Upfront Payment" has the meaning stated in Section 12.15. |
1.1.73 "Units" means the units representing a fractional part of the Membership Interests of the Members.
1.1.74 "Voluntary Transfer" means, with respect to any Units, any Transfer of Units other than an Involuntary Transfer. Examples of Voluntary Transfers include (a) a sale for reasonably adequate consideration, (b) a gift made for less than reasonably adequate consideration and (c) a pledge to secure a debt.
| 1.1.75 | "Zero Day " has the meaning stated in the Preamble to this Agreement. |
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1.2 Interpretation. All references in this Agreement to Certificate, Sections, clauses, subparagraphs, Exhibits and Schedules shall be deemed to be references to Certificate, Sections, clauses and subparagraphs of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement unless the context shall otherwise require. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are incorporated herein by reference and shall be considered part of this Agreement (and, for purposes of clarification, references to this "Agreement" shall include all Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto). Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular. Any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms. The words "include," "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation." The term "or" is not exclusive. The word "extent" in the phrase "to the extent" shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply "if." The words "hereof," "hereby," "herein" and "hereunder" and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified, supplemented or restated, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. All references to a "party" or "parties" mean a party or parties to this Agreement unless the context requires otherwise, and all references to any party shall mean and include such party, its successors and permitted assigns unless the context otherwise requires. Where specific language is used to clarify or illustrate by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall be deemed to modify, limit or restrict the construction of the general statement which is being clarified or illustrated. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting or causing any agreement, instrument or document to be drafted. Any and all payments under this Agreement shall be paid in United States Dollars. All references to "$" herein mean United States Dollars.
ARTICLE 2
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
2.1 Formation. The Members have caused a limited liability company to be formed pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 101 of the Act. The rights, powers, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the Members shall be determined pursuant to the Act and this Agreement. To the extent that the rights, powers, duties, obligations, and liabilities of any Member are different by reason of any provision of this Agreement than they would be under the Act in the absence of such provision, this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by the Act, control.
2.2 Name. The name of the Company will be "Zero Torque Manufacturing, LLC". The business of the Company may be conducted under that name or, upon compliance with applicable laws, any other name that the Board deems appropriate or advisable. The Company shall file any fictitious name certificates and similar filings, and any amendments thereto, that the Board considers appropriate.
2.3 Office and Agent. The Company will continuously maintain a registered office and registered agent in the State of Texas as required by the Act. The Company also may have such offices, anywhere within and without the State of Texas, as the Board from time to time may determine. The registered agent will be as stated in the Certificate.
2.4 Purposes of the Company. The Company may engage in any lawful activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Act. However, the primary purpose of the Company will be to engage in the following activities:
2.4.1 to act as a boutique manufacturer of health, wellness and fitness products for customers who own the underlying products and brands;
2.4.2 to act as an incubator of new products and brands by investing in new brands developed by third parties and/or the Company; and
| 2.4.3 | engaging in other ancillary activities associated with any of the foregoing purposes. |
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The Company will have the power to do any and all acts necessary or advisable for the furtherance of its business and activities.
2.5 Term. The term of the Company will continue until the occurrence of any event identified in Section 10.1, and the Company will thereafter be dissolved, and its affairs wound up in accordance with Section 10.2. Notwithstanding the dissolution of the Company, the existence of the Company shall continue until termination pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with the Act.
2.6 Foreign Qualification. The Company will comply with all requirements necessary to qualify the Company as a foreign limited liability company in any jurisdiction in which the Company owns property or transacts business to the extent, in the reasonable judgment of the Board, such qualification or registration is necessary or advisable for the protection of the limited liability of the Members or to permit the Company lawfully to own property or transact business. The Board may, and, at the request of the Board, each Member will, execute, acknowledge, swear to and deliver any or all certificates and other instruments conforming with this Agreement that are necessary or appropriate to qualify, continue or terminate the Company as a foreign limited liability company in all such jurisdictions in which the Company may conduct business.
2.7 No Partnership. Except as set forth below, the Members intend that the Company will not be a partnership (including, without limitation, a limited partnership) or joint venture, and that no Member, assignee of a Member, Director, manager or officer will be a partner or joint venturer of any other Member, assignee of a Member, Director, manager or officer for any purposes, and this Agreement will not be construed to the contrary. The Members intend that the Company will be treated as a partnership for federal and, if applicable, state income tax purposes, and each Member and the Company will file all tax returns and will otherwise take all tax and financial reporting positions in a manner consistent with such treatment.
2.8 Fiscal Year. Except as may otherwise be required by the federal tax laws, the fiscal year of the Company for both financial and tax reporting purposes shall end on December 31 (the "Fiscal Year").
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERS
3.1 Limited Liability. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or required under the Act, no Member, Director, manager, officer, employee or other Person associated with the Company will be personally liable under any judgment of a court, or in any other manner, for any debt, obligation or liability of the Company, whether that liability or obligation arises in contract, tort, or otherwise, solely by reason of being a Member, Director, manager, officer, employee or other Person associated with the Company.
3.2 Voting Rights. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or the Certificate, Members will have no voting, approval or consent rights.
3.3 Admission of Additional Members. No new or substitute Members may be admitted to the Company, except with the unanimous approval of the Members.
3.4 Withdrawals or Resignations. No Member may withdraw from, or resign as a Member of, the Company unless such Member has transferred its entire Membership Interest in the Company to one or more Persons in accordance with this Agreement and all such Persons have been admitted to the Company as substitute Members in accordance with this Agreement.
3.5 Members Are Not Agents; No Management Authority. The management of the Company is vested solely in the Board. No Member, acting in its capacity as such, shall be an agent of the Company nor can any Member in such capacity bind or execute any instrument on behalf of the Company. The foregoing sentence will not prohibit a Member or an agent of a Member, acting in its capacity as an officer of the Company or with the express authorization of the Board, from binding or executing any instrument on behalf of the Company, if and to the extent so authorized by the Board. The Members will have no power to participate in the management of the Company except through their service, or the selection of their respective designee(s), on the Board and except as expressly authorized by this Agreement.
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3.6 Members' Meetings. The Board may call for a meeting of the Members from time to time by written notice to the Members. At any Members' meeting, the Board will appoint a person to preside at the meeting and a person to act as secretary of the meeting. The secretary of the meeting will prepare minutes of the meeting, which will be placed in the books and records of the Company. The Members may make use of telephones and other electronic devices to hold meetings if each Member may simultaneously participate with the other Members with respect to all discussions and votes of the Members.
| 3.7 | Zero Day's Existing Business Operations. |
3.7.1 Zero Day's Freedom of Activity. The Company and Torque acknowledge, agree and understand that Zero Day is engaged in, and own interests in other businesses that are engaged in Competing Activities. Except as expressly provided in to Section 3.7.2, under no circumstances shall Zero Day or any of its Affiliates be (a) limited or constrained, in any way, in pursuing or engaging or investing in any other businesses, activities and operations of any nature, whether or not such activities are considered competitive with the Company or (b) required to contribute to the Company or provide to the Company any rights to participate in or otherwise exploit any other business opportunities (including opportunities that involve or relate to Competing Activities), and neither the Company nor any other Member or their respective Affiliates shall have any right by virtue of this Agreement or the relationship created hereby to such other business opportunities. As between the Zero Day, on the one hand, and the Company and the other Members, on the other hand, Zero Day shall be free to engage in any Competing Activities and pursue any other business interests, opportunities and projects, without any obligation to provide notice to, receive approval from, share with, or contribute to, the Company or any Member or their respective Affiliates any such business interests, opportunities or projects. The legal doctrines of "corporate opportunity," "business opportunity" and similar doctrines shall not be applied to any such competitive venture or activity of Zero Day or any of its Affiliates, and Zero Day and its Affiliates shall (to the fullest extent permitted by law) not be deemed to have breached its fiduciary duties, if any, to the Company or the other Members by reason of engaging in any such activity.
3.7.2 Exclusivity for Company's Customers. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.7.1, Zero Day agrees that, for as long as it remains a Member in the Company, it will not encourage, solicit, or induce any customer of the Company, including the Assigned Customers, to cease doing business with, or reduce the amount of business activities engaged in with, the Company or any of its Affiliates
| 3.8 | Exclusivity/Non-Solicitation Obligations. |
3.8.1 Exclusivity Obligations. Torque agrees that, for as long as it remains a Member in the Company, it will not, and shall ensure that its respective Affiliates do not, directly or indirectly, alone or as a partner, joint venturer, officer, director, member, manager, employee, consultant, agent, independent contractor or equity interest holder of, or lender to, any Person, other than through the Company,
| (a) | engage in any Competing Activities anywhere in the United States; |
(b) recruit, solicit or otherwise attempt to employ or retain any Person employed by the Company or Zero Day, or induce or attempt to induce any such Person to leave such employment, except pursuant to a general solicitation which is not directed specifically to any such employees; or
(c) encourage, solicit, or induce any customer of the Company to cease doing business with, or reduce the amount of business activities engaged in with, the Company or any of its Affiliates.
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| 3.8.2 | Additional Provisions. |
(a) In the event any of the provisions of this Section 3.8 is determined to be unenforceable by reason of its extending for too great a period of time or over too great a geographical area or by reason of its being too extensive in any other respect, this Section 3.8 will be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time for which it may be enforceable, over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be enforceable, or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which it may be enforceable. Any breach or violation by any party of the provisions of this Section 3.8 shall toll the Non-Competition Period and the running of any time periods set forth in this Section 3.8 as applicable to such party for the duration of any such breach or violation; provided, however, if any activity of an Owner is alleged to have been a Competing Activity and there is a resolution or final adjudication concluding that such Owner did not violate this Section 3.8 there shall be no tolling of the Non-Competition Period.
(b) Each party recognizes and acknowledges that this Section 3.8 is fair in all respects and is necessary and reasonable to protect and preserve the legitimate business interests of the Company and its Members.
3.9 Enforcement of Rights against Member. Regardless of any provision to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement will be construed to restrict or limit the ability of: (a) any Member to enforce any rights, arising from any contract or agreement, against the Company; (b) the Company to enforce any rights, arising from any contract or agreement, against any Member; or (c) any Member to enforce any rights, arising from any contract or agreement, against any other Member.
ARTICLE 4
MEMBERS, MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
4.1 Members. The Members of the Company shall consist of the Persons listed on Schedule 4.2 for so long as they each continue to hold Units or other interests in the Company.
| 4.2 | Membership Interests; Capital Contributions. |
(a) Membership interests in the Company shall be represented by Units. Each Member has been issued the number of Units set forth next to such Member's name on Schedule 4.2.
(b) Upon execution of this Agreement, the Members shall make, or cause to be made, the following Capital Contributions to the Company:
| (i) | Torque shall make a cash Capital Contribution in the amount of $300,000; and |
(ii) Zero Day shall assign to the Company, for exclusive service by the Company, the existing manufacturing relationships with those customers listed on Exhibit B (the "Assigned Customers"). The Members agree that the Gross Asset Value of this Capital Contribution is $288,235.29.
(c) Except as provided in Section 4.2(b), no Member shall be required to make any other Capital Contributions to the Company.
4.3 Capital Accounts. A separate Capital Account will be established and maintained for each Member in accordance with the terms set forth in Exhibit A hereto.
| 4.4 | Interest. No interest shall be paid by the Company on any Capital Contributions by the Members. |
4.5 Return of Contributions. No Member shall be entitled to have any Capital Contribution returned to it or to receive any distributions from the Company, except in accordance with the express provisions of this Agreement. An unrecouped Capital Contribution is not a liability of the Company or of any Member. A Member is not required to contribute or lend any cash or property to the Company to enable the Company to return any Member's Capital Contributions.
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4.6 No Member Compensation. Except as contemplated by the terms of (i) this Agreement or (ii) any other written agreement between the Company and such Member approved by the Board in accordance with the terms hereof, no Member will receive any salary, compensation, bonus or other remuneration from the Company for any services rendered to or on behalf of the Company (unless otherwise expressly authorized by the Board); provided, however, the Company shall reimburse the Members for all reasonable, necessary and direct, out of pocket expenses actually incurred thereby on behalf of the Company in carrying out the Company's business activities and that are pre-approved by the Board.
| 4.7 | Lease of Manufacturing Facility. |
4.7.1 Zero Day shall use reasonable efforts to cause the applicable lessor to lease to the Company a 17,000 square foot area (the "Company Manufacturing Space") located within, or adjacent to, Zero Day's existing manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas for a rental payment of up to $20000.
4.7.2 . As a part of the foregoing sublease arrangement, Zero Day will provide to the Company, for use in the Company Manufacturing Space, all equipment needed to service the manufacturing for the Assigned Customers.
4.7.3 As the Company's manufacturing business is expanded, Zero Day and Torque will negotiate with one another, reasonably and in good faith, in order to expand the Company Manufacturing Space upon terms to be mutually agreed upon.
4.7.4 If requested by Zero Day, the Company will execute and enter into a formal sublease agreement with Zero Day covering the use of the Company Manufacturing Space on terms consistent with the provisions of this Section 4.7 and otherwise as reasonably approved by Zero Day.
4.8 Company Employees. Immediately following the execution of this Agreement and receipt of the Capital Contribution of Torque required pursuant to Section 4.2(b)(i), the Company will retain those employees of Zero Day listed on Exhibit C hereto who are involved in the business of manufacturing and packaging health, wellness and fitness products. Each such employee will be initially retained at the same rate of pay and benefits as are currently being provided by Zero Day.
