Exhibit 10.1
CONVERTIBLE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Convertible Note Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement"), dated as of January 14, 2020, is entered into among DAYBREAK OIL AND GAS, INC., a Washington corporation (the "Company"), and James F. Westmoreland (the "Purchaser").
WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company wishes to issue and sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser wishes to purchase from the Company, a convertible promissory note in exchange for the consideration described herein (the "Consideration").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement will have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.
1.1 "Common Stock" means the Company's common stock, par value US$0.001.
1.2 "Conversion Shares" means shares of Common Stock.
1.3 "Conversion Price" means $0.004 per share.
1.4 "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
1.5 "Maturity Date" means July 12, 2020.
1.6 "Note" means the promissory note issued to the Purchaser pursuant to Section 2, the form of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A.
1.7 "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
2. Purchase and Sale of Note. As Consideration for the Note, the Purchaser as of the Closing will have paidfunds of $27,835.03 to the Company, including $10,000 paid in December 2019 and $17,835.03 paid as of the Closing. Further, the Purchaser agrees to pay up to $22,164.97 in additional funding, in one or more tranches, as and when agreed upon. The Note will have a principal balance equal to the total amount of the Consideration paid by the Purchaser at any given time, and may be adjusted as necessary to reflect changes to such principal balance.
3. Closing. The closing of the sale of the Note (the "Closing") will take place remotely via the exchange of documents and signatures on the date of this Agreement, or at such other time and place as the Company and the Purchaser agree upon orally or in writing. At the Closing, the Purchaser shall deliver the portion of any unpaid Consideration to be paid on or before Closing and the Company shall sell and deliver the Note to the Purchaser.
4. Conversion upon Maturity. If the Note is not repaid in full on or before the Maturity Date then, on the day following the Maturity Date, the Note will automatically convert into that number of Conversion Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the outstanding principal balance of the Note on the date of such conversion by (y) the Conversion Price. As promptly as practicable after the conversion of the Note and the issuance of the Conversion Shares, the Company (at its expense) will issue and deliver to the holder thereof a certificate or certificates evidencing the Conversion Shares (if certificated), or if the Conversion Shares are not certificated, will deliver a true and correct copy of the Company's share register reflecting the Conversion Shares held by such holder. The Company will not be required to issue or deliver the Conversion Shares until the holder of such Note has surrendered the Note to the Company (or provided an instrument of cancellation or affidavit of loss).
5. Representations and Warranties of the Company. In connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Company hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser as follows:
5.1 Due Organization; Qualification and Good Standing. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Washington and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted. The Company is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify or to be in good standing would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
5.2 Authorization and Enforceability. Except for the authorization and issuance of the Conversion Shares, all corporate action has been taken on the part of the Company and its officers, directors and stockholders necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Note. Except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights, the Company has taken all corporate action required to make all of the obligations of the Company reflected in the provisions of this Agreement and the Note valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms.
6. Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser. In connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:
6.1 Authorization. The Purchaser has full power and authority (and, if such Purchaser is an individual, the capacity) to enter into this Agreement and to perform all obligations required to be performed by it hereunder. This Agreement, when executed and delivered by the Purchaser, will constitute the Purchaser's valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (a) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance and any other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors' rights generally, and (b) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies.
6.2 Purchase Entirely for Own Account. The Purchaser acknowledges that this Agreement is made with the Purchaser in reliance upon the Purchaser's representation to the Company, which such Purchaser confirms by executing this Agreement, that the Note, and the Conversion Shares (collectively, the "Securities") will be acquired for investment for the Purchaser's own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the Purchaser has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. By executing this Agreement, the Purchaser further represents that the Purchaser does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person, with respect to the Securities.
6.3 Disclosure of Information; Non-Reliance. The Purchaser acknowledges that it has received all the information it considers necessary or appropriate to enable it to make an informed decision concerning an investment in the Securities. The Purchaser further represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the Securities. The Purchaser confirms that the Company has not given any guarantee or representation as to the potential success, return, effect or benefit (either legal, regulatory, tax, financial, accounting or otherwise) of an investment in the Securities. In deciding to purchase the Securities, the Purchaser is not relying on the advice or recommendations of the Company and such Purchaser has made its own independent decision that the investment in the Securities is suitable and appropriate for the Purchaser. The Purchaser understands that no federal or state agency has passed upon the merits or risks of an investment in the Securities or made any finding or determination concerning the fairness or advisability of this investment.
