July 16th, 2008
VIA MAIL/EMAIL
National Automation Services Inc.
Jonathan Woods, CFO
cc: Robert Chance, CEO
2053 Pabco, Henderson, NV 89011
Re: Independent Board Advisory on Capital Formation and Acquisition Strategies
Dear Jonathan,
This letter agreement confirms our understanding of the engagement of Gianpiero (JP) Balestrieri and any of his designees or assignees (“Advisor”) by National Automation Services Inc. and/or any of its subsidiaries, assignees, designees, directors, employees and/or affiliates (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) as the exclusive independent financial board advisor to the Company, its directors, other advisors and the Company’s board in connection with Its desire to formulate a capital formation and acquisition strategy; originate and close on short and long term financing requirement and timely execute upon its acquisition strategy (the “Services”).
TARGETED FINANCING AND ACQUISITION ADVISORY
Term This engagement will commence on the date of this letter agreement and continue for an initial period of twelve (12) months, which period shall be automatically extended for successive thirty (30) day periods unless either party provides written notice to the other of its intent not to extend the period. Either party may terminate the engagement (with or without cause) at any time by providing at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the termination. Further, in the event any Transaction is consummated, or a letter of intent therefore is entered into, within a period of twenty-four (24) months subsequent to the termination of this letter agreement with any party introduced by Advisor to the Company, the Company shall pay to Advisor the Fee (as described above) at the closing of the Transaction(s).
Use of Information The Company will furnish (or will cause others to furnish) to Advisor such information as Advisor requests for purposes of performing the Services (the “Information”). The Company hereby agrees and represents that all Information furnished to Advisor will be accurate and complete in all material respects at the time provided, and that, if the Company is aware of any Information becoming materially inaccurate, incomplete or misleading during the engagement hereunder, the Company will promptly advise Advisor. The Company recognizes and confirms that Advisor assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the Information and all information received from the potential purchasers, and will be using and relying on all such information (as well as information available from generally recognized public sources) without assuming responsibility for independent verification or independent evaluation th ereof.
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Confidentiality . The Company further acknowledges that any service, information or advice provided by Advisor to the Company in connection with this engagement is for the confidential use of senior management of the Company and may not be disclosed or referred to publicly or to any third party, without our prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Advisor will treat confidentially any material non-public information relating to the Company provided by the Company to Advisor during this engagement, except as (a) required in order to perform Services hereunder, including disclosing such information to its officers, employees, agents and other representatives as necessary, (b) such information becomes publicly available other than by disclosure by Advisor in violation of the terms hereof or (c) otherwise required by law or judicial or regulatory process. All records, files, financial statements, client and c ustomer lists, brochures, documents and the like relating to the Company or the business of the Company which shall come into Advisor’ possession shall remain and be deemed to the sole property of the Company and Advisor shall promptly return same upon the Company’s request.
Limitation of Liability. The Company agrees that Advisor will not be liable to the Company for any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses related to the engagement, except to the extent finally judicial determined to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Advisor, and then only to the extent of any compensation paid to Advisor by the Company hereunder. In no event will Advisor be liable for consequential, special, indirect, incidental, punitive or exemplary losses, damages or expenses.
Indemnification. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Advisor, its affiliates and their respective control persons, directors, officers, employees and agents (“‘Indemnified Parties”) to the fullest legal extent against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses as incurred (including all reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel) in connection with any pending or threatened claim, litigation or other proceeding, arising out of or related to any actual or proposed Transaction or Advisor’s engagement hereunder; provided , however, there shall be excluded from such indemnification any such claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses that is found in a final judicial determination to constitute willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of Advisor. In case any proceeding shall be instituted involving any Indemnified Party, the Company, upon the request of the Indemnified Party, shall retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party to represent the Indemnified Party in such proceeding and shall pay as incurred the fees and expenses of such counsel related to such proceeding.
Miscellaneous. This letter agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable substantive laws of the State of New York. This letter agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with procedural laws/rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA Arbitration”) in the case of any disputes between the parties herein. The Company hereby irrevocably consents to personal jurisdiction and venue of AAA arbitration for the purposes of any claim, action or other proceeding arising out of this letter agreement which is brought by or against the Company, and hereby agrees that all claims, action or proceeding shall be heard and determined by AAA arbitration.
The Company confirms that it will rely on its own counsel, accountants and other similar expert advisors for legal, accounting, tax and other similar advice. In the event of consummation of any Transaction, Advisor shall have the right to disclose its participation in such Transaction in its firm marketing material, provided that such marketing material shall not disclose the value of the Transaction without the consent of the Company or fund.
This letter agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by the Company and Advisor. All rights, liabilities and obligations hereunder will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company, Advisor, each Indemnified Party and their respective successors and permitted assigns. The provisions relating to the payment of compensation, Engagement Fees, Fees, reimbursement of expenses, limitation of liability, indemnification and contribution and confidentiality will survive the expiration or any termination of this Agreement. Every provision of this teller agreement is intended to be severable. If any term or provision hereof is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity or legality of the remainder of this letter agreement.
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Please confirm our mutual understanding of this engagement by signing and returning to us the copy of this letter agreement.
Very truly yours,