ARTICLE 5
TORQUE LOAN
5.1 Determination of Cash Operating Requirements. If the Board should determine, at any time and from time to time, that the Company requires working capital for operating or expansion activities of the Company, then Torque shall loan such amounts as may be necessary to fund those expenses or other costs on and subject to the following terms and provisions (the "Torque Loan"):
5.1.1 All principal outstanding under the Torque Loan from time to time shall bear interest at two percent (2%) per annum until paid.
5.1.2 The Torque Loan shall be payable (with interest as aforesaid) in quarterly installments to the extent that the Company has cash available to apply to such Torque Loan at the end of each quarter. All such payments will be applied first towards the accrued and unpaid interest and then to the outstanding principal of the Torque Loan.
5.1.3 The entire unpaid principal and interest outstanding under the Torque Loan shall be due and payable on the first to occur of (i) the closing of the sale of the Company's assets following delivery of an Activating Notice in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3.1; and (iii) the date of the dissolution of the Company pursuant the provisions of Section 10.1.
5.1.4 While any principal or interest on the Torque Loan remains unpaid and outstanding, no distribution shall be made to the Members pursuant to Section 7.1 or otherwise.
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5.1.5 The Company may borrow, repay and re-borrow pursuant to the Torque Loan, and Torque shall advance to the Company pursuant to the Torque Loan, amounts not to exceed, in total, up to the maximum principal sum of $300,000.
5.2 Promissory Note. Upon request of Torque, the Company shall execute and deliver to Torque a promissory note in a form reasonably approved by Torque to evidence the Company's obligation to pay the Torque Loan in accordance with the payment terms described in Section 5.1.
ARTICLE 6
GOVERNANCE
6.1 Board. The Members shall appoint representatives to serve on a governing board (the "Board") who will have the power and authority to manage and direct the business and affairs of the Company under and pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Members will appoint the Board as provided in Section 6.1.1. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Members in their capacity as such will not participate in the control of the Company and will have no right, power or authority to act for or on behalf of or otherwise bind, the Company. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Members in their capacity as such will have no right to vote on or consent to any other matter, act, decision or document involving the Company or its business.
6.1.1 Board Composition. The Board will be composed of three (3) representatives (each, a "Director"), two of whom will be appointed by Torque and one of whom will be appointed by Zero Day.
| 6.1.2 | Appointment of Initial Directors. The initial Directors will be as follows: |
| (a) | David Lovatt, a Torque designee; |
| (b) | Leonard K. Armenta Jr., a Torque designee; and |
| (c) | Michael Bischoff, the Zero Day designee. |
Each Director will serve on the Board until such time as he or she resigns, retires, becomes incapacitated, is disqualified, dies or is removed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon the resignation, retirement, incapacitation, disqualification, death or removal of any Director, the Member or Members who appointed such Director will designate a replacement Director by written notice to the other Members, unless such Member is a Defaulting Member in Section 5.2. Directors may be immediately removed and replaced with or without cause at any time by the Member or Members that appointed such Director.
6.1.3 Board Meetings; Emergency Meetings. Meetings of the Board may be called by any Director. All meetings will be held upon at least ten (10) Business Days actual notice by the Director calling the meeting to the other Directors; provided, however, that a Director may call an emergency meeting of the Board upon twenty-four (24) hours actual notice delivered personally or by telephone, electronic mail or facsimile to the other Directors if such Director believes in good faith that such an emergency meeting is necessary to preserve the imminent loss of a Company right or to avoid an imminent Company liability or imminent adverse consequence to the Company. For purposes of this Section 6.1.3, "actual notice" to a Director will be conclusively evidenced by confirmation from such Director of receipt of such notice by electronic mail, telephone or facsimile, or by a written confirmation of delivery to such Director by mail or in person by the applicable delivery service. A notice of a meeting must specify the purpose of any meeting. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any Director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting the lack of notice to such Director (before its commencement). All such waivers, consents and approvals will be filed with the Company records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Meetings of the Board may be held at any place that has been designated in the notice of the meeting or at such place as may be approved by the Board as long as attendance is permitted by any Director via conference telephone or similar communications equipment sufficient to allow Directors participating remotely to hear and be heard by the other Directors. Directors may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all Directors participating in such meeting can hear one another. Participation in a meeting in such manner constitutes a presence in person at such meeting.
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6.1.4 Quorum. A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board shall require the presence, participation, consent or ratification of two (2) of the Directors.
6.1.5 Board Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken by the Board without a meeting, if the number of Directors that would be required to approve such action at a meeting of the Directors at which all Directors are in attendance consent in writing to the taking of such action. Any such action taken by written consent will have the same force and effect as a vote of the Directors held as a meeting; provided, however, if such written consent is taken by less than unanimous written consent, it will not become effective until two (2) Business Days after the date that a copy of such written consent is provided to those Directors that did not sign it.
6.1.6 Scope of Responsibility. The Board will have full, exclusive and complete control and responsibility for the Company's business activities subject to, and in accordance with, this Agreement. The Board may establish committees as it sees fit and delegate to such committees or to any officers such power and authority as the Board determines is appropriate, subject to, and in accordance with, this Agreement. Any committee or officer acting within the scope of its delegated authority will have the power and authority of the Board.
6.1.7 Majority Consent. All decisions of the Board will be made by a simple majority vote of the Directors, except as provided in Section 6.1.8.
6.1.8 Unanimous Consent. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.7, approval of all of the Directors will be required for the Company to engage in any of the following acts or transactions:
(a) approval, adoption or modification of the Annual Budget or any other operating plan or capital expenditures budget;
(b) entering into or terminating any of the Company's organizational or corporate governance documents, or amending or waiving any material provisions thereof;
(c) approving any material transaction (including any loans) between the Company, on the one hand, and either or any related party or affiliate of a Member, as applicable, on the other hand, excluding the Torque Loan;
(d) except as approved as part of the Annual Budget, authorizing capital expenditures, singularly or in aggregate, which exceed $50,000;
(e) except as approved as part of the Annual Budget, approval of any acquisition or disposition of assets by the Company for an aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000;
(f) except as approved as part of the Annual Budget, approval of any arrangement relating to the creation of indebtedness of the Company other than the Torque Loan;
(g) except for the sublease of the Company Manufacturing Space or as approved as part of the Annual Budget, approval of any leasehold commitment of the Company involving consideration or creation of a liability, contingent or otherwise, in excess of $50,000;
(h) the establishment, approval or material modification of any benefit and incentive plans designed specifically for employees of the Company;
(i) the establishment and modification of accounting methods, practices, procedures and policies of the Company;
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(j) the appointment or dismissal of the Company's independent accountant;
(k) the Company's guarantee of the payment of any money, or debt of another person or entity, or guarantee of the performance of any other obligation of another person or entity;
(l) the Company's initiation or settlement of any lawsuit, administrative proceeding, or other legal or arbitral claim exceeding an amount to be agreed upon by the Members;
(m) the voluntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company;
(n) the merger or consolidation of the Company with one or more companies to form a new company;
(o) any change in the capital structure of the Company or the issuance of any equity interests of the Company;
(p) the Company's execution of any material contract, lease, or other agreement outside the ordinary course of business;
(q) the delegation by the Board of any of its powers to any person other than delegation to officers of the Company with respect to the management of the day-to-day affairs of the Company in the ordinary course of business;
(r) the Company's purchase or other acquisition of any equity or debt securities of another Person;
(s) unless as approved as part of the Annual Budget, any services or personnel to be provided to the Company by either Member in excess of $50,000;
(t) changing the location of the principal office of the Company; and
(u) any other material action or decision outside the ordinary course of business of the Company.
6.1.9 No Director Compensation. No Director will be entitled to receive any fees or other compensation for his or her services on the Board (excluding reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with service as a Director).
| 6.2 | Officers. |
6.2.1 The Board may appoint officers of the Company at any time, and the officers may include a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, one or more assistant secretaries, a chief financial officer, a treasurer, one or more assistant treasurers, a chief operating officer, and any other officers that the Board deems appropriate. Such officers will serve at the pleasure of the Board and, except as otherwise provided in any applicable employment arrangements, not receive any compensation from the Company for services rendered in such capacities unless the Board determines otherwise. Any individual may hold any number of offices. The officers will exercise such powers and perform such duties as specified in this Agreement or as determined from time to time by the Board. The initial officers of the Company are as follows: David Lovatt, chief financial officer; Leonard K. Armenta Jr., chief executive officer; and Michael Bischoff, chief operating officer.
6.2.2 Subject to this Agreement and to the rights, if any, of an officer under a contract of employment, any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board. Any resignation will take effect at the date of the receipt of that notice or at any later time specified in that notice; and, unless otherwise specified in that notice, the acceptance of the resignation will not be necessary to make it effective. Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Company under any contract to which the officer is a party. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, retirement, incapacitation, removal, disqualification or any other cause will be filled in the manner prescribed in this Agreement for regular appointments to that office.
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6.3 Unanimous Consent of Members. Regardless of anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company may take any action which otherwise requires the approval of the Board or the officers of the Company under this Agreement if such action has been approved by the unanimous written consent of the Members.
6.4 Budgets. On or prior to November 1st of each Fiscal Year, the President of the Company shall, prepare and submit for approval by the Board a proposed business plan setting forth strategic plans and an annual budget (listing anticipated income, expenses, capital expenditures and financing needs) for the future operation and management of the Company (the "Annual Budget") covering the upcoming Fiscal Year. Each Annual Budget (a) shall be prepared by the officers of the Company with the intent to maximize the Company's net income during such Fiscal Year and (b) shall be subject to review, comment, change and approval by the Board. In addition, the President of the Company shall prepare and provide to the Board annual, quarterly and monthly reports showing actual results and updated forecasts in comparison to the corresponding information in the Company's then current Annual Budget in accordance with Torque's budgeting policies and procedures, as in effect from time to time, and provide such other financial information, including individual budgets for upcoming events, as the Board may reasonably require from time to time, each of which shall be in such form, and include such information, as may be required, from time to time, by the Board.
ARTICLE 7
DISTRIBUTIONS, TAX MATTERS, AND ALLOCATIONS
| 7.1 | Distributions. |
7.1.1 Regular Distributions. Subject to the provisions of Section 10.3, Excess Cash (if any) shall be distributed to the Members at least once each calendar quarter in proportion to their Percentage Interests.
7.1.2 Tax Distributions. If the aggregate amount of distributions made to any Member in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Section 7.1.1 with respect to any Fiscal Year should be less than such Member's Minimum Tax Amount with respect to such Fiscal Year, then, to the extent that the Company has Excess Cash, a distribution will be made pursuant to this Section 7.1.2 to such Member within 90 days after the end of such Fiscal Year in the amount of such shortfall. For the limited purposes of this Section 7.1.2, distributions made pursuant to Section 7.1.1 shall be deemed to have been made "with respect to a Fiscal Year" if such distribution is made during the final nine (9) months of such Fiscal Year or during the first three (3) months of the immediately succeeding Fiscal Year. The Company shall never be required to borrow funds or sell assets to make a distribution required pursuant to this Section 7.1.2. Any tax distributions pursuant to this Section 7.1.2 shall be treated as an advance on the Member's rights to future distributions under Section 7.1.1, and shall reduce the amount of such distributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
7.2 Distributions in Kind. No right is given to any Member to receive property other than cash as provided in this Agreement. The Company shall not make distributions of assets in kind except in connection with the liquidation of the Company. In such event, the Board may cause the Company to make distributions of Company assets in kind; provided that any such in-kind distributions shall be valued at their fair market value as of the date of distribution and shall be made in such a fashion as to ensure that (a) the fair market value thereof is distributed and allocated in accordance with Section 7.1 and (b) either (i) each Member receives its proportionate share of such in-kind distributions or (ii) if one or more Members receives an in-kind distribution of Company assets (as determined by the Board), each other Member not receiving such Company assets shall receive its proportionate distribution in cash or in other Company assets (as determined by the Board).
7.3 Limitations on Distributions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not be required to make any distributions in violation of the Act or other applicable law.
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7.4 Allocations of Net Income and Net Losses. Subject to the provisions of Exhibit A hereto, for purposes of adjusting the Capital Accounts of the Members, Net Income, Net Losses and any other items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of the Company, for any Fiscal Year or other period shall be allocated among the Members in the following manner:
7.4.1 Net Income or Net Loss of the Company for any relevant period shall be allocated to the Capital Accounts of the Members so as to ensure, to the extent possible, that the Capital Accounts of the Members as of the end of such period, as increased by the Members' shares of Company Minimum Gain and Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain not otherwise required to be taken into account in such period, are equal to the aggregate distributions that Members would be entitled to receive if all of the assets of the Company were sold for their Gross Asset Values, the liabilities of the Company were paid in full (except that Nonrecourse Liabilities shall be paid only to the extent that, with respect to each asset subject to a Nonrecourse Liability, the Nonrecourse Liability does not exceed the Gross Asset Value), and the remaining proceeds were distributed as of the end of such fiscal period in accordance with the order and priority set forth in Section 10.3. The allocations made pursuant to this Section 7.4.1 are intended to comply with the provisions of Section 704(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder and, in particular, to reflect the Members' Economic Interests in the Company as set forth in Section 7.1, and this Section 7.4.1 shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intention.