6.4 Investment Experience. The Purchaser is an investor in securities of companies in the development stage and acknowledges that it is able to fend for itself, can bear the economic risk of its investment and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in the Securities.
6.5 Accredited Investor. The Purchaser is an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. The Purchaser agrees to furnish any additional information requested by the Company to assure compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws in connection with the purchase and sale of the Securities.
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6.6 Restricted Securities. The Purchaser understands that the Securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, by reason of specific exemptions under the provisions thereof which depend upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of the Purchaser's representations as expressed herein. The Purchaser understands that the Securities are "restricted securities" under U.S. federal and applicable state securities laws and that, pursuant to these laws, the Purchaser must hold the Securities indefinitely unless they are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and registered or qualified by state authorities, or an exemption from such registration and qualification requirements is available. The Purchaser acknowledges that the Company has no obligation to register or qualify the Securities for resale and further acknowledges that, if an exemption from registration or qualification is available, it may be conditioned on various requirements including, but not limited to, the time and manner of sale, the holding period for the Securities, and on requirements relating to the Company which are outside of the Purchaser's control, and which the Company is under no obligation, and may not be able, to satisfy.
6.7 No General Solicitation. The Purchaser has not either directly or indirectly, including through a broker or finder, solicited offers for or offered or sold the Securities by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertising within the meaning of Rule 502 of Regulation D under the Securities Act or in any manner involving a public offering within the meaning of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The Purchaser acknowledges that neither the Company nor any other person offered to sell the Securities to it by means of any form of general solicitation or advertising within the meaning of Rule 502 of Regulation D under the Securities Act or in any manner involving a public offering within the meaning of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
6.8 Residence. The Purchaser resides in the state of Texas.
7. Miscellaneous.
7.1 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the respective successors and assigns of the parties. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or will confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
7.2 Choice of Law. This Agreement and the Note, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Washington.
7.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will be deemed to be one and the same agreement. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, email (including PDF or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000,e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method, and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.
7.4 Titles and Subtitles. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are included for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
7.5 Notices. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto will be in writing and will be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified; (b) when sent by email or confirmed facsimile; (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications will be sent to the respective parties at the addresses shown on the signature pages hereto (or to such email address, facsimile number or other address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 7.5).
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7.6 No Finder's Fee. Each party represents that it neither is nor will be obligated to pay any finder's fee, broker's fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Purchaser agrees to indemnify and to hold the Company harmless from any liability for any commission or compensation in the nature of a finder's or broker's fee arising out of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the costs and expenses of defending against such liability or asserted liability) for which the Purchaser or any of its officers, employees or representatives is responsible. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold the Purchaser harmless from any liability for any commission or compensation in the nature of a finder's or broker's fee arising out of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the costs and expenses of defending against such liability or asserted liability) for which the Company or any of its officers, employees or representatives is responsible.
7.7 Expenses. Each party will pay all costs and expenses that it incurs with respect to the negotiation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.
7.8 Attorneys' Fees. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.
7.9 Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement, the Note and the other documents delivered pursuant hereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and thereof.
7.10 Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, such provisions will be excluded from this Agreement and the balance of the Agreement will be interpreted as if such provisions were so excluded and this Agreement will be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
7.11 Transfer Restrictions.
(a) Limitations on Disposition. Without in any way limiting the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, the Purchaser agrees not to make any disposition of all or any portion of the Securities unless and until the transferee has agreed in writing for the benefit of the Company to make the representations and warranties set out in Section 6 and the Purchaser has (i) notified the Company of the proposed disposition; (ii) furnished the Company with a detailed statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition; and (iii) if requested by the Company, furnished the Company with an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Company that such disposition will not require registration under the Securities Act. The Purchaser agrees that it will not make any disposition of any of the Securities to the Company's competitors, as determined in good faith by the Company.
(b) Legends. The Purchaser understands and acknowledges that the Securities may bear the following legend:
THIS INSTRUMENT AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE CONVERSION HEREOF HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT OR UPON RECEIPT BY THE COMPANY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACT.