7.4.2 In the event that the allocation of Net Loss pursuant to Section 7.4.1 would result in a Member having an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit at the end of any Fiscal Year, and at such time there are Members who will not, as a result of such allocation, have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit, then all Net Losses in excess of the amount which can be allocated until the foregoing circumstance occurs shall be allocated among the Members who do not have Adjusted Capital Account Deficits on a proportionate basis according to their Percentage Interests until each such Member would similarly be caused to have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit. At such time as a further allocation of Net Losses cannot be made without causing some Member to have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit, then all remaining Net Losses for such Fiscal Year shall be allocated to the Members in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests.
| 7.5 | Certain Tax Matters for the Company. |
7.5.1 New Partnership Audit Procedures. For each taxable year of the Company beginning after December 31, 2017, the Company shall designate, pursuant to Regulations Section 301.6223-1 (and any successor Regulations and other applicable guidance), on its United States federal income tax return for each such taxable year of the Company, the Tax Matters Member as the "partnership representative" for the Company, and any individual selected by the Tax Matters Member as the "designated individual" for the Tax Matters Member and the Company, for purposes of the laws and procedures set forth in Subchapter C of Chapter 63 of Subtitle F of the Code, as modified by Section 1101 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-74, and including any successor statutes thereto or Regulations promulgated or official guidance issued thereunder (the "New Partnership Audit Procedures") and shall make such corresponding designations under any corresponding provisions of applicable foreign, state, or local tax law. The Tax Matters Member, in its capacity as the "partnership representative," shall (a) determine all matters with respect to any examination of the Company by any taxing authority (including, without limitation, the allocation of any resulting taxes, penalties and interest among the Members and whether to make an election under Section 6226 of the Code (and any similar provision under applicable foreign, state, or local tax law) with respect to any audit or other examination of the Company) and, (b) notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, make such elections as it deems appropriate pursuant to the provisions of the New Partnership Audit Procedures.
| 7.5.2 | Obligations of Members. |
(a) Generally. Each Member and former Member agrees to, and to cause its direct and indirect owners to, cooperate with the Tax Matters Member and to do or refrain from doing any or all things reasonably requested by the Tax Matters Member with respect to the conduct of any tax proceedings, in each case regardless whether then a Member or after ceasing to be a Member. Any deficiency for taxes imposed on any Member or former Member or its direct or indirect owners (including penalties, additions to tax or interest imposed with respect to such taxes) will be paid by such Member or former Member or its direct or indirect owners as applicable, and if required to be paid (and actually paid) by the Company, such Member or former Member shall indemnify the Company for such amounts within thirty (30) days of such payment by the Company, in each case regardless of whether then a Member or after ceasing to be a Member.
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(b) New Partnership Audit Procedures. At the request of the Tax Matters Member, in connection with an adjustment of any item of income, gain, loss, deduction, or credit of the Company or any subsidiary entity in which the Company has an interest, directly or indirectly, each Member and former Member shall, and shall cause its direct and indirect owners, as applicable, to, promptly file one or more amended tax returns in the manner contemplated by Section 6225(c) of the Code (and any Regulations or official guidance relating thereto, and, if applicable, any corresponding or similar provisions under state or local law) and pay any tax due with respect to such returns. If the Tax Matters Member makes an election for the Company pursuant to Section 6226 of the Code with respect to an imputed underpayment, each Member and former Member shall, and shall cause its direct and indirect owners, as applicable, to, comply with the requirements under such section (and any Regulations or official guidance relating thereto). At the request of the Tax Matters Member, each Member and former Member shall, and shall cause its direct and indirect owners, as applicable, to, provide the Tax Matters Member and the Company with any information available to such Member or former Member (or its direct or indirect owners or representatives) and with such representations, certificates, or forms relating to such Member or former Member (or its direct or indirect owners or representatives) and any other documentation, in each case, that the Tax Matters Member determines, in its reasonable discretion, are necessary to modify an imputed underpayment under Section 6225(c) of the Code or the Regulations or other official guidance thereunder. In the event that any imputed underpayment is paid or payable by the Company under Section 6225(a)(1) of the Code, each Member and former Member shall indemnify the Company in an amount equal to such Member's or former Member's share (as determined by the Tax Matters Member, with the advice of the Company's tax counsel) of the imputed underpayment and any associated interest and penalties) paid or payable by the Company; provided, however, that the Tax Matters Member may determine, in its discretion, to allocate the burden of such amount to such Member without requiring payment by such Member to the Company.
| (c) | Survival of Obligations. Each Member's obligations to comply with the requirements of this Section | |
7.5 shall survive the Member's transfer of all or any portion of its interest in the Company, otherwise ceasing to be a Member and/or the termination, dissolution, liquidation and winding up of the Company, to the extent applicable.
7.6 Section 754 Election. To the extent not already in place, the Tax Matters Member, at the discretion of Torque, will cause the Company to make a timely and effective election under Code Section 754 (and any equivalent election for applicable state and local income tax purposes) for any tax period of the Company and for the Asset Acquisition.
7.7 Safe Harbor. Each Member authorizes the Tax Matters Member to elect to apply the safe harbor set forth in proposed Treasury Regulation Section 1.83-3(l) (under which the fair market value of a partnership interest that is transferred in connection with the performance of services is treated as being equal to the liquidation value of that interest) if such proposed Treasury Regulation or a similar Treasury Regulation becomes a Treasury Regulation. If the Tax Matters Member determines, upon advice of counsel experienced in income tax matters, that the Company should make such election, the Members hereby authorize the Board to amend this Agreement to provide that (a) the Company is authorized and directed to elect the safe harbor, (b) the Company and each of its Members (including any person to whom a membership interest is transferred in connection with the performance of services) agree to comply with all requirements of the safe harbor with respect to all interests transferred in connection with the performance of services while such election remains in effect, and (c) the Company and each of its Members agree to take all actions necessary, including providing the Company with any required information, to permit the Company to comply with the requirements set forth or referred to in the applicable Treasury Regulations for such election to be effective. The Members authorize the Board to amend this Agreement to modify Article 7 and/or Exhibit A hereto to the extent the Board determines in its discretion that such modification is necessary or desirable as a result of the issuance of Treasury Regulations relating to the tax treatment of the transfer of an interest in connection with the performance of services, so long as such amendment does not adversely affect the economic interest of any Member.
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7.8 Withholding. The Company may withhold distributions, allocations or portions thereof if it is required to do so by any applicable rule, regulation, or law, and each Member hereby authorizes the Company to withhold from or pay on behalf of or with respect to such Member any amount of federal, state, local or foreign taxes that the Company determines that the Company is required to withhold or pay with respect to any amount distributable or allocable to such Member pursuant to this Agreement. Any amount paid on behalf of or with respect to a Member pursuant to this Article 7 shall be treated as having been distributed to such Member and, to the extent such amounts required to be withheld exceed the amounts otherwise currently distributable to such Member, as an advance against the next distributions that would otherwise be made to such Member, and such amount shall be satisfied by offset from such next distributions. Each Member will furnish the Company with such information as may reasonably be requested by the Company from time to time to determine whether withholding is required, and each Member will promptly notify the Company if such Member determines at any time that it is subject to withholding.
ARTICLE 8
EXCULPATION AND INDEMNIFICATION; OTHER MATTERS
8.1 Performance of Duties; Liability of Members. Except as provided in this Agreement or in a separate written agreement, the Members will not be liable to the Company or to any other Member for any loss or damage sustained by the Company or a Member, unless the loss or damage is the result of breach or actually proven fraud, deceit, gross negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law by such Member. Except as provided in this Agreement, and other than the duty of good faith and fair dealing imposed at common law on the performance of the express contractual obligations and liabilities undertaken by the Members pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, all express or implied duties of the Members, including any duty of loyalty, duty of care or other fiduciary duty that may be imposed on a Member pursuant to the Act, any common law principle or otherwise, is hereby eliminated.
8.2 Duties of Directors. Each Director is a representative and agent of the Member or the Members (as to each Director, the "Appointing Member") who appointed him or her to serve on the Board, and, therefore, owes a duty of loyalty and a duty of care only to such Appointing Member. The Directors do not owe an independent duty of loyalty, duty of care or other fiduciary duty to the Company or to the other Member or Members that did not appoint him or her to serve on the Board, and any such duty that may be imposed on a Director pursuant to the Act, any common law principle or otherwise, is hereby eliminated. The provisions of this Section 8.2 are not intended to limit, lessen or eliminate any of the express contractual obligations and liabilities undertaken by the Members pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
8.3 Exculpation and Indemnification. The Company will indemnify any Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that such Person is or was a Member, Director, manager, officer, employee or other agent of the Company or that, being or having been such a Member, Director, manager, officer, employee or agent, such Person is or was serving at the request of the Company as a manager, director, officer, employee or other agent of another limited liability company, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise (all such persons being referred to hereinafter as an "Agent"), to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in effect on the date hereof and to such greater extent as applicable law may hereafter from time to time permit, except in the case of such Person's actually proven fraud, deceit, gross negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Person shall be entitled to any indemnification hereunder in respect of any such proceeding claiming breach by such Person of its obligations under this Agreement. The Company shall pay for or reimburse the reasonable expenses incurred by an Agent who is a party to a proceeding by virtue of his or her service as an Agent, in advance of a final disposition of the proceeding if such Agent submits to the Board a written request that includes an undertaking to refund such advanced amounts in the event such Agent is finally determined not to be entitled to indemnification hereunder, together with such security therefor as the Board may reasonably require. If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses hereunder is not paid in full within ninety (90) days after receipt by the Company of the written request therefor, the claimant shall be entitled to an adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction of his or her entitlement to such indemnification or advancement of expenses. The Company shall, to the extent such claimant is successful in such action, and to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, indemnify such claimant against any and all expenses that are incurred thereby in connection with such adjudication. The Board will be authorized, on behalf of the Company, to enter into indemnity agreements from time to time with any Person entitled to be indemnified by the Company hereunder, upon such terms and conditions as the Board deems appropriate in its business judgment. The indemnification rights set forth herein will be in addition to, and will not be exclusive of, any other rights to which such Person may be entitled by contract or otherwise under applicable law.
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8.4 Insurance of Company's Agents. The Company will purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of Directors and officers of the Company against any liability asserted against such Persons and incurred by such Persons in their respective capacity as an Agent of the Company, or arising out of such Person's status as an Agent of the Company, whether or not the Company would have the power to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of Section 8.3 or under applicable law. The cost of any insurance required to be maintained pursuant to this Section 8.4 shall be included in the Annual Budget.
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8.5.1 Any indemnification provided for in this Article 8 shall be satisfied solely out of the Company's assets. No Member or its Affiliates shall be subject to personal liability by reason of the indemnification provisions in this Article 8.
8.5.2 No indemnitee shall be denied indemnification in whole or in part under this Article 8 by reason of the fact that the indemnitee had an interest in the transaction with respect to which the indemnification applies if the transaction was otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement.
8.5.3 The provisions of this Article 8 are for the benefit of the indemnitees only and shall not be deemed to create any rights for the benefit of any other Person. In no event shall any indemnitee be entitled to double recovery for any liability indemnified by the Company pursuant to this Article 8.
8.5.4 If any indemnitee believes that it has a claim for indemnification under this Article 8 (a "Claim"), such indemnitee shall so notify the Company, promptly in writing describing such Claim, the amount thereof, if known, and the method of computation of such Claim, all with reasonable particularity.
8.6 Company Actions. If there is any material breach or default, or any material dispute concerning the existence of any material breach or default, under any material agreement between the Company and Torque (or its Affiliates), and the Company fails to pursue any remedies therefor in a timely fashion, then any decisions and actions regarding the Company's enforcement of any such agreement between the Company and Torque (or its Affiliates) shall be thereafter determined by the Zero Day appointed Director without involvement of any Torque Director designees.
ARTICLE 9
TRANSFER OF INTERESTS
| 9.1 | Voluntary Transfers. |
9.1.1 Except as otherwise permitted or contemplated by the provisions of this Agreement, without the prior written unanimous consent of the Board, all Voluntary Transfers of Units are forbidden and, if attempted, shall be void ab initio. The Company shall not have any obligation to respect or honor any attempted Voluntary Transfer of Units and may continue to treat the ownership of such Units that is the subject of such Voluntary Transfer in the same manner as before the attempted Voluntary Transfer.
9.1.2 If, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1.1, the Company should ever be required to recognize a Voluntary Transfer or attempted Voluntary Transfer of Units on its books and records, then the transferee of such Units shall (a) be an assignee of only an Economic Interest and (b) not have the right to become a substitute Member unless the holders of all of the Units consent (excluding any Units assigned in such Voluntary Transfer or attempted Voluntary Transfer).
9.2 Involuntary Transfers. Involuntary Transfers of Units Interests shall be permitted; provided, however, the transferee of such Units shall (a) be an assignee of Units with only Economic Interests, (b) not have the right to become a substitute Member unless the holders of a majority of the outstanding Units consent (excluding any Units assigned to such transferee in the Involuntary Transfer) and (c) not have any right to exercise the voting rights (if any) or Director designation rights (if any) with respect to such Units.
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9.3 Buy-Sell Option. The Members recognize that, due to the small number of Members of the LLC and the restriction on transferability of Units, irreconcilable differences may arise in the future that might jeopardize the efficient operation of the Company and its business. The Members desire to incorporate in this Agreement the following procedures to enable an equitable severing of their business relationship in the event such irreconcilable differences should arise:
9.3.1 A Member may, at any time after the first anniversary of the Effective Date and without giving any reason, activate the procedure outlined in this Section 9.3 by serving written notice (an "Activating Notice") upon the other Member. An Activating Notice shall expressly state the intention of such Member to activate and take advantage of the provisions of this Section 9.3. For the purposes of this provision, the Member serving an Activating Notice shall be referred to as the "Activating Member", and the Member receiving an Activating Notice shall be referred to as the "Receiving Member".
9.3.2 To be validly given, an Activating Notice must designate a value of the Company (the "Designated Enterprise Value").
9.3.3 Within thirty (30) days following receipt of an Activating Notice, the Receiving Member shall be required to provide notice ("Electing Notice") to the Activating Member electing to either:
| (a) | Purchase the assets of the Company in accordance with the remaining provisions of this Section 9.3 using the Designated Enterprise Value as the purchase price for the assets of the Company; or |
(b) Approve the Company's sale of all of its assets in accordance with the remaining provisions of this Agreement to the Activating Member using the Designated Enterprise Value as the purchase price for the assets of the Company.
If the Receiving Member fails to provide an Electing Notice within thirty (30) days following receipt of an Activating Notice, then the Receiving Member shall be deemed to have elected to approve the Company's sale of all of its assets to the Activating Member in accordance with the remaining provisions of this Section 9.3 using the Designated Enterprise Value as the purchase price for the assets of the Company. The Member that is required to purchase the assets of the Company in accordance with the provisions of this Section 9.3.3 shall be herein called the "Purchasing Member" and the other Member shall be herein called the "Selling Member".
9.3.4 The closing of the purchase of the assets of the Company shall be completed at a mutually agreed upon time and place no later than sixty (60) days following the delivery of an Activating Notice. At such closing, the following shall be done:
(a) The Purchasing Member shall (i) pay to the Company, in immediately available funds, an amount equal to the Designated Enterprise Value less the Purchasing Member's estimate of the amount that the Purchasing Member will receive as a distribution following the completion of the dissolution, liquidation and termination of the Company as referenced in Section 9.3.5 (with such estimate to be subject to the reasonable approval of the Selling Member) (the "Estimated Distribution Amount") and (ii) deliver to the Company a promissory note in a form approved by the Selling Member that will bear interest at the then effective short-term Applicable Federal Rate (as published monthly by the Internal Revenue Service for purposes of Section 1288(b) of the Code) per annum, be in the principal amount of the Estimated Distribution Amount and be payable upon the date that the final liquidating distribution by the Company is made. The Purchasing Member may offset against its payment obligation pursuant to such promissory note an amount equal to the actual amount of the final liquidating distribution to which the Purchasing Member is entitled.
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(b) The Company shall be required to assign, transfer and deliver to the Purchasing Member all of the assets of the Company, other than the current assets (as defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) of the Company, free and clear of all liabilities, indebtedness, liens, claims and liabilities (other than Post-Closing Contract Liabilities), and the Purchasing Member shall assume liability for the Post- Closing Contract Liabilities (but no other liabilities of the Company). As used herein, "Post-Closing Contract Liabilities" shall mean those liabilities of the Company to fulfill and perform its obligations under its contracts then in effect and that were entered into with the approval of the Board but only to the extent that such obligations accrue and are payable after the closing of the purchase of the assets of the Company by the Purchasing Member and are not the result of any default by the Company prior to such closing).
(c) The Selling Member shall be required to execute and deliver, in a form and content reasonably approved by the Purchasing Member, an agreement in which the Selling Member agrees that, for a period of two (2) years following such closing, it will not, and shall ensure that its respective Affiliates do not, directly or indirectly, alone or as a partner, joint venturer, officer, director, member, manager, employee, consultant, agent, independent contractor or equity interest holder of, or lender to, any Person,
(i) recruit, solicit or otherwise attempt to employ or retain any of the Company's employees hired by the Purchasing Member as of such closing, or induce or attempt to induce any such employees to leave the employment of the Purchasing Member, except pursuant to a general solicitation which is not directed specifically to any such employees; or
(ii) encourage, solicit, or induce any of the customers of the Company as of such closing to cease doing business with, or reduce the amount of business activities engaged in with, the Purchasing Member after such closing.
9.3.5 Following completion of the closing of the purchase of the assets of the Company pursuant to Section 9.3.4 by the Purchasing Member, the Company shall be promptly thereafter dissolved, its assets will be disposed of, and its affairs wound up upon in accordance with theh provisions of Article 10.
9.4 Prohibitions on Transfer. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Agreement, any otherwise permitted transfer to any Person shall be null and void if such Transfer would cause the Company to cease to comply with at least one safe harbor under Treasury Regulations Section 1.7704-1.
ARTICLE 10
DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP
10.1 Dissolution. The Company will be dissolved, its assets will be disposed of, and its affairs wound up upon, and only upon, the first to occur of the following:
| 10.1.1 | the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution pursuant to the Act; |
| 10.1.2 | the approval of the Directors in accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.1.8(m); |
| 10.1.3 | the unanimous vote of the Members; |
10.1.4 the sale or liquidation of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company conducted in accordance with the terms hereof or any similar transaction with similar effect, including a sale of the Company's assets following delivery of an Activation Notice pursuant to Section 9.3; or
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10.1.5 the happening of any other event that makes it unlawful or impossible to carry on the business of the Company.
The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any and all other rights they may have to cause a dissolution of the Company or a sale or partition of any or all of the Company assets. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any dissolution of the Company other than as provided in this Section 10.1 shall be a dissolution in contravention of this Agreement. The dissolution of the Company shall be effective on the day on which the event occurs giving rise to the dissolution, but the Company shall not terminate until it has been wound up and its assets have been distributed as provided in Section 10.3 and its existence has been terminated as provided in Section 10.4. Notwithstanding the dissolution of the Company, prior to the termination of the Company, the business of the Company and the affairs of the Members, as such, shall continue to be governed by this Agreement.
10.2 Winding Up. Upon the occurrence of any event specified in Section 10.1, the Company will continue solely for the purpose of winding up its affairs in an orderly manner, liquidating its assets, and satisfying the claims of its creditors. The Board or a Person designated thereby will be responsible for overseeing the winding up and liquidation of the Company, will take full account of the liabilities of the Company and its assets, will either cause its assets to be sold or distributed and if sold as promptly as is consistent with obtaining the fair market value thereof, will cause the proceeds therefrom to be applied and distributed as provided in Section 10.3 to the extent sufficient for such purpose. The Person(s) winding up the affairs of the Company will give written notice of the commencement of winding up by mail to all known creditors and claimants whose addresses appear on the records of the Company. The Person(s) winding up the affairs of the Company will be entitled to reasonable compensation for such services.
10.3 Payment of Liabilities and Liquidating Distributions Upon Dissolution. After determining that all known debts and liabilities of the Company, including any debts and liabilities to Members who are creditors of the Company, and expenses of liquidation have been paid or adequately provided for in the process of winding up the Company, the remaining assets will be distributed to the Members in accordance with Section 7.1.1; provided, however, amounts that would otherwise be distributed to a Defaulting Member for whom any Curative Advance is outstanding shall not receive any such distributions until the entirety of the Curative Advance, with interest accrued thereon, has been repaid in full out of the share of such distributions to which such Defaulting Member would otherwise be entitled. If, at the time of any such liquidating distribution, the Company is a party to any contract pursuant to which the Company may in the future receive profits (or be obligated to fund any losses), the Members will enter into appropriate arrangements to ensure that any such profits or losses are paid to (or borne by) the Members in accordance with Section 7.1.1.
10.4 Notice of Dissolution and Articles of Termination. The Board will cause to be filed in the office of, and on a form prescribed by, the Texas Secretary of State, a Certificate of Cancellation upon the completion of the winding up of the affairs of the Company.
10.5 Rights of Members. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, (a) each Member will look solely to the assets of the Company for the return of its Capital Contributions and (b) no Member will have priority over any other Member as to the return of its Capital Contributions, distributions, or allocations. If any Member has a deficit balance in its Capital Account (after giving effect to all contributions, distributions and allocations for all taxable years, including the year during which the liquidation occurs), then such Member shall have no obligation to make any Capital Contribution with respect to such deficit, and such deficit shall not be considered a debt owed to the Company or to any other Person for any purpose whatsoever.
ARTICLE 11
ACCOUNTING, RECORDS AND REPORTING
11.1 Deposits. All funds of the Company will be deposited for the credit of the Company into one or more accounts with such banks or other depositories as the Board may select from time to time.
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11.2 Checks, Drafts, etc. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and all notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Company will be signed by such officers as may be authorized to do so from time to time by the Board.
11.3 Books and Records. The books and records of the Company will reflect all the Company transactions and will be kept in such manner as is appropriate and adequate for the Company's business. The Company will maintain the Company's books and records at its principal office.
11.4 Financial Reporting. The Company shall prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports showing actual results and updated forecasts and provide such other financial information as the Board may reasonably require from time to time.
11.5 Right of Inspection. Any Member who owns 10% or more of the issued and outstanding Units will have the right, at any reasonable time, to (a) examine the Company's properties, offices, plants and other facilities, (b) examine the corporate, financial and similar records, reports and documents of the Company, including, without limitation, all books and records, minutes of proceedings, reports of operations, reports of adverse developments, and to permit each Member and his, her or its representatives to examine such documents and make copies thereof, and (c) discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Company with their officers, senior employees and public accountants (and the Company hereby authorizes said accountants to discuss with such Member and his, her or its representatives such affairs, finances and accounts).
ARTICLE 12
MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 Complete Agreement. This Agreement will constitute the complete and exclusive statement of agreement among the Members with respect to the subject matter herein and therein and replace and supersede all prior written and oral agreements or statements by and among the Members or any of them. To the extent that any provision of the Certificate conflicts with any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement will, to the extent permitted by the Act, control.
12.2 Pronouns; Statutory References. All pronouns and all variations thereof will be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, or neuter, singular or plural, as the context in which they are used may require.
12.3 References to this Agreement. Numbered articles and sections herein contained refer to articles and sections of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly stated.
12.4 Governing Law. This Agreement (and any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic Laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas.
12.5 Consent to Jurisdiction. With respect to matters relating to Section 12.20, each party hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Houston, Texas, to the extent such courts have subject matter jurisdiction, or of the federal court of the United States of America sitting in Houston, Texas and any appellate court thereof (collectively, the "Applicable Courts"), in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment relating thereto, and each party hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (a) agrees not to commence any such action or proceeding except in an Applicable Court; (b) agrees that any claim in respect of any such action or proceeding may, to the extent permitted by law, be heard and determined in such an Applicable Court; (c) waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in any Applicable Court; and (d) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in Applicable Court. Each party hereto irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 12.13.
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12.6 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE EITHER OF SUCH WAIVERS; (B) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVERS; (C) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVERS VOLUNTARILY; AND (D) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 12.6.
12.7 Arbitration. The parties hereto agree that they will resolve any and all disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement (other than those relating to Section 12.20) through a binding arbitration proceeding (the "Arbitration") to be held in Houston, Texas, administered by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (or its successor, "JAMS"), pursuant to its then-pending Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures (the "JAMS Rules and Procedures"). Any party may send another party written notice identifying the dispute and invoking the procedures of this Section 12.7 (the "Dispute Notice"). Within fourteen (14) days from delivery of the Dispute Notice, the parties will make a written application to JAMS, in Houston, Texas for the appointment of a single impartial third-party arbitrator (the "Arbitrator") to resolve the dispute. The parties will use commercially reasonable efforts and will work in good faith to identify and agree upon an Arbitrator with significant experience in the types of transactions contemplated by this Agreement, either as a practitioner or as a neutral arbitrator; provided, however, if the parties fail to mutually select an Arbitrator, the JAMS Rules and Procedures will govern the Arbitrator selection, which will be completed within thirty (30) days of the written application to JAMS. The Arbitrator shall not have the authority to modify or change any of the terms of this Agreement, except upon the consent of the parties. The Arbitrator shall apply the substantive laws of the State of Texas when resolving any dispute, without regard for any choice or conflict of laws rule or principle that would result in the application of the substantive law of any other jurisdiction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the JAMS Rules and Procedures, the parties and the Arbitrator shall maintain the confidentiality of the Arbitration award (the "Award"). The parties hereto further agree that they will not initiate any proceeding in which they will challenge the Award, except under the specific grounds set forth in 9 U.S.C. 19(a). The prevailing party, as determined by the Arbitrator, shall in addition be awarded by the Arbitrator its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, attorneys' fees and costs incurred therein or in the enforcement or collection of any Award. The non-prevailing party, as determined by the Arbitrator, shall pay, at its sole expense, the Arbitrator's fees, costs and expenses. Any Action brought for the purpose of confirming, challenging or vacating any Award and entering judgment thereon, shall be brought in an Applicable Court.
12.8 Successors. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
12.9 Amendments. All amendments to this Agreement or the Certificate will be in writing and will not be effective unless approved by all Members.
12.10 Exhibits and Schedules. All Exhibits and Schedules attached to this Agreement are incorporated and will be treated as if set forth herein.
12.11 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other of its provisions. If one or more provisions hereof will be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect and will be construed in the broadest possible manner to effectuate the purposes hereof. The parties further agree to replace such void or unenforceable provisions of this Agreement with valid and enforceable provisions which will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of the void or unenforceable provisions.
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12.12 Additional Documents and Acts. Each Member agrees to cooperate with the other Members, to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments, to give such further written assurances and to perform such additional acts as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to effectuate, carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
12.13 Notices. All notices or elections required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and will be delivered in person, by electronic mail or equivalent form of written telecommunication (with confirmation of delivery), or sent by certified or registered mail via the U.S. Postal service, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by Federal Express, DHL or UPS, to the address for each party set forth on Schedule
12.13 or such other address as any party may designate in a written notice served upon the other parties in the manner provided for herein. All notices required or permitted hereunder will be deemed duly given and received (i) on the date received, if personally delivered or sent by electronic mail, (ii) two (2) Business Days after being sent by Federal Express, DHL or UPS and (iii) five (5) Business Days after deposit with the U.S. Postal Service, if sent by registered or certified mail.
12.14 Multiple Counterparts and Electronic Delivery. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which will constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of signed copies hereof by facsimile, PDF or other electronic format shall be deemed to be effective delivery of an original counterpart.
12.15 Costs. Except as provided in the remaining provisions of this Section 12.15, each party will be solely responsible for and bear all of its respective expenses, including, without limitation, expenses of lenders, legal counsel, consultants, accountants and other advisors, incurred at any time in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Torque agrees to pay 50% of the legal fees incurred by Zero Day in connection with the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement ("Torque Legal Cost Obligation"). Torque will pay on the Effective Date to Zero Day a non- refundable payment of $20,000 ("Legal Expense Payment") to be used and applied by Zero Day toward the Torque Legal Cost Obligation. If the Legal Expense Payment exceeds the total amount of the Torque Legal Cost Obligation, the excess shall be paid by Zero Day to the Company as a Torque capital contribution. If the Torque Legal Cost Obligation exceeds the Legal Expense Payment, Torque will pay such excess to Zero Day upon demand by Zero Day.
12.16 Publicity. No Member nor the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates will issue any press releases, announcements or similar public statements concerning the Company without the approval of the Board; provided, however, each Member may make any disclosures required by applicable law or the rules of any securities exchange to which it or any parent company may be subject. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit either Member or the Company from advertising artists, acts or events in connection with normal business operations.
12.17 Confidentiality. Each Member agrees that such Member shall keep confidential, and shall not disclose to any Third Party or use for its own benefit, without the consent of the Company, any non-public information with respect to the Company (including any Person in which the Company holds, or contemplates acquiring, an investment) that is in such Member's possession on the Effective Date or thereafter disclosed to such Member by or on behalf of the Company; provided, that a Member may (subject to any other confidentiality agreements or arrangements agreed to by such Member with the Company or any of its Affiliates) disclose any such information (a) as has become generally available to the public other than by virtue of a breach of any obligation of confidentiality owed to the Company by such Member or its Affiliates, (b) to its owners, employees and professional advisers who need to know such information and agree to keep it confidential, (c) to the extent required in order to comply with reporting obligations to its investors who have agreed to keep such information confidential, and (d) to the extent necessary in order to comply with any law, rules, order, regulation, stock exchange rules or ruling applicable to such Member or as may be required in response to any summons or subpoena or in connection with any litigation; provided, that, in the case of clause (d), (i) the Member shall, to the extent legally permitted, give the Company notice of such request and shall cooperate with the Company at the Company's request so that the Company may, in its discretion and at its cost and expense, seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy, if available, and (ii) in the event that such protective order is not obtained (or sought by the Company after notice), the Member (x) shall furnish only that portion of the information which, in accordance with the advice of counsel, is legally required to be furnished and (y) will exercise its reasonable efforts to obtain assurances that confidential treatment will be accorded such information. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any employee of any Member any right to receive confidential information or financial information regarding the Company.
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| 12.18 | Representations and Warranties. |
12.18.1 Each Member (each, a "Representing Party") hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, the Company and the other Representing Parties that the following statements are true:
(a) Such Representing Party is fully aware that the Units have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and have been issued in reliance upon federal and state exemptions for transactions not involving a public offering.
(b) Such Representing Party's Units have been acquired for its own account solely for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution thereof.
(c) (i) Such Representing Party's financial condition is such that such Representing Party can afford to bear the economic risk of holding its respective Units for an indefinite period of time, (ii) such Representing Party can afford to suffer a complete loss of such Representing Party's investment in its respective Units, (iii) such Representing Party understands and has taken cognizance of all risk factors related to the purchase of its respective Units and (iv) such Representing Party's knowledge and experience in financial and business matters are such that such Representing Party is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of purchasing its respective Units.
(d) Such Representing Party has been given the opportunity to (i) ask questions of, and receive answers from, the Company concerning the terms and conditions of the offering of the Units and other matters pertaining to an investment in the Company and (ii) obtain any additional information which the Company can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment in the Company. In considering its investment in the Company, such Representing Party has not relied upon any representations made by, or other information (whether oral or written) furnished by or on behalf of, the Company or any Director, officer, employee, agent or Affiliate of such Persons, other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Such Representing Party has carefully considered and has, to the extent it believes such discussion necessary, discussed with legal, tax, accounting and financial advisers the suitability of an investment in the Company in light of its particular tax and financial situation, and has determined that an investment in the Company is a suitable investment for it.
(e) Such Representing Party (or if such Representing Party is subject to any look-through rules pursuant to the Securities Act, each beneficial owner of such Representing Party within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) is an "accredited investor" as such term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D.
(f) Such Representing Party, if it is not an individual, is duly organized or formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization or formation and the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement is within its powers, has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action on its behalf, requires no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official, and does not and will not contravene, or constitute a default under, any provision of applicable law or regulation or of its certificate of incorporation or other comparable organizational documents or any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument to which such Representing Party is a party or by which such Representing Party or any of its properties is bound. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of such Representing Party, enforceable against such Representing Party in accordance with its terms (except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally or by general principles of equity, and further limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies).
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(g) If such Representing Party is an individual, the execution, delivery and performance by such Representing Party of this Agreement is within such Representing Party's legal right, power and capacity, requires no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency, or official, and does not and will not contravene, or constitute a default under, any provision of applicable law or regulation or of any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument to which such Representing Party is a party or by which such Representing Party or any of his or her properties is bound. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of such Representing Party, enforceable against such Representing Party in accordance with its terms (except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally or by general principles of equity, and further limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies).
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12.19 Survival. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions of Article 8 (Exculpation and Indemnification; Other Matters) and Article 12 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any (a) amendment or termination of this Agreement, (b) any Transfer by a Member, and (c) the dissolution or termination of the Company.
12.20 Specific Performance. Each party recognizes and acknowledges that a breach of any of the provisions of Section 3.8 or Section 12.17 of this Agreement will cause irreparable damage, the exact amount of which will be difficult or impossible to ascertain, and that remedies at law for any such breach will be inadequate. Accordingly, each party agrees that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of Section 3.8 or Section 12.17 of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedy which may be available at law or in equity, the non-breaching parties may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief and specific performance to prevent or prohibit such breach. Each party agrees not to raise as a defense or objection to the request or granting of such relief that any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement is or would be compensable by an award of money damages, and each party agrees to waive any requirements for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement on the date first above written.
Zero Day:
ZERO DAY NUTRITION COMPANY, a Texas corporation
By: _______________________________
Name: Michael Bischoff
Title: CEO
Torque:
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC., a Colorado corporation
By: _______________________________
Name: David Lovatt
Title: CEO
Leonard Armenta
CEO
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EXHIBIT A
ARTICLE 1
ALLOCATION OF NET INCOME, NET LOSSES
AND OTHER ITEMS AMONG THE MEMBERS
| 1.1. | Capital Accounts. |
(a) A separate capital account will be maintained for each Member (a "Capital Account"). Such Member's Capital Account will from time to time be (i) increased by (A) the amount of all Capital Contributions made by the Member to the Company, (B) the Net Income and any other items of income and gain allocated to the Member, and (C) the amount of any Company liabilities assumed by such Member or which are secured by any property distributed to such Member, and (ii) decreased by (A) the amount of cash and the Gross Asset Value of any property (other than money) distributed to the Member by the Company, (B) the Net Losses and any other items of deduction and loss allocated to the Member, and (C) liabilities of such Member assumed by the Company or which are secured by any property contributed by such Member to the Company.
(b) In the event any interest in the Company is transferred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the transferee shall succeed to the Capital Account of the transferor to the extent it relates to the transferred interest.
(c) In determining the amount of any liability for purposes of subparagraph (a) above, there shall be taken into account Code Section 752(c) and any other applicable provisions of the Code and Treasury Regulations.
(d) The foregoing provisions and the other provisions of this Agreement relating to the maintenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2 and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with such Treasury Regulations. In the event that the Board (after consultation with the Company's tax advisers) shall determine that it is prudent to modify the manner in which the Capital Accounts, or any additions thereto or subtractions therefrom, are computed in order to comply with such Treasury Regulations, the Board may make such modification, provided it is not likely to have a material effect on the amounts distributable to any Member upon the dissolution of the Company.
1.2. Allocation of Net Losses. After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in Paragraph 1.4 below, Net Losses of the Company for each Fiscal Year will be allocated to the Members in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.4 of this Agreement.
1.3 Allocation of Net Income. After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in Paragraph 1.4 below, Net Income of the Company for each Fiscal Year will be allocated to the Members in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.4 of this Agreement.
| 1.4 | Special Allocations. The following special allocations will be made in the following order: |
(a) Minimum Game Chargeback. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1.4, if there is a net decrease in Company Minimum Gain during any Fiscal Year, then except as otherwise provided in Regulations Section 1.704-2(f), each Member shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain for such Fiscal Year (and, if necessary, subsequent years) in an amount equal to the portion of such Member's share of the net decrease in Company Minimum Gain during such Fiscal Year determined in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(g)(2). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence shall be made in proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each Member pursuant thereto. The items to be so allocated shall be determined in accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This Section 1.4(a) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargeback requirement in Section 1.704- 2(f) of the Regulations and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
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(b) Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain Chargeback. Except as otherwise provided in Regulations Sections 1.704-2(i)(4), notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1.4, if there is a net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to a Member Nonrecourse Debt during any Company Fiscal Year, each Member who has a share of the Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to such Member Nonrecourse Debt, determined in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(5), shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain for such Fiscal Year (and, if necessary, subsequent Fiscal Years) in an amount equal to the portion of such Person's share of the net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to such Member Nonrecourse Debt determined in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence shall be made in proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each Person pursuant thereto. The items to be so allocated shall be determined in accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-2(i)(4) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This Section 1.4(b) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargeback requirement Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
(c) Qualified Income Offset. In the event any Member unexpectedly receives any adjustments, allocations, or distributions described in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(5), or 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(6), items of Company income and gain shall be specially allocated to each such Member in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by the Regulations, the Adjusted Capital Account Deficit of such Member as quickly as possible, provided that an allocation pursuant to this Section 1.4(c) shall only be made if, and only to the extent that, such Member would have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit after all other allocations provided for in this Section 1.4 have been tentatively made as if this Section 1.4(c) were not in the Agreement.
(d) Gross Income Allocation. In the event any Member has a deficit balance in his or her Capital Account at the end of any Fiscal Year of the Company that is in excess of the sum of (i) the amount such Member is obligated to restore (pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise) and (ii) the amount such Member is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant to the next to last sentences of Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5), each such Member shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain in the amount of such excess as quickly as possible, provided that an allocation pursuant to this Section 1.4(d) shall be made if and only to the extent that such Person would have a deficit Capital Account in excess of such sum after all other allocations provided for in this Section 1.4 have been tentatively made as if Section 1.4(c) and this Section 1.4(d) were not in the Agreement.
(e) Nonrecourse Deductions. Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year or other period shall be specially allocated to the Members in proportion to their Percentage Interests.
(f) Member Nonrecourse Deductions. Any Member Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year or other period shall be allocated to the Member who bears the economic risk of loss with respect to the Member Nonrecourse Debt to which such Member Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable. Such allocations shall be made in accordance with, and in the manner set forth in, Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(1).
(g) Section 754 Adjustment. To the extent that an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Company asset pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code Section 743(b) is required, pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) or Treasury Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4), to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts as the result of a distribution to a Member in complete liquidation of its interest in the Company, the amount of such adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases such basis), and such gain or loss shall be specially allocated to the Members in accordance with their Membership Interests in the event that Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) applies, or to the Members to whom such distribution was made in the event that Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4) applies.
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(h) Allocations Related to Taxable Issuance of Membership Interests. Any income, gain, loss or deduction realized as a direct or indirect issuance of an interest in the Company to a Member (the "Issuance Items") shall be allocated among the Members so that, to the extent possible, the net amount of such Issuance Items, together with all other allocations under this Agreement to each Member, shall be equal to the net amount that would have been allocated to each Member if the Issuance Items had not been realized.
(i) Curative Allocations. The allocations set forth in Section 7.4.2 and subparagraphs (a) through (g) hereof (the "Regulatory Allocations") are intended to comply with certain requirements of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2(i). The Regulatory Allocations shall be taken into account in allocating other items of income, gain, loss and deduction among the Members so that, to the extent possible, the net amount of such allocations of other items and the Regulatory Allocations to each Member shall be equal to the net amount that would have been allocated to each such Member if the Regulatory Allocations had not occurred.
(j) Member Expenses. To the extent any expenses paid by any Member that are not required to be reimbursed by the Company are nevertheless deemed to be Company expenses for tax purposes, any items of loss or deduction attributable to those expenses will be specially allocated to such Member; provided, however, the amount of the expenses and the special allocation of the loss or deduction attributable thereto will be ignored for purposes of such Member's Capital Account.
| 1.5. | Allocation of Certain Tax Items. |
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Paragraph 1.5, all items of income, gain, loss or deduction for federal, state and local income tax purposes will be allocated in the same manner as the corresponding "book" items are allocated under Paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3 of this Exhibit A (as a component of Net Income or Net Losses), or 1.4 of this Exhibit A.
(b) In accordance with Code Section 704(c) and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the Company will, solely for tax purposes, be allocated among the Members so as to take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such property to the Company for federal income tax purposes and the initial Gross Asset Value thereof (computed in accordance with subparagraph (i) of the definition of the term Gross Asset Value herein using any method approved under Code Section 704(c) and the applicable Treasury Regulations as chosen by the Tax Matters Member).
(c) In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii) or (iv) of the definition of the term Gross Asset Value, subsequent allocations of income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to such asset will take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such asset for federal income tax purposes and its Gross Asset Value in the same manner as under Code Section 704(c) and the Treasury Regulations thereunder using the "traditional method" under Regulations Section 1.704-3(b).
(d) To the extent the Company has in effect an election under Section 754, allocations of income, gain, loss or deduction to affected Members for federal, state and local tax purposes will take into account the effect of such election pursuant to applicable provisions of the Code.
(e) Any elections or other decisions relating to such allocations will be made by the Tax Matters Member in any manner that reasonably reflects the purpose and intention of this Agreement. Allocations pursuant to this Paragraph 1.5 are solely for federal, state and local tax purposes and will comprise the information furnished to such Members in their Schedule K-1s each year. Except to the extent allocations under this Paragraph 1.5 are reflected in the allocations of the corresponding "book" items pursuant to Paragraphs 1.2 or 1.3 of this Exhibit A (as a component of Net Income or Net Losses), or 1.4 of this Exhibit A, allocations under this Paragraph 1.5 will not affect, or in any way be taken into account in computing, any Member's Capital Account or share of Net Income, Net Losses, other items or distributions pursuant to any provision of this Agreement.
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1.6. Allocation between Assignor and Assignee. The portion of the income, gain, losses, credits, and deductions of the Company for any Fiscal Year during which a Percentage Interest is assigned by a Member (or by an assignee or successor in interest to a Member), that is allocable with respect to such Percentage Interest will be apportioned between the assignor and the assignee of the Percentage Interest on whatever reasonable, consistently applied basis is selected by the Tax Matters Member and permitted by the applicable Treasury Regulations under Section 706 of the Code.
1.7. Tax Reporting. The Members are aware of the income tax consequences of the allocations made by this Article 1 and hereby agree to be bound by the provisions of this Article 1 in reporting their shares of Company income and loss for income tax purposes.
1.8. Excess Nonrecourse Liabilities. Solely for purposes of determining a Member's proportionate share of the Company's "excess nonrecourse liabilities," as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.752-3(a), the Members' interests in Company profits will be deemed to be in accordance with their Percentage Interests.
1.9. Compliance with Treasury Regulations. If the Tax Matters Member reasonably determines that the manner in which the Members' Capital Accounts are maintained should be modified, or that any particular item of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit should be allocated in a manner other than as provided above, in order to comply with the Treasury Regulations, the Tax Matters Member may make the modification or the allocation without the consent of any of the other Members, provided that such modification or allocation does not materially alter the Members' economic arrangement.
ARTICLE 2
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Exhibit A, the following terms will have the following meaning:
"Adjusted Capital Account Deficit" means, with respect to any Member, the deficit balance, if any, in such Member's Capital Account as of the end of the relevant fiscal year or other period after giving effect to the following adjustments:
(i) Credit to such Capital Account any amounts that such Member is obligated to restore pursuant to any provision of this Agreement or is deemed obligated to restore pursuant to the next to the last sentences of Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5); and
(ii) Debit to such Capital Account the items described in regulations Sections 1.704- 1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(5) and 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(6).
The foregoing definition of Adjusted Capital Account Deficit is intended to comply with the provisions of Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
"Capital Accounts" has the meaning stated in Section 1.1 of this Exhibit A.
"Company Minimum Gain" has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(2) and 1.704-2(d) with respect to "partnership minimum gain."
"Depreciation" means, for each Fiscal Year or other period, an amount equal to the depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction allowable for federal income tax purposes with respect to an asset for such year or other period, except that if the Gross Asset Value of any asset differs from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes at the beginning of such year or other period, Depreciation will be an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction for such year or other period bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis, provided, however, if the federal income tax depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction for such year is zero, Depreciation will be determined with reference to such beginning Gross Asset Value using any reasonable method selected by the Tax Matters Member.
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"Gross Asset Value" means, with respect to any asset, the asset's adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows:
(i) the initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by a Member to the Company will be the gross fair market value of such asset, as determined by the contributing Member and the Company;
(ii) the Gross Asset Value of all Company assets will be adjusted to equal their respective gross fair market values (taking Section 7701(g) of the Code into account), as determined by the Tax Matters Member, as of the following times: (a) the acquisition of an additional interest in the Company by any new or existing Member in exchange for more than a de minimis capital contribution; (b) the distribution by the Company to a Member of more than a de minimis amount of Company property as consideration for an interest in the Company; (c) the grant of an interest in the Company, other than a de minimis interest, as consideration for the provision of services to or for the benefit of the Company by an existing Member acting in a member capacity, or by a new Member acting in a member capacity or in anticipation of becoming a Member of the Company, in the case of any of (a), (b) or (c), if the Members reasonably determine that such adjustment is necessary or appropriate to reflect the relative Economic Interests of the Members in the Company; (d) the liquidation or dissolution of the Company within the meaning of Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g) of the Treasury Regulations; and (e) at such other times as the Members shall reasonably determine necessary or advisable in order to comply with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2;
(iii) the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset distributed to any Member will be the gross fair market value (taking Section 7701(g) of the Code into account) of such asset on the date of distribution;
(iv) the Gross Asset Values of Company assets will be increased (or decreased) to reflect any adjustments to the adjusted basis of such assets pursuant to Section 732(d), Section 734(b) or Section 743(b) of the Code, but only to the extent that such adjustments are taken into account in determining Capital Accounts pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(2)(iv)(m) and Paragraph 1.5(d) of this Exhibit A, provided, however, Gross Asset Values will not be adjusted pursuant to this subparagraph (iv) to the extent that the Members determine that an adjustment pursuant to subparagraph (ii) of this definition is necessary or appropriate in connection with a transaction that would otherwise result in an adjustment pursuant to this subparagraph (iv); and
(v) if the Gross Asset Value of any asset has been determined or adjusted pursuant to subparagraphs (i), (ii) or (iv) hereof, such Gross Asset Value will thereafter be adjusted by the Depreciation taken into account with respect to such asset for purposes of computing Net Income and Net Losses.
"Member Nonrecourse Debt" will have the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(4) for the phrase "partner nonrecourse debt."
"Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain" shall mean an amount, with respect to each Member Nonrecourse Debt, equal to the Company Minimum Gain that would result if such Member Nonrecourse Debt were treated as a Nonrecourse Liability, determined in accordance with Section 1.704- 2(i)(3) of the Regulations.
"Member Nonrecourse Deductions" in any year means the Company deductions that are characterized as "partner nonrecourse deductions" under Sections 1.704-2(i)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(2) of the Treasury Regulations.
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"Net Income" and "Net Losses" mean, for each Fiscal Year or other period, an amount equal to the Company's taxable income or loss, as the case may be for such year or period, determined in accordance with Section 703(a) of the Code (for this purpose, all items of income, gain, loss and deduction required to be stated separately pursuant to Section 703(a)(1) of the Code will be included in taxable income or loss), with the following adjustments: (i) any income of the Company that is exempt from federal income tax and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Income or Net Losses pursuant to this paragraph will be added to such taxable income and/or subtracted from such loss; (ii) any expenditures of the Company described in Code Section 705(a)(2)(B) or treated as Code Section 705(a)(2)(B) expenditures pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(i), and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Income or Net Losses pursuant to this paragraph will be subtracted from such taxable income and/or added to such loss; (iii) in the event the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii) or (iii) of the definition thereof, the amount of such adjustment will be taken into account as gain or loss from the disposition of such asset for purposes of computing Net Income or Net Losses; (iv) gain or loss resulting from the disposition of any Company asset with respect to which gain or loss is recognized for federal income tax purposes will be computed by reference to the Gross Asset Value of the asset disposed of, notwithstanding that the adjusted tax basis of such asset differs from its Gross Asset Value; (v) in lieu of the depreciation, amortization, and other cost recovery deductions taken into account in computing such taxable income or loss, there will be taken into account Depreciation for such Fiscal Year or other period, computed in accordance with the definition thereof; and (vi) notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph, any items which are specially allocated pursuant to Paragraphs 1.4 and 1.9 of this Exhibit A will not be taken into account in computing Net Income and Net Losses. The amounts of the items of Company income, gain, loss or deduction available to be specially allocated pursuant to Paragraphs 1.4 and 1.9 of this Exhibit A shall be determined by applying rules analogous to those set forth in this definition of Net Income and Net Losses.
"Nonrecourse Deductions" in any year means the Company deductions that are characterized as "nonrecourse deductions" under Sections 1.704-2(b)(1) and 1.704-2(c) of the Treasury Regulations.
"Nonrecourse Liability" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.704-2(b)(3) of the Regulations.
"Regulatory Allocations" has the meaning stated in Section 1.4(e) of this Exhibit A hereto.
"Treasury Regulations" or "Regulations" means the income tax regulations (including temporary) promulgated under the Code.
All other capitalized terms used in this Exhibit A will have the same meaning as in the Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
List of Assigned Customers
GLAXON
EXHIBIT C
List of Transferred Employees
[to be added]
Schedule 4.2
MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS
| Member | Units | Percentage Interest |
| Zero Day Nutrition Company | 490 | 49.0% |
| Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. | 510 | 51.0% |
| TOTALS | 1000 | 100.00% |
Schedule 12.13
NOTICE ADDRESSES
If to Torque:
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Attention: David Lovatt
Email: david.lovatt@supplementgrp.com
If to Zero Day or Zero Day Owners:
Zero Day Nutrition Company
5615 Savoy Drive # B
Houston, TX 77036-2223
Attn: Michael Bischoff
Email: michael@zerodaynutra.com
Exhibit 6.4
SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and between
GenTech Holdings Inc.
"Purchaser" Or "GTEH” and
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.,
"Seller" or "TQLB"
SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made and entered into the 1st day of September, 2021 (the "Execution Date"), by and between TQLB Holdings, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("TQLB" or the "Seller"), and GenTech Holdings, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("GTEH" or “Purchaser"). The Purchaser and the Seller are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, the Seller is the owner of all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of American Metabolix, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the "Company"), a company that operates a nutritional supplements company (the "Business"); and
WHEREAS, Purchaser and the Seller believe it will be beneficial for each of the Seller and the Purchaser and their respective shareholders to transfer the shares of the Company from Seller to Purchaser in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, all provisions, obligations, and rights expounded within this agreement are conditioned upon and operate solely under the assumption that the Seller and Purchaser have entered into a business arrangement, and acting without duress, have executed this Agreement freely and willfully with the intention of committing to the business venture as set forth below and hereby express their desires to be held to the requirements, obligations, and rights set hereunder.
IN CONSIDERATION of the provisions contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
| I. | PURCHASE AND SALE |
| a. | Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in reliance on the representations, warranties, and conditions set out in this Agreement, the Seller hereby sells 100 shares of common stock of the Company such being all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the “Shares”) for $1,300,000 payable as follows: (i) $500,000 at closing through a wire transfer of immediately available funds from the Purchaser to the Seller (the “Cash Portion”); (ii) $400,000 through the Purchaser’s assumption of a promissory note in the original principal amount of $800,000, dated January 5, 2021 and payable by the Seller to Sansatus Group, LLC (“Sensatus”) which note has a remaining balance due of $400,000 (the “Sensatus Note”); and (iii) $400,000 through the Purchaser’s issuance of a $400,000 Promissory Note to the Seller substantially in the form annexed hereto (the “Purchase Note”). |
| b. | The Parties agree to cooperate in the filing of all sections under the Internal Revenue Code and under any other applicable taxation legislation both Federal, State and Local. |
| c. | Each Party shall be responsible for any taxes assessed on such party of any kind, including state and local sales taxes, if any, arising from or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereunder. Each Party hereby indemnifies the other party from and against any liability, loss, expense, interest, and penalties in connection therewith. |
| II. | Closing |
The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing") will occur as soon as is practicable after the satisfaction of the conditions thereto as set forth herein. The Closing shall take place through an exchange of consideration and documents using wire transfers, overnight courier services, electronic mail, and/or facsimile transmission on the date hereof and shall be effective upon delivery of the closing deliverables set forth herein.
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| a. | Closing Deliverables by Seller. At the Closing, the Seller will deliver to Purchaser the following: |
| i. | The certificate for the Shares duly endorsed for transfer: |
| ii. | a copy of resolutions duly adopted by the authorized governing body of Seller authorizing and approving the transactions contemplated hereby, Seller's performance of the transactions contemplated hereby and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents described herein to which Seller is a party, certified by an appropriate officer of Seller; |
| iii. | a certificate of an officer of the Seller that the representations and warranties of the Seller set forth herein are true and correct on the date of the Closing; |
| iv. | access by the Purchaser to the assets of the Company, and; |
| v. | any other instruments or documents that this Agreement may require or as the Purchaser reasonably deems necessary to affect the transactions contemplated hereby. |
| b. | Closing Deliveries by the Purchaser. At the Closing, the Purchaser will deliver to Seller each of the following: |
| i. | the Cash Portion; |
| ii. | Documentation, reasonably satisfactory to the Seller, of the Purchaser’s assumption of the Sensatus Note and with written acknowledgement from Senatus that the Seller is fully released from all liability under the Sensatus Note; |
| iii. | The Purchase Note: |
| iv. | a copy of resolutions duly adopted by the authorized governing body of Purchaser authorizing and approving the transactions contemplated hereby, Purchaser's performance of the transactions contemplated hereby and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents described herein to which Purchaser is a party, certified by an appropriate officer of the Seller; and |
| v. | a certificate of an officer of the Seller that the representations and warranties of the Seller set forth herein are true and correct on the date of the Closing. |
| III. | REPRESENTATIONSAND WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES |
| a. | Seller's Representations and Warranties. The Seller represents and warrants to the Purchaser that: |
| i. | The Seller is the absolute beneficial owner of the Shares in fee simple absolute and is entitled to transfer the Shares to the Purchaser. |
| ii. | The assets of the Company, as set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “Purchased Assets”) are free and clear of any liens, charges, encumbrances, or rights of others except as are set forth on Schedule A, and Seller exclusively entitled to dispose of the Shares upon execution of this Agreement. |
| iii. | There has been no act or, to the best of Seller's knowledge, omission by the Seller that would give rise to any valid claim relating to a commission, finder's fee, or other similar payment. |
| iv. | The Seller is a resident of the United States for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| v. | The Seller has no knowledge that any representation or warranty given to the Purchaser in this Agreement is inaccurate or false. |
| vi. | The representations and warranties given in this Agreement are the only representations and warranties; no other representation or warranty, either express or implied, has been given by the Seller to the Purchaser. |
| vii. | The Seller warrants to the Purchaser that each of the representations and warranties made by it is accurate and not misleading as of the Closing Date. The Seller acknowledges that the Purchaser is entering into this Agreement in reliance on each warranty and representation. |
| viii. | The Seller's representations and warranties will survive the Closing Date of this Agreement. |
| ix. | Seller and the Company are each a corporation duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado and Seller has power and authority to execute this Agreement and to affect the transactions contemplated hereby. |
| x. | The Company is duly organized under the laws of the state of its incorporation and has qualified as a foreign corporation in each state where the nature of its properties or business makes such qualification appropriate. |
| xi. | The Company is in good standing under the laws of its state of incorporation and has no outstanding tax liabilities. |
| xii. | The Company is not in breach of any material contract to which it is a party. |
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| b. | Purchaser's Representations and Warranties. The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Seller the following: |
| i. | The Purchaser has means available to pay the Purchase Price and any expenses accumulated by the Purchaser in connection with this Agreement and the Purchaser has not incurred any obligation, commitment, restriction, or liability of any kind, absolute or contingent, present or future, which would adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. |
| ii. | The Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an acquisition of the Shares and the Purchased Assets. The Purchaser has been given the opportunity to examine all documents provided by, conduct due diligence and ask questions of, and to receive answers from, the Seller and its respective representatives concerning the term and conditions of the sale of the Shares. |
| iii. | The Purchaser is duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado and has full power and authority to enter into this agreement and affect the transactions contemplated hereby. |
| iv. | The Purchaser has not committed any act or, to the best of Purchaser's knowledge, omission that would give rise to any valid claim relating to a commission, finder's fee, or other similar payment. |
| v. | The Purchaser is a resident of the United States for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| vi. | Immediately after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby, the Purchaser shall be solvent and shall: (i) be able to pay its debts as they become due; (ii) own property that has a fair saleable value greater than the amounts required to pay their debts (including a reasonable estimate of the amount of all contingent liabilities); and (iii) have adequate capital to carry on its businesses. |
| vii. | This Agreement has been duly executed by the Purchaser and constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy and insolvency, by other laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, and by equitable remedies granted by a court of competent jurisdiction. |
| viii. | The Purchaser has all necessary power, authority, and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out the Purchaser's obligations hereunder. All actions on the part of the Purchaser required for the lawful execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of the Purchaser's obligations hereunder, have been or will be effectively taken prior to the Closing. Upon its execution and delivery, this Agreement will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms. |
| ix. | The Purchaser has no knowledge that any representation or warranty given by the Seller in this Agreement is inaccurate or false. |
| x. | The representations and warranties given in this Agreement are the only representations and warranties; the Purchaser has given no other representation or warranty, either express or implied, to the Seller. |
| xi. | The Purchaser warrants to the Seller that each of the representations and warranties made by the Purchaser is accurate and not misleading at the date of Closing. The Purchaser acknowledges that the Seller is entering into this Agreement in reliance on each warranty and representation. |
| xii. | The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by the Purchaser of the Purchaser's obligations hereunder will not violate any statute, rule, regulation order or restriction of any domestic or foreign government or any instrumentality or agency thereof. No government orders, permissions, consents, approvals, or authorizations are required to be obtained and no registrations or declarations are required to be filed in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the sale of the Purchased Assets as contemplated in this Agreement. Purchaser has complied with all laws, rules, and regulations of all state, federal, and local governments and the Purchaser has not received any notice from any government or authority of any violation of any laws. |
| xiii. | Purchaser has had every opportunity to conduct Due Diligence and investigate the books, records and financial information and has verified such Due Diligence to Purchaser's satisfaction. Purchaser has had every opportunity to engage legal and tax counsel concerning the transaction and Purchaser is engaging in the transaction voluntarily based upon Purchaser's independent judgement and evaluation. |
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| xiv. | Purchaser is aware that Seller has certain obligations to Sensatus outside of the Sensatus Note under the agreement between the Seller and Sensatus whereunder Seller acquired the Company and Purchaser covenants to Seller that it will honor such agreements and hold Seller harmless and indemnify Seller to the fullest extent permitted by law against any liabilities thereunder that arise after the Closing under this agreement. |
| xv. | Purchaser is fully aware that there is no guarantee that the transaction will result in a success for Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that there are many intangible factors that are responsible for the success of Purchaser, including, but not limited to, Purchaser's level of technical skills, Purchaser's ability to communicate to both customers and staff, Purchaser's desire to succeed, the level of teamwork that exists with the present office staff, Purchaser's promotional skills, Purchaser's management skills, the existing competition within the industry, and the existing economic climate. Purchaser is fully aware that the purchase of the Purchased Assets, with there being no guarantee that these intangibles shall continue to remain the same. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser's success will be entirely dependent upon Purchaser's skills along with external factors that cannot be controlled. As such, Purchaser acknowledges that this purchase entails risks that are beyond Seller's control and Purchaser accepts the responsibility and results of this risk. |
| xvi. | The Purchaser's representations and warranties will survive Closing. |
| IV. | CERTAIN UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES |
| a. | Confidentiality. Limited only by the obligations of each of the Seller and the Purchaser as a publicly traded company, until five (5) years after the Purchase Price is paid, the Purchaser and Seller shall and shall each cause their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees agents and advisors to keep confidential all information received in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby, other than information required to be disclosed in a judicial or administrative proceeding or by law after giving the other party as much advance notice of the possibility of such disclosure as practicable so that the other party may attempt to protect against such disclosure (and in such case, only that portion of the information that is legally required to be disclosed shall be disclosed). |
| b. | Bargained for Consideration. The Seller and the Purchaser recognize that the covenants of Seller and the Purchaser contained in this Article III are part of the bargained-for consideration associated with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. |
| c. | Non-Solicitation. The Seller agrees that any attempt to encourage or induce agents or contractors to leave their jobs with the Purchaser would be harmful and damaging to the Purchaser. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Seller further agrees that any attempt on the part of the Seller to interfere with the Purchaser's relationship with agents, contractors, vendors', or service providers of the Purchaser's business would be harmful and damaging to the Purchaser. |
| d. | The Seller agrees that for a period of three (3) years (the "Restricted Period") the Seller will not in any way directly or indirectly: |
| i. | induce or attempt to induce any employee, director, agent, contractor, or other service provider of the Purchaser to quit employment or retainer with the Purchaser; |
| ii. | otherwise interfere with or disrupt the Purchaser's relationship with its employees, directors, agents, contractors, or other service providers; |
| iii. | discuss employment opportunities or provide information about competitive employment to any of the Purchaser's employees, directors, agents, contractors, or other service providers; or |
| iv. | solicit, entice, or hire away any employee, director, agent, contractor, or other service provider of the Purchaser. | |
| e. | Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Seller shall continue to operate the Business, or any other companies affiliated with the Business, in ordinary course after the Closing. The Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that the Seller and Seller's affiliates have existing relationships with certain contractors, suppliers and vendors all of which shall continue in full force and effect after the Closing and which shall not be deemed a violation of the non-solicitation covenant described herein. Purchaser further acknowledges that none of Seller's employees are being acquired by Purchaser as part of this transaction and that only the Purchased Assets identified in Section I.A(I) are included. |
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| f. | Mutual Non-Disparagement. Subject to applicable law, each of the Parties covenants and agrees that, until such time as the other Party or any of its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, key employees or directors shall have breached this Section, neither it nor any of its respective agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, key employees or directors, shall in any way publicly disparage, call into disrepute, or otherwise defame or slander the other Parties or such other Parties' subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers (including any current officer of a Party or a Parties' subsidiaries who no longer serves in such capacity following the execution of this Agreement), directors (including any current director of a Party or a Parties' subsidiaries who no longer serves in such capacity following the execution of this Agreement), employees, stockholders, agents, attorneys or representatives, or any of their products or services, in any manner that would damage the business or reputation of such other Parties, their products or services or their subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers (or former officers), directors (or former directors), employees, stockholders, agents, attorneys or representatives. |
| g. | If any covenant contained in this Agreement, or any part thereof, is hereafter construed to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall be given full effect, without regard to the invalid portions. If any covenant contained in this Agreement, or any part thereof, is held to be unenforceable because of the duration of such covenant or the area covered thereby, the Parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the duration and/or area of such covenant and, in its reduced form, said covenant shall then be enforceable. |
| h. | In the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Purchaser of Purchaser's obligations under Section III(1) (Confidentiality). Purchaser hereby acknowledges and stipulates that Seller and Seller's principals shall not have an adequate remedy at law, shall suffer irreparable harm, and, therefore, it is mutually agreed and stipulated by the Parties hereto that, in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity which Seller may have, Seller shall be entitled to obtain in a court of law and/or equity, against Purchaser: (i) a temporary and/or permanent injunction restraining Purchaser from a further violation or breach of such covenants, (ii) as liquidated damages and not a penalty, for violating Section III(]) a sum equal to $1,000.00 per day for each day the violation or breach of such covenant exists. |
| i. | The liquidated damages provided for herein shall be cumulative and joint and several and, with respect to these liquidated damages, the parties hereto acknowledge and stipulate that it is impossible to determine with any reasonable accuracy the amount of prospective damages to Seller upon breach of a covenant contained herein, and that the damages set forth herein are reasonable, and not a |
penalty, based upon the facts and circumstances of the parties at the time of entering into this Agreement, and with due regard to future expectations. In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason, be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical scope or activity, such provisions shall be construed as limiting and reducing it as determined by a court or competent jurisdiction and shall be enforceable to the extent compatible with applicable law.
| V. | SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION |
| a. | Survival. Except as otherwise provided herein, the representations, warranties and covenants of the Seller and the Purchaser contained in this Agreement will survive the Closing for six (6) months. The indemnification covenants shall survive for a period of two (2) years. |
| b. | Indemnification by Purchaser. From and after the Closing Date, the Purchaser shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Seller and their members, managers, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "Seller Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claim, loss, or damage incurred by or asserted against any of the Seller Indemnified Parties in connection with or arising from (a) any breach by the Purchaser of its covenants and agreements contained herein or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement; (b) any breach by the Purchaser of its representations and warranties contained herein or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement; (c) an act or omission related to Purchaser's operation of its business after Closing; or (d) any claim, action or proceeding asserted or instituted by a third party, to the extent arising from or related to the Purchased Assets. |
| c. | Indemnification by the Seller. From and after the Closing Date, the Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and its members, managers, affiliates, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "Purchaser Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claim, loss, or damage incurred by or asserted against any of the Purchaser Indemnified Parties in connection with or arising from |
(a) any breach by any Seller of their covenants and agreements contained herein or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement; or (b) any breach by any Seller of their representations and warranties contained herein, or in any certificate, document, Exhibit, or Schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement.
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| d. | Indemnification Procedures. Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, whether pursuant to an action or some other matter (a "Claim"), the party entitled to indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") shall provide prompt written notice of such Claim to the other party (the "Indemnifying Party"); provided, however, that the failure to provide prompt written notice shall affect the rights of the applicable Indemnified Party only if and to the extent such failure has a materially prejudicial effect on the defenses or other rights available to the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Claim. In connection with any Claim giving rise to indemnity hereunder by a person or entity who is not a party to this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party, at its sole cost and expense and upon written notice to the Indemnified Party, may assume the defense of any such Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of any such Claim, with its counsel and at its own cost and expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of any such Claim, the Indemnified Party may, but shall not be obligated to, defend against such Claim in such manner as it may deem appropriate, including , but not limited to, settling such Claim, after giving notice of it to the Indemnifying Party, on such terms as the Indemnified Party may deem appropriate, and no action taken by the Indemnified Party in accordance with such defense and settlement shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations herein provided with respect to any damages resulting therefrom. The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any Claim without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). |
| VI. | Limitations on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the right of the Purchaser Indemnified Party to indemnification pursuant to this Article is limited as follows: |
| a. | The Seller will not be required to indemnify the Purchaser Indemnified Party in respect of any Losses for which indemnity is claimed unless and until the aggregate amount of all Losses subject to indemnification exceeds Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) (the "Basket"), in which case the Seller will be required to indemnify the Purchaser Indemnified Party for all losses from the first dollar. |
| b. | The aggregate maximum liability of Seller to any Purchaser Indemnified Party shall be limited to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) in Losses (the "Cap"). |
| c. | Losses. In no event shall any party be liable to any Indemnified Party for, and the term Losses shall not include, any punitive, incidental, consequential, special or indirect damages, including loss of future revenue or income, loss of business opportunity relating to the breach or alleged breach of this Agreement, or diminution of value or any damages based on any type of multiple. However, Losses may include attorney's fees awarded in any legal proceeding. |
| VII. | NOTICES. Any notices or deliveries required in the performance of this Agreement will be deemed completed when electronically delivered or hand-delivered, to the Parties at the addresses contained in this Agreement or as the Parties may later designate in writing. |
| VIII. | DISPUTES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY |
| a. | In the event a dispute arises out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through friendly consultation. |
| b. | If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days, then any and all outstanding issues may be submitted to mediation with a mediator certified by the Colorado Supreme Court and in accordance with the Colorado Rules for Certified and Court- Appointed Mediators. Mediation is to occur within ninety (90) days of election by a Party to mediate thedispute. |
| c. | If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. The Parties agree to submit to the rules of either the American Arbitration Association or the National Arbitration Forum at the election of the complaining Party, or to other rules as may be agreed upon by the Parties. The Parties agree that the forum shall be any county in Colorado and that this Agreement, and all matters herein shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Colorado and the Rules of the chosen body to govern the arbitration. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of Colorado. |
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| d. | Limitation of Liability. Except as prohibited by the governing law, in no event will either Party be liable to the other for any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, punitive or reliance damages. Any claim or cause of action requesting or claiming such damages is specifically waived and barred, whether such damages were foreseeable or not or a Party was notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. Damages prohibited under this Agreement will include, without limitation, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits, revenues or savings, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, opportunity costs and cover damages. |
| e. | The prevailing party in any dispute regarding this Agreement or non-payment of the Seller's note shall be entitled to recover its attorney's fees. |
| IX. | SEVERABILITY. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is reasonable, valid, and enforceable; however, if any part of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, it is the intent of the Parties that such provision be reduced in scope only to the extent deemed necessary to render the provision reasonable and enforceable and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be affected or invalidated as a result. |
| X. | GENERAL PROVISIONS |
| a. | This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado as they are applied to agreements executed, delivered and to be performed entirely within the State of Colorado. |
| b. | This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties. Statements or representations which may have been made by any Party to this Agreement in the negotiation stages of this Agreement may in some way be inconsistent with this final written Agreement. All such statements are declared to be of no value to either Party. All other written agreements preceding this Agreement shall only be incorporated if attached as exhibits herein and expressly acknowledged under the attached Parties' Affidavit to Incorporate Documents. Only the written terms of this Agreement will bind the Parties. |
| c. | This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written instrument executed by all of the Parties. |
| d. | A waiver by one Party of any right or benefit provided in this Agreement does not infer or permit a further waiver of that right or benefit, nor does it infer or permit a waiver of any other right or benefit provided in this Agreement. |
| e. | This Agreement is the result of the negotiations of the Parties and in the event of any dispute shall not be construed in favor or against any Party on the basis of it having memorialized the Agreement in writing. |
| f. | This Agreement will pass to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties' respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and permitted assigns. |
| g. | The clauses, paragraphs, and sub paragraphs contained in this Agreement are intended to be read and construed independently of each other. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid, this invalidity will not affect the operation of any other part of this Agreement. |
| h. | All of the rights, remedies and benefits provided in this Agreement will be cumulative and will not be exclusive of any other such rights, remedies and benefits allowed by law orequity. |
| i. | For purposes of interpretation and timing, except where otherwise specified, time is of the essence in this Agreement. |
| j. | To facilitate execution, this Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be required, and it shall not be necessary that the signatures of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signatures of all persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart; but it shall be sufficient that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or that the signatures of the persons required to bind any party, appear on one or more of the counterparts. All counterparts must be consistent and contain equal and identical attachments and incorporated agreements. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single agreement. It shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account for more than a number of counterparts containing the respective signatures of, or on behalf of, all of the parties hereto. Further, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures and such electronic signatures shall be deemed to be the original signatures of the parties. |
| k. | Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine gender and vice versa. Words in the neuter gender include the masculine gender and the feminine gender and vice versa. |
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| XI. | Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that; (a) prior to Purchaser's acceptance of this Agreement and the Shares, Purchaser conducted all due diligence reviews, inspections and valuations of the Company and its operations and the assets set forth on Schedule A to be acquired to determine the suitability, acceptability, condition, operation and functionality of any and all items purchased hereunder, as Purchaser deemed necessary; (b) as of Closing, Purchaser accepts and approves the condition and suitability of the Company’s assets without further inspections; and (c) this Agreement and Purchaser's obligations hereunder are not contingent on any further due diligence inspections or valuations by Purchaser or its agents. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that Seller and Seller's representatives do not represent, warranty or guaranty the condition of any of the Company’s assets, any specific production level, revenue or income amount, and Purchaser is not relying on any such representation, warranty or guaranty of Seller or Seller's representatives, but rather, on Purchaser's own inspection, review and analysis of the Company’s assets, books, records and financial data of the Seller and the Company and on Purchaser's professional skill, ability, knowledge and reputation in entering into this Agreement. PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AT CLOSING, SELLER TRANSFERS THE SHARES AND THEREBY TRANSFERS THE COMPNY’S ASSETS IN "AS IS, WHERE IS" CONDITION, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITON OF SUCH ASSETS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIALOR OTHER DAMAGES THAT MAY ARISE BY REASON OF ANY USE OR MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT IN ANY AND ALL OF THE COMPANY’S ASSETS. |
| XII. | Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that irreparable damage may occur if any of the obligations of Seller or Purchaser under this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached. Each of Purchaser and Seller will be entitled to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement by the other and to seek to specifically enforce the terms and provisions hereto, this being in addition to any other remedy to which Purchaser or Seller, as the case may be is entitled at law or in equity or otherwise. |
| XIII. | The Purchaser will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the Purchaser and its affiliates in connection with the negotiation, preparation and entry into this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. The Seller will be responsible for costs and expenses incurred by the Seller in connection with the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby |
| XIV. | In the event that any action, suit or other proceedings is brought to enforce the covenants contained in this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such action, suit or other proceedings, shall be entitled upon demand to reimbursement from the non-prevailing party for all expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, disbursements and costs) incurred in connection with such action. |
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| XV. | Each Party hereto represents and warrants that he or it has received independent counsel and advice from his or its own independent counsel and tax, financial and other advisers, has made an independent investigation regarding the transaction contemplated, and has exercised his or its independent business judgment in electing to enter into this transaction, and each Party hereto is not relying on any implied or explicit representation, warranty, statement or other indication by the other parties hereto, except as explicitly stated in this Agreement and the Schedules, Exhibits and ancillary documents hereto. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands as of the day and year first above written:
GENTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Leonard K. Armenta
Leonard K. Armenta, President
TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC.
By: /s/ David Lovatt
David Lovatt, CEO
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PROMISSORY NOTE
September 1, 2021
$400,000.00
For Value Received, GENTECH HOLDINS INC. , a Colorado corporation with a business address located 11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 (the “Borrower”), promises to pay to the order of, TORQUE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, INC at 11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 (the “Lender”), the Principal Sum of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS and 00/100 ($400,000.00) (the “Principal Amount”) together with interest thereon pursuant to that certain Stock Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “Agreement”) and according to the following terms and conditions. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Note shall have the meanings and be construed as provided in the Agreement. The Lender and the Borrower are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.
1. Payment & Maturity. The term of this Note shall be One (1) year and one (1) day from the date hereof (the “Maturity Date”) and shall be repaid in four (4) equal quarterly payments of principal and interest, with the first payment due and payable ninety
(90) days from the Closing Date with each of the three subsequent payments becoming due 90 days after the last.
2. Interest. The Note shall bear interest on the outstanding Principal Amount at a rate of zero percent (0%), per annum (“Interest”).
3. Prepayment. The Borrower may prepay the Loan, in whole or in part at any time without penalty, reducing the subsequent quarterly payment amount first and then any subsequent quarterly payment amounts in turn.
4. Default. The failure of the Borrower to pay the Principal Amount on the Maturity Date shall constitute a default under this Note. Upon the occurrence of a Default, the Lender shall be entitled to all remedies at law, but will defer to the terms agreed under Section III of the Asset Purchase Agreement between the parties executed simultaneously with this note.
5. Waiver. Except as otherwise set forth herein or in the terms agreed under Section III of the Asset Purchase Agreement between the parties executed simultaneously with this note, the Borrower waives presentment for payment, demand, notice of nonpayment, notice of protest, and protest of this Note.
6. Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Note is at anytime held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms and provisions of this Note, which shall continue in full force and effect.
7. Choice of Law. This Note shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado. It shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower and the Lender and their respective successors and assigns.
8. Assignment. Borrower shall not assign any of its obligations under this Note. Lender may assign its rights under this Note upon notice to Borrower at the address set forth above and Borrower’s obligations hereunder shall inure to the benefit of Lender’s successors and assigns. Lender may, with the written agreement of the borrower, assign the note to any third party.
9. Copy of this Note. Borrower acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Note.
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10. Cross Reference. This Note is an exhibit to the Asset Purchase Agreement and as such is intended to be read together as if they were one document. In the event of any conflicting statements and clauses between this note and the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Asset Purchase Agreement shall take precedence.
11. Costs of Collection. The Borrower agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred or payable by the Lender in connection with the enforcement of each provision of, and the collection of all amounts payable under this Note, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees whether in anticipation of or prior to or after the institution of legal proceedings, or whether before, during or after trial, or on appeal.
12. Change. This Note cannot be changed except in writing signed by the Borrower and the Lender, except that Lender may grant extensions in the time of payment of and reduction in the rate of interest on the monies due and owed under this Note.
| 13. | Signature. The Borrower agrees to the terms of this Note by signing below. |
Date: September 1, 2021
WITNESS: |
BORROWER: | |
| GENTECH HOLDINGS, INC | ||
| 11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033. a Colorado corporation | ||
| ________________________________ | By: /s/ David Lovatt | |
| Name: David Lovatt | ||
| Title: CEO | ||
| ________________________________ | By: /s/ Leonard K. Armenta Jr. | |
| Name: Leonard K. Armenta Jr. | ||
| Title: PRESIDENT | ||
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Exhibit 12.1
Suares & Associates
Attorneys at Law
833 Flatbush Avenue
Suite 100
Brooklyn, New York 11226
dsuares@suaresassociates.com
| Tel: 718-622-8450 | Fax: 718-282-3113 |
October 25, 2021
Board of Directors
Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.
11427 West I-70 Frontage Road North
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Re: Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., Regulation A+, Tier 1 Offering
File#: 024-11350
VIA ELECTRONIC DELIVERY
Gentlemen:
I have acted, at your request, as special counsel to Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., a Colorado corporation, (“Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc.”) for the purpose of rendering an opinion as to the legality of 1,200,000,000 shares of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. common stock, par value $0.001 per share to be offered and distributed by Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. (“Shares”), pursuant to an Offering Statement as filed under Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on Form 1-A, for the purpose of registering the offer and sale of the Shares (“Offering Statement”).
For the purpose of rendering my opinion herein, I have reviewed statutes of the State of Colorado, to the extent I deem relevant to the matter opined upon herein, certified or purported true copies of the Articles of Incorporation of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and all amendments thereto, the By-Laws of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., selected proceedings of the board of directors of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. authorizing the issuance of the Shares, certificates of officers of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and of public officials, and such other documents of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. and of public officials as I have deemed necessary and relevant to the matter opined upon herein. I have assumed, with respect to persons other than directors and officers of Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc., the due and proper election or appointment of all persons signing and purporting to sign the documents in their respective capacities, as stated therein, the genuineness of all signatures, the conformity to authentic original documents of the copies of all such documents submitted to me as certified, conformed and photocopied, including the quoted, extracted, excerpted and reprocessed text of such documents.
Based upon the review described above, it is my opinion that the Shares are duly authorized and when, as and if issued and delivered by Torque Lifestyle Brands, Inc. against payment therefore, as described in the offering statement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
I have not been engaged to examine, nor have I examined, the Offering Statement for the purpose of determining the accuracy or completeness of the information included therein or the compliance and conformity thereof with the rules and regulations of the SEC or the requirements of Form 1-A, and I express no opinion with respect thereto. My forgoing opinion is strictly limited to matters of Colorado corporation law; and, I do not express an opinion on the federal law of the United States of America or the law of any state or jurisdiction therein other than Colorado, as specified herein.
I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 12.1 to the Offering Statement and to the reference to our firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the Offering Circular constituting a part of the Offering Statement. We assume no obligation to update or supplement any of the opinion set forth herein to reflect any changes of law or fact that may occur following the date hereof.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Donnell Suares, Esq.
Donnell Suares, Esq.
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