7.12 Acknowledgment. For the avoidance of doubt, it is acknowledged that the Purchaser will be entitled to the benefit of all adjustments in the number of shares of the Company's capital stock as a result of any splits, recapitalizations, combinations or other similar transactions affecting the Company's capital stock underlying the Conversion Shares that occur prior to the conversion of the Note.
7.13 Further Assurances. From time to time, the parties will execute and deliver such additional documents and will provide such additional information as may reasonably be required to carry out the terms of this Agreement and the Note and any agreements executed in connection herewith or therewith.
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7.14 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE SECURITIES OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF OR THEREOF. THE SCOPE OF THIS WAIVER IS INTENDED TO BE ALL-ENCOMPASSING OF ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THAT MAY BE FILED IN ANY COURT AND THAT RELATE TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS TRANSACTION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL OTHER COMMON LAW AND STATUTORY CLAIMS. THIS SECTION HAS BEEN FULLY DISCUSSED BY EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AND THESE PROVISIONS WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY EXCEPTIONS. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY FURTHER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT SUCH PARTY HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT SUCH PARTY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.
COMPANY: | |
DAYBREAK OIL AND GAS, INC. | |
By | /s/Karol L. Adams |
Name: Karol L. Adams | |
Title: Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary | |
Address: | |
1101 N. Argonne Road, Suite A 211 | |
Spokane Valley, WA 99212 | |
PURCHASER: | |
/s/ JAMES F. WESTMORELAND | |
Name: James F. Westmoreland | |
Address: 1414 S. Friendswood Dr, Suite 212 | |
Friendswood, TX 77546 | |
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EXHIBIT A
Form of Convertible Promissory Note
THIS INSTRUMENT AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE CONVERSION HEREOF HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT OR UPON RECEIPT BY THE COMPANY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACT.
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
No. CN-[01142020] | Date of Issuance |
US$50,000 | January 14, 2020 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, DAYBREAK OIL AND GAS, INC., a Washington corporation (the "Company"), hereby promises to pay to the order of James F. Westmoreland (the "Holder"), the principal sum of US$50,000 or the outstanding principal amount advanced hereunder, whichever is less. This Note shall not bear interest. Pursuant to that certain Convertible Note Purchase Agreement dated January 14, 2020, by and among the Company and the Holder (the "Purchase Agreement"), the principal of this Note will be due and payable by the Company on or before the Maturity Date and, if not paid in full by the Maturity Date, will be subject to conversion as set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Capitalized terms not defined herein will have the meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
1. Adjustments to Principal Amount. The principal sum of this Note is $27,835.03 as of the date of issuance, but may be increased to $50,000 pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. The Company shall at all times maintain an accurate record of the outstanding principal balance of this Note based on the amount of funds paid by the Holder.
2. Payment. All payments will be made in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal office of the Company, or at such other place as the Holder may from time to time designate in writing to the Company. The Company may prepay the Note at any time.
3. Security. This Note is a general unsecured obligation of the Company.
4. Conversion of the Note. This Note and any amounts due hereunder will be convertible into Conversion Shares in accordance with the terms of Section 4 of the Purchase Agreement.
5. Amendments and Waivers; Resolutions of Dispute; Notice. The amendment or waiver of any term of this Note, the resolution of any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Note and the provision of notice among the Company and the Holder will be governed by the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
6. Successors and Assigns. This Note applies to, inures to the benefit of, and binds the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that the Company may not assign its obligations under this Note without the written consent of the Requisite Noteholders. Any transfer of this Note may be effected only pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and by surrender of this Note to the Company and reissuance of a new note to the transferee. The Holder and any subsequent holder of this Note receives this Note subject to the foregoing terms and conditions, and agrees to comply with the foregoing terms and conditions for the benefit of the Company.
7. Officers and Directors not Liable. In no event will any officer or director of the Company be liable for any amounts due and payable pursuant to this Note.
8. Choice of Law. This Note, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Note, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Washington.
9. Approval. The Company hereby represents that its board of directors, in the exercise of its fiduciary duty, has approved the Company's execution of this Note based upon a reasonable belief that the principal provided hereunder is appropriate for the Company after reasonable inquiry concerning the Company's financing objectives and financial situation. In addition, the Company hereby represents that it intends to use the principal of this Note primarily for the operations of its business.
DAYBREAK OIL AND GAS, INC. | |
By | /s/Karol L. Adams |
Name: Karol L. Adams | |
Title: Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary |