Confidential Draft registration statement submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2023.

 

This draft registration statement has not been filed publicly with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
all information contained herein remains confidential.

 

Registration No. 333-     

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO

FORM S-1

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

U.S. Virgin Islands

 

4400

 

66-1005420

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industry
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employee
Identification Number)

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201-465

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S., 00802

340-642-3895

(Address, including zip code, and telephone with area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

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The information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer, solicitation, or sale is not permitted.

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED [●], 2023

 

[   ] Shares of Common Stock

 

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated is offering [●] shares of Common Stock. This is our initial public offering (the “Offering”). Prior to this Offering, there has been no public market for our Common Stock We have applied to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbols “AMDI”, respectively. No assurance can be given that our application will be approved. If our Common Stock is not approved for listing on Nasdaq, we will not consummate this Offering. We are an “emerging growth company” as that term is used in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, and we have elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements. See “PROSPECTUS SUMMARY — Emerging Growth Company Status.”

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “RISK FACTORS” beginning on page 17 of this prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in the Common Stock.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

    Per Share     Total  
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Proceeds, before expenses, to us   $ -     $ -  

 

 
(1) See “UNDERWRITING” beginning on page 140 of this prospectus for a description of the compensation payable to the underwriters.

 

We have granted the underwriters an option, exercisable within 45 days from the date of this prospectus, to purchase from us up to an additional 15% of the shares of Common Stock solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, if any. If the underwriters exercise the option in full, the total underwriting discounts and commissions payable will be $[●], and the total proceeds to us, before expenses, will be $[●].

 

Delivery of the shares of common stock is expected to be made on or about [●], 2023.

 

Sole Book Running Manager

 

Maxim Group LLC

 

The date of this prospectus is [●], 2023

 

 

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    PAGE NO
STATEMENT REGARDING INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA   ii
TRADEMARKS   ii
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY   1
IMPLICATIONS OF BEING AN EMERGING GROWTH COMPANY AND A SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY   10
SUMMARY RISK FACTORS   11
CORPORATE INFORMATION   12
THE OFFERING   13
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA   14
SUMMARY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION   16
RISK FACTORS   17
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   44
USE OF PROCEEDS   45
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE   46
DIVIDEND POLICY   47
CAPITALIZATION   48
DILUTION   49
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION   51
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND PLAN OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   59
BUSINESS   88
MANAGEMENT   110
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION   119
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   130
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT   131
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES   133
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE   136
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS   137
UNDERWRITING   140
LEGAL MATTERS   147
EXPERTS   147
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION   147
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   F-1

 

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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. Neither we nor the underwriters have authorized any other person to provide you with information that is different from or adds to that contained in this prospectus. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of any other information that others may give you. We are offering to sell and seeking offers to buy our Common Stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. You should assume that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of our Common Stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date. We are not making an offer of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer is unlawful.

 

We own or have rights to various trademarks, service marks, and trade names that we use in connection with the operation of our business. This prospectus may also contain trademarks, service marks and trade names of third parties, which are the property of their respective owners. Our use or display of third parties’ trademarks, service marks and trade names or products in this prospectus is not intended to, and does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship by us. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks and trade names referred to in this prospectus may appear without the ®, TM or SM symbols, but the omission of such references is not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or the right of the applicable owner of these trademarks, service marks and trade names.

 

Through and including [●], 2023 (25 days after the date of this prospectus), all dealers that effect transactions in our common stock, whether or not participating in this Offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This delivery requirement is in addition to the dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to unsold allotments or subscriptions.

 

For investors outside the United States: Neither we nor any of the underwriters has done anything that would permit this Offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus or any free writing prospectus we may provide to you in connection with this Offering in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the Offering of the shares of our common stock and the distribution of this prospectus and any such free writing prospectus outside of the United States.

 

Numerical figures included in this prospectus have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in various tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures that precede them.

 

STATEMENT REGARDING INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA

 

Any market or industry data contained in this prospectus is based on a variety of sources, including internal data and estimates, independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms or other published independent sources. Industry publications and other published sources has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable. Our internal data and estimates are based upon information obtained from trade and business organizations and other contacts in the markets in which we operate and our management’s understanding of industry conditions, and such information has not been verified by any independent sources. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on such data and information.

 

TRADEMARKS

 

We have one pending trademark application with the USPTO for “Seas the Day Charters.” We have no other patents or trademarks. This prospectus contains references to trademarks and service marks belonging to other entities. Solely for convenience, trademarks and trade names referred to in this prospectus may appear without the ® or TM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that the applicable licensor will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to these trademarks and trade names. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names, trademarks or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

This summary highlights selected information that is presented in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus. Because it is a summary, it does not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our common stock. You should read this entire prospectus carefully, including the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus, before making an investment decision. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar terms refer to Amphitrite Digital Incorporated together with its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Our Business

 

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to provide exceptional vacation or staycation tours, activities and attractions to our guests while staying committed to delivering industry leading unique, fun, and educationally memorable experiences. We believe that our boats, yachts and ships are increasingly versatile, allowing consumers to use them for a wide range of maritime based tours and activities that enhance the experience on the water with family and friends. Whether a day, a week, or a lifetime, we provide our guests the “best day of their vacation.” We believe that the performance, quality, value and multi-purpose features of our maritime vessels, combined with our operating processes and platforms, built from the foundation of best-in-class digital technology, position us to achieve our goal of becoming the market share leader in North America and the Caribbean in the expanding maritime tour activity and attractions market.

 

Company Overview

 

We provide award-winning in-destination tours, activities and attractions (“TAA”) in the continental United States and the United States Virgin Islands (“USVI”) using itineraries that feature up-close encounters with marine wildlife, nature, history and culture, and promote guest empowerment and interactivity. We have pioneered innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places. Many of these maritime expeditions involve travel to top vacation destinations such as the USVI, Panama City Beach, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. We have been the recipient of TripAdvisor’s 2022 and 2023 Travelers Choice Award, and we were voted the Best Day Sail operation by the Virgin Islands Daily News for 2021 and 2022. We own and operate 50 luxury catamarans and power boats in the USVI, 12 catamaran yachts and power boats in Panama City, Florida, and offer a variety of maritime tours on Lake Michigan from Chicago on the Tall Ship Windy, a 148-foot, traditional four-masted topsail schooner ship designated as the official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago.

 

In addition, we offer luxury yacht management services in the USVI on behalf of yacht owners, including marketing weeklong, all-inclusive luxury yacht vacations, general yacht management and maintenance, term charter clearing agent services for an additional 12 yachts in the Virgin Islands, and yacht sales brokerage services. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering. We currently manage and operate privately owned luxury yachts valued at over $35 million under the Paradise Yacht Management LLC brand.

 

Our operating business units include: 1. Seas the Day Charters and Magens Hideaway on St. Thomas, USVI, through our wholly owned subsidiary, STDC Holdings Incorporated (“STDC Holdings”), a USVI C-corporation, 2. Windy of Chicago, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Windy of Chicago Limited, a limited liability company formed in Illinois, 3. Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports in Panama City Beach, Florida, through our wholly owned subsidiary Paradise Adventures LLC, a Florida limited liability, and 4. Paradise Yacht Management LLC in the U.S and British Virgin Islands, through our anticipated acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC, a USVI limited liability company which will become our wholly owned subsidiary upon the closing of this Offering.

 

In the preceding twelve months ended June 30, 2023, over 4.86 million unique users visited our websites and social media sites to plan their activities. 97% of guest reviews of Amphitrite’s business unit services are positive reviews; 3-star (average) to 5-star (exceptional) reviews. From July 30, 2019 through June 30, 2023 on a cumulative basis, our operating units have received more than 9,400 reviews on major consumer review sites; Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, and Facebook. Of those reviews on a 5-star scale, 94% were 5-star reviews, 2% were 4-star, 1% were 3-star and 3% were 2 or 1-star reviews.

 

 

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Our principal executive office is located at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-2, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802. Our telephone number is 312-386-5906. Our customers book our tours through (i) our websites at www.amphitritedigital.com, www.tallshipwindy.com, www.seasthedayusvi.com, www.paradiseadventurespcb.com, www.paradiseyachtmanagement.com, www.chartersmarter.com, and www.magenshideaway.com, and (ii) strategic relationships with online travel agents (“OTAs”) to provide optimal guest experiences, revenue generation and operational efficiencies. Our websites are not part of this prospectus.

 

On July 31, 2022, we completed an SEC Regulation Crowdfunding and sold an aggregate of 650,034 shares of our Common Stock for proceeds of $650,034.

 

Corporate Structure

 

Our operations are conducted by our wholly owned subsidiaries. Our corporate structure as of June 30, 2023 is illustrated below:

 

 

Our corporate structure giving effect to the Paradise Yacht Management LLC acquisition anticipated to close upon the consummation of this Offering is illustrated below:

 

 

 

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Reorganization and Acquisitions

 

Our predecessor’s operations, Ham and Cheese Events LLC (“HAM”), a Texas limited liability company was formed in March 2012 and controlled by Hope and Scott Stawski, our President and Chairman, respectively. We were formed on April 1, 2022 by Hope and Scott Stawski and Patrick Mullet, our Vice President of Operations. As part of our formation, we formed and acquired two entities:

 

On April 1, 2022, we acquired Windy of Chicago Limited, a limited liability company formed in Illinois on March 30, 1995, which owns and operates Tall Ship Windy in Chicago, a 148-foot, traditional four-masted topsail schooner ship, in exchange for $100,000 with interest at the rate of four percent per annum to be paid on or before April 1, 2023, as provided for in a secured promissory note secured by our assets. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any event of default, all outstanding principal of the secured promissory note shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. As of June 30, 2023, we have paid the promissory note in full.

 

On April 19, 2022, we formed STDC Holdings Incorporated (“STDC Holdings”), a USVI C-corporation, as a wholly owned operating unit to acquire the ongoing operations and assets of HAM’s boat charter and luxury villa rental business in the USVI, which does business as Seas the Day Charters USVI, in exchange for the assumption of $1,948,901 of HAM’s debt and payment of $551,098.06 with interest at the rate of four percent per annum to be paid on or before April 1, 2028, as provided for in a secured promissory note secured by our assets. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any event of default, all outstanding principal of the secured promissory note shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. As of June 30, 2023, we have paid $184,000 toward the promissory note, leaving a balance of $396,098, including accrued and unpaid interest.

 

In 2023, we expanded our operations with the acquisition of an additional wholly owned subsidiary and anticipate acquiring another wholly owned subsidiary upon the consummation of this Offering:

 

On January 18, 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC, a Florida limited liability company formed on September 18, 2012, that operates a boat charter and watersports business at the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach, Florida, and is equipped with a fleet of 12 charter vessels as well as water sports equipment, in exchange for approximately $3,200,000 subject to (a) a cash payment of $755,134 paid upon the closing of the transaction, (b) a promissory note in the amount of $2,075,999 with a simple interest at the rate of 0% percent per annum to be paid at the effective date of this registration statement, (c) a payoff of vessel liens in the amount of $408,040.06, (d) a payment of escrow deposit in the amount of $64,000 and (e) a stock assignment of 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company as provided for in the Assignment and Transfer of Stock Certificate. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has pre-paid $500,000 toward the promissory note leaving a balance of $1,575,999.

 

On October 18, 2022, we entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, a USVI limited liability company, headquartered in St Thomas, USVI, and formed on July 21, 2015, comprising of Paradise Yacht Management, LLC and Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC, formed in November 2019, CharterSmarter, LLC, formed in August 2020, Paradise Yacht Clearing, LLC, formed in August 2021 and PYM (BVI) Ltd, formed in May 2022. On March 24, 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire said companies, which collectively provide luxury yacht management services and all-inclusive luxury yacht vacations for guests aboard luxury sailing and motor yachts in the Caribbean with a fleet of 36 managed yachts. In addition, the Paradise Yacht Management LLC also provide ancillary yacht management services which include term charter broker sales activity, term charter clearing agent activity for an additional 12 yachts, yacht sales brokerage services, and yacht maintenance services. On June 6, 2023, we entered into a First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before July 31, 2023. On July 31, 2023 we entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before September 15, 2023 and eliminated “Contingent Consideration” for financial performance for post-acquisition financial periods agreed upon in the initial Purchase Agreement. The purchase price was adjusted to $6,280,000 as the “Base Price” with $3,140,000 to be paid in cash at closing and the remaining balance paid by the issuance of 887,006 shares of the Company’s common stock at a value of $3.54 per share at the date and time of the closing of the transaction or by delivery of a promissory note in the amount of $3,140,000, or for any portion of the balance for which Paradise Yacht Management LLC does not exercise an option to receive the Company’s common stock. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering.

 

 

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Market Opportunity

 

The TAA market, commonly referred to as in-destination travel, includes tours, activities, attractions & events. This sector of the travel industry is the third largest sector by spending and represents the activities travelers partake ‘in destination’ when they arrive at their location. According to Verified Market Research’s January 2021 Global In-Destination Travel Market Research report, the global in-destination portion of the travel market will reach about $297.6 billion in 2026 from 133.6 US$ Million in 2022, with a CAGR of 17.3%. The North American TAA market is estimated to reach $90 billion according to the same report. The market for activities is highly fragmented with most providers offering a limited range of services at few locations with limited use of technology. We believe an opportunity exists for a well-funded provider to become brand trusted in multiple destinations.

 

Fragmentation. The tour activity operator industry is fragmented, with few large, multi-geographic players. This fragmentation results in a lack of efficiency and economy of scale. According to an October 2022 Phocuswright Research report titled ‘The outlook for travel experiences’, “More than eight in 10 operators generate less than $200,000 in annual gross sales.” According to an October 2022 Phocuswright Research publication titled ‘Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector’ not only is the average TAA operator small, with the industry average being $250,000 in revenue, but TAA operators also do not tend to have longevity. 45% of current TAA businesses are less than 7 years old.

 

Technology Adoption. The digital technology revolution has not reached the in-destination tour activity operator industry. Fragmentation and TAA operators with low revenue bases are some of the causes of a low technology adoption rate in the industry. As stated in a September 2018 article published in Skift by Dan Peltier and Andrew Sheivachman, “Nearly every travel sector has leveraged the internet to modernize and give consumers a more convenient booking experience during the past two decades. Tours and activities are a notable exception largely because of global fragmentation.”

 

Value Chain Optimization. Tech-savvy consumers demand digitally enabled ease of use in all rungs of the value chain. For consumers looking for in-destination tours and activities, this includes consumer ease in researching in-destination activities and extends to the booking process and culminates in the activity itself. However, existing TAA operators have not embraced digital technology and the resulting improvements in business processes. According to Skift Research, published in March 2022, titled ‘Tours and Activities Go From Hardest Hit to In Hot Demand This Year: New Survey’, “Not all operators of tours, attractions, and experiences have adapted the latest technologies, which may mean they are leaving some money on the table as consumers switch from walk-up bookings to digital channels.” This digital enablement also extends to the actual tour and activity experience including digital guides, social media value-adds, and on activity virtual enhancement as examples.

 

Amphitrite Digital believes we have effectively addressed these opportunities using digital technology for our TAA business operations, including advertising and marketing, guest service, and repair and maintenance resulting in efficiencies not usually seen in this sector.

 

Our Solutions and Competitive Strengths

 

We believe our strength is our ability to re-imagine and re-map the traditional TAA operator to a futuristic, digitally enabled operating model. We believe our integrated, digitally enabled operating model allows us to exceed consumer expectations while providing a foundation for both organic growth and the continuation of an acquisition roll-up strategy. Directly addressing the market opportunities of the TAA industry, we believe the following competitive strengths support our core mission:

 

Digitally Enabled Business Operating Model. The foundation of our competitive strength is the utilization of digital technology in all aspects of our operations. We refer to this digital foundation as “The Helm.” The Helm is both an operating business model philosophy and an online and app portal, allowing our employees, contractors and associates, including sales affiliates, marketing and advertising companies and key suppliers, to access information and key technology to enhance our performance. We strive to bring this digital technology to the TAA industry, which is characterized by a low technology adoption rate. Our digital operating platform, through our agreements and licenses, is primarily comprised of the following technology service providers.

 

 

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We believe our digital enabled business operating model allows us to use technology to more effectively market and book tours, manage resources and improve our operating efficiencies than our competitors. The utilization and integration of this digital technology for specific operating processes critical to the TAA industry we believe gives us competitive advantages. Some examples of areas we ‘digitally enable’ to our competitive advantage include:

 

Advertising and Marketing. We believe the traditional maritime TAA operator does not use advanced guest acquisition programs that are informed by inventory and revenue management analytics and objectives. We also believe the typical TAA operator does little to no direct digital advertising and instead relies on the online travel agencies (OTAs) for bookings and traditional location-based marketing such as rack-cards driven by discounts. In contrast, we use advanced analytics technology to determine utilization and revenue management metrics at various pivots; vessels, and tour days & time. We then use our advertising campaign management technology to acquire guests that positively affect the underperforming areas of utilization which we have identified; for example a specific tour day & time. In turn this helps us increase our utilization metrics in a targeted manner while using a guest acquisition program which we believe is less expensive than the traditional TAA guest acquisition model. Our direct and online guest acquisition programs achieve a cost of sale of 11.95% compared to the traditional TAA operator relying on OTA bookings paying an estimated 15% to 30% commissions according to Phocuswright in their research report titled, ‘The Outlook for Travel Experiences 2019-2025’.

 

Customer Service. We believe the traditional TAA operator has limited customer service initiatives due to lack of technology. In our experience, a phone number for the TAA operator is often a cell phone of the owner or operator. Emails, phone calls and text by consumers both before and after the tour will have significant variances in the method and quality of handling. In our experience most TAA operators do not use customer relationship management (CRM) technology to assist with managing a customer’s overall experience. We use digital technology to enable our guest service efforts. We use 8X8 VOIP technology to forward phone calls to a live guest services coordinator, who is available 24/7 including an in-destination/local guest services coordinator during normal tour operating hours. We use advanced reservation management tools provided by Fareharbor to manage reservations real-time by computer or phone app. Saleforce.com has been selected as our CRM enabler to provide a single and central view on the data on our affiliates, concierge partners and guests. This technology is used for guest messaging: inbound and outbound. Our guest management communications is integrated into our campaign management systems for post-tour communication. These guest services technology enablers and processes provide us a competitive advantage over the typical TAA operator that does not provide guest services at this enhanced level. We believe it has contributed to our number of positive reviews, our rankings on Tripadvisor compared to our competitors and our other guest services awards and accolades.

 

 

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Repair, Maintenance and Resource Management. For maritime TAA operators, managing the resources (vessels) is vital. As an example, vessel utilization rate and specifically available utilization rate is a key performance indicator. Available utilization rate expresses the ratio of calendar days a vessel is available for tours/charter versus unavailable. Our objective is 93.3% available utilization; this equates to 28 days out of 30 days to generate revenue. We believe the typical maritime TAA operator is reactive driven to events like repair and maintenance that negatively affect available utilization rate. Amphitrite uses digital technology including MaxPanda and ServiceFusion to schedule preventative maintenance twice a month (1 day each 15 days of service) and to log, schedule and complete unexpected repairs during scheduled maintenance days or during time periods where the vessel is not scheduled for a tour; i.e. evenings. Equipment content (schematics, parts lists, etc.) is stored digitally on “The Helm” for easy access by captains and crew and repair personnel via their cell phone. This digital repair and maintenance technology also informs our marketing and advertising technology on vessel utilization which influences where we purchase advertising. These and other digital enablers, allow us to manage resources at a higher available utilization rate, as one example, than we believe other maritime TAA operators achieve.

 

Improve Overall Operations. One of the key performance indicators for operating efficiency is the cost of goods/services sold. Cost of labor, cost of the captain and crew labor for each tour or charter, is a key component of costs of services sold. We believe the typical maritime TAA operator relies primarily on 1099 contractors that are hired seasonally. This is the industry standard which we believe is driven by the inability of TAA operators to both produce valid revenue and utilization projections and to influence guest count or revenue projections using digital marketing channels to achieve a comfort level for an employee hire commitment. In contrast, we strive to utilize full-time, year-round employees for captains and crew which we believe results in several operating efficiencies including cost of services: cost of labor. We can hire full-time captains and crew as we have the technology for proper utilization projections, and we can positively influence utilization when needed to match our labor plan. In addition, other technology enablers assist with providing captains and crew flexible workday arrangements to meet their needs while still benefiting from a full-time employment arrangement.

 

We believe the three areas above are examples and representative of the competitive advantage created by our digitally enabled business operating model. Other competitive strengths include:

 

Highly Effective Marketing Program. We have a digitally enabled advertising and marketing program that emphasizes online and direct sales and is complementary to our OTA sales channel. To achieve our online and direct sales objective, we use advanced campaign management technology. Campaign management technology such as MarinOne, DiiB and tools by Google, Microsoft and Meta utilize automated routines, integrated data feeds, targeting and segmentation, real-time AI driven learning and programmatic advertising in the design, development, implementation and analysis of guest acquisition programs. Amphitrite utilizes these digitally enabled advertising and marketing programs to acquire guests at a significantly lower cost than the industry average. Our marketing programs resulted in a return on advertising spending (“ROAS”) of 839% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023 for our operating business units of Seas the Day Charters USVI, Windy of Chicago, and Paradise Adventures LLC. For this ROAS calculation, we spent $535,467 on online advertising and marketing guest acquisition programs, primarily online search and display advertising buys on Google, Microsoft Audience Network and Meta, to achieve $4,494,380 in online and direct ticket sales. Website and social media traffic for this time period, measured by unique users, was 4.86 million, an increase of 365% year over year for our company-owned websites at tallshipwindy.com, seasthedayusvi.com, and paradiseadventurespcb.com. Our ROAS of 839% for this time period converts to a cost of online and direct revenue of 11.9%. As we believe the typical maritime TAA operator relies primarily on OTAs for guest acquisition paying between 15% and 30% commission, we believe our highly effective marketing programs described above provide us with a competitive advantage in the TAA industry.

 

Unique Maritime Charter and Activity Products and Guest Experience. Since our start in 2018, our wholly owned operations have grown from 1 yacht in St. Thomas, USVI, to 63 owned or managed boats, yachts and ships in the United States and the Caribbean.

 

In the USVI, we own and operate Seas the Day Charters USVI, a luxury day charter and tour operator in St. Thomas and St. John. Seas the Day Charters USVI owns and operates 6 luxury catamaran yachts, 5 luxury power yachts and 3 runabout power boats, Offering a variety of day sail activities, including private charters, beach and snorkeling excursions, and island-hopping adventures.

 

 

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In the Caribbean, we will manage and operate Paradise Yacht Management LLC, the leading multi-day luxury yacht charter operation in the Leeward Islands. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering. Operating out of the USVI and the British Virgin Islands, Paradise Yacht Management LLC manages and markets 36 privately owned luxury yachts with a market value of over $35 million and provides yacht clearing agent services for an additional 12 yachts. Paradise Yacht Management LLC specializes in week-long, luxury ‘crewed’ yacht charters with destinations throughout the Leeward Islands.

 

In Florida, we own and operate Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports from the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Paradise Adventures fleet of all company-owned vessels includes 2 catamarans, 1 monohull luxury sailing yacht, 2 powerboats, 7 pontoon boats and 1 work barge for a variety of excursions, including sightseeing, dolphin tours, snorkeling, watersports and private parties.

 

On Lake Michigan, we own and operate Windy of Chicago Ltd, which owns and operates Tall Ship Windy. Tall Ship Windy is the Official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago; designated and commended by Mayor Richard Daly and the Chicago City Council in 2006. The Tall Ship Windy sails daily from Navy Pier in Chicago from May through September and offers skyline sails, sunset sails, fireworks sails, as well as a premium location for weddings, private parties and full ship charters for corporate events.

 

In St. Thomas, USVI, we sublease Magens Hideaway, a luxury villa and bed and breakfast Offering land and sea vacations and activities to its guests. Magens Hideaway comprises three buildings surrounding a quietly bubbling fountain and tropical garden views in the traditional Caribbean Danish architectural style. Accommodating 14 guests, the luxury property sits atop Peterborg peninsula on St. Thomas and overlooks Magens Bay on the south side and the British Virgin Islands on its north side.

 

Company-owned Marketing and Distribution Channels. Our key marketing philosophy is to own the predominance of our guest acquisition and retention channels. Our primary marketing objective is to utilize our digitally enabled advertising and marketing to drive sales through our company-owned websites (tallshipwindy.com, seasthedayusvi.com, paradiseadventurespcb.com, paradiseyachtmanagement.com, chartersmarter.com, and magenshideaway.com) and direct bookings, as this channel powered by our digitally-enabled online advertising has the lowest cost of sale at 11.9% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023.

 

We have made substantial progress with fully automating the charter and activity booking process by utilizing best of class digital reservation technologies, API linkages, transparent pricing strategies, effective automated customer service tools, and improved multi-channel communication. The company has completed and implemented fully automated, self-service websites and reservation platforms for the business units of Seas the Day Charters USVI, Windy of Chicago and Paradise Adventures. The company intends to complete and implement a fully automated, self-service reservation website and platform for Paradise Yacht Management LLC by September 1, 2023.

 

Company-owned websites, direct ticket sales and other non-OTA channels represented 64% of our revenue in the twelve months ended March 31, 2023. We will strive to grow revenue by emphasizing online and direct bookings at a cost of sale lower than the OTA channel provides. We believe OTA channels typically charge between a 15% to a 30% commission, the continued movement of sales to company-owned online and direct sales channels at an 11.9% cost of sale is a competitive advantage.

 

Recognizing that OTAs will continue to play an important role in the sector, we continue to develop strategic relationships with certain OTAs, including Expedia, TripAdvisor, Tripshock and GetYourGuide, which represented 36% of our revenue in the twelve months ended March 31, 2023. Our primary OTA provider, TripAdvisor, represented 29% of revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2023. Viator through its online travel agency websites including TripAdvisor.com and Viator.com promotes and sells the company’s tours. We anticipate that strategic partnerships with global and regional OTAs will continue to augment our primary direct channel.

 

 

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Highly Experienced Management Team. Our management team consists of highly skilled technology, marketing and hospitality professionals. See “Management” beginning on page 110 of this prospectus for a detailed discussion of our management team.

 

Scott Stawski, our co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors is a recognized digital technology thought leader. He has served in various executive roles at leading technology companies including DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) and its predecessor company Hewlett Packard. Mr. Stawski authored Inflection Point – How the Convergence of Cloud, Mobility, Apps and Data Will Shape the Future of Business, which was published and distributed globally by Pearson FT Press in 2015. In 2019, McGraw-Hill published his second book, The Power of Mandate – How Visionary Leaders Keep Their Organization Focused on What Matters Most.

     
  Rob Chapple, our Chief Executive Officer and Director has over 25 years of experience in leading marketing and business operations in various industries. Since January 2020, Mr. Chapple served as the co-founder and chief customer officer of New York-based Esellas, a revenue performance management company. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2019, Mr. Chapple served as the chief revenue officer for Civis Analytics, a Google Eric Schmidt backed venture, where he helped create new data analytics product strategies and go to market initiatives. Mr. Chapple held various global management roles from 2001 until 2017 with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services and its predecessor EDS.

 

Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, President and Director is an accomplished hospitality executive with many years in management positions at ARAMARK, Hyatt-Regency and other leading hospitality companies. Hope Stawski leads the guest services and day-to-day charter operations of the company and has proven invaluable in developing our award-winning guest experience program. She is also deeply involved in all aspects of recruitment, merchandising and special events.

 

Patrick Mullett, our co-Founder, Vice President of Operations and Director, is a seasoned hospitality executive, most recently VP of Operations for Margaritaville Caribbean Group, responsible for the opening and management of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurants in the Caribbean. Pat Mullett is responsible for the daily operations in the Caribbean.

 

Amphitrite Digital has an independent Board of Directors consisting of financial, merger and acquisition, technology, hospitality and safety experts who are a source of valuable counsel and oversight to the company.

 

Growth Strategy

 

The in-destination tour activities and attractions industry is highly fragmented with a low technology adoption rate. According to a November 2023 Phocuswright Conference article titled, ‘The Future of Experiences: Tours, Activities, Attractions’, “Tours, activities and attractions (TAA) is perhaps the most diverse and fragmented sector in the global tourism industry. It is also the least understood and studied.” According to a Tourwriter article titled, ‘The travel industry is resilient,’ the industry has proven to be highly resilient and has rapidly rebounded after global crises. According to an October 2022 Phocuswright Research titled, ‘The outlook for travel experiences’, “Gross industry revenue will surpass 2019 by 2024, when global gross bookings will reach $260 billion.”

 

With increasing global and North American consumer spending on tours, activities and attractions, and the increased need for a digitally optimized business operating model in the TAA industry, the company believes that the market opportunity in this space will be best captured by TAA operators who embrace digital technology as an enabler to their major business processes. Key elements of our growth strategy include:

 

Customer Segment Targets. Our marketing objective is to focus on obtaining guests using our digitally enabled operations without discounting. The customer segments we actively target include:

 

Consumer Vacationers: Individuals and families planning and conducting vacations in the geographies we serve;

 

 

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Consumer Staycationers: Individuals and families residing in the geographies we serve; and

 

Businesses and Business Groups. Businesses and business groups desiring to have corporate events in the growing geographies we serve.

 

Organic Growth in Existing Geographies. We plan to grow our operations solely in North America and the Caribbean over the next 5 years. We believe a 15% market share for maritime tours and activities in each geography entered achieves the economies of scale and operational efficiency to maximize profitability. In each geography entered, we will continue to use our competitive strength in digitally enabled guest acquisition to achieve this target. In the near term, we will continue to work on organic growth to achieve our market share goals in Chicago, Panama City Beach, Florida and the Virgin Islands.

 

Acquisition / Roll-up Strategy. The TAA industry is fragmented, and current operators have a low technology adoption. According to an October 2022 Phocuswright Research titled, ‘The outlook for travel experiences’ discussed above, “Tour and attraction operators, which have historically lagged in digital adoption, may cede ground in online market share to faster- moving OTAs.” These challenges present an opportunity for us to pursue an acquisition roll-up strategy. We have successfully acquired TAA operators in Chicago, Florida and the Caribbean. The company has an active acquisition pipeline and it is the company’s intent to complete further acquisitions in the next twelve months.

 

 

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IMPLICATIONS OF BEING AN EMERGING GROWTH COMPANY
AND A SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY

 

We qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended, or the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include:

 

  only two years of audited financial statements in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure;
     
  reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements;
     
  no non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements; and
     
  exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting.

 

We may take advantage of these exemptions for up to five years or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company on the date that is the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.235 billion or more; (ii) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the completion of this Offering; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in nonconvertible debt during the previous three years; or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer under the rules of the SEC. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these exemptions. We have taken advantage of reduced reporting requirements in this prospectus. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different from the information you receive from other public companies in which you hold stock. Additionally, the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this exemption and, therefore, while we are an emerging growth company, we will not be subject to new or revised accounting standards at the same time that they become applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

 

We are also a “smaller reporting company” as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We may continue to be a smaller reporting company even after we are no longer an emerging growth company. We may take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies until the fiscal year following the determination that our voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is greater than $250 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, or our annual revenues are less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and our voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is more than $700 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter.

 

 

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SUMMARY RISK FACTORS

 

Scott Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder and President, are husband and wife collectively hold approximately 58% of our Common Stock as of June 30, 2023 and will collectively hold [●]% of our Common Stock post this Offering, giving them the ability to influence the outcome of director elections and other matters requiring stockholder approval.

 

We depend on our executive officers, particularly Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Revenue Officer and co-Founder and President, Rob Chapple, our CEO and other key employees, and the loss of one or more of these employees could materially adversely affect our business.

 

Our Articles of Incorporation provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

Our management will have broad discretion over the use of the proceeds we receive in this Offering and might not apply the proceeds in ways that increase the value of your investment.

 

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) sales practice requirements may limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.

 

  Future sales of our Common Stock, warrants, or securities convertible into our Common Stock may depress our stock price.

 

  We may, in the future, issue additional securities, which would reduce investors’ percentage of ownership and dilute the value of your investment in our Common Stock.

 

  No active trading market for our Common Stock currently exists, and an active trading market may not develop or be sustained following this Offering.

 

  The prices of our securities may be volatile, which could subject us to securities class action litigation and prevent you from being able to sell your shares at or above the Offering price.

 

  If you purchase shares in this Offering, you will suffer immediate dilution of your investment.

 

  We have not and do not expect to declare any cash dividends to our stockholders in the foreseeable future.

 

  Once listed on Nasdaq, our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq could result in a delisting of our Common Stock.

 

  An active, liquid and orderly trading market for our Common Stock may not develop, the price of our stock may be volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

 

  We are an “emerging growth company,” and we cannot be certain if the reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our Common Stock less attractive to investors.

 

  If we are unable to establish appropriate internal financial reporting controls and procedures, it could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, resulting in the restatement of our financial statements, harm our operating results, subject us to regulatory scrutiny and sanction, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on the market price for shares of our Common Stock.

 

  We will incur increased costs and demands upon management as a result of complying with the laws and regulations affecting public companies, which could adversely affect our operating results.

 

 

 

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  The financial and operational projections that we may make from time to time are subject to inherent risks.

 

  If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavorable or inaccurate research about our business, the market price and trading volume of our Common Stock could decline.

 

Instances of foodborne illness and outbreaks of disease, as well as negative publicity relating thereto, could result in reduced demand for our menu offerings and negatively impact our business.

 

We may not be able to achieve our financial and climate-related performance goals.

 

The potential unavailability of insurance coverage, an inability to obtain insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates or our failure to have coverage in sufficient amounts to cover our incurred losses may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Litigation, enforcement actions, fines or penalties could adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and/or damage our reputation.

 

CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

We are incorporated under the laws of the United States Virgin Islands on April 1, 2022. Our principal executive office is located at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-2, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802. Our phone number is 312-386-5906. Our website address is www.amphitritedigital.com. We do not incorporate the information on or accessible through our website as part of this prospectus. We have included our website address in this prospectus solely as an inactive textual reference.

 

 

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THE OFFERING

 

The following summary of the Offering contains basic information about the Offering and our securities and is not intended to be complete. It does not contain all the information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of our securities, please refer to the section of this prospectus entitled “DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES.”

 

Common Stock offered by us   We are offering [●] shares of Common Stock.
     
Public Offering Price   The assumed public offering price is between $[●] and $ [●] per share of Common Stock.
     
Common Stock outstanding before this Offering(1)   11,368,601 shares of Common Stock
     
Common Stock outstanding after this Offering(1)   [●] shares of Common Stock or [●] shares if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full, and assuming in each case, no exercise of the Underwriters’ Warrants.
     
Over-allotment option   The underwriters have an option for a period of 45 days to purchase from us up to an additional 15% of the shares of Common Stock sold in this public Offering solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, if any.
     
Use of Proceeds  

We expect to receive approximately $[●] net proceeds from this Offering (approximately $[●] if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full), assuming an Offering price of $[●] per share of Common Stock, the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us.

 

We plan to use the proceeds of the Offering for technology development, marketing program expansion, executive and management recruitment, debt retirement and future acquisitions. Please see “USE OF PROCEEDS” on page 45 of this prospectus for a more complete description of the intended use of proceeds from this Offering.

 

Underwriters’ Warrants(2)   Upon the closing of this Offering, we have agreed to sell to the representative of the underwriters of this Offering, or its permitted designees, for nominal consideration, warrants to purchase 8% of the shares of Common Stock sold in this Offering as additional consideration to the underwriters in this Offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants will have an exercise price equal to 100% of the public Offering price in this Offering and shall be exercisable commencing six (6) months after the effective date of the registration statement related to this Offering, and will expire five years after the commencement of sales of this Offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants will contain customary anti-dilution, “cashless” exercise and registration rights provisions. For additional information regarding our arrangement with the underwriters, please see “UNDERWRITING.”
     
Risk Factors   Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the information set forth in this prospectus and, in particular, the specific factors set forth in the “RISK FACTORS” section beginning on page 17 of this prospectus before deciding whether or not to invest in our securities.
     
Proposed Nasdaq Ticker Symbol   We have applied to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “AMDI.” No assurance can be given that our application will be approved. If our Common Stock is not approved for listing on Nasdaq, we will not consummate this Offering.
     
Lockups   We and our directors, officers, and holders of 1% of our outstanding securities have agreed with the underwriters not to offer for sale, issue, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of any of the Common Stock for a period of 180 days from the effectiveness of this registration statement., in the case of our company and our officers and directors. See “UNDERWRITING” on page 140.

 

 
(1) The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding after this Offering, as set forth in the table above, is based on [●] shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of [●] 2023, which excludes, as of that date, (i) outstanding options to purchase [●] shares of the Common Stock granted as of the date of this Offering pursuant to our Incentive Plans adopted on April 1, 2022 (the “Plan”) (ii) options to purchase [●] shares of our Common Stock available for future issuance under the Plan and (iii) Underwriters’ Warrants will not be exercisable for six (6) months from the effective date of this Registration Statement and will expire five (5) years from such date entitling the underwriters to purchase 8% of the number of shares of the Common Stock sold in this Offering, at an exercise price equal to 100% of the public offering price. For additional information regarding our arrangement with the underwriters, please see “UNDERWRITING.”
(2) The actual shares of Common Stock and Underwriters’ Warrants that we will offer and that will be outstanding after this Offering will be determined based on the actual public offering price.

 

 

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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

 

The following summary financial data have been derived from the Company’s (i) unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus as of June 30, 2023 and for six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and (ii) audited financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 that are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The financial statements have been prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year or for future periods. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements for interim periods include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for such interim periods. This summary financial information should be read in conjunction with the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information” and the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
(in USD dollars)   2023     2022     2022     2021  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:                        
Revenue   $ 3,761,459     $ 2,205,946     $ 4,591,690     $ 2,059,001  
Cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization   $ 2,230,162     $ 1,069,987     $ 3,791,356     $ 1,633,373  
Operating loss   $ (2,490,401 )   $ (876,828 )   $ (2,594,886 )   $ 100,901  
Net loss   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  

 

    As of
June 30,
    As of
December 31,
 
(in USD dollars)   2023     2022     2021  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:                        
Cash (includes restricted cash)   $ 62,000     $ 134,868     $ 1,027  
Total Assets   $ 9,038,232     $ 4,904,395     $ 1,681,162  
Total Liabilities   $ 9,997,410     $ 6,222,817     $ 1,864,218  
Working Capital (deficit)(1)   $ (5,009,169 )   $ (1,616,875 )   $ (487,248 )

 

 
(1) Working capital deficit is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities including acquisition debt to be paid with use of proceeds from this Offering.

 

 

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Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Amphitrite uses Adjusted EBITDA to identify and target operational results which is beneficial to management and investors in evaluating operational effectiveness. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of the Company’s performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of Amphitrite’s financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or any other performance measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Amphitrite’s calculation of this non-GAAP financial measure may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures, if any, reported by other companies. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

Amphitrite presents Adjusted EBITDA because it considers this measure to be an important supplemental measure of its performance and believes it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in its industry. Management believes that investors’ understanding of the Company’s performance is enhanced by including this non-GAAP financial measure as a reasonable basis for comparing its ongoing results of operations.

 

Amphitrite calculates Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income tax expense, share-based compensation expenses, legal settlements, non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions, and transaction expenses related to this offering.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to loss for each of the periods indicated.

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
    Year End
December 31,
 
(in USD dollars)   2023     2022     2022     2021  
Net loss   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Addback:                                
Depreciation and amortization     469,215       220,007       587,922       230,448  
Interest expense     844,025       91,343       190,249       44,555  
Income tax expense (benefit)                                
Settlements(1)                     250,000          
Share-based compensation expense(2)     1,420,081       688,125       1,654,546          
Non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions(3)     691,927       410,973       562,348          
Transaction costs(4)     375,000       115,000       220,000          
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 620,093     $ 328,110     $ 454,364     $ 347,627  

 

 
(1) Represents an adjustment for a non-recurring legal settlement for $250,000.
(2) Represents non-cash expenses related to equity-based compensation programs used primarily for employee retention incentives related to acquisitions, which vary from period to period depending on various factors including the timing, number, and the valuation of awards.
(3) Represents non-recurring expenses related to the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January 2023, the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to close with this Offering and the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd in January 2022.
(4) Represents costs related to a public company transaction, including accounting, legal, and listing costs.

 

 

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SUMMARY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The summary unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data of the Company presented below has been derived from our unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The summary unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 give effect to the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023, the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to occur with the use of proceeds described in “Our Organizational Structure” and “Use of Proceeds,” and the financial impact of this Offering as if all such transactions had occurred on January 1, 2022, with respect to the summary unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations, and, with respect to the summary unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and as of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information includes various estimates which are subject to material change and may not be indicative of what our operations or financial position would have been had this Offering and related transactions taken place on the dates indicated, or that may be expected to occur in the future.

 

Our historical results presented herein are not necessarily indicative or predictive of results in any future period. We derived the consolidated income statements data and the consolidated statement of financial position data for the year ended December 31, 2022 from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. In our opinion, any unaudited financial and non-GAAP measurements presented herein represent a fair presentation of such financial data. We recommend reading the following information in conjunction with “Capitalization,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” “Business” and our consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in this prospectus. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further discussion of the use of the below non-GAAP financial measures.

 

This summary pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information” and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

(in USD dollars)   As of
June 30,
2023
 
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:        
Cash   $ 5,249,695  
Total Assets   $ 20,318,047  
Total Liabilities   $ 8,846,297  
Total shareholders’ equity   $ 11,471,750  

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 

(in USD dollars)

  2023     2022  
    (unaudited)        
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:                
Revenue   $ 9,673,620     $ 17,159,436  
Cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization   $ 6,153,609     $ 11,537,927  
Operating profit   $ 701,488     $ 1,179,323  
Net profit   $ 753,603     $ 1,083,244  
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted   $ 11,574,504     $ 7,327,764  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 1,358,657     $ 2,214,768  
Net profit per share – basic and diluted   $ 0.07     $ 0.15  

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the other information contained in this prospectus, the following risks have the potential to impact our business and operations. These risk factors are not exhaustive, and all investors are encouraged to perform their own investigation with respect to our business, financial condition and prospects. The occurrence of any of the following risks or additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth prospects. The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and, as a result, you may lose all or part of your investment.

 

Macroeconomic, Business, Market and Operational Risks

 

Adverse economic or other conditions could reduce the demand for maritime vessels and passenger spending, adversely impacting our operating results, cash flows and financial condition including impairing the value of our goodwill, ships, trademarks and other assets and potentially affecting other critical accounting estimates where the impact may be material to our operating results.

 

Demand for maritime vessels is affected by international, national, and local economic conditions. Weak or uncertain economic conditions may impact consumer confidence and pose a risk as vacationers postpone or reduce discretionary spending. This, in turn, may result in cruise booking slowdowns, decreased cruise prices and lower onboard revenues. Given the global nature of our business, we are exposed to many different economies, and our business could be negatively impacted by challenging conditions in any of the markets in which we operate, and/or related reactions by our competitors in such markets.

 

Our operating costs could increase due to market forces and economic or geopolitical factors beyond our control.

 

Our operating costs, including fuel, food, payroll and benefits, airfare, taxes, insurance, and security costs, can be and have been subject to increases due to market forces and economic or geopolitical conditions or other factors beyond our control, including global inflationary pressures, which have increased our operating costs. Increases in these operating costs have affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our future profitability.

 

In particular, increases in fuel prices have and could continue to materially and adversely affect our business as fuel prices impact not only our fuel costs, but also some of our other expenses, such as crew travel, freight, and commodity prices. Mandatory fuel restrictions may also create uncertainty related to the price and availability of certain fuel types potentially impacting operating costs.

 

Price increases for commercial airline services for our guests or major changes or reduction in commercial airline services and/or availability could adversely impact the demand for cruises and undermine our ability to provide reasonably priced vacation packages to our guests.

 

Many of our guests depend on scheduled commercial airline services to transport them to or from the ports where our maritime tours embark or disembark. Increases in the price of airfare would increase the overall price of the vacation to our guests, which may adversely impact demand for our tours and excursions. In addition, changes in the availability and/or regulations governing commercial airline services could adversely affect our guests’ ability to obtain air travel, as well as our ability to transfer our guests to or from our cruise ships, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Terrorist attacks, war, and other similar events could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

 

We are susceptible to a wide range of adverse events, including terrorist attacks, war, conflicts, civil unrest and other hostilities. The occurrence of these events or an escalation in the frequency or severity of them, and the resulting political instability, travel restrictions and advisories and concerns over safety and security aspects of traveling or the fear of any of the foregoing, have had, and could have in the future, a significant adverse impact on demand and pricing in the travel and vacation industry. These events could also result in additional security measures taken by local authorities which have, and may in the future, impact access to ports and/or destinations. In addition, such events have led, and could lead, to disruptions, instability and volatility in global markets, supply chains and industries, increased operating costs, such as fuel and food, and disruptions affecting fleet modernization efforts, any of which could materially and adversely impact our business and results of operations. Further, such events could have the effect of heightening the other risks we have described in this report, any of which also could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

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Events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the current invasion of Ukraine, heightened inflation and other general concerns impacting the ability or desire of people to travel, have led, and may in the future lead, to a decline in demand for travel, impacting our operating costs and profitability.

 

We have been, and may continue to be, impacted by the public’s concerns regarding the health, safety and security of travel, including government travel advisories and travel restrictions, political instability and civil unrest, terrorist attacks, war and military action, most recently the current invasion of Ukraine, and other general concerns. The current invasion of Ukraine and its resulting impacts, including supply chain disruptions, increased fuel prices and international sanctions and other measures that have been imposed, have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business. These factors may also have the effect of heightening many other risks to our business, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. Additionally, we have been, and may continue to be, impacted by heightened regulations around customs and border control, travel bans to and from certain geographical areas, voluntary changes to our itineraries in light of geopolitical events, government policies increasing the difficulty of travel and limitations on issuing international travel visas. We have been, and may continue to be, impacted by inflation and supply chain disruptions and may also be impacted by adverse changes in the perceived or actual economic climate, such as global or regional recessions, higher unemployment and underemployment rates and declines in income levels.

 

Our reliance on shipyards, their subcontractors and our suppliers to implement our ship upgrade programs and to repair and maintain our ships exposes us to risks which could adversely impact our business.

 

We rely on shipyards, their subcontractors and our suppliers to effectively repair, maintain, and upgrade our existing ships on a timely basis and in a cost-effective manner. There are a limited number of shipyards with the capability and capacity to build, repair, maintain and/or upgrade our ships. As such, any disruptions affecting the fleet modernization supply chain will adversely impact our business as there are limited substitutes.

 

Suspensions and/or slowdowns of work at shipyards, could impact our ability to timely and cost-effectively procure new capacity, and our ability to execute scheduled drydocks and/or fleet modernizations. Variations from our plan could have a significant negative impact on our business operations and financial condition.

 

Building, repairing, maintaining and/or upgrading a ship is sophisticated work that involves significant risks. Material increases in commodity and raw material prices, and other cost pressures impacting the construction of a new ship, such as the cost of labor and financing, could adversely impact the shipyard’s ability to build the ship on a cost-effective basis. We may be impacted if shipyards, their subcontractors, and/or our suppliers encounter financial difficulties, supply chain, technical or design problems when building or repairing a ship. These problems have impacted and may in the future impact the timely delivery or cost of new ships or the ability of shipyards to repair and upgrade our fleet in accordance with our needs or expectations. In addition, delays, mechanical faults and/or unforeseen incidents may result in cancellation of cruises or delays of new ship orders or necessitate unscheduled drydocks. Such events could result in lost revenue, increased operating expenses, or both, and thus adversely affect our results of operations.

 

As a maritime tour activity operator, the nature of the company’s business is such where mechanical failure, boat repair, and the potential for guest personal injury have the potential for adverse financial impact to the company.

 

The company’s main venues for its guest charters and tour operations are maritime vessels including tenders, boats, yachts and ships. These vessels operate in the Caribbean, on inland waterways and near shore of the continental United States and on the Great Lakes. Maritime vessels may be negatively impacted by mechanical failure including unforeseen maintenance issues, floating obstructions, unforeseen natural occurrences and normal wear and tear of the vessel. The company’s tour activity business is conducted on water and may include in-water activities including swimming, snorkeling and other activities that may increase the risk of personal injury to our guests. These factors may have the effect of heightening legal and financial risks to our business. The sophisticated nature of repairing and revitalizing a ship involves risks, and shipyards may encounter financial, technical or design problems when doing these jobs. Delays in boat repair, revitalization or mechanical failures have in the past and may in the future result in delays or cancellations of expeditions and unscheduled drydocks and repairs of boats. If there is a significant accident, mechanical failure or similar problem involving a boat, we may have to place a boat in drydock for an extended period for repairs. Any such delays, cancellations of expeditions and/or unscheduled drydockings could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. These events and any related adverse publicity could result in lost revenue, increased operating expenses, or both, and thus adversely affect our results of operations.

 

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The company’s tour activity business includes charter and tour options where food and alcohol may be consumed by the company’s guests. Food and alcohol consumption by our guests may increase the legal and financial risks to the company.

 

The company sells maritime tours and charters some of which include an option for guests to purchase food and / or alcohol products. Providing guests with food products may increase the legal and financial risk to the company including the risk related to inadequate disclosure, food allergy, and food contamination. Providing guests with alcohol products may increase the risk of guest injury. Alcoholic beverage control regulations relate to numerous aspects of the daily operations of each vessel, including minimum age of patrons and employees; hours of operation; advertising; wholesale purchasing; inventory control; and handling, storage and dispensing of alcoholic beverages. The failure to receive or retain a liquor license, or any other required permit or license, in a particular location, or to continue to qualify for, or renew licenses, could have a material adverse effect on operations and our ability to obtain such a license or permit in other maritime vessels. These factors associated with the company providing food and / or alcohol consumption has the effect of increasing legal and financial risk to the company.

 

Instances of foodborne illness and outbreaks of disease, as well as negative publicity relating thereto, could result in reduced demand for our menu offerings and negatively impact our business.

 

Our supply chain and food safety controls and training may not be fully effective in preventing all food safety issues at our venues on our maritime vessels, including any occurrences of foodborne illnesses such as salmonella, E. coli and hepatitis A. In addition, we rely on third-party vendors, making it difficult to monitor food safety compliance and increasing the risk that foodborne illness would affect multiple locations rather than a single maritime vessel. Some foodborne illness incidents could be caused by third-party vendors and distributors outside of our control.

 

New illnesses resistant to our current precautions may develop in the future, or diseases with long incubation periods could arise, that could give rise to claims or allegations on a retroactive basis. One or more instances of foodborne illness in any of our venues or markets or related to food products we sell could negatively affect our venue sales nationwide if highly publicized on national media outlets or through social media. This risk exists even if it were later determined that the illness was wrongly attributed to us or one of our vessels. A number of restaurant chains have experienced incidents related to foodborne illnesses that have had material adverse effects on their operations. The occurrence of a similar incident at one or more of our vessels, or negative publicity or public speculation about an incident, could reduce customer demand for our maritime vessels and negatively impact demand for our maritime tours.

 

Disease outbreaks and an increase in concern about the risk of illness and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the impact on our results of operations is uncertain.

 

Disease outbreaks and increased concern related to illness when traveling to, from, and on our maritime vessels such as COVID-19 could cause a drop in demand for tours and charters, guest cancellations, travel restrictions, an unavailability of ports and/or destinations, cruise cancellations, ship redeployments and an inability to source our crew, provisions or supplies from certain places. In addition, we may be subject to increased concerns that cruises are more susceptible than other vacation alternatives to the spread of infectious diseases. The extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, cash flows and growth prospects are uncertain and will ultimately depend on future developments.

 

Our business is dependent on the ability of consumers to travel, particularly by air. The ability of consumers to travel internationally has been significantly impacted by the various travel restrictions between countries. While performance has improved with the relaxation of these restrictions, economic and operating conditions for our business may not fully recover until consumers are once again willing and able to travel, more companies have re-opened and fully staffed their offices and our travel suppliers are once again able to serve those consumers. This may not occur until well after the broader global economy has fully recovered and recent inflationary, labor and supply chain disruption challenges abate. Additionally, our business is also dependent on travel and expense spending patterns. Macroeconomic uncertainty in key geographical areas as a consequence of direct or indirect impacts of COVID-19 may negatively impact travel and expense spending. Even though we have seen improvements in the economic and operating conditions for our business since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot predict the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business or the travel industry as a whole. If the travel industry is fundamentally changed by the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that are detrimental to our operating model, our business may continue to be adversely affected even if the broader global economy recovers.

 

To the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely affect our business and financial performance, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks identified in this “RISK FACTORS” section, such as those relating to our substantial amount of outstanding indebtedness.

 

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Incidents on maritime vessels, at port facilities, land destinations and/or affecting the maritime vessels vacation industry in general, and the associated negative media coverage and publicity, have affected and could continue to affect our reputation and impact our sales and results of operations.

 

Maritime vessels, private destinations, port facilities and shore excursions operated and/or offered by us and third parties may be susceptible to the risk of accidents, illnesses, mechanical failures, environmental incidents and other incidents which could bring into question safety, health, security and vacation satisfaction and negatively impact our sales, operations and reputation. Incidents involving cruise ships, and, in particular the safety, health and security of guests and crew and the media coverage thereof, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted and could continue to impact demand for our cruises and pricing in the industry. In particular, we cannot predict the impact on our financial performance and the public’s concern regarding the health and safety of travel, especially by cruise ship, and related decreases in demand for travel and cruising. Moreover, our ability to attract and retain guests and crew depends, in part, upon the perception and reputation of our company and our brands and the public’s concerns regarding the health and safety of travel generally, as well as regarding the cruising industry and our ships specifically. Our reputation and our business could also be damaged by continued or additional negative publicity regarding the cruise industry in general, including publicity regarding the spread of contagious disease such as COVID-19, over-tourism in key ports and destinations and the potentially adverse environmental impacts of cruising. The considerable expansion in the use of social and digital media has compounded the potential scope and reach of any negative publicity. In addition, incidents involving cruise ships may result in additional costs to our business, increasing government or other regulatory oversight and, in certain cases, potential litigation.

 

Significant weather, climate events and/or natural disasters could adversely impact our business and results of operations.

 

Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, volcanos, wildfires), weather and/or climate events (including hurricanes and typhoons) could impact our source markets and operations resulting in travel restrictions, guest cancellations, an inability to source our crew or our provisions and supplies from certain places. We are often forced to alter itineraries and occasionally cancel a tour or a series of maritime vessel supported tours or to redeploy our maritime vessels due to these types of events, which could have an adverse effect on our sales, operating costs and profitability in the current and future periods. Increases in the frequency, severity or duration of these types of events could exacerbate their impact and disrupt our operations or make certain destinations less desirable or unavailable impacting our revenues and profitability further. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse impact on our results of operations and on industry performance. In addition, these and any other events that impact the travel industry more generally may negatively impact our ability to deliver guests or crew to our expeditions and/or interrupt our ability to obtain services and goods from key vendors in our supply chain. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse impact on our results of operations and on industry performance.

 

Our sustainability activities, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, could result in reputational risks, increased costs and other risks.

 

Customers, investors, lenders, regulators and other industry stakeholders have placed increasing importance on corporate ESG practices and on the implications and social cost of their investments, which could cause us to incur additional costs and changes to our operations. If our ESG practices or disclosures do not meet stakeholders’ evolving expectations and standards, our customer and employee retention, our access to certain types of capital, including export credit financing, and our brands and reputation may be negatively impacted, which could affect our business operations and financial condition. We could also incur additional costs and require additional resources to monitor, report and comply with various ESG practices, which could increase our operating costs and affect our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, from time to time, we communicate certain initiatives regarding climate change and other ESG matters. We could fail or be perceived to fail to achieve such initiatives, which may negatively affect our reputation. The future adoption of new technology or processes to achieve the initiatives could also result in the impairment of existing assets.

 

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Risks Related to Our Financial Condition

 

We were formed in April 2022 to continue the operations of our predecessor and to acquire its two wholly owned subsidiaries. The business subsequently acquired an additional business operation from an unrelated party and we anticipate acquiring another business operation upon the consummation of this Offering. The recent business formation and acquisition make it difficult to forecast our consolidated future results of operations and increases the risk of your investment.

 

We were formed in April 2022 to continue the operations of our predecessor and acquired its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Windy of Chicago Ltd and Seas the Day Charters USVI, and in January 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC. In March 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, which we anticipate completing upon the consummation of this Offering. Because of our rapid growth this year through completed and anticipated acquisitions, our ability to accurately forecast our future results of operations is limited and subject to a number of uncertainties, including our ability to effectively plan for and manage our growth. However, you should not rely on our historical revenue growth as an indication of our future performance.

 

Our revenue growth rate may decline over time. In future periods, our revenue growth could slow or decline for a number of reasons, including slowing demand for our travel excursions, recession increased competition, changes to technology, a decrease in the growth of our overall market, or our failure, for any reason, to manage our growth effectively or continue to take advantage of growth opportunities. We have also encountered, and will continue to encounter, risks and uncertainties frequently experienced by growing companies in rapidly changing industries, such as the risks and uncertainties described in this prospectus. If our assumptions regarding these risks and uncertainties and our future revenue growth are incorrect or change, or if we do not address these risks successfully, our financial condition and results of operations could differ materially from our expectations, and our business could be materially adversely affected.

 

We expect fluctuations in our financial results, making it difficult to project future results. If we fail to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors with respect to our results of operations, our stock price could decline.

 

Our results of operations have fluctuated in the past and are expected to fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control. As a result, our past results may not be indicative of our future performance. In addition to the other risks described herein, other factors that may cause our results of operations to fluctuate include:

 

fluctuations in demand for our travel services and destinations, including as a result of our anticipated acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC upon the consummation of this Offering and acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023;

 

fluctuations in the pricing of our travel services and destinations, including as a result of our introduction of new tours and activities as a result of the anticipated acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC upon the consummation of this Offering and acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023;

 

fluctuations in the usage of our travel services and destinations;

 

our ability to attract new customers for our travel services and destinations;

 

our ability to retain existing customers for our travel services and destinations;

 

investments in new products, features, and functionality for our websites;

 

the timing of our customers’ purchases;

 

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the speed with which customers are able to use our platform to locate and book our travel excursions;

 

public awareness of our brand;

 

our ability to control costs, including our operating expenses;

 

the amount and timing of costs associated with our cloud computing infrastructure, particularly the cloud services provided to us by our three largest providers, GoDaddy, Fareharbor and Microsoft;

 

the amount and timing of payment for operating expenses, particularly sales and marketing expenses;

 

the amount and timing of non-cash expenses, including stock-based compensation, goodwill impairments, and other non-cash charges;

 

the amount and timing of costs associated with recruiting, training, and integrating new employees and retaining and motivating existing employees;

 

the effects of mergers, acquisitions, and their integration;

 

general economic conditions, both domestically and internationally, as well as economic conditions specifically affecting industries in which our customers participate, and related difficulties in collections;

 

health epidemics or pandemics, such as the coronavirus pandemic;

 

health incidents connected to or occurring on one of our maritime vessels and the accompanying reputational damage to our business;

 

changes in regulatory or legal environments that may cause us to incur, among other things, expenses associated with compliance, particularly with respect to compliance with evolving privacy and data protection laws and regulations;

 

the overall tax rate for our business, which may be affected by the mix of income we earn in the United States and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which has comparatively lower tax rates, the effects of stock-based compensation, and the effects of changes in our business;

 

the impact of changes in tax laws or judicial or regulatory interpretations of tax laws, which are recorded in the period such laws are enacted or interpretations are issued and may significantly affect the effective tax rate of that period;

 

changes in the competitive dynamics of our market, including consolidation among competitors; and

 

significant security breaches of technical difficulties with, or interruptions to, the delivery and use of our online platform.

 

Any of these and other factors, or the cumulative effect of some of these factors, may cause our results of operations to vary significantly. If our quarterly results of operations fall below the expectations of investors and securities analysts who follow our stock, the price of our Common Stock could decline substantially, and we could face costly lawsuits, including securities class actions.

 

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We have a history of losses and may not achieve or sustain profitability in the future.

 

We have a history of incurring net losses for some periods since inception. We incurred a net operating loss of $2,594,886 and net loss of $3,010,701 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to a net operating gain of $100,901 and net income of 72,624 for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

As of December 31, 2022, we had a stockholders’ deficit of $1,318,422. We incurred a negative operating cash flow of $108,167 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to a net operating cash gain of $475,962 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company’s recurring losses from operations, negative operating cash flows, and working capital deficiency raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. While we have experienced significant revenue growth in recent periods, this growth rate may decline in future periods, and you should not rely on the revenue growth of any given prior period as an indication of our future performance. We are not certain whether we will be able to sustain or increase our revenue or whether or when we will attain sufficient revenue to achieve or maintain profitability in the future. We also expect our costs and expenses to increase in future periods, which could negatively affect our future results of operations if our revenue does not increase by amounts sufficient to offset such costs and expenses. In particular, we intend to continue to make significant investments to grow our business in such areas as:

 

research and development, including investments in our engineering teams and in further differentiating our platform and solutions, as well as the development of new products and features;

 

our sales and marketing organizations, to engage our existing and prospective customers, increase brand awareness and drive adoption and expansion of our platform and solutions;

 

platform and solution development and sales and marketing initiatives to grow our presence in new industries and develop use cases beyond the education industry;

 

our technology infrastructure, including systems architecture, scalability, availability, performance, and security;

 

acquisitions or strategic investments;

 

geographical expansion; and

 

Our efforts to grow our business may be costlier than we expect and may not result in increased revenue. Even if such investments increase our revenue, any such increase may not be enough to offset our increased operating expenses. We may continue to incur significant losses in the future for a number of reasons, including the other risks described herein. If we are unable to maintain or increase our revenue at a rate sufficient to offset the expected increase in our costs, our business, financial position and results of operations will be harmed, and we may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability, which could cause the value of our business and common stock to significantly decrease. We incurred and expect to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of our financing and acquisition plans.

 

There is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had net (losses) and income of ($3,010,701) and $72,624, respectively; stockholders’ deficit and net invested deficit of $1,318,422 and $183,056, respectively; and had negative working capital of $1,616,875 and $152,278. These metrics indicate a substantial doubt as to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Historically, the company has relied upon cash flows from operations and a combination of short-term credit and long-term asset-based lending for its capital and growth needs. Management believes that existing pro forma cash flow that includes the recent acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC and the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC as well as revenues from newly acquired guests will be adequate to fund operations at existing levels beyond one year from the date the financial statements were available to be issued. However, no assurance can be provided that existing funds will be adequate to fund operations. If existing funds are not adequate, management will be required to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt or equity. Management believes that historically it has had access to and will continue to have access to short-term debt should the need arise. In addition, management believes that capital raised from this Offering will be sufficient to retire existing acquisition related debt and to fund existing operations should projected cash flow be insufficient to fund operations.

 

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We have a substantial level of indebtedness that may have an adverse impact on us.

 

As of December 31, 2022, our total indebtedness, excluding lease liabilities, was $5,699,239 including:

 

a Secured Lump-Sum Promissory Note Agreement with Ham and Cheese Events with a balance of $50,000, secured by 100% of the stock of Windy of Chicago purchased by the Company and personally guaranteed by Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer and our co-Founder and President, respectively, with interest rate equal to four percent per annum;

 

a Secured Lump-Sum Promissory Note Agreement with STDC Holdings for $396,098, secured by the assets of Seas the Day Charters USVI purchased by the Company and personally guaranteed by Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer and our co-Founder and President, respectively, with interest rate equal to four percent per annum;

 

Fixed asset financing for maritime tour vessels in the amount of $1,801,860; and

 

SBA loans totaling $1,819,425.

 

If our indebtedness is not repaid or refinanced prior to their maturity dates, they will go into default which could cause you to lose a portion or all of your investment.

 

We and our subsidiaries may incur substantial indebtedness in connection with an acquisition or for other purposes in the future so long as we are in compliance with the financial covenants under our debt agreements. In addition, we may incur obligations that do not constitute indebtedness. If we were to incur such additional indebtedness, the risks associated with our substantial level of indebtedness would increase, which could further limit our financial and operational flexibility.

 

Our substantial level of indebtedness could have important consequences for us, including the following:

 

requiring a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness, therefore reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations and future business opportunities;

 

exposing us to the risk of higher interest rates because certain of our borrowings, including our SBA secured borrowings are at variable rates of interest;

 

restricting us from making strategic acquisitions or causing us to make non-strategic divestitures;

 

limiting our ability to obtain additional equity or debt financing for general corporate purposes, acquisitions, investments, capital expenditures or other strategic purposes;

 

limiting our ability to adjust to changing business conditions and placing us at a competitive disadvantage to our less highly leveraged competitors; and

 

making us more vulnerable to general economic downturns and adverse developments in our business.

 

The above factors could limit our financial and operational flexibility and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Our debt agreements contain restrictions that may limit our flexibility in operating our business.

 

Our notes contain various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. These covenants may limit our ability to, among other things:

 

incur additional indebtedness;

 

pay dividends on, repurchase or make distributions in respect of equity interests or make other restricted payments;

 

make certain investments;

 

sell certain assets;

 

create liens on certain assets to secure debt;

 

consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets;

 

enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and

 

designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries.

 

Government regulations could impose taxes or other burdens on us, which could increase our costs or decrease demand for our products.

 

We rely upon generally accepted interpretations of tax laws and regulations in the U.S. and USVI, in which we have customers and for which we provide our services. We cannot be certain that these interpretations are accurate or that the responsible taxing authority will agree with our views. The imposition of additional taxes could cause us to have to pay taxes that we currently do not pay or collect on behalf of authorities and increase the costs of our products or services, which would increase our costs of operations.

 

Changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof may result in an increase in our effective tax rate.

 

We have operations in the U.S. and USVI that have differing tax laws and rates. A significant portion of our revenue and income is earned in the USVI. Our income tax reporting is subject to audit by domestic and USVI authorities, and our effective tax rate may change from year to year based on changes in the mix of activities and income allocated or earned among the U.S. and USVI, tax laws in these jurisdictions, tax treaties between countries, our eligibility for benefits under those tax treaties and the estimated values of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Such changes could result in an increase in the effective tax rate applicable to all or a portion of our income which would reduce our profitability.

 

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Risks Relating to Our Business

 

Past business acquisitions, our pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC, or other potential acquisitions that we may decide to pursue in the future carry inherent risks which could adversely impact our financial performance and condition.

 

In January 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC. In March 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, which we anticipate completing upon the consummation of this Offering. We may pursue other acquisitions in the future, which are subject to, among other factors, the Company’s ability to identify attractive business opportunities and to negotiate favorable terms for such opportunities. Accordingly, the Company cannot make any assurances that the anticipated Paradise Yacht Management LLC acquisition or any other potential acquisitions will be completed timely or at all, or that if completed, we would realize the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions. Acquisitions also carry inherent risks such as, among others: (i) the potential delay or failure of our efforts to successfully integrate business processes and realizing expected synergies; (ii) difficulty in aligning procedures, controls and/or policies; and (iii) future unknown liabilities and costs that may be associated with an acquisition. In addition, acquisitions may adversely impact our liquidity and/or debt levels, and the recognized value of goodwill and other intangible assets can be negatively affected by unforeseen events and/or circumstances, which may result in an impairment charge. Any of the foregoing events could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We rely on supply chain vendors and third-party service providers who are integral to the operations of our businesses. These vendors and service providers may be unable or unwilling to deliver on their commitments or may act in ways that could harm our business.

 

We rely on supply chain vendors to deliver key products to the operations of our businesses around the world. Any event impacting a vendor’s ability to deliver goods of the expected quality at the location and time needed could negatively impact our ability to deliver our cruise experience. Events impacting our supply chain could be caused by factors beyond the control of our suppliers or us, including inclement weather, natural disasters, new laws and regulations, labor actions, increased demand, problems in production or distribution, cybersecurity events, and/or disruptions in third-party logistics or transportation systems, including those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Any such interruptions to our supply chain could increase our costs and could limit the availability of products critical to our operations. In 2021 and 2022, we experienced delays in the receipt of Yanmar and Yamaha engine parts due to supply chain disruption. While we do not believe these delays resulted in a material impact on our financial performance, we cannot guarantee that any future supply chain disruptions would not result in a material impact to our financial performance.

 

In addition, increased regulation or stakeholder expectations regarding sourcing practices, or supplier conduct that does not meet such standards, could cause our operating costs to increase or result in publicity that negatively affects our reputation.

 

In order to achieve cost and operational efficiencies, we outsource to third-party vendors certain services that are integral to the operations of our global businesses, such as our onboard concessionaires, certain of our call center operations, guest port services, logistics distribution and operation of a large part of our information technology systems. We are subject to the risk that certain decisions are subject to the control of our third-party service providers and that these decisions may adversely affect our activities. A failure to adequately monitor a third-party service provider’s compliance with a service level agreement or regulatory or legal requirements could result in significant economic and reputational harm to us. There is also a risk the confidentiality, privacy and/or security of data held by third parties or communicated over third-party networks or platforms could become compromised.

 

The loss of key personnel, our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel, or disruptions among our shipboard personnel could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Our success depends, in large part, on the skills and contributions of key executives and other employees and on our ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel as well as having adequate succession plans and back-up operating plans for when critical executives are unable to serve. As demand for qualified personnel in the industry grows, we must continue to effectively recruit, train, motivate and retain our employees, both shoreside and on our ships, in order to effectively compete in our industry, maintain our current business and support our projected global growth.

 

We may in the future experience difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified personnel primarily due to competitive labor markets. A prolonged shortage of qualified personnel and/or increased turnover may inhibit our ability to operate our business in an optimal manner and may result in increased costs if we need to hire temporary personnel, and/or increased wages and/or benefits in order to attract and retain employees, all of which may negatively impact our results of operations. If we are unable to keep pace with developments, design, and implementation in technology, our operations or competitive position could become impaired.

 

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Our inability to use, procure, train employees on, or properly adopt adequate technology and systems could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Our business continues to demand the use of sophisticated technology and systems. These technologies and systems require significant investment and must be proven, refined, updated, upgraded and/or replaced with more advanced systems in order to continue to meet our customers’ demands and expectations as well as to process our information effectively. If we are unable to do so in a timely manner or within reasonable cost parameters, if there are any disruptions, delays or deficiencies in design or if we are unable to appropriately and timely train our employees to operate any of these new systems, our business could suffer. We also may not achieve the benefits that we anticipate from any new technology or system, which could impair our operating results.

 

We may be unable to procure appropriate technology in a timely manner or at all or we may incur significant costs in doing so. A failure to adopt the appropriate technology, or a failure or obsolescence in the technology that we have adopted, could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

We are exposed to cyber security attacks and data breaches and the risks and costs associated with protecting our systems and maintaining data integrity and security.

 

We are subject to cyber security attacks. These cyber-attacks can vary in scope and intent from attacks with the objective of compromising our systems, networks, and communications for economic gain or with the objective of disrupting, disabling or otherwise compromising our maritime and/or shoreside operations. The attacks can encompass a wide range of methods and intent, including phishing attacks, illegitimate requests for payment, theft of intellectual property, theft of confidential or non-public information, installation of malware, installation of ransomware and theft of personal or business information. The frequency and sophistication of, and methods used to conduct, these attacks, have increased over time.

 

A successful cyber security attack may target us directly, or it may be the result of a third party’s inadequate care, or resulting from vulnerabilities in licensed software. In either scenario, the Company may suffer damage to its systems and data that could interrupt our operations, adversely impact our brand reputation, and expose us to increased risks of governmental investigation, litigation, fines, and other liability, any of which could adversely affect our business. Furthermore, responding to such an attack and mitigating the risk of future attacks could result in additional operating and capital costs in technology, personnel, monitoring and other investments.

 

We are also subject to various risks associated with the collection, handling, storage, and transmission of sensitive information. In the regular course of business, we collect employee, customer, and other third-party data, including personally identifiable information and individual payment data, for various business purposes. Although we have policies and procedures in place to safeguard such sensitive information, this information has been and could be subject to cyber security attacks and the aforementioned risks. In addition, we are subject to federal, state, and international laws relating to the collection, use, retention, security and transfer of personally identifiable information and individual payment data. Those laws include, among others, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation and regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services and similar state agencies that impose additional cyber security requirements as a result of our provision of certain insurance products. Complying with these and other applicable laws has caused, and may cause, us to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices, and our failure to do so may expose us to substantial fines, penalties, restrictions, litigation, or other expenses and adversely affect our business. Further, any changes to laws or regulations, including new restrictions or requirements applicable to our business, or an increase in enforcement of existing laws and regulations, could expose us to additional costs and liability and could limit our use and disclosure of such information.

 

While we continue to evolve our cyber security practices in line with our business’ reliance on technology and the changing external threat landscape, and we invest time, effort and financial resources to secure our systems, networks and communications, our security measures cannot provide absolute assurance that we will be successful in preventing or defending from all cyber security attacks impacting our operation. There can be no assurance that any breach or incident will not have a material impact on our operations and financial results.

 

Any breach, theft, loss, or fraudulent use of guest, employee, third-party or company data, could adversely impact our reputation and brand and our ability to retain or attract new customers, and expose us to risks of data loss, business disruption, governmental investigation, litigation and other liability, any of which could adversely affect our business. Significant capital investments and other expenditures could be required to remedy the problem and prevent future breaches, including costs associated with additional security technologies, personnel, experts and credit monitoring services for those whose data has been breached. Further, if we or our vendors experience significant data security breaches or fail to detect and appropriately respond to significant data security breaches, we could be exposed to government enforcement actions and private litigation.

 

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Litigation, enforcement actions, fines or penalties could adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and/or damage our reputation.

 

Our business is subject to various U.S. and international laws and regulations that could lead to enforcement actions, fines, civil or criminal penalties or the assertion of litigation claims and damages. In addition, improper conduct by our employees, agents or joint venture partners could damage our reputation and/or lead to litigation or legal proceedings that could result in civil or criminal penalties, including substantial monetary fines. In certain circumstances it may not be economical to defend against such matters and/or our legal strategy may not ultimately result in us prevailing in a matter. Such events could lead to an adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We cannot predict the quantum or outcome of any such proceedings and the impact that they will have on our financial results, but any such impact may be material. While some of these claims are covered by insurance, we cannot be certain that all of them will be, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Our business could be disrupted by catastrophic occurrences and similar events.

 

Natural disasters such as hurricanes or other catastrophic events may cause damage or disruption to our operations and could harm our business. We operate in and have a large employee presence in USVI and Florida. In the event of a major hurricane, earthquake, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure, cyberattack, war, terrorist attack, sabotage, other intentional acts of vandalism or misconduct, geopolitical event, disease, or other catastrophic occurrence, we may be unable to continue our operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in our application development, lengthy interruptions in our services, breaches of data security, and loss of critical data, all of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

Additionally, we rely on our network and third-party infrastructure and applications, internal technology systems, and our websites, marketing, operational support, hosted services, and sales activities. If these systems were to fail or be negatively impacted as a result of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event, our ability to deliver products to our customers would be impaired.

 

As we grow our business, the need for business continuity planning, incident response planning, and disaster recovery plans will grow in significance. If we are unable to develop adequate plans to ensure that our business functions continue to operate during and after a disaster, and successfully execute those plans in the event of a disaster or emergency, our business and reputation would be harmed.

 

Our business depends on our current customers as well as attracting new customers for our travel services and destinations. Any decline in our customer retention or expansion of our commercial relationships with existing customers or an inability to attract new customers would materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

We have operations in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Our operations in the USVI pose complex management, compliance, legal, tax, labor, data privacy and economic risks that we may not adequately address, including changes in the priorities and budgets of international travelers, which may be driven by changes in threat environments and potentially volatile worldwide economic conditions, various regional and local economic and political factors, risks and uncertainties. We are also subject to a number of other risks with respect to our operations, including:

 

the absence of effective laws to protect our intellectual property rights;

 

multiple and possibly overlapping and conflicting tax laws;

 

duties, taxes or government royalties, including the imposition or increase of withholding and other taxes on the activities of, and remittances and other payments by, our USVI subsidiaries;

 

restrictions on the movement of cash;

 

the burden of complying with a variety of national and local laws;

 

political, economic and social instability, including as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and

 

potential travel restrictions.

 

The existence of any one of these risks could harm our international business and, consequently, our operating results. Additionally, operating in international markets requires significant management attention and financial resources and may negatively affect our business and financial results.

 

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Complaints from travelers or negative publicity about our services and operations could diminish customer confidence and adversely affect our business.

 

Customer complaints or negative word-of-mouth or publicity about our services or operations could severely diminish client confidence in and use of Company-owned travel destinations. To maintain good customer relations, we must ensure that our travel advisors and partners and affiliates provide prompt, accurate and differentiated customer service. Effective customer service requires significant personnel expense and investment in developing programs and technology infrastructure to help our employees and OTAs carry out their functions. These expenses, if not managed properly, could significantly impact our profitability. Failure to properly manage our employees and OTAs could compromise our ability to handle client complaints effectively. If we do not handle client complaints effectively or respond to such complaints in a timely manner, our reputation and brand may suffer, and we may lose our guests’ confidence, which could reduce revenues and profitability.

 

Certain results and trends related to our business and the travel industry, more generally, are based on preliminary data and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to change and may differ materially from what we expect.

 

We present certain results and trends in this prospectus related to our business and the travel industry, more generally, which are based on an analysis of then available or preliminary data, and the results, related findings or conclusions are subject to change. No assurance can be given that these results and trends or that our expectations surrounding our business, or the travel industry will be accurate. These risks are heightened by the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, macroeconomic conditions and the impact of these events on the travel industry and our business. Further, unanticipated events and circumstances may occur and change the outlook surrounding our business and the travel industry in material ways. Accordingly, certain of our expectations related to our business and the travel industry more generally may not occur as expected, if at all, and actual results or trends presented may differ materially from what we expect.

 

We are exposed to pricing pressure from travelers and OTAs, which could reduce our revenue.

 

Travelers and OTAs continue to look for ways to decrease their costs and to increase their control over distribution. For example, consolidation in the travel industry, and macroeconomic factors, among other things, have driven some destination providers, such as hotels and resorts, to negotiate for lower fees during contract renegotiations, thereby exerting increased pricing pressure on our travel destination business, which, in turn, negatively affects our revenues and margins.

 

If we fail to innovate in response to changing customer needs and technology developments and other market requirements, our business, financial condition, and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.

 

Our ability to attract new customers and retain and increase revenue from existing customers depends in large part on our ability to enhance and improve our company-owned destinations and to introduce new destinations. In order to grow our business, our online platform must offer features and functionality that reflect the changing needs of our customers, and we believe that the pace of innovation will continue to accelerate. The success of any enhancement to our online platform depends on several factors, including timely completion, adequate quality testing, and market acceptance. Any new product, feature, or functionality that we develop for our platform may not be introduced in a timely or cost-effective manner, may contain defects, or may not achieve the market acceptance necessary to generate sufficient revenue. If we are unable to successfully develop new products, features or functionality, enhance our online platform to meet customer requirements, or otherwise gain market acceptance, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

Because our online platform is available over the internet, we need to continuously modify and enhance it to keep pace with changes in internet-related hardware, software, analytics, and database technologies and standards. In addition, we need to continue to invest in technologies, services and partnerships that increase the types of data processed on our platform and the ease with which customers can send data into our platform. In addition, our platform requires third-party, public cloud infrastructure to operate. Further, the markets in which we compete are subject to evolving industry standards and regulations, resulting in increasing data governance and compliance requirements for us and our customers. If we are unable to enhance our platform to keep pace with these rapidly evolving customer requirements, or if new technologies emerge that are able to deliver competitive products at lower prices, more efficiently, more conveniently, or more securely than our platform, our business, financial condition, and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.

 

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If we fail to effectively manage our growth through recently completed and anticipated acquisitions, and changes to our business over time, our business, financial condition, and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.

 

We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, rapid growth because of our recently completed and anticipated acquisitions, which has placed, and may continue to place, significant demands on our management, operational and financial resources. In January 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC. In March 2023, we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, which we anticipate completing upon the consummation of this Offering. We intend to continue to expand our business, which may cause our margins to decline, and any investments we make will occur in advance of experiencing the benefits from such investments, making it difficult to determine in a timely manner if we are efficiently allocating our resources. As usage of our business grows, we will need to devote additional resources to improving our platform’s features and functionality, developing or acquiring new products, and maintaining infrastructure performance. Even if we are able to upgrade our systems and expand our personnel, any such expansion will be expensive and complex, requiring management’s time and attention. We could also face inefficiencies or operational failures as a result of our efforts to scale our infrastructure. Moreover, there are inherent risks associated with upgrading, improving, and expanding our information technology systems. We cannot be sure that the expansion and improvements to our infrastructure and systems will be fully or effectively implemented on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, we will need to appropriately scale our internal business systems and our services organization, including customer support, to serve our growing customer base, particularly as our customer demographics change over time. Managing these changes will require significant expenditures and allocation of valuable management resources. If we fail to successfully manage our anticipated growth and change, the quality of our products may suffer, which could negatively affect our brand and reputation and harm our ability to retain and attract customers. As we continue to grow, we may need to implement more complex organizational management structures or adapt our corporate culture and work environments to changing circumstances, which could have an adverse impact on our corporate culture. Any failure to preserve our culture could harm our business, including our ability to retain and recruit personnel, innovate and operate effectively, and execute on our business strategy.

 

Real or perceived errors, failures, or bugs in our platform could materially adversely affect our business and growth prospects.

 

We rely primarily on third party software for our information technology operating platform. This third party software may contain undetected errors, failures, vulnerabilities, or bugs may occur, especially when updates are deployed. Software errors, failures, vulnerabilities, and bugs in this 3rd party software may negatively affect our business processes and could materially adversely affect our business and growth prospects. Third party software failures may result in our revenue generating website to go offline, prevent our company from taking new bookings, prevent the processing of credit card payments, or preventing day to day finance and accounting processes. Any or all of these failures may have an adverse effect on our reputation, our business and our results of operations.

 

Any failure to offer high-quality product support may adversely affect our relationships with our customers, our reputation, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

In booking reservations and traveling to our activities and Company-owned destinations, our customers depend on our product support team to resolve complex technical and operational issues. We may be unable to respond quickly enough to accommodate short-, medium-, and long-term increases in customer demand for product support. We also may be unable to modify the nature, scope, and delivery of our product support to compete with changes in product support services provided by our competitors. Increased customer demand for product support, without corresponding revenue, could increase costs and materially adversely affect our results of operations. Our sales are highly dependent on our business reputation and on positive online reviews and recommendations from our existing customers. Any failure to maintain high-quality product support, or a market perception that we do not maintain high-quality product support, could materially adversely affect our reputation, our ability to sell our destinations and activities to existing and prospective customers, our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

Failure to develop the value of our brand and differentiate our products and services could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Our success depends on the strength and continued development of our tour activity operator brands and on the effectiveness of our brand strategies. Failure to protect and differentiate our brand from competitors throughout the tour activity and attractions market could adversely affect our results of operations. In geographic markets we operate, we actively promote our operating unit brands primarily through digital, online advertising. A material drop in the reach of our digital, online advertising may negatively impact our financial performance. We differentiate our operating unit brands through our guest services including our positive guest reviews and consumer awards. Any material change to the positivity of our guest services including the rate of our favorable online reviews may negatively impact our financial performance.

 

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The travel and destination industry is highly competitive, and we are subject to competition from Online Travel Agency (“OTA”) providers, direct distribution by travel suppliers and new entrants or technologies that may challenge our business model.

 

Our ability to maintain and grow our business may be negatively affected by competition for customer acquisition from Online Travel Agencies, from other third-party solutions providers and new TAA participants that seek to enter the market. The TAA portion of the travel industry is highly competitive, and our inability or failure to adapt to technological developments or the evolving competitive landscape could harm our business operations and competitiveness.

 

The evolution of the global travel and tourism industry, the introduction of new technologies and standards and the expansion of existing technologies in key markets, among other factors, could contribute to an intensification of competition in the U.S. and USVI, where we operate. Increased competition could require us to increase spending on marketing activities or product development, decrease our booking or transaction fees and other charges (or defer planned increases in such fees and charges), increase incentive consideration or take other actions that could harm our business. We depend on the value and quality of the services we offer, and the comprehensiveness, timeliness and accuracy of the travel content offered, the reliability, ease of use and innovativeness of the technology, the incentive consideration provided to OTAs, the range of products and services available to our customers. Our competitors could seek to capture market share by Offering more differentiated content, products or services, increasing the incentive consideration to travel agencies, or decreasing the transaction fees charged to travel suppliers, which would harm our business to the extent they gain market share from us or force us to respond by lowering our prices or increasing the incentive consideration we provide.

 

We may be unable to compete successfully against our current and future competitors in the travel distribution market, some of which may achieve greater brand recognition than us, have greater financial, marketing, personnel and other resources or may be able to secure services and products from travel suppliers on more favorable terms. If we fail to overcome these competitive pressures, we may lose market share, and our business may otherwise be negatively affected.

 

Our ability to recruit, train and retain employees, including our key executive officers and technical employees, is critical to our results of operations and future growth.

 

Our continued ability to compete effectively depends on our ability to recruit new employees and retain and motivate existing employees, particularly professionals with experience in our industry, information technology and systems, as well as our key executive officers. For example, the specialized skills we require can be difficult and time-consuming to acquire and are often in short supply. There is high demand and competition for well-qualified employees on a global basis, such as software engineers, developers and other technology professionals with specialized knowledge in software development, especially expertise in certain programming languages. This competition affects both our ability to retain key employees and to hire new ones. Similarly, uncertainty in the global political environment may adversely affect our ability to hire and retain key employees. Any of our employees may choose to terminate their employment with us at any time, and a lengthy period of time is required to hire and train replacement employees when such skilled individuals leave the company. Furthermore, changes in our employee population, including our executive team, could impact our results of operations and growth. If we fail to attract well-qualified employees or to retain or motivate existing employees, our business could be negatively impacted by, for example, a delay in our ability to deliver excursions, activities and destinations under contract or respond swiftly to customer demands or new offerings from competitors.

 

We depend upon relationships with OTAs, which represented 36% of our business for the twelve months ended March 31, 2023.

 

Our business relies on relationships with our OTAs to generate a large portion of its revenue through bookings made by these travel companies. OTAs represented 36% of our business for the twelve months ended March 31, 2023. This revenue concentration in OTAs makes us particularly dependent on factors affecting those OTAs. For example, if demand for their services decreases, travel buyers may stop utilizing our services or move all or some of their business to competitors or competing channels.

 

Travelers are not contractually required to book exclusively through our OTAs, and our OTAs are not required to book exclusively with us. Travelers may shift bookings to other distribution intermediaries for many reasons, including to avoid becoming overly dependent on a single source of travel content or to increase their bargaining power with OTAs. Our OTAs may receive higher referral fees or additional benefits that are better than what we offer them.

 

These risks are exacerbated by increased consolidation among travel agencies which may ultimately reduce the pool of travel agencies that refer customers to us. We must compete for their business by offering competitive upfront incentive consideration for referrals from OTAs, which may increase in the future. However, any reduction in transaction fees from OTAs due to supplier consolidation or other market forces could limit our ability to increase incentive consideration to travel agencies in a cost-effective manner or otherwise affect our margins.

 

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Our ability to maintain and grow our businesses may be negatively affected by competition from Online Travel Agencies (“OTA”) and new participants that seek to enter the market.

 

We face competition from existing OTA companies and TAA travel and destination providers. We also compete with various point solutions providers on a more limited basis in several discrete functional areas. Factors that may affect the competitive success of our TAA businesses include the effectiveness of our online marketing activities, pricing structure, our ability to keep pace with technological developments, the effectiveness and reliability of our implementation and system migration processes, our ability to meet a variety of customer specifications, the effectiveness and reliability of our systems, the cost and efficiency of our system upgrades and our customer support services. Our failure to compete effectively on these and other factors could decrease our market share, adversely impact our pricing or otherwise negatively affect the demand for our destinations and activities.

 

Our customers may experience financial instability or consolidation, pursue cost reductions, change their distribution model or undergo other changes.

 

We generate the majority of our revenue from online and direct sales to our customers. Our guests also purchase services from Online Travel Agencies and other suppliers in the travel and tourism industries. Adverse changes in any of these services could negatively impact the demand for and competitiveness of our travel products and services. For example, travelers to our destinations typically arrive by airline travel, and if flights are unavailable or too expensive, they may not travel to our destinations. Any suspension or cessation of operations of an airline or hospitality supplier could negatively affect our results.

 

If we are unable to maintain and enhance our brand, our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

 

We believe that maintaining and enhancing our reputation as a differentiated and category-defining company in digital optimization is critical to our relationships with our existing customers and to our ability to attract new customers. The successful promotion of our brands, Seas the Day Charters, Windy of Chicago, and Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports, and our anticipated acquisition, Paradise Yacht Management LLC, will depend on a number of factors, including our marketing efforts, our ability to ensure that our platform remains reliable and secure, our ability to continue to develop high-quality software, and our ability to successfully differentiate our destinations and activities from competitive products and services. In addition, independent industry analysts often provide reviews of our destinations and activities, as well as products and services offered by our competitors, and perception of our business may be significantly influenced by these reviews. If these reviews are negative, or less positive as compared to those of our competitors’ products and services, our brand may be adversely affected. It may also be difficult to maintain and enhance our brand in connection with sales through channel or strategic partners. The promotion of our brand requires us to make substantial expenditures, and we anticipate that the expenditures will increase as our market becomes more competitive, as we expand into new markets, and as more sales are generated through our channel partners. To the extent that these activities yield increased revenue, this revenue may not be offset by the increased expenses we incur. If we do not successfully maintain and enhance our brand, our business may not grow, we may have reduced pricing power relative to competitors, and we could lose customers or fail to attract potential customers, all of which would materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

We rely primarily on our technology service providers to conduct our business.

 

Our business utilizes a significant amount of Software-as-a-Service (‘SaaS’) technology for sales and marketing, customer service, daily operations and finance and accounting. This technology is primarily hosted by our technology partners, including Microsoft, Salesforce.com, Marin Software, DIIB, Fareharbor.com, Google and Meta. Amphitrite relies on our technology partners for all application and data-hosting services and has no company owned data centers. In the event that the operations of this data center suffer any significant interruptions, or the data center becomes significantly inoperable, it would have a material adverse effect on our business and reputation and could result in a loss of customers. Although we have taken steps to strengthen physical and information security and add redundancy to this facility, the data center could be exposed to damage or interruption from fire, natural disaster, power loss, war, acts of terrorism, plane crashes, telecommunications failure, computer malfunctions, unauthorized entry, IT hacking and computer viruses. The steps we have taken and continue to take to prevent system failure and unauthorized transaction activity may not be successful. Our use of backup and disaster recovery systems may not allow us to recover from a system failure fully, or on a timely basis, and our property and business insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all losses that may occur.

 

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We are dependent upon software, equipment and services provided by third parties.

 

We are dependent upon software, equipment and services provided and/or managed by third parties in the operation of our business. In the event that the performance of such software, equipment or services provided and/or managed by third parties deteriorates or our arrangements with any of these third parties related to the provision and/or management of software, equipment or services are terminated, we may be unable to find alternative services, equipment or software on a timely basis or on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, or be able to do so without significant cost or disruptions to our business, and our relationships with our customers may be adversely impacted. We have experienced occasional system outages arising from services that were provided by one of our key third-party providers. Our failure to secure agreements with such third parties, or the failure of such third parties to perform under such agreements, may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

If our security measures are breached, or there is an otherwise unauthorized disclosure of or access to customer data, our data, or our platform, our platform may be perceived as insecure, we may lose customers or fail to attract new customers, our reputation and brand may be harmed, and we may incur significant liabilities.

 

While the company has not had any material security breaches, a future security breach could lead to claims by our customers, their end-users, or other relevant stakeholders that we have failed to comply with such legal or contractual obligations. As a result, we could be subject to legal action, or our customers could end their relationships with us. The company has fully implemented a Data Privacy Policy and is aware of its responsibilities under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The company abides by the guidelines set forth by the PCI Security Standards Council for data privacy and security standards related to payment cards. The company requires all technology providers to have a Data Privacy Policy in place and understand their obligations under the Federal Trade Commission Act. We believe all technology providers for the company involved in payment card processing are fully PCI compliant. The company utilizes Microsoft Office 365 with advanced cybersecurity monitoring by Inky Technology to provide email data security. The company maintains Director and Officer insurance coverage, Axis Privatus Platinum, which includes cybersecurity and breach response coverage. There can be no assurance that any limitations of liability in our contracts would be enforceable or adequate or would otherwise protect us from liabilities or damages. We could suffer disruptions, outages, defects, and other performance and quality problems with our platform or with the public cloud and internet infrastructure on which it relies, which may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

The potential unavailability of insurance coverage, an inability to obtain insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates or our failure to have coverage in sufficient amounts to cover our incurred losses may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

 

We seek to maintain appropriate insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates. We normally obtain insurance based on the cost of an asset rather than replacement value, and we also elect to self-insure, co-insure, or use deductibles in certain circumstances for certain risks such as loss of use of a ship or other business interruption. The limits of insurance coverage we purchase are based on the availability of the coverage, evaluation of our risk profile and cost of coverage. We do not carry business interruption insurance and accordingly we have no insurance coverage for loss of revenues or earnings from our ships or other operations. Accordingly, we are not protected against all risks and cannot be certain that our coverage will be adequate for liabilities actually incurred which could result in an unexpected decrease in our revenue and results of operations in the event of an incident

 

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Industry Risks

 

Our revenue is derived from the travel industry, and a prolonged or substantial decrease in global travel, particularly air travel, could adversely affect us.

 

Our revenue is derived from the global travel industry and would be significantly impacted by declines in, or disruptions to, travel activity, particularly air travel. Global factors over which we have no control, but which could impact our clients’ willingness to travel and, depending on the scope and duration, cause a significant decline in travel volumes to include, among other things:

 

widespread health concerns, epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zika virus, H1N1 influenza, the Ebola virus, avian flu, SARS or any other serious contagious diseases;

 

global security concerns caused by terrorist attacks, the threat of terrorist attacks, or the precautions taken in anticipation of such attacks, including elevated threat warnings or selective cancellation or redirection of travel;

 

cyber-terrorism, political unrest, the outbreak of hostilities or escalation or worsening of existing hostilities or war, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, resulting sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other countries and retaliatory actions taken by sanctioned countries in response to such sanctions;

 

natural disasters or severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes, flooding and earthquakes;

 

climate change-related impact to travel destinations, such as extreme weather, natural disasters and disruptions, and actions taken by governments, businesses and supplier partners to combat climate change;

 

the occurrence of travel-related accidents or the grounding of aircraft due to safety concerns;

 

material downturns in the US economy;

 

increases in fuel expenses for our vessels that cause increases in our customer fees;

 

the impact of macroeconomic conditions and labor shortages on the cost and availability of airline travel to our destinations; and

 

adverse changes in visa and immigration policies or the imposition of travel restrictions or more restrictive security procedures.

 

Any decrease in demand for consumer or business travel could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

The travel industry is highly competitive.

 

The travel industry and the tour activity and attractions sector are highly competitive, and if we cannot compete effectively against the number and type of sellers of tour activity operator services, we may lose sales to our competitors, which may adversely affect our financial results and performance. We currently compete, and will continue to compete, with a variety of maritime tour activity operator companies including Hornblower Group, Shoreline Sightseeing, Historic Tours of America, Yacht Vacations and other emerging and established in-destination tour operators. To a lesser extent, we compete with credit card loyalty programs, online travel search and travel price comparison services.

 

Some of our competitors may have access to more financial resources, greater name recognition and better-established client bases in their target client segments, differentiated business models, technology and other capabilities or a differentiated geographic coverage, which may make it difficult for us and our OTAs to retain or attract new clients.

 

We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete successfully against any current, emerging and future competitors or provide sufficiently differentiated products and services to our client and traveler base. Increasing competition from current and emerging competitors, consolidation of our competitors, the introduction of new technologies and the continued expansion of existing technologies may force us to make changes to our business models, which could materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. If we cannot compete effectively against the number and type of sellers of travel-related services, we may lose sales to our competitors, which may adversely affect our financial results and performance.

 

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Consolidation in the travel industry may result in lost bookings and reduced revenue.

 

Consolidation among tour activity and attraction operators and competition for clients may adversely affect our results of operations since we compete to attract and retain guests. In addition, decisions by online travel agencies, such as Viator and Expedia, for example, by increasing commissions, establishing additional surcharges or passing on charges to tour operators, or introduction of such surcharges to fares booked, could have an adverse impact on our business. To compete effectively, we may need to increase pricing, discount pricing or waive product or service fees or increase spending on marketing or product development.

 

Further, as consolidation among travel providers increases, the potential adverse effect of a decision by any particular significant travel provider (such as an airline) to withdraw from or reduce its participation in the USVI could reduce our revenue. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk that our OTAs will cease or limit their operations, which could harm our business and results of operations. In particular, the potential harm to our business and results of operations is greater if there are bankruptcies or closures of our OTAs.

 

Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by additional macroeconomic conditions.

 

Our business and financial performance are affected by macroeconomic conditions. Consumer travel expenditures are sensitive to personal discretionary spending levels and tend to decline or grow more slowly during economic downturns, including during periods of slow, slowing or negative economic growth, higher unemployment or inflation rates, weakening currencies and concerns over government responses such as higher taxes or tariffs, increased interest rates and reduced government spending. Concerns over government responses to declining economic conditions, such as higher taxes and reduced government spending, could impair consumer and business spending and adversely affect travel demand. In addition, our relative exposure to certain sectors compared to the broader economy may mitigate or exacerbate the effect of macroeconomic conditions. The global travel industry, which historically has grown at a rate in excess of global gross domestic product or GDP growth during economic expansions, has experienced cyclical downturns in the past in times of economic decline or uncertainty. Future adverse economic developments in areas such as employment levels, business conditions, interest rates, tax rates, environmental impacts, fuel and energy costs, and other matters could reduce discretionary spending and cause the travel industry to contract. This uncertainty may impact overall demand, the relative value of foreign currencies and the cost of travel and travel services and may ultimately result in new regulatory and cost challenges to our international operations.

 

For example, we are dependent on fuel to operate the Tall Windy in Chicago and our vessels in the USVI for charters. Events or weaknesses specific to the travel industry could negatively affect our business. In this example, events specific to oil that could impact us include increases in fuel prices and environmental impacts. Similarly, OTAs we depend upon for our customers to arrive at our destinations may face destination overcapacity issues and imposition of taxes or surcharges by regulatory authorities, which can lower their travel volumes and impact our revenue. Airlines and hotels could increase rates which could reduce the number of customers traveling to Chicago, Florida or USVI, where our destinations are located. An increase in airline and hotel prices may also result in a decrease in transaction volumes and adversely affect our revenue and profitability.

 

The uncertainty of macroeconomic factors and their impact on client behavior, which may differ across regions, makes it more difficult to forecast industry and client trends and the timing and degree of their impact on our markets and business, which in turn could adversely affect our ability to effectively manage our business and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Risks Related to our Management

 

We depend on our executive officers, particularly Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer and co-Founder, President and Director, respectively, and other key employees, and the loss of one or more of these employees could materially adversely affect our business.

 

Our success depends largely upon the continued services of our executive officers, including Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, and co-Founder, President and Director, respectively, and other key employees. We rely on our leadership team in the areas of operations, marketing, sales, guest support, general and administrative functions, and on individual contributors in our research and development and operations. From time to time, there may be changes in our executive management team resulting from the hiring or departure of executives, which could disrupt our business. The company has employment agreements with each of our executive officers and other key personnel for a specified period unless terminated for cause or due to disability of the executive. Regardless, the loss of one or more of our executive officers or key employees could have an adverse effect on our business.

 

Our Articles of Incorporation provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

Section 8 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that each director, stockholder and officer, in consideration for his services, shall, in the absence of fraud, be indemnified, whether then in office or not, for the reasonable cost and expenses incurred by him in connection with the defense of, or for advice concerning any claim asserted or proceeding brought against him by reason of his being or having been a director, stockholder or officer of the corporation or of any subsidiary of the corporation, whether or not wholly-owned, to the maximum extent permitted by law. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be inclusive of any other rights to which any director, stockholder or officer may be entitled as a matter of law. Further Section 9 provides that no contract or other transaction between the corporation and other corporations, in the absence of fraud, shall be affected or invalidated by the fact that any one or more of the directors of the corporation is or are interested in a contract or transaction, or are directors or officers of any other corporation, and any director or directors, individually or jointly, may be a party or parties to, or may be interested in such contract, act or transaction, or in any way connected with such person or person’s firm or corporation, and each and every person who may become a director of the corporation is hereby relieved from any liability that might otherwise exist from this contracting with the corporation for the benefit of himself or any firm, association or corporation in which he may be in any way interested. Any director of the corporation may vote upon any transaction with the corporation without regard to the fact that he is also a director of such subsidiary or corporation.

 

While we have procured directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies with aggregate limits of $2,500,000, such insurance policies maybe unavailable to us in the future at a reasonable rate, or at all, and may not cover all potential claims for indemnification, and may not be adequate to indemnify us for all liability that may be imposed.

 

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Risks Related to this Offering, the Securities Markets and Our Common Stock

 

We may not be able to achieve our financial and climate-related performance goals.

 

Our ability to achieve our financial and climate-related performance goals is dependent on a number of factors, including the other risk factors described in above sections. If we are not able to achieve these goals, the price of our common stock and reputation may be negatively affected.

 

Our management will have broad discretion over the use of the proceeds we receive in this Offering and might not apply the proceeds in ways that increase the value of your investment.

 

Our management will have broad discretion over the use of our net proceeds from this Offering, and you will be relying on the judgment of our management regarding the application of these proceeds. Our management might not apply our net proceeds in ways that ultimately increase the value of your investment. We expect to use the net proceeds from this Offering for a combination of new enhanced marketing guest acquisition programs, future acquisitions and debt repayment. Our management might not be able to yield a significant return, if any, on any investment of these net proceeds. See “USE OF PROCEEDS.” Our management will have significant discretion and flexibility in applying the net proceeds of this Offering. You will be relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of these net proceeds, and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. It is possible that the net proceeds will be spent in ways that do not necessarily improve our operating results or enhance the value of our Common Stock, or that you otherwise do not agree with. You will be relying on the judgment of our management concerning these uses and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. The failure of our management to apply these funds effectively could, among other things, result in unfavorable returns and uncertainty about our prospects, each of which could cause the price of our Common Stock to decline.

 

Future sales of our Common Stock, or securities convertible into our Common Stock may depress our stock price.

 

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock or securities convertible into our Common Stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of our Common Stock. After this Offering, we will have [●] outstanding shares of Common Stock as of [●], 2023, based on the number of shares outstanding that may be sold after the expiration of lock-up agreements at least 180 days after the date of this prospectus, unless held by an affiliate of ours, as more fully described in the section entitled “SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE.” Moreover, we also intend to register all shares of Common Stock that we may issue after this Offering under our equity compensation plans. Once we register these shares, they can be freely sold in the public market upon issuance, subject to the lock-up agreements described above and the section entitled “Lock-Up Agreements.” If a large number of shares of our Common Stock or securities convertible into our Common Stock are sold in the public market after they become eligible for sale, the sales could reduce the trading price of our Common Stock and impede our ability to raise future capital. As of the date of this prospectus, we had 11,368,601 shares of Common Stock outstanding and no shares of preferred stock authorized or outstanding. Accordingly, prior to the sale of the shares offered by this prospectus, we may issue up to an additional [●] shares of Common Stock, including the shares being offered under this prospectus. The future issuance of the Common Stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of the Common Stock held by our then existing stockholders. We may value any Common Stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis, including for services or acquisitions or other corporate actions that may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by our stockholders and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for the Common Stock.

 

We may, in the future, issue additional securities, which would reduce investors’ percentage of ownership and dilute the value of your investment in the Common Stock.

 

Our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock. As of the date of this prospectus, we had 11,368,601 shares of Common Stock outstanding and no shares of preferred stock authorized or outstanding. Accordingly, prior to the sale of the shares offered by this prospectus, we may issue up to an additional [●] shares of Common Stock, including the shares being offered under this prospectus. The future issuance of the Common Stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of the Common Stock held by our then existing stockholders. We may value any Common Stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis, including for services or acquisitions or other corporate actions that may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by our stockholders and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for the Common Stock.

 

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The large number of shares of Common Stock eligible for public sale could depress the market price of the Common Stock.

 

The market price of the Common Stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of Common Stock in the market after this Offering, and the perception that these sales could occur may also depress the market price of the Common Stock. Based on 11,368,601 shares outstanding as of the date of this prospectus, we will have [●] shares of Common Stock outstanding after this Offering based on the assumed Offering price. Of these shares, the Common Stock sold in this Offering will be freely tradable in the United States, except for any shares purchased by our “affiliates” as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The holders of 1% shares of outstanding Common Stock have agreed with the underwriters, subject to certain exceptions, not to dispose of or hedge any of their Common Stock during the 180-day period beginning on the date of the IPO prospectus (which period may be reduced to a minimum of 90 days if we meet certain stock price milestones), except with the prior written consent of the underwriters. After the expiration of such restricted period, these shares may be sold in the public market in the United States, subject to prior registration in the United States, if required, or reliance upon an exemption from U.S. registration, including, in the case of shares held by affiliates or control persons, compliance with the volume restrictions of Rule 144. Upon effectiveness of that registration statement, subject to the satisfaction of applicable exercise periods and, in certain cases, lock-up agreements with the representatives of the underwriters referred to above, the shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise of outstanding options will be available for immediate resale in the United States in the open market. Sales of the Common Stock as restrictions end or pursuant to registration rights may make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate. These sales also could cause our stock price to decline and make it more difficult for you to sell shares of the Common Stock.

 

No active trading market for our Common Stock currently exists, and an active trading market may not develop or be sustained following this Offering.

 

Prior to this Offering, there has not been an active trading market for our Common Stock. If an active trading market for our Common Stock does not develop following this Offering, you may not be able to sell your shares quickly or at the market price. Our ability to raise capital to continue to fund operations by selling shares of our Common Stock and/or other securities and our ability to acquire other companies or technologies by using shares of our Common Stock and/or other securities as consideration may also be impaired.

 

The prices of our securities may be volatile, which may subject us to litigation and/or prevent you from being able to sell your shares at or above the Offering price.

 

The Offering price for our Common Stock will be determined by negotiations between us and the underwriters based on several factors. This price may vary from the market price of our Common Stock after this Offering. You may be unable to sell your shares of Common Stock at or above the initial offering price. The market price for our Common Stock may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors including the following:

 

actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly or annual operating results;

 

actual or anticipated changes in the pace of our corporate achievements or our growth rate relative to our competitors;

 

failure to meet or exceed financial estimates and projections of the investment community or that we provide to the public;

 

issuance of new or updated research or reports by securities analysts;

 

share price and volume fluctuations attributable to inconsistent trading volume levels of our Common Stock;

 

additions or departures of key management or other personnel;

 

announcement or expectation of additional debt or equity financing efforts;

 

sales of our Common Stock by us, our insiders or our other stockholders; and

 

general economic, market or political conditions in the United States or elsewhere (including, without limitation, conditions arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic).

 

These and other market and industry factors may cause the market price and demand for our Common Stock to fluctuate substantially, regardless of our actual operating performance, which may limit or prevent investors from readily selling their shares of Common Stock and may otherwise negatively affect the liquidity of our Common Stock. In addition, the stock market in general, and the Nasdaq Capital Market and emerging growth companies in particular, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. In the past, when the market price of a security has been volatile, holders of that security have instituted securities class action litigation against the company that issued the security. If any of our stockholders brought a lawsuit against us, we could incur substantial costs defending the lawsuit. Such a lawsuit could also divert the time and attention of our management.

 

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If you purchase shares in this Offering, you will suffer immediate dilution of your investment.

 

The public offering price of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share of our Common Stock. Therefore, if you purchase shares in this Offering, you will pay a price per share of the Common Stock that substantially exceeds our net tangible book value per share after this Offering. Based on an assumed Offering price of $[●] per share of Common Stock, which is the midpoint of the price range for the shares of Common Stock set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, you will experience immediate dilution of $[●] per share, representing the difference between our pro forma net tangible book value per share, after giving effect to this Offering, and the assumed Offering price. In addition, purchasers of our Common Stock in this Offering will have contributed approximately [●]% of the aggregate price paid by all purchasers of our Common Stock but will own only approximately [●]% of our Common Stock outstanding after this Offering.

 

We have not and do not expect to declare any cash dividends to our stockholders in the foreseeable future.

 

We have not and do not anticipate declaring any cash dividends to holders of the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Consequently, investors may need to rely on sales of their Common Stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase the Common Stock.

 

Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq could result in a delisting of our Common Stock.

 

If, after listing, we fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, such as the corporate governance requirements or the minimum closing bid price requirement, Nasdaq may take steps to delist our Common Stock. Such a delisting would likely have a negative effect on the price of our Common Stock and would impair your ability to sell or purchase our Common Stock when you wish to do so. In the event of a delisting, we can provide no assurance that any action taken by us to restore compliance with listing requirements would allow our Common Stock to become listed again, stabilize the market price or improve the liquidity of our Common Stock, prevent our Common Stock from dropping below the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement or prevent future non-compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements.

 

An active, liquid and orderly trading market for our Common Stock may not develop, the price of our stock may be volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

 

The trading price of our Common Stock may be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. Our stock price could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, which include:

 

whether we achieve our anticipated corporate objectives;

 

actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly or annual operating results;

 

changes in our financial or operational estimates or projections;

 

our ability to implement our operational plans;

 

termination of the lock-up agreement or other restrictions on the ability of our stockholders to sell shares after this Offering;

 

changes in the economic performance or market valuations of companies similar to ours; and general economic or political conditions in the United States or elsewhere.

 

In addition, the stock market in general, and the market for travel and destination providers in particular, has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. Broad market and industry factors may seriously affect the market price of companies’ stock, including ours, regardless of actual operating performance. These fluctuations may be even more pronounced in the trading market for our stock shortly following this Offering. In addition, in the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and the market price of a particular company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against these companies. This litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources. Should this occur in our Common Stock, investors will likely be adversely affected.

 

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Scott Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, President, and Director, are husband and wife and collectively hold approximately 58% of our Common Stock as of June 30, 2023 and will hold [●]% of our Common Stock post this Offering giving them the ability to significantly influence the outcome of director elections and other matters requiring stockholder approval, and potentially to block matters requiring stockholder approval, including any potential changes of control.

 

After giving effect to the IPO, Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Revenue Officer, and Co-Founder, President, and Director, respectively, are husband and wife and will collectively beneficially own, in the aggregate, shares representing approximately [●]% of the voting power of our outstanding Common Stock, voting together as a single class, based on the number of shares outstanding as of the date of this prospectus. They will hold approximately [●]% of the voting power of our outstanding Common Stock post this Offering. These stockholders currently have, and likely will continue to have, considerable influence with respect to the election of our board of directors and approval or disapproval of all significant corporate actions. The concentrated voting power of these stockholders collectively could have the effect of delaying or preventing a significant corporate transaction, such as a merger or other sale of our company or our assets. This concentration of ownership will limit the ability of other stockholders to influence corporate matters and may cause us to make strategic decisions that could be adverse to the interests of other stockholders. If Scott and Hope Stawski were to own more than 50% of the voting power, the post IPO Company would be a “controlled company” within the meaning of applicable Nasdaq corporate governance standards. Under these corporate governance standards, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance standards, including the requirements; (1) that a majority of the Company’s board of directors consist of independent directors, (2) that the Company’s board of directors have a compensation committee that is comprised entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities and (3) that the Company’s board of directors have a nominating and corporate governance committee that is comprised entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities. The Company may intend to take advantage of these exemptions. While Amphitrite has elected to not be treated as a “controlled company,” it could change that election in the future.

 

We are an “emerging growth company,” and we cannot be certain if the reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our Common Stock less attractive to investors.

 

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404), reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. Pursuant to Section 107 of the JOBS Act, as an emerging growth company, we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. As a result, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to the financial statements of issuers who are required to comply with the effective dates for new or revised accounting standards that are applicable to public companies, which may make our Common Stock less attractive to investors. In addition, if we cease to be an emerging growth company, we will no longer be able to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards.

 

We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the listing of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market; (2) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual gross revenue is $1.235 billion or more; (3) the date on which we have, during the previous rolling three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt securities; and (4) the date we qualify as a “large accelerated filer,” with at least $700 million of equity securities held by non-affiliates.

 

We cannot predict if investors will find our Common Stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these exemptions. For example, if we do not adopt a new or revised accounting standard, our future results of operations may not be comparable to the results of operations of certain other companies in our industry that adopted such standards. If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Common Stock, and our stock price may be more volatile.

 

Anti-takeover provisions in our bylaws could make an acquisition of the Company more difficult, limit attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management and limit the market price of our Common Stock.

 

Provisions in our bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control or changes in our management. Further, Scott and Hope Stawski, our Chairman/Chief Revenue Officer and President/Director, respectively, collectively hold 6,600,100 shares of our Common Stock representing approximately 58% as of June 30, 2023, and if all [●] of the shares offered are sold [●] % and can prevent an attempted change of control of the Company or of our management.

 

These provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management by making it more difficult for stockholders to replace members of our board of directors, which is responsible for appointing our corporate officers. These foregoing provisions could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our Common Stock, and they could deter potential acquirers of the Company, thereby reducing the likelihood that you would receive a premium for your shares of our Common Stock in an acquisition.

 

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Risks Related to SEC Reporting and Public Company Status

 

If we are unable to establish appropriate internal financial reporting controls and procedures, it could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, resulting in the restatement of our financial statements, harm our operating results, subject us to regulatory scrutiny and sanction, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on the market price for shares of our Common Stock.

 

Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and to effectively prevent fraud. We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting, which is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

As a public company, we will have significant additional requirements for enhanced financial reporting and internal controls. We are required to document and test our internal control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting firm addressing these assessments. The process of designing and implementing effective internal controls is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and the economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a system of internal controls that is adequate to satisfy our reporting obligations as a public company. This annual report does not include a report of management’s assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting or an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for newly public companies.

 

We cannot assure you that we will, in the future, identify areas requiring improvement in our internal control over financial reporting. We cannot assure you that the measures we will take to remediate any areas in need of improvement will be successful or that we will implement and maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future as we continue our growth. If we are unable to establish appropriate internal financial reporting controls and procedures, it could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, resulting in the restatement of our financial statements, harm our operating results, subject us to regulatory scrutiny and sanction, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on the market price for shares of our Common Stock.

 

We will incur increased costs and demands upon management as a result of complying with the laws and regulations affecting public companies, which could adversely affect our operating results.

 

As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company, including costs associated with public company reporting and corporate governance requirements. These requirements include compliance with Section 404 and other provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as rules implemented by the SEC and the NASDAQ. In addition, our management also has to adapt to the requirements of being a public company. We expect complying with these rules and regulations will substantially increase our legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming and costly.

 

The increased costs associated with operating as a public company will decrease our net income or increase our net loss and may require us to reduce costs in other areas of our business or increase the prices of our products or services. Additionally, if these requirements divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

 

As a public company, we also expect that it may be more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve on our board of directors or as our executive officers.

 

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavorable or inaccurate research about our business, the market price and trading volume of our Common Stock could decline.

 

The market price and trading volume of our Common Stock upon the listing of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market will be heavily influenced by the way analysts interpret our financial information and other disclosures. We do not have control over these analysts. If few securities analysts commence coverage of us, or if industry analysts cease coverage of us, our stock price would be negatively affected. If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, downgrade our Common Stock, or publish negative reports about our business, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our Common Stock could decrease, which might cause our stock price to decline and could decrease the trading volume of our Common Stock.

 

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General Risk Factors

 

Our inability to attract and retain highly skilled employees could materially adversely affect our business.

 

In order to execute our growth plan, we must attract and retain highly qualified personnel, including captains and crew, for charters on our 44 vessels in the USVI, our 14 vessels in Florida and the Tall Windy in Chicago. Competition for personnel in the USVI area is intense. We have, from time to time, experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, difficulty in hiring and retaining employees with appropriate qualifications. The cost of living is high in the Chicago Area, which may make it harder for us to attract and retain highly skilled employees. Many of the companies with which we compete for experienced personnel may have greater resources than we have. As our company grows and evolves, we may need to implement more complex organizational management structures or adapt our corporate culture and work environments. These changes could have an adverse impact on our corporate culture, which could harm our ability to retain and recruit personnel. If we hire employees from competitors or other companies, their former employers may attempt to assert that these employees or we have breached their legal obligations, resulting in a diversion of our time and resources. In addition, job candidates and existing employees often consider the value of the equity awards they receive in connection with their employment. If the perceived value of our equity awards declines, it may adversely affect our ability to recruit and retain highly skilled employees. If we fail to attract new personnel or fail to retain and motivate our current personnel, our business and growth prospects could be materially adversely affected.

 

Changes in laws and regulations related to the internet or changes in the internet infrastructure itself may diminish the demand for our services and could harm our business.

 

The future success of our business depends upon our customers’ and potential customers’ access to the internet. Federal, state, or foreign government bodies or agencies have in the past adopted, and may in the future adopt, laws or regulations affecting the use of the internet. Changes in these laws or regulations could require us to modify our platform in order to comply with these changes. In addition, government agencies or private organizations may impose additional laws, regulations, standards, or protocols involving taxation, tariffs, privacy, data protection, information security, content, copyrights, distribution, electronic contracts and other communications, consumer protection, and the characteristics and quality of services, any of which could decrease the demand for our services or result in reductions in the demand for internet-based platforms such as ours. In addition, the use of the internet as a business tool could be harmed due to delays in the development or adoption of new standards and protocols to handle increased demands of internet activity, security, reliability, cost, ease-of-use, accessibility, and quality of service. The performance of the internet and its acceptance as a business tool has been harmed by “viruses,” “worms,” and similar malicious programs, and the internet has experienced a variety of outages and other delays as a result of damage to portions of its infrastructure. If the use of the internet is adversely affected by these issues, demand for our company-owned destinations and activities could decline.

 

Acquisitions, mergers, strategic investments, partnerships, or alliances could be difficult to identify, pose integration challenges, divert the attention of management, disrupt our business, dilute stockholder value, and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

We have in the past and intend in the future to seek to acquire or invest in businesses, joint ventures, and platform technologies that we believe could complement or expand our business. In January 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC. In March 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, which we anticipate completing upon the consummation of this Offering. Our completed and anticipated acquisitions or investments may divert the attention of management and cause us to incur various expenses in identifying, investigating, and pursuing suitable opportunities, whether or not the transactions are completed, and may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures. In particular, we may encounter difficulties assimilating or integrating the businesses, technologies, products, personnel, or operations of any acquired companies, particularly if the key personnel of an acquired company choose not to work for us, the acquired company’s software is not easily adapted to work with our platform, or we have difficulty retaining the customers of any acquired business due to changes in ownership, management, or otherwise. Any such transactions that we are able to complete may not result in the synergies or other benefits we expect to achieve, which could result in substantial impairment charges. These transactions could also result in dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of debt or adverse tax consequences, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

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We will incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to compliance with our public company responsibilities and corporate governance practices.

 

As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting, and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company, which we expect to further increase after we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Nasdaq rules, and other applicable securities rules and regulations impose various requirements on public companies. Our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to compliance with these requirements. Moreover, these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs and will make some activities more time-consuming and costly. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we will incur as a public company or the specific timing of such costs.

 

As a result of being a public company, we are obligated to develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting, and any failure to maintain the adequacy of these internal controls may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a result, the value of our Common Stock.

 

We will be required, pursuant to Section 404, to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on an annual basis, beginning with our second annual report on Form 10-K. This assessment will need to include disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm will be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in our first annual report required to be filed with the SEC following the date we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” We have recently commenced the costly and challenging process of compiling the system and processing documentation necessary to perform the evaluation needed to comply with Section 404, but we may not be able to complete our evaluation, testing, and any required remediation in a timely fashion once initiated. Our compliance with Section 404 will require that we incur substantial expenses and expend significant management efforts. We have recently begun to establish a compliance and controls function and we will need to hire additional accounting and financial personnel with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge and compile the system and process documentation necessary to perform the evaluation needed to comply with Section 404.

 

During the evaluation and testing process of our internal controls, if we identify one or more material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, we will be unable to certify that our internal control over financial reporting is effective. We cannot assure you that there will not be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting in the future. Any failure to maintain internal control over financial reporting could severely inhibit our ability to accurately report our financial condition or results of operations. If we are unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm determines we have a material weakness or significant deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting, we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, the market price of our Common Stock could decline, and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authorities. Failure to remedy any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.

 

Unstable market and economic conditions and adverse developments with respect to financial institutions and associated liquidity risk may have serious adverse consequences on our business, financial condition and stock price.

 

The global credit and financial markets have recently experienced extreme volatility and disruptions, including severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence, declines in economic growth, inflationary pressure and interest rate changes, increases in unemployment rates and uncertainty about economic stability. More recently, the closures of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and Signature Bank and their placement into receivership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) created bank-specific and broader financial institution liquidity risk and concerns. Although the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC jointly confirmed that depositors at SVB and Signature Bank would continue to have access to their funds, even those in excess of the standard FDIC insurance limits, under a systemic risk exception, future adverse developments with respect to specific financial institutions or the broader financial services industry may lead to market-wide liquidity shortages, impair the ability of companies to access near-term working capital needs, and create additional market and economic uncertainty. There can be no assurance that future credit and financial market instability and a deterioration in confidence in economic conditions will not occur. Our general business strategy may be adversely affected by any such economic downturn, liquidity shortages, volatile business environment or continued unpredictable and unstable market conditions. If the equity and credit markets deteriorate, or if adverse developments are experienced by financial institutions, it may cause short-term liquidity risk and also make any necessary debt or equity financing more difficult, more costly and more dilutive. Failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms, if at all, could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require us to delay or abandon our business plans. In addition, there is a risk that one or more of our current clients, financial institutions or other third parties with whom we do business may be adversely affected by the foregoing risks, which may have an adverse effect on our business.

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our future business, financial condition, and results of operations. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would,” “opportunity,” “likely,” “designed” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or phrases or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our industry as well as certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus include, but are not limited to, statements about:

 

our expectations regarding our revenue, expenses, and other operating results;

 

our ability to acquire new customers and successfully retain existing customers;

 

our ability to increase usage of our services and destinations and upsell and cross sell additional products and services;

 

our ability to achieve or sustain our profitability;

 

our estimated market opportunity;

 

future investments in our business, our anticipated capital expenditures, and our estimates regarding our capital requirements;

 

the costs and success of our sales and marketing efforts, including our ability to grow and maintain our channel partners, and our ability to promote our brand;

 

our reliance on key personnel and our ability to identify, recruit, and retain skilled personnel;

 

our ability to effectively manage our growth, including any international expansion;

 

our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and any costs associated therewith;

 

our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants; and

 

the increased expenses associated with being a public company.

 

We caution you that the foregoing list may not contain all of the forward-looking statements made in this prospectus.

 

You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the section titled “RISK FACTORS” and elsewhere in this prospectus. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus. The results, events, and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events, or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

 

In addition, statements such as “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this prospectus. And while we believe that information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.

 

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 statements made in this prospectus to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this prospectus or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We estimate that we will receive net proceeds of approximately [$[●] million] (or approximately [●] if the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full) from the sale of the Common Stock offered by us in this Offering, based on an assumed public offering price of [●] per share of Common Stock (the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us.

 

A $[●] increase or decrease in the assumed public offering price of [●] per share of Common Stock (the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), would increase or decrease the net proceeds to us from this Offering by [●], assuming the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us. An increase or decrease of 100,000 shares of Common Stock offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase or decrease net proceeds to us from this Offering by [●], assuming no change in the assumed public offering price of [●] per share of Common Stock (the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us.

 

We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered in this Prospectus for the following purposes: (a) to grow and enhance our customer acquisition programs; (b) further develop our digitally enabled business operating model by developing and launching version 2.0 of “The Helm.” Version 2.0 will provide a mobile app to benefit our Captains and Crew as well as enhance the overall experience of our guests before, during and after their Amphitrite experience; (c) reserve funds to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC and to acquire other complementary companies; and (d) debt repayment.

 

Expenditure   Amount  
Recruitment and hiring Chief Marketing Officer   $ 250,000  
Design and implement new digitally enabled customer acquisition programs   $ 750,000  
Technology development of “The Helm” integrated digital operating platform   $ 1,500,000  
Reserve for future acquisitions- see Note below.   $ 4,424,001  
Debt repayment for acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC. Upon the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023, the Company signed a promissory note for $2,075,999.06 due and payable upon the effective date of this Offering. On May 31, 2023 the balance on this promissory note was $1,575,999.06.   $ 1,575,999  
Total   $ 8,500,000  

 

We intend to use $3,078,000 to complete our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC as provided in Exhibit 2.5, the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated March 24, 2023 and the Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement dated July 31, 2023, by and among the Company, Steve Schlosser, Michael Hampton, and Stefan du Toit.

 

We intend to enter new geographic markets through acquisitions of existing and well-established maritime tour activity and attraction operators. Once we begin operating in a geographic market we expect to grow our business organically, however small synergistic acquisitions in such markets may be considered. We intend to utilize approximately $1.34MM of the net proceeds from this Offering for acquisitions in the later part of 2023 or early 2024. At the present time, we have only identified potential targets and have not engaged in substantive discussions regarding the terms of a potential transaction.

 

Pending our use of the net proceeds from this Offering, we intend to invest the net proceeds in a variety of capital preservation investments, including short-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing instruments and U.S. government securities.

 

The expected use of net proceeds from this Offering represents our intentions based upon our current plans and business conditions, which may change commensurate with our plans and business conditions evolving and changing. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures may vary. Although we currently anticipate that we will use the net proceeds from this Offering as described above, there may be circumstances where a reallocation of funds is necessary. Due to the uncertainties inherent in the development of our business and recent acquisitions of our subsidiaries, it is difficult to estimate with certainty the exact amounts of the net proceeds from this Offering that may be used for the above purposes. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including our sales and marketing and commercialization efforts, demand for our destinations and activities, our operating costs and the other factors described under “RISK FACTORS” in this prospectus. Accordingly, our management will have flexibility in applying the net proceeds from this Offering. An investor will not have the opportunity to evaluate the economic, financial or other information on which we base our decisions on how to use the proceeds.

 

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DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE

 

Prior to this Offering, there has been no public market for our shares of Common Stock. The Offering price will be negotiated between the underwriters and us. Factors to be considered in these negotiations will be, among other things:

 

our prospects and the industry in which we operate;

 

our financial information;

 

financial and operating information and market valuations of publicly traded companies engaged in activities similar to ours;

 

the prevailing conditions of U.S. securities markets at the time of this Offering; including the novel coronavirus, COVID-19;

 

the recent market prices of, and the demand for, publicly traded shares of generally comparable companies;

 

our past and present financial and operating performance; and

 

other factors deemed relevant by us and the underwriters.

 

Neither we nor the underwriters can assure investors that our Common Stock will be approved for listing on Nasdaq or that an active trading market will develop for our Common Stock, or that our Common Stock will trade in the public market at or above the Offering price.

 

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DIVIDEND POLICY

 

We have never declared or paid any dividends on our capital stock and do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends to holders of our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Instead, we currently plan to retain any earnings to finance the growth of our business. Any future determination relating to dividend policy will be made at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, and capital requirements, as well as other factors, deemed relevant by our board of directors.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

 

The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and our capitalization as of June 30, 2023 on an actual basis.

 

You should read this table in conjunction with “MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND PLAN OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” and our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus and “USE OF PROCEEDS.”

 

    Actual  
Cash (included restricted cash)     62,000  
Short-term Debt (Notes Payable)     3,859,091  
Long-term Debt (Notes Payable)     3,598,792  
         
Stockholders’ Equity/(deficit)        
Preferred stock, no par value per share, no shares authorized, issued, and outstanding     None  
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 11,368,601 shares issued and outstanding.     113,686  
Additional paid-in capital   $ 6,067,396  
Accumulated deficit     (7,139,624 )
Total stockholder’s equity     (959,178 )
Total Capitalization   $ 6,485,099  

 

 
(1) A $1.00 increase (decrease) in the Offering price of our Common Stock of $[●] per share of Common Stock would increase (decrease) the as-adjusted amount of cash and cash equivalents, additional paid-in capital, total stockholders’ equity and total capitalization by approximately [●] million after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated Offering expenses payable by us. We may also increase or decrease the number of shares of the Common Stock we are Offering. Each increase (decrease) of [●] million in the number of shares of the Common Stock offered by us would increase (decrease) the as-adjusted amount of cash and cash equivalents, additional paid-in capital, total stockholders’ equity and total capitalization by approximately [●] million after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated Offering expenses payable by us.

 

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, as set forth in the table above, is based on 11,368,601 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of June 30, 2023, which excludes, as of that date, (i) options to purchase 1,890,044 shares of the Common Stock granted but unvested as of the date of this Offering, pursuant to our Incentive Plans adopted on April 1, 2022 (the “Plan”) (ii) options to purchase 593,031 shares of the Common Stock available for future issuance under the Plans, and (iii) Underwriters’ Warrants exercisable for a period of five years from the commencement of sales in this Offering entitling the underwriters to purchase 8% of the number of shares of the Common Stock sold in this Offering, at an exercise price equal to 100% of the public offering price.

 

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DILUTION

 

If you invest in this Offering, your ownership interest will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the Offering price per share of the Common Stock and the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share of the Common Stock immediately after this Offering.

 

Our historical net tangible book value (deficit) as of June 30, 2023, was ($1,842,342) or ($0.16) per share of the Common Stock. Our historical net tangible book value (deficit) is the amount of our total tangible assets less our total liabilities and convertible preferred stock, which is not included within our stockholders’ (deficit) equity. We do not currently have any shares of, or securities convertible into, preferred stock outstanding. Historical net tangible book value per share represents historical net tangible book value (deficit) divided by the number of shares of the Common Stock issued as of June 30, 2023. This data is solely based on the historical amounts as shown in our balance sheet as of June 30, 2023.

 

Our pro forma net tangible book value giving effect to the pending Paradise Yacht Management LLC acquisition anticipated to occur with this Offering use of proceeds and the financial impact of this Offering was $4,866,868 or $[*] per share based on an estimate of [*] shares outstanding after this Offering.

 

After giving further effect to our sale of the Common Stock in this Offering at an assumed Offering price of $[●] per share, the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us, our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value as of [●], would be approximately $[●], or approximately $[●] per share. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share of $[●] to our existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share of approximately $[●] to new investors purchasing the Common Stock in this Offering. Dilution per share to new investors purchasing the Common Stock in this Offering is determined by subtracting pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share after this Offering from the assumed Offering price per share paid by new investors. The following table illustrates this dilution on a per share basis:

 

Assumed Offering price per share of Common Stock.     [*]  
Historical net tangible book value (deficit) per share as of June 30, 2023.   $ (0.16 )
Pro forma net tangible book value (deficit) per share giving effect to Paradise Yacht Management acquisition and this Offering.   $ [*]  
Increase in pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share attributed to new investors purchasing shares in this Offering.     [*]  
Dilution per share to new investors purchasing shares in this Offering.     [*]  

 

The dilution information discussed above is illustrative only and may change based on the actual Offering price and other terms of this Offering.

 

A $[●] increase (decrease) in the assumed Offering price of $[●] per share of Common Stock would increase (decrease) our pro forma as-adjusted net tangible book value by $[●], the pro forma as-adjusted net tangible book value per share after this Offering by $[●] and the dilution per share to new investors by $[●], assuming the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us. Similarly, each increase (decrease) of [●] shares in the number of shares offered by us would increase (decrease) our pro forma as-adjusted net tangible book value by $[●], the pro forma as-adjusted net tangible book value per share after this Offering by $[●] and the dilution per share to new investors by $[●], assuming the assumed public offering price remains the same and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses payable by us.

 

If the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares of Common Stock in this Offering in full at the assumed Offering price of $[●] per share of Common Stock, the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus and assuming the number of Common Stock offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us, the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share after this Offering would be $[●] per share, and the dilution in pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share to new investors purchasing Common Stock in this Offering would be $[●] per share.

 

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The following table sets forth, on the pro forma as adjusted basis described above as of June 30, 2023, the differences between our existing stockholders and the purchasers of shares of our Common Stock in this Offering with respect to the number of shares of the Common Stock purchased from us, the total consideration paid to us and the weighted average price paid per share paid to us, based on an assumed Offering price of $ per share of Common Stock, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us.

 

   

Shares Purchased
Number

    Total
Consideration
Amount
    Average
Price
Per Share
 
Existing stockholders     11,368,601     $ 6,067,396     $ 0.53  

 

The table above assumes no exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option in this Offering. If the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full, the number of shares of Common Stock held by existing stockholders would be reduced to [●]% of the total number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding after this Offering, and the number of shares of Common Stock held by new investors participating in the Offering would be increased to [●]% of the total number of shares outstanding after this Offering.

 

The tables above do not include:

 

  options to purchase 1,890,044 shares of the Common Stock at exercise prices from $0.00 to $.01 per share, granted to certain of our officer, certain members of our Board of Directors and certain employees under our Incentive Plans adopted on April 1, 2022; and

 

  options to purchase 593,031 shares of the Common Stock available for future issuance under the Plans; and

 

  Underwriters’ Warrants to purchase up to [●] shares of the Common Stock issuable to the underwriters in connection with this Offering.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Our summary unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 give effect to the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023, the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to occur with the use of proceeds described in “Use of Proceeds,” and the financial impact of this Offering as if all such transactions had occurred on January 1, 2022, with respect to the summary unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations, and, with respect to the summary unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of the six months ended June 30, 2023. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information includes various estimates which are subject to material change and may not be indicative of what our operations or financial position would have been had this Offering and related transactions taken place on the dates indicated, or that may be expected to occur in the future.

 

Our historical results presented herein are not necessarily indicative or predictive of results in any future period. We derived the combined income statements data for the year ended December 31, 2022 from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. In our opinion, any unaudited financial and non-GAAP measurements presented herein represent a fair presentation of such financial data. We recommend reading the following information in conjunction with “Capitalization,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” “Business” and our consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in this prospectus. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for further discussion of the use of the below non-GAAP financial measures.

 

Introduction

 

On March 24, 2023, the Company and Paradise Yacht Management LLC entered into a Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we will acquire Paradise Yacht Management, LLC and its subsidiaries Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC, formed in November 2019, CharterSmarter, LLC, formed in August 2020, Paradise Yacht Clearing, LLC, formed in August 2021 and PYM (BVI) Ltd, formed in May 2022. On June 6, 2023, we entered into a First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date of the transaction to on or before July 31, 2023. On July 31, 2023 we entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date of the transaction to on or before September 15, 2023, and eliminated the “Contingent Consideration” for financial performance for post-acquisition financial periods agreed upon in the initial Purchase Agreement.

 

The Company and Paradise Yacht Management LLC expect the transaction to close simultaneously with this Offering. The acquisition consideration is estimated to be approximately $6.28 million payable in $3.14 million cash and $3.14 million in shares of our common stock. See Note 2 for additional information on the estimated acquisition consideration.

 

On January 18, 2023, we closed our acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC. The total purchase consideration was $3.2 million consisting of $824,000 in cash, $300,000 of our common stock shares, and a note payable of $2,076,000. All outstanding debt on Paradise Adventures LLC was repaid in full at the time of closing. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 805 Business Combinations.

 

The pro forma financial statements have been prepared to give effect to the Paradise Yacht Management LLC acquisition, Paradise Adventures LLC acquisition and the financial impact of this Offering as if all such transactions had occurred on January 1, 2022. The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023 gives effect to the acquisitions and the financial impact of this Offering as if these transactions had been completed on January 1, 2022 and combines figures derived from the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of June 30, 2023 with figures derived from Paradise Yacht Management LLC’s unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. The operating activity of Paradise Adventures LLC prior to acquisition on January 18, 2023 was not significant and thus no pro forma adjustments were required for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022 gives effect to the acquisitions and the financial impact of this Offering as if it these occurred on January 1, 2022, the beginning of the earliest period presented, and combines the historical results of the Company, Paradise Yacht Management LLC, and Paradise Adventures LLC. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 combines figures derived from the separate audited consolidated statement of operations of our Company, Paradise Adventures LLC and Paradise Yacht Management LLC’s audited consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information has been prepared pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation S-X.

 

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The consolidated financial statements of the Company, the consolidated financial statements of Paradise Yacht Management LLC, and Paradise Adventures LLC have been adjusted in the accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information to give effect to pro forma events described in the introduction paragraph above through transaction accounting adjustments, which would be necessary to (1) account for the acquisitions, in accordance with GAAP and (2) reflect the financial impact of this Offering in conjunction with the acquisitions in accordance with Rule 11-01(a)(8) of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma adjustments are based upon available information and certain assumptions that our management believes are reasonable.

 

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with:

 

The accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information;

 

The separate unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the related notes, included elsewhere in this prospectus;

 

The separate audited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the related notes, included elsewhere in this prospectus;

 

 

The separate unaudited consolidated financial statements of Paradise Yacht Management LLC as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the related notes, included elsewhere in this prospectus;

     
  The separate audited consolidated financial statements of Paradise Adventures LLC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the related notes, included elsewhere in this prospectus;

 

The separate audited consolidated financial statements of Paradise Yacht Management LLC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the related notes, included elsewhere in this prospectus; and

 

The section of this prospectus titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Description of the Acquisition

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Paradise Yacht Management LLC will be acquired by the Company. Paradise Yacht Management LLC will continue as wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company and Paradise Yacht Management LLC expect the transaction to close simultaneously with this Offering. See Note 2 for additional information on the estimated merger consideration.

 

Accounting for the Acquisition

 

The acquisition is being accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method with the Company as the accounting acquirer in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations. Under this method of accounting, the aggregate acquisition consideration will be allocated to Paradise Yacht Management’s separately identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values or other measurement explicitly permissible by US GAAP at the date of completion of the acquisition. The process of valuing the net assets of Paradise Yacht Management immediately prior to the acquisition, as well as evaluating accounting policies for conformity, is preliminary. Any shortfall between the acquisition consideration paid and the estimated fair value of the Paradise Yacht Management assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be recorded as goodwill. Accordingly, the aggregate acquisition consideration allocation and related adjustments reflected in this unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information are preliminary and subject to revision based on a final determination of the fair value of Paradise Yacht Management’s net assets after the date of this prospectus. See Note 1: Basis of Presentation below for more information.

 

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information has been prepared for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the combined company’s financial position or results of operations actually would have been had the acquisition and this Offering occurred as of the dates indicated. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information also should not be considered indicative of the future results of operations or financial position of the Company.

 

The acquisition is subject to reclassification and transaction accounting adjustments that have not yet been finalized. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments are preliminary and have been made solely for the purpose of providing unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information as required by SEC rules. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final reclassification and transaction accounting adjustments may be material.

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JUNE 30, 2023

(In USD dollars)

 

    Company     Paradise Yacht
Management
    Historical
As of
June 30,
2023
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Notes     Pro Forma
as of
June 30,
2023
 
Assets                                              
Assets:                                              
Cash   $ -       236,551       236,551       (1,367,804 )   4          
                              4,096,000     2          
                              584,588     2       3,549,335  
Restricted cash     62,000       1,700,360       1,762,360       (62,000 )   1       1,700,360  
Receivables     194,860       333,698       528,558       -             528,558  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     54,248       145,577       199,825       -             199,825  
Deferred Offering costs     176,084       -       176,084       (176,084 )   2       -  
Total Current Assets     487,192       2,416,186       2,903,378       3,074,700             5,978,078  
                                               
Right-of-use assets, net     1,151,252       -       1,151,252       -             1,151,252  
Deposits     32,475       20,135       52,610       -             52,610  
Property and equipment, net     6,484,149       47,076       6,531,225       -             6,531,225  
Goodwill     883,164       -       883,164       5,721,718     1       6,604,882  
Total Assets     9,038,232     $ 2,483,397       11,521,629       8,796,418             20,318,047  
                                               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit                                              
Current Liabilities:                                              
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 969,529       76,277       1,045,806     $ (44,234 )   4       1,001,572  
Contract liabilities     428,418       1,080,028       1,508,446       -             1,508,446  
Lease liabilities, current portion     239,323       -       239,323       -             239,323  
Current portion of notes payable, related parties     149,728       -       149,728       -             149,728  
Current portion of notes payable, net of debt issuance costs     3,709,363       3,240       3,712,603       (1,455,994 )   4          
                              (1,576,000 )   2          
                                            680,609  
Funds held for others     -       620,332       620,332                     620,332  
Total Current Liabilities     5,496,361       1,779,877       7,276,238       (3,076,228 )           4,200,010  
                                               
Long-Term Liabilities:                                              
Lease liabilities, net of current portion     902,257       -       902,257       -             902,257  
Related party notes payable, net of current portion     1,187,542       -       1,187,542       -             1,187,542  
Notes payable, net of current portion     2,411,250       145,238       2,556,488       -             2,556,488  
Total Liabilities     9,997,410       1,925,115       11,922,525       (3,076,228 )           8,846,297  
                                               
Equity:                                              
Common stock                                              
      113,050       -       113,050       8,870     3          
                              11,669     2       133,589  
Additional paid-in capital     6,067,396       -       6,067,396       (176,084 )   2          
                              3,131,130     3          
                              8,738,331     2       17,760,773  
Members’ equity     -       558,282       558,282       (558,282 )   1       -  
Accumulated deficit     (7,139,624 )     -       (7,139,624 )     717,012     4       (6,422,612 )
Total stockholders’ deficit     (959,178 )     558,282       (400,892 )     11,872,646             11,471,750  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit   $ 9,038,232     $ 2,483,397     $ 11,521,629     $ 8,796,418           $ 20,318,047  

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

(In USD dollars)

 

    Company     Paradise Yacht
Management LLC
    Historical
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023
    Pro Forma
Adj.
    Notes     Pro Forma
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023
 
Revenues, Net     3,761,459     $ 5,912,161     $ 9,673,620       -           $ 9,673,620  
                                               
Cost of Revenue (excludes depreciation expense presented below)     2,230,162       4,582,123       6,812,285       (658,676 )           6,153,609  
                                               
Gross profit     1,531,297       1,330,038       2,861,335       (658,676 )           3,520,011  
                                               
Operating Costs and Expenses:                                              
Compensation and related expenses (includes stock based compensation of $1,420,081)     1,736,922       791,358       2,528,280       (1,270,081 )           1,258,199  
General and administrative expenses     1,153,655       334,303       1,487,958       (797,447 )           690,511  
Marketing and advertising expenses     661,906       52,370       714,276       (319,724 )           394,552  
Depreciation expense     469,215       6,046       475,261       -             475,261  
Total operating costs and expenses     4,021,698       1,184,077       5,205,775       (2,387,252 )           2,818,523  
                                               
Operating loss     (2,490,401 )     145,961       (2,344,440 )     3,045,928             701,488  
                                               
Other Income (Expenses):                                              
Interest expense     (844,025 )     (2,780 )     (846,805 )     717,012     5       (129,793 )
Other income     154,271       27,637       181,908       -             181,908  
Total other expenses, net     (689,754 )     24,857       (664,897 )     717,012             52,115  
                                               
Net Loss     (3,180,155 )     170,818       (3,009,337 )     3,762,940             753,603  
                                               
Net Loss per Share - Basic and Diluted                     (0.32 )           6       0.07  
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted                     9,520,637       2,053,867     6       11,574,504  
EBITDA                                           1,358,657  

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

(In USD dollars)

 

    AMDI     PYMG     PA     Historical
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
    Pro Forma
Adj.
    Notes     Pro Forma
Combined
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
 
Revenues, Net   $ 4,591,690     $ 10,529,733     $ 2,038,013     $ 17,159,436       -           $ 17,159,436  
                                                       
Cost of Revenue (excludes depreciation expense presented below)     3,322,191       8,274,975       1,229,192       12,826,358       (1,288,431.0 )           11,537,927  
                                                       
Gross profit     1,269,499       2,254,758       808,821       4,333,078       (1,288,431.0 )           5,621,509  
                                                       
Operating Costs and Expenses:                                                      
Compensation and related expenses (includes stock based compensation of $1,654,546)     1,941,159       1,490,011       -       3,431,170       (1,917,046.0 )           1,514,124  
General and administrative expenses     896,086       625,842       696,210       2,218,138       (697,348.0 )           1,520,790  
Marketing and advertising expenses     439,218       117,478       -       556,696       (85,000.0 )           471,696  
Depreciation expense     587,922       -       145,014       732,936       202,640     7       935,576  
Total operating costs and expenses     3,864,385       2,233,331       841,224       6,938,940       (2,496,754 )           4,442,186  
                                                       
Operating loss     (2,594,886 )     21,427       (32,403 )     (2,605,862 )     1,208,323             1,179,323  
                                                       
Other Income (Expenses):                                                      
Interest expense     (190,249 )     (5,699 )     (76,303 )     (272,251 )     76,303     7       (195,948 )
Legal settlement     (250,000 )     -       (90,000 )     (340,000 )     -             (340,000 )
Other income     24,434       71,816       343,619       439,869       -             439,869  
Total other expenses, net     (415,815 )     66,117       177,316       (172,382 )     76,303             (96,079 )
                                                       
Net Loss   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 87,544     $ 144,913     $ (2,778,244 )   $ 1,284,626           $ 1,083,244  
                                                       
Net Loss per Share - Basic and Diluted                           $ (0.38 )   $ -     8     $ 0.15  
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted                             7,327,764              8       7,327,764  
EBITDA                                                   2,214,768  

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

 

The pro forma consolidated financial information has been prepared by the Company in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The pro forma consolidated financial information reflects transaction accounting adjustments management believes are necessary to present fairly our pro forma financial position and results of operations for (1) the closing of the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC, (2) the financial impact of this Offering expected to occur contemporaneous with the Acquisition, and (3) the financial statement impact of Paradise Adventures LLC on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, since this acquisition closed on January 18, 2023. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information does not reflect any recurring cost savings, operating synergies, or revenue enhancements that the combined company may achieve as a result of the acquisition.

 

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information was prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, with the Company as the accounting acquirer, using the fair value concepts defined in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, and based on the historical condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and the historical condensed consolidated financial statements of Paradise Yacht Management. Under ASC Topic 805, all assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are generally recognized and measured at their assumed acquisition date fair value, while transaction costs and restructuring costs associated with the business combination are expensed as incurred. The excess of the purchase price for the acquisition and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed over the acquisition consideration is recorded as goodwill.

 

The transaction accounting adjustments represent Company management’s best estimates and are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. All significant intercompany balances and transactions between the Company and Paradise Yacht Management LLC have been eliminated in combination.

 

Our management has not identified any reclassification adjustments given all currently available information about Paradise Yacht Management LLC, which would be necessary to conform the presentation of Paradise Yacht Management LLC’s financial statements or accounting policies to those of the Company.

 

Note 2: Calculation of Estimated Acquisition Consideration and Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

 

The acquisition consideration for the purchase of Paradise Yacht Management LLC is $6.28 million consisting of $3.14 million in cash consideration and $3.14 million in Company common stock; 887,006 shares of Company stock valued at $3.54 per share.

 

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

 

We considered the guidance in ASC 820-10-35-54. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed of Paradise Yacht Management LLC will be recognized and measured at fair value as of the Closing Date and added to those of the Company, which will be carried at their historical cost. The difference between the acquisition purchase price and the fair value calculated will be recognized as goodwill.

 

The determination of fair value used in the transaction adjustments presented herein are preliminary and based on management estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and have been prepared to illustrate the estimated effect of the acquisition. The final determination of the purchase price allocation, upon completion of the acquisition, will be based on Paradise Yacht Management LLC’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of that date and will depend on a number of factors that cannot be predicted with certain at this time. Therefore, the actual purchase price allocation to the assets and liabilities of Paradise Yacht Management LLC at time of the acquisition will differ from the transaction accounting adjustments presented in these unaudited condensed pro forma statements. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company intends to engage a third-party valuation specialist to assist in the final determination of the purchase price allocation.

 

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The following table sets forth a preliminary allocation of the estimated acquisition consideration to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Paradise Yacht Management LLC based on its unaudited interim consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023:

 

    (in USD dollars)  
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 236,551  
Restricted cash     1,700,360  
Accounts receivable     333,698  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     145,577  
         
Property and equipment, net     47,076  
Goodwill     5,721,718  
Other non-current assets     20,135  
Total assets acquired   $ 8,205,115  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     76,277  
         
Contract liabilities     1,080,028  
Other current liabilities     623,572  
Note payable, net of current portion     145,238  
Total liabilities assumed     1,925,115  
Net assets acquired   $ 628,000  

 

As discussed above, the amount that will ultimately be allocated to net assets acquired and goodwill may differ materially from this preliminary allocation.

 

Note 3: Transaction Accounting Adjustments for Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

1. Reflects the capitalization of the purchase of Paradise Yacht Management LLC in assets, liabilities and goodwill as if the acquisition transaction occurred on January 1, 2022.

 

2. Reflects the financial impact of this Offering including increased cash, debt elimination and other equity related adjustments as if this Offering had occurred on January 1, 2022.

 

3. Reflects adjustments to equity to reflect stock used for acquisition.

 

Transaction Accounting Adjustments for Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

Note 4: Adjustments for Offering Expense and Direct Expenses for Acquisition and Integration.

 

In accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, Section 3230, adjustments included in the Pro Forma Adjustments column in the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations include only adjustments that are non-recurring and are directly related to the acquisition and integration into the Company of Windy of Chicago Ltd acquired in January 2022, Paradise Adventures LLC acquired in January of 2023 and the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to occur with the Use of Proceeds from this Offering. As required by Regulation S-X, Article 11, Section 3230 these adjusted expenses give effect to events that are: directly attributable to each specific transaction, factually supportable, and expected to have a continuing impact.

 

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Adjustments included in the Pro Forma Adjustments column in the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:

 

1. Acquisition Expense. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflects an adjustment to remove estimated transaction costs related to the acquisitions. These additional acquisition transaction costs include investment banking fees, legal and professional fees, and lender fees. These acquisition transaction costs are not expected to affect the Combined Company’s income statement beyond 12 months after the acquisition date.

 

2. Offering Expense. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflects an adjustment to remove estimated non-recurring expenses related to this Offering. These additional Offering costs include legal fees, accounting fees, application fees, and other professional services and general and administrative expenses. These Offering related costs are not expected to affect the Combined Company’s income statement beyond six months after the completion of this Offering.

 

3. Integration expense, non-recurring. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflects an adjustment to remove estimated non-recurring expenses related to the integration of the acquisitions into the Company including the integration of Windy of Chicago Ltd in January of 2022, the integration of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2023 and any incurred integration expenses for the pending Paradise Yacht Management acquisition. These integration related costs are not expected to affect the Combined Company’s income statement beyond 12 months after the completion of each acquisition.

 

4. Redundant operating expense elimination. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflects an adjustment to remove actual redundant and non-recurring expenses related to the acquisitions including the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd in January of 2022, the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2023 and any estimated redundant expenses for the pending Paradise Yacht Management acquisition. Management has not included any general expense optimization or work efficiency that may be seen with each acquisition. Management has only adjusted for documented and verifiable expenses that would be redundant with each acquisition including specific labor, marketing and lease expense.

 

Note 5: Reflects the elimination of interest expense on our acquisition related debt that would not have occurred on a pro forma basis had this Offering occurred on January 1, 2022.

 

Note 6: Reflects the impact on weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted for the shares to be issued in the Offering, acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management and acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC if completed on January 1, 2022.

 

Note 7: Reflects acquisition related adjustments to increase depreciation expense and eliminate interest expense in connection with the Paradise Adventures LLC acquisition if completed on January 1, 2022 due to fair value adjustment to acquired property and equipment and repayment in full of all outstanding debt upon closing.

 

Note 8: Reflects the impact on weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted for the shares to be issued in the Offering, acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC and acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC if completed on January 1, 2022.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and the related notes to those statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and analysis and other parts of this prospectus contain forward-looking statements based upon current beliefs, plans and expectations related to future events and our future financial performance that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, such as statements regarding our intentions, plans, objectives, expectations, forecasts and projections. Our actual results and the timing of selected events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including those set forth under the section titled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus. You should carefully read the “Risk Factors” to gain an understanding of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Please also see the section titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

Overview of Operations

 

We provide award-winning in-destination tours, activities and attractions in the continental United States and the United States Virgin Islands using itineraries that feature up-close encounters with marine wildlife, nature, history and culture, and promote guest empowerment and interactivity. We have pioneered innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places. Many of these maritime expeditions involve travel to top vacation destinations such as the USVI, Panama City Beach, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. We have been the recipient of TripAdvisor’s 2022 and 2023 Travelers Choice Award, and we were voted the Best Day Sail operation by the Virgin Islands Daily News for 2021 and 2022. We own and operate 50 luxury catamarans and power boats in the USVI, 12 catamaran yachts and power boats in Panama City, Florida, and offer a variety of maritime tours on Lake Michigan from Chicago on the Tall Ship Windy, a 148-foot, traditional four-masted topsail schooner ship designated as the official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago. Our operating business units include Seas the Day Charters USVI, Windy of Chicago, Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports in Panama City Beach, Florida, Paradise Yacht Management in the U.S and British Virgin Islands, and Magens Hideaway on St. Thomas, USVI. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering. We currently manage and operate privately owned luxury yachts valued at over $35 million under the Paradise Yacht Management brand.

 

In addition, Paradise Yacht Management offers luxury yacht management services in the USVI on behalf of yacht owners, including marketing weeklong, all-inclusive luxury yacht vacations, general yacht management and maintenance, term charter clearing agent services for an additional 12 yachts, and yacht sales brokerage services.

 

In the preceding twelve months ended June 30, 2023, over 4.86 million unique users visited our websites and social media sites to plan their activities. Our operating units have received more than 9,400 reviews on the major consumer review sites; Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, and Facebook. Of those reviews on a 5-star scale, 94% were 5-star reviews, 2% were 4-star, 1% were 3-star and 3% were 2 or 1-star reviews. Our revenue is generated from direct online sales and sales through OTAs. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2023, 64% of our ticket sales came through direct and online sales through our five primary websites, tallshipwindy.com, seasthedayusvi.com, paradiseadventurespcb.com, paradiseyachtmanagement.com, and magenshideaway.com, and 36% came through other travel agents who booked their clients on our vessels or villas described below.

 

With increasing global and North American consumer spending on tours, activities and attractions, and the increased need for a digitally optimized business operating model in the TAA industry, we believe that the market opportunity in this space is significant. According to a Global In-Destination Travel Market Research Report, the global in-destination portion of the travel market will reach about $297.6 billion in 2026 from $133.6 million in 2022, with a CAGR of 17.3% (see https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/in-destination-travel-market/). The North American TAA market is estimated at $90 billion. Our market opportunity is derived from a combination of fragmentation, low technology adoption and value chain optimization all driven by a digitally enabled operating platform.

 

We market primarily to guests traveling from the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands through direct online sales and through our OTA partners. We seek to increase demand through effective marketing campaigns directed at OTAs and directly to our potential guests using digitally enabled online advertising programmatic campaigns, primarily through Google Network, Microsoft Audience Network and Meta. We utilize advanced analytics, campaign design and real-time artificial intelligence and machine learning via platforms, including MarinOne and DIIB, to achieve maximum results. We believe our strength is our ability to re-imagine and re-map the traditional TAA operator to a future state, digitally enabled operating model. Our integrated, digitally enabled operating model, we believe, allows us to exceed consumer expectations while providing a foundation for both organic growth and implementation of an acquisition roll-up strategy.

 

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Recent Developments

 

On August 25, 2022 we signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Paradise Adventures LLC dba Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports. Paradise Adventures LLC owns and operates 13 maritime tour and charter vessels from Panama City Beach Florida (www.paradiseadventurespcb.com). This acquisition closed on January 18, 2023.

 

On March 24, 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire said companies, which collectively provide luxury yacht management services and all-inclusive luxury yacht vacations for guests aboard luxury sailing and motor yachts in the Caribbean with a fleet of 31 managed yachts. In addition, the Paradise Yacht Management LLC also provide ancillary yacht management services which include term charter broker sales activity, term charter clearing agent activity, yacht sales brokerage services, and yacht maintenance services.

 

On June 6, 2023, we entered into a First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before July 31, 2023. On July 31, 2023 we entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before September 15, 2023 and eliminated “Contingent Consideration” for financial performance for post-acquisition financial periods agreed upon in the initial Purchase Agreement. The collective purchase price was adjusted to $6,280,000 as the “Base Price” with $3,140,000 to be paid in cash at closing and the remaining balance paid by the issuance of 887,006 common stock of the Company at a value of $3.54 per share at the date and time of the closing of the transaction or by a delivery of a promissory note in the amount of $3,140,000, or for any portion of the balance for which Paradise Yacht Management LLC does not exercise an option to receive the Company’s common stock.

 

We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering. Assuming successful closing of the transaction prior to September 31, 2023, the company will realize revenue from this transaction in our fiscal fourth quarter; October 1st through December 31, 2023. As the Paradise Yacht Management LLC acquisition has not been completed, it is not reflected in this Management Discussion and Analysis.

 

Key Factors Affecting Our Operating Results

 

Ongoing Acquisitions

 

We were formed in April 2022 to continue the operations of our predecessor and acquired its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Windy of Chicago Ltd and Seas the Day Charters USVI, and in January 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC. In March 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, which we anticipate completing upon the consummation of this Offering. Because of our rapid growth this year through completed and anticipated acquisitions, our ability to accurately forecast our future results of operations is limited and subject to a number of uncertainties, including our ability to effectively plan for and manage our growth. However, the recent business formation and acquisitions make it difficult to forecast our consolidated future results of operations.

 

Level of Indebtedness

 

As of June 30, 2023, our total notes payable to related parties was $1,337,270 and our commercial total notes payable was $6,168,393 with a combined notes payable of $7,505,663. This includes: $1,576,000 notes payable for the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC, $1,272,600 for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan for Seas the Day Charters USVI, $643,733 for the purchase of the sailing vessel Tall Ship Windy, $499,900 for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan for Windy of Chicago Ltd, and other miscellaneous notes payable primarily for the purchase of charter vessels. A schedule of all notes payable in the amount of $7,505,663 is further described in detail under Notes Payable in this section and incorporated by reference under Item 16 as Exhibits to this prospectus.

 

Our substantial level of indebtedness could have important consequences for us, including the following: requiring a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness, therefore reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations and future business opportunities; exposing us to the risk of higher interest rates as it relates to our sole variable interest rate SBA loan; restricting us from making strategic acquisitions or causing us to make non-strategic divestitures; limiting our ability to obtain additional equity or debt financing for general corporate purposes, acquisitions, investments, capital expenditures or other strategic purposes; limiting our ability to adjust to changing business conditions and placing us at a competitive disadvantage to our less highly leveraged competitors; and making us more vulnerable to general economic downturns and adverse developments in our business. The above factors could limit our financial and operational flexibility and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Customer Concentrations

 

Our business relies on relationships with OTAs to generate a large percentage of our revenue through bookings made by these travel companies. OTAs represented approximately 29% of our business for the twelve months ending December 31, 2022. This revenue concentration in OTAs makes us particularly dependent on factors affecting those OTAs. For example, if demand for their services decreases, travel buyers may stop utilizing our services or move all or some of their business to competitors or competing channels. A substantial portion of our revenue from OTAs is through our supplier agreement with Viator, which accounted for approximately 26% and 32% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. No other customer or referral source constitutes more than 10% of our revenue.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets when indicators of impairment are present. If such indicators are present, the recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the undiscounted net cash flows estimated to result from those assets over the remaining life to the assets’ net carrying amounts. If the estimated undiscounted net cash flows are less than the net carrying amount, the assets would be adjusted to their fair value, based on appraisal or the present value of the undiscounted net cash flows. Accounting principles require the company to report fixed asset value, primarily maritime tour and charter vessels, on its balance sheet after accumulated depreciation. As of June 30, 2023 the Property and Equipment, Net value on the company’s balance sheet is $6,484,149. The company regularly receives valuation estimates on the market value of its maritime vessels for insurance purposes. The company believes the market value of these Fixed Assets as of December 31, 2022 is between $8MM and $8.5MM.

 

Reliance on third parties for repair and maintenance

 

We rely on shipyards, their subcontractors and our suppliers to effectively repair, maintain, and upgrade our existing ships on a timely basis and in a cost-effective manner. There are a limited number of shipyards with the capability and capacity to build, repair, maintain and/or upgrade our ships. As such, any disruptions affecting the fleet modernization supply chain will adversely impact our business as there are limited substitutes. Suspensions and/or slowdowns of work at shipyards, could impact our ability to timely and cost-effectively procure new capacity, and our ability to execute scheduled drydocks and/or fleet modernizations. Variations from our plan could have a significant negative impact on our business operations and financial condition. In addition, delays, mechanical faults and/or unforeseen incidents may result in delays of new ship orders or necessitate unscheduled drydocks. Such events could result in lost revenue, increased operating expenses, or both, and thus adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Macroeconomic Trends and Uncertainties

 

As a result of conditions associated with global events, including the downstream effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and actions taken by the United States and other governments in response to the invasion, the global economy, including the financial and credit markets, has experienced significant volatility and disruptions, including increases in inflation rates, fuel prices, and interest rates. Our costs have been, and are expected to continue to be, adversely impacted by these increases. In an attempt to mitigate risks related to inflation, our supply chain department may negotiate contracts with varying terms, with a goal of providing us with the ability to take advantage of cost declines when they occur, and diversified our sourcing options. These strategies may not fully offset the impact of current macroeconomic conditions. See “Risk Factors” for additional information.

 

Climate Change

 

We believe the increasing focus on climate change and evolving regulatory requirements will materially impact our future capital expenditures and results of operations. We expect to incur significant expenses related to these regulatory requirements, which may include expenses related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction initiatives and the purchase of emissions allowances, among other things. If requirements become more stringent, we may be required to change certain operating procedures, for example slowing the speed of our vessels, which could adversely impact our operations. We are evaluating the effects of global climate change related requirements, which are still evolving, including our ability to mitigate certain future expenses through initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the conversion of our fleet from gas or diesel powered to electric power where appropriate; consequently, the full impact to the Company is not yet known. Additionally, our ships, port facilities, corporate offices and island destinations have in the past and may again be adversely affected by an increase in the frequency and intensity of adverse weather conditions caused by climate change. For example, certain ports have become temporarily unavailable to us due to hurricane damage and other destinations have either considered or implemented restrictions on cruise and charter operations due to environmental concerns. See “Risk Factors” for additional information.

 

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Incidents on maritime vessels, at port facilities, land destinations and instances of foodborne illness and outbreaks of disease

 

Maritime vessels, private destinations, port facilities and shore excursions operated and/or offered by us and third parties may be susceptible to the risk of accidents, illnesses, mechanical failures, environmental incidents and other incidents which could bring into question safety, health, security and vacation satisfaction and negatively impact our sales, operations and reputation. Incidents involving cruise ships, and, in particular the safety, health and security of guests and crew and the media coverage thereof, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted and could continue to impact demand for our cruises and pricing in the industry. In particular, we cannot predict the impact on our financial performance and the public’s concern regarding the health and safety of travel, especially by cruise ship, and related decreases in demand for travel and cruising. Moreover, our ability to attract and retain guests and crew depends, in part, upon the perception and reputation of our company and our brands and the public’s concerns regarding the health and safety of travel generally, as well as regarding the cruising industry and our ships specifically. Our reputation and our business could also be damaged by continued or additional negative publicity regarding the cruise industry in general, including publicity regarding the spread of contagious disease such as COVID-19, over-tourism in key ports and destinations and the potentially adverse environmental impacts of cruising. The considerable expansion in the use of social and digital media has compounded the potential scope and reach of any negative publicity. In addition, incidents involving cruise ships may result in additional costs to our business, increasing government or other regulatory oversight and, in certain cases, potential litigation.

 

Our supply chain and food safety controls and training may not be fully effective in preventing all food safety issues at our venues on our maritime vessels, including any occurrences of foodborne illnesses such as salmonella, E. coli and hepatitis A. In addition, we rely on third-party vendors, making it difficult to monitor food safety compliance and increasing the risk that foodborne illness would affect multiple locations rather than a single maritime vessel. Some foodborne illness incidents could be caused by third-party vendors and distributors outside of our control. The occurrence of a similar incident at one or more of our vessels, or negative publicity or public speculation about an incident, could reduce customer demand for our maritime vessels and negatively impact demand for our maritime tours and adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Qualified Personnel

 

In order to execute our growth plan, we must attract and retain highly qualified personnel, including United States Coast Guard licensed merchant mariner master captains and crew. Recruitment competition for licensed merchant mariner personnel in our operating area is intense. We have, from time to time experienced, and we expect to continue to experience difficulty in hiring and retaining personnel with appropriate qualifications. As our company grows and evolves, we may need to implement more complex organizational management structures or adapt our corporate culture and work environments. These changes could have an adverse impact on our corporate culture, which could harm our ability to retain and recruit personnel. If we hire personnel from competitors or other companies, their former employers may attempt to assert that these employees or we have breached their legal obligations, resulting in a diversion of our time and resources. If we fail to attract new personnel or fail to retain and motivate our current personnel, our business and growth prospects could be materially adversely affected.

 

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Results of Operations

 

This section includes a summary of our historical results of operations, followed by detailed comparisons of our results for (i) the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and (ii) the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. We have derived this data from our interim and annual consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

The following table provides certain selected financial information for the periods presented: 

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
    2023     2022     2022     2021  
Statement of Operations Data:                                
Net sales   $ 3,761,459     $ 2,205,946     $ 4,591,690     $ 2,059,001  
Cost of revenue   $ 2,230,162     $ 1,069,987     $ 3,791,356     $ 1,633,373  
Gross profit   $ 1,531,297     $ 1,135,959     $ 800,334     $ 425,628  
Total operating expenses   $ 4,021,698     $ 2,012,787     $ 3,395,220     $ 324,727  
Income (loss) from operations   $ (2,490,401 )   $ (876,828 )   $ (2,594,886 )   $ 100,901  
Total other income (expenses)   $ (689,754 )   $ (320,510 )   $ (415,815 )   $ (28,277 )
Net income (loss)   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Basic and dilutive income (loss) per share of common stock   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.17 )   $ (0.41 )   $ 0.01  
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding     9,520,637       7,065,588       7,327,764       6,400,000  
Adjusted EBITDA1   $ 620,093     $ 328,110     $ 454,364     $ 347,627  
Adjusted EDITDA margin, net2     16.5 %     14.8 %     9.9 %     16.9 %

 

    As of
June 30,
    As of
December 31,
 
    2023     2022     2021  
Balance Sheet Data:                        
Cash (includes restricted cash)   $ 62,000     $ 134,868     $ 1,027  
Total assets   $ 9,038,232     $ 4,904,395     $ 1,681,162  
Total liabilities   $ 9,997,410     $ 6,222,817     $ 1,864,218  
Accumulated deficit and invested equity   $ (7,139,624 )   $ (3,949,475 )   $ (183,056 )1
Total stockholders’ equity 2022, invested deficit for 2021   $ (959,178 )   $ (1,318,422 )   $ (183,056 )1
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 9,038,232     $ 4,904,395     $ 1,681,162  

 

 
(1) The company has issued Supplementary Information – Immaterial Out of Period Adjustment to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 and 2022 which is included in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements to this registration statement.

 

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1 Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA reconciles to net income (in thousands) as follows:

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
    2023     2022     2022     2021  
Net income (loss)   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
+ interest expense     844,025       91,343       190,249       44,555  
+ tax expense                     0       0  
+ depreciation & amortization     469,215       220,007       587,922       230,448  
                                 
EBITDA     (1,866,915 )     (885,988 )     (2,232,530 )     347,627  
+ settlements                   250,000          
+ share-based compensation expense     1,420,081       688,125       1,654,546       0  
+ non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions     691,927       419,973       562,348       0  
+ transaction costs     375,000       115,000       220,000       0  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 620,093     $ 328,117     $ 454,364     $ 347,627  

 

2 Adjusted EBITDA Margin, net

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin, net is calculated as follows:

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
    2023     2022     2022     2021  
Net sales   $ 3,761,459     $ 2,205,946     $ 4,591,690     $ 2,059,001  
Net income (loss)   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Net income (loss) margin     (84.5 )%     (54.3 )%     (65.6 )%     3.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 620,093     $ 328,117     $ 454,364     $ 347,627  
Adjusted EBITDA margin, net     16.5 %     14.9 %     9.9 %     16.9 %

 

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Six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

The company saw an increase in net sales of 70.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to $3,761,459, as compared to $2,205,946 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. This increase was driven by the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2022 with sales of approximately $1,481,224 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $1,218,088 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Upon acquiring Paradise Adventures on January 18, 2023 the business unit was placed on our digitally enabled guest acquisition program which drove a pro forma year over year revenue increase of 21.6%.

 

The results of each business unit on a comparable year over year (YoY) basis are as follows:

 

Sales by Business Unit   Six months ended
June 30,
2023
    Six months ended
June 30,
2022
   

Percent

Change – YoY

 
Paradise Adventures LLC   $ 1,481,224     $ 1,218,088     +21.6 %
Seas the Day Charters USVI   $ 1,802,134     $ 1,766,824     +2 %
Windy of Chicago Ltd   $ 478,101     $ 445,874     +7.2 %

 

Seas the Day Charters USVI at +2% YoY experienced a slowdown in revenue growth compared to previous financial periods. We believe this to be caused by a combination of an increase in airfare rates to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and consumer challenges with airline flight cancellations in the spring of 2023 resulting in an overall decline in tourist visits to the islands.

 

Windy of Chicago season begins in May each year. In 2023, Windy’s season opening was May 19th, 2023 compared to a season opening of May 13th in 2023; one week later than normal. The one week delay was a result of necessary maintenance and scheduling of Windy’s 5-year U.S. Coast Guard out of water inspection in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Notwithstanding the one week season opening delay, Windy experienced strong revenue growth of +7.2% powered by the company’s digitally enabled guest acquisition programs.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, cost of revenue increased by 108.4% to $2,230,162, as compared to $1,069,987 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Cost of revenue expense grew faster than revenue growth for the six months ended June 30, 2023; cost of revenue grew by 108.4% versus revenue growth of 70.5%. This is primarily attributable to an increase in labor expense, repair and maintenance expense, and training and knowledge transfer expense associated with the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023 as detailed below.

 

For our company, labor expense for our captains and crew that operate our maritime tours and charters make up the predominance of our cost of revenue. Our labor cost of revenue increased primarily due to a:

 

increase in labor expense as a percent of revenue at Paradise Adventures LLC attributable to additional labor expense necessary for knowledge transfer and training associated with the acquisition,

 

increase in labor training expense as a result of increased vessel count at Seas the Day Charters USVI necessary to handle organic growth,

 

increase in repair and maintenance expense at Seas the Day Charters USVI as a result of our outsourcing repair and maintenance outsourcing agreement,

 

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Labor expense increased from $581,672 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 to $1,086,009 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was primarily the result of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC and absorbing that business unit’s labor expense as well as non-recurring expense of $176,955 associated with knowledge transfer and training from the acquisition. Cost of direct operating expense which is mainly repair and maintenance increased for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to $1,157,759 from $488,315. This was attributable to absorbing the repair and maintenance expense from the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC as well as the transition of our repair and maintenance expense at Seas the Day Charters USVI to an outsource agreement with Paradise Yacht Management. Upon completion of the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC upon the consummation of this Offering, Paradise Yacht Management LLC will handle repair and maintenance for both Seas the Day Charters USVI as well as Paradise Yacht Management LLC. The company believes that post-acquisition Paradise Yacht Management LLC’s repair and maintenance department as an internal business function serving both business units will create increased efficiencies in repair and maintenance expense as a percent of revenue.

 

Effective January 1, 2023 the company moved depreciation expense from total cost of revenue on our financial statements to operating expense. The company believes this change reflects industry standards and allows for an effective comparison of the company’s performance compared to industry averages. This presentation movement is noted in the “Notes” section of our financial statement. The financial numbers discussed in this section reflect that movement.

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit increased to $1,517,691 from $1,135,959, or approximately 33.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. This increase is attributable to the overall net sales increase of 70.5%, offset by a 109.7% increase in cost of revenue.

 

Gross profit margin decreased to 40.3% for the six months ending June 30, 2023 from 51.4% for the six months ending June 30, 2022. Cost of revenue relative to net sales increased at a greater pace in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the period ending June 30, 2022; creating a negative gross profit margin variance of 11.1%. That negative performance was driven by a higher cost of labor and direct operating expense in the period ending June 30, 2023 relative to net sales for the same period. This was primarily attributable to non-recurring expenses associated with knowledge transfer and training related to the Paradise Adventures LLC acquisition and a short-term repair and maintenance expense increase attributable to our recent repair and maintenance outsource agreement with Paradise Yacht Management. We anticipate that our gross profit dollars will increase proportionate to net sales in the future.

 

Operating Expenses

 

The following table summarizes our operating expenses as of six months ended June 30, 2023, and six months end June 30, 2022.

 

    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
    $ Change     % Change  
Compensation and Related Expense   $ 1,736,922     $ 1,002,793     $ 734,129       73.2 %
Marketing & Advertising Expense   $ 661,906     $ 201,584     $ 460,322       228.4 %
Other General & Administrative Expense   $ 881,601     $ 583,088     $ 298,513       51.2 %
Professional and Consulting Fees   $ 272,054     $ 5,315     $ 266,729       5019 %
Depreciation     469,215       220,007       249,208       113.3 %
Total Operating Expenses   $ 4,021,698     $ 2,012,787     $ 2,008,911       99.8 %

 

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Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022, increased by approximately 99.8% to $4,021,698 as compared to $2,012,787 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in operating expense was primarily attributable to the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023 which added an incremental $714,5911 of operating expense.

 

Compensation and related expensed increased by $734,129 to $1,736,922 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was almost entirely driven by an increase in non-cash stock based compensation of $731,956. Stock based compensation was utilized for employee retention programs associated with the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC.

 

Advertising expenses increased 228.4% to $661,906 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $201,584 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase is primarily attributable to:

 

an increase in our digitally-enabled advertising expenditures with Google, Microsoft Audience Network and Meta as a result of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC that assisted in driving the 21.6% year-over-year increase in Paradise Adventures sales, and

 

a non-recurring $319,724 in marketing developmental expense to test new digital advertising means associated with the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC, expansion of marketing channels for Windy of Chicago and Seas the Day Charters USVI and the testing of CharterSmarter.com which is associated with the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management. We anticipate that our advertising expenses will increase proportionate to net sales in the future as we continue to utilize our digitally-enabled guest acquisition programs to drive net sales.

 

Other general and administrative expense increased by $298,513 or 51.2% to $881,601 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was primarily driven by the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2023. The rate of increase is in line with our 70.5% increase in net revenue. In addition, the company had approximately $200,000 of non-recurring operating expense associated with the acquisition and integration of Paradise Adventures LLC and non-amortized expenses associated with this public Offering.

 

Professional and consulting fees increased by $266,729 to $272,054 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was primarily driven by approximately $186,000 of non-recurring professional and consulting non-amortized expenses associated with this public Offering.

 

Non-cash depreciation expense increased 113.3% to $469,215 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $220,007 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. This is primarily due to the acquisition and start of depreciation of SV Windy in April of 2022 and the acquisition of the 13 vessels associated with the Paradise Adventures LLC acquisition on January 18, 2022. In addition, our Seas the Day Charters USVI business unit acquired the 41’ SY Always Sunday in June of 2023 adding to the increase in non-cash depreciation expense.

 

Other Income and Expense

 

We had interest expense of $844,025 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $91,343 for the same period in 2022. This was primarily attributable to a high interest, short-term acquisition loan for the partial payment of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC. Historically, the company has been able to obtain asset or line of credit financing with interest rates below 10%. The company experienced negative headwinds as a result of the rise in interest rates and the tightening of the debt market for small and medium sized businesses in early 2023 resulting in acquisition debt at higher than anticipated interest rates.

 

We had other income of $154,271 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 attributable to a non-recurring accounts receivable for an Employee Retention Tax Credit.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following table summarizes our changes in working capital as of six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

 

    As of
June 30,
2023
    As of
Dec 30,
2022
    $ Change     % Change  
Cash (includes restricted)   $ 62,000     $ 134,868     $ (72,868 )     (54 )%
Current assets   $ 487,192     $ 339,112     $ 148,080       44 %
Current liabilities   $ 5,496,361     $ 1,955,987     $ 3,540,375       181 %
Working capital   $ (5,009,169 )   $ (1,616,875 )   $ (3,392,294 )     (210 )%

 

The cash position of the company decreased by $72,868 for the six months end June 30, 2023. The company’s cash position at the end of the first half of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 is negatively affected by some seasonality in its business. Windy of Chicago with 2022 net sales of approximately $1.6MM begins its operating season in May and ends September 30th. Historically, the company’s peak cash position is 3rd quarter, nine months ending September 30th.

 

Current assets increased by $148,080 to $487,192 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. This was primarily driven by an increase in accounts receivable of $72,268, an increase in one-time non-recurring receivables from an ERTC tax credit of $122,592 and an increase in deferred Offering costs of $176,084 related to this Offering.

 

Current liabilities increased by $3,540,375 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 as summarized in the following table:

 

    As of
June 30,
2023
    As of
Dec 31,
2022
    $ Change     % Change  
Accounts payable     388,222       386,164       2,058       0.5 %
Accrued expenses     581,307       375,333       205,974       54.9 %
Contract liabilities     428,418       210,244       218,174       103.8 %
Lease liability, current portion     239,323       112,144       127,179       113.4 %
Current portion of notes payable, related party and related party payable     149,728       590,077       (440,349 )     (74.6 )%
Current portion of notes payable, net of debt issuance costs     3,709,363       282,025       3,427,338       1215.3 %
Total current liabilities     5,496,361       1,955,987       3,540,374       181 %

 

Accounts payable was $388,222 for the six months ended June 30, 2023; approximately flat from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Accrued expenses increased by $205,974 to $581,307 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This is primarily payroll tax expenses accrued for payment in 2023.

 

As of six months ended June 30, 2023, the company had contract liabilities of $428,418 related to cash received in advance from customers for tours and charters to be provided after the six months ended June 30, 2023, at which time, the contract liabilities will be recognized as revenues. As of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the contract liabilities were $210,244 related to cash received in advance from customers. All performance obligations under these contracts were completed during the six months ended June 30, 2023; therefore, the contact liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2022 were recognized as revenues.

 

The year-over-year lease liability increase of $127,179 was driven by the lease of our maritime berths at Bluegreen Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach Florida as part of our acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January 2023.

 

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Current portion of related party notes payable decreased by $440,349 to $149,728 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was primarily attributed to a decrease of $317,623 in the principal balance of the notes payable for the purchase of SV Windy and the elimination of $125,000 related party payable for a one-time legal settlement.

 

Current portion of notes payable net of debt issuance costs increased by $3,427,338 to $3,709,363. This was primarily the result of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2023 including: $1,576,000 final note payable to previous owners of Paradise Adventures to be paid with “Use of Proceeds” from this Offering, $536,609 note payable balance for short-term acquisition loan and $967,165 note payable balance for additional short-term acquisition and working capital loan.

 

Working capital deficit increased to $(5,009,169) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $(1,616,875) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Three factors attributed to a decrease in working capital:

 

1: Investment. Current portion of notes payable increased from $3,427,338 to $3,709,363 as described above. As these notes are short-term and to be paid with “Use of Proceeds” from this Offering, they negatively affect working capital.

 

2: Non-recurring expenses. The company had $1,066,927 of non-recurring expenses in the six months ending June 30, 2023. This was comprised of:

 

$176,955 of non-recurring cost of revenue expense associated with the acquisition and integration of Paradise Adventures LLC.

 

a non-recurring $319,724 in marketing developmental expense to integrate Paradise Adventures LLC onto the company’s digital advertising platform, expansion of marketing channels for Windy of Chicago and Seas the Day Charters USVI and the testing of CharterSmarter.com which is associated with the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management.

 

In addition, the company had approximately $200,000 of non-recurring general and administrative expense associated with the acquisition and integration of Paradise Adventures LLC, the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management and expenses associated with this Offering.

 

$186,000 of non-recurring professional and consulting non-amortized expenses associated with this public Offering.

 

$184,248 in miscellaneous non-recurring project expense.

 

3: Business Seasonality. A causal factor for the working capital deficit at the end of our six months ended June 30, 2023 is the seasonality of our business. Windy of Chicago operates seasonally from mid-May to mid-September; contributing no cash flow October to mid-May.

 

To date, we have financed our operations primarily through cash flow from operations and working capital loans from third parties and working capital loans from our major stockholders, who are our chairman and president, when necessary. We plan to support our future operations primarily from positive cash flow generated from our operations post Offering including the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management and the reduction of debt.

 

The following table sets forth information as to consolidated cash flow information for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

    As of
June 30,
2023
    As of
June 30,
2022
    $ Change     % Change  
Cash Flows Data:                                
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities   $ (916,860 )   $ 140,016     $ (1,056,876 )     (754 )%
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   $ (890,354 )   $ (1,350,568 )   $ 460,214       34 %
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   $ 1,734,346     $ 1,377,663     $ 356,683       26 %
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   $ (72,868 )   $ 167,111     $ (239,979 )     (144 )%

 

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Cash Flow Activities for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

Net cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $(916,860) and $140,016 respectively. For 2023, this reflected our net loss net loss of ($3,180,155) offset as shown below:

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:        
Net loss   $ (3,180,155 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash        
Depreciation expense     469,215  
Amortization of debt discount     88,190  
Amortization of right-of-use assets     80,376  
Stock issued for services     4,000  
Stock based compensation     1,420,081  
         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Increase in accounts receivable     (72,268 )
Increase in Employer Retention Tax Credit receivable     (122,592 )
Increase in other receivables     11,537  
Increase in prepaid expenses     (24,905 )
Decrease in deposits     2,074  
Increase in accounts payable     23,158  
Increase in accounts payable - related party     70,302  
Increase in accrued expenses     199,019  
Increase in contract liabilities     213,308  
Decrease in lease liabilities     (98,200 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (916,860 )

 

The ($916,860) net cash (used in) provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 23, 2023 is primarily attributable to ($691,927) in non-recurring expenses related to the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC and the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management and ($375,000) in transaction related expense for this Offering.

 

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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was ($890,354) and ($1,350,568), respectively, and related entirely to acquisitions and the purchase of property and equipment in each year. In 2023, ($817,078) was net cash used in the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC. ($73,276) of cash was used for the purchase of property and equipment used in our charter and tour operations, including the purchases of 41’ SY Always Sunday.

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $1,734,346 and $1,377,663 respectively and consisted of the following:

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Repayment of notes payable, related parties     (165,462 )
Proceeds from notes payable     2,180,000  
Repayment of notes payable     (1,514,976 )
Proceeds from the sale of common stock     1,257,498  
Increase in deferred Offering costs     (59,720 )
Proceeds from stock subscription receivable     47,000  
Distributions     (9,994 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     1,734,346  

 

Notes Payable of $2,180,000 in fiscal year 2023 was primarily for the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC.

 

The Company’s recurring losses from operations, low net operating cash flows, and working capital deficiency raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through cash flow from operations and working capital loans from third parties and working capital loans from our major stockholders, who are our chairman and president, when necessary. We plan to support our future operations primarily from cash generated from our operations including cash generated from our recent acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January 2023 and the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management to close with the proceeds from this Offering.

 

Future Cash Requirements

 

We believe that our current cash and cash flows provided by operating activities, and the estimated net proceeds from this Offering will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs in the next 12 months. Historically, the company has achieved positive net cash sufficient to service operating activities, existing non-acquisition debt and operating obligations.

 

If we experience an adverse operating environment or incur unanticipated capital expenditure requirements, or if we decide to accelerate our growth, then additional financing may be required. We cannot give any assurance that additional financing will not be required or, if required, would be available on favorable terms if at all. Such financing may include the use of additional debt or the sale of additional equity securities. Any financing which involves the sale of equity securities or instruments that are convertible into equity securities could result in dilution to our stockholders which may be substantial.

 

As of six months ended June 30, 2022 the company’s cash requirements for notes payable are as follows:

 

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Notes Payable – Related Party

 

A summary of notes payable, related parties outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is presented below.

 

        June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
R1   In June 2019, STDC Holdings assumed a note payable from Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $236,520, bearing interest at 8.04% per annum and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,928 through maturity in June 2029. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $113,176 and $132,578 as of June 30, 2023 and December 2022, respectively.   $ 173,075     $ 183,305  
R2   In November 2021, STDC Holdings assumed a note payable from Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $35,000 bearing interest at 17.49 per annum% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,256 through maturity in November 2024 is secured by substantially all assets of Ham & Cheese LLC.     18,202       24,403  
R3   In April 2022, the Company issued a short term note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $100,000 bearing interest at 4% per annum, with one lump sum payment due in April 2023. The note was fully repaid as of June 30, 2023.     -       50,000  
R4   In April 2022, STDC Holdings issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $551,098 as consideration for the contribution of STDC Holdings’ business operations to the Company, bearing interest at 4% per annum with one lump sum payment due on April 1, 2028. No regular payments are required. The note is secured by essentially all assets of STDC Holdings.     367,098       396,098  
R5   In April 2022, STDC Holdings assumed a note payable from Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $75,000 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,683 through maturity in April 2023. The note is secured by all assets of Ham & Cheese Events LLC as defined in Article 9 of the UCC Code.     9,931       22,584  
R6   In April 2022, STDC Holdings assumed a note payable from Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $85,000, bearing interest at 6.49% per annum and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,663 through maturity in April 2027.     67,693       75,328  
R7   In April 2022, WOC entered into a mortgage in the amount of $1,200,000, requiring monthly payments ranging from $5,716 - $10,126 with a 6% per annum interest rate, due in April 2037, for the acquisition of the Tall Ship Windy (see note 5). In July 2022 and January 2023, $180,000 and $300,000 of the loan was repaid with 180,000 and 300,000 shares of common stock with an estimated value of $1.00 per share, respectively.     643,733       961,356  
R8   In October 2022, STDC Holdings assumed a note payable from Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $100,000 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,244 through maturity in October 2023. The note is secured by all assets of Ham & Cheese Events LLC and Seas the Day Charters USVI as defined in Article 9 of the UCC Code.     57,538       84,850  
    Total notes payable, related parties     1,337,270       1,797,924  
    Less current portion     (149,728 )     (465,077 )
    Long-term portion   $ 1,187,542       1,332,847  

 

Future maturities of notes payable, related parties are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,      
2023 (remainder)   $ 114,460  
2024     82,925  
2025     75,500  
2026     80,804  
2027     71,169  
Thereafter     912,412  
    $ 1,337,270  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, total interest expense incurred on the notes payable, related parties totaled $43,392 and $34,265, respectively.

 

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Notes Payable - Commercial

 

A summary of notes payable - commercial outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is presented below.

 

        June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
C1   In May 2020, Ham & Cheese LLC entered into a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $93,074 with a 1% interest rate, due in May 2022. Fixed monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $3,919. In June 2022, the government issued loan forgiveness in the amount of $20,833.   $ 33,604     $ 46,925  
C2   In May 2020 and October 2021, Ham & Cheese LLC entered into an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $150,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum and requiring monthly payments of $731. In October 2021, Ham & Cheese LLC received an additional $350,000 in loan proceeds and the monthly payment increased to $2,511 through maturity in May 2050. In January 2022, Ham & Cheese LLC received a third amount of $772,700 and the monthly payment increased to $6,217. Payments have been deferred 30 months from the date of the loan and are due beginning October 2023.     1,272,600       1,272,600  
C3   In October 2020, Ham & Cheese LLC entered into a ship mortgage for a vessel in the amount of $225,000 requiring fixed monthly principal payments of $2,679 plus interest at the Prime Rate plus 2% (10.25% at June 30, 2023) and maturing in October 2027. The note is secured by a first preferred ship mortgage on property and equipment with carrying values of $123,428 and $195,685 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     145,043       158,436  
C4   In March 2021, Ham & Cheese LLC entered into a promissory note in the amount of $215,000, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,996 through maturity in March 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $145,893 and $161,250 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     93,470       108,385  
C5   In October 2021, STDC Holdings entered into a promissory note in the amount of $286,948, requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $4,437 through maturity in October 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $215,748 and $247,059 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     164,169       185,500  
C6   In January 2022, the Company assumed an Economic Injury Disaster Loan with its acquisition of WOC in the amount of $500,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum and requiring monthly payments of $2,575. The note is secured by substantially all assets of Windy of Chicago Ltd.     499,900       499,900  
C7   In March 2022, Ham & Cheese LLC entered into a promissory note in the amount of $272,000 with an interest rate of 5% requiring monthly payments of $3,816 through April 2029. This promissory note was refinanced with the same financial institution in May 2023 (see C8 below).     -       262,124  
C8   In May 2023, STDC Holdings refinanced a promissory note with the same financial institution in the amount of $256,000 with an interest rate based on the prime rate plus 2% (10.25% as of June 30, 2023) requiring monthly payments of $3,816 through March 2029 and a balloon payment April 2029. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $342,049 as of June 30, 2023.     256,000       -  
C9   In May 2022, WOC entered into a premium financed insurance agreement in the amount of $51,856 with a 7.5% interest rate and monthly payment of $4,450 until expiration of the policy in May 2023.     -       13,175  
C10   In October 2021, STDC Holdings entered into a promissory note in the amount of $195,000, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $3,016 through maturity in October 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $148,43 and $174,373 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     111,582       126,059  

 

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        June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
C11   In October 2022, STDC Holdings entered into a secured promissory note in the amount of $110,000, bearing interest at 6% due on December 2022. This secured promissory note was paid in full as of June 30, 2023     -       97,546  
C12   In December 2022, WOC entered into a receivable sales agreement in the amount of $35,000, bearing interest at 2.19%, and requiring fixed weekly payments of principal and interest of $1,969. This agreement is secured by the title to receivables.     16,751       33,924  
C13   In January 2023, the Company executed a loan and security agreement in the amount of $800,000 for net proceeds after $40,000 of debt issuance costs of $760,000. The interest charge is $336,000.     536,609       -  
C14   In April 2023, the Company executed a loan and security agreement in the amount of $1,260,000 for net proceeds after $96,000 of debt issuance costs of $1,164,000. The note bears interest at an effective annual rate of 132% due October 2023 and requires 28 weekly payments of $64,800. The loan is secured by substantially all assets of the Company.     967,165       -  
C15   In connection with the acquisition of Paradise Adventures, Inc. (see Note 4), the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 with the seller bearing no interest. The note matures 90-days from issuance date, or the effective date of the Company’s Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which has not yet occurred. AMDI made a payment of $500,000 against the amount owed. The note payable is collateralized by the property and equipment held by PA.     1,576,000       -  
C16   STDC Holdings issued a mortgage note in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of a vessel. The note bears interest at 6% per annum and requires three monthly payments of $4,500 with the remaining amount of $486,500 due September 15, 2023. The note is secured by the vessel with a net book value of approximately $547,000 as of June 30, 2023.     495,500       -  
    Total notes payable     6,168,393       2,804,574  
    Less: unamortized debt issuance costs     (47,780 )     -  
    Total notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs     6,120,613       2,804,574  
    Less current portion, net of discounts     (3,709,363 )     (282,025 )
    Long-term portion   $ 2,411,250     $ 2,522,549  

 

Future maturities of notes payable - commercial are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,      
2023 (remainder)   $ 3,676,775  
2024     218,523  
2025     209,027  
2026     185,668  
2027     95,709  
Thereafter     1,782,691  
    $ 6,168,393  
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs     (47,780 )
    $ 6,120,613  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, total interest expense incurred on the notes payable totaled $695,080 and $55,580, respectively.

 

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As of June 30, 2023 the company’s cash requirements for leases are as follows:

 

Leases

 

The Company signed a 5-year lease with American Yacht Harbor for 1,117 square feet, effective August 1, 2020, with respect to certain property and docking space located at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs., B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI. The lease requires STDC Holdings to pay a base annual rental fee of $9,900 and a common area maintenance fee and utilities fee of approximately $1,000 per month. On the yearly anniversary of the lease, the annual lease may increase based on a calculation of the greater of 3% on a compounded cumulative basis or the increase of the Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers.

 

We lease a 280-square-foot parcel at Point Pleasant Resort, Remainder Estate Smith Bay, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for watersports equipment rentals and watersports-related activities for base rent of $22,000. Beginning January 1, 2023, in addition to the base rent, we pay the difference between the monthly base rent and the sum of gross revenues from watersports equipment rentals and sale of water sports-related merchandise operated from, through and related to the leased premises multiplied by 7%. The gross revenue portion of this lease is expected to vary between $250 and $850 a month.

 

At various times, the Company enters into maritime vessel berthing agreements with American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas, USV for short term dock space. These berthing agreements contain various terms, each generally not exceeding 12-months. Rent expense in connection with short-term berthing agreements was $122,281 and $121,425 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

In May 2023, Windy of Chicago Ltd signed a 5-year lease with Navy Pier Incorporated, with respect to certain property and docking space located on Navy Pier at 600 East Grand, #40, Chicago, Illinois. The lease requires the Company to pay a base annual license fee of $184,957 comprised of an annual mooring fee of $55,487 and an annual operating fee of $129,470. The lease also requires the Company to pay additional payments based on 11.5% of gross annual receipts over $1,608,317; no additional payments were made during the six months ended June 30, 2023. 

 

We also lease dock space at the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach, Florida, for our Paradise Adventures LLC vessels, for $700 per month, plus 7% tax, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025.

 

We believe our facilities are sufficient for our current needs. We do not anticipate any significant difficulties in obtaining any additional space if needed.

 

Related Party Lease

 

In April of 2022, AMDI entered into an operating lease agreement with Ham & Cheese Events LLC for the property of Magen’s Hideaway, a bed and breakfast located at 7-7B Peterborg, St. Thomas, USVI, for the term of 5 years, ending in April 2027. A deposit of $11,000 and monthly rent payments of $11,000 are required under the lease. AMDI is entitled to all of the revenue generated from the rental of Magen’s Hideaway.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average lease term remining is 4.06 years and average discount rate is 13.00 % on all leases within the scope of ASC 842.

 

The following table presents the maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

Year ended December 31,   Third Party
Leases
    Related Party
Lease
    Total  
2023 (remainder)   $ 162,889     $ 67,980     $ 230,869  
2024     233,098       139,019       372,117  
2025     200,445       143,190       343,635  
2026     184,957       147,485       332,442  
2027     184,957       37,142       222,099  
Total minimum non-cancelable operating lease payments     966,346       534,816       1,501,162  
Less: imputed interest     (250,823 )     (108,759 )     (359,582 )
Total lease liability as of June 30, 2023     715,523       426,057       1,141,580  
Less: current portion     (152,963 )     (86,360 )     (239,323 )
Long-term portion   $ 562,560     $ 339,697     $ 902,257  

 

Rent expense for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, including leases with a term of less than twelve months was $277,826 and $199,279, respectively.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This section of the management’s discussion and analysis makes reference to certain non-GAAP (as defined below) measures including certain metrics specific to the industry in which we operate. These measures are not recognized measures under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), do not have a standardized meaning and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those GAAP measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures are not intended to represent, and should not be considered as alternatives to, loss attributable to the common shareholders of the Company or other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP measures of operating performance or operating cash flows or as a measure of liquidity.

 

In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we use non-GAAP measures including, “EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA margin, net” (each as defined below). These non-GAAP measures and industry metrics are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP measures and industry metrics in the evaluation of issuers. Our management also uses non-GAAP measures and industry metrics to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation.

 

We define such non-GAAP measures and industry metrics as follows:

 

“EBITDA” is defined as net income (loss) before amortization, depreciation, interest expenses, interest income and income taxes. We believe our EBITDA metric is a meaningful metric as it indicates how well the company is managing its day-to-day operations, including its core expenses such as the cost of goods sold and day-to-day controllable operating expenses.

 

“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as EBITDA, adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, legal settlements, non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions, and transaction expenses related to this offering. We believe our Adjusted EBITDA metric is a meaningful financial metric as it measures the ability of our current operations to generate earnings while eliminating the impact of one-time expenses and share-based compensation expenses, neither of which has an impact on our operating performance.

 

“Adjusted EBITDA margin, net” is defined as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Net Sales. We believe our Adjusted EBITDA margin, net is a meaningful financial metric as it measures the ability of our current operations to generate earnings as a percentage to Net Sales while eliminating the impact of one-time expenses and share-based compensation expenses, neither of which has an impact on our operating performance.

 

1 Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA reconciles to net income (in thousands) as follows:

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
    2023     2022     2022     2021  
Net income (loss)   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
+ interest expense     844,025       91,343       190,249       44,555  
+ tax expense                     0       0  
+ depreciation & amortization     469,215       220,007       587,922       230,448  
                                 
EBITDA     (1,866,915 )     (885,988 )     (2,232,530 )     347,627  
+ settlements                     250,000          
+ share-based compensation expense     1,420,081       688,125       1,654,546       0  
+ non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions     691,927       419,973       562,348       0  
+ transaction costs     375,000       115,000       220,000       0  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 620,093     $ 328,117     $ 454,364     $ 347,627  

 

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2 Adjusted EBITDA Margin, net

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin, net is calculated as follows:

 

    For the
six months ended
June 30,
    For the
six months ended
June 30,
    For the
year ended
December 31,
 
    2023     2022     2022     2021  
Net sales   $ 3,761,459     $ 2,205,946     $ 4,591,690     $ 2,059,001  
Net income (loss)   $ (3,193,761 )   $ (1,197,338 )   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Net income (loss) margin     (84.9 )%     (54.3 )%     (65.6 )%     3.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 620,093     $ 328,117     $ 454,364     $ 347,627  
Adjusted EBITDA margin, net     16.5 %     14.9 %     9.9 %     16.9 %

 

The adjusted EBITDA increased to $620,093 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $328,117 in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted EBITDA variances to Net Income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 includes $469,215 in non-cash depreciation expense, $844,025 in interest expense, $1,420,081in non-cash stock compensation, and $1,066,927 in non-recurring expense associated with the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC on January 18, 2023 and non-recurring expenses associated with this public Offering as detailed below:

 

$176,955 of non-recurring cost of revenue expense associated with the acquisition and integration of Paradise Adventures LLC.

 

a non-recurring $319,724 in marketing developmental expense to integrate Paradise Adventures LLC onto the company’s digital advertising platform, expansion of marketing channels for Windy of Chicago and Seas the Day Charters USVI and the testing of CharterSmarter.com which is associated with the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management.

 

In addition, the company had approximately $200,000 of non-recurring general and administrative expense associated with the acquisition and integration of Paradise Adventures LLC, the pending acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management and expenses associated with this Offering.

 

$186,000 of non-recurring professional and consulting non-amortized expenses associated with this public Offering.

 

$184,248 in miscellaneous non-recurring project expense.

 

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Year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021

 

Net sales

 

The company saw an increase in net sales of 123% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $4,591,690, as compared to $2,059,001 for the year ended December 31, 2021. This increase was driven by (1) the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd in January of 2022 with net sales of $1,671,080, and (2) an increase in net sales of 34% to $2,920,610 at our Seas the Day Charters USVI business unit. This increase was driven by our digitally enabled guest acquisition program which drove an increase in guest count and vessel utilization.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, cost of revenue increased by 132% for the year ended December 31, 2022, to $3,791,356, as compared to $1,633,373 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our gross margins decreased from 20.7% in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 17.4% in fiscal year 2022.

 

For our company, labor expense for the company’s captains and crew that operate our maritime tours and charters make up the predominance of our cost of revenue. Our labor cost of revenue increased primarily due to increased labor necessary to support our increased net sales of 123% in 2022 as well as inflationary pressures, as we had to pay higher labor rates to attract and retain qualified personnel. Labor expense increased by 135% to $3,309,611 in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 compared to $1,402,925 in fiscal year 2021. To the extent possible, we intend to factor these considerations into our new and existing contracts to improve our margins.

 

We include the non-cash depreciation expense of our maritime charter and tour vessels in cost of revenue as we expand our fleet to handle demand. Depreciation expense increased 155% to $587,922 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to $230,448 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. This is primarily due to the purchase by Windy of Chicago Ltd of Tall Ship Windy for $1,850,000 on April 15, 2022. Tall Ship Windy was previously leased by Windy of Chicago Ltd. In addition, our Seas the Day Charters USVI business unit acquired the 50’ S/Y Leviathan and the 40’ M/V Island Flyer in 2022 adding to the increase in non-cash depreciation expense.

 

AMDI’s property and equipment with accumulated depreciation consists of the following as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

    Estimated              
Description   Useful Lives     2022     2021  
Property and Equipment:                      
Boats   7-10     $ 4,911,055     $ 2,022,648  
Vehicles   5-7       118,384       90,000  
Boat Dock   20       65,925       26,917  
Office Equipment   5       18,470       -  
Total property and equipment, at cost           5,113,834       2,139,565  
Accumulated depreciation           (1,097,452 )     (509,528 )
Total property and equipment, net         $ 4,016,382     $ 1,630,037  

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit increased to $800,334 from $425,628, or approximately 88%, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. This increase is attributable to (1) the acquisition and net sales of Windy of Chicago Ltd in January 2022, and (2) an increase in net revenue of 34% and guest count of 22% at Seas the Day Charters USVI for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 9,064 guests, as compared to 7,426 guests for the year ended December 31, 2021. The booking and guest count increase is primarily attributable to the effectiveness of our digitally enabled guest acquisition programs.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

The following table summarizes our operating expenses as of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021.

 

    December 31,
2022
    December 31,
2021
    $ Change     % Change  
Advertising Expense   $ 439,218     $ 133,866     $ 305,352       228 %
Other General & Administrative Expense   $ 1,301,456     $ 190,861     $ 1,110,595       582 %
Non-cash Stock-Based Compensation Expense   $ 1,654,546       -     $ 1,654,546       -  
Total Operating Expenses   $ 3,395,220     $ 324,727     $ 3,070,493       946 %

 

Operating expenses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, increased by approximately 946% to $3,395,220 as compared to $324,727 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Operating expenses include general and administrative expense as well as non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

 

The increase in operating expense was primarily attributable to an increase in non-recurring, non-cash stock-based compensation of $ 1,654,546 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $0 in the prior fiscal year. This non-cash stock-based compensation consisted of stock grants to Seas the Day Charters USVI and Windy of Chicago Ltd captains, crew, employees and support personnel as part of our employee retention program and in anticipation of our Offering in 2023.

 

Advertising expenses increased 228% to $439,218 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $133,866 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in our digitally-enabled advertising expenditures with Google, Microsoft Audience Network and Meta that assisted in driving the 123% year-over-year increase in net sales. In addition, the company had a non-recurring $175,000 marketing developmental expense to test new digital advertising means associated with the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd and expansion of marketing channels for Seas the Day Charters USVI. We anticipate that our advertising expenses will increase proportionate to net sales throughout 2023 as we continue to utilize our digitally-enabled guest acquisition programs to drive net sales.

 

Other general and administrative expense increased by $1,110,595 to $1,301,456 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. This was primarily driven by the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Limited by the company on January 14, 2022. The acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd added $626,741 of other general and administrative expense on net sales of for the same period of $1,671,080. In addition, the company had $607,348 of non-recurring operating expense associated with the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Limited in January of 2022, the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2023 and non-amortized expenses associated with the corporate re-organization and legal entity creation in April of 2022.

 

Other Income and Expense

 

Other Expense for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, was $415,815 compared to $28,277 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Other income or expense for the fiscal year of 2022 largely consists of $250,000 in a one-time legal expense settlement, $190,249 in interest expense on the purchase of new maritime vessels, offset by $20,833 related to SBA Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following table summarizes our changes in working capital as of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021.

 

    December 31,
2022
    December 31,
2021
    $ Change     % Change  
Cash   $ 134,868     $ 1,027     $ 133,841       13032.2 %
Current assets   $ 339,112     $ 18,495     $ 320,617       17343.5 %
Current liabilities   $ 1,955,987     $ 505,743     $ 1,450,244       286.8 %
Working capital   $ (1,616,875 )   $ (487,248 )   $ (1,129,627 )     231.8 %

 

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The cash position of the company increased by $133,841 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The company’s cash position at the end of its fiscal year is negatively affected by some seasonality in its business with peak net sales months occurring from January through August of each year. Windy of Chicago Ltd season ends September 30th of each year and resumes in early May.

 

Current assets increased by $320,617 to $339,112 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. This was driven by an increase in net cash of $133,841, an increase in prepaid expenses of $145,707, an increase in stock receivable of $47,000, offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $5,931.

 

Current liabilities increased by $1,450,244 to $1,955,987 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 as summarized in the following table:

 

    December 31,
2022
    December 31,
2021
    $ Change     % Change  
Accounts payable   $ 386,164     $ 15,086     $ 371,078       2459.8 %
Accrued expenses     375,333       53,125       322,208       606.5 %
Contract liabilities     210,244       232,071       -21,827       -9.4 %
Lease liability, current portion     112,144       6,943       105,201       1515.2 %
Current portion of notes payable, related party and related party payable     590,077       29,748       561,029       1886.0 %
Current portion of notes payable     282,025       168,770       113,255       67.1 %
Total current liabilities     1,955,987       505,743       1,450,244       286.8 %

 

The year-over-year accounts payable increase of $371,078 was primarily driven by an increase in payroll taxes for 2022, due in 2023. Accrued expense increase of $322,208 was driven primarily by professional services and auditing fees associated with our 2020 and 2021 audits necessary for the preparation of this Offering.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the company had contract liabilities of $210,244 related to cash received in advance from customers for tours and charters to be provided during 2023, at which time, the contract liabilities will be recognized as revenues. As of December 31, 2021, the contract liabilities were $232,071 related to cash received in advance from customers. All performance obligations under these contracts were completed during the year ended December 31, 2021; therefore, the contact liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2021 were recognized as revenues during the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

The year-over-year lease liability increase of $105,201 was driven by the lease of our maritime berths at American Yacht Harbor necessary to handle the expansion of our fleet. An increase of $561,029 in related party notes payable was driven by advances from Hope and Scott Stawski to fund a non-recurring legal settlement. The $113,255 increase in current notes payable was driven by the fixed asset purchases of maritime vessels SV Windy, SY Leviathan and MV Sea Wolf. Working capital decreased by $1,004,627 to ($1,491,875) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

 

Three factors attributed to a decrease in working capital:

 

1: Investment. Current portion of notes payable increased by $113,255 to $282,025. This was a result of the purchase and fixed asset financing of SV Windy associated with the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd and SY Leviathan and MV Sea Wolf acquired to meet the increased demand and revenues at Seas the Day Charters USVI.

 

2: Non-recurring expenses. The company had $1,032,348 of non-recurring expenses in the fiscal year. This was comprised of:

 

$607,348 of non-recurring operating expense associated with the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Limited in January of 2022, the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January of 2023 and non-amortized expenses associated with the corporate re-organization and legal entity creation in April of 2022;

 

$175,000 marketing developmental expense to test new digital advertising means associated with the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd and expansion of marketing channels for Seas the Day Charters USVI;

 

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$125,000 of non-recurring legal expense; and

 

  $125,000 of non-recurring Related Party Payable expense which is expected to be forgiven.

 

3: Business Seasonality. A primary attribution for the working capital deficit at the end of our fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is the seasonality of our business. Seas the Day Charters while operating year-round, has peak net sales, and cash flow during the months of January through July. Windy of Chicago operates seasonally from mid-May to mid-September; contributing no cash flow October to May.

 

To date, we have financed our operations primarily through cash flow from operations and working capital loans from third parties and working capital loans from our major stockholders, who are our chairman and chief executive officer, when necessary. We plan to support our future operations primarily from cash generated from our operations including cash generated from our acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC in January 2023 and operating reserves from this Offering.

 

The following table sets forth information as to consolidated cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

 

    December 31,
2022
    December 31,
2021
    $ Change     % Change  
Cash Flows Data:                                
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities   $ (108,167 )   $ 475,962     $ (584,129 )     (540 )%
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   $ (939,895 )   $ (342,531 )   $ (597,364 )     174 %
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   $ 1,181,903     $ (138,159 )   $ 1,320,062       (955 )%
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   $ 134,868     $ 1,027     $ 133,841       13,032 %

 

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Cash Flow Activities for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

Net cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities for the years ended December 21, 2022 and 2021 was ($108,167) and $475,962 respectively. For 2022, this reflected our net loss net loss of ($3,010,701) offset by $1,654,546 in non-recurring non-cash stock compensation expense, $587,922 in non-cash depreciation expense, $96,353 in non-cash amortization expense, ($20,833) in non-cash SBA PPP loan forgiveness, and a decrease of ($584,546) in liabilities.

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities

 

Cash (used in) provided by investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was ($939,895) and ($342,531), respectively, and related entirely to acquisitions and the purchase of property and equipment in each year. In 2022, ($250,000) was net cash used in the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd. ($689,895) of cash was used for the purchase of maritime vessels used in our charter and tour operations, including the purchases of 148’ S/V Windy, 50’ S/Y Leviathan and 40’ M/V Island Flyer.

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $1,181,903 and ($138,159) respectively and consisted of $609,519 of proceeds from the sale of our Common Stock, $68,792 of notes payable for the purchase of property and equipment, and $1,046,356 of advances received from related parties, as offset by ($110,419) of repayments on notes payable, and ($432,345) of repayments on advances from related parties. Cash (used in) provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $138,159 and consisted primarily of $350,00 proceeds from lines of credit, $32,900 from proceeds from notes payable to related parties and offset by ($214,121) repayment of lines of credit, ($16,819) repayment of notes payable to related parties and ($290,119) dividend payment to related parties.

 

Notes Payable of ($68,792) in fiscal year 2022 was primarily for the purchase of maritime vessels used in our charter and tour operations, including the purchases of 148’ S/V Windy, 50’ S/Y Leviathan and 40’ M/V Island Flyer.

 

1 Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA reconciles to net income (in thousands) as follows:

 

    For the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
    2022     2021  
Net income (loss)   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
+ interest expense     190,249       44,555  
+ tax expense     0       0  
+ depreciation & amortization     587,922       230,448  
                 
EBITDA     (2,232,530 )     347,627  
+ settlements     250,000          
+ share-based compensation expense     1,654,546       0  
+ non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions     562,348       0  
+ transaction costs     220,000       0  
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 454,364     $ 347,627  

 

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2 Adjusted EBITDA Margin, net

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin, net is calculated as follows:

 

    For the
year ended
December 31,
 
    2022     2021  
Net sales   $ 4,591,690     $ 2,059,001  
Net income (loss)   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Net income (loss) margin     (65.6 )%     3.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 454,364     $ 347,627  
Adjusted EBITDA margin, net     9.9 %     16.9 %

 

The adjusted EBITDA increased to $454,364 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $347,627 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Adjusted EBITDA variances to Net Income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 include $587,922 in non-cash depreciation expense, $190,249 in interest expense, $1,654,546 in non-cash share-based stock compensation expense, $250,000 in settlement expense for a non-recurring legal expense, $562,348 in non-recurring expenses related to the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd in January 2022 and incurred expenses during fiscal year 2022 for both the Paradise Adventures LLC acquisition that was completed in January 2023 and anticipated acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management in 2023. Adjusted EBIDA also includes $220,000 in transaction expense including legal, accounting, audit and professional services for our legal entity reorganization, our Reg CF transaction and expenses related to our Offering incurred in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

 

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in the notes to our financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, we believe that the following accounting policies are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The company’s revenues consist of completed group boat tours and private charters, food and beverage sales during the tours and charters, and merchandise sales. Revenue is recognized at the time of completing the performance obligation, in this case, the completion of the tour or charter activity or the passing of the non-refundable booking date. Food, beverage and merchandise sales are recorded at the completion of the sales transaction when the food, beverage or merchandise is delivered to the customer. Accordingly, our revenues are recognized at a point in time.

 

Boat tour and charter bookings occur via our website at www.seasthedayusvi.com, www.tallshipwindy.com and www.paradiseadventurespcb.com, and direct phone sales, ticket booth sales, or third-party online travel agency (“OTA”) sales. Customers pay for their group tour or private charter in full at the time of booking. Advance payments from customers are reflected as contract liabilities, which are recognized as revenue upon completion of the tour or charter. The customer deposit balance shown as contract liabilities as of December 31, 2022, and 2021, was $210,244 and $232,071 respectively, and is expected to be recognized as revenue within a one-year period.

 

The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 which was adopted at the beginning of fiscal year 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The Company did not recognize any cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption as the effect was immaterial.

 

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Other Revenue Recognition Matters

 

The Company has excluded sales and other taxes assessed by a governmental authority in connection with revenue- producing activities from the determination of the transaction price for all sales.

 

Concentrations of Credit and Business Risk

 

The Company minimizes the concentration of credit risk associated with its cash by maintaining its cash with high quality federally insured financial institutions. However, cash balances more than the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured limit of $250,000 are at risk. During the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had $0 and $0 in excess of FDIC insured limits.

 

Customer Concentrations

 

Our business relies on relationships with OTAs to generate a large percentage of our revenue through bookings made by these travel companies. OTAs represented approximately 29% of our business for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. This revenue concentration in OTAs makes us particularly dependent on factors affecting those OTAs. For example, if demand for their services decreases, travel buyers may stop utilizing our services or move all or some of their business to competitors or competing channels. A substantial portion of our revenue from OTAs is through our supplier agreement with Viator, which accounted for approximately 26% and 32% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. No other customer or referral source constitutes more than 10% of our revenue.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States “U.S. GAAP” requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Included in those estimates are assumptions about allowances for inventory obsolescence, useful life of fixed assets, warranty reserves and bad-debt reserves.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of fiscal year or less at the time of purchase. On December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company did not have any cash equivalents.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and notes payable to stockholder approximate their fair values as of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively, because of their short-term natures.

 

Property and Equipment

 

In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the company purchased property and equipment, primarily maritime vessels at a cost of $2,974,269. Other additions to property and equipment included a vehicle, dock and office equipment.

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, except for assets held under capital leases, for which the Company records depreciation and amortization based on the shorter of the asset’s useful life or the term of the lease. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment range from three to seven years. Upon sale or retirement, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from their respective accounts, and the resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations. Repair and maintenance charges, which do not increase the useful lives of the assets, are charged to operations as incurred.

 

The company’s non-cash depreciation expense totaled $587,922 and $230,448 for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets when indicators of impairment are present. If such indicators are present, the recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the undiscounted net cash flows estimated to result from those assets over the remaining life to the assets’ net carrying amounts. If the estimated undiscounted net cash flows are less than the net carrying amount, the assets would be adjusted to their fair value, based on appraisal or the present value of the undiscounted net cash flows.

 

Accounting principles require the company to report fixed asset value, primarily maritime tour and charter vessels, on its balance sheet after accumulated depreciation. As of June 30, 2023 the Property and Equipment, Net value on the company’s balance sheet is $6,243,187. The company regularly receives valuation estimates on the market value of its maritime vessels for insurance purposes. The company believes the market value of these Fixed Assets as of December 31, 2022 is between $8MM and $8.5MM.

 

Leases

 

The Company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”), using the modified retrospective adoption method with an effective date of January 1, 2019. This standard requires all lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments.

 

Under Topic 842, the Company applied a dual approach to all leases whereby the Company is a lessee and classifies leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the Company. Lease classification is evaluated at the inception of the lease agreement.

 

Paycheck Protection Program

 

U.S. GAAP does not contain authoritative accounting standards for forgivable loans provided by governmental entities to a for-profit entity. Absent authoritative accounting standards, interpretative guidance issued and commonly applied by financial statement preparers allows for the selection of accounting policies amongst acceptable alternatives. Based on the facts and circumstances, the Company determined it most appropriate to account for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan proceeds as an in-substance government grant by analogy to International Accounting Standards 20 “(IAS 20)”, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. Under the provisions of IAS 20, “a forgivable loan from government is treated as a government grant when there is reasonable assurance that the entity will meet the terms for forgiveness of the loan.” IAS 20 does not define “reasonable assurance”; however, based on certain interpretations, it is analogous to “probable” as defined in FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20-20 under U.S. GAAP, which is the definition the Company has applied to its expectations of PPP loan forgiveness. Under IAS 20, government grants are recognized in earnings on a systematic basis over the periods in which the Company recognizes costs for which the grant is intended to compensate (i.e., qualified expenses). Further, IAS 20 permits for the recognition in earnings either (1) separately under a general heading such as other income, or (2) as a reduction of the related expenses. The Company has elected to recognize government grant income separately within other income to present a clearer distinction in its financial statements between its operating income and the amount of net income resulting from the PPP loan and forgiveness.

 

Income Taxes

 

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company follows the guidance in FASB ASC Topic 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. On December 31, 2022, the Company does not believe it has any uncertain tax positions that would require either recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the company has filed for an extension to file its federal, state and territory annual tax returns. The company currently believes it will not have tax liability. As such, there is no provision for income taxes. If applicable, the Company would recognize interest and penalties associated with tax matters as part of operating expenses and include accrued interest and penalties with the related tax liability in its financial statements.

 

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, the legal entities of the company’s operating units required loss and credits from each company to be passed through to the shareholders and reported on the shareholders’ income tax returns.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

All other newly issued accounting pronouncements not yet effective have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.

 

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, a deficiency in internal control over financial reporting exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or personnel, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. The PCAOB defines a material weakness as a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis.

 

During the preparation of the company’s financial statements for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, the company nor its auditors identified any material weaknesses in the company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

JOBS Act

 

The JOBS Act permits an emerging growth company such as us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.

 

We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the last day of our first fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.235 billion or more; (ii) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC with at least $700.0 million of outstanding equity securities held by non-affiliates; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the previous three years; or (iv) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the completion of this Offering.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure regarding quantitative and qualitative market risk.

 

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Subsequent Events

 

The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through June 30, 2023, which is the date these consolidated financial statements were available for issuance. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the following events occurred:

 

Acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC

 

On January 25, 2023, AMDI Digital Corporation, a United States Virgin Islands corporation, acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Paradise Adventures, LLC for an initial acquisition price of approximately $3,195,000 which was funded through a cash payment of approximately $819,000, issuance of a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 and the issuance of 300,000 shares of AMDI Digital Corporation common stock. The note matures 90-days from issuance date, or the effective date of the AMDI Digital Corporation Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. An additional $500,000 cash payment toward the notes payable was made in April of 2023.

 

In January 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $800,000 at an interest rate of 42% with the amount of $1,136,000 due in full in August 2023. The business loan was used for the cash payment portion of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC. As of June 30, 2023 the company this note payable has a balance of $536,609.

 

In April 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $1,260,000 at an interest rate of 45% due in full in November 2023. The amount of $500,000 was used for partial payment of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures, LLC. The remaining funds of the business loan was used for general operating costs of the business. As of June 30, 2023, the company has a principal balance of $967,165.

 

Acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management

 

In March 2023, the Paradise Yacht Management entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell 100% of the membership interest of the Company to AMDI in 2023. On July 31, 2023 the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement. The closing date has been extended to the date of the IPO in order to utilize IPO funds as partial payment of the agreement.

 

Navy Pier Lease

 

The previous lease period for the Navy Pier Lease was for a five-year term, beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2022. On May 1, 2023, the lease was extended for an additional five-year period, ending on December 31, 2027.

 

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OUR BUSINESS

 

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to provide exceptional maritime vacation or staycation tours, activities and attractions to our guests while staying committed to delivering industry leading unique, fun, memorable and educational experiences. We are committed to bringing the best of digital technology to the in-destination maritime tour activity and attraction industry. We believe our digital innovations improves top-line revenue, bottom line profit and expands the market for our products by introducing consumers to new and exciting maritime recreational activities. We believe that our maritime boats, yachts, and ships are increasingly versatile, allowing consumers to use them for a wide range of maritime based tours and activities that enhance the experience for a day, a week or a lifetime.

 

Company Overview

 

We provide award-winning in-destination tours, activities and attractions (“TAA”) in the continental United States and the United States Virgin Islands (“USVI”) using itineraries that feature up-close encounters with marine wildlife, nature, history and culture, and promote guest empowerment and interactivity. We have pioneered innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places. Many of these maritime expeditions involve travel to top vacation destinations such as the USVI, Panama City Beach, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. We have been the recipient of TripAdvisor’s 2022 and 2023 Travelers Choice Award, and we were voted the Best Day Sail operation by the Virgin Islands Daily News for 2021 and 2022. We own and operate 50 luxury catamarans and power boats in the USVI, 12 catamaran yachts and power boats in Panama City, Florida, and offer a variety of maritime tours on Lake Michigan from Chicago on the Tall Ship Windy, a 148-foot, traditional four-masted topsail schooner ship designated as the official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago.

 

In addition, we offer luxury yacht management services in the USVI on behalf of yacht owners, including marketing weeklong, all-inclusive luxury yacht vacations, general yacht management and maintenance, term charter clearing agent services for 12 additional yachts, and yacht sales brokerage services. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering. Privately owned luxury yachts valued at over $35 million are currently managed under the Paradise Yacht Management brand.

 

Our operating business units include Seas the Day Charters USVI, Windy of Chicago, Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports in Panama City Beach, Florida, Paradise Yacht Management in the U.S and British Virgin Islands, and Magens Hideaway on St. Thomas, USVI.

 

In the preceding twelve months ended June 30, 2023, over 4.86 million unique users visited our websites and social media sites to plan their activities. 97% of guest reviews of Amphitrite’s business unit services are positive reviews; 3-star (average) to 5-star (exceptional) reviews. From July 30, 2019 through June 30, 2023 on a cumulative basis, our operating units have received more than 9,400 reviews on major consumer review sites; Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, and Facebook. Of those reviews on a 5-star scale, 94% were 5-star reviews, 2% were 4-star, 1% were 3-star and 3% were 2 or 1-star reviews.

 

Our customers book our tours through (i) our websites at www.amphitritedigital.com, www.tallshipwindy.com, www.seasthedayusvi.com, www.paradiseadventurespcb.com, www.paradiseyachtmanagement.com, www.chartersmarter.com, and www.magenshideaway.com, and (ii) strategic relationships with online travel agents (“OTAs”) to provide optimal guest experiences, revenue generation and operational efficiencies. Our websites are not part of this prospectus.

 

Corporate Information

 

Our corporate headquarters are located at 6100 Red Hook Quarters, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802. Our telephone number is 312-386-5906. Our corporate website is located at www.amphitritedigital.com and is not part of this prospectus.

 

We have not been involved in a bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding.

 

On July 31, 2022, we completed an SEC Regulation Crowdfunding offering and sold an aggregate of 650,034 of our Common Shares for proceeds of $650,034.

 

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Company History

 

We were formed on April 1, 2022, in the USVI by Scott and Hope Stawski, our Chairman/Chief Revenue Officer and President/Director, respectively, and Patrick Mullett, our Vice President of Operations/ Director, seasoned technology and hospitality executives, to continue the operations of our predecessor, Ham and Cheese Events LLC (“HAM”), a Texas limited liability company formed in March 2012 and controlled by Hope and Scott Stawski. In connection with our corporate reorganization:

 

On April 1, 2022, we acquired Windy of Chicago Limited, a limited liability company formed in Illinois on March 30, 1995, which owns and operates Tall Ship Windy in Chicago, a 148-foot, traditional four-masted topsail schooner ship, in exchange for $100,000 with interest at the rate of four percent per annum to be paid on or before April 1, 2023, as provided for in a secured promissory note secured by our assets. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any event of default, all outstanding principal of the secured promissory note shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. As of June 30, 2023, we have paid the promissory note in full.

 

On April 19, 2022, we formed STDC Holdings Incorporated (“STDC Holdings”), a USVI C-corporation, as a wholly owned operating unit to acquire the ongoing operations and assets of HAM’s boat charter and luxury villa rental business in the USVI, which does business as Seas the Day Charters USVI, in exchange for the assumption of $1,948,901 of HAM’s debt and payment of $551,098.06 with interest at the rate of four percent per annum to be paid on or before April 1, 2028, as provided for in a secured promissory note secured by our assets. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any event of default, all outstanding principal of the secured promissory note shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. As of June 30, 2023, we have paid $184,000 toward the promissory note, leaving a balance of $396,098, including accrued and unpaid interest.

 

In 2023, we expanded our operations with the acquisition of an additional wholly owned subsidiary and anticipate acquiring another wholly owned subsidiary upon the consummation of this Offering:

 

On January 18, 2023, we acquired Paradise Adventures LLC, a Florida limited liability company formed on September 18, 2012, that operates a boat charter and watersports business at the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach, Florida, and is equipped with a fleet of 13 charter vessels as well as water sports equipment, in exchange for approximately $3,200,000 subject to (a) a cash payment of $755,134 to be upon the closing of the transaction, (b) a promissory note in the amount of $2,075,999 with a simple interest at the rate of 0% percent per annum to be paid at the effective date of this registration statement, (c) a payoff of vessel liens in the amount of $408,040.06, (d) a payment of escrow deposit in the amount of $64,000 and (e) a stock assignment of 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company as provided for in the Assignment and Transfer of Stock Certificate. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has pre-paid $500,000 toward the promissory note leaving a balance of $1,575,999.

 

On October 18, 2022, we entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Paradise Yacht Management LLC, a USVI limited liability company, headquartered in St Thomas, USVI, and formed on July 21, 2015, comprising of Paradise Yacht Management, LLC and Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC, formed in November 2019, CharterSmarter, LLC, formed in August 2020, Paradise Yacht Clearing, LLC, formed in August 2021 and PYM (BVI) Ltd, formed in May 2022. On March 24, 2023 we entered into a Purchase Agreement to acquire said companies, which collectively provide luxury yacht management services and all-inclusive luxury yacht vacations for guests aboard luxury sailing and motor yachts in the Caribbean with a fleet of 36 managed yachts. In addition, the Paradise Yacht Management LLC also provide ancillary yacht management services which include term charter broker sales activity, term charter clearing agent activity for an additional 12 yachts, yacht sales brokerage services, and yacht maintenance services. On June 6, 2023, we entered into a First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before July 31, 2023. On July 31, 2023 we entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before September 15, 2023 and eliminated “Contingent Consideration” for financial performance for post-acquisition financial periods agreed upon in the initial Purchase Agreement. The purchase price was adjusted to $6,280,000 as the “Base Price” with $3,140,000 to be paid in cash at closing and the remaining balance paid by the issuance of 887,006 shares of the Company’s common stock of at a value of $3.54 per share at the date and time of the closing of the transaction or by delivery of a promissory note in the amount of $3,140,000, or for any portion of the balance for which Paradise Yacht Management LLC does not exercise an option to receive the Company’s common stock. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management LLC to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering.

 

Other than as set forth above, we have not been involved in a material reclassification, merger, consolidation or purchase or sale of a significant amount of assets not in the ordinary course of business.

 

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Corporate Structure

 

Our operations are conducted by our wholly owned subsidiaries. Our corporate structure as of June 30, 2023 is illustrated below:

 

 

Our corporate structure giving effect to the Paradise Yacht Management acquisition anticipated to close upon the consummation of this Offering is illustrated below:

 

 

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Our Operations

 

We strive to be the highest value maritime TAA operator. Our digitally founded marketing and overall operations allow us to rely less on discounting while maintaining a high utilization rate. Our primary strengths are our ships, boats, yachts and other maritime vessels described below, our management team and their knowledge of the hospitality industry, and the use of digital technology for business growth and industry disruption. Our digital foundation is designed to not only provide revenue and operating efficiencies but also an exceptional customer experience.

 

For the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, in aggregate our operations serviced more than 84,000 guests, an increase of 333% year over year.

 

Our revenue is generated from direct online sales and sales through OTAs. During the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, 64% of our ticket sales came through direct and online sales through our five primary websites, tallshipwindy.com, seasthedayusvi.com, paradiseadventurespcb.com, paradiseyachtmanagement.com, and magenshideaway.com, and 36% came through other travel agents who booked their clients on our vessels or villas described below.

 

Tall Ship Windy in Chicago

 

The Tall Ship Windy in Chicago is a 148-foot, traditional four-masted topsail schooner ship with U.S. Coast Guard certificate of inspection capacity for 150 persons, which sails from Navy Pier in Chicago. One of only two four-masted schooners still operating in the United States, Windy was designated as the official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago in 2006. Operating from Memorial Day in May through Labor Day in September at its berth on Navy Pier, Windy hosts more than 33 thousand guests annually on its water tours and has become a much-anticipated tradition for many individuals and families both in and outside Chicago.

 

The Tall Ship Windy offers cruises ranging from 75 minutes to 2 hours and includes skyline sails, starting at $37, fireworks cruises, ranging from $49 - $69, educational pirate cruises, ranging from $17 - $29, and a variety of other public and private specialty cruises in Chicago. We have a full bar onboard the Windy that is stocked with soda, water, beer, wine, liquor and snacks. We also offer catering services, live music and storytelling upon request, perfect for weddings, parties, corporate functions, reunions, church outings, tour groups, team building and more.

 

We also offer the use of the Tall Ship Windy for weddings and private parties. Fees range from $3000 to $9375 per hour, depending on the day and time.

 

In the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, Tall Ship Windy serviced more than 33,300 guests.

 

We generate guests for Tall Ship Windy cruises primarily through our website at www.tallshipwindy.com via digital advertising and secondarily through our OTA partners. The website includes a description of the Tall Ship Windy and information about cruises offered and private group charters with options for full bar service, catering, storytelling and live music. The website allows the customer to book and pay online from a selection of skyline sails, educational sails, firework sails and various special event sails or to submit a reservation request for a private charter.

 

Seas the Day Boat Charters in St Thomas, USVI

 

We offer marine charters in the USVI, under the brand Seas the Day Charters, ranging from 4 hours to 7 hours, for our 5 catamaran yachts, 5 power boats and 3 runabouts. Our charter boats range from 12’ to 50’ and have a passenger capacity of up to 12 persons. Charter prices range from $400 for 6 hours on one of our 15’ rigid inflatable boats to $1,895 for 7 hours aboard our luxury catamarans. All of our charter captains are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, and first mates have at least 2 years of experience aboard luxury sail vessels taking care of guests and the care and maintenance of the vessel.

 

In the twelve months ended March 31, 2023 Seas the Day Charters serviced more than 9,000 guests.

 

We generate clients for our charter rentals primarily through our website at www.seasthedayusvi.com via our digital advertising and secondarily through our OTA partners. The website includes a description of the charters offered, special services, such as snorkeling and swimming with turtles, and information about local destinations and allows customers to book and pay online.

 

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Magens Hideaway Luxury Villa in St Thomas, USVI

 

Managed by the Seas the Day Charters USVI business unit, we sublease a luxury villa known as Magens Hideaway, located in Peterborg, St. Thomas, USVI, which we rent to our guests. The Magens Hideaway property is divided into three buildings, totaling 6,443 square feet (3,874 square feet of indoor living space and 2,569 square feet of outdoor living space) and accommodates up to 14 persons. Rentals start from $1,000 per night.

 

We generate clients for Magens Hideaway primarily through our website at www.magenshideaway.com and by Offering ‘land and sea’ packages jointly with Seas the Day Charters USVI. Magens Hideaway is also available for rent through VRBO. The website includes a description and images of the villas, a 3-D tour, and directs customers to book by calling the hotel directly or using VRBO.com.

 

Paradise Adventures in Panama City Beach, Florida

 

Paradise Adventures LLC was acquired by the company on January 18, 2023.

 

Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports offer boat charters and tours ranging from 2 hours to full day tours on our 2 sailing catamarans, 1 sailboat, 3 power boats and 7 pontoons. Tours include dolphin sightseeing, snorkeling tours, adventure tours, sunset cruises, and private charters. Watersport rentals include pontoon boats, kayaks, snorkeling, and paddle boats.

 

Paradise Adventures is located at the BlueGreen Bayside Resort and Spa; formerly the Sheraton Bayside Golf Resort and Spa. The services are provided through a service agreement dated November 29, 2019, with Bay Point Master Tenant, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the master tenant of the hotel, villas, golf courses, golf clubhouse and related facilities located in Panama City Beach, Florida. The service agreement requires us to pay a monthly service fee of (i) 10% of gross sales for the first twelve months of the agreement and (ii) 15% of gross sales thereafter. The agreement expires on November 29, 2024, unless terminated before that time or renewed.

 

In the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, Paradise Adventures serviced more than 40,000 guests.

 

We generate clients for our marine tours and water sports rentals primarily through our website at www.paradiseadventurespcb.com via online, digital advertising and secondarily through our OTA partners. The website was recently re-designed and includes descriptions of tours and rentals offered and options to book and pay online.

 

Paradise Yacht Management in St. Thomas, USVI

 

The company anticipates completing its acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management, LLC upon the consummation of this Offering.

 

We intend to offer a variety of luxury yacht services, including (i) 24/7 yacht management solutions, specializing in 42’ – 90’ catamarans that sleep 8 – 10 guests and focus on exploring the islands, fine dining and water-based adventures, (ii) yacht broker services, connecting yacht owners with yacht purchasers, and (iii) luxury yacht charter services, booking multi-day charter yacht vacations on our fleet of 30 sailing catamarans and 1 power yacht.

 

Boat charters typically last 6 nights and 7 days and start at $14,700 with yacht charter vacations as high as $70,000/week. These crewed luxury yacht charters include onboard lodging, fine dining, bar service and toys, such as Paddle Boards, Snorkeling Gear, Floating Mat, Tubes, Wake Boards, Adult Water Skis, Knee Boards, Fishing Rods & Onshore Games.

 

In 2022, Paradise Yacht Management serviced 2,641 guests on 426 paid luxury charter vacations generating $10,529,733 in gross term charter revenue.

 

Paradise Yacht Management generates clients for its management, broker, and luxury vacation charter services primarily through its broker network and secondarily through its websites at www.paradiseyachtmanagement.com, www.pyclearing.com and www.chartersmarter.com. Clients can browse its fleet and book charters online at the first two domains and engage in broker services at the third domain.

 

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The Company Fleet of Maritime Charter and Tour Vessels

 

As of June 30, 2023, the company owns or manages 63 vessels in the Caribbean, Florida and Lake Michigan and is the clearing agent for an additional 12 yachts. The company believes that the vessels owned or managed are adequate and well-suited for our revenue objectives. Our vessels along with approximate utilization data are as follows.

 

Tour/Charter Category   Description   Number of Vessels   Utilization
Private Day Charters   These vessels are well-suited for private half or full day (7 hour) charters with an up to 12 guest capacity.   16 – owned by company   Available utilization is 93%. For the six months ending June 30, 2023 we had 1228 private day charters on these vessels; 82 charters per vessel.
Public Boat Tours   These vessels are designed for public, pay per person, boat tours. These vessels are USCG certified for higher passenger counts up to 150 guests.   4 – owned by company   For the six months ending June 30, 2023 we had 8709 executed boat tour reservations for 29,481 guests; an average of 7,370 guests per vessel.
Private Term Charters   These vessels are high-end, luxury yachts. They are designed for week long yacht vacations with a capacity of 8 to 10 guests, 2 guests per cabin.   36 – managed on behalf of private owners   Each vessel has approximately 20 ‘weeks’ of available utilization per year. For the six months ending June 30, 2023 we had 228 weeks of charters; average 7 weeks per vessel.
Bareboat Boat Rentals   These vessels are low-cost, pontoon vessels used exclusively in Panama City Beach Florida for bareboat rentals.   7 – owned by company   For the six months ending June 30, 2023 we had 469 executed reservations; 67 per vessel.
Clearing Services   Paradise Yacht Management provides yacht clearing services for privately owned vessels.   12 – clearing services provided to 12 additional yachts    

 

Each vessel in our fleet, whether company owned or managed, or clearing agent only is selected based on its suitability for purpose and both it available utilization and actual utilization projection. At present, we do not have any vessels the company would consider under-performing. As of June 30, 2023, the detail of vessels owned. managed or clearing agent only are shown below.

 

Vessel   Year Built  

Type of

Vessel

  Size of
Vessel
 

Jurisdiction of
Registration

Primary
Areas of
Operation

  Owned,
Managed or
Clearing Agent
MV Aquarius   2018 repowered 2022   Power Boat   31’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
MV Poseidon   2019   Power Boat   36’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
SY Mazu   2015   Sailing Catamaran   35’   US Virgin Islands   Owned

 

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Vessel   Year Built  

Type of

Vessel

  Size of
Vessel
 

Jurisdiction of
Registration

Primary
Areas of
Operation

  Owned,
Managed or
Clearing Agent
SY Pisces   2003 repowered 2022   Sailing Catamaran   47’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
SY Sirena   2000 repowered 2021   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
SY Leviathan (formerly SY Spellbound)   2006 repowered 2021   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
MV Sea Wolf   2012   Power Boat   45’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
MV Island Flyer   2011 repowered 2022   Power Boat   36’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
SY Neptune   2015   Sailing Catamaran   35’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
MV Hydra   2020   Power Boat   40’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
RIB430 Dash   2021   Runabout   15’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
RIB430 Paddy Wagon   2021   Runabout   17’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
RIB430 Splash   2021   Runabout   16’   US Virgin Islands   Owned
S/V Windy   1995 repowered 2006   4 Mast Schooner   148’   Chicago   Owned
SY Rumba   2015   Sailing Catamaran   52’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Euphoria   2016   Sailing Catamaran   60’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Ocean Vibes   2020   Sailing Catamaran   74’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Excess   2011   Sailing Catamaran   70’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Shangri La   2016   Sailing Catamaran   52’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Nae Kae   2022   Sailing Catamaran   54’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Pelican   2002   Sailing Catamaran   58’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Boketto   2022   Sailing Catamaran   42’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Katrina   2018   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Ventana   2018   Sailing Catamaran   52’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Black Tortuga   2019   Sailing Catamaran   47’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Ocelot   2016   Sailing Catamaran   52’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Lady Catron   2017   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Managed

 

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Vessel   Year Built  

Type of

Vessel

  Size of
Vessel
 

Jurisdiction of
Registration

Primary
Areas of
Operation

  Owned,
Managed or
Clearing Agent
SY G3   2022   Sailing Catamaran   51’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Delana Mae   2020   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Let’s Play Two   2015   Sailing Catamaran   44’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Touch the Sky   2013   Sailing Catamaran   58’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Easir II   2020   Sailing Catamaran   46’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Whiskey Business   2015   Sailing Catamaran   45’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Heavenly   2016   Sailing Catamaran   62’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Knot 5280   2016   Sailing Catamaran   46’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Leeway   2017   Sailing Catamaran   58’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Falcor II   2021   Sailing Catamaran   46’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY La Speranza   2020   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Valentine   2021   Sailing Catamaran   60’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Memento Amori   2023   Sailing Catamaran   48’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Indulgence   2023   Sailing Catamaran   67’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Permabear   2023   Sailing Catamaran   54’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Nomad   2023   Sailing Catamaran   55’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Flor De Luna   2023   Sailing Catamaran   53’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY No Inheritance   2023   Sailing Catamaran   54’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Rapscallion   2019   Sailing Catamaran   45’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Pelican Bleu   2023   Sailing Catamaran   48’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Oui Cherie   2017   Sailing Catamaran   52’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Gyrfalcon   2019   Sailing Catamaran   60’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SY Kasiopeja   2023   Sailing Catamaran   48’   US Virgin Islands   Managed
SV Privateer   2012   Sailing Catamaran   52’   Florida   Owned

 

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Vessel   Year Built  

Type of

Vessel

  Size of
Vessel
 

Jurisdiction of
Registration

Primary
Areas of
Operation

  Owned,
Managed or
Clearing Agent
SV Footloose   1999   Sailing Catamaran   40’   Florida   Owned
SY Ohana   2000   Sailboat   50’   Florida   Owned
Work Barge   2016   Barge   32’   Florida   Owned
Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat #1   2020   Pontoon   22’   Florida   Owned
Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat #2   2020   Pontoon   22’   Florida   Owned
Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat #3   2020   Pontoon   24’   Florida   Owned
Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat #4   2020   Pontoon   24’   Florida   Owned
Sunchaser Pontoon Boat #5   2021   Pontoon   24’   Florida   Owned
Sunchaser Pontoon Boat #6   2021   Pontoon   24’   Florida   Owned
Sunchaser Pontoon Boat #7   2021   Pontoon   24’   Florida   Owned
Cape Horn Center Console   1998   Power Boat   17’   Florida   Owned
MV Hanai - Proline Center Console   2005   Power Boat   23’   Florida   Owned
MV Indulge II   2006 refit 2022   Power Yacht   90’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Altesse   2013   Sailing Catamaran   55’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
MV Andrea   2020   Motor Catamaran   50.5’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Nauti Cat   2020   Sailing Catamaran   50’   Bahamas   Clearing Agent
SY Southern Charm   2020   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Get Along   2020   Sailing Catamaran   57’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Adventure Us   2022   Sailing Catamaran   57’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Barefoot Cowboy   2015   Sailing Catamaran   58’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Makin’ Memories   2016   Sailing Catamaran   45’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Vicarious   2017   Sailing Catamaran   48’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Valentina   2013 refit 2023   Sailing Catamaran   62’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Source of Wander   2021   Sailing Catamaran   50’   US Virgin Islands   Clearing Agent
SY Always Sunday   2012   Sailing Catamaran   41’   US Virgin Islands   Owned

 

Ship Maintenance and Logistics

 

Sophisticated and efficient maintenance and operations systems support the technical superiority and modern look of our fleet. In addition to routine repairs and maintenance performed on an ongoing basis and in accordance with applicable requirements, each of our ships is generally taken out of service, approximately every 24 to 60 months, for a period of one or more weeks for scheduled maintenance work, repairs and improvements performed in Dry-dock. Dry-dock interval is a statutory requirement controlled under IMO requirements reflected in chapters of the International Convention of the Safety of Life at Seas (“SOLAS”) and, to some extent, the International Load Lines Convention. Under these regulations, it is required that a passenger ship Dry-dock once in five years (depending on the age of vessel) or twice in five years (depending on flag state and age of vessel), and the maximum interval between each Dry-dock cannot exceed three years (depending on flag state and age of vessel). To the extent practical, each ship’s crew, remain with the ship during the Dry-dock period and assist in performing repair and maintenance work. Accordingly, Dry dock work is typically performed during non-peak demand periods to minimize the adverse effect on revenue that results from ships being out of service. Dry-docks are typically scheduled in autumn and depend on shipyard availability. We take this opportunity to upgrade the vessels in all areas of both guest-facing services and innovative compliance technology.

 

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Target Markets

 

We plan to grow operations solely in North America and the Caribbean over the next 5 years. Our general marketing objective is to focus on obtaining guests using our digitally enabled operations without discounting. It is our intent to be a high-value, not a low-cost maritime TAA operator. The customer segments we actively target include:

 

Consumer Vacationers: Individuals and families planning and conducting vacations in the geographies we serve; presenting the Virgin Islands, the Florida panhandle and the Chicago metropolitan area,

 

Consumer Staycationers: Individuals and families residing in the geographies we serve, currently the Virgin Islands, the Florida panhandle and the Chicago metropolitan area, and

 

Businesses and Business Groups. Businesses and business groups desiring to have corporate events in the geographies we serve; the Virgin Islands, the Florida panhandle and the Chicago Metropolitan area.

 

Our Solutions and Competitive Strengths

 

We believe our strength is our ability to re-imagine and re-map the traditional TAA operator to a future state, digitally enabled operating model. Our integrated, digitally enabled operating model, we believe, allows us to exceed consumer expectations while providing a foundation for both organic growth and implementation of an acquisition roll-up strategy. Directly addressing the market opportunities of the TAA industry, the following competitive strengths support our core mission.

 

Digitally Enabled Business Operating Model. At the foundation of our competitive strength is the utilization of digital technology in all aspects of our business operations. We refer to this digital foundation as “The Helm.” The Helm is both an operating business model philosophy and an Online and App portal, allowing our employees, contractors and associates, including sales affiliates, marketing and advertising companies and key suppliers, to access information and key technology to enhance their and the Company’s performance. We strive to bring this digital technology to the travel industry, which is characterized by a low technology adoption rate. Through our technology agreements with our service providers listed below, our digital operating platform allows us to deliver a better guest experience and higher potential revenue growth at a lower cost of operation.

 

Customer Relation Management (“CRM”)

 

FareHarbor
8 x 8

 

Affiliate Marketing

 

SalesForce

 

Operations

 

Maxpanda
Service Fusion
Microsoft
Zoho Enterprise

 

Campaign Management System (“CMS”), Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)

 

MarinOne
DIIB
Microsoft
Google

 

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Advertising

 

Google
Microsoft Audience Network Partners
Meta

 

OTAs

 

Tripadivosr/Viator
TripShock
VRBO
GetYourGuide
Expedia

 

Highly Effective Marketing Program. We have a digitally enabled advertising and marketing program that emphasizes online and direct sales and is complementary to our OTA sales channel. Utilizing digitally enabled campaign management, AI and machine learning, our programmatic advertising campaigns allow us to acquire a guest at a significantly lower cost than the industry average. These marketing programs resulted in a return on advertising spending of 839% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023

 

Website and social media users for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023, measured by unique users, was 4.86 million on our social media and Company-owned websites at www.amphitritedigital.com, www.tallshipwindy.com, www.seasthedayusvi.com, www.paradiseadventurespcb.com, and www.magenshideaway.com.

 

Unique Maritime Charter and Activity Products and Guest Experience. Since 2018, our USVI operations have grown from 1 yacht in St. Thomas, USVI to 60 yachts and boats in the United States and the Caribbean.

 

In the USVI, we own and operate Seas the Day Charters USVI, a luxury day charter operator in St. Thomas and St. John. Seas the Day Charters USVI owns and operates 5 luxury catamaran yachts, 5 luxury power yachts and 3 runabout power boats, offering a variety of day sail activities, including private charters, beach and snorkeling excursions and island-hopping adventures.

 

In Florida, we own and operate Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports from the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Paradise Adventures fleet of all Company-owned vessels includes 2 catamarans, 1 monohull sailing yacht, 3 powerboats, 7 pontoon boats and 1 work barge for a variety of excursions, including sightseeing, dolphin tours, snorkeling, watersports and private parties.

 

On Lake Michigan, we own and operate Windy of Chicago, which owns and operates Tall Ship Windy. The Tall Ship Windy is the Official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago, designated and commended by Mayor Richard Daly and the Chicago City Council in 2006. The Tall Ship Windy sails daily from Navy Pier in Chicago from May through September and offers skyline sails, sunset sails, fireworks sails, as well as a premium location for weddings, private parties and full ship charters for corporate events.

 

In the Caribbean, we manage and operate Paradise Yacht Management, a multi-day luxury yacht charter operation in the Leeward Islands. We anticipate our acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management to be completed upon the consummation of this Offering. Operating out of the USVI and the British Virgin Islands, Paradise Yacht Management manages and markets 31 privately owned luxury yachts with a market value in excess of $35,000,000. Paradise Yacht Management specializes in week-long, luxury ‘crewed’ yacht charters with destinations throughout the Leeward Islands.

 

In St. Thomas, USVI, we sublease the Magens Hideaway, a luxury villa and bed and breakfast managed by Seas the Day USVI, offering land and sea vacations and activities to its guests. Magens Hideaway comprises three buildings surrounding a quietly bubbling fountain and tropical garden views in the traditional Caribbean Danish architectural style. Accommodating 14 guests, the luxury property sits atop Peterborg peninsula on St. Thomas and overlooks Magens Bay on the south side and the British Virgin Islands on its north side.

 

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Company-owned Product Distribution Channels. A key operating philosophy is to own our primary guest acquisition and retention channels. Our primary marketing objective is to utilize our digitally enabled advertising and marketing to drive sales through our Company-owned websites (tallshipwindy.com, seasthedayusvi.com, paradiseadventurespcb.com, paradiseyachtmanagement.com, and magenshideaway.com) and direct bookings, as this channel has the lowest cost of sale at 11.95% for the twelve months ended March 31, 2023.

 

We have made progress with fully automating the charter and activity booking process with improvements in utilizing digital booking technologies, API linkages, transparent pricing strategies, effective automated customer service tools, and improved multi-channel communication. Based on the ratio of bookings to phone calls, our objective is that 97% of reservations and sales will require no human intervention.

 

Company-owned websites and direct ticket sales represented 64% of our ticket sales in the twelve months ended March 31, 2023. We will strive to grow revenue by emphasizing online and direct bookings at a cost of sale lower than the OTA channel provides. As the OTA channel averages a 26% cost of sale for OTA commissions, the continued movement of sales to Company-owned online and direct sales at a 11.95% cost of sale is a competitive advantage.

 

Recognizing that OTAs are the channel of choice for some market segments, we continue to develop strategic relationships with certain OTAs, which represented 36% of our ticket sales in the twelve months ended March 31, 2023. Our primary OTA provider, Viator, represents 29% of our revenue for this time period. Viator through its online travel agency websites including TripAdvisor.com and Viator.com promotes and sells the Company’s tours. Strategic partnerships with global and regional OTAs will continue to augment our primary direct channel.

 

Highly Experienced Management Team. Our management team consists of highly skilled technology, marketing and hospitality professionals.

 

Scott Stawski, co-Founder, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Revenue Officer, and Acting Chief Accounting Officer, served in various executive roles for DXC Technology Inc (NYSE: DXC) (formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprises Services and Electronic Data Systems). As a recognized digital technology thought leader, Scott Stawski authored Inflection Point – How the Convergence of Cloud, Mobility, Apps and Data Will Shape the Future of Business, which was published and distributed globally by Pearson FT Press in 2015. In 2019, McGraw-Hill published his second book, The Power of Mandate – How Visionary Leaders Keep Their Organization Focused on What Matters Most. Scott Stawski has led the development of our digital operating foundation, including its advanced digital advertising programs.

 

Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, President and Director is an accomplished hospitality executive with many years in management positions at ARAMARK, Hyatt-Regency and other leading hospitality companies. Hope Stawski leads the day-to-day operations of the company and has proven invaluable in developing the guest experience program. She is also deeply involved in all aspects of recruitment, merchandising and special events.

 

Patrick Mullett, our co-Founder, Vice President of Operations, Secretary, and Director, is a seasoned hospitality executive, most recently VP of Operations for Margaritaville Caribbean Group, responsible for the opening and management of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurants in the Caribbean. Patrick Mullett is responsible for the daily operations in the Caribbean.

 

Michael Klaus, our independent director and Chair of the Audit Committee, has served as a member of the Board of Advisors for SoftServe Inc, a Ukraine-based technology company specializing in consultancy services and software development, and held various Executive Management and Officer positions with DXC Technology Inc (NYSE: DXC) (formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprises Services and Electronic Data Systems).

 

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Anu Singh, our independent director, is the Managing Director of Kaufman Halls & Associates, LLC where she leads the firm’s Partnership, Mergers, and Acquisitions practice, with more than 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor to top executives and boards nationwide. He has worked on more than 350 partnership engagements for a broad range of organizations. Anu Singh currently leads the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and other forms of transactions. He also helps organizations assess their strategic options, growth strategies, and enterprise optimization efforts. His clients include healthcare service organizations and other mission-based organizations, capital providers and lenders within the healthcare service industry.

 

Richard Phillips, our independent director, has extensive management experience with over 24 years with JP Morgan and 18 years in leadership positions with two successful turnaround opportunities, both involving private equity ownership. He has actively led M & A and capital raising efforts from both a provider and client perspective. He has successfully performed key leadership roles in managing critical operations and business transformations.

 

Martha Gorum, Esq., our independent director, has been deeply involved in diverse industries, Martha has a track record of employing business growth initiatives, unique sales strategies, and a collaborative leadership style in driving business excellence as well as delivering measurable market share gains. For over 4 decades, Martha Gorum built her career around challenging the status quo in the hospitality, facility and sales fields. Martha Gorum has 13 years of experience as a sales-oriented leader at Aramark playing a pivotal role in driving double-digit growth through impeccable sales initiatives and customer-focused marketing.

 

Bryan Mason, Esq., is our employee representative on Amphitrite’s Board of Directors. He is a former Chicago attorney who moved to the Caribbean and became a charter boat captain. Based out of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, he currently runs tour boat charters for Seas the Day Charters. He brings to us his unique experience in both the legal and boat charter industry.

     
 

Kevin Dritschler, our independent director and Chair of our Safety Committee, has over 30 years of leadership experience and a respected reputation for operational excellence, innovative strategic thinking, and a deep and passionate commitment to the safety of others. In 2021, Mr. Dritschler retired as a Captain from the Plano Fire Department in Texas. He served and chaired multiple committees within the department including Chair of the Interview Board for new hires and Chair of the Fire Truck Build Team determining the specifications for new apparatus for the department. Mr. Dritschler was also relied upon by Fire Chiefs to develop and author safety policies, procedures, and guidelines (SOP’s and SOG’s) for the department. Prior to his service in Plano, he served in the United States Air Force for 4 years as a Firefighter. During his time in the Air Force, he spent time in Guam during Desert Storm and received the Military Firefighter of the Year Award and the distinguished Air Force Commendation Medal for heroic, meritorious achievement and service. His certifications included the Advanced Structural Firefighter, Incident Commander, Fire Officer I, II and III, FAO, EMT-Paramedic, Incident Safety Officer, Swift Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Space Shuttle Rescue, and more. Mr. Dritschler is a U.S Coast Guard Licensed Captain, Master 25 GMT with an Assistance Towing Endorsement. He is also a certified Scuba Diver.

     
 

Marc Brooks, our independent director, is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of building and operating companies. Skilled in Management, Analytics, Identifying Talent, Business Strategy and Execution. Mr. Brooks currently serves as the CEO of Hyde Park Hospitality. HPH is a fast-growing hospitality company with an emphasis on Airport Concessions, Lounge Operations, Restaurant Brand Partnerships, Managerial Staffing & Contracted Food & Facilities Management. HPH operates in 16 cities. In 1990, Mr. Brooks graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Economics from Northwestern University, and in 1997 he obtained his Masters in Management (focused in Marketing) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

     
 

Aaron Hughes, our independent director and Chair of our Technology Committee, has a track record of finding and growing technology companies. Mr. Hughes has over 30 years of experience in advanced systems and network designs, including building and deploying IPv6 networks for the last 10+ years for various organizations including branches of the Federal Government. Mr. Hughes teaches network automation and management strategies at conferences around the World, and is a well-recognized thought leader in the IPv6 space. Additionally, Mr. Hughes serves as the founder and CEO of 6Connect, and a director of PeeringDB. In addition, Aaron has served on the boards of Clean Up VI, The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), and Open-IX. He is also the Chief Network Architect for UnitedLayer, among other engineering and advisory roles for various, for and not for profit, organizations. He holds a Master Diver Certification, small aircraft pilots license, as well as a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners (Captain) license. Aaron studied Computer Science at Harvard College from 1990 to 1992.

 

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Growth Strategy

 

With increasing global and North American consumer spending on tours, activities and attractions, and the increased need for a digitally optimized business operating model in the TAA industry, we believe that the market opportunity in this space is significant. Key elements of our growth strategy include:

 

Customer Segments Targets. Our general marketing objective is to focus on obtaining guests using our digitally enabled operations without discounting. Our strategy is not to be the low priced operator, but the high quality, luxury operator for both maritime tours, day charters and luxury yacht charter vacations. The customer segments we actively target include:

 

Consumer Vacationers: Individuals and families planning and conducting vacations in the geographies we serve,

 

Consumer Staycationers: Individuals and families residing in the geographies we serve, and

 

Businesses and Business Groups. Businesses and business groups desiring to have corporate events in the growing geographies we serve.

 

Organic Growth in Existing Geographies. A 15% market share for maritime tours and activities in each geography entered achieves the economics of scale and operational efficiency to maximize profitability. In each geography entered, we will continue to use its competitive strength in digitally enabled guest acquisition to achieve this target. In the near term, we will continue to work on organic growth to achieve our market share goals in Chicago and Panama City Beach, Florida.

 

Acquisition / Roll-up Strategy. The TAA industry is fragmented, and current operators have a low technology adoption. These challenges present an opportunity for Amphitrite to pursue an acquisition roll-up strategy. We have successfully acquired TAA operators in Chicago, Florida and the Caribbean that meet our criteria and will continue to pursue potential acquisitions.

 

Market Opportunity

 

The TAA market, commonly referred to as in-destination travel, includes tours, activities, attractions & events. This type of travel is the third largest sector by spending and represents the activities travelers do in-destination when they arrive at the location. According to a Global In-Destination Travel Market Research Report, the global in-destination portion of the travel market will reach about $297.6 billion in 2026 from 133.6 US$ Million in 2022, with a CAGR of 17.3% (see https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/in-destination-travel-market/). The North American TAA market is estimated at $90 billion. Amphitrite’s market opportunity is derived from a combination of fragmentation, low technology adoption and value chain optimization all driven by a digitally enabled operating platform.

 

Fragmentation. The tour activity operator industry is fragmented, with few large, multi-geographic players. This fragmentation results in a lack of efficiency and economy of scale. According to Phocuswright Research, “More than eight in 10 operators generate less than $200,000 in annual gross sales” (See https://www.phocuswright.com/Travel-Research/Research-Updates/2022/The-outlook-for-travel-experiences). According to an October 2022 Phocuswright Research, titled “Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector,” not only is the average TAA operator small, with the industry average being $250,000 in revenue, but TAA operators also do not tend to have longevity. 45% of current TAA businesses are less than 7 years old.

 

Technology Adoption. The digital technology revolution has not reached the in-destination tour activity operator industry. Fragmentation and TAA operators with low revenue bases are some of the causes of a low technology adoption rate in the industry. As stated by Skift Research, “Nearly every travel sector have leveraged the internet to modernize and give consumers a more convenient booking experience during the past two decades. Tours and activities are a notable exception largely because of global fragmentation” (See https://skift.com/2018/09/18/tours-and-experiences-the-next-great-untapped-market-in-online-travel/).

 

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Value Chain Optimization. Tech-savvy consumers demand digitally enabled ease of use in all rungs of the value chain. For consumers looking for in-destination tours and activities, this includes consumer ease in researching in-destination activities and extends to the booking process and culminates in the activity itself. However, existing TAA operators have not embraced digital technology and the resulting improvements in business processes. According to Skift Research, 8 out of 10 TAA operators still rely on at-sight or manual reservation processes. “Not all operators of tours, attractions, and experiences have adapted the latest technologies, which may mean they are leaving some money on the table as consumers switch from walk-up bookings to digital channels” (See https://skift.com/2022/03/08/tours-and-activities-go-from-hardest-hit-to-in-hot-demand-this-year-new-survey/). This digital enablement also extends to the actual tour and activity experience including digital guides, social media value-adds, and on activity virtual enhancement as examples.

 

We plan to address this opportunity by bringing digital technology to our TAA operations, including advertising and marketing, customer service, repair and maintenance and overall operations resulting in efficiencies not usually seen in the travel industry.

 

Marketing Strategy

 

We market primarily to guests traveling from the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands through direct online sales and through our OTA partners. We seek to increase demand through effective marketing campaigns directed at OTAs and directly to our potential guests using digitally enabled online advertising programmatic campaigns, primarily through Google Network, Microsoft Audience Network and Meta. We utilize advanced analytics, campaign design and real-time artificial intelligence and machine learning via platforms, including MarinOne and DIIB, to achieve maximum results.

 

Our OTA partners include TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, and Expedia. Our OTAs receive a commission of between 25% and 30% for booking or referring clients to us.

 

For our OTAs, we provide robust marketing support and enhanced tools, including integration with our Fareharbor booking engine and customer relationship management tools, for their use in promoting and marketing our products through their online platforms.

 

Guest feedback is also a critically important element in the development of our overall marketing and business strategies. We regularly initiate guest feedback studies among both travel partners and consumers to assess the information that helps shape the future direction of the experiences we provide.

 

In twelve months ended June 30, 2023, 64% of our revenue came through direct and online sales with a cost of advertising of 11.9%% and a Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS) of 839%, respectively.

 

This low cost of advertising and industry-leading ROAS is attributable to our digitally enabled advertising and marketing platform use. OTAs are important to our marketing and distribution efforts. In late 2022, we initiated an Affiliate Marketing Program digitally enabled by Salesforce.com, whose program enables in-destination partners such as hotel concierge desks, property managers, etc. to sell our tours and activities directly through an online affiliate portal eliminating the manual processes normally relied upon. The program, while in its infancy, is showing great potential.

 

Customers

 

In the twelve months ended March 31, 2023 our combined operations serviced more than 84,000 guests. Our primary customers are:

 

Vacationers. Families, groups and individuals on vacation in the areas we serve that are looking for the “Best Day of Their Vacation”; and

 

Staycationers. Families, groups and individuals residing in the local area of our tour operations who desire an exceptional outdoor activity experience.

 

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In the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, our analytics, based on website users and/or bookings, indicate that our customers are 50.4% female and 49.6% male ranging in age from 18 to over 65. For the 12 months ended March 31, 2023, the age breakdown of our customers is as follows:

 

Age of Customer   Percentage  
35 – 44     23.65 %
25 – 34     21.7 %
45 – 54     21.44 %
55 – 64     14.37 %
18 – 24     10.68 %
65+     8.16 %

 

In the twelve months ended March 31, 2023 based on website users and/or bookings, indicate that our customers were 95.6% located in the U.S. and 4.4% located in the USVI.

 

Description of Property

 

At various times, AMDI enters into maritime vessel berthing agreements with American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas, USV for short term dock space. These berthing agreements contain various terms, each generally not exceeding 12 months. Rent expense in connection with short-term berthing agreements was $364,060 and $42,237 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

AMDI signed a 5-year lease with American Yacht Harbor, effective August 1, 2020, with respect to certain property and docking space located at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs., B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI. The lease requires STDC Holdings to pay a base annual rental fee of $9,900 and a common area maintenance fee and utilities fee of approximately $1,000 per month. On the yearly anniversary of the lease, the annual lease may increase based on a calculation of the greater of 3% on a compounded cumulative basis or the increase of the Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers.

 

WOC entered into a vessel operating lease with Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc., the lessor, for lease of a 148-foot four mast sailing vessel known as the Tall Ship “WINDY.” The lease provides for monthly rent payments of $14,500, requires payment of a deposit of $41,500 and contains a 6-month term with automatic successive 6-month periods unless terminated by either party.

 

STDC Holdings entered into a one-year lease agreement, with an option to extend for an additional year with Pleasant Properties, LLC, effective July 1, 2022. The lease requires a base rent of $22,000 payable in ten monthly installments of $2,200, with July and August 2022 rent waived.

 

We occupy 1,117 square feet of office space located at Parcel Nos 18A-1 Remainder, 18B-1 Remainder and 18B Remainder Estate Smith Bay, Nos 1, 2 and 3 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas, USVI, in exchange for monthly rent of $3,218 from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024, we will have the option to extend the lease for one year at an increased monthly rent of the greater of (i) the Consumer Price Index or (ii) 3.5%.

 

We lease a 280-square-foot parcel at Remainder Estate Smith Bay, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for watersports equipment rentals and watersports-related activities for base rent of $22,000. Beginning January 1, 2023, in addition to the base rent, we pay the difference between the monthly base rent and the sum of gross revenues from watersports equipment rentals and sale of water sports-related merchandise operated from, through and related to the leased premises multiplied by 7%. The gross revenue portion of this lease is expected to vary between $250 and $850 a month.

 

We sublease a villa/bed and breakfast known as Magens Hideaway, located in Peterborg, St. Thomas, USVI, from HAM, who leases the property from our founders, Scott and Hope Stawski, providing the right to operate all the property, buildings, equipment and other personal and movable property, in exchange for monthly rent of $11,000. This lease expires on April 18, 2027. We rent the villa/bed breakfast to our guests.

 

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We also lease real estate marina “dock space”, commonly referred to as slips or berths for 9 of our vessels at IGY Marinas, and American Yacht Harbor at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs., St. Thomas, USVI. A breakdown of the individual leases for each of the vessels is as follows:

 

MV Aquarius - $18,067.50 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on January 30, 2024

 

MV Poseidon - $21,681.00 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on April 19, 2024

 

SY Mazu - $21,078.75 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on April 5, 2024

 

SY Sirena - $36,500.00 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on April 5, 2024

 

MV Sea Wolf - $27,101.25 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on August 31, 2023

 

MV Hydra - $26,280.00 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on November 27, 2023

 

SY Leviathan - $36,500 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on January 27, 2023

 

RIB430 Dash - $2,400 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on November 30, 2023

 

RIB430 Paddy Wagon - $2,400 annual rent plus a $600 fee, expiring on November 30, 2023

 

We also lease a dock slip at 600 Grand Avenue, Chicago Illinois, for our “Tall Ship Windy”, 148-foot schooner. The lease requires the Company to pay a base annual license fee of $90,000 comprised of an annual mooring fee of $27,000 for the right to dock the Tall Ship Windy in the dock space and an annual operating fee of $63,000 for the right to operate our business at Navy Pier, including use of a ticket office, which is 350 square feet. In addition to the annual license fee, we pay an annual percentage fee of 11.5% of gross receipts in excess of natural breaking point (which is the base rent divided by 11.5%). This lease expired on December 31, 2022. We have signed a Letter of Intent to renew this lease through December 31, 2027. The specifics of the renewal are still under negotiation.

 

We also lease dock space at the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa in Panama City Beach, Florida, for our Paradise Adventures LLC vessels, for $700 per month, plus 7% tax, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025.

 

We believe our facilities are sufficient for our current needs. We do not anticipate any significant difficulties in obtaining any additional space if needed.

 

Employees

 

As of June 30, 2023 on a pro forma basis pending the acquisition of Paradise Yacht Management, we employ 121 persons on a year-round, full-time basis and 32 persons on a part-time basis either as employees or 1099 contractors. We also use the services of 16 full-time and 12 part-time seasonal employees for Windy of Chicago Ltd. We are not subject to any collective bargaining agreements, and we believe that relations with our employees and independent contractors are good. A breakdown of or employees are as follows:

 

    Full Time   Part-Time   Full-Time
Independent
Contractors
  Part-Time
Independent
Contractors
 
Amphitrite           4      
Seas the Day Charters   1       12   11  
Windy of Chicago (seasonal)   16   12          
Paradise Adventures   8   14   1      
Paradise Yacht Management (pending acquisition)   2       73   2  
Total   27   26   90   18  

 

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Crew and Staff

 

Best-in-class guest service levels are paramount in the markets in which we operate, where travelers have discerning tastes and high expectations for quality service. We have dedicated resources to ensure that our service offerings on all of our ships meet the demands of our guests. Among other initiatives, we have implemented rigorous onboard training programs with a focus on career development. We believe that our dedication to anticipating and meeting our guests’ every need differentiates our operations and fosters close relationships between our guests and crew, helping to build customer loyalty.

 

We place the utmost importance on the safety of our guests, crew and the communities we visit. We operate all our vessels to meet and exceed the requirements of SOLAS and International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (“ISM Code”), the international safety standards which govern the cruise industry. Crew members are trained in the Company’s stringent safety protocols, participating in regular safety training, exercises and drills onboard every one of our ships to familiarize themselves and become proficient with the safety equipment onboard.

 

Our captains and crew are experienced seafarers. Our captains and crew regularly undergo rigorous operations training such as leadership, navigation, stability, and statutory and environmental regulatory compliance. To support our deck officers while at sea, we have bridge protocols and support documentation in place, dictating specific standard operating procedures. Our bridge teams conduct a voyage planning process prior to sailing, where the upcoming itinerary is reviewed and discussed by the captain and bridge team prior to departure and in preparation for arrival. In addition, all of our ships employ state-of-the-art navigational equipment and technology to ensure that our bridge teams have accurate data regarding the planned itinerary.

 

Prior to every charter setting sail, we hold a mandatory safety drill for all guests, during which important safety information is reviewed and demonstrated. Our fleet is equipped with modern navigational control and fire prevention and control systems. We have developed a Safety Management System (“SMS”), which establishes policies, procedures, training, qualification, quality, compliance, audit and self-improvement standards. Through these systems, our senior managers and ship management can focus on the consistent, high-quality operation of the fleet. Our SMS undergoes regular internal audits as well as periodic inspections by the U.S. Coast Guard, flag state and other port and state authorities.

 

Human Capital

 

Our culture is defined by our corporate values of flawless execution, dedication to family and community, the spirit of entrepreneurship, financial excellence and environmental stewardship. These values were internally developed and are authentic to our Company as they define success in our culture and establish the foundation upon which it is built. We believe our culture and commitment to our team members attract and retain top talent while simultaneously providing robust career development opportunities that ultimately result in significant value to our Company and its stockholders.

 

Competition

 

The industries in which we plan to operate are highly competitive. The recreational tour activity operator industry is extremely fragmented, consisting of primarily locally owned companies with small operating footprints. According to a September 2018 article published in Skift Research by Dan Peltier and Andrew Sheivachman, “Nearly every travel sector has leveraged the internet to modernize and give consumers a more convenient booking experience during the past two decades. Tours and activities are a notable exception largely because of global fragmentation and it’s long been unclear if the web could ever fully unite the sector.” According to an October 2022 article published in Phocus Wire by Kathryn Walson, “TAA (Tour Activity and Attractions) is possibly the most diverse and fragmented sector in the global tourism industry and also the least studied, the report finds. The vast majority of TAA businesses are small and micro-businesses that generate less than $250,000 a year in gross sales.”

 

In the U.S., we believe our primary competitors are Hornblower Group, Shoreline Sightseeing, Yacht. Vacations and Historic Tours of America. Hornblower and Shoreline compete with us in the Chicago market currently while Historic Tours of America offers maritime and land tours in 7 U.S. cities, including Boston, Washington D.C. and St. Augustine, and we expect to compete with them as we expand geographically.

 

The principal areas of competition are pricing, value, amenities, and marketing strategies. We will compete with a wide range of products produced by a relatively large number of companies, many of which have greater financial, marketing, and distribution resources than we do. Important factors affecting our ability to compete successfully include pricing, value, amenities and brand exposure, and marketing, as well as pricing and distribution outlets.

 

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Dependence on a Few Customers

 

A substantial portion of our revenue from OTAs is through our supplier agreement with Viator, which accounted for approximately 26% and 32% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. No other customer or referral source constitutes more than 10% of our revenue.

 

Seasonality

 

Our business is impacted by seasonal factors. The U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida are in active hurricane zones. While all reasonable measures are taken, including insurance, Seas the Day Charters USVI and Paradise Yacht Management LLC operations rely on vacation travel to and from the US Virgin Islands and Paradise Adventures LLC relies on visitors to Florida, which can be severely impacted by the weather. While Seas the Day Charters USVI, Paradise Yacht Management LLC and Paradise Adventures LLC do operate year-round, they are affected by seasonality. Seas the Day Charters USVI’s revenues decrease by as much as 40% during the months of September through October, Paradise Yacht Management LLC’s revenues decrease by as much as 90% during the months of September through November, and Paradise Adventures LLC’s revenues decrease by as much as 80% during the months of January through March. Additionally, Windy of Chicago Limited is affected by seasonality. The Tall Ship Windy operates from Memorial Day in May to Labor Day in September. The impact of this seasonality is a weakness to some economies of scale, such as human resource recruitment and retention. These weaknesses are expected to be addressed through future geographic expansion, which will allow the company to lessen the seasonal impact of certain geographies.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. We are not presently a party to any legal proceedings that, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

 

Intellectual Property

 

We have one pending trademark application with the USPTO for “Seas the Day Charters.” We have no patents or trademarks. Additionally, we have no licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts.

 

We protect our intellectual property rights by relying on federal, state and common law rights, as well as contractual restrictions. We plan to control access to our proprietary technology, in part, by entering into confidentiality agreements with our employees and contractors and confidentiality agreements with third parties.

 

In addition to these contractual arrangements, we also rely on a combination of trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, domain names and patents to protect our intellectual property. We pursue the registration of our domain names in the United States.

 

Circumstances outside our control could pose a threat to our intellectual property rights. For example, effective intellectual property protection may not be available in the United States or other countries in which we operate. Also, the efforts we have taken to protect our proprietary rights may not be sufficient or effective. Any significant impairment of our intellectual property rights could harm our business or our ability to compete. Also, protecting our intellectual property rights is costly and time-consuming. Any unauthorized disclosure or use of our intellectual property could make it more expensive to do business and harm our operating results.

 

Companies in the Internet, social media technology and other industries may request license agreements, threaten litigation, or file suit against us based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. From time to time, we could expect to face, in the future, allegations that we have infringed the trademarks, copyrights, patents and other intellectual property rights of third parties, including our competitors and non-practicing entities. As we face increasing competition and as our business grows, we could face more claims of infringement.

 

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Insurance Coverage

 

We maintain liability insurance of $2.5 million for management and entity liability coverage.

 

We maintain insurance on the hull and machinery of our vessels, which are maintained in amounts related to the estimated market value of each vessel. In addition to the insurance coverage on the hull and machinery of our ships, we seek to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and believe that our current coverage is at appropriate levels to protect against most of the accident-related risks involved in the conduct of our business. The insurance we carry includes:

 

Protection and indemnity insurance (coverage for passenger, crew and third-party liabilities), including insurance against risk of pollution liabilities in the amount of $2,000,000 for the Seas the Day fleet and in the amount of $1,000,00 for the Tall Ship Windy;

 

Passenger liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Seas the Day fleet;

 

Salvage insurance in the amount of $30,000 for the Seas the Day fleet; and

 

Captain and Crew liability in the amount of $300,000 for the Seas the Day Fleet.

 

Our insurance coverage, including those noted above, is subject to certain limitations, exclusions and deductible levels. There can be no assurance that all potential liabilities will be covered by insurance or that the insurance coverage will be adequate.

 

Government Regulation

 

Our business is subject to extensive government regulation, including national, state and local laws and regulations of the U.S. and US Virgin Islands, including laws relating to the discharge of materials into the environment. Because such laws and regulations are regularly reviewed and revised by the issuing governmental bodies, we are unable to predict the ultimate cost or impact of compliance. In addition, we are required by various governmental and quasi-governmental agencies to obtain certain permits, licenses and certificates with respect to our business operations. The types of permits, licenses and certificates required depend upon such factors as the country of registry, the waters in which the vessel operates, the nationality of the vessel’s crew, the age of the vessel and our status as owner, operator or charterer. As of the date of this prospectus, we had obtained all material permits, licenses and certificates necessary to permit our vessels to carry out their current operations.

 

Data Privacy & Security

 

Numerous state, federal, and foreign laws and regulations, including consumer protection laws and regulations, including data breach notification laws, govern the collection, dissemination, processing, use, access to, confidentiality, and security of personal information and could apply to our operations or the operations of our partners. In particular, certain state and non-U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), and the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), set strict standards for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information. Many of these laws differ from each other in significant ways and may not have the same effect, thus complicating compliance efforts. Failure to comply with these laws, where applicable, can result in the imposition of significant civil and/or criminal penalties and private litigation. In sum, privacy and security laws, regulations, and other obligations are constantly evolving, may conflict with each other, and can result in investigations, proceedings, or actions that lead to significant civil and/or criminal penalties and restrictions on data processing.

 

Registration of Our Ships

 

Our one hundred forty-eight-foot (148) schooner, the “Tall Ship Windy”, is registered in the state of Illinois, 12 of our vessels are registered in the state of Florida and 50 of our vessels leased for charters are registered in the U.S or British Virgin Islands.

 

Our U.S.-registered ship, the Tall Ship Windy, is subject to laws and regulations of the U.S. federal government, including, but not limited to, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Labor.

 

Our USVI vessels are subject to a yearly U.S. Coast Guard (the “USCG”) overseen inspection process. The USCG outsources the inspection process to the Commercial Vessel License Authority (the “CVLA”). Each vessel must be re-licensed by the CVLA annually and each vessel has an updated license listing in the CVLA database and is sent a CVLA letter and sticker upon completion of the annual inspection. Such inspections include verification of compliance with the maritime safety, security, environmental, health and labor regulations. Additionally, each vessel is required to be registered annually in the USVI with the USVI Department of Natural Resources.

 

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Regulatory Compliance

 

Our ships are subject to various international, national, state and local laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including those that govern air emissions, waste discharge, wastewater management and disposal, and use and disposal of hazardous substances such as chemicals, solvents and paints. Under such laws and regulations, we are prohibited from discharging certain materials, such as petrochemicals and plastics, into waterways, and we must adhere to various water and air quality-related requirements.

 

With regard to air quality requirements, the International Maritime Organization, a United Nations agency that sets international standards for shipping (“IMO”) convention entitled Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL”), sets a global limit on fuel sulfur content of 0.5%. Various compliance methods, such as the use of alternative fuels, or exhaust gas cleaning systems that reduce an equivalent amount of sulfur emissions, may be utilized.

 

MARPOL also requires stricter limitations on sulfur emissions within designated Emission Control Areas (“ECAs”), which include the Baltic Sea, the North Sea/English Channel, North American waters and the U.S. Caribbean Sea. Vessels operating in these waters are required to use fuel with a sulfur content of no more than 0.1% or use approved alternative emission reduction methods. ECAs have also been established to limit emissions of oxides of nitrogen from newly built ships.

 

Ballast water discharges are governed by the MARPOL Ballast Water Management Convention, which came into force in 2017 (“The Convention”), and which governs the discharge of ballast water from ships. Ballast water, which is seawater held onboard ships and used for stabilization, may contain a variety of marine species. The Convention is designed to regulate the treatment and discharge of ballast water to avoid the transfer of marine species to new, different, or potentially unsuitable environments. Applicable vessels sailing in specific itineraries have also been upgraded with ballast water treatment systems to further prevent the spread of invasive species.

 

MARPOL also sets forth requirements for discharges of garbage, oil and sewage from ships, including regulations regarding the ships’ equipment and systems for the control of such discharges and the provision of port reception facilities for sewage handling. Ships are generally prohibited from discharging sewage into the sea within a specified distance from the nearest land. Governments are required to ensure the provision of adequate reception facilities at ports and terminals for the reception of sewage, without causing delay to ships. Ships are generally required to be equipped with either approved sewage treatment plants, disinfecting systems or sewage holding tanks.

 

Recently adopted amendments to MARPOL will make the Baltic Sea a “Special Area” where sewage discharges from passenger ships will be prohibited unless they comply with Resolution MEPC 227(64) adopted by the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (“MEPC”) of the IMO. Stricter discharge restrictions went into effect for new passenger ships in 2019, and for existing passenger ships starting in 2021.

 

These requirements may impact our operations unless suitable port waste facilities are available, or new technologies for onboard waste treatment are developed. Accordingly, the cost of complying with these requirements is not determinable at this time.

 

In the U.S., the Clean Water Act of 1972, and other laws and regulations, provide the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Coast Guard with the authority to regulate commercial vessels’ incidental discharges of ballast water, bilge water, gray water, anti-fouling paints and other substances during normal operations while a vessel is in inland waters, within three nautical miles of land, and in designated federally protected waters. The U.S. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) program, authorized by the Clean Water Act, was established to reduce pollution within U.S. territorial waters. For our affected ships, all of the NPDES requirements are set forth in the EPA’s Vessel General Permit (“VGP”). The VGP establishes effluent limits for 26 specific discharge streams incidental to the normal operation of a vessel. In addition to these discharge- and vessel-specific requirements, the VGP includes requirements for inspections, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping. In 2018, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (“VIDA”), which will eventually replace the VGP, was signed into law, and in October 2020, the EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish national standards of performance under VIDA that would apply to 20 different types of vessel equipment and systems, as well as general discharge standards that would apply to all types of vessel incidental discharges. The VGP has been administratively extended while standards under VIDA are being developed. With certain exceptions, VIDA requires that the new standards be at least as stringent as the VGP requirements.

 

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The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, which implements certain elements of MARPOL in the U.S., provides for potentially severe civil and criminal penalties related to ship-generated pollution for incidents in U.S. waters within three nautical miles of land and, in some cases, within the 200-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone (“EEZ”).

 

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA 90”) provides for strict liability for water pollution caused by the discharge of oil in the 200-nautical mile EEZ of the U.S., subject to defined monetary limits. OPA 90 requires that in order for us to operate in U.S. waters, we must have Certificates of Financial Responsibility (“COFR”) from the U.S. Coast Guard for each ship. Our continued OPA 90 certification signifies our ability to meet the requirements for related OPA 90 liabilities in the event of an oil spill or release of a hazardous substance.

 

Many U.S. states have also enacted environmental regulations that impose strict liability for removal costs and damages resulting from a discharge of oil or a release of a hazardous substance. These laws may be more stringent than U.S. federal law and, in some cases, the laws have no statutory limits of liability.

 

In 2021, the IMO adopted two new requirements going into effect in 2023, the Carbon Intensity Indicator (the “CII”) and Energy Efficiency Ship Index (the “EEXI”), which each regulate carbon emissions for ships. The CII is an operational metric designed to measure how efficiently a ship transports goods or passengers by looking at carbon dioxide emissions per nautical mile. Ships are given an annual rating from A to E, with a C or better required for compliance. For ships that receive a D rating for three consecutive years, or an E rating for one year, a corrective action plan will need to be developed and approved. In 2023, ships will be required to reduce carbon intensity by 5% from a 2019 baseline with 2% incremental improvements each year thereafter until 2030. The EEXI is a design re-certification requirement that updates energy efficiency requirements for existing ships and regulates carbon dioxide emissions related to installed engine power, transport capacity and ship speed.

 

Compliance with such laws and regulations may entail significant expenses for ship modification and the purchase of emissions allowances, increase costs for compliant newbuilds, render some ships obsolete, significantly increase costs for alternative fuels and require changes in operating procedures, including limitations on our ability to operate in certain locations or slowing the speed of our ships, which could adversely impact our operations. These issues are, and we believe will continue to be, areas of focus by the relevant authorities throughout the world. This could result in the enactment of more stringent regulation of cruise ships that would subject us to increasing compliance costs in the future. Some environmental groups continue to lobby for more extensive oversight of cruise ships and have generated negative publicity about the cruise industry and its environmental impact.

 

If we violate or fail to comply with environmental laws, regulations or treaties, we could be fined or otherwise sanctioned by regulators. We have made, and will continue to make, capital and other expenditures to comply with changing environmental laws, regulations and treaties. Any fines or other sanctions for violation or failure to comply with environmental requirements or any expenditures required to comply with environmental requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, cash flow or financial condition.

 

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MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth the name, age, and position of our executive officers and directors as of the date of this registration statement. Our directors are elected annually by our stockholders at the annual meeting or by written consent of a majority vote of the Common Stock then outstanding. Our executive officers are appointed annually by the Board of Directors.

 

The current directors named below were appointed on either April 1, 2022, September 19, 2022 or June 5, 2023. Our independent Directors are elected to two (2) year terms generally. Each director holds their office until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier resignation or removal.

 

The Company

 

Name   Age   Position
Scott A. Stawski   57   Founder, Chairman, Acting Chief Accounting Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer
Hope A. Stawski   54   Founder, President, and Director
Rob Chapple   49   Chief Executive Officer and Director
Patrick Mullett   70   Founder, Vice President of Operations, Secretary, and Director
Michael Klaus   66   Independent Director
Anu Singh   50   Independent Director
Martha Gorum, Esq.   63   Independent Director
Richard Phillips   68   Independent Director
Bryan Mason, Esq.   47   Director
Marc Brooks   55   Independent Director
Kevin Dritschler   60   Independent Director
Aaron Hughes   47   Independent Director

 

Biographical Information

 

Board of Directors

 

Scott A. Stawski, Founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer and Acting Chief Accounting Officer

 

Since April 2022, Scott A. Stawski has been our Founder/Executive Chairman/Acting Chief Accounting Officer. Since January 2022 and April 2022, Mr. Stawski has been the Treasurer of our wholly owned subsidiaries, Windy of Chicago Ltd. and STDC Holdings, respectively, and since January 18, 2023 Mr. Stawski has been the President of our wholly owned subsidiary, Paradise Adventures LLC.

 

From May 2018 to April 2022, Mr. Stawski was the Partner and Chief Revenue Officer of Ham and Cheese Events LLC, a Texas limited liability company owned by Scott and Hope Stawski, our Founder, President, CEO, and Director. From January 2007 to October 2019, Mr. Stawski served in the management roles noted below for DXC Technology Inc (NYSE: DXC) and its predecessor company formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprises Services and Electronic Data Systems, including:

 

from November 2017 to October 2019 as the Chief Revenue Officer, Applications Services and Business Process Outsourcing for DXC Technology Inc,

 

from April 2017 to April 2018 as the Vice President and Managing Director, Americas Sales for DXC Technology Inc,

 

from November 2016 to March 2017 as Vice President – Sales for Hewitt Packard Enterprise Services,

 

from October 2014 to November 2016 as Executive, Global Area Sales Leader, Major Accounts for Hewitt Packard Enterprise,

 

from November 2013 to October 2014 as Director, Applications Services Sales, Enterprise Services for Hewitt Packard Enterprise,

 

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from April 2010 to November 2013 as Director Sales, Information Management and Analytics for Hewitt Packard Enterprise, and

 

from January 2007 to April 2010 as Practice Principal, Life Sciences, HP Software – IM&A for Hewitt Packard Enterprise and Electronic Data Systems.

 

In November 2018, Scott Stawski received a master’s degree in Liberal Arts – Extension Studies from Harvard University. Mr. Stawski completed his Bachelors of Arts degree from Thomas Edison University. Since October 2019, he has been licensed as a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard Master.

 

As our Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, Scott Stawski brings his experience to us in digital and next generation technology.

 

Hope A. Stawski, Founder, President and Director

 

Since April 2022, Hope A Stawski has served as our Founder/President/ Director. Since January 2022 and April 2022, Mrs. Stawski has been the President of our wholly owned subsidiaries, Windy of Chicago Ltd and STDC Holdings, and since January 18, 2023 Mrs. Stawski has been the President of our wholly owned subsidiary, Paradise Adventures LLC.

 

From March 2012 to April 2022, Hope Stawski was the Managing Partner of Ham and Cheese Events LLC, a Texas limited liability company owned by Scott and Hope Stawski, used to form and test the digital operating model for the maritime tour activity operator industry. From July 2013 to February 2015, Mrs. Stawski was the Marketing Consultant for Atherio Inc, a global technology services company providing end-to-end technology-enabled business solutions to clients. From January 2012 to February 2015, Mrs. Stawski was the Marketing Consultant for Red River Solutions, a full range solution provider utilizing a network of unparalleled and experienced professionals.

 

Mrs. Stawski attended Texas Baptist University. As our President, and Director, Hope Stawski brings her hospitality experience and digital marketing expertise.

 

Robert Chapple, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

Since our inception in April 2022, Robert Chapple has served as a member of our Board of Directors. On June 16, 2023, the Board appointed Rob Chapple as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He is accountable for all day-to-day operations, at the corporate function and each line of business, and his responsibilities include planning and managing the teams to meet and exceed the goals of the Company and its portfolio of businesses and operations.

 

Mr. Chapple has a strong track record delivering results by leading and motivating top-performing teams across global cultures and customer bases. His experience as an executive leader of large teams serving Fortune 100 organizations, combined with his roles in start-up and growth stage companies where he created and scaled all sales, marketing and operations teams, provides a unique foundation for managing teams that create predictable and profitable growth.

 

He was previously the co-founder and chief experience officer of New York-based esellas, which uses innovative technologies and sound principles to better align the buying and selling experiences between companies and customer organizations. Prior to esellas, Rob spent 17 years with the Hewlett Packard family of companies in various executive leadership positions around the globe, including living and managing teams in Asia and Europe for nearly eight years. In his last role, he was the GM responsible for a $550M business unit supported by 4,500 global team members in 17 countries.

 

He first learned how to sail while living in Australia and then furthered his qualifications through the Royal Yachting Association while living in the U.K.; Chapple has been an avid sailor for almost 15 years. His passion for this industry and this role comes from the perfect combination of water and sailing, with skills and energy for technology and innovation, team development and business growth.

 

A native Ohioan, and buckeye at heart, Mr. Chapple is a graduate of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business and served as an NCO in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves Signal Corp from 1990 through 1998. He and his wife of 27 years, Kim have three children and live in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

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Patrick Mullett, Vice President of Operations, Secretary, and Director

 

Since April 2022, Patrick Mullett has been our Vice President of Operations, Secretary, and Director. He is also the secretary of our wholly-owned subsidiary, STDC Holdings.

 

Since January 2, 2020, Patrick Mullett has been the Executive Vice President of Seas the Day Charters USVI. From October 2013 to December 2019, he has been the Vice President of Operations for Margaritaville Caribbean LLC, a full-service, fast-food company with locations in four different countries. From February 2012 to October 2013, he was the Operations Leader for La Tagliatella, a Spanish-themed restaurant LLC with locations in Charlotte, Atlanta, and Arlington. From December 2008 to February 2012, he was the Area Coach for AmRest Applebee’s. From March 2001 to September 2006, Patrick Mullett was a Regional Manager for Long Horn Steakhouse. From March 1998 to January 2001, he was the Vice President of Operations and Partner for Whit-Mart Inc, a franchise of Applebee’s International, where he supervised five Area Managers and over ninety Managers covering twenty-three restaurants in South Carolina, Kentucky, and Indiana.

 

Patrick Mullett studied Hotel/Restaurant Management at Broward Community College.

 

Michael Klaus, Director

 

Since April 2022, Michael Klaus has served as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

Since September 2020, Michael Klaus has served as Partner of CEO Coaching International, a coaching firm located in Miami, Florida, that assists CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve better results. Since April 2019, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of Performance Pathfinders LLC, a company located in Spring Lake, Michigan, that works with senior leadership teams to create and implement executable plans to achieve business results through the adaptation of emerging technologies and business processes. Since May 2019, he has been a Board of Advisors member for SoftServe Inc, a Ukraine based technology company specializing in consultancy services and software development. From 2004 to 2018, Mr. Klaus held various Executive Management and Officer positions with DXC Technology Inc, formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprises Services and Electronic Data Systems, including as Senior Vice President and General Manager Application Services from April 2017 to September 2018, Vice President & General Manager Global Applications & Program Excellence for Hewlett Packard Enterprise from November 2015 to April 2017, and Vice President & General Manager Consumer Retail and Transportation Industries for Hewlett Packard Enterprise from November 2007 to November 2015, and Vice President & General Manager for Electronic Data Systems from February 2004 to June 2008.

 

In 1980, Michael Klaus earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Logistics Management & Marketing from Michigan State University. In 1998, he earned an Executive Management – Leadership for Professional Services Firms certificate from Harvard University.

 

Anu Singh, Director

 

Since September 2022, Anu Singh has served as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

Since December 2014, Anu Singh has been the Managing Director and from March 2006 to December 2014, Anu Singh was the Senior Vice President of Kaufman Hall, a mergers and acquisitions consulting firm. From September 1994 to March 2002, Anu Singh was a Director for Arthur Andersen, an accounting firm based in Chicago that provided auditing, tax advising, consulting and other professional services to large corporations.

 

In 2004, Anu Singh earned a master’s degree in Finance from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management. In 1994, Anu Singh earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Asian Studies from Gies College of Business – University of Illinois.

 

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Martha Gorum, Esq. Director

 

Since September 2022, Martha Gorum, Esq. has served as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

Since April 2014, Martha Gorum has been the President of Martha Gorum Consultants LLC, a company focused on supporting growth initiatives of minority, women, veteran, and small business entities in the business hospitality industry. From August 2019 – October 2021, Martha Gorum was the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Pritchard Industries Inc, a full-service janitorial, maintenance and cleaning service company. From January 2013 to April 2014, Martha Gorum was the Vice President Specialty Markets and Minority and Women Owned Businesses and from August 2001 to April 2014, Martha Gorum was the Vice President Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for Aramark, a company providing services in food, facilities management, and uniforms for numerous businesses of all sizes located in 19 countries worldwide. From July 1976 to July 2001, Martha Gorum held various positions at MHSHost, a travel-dining company, eventually working her way up to Chief Counsel North American Operations after graduating from St. Louis Law School in 1993.

 

In 1993, Martha Gorum received a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Employment Law Certificate, including Labor Law, from St. Louis University Law School. In 1989, Martha Gorum received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Michigan.

 

Richard Phillips, Director

 

Since September 2022, Richard Phillips has served as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

From June 2014 to June 2022, Richard Phillips was the Vice President of Veritas Steel LLC, a bridge fabrication company. From December 2013 to June 2022, Richard Phillips was an Operating Partner for Altas Holdings LLC, a diversified LLC of 25 manufacturing and distribution businesses in the automotive, building materials, business services and solutions, construction, energy, food and beverage, industrial services, metals, packaging, printing, pulp, paper, and logistics industries. From June 2010 to June 2012, Richard Phillips was the Chief Executive Officer for Hirschfeld Energy Systems LLC, where he led a state-of-the-art wind tower manufacturing operation. From August 2004 to March 2009, Richard Phillips was the Chief Accounting Officer, and from December 2007 to January 2013, Richard Phillips was the President of Hirschfeld Industries, a fully integrated fabricator of highly engineered structural steel components in North America. From 1999 to 2003, Richard Phillips was the Managing Director, JPMorgan Securities – Texas & Southeast Region for JP Morgan Chase. From 1978 to 1999, Richard Morgan was the Senior Vice President and Houston Middle Market Manager, JPMorgan – Texas Region for JP Morgan Chase.

 

In 1976, Richard Phillips received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech University. In 1978, Richard Phillips received a Master’s in Business Administration from Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business.

 

In 1999, Richard Phillips earned his Series 7 and Series 63 broker’s licenses (since expired). In 2010, Richard Phillips was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Steel Construction.

 

Bryan Mason, Esq., Director

 

Since our inception in April 2022, Bryan Mason, Esq. has served as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

Since December 2021, Bryan Mason has been employed as the Boat Captain of Seas the Day Charters USVI, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. From October 2019 to March 2020, he served as Boat Captain and crew for Stormy Pirates Boat Charters in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. From January 2018 to July 2019, he served as a deckhand for Fun Water Tours in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. From January 2016 to September 2017, he served as a busser, food expeditor and server for Room With A View Restaurant in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

 

In 1997, Bryan Mason earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame with a major in theology and a secondary major in philosophy. In 2004, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University School of Law (now known as Maurer School of Law).

 

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Kevin Dristschler, Director

 

Kevin Dritschler, joined the Board as our independent director and Chair of our Safety Committee on June 5, 2023, has over 30 years of leadership experience and a respected reputation for operational excellence, innovative strategic thinking, and a deep and passionate commitment to the safety of others. In 2021, Kevin Dritschler retired as a Captain from the Plano Fire Department in Texas, one of the top-rated fire departments in the nation. He served and chaired multiple committees within the department including Chair of the Interview Board for new hires and Chair of the Fire Truck Build Team determining the specifications for new apparatus for the department. Kevin was also relied upon by Fire Chiefs to develop and author safety policies, procedures, and guidelines (SOP’s and SOG’s) for the department.

 

Prior to his service in Plano, Kevin served in the United States Air Force for 4 years as a Firefighter. During his time in the Air Force, he spent time in Guam during Desert Storm and received the Military Firefighter of the Year Award and the distinguished Air Force Commendation Medal for heroic, meritorious achievement and service. His certifications included the Advanced Structural Firefighter, Incident Commander, Fire Officer I, II and III, FAO, EMT-Paramedic, Incident Safety Officer, Swift Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Space Shuttle Rescue, and more. Kevin is a U.S Coast Guard Licensed Captain, Master 25 GMT with an Assistance Towing Endorsement and enjoys being on the water. Kevin is also a certified Scuba Diver.

 

Marc Brooks, Director

 

Marc Brooks, our independent director since June 5, 2023, is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of building and operating companies. Skilled in Management, Analytics, Identifying Talent, Business Strategy and Execution. Mr. Brooks currently serves as the CEO of Hyde Park Hospitality (the “HPH”). HPH is a fast-growing hospitality company with an emphasis on Airport Concessions, Lounge Operations, Restaurant Brand Partnerships, Managerial Staffing & Contracted Food & Facilities Management. HPH operates in 16 cities. In 1990, Mr. Brooks graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Economics from Northwestern University, and in 1997 he obtained his Masters in Management (focused in Marketing) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

 

Aaron Hughes, Director

 

Aaron Hughes, our independent director since June 5, 2023 and Chair of our Technology Committee, has a track record of finding and growing technology companies. Mr. Hughes has over 30 years of experience in advanced systems and network designs, including building and deploying IPv6 networks for the last 10+ years for various organizations including branches of the Federal Government. Mr. Hughes teaches network automation and management strategies at conferences around the World, and is a well-recognized thought leader in the IPv6 space. Additionally, Mr. Hughes serves as the founder and CEO of 6Connect, and a director of PeeringDB. In addition, Aaron has served on the boards of Clean Up VI, The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), and Open-IX. He is also the Chief Network Architect for UnitedLayer, among other engineering and advisory roles for various, for and not for profit, organizations. He holds a Master Diver Certification, small aircraft pilots license, as well as a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners (Captain) license. Aaron studied Computer Science at Harvard College from 1990 to 1992.

 

Executive Officers

 

Biographical information for Scott A. Stawski, our Executive Chairman and Acting Chief Accounting Officer, and Hope A Stawski, our President, and Rob Chapple, our Chief Executive Officer, and Patrick Mullet, our VP of Operations, is set forth above in the section titled “Board of Directors.”

 

Corporate Governance

 

Our business and affairs are managed under the direction of our Board. The number of directors will be fixed by our Board, subject to the terms of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, which will include a requirement that the number of directors be fixed exclusively by a resolution adopted by directors constituting a majority of the total number of authorized directors, whether or not there exist any vacancies in previously authorized directorships. Our Board currently consists of nine (12) directors, of which five (7) are independent, as follows: Michael Klaus, Anu Singh, Martha Gorum, Esq., Richard Phillips, Kevin Dritscher, Marc Brooks and Aaron Hughes.

 

When considering whether directors and nominees have the experience, qualifications, attributes or skills, taken as a whole, to enable our Board to satisfy its oversight responsibilities effectively in light of our business and structure, the Board focuses primarily on each person’s background and experience as reflected in the information discussed in each of the directors’ individual biographies set forth above. We believe that our directors provide an appropriate mix of experience and skills relevant to the size and nature of our business.

 

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Corporate Governance Profile

 

We intend to structure our corporate governance in a manner we believe closely aligns our interests with those of our stockholders. Notable features of our corporate governance structure will include the following:

 

Our Board will not be classified, with each of our directors subject to re-election annually. Notwithstanding above, all non-officer directors will have a term of two years;

 

We expect that a majority of our directors will satisfy the Nasdaq listing standards for independence;

 

Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders will be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by all stockholders present in person or represented by proxy, voting together as a single class;

 

We intend to comply with the requirements of the Nasdaq marketplace rules, including having committees comprised solely of independent directors; and

 

We do not have a stockholder rights plan.

 

Our directors will stay informed about our business by attending meetings of our Board and its committees and through supplemental reports and communications. Our independent directors will meet regularly in executive sessions without the presence of our corporate officers or non-independent directors.

 

Role of the Board in Risk Oversight

 

The Board actively manages our risk oversight process and receives periodic reports from management on areas of material risk, including operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks. The Board committees will assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in certain areas of risk. The Audit Committee will assist the Board with its oversight of the Company’s major financial risk exposures. The Compensation Committee will assist the Board with its oversight of risks arising from the Company’s compensation policies and programs. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee will assist the Board with its oversight of risks associated with board organization, board independence, and corporate governance. While each committee will be responsible for evaluating certain risks and overseeing the management of those risks, the entire Board will be regularly informed about the risks.

 

Director Independence

 

The Nasdaq marketplace rules require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company’s audit, compensation and nominations committees be independent, or, if a listed company has no nominations committee, that director nominees be selected or recommended for the board’s selection by independent directors constituting a majority of the board’s independent directors. The Nasdaq marketplace rules further require that audit committee members satisfy independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and that compensation committee members satisfy the independence criteria set forth in Rule 10C-1 under the Exchange Act.

 

Prior to the completion of this Offering, our Board undertook a review of the independence of our directors and considered whether any director has a material relationship with us that could compromise that director’s ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out that director’s responsibilities. Our Board has affirmatively determined that each of Michael Klaus, Robert Chapple, Anu Singh, Martha Gorum, Esq., and Richard Phillips qualify as an independent director, as defined under the applicable corporate governance standards of Nasdaq. These rules require that our Audit Committee be composed of at least three (3) members, one of whom must be independent on the date of listing on Nasdaq, a majority of whom must be independent within 90 days of the effective date of the registration statement containing this prospectus, and all of whom must be independent within one year of the effective date of the registration statement containing this prospectus.

 

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Board Leadership

 

Scott A. Stawski is the Executive Chairman of the Board.

 

The Board does not have a lead independent director. To help ensure the independence of the Company’s Board, the independent directors of the Board generally meet without members of management at various times during the year.

 

Board Committees and Meetings

 

In September 2022, the Board established three standing committees, the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, to assist it with the performance of its responsibilities. The initial composition of these committees was set by the Board at that time, in its discretion. Going forward, the Board will designate the members of these committees and the committee chairs based on the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The Board has adopted written charters for each of these committees. Copies will also be available in print to any stockholder upon written request. The chair of each committee will develop the agenda for that committee and determines the frequency and length of committee meetings.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the composition of the Company’s Board Committees are as follows

 

AUDIT   COMPENSATION   GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING
Chair: Mike Klaus, Independent Director and Audit Committee Financial Expert   Chair: Martha Gorum, Independent Director   Chair: Richard Phillips, Independent Director
Ani Singh, Independent Director   Aaron Hughes, Independent Director Anu Singh, Independent Director   Marc Brooks, Independent Director
Richard Phillips, Independent Director       Hope Stawski, Director and Officer

 

Following our Nasdaq listing, the Board will hold bimonthly meetings. Directors will be expected to attend Board meetings, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders and meetings of the committees on which they serve, with the understanding that, on occasion, a director may be unable to attend a meeting.

 

Audit Committee

 

The Board formally established an Audit Committee in September 2022. The Audit Committee is composed of three (3) independent directors, Michael Klaus, Richard Phillips and Anu Singh. Michael Klaus serves as chair of the Audit Committee. The committee’s primary duties are to:

 

review and discuss with management and our independent auditor our annual and quarterly financial statements and related disclosures, including disclosure under “MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS,” and the results of the independent auditor’s audit or review, as the case may be;

 

review our financial reporting processes and internal control over financial reporting systems and the performance, generally, of our internal audit function;

 

oversee the audit and other services of our independent registered public accounting firm and be directly responsible for the appointment, independence, qualifications, compensation and oversight of the independent registered public accounting firm, which reports directly to the Audit Committee;

 

provide an open means of communication among our independent registered public accounting firm, management, our internal auditing function and our Board;

 

review any disagreements between our management and the independent registered public accounting firm regarding our financial reporting;

 

prepare the Audit Committee report for inclusion in our proxy statement for our annual stockholder meetings;

 

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establish procedures for complaints received regarding our accounting, internal accounting control and auditing matters; and

 

approve all audit and permissible non-audit services conducted by our independent registered public accounting firm.

 

The Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is independent of management and free of any relationships that, in the opinion of the Board, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment and are independent, as that term is defined under the enhanced independence standards for audit committee members in the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder.

 

The Board has determined that Mike Klaus is an “audit committee financial expert,” as that term is defined in the rules promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2012. The Board has further determined that each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and that at least one member of the committee has accounting or related financial management expertise, as such terms are interpreted by the Board in its business judgment.

 

Compensation Committee

 

The Board formally established a Compensation Committee in September 2022. The Compensation Committee is composed of three (3) independent directors (as defined under the general independence standards of the Nasdaq listing standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines): Martha Gorum, Esq., Aaron Hughes and Anu Singh, each a “non-employee director” (within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act). Martha Gorum serves as chair of the Compensation Committee. The committee’s primary duties are to:

 

approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to executive officer compensation and evaluate executive officer performance in light of those goals and objectives;

 

determine and approve executive officer compensation, including base salary and incentive awards;

 

make recommendations to the Board regarding compensation plans; and

 

administer any stock plan, equity incentive plan, inducement plan or other compensation plan adopted for the benefit of our employees and/or directors.

 

The Compensation Committee will determine and approve all elements of executive officer compensation. It will also provide recommendations to the Board with respect to non-employee director compensation. The Compensation Committee may not delegate its authority to any other person, other than to a subcommittee.

 

Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee

 

Our Board formally established a Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee in September 2022. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is composed of three (3) directors: Richard Phillips, Marc Brooks and Hope Stawski. Richard Phillips and Marc Brooks are each a “non-employee director” (within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act). Richard Phillips serves as chair of the committee. The committee’s primary duties are to:

 

recruit new directors, consider director nominees recommended by stockholders and others and recommend nominees for election as directors;

 

review the size and composition of our Board and committees;

 

oversee the evaluation of the Board;

 

recommend actions to increase the Board’s effectiveness; and

 

develop, recommend and oversee our corporate governance principles, including our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Corporate Governance Guidelines.

 

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

We adopted a written code of business ethics and conduct (the “Code of Conduct”) that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. The objective of the Code of Conduct is to provide guidelines for maintaining our and our subsidiaries’ integrity, reputation, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. The Code of Conduct addresses conflicts of interest, protection of our assets, confidentiality, fair dealing with stockholders, competitors and employees, insider trading, compliance with laws and reporting any illegal or unethical behavior. As part of the Code of Conduct, any person subject to the Code of Conduct is required to avoid or fully disclose interests or relationships that are harmful or detrimental to our best interests or that may give rise to real, potential or the appearance of conflicts of interest. Our Board has ultimate responsibility for the stewardship of the Code of Conduct, and it will monitor compliance through our Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. Directors, officers and employees are required to annually certify that they have not violated the Code of Conduct. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics reflects the foregoing principles. The full text of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will be published on our website prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement.

 

We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K relating to amendments to or waivers from any provision of the Code of Conduct applicable to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer by posting such information on our website.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

To our knowledge (i) no director or executive officer has been a director or executive officer of any business which has filed a bankruptcy petition or had a bankruptcy petition filed against it during the past ten years; (ii) no director or executive officer has been convicted of a criminal offense or is the subject of a pending criminal proceeding during the past ten years; (iii) no director or executive officer has been the subject of any order, judgment or decree of any court permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities during the past ten years; and (iv) no director or officer has been found by a court to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law during the past ten years.

 

Notwithstanding above, the predecessor company, Ham and Cheese Events LLC and its LLC members Scott and Hope Stawski, whom the company purchased the business entities of Windy of Chicago Limited and the assets of dba Seas the Day Charters USVI have an active legal proceeding in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands; Locke v. Borchert. This pending legal matter does not involve the Company or any of its operating units.

 

The Company reached a confidential legal settlement without a determination of fault in November 2022 involving a minor injury to a guest on a Seas the Day Charters USVI boat tour.

 

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EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

The following table presents the compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to (1) our Executive Chairman and Acting Chief Accounting Officer, (2) our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer), (3) our President, and (4)our President of Operations and Secretary who we also refer to as our “named executive officers,” for the years indicated.

 

Name and Principal Position   Year     Salary
($)
    Option Awards
($)
    Total
($)
 
Scott Stawski   2022     $ 239,583       375,000     $ 239,583  
Executive Chairman, and Acting Chief Accounting Officer(2)   2021     $ 291,962       -     $ 291,962  
                               
Rob Chapple   2022     $ 150,000             $ 150,000  
Chief Executive Officer(4) as of June 16, 2023                              
Independent Director as of April 1, 2022   2021     $ -           $ -  
                               
Hope Stawski   2022     $ 222,916       375,000     $ 222,916  
President, Director and Chief Executive Officer(1)   2021     $ 291,962       -     $ 291,962  
                               
Patrick Mullet,   2022     $ 111,278       125,000     $ 111,278  
Vice President of Operations and Secretary(3)   2021     $ 57,200       -     $ 57,200  

 

 
(1) Hope A. Stawski serves as our President, and Director since April 1, 2022. Mrs. Stawski earned $222,916 and $291,962,17 as the President of the company and as managing member of Ham and Cheese Events LLC, our predecessor, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2) Scott A. Stawski serves as the Executive Chairman of our Board of Directors and as our Acting Chief Accounting Officer since April 1, 2022. Mr. Stawski earned $239,583 and $291,962.17 as the Executive Chairman and as managing member of Ham and Cheese Events LLC, our predecessor, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(3) Patrick Mullett serves as our Vice President of Operations and Secretary since April 1, 2022. Mr. Mullett earned $111,278 and $57,200 as the Vice President of Operations for the company and as Vice President of Operations for Ham and Cheese Events LLC dba Seas the Day Charters USVI, our predecessor during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(4) Rob Chapple was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer effective June 16, 2023. Rob formerly served as one of our independent Directors since April 1, 2022. Rob’s had $0 cash compensation and $150,000 in stock option awards for 2022.

 

We may award our officers shares of Common Stock as non-cash compensation as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Board of Directors will base its decision to grant Common Stock as compensation on the level of skill required to perform the services rendered and the time committed to providing services to us.

 

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Employment Agreements with Executive Officers

 

Hope A. Stawski

 

On April 1, 2022, we entered into an agreement with Hope A. Stawski for her services as our President, and Director. The Company may terminate Mrs. Stawski’s employment for cause, which is defined as follows:

 

conviction of a felony, any act involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed,

 

commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records,

 

improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information,

 

any action by Mrs. Stawski which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business,

 

Mrs. Stawski’s failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned duties after written notice from the Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, such failure or inability,

 

any breach of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within 20 days following written notice of such breach,

 

a course of conduct amounting to gross incompetence,

 

chronic and unexcused absenteeism,

 

unlawful appropriation of a corporate opportunity, or

 

misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Mrs. Stawski’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to personally secure any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, misrepresentation to the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors may terminate Mrs. Stawski’s employment at any time without cause, provided, however, that Mrs. Stawski shall be entitled to severance pay in the amount equaling two years of Base Salary in addition to accrued but unpaid Base Salary and accrued vacation, less deductions required by law, but if, and only if, Mrs. Stawski executes a valid and comprehensive release of any and all claims that Mrs. Stawski may have against the Company in a form provided by the Company and Mrs. Stawski execute such form within 20 days of tender. The agreement provides for the following compensation to Mrs. Stawski:

 

a salary of $250,000 annually, to be reviewed on or before April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2023, by the Board of Directors;

 

a yearly Executive cash bonus on or about April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2023, of between 50% and 200% of base salary on achieving certain corporate objectives as determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee;

 

health insurance and other benefits as of April 2022; and

 

stock grants for options to acquire 75,000 shares of our Common Stock, vesting annually for five years starting on April 1, 2023 and ending on April 1, 2027, at a price of $.01 per share, if Mrs. Stawski is still employed in her capacity as our President and Director. If the Company’s Board of Directors terminates Mrs. Stawski’s employment at any time without cause, all unvested stock options and/or grants shall automatically vest on the date of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

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Rob Chapple

 

On June 16, 2023, we entered into an agreement with Rob Chapple for his services as our Chief Executive Officer, and Director. The Company may terminate Mr. Chapple’s employment for cause, which is defined as follows:

 

conviction of a felony, any act involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed,

 

commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records,

 

improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information,

 

any action by Mr. Chapple which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business,

 

Mr. Chapple’s failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned duties after written notice from the Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, such failure or inability,

 

any breach of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within 20 days following written notice of such breach,

 

a course of conduct amounting to gross incompetence,

 

chronic and unexcused absenteeism,

 

unlawful appropriation of a corporate opportunity, or

 

misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Mr. Chapple’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to personally secure any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, misrepresentation to the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors may terminate Mr. Chapple’s employment at any time without cause, provided, however, that Mr. Chapple shall be entitled to severance pay in the amount equaling two years of Base Salary in addition to accrued but unpaid Base Salary and accrued vacation, less deductions required by law, but if, and only if, Mr. Chapple executes a valid and comprehensive release of any and all claims that Mr. Chapple may have against the Company in a form provided by the Company and Mr. Chapple execute such form within 20 days of tender. The agreement provides for the following compensation to Mr. Chapple:

 

a salary of $250,000 annually, to be reviewed on or before April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2024, by the Board of Directors;

 

a quarterly executive cash bonus on or about 45 days following each fiscal quarter, beginning July 1, 2023 with a target annual amount of 100% of base salary on achieving certain corporate objectives as determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee;

 

A stock grant of 141,243 shares of Amphitrite Digital’s common stock vesting immediately serving as a signing bonus;

 

An annual stock grant bonus with a target annual amount equaling 200% of base salary on achieving certain corporate objectives as determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee; and

 

health insurance and other benefits as of the date of his agreement.

 

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Scott A. Stawski

 

On April 1, 2022, we entered into an agreement with Scott A. Stawski for his services as our Chairman of our Board of Directors, Chief Revenue Officer and acting Chief Accounting Officer. The Company may terminate Mr. Stawski’s employment for cause, which is defined as follows:

 

conviction of a felony, any act involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed,

 

commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records,

 

improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information,

 

any action by Mr. Stawski which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business,

 

Mr. Stawski’s failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned duties after written notice from the Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, such failure or inability,

 

any breach of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within 20 days following written notice of such breach,

 

a course of conduct amounting to gross incompetence,

 

chronic and unexcused absenteeism,

 

unlawful appropriation of a corporate opportunity, or

 

misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Mr. Stawski’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to personally secure any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, misrepresentation to the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors may terminate Mr. Stawski’s employment at any time without cause, provided, however, that Mr. Stawski shall be entitled to severance pay in the amount equaling two years of Base Salary in addition to accrued but unpaid Base Salary and accrued vacation, less deductions required by law, but if, and only if, Mr. Stawski executes a valid and comprehensive release of any and all claims that Mr. Stawski may have against the Company in a form provided by the Company and Mr. Stawski execute such form within 20 days of tender. The agreement provides for the following compensation to Mr. Stawski:

 

a salary of $250,000 annually, to be reviewed on or before April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2023, by the Board of Directors;

 

a yearly Executive cash bonus on or about April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2023, of between 50% and 200% of base salary on achieving certain corporate objectives as determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee;

 

health insurance and other benefits as of April 2022; and

 

stock grants for options to acquire 75,000 shares of our Common Stock, vesting annually for five years starting on April 1, 2023 and ending on April 1, 2027, at a price of $.01 per share if Mr. Stawski is still employed in his capacity as the Chairman of our Board of Directors and Chief Revenue Officer.

 

Should the Company’s Board of Directors terminate Mr. Stawski’s employment at any time without cause, all unvested stock options and/or grants held by him shall automatically vest on the date of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

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Patrick Mullett

 

On September 1, 2022, we entered into an agreement with Patrick Mullett for his services as our Vice President of Operations, and Secretary. The term of employment shall be for a period of three years to commence on September 1, 2022, unless terminated earlier. The Company may terminate Mr. Mullett’s employment may be terminated for cause, which is defined as follows:

 

conviction of a felony, any act involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed,

 

commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records,

 

improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information,

 

any action by Mr. Mullett which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business,

 

Mr. Mullett’s failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned duties after written notice from the Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, such failure or inability,

 

any breach of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within 20 days following written notice of such breach,

 

a course of conduct amounting to gross incompetence,

 

chronic and unexcused absenteeism,

 

unlawful appropriation of a corporate opportunity, or

 

misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Mr. Mullett’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to personally secure any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject. The Company’s Board of Directors may terminate Mr. Mullett’s employment at any time without cause, provided, however, that Mr. Mullett shall be entitled to severance pay in the amount equaling two years of Base Salary in addition to accrued but unpaid Base Salary and accrued vacation, less deductions required by law, but if, and only if, Mr. Mullett executes a valid and comprehensive release of any and all claims that Mr. Mullett may have against the Company in a form provided by the Company and Mr. Mullett execute such form within 20 days of tender.

 

The agreement provides for the following compensation to Mr. Mullett:

 

a salary of $90,000 annually, to be reviewed on or before April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2023, by the Board of Directors;

 

a yearly Executive cash bonus on or about April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 2023, of between 15% and 20% of base salary on achieving certain corporate objectives as determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee;

 

health insurance and other benefits; and

 

stock grants for options to acquire 25,000 shares of our Common Stock, vesting annually for five years starting on April 1, 2023 and ending on April 1, 2027, at a price of $.01 per share, if Mr. Mullett is still employed in his capacity as our Vice President of Operations and Secretary. If the Company’s Board of Directors terminates Mr. Mullett’s employment at any time without cause, all unvested stock options and/or grants shall automatically vest on the date * of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

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Bonus Arrangements

 

None of our named executive officers received any annual bonuses for 2022. For 2023, our named executive officers are expected to be eligible to earn a discretionary annual bonus, based upon Company and individual performance measures.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2022

 

We issued stock option awards under the 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan at a $0.00 or $0.01 exercise price. These stock option awards are listed in the Outstanding Option Awards section below.

 

Outstanding Option Awards at December 31, 2022

 

As of December 31, 2022, we have issued 3,406,969 options to purchase Common Stock under the 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan, of which 1,516,925 options have been exercised, 74,200 have been forfeited and 1,815,844 options are unexercised.

 

The following table provides certain information concerning any common share purchase options, stock awards or equity incentive plan awards held by each of our named executive officers that were outstanding as of June 30, 2023.

 

    Option Awards  
Name   Total Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options(#)
Exercisable
    Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options(#)
Unexercisable
    Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned Options
(#)
    Option
Exercise
Price
($)
    Option
Expiration
Date
 
Hope Stawski     375,000       -       275,000     $ 0.01     04/01/27  
Scott Stawski     375,000       -       275,000     $ 0.01     04/01/27  
Patrick Mullett     125,000       -       100,000     $ 0.01     04/01/27  

 

2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan

 

On April 1, 2022, we adopted our Employee Stock Incentive Plan, as amended on November 29, 2022, which provides that:

 

The Company may issue shares of its Common Stock under the Plan;

 

Grants may consist of an Option that entitles the Employee to acquire shares of the Company’s Common Stock during the Exercise Period against payment of the Exercise Price;

 

The incentive plan exercise price is set by the Company with an objective to induce employment and contractor performance and retention and is not representative of the market value per share;

 

The value of the Option will not be included as compensation, earnings, salaries, or other similar terms used when calculating benefits under any employee benefit plan sponsored by the Company or any Affiliate, except as such plan otherwise expressly provides. The Company expressly reserves its rights to amend, modify, or terminate any of the Company’s or any Affiliate’s employee benefit plans;

 

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The Plan shall be administered by the Company’s Board of Directors, who shall have the sole authority, in its discretion, to make all determinations under the Plan; and

 

The term of each Option shall be as specified in the Stock Option Grant Notice.

 

On April 1, 2022, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of the Common Stock, or 375,000 shares of the Common Stock to each to Hope Stawski, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Scott Stawski, our Chief Revenue Officer and Acting Chief Accounting Officer, which have an exercise price of $.01 per share and vest at a rate of 20% annually for 5 years, beginning on April 1, 2023. The options expire 2 years after vesting or 1 year after termination of employment by the Company or if termination is without cause, all unvested options shall automatically vest on the date of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

On September 1, 2022, the Company granted our Vice President of Operations and Secretary, Patrick Mullett, options to purchase 125,000 shares of the Common Stock, which have an exercise price of $.01 per share and vest at a rate of 20% annually for 5 years, beginning on April 1, 2023. The options expire 2 years after vesting or 1 year after termination of employment by the Company or if termination is without cause, all unvested options shall automatically vest on the date of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

On November 29, 2022, the number of shares of Common Stock reserved under the 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan, which combined the Employee Stock Incentive Plan and the Director Stock Incentive Plan was set to 4,000,000 shares.

 

Other Benefits

 

All employees are eligible to participate in broad-based and comprehensive employee benefit programs as provided in the employment agreements. Our named executive officers are eligible to participate in these plans generally on the same basis as our other employees.

 

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Director Compensation Table

 

Name and Principal Position   Year    

Salary

($)

    Stock
Awards
($)
  Option
Awards
($)
    Total
($)
 
Bryan Mason, Esq.   2022     $ 46,101     $ 75,000     $ -     $ 121,101  
Director(1)   2021     $ 62,997     $       $ -     $ 62,997  
                                       
Michael Klaus   2023     $ -     $       $ 75,000     $ 75,000  
    2022     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(2)   2021     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Robert Chapple   2022     $ -     $       $ 75,000     $ 75,000  
    2022     $ -     $ 75,000     75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(3)   2021     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Anu Singh   2022     $ -     $       $ 75,000      $ 75,000  
    2022     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(4)   2021     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Martha Gorum, Esq.,   2022     $ -     $       $ 75,000     $ 75,000  
    2022     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(5)   2021     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Richard Phillips   2022     $ -     $       $ 75,000     $ 75,000  
    2022     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(6)   2021     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Kevin Dritschler   2023     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(7)   2022     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Aaron Hughes   2023     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(8)   2022     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                       
Marc Brooks   2023     $ -     $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 150,000  
Independent Director(9)   2022     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

 

 
(1) Bryan Mason, Esq. serves as our director since April 1, 2022. Mr. Mason Esq. earned $121,101 and $62,996.73 as Boat Capitan of Seas the Day Charters USVI, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 and a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vested April 1, 2023.
(2) Michael Klaus serves as our independent director since April 1, 2022 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vested April 1, 2023.
(3) Robert Chapple serves as our independent director since April 1, 2022 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vested April 1, 2023. Rob Chapple was appointed Chief Executive Officer effective June 16, 2023.

 

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(4) Anu Singh serves as our independent director since September 19, 2022 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vested April 1, 2023.
(5) Martha Gorum serves as our independent director since September 19, 2022 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vested April 1, 2023.
(6) Richard Phillips serves as our independent director since September 19, 2022 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vested April 1, 2023.

(7)

Kevin Dritscher serves as our independent director since June 5, 2023 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vests June 5, 2024.
(8) Aaron Hughes serves as our independent director since June 5, 2023 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vests June 5, 2024.
(9) Marc Brooks serves as our independent director since June 5, 2023 and has received a restricted share grant valued at $75,000, and has received no cash compensation during the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Upon his election as Director, he received a stock option share grant valued at $75,000 that vests June 5, 2024.

 

We may award our directors shares of Common Stock as non-cash compensation as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Board of Directors will base its decision to grant Common Stock as compensation on the level of skill required to perform the services rendered and the time committed to providing services to us.

 

Agreements with Directors

 

Director Agreements with Rob Chapple, Michael Klaus, and Bryan Mason

 

On April 1, 2022, we entered into Director agreements with Rob Chapple, Michael Klaus, and Bryan Mason for their services as a member of our Board of Directors. The agreements have an initial term through April 1, 2024. The position shall be up for re-election upon the end of the initial term at the annual shareholder’s meeting and upon re-election, the terms and provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force. The Company may terminate the director agreements with or without cause and the directors may resign by providing written notice to us.

 

The agreements provide for the following compensation:

 

cash compensation of $0 for each calendar year of service;

 

reimbursement for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred in connection with the director’s performance of duties as a director, and

 

a grant of $75,000 worth of our Common Stock upon execution of the agreement and each anniversary thereof that he or she remains a director.

 

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Director Agreements with Anu Singh, Martha Gorum and Richard Phillips

 

On October 13, 2022, we entered into Director agreements with Anu Singh, Martha Gorum and Richard Phillips for their services as a member of our Board of Directors. The agreements have an initial term through April 1, 2024. The position shall be up for re-election upon the end of the initial term at the annual shareholder’s meeting and upon re-election, the terms and provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force. The Company may terminate the director agreements with or without cause and the directors may resign by providing written notice to us.

 

The agreements provide for the following compensation:

 

cash compensation of $0 for each calendar year of service;

 

reimbursement for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred in connection with the director’s performance of duties as a director, and

 

a grant of $75,000 worth of our Common Stock upon execution of the agreement and each anniversary thereof that he or she remains a director.

 

Director Agreements with Kevin Dritschler, Aaron Hughes, and Marc Brooks

 

On June 5, 2023, we entered into Director agreements with Kevin Dritschler, Aaron Hughes, and Marc Brooks for their services as a member of our Board of Directors. The agreements have an initial term through June 5, 2026. The position shall be up for re-election upon the end of the initial term at the annual shareholder’s meeting and upon re-election, the terms and provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force. The Company may terminate the director agreements with or without cause and the directors may resign by providing written notice to us.

 

The agreements provide for the following compensation:

 

cash compensation of $0 for each calendar year of service;

 

reimbursement for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred in connection with the director’s performance of duties as a director, and

 

a grant of $75,000 worth of our Common Stock upon execution of the agreement and each anniversary thereof that he or she remains a director.

 

Bonus Arrangements

 

None of our Directors received any annual bonuses for 2022. For 2023, our Directors are not expected to be eligible to earn a discretionary annual bonus based upon Company and individual performance measures.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2022

 

As of December 31, 2022, we have issued restricted share grants to Bryan Mason, Michael Klaus, Rob Chapple, Anu Singh, Martha Gorum, and Richard Phillips each valued at $75,000, to purchase Common Stock under the 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan.

 

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2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan

 

Incentive Options Granted to Directors

 

On April 1, 2022, the Company adopted the Director Stock Incentive Plan, which initially reserved 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options to our directors. As stated above, on November 29, 2022, the number of shares of Common Stock reserved under the 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan were increased to an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares due to combining the Employee Stock Incentive Plan and the Director Stock Incentive Plan.

 

As of the date of this Prospectus, we have granted the following options to our directors under the initial Director Stock Incentive Plan:

 

  On April 1, 2022, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 450,000 shares of the Common Stock, or 150,000 shares of the Common Stock each to three of our directors, Michael Klaus, Robert Chapple, and Bryan Mason, Esq, with an exercise price of $0.00 per share of which (i) options to purchase 75,000 shares of the Common Stock had vested and were exercised by each Michael Klaus, Robert Chapple and Bryan Mason on April 1, 2022, and (ii) the remaining options to purchase 225,000 shares of the Common Stock vest on April 1, 2023 and expire on April 1, 2024.

 

 

On September 22, 2022, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 450,000 shares of the Common Stock, or options to purchase 150,000 shares of the Common Stock each to three of our directors, Anu Singh, Martha Gorum, Esq. and Richard Phillips, with an exercise price of $0.00 per share, of which (i) options to purchase 75,000 shares of the Common Stock had vested and were exercised by each Messrs. Singh, Gorum and Phillips on September 22, 2022, (ii) and the remaining 225,000 unexercised options vest on September 22, 2023 and expire on April 1, 2024.

     
  On June 5, 2023, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 254,238 shares of the Common Stock, or options to purchase 84,746 shares of the Common Stock each to three of our directors, Kevin Dritschler, Aaron Hughes and Marc Brooks, with an exercise price of $0.00 per share, of which (i) options to purchase 21,187 shares of the Common Stock had vested and were exercised by each Messrs. Dritschler, Hughes and Brooks on June 5, 2023, (ii) and the remaining 190,677 options vest equally on June 5th, 2024, June 5th 2025 and June 5th 2026 and expire on June 5, 2027.

 

Other Benefits

 

Our directors are not eligible to participate in our employee benefits plans. Directors are eligible for reimbursement for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred in connection with the performance of their duties.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to the director and executive officer compensation arrangements discussed above in the section entitled “Executive Compensation,” this section describes transactions, or series of related transactions, since January 1, 2020, to which we were a party or will be a party, in which:

 

the amount involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000; and

 

any of our directors, executive officers, or beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any members of the immediate family of, or person sharing the household with, or any entity affiliated with any such person, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

 

In April 2022, we acquired our two wholly-owned subsidiaries from Ham and Cheese Events (“HAM”), a Texas limited liability company formed on March 9, 2012, controlled by our founders, Scott and Hope Stawski, as follows:

 

On April 1, 2022, we acquired Windy of Chicago Limited, a limited liability company formed in the state of Illinois on March 30, 1995, from HAM for $100,000 pursuant to the terms of a secured promissory note secured by the assets of the Company and personally guaranteed by Scott and Hope Stawski, our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer and our co-Founder and President, respectively, and

 

On April 19, 2022, STDC Holdings purchased the on-going operations and assets of HAM’s boat charter business in the USVI, doing business as Seas the Day Charters USVI, in exchange for the assumption of $ 1,948,901 of debt and payment of $551,098.06 (the “Principal”) on or before April 1, 2028, pursuant to the terms of a secured promissory note secured by the assets of the Company and personally guaranteed by Scott and Hope Stawski our co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer and our co-Founder and President, respectively,.

 

On April 19, 2022, STDC Holdings signed an agreement to sublease the Magens Hideaway property from HAM. HAM leases the property from our founders, Scott and Hope Stawski, the owners of the property.

 

Advances to Related Parties

 

The Company makes advances to related parties from time to time which are unsecured and do not bear interest. The balance of advances to related parties was $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively.

 

Advances from Related Parties

 

The Company receives working capital advances from related parties from time to time which are unsecured and do not bear interest. The balance of advances from related parties was $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively.

 

Boat Lease

 

The Company formerly leased the Tall Ship Windy on a month-to-month basis from January 2020 to December of 2021. Monthly rent was $13,750 and related party boat rent expense was $165,000 and $ 205,649 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and is included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying statements of operations.

 

Indemnification Agreements

 

Our bylaws provide that we will indemnify our directors and executive officers to the fullest extent permitted by law. In addition, in connection with the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we expect to enter into indemnification agreements with all of our directors and executive officers.

 

Our Policy Regarding Related Party Transactions

 

Our board of directors recognizes the fact that transactions with related persons present a heightened risk of conflicts of interest (or the perception thereof). Our board of directors has adopted a written policy on transactions with related persons that is in conformity with the requirements for companies having common stock that is listed on Nasdaq. This policy covers any transaction, arrangement, or relationship, or any series of similar transactions, arrangements, or relationships, that meets the disclosure requirements set forth in Item 404 under the Securities Act, in which we were or are to be a participant and in which a “related person,” as defined in Item 404, had, has, or will have a direct or indirect material interest. In reviewing and approving any such transactions, our audit committee is tasked to consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including but not limited to whether the transaction is on terms comparable to those that could be obtained in an arm’s length transaction with an unrelated third party and the extent of the related person’s interest in the transaction. All of the transactions described in this section occurred prior to the adoption of this policy.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our Common Stock beneficially owned as of the date of this prospectus, for (i) each stockholder known to be the beneficial owner of five percent (5%) or more of our outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) each named executive officer and director, and (iii) all executive officers and directors. A person is considered to beneficially own any shares: (i) over which such person, directly or indirectly, exercises control or shared voting or investment power, or (ii) of which such person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within sixty (60) days through an exercise of stock options or warrants or otherwise. Unless otherwise indicated, voting and investment power relating to the shares shown in the table for our directors and executive officers is exercised only by the beneficial owner or shared by the owner and the owner’s spouse or children.

 

For purposes of this table, a person or LLC of persons is deemed to have “beneficial ownership” of any shares of Common Stock that such person has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days of the date of this prospectus. For purposes of computing, the percentage of outstanding shares of our Common Stock held by each person or LLC of persons named above, any shares that such person or persons have the right to acquire within sixty (60) days of the Closing Date is deemed to be outstanding but is not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The inclusion herein of any shares listed as beneficially owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership.

 

The business address of each person below is c/o the Company at 4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 202, St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, 00802, United States, unless otherwise indicated below.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)   Title of Class   Amount and Nature
of Beneficial
Ownership(2)
    Percentage of
Class Before the
Offering(3)
    Percentage of
Class After the
Offering(3)
 
Scott A. Stawski, Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer(4)(6)   Common Stock     3,275,100       29       [●] %
Hope A. Stawski, Founder, President and Director(5)(6)   Common Stock     3,325,000       29       [●] %
Patrick Mullett, Vice President of Operations and Secretary(7)   Common Stock     500,000       4       [●] %
Michael Klaus, Director(8)   Common Stock     261,000       2       [●] %
Robert Chapple, Director(9)   Common Stock     312,243       3       [●] %
Bryan Mason, Esq., Director(10)   Common Stock     150,000       1       [●] %
Anu Singh, Director(11)   Common Stock     455,000       4       [●] %
Martha Gorum, Esq., Director(12)   Common Stock     164,124       1       [●] %
Richard Phillips, Director(13)   Common Stock     150,000       1       [●] %
Oceanview Management Services LLC(14)   Common Stock     550,000       5       [●] %
Kevin Dritschler, Director(15)   Common Stock     52,774       <1       [●] %
Aaron Hughes, Director(16)   Common Stock     37,511       <1       [●] %
Marc Brooks, Director(17)   Common Stock     49,435       <1       [●] %
All Officers & Directors (12 persons)   Common Stock     8,732,187       76.5          
Other 5% Stockholders(18)   Common Stock             5          

 

 
(1) The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned are determined under the rules of the Commission, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares that the individual has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any stock option or other right. The persons named in the table above have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable and the information contained in the other footnotes to this table.

 

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(2) Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one (1) vote on all matters submitted to our stockholders.
(3) The percentage of ownership is determined based on 11,368,601 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023
(4) Our Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, Scott A Stawski, directly owns individually 3,275,100 shares of our Common Stock, of which (i) 3,200,000 were received on April 1, 2022 as our Founder and (ii) 100 shares were received on August 5, 2022, in exchange for $100, as part of our Form C Offering and 75,000 were received on April 1, 2023 per his employment contract.
(5) Our Founder, President and Director, Hope A Stawski, directly owns individually 3,325,000 shares of our Common Stock, of which (i) 3,200,000 shares were received on April 1, 2022, as our Founder, and (ii) 50,000 shares were received on August 5, 2022, in exchange for $50,000, as part of our Form C offering and 75,000 were received on April 1, 2023 per her employment contract.
(6) Scott A. Stawski and Hope A Stawski own 3,275,100 shares and 3,325,000 shares of our Common Stock, respectively, and are husband and wife; cumulatively, they own 6,600,100 shares of our Common Stock as joint tenants in common.
(7) Our Vice President of Operations and Secretary, Patrick Mullett, directly owns individually 500,000 shares of our Common Stock, of which he received 250,000 on April 1, 2022, as founders shares and 250,000 on April 1, 2023 as founders shares.
(8) The amount reflected includes (i) 75,000 shares of our Common Stock held by our Director, Michael Klaus, directly, received on April 1, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and (ii) 5,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Michael Klaus directly, received on August 5, 2022, in exchange for $5,000, as part of our Form C offering, and (iii) 5,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Denise Ann Klaus, the wife of Michael Klaus, which were purchased on August 26, 2022, in exchange for $5,000, as part of our Form C offering (iv) 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and (v) 100,000 shares received on May 30, 2023 in a private stock placement.
(9) The amount reflected includes (i) 75,000 shares of our Common Stock held by our Director, Robert Chapple, directly, received on April 1, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and (ii) 1,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Kimberley C Chapple, the wife of Mr. Chapple, received on August 4, 2022, in exchange for $1000, as part of our Form C offering (iii) 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and (iv) 141,243.00 shares received on June 30, 2023 per his employment agreement as Chief Executive Officer.
(10) Our Director, Bryan Mason, Esq., directly owns individually 75,000 shares of our Common Stock, which he received on April 1, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan.
(11) The amount reflected includes (i) 75,000 shares of our Common Stock held by our Director, Anu Singh, directly, received on September 22, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, (ii) 5,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Anu Singh, received on August 4, 2022, in exchange for $5,000, as part of our Form C offering and (iii) 300,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Anu Singh, received on September 29, 2022, in exchange for $300,000, as part of our Form C offering, and (iv) 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan.
(12) Our Director, Martha Gorum. Esq., directly owns individually 75,000 shares of our Common Stock, which she received on September 22, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and 14,124 shares received on June 30, 2023 in a private stock placement.
(13) The amount reflected includes (i) 75,000 shares of our Common Stock held by our Director, Richard Phillips, directly, received on September 22, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and (ii) 1,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Richard Phillips directly, received on August 4, 2022, in exchange for $1,000, as part of our Form C offering, and (iii) 1,000 shares of our Common Stock held by Grace Ann Phillips, the wife of Mr. Phillips, received on August 4, 2022, in exchange for $1,000, as part of our Form C offering, and (iv) 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan.
(14)

Oceanview Management Services directly owns 550,000 shares of our Common Stock, received as part of the acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd on April 1, 2022. Oceanview Management Services is a closely held LLC. LLC members are Bruce Randall at 50% ownership and Karen Randall at 50% ownership. Bruce and Karen Randall are the former owners of Windy of Chicago Ltd.

(15) Our Director, Kevin Dritschler, directly owns individually 21,187 shares of our Common Stock, which he received on June 5, 2023, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, 21,187 shares received on June 26, 2023 in a private stock placement, 10,000 shares of our Common Stock held in exchange for $10,000, as part of our Form C offering, and 400 shares of our Common Stock held by Lisa Dritscher, the wife of Kevin Dritschler and Trey, Tyler and Tanner Dritschler, the sons of Kevin Dritschler, which were purchased on August 5, 2022, in exchange for $400, as part of our Form C Offering. Our Director, Bryan Mason, Esq., directly owns individually 75,000 shares of our Common Stock, which he received on April 1, 2022, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, and 75,000 shares received on April 1, 2023 as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan.
(16) Our Director, Aaron Hughes, directly owns individually 21,187 shares of our Common Stock, which he received on June 5, 2023, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, 14,124 shares received on June 26, 2023 in a private stock placement, 2,200 shares of our Common Stock held in exchange for $2,200, as part of our Form C offering.
(17) Our Director, Marc Brooks, directly owns individually 21,187 shares of our Common Stock, which he received on June 5, 2023, as part of our Director Stock Incentive Plan, 28,248 shares received on June 26, 2023 in a private stock placement.
(18) We have no other 5% stockholders besides our officer and directors.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

The following is a summary of the material provisions of our certificate of incorporation and Bylaws, which have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Because it is only a summary, it does not contain all the information that may be important to you. For a complete description of the matters set forth in this section titled “DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES,” you should refer to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, which are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and to the applicable provisions of U.S. Virgin Islands law (USVI).

 

We are authorized to issue 15,000,000 authorized shares of Common Shares (“Common Shares”) with a par value of $0.01 per share and 0 shares of Preferred Stock. As of the date of this registration statement, there are 11,368,601 Common Shares issued and outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

Following the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we will have one class of stock outstanding, Common Stock.

 

Voting Rights

 

Each share of our Common Stock entitles the holder to one (1) vote, either in person or by proxy, at meetings of stockholders. The stockholders are not permitted to vote their shares cumulatively. A majority of the outstanding shares of the corporation entitled to vote, represented in a person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of stockholders. If less than a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote is represented at a meeting, a majority of the shares so represented may adjourn the meeting at any time without further notice. Holders of more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting rights on matters presented to the holders of our Common Stock can elect all of our directors, and, in such event, the holders of the remaining minority shares will not be able to elect any such directors. The vote of the holders of a majority of the holders entitled to vote on matters submitted to the holders of our Common Stock is sufficient to authorize, affirm, ratify, or consent to such act or action, except as otherwise provided by law.

 

Any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of our stockholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing.

 

Dividends

 

To date, we have paid no cash dividends on our Common Stock. Any future payment of dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, our future earnings, operating and financial condition, capital requirements, and other factors. We have no present plans for future cash or stock dividends. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to provide funds for the operation of our business.

 

Liquidation Rights

 

In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets remaining after payment of liabilities and subject to the rights of the holders of the preferred stock, if any.

 

Absence of Other Rights or Assessments

 

Holders of Common Stock have no preferential, preemptive, conversion or exchange rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock.

 

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Fully paid and non-assessable

 

All of our outstanding shares of Common Stock are fully paid and non-assessable.

 

Anti-Takeover Provisions

 

Our bylaws contain provisions that may delay, defer, or discourage another party from acquiring control of us. We expect that these provisions, which are summarized below, may discourage coercive takeover practices or inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with our board of directors, which we believe may result in an improvement of the terms of any such acquisition in favor of our stockholders. However, they also give our board of directors the power to discourage acquisitions that some stockholders may favor. Such provisions could make an acquisition of our company more difficult and limit attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management. See “RISK FACTORS—Risks Related to this Offering, the Securities Markets and Our Common Stock.”

 

Stockholder Action and Special Meetings of Stockholders

 

Section 2.5 of our bylaws provides that special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by the Chairman or the Board of Directors, or the President or Secretary at the request in writing of the holders of not less than fifty percent (50%) of all the shares issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, thus prohibiting a minority stockholder from calling a special meeting. These provisions might delay the ability of our stockholders to force consideration of a proposal or for stockholders to take any action, including the removal of directors.

 

Advance Notice Requirements for Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations

 

Our bylaws provide advance notice procedures for stockholders seeking to bring business before our annual meeting of stockholders or to nominate candidates for election as directors at our annual meeting of stockholders. Our bylaws specify certain requirements regarding the form and content of a stockholder’s notice. These provisions might preclude our stockholders from bringing matters before our annual meeting of stockholders or from making nominations for directors at our annual meeting of stockholders if the proper procedures are not followed. We expect that these provisions might also discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempt to obtain control of our company.

 

Election of Directors, Removal and Vacancies

 

Section 3.3 of our bylaws provides that our directors are elected by plurality vote at the annual meeting of the stockholders. Each Company Officer will hold the position of Director until the earlier of his/her successor to is elected and qualified, his/her resignation, or his/her removal from office by the stockholders or his/her death. All non-Officer Directors will have a term of two years. Our directors do not need to be stockholders or a resident of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

Directors are eligible for re-election to the Board of Directors for a second, third, fourth and fifth term but, after five consecutive terms, must retire. This provision does not apply to Directors who also serve as Officers of the Corporation. Following one year’s retirement, a Director, ineligible by virtue of this Article, shall again be eligible for reelection.

 

Directors may be removed by the stockholders with 50% of the votes entitled to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders.

 

Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors by death, resignation, removal or otherwise may be filled by an affirmative vote of at least a majority of the remaining Directors though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors. A Director elected to fill a vacancy will be elected for the unexpired term of his/her predecessor in office. A directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of Directors may be filled by the Board of Directors for a term of office only until the next election of one or more Directors by the stockholders.

 

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Authorized but Unissued Shares

 

The authorized but unissued shares of our Common Stock are available for future issuance without stockholder approval, subject to any limitations imposed by Nasdaq rules. These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate finance transactions, acquisitions, and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued and unreserved Common Stock could make it more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger, or otherwise.

 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock will be Colonial Stock Transfer. The transfer agent and registrar’s address is 7840 S 700 E, Sandy, UT 84070, and its telephone number is (801) 355-5740.

 

Underwriters’ Warrants

 

Upon the closing of this Offering, we have agreed to sell to the representative of the underwriters of this Offering, or its permitted designees, for nominal consideration, warrants to purchase 8% of the shares of Common Stock sold in this Offering as additional consideration to the underwriters in this Offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants will have an exercise price equal to 100% of the public offering price in this Offering and shall be exercisable commencing six (6) months after the effective date of the registration statement related to this Offering, and will expire five years after the commencement of sales of this Offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants will contain customary anti-dilution, “cashless” exercise and registration rights provisions. For additional information regarding our arrangement with the underwriters, please see “UNDERWRITING.”

 

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

 

Prior to the listing of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, there has been no public market for our Common Stock, and we cannot predict the effect, if any, that sales of shares of our Common Stock or the availability of shares of our Common Stock for sale will have on the market price of our Common Stock prevailing from time to time. Future sales of our Common Stock in the public market, or the availability of such shares for sale in the public market, could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time. Sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock in the public market following our listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the public price of our Common Stock and may make it more difficult for you to sell your Common Stock at a time and price that you deem appropriate. We will have no input if and when any Registered Stockholder may or may not elect to sell its shares of Common Stock or the prices at which any such sales may occur. Future sales of our Common Stock in the public market, or the availability of such shares for sale in the public market, could adversely affect the trading prices of shares of our Common Stock prevailing from time to time.

 

Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, based on the number of shares of our capital stock outstanding as of the date of this registration statement, we will have a total of [●] shares of Common Stock outstanding.

 

Shares of our Common Stock will be deemed “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act). Restricted securities may be sold in the public market only if they are registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rule 144 or Rule 701 under the Securities Act, which rules are summarized below. Following the listing of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, shares of our Common Stock may be sold either by the Selling Stockholders pursuant to this prospectus or by our other existing stockholders in accordance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act.

 

As further described below, until we have been a reporting company for at least 90 days, only non-affiliates who have beneficially owned their shares of Common Stock for a period of at least one year will be able to sell their shares of Common Stock under Rule 144.

 

Rule 144

 

In general, under Rule 144, as currently in effect, once we have been subject to the public company reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act for at least 90 days, a person who is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates for purposes of the Securities Act at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least six months, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, is entitled to sell those shares without complying with the manner of sale, volume limitation, or notice provisions of Rule 144, subject to compliance with the public information requirements of Rule 144. If such a person has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least one year, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, then that person would be entitled to sell those shares without complying with any of the requirements of Rule 144.

 

In general, under Rule 144, as currently in effect, our affiliates or persons selling shares on behalf of our affiliates are entitled to sell, within any three-month period, a number of shares of Common Stock that does not exceed the greater of:

 

1% of the number of shares of our Common Stock then outstanding; and

 

the average weekly trading volume of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to that sale.

 

Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates or persons selling shares of our Common Stock on behalf of our affiliates are also subject to certain manner-of-sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about us.

 

Rule 701

 

In general, under Rule 701, any of our employees, directors, officers, consultants, or advisors who purchases shares of capital stock from us in connection with a compensatory stock option plan or other written agreement before the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part is entitled to sell such shares 90 days after such effective date in reliance on Rule 144.

 

The SEC has indicated that Rule 701 will apply to typical stock options granted by a company before it becomes subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, along with the shares acquired upon exercise of such options, including exercises after a company becomes subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

 

The following is a general discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations with respect to the ownership and disposition of our securities applicable to non-U.S. holders who acquire our securities in this Offering. This discussion is based on current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and administrative rulings and court decisions in effect as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect. For purposes of this discussion, the term “non-U.S. holder” means a beneficial owner of our securities that is not, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a partnership or any of the following:

 

a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

 

an estate, the income of which is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or

 

a trust if (1) a court within the United States can exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (2) it has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

If an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds shares of our securities, the tax treatment of a person treated as a partner generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Persons that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, are treated as a partner in a partnership holding shares of our securities should consult their tax advisors.

 

This discussion assumes that a non-U.S. holder holds shares of our securities as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be important to a non-U.S. holder in light of that holder’s particular circumstances or that may be applicable to holders subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax law (including, for example, financial institutions, brokers or dealers in securities, “controlled foreign corporations,” “passive foreign investment companies,” traders in securities that elect mark-to-market treatment, insurance companies, tax-exempt entities, holders who acquired our securities pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation, entities or arrangements treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes, holders liable for the alternative minimum tax, certain former citizens or former long-term residents of the United States and holders who hold our securities as part of a hedge, straddle, constructive sale or conversion transaction). In addition, this discussion does not address U.S. federal tax laws other than those pertaining to the U.S. federal income tax, nor does it address any aspects of the unearned income Medicare contribution tax pursuant to the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, any U.S. federal estate and gift taxes, or any U.S. state, local or non-U.S. taxes. Accordingly, prospective investors should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, state, local, non-U.S. income and other tax considerations of acquiring, holding, and disposing of shares of our securities.

 

THIS SUMMARY IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ALL TAX CONSEQUENCES RELATING TO THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR SECURITIES. WE RECOMMEND THAT PROSPECTIVE HOLDERS OF OUR SECURITIES CONSULT WITH THEIR TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM (INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. INCOME AND OTHER TAX LAWS) OF THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR SECURITIES.

 

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Dividends

 

In general, any distributions we make to a non-U.S. holder with respect to its shares of our Common Stock that constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% of the gross amount (or a reduced rate prescribed by an applicable income tax treaty) unless the dividends are effectively connected with a trade or business carried on by the non-U.S. holder within the United States (and, if an income tax treaty applies, are attributable to a permanent establishment of the non-U.S. holder within the United States). A distribution will constitute a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of our current or accumulated earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Any distribution not constituting a dividend will be treated as first reducing the adjusted basis in the non-U.S. holder’s shares of our Common Stock and, to the extent it exceeds the adjusted basis in the non-U.S. holder’s shares of our Common Stock, as gain from the sale or exchange of such shares. Any such gain will be subject to the treatment described below under “Gain on Sale or Other Disposition of our Securities.”

 

Subject to the discussion below regarding “Foreign Account Tax Compliance,” dividends effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business (and, if an income tax treaty applies, attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment) of a non-U.S. holder generally will not be subject to U.S. withholding tax if the non-U.S. holder complies with applicable certification and disclosure requirements. Instead, such dividends generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis, in the same manner as if the non-U.S. holder were a resident of the United States. A non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on its “effectively connected earnings and profits,” subject to certain adjustments.

 

Gain on Sale or Other Disposition of Our Securities

 

In general, a non-U.S. holder will not be subject to U.S. federal income or, subject to the discussion below under the headings “Information Reporting and Backup Withholding” and “Foreign Account Tax Compliance,” withholding tax on any gain realized upon the sale or other disposition of our securities unless:

 

the gain is effectively connected with a trade or business carried on by the non-U.S. holder within the United States and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment of the non-U.S. holder;

 

the non-U.S. holder is an individual and is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition and certain other conditions are satisfied; or

 

we are or have been a U.S. real property holding corporation (a “USRPHC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time within the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of the disposition and the non-U.S. holder’s holding period and certain other conditions are satisfied. We believe that we currently are not, and we do not anticipate becoming a USRPHC.

 

Gain that is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, net of certain deductions, at regular U.S. federal income tax rates. If the non-U.S. holder is a foreign corporation, the branch profits tax described above also may apply to such effectively connected gain. An individual non-U.S. holder who is subject to U.S. federal income tax because the non-U.S. holder was present in the United States for 183 days or more during the year of sale or other disposition of our securities will generally be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from such sale or other disposition, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses, provided the Non-U.S. Holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses.

 

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

 

We must report annually to the Internal Revenue Service and to each non-U.S. holder the amount of dividends paid to, and the tax withheld with respect to, each non-U.S. holder. These reporting requirements apply regardless of whether withholding was reduced or eliminated by an applicable tax treaty. Copies of this information also may be made available under the provisions of a specific treaty or agreement with the tax authorities in the country in which the non-U.S. holder resides or is established.

 

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U.S. backup withholding tax (currently, at a rate of 28%) is imposed on certain payments to persons that fail to furnish the information required under the U.S. information reporting rules. Dividends paid to a non-U.S. holder generally will be exempt from backup withholding if the non-U.S. holder provides a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or otherwise establishes an exemption.

 

Under U.S. Treasury regulations, the payment of proceeds from the disposition of our securities by a non-U.S. holder effected at a U.S. office of a broker generally will be subject to information reporting and backup withholding, unless the beneficial owner, under penalties of perjury, certifies, among other things, its status as a non-U.S. holder or otherwise establishes an exemption. The payment of proceeds from the disposition of our securities by a non-U.S. holder effected at a non-U.S. office of a broker generally will not be subject to backup withholding and information reporting, except in the case of proceeds from a disposition of our securities by a non-U.S. holder effected at a non-U.S. office of a broker that is:

 

a U.S. person;

 

a “controlled foreign corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

 

a foreign person 50% or more of whose gross income from certain periods is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business; or

 

a foreign partnership if at any time during its tax year (a) one or more of its partners are U.S. persons who, in the aggregate, hold more than 50% of the income or capital interests of the partnership, or (b) the foreign partnership is engaged in a U.S. trade or business.

 

Information reporting will apply unless the broker has documentary evidence in its files that the owner is a non-U.S. holder and certain other conditions are satisfied, or the beneficial owner otherwise establishes an exemption (and the broker has no knowledge or reason to know to the contrary). Backup withholding will apply if the sale is subject to information reporting and the broker has actual knowledge that the owner is a U.S. person.

 

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules from a payment to a non-U.S. holder generally can be refunded or credited against the non-U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided that the required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service in a timely manner. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the information reporting and backup withholding rules to them.

 

Foreign Account Tax Compliance

 

Under Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and the Treasury regulations and administrative guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively, “FATCA”), a U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% generally is imposed on any dividends paid on our Common Stock and a U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% generally will be imposed on gross proceeds from the disposition of our securities (beginning January 1, 2019) paid to (i) a “foreign financial institution” (as specifically defined under FATCA) unless such institution enters into an agreement with the U.S. tax authorities to withhold on certain payments and to collect and provide to the U.S. tax authorities substantial information regarding U.S. account holders of such institution (which includes certain equity and debt holders of such institution, as well as certain account holders that are foreign entities with U.S. owners) and (ii) certain other foreign entities unless such entity provides the withholding agent with a certification identifying its direct and indirect “substantial U.S. owners” (as defined under FATCA) or, alternatively, provides a certification that no such owners exist and, in either case, complies with certain other requirements. The withholding tax described above will not apply if the foreign financial institution or non-financial foreign entity otherwise qualifies for an exemption from the rules and properly certifies its exempt status to a withholding agent or is deemed to be in compliance with FATCA. Application of FATCA tax does not depend on whether the payment otherwise would be exempt from U.S. federal withholding tax under the other exemptions described above. Under certain circumstances, a non-U.S. holder might be eligible for refunds or credits of such taxes. Foreign financial institutions and non-financial foreign entities located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the United States governing FATCA may be subject to different rules. Prospective non-U.S. holders should consult with their tax advisors regarding the possible implications of FATCA on their investment in our securities.

 

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UNDERWRITING

 

We are offering our Common Stock as described in this prospectus through the underwriters named below. Maxim Group LLC (or Maxim) is acting as the sole representative of the underwriters. We have entered into an underwriting agreement with the underwriters. Subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriting agreement, each of the underwriters has severally, not jointly, agreed to purchase, and we have agreed to sell to the underwriters at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the number of Common Stock listed next to its name in the following table.

 

Name   Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
 
Maxim Group LLC    
         
Total:    

 

A copy of the underwriting agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is part. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligation of the underwriters to purchase all of the Common Stock being offered to the public is subject to specific conditions, including the absence of any material adverse change in our business or in the financial markets and the receipt of certain legal opinions, certificates and letters from us, our counsel and the independent auditors. The underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter defaults, the purchase commitments of non-defaulting underwriters may be increased or the Offering may be terminated. However, the underwriters are not required to take or pay for the shares of Common Stock covered by the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares as described below.

 

Our Common Stock is offered subject to several conditions, including:

 

  a receipt and acceptance of our shares of Common Stock covered by the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares; and

 

  the underwriters’ right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the public and reject orders in whole or in part.

 

We have been advised by Maxim that the underwriters intend to make a market in our shares of Common Stock but that they are not obligated to do so and may discontinue making a market at any time without notice.

 

In connection with this Offering, certain of the underwriters or securities dealers may distribute prospectuses electronically.

 

Option to Purchase Additional Securities

 

We have granted to the Maxim as representative of the underwriters an option, exercisable one or more times in whole or in part, not later than 45 days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase from us up to additional shares of Common Stock (15% of the number of shares of Common Stock sold in this Offering) at the public offering price for each share of Common Stock, less the underwriting discounts and commissions, set forth on the cover of this prospectus to cover over-allotments, if any. We will be obligated, pursuant to the option, to sell these additional shares of Common Stock to the underwriters to the extent the option is exercised. If any additional shares of Common Stock are purchased, the underwriters will offer the additional shares of Common Stock on the same terms as those on which the other shares of Common Stock are being offered hereunder.

 

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Underwriting Discount

 

Common Stock sold by the underwriters to the public will initially be offered at the initial offering price set forth on the cover of this prospectus. Any Common Stock sold by the underwriters to securities dealers may be sold at a discount of up to [●] per share of Common Stock from the Offering price. The underwriters may offer the Common Stock through one or more of their affiliates or selling agents. If all the Common Stock is not sold at the Offering price, Maxim may change the offering price and the other selling terms. Upon execution of the underwriting agreement and subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase the Common Stock at the prices and upon the terms stated therein.

 

The underwriting discount is equal to the public offering price per Common Stock, less the amount paid by the underwriters to us per Common Stock. The underwriting discount was determined through an arms’ length negotiation between us and the underwriters. We have agreed to sell the Common Stock to the underwriters at the offering price of $[●] per share of Common Stock, which represents the public offering price of our Common Stock set forth on the cover page of this prospectus less an 8% underwriting discount.

 

The following table shows the per share and total underwriting discount we will pay to the underwriters assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase up to [●] additional shares of Common Stock.

 

  Total
  Per Share No Exercise Full Exercise
Public offering price - - -
Underwriting discount (8%) - - -
Proceeds, before expenses, to us - - -

 

We have agreed to pay Maxim’s out-of-pocket accountable expenses, including Maxim’s legal fees, up to a minimum amount of $150,000. We have paid $25,000 to Maxim as an advance to be applied towards reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (which we refer to as the Advance). Any portion of the Advance shall be returned back to us to the extent not actually incurred, in accordance with Rule 5110(g)(4)(A) of FINRA.

 

We estimate that the total expenses of the Offering payable by us, not including the underwriting discount, will be approximately $[●].

 

Underwriters’ Warrants

 

We have also agreed to issue to Maxim (or its permitted assignees) the warrants to purchase a number of our shares of Common Stock equal to an aggregate of 8% of the total number of the Common Stock sold in this Offering (or Underwriters’ Warrants). The Underwriters’ Warrants will have an exercise price equal to 100% of the offering price of the Common Stock sold in this Offering and may be exercised on a cashless basis. The Underwriters’ Warrants are exercisable, commencing six (6) months after the effective date of the registration statement related to this Offering, and will expire five years after the commencement of sales of this Offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants are not redeemable by us. We have agreed to cover the expenses of one demand registration of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Underwriters’ Warrants for a period of five years from the commencement of sales of this Offering and one additional demand registration at the warrant holders’ expense. The Underwriters’ Warrants also provide for unlimited “piggyback” registration rights at our expense with respect to the underlying shares of Common Stock during the five-year period from the commencement of sales of this Offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Underwriters’ Warrants have been deemed compensation by FINRA and are therefore subject to a 180-day lock-up pursuant to Rule 5110(e)(1) of FINRA. The underwriters (or permitted assignees under the Rule) may not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate the Underwriters’ Warrants or the securities underlying the Underwriters’ Warrants, nor will they engage in any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the Underwriters’ Warrants or the underlying securities for a period of 180 days from the commencement of sales of this Offering, except to any FINRA member participating in the Offering, their officers or partners, registered persons or affiliates. The Underwriters’ Warrants will provide for customary anti-dilution protection and adjustment in the number and price of such Underwriters’ Warrants (and the shares of Common Stock underlying such Underwriters’ Warrants) to prevent dilution in the event of a forward or reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar recapitalization.

 

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Right of First Refusal

 

We have agreed to grant Maxim, for the twenty-four (24) month period following the commencement of sales of this Offering, a right of first refusal to act as sole managing underwriter, sole bookrunner, sole placement agent, or sole sales agent for any and all future public or private equity, equity-linked, or debt Offerings (excluding commercial bank debt) during such twenty-four (24) month period by us, or any successor to or any subsidiary of our company subject to such procedures as agreed upon in the underwriting agreement. The Company further grants Maxim, upon the closing of this Offering, the right of first refusal to act as lead advisor with respect to transactions between the Company and third parties, including, without limitation, any merger, acquisition or sale of stock or assets (in which the Company may be the acquiring or the acquired entity), joint venture, strategic alliance or other similar transaction during such twenty-four (24) month period.

 

Subsequent Equity Sales

 

Pursuant to the underwriting agreement, subject to certain exceptions, until the closing date of the Offering, neither we nor any of our subsidiaries shall solicit, negotiate with, or enter into any agreement with any other source of financing (whether equity, debt or otherwise), any underwriter, any potential underwriter, placement agent, financial advisor, or any other person in connection with an Offering of the Company’s securities or any other financing by the Company, and we are prohibited from effecting or entering into an agreement to effect any issuance by the Company without the express written consent of Maxim.

 

Lock-Up Agreements

 

We and our directors, officers and holders of one percent (1%) or more of our outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the effective date of the registration statement related to this Offering (and all holders of securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock) shall enter into customary “lock-up” agreements in favor of Maxim pursuant to which such persons and entities shall agree, for a period of six months after the effective date of the registration statement related to this Offering, that they shall neither offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise dispose of any of our securities without Maxim’s prior written consent, including the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of currently outstanding options.

 

Discretionary Accounts

 

Maxim has advised us that the underwriters do not intend to confirm sales of the securities offered hereby to any accounts over which they have discretionary authority.

 

Indemnification

 

We have agreed to indemnify the several underwriters against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under the Securities Act. If we are unable to provide this indemnification, we have agreed to contribute to payments the underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities.

 

Other Relationships

 

Some of the underwriters and their affiliates have engaged in, and may in the future engage in, investment banking and other commercial dealings in the ordinary course of business with us or our affiliates. They have received, or may in the future receive, customary fees and commissions for these transactions. Except for the services provided in connection with this Offering and other than as described below, the underwriters have not provided any investment banking or other financial services during the 180-day period preceding the date of this prospectus.

 

No Public Market

 

Prior to this Offering, there has not been a public market for our securities in the U.S. and the public offering price for our securities will be determined through negotiations between us and the underwriters. Among the factors to be considered in these negotiations will be prevailing market conditions, our financial information, market valuations of other companies that we and the underwriters believe to be comparable to us, estimates of our business potential, the present state of our development and other factors deemed relevant.

 

We offer no assurances that the Offering price will correspond to the price at which our securities will trade in the public market subsequent to this Offering or that an active trading market for our securities will develop and continue after this Offering.

 

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Stock Exchange

 

We have applied to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “AMDI” and, respectively. No assurance can be given that our listing application will be approved by Nasdaq.

 

Price Stabilization, Short Positions

 

In connection with this Offering, the underwriters may engage in activities that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of our securities during and after this Offering, including:

 

stabilizing transactions;

 

short sales;

 

purchases to cover positions created by short sales;

 

imposition of penalty bids; and

 

syndicate covering transactions.

 

Stabilizing transactions consist of bids or purchases made for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our securities while this Offering is in progress. Stabilization transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. These transactions may also include making short sales of our shares of Common Stock, which involve the sale by the underwriters of a greater number of securities than they are required to purchase in this Offering and purchasing securities on the open market to cover short positions created by short sales. Short sales may be “covered short sales,” which are short positions in an amount not greater than the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares referred to above, or may be “naked short sales,” which are short positions in excess of that amount.

 

The underwriters may close out any covered short position by either exercising their option, in whole or in part or by purchasing shares in the open market. In making this determination, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of securities available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the over-allotment option.

 

Naked short sales are short sales made in excess of the over-allotment option. The underwriters must close out any naked short position by purchasing shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of the shares of Common Stock in the open market that could adversely affect investors who purchased in this Offering.

 

The underwriters also may impose a penalty bid. This occurs when a particular underwriter repays to the underwriters a portion of the underwriting discount received by it because Maxim has repurchased shares sold by or for the account of that underwriter in stabilizing or short covering transactions.

 

These stabilizing transactions, short sales, purchases to cover positions created by short sales, the imposition of penalty bids and syndicate covering transactions may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our securities or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our securities. As a result of these activities, the price of our securities may be higher than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market. The underwriters may carry out these transactions on the Nasdaq Capital Market, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise. Neither we nor the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the effect that the transactions described above may have on the price of the shares. Neither we nor any of the underwriters make any representation that the underwriters will engage in these stabilization transactions or that any transaction, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.

 

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Determination of Offering Price

 

Prior to this Offering, there was no public market for our shares of Common Stock. The Offering price will be determined by negotiation among us and Maxim. The principal factors to be considered in determining the Offering price include:

 

the information set forth in this prospectus and otherwise available to Maxim;

 

our history and prospects and the history and prospects for the industry in which we compete;

 

our past and present financial performance;

 

our prospects for future earnings and the present state of our development;

 

the general condition of the securities market at the time of this Offering;

 

the recent market prices of, and demand for, publicly traded shares of generally comparable companies; and

 

other factors deemed relevant by the underwriters and us.

 

The estimated public offering price range set forth on the cover page of this preliminary prospectus is subject to change as a result of market conditions and other factors. Neither we nor the underwriters can assure investors that an active trading market will develop for our shares of Common Stock or that the shares of Common Stock will trade in the public market at or above the Offering price.

 

Affiliations

 

The underwriters and their respective affiliates are full-service financial institutions engaged in various activities, which may include securities trading, commercial and investment banking, financial advisory, investment management, investment research, principal investment, hedging, financing and brokerage activities. The underwriters and their affiliates may, from time to time in the future, engage with us and perform services for us or in the ordinary course of their business, for which they will receive customary fees and expenses. In the ordinary course of their various business activities, the underwriters and their respective affiliates may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and equity securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers, and such investment and securities activities may involve securities and/or instruments of us. The underwriters and their respective affiliates may also make investment recommendations and/or publish or express independent research views in respect of these securities or instruments and may at any time hold or recommend to clients that they acquire long and/or short positions in these securities and instruments.

 

Electronic Distribution

 

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the Internet sites or through other online services maintained by one or more of the underwriters participating in this Offering or by their affiliates. In those cases, prospective investors may view the Offering terms online, and, depending upon the particular underwriter, prospective investors may be allowed to place orders online. The underwriters may agree with us to allocate a specific number of shares for sale to online brokerage account holders. Any such allocation for online distributions will be made by the underwriters on the same basis as other allocations. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on any underwriter’s website and any information contained in any other website maintained by an underwriter is not part of the prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved and/or endorsed by us or any underwriter in its capacity as underwriter and should not be relied upon by investors.

 

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Offers Outside the United States

 

Other than in the United States, no action has been taken by us or the underwriters that would permit a public Offering of the securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. The securities offered by this prospectus may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, nor may this prospectus or any other Offering material or advertisements in connection with the offer and sale of any such securities be distributed or published in any jurisdiction, except under circumstances that will result in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of that jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this prospectus comes are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to the Offering and the distribution of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful.

 

Selling Restrictions

 

Canada. The securities may be sold in Canada only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Any resale of the securities must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws.

 

Securities legislation in certain provinces or territories of Canada may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if this prospectus supplement (including any amendment thereto) contains a misrepresentation, provided that the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory for particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor.

 

Pursuant to section 3A.3 of National Instrument 33-105 Underwriting Conflicts (NI 33-105), the underwriters are not required to comply with the disclosure requirements of NI 33-105 regarding underwriters’ conflicts of interest in connection with this Offering.

 

European Economic Area. In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a “Relevant Member State”), an offer to the public of any securities may not be made in that Relevant Member State, except that an offer to the public in that Relevant Member State of any securities may be made at any time under the following exemptions under the Prospectus Directive if they have been implemented in that Relevant Member State:

 

to any legal entity which is a qualified investor as defined in the Prospectus Directive;

 

to fewer than 100 or, if the Relevant Member State has implemented the relevant provision of the 2010 PD Amending Directive, 150, natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Directive), as permitted under the Prospectus Directive, subject to obtaining the prior consent of the representatives for any such offer; or

 

in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive, provided that no such offer of securities shall result in a requirement for the publication by us or any underwriters of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.

 

For the purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer to the public” in relation to any securities in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and any securities to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase any securities, as the same may be varied in that Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State, the expression “Prospectus Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC (and amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent implemented in the Relevant Member State), and includes any relevant implementing measure in the Relevant Member State, and the expression “2010 PD Amending Directive” means Directive 2010/73/EU.

 

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United Kingdom. Each underwriter has represented and agreed that:

 

it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the FSMA) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the securities in circumstances in which Section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to us; and

 

it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it in relation to the securities in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.

 

Switzerland. The securities may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (the SIX) or on any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. This document has been prepared without regard to the disclosure standards for issuance prospectuses under art. 652a or art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or the disclosure standards for listing prospectuses under art. 27 ff. of the SIX Listing Rules or the listing rules of any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other Offering or marketing material relating to the securities or the Offering may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.

 

Neither this document nor any other Offering or marketing material relating to the Offering, or the securities have been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. This document will not be filed with, and the offer of securities will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, and the offer of securities has not been and will not be authorized under the Swiss Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes (CISA). Accordingly, no public distribution, Offering or advertising, as defined in CISA, its implementing ordinances and notices, and no distribution to any non-qualified investor, as defined in CISA, its implementing ordinances and notices, shall be undertaken in or from Switzerland, and the investor protection afforded to acquirers of interests in collective investment schemes under CISA does not extend to acquirers of securities.

 

Australia. No placement document, prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in relation to the Offering.

 

This prospectus does not constitute a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document under the Corporations Act 2001 (the Corporations Act) and does not purport to include the information required for a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document under the Corporations Act.

 

Any offer in Australia of the securities may only be made to persons (the Exempt Investors) who are “sophisticated investors” (within the meaning of section 708(8) of the Corporations Act), “professional investors” (within the meaning of section 708(11) of the Corporations Act) or otherwise pursuant to one or more exemptions contained in section 708 of the Corporations Act so that it is lawful to offer the securities without disclosure to investors under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act.

 

The securities applied for by Exempt Investors in Australia must not be offered for sale in Australia in the period of twelve months after the date of allotment under the Offering, except in circumstances where disclosure to investors under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act would not be required pursuant to an exemption under section 708 of the Corporations Act or otherwise or where the offer is pursuant to a disclosure document which complies with Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act. Any person acquiring securities must observe such Australian on-sale restrictions.

 

This prospectus contains general information only and does not take account of the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. It does not contain any securities recommendations or financial product advice. Before making an investment decision, investors need to consider whether the information in this prospectus is appropriate to their needs, objectives and circumstances, and, if necessary, seek expert advice on those matters.

 

Notice to Prospective Investors in the Cayman Islands. No invitation, whether directly or indirectly, may be made to the public in the Cayman Islands to subscribe for our securities.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

Hamilton & Associates Law Group P.A. and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP are our legal advisors. Certain legal matters relating to the Offering will be passed upon for the underwriters by Harter Secrest and Emery LLP.

 

EXPERTS

 

The financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, included in this prospectus have been audited by Assurance Dimensions, an independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in our report and are incorporated herein in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

 

No expert named in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part as having prepared or certified any part thereof (or is named as having prepared or certified a report or valuation for use in connection with such registration statement) or counsel named in this prospectus as having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering such securities was employed for such purpose on a contingency basis. Also, at the time of such preparation, certification, or opinion or at any time thereafter, through the date of effectiveness of such registration statement or that part of such registration statement to which such preparation, certification or opinion relates, no such person had or is to receive, in connection with the Offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in our company or any of its parents or subsidiaries. Nor was any such person connected with our company or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1, which includes amendments and exhibits, under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations under the Securities Act. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement, does not contain all the information that is in the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules. Certain portions of the registration statement may be omitted as allowed by the rules and regulations of the SEC. Statements in this prospectus that summarize documents are not necessarily complete, and in each case you should refer to the copy of the document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement.

 

You may read and copy all or any portion of the registration statement at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this prospectus. We have included our website in this prospectus solely as an inactive textual reference, and you should not consider the contents of our website in making an investment decision with respect to our Common Stock. The registration statement, including all exhibits and amendments to the registration statement, has been filed electronically with the SEC.

 

Upon completion of this Offering, we will become subject to information and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and we will file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements, and other information with the SEC.

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements    
Amphitrite Digital Incorporated    
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022   F-4
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022   F-6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-8
     
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021    
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   F-22
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-23
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-24
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-25
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-26
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-27
     
Paradise Adventures LLC    
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-44
Consolidated Statement of Operations as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-45
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-45
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-46
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-47
     
Paradise Yacht Management    
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022   F-55
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-56
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-57
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-58
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-59
     
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-67
Consolidated Statement of Operations as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-68
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-69
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-70
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-71

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Amphitrite Digital Incorporation

 

Results of Review of Interim Financial Information

 

We have reviewed the consolidated balance sheets of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated (the Company) as of June 30, 2023, and the related combined statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cashflows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the related condensed notes (collectively referred to as the interim financial statements). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2022, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated June 9, 2023, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

Basis for Review Results

 

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

 

Certified Public Accountants

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.

Tampa, Florida

August 4, 2023

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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June 30, 2023

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022   F-4
     
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 (Unaudited)   F-5
     
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 (Unaudited)   F-6
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 (Unaudited)   F-7
     
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   F-8 – F-21

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
    (Unaudited)        
Assets                
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ -     $ 134,868  
Restricted cash     62,000       -  
Accounts receivable     72,268       -  
Employer Retention Tax Credit receivable     122,592       -  
Other receivables     -       11,537  
Stock subscription receivable     -       47,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     54,248       29,343  
Deferred offering costs     176,084       116,364  
Total Current Assets     487,192       339,112  
                 
Right-of-Use assets, net     1,151,252       515,426  
Deposits     32,475       33,475  
Property and equipment, net     6,484,149       4,016,382  
Goodwill     883,164       -  
Total Assets   $ 9,038,232     $ 4,904,395  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 388,222     $ 386,164  
Related party payable     -       125,000  
Accrued expenses     581,307       375,333  
Contract liabilities     428,418       210,244  
Lease liabilities, current portion     239,323       112,144  
Current portion of notes payable, related parties     149,728       465,077  
Current portion of notes payable, net of debt issuance costs     3,709,363       282,025  
Total Current Liabilities     5,496,361       1,955,987  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities:                
Lease liabilities, net of current portion     902,257       411,434  
Related party notes payable, net of current portion     1,187,542       1,332,847  
Notes payable, net of current portion     2,411,250       2,522,549  
Total Liabilities     9,997,410       6,222,817  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)                
                 
Stockholders’ Deficit:                
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 authorized; 11,368,601 and 8,375,209 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively     113,050       83,752  
Additional paid-in capital     6,067,396       2,547,301  
Accumulated deficit     (7,139,624 )     (3,949,475 )
Total stockholders’ deficit     (959,178 )     (1,318,422 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit   $ 9,038,232     $ 4,904,395  

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022
 
Revenues, Net   $ 3,761,459     $ 2,205,946  
                 
Cost of Revenue (excludes depreciation expense presented below)                
Cost of labor     1,052,418       581,672  
Cost of direct operating expenses     1,177,744       488,315  
Total cost of revenue     2,230,162       1,069,987  
                 
Gross profit     1,531,297       1,135,959  
                 
Operating Costs and Expenses:                
Compensation and related expenses (includes stock based compensation of $1,420,081 and $688,125, respectively)     1,736,922       1,002,793  
General and administrative expenses     881,601       583,088  
Marketing and advertising expenses     661,906       201,584  
Professional and consulting expenses     272,054       5,315  
Depreciation expense     469,215       220,007  
Total operating costs and expenses     4,021,698       2,012,787  
                 
Operating loss     (2,490,401 )     (876,828 )
                 
Other Income (Expenses):                
Interest expense     (844,025 )     (91,343 )
Employer Retention Tax Credit     122,592       -  
Other income     31,679       -  
Legal settlement     -       (250,000 )
Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan     -       20,833  
Total other expenses, net     (689,754 )     (320,510 )
                 
Net Loss   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )
                 
Net Loss per Share - Basic and Diluted   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.17 )
                 
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted     9,520,637       7,065,588  

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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                      Invested           Total  
    Common Stock     Paid-in     Equity     Accumulated     Stockholders’  
    Shares     Amount     Capital     (Deficit)     Deficit     Deficit  
Balance, January 1, 2022     0     $ -     $ -     $ (183,056 )   $ -     $ (183,056 )
Shares issued as part of reorganization     6,650,000       66,500       -       183,056       (249,556 )     -  
Exercise of vested stock options     801,175       8,012       (8,012 )     -       -       -  
Deemed dividend     -       -       -       -       (689,218 )     (689,218 )
Distributions     -       -       -       -       (66,357 )     (66,357 )
Stock based compensation     -       -       688,125       -       -       688,125  
Net loss     -       -       -       -       (1,197,338 )     (1,197,338 )
Balance, June 30, 2022     7,451,175     $ 74,512     $ 680,113     $ -     $ (2,202,469 )   $ (1,447,844 )
                                                 
Balance, January 1, 2023     8,375,209     $ 83,752     $ 2,547,301     $ -     $ (3,949,475 )   $ (1,318,422 )
Stock issued in acquisition     300,000       3,000       297,000       -       -       300,000  
Stock issued as partial repayment of note payable, related party     300,000       3,000       297,000       -       -       300,000  
Stock issued to purchase vessel     14,125       141       49,859       -       -       50,000  
Sale of common stock for cash     1,060,183       10,602       1,246,896       -       -       1,257,498  
Stock issued for services     4,000       40       3,960       -       -       4,000  
Stock issued as repayment of accounts payable, related party     61,131       611       215,791       -       -       216,402  
Exercise of vested stock options     1,253,953       11,904       (10,492 )     -       -       1,412  
Stock based compensation     -       -       1,420,081       -       -       1,420,081  
Distributions     -       -       -       -       (9,994 )     (9,994 )
Net loss     -       -       -       -       (3,180,155 )     (3,180,155 )
Balance, June 30, 2023     11,368,601     $ 113,050     $ 6,067,396     $ -     $ (7,139,624 )   $ (959,178 )

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                
Net loss   $ (3,180,155 )   $ (1,197,338 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation expense     469,215       220,007  
Amortization of debt discount     88,190       -  
Amortization of right-of-use assets     80,376       100,502  
Stock issued for services     4,000       -  
Stock based compensation     1,420,081       688,125  
Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan     -       (20,833 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Increase in accoounts receivable     (72,268 )     -  
Increase in Employer Retention Tax Credit receivable     (122,592 )     -  
Increase in other receivables     11,537       17,468  
Increase in prepaid expenses     (24,905 )     (85,578 )
Decrease in deposits     2,074       -  
Increase in accounts payable     23,158       131,712  
Increase in accounts payable - related party     70,302       -  
Increase in accrued expenses     199,019       342,911  
Increase in contract liabilities     213,308       7,197  
Decrease in lease liabilities     (98,200 )     (64,157 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (916,860 )     140,016  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                
Net cash paid in Windy of Chicago, Ltd. asset acquisition     -       (100,000 )
Cash paid for Paradise Adventures acquisition, net of cash acquired     (817,078 )     -  
Purchase of property and equipment     (73,276 )     (1,250,568 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (890,354 )     (1,350,568 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
Proceeds from notes payable, related parties     -       121,880  
Repayment of notes payable, related parties     (165,462 )     (136,539 )
Proceeds from notes payable     2,180,000       1,544,600  
Repayment of notes payable     (1,514,976 )     (85,921 )
Proceeds from the sale of common stock     1,257,498       -  
Increase in deferred offering costs     (59,720 )     -  
Proceeds from stock subscription receivable     47,000       -  
Distributions     (9,994 )     (66,357 )
Net cash provided by financing activities     1,734,346       1,377,663  
                 
Net Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash     (72,868 )     167,111  
Beginning of period     134,868       1,027  
End of period   $ 62,000     $ 168,138  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:                
Cash paid for interest   $ 761,430     $ 51,335  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:                
Stock issued as partial repayment of note payable, related party   $ 300,000     $ -  
Stock issued in acquisition   $ 300,000     $ -  
Note payable issued in acquisition   $ 2,076,000     $ -  
Acquired leases under ASC 842   $ 48,291     $ 558,449  
Note payable issued for purchase of vessel   $ 500,000     $ 1,200,000  
Common stock issued for purchase of vessel   $ 50,000     $ -  
Common stock issued as repayment on accounts payable, related party   $ 216,402     $ -  
Exercise of stock option with stock subscription receivable   $ 1,412     $ -  
ROU asset and operating liabilites on execution of lease   $ 667,911     $ -  
                 
Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash                
Cash   $ -     $ 168,138  
Restricted cash     62,000       -  
Total cash and restricted cash   $ 62,000     $ 168,138  

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Business Activities

 

In April 2022, Amphitrite Digital Incorporated (“AMDI”) and STDC Holdings, Incorporated (“STDC Holdings”), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMDI was registered and incorporated under the laws of the United States Virgin Islands (“USVI”). AMDI was established to hold the operations of in-destination tour activity operators providing primarily boat tours and private boat charters using advanced digital technology platforms to market, manage and operate in-destination tours, activities and events in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, AMDI owns and operates more than a dozen tour and charter boats with its main operations located in USVI, Panama City, Florida and Chicago, Illinois. STDC Holdings was formed for the purpose of acquiring certain operating assets of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC d/b/a Seas the Day Charters USVI (“STDC”). STDC is an entity under common control of AMDI and STDC Holdings and is a related entity.

 

Acquisitions and Reorganization between Entities Under Common Control

 

Between January 1, 2022 and April 19, 2022, the following events took place:

 

On January 12, 2022, STDC acquired 100% of the common stock of Windy of Chicago Ltd., (“WOC”), an Illinois limited liability company and the rights to the docking lease at Navy Pier in Chicago and lease of Tall Ship WINDY, for cash consideration of $100,000. This transaction was deemed to be an asset acquisition (see Note 5). WOC is an in-destination tour activity operator providing primarily boat tours and private boat charters on Tall Ship WINDY out of the City of Chicago’s Navy Pier.

 

On April 1, 2022, STDC sold 100% of the common stock of WOC for consideration of $100,000 to AMDI. The consideration consisted of a $100,000 note payable bearing interest at 4% per annum, secured by the common stock of WOC with all outstanding principal and accrued interest due at maturity on April 1, 2023 (see Note 7). This was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control.

 

On April 19, 2022, STDC Holdings acquired certain operating assets of STDC, for consideration of a note payable in the amount of $551,098. The note bears interest at 4% per annum with all outstanding principal and accrued interest due upon maturity on April 1, 2028 and is secured by a security agreement on the acquired assets of STDC. This was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control. Therefore, the operating assets and liabilities of STDC were recorded by STDC Holdings at their carrying values as of April 19, 2022 and the excess consideration over net liabilities acquired as a deemed dividend.

 

On January 18, 2023, AMDI acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Paradise Adventures LLC (“PA”) for a total purchase price of approximately $3,200,000 which was funded through a cash payment of approximately $824,000, issuance of a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 and the issuance of 300,000 shares of AMDI common stock with an estimated fair value of $1 per share or $300,000 based on recent sales of common stock (see Notes 8 and 9).

 

In addition to the notes payable consideration issued to the owners of STDC, for their contribution of WOC and STDC to AMDI, AMDI, as parent company, issued a total of 6,400,000 shares of common stock to the owners of STDC (3,200,000 to each person). The reorganization was a transaction between entities under common control as there was no change in the ownership structure but simply a change in the parent company of the operating entities from Ham and Cheese Events, LLC d/b/a STDC to AMDI and a change in the reporting entity. In accordance with subtopic ASC 805-50 Business Combination, since the common-control transaction results in a change in the reporting entity, the consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to include the assets and liabilities received in the reorganization and business operations for all periods presented as if the reorganization had occurred at the beginning of the period included in the consolidated financial statements, or as of January 1, 2022. Further, the consideration transferred by AMDI to the owners of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC d/b/a STDC of 6,400,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01, has been reflected as part of the reorganization with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated deficit. The excess of consideration provided over the net liabilities assumed by AMDI of $689,218 in the reorganization has been presented as a deemed dividend and increase to accumulated deficit in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of stockholders’ deficit.

 

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Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include AMDI and its wholly owned subsidiaries WOC, STDC Holdings and Paradise Adventures LLC (“PA”) (since acquired on January 18, 2023). AMDI and its wholly owned subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Company.” All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with instruction of Article 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that maybe be expected for the fiscal year as a whole or any future period. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to such accounting principles and, accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes necessary for comprehensive financial statements. The information included in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s form S-1 provided in this prospectus. 

 

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company considers investments in money market funds to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company held no cash equivalents.

 

The Company maintains its cash with financial institutions in bank deposit accounts which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any deposits in excess of federal insured limits of $250,000. The Company maintains its cash with high quality financial institutions, which limits these risks.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash consists of $62,000 of cash in an escrow deposit account in connection with the pending acquisition of the Paradise Yacht Management LLC.

 

Leases

 

The Company accounts for leases under ASC Topic 842 Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the condensed unaudited consolidated balance sheets. The Company leases an office, a workshop and boat slips for vessels to conduct business. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

 

Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and depreciation is provided by use of the straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of depreciable assets. When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment as of November 30, each year, or more frequently if events or circumstances dictate. As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s goodwill relates to the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC (see Note 4). The impairment analysis of goodwill is first based on a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the more detailed quantitative goodwill impairment test. The Company performs the quantitative test if the qualitative assessment determines it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s estimated fair value is less than its carrying amount. The Company may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative test for any reporting unit. When performing the quantitative test, if the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no further analysis is required. However, if the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, goodwill is written down based on the difference between the reporting unit’s carrying amount and its fair value, limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Judgment is required in estimating the fair value of a reporting unit.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company recognizes impairment losses on long-lived assets including intangible assets with finite lives, used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying values. Management has reviewed the Company’s long-lived assets and determined there were no indicators of impairment as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

Deferred Offering Costs

 

Costs incurred prior to an equity Offering are capitalized until the Offering occurs. Upon the equity Offering, all accumulated costs are charged against proceeds. If the Company determines that the equity Offering will not occur, the accumulated costs are charged to operations.

 

Business Combinations 

 

The Company records acquisitions pursuant to ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, (“ASC 805”). The Company recognizes, with certain exceptions, 100% of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. Stock issued in consideration for a business combination, contingent consideration arrangements and pre-acquisition loss and gain contingencies are all measured and recorded at their acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent changes to fair value of contingent consideration arrangements are generally reflected in earnings. Acquisition-related transaction costs are expensed as incurred. The operating results of entities acquired are included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations from the respective date of acquisition.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) and all the related amendments.

 

The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under previous U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.

 

Revenues consist of completed group boat tours and private charters, food and beverage sales during the tours and charters, and merchandise sales. Revenue is recognized at the time of completing the performance obligation, in this case, the completion of the tour or charter activity or the passing of the non-refundable booking date. Food, beverage and merchandise sales are recorded at the completion of the sales transaction when the food, beverage or merchandise is delivered to the customer. Accordingly, revenues are recognized at a point in time.

 

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Boat tour and charter bookings occur via our multiple websites at www.seasthedayusvi.com, www.AMDIdigital.com, www.tallshipwindy.com, paradiseadventurespcb.com, direct phone sales, or third-party online travel agencies (“OTAs”). Customers pay for their group tour or private charter in full at the time of booking. Revenues are recorded based on the total amount charged to customers, net of sales tax collected. Commissions and fees paid to OTAs and other booking agents are recorded as cost of revenues. Group tours and private charters completed prior to the Company receiving payment from OTAs or other booking agents due to timing are reflected as accounts receivable. Advance payments from customers are reflected as contract liabilities which are recognized as revenue upon completion of the tour or charter.

 

The following table provides information about accounts receivable and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

 

    Accounts
Receivable
    Contract
Liabilities
 
January 1, 2022   $ 17,468     $ 232,071  
December 31, 2022   $ -     $ 210,244  
June 30, 2023   $ 72,268     $ 428,418  

 

Contract liabilities are typically recognized as revenue within less than twelve months. As of June 30, 2023, the majority of contract liabilities are expected to be recognized by December 31, 2023.

 

Accounts receivable consist of completed group tours and private charters for which the Company received the receipt of fees from OTAs and other booking agents shortly after June 30, 2023.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, revenues generated from the USVI operations were 46% and 75%, respectively.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues includes labor, commission and fees charged by OTAs and other booking agents, depreciation and direct operating expenses including annual operating lease fees, and direct food and beverage expenses incurred on the completion of the tour or charter.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expenses totaled $661,906 and $201,584, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and are presented in marketing and advertising expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, fair value of stock-based compensation, valuation of deferred tax assets and fair value of assets acquired in a business combination. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Potentially Dilutive Securities 

 

The Company has excluded all common equivalent shares outstanding for outstanding stock options to purchase common stock from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, as all such securities are anti-dilutive for the periods presented. As of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, stock options outstanding totaled 2,038,395 and 1,525,00, respectively.

 

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Stock Based Compensation

 

Compensation expense for all stock based employee and director compensation awards granted is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The Company recognizes these compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term. Vesting terms vary based on the individual grant terms. For stock options, the Company estimates the fair value using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model or in cases where the option has no exercise price or a nominal exercise price the estimated grant date fair value is based on the price per share of recent common stock sales as this is equivalent to a Black-Scholes value. The estimated fair value is then expensed over the requisite service period of the award which is generally the vesting period.

 

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of certain assumptions that require the Company’s judgment, including the expected term and the expected stock price volatility of the underlying stock. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock based compensation represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change resulting in the use of different assumptions, stock based compensation expense could be materially different in the future.

 

NOTE 3. GOING CONCERN

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has negative working capital of $5,009,169 and a total stockholder’s’ deficit of $959,178 as of June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,180,155 and used cash in operations of $916,860. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issue date of this report.

 

Historically, the Company has relied upon cash flows from operations for its capital and growth needs. Management believes that existing cash balances will not be sufficient to meet its financial obligations for the next twelve months without additional capital through the issuance of debt or equity. However, no assurance can be provided that such additional capital will be become available or at favorable terms.

 

These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.

 

NOTE 4. ACQUISITION OF PARADISE ADVENTURES LLC

 

Description of Transaction

 

On January 18, 2023, AMDI acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Paradise Adventures LLC (“PA”) for a total purchase price of $3,200,000 which was funded through a cash payment of approximately $824,000, issuance of a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 and the issuance of 300,000 shares of AMDI common stock with an estimated fair value of $1 per share or $300,000 based on recent sales of common stock (see Notes 8 and 9). AMDI obtained control of PA on January 18, 2023 following the exchange of consideration; thus, the closing date of January 18, 2023 was the acquisition date.

 

This transaction has been treated as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805. These financial statements reflect the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair value, which are provisional and subject to change as the fair value of property and equipment and intangibles acquired in the business combination was incomplete as of the date of these unaudited interim financial statements due to the timing of the acquisition. The difference between the provisional fair value of net assets acquired and the purchase price consideration has been reflected as goodwill. ASC 805 provides for a one year period for measurement adjustments for certain acquired net assets that are based on provisional amounts. The Company is in the process of finalizing the fair value of the acquired assets.

 

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Purchase Price Allocation

 

The following is a summary of the provisional fair values of net assets acquired in the acquisition of PA:

 

    Amount  
    (Unaudited)  
Cash   $ 6,928  
Other asset     1,074  
ROU asset     48,291  
Boats (provisional)     2,212,700  
Vehicles (provisional)     35,000  
Equipment (provisional)     66,000  
Goodwill (provisional)     883,164  
Total assets acquired     3,253,157  
         
Operating lease liability     48,291  
Contract liability     4,866  
Total liabilities assumed     53,157  
         
Total net assets acquired and purchase consideration   $ 3,200,000  

 

Results of PA Subsequent to the Acquisition

 

PA had revenues and net loss of $1,293,910 and $305,049, respectively, which includes the impact of purchase accounting adjustments. These results are included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the period from January 18, 2023 through June 30, 2023. The operating activity of PA was not significant prior to January 18, 2023. Therefore, the statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 includes substantially all of PA’s operating activity.

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Information for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information presents the financial results for the six month period ended June 30, 2022 as if the acquisition of PA had occurred on January 1, 2022. The pro forma financial information includes, where applicable, adjustments for: (i) additional depreciation expense of approximately $174,000 that would have been recognized related to the acquired property and equipment, (ii) reduction of interest expense as all outstanding debt on PA was repaid in full in the acquisition.

 

The pro forma financial information excludes adjustments for estimated cost synergies or other effects of the integration of PA:

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues, Net   $ 2,881,113  
         
Cost of revenue (excludes depreciation expense presented in operating expenses)     1,525,604  
         
Gross profit     1,355,509  
         
Operating expenses     2,500,034  
         
Other expenses, net     (2,497 )
         
Net Loss   $ (1,147,022 )
         
Net Loss per Share - Basic and Diluted   $ (0.16 )

 

The pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved had PA been acquired as of the date indicated or the results that may be obtained in the future.

 

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NOTE 5. ASSET ACQUISITION OF WINDY OF CHICAGO LTD.

 

Acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd.

 

On January 12, 2022, STDC acquired 100% of the common stock of WOC, for cash consideration of $100,000 for the rights to the docking lease at Navy Pier in Chicago and lease of Tall Ship WINDY, a 148’ schooner providing private and group charters, located at Chicago, Illinois’s Navy Pier. This acquisition was treated as an asset purchase under ASC 805-10-55-5

 

Purchase price   $ 100,000  
Net assets acquired     (3,063 )
Fair value applied to dock and ship rights   $ 96,937  

 

Related Party Vessel Purchase and Sale Agreement between WOC and Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc.

 

In April 2022, WOC entered into a vessel purchase and sale agreement with Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc., an Illinois corporation owned 100% by the seller of WOC, in the amount of $1,850,000 for Tall Ship WINDY. The vessel purchase and sale agreement required payment of a deposit of $143,500.

 

Related party note payable issued to Tall Ship Adventures, Inc.   $ 1,200,000  
Vessel Purchase and Sale Agreement Deposit     143,500  
Operating Lease deposit     41,500  
Cash at Closing     465,000  
Total Consideration in Acquisition of Tall Ship WINDY:   $ 1,850,000  

 

WOC issued a note payable to Tall Ship Adventures, Inc., in the amount of $1,200,000 requiring monthly payments of $10,126 of principal and interest at 6% per annum. The note is secured by a mortgage on Tall Ship WINDY and matures April 2037 (see Note 8).

 

The Company has deemed the acquisition of WOC and Tall Ship WINDY as one combined transaction due to the nature of WOC’s business and the timing of the transactions. The Company has recorded this transaction has an asset acquisition due to the purchase price consideration primarily being concentrated in one asset, Tall Ship WINDY, and has allocated the aggregate $1,950,000 total purchase consideration to the net assets acquired with approximately $1.9 million being allocated to Tall Ship WINDY.

 

WOC is a seasonal business with its primary operations being conducted during the summer months from May to September. Since the asset acquisition closed prior to the start of the 2022 season, the unaudited results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022, include substantially all of the operating activities of WOC. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenues and net loss include $466,665 and $137,932 incurred by WOC.

 

NOTE 6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following as of June 30, 2023 and December 2022:

 

    Estimated              
Description   Useful Lives     2023     2022  
Property and Equipment:                      
Boats   7-10     $ 7,848,178     $ 4,911,055  
Vehicles   5-7       118,384       118,384  
Boat Dock   20       65,925       65,925  
Office Equipment   5       18,470       18,470  
Total property and equipment, at cost           8,050,957       5,113,834  
Accumulated depreciation           (1,566,808 )     (1,097,452 )
Total property and equipment, net         $ 6,484,149     $ 4,016,382  

 

Depreciation expense totaled $469,215 and $220,007 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

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NOTE 7. NOTES PAYABLE RELATED PARTIES

 

A summary of notes payable, related parties outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is presented below.

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
In June 2019, STDC issued a note payable with the managing member of Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $236,529, bearing interest at 8.04% per annum and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,928 through maturity in June 2029. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $113,176 and $132,578 as of June 30, 2023 and December 2022, respectively.   $ 173,075     $ 183,305  
                 
In December 2021, STDC issued a note payable with the managing member of the Company, bearing interest at 22% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,256 through maturity in November 2024 is secured by substantially all assets of the Company.     18,202       24,403  
                 
In April 2022, AMDI issued a short term note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $100,000 bearing zero interest, with one lump sum payment due in April 2023. The note was fully repaid as of June 30, 2023.     -       50,000  
                 
In April 2022, STDC issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $551,098 as consideration for the contribution of STDC’s business operations to AMDI, bearing interest at 4% and due on April 1, 2028. No regular payments are required. The note is secured by essentially all assets of AMDI.     367,098       396,098  
                 
In April 2022, STDC issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $75,000 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,683 through maturity in April 2023. The note is secured by all assets as defined in Article 9 of the UCC Code.     9,931       22,584  
                 
In April 2022, STDC issued a note payable with the managing member of Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $85,000, bearing interest at 6.49% per annum and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,663 through maturity in April 2027.     67,693       75,328  
                 
In April 2022, WOC entered into a mortgage in the amount of $1,200,000, requiring monthly payments ranging from $5,716 - $10,126 with a 6% interest rate, due in April 2037, for the acquisition of the Tall Ship WINDY (see note 5). In July 2022 and January 2023, $180,000 and $300,000 of the loan was repaid with 180,000 and 300,000 shares of common stock with an estimated value of $1.00 per share, respectively.     643,733       961,356  
                 
In October 2022, STDC issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $100,000 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,244 through maturity in October 2023. The note is secured by all assets as defined in Article 9 of the UCC Code.     57,538       84,850  
                 
Total notes payable, related parties     1,337,270       1,797,924  
Less current portion     (149,728 )     (465,077 )
Long-term portion   $ 1,187,542     $ 1,332,847  

 

Future maturities of notes payable, related parties are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,        
2023 (remainder)   $ 114,460  
2024     82,925  
2025     75,500  
2026     80,804  
2027     71,169  
Thereafter     912,412  
    $ 1,337,270  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, total interest expense incurred on the notes payable, related parties totaled $43,392 and $34,265, respectively.

 

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NOTE 8. NOTES PAYABLE

 

A summary of notes payable outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is presented below.

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
In May 2020, STDC entered into a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $93,074 with a 1% interest rate, due in May 2022. Fixed monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $3,919. In June 2022, the government issued loan forgiveness in the amount of $20,833.   $ 33,604     $ 46,925  
                 
In May 2020 and October 2021, STDC entered into an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $150,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum and requiring monthly payments of $731. In October 2021, AMDI received an additional $350,000 in loan proceeds and the monthly payment increased to $2,511 through maturity in May 2050. In January 2022, AMDI received a third amount of $772,700 and the monthly payment increased to $6,217. Payments have been deferred 30 months from the date of the loan and are due beginning October 2023.     1,272,600       1,272,600  
                 
In October 2020, STDC entered into a ship mortgage for a vessel in the amount of $225,000 requiring fixed monthly principal payments of $2,679 plus interest at the Prime Rate plus 2% (10.25% at June 30, 2023) and maturing in October 2027. The note is secured by a first preferred ship mortgage on property and equipment with carrying values of $123,428 and $195,685 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     145,043       158,436  
                 
In March 2021, STDC entered into a promissory note in the amount of $215,000, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,996 through maturity in March 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $145,893 and $161,250 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     93,470       108,385  
                 
In October 2021, STDC entered into a promissory note in the amount of $286,948, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $4,437 through maturity in October 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $215,748 and $247,059 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     164,169       185,500  
                 
In January 2022, AMDI assumed an Economic Injury Disaster Loan with its acquisition of WOC in the amount of $499,900, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum and requiring monthly payments of $2,511. The note is secured by substantially all assets of Windy of Chicago Ltd.     499,900       499,900  
                 
In March 2022, STDC entered into a promissory note in the amount of $272,000 with an interest rate of 5% requiring monthly payments of $3,816 through April 2029. This promissory note was refinanced with the same financial instituation in May 2023 (see below).     -       262,124  
                 
In May 2023, STDC refinanced a promissory note with the same financial institution in the amount of $256,000 with an interest rate based on the prime rate plus 2% (10.25% as of June 30, 2023) requiring monthly payments of $3,816 through March 2029 and a balloon payment April 2029. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $342,049 as of June 30, 2023.     256,000       -  
                 
In May 2022, WOC entered into a premium financed insurance agreement in the amount of $55,856 with a 7.5% interest rate and monthly payment of $4,450 until expiration of the policy in May 2023.     -       13,175  
                 
In October 2022, STDC entered into a promissory note in the amount of $195,000, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $3,016 through maturity in October 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $148,43 and $174,373 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.     111,582       126,059  

 

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    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
In October 2022, STDC entered into a secured promissory note in the amount of $110,000, bearing interest at 6% due on December 2022. This secured promissory note was paid in full as of June 30, 2023     -       97,546  
                 
In December 2022, AMDI entered into a receivable sales agreement in the amount of $35,000, bearing interest at 2.19%, and requiring fixed weekly payments of principal and interest of $1,969. This agreement is secured by the title to receivables.     16,751       33,924  
                 
In January 2023, AMDI executed a loan and security agreement in the amount of $800,000 for net proceeds after $40,000 of debt issuance costs of $760,000. The note bears interest at an effective annual rate of 98% due August 2023 and requires weekly payments in various amounts. The loan is secured by substantially all assets of the Company.     536,609       -  
                 
In April 2023, AMDI executed a loan and security agreement in the amount of $1,260,000 for net proceeds after $96,000 of debt issuance costs of $1,164,000. The note bears interest at an effective annual rate of 132% due October 2023 and requires 28 weekly payments of $64,800. The loan is secured by substianlly all assets of the Company.     967,165       -  
                 
In connection with the acquisition of Paradise Adventures, Inc. (see Note 4), AMDI issued a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 with the seller bearing no interest. The note matures 90-days from issuance date, or the effective date of the AMDI’s Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which has not yet occurred. AMDI made a payment of $500,000 against the amount owed. The note payable is collaterialized by the property and equipment held by PA.     1,576,000       -  
                 
AMDI issued a mortgage note in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of a vessel. The note bears interest at 6% and requires three monthly payments of $4,500 with the remaining amount of $486,500 due September 15, 2023. The note is secured by the vessel with a net book value of approximately $547,000 as of June 30, 2023.     495,500       -  
                 
Total notes payable     6,168,393       2,804,574  
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs     (47,780 )     -  
Total notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs     6,120,613       2,804,574  
Less current portion, net of discounts     (3,709,363 )     (282,025 )
Long-term portion   $ 2,411,250     $ 2,522,549  

 

Future maturities of notes payable are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,        
2023 (remainder)   $ 3,676,775  
2024     218,523  
2025     209,027  
2026     185,668  
2027     95,709  
Thereafter     1,782,691  
    $ 6,168,393  
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs     (47,780 )
    $ 6,120,613  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, total interest expense incurred on the notes payable totaled $695,080 and $55,580, respectively.

 

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NOTE 9. STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

The Company is authorized to issue a total of 15,000,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.01.

 

The following shares of common stock were issued during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

Issuance of Common Stock to Founders in Exchange for Contribution of WOC and Seas the Day Charters USVI:

 

In April 2022, AMDI issued an aggregate of 6,400,000 shares of common stock to two founders of Ham & Cheese LLC, respectively, in the reorganization in exchange for their contribution of WOC and Seas the Day Charters USVI (see Note 1). Also, a key employee and additional founder received 250,000 shares of common stock in the reorganization. These shares have been reflected as part of the reorganization with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated deficit.

 

Issuance of Common Stock for Cash

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued a total of 1,060,183 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $1,257,498. The price per share of common stock ranged from $1.00 - $3.54.

 

No such sales of common stock took place during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

Issuance of Common Stock in Acquisition of PA

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued the sellers of PA 300,000 shares of common stock as part of the total consideration paid in the acquisition of PA (see Note 4). The estimated fair value of these shares was $300,000 based on recent common stock sales, at the time, of $1.00 per share.

 

Issuance of Common Stock for Settlement of Liabilities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued to the seller of WOC 300,000 shares of common stock as partial payment against the outstanding note payable due to seller related to the purchase of the Tall Ship WINDY (see Note 7). The estimated fair value of these shares was $300,000 based on recent common stock sales, at the time, of $1.00 per share.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued to a related party a total of 61,131 shares of common stock as settlement for accounts payable totaling $216,402 owed to the related party for various working capital advances provided to the Company as needed. The estimated fair value of these shares was $216,402 based on recent common stock sales, at the time, of $3.54.

 

Issuance of Common Stock for Purchase of Vessel

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 14,125 shares of common stock to the seller of a vessel that was acquired for a total purchase price of $550,000. The vessel was paid with $50,000 of shares of common stock based on recent common stock sales at the time of $3.54 and a $500,000 secured note payable (see Note 8).

 

Issuance of Stock for Services

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 4,000 shares of common stock to a services provider with an estimated fair value of $4,000 based on recent common stock sales of $1.00.

 

Exercise of Vested Stock Options

 

As further disclosed below, the Company grants stock options to employees under a stock compensation plan. These options typically have no or minimal exercise price and are exercised by most employees upon vesting. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, a total of 1,253,953 shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of vested stock options, including 254,238 shares issued to directors, 75,000 shares issued to the current chief executive officer (“CEO”), and 150,000 shares issued to majority stockholders of the Company.

 

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Further, 141,253 of these exercised options were granted to a Company director and current chief CEO with an exercise price of $.01. The total purchase price of $1,014 has been recorded by the Company has a stock subscription receivable. All other exercised stock options had no exercise price.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, a total of 801,175 shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of vested stock options with no exercise price, including 225,000 shares issued to directors of the Company with an estimated fair value of $1.00.

 

Employee Stock Compensation Plan and Stock-Based Compensation

 

In 2022, the Company adopted an employee stock-based compensation plan which grants options at a stated exercise price, vesting term, and exercise period. The purpose of the plan is to create an incentive to attract and retain key employees.

 

Since inception of the plan through June 30, 2023, the exercise price of the stock option grants has been $0.00 and in one case $0.01. Due to no or minimal exercise price, the estimated fair value of the stock options has been based on recent sales of common stock at the time of option grant. Shares of common stock were sold for $1.00 through March 31, 2023. Subsequent to March 31, 2023, the price per common stock share increased to $3.54 based on the sale of 77,683 shares of common stock at this price.

 

A summary of stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023 is presented below:

 

    Number of
Options
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price
    Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
    Aggregate
Instrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding December 31, 2022     2,061,175     $ -       2.08     $ 2,061,175  
Granted     1,358,623       -       -       -  
Exercised     (1,253,953 )     -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     (127,450 )     -       -       -  
Outstanding June 30, 2023     2,038,395     $ -       3.47     $ 7,215,918  
                                 
Exercisable June 30, 2023     -     $ -       -       -  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted 1,358,623 common stock options with exercise prices ranging from $0.00 to $0.01. The estimated fair value of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2023 ranged from $1.00 - $3.54 based on recent common stock sales at the time of grant due to nominal exercise price. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the weighted-average grant date fair value was $1.37.

 

The Company’s current CEO received 141,243 options with an exercise price of $.01 and immediate vesting. These options were exercised upon vesting. Further, three Company directors received common stock options aggregating 254,238, with an exercise price of $0.00, with 63,560 vesting immediately and the remaining 190,679 vesting on the option grant’s anniversary over a three year period. The options that immediately vested were exercised. The options granted to the CEO and directors are estimated to have a grant-date fair value of $3.54 based on recent common stock sales at the time of grant.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized $1,420,081 and $688,125 of stock-based compensation related to vested options or options expected to vest which is included in compensation and related on the accompanying statements of operations. Unrecognized compensation remaining as of June 30, 2023 amounted to $2,120,868 to be recognized over a period of two – four years.

 

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NOTE 10. LEASES

 

At various times, the Company enters into maritime vessel berthing agreements with American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas, USV for short term dock space. These berthing agreements contain various terms, each generally not exceeding 12-months. Rent expense in connection with short-term berthing agreements was $122,281 and $121,425 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

STDC signed a 5-year lease with American Yacht Harbor, effective August 1, 2020, with respect to certain property and docking space located at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs., B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI. The lease requires STDC to pay an initial base annual rental fee of $9,900 and a common area maintenance fee and utilities fee of approximately $1,000 per month. On the yearly anniversary of the lease, the annual lease may increase based on a calculation of the greater of 3% on a compounded cumulative basis or the increase of the Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers.

 

In May 2023, WOC signed a 5-year lease with Navy Pier Incorporated, with respect to certain property and docking space located on Navy Pier at 600 East Grand, #40, Chicago, Illinois. The lease requires the Company to pay a base annual license fee of $184,957 comprised of an annual mooring fee of $55,487 and an annual operating fee of $129,470. The lease also requires the Company to pay additional payments based on 11.5% of gross annual receipts over $1,608,317; no additional payments were made during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Related Party Lease

 

In April of 2022, AMDI entered into an operating lease agreement with Ham & Cheese Events LLC for the property of Magen’s Hideaway, a bed and breakfast located at 7-7B Peterborg, St. Thomas, USVI, for the term of 5 years, ending in April 2027. A deposit of $11,000 and monthly rent payments are $11,000. AMDI is entitled to the revenue generated from the rental of Magen’s Hideaway.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average lease term remining is 4.06 years and average discount rate is 13.00 % on all leases within the scope of ASC 842.

 

The following table summarizes the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
Right-of-use assets   $ 1,352,334     $ 600,988  
Less: accumulated amortization     (201,082 )     (85,562 )
Right-of-use assets, net   $ 1,151,252     $ 515,426  

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
Lease liabilities related to right-of-use assets   $ 1,141,580     $ 523,578  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities     (239,323 )     (112,144 )
Lease liabilities, net of current portion   $ 902,257     $ 411,434  

 

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow information for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022:

 

    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Operating cash flows from lease liabilities   $ 148,080     $ 38,099  

 

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The following table presents the maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Third Party     Related Party        
Year Ended December 31,   Leases     Lease     Total  
2023 (Remainder)   $ 162,889     $ 67,980     $ 230,869  
2024     233,098       139,019       372,117  
2025     200,445       143,190       343,635  
2026     184,957       147,485       332,442  
2027     184,957       37,142       222,099  
Total minimum non-cancelable operating lease payments     966,346       534,816       1,501,162  
Less: imputed interest     (250,823 )     (108,759 )     (359,582 )
Total lease liability as of June 30, 2023     715,523       426,057       1,141,580  
Less: current portion     (152,963 )     (86,360 )     (239,323 )
Long-term portion   $ 562,560     $ 339,697     $ 902,257  

 

Rent expense for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, including leases with a term of less than twelve months was $ 277,826 and $199,279, respectively.

 

NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, claims are made against the Company in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties, or injunctions prohibiting the Company from selling one or more products or engaging in other activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for that period or future periods. The Company is not presently a party to any pending or threatened legal proceedings.

 

In 2022, a personal injury claim was brought by a guest which resulted in a legal settlement and payment of $250,000 from the Company. It has been presented in the statements of operations as a legal settlement expense. The Company has filed the claim with its insurance carrier and is waiting for a determination of payment for the claim.

 

NOTE 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

See Note 7 for notes payable with related parties.

See Note 9 for stock options granted to directors and key executives.

See Note 9 for common stock issued to a related party as settlement for liabilities.

See Note 10 for a related party lease.

 

NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

AMDI has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through August 4, 2023, when these consolidated financial statements were available for issuance. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the following events occurred. On June 6, 2023, we entered into a First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before July 31, 2023. On July 31, 2023 we entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before September 15, 2023 and eliminated “Contingent Consideration” for financial performance for post-acquisition financial periods agreed upon in the initial Purchase Agreement. The purchase price was adjusted to $6,280,000 as the “Base Price” with $3,140,000 to be paid in cash at closing and the remaining balance paid by the issuance of 887,006 shares of the Company’s common stock at a value of $3.54 per share at the date and time of the closing of the transaction or by a delivery of a promissory note in the amount of $3,140,000, or for any portion of the balance for which Paradise Yacht Management LLC does not exercise an option to receive the Company’s common stock.

 

On July 26, 2023, AMDI executed a stock buyback purchase agreement (“Buyback Agreement”) with the former owner of WOC and Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc. (“Seller”) who holds 500,000 shares of common stock of AMDI. Under the terms of the Buyback Agreement, the Seller has the option to sell back to AMDI the 500,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1 (“Buyback Option”). If the Buyback Option is exercised by the Seller, AMDI has the option to remit payment in cash or add the $500,000 to the principal balance owed on the Tall Ship WINDY mortgage note (see Note 7).

 

The Buyback Agreement expires at the later of: (i) thirty days after the successful completion of an Offering and listing of AMDI’s common stock on the Nasdaq stock exchange or (ii) September 30, 2023.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

 

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated (the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company had net (losses) and income of ($3,010,701) and $72,624, respectively; stockholders’ deficit and net invested deficit of $1,318,422 and $183,056, respectively; and had negative working capital of $1,616,875 and $152,278 as of and for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Management’s evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our opinion is not modified with respect to that matter.

 

Critical Audit Matters

 

Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there were no critical audit matters.

 

 

Certified Public Accountants

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.

Tampa, Florida

June 9, 2023

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Assets                
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ 134,868     $ 1,027  
Accounts receivable     11,537       17,468  
Stock subscription receivable     47,000       -  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     145,707       -  
Total current assets     339,112       18,495  
Right-of-Use assets, net     515,426       30,155  
Deposits     33,475       2,475  
Property and equipment, net     4,016,382       1,630,037  
Total Assets   $ 4,904,395     $ 1,681,162  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 386,164     $ 15,086  
Related party payable     125,000       -  
Accrued expenses     375,333       53,125  
Contract liabilities     210,244       232,071  
Lease liability, current portion     112,144       6,943  
Current portion of notes payable, related party     465,077       29,748  
Current portion of notes payable     282,025       168,770  
Total current liabilities     1,955,987       505,743  
Long-Term Liabilities:                
Lease liability, net of current portion     411,434       23,955  
Related party notes payable, net of current portion     1,332,847       203,135  
Notes payable, net of current portion     2,522,549       1,131,385  
Total Liabilities   $ 6,222,817     $ 1,864,218  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)                
                 
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)                
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 authorized; 8,375,209 and 6,400,000 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively     83,752       -  
Additional paid-in capital     2,547,301       -  
Accumulated deficit     (3,949,475 )     -  
Invested deficit     -       (183,056 )
Total stockholders’ deficit     (1,318,422 )     (183,056 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)   $ 4,904,395     $ 1,681,162  

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Revenues, Net   $ 4,591,690     $ 2,059,001  
Cost of Revenue:                
Cost of labor     2,068,465       895,812  
Cost of direct operating expenses     1,253,726       507,113  
Depreciation expense     469,165       230,448  
Total cost of revenue     3,791,356       1,633,373  
Gross profit     800,334       425,628  
Operating Costs and Expenses:                
Compensation and related expenses     1,941,159       -  
General and administrative expenses     461,497       184,478  
Marketing and advertising expenses     439,218       133,866  
Depreciation expense     118,757       -  
Professional and consulting expenses     434,589       6,383  
Total operating costs and expenses     3,395,220       324,727  
Operating (loss) income     (2,594,886 )     100,901  
Other Income (Expenses):                
Interest expense     (190,249 )     (44,555 )
Legal settlement expense     (250,000 )     -  
Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan     20,833       -  
Gain on disposal of property and equipment     -       14,291  
Other income     3,601       1,987  
Total other income (expenses), net     (415,815 )     (28,277 )
Net (Loss) Income   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Net (Loss) Income per Share - Basic and Diluted   $ (0.41 )   $ 0.01  
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted     7,327,764       6,400,000  

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-in
    Accumulated     Invested
Equity
   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity

 
    Shares     Amounts     Capital     Deficit     (Deficit)     (Deficit)  
Balance, January 1, 2021     -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 34,439     $ 34,439  
Dividends to parent     -       -       -       -       (290,119 )     (290,119 )
Net income     -       -       -       -       72,624       72,624  
Balance, December 31, 2021     -       -       -       -       (183,056 )     (183,056 )
Shares issued as part of reorganization     6,650,000       66,500       -       (249,556 )     183,056       -  
Deemed dividend upon reorganization     -       -       -       (689,218 )     -       (689,218 )
Sale of common stock Reg CF, net of offering costs     669,034       6,690       648,317       -       -       655,007  
Sale of common stock for cash     75,000       750       74,250       -       -       75,000  
Note payable converted to common stock     180,000       1,800       178,200       -       -       180,000  
Exercise of stock options     801,175       8,012       (8,012 )     -       -       -  
Stock based compensation     -       -       1,654,546       -       -       1,654,546  
Net loss     -       -       -       (3,010,701 )     -       (3,010,701 )
Balance, December 31, 2022     8,375,209     $ 83,752     $ 2,547,301     $ (3,949,475 )   $ -     $ (1,318,422 )

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                
Net (loss) income   $ (3,010,701 )   $ 72,624  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:                
Gain on PPP loan forgiveness     (20,833 )     -  
Gain on disposal of property and equipment     -       (14,291 )
Stock based compensation     1,654,546       -  
Depreciation expense     587,922       230,448  
Amortization of right-of-use assets     96,353       6,357  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable     5,931       (6,797 )
Increase in prepaid expenses     (121,406 )     -  
Increase in accounts payable     363,584       9,530  
Increase in accounts payable, related party     125,000          
Increase in accrued expenses     322,208       44,918  
(Decrease) increase in contract liabilities     (21,827 )     139,042  
Decrease in lease liabilities     (88,944 )     (5,869 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     (108,167 )     475,962  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                
Net cash paid in Windy of Chicago, Ltd. asset acquisition     (250,000 )     -  
Purchase of property and equipment     (689,895 )     (360,051 )
Payment of operating lease security deposit     -       (2,475 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     -       19,995  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (939,895 )     (342,531 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
Proceeds from notes payable     1,050,448       350,000  
Purchase of common stock     683,007       -  
Issuance of related party notes payable     85,000       32,900  
Repayments of notes payable     (270,496 )     (214,121 )
Repayment of notes payable, related party     (366,056 )     (16,819 )
Distribution     -       (290,119 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     1,181,903       (138,159 )
                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash     133,841       (4,728 )
Beginning of year     1,027       5,755  
End of year   $ 134,868     $ 1,027  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:                
Cash paid for interest   $ 199,341     $ 44,555  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:                
Conversion of note payable to common stock   $ 180,000     $ -  
Issuance of notes payable, related party   $ 1,565,041     $ -  
Purchase of property and equipment with debt financing   $ 1,607,676     $ 696,948  
Deemed dividend upon reorganization   $ 689,218     $ -  
Acquired leases under ASC 842   $ 562,026     $ -  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Business Activities

 

AMDI Digital Incorporated (AMDI) operates as an in-destination tour activity operator providing primarily boat tours and private boat charters and uses advanced digital technology platforms to market, manage and operate in-destination tours, activities and events in the U.S. and the Caribbean. AMDI owns and operates more than a dozen tour and charter boats with its main operations located in the United States Virgin Islands.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, Windy of Chicago Ltd. (WOC) and STDC Holdings. The predecessor company operates under the d/b/a of Seas the Day Charters USVI which was registered on April 6, 2019. STDC Holdings was part of Ham and Cheese, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Seller”). As of April 2022, both Windy of Chicago Ltd. and STDC Holdings are wholly owned subsidiaries of AMDI.

 

On April 1, 2022 both AMDI and STDC Holdings were registered in the United States Virgin Islands. Also, on April 1, 2022 AMDI Digital Incorporated purchased 100% of the stock of Windy of Chicago. According to US GAAP ASC 810-10, AMDI’s Financial Statements are presented in a consolidated statement with both those of Windy of Chicago Ltd. and STDC Holdings.

 

NOTE 2. GOING CONCERN

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming AMDI will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. AMDI has negative working capital of $1,616,875 and a total stockholder’s’ deficit of $1,318,422 as of December 31, 2022. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issue date of this report.

 

Historically, AMDI has relied upon cash flows from operations for its capital and growth needs. Management believes that existing cash balances, revenues from newly acquired guests and availability to additional financing will be adequate to fund operations at existing levels beyond one year from the date the financial statements were available to be issued. However, no assurance can be provided that existing funds will be adequate to fund operations. If existing funds are not adequate, management will be required to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt or equity.

 

These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.

 

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NOTE 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by AMDI in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. AMDI considers investments in money market funds to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, AMDI held no cash equivalents. The company’s cash and cash equivalent balances do not exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) of $250,000. AMDI maintains its cash with financial institutions in bank deposit accounts which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. At December 31, 2022, AMDI did not have any deposits in excess of federal insured limits. AMDI maintains its cash with high quality financial institutions, which AMDI believes limits these risks.

 

Leases

 

AMDI accounts for leases under ASC Topic 842 Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. AMDI leases an office, a workshop and boat slips for vessels to conduct business. AMDI has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

 

Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, AMDI uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Deposits

 

Deposits include amounts for security deposits for the Navy Pier lease, office space lease and prepaid deposit for the Illinois state liquor license.

 

Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and depreciation is provided by use of the straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of depreciable assets. When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

AMDI recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) and all the related amendments.

 

The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which AMDI expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under previous U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.

 

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AMDI’s revenues consist of completed group boat tours and private charters, food and beverage sales during the tours and charters, and merchandise sales. Revenue is recognized at the time of completing the performance obligation, in this case, the completion of the tour or charter activity or the passing of the non-refundable booking date. Food, beverage and merchandise sales are recorded at the completion of the sales transaction when the food, beverage or merchandise is delivered to the customer. Accordingly, AMDI’s revenues are recognized at a point in time. Revenues are recorded net of refunds and discounts.

 

Boat tour and charter bookings occur via our multiple websites at www.seasthedayusvi.com, www.AMDIdigital.com, www.tallshipwindy.com, direct phone sales, or third-party online travel agency (“OTA”). Customers pay for their group tour or private charter in full at the time of booking. Advance payments from customers are reflected as contract liabilities which are recognized as revenue upon completion of the tour or charter.

 

The following table provides information about accounts receivable and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

 

    Accounts
Receivable
    Contract
Liabilities
 
January 1, 2021   $ 10,671     $ 93,029  
December 31, 2021   $ 17,468     $ 232,071  
December 31, 2022   $ 11,537     $ 210,244  

 

As of December 31, 2021, the contract liabilities of $232,071 related to cash received in advance from customers. All performance obligations under these contracts were completed during the year ended December 31, 2021; therefore, the contact liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2021 were recognized as revenues during the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the contract liabilities of $210,244 related to cash received in advance from customers for tours and charters to be provided during 2023, at which time, the contract liabilities will be recognized as revenues.

 

Revenue by Classification and Geographical Location for the year ended December 31, 2022

 

    United States     US Virgin Islands     Total  
Charter Revenue   $ 1,482,822     $ 2,771,397     $ 4,254,219  
Food & Drink     187,095       -       187,095  
Lodging     -       150,376       150,376  
Total   $ 1,669,917     $ 2,921,773     $ 4,591,690  

 

Revenue by Classification and Geographical Location for the year ended December 31, 2021

 

    United States     US Virgin Islands     Total  
Charter Revenue   $ -     $ 2,059,001     $ 2,059,001  
Food & Drink     -       -       -  
Other     -       -       -  
Total   $ -     $ 2,059,001     $ 2,059,001  

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues include labor, depreciation and direct operating expenses which also includes annual operating lease fees and food and beverage expenses incurred on completion of the tour or charter.

 

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Advertising

 

AMDI expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $439,218 and $133,866, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the recoverable value of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Income Taxes

 

AMDI will file a separate tax return for the December 31, 2022 reporting period. AMDI applies the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes with respect to the accounting for uncertainty of income tax positions. ASC Topic 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. If AMDI were to subsequently record an unrecognized tax benefit, associated penalties and tax related interest expense would be recorded as a component of income tax expense.

 

In 2021, STDC Holdings did not file a separate tax return but rather it was included in the income tax returns filed by Seller. For purposes of the historical carve-out financial statements, the tax position of STDC Holdings was determined from the financial information carved out of the financial statements of Seller, including allocations deemed necessary by Seller’s management as though STDC Holdings was filing its own tax return. Seller elected to be treated as a sole proprietorship for federal and state income tax purposes. Accordingly, all taxable income or loss was allocated to its members. Therefore, the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 did not include any provision for income taxes.

 

NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

AMDI’s property and equipment consists of the following as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

    Estimated        
Description   Useful Lives     2022     2021  
Property and Equipment:                      
Boats   7-10     $ 4,911,055     $ 2,022,648  
Vehicles   5-7       118,384       90,000  
Boat Dock   20       65,925       26,917  
Office Equipment   5       18,470       -  
Total property and equipment, at cost           5,113,834       2,139,565  
Accumulated depreciation         $ (1,097,452 )   $ (509,528 )
Total property and equipment, net         $ 4,016,382     $ 1,630,037  

 

Depreciation expense totaled $587,922 and $230,448 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

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NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY NOTES PAYABLE

 

    December 31,  
    2022     2021  
Notes Payable, Related Party                
In June 2019, STDC Holdings issued a note payable with the managing member of Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $236,529, bearing interest at 8.04% per annum and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,928 through maturity in June 2029. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $132,578 and $171,382 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.   $ 183,305     $ 200,367  
In December 2021, STDC Holdings issued a note payable with the managing member of Seller in the amount of the Company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $32,900, bearing interest at 17.49% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,256 through maturity in December 2024 is secured by substantially all assets of the Company.     24,403       32,516  
In April 2022, AMDI issued a short term note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $100,000 bearing zero interest, with one lump sum payment due in April 2023. In August 2022, AMDI paid a lump sum amount of $50,000. The note is secured by essentially all assets of AMDI. The company has extended the due date to April 2024.     50,000       -  
In April 2022, AMDI issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $551,098, bearing an interest rate of 4%, due on maturity on April 1, 2028. As of August 2022, there were three lump sum payments of $100,000, $50,000, and $5,000 made. The note is secured by essentially all assets of AMDI.     396,098       -  
In April 2022 AMDI issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $75,000, bearing 31% interest and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,683 through maturity in April 2023. The note is secured by all assets as defined in Article 9 of the UCC Code. The Company has extended the due date to April 2024.     22,584       -  
In April 2022, AMDI issued a note payable with the managing member of Ham & Cheese LLC in the amount of $85,000, bearing interest at 6.49% per annum and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,663 through maturity in April 2027.     75,328       -  
In April 2022, WOC entered into a mortgage in the amount of $1,200,000 with a 6 % interest rate, due in April 2037. In July 2022, a loan conversion of 180,000 shares of AMDI common stock was applied as payment to the loan. $961,356 at $1.00 per share.     961,356          
In October 2022, AMDI issued a note payable with Ham & Cheese Events LLC in the amount of $100,000, bearing 31% interest and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,244 through maturity in October 2023. The note is secured by all assets as defined in Article 9 of the UCC Code.     84,850       -  
                 
Total Notes Payable Related Party Less Current Portion     1,797,924       232,883  
Long term portion     (465,077 )     (29,748 )
    $ 1,332,847     $ 203,135  

 

Future maturities of AMDI’s total notes payable related party less current portion are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,      
2023   $ 465,077  
2024     118,037  
2025     113,125  
2026     113,616  
2027     101,774  
Thereafter     886,295  
    $ 1,797,924  

 

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NOTE 6. NOTES PAYABLE

 

    2022     2021  
Notes Payable                
In May 2020, STDC Holdings entered into a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $93,074 with a 1% interest rate, due in May 2025. Fixed monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $3,919 are required beginning November 2020. In June 2022, the government issued loan forgiveness in the amount of $20,833.   $ 46,925     $ 93,074  
In May 2020 and October 2021, the Company entered into an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $150,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum and requiring monthly payments of $731. In October 2021, the Company received an additional $350,000 in loan proceeds and the monthly payment increased to $2,511 through maturity in May 2050. In January 2022, the Company received a third amount of $772,700 and the monthly payment increased to $6,217. Payments have been deferred 30 months from the date of the loan and are due beginning October 2023.     1,272,600       499,900  
In October 2020, the Company entered into a ship mortgage for a vessel in the amount of $225,000 requiring fixed monthly principal payments of $2,679 plus interest at the Prime Rate plus 2% (9.5% at December 31, 2022) and maturing in October 2027. The note is secured by a first preferred ship mortgage on property and equipment with carrying values of $195,684 and $324,312 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.     158,436       190,179  
In March 2021, the Company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $215,000, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,996 through maturity in March 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $161,250 as of December 31, 2022.     108,385       136,909  
In October 2021, STDC Holdings entered into a promissory note in the amount of $286,948, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $4,437 through maturity in October 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $247,059 as of December 31, 2022.     185,500       226,304  
In January 2022, the Company entered into an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $499,900, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum and requiring monthly payments of $2,511. The note is secured by substantially all assets of Windy of Chicago Ltd.     499,900       -  
In March 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $272,000 at the prime rate plus the prime spread for a requiring monthly payments through April 2029. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $358,437.     262,124       -  
In May 2022, WOC entered into a premium financed insurance agreement in the amount of $55,856 with a 7.5% interest rate and monthly payment of $4,450 until expiration of the policy in May 2023.     13,175       -  
In October 2022, AMDI entered into a promissory note in the amount of $195,000, bearing interest at 5.99% and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $3,016 through maturity in October 2026. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of $174,373 as of December 31, 2022.     126,059       153,789  
In October 2022, AMDI entered into a secured promissory note in the amount of $110,000, bearing interest at 6% due on December 2022. A prepaid amount of $12,454 consisting of charter revenue was applied to the principal balance of the loan. A late charge of 2% will accrue on any unpaid balances after that date.     97,546       -  
In December 2022, AMDI entered into a receivable sales agreement in the amount of $35,000, bearing interest at 2.19%, and requiring fixed weekly payments of principal and interest of $1,969. This agreement is secured by the title to receivables.     33,924       -  
                 
Total Notes Payable   $ 2,804,574     $ 1,300,155  
Current portion of notes payable     (282,025 )     (168,770 )
Note payable, net of current portion   $ 2,522,549     $ 1,131,385  

 

Future maturities of AMDI’s total notes payable are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,      
2023   $ 282,025  
2024     186,395  
2025     169,873  
2026     137,355  
2027     44,181  
Thereafter     1,984,745  
    $ 2,804,574  

 

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NOTE 7. LEASES

 

At various times, AMDI enters into maritime vessel berthing agreements with American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas, USV for short term dock space. These berthing agreements contain various terms, each generally not exceeding 12 months. Rent expense in connection with short-term berthing agreements was $364,060 and $42,237 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

AMDI signed a 5-year lease with American Yacht Harbor, effective August 1, 2020, with respect to certain property and docking space located at 6100 Red Hook Qtrs., B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI. The lease requires STDC Holdings to pay a base annual rental fee of $9,900 and a common area maintenance fee and utilities fee of approximately $1,000 per month. On the yearly anniversary of the lease, the annual lease may increase based on a calculation of the greater of 3% on a compounded cumulative basis or the increase of the Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers.

 

WOC entered into a vessel operating lease with Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc., the lessor, for lease of a 148-foot four mast sailing vessel known as the Tall Ship “WINDY.” The lease provides for monthly rent payments of $14,500, requires payment of a deposit of $41,500 and contains a 6-month term with automatic successive 6-month periods unless terminated by either party. The Company subsequently purchased the vessel due to the purchase of WOC, which allowed the buyout of the lease. See Note 9.

 

STDC Holdings entered into a one-year lease agreement, with an option to extend for an additional year with Pleasant Properties, LLC, effective July 1, 2022. The lease requires a base rent of $22,000 payable in ten monthly installments of $2,200, with July and August 2022 rent waived.

 

Related Party Lease

 

In April of 2022, AMDI entered into an operating lease agreement with Ham & Cheese Events LLC for the property of Magen’s Hideaway, a bed and breakfast located at 7-7B Peterborg, St. Thomas, USVI, for the term of 5 years, ending in April 2027. A deposit of $11,000 and monthly rent payments are $11,000. AMDI is entitled to the revenue generated from the rental of Magen’s Hideaway.

 

At December 31, 2022, the weighted average lease term remining is 2.6 years and weighted average discount rate is 15%. The following table presents the maturity of AMDI’s operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2022:

 

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

    2022     2021  
Operating cash flows from lease liability   $ 100,512     $ 10,024  

 

    2022     2021  
Right-of-use assets   $ 600,988     $ 38,962  
Less: accumulated amortization     (85,562 )     (8,807 )
Right-of-use assets, net   $ 515,426     $ 30,155  

 

    2022     2021  
Lease liabilities related to dock lease right-of-use assets   $ 523,578     $ 30,898  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities     (112,144 )     (6,943 )
Lease liabilities, net of current portion   $ 411,434     $ 23,955  

 

Year ended December 31,   Third Party Leases     Related Party Lease     Total  
2023   $ 34,834     $ 134,970     $ 169,804  
2024     24,153       139,019       163,172  
2025     6,500       143,190       149,690  
2026     -       147,485       147,485  
2027     -       37,142       37,142  
Total minimum non-cancelable operating lease payments     65,487       601,806       667,293  
Less: discount to fair value     (31,578 )     (112,137 )     (143,715 )
Total lease liability as of December 31, 2022     33,909       489,669       523,578  
Less: current portion     (8,162 )     (103,982 )     (112,144 )
Long-term portion   $ 25,747     $ 385,687     $ 411,434  

 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $693,962 and $253,943, respectively.

 

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NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, claims are made against AMDI in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties, or injunctions prohibiting AMDI from selling one or more products or engaging in other activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on AMDI results of operations for that period or future periods. AMDI is not presently a party to any pending or threatened legal proceedings.

 

In 2022, a personal injury claim was brought by a guest which resulted in a legal settlement and payment of $250,000 from the Company. Of this amount, $125,000 was paid directly by the Company, with the other half of $125,000 being paid by the Founders. This amount has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as a related party payable. It has been listed in the consolidated statements of operations as a legal settlement expense. The Company has filed the claim with its insurance carrier and is waiting for a determination of payment for the claim.

 

Two of the Officers and Directors of AMDI are parties to one civil legal proceeding unrelated to AMDI or their roles as Officers and Directors. That civil legal proceeding, if determined adversely to affect the Officer and Directors, would not have a material effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flow.

 

NOTE 9. ASSET PURCHASE OF WINDY OF CHICAGO LTD.

 

Acquisition of Windy of Chicago Ltd.

 

On January 12, 2022, STDC Holdings acquired 100% of the common stock of Windy of Chicago Ltd., an Illinois limited liability company, for cash consideration of $100,000 for the rights to the docking lease at Navy Pier in Chicago and lease of Tall Ship Windy. This acquisition was treated as an asset purchase under ASC 805-10-55-5A.

 

Purchase price   $ 100,000  
Net assets acquired     (3,063 )
Fair value applied to dock and ship rights   $ 96,937  

 

Related Party Vessel Purchase and Sale Agreement between WOC and Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc.

 

In April 2022, WOC entered into a vessel purchase and sale agreement with Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc., in the amount of $1,850,000 for the purchase of a 148’ schooner known as “Tall Ship Windy.” The vessel purchase and sale agreement required payment of a deposit of $143,500.

 

Related party note payable issued to Tall Ship Adventures, Inc.   $ 1,200,000  
Vessel Purchase and Sale Agreement Deposit     143,500  
Operating Lease deposit     41,500  
Cash at Closing     465,000  
Total Consideration in Acquisition of Tall Ship WINDY:   $ 1,850,000  

 

WOC issued a related party note payable to Tall Ship Adventures, Inc., an Illinois corporation, in the amount of $1,200,000 requiring monthly payments of $10,126 of principal and interest at 6% per annum. The note is secured by a mortgage on Tall Ship WINDY and matures April 2037. See Note 5.

 

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NOTE 10. REORGANIZATION BETWEEN ENTITIES UNDER COMMON CONTROL

 

Between April 1, 2022 and April 19, 2022, a reorganization between the following entities under common control was completed:

 

AMDI Digital Incorporated, a U.S Virgin Islands corporation, acquired Windy of Chicago Ltd., an Illinois corporation, from Ham and Cheese, LLC. Windy of Chicago Ltd. is an in-destination tour activity operator providing primarily boat tours and private boat charters on Tall Ship Windy out of the City of Chicago at the city’s Navy Pier.

 

STDC Holdings, a U.S. Virgin Islands corporation, and wholly-owned subsidiary of AMDI acquired certain operating assets and liabilities of Ham and Cheese, LLC d/b/a Seas the Day Charters USVI, an in-destination tour activity operator providing primarily boat tours and private boat charters.

 

  On April 1, 2022, STDC sold 100% of the common stock of Windy of Chicago Ltd. for consideration of $100,000 to AMDI, a United States Virgin Islands corporation and related party entity related to STDC Holdings through common ownership. The consideration consisted of a $100,000 note payable bearing interest at 4% per annum, secured by the common stock of Windy of Chicago Ltd. with all outstanding principal and accrued interest due at maturity on April 1, 2023. On April 19, 2022, STDC Holdings Inc. acquired certain operating assets of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC d/b/a Seas the Day Charters USVI, for consideration of a note payable in the amount of $551,098. The note bears interest at 4% per annum with all outstanding principal and accrued interest due upon maturity on April 1, 2028 and is secured by a security agreement on the acquired assets of Seas the Day Charters USVI. This transaction was between entities under common control as Shareholders are the super majority of STDC Holdings Inc., through their ownership of AMDI common stock, and the owners of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC d/b/a Seas the Day Charters USVI. The operating assets and liabilities of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC d/b/a Seas the Day Charters USVI were recorded by STDC Holdings Inc. at their carrying values as of April 19, 2022.

 

AMDI, as parent company, issued a total of 6,400,000 shares of common stock to the owners of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC (3,200,000 to each person) in exchange for their contribution of WOC and Seas the Day Charters USVI. The reorganization was a transaction between entities under common control as there was no change in the ownership structure but simply a change in the parent company of the operating entities from Ham and Cheese Events, LLC to AMDI and a change in the reporting entity. In accordance with subtopic ASC 805-50 Business Combination, since this common-control transaction results in a change in the reporting entity, the consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to include the assets and liabilities received in the reorganization and business operations for all periods presented as if the reorganization had occurred at the beginning of the period included in the consolidated financial statements, or January 1, 2021. Further, the consideration transferred by AMDI to the owners of Ham and Cheese Events, LLC of 6,400,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01, has been presented retroactively with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. Net liabilities of $249,556 and $689,218 as of January 1, 2022 and April 19, 2022, respectively, assumed by AMDI in the reorganization have been presented as a deemed dividend in the accompanying consolidated statements of stockholders’ deficit.

 

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NOTE 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Stock Options to Founder with Immediate Vesting and Issued for Services:

 

AMDI issued stock options totaling 250,000 shares of common stock to the third Founder. The stock options contain a $0.00 exercise price and vested immediately. The Company recorded $250,000 in stock compensation expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. See Note 13.

 

Stock Options to Founders Issued for Services:

 

AMDI issued stock options totaling 375,000 shares of common stock to each of the original two Founders. The stock options contain a $0.01 exercise price and vest over a service period of five years. The Company recorded $112,500 in stock compensation expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. See Note 13.

 

Shares and Stock Options Issued for Services to Board Members:

 

AMDI issued stock options totaling 450,000 shares of common stock to the three outside Board Members (150,000 each). The stock options contain a $0.00 exercise price and vest over 12-months and 225,000 were exercised. The Company recorded $450,000 and $108,173, respectively as shares granted to Directors’ and as stock compensation expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. Additional compensation expense of $108,173 will be recorded in 2024, with the remaining $8,654 to be expensed in 2025. See Note 13.

 

NOTE. 12 INCOME TAXES

 

AMDI applies the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes with respect to the accounting for uncertainty of income tax positions. ASC Topic 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company’s open tax year includes 2022.

 

   

December 31,

2022

   

December 31,

2021

 
Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net:   $ 447,406     $ -  
Benefits from net operating losses     435,921       -  
Equity-based compensation     (136,995 )     -  
Depreciation     746,332       -  
Less: valuation allowance     (746,332 )     -  
    $ -     $ -  

 

   

December 31,

2022

   

December 31,

2021

 
US federal statutory rate     21.0 %     -  
State taxes     7.5 %     -  
Permanent differences     0.3 %     -  
Change in valuation allowance     (28.8 )%     -  
Effective tax rate     - %     -  

 

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NOTE 13. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

Issuance of Common Stock to Founders In Exchange for Contribution of WOC and Seas the Day Charters USVI:

 

In 2021, accordance with Ham & Cheese LLC’s operating agreement dated March 9, 2012, it has one authorized class of membership units. The total issued and outstanding member units were held by two members who held 55% and 45% of total membership units respectively.

 

In April 2022, the follow transactions occurred:

 

AMDI issued 3,200,000 shares and 3,200,000 shares to founders of Ham & Cheese LLC, respectively, in the conversion to a C-Corporation, in exchange for their contribution of WOC and Seas the Day Charters USVI. 6,400,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01, have been presented retroactively with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

 

An additional 475,000 Common Voting stock shares were issued. This included 225,000 shares granted to Directors at $1.00 per share, 250,000 shares granted to a third Incorporator at par, and 225,000 stock options were granted as part of a Stock Incentive Plan and subsequently vested and exercised at $0.00 per share.

 

An additional 744,034 common shares were issued at a price of $1.00 with 669,034 of those being from a Reg CF offering, and the remaining 10,000 common shares from a Red D offering. In the remainder of the year, an additional 75,000 shares were issued in continuation of the Reg CF offering at $1.00 per share.

 

Also in April 2022, 180,000 shares were issued for conversion of a portion of a note payable at $1.00 per share.

 

In 2022, an additional 351,175 shares were issued as stock options were vested and exercised at $0.00 per share. The total outstanding common shares at December 31, 2022 was 8,375,209. The total consideration received less offering costs totaled $722,567.

 

Employee Stock Compensation Plan

 

In 2022, the Company instituted an employee stock-based compensation plan which grants options at a stated exercise price. The vested stock options are valued at the fair market value of $1, which was the sales price in the Reg CF offering in August of 2022. The exercised options and the term portion of the unvested options are recorded as stock compensation expense. In 2022, there were 2,637,350 options granted, 576,175 exercised and 2,061,175 outstanding. The purpose of the plan is to create an incentive for employees to stay with the company. The plan also aligns the interests of the employees and shareholders, who both want to see the company grow and increase its share price.

 

Stock-Based Compensation:

 

The Company measures and records the expense related to stock-based payment awards based on the fair value of those awards as determined on the date of grant. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the individual grant, generally equal to the vesting period and uses the straight-line method to recognize stock-based compensation. For stock options with performance conditions, the Company records compensation expense when it is deemed probable that the performance condition will be met. The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton (“Black-Scholes”) option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock awards. The Company selected the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as the method for determining the estimated fair value for stock options. The Black Scholes option-pricing model requires the use of highly subjective and complex assumptions, which determine the fair value of share-based awards, including the option’s expected term and the price volatility of the underlying stock. The Company calculates the fair value of options granted by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Expected Volatility—The Company estimated volatility for option grants by evaluating the average historical volatility of a peer group of companies for the period immediately preceding the option grant for a term that is approximately equal to the options’ expected term.

 

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Expected Term—The expected term of the Company’s options represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. The Company has elected to use the midpoint of the stock options vesting term and contractual expiration period to compute the expected term, as the Company does not have sufficient historical information to develop reasonable expectations about future exercise patterns and post-vesting employment termination behavior.

 

Risk-Free Interest Rate—The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield currently available on US Treasury zero-coupon issues with a term that is equal to the options’ expected term at the grant date.

 

Dividend Yield—The Company has not declared or paid dividends to date and does not anticipate declaring dividends. As such, the dividend yield has been estimated to be zero.

 

Stock Options:

 

From April 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, AMDI issued stock grants totaling 2,862,350 shares of common stock containing an exercise price of $0.00 per share and vesting terms ranging from zero months (immediate vesting) to 60-months.

 

The fair value of each option grant on the date of grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model reflecting the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

    2022     2021  
Exercise price   $ 1.00       -  
Share price   $ 0.00       -  
Expected volatility     60% - 98%       -  
Expected life of options (in years)     2       -  
Risk free interest rate     2.54% - 4.38%       -  
Dividend yield     -       -  

 

    Options     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Terms
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021     -       -          
Granted     2,862,350       -          
Exercised     (801,175 )     -          
Forfeited or expired     -       -          
Outstanding at December 31, 2022     2,061,175               2.08  
                         
Exercisable at December 31, 2022     351,175               2.08  

 

During the year ended December 31, 2023, $1,006,503 will be expensed as stock compensation on the accompanying statement of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the remaining $201,301 will be expensed as stock compensation on the accompanying statement of operations.

 

Expected volatility is based on volatility of the comparable industry common stock prices and the expected life of options is based on current data with respect to employee exercise periods.

 

The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated at $1.00 per stock option. The total value of unexercised stock options is $ 2,061,175.

 

The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1,654,546 period ending December 31, 2022 in connection with awards made under the stock option plans under the fair value method.

 

The fair value of options vested during the period ending December 31, 2022 was $1.00.

 

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NOTE 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

STDC Holdings has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through June 2, 2023, which is the date these consolidated financial statements were available for issuance. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the following events occurred:

 

Acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC

 

On January 25, 2023, AMDI Digital Corporation, a United States Virgin Islands corporation, acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Paradise Adventures, LLC for an initial acquisition price of approximately $3,195,000 which was funded through a cash payment of approximately $819,000, issuance of a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 and the issuance of 300,000 shares of AMDI Digital Corporation common stock. The note matures 90-days from issuance date, or the effective date of the AMDI Digital Corporation Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The assets purchased in the acquisition include thirteen vessels, one vehicle, equipment and an office building with a fair market value of $2.28 million.

 

As noted above, in January 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $800,000 at an interest rate of 42% with the amount of $1,136,000 due in full in August 2023. The business loan was used for the cash payment portion of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC. The balance as of June 5, 2023 on this loan is $683,981.

 

Also as part of the funding for the Paradise Adventures acquisition, in January 2023, the Company entered into an additional loan agreement in the amount of $1,200,000 at an interest rate of 45% due in full in November 2023. The amount of $500,000 was used for payment of the acquisition of Paradise Adventures, LLC. The remaining funds of the business loan was used for general operating costs of the business. Of the $1,814,400 total amount due, the outstanding principal balance of the loan at June 5, 2023 is $1,247,036.

 

Debt to Equity Conversion

 

In January 2023, the Company converted 500,000 shares of stock for payment on the Tall Ship Windy long term note payable. The shares were issued to the owner of Tall Ship Windy. The amount of the conversion was valued at $1.00 per share, reducing the principal balance of the loan by $500,000. Simultaneously, agreements were signed to provide the shareholder the option to sell the converted shares back to the company at a price of $1.00 per share through September 2023.

 

Acquisition of Paradise Group

 

In March 2023, the Paradise Group entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell 100% of the membership interest of the Company to AMDI in 2023. The closing date has been extended to the date of the IPO in order to utilize IPO funds as partial payment of the agreement.

 

Navy Pier Lease

 

The previous lease period for the Navy Pier Lease was for a five-year term, beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2022. On May 1, 2023, the lease was extended for an additional five-year period, ending on December 31, 2027.

 

Supplementary Information – Immaterial Out of Period Adjustment to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 and 2022

 

Supplementary Information – Immaterial Out of Period Adjustment to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 and 2022

 

Upon review by the Company, 6,650,000 common stock shares with an amount of $66,500 was recorded in the company’s Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 as “Shares issued as part of reorganization” for the “Balance, December 31, 2021” period. This was an error. The 6,650,000 common stock shares with an amount of $66,500 should have been recorded in the “Balance, January 1, 2021” period.

 

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The audited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 with this error is as follows:

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-in
    Accumulated     Invested
Equity
   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity

 
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     (Deficit)     (Deficit)  
Balance, January 1, 2021     -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 34,439     $ 34,439  
Dividends to parent     -       -       -       -       (290,119 )     (290,119 )
Net income     -       -       -       -       72,624       72,624  
Balance, December 31, 2021     -       -       -       -       (183,056 )     (183,056 )
Shares issued as part of reorganization     6,650,000       66,500       -       (249,556 )     183,056       -  
Deemed dividend upon reorganization     -       -       -       (689,218 )     -       (689,218 )
Sale of common stock Reg CF, net of offering costs     669,034       6,690       648,317       -       -       655,007  
Sale of common stock for cash     75,000       750       74,250       -       -       75,000  
Note payable converted to common stock     180,000       1,800       178,200       -       -       180,000  
Exercise of stock options     801,175       8,012       (8,012 )     -       -       -  
Stock based compensation     -       -       1,654,546       -       -       1,654,546  
Net loss     -       -       -       (3,010,701 )     -       (3,010,701 )
Balance, December 31, 2022     8,375,209     $ 83,752     $ 2,547,301     $ (3,949,475 )   $ -     $ (1,318,422 )

 

The audited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 with error correction is as follows:

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-in
    Accumulated     Invested
Equity
   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity

 
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     (Deficit)     (Deficit)  
Balance, January 1, 2021     6,650,000     $ 66,500     $ -     $ (249,556 )   $ 217,495     $ 34,439  
Dividends to parent     -       -       -       -       (290,119 )     (290,119 )
Net income     -       -       -       -       72,624       72,624  
Balance, December 31, 2021     6,650,000       66,500       -       (249,556 )     -       (183,056 )
Deemed dividend upon reorganization     -       -       -       (689,218 )     -       (689,218 )
Sale of common stock Reg CF, net of offering costs     669,034       6,690       648,317       -       -       655,007  
Sale of common stock for cash     75,000       750       74,250       -       -       75,000  
Note payable converted to common stock     180,000       1,800       178,200       -       -       180,000  
Exercise of stock options     801,175       8,012       (8,012 )     -       -       -  
Stock based compensation     -       -       1,654,546       -       -       1,654,546  
Net loss     -       -       -       (3,010,701 )     -       (3,010,701 )
Balance, December 31, 2022     8,375,209     $ 83,752     $ 2,547,301     $ (3,949,475 )   $ -     $ (1,318,422 )

 

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Upon review, the Company has determined that this error is immaterial and will be documented as an immaterial out of period adjustment. In connection with decisions related to the interpretation of federal securities laws, the Supreme Court has concluded that an item is considered material if there is “a substantial likelihood that the…fact would have been viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the ‘total mix’ of information made available.” The Company used accepted guidelines including Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, and quantitative and qualitative considerations outlined in the extensive materiality guidance set forth in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Topics 1.M and 1.N (formerly referred to as SAB Nos. 99 and 108, respectively).

 

Using these guidelines, the Company determined the adjustment is immaterial as follows:

 

1. The error has no impact on the Company’s unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2022

 

2. The error has no impact on the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 2022; and

 

3. The error has immaterial impact to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 as follows:

 

a. There is no impact to the Company’s Statements of Operations for this period;

 

b. The impact to the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet for this period is immaterial, consisting of no impact to “Total stockholders’ deficit and an understatement of accumulated deficit for this period where the error self-corrects in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

As the company has determined that the error using generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) is immaterial, the Company has chosen not to revise its audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

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PARADISE ADVENTURES LLC
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

Paradise Adventures LLC    
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-44
Consolidated Statement of Operations as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-45
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-45
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-46
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-47

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Paradise Adventures, LLC

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Paradise Adventures, LLC (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related statements of operations, members’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two- year period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Critical Audit Matters

Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there were no critical audit matters.

 

Certified Public Accountants

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.

Tampa, Florida

July 25, 2023

 

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Paradise Adventures LLC

Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Assets                
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ 6,443     $ 208,913  
Accounts receivable     4,347       -  
Security deposits     1,074       -  
Total Current Assets     11,864       208,913  
                 
Right-of-use assets, net     48,291       64,928  
Property and equipment, net     758,998       847,730  
Total Assets   $ 819,153     $ 1,121,571  
                 
Liabilities and Members’ Equity                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 50,440     $ 35,179  
Accrued expenses     36,848       3,066  
Advance payable     30,564       70,564  
Notes payable, current portion     105,240       163,112  
Lease liability, current portion     18,791       16,636  
Total Current Liabilities     241,883       288,557  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities:                
Lease liability, net of current portion     29,500       48,291  
Notes payable, net of current portion     473,618       572,799  
Total Liabilities     745,001       909,647  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)                
                 
Members’ Equity     74,152       211,924  
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity   $ 819,153     $ 1,121,571  

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

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Paradise Adventures LLC

Statements of Operations and Members’ Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Revenue, Net   $ 2,038,013     $ 1,986,193  
                 
Cost of Revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below):                
Cost of labor     814,229       560,154  
Cost of direct operating expenses     414,963       360,704  
Total cost of revenue     1,229,192       920,858  
                 
Gross profit     808,821       1,065,335  
                 
Operating costs and expenses                
General and administrative expenses     696,210       601,518  
Depreciation expense     145,014       114,257  
Total operating costs and expenses     841,224       715,775  
                 
Operating income (loss)     (32,403 )     349,560  
                 
Other Income (Expenses):                
Interest expense     (76,303 )     (29,966 )
Employee retention credit, net     274,107       20,000  
Legal settlement     (90,000 )     -  
Gain on forgiveness of debt     69,512       -  
Loss on disposal of assets     -       (60,463 )
Total other income (expenses), net     177,316       (70,429 )
                 
Net Income   $ 144,913     $ 279,131  
                 
Members’ Equity – Beginning of Year     211,924       143,891  
                 
Net income     144,913       279,131  
                 
Distribution to members     (282,685 )     (211,098 )
                 
Members Equity – End of Year   $ 74,152     $ 211,924  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Paradise Adventures LLC

Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                
Net income   $ 144,913     $ 279,131  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                
Depreciation expense     145,014       114,257  
Loss on the disposal of property and equipment     -       60,463  
Amortization of right-of-use assets     16,637       14,737  
Gain on forgiveness of debt     (69,512 )     -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Increase in accounts receivable     (4,347 )        
Increase in deposits     (1,074 )        
Increase in accounts payable     15,261       3,904  
Increase in accrued expenses     33,782       582  
Decrease in lease liabilities     (16,636 )     (14,738 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     264,038       458,336  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                
Purchase of property and equipment     (56,282 )     (209,542 )
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment     -       45,000  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (56,282 )     (164,542 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
Proceeds from notes payable     -       85,109  
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program     -       69,512  
Repayments of notes payable     (87,541 )     (145,502 )
Repayments of advance payable     (40,000 )     (10,000 )
Distributions to members     (282,685 )     (211,098 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (410,226 )     (211,979 )
                 
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash     (202,470 )     81,815  
Beginning of year     208,913       127,098  
End of year   $ 6,443     $ 208,913  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:                
Cash paid for interest   $ 49,782     $ 29,966  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing Information:                
Right-of-use assets recognized in exchange for lease liabilities   $ -     $ 48,730  
Purchase of property and equipment with debt financing   $ -     $ 26,825  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Paradise Adventures LLC

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Business Activities

 

Paradise Adventures LLC (the “Company” or “Paradise Adventures”), a United States limited liability company formed on September 17, 2012, as an in-destination tour activity operator providing primarily boat tours and private boat charters with a Caribbean style sailing adventure. The Company owns and operates more than a dozen tour and charter boats with its main operations located in the Panama City Beach, Florida. The Company offers daytime sightseeing sails, snorkel trips, evening sunset sails and private charters.

 

The Company’s flagship Catamaran, called the “Privateer”, is a 52-foot, U.S. Coast Guard Certified Sailing Catamaran that comfortably carries up to 78 passengers. The Company’s second boat is named “Footloose,” it is a 40-foot, U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran that can carry a maximum of 38 passengers. In 2021, the Company’s purchased a 52-ft Beneteau Sailboat that offers daytime sightseeing and sunset sails for up to 12 guests. Paradise Adventures also created a watersports division in 2020 that offers privately chartered or captained pontoon rentals, paddle board and kayak rentals.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).

 

NOTE 2. LIQUIDITY

 

These financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

Historically, the Company has relied upon cash flows from operations for its capital and growth needs. Management believes that existing cash balances, revenues from newly acquired guests and availability to additional financing will be adequate to fund operations at existing levels beyond one year from the date the financial statements were available to be issued. However, no assurance can be provided that existing funds will be adequate to fund operations. If existing funds are not adequate, management will be required to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt or equity. Based on management’s evaluation, the Company will be able to continue in operation on a going concern basis for at least the next twelve months from the date these financial statements are issued.

 

These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.

 

NOTE 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the estimated useful lives of long-lived assets and net present value of operating lease liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) and all the related amendments.

 

The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under previous U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.

 

The Company’s revenues consist of completed group boat tours, private charters and watersports tours, food and beverage sales during the tours and charters, and merchandise sales. Revenue is recognized at the time of completing the performance obligation, in this case, the completion of the tour or charter activity or the passing of the non-refundable booking date, net of sales taxes. Food, beverage and merchandise sales are recorded at the completion of the sales transaction when the food, beverage or merchandise is delivered to the customer. Accordingly, the Company’s revenues are recognized at a point in time. Boat tour and charter bookings occur via our website at www.paradiseadventurespcb.com, direct phone sales, or third-party online travel agency (“OTA”). Customers pay for their group tour or private charter in full at the time of booking and the Company has operations year-round.

 

Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and depreciation is provided by use of the straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of depreciable assets. Estimated lives are as follows:

 

    Years
Property and Equipment:    
Boats   5-18
Vehicles   5
Jet Ski   5
Furniture and equipment   5

 

When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company considers investments in money market funds to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company held no cash equivalents.

 

The Company maintains its cash with financial institutions in bank deposit accounts which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not have any deposits in excess of federal insured limits. The Company maintains its cash with high quality financial institutions, which the Company believes limits these risks.

 

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Leases

 

The Company accounts for leases under ASC Topic 842 Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company leases boat slips for vessels to conduct business. The Company has elected not to recognize right- of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

 

Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a sole proprietorship under the Internal Revenue Code. In lieu of corporate federal income taxes, each member is responsible for the tax liability, if any, related to their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements; however, the Company will continue to provide for appropriate state income taxes. The Company has concluded that it is a pass-through entity and there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If the Company were to incur an income tax liability in the future, interest on any income tax liability would be reported as interest expense and penalties on any income tax liability would be reported as income taxes in the accompanying statements of operations.

 

Generally, federal, state and local authorities may examine the Companies’ tax returns for three years from the date of filing. The Company’s tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are open for examination.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, advertising expense totaled $80,663 and $64,992, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations and consisted of reclassifying depreciation expense from cost of revenues to operating expenses and reclassifying supplies expense of $129,080 from cost of direct operating expenses to general and administrative expenses.

 

NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

The Company’s property and equipment, net consists of the following as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

Description   Estimated
Useful Lives
    2022     2021  
Boats   5-18     $ 1,239,075     $ 1,216,525  
Vehicles   5       32,854       32,854  
Jet Ski   5       111,000       111,000  
Furniture and equipment   5       91,231       57,668  
Total property and equipment, at cost           1,474,160       1,418,047  
Accumulated depreciation           (715,162 )     (570,317 )
Total property and equipment, net         $ 758,998     $ 847,730  

 

Depreciation expense totaled $145,014 and $114,257 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

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NOTE 5. NOTES PAYABLE

 

    December 31,  
    2022     2021  
In February 2015, the Company executed an equipment financing arrangement in the amount of $386,000 with an interest rate at 5.25% per annum, maturing in February 2030 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $3,257 beginning March 2015. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of approximately $486,089 as of December 31, 2022, is cross-collateralized with other loan agreements with the same lender and is guaranteed by the Company’s managing members.   $ 208,760     $ 236,569  
                 
In February 2018, the Company executed an equipment financing arrangement in the amount of $125,000 with an interest rate of 5% per annum, maturing in February 2028 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,326 beginning March 2018. The note is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of approximately $486,089 as of December 31, 2022, is cross-collateralized with other loan agreement with the same lender and is guaranteed by Company’s managing members.     78,929       90,584  
                 
In October 2019, the Company executed an equipment financing arrangement in the amount of $170,589 with an interest rate of 18% per annum, maturing in October 2024 and requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $3,468 are required beginning December 2019. The note holder required an advance of the first and last payment that was due at signing, and the note is guaranteed by the Company’s managing members.     59,959       90,301  
                 
In July 2020, the Company executed an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $150,000 with an interest rate of 3.75% per annum to be repaid with fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $731 beginning July 2021. The note is secured by substantially all assets of the Company and matures in July 2050.     150,000       148,269  
                 
In February 2021, the Company entered into a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $69,512 with an interest rate of 1% per annum, maturing in February 2023 and requiring fixed monthly payments beginning in September 2021. In February 2022, the Company received notification that the PPP Loan principal of $69,512 had been forgiven which has been reflected as a gain on forgiveness of debt on the accompanying statements of operations.     -       69,512  
                 
In January 2021, the Company executed an equipment financing arrangement in the amount of $25,689 with an interest rate of 18% per annum, maturing in January 2024, requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $913 beginning February 2021 and is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of approximately $20,000 as of December 31, 2022.     11,864       22,967  
                 
In May 2021, the Company executed an equipment financing arrangement in the amount of $59,470 with an interest rate of 18% per annum, maturing in May 2025, requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $1,705 beginning June 2021 and is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of approximately $40,638 as of December 31, 2022.     49,436       54,423  
                 
In May 2021, the Company executed an equipment financing arrangement in the amount of $26,824 with an interest rate of 6.74% per annum, maturing in June 2026, requiring fixed monthly payments of principal and interest of $528 beginning June 2021 and is secured by property and equipment with a carrying value of approximately $63,000 as of December 31, 2022.     19,910       24,286  
                 
Total Notes Payable   $ 578,858     $ 735,911  
Less Current Portion     (105,240 )     (163,112 )
Notes Payable, Net of Current Portion   $ 473,618     $ 572,799  

 

Future maturities of the Company’s notes payable are as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,        
2023   $ 105,240  
2024     98,740  
2025     74,085  
2026     54,942  
2027     53,866  
Thereafter     191,985  
    $ 578,858  

 

In January 2023, the Company repaid the notes payable and all accrued interest in full in connection with the sale of the Company to an unrelated party (see Note 9).

 

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NOTE 6. ADVANCE PAYABLE

 

In 2020, the Company received a working capital advance of $92,410 with no formal repayment terms, due on demand and an interest rate of approximately 12%. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the advance had an outstanding principal balance of $30,564 and $70,564, presented as advance payable on the accompanying balance sheets, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, accrued interest on the advance payable amounted to $22,936 which is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying balance sheet. The advance payable and all accrued interest were repaid in full in January 2023, see Note 9.

 

NOTE 7. LEASES

 

In December 2019, the Company signed a 1-year lease with Bay Point Master Tenant, LLC for their Footloose vessel, effective January 1, 2020, with respect to certain property and docking space located at 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32408. The lease requires the Company to pay a base monthly rental fee of $700 plus 7% tax per month. On November 11, 2020, the Company signed an addendum to the lease agreement to extend the lease through December 31, 2025.

 

In January 2021, the Company signed a 3-year lease for their Privateer vessel with the same tenet and location. This lease requires the Company to pay a base monthly rental fee of $1,169 plus 7% tax per month.

 

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the right-of-use assets (“ROU”) are summarized as follow:

 

    2022     2021  
Dock lease right-of-use assets   $ 83,435     $ 83,435  
Less: accumulated amortization     (35,144 )     (18,507 )
Right-of-use assets, net   $ 48,291     $ 64,928  

 

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, operating lease liabilities related to the ROU assets are summarized as follows:

 

    2022     2021  
Lease liabilities related to dock lease right-of-use assets   $ 48,291     $ 64,928  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities     (18,791 )     (16,637 )
Lease liabilities, net of current portion   $ 29,500     $ 48,291  

 

As of December 31, 2022, the weighted average lease term remining is 2.34 years and weighted average discount rate is 7%. The following table presents the maturity of the Company’s operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2022:

 

Year ended December 31,   Amount  
2023   $ 23,988  
2024     23,988  
2025     8,988  
Total minimum non-cancelable operating lease payments     56,964  
Less: discount to fair value     (8,673 )
Total lease liability as of December 31, 2022   $ 48,291  

 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $29,999 and $23,517, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.

 

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

    2022     2021  
Operating cash flows from lease liability   $ 23,988     $ 23,988  

 

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NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, claims are made against the Company in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties, or injunctions prohibiting the Company from selling one or more products or engaging in other activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for that period or future periods. The Company is not presently a party to any pending or threatened legal proceedings.

 

The Company was subject to two legal suits during the year ended December 31, 2022 with each case being settled and/or dismissed. The Company incurred a settlement cost of approximately $90,000, recorded as legal settlement on the accompanying statements of operations and members’ equity. All other fees and legal costs associated with the suits were paid by the insurance company except approximately $8,000, which is recorded within general and administrative expenses on the accompanying statements of operations.

 

NOTE 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through July 25, 2023, which is the date these audited consolidated financial statements were available for issuance. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the following events occurred:

 

Acquisition of Paradise Adventures LLC

 

On January 25, 2023, Amphitrite Digital Corporation (AMDI), a United States Virgin Islands corporation, acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Paradise Adventures, LLC for an initial acquisition price of approximately $3,200,000 which was funded through a cash payment of approximately $824,000, issuance of a note payable in the amount of $2,076,000 and the issuance of 300,000 shares of Amphitrite Digital Corporation common stock with an estimated fair value of $300,000 based on recent common stock sales. The note matures at the effective date of the Amphitrite Digital Corporation Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or 90-days from the note issuance date. The proceeds received in the sale of Paradise Adventures LLC to AMDI were utilized to pay in full the advance payable disclosed in note 6 and all outstanding accrued interest. Further, all outstanding principal and accrued interest on the notes payable disclosed in note 5 were repaid in full.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Members’ of Paradise Group of Companies

 

Results of Review of Interim Financial Information

 

We have reviewed the combined balance sheet of Paradise Group of Companies (the Company) as of June 30, 2023, and the related combined statements of operations, Members’ equity and cashflows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the related condensed notes (collectively referred to as the interim financial statements). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2022, and the related statements of operations, Members’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated May 11, 2023, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2023, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

Basis for Review Results

 

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

 

Certified Public Accountants

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.

Tampa, Florida

August 4, 2023

 

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PARADISE GROUP OF COMPANIES

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

June 30, 2023 and 2022

 

Paradise Yacht Management Group    
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022   F-55
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-56
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-57
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022   F-58
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-59

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
Assets                
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ 236,551     $ 416,989  
Restricted cash     1,700,360       2,226,288  
Accounts receivable, net     333,698       213,199  
Inventory     135,525       62,703  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     10,052       7,668  
Total current assets     2,416,186       2,926,847  
                 
Long Term Assets                
Property and equipment, net     47,076       45,622  
Security deposits     20,135       15,695  
Total long term assets     67,211       31,317  
                 
Total Assets   $ 2,483,397       2,988,164  
                 
Liabilities and Members’ Equity                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 43,157     $ 66,230  
Credit card payable     33,120       99,832  
Notes payable, current portion     3,240       3,214  
Contract liabilities     1,080,028       1,463,987  
Funds held for others     620,332       762,301  
Total current Liabilities     1,779,877       2,395,564  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities:                
Notes payable, net of current portion     145,238       146,889  
Total Liabilities     1,925,115       2,542,453  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)                
                 
Members’ Equity     558,282       445,711  
                 
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity   $ 2,483,397     $ 2,988,164  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Statements of Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

 

    Six months ended
June 30,
 
    2023     2022  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Revenues:                
Gross term charter revenue   $ 5,460,566     $ 7,694,358  
Yacht and term charter sales commission     169,654       73,652  
Maintenance revenue     243,219       201,114  
Yacht management services     38,602       40,430  
Other     120        3,600   
Total revenues     5,912,161        8,013,154   
                 
Cost of Revenue:                
Cost of gross term charter revenue     4,431,116       6,532,559  
Cost of maintenance     151,007       126,687  
Total cost of revenue     4,582,123       6,659,246  
                 
Gross profit     1,330,038       1,353,908  
                 
Operating Costs and Expenses;                
General and administrative expenses     1,184,077       1,033,861  
Total operating costs and expenses     1,184,077       1,033,861  
                 
Operating income     145,961       320,047  
                 
Other Income (Expenses):                
Interest expense     (2,780 )     (2,842 )
Other income     27,637       25,377  
Total other income (expenses), net     24,857       22,535  
                 
Net Income   $ 170,818     $ 342,582  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Statements of Members’ Equity

Six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

 

    Six months ended
June 30,
2023
 
    (unaudited)  
Opening Balance - January 1, 2023   $ 445,711  
Distributions     (58,247 )
Net income     170,818  
Closing balance - June 30, 2023   $ 558,282  

 

    Six months ended
June 30,
2022
 
    (unaudited)  
Opening Balance - January 1, 2022   $ 422,549  
Distributions     (10,721 )
Net income     342,582  
Closing balance - June 30, 2022   $ 754,410  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

 

    Six months ended
June 30,
 
    2023     2022  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                
Net income   $ 170,818     $ 342,582  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Bad debt expenses     200       20,134  
Depreciation     6,046       5,797  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Increase in accounts receivable     (120,699 )     (41,141 )
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets     (6,824 )     (6,789 )
Increase in inventory     (72,822 )     (37,883 )
Decrease in accounts payable and other short term liabilities     (89,785 )     (19,362 )
(Decrease)/Increase in contract liabilities     (383,959 )     15,462  
(Decrease)/Increase in funds held for others     (141,969 )     24,961  
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities     (638,994 )     303,761  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:     (7,500 )     (23,772 )
Purchases of property and equipment     (7,500 )     (23,772 )
Net cash used in investing activities                
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
Repayment of loan     (1,625 )     (1,624 )
Member distributions     (58,247 )     (10,718 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (59,872 )     (12,342 )
                 
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Restricted Cash     (706,366 )     267,647  
Cash and Restricted Cash, beginning of year     2,643,277       2,299,094  
Cash and Restricted Cash, end of period   $ 1,936,911     $ 2,566,741  
                 
Cash     236,551       531,598  
Restricted Cash     1,700,360       2,035,140  
End of period   $ 1,936,911     $ 2,566,738  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                
Cash paid for interest   $ 2,780     $ 2,842  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Business Activities

 

The Paradise Group of Companies consists of Paradise Yacht Management, LLC, formed in July 2015, Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC, formed in November 2019, CharterSmarter, LLC, formed in Augusts 2020, Paradise Yacht Clearing, LLC, formed in August 2021, and PYM (BVI) Ltd, formed in May 2022 (collectively referred to as the “Company”). The group of companies are headquartered in St Thomas, USVI and are related through common ownership. The group of companies are engaged as a term charter yacht management company, providing all-inclusive vacations for guests aboard sailing and motor vessels in the Caribbean. These yachts are managed by the Paradise Group on behalf of yacht owners, in which the Paradise Group controls the yacht through its management services. Ancillary yacht management services include: term charter broker sales activity, term charter clearing agent activity, yacht sales brokerage services and yacht maintenance services.

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Combination

 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company. These financial statements include the combined accounts of The Paradise Group of Companies. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.

 

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the combined financial statements is as follows:

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the estimated useful lives of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company considers funds received from customers for future term charters to be cash equivalents.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk primarily consist of cash.

 

Cash and Restricted Cash

 

The Company maintains its cash with financial institutions in bank deposit accounts which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Company maintains its cash with high quality financial institutions, which the Company believes limits these risks. On June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, cash balances exceeding the FDIC insured limit of $250,000, was $1,244,887 and $1,962,343 respectively.

 

Restricted cash consists of funds received from customers for future charters, as well as cash held for managed yachts. The following table provides information about restricted cash June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2023     2022  
Funds received from customers for future term charters   $ 1,080,028     $ 1,463,987  
Cash held for managed yachts     620,332       762,301  
Total   $ 1,700,360     $ 2,226,288  

 

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Inventory

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value and consist of parts resold during maintenance services and work in progress. The cost of parts is calculated using the average cost method of parts plus an allocation of direct shipping and import costs. Work in progress is calculated at cost. The following table provides information about inventory at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
Parts for re-sale   $ 108,001     $ 61,370  
Work in progress     27,524       1,333  
Total   $ 135,525     $ 62,703  

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews its long‐lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may be impaired. If it is determined that the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the combined statements of operations for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset.

 

Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are reported on a Company’s combined balance sheets at net book value, and capitalized at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the various asset classes. Estimate lives are as follows:

 

Property and Equipment:   Years
Mooring Balls   10
Vehicles   5
Boats   5

 

When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expenses as incurred.

 

A breakdown of the property and equipment, net consists of the following as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
Mooring balls   $ 15,017     $ 15,017  
Vehicles     34,000       26,500  
Boats     26,453       26,453  
Total property and equipment, at cost     75,470       67,970  
Accumulative depreciation     (28,394 )     (22,348 )
Total property and equipment, net   $ 47,076     $ 45,622  

 

Depreciation expense totaled $6,046 and $5,797, respectively, for the six months ending June 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) and all the related amendments.

 

The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under previous U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.

 

The Company’s revenues consist of term charter revenue from managed yachts received from charter customers. While the Company does not own the yachts used for chartering services, the Company has determined that it acts as the principal through its managed services provided to yacht owners. Therefore, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. Charter profits shared with yacht owners, which is typically 15% to 18% of profits, is recognized as a cost of revenue. Additional revenue from non-managed yacht services include clearing agent services, maintenance services, yacht sales brokerage commissions and term charter sales commission. Revenue is recognized at the time of completing the performance obligation, in this case, the completion of the tour or charter activity or the passing of the non-refundable booking date. Accordingly, the Company’s revenues are recognized at a point in time.

 

Term charter bookings occur via external term charter brokers, as well as the Company’s in-house booking services, such as our website at www.pcyclearing.com. Guests pay for their term charters in full at least 30 days before departure which are reflected as contract liabilities. Term charters are seasonal, operating primarily from late October to early August each year. Therefore, contract liabilities outstanding as of June 30 of any year are expected to be recognized as revenue in the following fiscal year.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The following table provides information about accounts receivable and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

 

    Accounts
Receivable
    Contract
Liabilities
 
January 1, 2022   $ 304,199     $ 876,677  
December 1, 2022     213,199       1,463,987  
June 30, 2023     333,698       1,080,028  

 

The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivables is determined principally on the basis of past collection experience as well as consideration of current economic conditions and changes in our customer collection trends. Based on the current conditions, no allowance for uncollectible accounts was provided for.

 

Bad debt expense totaled $200 and $20,134, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of term charter revenue includes term charter brokerage fees, direct term charter expenses, managed yacht maintenance costs and profit sharing payments to yacht owners. Non-managed yacht’s maintenance cost of goods is included as cost of maintenance.

 

Leases

 

The Company accounts for leases under ASC Topic 842 Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the combined balance sheets.

 

Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administrative expenses in the combined statements of operations.

 

The Company leases an office and workshop to conduct business. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The Paradise Group of companies has elected to be treated as flow-through LLC tax entities under the Internal Revenue Code. In lieu of corporate federal income taxes, each member is responsible for the tax liability, if any, related to their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements; however, the Company will continue to provide for appropriate state income taxes if applicable. The Company has concluded that it is a pass-through entity and there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If the Company were to incur an income tax liability in the future, interest on any income tax liability would be reported as interest expense and penalties on any income tax liability would be reported as income taxes in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

Generally, federal, state and local authorities may examine the Companies’ tax returns for three years from the date of filing.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $52,370 and $61,105, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

NOTE 3. NOTES PAYABLE

 

On May 23, 2020, the Company entered into an EIDL Loan in the amount of $150,000 with a 3.75% interest rate with a 30-year maturity date. Fixed monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount $731 were required beginning June 2021.

 

The five year repayment schedule is as follows, including a reconciliation to note payable after the current portion:

 

Years Ending December 31      
2023 (remaining)   $ 1,589  
2024     3,303  
2025     3,444  
2026     3,576  
2027     3,712  
2028     3,854  
Thereafter     129,000  
Total notes payable     148,478  
Less current protion     (3,240 )
notes payable, net of current protion   $ 145,238  

 

NOTE 4. LEASES

 

The Company leases an office and workshop to conduct business. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less. Rent expense for the six months ending June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $50,244 and $36,530, respectively.

 

NOTE 5. MEMBERS’ EQUITY

 

The group of companies are organized as LLCs, and therefore has members’ equity listed in the combined statements of members’ equity. There is only class of membership interest.

 

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NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, claims are made against the Company in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties, or injunctions prohibiting the Company from selling one or more products or engaging in other activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for that period or future periods. The Company is not presently a party to any pending or threatened legal proceedings.

 

NOTE 7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through August 4, 2023, which is the date these reviewed combined financial statements were available for issuance. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the following events occurred:

 

In March 2023, the Paradise Group entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell 100% of the membership interest of the Company to Amphitrite Digital Incorporated. This transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023 with the Offering of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated. On June 6, 2023, the Paradise Group entered into a First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before July 31, 2023. On July 31, 2023 the Paradise Group entered into a Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement which extended the closing date to on or before September 15, 2023 and eliminated “Contingent Consideration” for financial performance for post-acquisition financial periods agreed upon in the initial Purchase Agreement.

 

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PARADISE GROUP OF COMPANIES
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021    
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-67
Consolidated Statement of Operations as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-68
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-69
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-70

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To Management and Those Charged with Governance of

Paradise Yacht Management, LLC and Subsidiaries

 

Opinion on the Combined Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Paradise Yacht Management, LLC and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related combined statements of operations, members’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the combined financial statements). In our opinion, the combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s combined financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the combined financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the combined financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Critical Audit Matters

 

The critical audit matters to be communicated are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments.

 

We did not identify critical audit matters that need to be communicated.

 

Certified Public Accountants

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.

Tampa, Florida

May 11, 2023

 

 

ASSURANCE DIMENSIONS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & ASSOCIATES

also d/b/a McNAMARA and ASSOCIATES, PLLC

TAMPA BAY: 4920 W Cypress Street, Suite 102 | Tampa, FL 33607 | Office: 813.443.5048 | Fax: 813.443.5053

JACKSONVILLE: 4720 Salisbury Road, Suite 223 | Jacksonville, FL 32256 | Office: 888.410.2323 | Fax: 813.443.5053

ORLANDO: 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 300 | Orlando, FL 32810 | Office: 888.410.2323 | Fax: 813.443.5053

SOUTH FLORIDA: 2000 Banks Road, Suite 218 | Margate, FL 33063 | Office: 754.800.3400 | Fax: 813.443.5053

www.assurancedimensions.com

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

   

December 31,

2022

    December 31,
2021
 
Assets                
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ 416,989     $ 304,377  
Restricted Cash     2,226,288       1,994,717  
Accounts Receivable     213,199       304,199  
Inventory     62,703       26,915  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     7,668       17,150  
Total current assets     2,926,847       2,647,358  
                 
Long Term Assets                
Property and equipment, net     45,622       33,678  
Security deposits     15,695       15,695  
Total long term assets     61,317       49,373  
                 
Total Assets   $ 2,988,164     $ 2,696,731  
                 
Liabilities and Members’ Equity                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts Payable   $ 66,230     $ 44,958  
Credit cards payable     99,832       77,632  
Notes payable, current portion     3,214       3,301  
Contract liabilities     1,463,987       876,677  
Funds held for others     762,301       1,118,040  
Other current liabilities     -       3,471  
Total current liabilities     2,395,564       2,124,079  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities:                
Notes payable, net of current portion     146,880       150,103  
Total Liabilities     2,542,453       2,274,182  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)                
                 
Members; Equity     445,711       422,549  
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity   $ 2,988,164     $ 2,696,731  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Statement of Operations

For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Revenues:                
Gross term charter revenue   $ 10,023,534     $ 9,291,099  
Yacht and term charter sales commission     187,380       237,068  
Maintenance revenue     254,070       139,273  
Yacht management services     61,009       58,120  
Other     3,740       400  
Total revenues     10,529,733       9,725,960  
                 
Cost of Revenue:                
Cost of gross term charter revenue     8,112,322       8,019,678  
Cost of maintenance     162,653       109,563  
Total cost of revenue     8,274,975       8,129,241  
                 
Gross profit     2,254,758       1,596,719  
                 
Operating Costs and Expenses:                
General and administrative expenses     2,233,331       1,285,275  
Total operating costs and expenses     2,233,331       1,285,275  
                 
Operating income     21,427       311,444  
                 
Other Income (Expenses)                
Interest expense     (5,699 )     (5,786 )
Gain on forgiveness of loans     -       47,164  
Other income     71,816       63,745  
Total other income (expenses), net     66,117       105,123  
                 
Net Income   $ 87,544     $ 416,567  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Statements of Members’ Equity

For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

   

Total

Members’

Equity

 
Balance, December 31, 2020   $ 4,022  
Contributions     1,960  
Net income     416,567  
Balance, December 31, 2021     422,549  
Distributions     (64,382 )
Net income     87,544  
Balance, December 31, 2022   $ 445,711  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Combined Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

    2022     2021  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                
Net income   $ 87,544     $ 416,567  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:                
Bad debt     22,685       8,601  
Gain on forgiveness of loans     -       (47,164 )
Depreciation     11,843       5,591  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Decrease/(Increase) in accounts receivable     68,315       (201,500 )
Decrease/(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets     9,482       (20,022 )
Increase in inventory     (35,788 )     (17,415 )
Increase in accounts payable and other short term liabilities     40,001       18,709  
Increase in contract liabilities     587,310       876,677  
(Decrease)/Increase in funds held for others     (355,739 )     233,947  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     435,653       1,273,991  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities                
Purchases of property and equipment     (23,787 )     (26,166 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (23,787 )     (26,166 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
Repayment of loan     (3,301 )     -  
Proceeds from forgivable loans     -       27,582  
Member contributions (distributions)     (64,382 )     1,960  
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities     (67,683 )     29,542  
                 
Net Increase in Cash and Restricted Cash     344,183       1,277,367  
Cash and Restricted Cash, beginning of year     2,299,094       1,021,727  
Cash and Restricted Cash, end of year   $ 2,643,277     $ 2,299,094  
                 
Cash     416,989       304,377  
Restricted Cash     2,266,288       1,994,717  
End of year     2,643,277       2,299,094  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                
Cash for paid interest   $ 5,699     $ 3,398  
Cash paid for income taxes     -       -  

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

 

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Paradise Group of Companies

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

December 31, 2022 and 2021

 

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Business Activities

 

The Paradise Group of Companies consists of Paradise Yacht Management, LLC, formed in July 2015, Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC, formed in November 2019, CharterSmarter, LLC, formed in Augusts 2020, Paradise Yacht Clearing, LLC, formed in August 2021, and PYM (BVI) Ltd, formed in May 2022 (collectively referred to as the “Company”). The group of companies are headquartered in St Thomas, USVI and are related through common ownership. The group of companies are engaged as a term charter yacht management company, providing all-inclusive vacations for guests aboard sailing and motor vessels in the Caribbean. These yachts are managed by the Paradise Group on behalf of yacht owners, in which the Paradise Group controls the yacht through its management services. Ancillary yacht management services include: term charter broker sales activity, term charter clearing agent activity, yacht sales brokerage services and yacht maintenance services.

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Combination

 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company. These financial statements include the combined accounts of The Paradise Group of Companies. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.

 

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the combined financial statements is as follows:

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the estimated useful lives of long- lived assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company considers funds received from customers for future term charters to be cash equivalents.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk primarily consist of cash.

 

Cash and Restricted Cash

 

The Company maintains its cash with financial institutions in bank deposit accounts which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Company maintains its cash with high quality financial institutions, which the Company believes limits these risks. On December 31, 2022 and 2021, cash balances exceeding the FDIC insured limit of $250,000, was $1,962,343 and 1,631,552 respectively.

 

Restricted cash consists of funds received from customers for future charters, as well as cash held for managed yachts. The following table provides information about restricted cash for the years ending December 31:

 

    2022     2021  
Funds received from customers for future term charters   $ 1,463,987     $ 876,677  
Cash held for managed yachts     762,301       1,118,040  
Total   $ 2,226,288     $ 1,994,717  

 

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Inventory

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value and consist of parts resold during maintenance services and work in progress. The cost of parts is calculated using the average cost method of parts plus an allocation of direct shipping and import costs. Work in progress is calculated at cost. The following table provides information about inventory for the years ending December 31:

 

    2022     2021  
Parts for re-sale   $ 61,371     $ 26,915  
Work in progress     1,333       -  
Total   $ 62,703     $ 26,915  

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews its long‐lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may be impaired. If it is determined that the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the combined statements of operations for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset.

 

Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are reported on a Company’s combined balance sheets at net book value, and capitalized at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the various asset classes. Estimate lives are as follows:

 

Property and Equipment:   Years
Mooring Balls   10
Vehicles   5
Boats   5

 

When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expenses as incurred.

 

A breakdown of the property and equipment consists of the following as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

    2022     2021  
Mooring balls   $ 15,017     $ 15,017  
Vehicles     26,500       3,000  
Boats     26,453       26,166  
Total property and equipment, at cost     67,970       44,183  
Accumulative depreciation     (22,348 )     (10,505 )
Total property and equipment, net   $ 45,622     $ 33,678  

 

Depreciation expense totaled $11,843 and $5,591, respectively, for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) and all the related amendments.

 

The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under previous U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.

 

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The Company’s revenues consist of term charter revenue from managed yachts received from charter customers. While the Company does not own the yachts used for chartering services, the Company has determined that it acts as the principal through its managed services provided to yacht owners. Therefore, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. Charter profits shared with yacht owners, which is typically 15% to 18% of profits, is recognized as a cost of revenue. Additional revenue from non-managed yacht services include clearing agent services, maintenance services, yacht sales brokerage commissions and term charter sales commission. Revenue is recognized at the time of completing the performance obligation, in this case, the completion of the tour or charter activity or the passing of the non-refundable booking date. Accordingly, the Company’s revenues are recognized at a point in time.

 

Term charter bookings occur via external term charter brokers, as well as the Company’s in-house booking services, such as our website at www.pcyclearing.com. Guests pay for their term charters in full at least 30 days before departure which are reflected as contract liabilities. Term charters are seasonal, operating primarily from late October to early August each year. Therefore, contract liabilities outstanding as of December 31 of any year are expected to be recognized as revenue in the following fiscal year.

 

The following table provides information about accounts receivable and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

 

    Accounts
Receivable
   

Contract

Liabilities

 
January 1, 2021   $ 113,300     $ -  
December 31, 2021     304,199       876,677  
December 31, 2022     213,199       1,463,987  

 

Bad debt expense totaled $22,685 and $8,601, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of term charter revenue includes term charter brokerage fees, direct term charter expenses, managed yacht maintenance costs and profit sharing payments to yacht owners. Non-managed yacht’s maintenance cost of goods is included as cost of maintenance.

 

Leases

 

The Company accounts for leases under ASC Topic 842 Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the combined balance sheets.

 

Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administrative expenses in the combined statements of operations.

 

The Company leases an office and workshop to conduct business. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Paradise Group of companies has elected to be treated as flow-through LLC tax entities under the Internal Revenue Code. In lieu of corporate federal income taxes, each member is responsible for the tax liability, if any, related to their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements; however, the Company will continue to provide for appropriate state income taxes if applicable. The Company has concluded that it is a pass-through entity and there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If the Company were to incur an income tax liability in the future, interest on any income tax liability would be reported as interest expense and penalties on any income tax liability would be reported as income taxes in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

Generally, federal, state and local authorities may examine the Companies’ tax returns for three years from the date of filing.

 

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Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $117,478 and $48,405, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

NOTE 3. NOTES PAYABLE

 

On May 2, 2020, the Company entered into a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $19,582 with a 1% interest rate. In February 2021, the Company received notification that this PPP Loan had been forgiven.

 

In February 2021 the Company entered into a second PPP Loan in the amount of $19,582 with a 1% interest rate. In July 2021, the Company received notification that this PPP Loan had also been forgiven.

 

Additionally, on June 28, 2021 received $8,000 from the SBA as a disaster loan. This advance was forgiven in July 2021.

 

The principal balances of $47,164 for the remaining loans above have been reflected as gain on forgiveness of loans on the 2021 accompanying combined statements of operations.

 

On May 23, 2020, the Company entered into an EIDL Loan in the amount of $150,000 with a 3.75% interest rate with a 30-year maturity date. Fixed monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount $731 were required beginning June 2021.

 

The five year repayment schedule is as follows, including a reconciliation to note payable after the current portion:

 

Years Ending December 31      
2023   $ 3,214  
2024     3,303  
2025     3,444  
2026     3,576  
2027     3,712  
Thereafter     132,854  
Total notes payable     150,103  
Less current portion     (3,214 )
Notes payable, net of current portion   $ 146,889  

 

NOTE 4. LEASES

 

The Company leases an office and workshop to conduct business. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $90,208 and $34,081, respectively.

 

NOTE 5. MEMBERS’ EQUITY

 

The group of companies are incorporated as LLCs, and therefor has members’ equity listed in the combined statements of members’ equity. There is only class of membership interest.

 

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, claims are made against the Company in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties, or injunctions prohibiting the Company from selling one or more products or engaging in other activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for that period or future periods. The Company is not presently a party to any pending or threatened legal proceedings.

 

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NOTE 7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Th Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through May 11, 2023, which is the date these audited combined financial statements were available for issuance. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the following events occurred:

 

In March 2023, the Paradise Group entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell 100% of the membership interest of the Company to Amphitrite Digital Incorporated.

 

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[     ] Shares of Common Stock

 

AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED.

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR THAT WE HAVE REFERRED YOU TO. WE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL COMMON STOCK AND IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY COMMON STOCK IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.

 

Until [●], all dealers that effect transactions in these securities whether or not participating in this Offering may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

 

The Date of This Prospectus is [●], 2023

 

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INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

 

The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than the underwriting discounts and commissions, payable by the registrant in connection with the sale of common stock being registered. All amounts are estimates except for the SEC registration fee, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, filing fee and Nasdaq listing fee.

 

Item   Amount to
be paid
 
SEC registration fee   $ [●]  
FINRA filing fee   $ [●]  
Nasdaq filing fee   $ 5,000  
Printing fees and expenses   $ 1,000  
Legal fees and expenses   $ 500,000  
Accounting fees and expenses   $ 250,000  
Underwriter’s expenses   $ 25,000  
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses   $ 5,000  
Miscellaneous fees and expenses   $ 5,000  
         
Total   $ [●]  

 

Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

We are incorporated under the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands (“USVI”). USVI law and Section 8 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that each director, stockholder and officer, in consideration for his services, shall, in the absence of fraud, be indemnified, whether then in office or not, for the reasonable cost and expenses incurred by him in connection with the defense of, or for advice concerning any claim asserted or proceeding brought against him by reason of his being or having been a director, stockholder or officer of the corporation or of any subsidiary of the corporation, whether or not wholly-owned, to the maximum extent permitted by law. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be inclusive of any other rights to which any director, stockholder or officer may be entitled as a matter of law. Further, Section 9 provides that No contract or other transaction between the corporation and other corporations, in the absence of fraud, shall be affected or invalidated by the fact that any one or more of the directors of the corporation is or are interested in a contract or transaction, or are directors or officers of any other corporation, and any director or directors, individually or jointly, may be a party or parties to, or may be interested in such contract, act or transaction, or in any way connected with such person or person’s firm or corporation, and each and every person who may become a director of the corporation is hereby relieved from any liability that might otherwise exist from this contracting with the corporation for the benefit of himself or any firm, association or corporation in which he may be in any way interested. Any director of the corporation may vote upon any transaction with the corporation without regard to the fact that he is also a director of such subsidiary or corporation.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable.

 

We maintain insurance policies under which our directors and officers are insured up to $2.5 million, subject to the limitations of the policy, against certain expenses in connection with the defense of, and certain liabilities which might be imposed as a result of, actions, suits or proceedings to which they are parties by reason of being or having been directors or officers. The coverage provided by these policies may apply whether or not the registrant would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of applicable USVI laws.

 

The underwriting agreement between the registrant and the underwriters to be filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this registration statement provides for the indemnification by the underwriters of the registrant’s directors and officers and certain controlling persons against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act with respect to information provided by the underwriters specifically for inclusion in the registration statement.

 

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Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

In the three years prior to the date of this prospectus, we offered and sold the Common Stock below. None of the issuances involved underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions. We relied upon Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended for the offer and sale of the securities. We believed these exemptions were available because:

 

We are not a blank check company;

 

We filed a Form D, Notice of Sales, with the SEC;

 

Sales were not made by general solicitation or advertising;

 

All certificates had restrictive legends; and

 

Sales were made to persons with a pre-existing relationship to members of our management.

 

On April 1, 2022, we issued 3,200,000 shares of our Common Stock to our Founder, Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, Scott A. Stawski, for services as our Founder.

 

On April 1, 2022, we issued 3,200,000 shares of our Common Stock to our Founder, President and Director, Hope A. Stawski, for services as our Founder.

 

On April 1, 2022, we granted options to purchase 500,000 shares of our Common Stock to our Vice President of Operations and Secretary, Patrick Mullett, with the exercise price of $0.00 per share, as one of our Incorporators. 250,000 options vested and were exercised on April 1, 2022, and 250,000 options will vest on April 1, 2023. The options expire on April 1, 2023. We valued the Common Stock at $1.00 per share.

 

On April 1, 2022, we adopted our Director Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. As of December 31, 2022, we have issued 900,000 options to purchase Common Stock under the Plan, of which 450,000 options have been exercised and 450,000 options are unexercised as set forth below:

 

  On April 1, 2022, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 450,000 shares of the Common Stock, or 150,000 shares of the Common Stock each to three of our directors, Michael Klaus, Robert Chapple, and Bryan Mason, Esq, with an exercise price of $0.00 per share of which (i) options to purchase 75,000 shares of the Common Stock had vested and were exercised by each Messrs. Klaus, Chapple and Mason on April 1, 2022, and (ii) the remaining options to purchase 225,000 shares of the Common Stock vest on April 1, 2023 and expire on April 1, 2024.

 

  On September 22, 2022, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 450,000 shares of the Common Stock, or options to purchase 150,000 shares of the Common Stock each to three of our directors, Anu Singh, Martha Gorum, Esq. and Richard Phillips, with an exercise price of $0.00 per share, of which (i) options to purchase 75,000 shares of the Common Stock had vested and were exercised by each Messrs. Singh, Gorum and Phillips on September 22, 2022, (ii) and the remaining 225,000 unexercised options vest on September 22, 2023 and expire on April 1, 2024.

 

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On April 1, 2022, we adopted our Employee Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. As of December 31, 2022, we have issued 2,637,350 options to purchase Common Stock under the Plan, of which 1,011,175 options have been exercised and 1,626,175 options are unexercised.

 

  On April 1, 2022, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of the Common Stock, or 375,000 shares of the Common Stock to each to Scott Stawski, our Chairman and Chief Revenue Officer, and Hope Stawski, our President and Director, which have an exercise price of $.01 per share and vest at a rate of 20% annually for 5 years, beginning on April 1, 2023. The options expire 2 years after vesting or 1 year after termination of employment by the Company or if termination is without cause, all unvested options shall automatically vest on the date of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

On September 1, 2022, we granted options to purchase 125,000 shares of our Common Stock to our Vice President of Operations and Secretary, Patrick Mullett, with an exercise price of $.01 per share. The options vest at a rate of 20% annually (25,000 options) for 5 years, starting on April 1, 2023, and have an expiration date of 2 years after vesting or 1 year after termination of employment by the Company. If terminated at any time without cause, all unvested options shall automatically vest on the date of the Board’s notice of termination.

 

On July 31, 2022, we completed an SEC Regulation Crowdfunding and sold an aggregate of 650,034 of our Common Shares to 238 investors for proceeds of $650,034. We relied on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)6 of the Securities Act. All communications and offers and sales took place through a SEC registered funding portal.

 

On August 2, 2022, we issued 180,000 shares of our Common Stock to Bruce Randall in exchange for the cancellation of $180,000 in debt.

 

On December 21, 2022, we sold an aggregate of 10,000 of our Common Stock to 3 investors for proceeds of $10,000.

 

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Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

(a) Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
1.1   Underwriting Agreement***
2.1   Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 12, 2022, by and between Ham and Cheese Events LLC and Bruce Randall and Karen Randall.*
2.2   Stock Purchase Agreement, dated April 1, 2022, by and between the Company and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.*
2.3   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 19, 2022, by and between the STDC Holdings Incorporated and Ham and Cheese Evens LLC.*
2.4   Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 18, 2023, by and between the Company and Paradise Adventures LLC.*
2.5   Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated March 24, 2023, by and among the Company, Steve Schlosser, Michael Hampton, and Stefan du Toit.*
2.6   First Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated June 6, 2023, by and among the Company, Steve Schlosser, Michael Hampton, and Stefan du Toit.**
2.7   Second Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated July 31, 2023, by and among the Company, Steve Schlosser, Michael Hampton, and Stefan du Toit.**
3.1   Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated April 1, 2022.*
3.2   Bylaws of the Company, dated April 28, 2022.*
4.1   Form of Underwriters’ Warrant.***
5.1   Opinion of Hamilton & Associates Law Group, P.A.***
10.1   Form of Stock Subscription Agreement.*
10.2   2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan dated November 29, 2022.*
10.3   Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and Scott Stawski, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.4   Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and Hope Stawski, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.5   Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and Patrick Mullett, dated September 1, 2022.*
10.6   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Robert Chapple, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.7   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Bryan Mason, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.8   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Michael Klaus, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.9   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Anu Singh, dated September 19, 2022.*
10.10   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Martha Gorum, dated September 19, 2022.*
10.11   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Richard Phillips, dated September 19, 2022.*
10.12   Option Grant Letter, by and between the Company and Robert Chapple, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.13   Option Grant Letter, by and between the Company and Bryan Mason, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.14   Option Grant Letter, by and between the Company and Michael Klaus, dated April 1, 2022.*
10.15   Option Grant Letter, by and between the Company and Anu Singh, dated September 22, 2022.*
10.16   Option Grant Letter, by and between the Company and Martha Gorum, dated September 22, 2022.*
10.17   Option Grant Letter, by and between the Company and Richard Phillips, dated September 22, 2022.*
10.18   License Agreement, dated April 25, 2013, between Windy of Chicago Ltd and Navy Pier, Inc.***
10.19   Lease Agreement, dated July 17, 2020, by and between Ham and Cheese Events LLC d/b/a Seas the Day Charters USVI and IGY-AHY St. Thomas Holdings, LLC.*
10.20   Operating Lease Agreement, dated April 19, 2022, by and between STDC Holdings Incorporation and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.*
10.21   Watersports Lease Agreement, dated June 1, 2022, by and between Seas the Day Charters USVI and Pleasant Properties, LLC.*
10.22   Office Lease Agreement, dated November 1, 2021, by and between Paradise Yacht Management, LLC and IGY-AYH St. Thomas Holdings, LLC.*
10.23   Service agreement, dated November 29, 2019, by and between Paradise Adventures LLC and Bay Point Master Tenant, LLC.*
10.24   Secured Lump-Sum Promissory Note Agreement, dated April 1, 2022, by and between the Company and Ham and Cheese Events, LLC.*
10.25   Secured Lum-Sum Promissory Note Agreement, dated April 19, 2022, by and between the STDC Holdings Incorporated and Ham and Cheese Events, LLC.*
10.26   Supplier Agreement by and between the Company and Viator, Inc.*
10.27   Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Steve Schlosser, dated [●]***
10.28   Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Mark Hampton, dated [●]***
10.29   Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Donnie Cocker, dated January 18, 2023*

 

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10.30   Personal Guarantee by and among Scott Stawski, Hope Stawski and Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc., dated January 12, 2022*
10.31   Promissory Note and Debt Assumption dated April 19, 2022 (for a loan dated June 7, 2019) by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.32   Promissory Note and Debt Assumption dated April 19, 2022 (for a loan dated November 15, 2021) by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.33   Promissory Note dated April 1, 2022 by and between the Company and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.34   Promissory Note dated April 19, 2022 by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.35   Promissory Note and Debt Assumption dated April 19, 2022 (for a loan dated April 7, 2022) by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.36   Promissory Note and Debt Assumption dated April 19, 2022 (for a loan dated April 11, 2022) by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.37   First Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note dated April 15, 2022 by and between Windy of Chicago, Ltd. and Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago, Inc.**
10.38   Promissory Note and Debt Assumption dated April 19, 2022 (for a loan dated October 19, 2022) by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Ham and Cheese Events LLC.**
10.39   Payment Protection Program Promissory dated May 14, 2020 by and between Ham & Cheese Events LLC and Wells Fargo SBA Lending.**
10.40   Amended Loan Authorization and Agreement dated May 20, 2020, October 7, 2021, and January 21, 2022 by and between Ham & Cheese Events LLC and U.S. Small Business Administration.**
10.41   First Preferred Ship Mortgage Agreement dated October 30, 2020 by and between Ham & Cheese Events, LLC and Banco Popular De Puerto Rico.**
10.42   Promissory Note dated October 31, 2021 by and between Scott Stawski on behalf of Seas the Day Charters USVI. and The Catamaran Company.**
10.43   Loan Authorization and Agreement dated January 7, 2022 by and between Windy of Chicago Ltd. and the U.S. Small Businss Administration.**
10.44   Loan Agreement dated April 12, 2022 by and between Merchants Commercial Bank, Ham & Cheese Events, LLC, Scott Stawski and Hope Stawski.**
10.45   Promissory Note dated June 12, 2023, by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and Merchants Commercial Bank.**
10.46   Insurance Agreement dated May 25, 2022 by and between Windy of Chicago and RSC Insurance Brokerage Inc.**
10.47   Promissory Note dated October 31, 2021 by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and the Catamaran Company.**
10.48   Promissory Note dated October 1, 2022 by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and the USVI Marine.**
10.49   Receivables Sales Agreement dated December 15, 2022 by and between Windy of Chicago, Ham & Cheese Events LLC, and Itria Ventures LLC.**
10.50   Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement dated January 19, 2023 by and between the Company, its subsidiaries, et al.**
10.51   Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement dated April 11, 2023 by and between the Company, its subsidiaries, et al.**
10.52   Promissory Note dated January 18, 2023 by and between the Company and Donald C. Coker.**
10.53   Promissory Note dated June 16, 2023 by and between STDC Holdings Inc. and 1996 Lagoon LLC.**
10.54   Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Rob Chapple, dated June 16, 2023**
10.55   Bill of Sale by and between Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago Inc. and Windy of Chicago, dated April 18, 2022.**
10.56   Preferred Ship Mortgage by and between Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago Inc. and Windy of Chicago, dated April 15, 2022.**
10.57   Promissory Note by and between Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago Inc. and Windy of Chicago, dated April 15, 2022.**
10.58   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Kevin Dritschler, dated May 30, 2023.**
10.59   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Aaron Hughes, dated May 30, 2023.**
10.60   Director Offer Letter, by and between the Company and Marc Brooks, dated May 30, 2023.**
14.1   Code of Conduct*
14.2   Code of Ethics*
21.1   List of Subsidiaries*
23.1   Consent of Assurance Dimensions, an independent registered public accounting firm**
23.2   Consent of Hamilton & Associates Law Group P.A. (included in exhibit 5.1)***
107   Calculation of Filing Fee Table***

 

 

*

Filed previously

** Filed herewith
*** To be Filed

 

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Item 17. Undertakings

 

(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

 

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

 

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of this registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high and of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

 

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in this registration statement or any material change to such information in this registration statement;

 

provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i), (1)(ii) and (1)(iii) above do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-1 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement.

 

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

 

(i) Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and

 

(ii) Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

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(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

 

(i) any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

 

(ii) any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

 

(iii) the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

 

(iv) any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

 

(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

(d) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

 

  (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

 

  (2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Dallas, state of Texas, on the dates indicated.

 

  Amphitrite Digital Incorporation
     
  By: /s/ Scott A. Stawski
    Name: Scott A. Stawski
    Title: Chief Revenue Officer

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Scott A. Stawski his/her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him/her and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities to sign any or all amendments (including, without limitation, post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, any related Registration Statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any or all pre- or post-effective amendments thereto, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully for all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or any substitute or substitutes for him, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated have signed this Registration Statement below.

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/s/ Scott A. Stawski   Chief Revenue Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)   August 18, 2023
Scott A. Stawski        
         
/s/ Rob Chapple   Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)   August 18, 2023
Rob Chapple        
       
/s/ Patrick Mullett   Vice President of Operations, Secretary and Director   August 18, 2023
Patrick Mullett        
         
/s/ Hope Stawski   President   August 18, 2023
Hope Stawski        
         
/s/ Mike Klaus   Director   August 18, 2023
Mike Klaus        
         
/s/ Bryan Mason   Director   August 18, 2023
Bryan Mason        
         
/s/ Richard Phillips   Director   August 18, 2023
Richard Phillips        
         
/s/ Martha Gorum   Director   August 18, 2023
Martha Gorum        
         
/s/ Anu Singh   Director   August 18, 2023
Anu Singh        
         
/s/ Marc Brook   Director   August 18, 2023
Marc Brook        
         
/s/ Kevin Dritschler   Director   August 18, 2023
Kevin Dritschler        
         
/s/ Aaron Hughes   Director   August 18, 2023
Aaron Hughes        

 

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Exhibit 2.6

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST
PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT effective June 6, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“Buyer”) and Steve Schlosser, an individual; Michael Hampton, an individual; and Stefan du Toit an individual, jointly and severally (collectively, “Seller”). The Buyer and the Seller shall be collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”

 

RECITALS

 

A. The Parties have entered into that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated March 24, 2023 (the “original Agreement”), the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.

 

B. The Parties desire to make certain modifications to the terms of the original Agreement with respect to the closing date, and other terms.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises, covenants and agreements hereafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Section 1.2.3 of the original Agreement shall be deleted, and the following language shall be inserted in lieu thereof:

 

1.2.3. Balance. Buyer will pay Seller the balance of the Base Price, or $3,140,000 (“the Balance”) at Closing by the Sellers’ choice of:

 

1.2.3.1 Stock with Cash Conversion Rights. Buyer will issue Seller, or to Seller’s designee(s), up to (as Seller may elect) 887,006 common shares of the capital stock of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated at a value of $3.54/share at the date and time of the Closing of the transaction (the “Shares”). The Shares will be subject to a “lock- up period” until 180 days from the date and time of the Closing of the transaction during which period Seller shall be restricted from any further transfer of the Shares. At Closing, the parties will execute and deliver a stock conversion or buyback agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, the terms of which are incorporated by reference, whereby Seller can require Buyer to repurchase or convert said Shares, or a portion of said Shares, to cash at $3.54 USD per share subsequent to the termination of the lock-up period (the “Buyback Agreement”), or

 

1.2.3.2 Debt Obligation. Buyer will execute and deliver a promissory note (“Note”) to Seller in the amount of $3,140,000.00, or for any portion of the Balance for which Seller does not exercise an option to receive stock as provided in Section 1.2.3.1, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, the terms of which are incorporated by reference. The Note will be secured by a recorded UCC lien and Financing Statement against the assets of the Company until the Note is paid in full.

 

 

 

 

Seller agrees to provide written notice of their election to accept either the Shares pursuant to Section 1.2.3.1, or the Debt Obligation pursuant to Section 1.2.3.2, or a combination thereof, at least ten (10) days prior to Closing.

 

2. Section 1.3 of the original Agreement shall be deleted, and the following language inserted in lieu thereof:

 

Section 1.3 Closing Date. The closing under this Agreement shall occur on or before July 31, 2023, time being strictly of the essence (the “Closing” or “Closing Date”).

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties have executed this First Amendment as of the Effective Date set forth herein:

 

SELLER:  
   
/s/ Michael Hampton  
Michael Hampton  
   
/s/ Steve Schlosser  
Steve Schlosser  
   
/s/ Stefanus du Toit  
Stefanus du Toit  

 

BUYER:  
   
Amphitrite Digital Incorporated  
   
By: /s/ Scott Stawski  
  Scott Stawski, Chairman  

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.7

 

SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS SECOND AMENDMENT effective July 31, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“Buyer”) and Steve Schlosser, an individual; Michael Hampton, an individual; and Stefan du Toit an individual, jointly and severally (collectively, “Seller”). The Buyer and the Seller shall be collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”

 

RECITALS

 

A. The Parties have entered into that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated March 24, 2023 (the “original Agreement”), the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.

 

B. The Parties have entered into that certain First Amendment to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated June 6, 2023 (the “First Amendment”), the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.

 

C. The Parties desire to make certain modifications to the terms of the original Agreement with respect to the closing date, and other terms.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises, covenants and agreements hereafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Section 1.2 of the original Agreement shall be deleted, and the following language shall be inserted in lieu thereof:

 

Section 1.2 Purchase Price. The collective purchase price for the Company Interests (the “Purchase Price”) shall be Six Million Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars and 00/100ths ($6,280,000.00) which shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller as follows: $6,280,000 “Base Price” with terms of payment of the transaction outlined below:”

 

2. Section 1.2.1 Escrow and Section 1.2.2 Cash Payment of the original Agreement shall remain unchanged.

 

3. Section 1.2.3 Balance, Section 1.2.3.1 Stock with Cash Conversion Rights and Section 1.2.3.2 Debt Obligation of the First Amendment shall remain unchanged.

 

4. Section 1.2.4 Contingent Consideration, Section 1.2.4.1 2022 Contingent Consideration, Section 1.2.4.2 2023 Contingent Consideration and Section 1.2.4.3 Cap of the original Agreement shall be deleted.

 

5. Section 1.2.4 Adjustment to Purchase Price, Section 1.2.5 Yacht Management Agreements, Section 1.2.6 Clearinghouse Agreements, Section 1.2.7 Brokerage Agreements and Section 1.2.8 Other Restricted Funds of the original Agreement shall remain unchanged.

 

 

 

 

6. Section 1.3 of the original Agreement shall be deleted, and the following language inserted in lieu thereof:

 

“Section 1.3 Closing Date. The closing under this Agreement shall occur on or before September 15, 2023, time being strictly of the essence (the “Closing” or “Closing Date”).”

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties have executed this Second Amendment as of the Effective Date set forth herein:

 

SELLER:

 

/s/ Michael Hampton  
Michael Hampton  
   
/s/ Steve Schlosser  
Steve Schlosser  
   
/s/ Stefanus du Toit  
Stefanus du Toit  

 

BUYER:

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

 

By: /s/ Scott Stawski  
  Scott Stawski, Chairman  

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.31

 

Paycheck Protection Program Promissory Note and Agreement

 

Wells Fargo SBA Lending

 

Borrower Names:

 

Ham & Cheese Events LLC Dba Seas The Day  
   
   
   
   

 

Important Notice: This Instrument Contains A Confession Of Judgment Provision Which Constitutes A Waiver Of Important Rights You May Have As A Debtor And Allows The Creditor To Obtain A Judgment Against You Without Any Further Notice. Venue Will Be In The City Of Richmond.

 

Paycheck Protection Program Promissory Note and Agreement

 

1.Parties To Agreement And Acceptance

This Wells Fargo Paycheck Protection Promissory Note and Agreement (“Agreement”) governs the Wells Fargo Paycheck Protection Loan (“Loan”) that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“we” or “Lender”) is providing to you (if a sole proprietor) or your business organization, Borrower(s) listed above, (such a sole proprietor or business organization are referred to in this Agreement as “Customer”, “you”, and “your” or “Borrower”) and your designated representatives. The Loan is established under the terms and conditions of the SBA program of the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the USA CARES Act (2020)(H.R. 748)(15 U.S.C 636 et seq.) (the “Act”) and the availability of the Loan is expressly contingent on funds being available from the SBA under the Act to guaranty this Loan. You agree to be bound by and comply with each and every following term and condition of this Agreement. Lender agrees, based on the terms and conditions and relying upon the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, to make available to Borrower the Loan as more fully described herein.

 

2.Promise to Pay

Borrower promises to pay to Lender, or order, the principal amount of $93,074, together with interest on the outstanding principal balance. Borrower will pay Lender at Lender’s address shown in this Agreement or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.

 

3.Interest

Interest will accrue on the outstanding principal balance at a fixed rate of 1.00%. Interest will be calculated as described in the Interest Accrual Basis paragraph below.

 

4.Interest Accrual Basis

Interest shall be computed on an actual/365 simple interest basis; that is, by multiplying the applicable interest rate, times the outstanding principal balance, times the actual number of days the principal is outstanding and dividing by a year of 365 days.

 

 

 

 

5.Repayment

Payments shall be due and payable monthly in the amount of $3,918.53 commencing 11/12/2020 and continuing on Day 14 of each month thereafter until maturity. The Loan shall mature two (2) years from the date of this Agreement 05/14/2022, at which time all unpaid principal, accrued interest, and any other unpaid amounts shall be due and payable in full. Unless otherwise agreed, all sums received from Borrower may be applied to interest, fees, principal, or any other amounts due to Lender in any order at Lender’s sole discretion.

 

As discussed further herein, the Borrower may apply for the loan to be forgiven in whole or in part.

 

If any portion of the principal and/or interest payments are forgiven by the Lender, upon forgiveness, the remaining balance of the loan will be reamortized over the remaining term with the entire principal balance remaining unpaid, along with all accrued and unpaid interest, due and payable upon the Maturity Date.

 

6.Permissible Use

The Account will be used for only for purposes authorized by the Act, specifically the Paycheck Protection Program contained within such Act.

 

In no event shall the Loan be used for any transaction that is illegal under any applicable law. You represent that you (if a sole proprietor) and your business organization are not a Money Service Business as defined by federal law, or have identified yourself to Lender as such a business and have complied with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing such businesses.

 

7.Forgiveness

The Borrower will not be responsible for any loan payment if Borrower provides to Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion, sufficient documentation that (i) the Borrower used all of the loan proceeds for forgivable purposes described below and (ii) employee and compensation levels are maintained. The actual amount of loan forgiveness will depend, in part, on the total amount of payroll costs, payments of interest on mortgage obligations incurred before February 15, 2020, rent payments on leases dated before February 15, 2020, and utility payments under service agreements dated before February 15, 2020, over the eight-week period following the date of the loan. Not more than 25 percent of the loan forgiveness amount may be attributable to non-payroll costs. The following is an exhaustive list of forgivable purposes:

 

1)payroll costs (as defined in the Act and in 2.f.);

 

2)costs related to the continuation of group health care benefits during periods of paid sick, medical, or family leave, and insurance premiums;

 

3)mortgage interest payments (but not mortgage prepayments or principal payments);

 

4)rent payments;

 

5)utility payments;

 

6)interest payments on any other debt obligations that were incurred before February 15, 2020; and/or

 

7)refinancing an SBA EIDL loan made between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020.

 

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8.Late Charges

For each payment of principal, interest, and/or fees which has not been paid in full within fifteen days after its date due, Borrower will pay to Lender a late charge of $15.00 or five percent (5%) of the amount due, whichever is greater. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the amount of this late fee is reasonable with respect to this Loan, taking into account Lender’s expectation of timely receipt of payments with regard to the favorable pricing of this Loan, and the operational, administrative and regulatory burdens flowing from late payments and delinquencies. To the extent this late fee or any other fee or charge set forth in this Agreement may be prohibited or exceed any limit provided by any present or future applicable law, such fee or charge shall be reduced to the maximum amount allowed.

 

9.Prepayment

Borrower may prepay principal of the Loan at any time, in any amount, without penalty.

 

10.Default

The following constitute defaults under this Agreement:

 

1)a payment is not made when it is due;

 

2)the terms of this Agreement are breached in any way;

 

3)Customer defaults under the terms of any other obligation to Lender;

 

4)a bankruptcy petition is filed by or against Customer or any of Customer’s owners;

 

5)a significant change occurs in the ownership or organizational structure of Customer or in the type or volume of such Customer’s business or the death of a Customer;

 

6)Customer becomes insolvent or is dissolved, or Lender otherwise believes in good faith that the prospect of payment and/or performance under this Agreement;

 

7)payments to the Loan are returned or reversed for any reason;

 

8)Customer fails to submit required information the Lender deems necessary.

 

11.Remedies

In the event of any Default or failure to meet any condition under the preceding paragraphs, or upon any termination of a Loan, Lender may, at its option and without prior notification:

 

1)close any and all Loans to all use, as well as any other accounts for which the Customer is liable to Lender;

 

2)accelerate payment of the full balance on any or all Loans as well as any or all other accounts for which the Customer is liable to Lender, and thereby require immediate payment of the full balance, including, without limitation any Late Charges or any other charges or fees of any kind due Lender.

 

3)Lender may exercise its right of set-off against any obligation Lender owes to you, including a set-off to the extent permitted by law against any deposit account(s) you have with Lender.

 

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12.Borrower hereby certifies and represents that:
1)Borrower is eligible to receive a loan under the rules in effect at the time the loan is made that have been issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) implementing the Paycheck Protection Program under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (the Paycheck Protection Program Rule).

 

2)Borrower does not operate an ineligible business under the CARES Act and any implementing rules, 13 CFR 120.110 and described further in SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure 50 10, Subpart B, Chapter 2. Borrower further certifies that Borrower is not engaged in any activity that is illegal under federal, state or local law.

 

3)Borrower (1) is an independent contractor, eligible self-employed individual, or sole proprietor or (2) employs no more than the greater of 500 or employees or, if applicable, the size standard in number of employees established by the SBA in 13 C.F.R. 121.201 for the Applicant’s industry.

 

4)The Borrower or any owner of Borrower is not presently suspended, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency, or presently involved in any bankruptcy.

 

5)The Borrower, any owner of Borrower or any business owned or controlled by either of them, has not obtained a direct or guaranteed loan from SBA or any other Federal agency that is currently delinquent or has defaulted within the last seven (7) years and caused a loss to the government.

 

6)The Borrower (if an individual) or any individual owning 20% or more of the equity of the Borrower is not (a) subject to an indictment, criminal information, arraignment, or other means by which formal criminal charges are brought in any jurisdiction, (b) presently incarcerated, or (c) on probation or parole.

 

7)Within the last five (5) years, the Borrower (if an individual) or any individual owning 20% or more of the equity of the Borrower has not (a) been convicted of a felony; (b) pleaded guilty to a felony; (c) pleaded nolo contendere to a felony; (d) been placed on pretrial diversion for a felony; or (e) been placed on any form of parole or probation (including probation before judgment) for felony charges.

 

8)The Borrower is not a household employer (e.g. an individual who employs household employees such as nannies or housekeepers).

 

9)All documents submitted to Lender, including without limitation, payroll processor records, payroll tax filings, Form 1099-MISC, or bank records, are true and correct.

 

10)The United States is the principal place of residence for all employees of the Borrower included in the Borrower’s payroll calculation submitted to Lender.

 

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11)If the Borrower operates a franchise business, such franchise is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory.

 

12)Any loan received by the Borrower under Section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020 was for a purpose other than paying payroll costs and other allowable uses loans under the Paycheck Protection Program Rule.

 

13)The Borrower was in operation on February 15, 2020 and had employees for whom it paid salaries and payroll taxes or paid independent contractors, as reported on Form(s) 1099-MISC.

 

14)Current economic uncertainty makes this Loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Borrower.

 

15)The funds will be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage interest payments, lease payments, and utility payments, as specified under the Paycheck Protection Program Rule; I understand that if the funds are knowingly used for unauthorized purposes, the federal government may hold me legally liable, such as for charges of fraud.

 

16)During the period beginning on February 15, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, the Borrower has not and will not receive another loan under the Paycheck Protection Program.

 

17)Borrower certifies that the information provided in the application and the information provided in all supporting documents and forms is true and accurate in all material respects. Borrower understands that knowingly making a false statement to obtain a guaranteed loan from SBA is punishable under the law, including under 18 USC 1001 and 3571 by imprisonment of not more than five years and/or a fine of up to $250,000; under 15 USC 645 by imprisonment of not more than two years and/or a fine of not more than $5,000; and, if submitted to a federally insured institution, under 18 USC 1014 by imprisonment of not more than thirty years and/or a fine of not more than $1,000,000.

 

18)Borrower acknowledges that the lender will confirm the eligible loan amount using required documents submitted. Borrower understands, acknowledges and agrees that the Lender can share any tax information that it has provided with SBA’s authorized representatives, including authorized representatives of the SBA Office of Inspector General, for the purpose of compliance with SBA Loan Program Requirements and all SBA reviews.

 

19)The undersigned officer of the Borrower is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement, the Note and all other documents executed in connection therewith, and the performance by the Borrower of the transactions herein contemplated are and will be within its powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary entity action, and are not and will not be in contravention of any order of court or other agency of government, of law or, if applicable, its organizing or governing documents, or any indenture, agreement or undertaking to which it is a party or by which its property is bound, or be in conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice and/or lapse of time) a default under any such indenture, agreement or undertaking or result in the imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature on any of the properties of such Borrower.

 

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13.Indemnification

Borrower agrees to indemnify Lender and hereby holds Lender harmless against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, brokerage or other fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, losses, damages and liabilities of any kind, including in tort, penalties and interest, which Lender may incur in any manner other than Lender’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct, by reason of any matter relating, directly or indirectly, to the Loan and the Loan Documents, including, but in no way limited to, without limitation, the calculation of the maximum Loan amount or the amount of the Loan that qualifies as eligible for forgiveness.

 

14.Attorney’s fees and costs

Customer agrees to pay Lenders attorney’s fees and costs: 1) related to this Agreement; or 2) related to enforcing this Agreement against customer or customer’s owners (if applicable); or 3) related to collecting any amounts due under this Agreement from Customer or Customer’s owners (if applicable).

 

15.Collateral Exclusions

No deed of trust, mortgage, security deed, or similar real estate collateral agreement (“Lien Document”), nor any personal property security agreement other than this Agreement or any modification of same (“Security Agreement”), shall secure this Note unless such Lien Document or Security Agreement specifically describes this Agreement as a part of the indebtedness secured thereby. As used herein, this “Agreement” means either (i) this Agreement or (ii) a promissory note, Confirmation Letter or other evidence of indebtedness which has been modified, renewed or extended in whole or in part by this Agreement. This exclusion shall apply notwithstanding the fact that such Lien Document or Security Agreement may appear to secure this Agreement by virtue of a cross- collateralization provision or other provisions expanding the scope of the secured obligations.

 

16.Supplemental provisions concerning cross-collateralization and personal property

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Lien Document which specifically describes this Agreement as a part of the indebtedness secured thereby, (1) any cross-collateralization provision and any other provisions contained therein expanding the scope of the secured obligations beyond the Secured Debt, any related “swap agreements” (as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101), and obligations to protect and preserve collateral, shall have no force or effect, and (2) any lien or security interest granted in such Lien Document upon personal property shall not include any items of personal property located in a Covered Structure unless all applicable requirements of the Act, if any, have been satisfied with respect to such items of personal property. As used herein, “Secured Debt” means this Agreement and any other notes or agreements evidencing indebtedness specifically described or listed in and expressly secured by any such Lien Document(s) and modifications, renewals, and extensions of such notes and agreements, and “Covered Structure” means a building or mobile home as defined in the National Flood Insurance Act (as amended) and its implementing regulations (collectively, the “Act”) located in an area designated by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a special flood hazard area which requires flood insurance pursuant to the terms of the Act. Additionally, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, personal property security interests granted pursuant to the terms of the Agreement shall not secure any obligations beyond this Agreement any related “swap agreements” (as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101), and obligations to protect and preserve collateral. This exclusion shall apply notwithstanding the fact that the Agreement may appear to secure such other obligations by virtue of the definition of Indebtedness contained in the Agreement.

 

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17.Money Laundering, Sanctions, Corrupt Practices, and Compliance with all laws

Borrower represents, warrants and agrees that Borrower, all Borrowers, and any of their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, or agents (the “Borrowing Group”) (1) are not now and will not become a Sanctioned Target (as defined below) of any trade, economic, financial, sectoral or secondary sanctions, restrictions, embargoes or anti-terrorism laws promulgated by the United Nations or the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or any other governmental authority with jurisdiction over any of the Borrowing Group (collectively, “Sanctions”), and are not owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, a Sanctioned Target, (2) now comply and will at all times comply with, and have instituted and maintain, policies, procedures and controls reasonably designed to assure compliance with, the requirements of all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority with jurisdiction over any of the Borrowing Group, or that are otherwise applicable to the Borrowing Group, including, without limitation, (a) all Sanctions, (b) all laws and regulations that relate to money laundering, any predicate crime to money laundering, or any financial record keeping and reporting requirements related thereto (“Anti-Money Laundering Laws”), and (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010, as amended, and any other anti-bribery or anti-corruption laws and regulations in any jurisdiction in which the Borrowing Group is located or doing business (“Anti-Corruption Laws”), (3) to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, after due care and inquiry, are not under investigation for an alleged violation of Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws by a governmental authority that enforces such Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws, (4) will not at any time directly or indirectly use any proceeds of any credit extended by Lender to fund, finance or facilitate any activities, businesses or transactions that are prohibited by Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws, or that would be prohibited by the same if conducted by Lender or any other party hereto, and (5) shall not fund any repayment of the credit with proceeds, or provide as collateral any property, that is directly or indirectly derived from any transaction or activity that is prohibited by Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws, or that could otherwise cause the Lender or any other party to this agreement to be in violation of Sanctions, Anti- Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws. Borrower shall notify Lender in writing not more than one (1) business day after first becoming aware of any breach of the foregoing paragraph. “Sanctioned Target” means any target of Sanctions, including (1) persons on any list of targets identified or designated pursuant to any Sanctions, (2) persons, countries, or territories that are the target of any territorial or country-based Sanctions program, (3) persons that are a target of Sanctions due to their ownership or control by any Sanctioned Target(s), or (4) persons otherwise a target of Sanctions, including vessels and aircraft, that are designated under any Sanctions program.

 

18.Laws governing this agreement

The laws of the state of South Dakota shall govern this Agreement. If any part of this Agreement cannot be enforced, this fact will not affect the rest of this Agreement. Lender may delay or forego enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement without losing them. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this Agreement shall not require or permit the payment, taking, reserving, receiving, collection, or charging of any sums constituting interest that exceed any maximum amount of interest permitted by applicable law. Any such excess interest shall be credited against the then unpaid principal balance or refunded to Customer. Without limiting the foregoing, all calculations to determine whether interest exceeds the maximum amount shall be made by amortizing, pro-rating, allocating, and spreading such sums over the full term of the loan.

 

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19.Limitation on Lawsuits

Customer agrees that any lawsuit based upon any cause of action which Customer may have against Lender must be filed within one year from the date that it arises or Customer will be barred from filing the lawsuit. This limitation is intended to include tort, contract, and all other causes of action for which Customer and Lender may lawfully contract to set limitations for bringing suit.

 

20.Credit Evaluation

Credit reports and re-evaluation of credit: You authorize Lender to obtain business and personal credit bureau reports in the name of the Customer or its owners, at any time. You agree to submit to Lender current financial information in the name of the Customer and to submit to Lender, current financial information in its name, and the name of its owners at any time upon request. Such information shall be used for the purpose of evaluating or re-evaluating Customer’s or its owners’ creditworthiness. You also authorize Lender to use such information and to share it with its affiliates in order to determine whether you are qualified for other products and services offered by Lender and its affiliates. Lender may report its credit experience with Customer, its owners’, and Customer’s Loan(s) to third parties. Customer agrees that Lender may release information about Customer, its owners’, the Loan Borrower(s)’ and/or Customer’s Loan to Lender affiliates.

 

Important Notice about Credit Reporting: Lender may report information about your Loan(s) to credit bureaus and/or consumer reporting agencies in your name or the name of your business organization. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your Loan(s) may be reflected in your personal credit report or your business organization’s credit report(s).

 

21.ARBITRATION
1)Binding Arbitration: The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit any dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Paragraph 19 (the “Arbitration Program”). Arbitration may be demanded before the institution of a judicial proceeding, or during a judicial proceeding, but not more than 60 days after service of a complaint, third party complaint, cross-claim, or any answer thereto, or any amendment to any of such pleadings. A “Dispute” shall include any dispute, claim, or controversy of any kind, in contract or in tort, legal or equitable, now existing or hereafter arising, relating in any way to any aspect of this agreement, or any other agreement, document or instrument to which this Arbitration Program is attached or in which it appears or is referenced, or any related agreements, documents or instruments or any renewal, extension, modification, or refinancing of any indebtedness or obligation relating to the foregoing, including without limitation, their negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default, or termination. This provision is a material inducement for the parties entering into the transactions relating to this Agreement, DISPUTES SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION ARE NOT RESOLVED IN COURT BY A JUDGE OR JURY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE ARBITRATED PURSUANT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROGRAM.

 

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2)Governing Rules: Any arbitration proceeding will: (i) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (ii) be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least $1,000,000.00 exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees, and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large complex commercial disputes to be referred to herein, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Arbitration proceedings hereunder shall be conducted at a location mutually agreeable to the parties, or if they cannot agree, then at a location selected by the AAA in the state of South Dakota. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any Dispute. The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a lender of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.

 

3)No Waiver of Provisional Remedies, Self-Help, and Foreclosure: The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to: (i) foreclose against any real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercising self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment, or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in section (i), (ii), and (iii) of this paragraph.

 

4)Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers: Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any Dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. Every arbitrator must be a neutral practicing attorney or a retired member of the state or federal judiciary, in either case with a minimum of ten years’ experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the Dispute. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all Disputes in accordance with the applicable substantive law and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the applicable state rules of civil procedure, or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.

 

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5)Discovery: In any arbitration proceeding discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the Dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date. Any requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.

 

6)Class Proceedings and Consolidations: No party shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in any arbitration, except parties to this Agreement, or to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or in a private attorney general capacity.

 

7)Miscellaneous: To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators, and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the Dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a Dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the documents between the parties or the subject matter of the Dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive the repayment of the obligations that are the subject of this agreement and the termination, amendment, or expiration of any of the documents or any relationship between the parties.

 

8)SBA Arbitration: The parties specifically agree that the provisions of the Arbitration Program set forth above are not applicable to any dispute between any party and the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”), including but not limited to, any dispute with the SBA after purchase of the loan by the SBA.

 

22.SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)

When SBA is the holder, this Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax or liability. As to this Agreement, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

24.FACSIMILE AND COUNTERPARTS

This document may be signed in any number of separate copies, each of which shall be effective as an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute a single document. This Agreement shall be valid, binding, and enforceable against a party when executed by an authorized individual on behalf of the party by means of (i) an electronic signature that complies with the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, state enactments of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, or any other relevant and applicable electronic signatures law; (ii) an original manual signature; or (iii) a faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature. Each electronic signature or faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature shall for all purposes have the same validity, legal effect, and admissibility in evidence as an original manual signature.

 

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25.TELEPHONE MONITORING AND CONTACTING YOU

The Lender may monitor or record calls. You agree, in order for Lender to service the Loan or to collect any amounts you may owe, that Lender may from time to time make calls and send text messages to you, using prerecorded/artificial voice messages and/or through the use of an automatic dialing device, at any telephone number associated with your account, including mobile telephone numbers that could result in charges to you. You also expressly consent to Lender sending email messages regarding your Loan to your email address.

 

26.FINAL AGREEMENT

The persons and entities signing below (“Party”, or collectively, the “Parties”) acknowledge and agree that each Party’s execution of this Agreement constitutes acknowledgment that such Party (i) agrees that there are no oral agreements relating to this Agreement, (ii) agrees that agreements will be binding upon Lender only if in writing and signed by Lender, and (iii) acknowledges receipt of the following Notice, and to the fullest extent allowed by law, agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and this Notice.

 

Notice: This Document And All Other Documents Relating To This Loan Constitute A Written Loan Agreement Which Represents The Final Agreement Between The Parties And May Not Be Contradicted By Evidence Of Prior, Contemporaneous, Or Subsequent Oral Agreements Of The Parties. There Are No Unwritten Oral Agreements Between The Parties Relating To This Loan.

 

27.TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.

Time is of the essence in the performance of the Agreement.

 

28.JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY.

The obligations of each Borrower shall be joint and several.

 

29.STATE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS.

 

If Borrower is resident of Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Maryland:

 

Confession Of Judgment. The Undersigned Hereby Irrevocably Authorizes And Empowers Any Attorney-At-Law To Appear In Any Court Of Record And To Confess Judgment Against The Undersigned For The Unpaid Amount Of This Note As Evidenced By An Affidavit Signed By An Officer Of Lender Setting Forth The Amount Then Due, Together With All Indebtedness Provided For Therein (With Or Without Acceleration Of Maturity), Plus Attorneys’ Fees Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Total Indebtedness Or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), Whichever Is The Larger Amount For The Collection, Which Borrower And Lender Agree Is Reasonable, Plus Costs Of Suit, And To Release All Errors, And Waive All Rights Of Appeal. The Undersigned Expressly Releases All Errors, Waives All Stay Of Execution, Rights Of Inquisition And Extension Upon Any Levy Upon Real Estate And All Exemption Of Property From Levy And Sale Upon Any Execution Hereon; And The Undersigned Expressly Agrees To Condemnation And Expressly Relinquishes All Rights To Benefits Or Exemptions Under Any And All Exemption Laws Now In Force Or Which May Hereafter Be Enacted. No Single Exercise Of The Foregoing Warrant And Power To Confess Judgment Will Be Deemed To Exhaust The Power, Whether Or Not Any Such Exercise Shall Be Held By Any Court To Be Invalid, Voidable Or Void; But The Power Will Continue Undiminished And May Be Exercised From Time To Time As Lender May Elect Until All Amounts Owing On This Note Have Been Paid In Full. The Undersigned Hereby Waives And Releases Any And All Claims Or Causes Of Action Which The Undersigned Might Have Against Any Attorney Acting Under The Terms Of Authority Which The Undersigned Has Granted Herein Arising Out Of Or Connected With The Confession Of Judgment Hereunder.

 

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If Borrower is resident of Ohio:

 

Confession Of Judgment. The Undersigned Hereby Irrevocably Authorizes And Empowers Any Attorney-At-Law To Appear In Any Court Of Record And To Confess Judgment Against The Undersigned For The Unpaid Amount Of This Note As Evidenced By An Affidavit Signed By An Officer Of Lender Setting Forth The Amount Then Due, Together With All Indebtedness Provided For Therein (With Or Without Acceleration Of Maturity), Plus Attorneys’ Fees Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Total Indebtedness Or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), Whichever Is The Larger Amount For The Collection, Which Borrower And Lender Agree Is Reasonable, Plus Costs Of Suit, And To Release All Errors, And Waive All Rights Of Appeal. The Undersigned Expressly Releases All Errors, Waives All Stay Of Execution, Rights Of Inquisition And Extension Upon Any Levy Upon Real Estate And All Exemption Of Property From Levy And Sale Upon Any Execution Hereon; And The Undersigned Expressly Agrees To Condemnation And Expressly Relinquishes All Rights To Benefits Or Exemptions Under Any And All

 

Exemption Laws Now In Force Or Which May Hereafter Be Enacted. No Single Exercise Of The Foregoing Warrant And Power To Confess Judgment Will Be Deemed To Exhaust The Power, Whether Or Not Any Such Exercise Shall Be Held By Any Court To Be Invalid, Voidable Or Void; But The Power Will Continue Undiminished And May Be Exercised From Time To Time As Lender May Elect Until All Amounts Owing On This Note Have Been Paid In Full. The Undersigned Hereby Waives And Releases Any And All Claims Or Causes Of Action Which The Undersigned Might Have Against Any Attorney Acting Under The Terms Of Authority Which The Undersigned Has Granted Herein Arising Out Of Or Connected With The Confession Of Judgment Hereunder.

 

WARNING--BY SIGNING THIS PAPER YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO NOTICE AND COURT TRIAL. IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME, A COURT JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND THE POWERS OF A COURT CAN BE USED TO COLLECT FROM YOU REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE CREDITOR WHETHER FOR RETURNED GOODS, FAULTY GOODS, FAILURE ON HIS PART TO COMPLY WITH THE AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE

 

If Borrower is resident of Virginia:

 

Confession Of Judgment. In The Event Of Any Default Under This Instrument, Including, But Not Limited To Any Payment Under This Instrument Not Being Paid When Due, Whether At Maturity, By Acceleration Or Otherwise, Borrower Hereby Irrevocably Appoints And Constitutes Dawn Dibenedetto Whose Address Is 400 N 8Th Street, Suite 1150, Richmond, VA 23219, Borrower’s Duly Constituted Attorney-In-Fact To Appear In The Clerk’s Office Of The Circuit Court For City Of Richmond, Virginia Or In Any Other Court Of Competent Jurisdiction, And To Confess Judgment Pursuant To The Provisions Of Section 8.01- 432 Of The Code Of Virginia Of 1950, As Amended, Against Borrower For All Principal And Interest And Any Other Amounts Due And Payable Under This Instrument As Evidenced By An Affidavit Signed By An Officer Of The Lender Setting Forth The Amount Then Due, Together With Attorney’s Fees And Collection Fees As Provided In This Instrument (To The Extent Permitted By Law). This Power Of Attorney Is Coupled With An Interest And May Not Be Terminated By Borrower And Shall Not Be Revoked Or Terminated By Borrower And Shall Not Be Revoked Or Terminated By Borrower’s Death, Disability Or Dissolution. If A Copy Of The Instrument, Verified By Affidavit, Shall Have Been Filed In The Above Clerk’s Office, It Will Not Be Necessary To File The Original As A Warrant Of Attorney. Borrower Releases All Errors And Waives All Rights Of Appeal, Stay Of Execution, And The Benefit Of All Exemption Laws Now Or Hereafter In Effect. Borrower Shall, Upon Lender’s Request, Name Such Additional Or Alternative Person(S) Designated By Lender As Borrower’s Duly Constituted Attorney(S)-In-Fact To Confess Judgment Against The Borrower. No Single Exercise Of The Power To Confess Judgment Shall Be Deemed To Exhaust The Power And No Judgment Against Fewer Then All The Persons Constituting The Borrower Shall Bar Subsequent Action Or Judgment Against Any One Or More Of Such Persons Against Whom Judgment Has Not Been Obtained In This Instrument.

 

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If Borrower is resident of Wisconsin:

 

Each Borrower who is married represents that this obligation is incurred in the interest of his or her marriage or family.

 

If Borrower is resident of Missouri:

 

Oral or unexecuted agreements or commitments to loan money, extend credit or to forbear from enforcing repayment of a debt including promises to extend or renew such debt are not enforceable, regardless of the legal theory upon which it is based that is in any way related to the credit agreement. To protect you, the Borrower(s), and us, the Lender, from misunderstanding or disappointment, any agreements we reach covering such matters are contained in this writing, which is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between us, except as we may later agree in writing to modify it.

 

If Borrower is resident of Illinois:

 

Borrower Agrees That Borrower, This Note And All Other Documents Executed In Connection Herewith, Regardless Of The Choice Of Law Made By Lender/Holder, Shall Be Governed By The Provisions Of The Credit Agreements Act (As Enacted By And Interpreted In The State Of Illinois) (815 Ilcs 160 Et. Seq.) And As That Act May Be Amended From Time To Time.

 

If Borrower is resident of Oregon:

 

Under Oregon Law, Most Agreements, Promises And Commitments Made By Lender Concerning Loans And Other Credit Extensions Which Are Not For Personal, Family, Or Household Purposes Or Secured Solely By Grantor’s/Borrower’s Residence Must Be In Writing, Express Consideration And Be Signed By An Authorized Representative Of Lender To Be Enforceable.

 

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If Borrower is resident of Washington:

 

Oral Agreements Or Oral Commitments To Loan Money, Extend Credit, Or To Forbear From Enforcing Repayment Of A Debt Are Not Enforceable Under Washington Law.

 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association  
By  
     
/s/ Mike  
Name  
     
Division Lending Manager  
Title    
     
05/14/2020  
Date  

 

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Borrower Acknowledgement and Acceptance

 

By signing below, and intending to be legally bound, Borrower acknowledges receipt of the Agreement.

 

Ham & Cheese Events LLC Dba Seas The Day  
By  
     
/s/ Scott A Stawski  
Name (Borrower’s Signature)  
   
   
Title (Borrower’s Title)  

 

If Borrower is resident of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland or Virginia:

 

   
Borrower (Borrower’s Name)  
     
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association  
Lender    
     
05/14/2020 | 8:00:40 AM CDT  
Date    

 

Disclosure for Confession of Judgment

 

I/We have executed a Promissory Note (the “Note”) obligating Borrower to repay the amount described therein.

 

/s/ SAS

       
Initials   Initials   Initials

 

I/We understand that the Note contains wording that would permit Lender to enter judgment against Borrower in Court, without advance notice to Borrower and without offering Borrower an opportunity to defend against the entry of judgment, and that the judgment may be collected immediately by any legal means.

 

/s/ SAS

       
Initials   Initials   Initials

 

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In executing the Note, Borrower is knowingly, understandingly and voluntarily waiving its rights to resist the entry of judgment against it at the courthouse, including any right to advance notice of the entry of, or execution upon, said judgment, and Borrower is consenting to the confession of judgment.

 

/s/ SAS

       
Initials   Initials   Initials

 

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Exhibit 10.32

 

PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEBT ASSUMPTION

 

This Promissory Note and Debt Assumption (the “Agreement”) is effective April 19, 2022,

 

BETWEEN: STDC Holdings Incorporated (the “Company”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at: 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND:

 

Ham and Cheese Events LLC (the “HAM”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its head office located at: 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078 WHEREAS the Company and HAM have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement signed on April 19th, 2022; and WHEREAS the Company has agreed to assume certain HAM notes payable related to the assets purchased,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HEREIN CONTAINED AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE COMPANY HERETO AGREES TO ASSUME AND PROMISES TO PAY THE FOLLOWING DEBT:

 

Note 1: Intouch Credit Union loan dated June 7th, 2019

 

Note 2: Lending Club loan dated November 15th, 2021

 

Note 3: PayPal Business Loan dated April 7th, 2022

 

Note 4: Truist Bank dated April 11, 2022

 

Note 5: PayPal Business Loan dated October 19, 2022

 

In the event that any note shall go into default, and placed with an attorney for collection, then the Company agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection.

 

The undersigned and all other parties to this Agreement, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Agreement until each Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this note. No modification or indulgence by any holder hereof shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by any holder hereof, shall be valid and binding upon each of the undersigned, notwithstanding the acknowledgment of any of the undersigned, and each of the undersigned does hereby irrevocably grant to each of the others a power of attorney to enter into any such modification on their behalf. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive. This note shall take effect as a sealed instrument and shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

 

The undersigned hereby execute this Agreement as principals and not as sureties.

 

On behalf of Company:

 

On behalf of Ham and Cheese Events LLC

     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
Scott Stawski   Hope Stawski
STDC Holdings, Inc.    

 

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Promissory Note for $35,000

 

 

Loan Agreement and Promissory Note

Borrower Member ID: 237652422

 

Joint Applicant/Co-Borrower Member ID: N/A

 

$35,000

 

November 15, 2021

 

In this Loan Agreement and Promissory Note (the “Note”), the word “Borrower” refers to each borrower and joint applicant/co-borrower named above or otherwise obligated under this Note. The word “Lender” refers to LendingClub Bank, National Association, and any subsequent holder of this Note. For value received, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the principal sum of $35,000 Dollars with interest as set forth below. Borrower intends to be legally bound by this Note. Borrower has read, understood, and agreed to all of the terms of this Note.

 

Interest Rate. This Note bears interest during each calendar month from the date hereof until paid in full, at a fixed rate of 17.49 (%) per annum (the “Interest Rate”). Interest will begin to accrue as of the date the loan proceeds are disbursed. After maturity, the unpaid balance of the principal will earn interest at the same fixed rate.

 

Interest Calculation Method. Interest is calculated daily on the basis of a 360-day year with 12 months each of which is 30 days (or 30/360) long, regardless if a month has more or fewer than 30 days. This Note shall bear interest on any overdue installment of principal and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on any overdue installment of interest, at the Interest Rate as calculated above.

 

Payments. Principal and interest are to be paid during and throughout the period of 36 months in the following manner:

 

Payments of principal and interest in the amount of $1,256.40 Dollars are to be made by the Borrower to Lender commencing December 15, 2021, and on the same day of each successive month thereafter until November 15, 2024, when the full amount of unpaid principal, together with unpaid accrued interest is due and payable. If the monthly anniversary is on the 29th, 30th, or 31st of the month, and the following month does not have a 29th, 30th, or 31st day, the monthly payment will be due on the last day of the month in which the payment was due.

 

Borrower’s last payment might be of a different amount, which could be higher than the monthly installment amounts, to adjust for rounding and/or due to calculation of daily interest charges in certain instances such as a payment due date change or Borrower making a payment after the payment due date. If any late charges or other fees and charges due to Lender have not been paid, as described further below, Borrower will also owe Lender additional amounts for those fees and charges. In such cases, the amount of the last monthly payment will be adjusted by the amount necessary to repay the loan in full.

 

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Borrower must pay Lender in U.S. dollars using a check or electronic debit that is drawn on and honored by a bank in the United States. Borrower may not make payments in cash. Borrower agrees that Lender can accept late or partial payments, or payments marked “paid in full” or other restrictive endorsements, without losing its rights.

 

Borrower may have designated an account from which to pay the amount of each payment due on each due date by ACH transfer. Borrower acknowledges that such authorization is assignable by Lender or any subsequent holder of the Note in the event that Lender or any subsequent holder of the Note sells, assigns, or transfers any interest in this Note.

 

Loan proceeds may be disbursed into a deposit account designated by Borrower and held by or for the benefit of Borrower (“Designated Borrower Account”) or, for the purpose of satisfying in whole or in part a debt obligation of Borrower, to an account held by or for the benefit of a third party creditor designated by Borrower (“Designated Creditor Account”). Borrower is responsible for ensuring that all names and account, routing or other similar information provided by Borrower to Lender for any Designated Borrower Accounts or Designated Creditor Accounts (collectively, “Designated Accounts”) are accurate and complete. Borrower agrees to hold Lender and any subsequent holder of the Note harmless for any alleged or actual loss, claim, fee or other damage or expense Borrower may suffer related to the failure of a Designated Account to receive such proceeds if such failure was the result (directly or indirectly) of any error in any name or account, routing or other similar information provided by Borrower to Lender. Borrower acknowledges that neither Lender nor any subsequent holder of the Note has any obligation to confirm or investigate the accuracy or completeness of the information Borrower has provided. Borrower further agrees that, if loan proceeds are rejected by any Designated Creditor Account, Lender may deliver loan proceeds into any Designated Borrower Account to satisfy Lender’s obligation of loan proceed delivery. In all events under this section, interest will begin to accrue as of the date of issuance of the loan and not upon the actual receipt of proceeds by Borrower or any other designated third party, except that no interest will be due to the extent this Note is canceled as set forth in the Borrower Agreement. If Lender is unable to deliver any loan proceeds to any Designated Account after 14 days from the initial delivery attempt, the loan will be canceled and Borrower will not owe any interest on the loan. For avoidance of doubt, if partial loan proceeds (any amount above $0) are delivered to any Designated Account, then the loan will not be canceled. If Lender is only able to deliver partial loan proceeds to any Designated Account after 14 days, Lender will apply the undelivered portion to the outstanding balance in accordance with its normal payment application procedures.

 

If Borrower elects to make payments by check, Borrower must send the check either by regular mail or by overnight mail or UPS delivery to Lockbox Services - #134268, LendingClub Corporation, 3440 Flair Dr., El Monte, CA 91731 or to the address designated by any subsequent holder of the Note. If the loan is assigned, Borrower must make payments to the address provided by the assignee.

 

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Borrower’s payment method and any necessary authorization do not affect its obligation to pay when due all amounts payable on the Note, whether or not there are sufficient funds in the applicable deposit account. The foregoing authorization is in addition to, and not in limitation of, any rights of setoff Lender may have.

 

Origination fee. If this loan is subject to an origination fee, such fee is deducted from the loan proceeds and paid to the Lender. Any origination fee of 5% or less of the initial loan amount is not refundable regardless of when, or if, the loan is paid in full. Any origination fee amount in excess of 5% of the initial loan amount is refundable on a prorated basis over the term of the loan when and if the loan is paid in full prior to its maturity date. A partial pre-payment will not result in the refund of any origination fee amount. Borrower acknowledges that the origination fee is considered part of the principal of Borrower’s loan and is subject to the accrual of interest.

 

Insufficient funds fee. If a payment is returned, dishonored, or fails due to insufficient funds in the deposit account Borrower has designated for making payments, Borrower will be charged a fee of $15, to the extent permitted by applicable law. An insufficient funds fee may be assessed no more than once for a single failed payment. Lender may, at its option, choose to resubmit such payments. In addition to the fee assessed under this Note, a fee may be assessed by the depository institution at which Borrower’s deposit account is held.

 

Late fee. If any part of a payment, other than a late fee assessed on a prior monthly payment, is more than 15 days late, a late fee may be charged in an amount equal to the greater of 5% of the outstanding payment or $15, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Only one late fee will be charged on each late payment. Any payment received after 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time, on a banking day may deemed received on the next succeeding banking day.

 

Prepayments and Partial Payments. Borrower may prepay this loan or make any payment early, in whole or in part, without penalty or premium at any time. Any partial prepayment will be credited against the loan balance as described in the Payments section above. Any partial prepayment does not postpone the due date of any monthly payment, unless expressly agreed to in writing. If Borrower prepays this Note in part, Borrower agrees to continue to make regularly scheduled payments until all amounts due under this Note are paid. Any regularly scheduled monthly installment of principal and interest that is received by Lender before the date it is due shall be deemed to have been received on the due date solely for the purpose of calculating interest due. Lender may extend the time to make a payment without extending the time to make other payments, accept late or partial payments without waiving Lender’s right to have future payments made when they are due, or waive any fee without losing the right to impose that fee when due in the future.

 

Use of Funds. Borrower certifies that the proceeds of the loan will not be used for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any securities or to fund any illegal activity, or to fund any post-secondary educational expenses, including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, books, supplies, miscellaneous educational expenses, or room and board.

 

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Default. Borrower will be deemed in default (each, an “Event of Default”) of Borrower’s obligations under this Note if Borrower: (1) fails to pay timely any amount due on the loan; (2) files or has instituted against it or any joint applicant/co-borrower any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings or make any assignment for the benefit of creditors; (3) commits fraud or makes any material misrepresentation in this Note, the Borrower Agreement or in any other documents, applications or related materials delivered to Lender in connection with its loan, or (4) has breached or otherwise fails to abide by the terms of this Note or the Borrower Agreement. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may exercise all remedies available under applicable law and this Note, including without limitation, accelerate all amounts owed on this Note and demand that Borrower immediately pay such amounts.

 

Information Furnished to Credit Bureaus. Lender may report information about Borrower’s account to credit bureaus. Should there be more than one Borrower, Lender may report that loan account to the credit bureaus in the names of all Borrowers. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on an account may be reflected in Borrower’s credit report. Borrower agrees to pay all costs of collecting any delinquent payments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, as permitted by applicable law.

 

Joint and Several Liability. The liability of any joint applicant/co-borrower to repay in full this loan is in addition to and not in lieu of the obligations of the primary Borrower to repay the loan in full. The joint applicant/co-borrower agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of this Note or any other agreements or documents provided or executed as part of the loan application process, as if an original signatory. Lender and its designees, successors, and assigns have sole discretion to proceed against any party responsible under this Note to recover all the amounts due under this Note. Further, Lender and its designees, successors, and assigns can accept instructions from either Borrower or the joint applicant/co-borrower, and can provide any notice or disclosure to either Borrower or the joint applicant/co-borrower, which shall be binding on and deemed simultaneously received by each.

 

Loan Charges. If a law that applies to the Loan and sets maximum loan charges is finally interpreted so that the interest or other loan charges collected or to be collected in connection with the Loan exceed the permitted limits, then: (a) any such loan charge shall be reduced by the amount necessary to reduce the charge to the permitted limit; and (b) any sums already collected from Borrower that exceeded permitted limits will be refunded to Borrower. Lender may choose to make this refund by reducing the principal owed under this Note or by making a direct payment to Borrower.

 

Electronic Transactions. BORROWER EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT THE NOTE IS A “TRANSFERABLE RECORD” FOR ALL PURPOSES UNDER THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE ACT AND THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT.

 

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Registration of Note Owners. Borrower has appointed Lender as its agent (in such capacity, the “Note Registrar”) for the purpose of maintaining a book-entry system (the “Register”) for recording the names and addresses of any future owner of beneficial interests in this Note (the “Note Owners”) and the principal amounts and interest on this Note owing to each pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time. The person or persons identified as the Note Owners in the Register shall be treated as the owner(s) of this Note for purposes of receiving payment of principal and interest on such Note and for all other purposes. With respect to any transfer by a Note Owner of its beneficial interest in this Note, the right to payment of principal and interest on this Note shall not be effective until the transfer is recorded in the Register.

 

Miscellaneous. Lender may, without notice to Borrower, assign all of its right, title and interest (or any portion thereof) in this Note to any other third party. Borrower understands, acknowledges and agrees that any assignee may sell, assign or transfer the Note and all associated documents and information related to the Note without Borrower’s consent or delivery of notice (subject in each case to the registration requirement above). Borrower may not assign this Note without the prior written consent of Lender. This Note inures to the benefit of successors, permitted assigns, heirs and representatives of Borrower and Lender.

 

Borrower hereby waives demand, notice of non-payment, protest, and all other notices or demands whatsoever, and hereby consents that without notice to and without releasing the liability of any party, the obligations evidenced by this Note may from time to time, in whole or part, be renewed, extended, modified, accelerated, compromised, settled, canceled (as provided for in the Borrower Agreement) or released by Lender.

 

Borrower shall pay any and all government fees and taxes (including but not limited to stamp and documentary taxes) incurred in connection with the execution of this Note, the Borrower Agreement, or any other documents associated with the loan. Lender may choose, in its sole discretion, to collect from and remit on behalf of Borrower the amount of any such fees and taxes, and to add such amount to the principal balance of the loan. Amounts paid to others on Borrower’s behalf in connection with loan origination are shown in the Truth in Lending disclosure corresponding to the loan.

 

Any changes to this Note must be in writing signed by Borrower and Lender. Notices will be provided electronically to Borrower’s account, unless Borrower has opted out of electronic delivery and then will be mailed to the addresses then on record. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lender may correct any clerical error or omissions in this Note or in any related document. Lender will notify Borrower promptly of any such errors and the correction made promptly upon discovery. Borrower agrees that such correction will be effective as of the original date of this Note. Examples of clerical errors include, but are not limited to, calculation, transcription and printing errors.

 

This Note is subject to the Arbitration Agreement in the Borrower Agreement between Lender and Borrower. If at any time after the date of this Note, any of the provisions of this Note shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be illegal, void or unenforceable, and that decision is not overturned after any rights to appeal are exhausted, such provision shall be of no force and effect, but the illegality and unenforceability of such provision shall have no effect upon and shall not impair the enforceability of any other provisions of this Note.

 

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Controlling Law. Lender is located in the State of Utah, this Note is executed and delivered in the State of Utah and is a contract made under the law of the State of Utah, and funds are disbursed from the State of Utah. The provisions of this Note will be governed by Federal laws and the laws of the State of Utah to the extent not preempted, without regard to any principle of conflicts of law that would require or permit the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

 

STATE LAW NOTICES:

 

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY: A married applicant may apply for a separate account. If Lender takes any adverse action as defined by § 1785.3 of the California Civil Code and the adverse action is based, in whole or in part, on any information contained in a consumer credit report, Borrower has the right to obtain within 60 days a free copy of Borrower’s consumer credit report from the consumer reporting agency who furnished the consumer credit report and from any other consumer credit reporting agency that complies and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis.

 

CALIFORNIA AND UTAH RESIDENTS: As required by California and Utah law, Borrower is hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on Borrower’s credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if Borrower fails to fulfill the terms of Borrower’s credit obligations.

 

KANSAS: NOTICE TO CONSUMER: 1. Do not sign this Note before you read it. 2. You are entitled to a copy of this Note. 3. You may prepay the unpaid balance at any time without penalty.

 

MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY: Massachusetts law prohibits discrimination based upon marital status or sexual orientation.

 

MISSOURI AND NEBRASKA RESIDENTS: ORAL LOAN AGREEMENTS OR COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY, EXTEND CREDIT OR TO FORBEAR FROM ENFORCING REPAYMENT OF SUCH DEBT, INCLUDING PROMISES TO EXTEND OR RENEW SUCH DEBT, ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE. TO PROTECT BORROWER(S) AND THE LENDER AND ANY HOLDER OF THIS NOTE FROM MISUNDERSTANDING OR DISAPPOINTMENT, ANY AGREEMENTS WE REACH COVERING SUCH MATTERS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS WRITING, WHICH IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, EXCEPT AS WE MAY LATER AGREE IN WRITING TO MODIFY IT.

 

NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS: The section headings of the Note are a table of contents and not contract terms. Portions of this Note with references to actions taken to the extent of applicable law apply to acts or practices that New Jersey law permits or requires. In this Note, actions or practices (i) by which Lender is or may be permitted by “applicable law” are permitted by New Jersey law, and (ii) that may be or will be taken by Lender unless prohibited by “applicable law” are permitted by New Jersey law.

 

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NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND and VERMONT RESIDENTS: Borrower understands and agrees that Lender may obtain a consumer credit report in connection with this application and in connection with any update, renewals for extension of any credit as a result of this application. If Borrower asks, Borrower will be informed whether or not such a report was obtained, and if so, the name and address of the agency that furnished the report. Borrower also understands and agrees that Lender may obtain a consumer credit report in connection with the review or collection of any loan made to Borrower as a result of this application or for other legitimate purposes related to such loans.

 

OHIO RESIDENTS ONLY: The Ohio laws against discrimination require that all creditors make credit equally available to all credit-worthy customers, and that credit reporting agencies maintain separate credit histories on each individual upon request. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission administers compliance with the law.

 

WASHINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY: Oral agreements or oral commitments to loan money, extend credit, or to forbear from enforcing repayment of a debt are not enforceable under Washington law.

 

WISCONSIN RESIDENTS ONLY: For married Wisconsin residents, Borrower’s signature confirms that this loan obligation is being incurred in the interest of Borrower’s marriage or family. No provision of any marital property agreement (pre-marital agreement), unilateral statement under § 766.59 of the Wisconsin statutes or court decree under § 766.70 adversely affects Lender’s interest unless, prior to the time that the loan is approved, Lender is furnished with a copy of the marital property agreement, statement, or decree or have actual knowledge of the adverse provision. If this loan for which Borrower is applying is granted, Borrower will notify Lender if Borrower has a spouse who needs to receive notification that credit has been extended to Borrower.

 

MEMBER ID OF BORROWER & CO-BORROWER (if any) 237652422

BY: LENDINGCLUB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR BORROWER and CO-BORROWER (if any)

(SIGNED ELECTRONICALLY)

 

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Exhibit 10.33

 

SECURED LUMP-SUM PROMISSORY NOTE AGREEMENT

 

 

This Secured Lump-Sum Promissory Note Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective April 1, 2022,

 

BETWEEN:Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, (the “Issuer”) a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at/Individual having an address at:

 

6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND:Ham and Cheese Events LLC, (the “Holder”) company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its head office located at/Individual having an address at:

 

5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Issuer hereby promises to pay to the order of the Holder, the maximum Principal Amount of $100,000 together with interest on the unpaid Principal Amount (as defined in this Agreement) outstanding from time to time at the rate (or rates) hereafter specified, and all other sums which may be owing to the Holder by the Issuer hereunder.

 

The terms of the Note are as follows:

 

1.MATURITY DATE AND PAYMENT TERMS

 

1.1.This Note will mature, and be due and payable in full, on April 1, 2023 (the “Maturity Date”) and shall be paid in the lump sum amount of $100,000.

 

2.INTEREST

 

2.1.From and after the date hereof, all outstanding principal of this Note will bear simple interest at the rate of four percent per annum. On the date that is 365 days after the date of this Note, the Issuer shall pay the then accrued interest on this Note. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as hereinafter defined) under this Note, all outstanding principal of this Note shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. All outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest on this Note shall be payable on the Maturity Date.

 

 

 

 

3.SECURITY

 

3.1.This Note is Secured by a Security Agreement on the Issuer’s Property, described as stock of Windy of Chicago Limited hereinafter known as the “Security,” which shall transfer to the possession and ownership of the Holder immediately in case of Acceleration. The Security may not be sold or transferred without the Holder’s consent until the Maturity Date. If the Issuer breaches this provision, the Holder may declare all sums due under this Note immediately due and payable, unless prohibited by applicable law. The Holder shall have the sole option to accept the Security as full payment for the Principal Amount without further liabilities or obligations. If the market value of the Security does not exceed the Principal Amount, the Issuer shall remain liable for the balance due while accruing interest at the maximum rate allowed by law.

 

4.PREPAYMENT

 

4.1.The Issuer may prepay this Note prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty, upon written notice to the Holder.

 

5.EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

5.1.The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

5.1.1.the failure of the Issuer to pay any sum due under this Note when due, whether by demand or otherwise, and such sum remains unpaid for five (5) days after the Due Date; and

 

5.1.2.any other Event of Default described in the Security Agreement that might be signed between the Parties regarding the Property that is pledged as collateral to the loan.

 

6.RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

 

6.1.Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, the Holder, in the Holder’s sole discretion and with prior written notice to the Issuer, may: (a) declare the entire outstanding Principal Amount, together with all accrued interest and all other sums due under this Note, to be immediately due and payable, and the same shall thereupon become immediately due and payable without protest, presentment, demand or notice, which are hereby expressly waived; (b) exercise its right of setoff against any money, funds, or credits of the Issuer now or at any time hereafter in the possession of, in transit to or from, under the control or custody of or on deposit with, the Holder or any affiliate of the Holder in any capacity whatsoever; and (c) exercise any or all rights, powers and remedies provided for in the Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.

 

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7.MAXIMUM LAWFUL RATE

 

7.1.In no event shall the amount of interest due or payments in the nature of interest payable hereunder exceed the maximum non-usurious interest permitted by applicable law (the “Maximum Lawful Rate”). If, from any possible construction of any document or from receipt of anything of value by the Holder, interest would otherwise be payable in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate, any such construction or receipt shall be subject to the provisions of this paragraph, and such document shall be automatically reformed and the interest payable shall be automatically reduced to the Maximum Lawful Rate, without the necessity of execution of any amendment or new document, and any interest in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate shall be applied to the reduction of the Principal Amount owing under this Note, or refunded to the Issuer or other payor thereof if and to the extent such excessive amount exceeds such unpaid Principal Amount.

 

8.ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS

 

8.1.Payments shall be first credited to any late fees due, then to interest due, and any remainder shall be credited to the Principal Amount.

 

9.ACCELERATION

 

9.1.The Holder may require the Issuer to pay the entire balance of the unpaid principal and accrued interest immediately if the Issuer is more than 30 days late in making a payment.

 

10.AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

10.1.This Agreement may be amended by, and only by, a written consent of the Parties.

 

11.SUCCESSORS

 

11.1.This Agreement shall be binding as upon all successors of the Parties, which includes, but is not limited to, executors, personal representatives, estates, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, assignees, nominees, and creditors of the Parties.

 

12.LANGUAGE AND GOVERNING LAW

 

12.1.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, which law shall prevail in the event of any conflict of the Parties.

 

12.2.The Parties hereto acknowledge that they requested that this Agreement and all related documents be drafted in English, that any notice to be given hereunder be given in English, and that any proceedings between the Parties relating to this Agreement be drafted in English.

 

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13.ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

13.1.The Parties to this Agreement agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any conflicts, disputes, or claims arising out of this Agreement by negotiation between the Parties. If applicable, the Parties agree to consider the utilization of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures in situations concerning disputes between the Parties.

 

14.ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

14.1.This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by any Party in whole or in part without the express prior written consent of the other Parties. In the event any Party shall change its corporate name or merge with another corporation, assignment shall be mutually agreed upon by all Parties.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on April 1, 2022.

 

ISSUER   HOLDER
     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
Authorized Signature   Authorized Signature
     
     
Scott Stawski, Chairman Amphitrite Digital Inc.   Hope Stawski, Managing Member Ham and Cheese Events LLC

 

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Exhibit 10.34

 

SECURED LUMP-SUM PROMISSORY NOTE AGREEMENT

 

 

This Secured Lump-Sum Promissory Note Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective April 19, 2022,

 

BETWEEN: STDC Holdings Incorporated, (the “Issuer”) a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at/Individual having an address at:

 

6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND: Ham and Cheese Events LLC, (the “Holder”) company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its head office located at/Individual having an address at:

 

5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Issuer hereby promises to pay to the order of the Holder, the maximum Principal Amount of $551,098.06 together with interest on the unpaid Principal Amount (as defined in this Agreement) outstanding from time to time at the rate (or rates) hereafter specified, and all other sums which may be owing to the Holder by the Issuer hereunder.

 

The terms of the Note are as follows:

 

1. MATURITY DATE AND PAYMENT TERMS

 

1.1. This Note will mature, and be due and payable in full, on April 1, 2028 (the “Maturity Date”) and shall be paid in the lump sum amount of $551,098.06.

 

2. INTEREST

 

2.1. From and after the date hereof, all outstanding principal of this Note will bear simple interest at the rate of four percent per annum. On the date that is 365 days after the date of this Note (“anniversary date”), the Issuer shall pay the then accrued interest on this Note. On each subsequent anniversary date, the Issuer shall pay the then accrued interest on this Note. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (as hereinafter defined) under this Note, all outstanding principal of this Note shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. All outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest on this Note shall be payable on the Maturity Date.

 

 

 

 

3. SECURITY

 

3.1. This Note is Secured by a Security Agreement on the Issuer’s Property, described as the purchased assets of Seas the Day Charters USVI as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement between Issuer and Holder dated April 19, 2022 hereinafter known as the “Security,” which shall transfer to the possession and ownership of the Holder immediately in case of Acceleration. The Security may not be sold or transferred without the Holder’s consent until the Maturity Date. If the Issuer breaches this provision, the Holder may declare all sums due under this Note immediately due and payable, unless prohibited by applicable law. The Holder shall have the sole option to accept the Security as full payment for the Principal Amount without further liabilities or obligations. If the market value of the Security does not exceed the Principal Amount, the Issuer shall remain liable for the balance due while accruing interest at the maximum rate allowed by law.

 

4. PREPAYMENT

 

4.1. The Issuer may prepay this Note prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty, upon written notice to the Holder.

 

5. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

5.1. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

5.1.1. the failure of the Issuer to pay any sum due under this Note when due, whether by demand or otherwise, and such sum remains unpaid for five (5) days after the Due Date; and

 

5.1.2. any other Event of Default described in the Security Agreement that might be signed between the Parties regarding the Property that is pledged as collateral to the loan.

 

6. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

 

6.1. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, the Holder, in the Holder’s sole discretion and with prior written notice to the Issuer, may: (a) declare the entire outstanding Principal Amount, together with all accrued interest and all other sums due under this Note, to be immediately due and payable, and the same shall thereupon become immediately due and payable without protest, presentment, demand or notice, which are hereby expressly waived; (b) exercise its right of setoff against any money, funds, or credits of the Issuer now or at any time hereafter in the possession of, in transit to or from, under the control or custody of or on deposit with, the Holder or any affiliate of the Holder in any capacity whatsoever; and (c) exercise any or all rights, powers and remedies provided for in the Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.

 

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7. MAXIMUM LAWFUL RATE

 

7.1. In no event shall the amount of interest due or payments in the nature of interest payable hereunder exceed the maximum non-usurious interest permitted by applicable law (the “Maximum Lawful Rate”). If, from any possible construction of any document or from receipt of anything of value by the Holder, interest would otherwise be payable in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate, any such construction or receipt shall be subject to the provisions of this paragraph, and such document shall be automatically reformed and the interest payable shall be automatically reduced to the Maximum Lawful Rate, without the necessity of execution of any amendment or new document, and any interest in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate shall be applied to the reduction of the Principal Amount owing under this Note, or refunded to the Issuer or other payor thereof if and to the extent such excessive amount exceeds such unpaid Principal Amount.

 

8. ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS

 

8.1. Payments shall be first credited to any late fees due, then to interest due, and any remainder shall be credited to the Principal Amount.

 

9. ACCELERATION

 

9.1. The Holder may require the Issuer to pay the entire balance of the unpaid principal and accrued interest immediately if the Issuer is more than 30 days late in making a payment.

 

10. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

10.1. This Agreement may be amended by, and only by, a written consent of the Parties.

 

11. SUCCESSORS

 

11.1. This Agreement shall be binding as upon all successors of the Parties, which includes, but is not limited to, executors, personal representatives, estates, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, assignees, nominees, and creditors of the Parties.

 

12. LANGUAGE AND GOVERNING LAW

 

12.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, which law shall prevail in the event of any conflict of the Parties.

 

12.2. The Parties hereto acknowledge that they requested that this Agreement and all related documents be drafted in English, that any notice to be given hereunder be given in English, and that any proceedings between the Parties relating to this Agreement be drafted in English.

 

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13. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

13.1. The Parties to this Agreement agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any conflicts, disputes, or claims arising out of this Agreement by negotiation between the Parties. If applicable, the Parties agree to consider the utilization of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures in situations concerning disputes between the Parties.

 

14. ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

14.1. This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by any Party in whole or in part without the express prior written consent of the other Parties. In the event any Party shall change its corporate name or merge with another corporation, assignment shall be mutually agreed upon by all Parties.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on April 19, 2022.

 

ISSUER   HOLDER
     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
Authorized Signature   Authorized Signature
     
     
Scott Stawski, Chairman STDC Holdings Inc.   Hope Stawski, Managing Member Ham and Cheese Events LLC

 

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Exhibit 10.35

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm if publicly disclosed’

 

PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEBT ASSUMPTION

 

This Promissory Note and Debt Assumption (the “Agreement”) is effective April 19, 2022,

 

BETWEEN:STDC Holdings Incorporated (the “Company”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at: 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND:

 

Ham and Cheese Events LLC (the “HAM”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its head office located at: 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078

 

WHEREAS the Company and HAM have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement signed on April 19th, 2022; and WHEREAS the Company has agreed to assume certain HAM notes payable related to the assets purchased,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HEREIN CONTAINED AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE COMPANY HERETO AGREES TO ASSUME AND PROMISES TO PAY THE FOLLOWING DEBT:

 

Note 1: Intouch Credit Union loan dated June 7th, 2019

 

Note 2: Lending Club loan dated November 15th, 2021

 

Note 3: PayPal Business Loan dated April 7th, 2022

 

Note 4: Truist Bank dated April 11, 2022

 

Note 5: PayPal Business Loan dated October 19, 2022

 

In the event that any note shall go into default, and placed with an attorney for collection, then the Company agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection.

 

The undersigned and all other parties to this Agreement, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Agreement until each Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this note. No modification or indulgence by any holder hereof shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by any holder hereof, shall be valid and binding upon each of the undersigned, notwithstanding the acknowledgment of any of the undersigned, and each of the undersigned does hereby irrevocably grant to each of the others a power of attorney to enter into any such modification on their behalf. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive. This note shall take effect as a sealed instrument and shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

 

The undersigned hereby execute this Agreement as principals and not as sureties.

 

On behalf of Company:   On behalf of Ham and Cheese Events LLC
     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
Scott Stawski   Hope Stawski
STDC Holdings, Inc.    

 

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PAYPAL BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

 

Primary Business Owner

 

Home Address

 

Scott Stawski

5560 Oak Bend Trail

Prosper, TX 75078

 

Borrower

 

Ham & Cheese Events LLC

Ham & Cheese Events LLC

 

Billing Address

 

Scott Stawski

5560 Oak Bend Trail

Prosper, TX 75078

 

Contact Email Address

 

sastawski@gmail.com

 

PayPal Email Address

 

sastawski@gmail.com

 

Loan Summary

 

Loan Amount:

 

$ 75000.00

 

Total Loan Fee: (The fixed fee for the Loan)

 

$ 12530.70

 

Number of Weekly Payments:

 

52

 

Weekly Payment Amount:

 

$ 1683.28

 

Total Repayment Amount: (The sum of the Loan Amount and Total Loan Fee)

 

$ 87530.70

 

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Other Terms

 

Fee Allocation

 

As outlined in the Loan Summary, the Weekly Payment Amount remains the same throughout the Loan term; however, the allocation of fee and principal, respectively, varies each week. Specifically, fee allocation will be greatest at the beginning of the Loan term and will diminish over time. An Initial Estimated Payment Schedule and pay off information may be requested by contacting 800-9415614.

 

Early Payoff

 

You may pay the Loan back early, but to do so you must pay the entire outstanding Loan Amount and the outstanding Total Loan Fee at the time of pre-payment.

 

If you are approved for another PayPal Business Loan or LoanBuilder A PayPal Service loan before this Loan is paid in full, and the new loan is applied to satisfy the balance on this Loan, then you may be eligible for a waiver of the outstanding Total Loan Fee at that time on this Loan.

 

There is no pre-payment fee.

 

Returned Item Fee

$20

 

Certain Disclosures

 

This Loan is Business Purpose Only

 

The proceeds of the requested Loan may be used only for business purposes.

 

THE LOAN MAY NOT BE USED FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. Borrower understands that Borrower’s agreement not to use the Loan proceeds for personal, family or household purposes means that certain important duties imposed upon entities making Loans for consumer/personal purposes, and certain important rights conferred upon consumers, pursuant to federal or state law, will not apply to the Loan or this Agreement.

 

Your PayPal Business Loan is marketed and serviced by PayPal and Swift Financial, LLC, a subsidiary of PayPal, and funded by WebBank. PayPal and WebBank are not affiliated with one another.

 

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Bank Account Information

 

AUTHORIZATION TO CREDIT AND DEBIT BORROWER’S BANK ACCOUNT(S) (“PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION”)

 

You promise that the following is a list of all of the Business’s bank accounts (as subsequently supplemented, the “Bank Accounts”). The Bank Account marked “Withdraw Payments” is the account from which the Weekly Payment Amount will be deducted (“Payment Account”). If no Bank Account is marked as the Payment Account, or if any payment cannot be initiated by us from the Payment Account for any reason, you direct us to use the Bank Accounts in sequential order as listed below as the Payment Account.

 

Withdraw

Payments

 

Account #1

Bank Name:

  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
         
  Routing #:   [***]   Account #:   [***]
         

Withdraw

Payments

 

Account #2

Bank Name:

 
         
  Routing #:       Account #:    
         

Withdraw

Payments

 

Account #3

Bank Name:

 
         
  Routing #:       Account #:    

 

Weekly Payment Day

 

(*If Payment Day is less than a week from Loan funding, the first payment will be postponed to the following week)

 

Payment Day

 

Monday

 

(a)Bank Account Verification. You promise that each Bank Account identified above or at some later time is a Business bank account and that you have the power and authority to (i) initiate payments from such Bank Account and (ii) authorize us (including our service providers) to initiate payments from such Bank Account. You promise that each Bank Account is a legitimate, open, and active bank account used solely for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes. You authorize us to verify any information you have provided about any Bank Account and to correct any missing, erroneous or out-of-date information.

 

(b)Loan Proceeds. You authorize and request us to disburse the Loan Amount first to satisfy any payoffs required by Lender, and then, to the extent any funds remain, to disburse to your PayPal business account the remaining Loan Amount.

 

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(c)Weekly Payments and Additional Amounts. On or after each Weekly Payment Day, you authorize and direct us (or our service provider) to initiate an EFT from the Payment Account of the Weekly Payment Amount. For the amount due on the date of the final scheduled payment, we may increase or decrease the amount of the EFT to equal the total amount then outstanding under this Agreement. You authorize us to initiate EFTs from the Payment Account for any fee or charge you owe, and, if an Event of Default occurs, for any amounts due under this Agreement. We may assess any fee or charge you owe us as a separate EFT. By way of clarification, for purposes of this Payment Authorization, the term “EFT” includes automated clearing house or “ACH” transactions.

 

(d)Error Correction. In the event we make an error in processing any payment, you authorize us to initiate a corrected EFT from the Bank Accounts to correct the error.

 

(e)Fees for Dishonored Payments. You agree that we may submit up to two times any EFT that is dishonored. Your bank may charge you fees for unsuccessful EFTs. You agree that we will have no liability to you for such fees.

 

(f)No Termination. This Payment Authorization is irrevocable and you agree to keep this Payment Authorization in force so long as this Agreement remains in place and/or any amount remains outstanding under this Agreement.

 

(g)Compliance with Law and Network Rules. You acknowledge that the origination of EFTs to and from the Bank Accounts must comply with U.S. law and applicable network rules. Borrower agrees to be bound by the rules of NACHA.

 

(h)Alternative Payment Methods. If you know that we will be unable to process a payment by an EFT under this Payment Authorization, you must (i) notify us, and (ii) mail or deliver a check or money order to us for the Weekly Payment Amount at the Notice Address, Attn: Payments or, if offered, pay the Weekly Payment Amount by any pay-by-phone or online service that we may make available from time to time.

 

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Signatures

 

A.BY SIGNING BELOW (EITHER MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY), YOU, THE UNDERSIGNED: (1) REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE BORROWER IDENTIFIED ABOVE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BORROWER, ITS OWNER(S) AND MANAGEMENT; (2) CERTIFY, THAT TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED RELATING TO THE BORROWER’S LOAN APPLICATION AND THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INFORMATION RELATING TO THE BORROWER’S BENEFICIAL OWNER(S), IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT; (3) PROMISE THAT THE LOAN WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES; (4) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE LOAN SUMMARY, OTHER TERMS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, ADDITIONAL TERMS, INCLUDING THE ARBITRATION PROVISION (§ 28) AND THE PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION (EXHIBIT A); (5) AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF BORROWER; (6) AGREE TO THE PERSONAL GUARANTY (§ 5) AND EACH SECTION OF THIS AGREEMENT REFERENCED IN SECTION 5, INCLUDING THE ARBITRATION PROVISION, INDIVIDUALLY ON YOUR OWN BEHALF; AND (7) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SIGNING ANY OTHER PERSON’S NAME BELOW, WITHOUT SUCH PERSON’S EXPRESS CONSENT, CONSTITUTES FRAUD.

 

B.LENDER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS AND UNTIL: (1) LENDER HAS COMPLETED ITS REVIEW OF THE BORROWER; (2) LENDER HAS DATED THE SIGNATURE BELOW; AND (3) LENDER HAS DISBURSED THE LOAN AMOUNT.

 

On Behalf of Business

 

By: /s/ Scott Stawski  
Name: Scott Stawski  
Title: Owner  
Date: 4/7/2022  

 

 

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On Behalf of Business (if needed)

 

By:    
Name:    
Title:    
Date:    

 

Guarantor

 

By: /s/ Scott Stawski  
Name: Scott Stawski  
Date: 4/7/2022  

 

Guarantor

 

By:    
Name:    
Date:    

 

Guarantor

 

By:    
Name:    
Date:    

 

WebBank

 

By: /s/ Jason C. Lloyd  
Name: Jason C. Lloyd  
Title: WebBank, President  
Date: 4/7/2022  

 

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Additional Terms

 

1.General; Certain Definitions. This Business Loan Agreement, including these Additional Terms, (this “Agreement”) governs the terms of the loan (the “Loan”) issued by WebBank, a Utah industrial bank (“WebBank” or “Lender”).

 

(a)The words “Lender”, “we,” “us” and “our” mean WebBank, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement.

 

(b)The words “you,” “your,” “yours,” “Business” and “Borrower” mean the entity identified as Borrower on the first page of this Agreement.

 

(c)“Guarantor” means each person(s) who signs this Agreement in his or her individual capacity as Guarantor.

 

(d)“Notice Address” means PayPal Business Loan, c/o Swift Financial, LLC, 3505 Silverside Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810 or any updated address that we provide by notice to you at any time.

 

(e)Certain other terms are defined herein.

 

(f)The Arbitration Provision (Section 28) is effective immediately as to Borrower, Lender and each Guarantor. We may assign all or any part of this Agreement, and any rights, licenses, responsibilities and/or obligations contained herein without restriction or limitation; following any assignment, the words “we,” “us,” and “our” will include the assignee to the extent of the assignment. YOU PROMISE TO USE THE LOAN SOLELY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES.

 

2.Promise to Pay. You promise to pay us all amounts due under this Agreement, including the Loan Amount, Total Loan Fee and any Returned Item Fee(s).

 

3.Payments.

 

Weekly Payments. Until the Loan is paid-in-full, you must pay us on each Weekly Payment Day the lesser of the Weekly Payment Amount or the outstanding balance you owe under this Agreement. The Loan Summary sets forth the Number of Weekly Payments you must make and the Weekly Payment Amount. The Weekly Payment Day you have selected is set forth in the below Payment Authorization. If you do not select a Weekly Payment Day, you request us to select a Weekly Payment Day on your behalf. If any Weekly Payment Day is a federal holiday, your Weekly Payment Amount will be due on the next business day. Your first Weekly Payment Amount will be due at least one week after we disburse the Loan proceeds.

 

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4.Returned Item Fee. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we will charge you a $20 fee if for any reason any EFT, check or other payment is returned unpaid or cannot be processed.

 

5.Personal Guaranty.

 

(a)Guaranty: Each Guarantor, jointly and severally if more than one, guarantees all of Borrower’s obligations, financial or otherwise, under this Agreement. Upon an Event of Default, each Guarantor shall pay all amounts due under this Agreement on demand, without requiring us first to enforce payment against Borrower. This is a guaranty of payment and not merely a guaranty of collection. This guaranty is an absolute, unconditional, primary and continuing obligation and will remain in full force and effect until all of Borrower’s financial obligations have been indefeasibly paid-in-full. Each Guarantor waives all notices to which the Guarantor might otherwise be entitled by law, and waives all defenses, legal or equitable, otherwise available to the Guarantor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor expressly agrees that we may amend this Agreement without such Guarantor’s consent, waive or decline to enforce any right against Borrower, the Collateral (as defined in Section 11) and/or any other Guarantor(s), release any other Guarantor(s) or enter into compromises with Borrower and/or any other Guarantor(s) without impairing our rights against such Guarantor.

 

(b)Provisions of Agreement Applicable to Each Guarantor: Sections 6 (Events of Default), 7 (Our Rights Upon Default), 8 (Representations and Warranties), 9 (Covenants), 14 (Expenditures), 15 (Indemnity), 16 (Business Information; Reporting Information to Credit Bureaus), 17 (Use of Information), 18 (Telephone Recordings); 19 (Contacting You; Mobile Phone and Text Messages), 20 (Consent to Receive Electronic Notices and Disclosures; Correspondence), 24 (Limitation of Liability), 25 (Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury), 26 (Bankruptcy), 27 (Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction), 28 (Arbitration Provision), 29 (Class Action Waiver) and 30 (USA Patriot Act) and any other relevant Section apply fully to each Guarantor individually, and each reference to “you,” or “your” in such sections of this Agreement shall be deemed to apply not just to Borrower but also to each Guarantor, individually.

 

6.Events of Default. Subject to applicable law, we may declare you to be in default under this Agreement if any one or more of the following events occurs and is continuing (each an “Event of Default”):

 

(a)You fail to make any required payment when due or you make a payment that is dishonored;

 

(b)You fail to maintain the Bank Accounts (as defined in Exhibit A), open a new bank account without our consent or in any way interfere or impair our ability to withdraw payments from a Bank Account;

 

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(c)You fail to provide copies of all documents and requested information related to your financial or banking affairs within five (5) business days after a request by us;

 

(d)You use any proceeds of the Loan for personal, family or household purposes or to fund a dividend or other distribution to your owners;

 

(e)You breach any representation, warranty, agreement, promise or covenant set forth in this Agreement, or you or any of your employees or agents provides us with any false or misleading information;

 

(f)You make any act or omission that has the result of interfering with or circumventing, the payment to us of any amount owed under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (i) conducting business under an alternative name; (ii) making use of any bank accounts other than the Bank Accounts; (iii) encouraging customers to make payments by cash that you fail to deposit into the Bank Accounts; or (iv) manipulating the use and form of business entities for the purpose of avoiding your obligations under this Agreement;

 

(g)You fail to provide or assist us in maintaining access to electronic bank information for the Bank Accounts;

 

(h)You fail to permit us or our agent to conduct a site inspection of your business without advance notice to you at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement;

 

(i)Without our prior express written consent, you apply for or agree to any credit, loan, cash advance or other financing that would affect the payment of any amount owed to us under this Agreement in any way;

 

(j)Without our prior express written consent, you sell any of your assets outside of the ordinary course of business;

 

(k)Without our prior express written consent, you undertake or permit a change of control of your business;

 

(l)You become subject to any material judgment or garnishment following the date of this Agreement;

 

(m)You initiate a proceeding, or a proceeding is commenced against you, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable federal or state insolvency laws;

 

(n)You become generally unable to pay your debts;

 

(o)You fail to comply with any other term or condition of this Agreement; or

 

(p)You default on any other agreement that you have with us or any of our affiliates.

 

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7.Our Rights Upon Default. Upon any Event of Default, we may take one or more of the following actions, subject to applicable law (including any applicable notice requirement and/or right to cure): (a) either declare all or any portion of the Loan to be immediately due and payable or, without waiving any rights (including our right to later exercise any of our rights upon an Event of Default, as described in this Section), allow you to repay the Loan by making scheduled payments; (b) commence an action against you to collect all amounts owed in connection with this Agreement and all of our out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, incurred by us in connection with the defense, protection or enforcement of our rights under this Agreement (including, without limitation, in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding) (collectively, “Costs of Collection”); (c) withdraw funds from any of your Bank Accounts by ACH debit, up to the unpaid amount that you owe us under this Agreement (including the Returned Item Fee as set forth in section 4 and any Costs of Collection); and (d) exercise any and all rights or remedies available to a secured creditor under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code or analogous state laws. All rights available to us are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies available to us in law or equity.

 

8.Representations and Warranties. You and any individual signing this Agreement as a Guarantor represent and warrant to us, as of the date hereof and each day the Loan remains outstanding, as follows:

 

(a)The Collateral is not subject to any claims, charges, liens, restrictions, encumbrances or security interest of any nature whatsoever not disclosed to us prior to executing this Agreement;

 

(b)You are not the subject of a bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding that has not been discharged or dismissed, do not have a plan to make a bankruptcy filing and have not met with a bankruptcy attorney within the past six months;

 

(c)All information that you have provided to us is true, correct and accurately reflects your financial condition and results of operations;

 

(d)Business has all required permits, licenses, approval, consents and authorizations necessary to conduct your business;

 

(e)Business is in compliance with all laws, regulations and requirements that affect your business;

 

(f)You (and each Guarantor) have full power and authority to enter into and perform your obligations (and each Guarantor’s obligations) under this Agreement;

 

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(g)Business is financially solvent (i.e., your assets exceed the value of your liabilities);

 

(h)Business has the legal right and ability to execute this Agreement and perform all your obligations under this Agreement without violating any other agreement, obligation, promise, court order, administrative order or decree, law or regulation to which you are subject;

 

(i)Business is duly qualified, licensed and in good standing in each state in which you are doing business;

 

(j)Business’s papers and all amendments thereto have been duly filed and are in proper order, and any capital stock, member interest or other equity issued by you and outstanding was and is properly issued;

 

(k)Business’s books and records are accurate and up-to-date and accessible to us;

 

(l)Business’s legal name is exactly as shown on this Agreement;

 

(m)All the Bank Accounts are maintained at U.S. financial institutions and all the Bank Accounts were established and are used solely for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes.

 

9.Covenants. Until all amounts outstanding under this Agreement have been paid-in-full, you and any individual signing this Agreement as a Guarantor covenant to us:

 

(a)Business will: (i) preserve, renew and maintain in full force and effect your corporate or organizational existence, if any; (ii) take all reasonable action to maintain all rights, privileges and franchises necessary or desirable for the normal conduct of your business; and (iii) remain duly qualified, licensed and in good standing in your state of organization (if any) and every other state in which you are doing business.

 

(b)Business will comply with: (i) all the terms and provisions of your organizational documents and bylaws, if any; (ii) your obligations under your material contracts and agreements; and (iii) all laws and orders applicable to you and your business, except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to risk a material adverse effect on your financial condition, business or prospects or your ability to perform your obligations under this Agreement.

 

(c)Business will pay, discharge or otherwise satisfy at or before maturity, all your material obligations of whatever nature, including without limitation all amounts as they are or may be due under this Agreement.

 

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(d)Business will not, without our prior written consent: (i) merge or consolidate with or into any other business entity; (ii) sell your assets or enter into any joint venture or partnership with any person, firm or corporation; (iii) change your name, place of business, chief executive officer, mailing address or organizational identification number, if any; (iv) change your type of organization, jurisdiction of organization or other legal structure; or (v) permit or allow a change in ownership or change of control of either the Business or the Business’ assets.

 

(e)Within five (5) business days after our request, you will: (i) provide us with such information about your financial condition and operations as we may from time to time reasonably request; and (ii) sign any and all documents and provide any and all information or authorizations that we, in our sole discretion, deem necessary to implement this Agreement (including any document, information or authorization that we need in order to access, for purposes of electronic inquiry, any of your Bank Accounts).

 

(f)You will promptly provide notice to us in writing upon becoming aware of any Event of Default or the occurrence or existence of an event which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

 

(g)Business will not sell or pledge Collateral to another party without our prior written consent other than a sale or pledge pursuant to an agreement, not subsequently modified, in effect prior to the date of this Agreement and brought expressly to our attention.

 

(h)Business will promptly pay all necessary taxes including payroll, sales and use taxes and you will make any payments that you are required to make pursuant to, and in accordance with, the requirements of any tax payment programs in which you participate.

 

(i)You will, subject to the terms of this Agreement, continue to conduct all aspects of your business consistent with past practices and employ adequate staffing to maintain the operations of your business, notwithstanding the death or disability of any principal, officer or employee.

 

(j)You will not share your online portal log-on credentials provided by us with any third party.

 

(k)You will use the Loan solely for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes.

 

(l)You will not permit any event to occur that could cause a diversion of any funds from the Payment Account (as defined in Exhibit A) to any other account or entity.

 

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10.Bank Accounts. You will maintain the Bank Accounts until all obligations are repaid under this Agreement. Additionally, you will ensure that all funds arising from Receivables (as defined in Section 11) are deposited in, or otherwise credited to, the Payment Account, including, without limitation, by: (i) depositing all cash, checks and money orders into the Payment Account no later than the business day following the business day upon which any of these items are received by you; (ii) directing all EFTs relating to Receivables to be directly deposited into the Payment Account; and (iii) directing all of your card processors to directly deposit all card payments into the Payment Account. You will not permit any event to occur that could cause a diversion of any funds from the Payment Account to any other account or entity. You will provide us and/or our authorized agents with all information or authorizations that are necessary for verifying your Receivables, receipts, deposits into and withdrawals from the Payment Account.

 

11.Security Interest. In order to secure your full payment and performance of your obligations under this Agreement, you grant to us a continuing security interest in and to all of your present and future accounts, Receivables, chattel paper, deposit accounts, personal property, assets and fixtures, general intangibles, instruments, equipment and inventory (as those terms are defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”)), wherever located, and with respect to these items, all proceeds now or hereafter owned or acquired by you (collectively, the “Collateral”). Upon any Event of Default, we may exercise all remedies available to secured parties under the UCC or any other applicable law. We have the right, but not the obligation, to create, sign on your behalf and file all filings that we determine are reasonably necessary to perfect our security interest in the Collateral, including without limitation, one or more UCC-1 financing statements. You agree that you will, from time to time, promptly execute and deliver all instruments and documents (including any account control agreements), and take all further action, that may be necessary or appropriate, or that we may reasonably request, to perfect our security interest in the Collateral against you and all third parties or to enable us to exercise and enforce our rights and remedies hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, “Receivables” refers to any and all cash received from your customers’ purchases of goods and/or services from you and all payment rights arising from or occurring as a result of your customers’ purchases of goods and/or services from you, whether by checks, money orders, automated clearing house network transactions, or “ACHs”, or any other type of electronic fund transfers (collectively, “EFTs”), payment cards (including, without limitation, credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, benefit cards or similar cards), extensions of credit or any other forms of payment now known or hereinafter developed.

 

12.Book Entry System. You hereby appoint PayPal as your agent in maintaining, and PayPal on behalf of the Lender agrees to maintain, an appropriate book entry system for the transaction under this Agreement. This section does not affect any of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement. This section does not limit or waive any of Borrower’s rights.

 

13.Insurance. During the term of this Agreement you must obtain and maintain such insurance as we may require, in form, amounts and coverage reasonably acceptable to us, and issued by a company reasonably acceptable to us, naming us as loss payee. You must provide proof of insurance to us upon request.

 

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14.Expenditures. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect our interest in the Collateral or if you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any related documents, including but not limited to your failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts you are required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any related documents, we may, on your behalf (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that we deem appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, all such expenses, at our option, will be payable on demand or on the final Weekly Payment Day.

 

15.Indemnity. You will defend, indemnify and hold us, as well as PayPal and our respective affiliates, successors, and assigns, harmless from any damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) or other harms arising out of any violation of this Agreement and any laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, contracts or other obligations pertaining to the conduct of your business.

 

16.Business Information; Reporting Information to Credit Bureaus. You, and each person individually who signs this Agreement on your behalf, in both your individual capacity and as a principal of the Business, as well as any Guarantor, authorize us to contact any third party, including any credit reporting or database service, your current, prior or third-party card processors, and your current and prior banks (including, without limitation, any bank where any Bank Account has been or will be maintained), so that we may confirm or obtain any information bearing on your creditworthiness or reputation, and obtain a credit report or background report on you and/or each individual who signs this Agreement on your behalf, together with whatever other information we determine is necessary to review your application or to monitor, maintain and collect on your account and for any other lawful purposes. Such information may include, without limitation, your credit history or similar characteristics, credit card, debit card and other payment card and instrument processing history (including, without limitation, your chargeback history), employment and education history, social security verification, criminal and civil history, Department of Motor Vehicle and other public agency records as well as any other information bearing on your credit standing, credit capacity or character or that we otherwise deem pertinent to this Agreement. This authorization to obtain reports is valid at any time during which this Agreement is in effect.

 

We may report information about the Loan and this Agreement to other creditors, other financial institutions and credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments or other defaults on the Loan may be reflected in your credit report. You have the right to dispute the accuracy of information we have reported. If you believe that any information that we have reported to a credit bureau is inaccurate, or if you believe that you have been the victim of identity theft in connection with the Loan or this Agreement, you must write us at the Notice Address, Attn: Fraud/Dispute. Please include your name, address, Loan Number, telephone number and a brief description of the problem. If available, please include a copy of the credit report in question. If you believe that you have been the victim of identity theft, you must send us a police report or written statement in a form we provide you alleging that you are the victim of identity theft for a specific debt.

 

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17.Use of Information. You agree that all information relating to Borrower and the Loan, including without limitation, Borrower application information, and Loan balance and payment information, may be shared by Lender with PayPal, including to create and update its customer records, to assist it in better servicing you with respect to any PayPal business account you maintain, and for marketing purposes, and that you should have no expectation that Loan information will remain private from PayPal, its affiliates (companies related by common ownership or control) or with service providers who assist in delivering PayPal services or products, including financial institutions that PayPal partners with to jointly create and offer a product. These financial institutions will not use this information to market non-PayPal-related products, unless you have given consent for such marketing.

 

18.Telephone Recordings. You understand and agree that we may monitor and/or record any of your phone conversations with any of our representatives. However, we are not required to monitor and/or record any such conversations.

 

19.Contacting You; Mobile Phone and Text Messages. You authorize us and PayPal, and our respective affiliates, agents, assigns and service providers (collectively, the “Messaging Parties”) to contact you at any mobile phone number you provide to the Messaging Parties using autodialed or prerecorded calls or text messages in order to service your Loan, investigate or prevent fraud, or collect a debt. We will not use autodialed or prerecorded calls or texts to contact you for marketing purposes unless we receive your prior express written consent. We may share your mobile phone number with service providers with whom we contract to assist us with the activities listed above, but we will not share your mobile phone number with third parties for their own purposes without your consent. You do not have to agree to receive autodialed or prerecorded calls or texts to your mobile phone number as a condition of entering into this Agreement. You may decline or withdraw such consent by calling 800941-5614. However, we may still call you directly using other means if we need to speak with you. To stop text messages from a Messaging Party, you can also simply reply “STOP” to any text message from that Messaging Party. You understand that anyone with access to your mobile telephone account may listen to or read the messages the Messaging Parties 4889-8858-4054 leave or send you, and you agree that the Messaging Parties will have no liability for anyone accessing such messages. You further understand that, when you receive a telephone call or text message, you may incur a charge from the company that provides you with telecommunications, wireless and/or Internet services, and you agree that the Messaging Parties will have no liability for such charges.

 

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20.Consent to Receive Electronic Notices and Disclosures; Correspondence. You agree that we may send to you, either electronically or in writing as we elect, all documents relating to the Loan (including this Agreement). Your consent includes, but is not limited to: (a) transacting business with us online or electronically; (b) receiving disclosures or notices electronically, either via a disclosure on our website or in an email sent to you at an email address provided by you; and (c) receiving electronically all relevant documents, communications, notices and/or contracts related to the Loan or this Agreement. Any written or electronic correspondence we send to you will be effective and deemed delivered when emailed or mailed to you at your mail address, as it appears on our records. You shall promptly notify us of any change to your email address or your mailing address. All notices to us must be sent to the Notice Address, with such attention as may be specified in this Agreement. To the extent permitted under applicable law, any notice you send us will not be effective until we receive and have a reasonable opportunity to act on such notice. Any written or electronic correspondence we send to you will be effective and deemed delivered when sent or mailed to you at your mail or email address, as they appear on our records.

 

21.Partial Payments Marked Payment in Full. Any check or other payment you send us for less than the total outstanding balance that is marked “payment in full” or with any similar language or that you otherwise tender as full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be sent to the Notice Address, Attn: Payment of Disputed Amount. We may deposit any such payment without such deposit effecting a satisfaction of the disputed amount.

 

22.Inadvertent Overcharges. It is not our intention to charge any interest, fees or other amounts in excess of those permitted by applicable law or this Agreement. If any interest, fee or other amount is finally determined to be in excess of that permitted by applicable law or this Agreement, the excess amount will be applied to reduce any amount due under this Agreement or, if there is no amount due under this Agreement, will be refunded to you.

 

23.Delay in Enforcement. We may at any time and in our sole discretion delay or waive enforcing any of our rights or remedies under this Agreement or under applicable law without losing any of those or any other rights or remedies. Even if we do not enforce any rights or remedies at any one time, we may enforce them at a later date.

 

24.Limitation of Liability. WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST US, YOUR SOLE REMEDY WILL BE AN ACTION AT LAW FOR ACTUAL MONEY DAMAGES THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ANY FEES AND INTEREST PAID TO US. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOSSES, OR LOST PROFITS, RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, IN TORT OR CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE.

 

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25.Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury. YOU AND WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT BUT MAY BE WAIVED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND WE KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT. THIS JURY TRIAL WAIVER SHALL NOT AFFECT OR BE INTERPRETED AS MODIFYING IN ANY FASHION THE ARBITRATION PROVISION TO WHICH YOU AND WE ARE SUBJECT, WHICH CONTAINS ITS OWN SEPARATE JURY TRIAL WAIVER.

 

26.Bankruptcy. All bankruptcy notices and related correspondence to us must be sent to the Notice Address, Attn: Bankruptcy Notice. You represent and covenant that you have no current intent to file any bankruptcy petition and have not consulted a bankruptcy attorney in the past six months.

 

27.Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction. Except as set forth to the contrary in the Arbitration Provision, any claim, dispute or controversy arising from or relating to your Loan or this Agreement, whether based in contract, tort, fraud or otherwise, is governed by, and construed in accordance with, federal law and, to the extent state law applies, the law of the State of Utah without regard to otherwise applicable principles of conflicts of law. All litigation, suits, court proceedings and other actions (except as set forth to the contrary in the Arbitration Provision) arising from or relating to the Loan or this Agreement or in any way related to the parties’ relationship will be submitted to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Utah and the exclusive venue for all such suits, proceedings and other actions will be in Salt Lake County, Utah or such other jurisdiction that may be mutually agreed to by the parties. No action may be brought in any other state or jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may elect to commence litigation and court proceedings in the state and federal courts of the state in which Business is located. The parties waive any claim against or objection to the in personam jurisdiction and venue in the courts of Salt Lake County, Utah. ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, SUIT, COUNTERCLAIM, CROSS-CLAIM, OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY OF THE PARTIES HERETO ON ANY MATTERS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

 

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28.Arbitration Provision.

 

(a)Any party may elect to resolve any Claims (as defined below) by submitting to binding arbitration before one arbitrator selected by an Administrator. “Administrator” means the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), 1633 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019, www.adr.org, 800-778-7879 or JAMS, 620 Eighth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10018, www.jamsadr.com, 800-352-5267 or, if AAA and JAMS cannot serve, another company selected by you and us or by a court. For purposes of this Arbitration Provision, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean Lender and PayPal, together with any subsequent holder of this Agreement or participant in the Loan, and each of our and their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, contractors, employees, affiliates, successors and assigns; and “you” and “your” mean Borrower and each Guarantor, together with their successors. Filing, administrative, hearing and/or other fees, including attorney’s fees and costs, will be borne in accordance with the Administrator’s rules except as set forth in Section 7 above with respect to an Event of Default. For a AAA proceeding, AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules shall apply. For a JAMS proceeding, Streamlined Arbitration Rules shall apply. Hearings may be held via teleconference, but if the arbitrator decides that an in-person hearing is required, the arbitration will be held in Wilmington, Delaware or other location as may be mutually agreed upon. NO CLAIM SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION WILL BE HEARD BY A JURY.

 

(b)“Claim” shall mean any claim, dispute or controversy between you and us that requires a legal decision to resolve, including disputes arising from actions or omissions prior to the date of this Agreement. Claim has the broadest reasonable meaning and includes disputes based upon contract, tort, fraud, constitution, statute, regulation, ordinance, common law and equity. Claim includes any claim asserted by or against any officer, director, or employee of the Business in his or her individual capacity. By way of clarification, the arbitrator may not preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding and shall have no authority to conduct any such class, private attorney general or multi-party hearing. However, any dispute about the validity, enforceability, coverage or scope of this arbitration provision or any part thereof shall be for the arbitrator to decide.

 

(c)Any court with jurisdiction may enter judgment upon the arbitrator’s award, which will be final and binding except for any appeal right under the Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”).

 

(d)The Loan involves interstate commerce and this Arbitration Provision shall be governed by the FAA and not by any state law concerning arbitration. The arbitrator shall follow applicable substantive law to the extent consistent with the FAA, applicable statutes of limitation and privilege rules that would apply in a court proceeding, and shall be authorized to award all remedies available in an individual lawsuit under applicable substantive law, including, without limitation, compensatory, statutory and punitive damages (which shall be governed by the constitutional standards applicable in judicial proceedings), declaratory, injunctive or other equitable relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Upon the timely request of either party, the arbitrator shall write a brief explanation of the basis of the award. The arbitrator will follow rules of procedure and evidence consistent with the FAA, this Arbitration Provision and the Administrator’s rules.

 

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(e)This Arbitration Provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, your fulfillment or default of your obligations under this Agreement and/or your or our bankruptcy or insolvency (to the extent permitted by applicable law). In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Arbitration Provision and the Administrator’s rules or other parts of this Agreement, this Arbitration Provision will govern. If any portion of this Arbitration Provision, other than the Class Action Waiver, is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall nevertheless remain in force. If a determination is made with respect to any class Claim that the Class Action Waiver is unenforceable, only this sentence of the Arbitration Provision will remain in force and the remaining provisions shall be null and void, provided that the determination concerning the Class Action Waiver shall be subject to appeal.

 

(f)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Borrower may opt-out of the requirement to have disputes resolved via arbitration by providing us written notice of such opt-out within ten (10) days of your receipt of the Loan Amount. To be effective the notice must be sent to PayPal Business Loan Arbitration Opt-Out, c/o Swift Financial LLC, 3505 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

 

29.Class Action Waiver. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY PUBLIC POLICY, NEITHER YOU NOR WE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO: (I) PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, EITHER AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, CLASS MEMBER OR OTHERWISE; (II) ACT AS A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL; OR (III) JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS BY OR AGAINST YOU WITH CLAIMS BY OR AGAINST ANY OTHER PERSON.

 

30.USA Patriot Act.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT:

 

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

 

31.Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon Business and inure to the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Neither this Agreement, nor any of the rights, licenses, responsibilities and/or obligations contained therein, may be transferred, assigned, licensed or delegated by Business without our written permission, which we are not required to give. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding among the parties pertaining to the Loan, and merges and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions (whether oral or written) and earlier contracts of a similar nature. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or limited except by a written agreement executed by both you and us. Any provision of this Agreement that is found to be invalid under applicable law shall be invalid only with respect to the offending provision and only to the extent of the invalidity and this Agreement shall be construed to best effectuate the intent of the parties. This Agreement may be executed via fax or electronically with full binding force and effect.

 

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Exhibit 10.36

 

PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEBT ASSUMPTION

 

This Promissory Note and Debt Assumption (the “Agreement”) is effective April 19, 2022,

 

BETWEEN:STDC Holdings Incorporated (the “Company”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at: 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND:

 

Ham and Cheese Events LLC (the “HAM”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its head office located at: 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078

 

WHEREAS the Company and HAM have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement signed on April 19th, 2022; and

 

WHEREAS the Company has agreed to assume certain HAM notes payable related to the assets purchased,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HEREIN CONTAINED AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE COMPANY HERETO AGREES TO ASSUME AND PROMISES TO PAY THE FOLLOWING DEBT:

 

Note 1: Intouch Credit Union loan dated June 7th, 2019

 

Note 2: Lending Club loan dated November 15th, 2021

 

Note 3: PayPal Business Loan dated April 7th, 2022

 

Note 4: Truist Bank dated April 11, 2022

 

Note 5: PayPal Business Loan dated October 19, 2022

 

In the event that any note shall go into default, and placed with an attorney for collection, then the Company agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection.

 

The undersigned and all other parties to this Agreement, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Agreement until each Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this note. No modification or indulgence by any holder hereof shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by any holder hereof, shall be valid and binding upon each of the undersigned, notwithstanding the acknowledgment of any of the undersigned, and each of the undersigned does hereby irrevocably grant to each of the others a power of attorney to enter into any such modification on their behalf. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive. This note shall take effect as a sealed instrument and shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

 

The undersigned hereby execute this Agreement as principals and not as sureties.

 

On behalf of Company:

 

On behalf of Ham and Cheese Events LLC

     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
Scott Stawski   Hope Stawski

STDC Holdings, Inc.

   

 

Loan Agreement Number 631652232 | P a g e

 

 

LOAN AGREEMENT

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, you, Scott Stawski (also “you” or “your”, or collectively “Borrower” whether one or more), with the address of 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078, pursuant to the terms of this Loan Agreement containing a promissory note and Truth in Lending disclosures, defined below (“Agreement” or “Loan Agreement”), agree to pay Truist Bank d/b/a LightStream, a banking corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina with its principal place of business at 214 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 and its LightStream operations at P.O. Box 117320, Atlanta, GA 30368-7320, and its successors and assigns (“Truist Bank”, “Lender”, “we”, “us” or “our”), in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of $85,000.00 with interest each day on all unpaid principal from the date of Funding (defined below) until paid in full at an annual percentage rate of 6.49%, computed on the basis of a 365 or 366 day year, as applicable, actual days elapsed.

 

TRUTH IN LENDING ACT DISCLOSURES

 

ANNUAL

PERCENTAGE RATE

FINANCE
CHARGE
Amount
Financed
Total of Payments

The cost of your credit as a yearly rate.

 

6.49%

The dollar amount the credit will cost you.

 

$14,763.20 e

The amount of credit provided to you on your behalf.

 

$85,000.00

The amount you will have paid after you have made all payments as scheduled.

 

$99,763.20 e

Your Payment Schedule Will Be:
Number of Payments Amount of Payments Payments Will Be Due Monthly On:

59

 

1

$1,662.72

 

$1,662.72 e

The Payment Date each month beginning on the Payment Date that first occurs 19 or more days from the date of Funding.

Prepayment:

If you pay off the loan evidenced by this Agreement early, you will not have to pay a penalty.

 

Annual Percentage Rate:

The annual percentage rate may increase by 0.50% during the term of this transaction if your payments are not made through the Automated Payment Option, but it will not increase by more than 0.50%. The increase will take the form of a higher monthly payment amount. For example, if your loan were for $10,000 at 2.29% for 36 months and the rate increased to 2.79%, your regular payments would increase by $2.20.

 

Other Terms:

Please read this Agreement for additional information on nonpayment, default and our right to require repayment in full before the scheduled final Payment Date.

         
Loan Agreement Number 631652233 | P a g e

 

 

ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNT FINANCED OF $85,000.00

 

Amount paid to you: $85,000.00

“e” means an estimate. The amount will vary based on the number of days to the first Payment Date and the actual dates that we receive scheduled monthly payments during the term of this Agreement.

 

CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC MEANS: You and we agree to conduct this loan transaction by electronic means. This means you agree to receive this Agreement and all legally required disclosures, notices (including, but not limited to, privacy notices), and other information in electronic form and to use an electronic signature to enter into this Agreement.

 

WHEN LOAN IS MADE: The loan evidenced by this Agreement (“this loan”) is made when each of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) you electronically sign this Agreement and we accept the Agreement; (2) you provide us with all the information we request to set up and Fund your loan and verify your identity for authentication purposes; and (3) we pay the loan proceeds to you (“Funding” or “Fund” or “Funded”). We may, in our sole discretion, refuse to accept your Agreement and elect not to pay the loan proceeds to you if (1) you do not satisfy all of the above conditions by May 11, 2022; (2) you are one or more days delinquent on any other loan obligation that you have outstanding with us, our successors, or assigns; or (3) we have reason to believe that you made any materially false statements on your application for this loan or that the sources of income or assets used to qualify you are ineligible for consideration, including but not limited to, income derived from activities classified as illegal under federal and/or state law; or (4) we determine you intend to use the funds in connection with illegal activity under state or federal law. You agree that we will have no liability to you if we do not accept your Agreement and do not pay the loan proceeds to you because of these circumstances.

 

DAILY SIMPLE INTEREST LOAN: This loan is a daily simple interest loan. This means that the amount of interest is calculated each day based on the unpaid principal balance of this loan using the Annual Percentage Rate shown in the Disclosures section above. Because of this daily calculation, the Finance Charge shown above may vary depending on when we receive your payments. Any such variance could affect the amount of your final payment. For example, payments made prior to the Payment Date would reduce your final payment because there would be less interest accrued on this loan. In contrast, payments made after the Payment Date would increase the amount of your final payment because more interest would accrue on this loan. Your final payment will also vary depending on the number of days from the date of Funding to your scheduled first Payment Date, which you will designate after you electronically sign this Agreement. The fewer the number of days after Funding to your first scheduled payment, the smaller your final payment will be because less interest will accrue on this Agreement. In contrast, the more days between Funding and your first scheduled payment, the higher your final payment will be because more interest will accrue on this Agreement. After you make your final payment, we will send you a refund check for any amount we owe you if this amount is $1.00 or more.

 

Loan Agreement Number 631652234 | P a g e

 

 

PAYMENTS: Payments (comprised of principal and interest) (1) will be payable monthly, in an amount of $1,662.72, and (2) will be due on the same day each month (the “Payment Date”), such day being the one you designate upon electronically signing this Agreement. After you electronically sign this Agreement, our online system will prompt you to choose a Payment Date. Payments will be due for 60 months thereafter. Your last payment will be comprised of all remaining unpaid principal and interest and may be higher or lower than previous payments based on your chosen payment date and payment history. When the Payment Date is not a banking business day, the Payment Date will be on the next banking business day. We will credit each payment first to interest due and the remainder to principal, unless otherwise required by applicable law. A payment is considered made when we or our assignee or successor in interest actually receives the payment either by the Automated Payment Option (described below) or at the address that we subsequently designate or our assignee or successor in interest (as applicable) subsequently designates.

 

AUTOMATED PAYMENT OPTION: You have selected the Automated Payment Option. Your selection of this option entitles you to a reduced interest rate for so long as you maintain automated payments. Under this option, we will initiate an automatic transfer of your monthly loan payment each month from your designated checking or savings account. You agree that your failure to initiate the Automated Payment Option prior to your scheduled first Payment Date or your subsequent failure to maintain this Automated Payment Option, for any reason (including, without limitation, if we experience 3 failed attempts to collect any automated payment from your designated checking or savings account), will immediately result in the loss of your reduced interest rate and the non-discounted rate as explained below will apply going forward to this loan.

 

If you fail to pay or maintain payments via the Automated Payment Option, you agree that the failure will immediately result in a permanent 0.50 percentage point increase in the annual interest rate in effect on your loan. You acknowledge that this non-discounted annual interest rate will result in a higher monthly payment of the remaining unpaid principal fully amortized over the remaining term, applying the non-discounted annual interest rate and using the actuarial method. You further agree that if you cease to maintain Automated Payments, resulting in the non-discounted annual interest rate, you will remit your increased monthly payments to the address that we subsequently designate or our assignee or successor in interest (as applicable) subsequently designates.

 

PAYMENT METHOD: You have the right to change your payment method to Invoice at any time. You agree that the change will result in a permanent 0.50 percentage point increase in the annual interest rate in effect on your loan. You acknowledge that this non-discounted annual interest rate will result in a higher monthly payment of the remaining unpaid principal fully amortized over the remaining term, applying the non-discounted annual interest rate and using the actuarial method. By switching to invoice you are responsible for remitting your increased monthly payments to the address that we subsequently designate or our assignee or successor in interest (as applicable) subsequently designates.

 

PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS: We may, from time to time, offer promotional programs to borrowers. If you participate in a promotional program whereby we reduce your annual percentage rate (APR) for this loan and you make all payments in accordance with your payment schedule, your final scheduled monthly payment will be for a lower amount than reflected in this Agreement. We will notify you of the reduced final payment amount prior to its due date. The amount of your other monthly payments will not change, and the maturity date, number of monthly payments, and payment due date for this loan are also not affected. Promotional programs are offered in our sole discretion, are subject to certain criteria being met by you, and are only applicable after we have confirmed your qualification for the program. Not all borrowers will be eligible to participate in a promotional program.

 

Loan Agreement Number 631652235 | P a g e

 

 

PREPAYMENTS: You have the right to make additional payments on this Agreement, in full or in part, at any time before the final Payment Date without penalty.

 

USE OF PROCEEDS: Loans are made to individuals, not to businesses. You agree to use the proceeds of this loan for the purpose indicated by you in your application for this loan. You agree not to use any of the proceeds of this loan for (i) refinancing any existing loan with LightStream, (ii) purchasing or carrying investment securities such as bonds and stocks, including “margin stock” as that term is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, (iii) the funding of college or post-secondary educational expenses, or (iv) refinancing any loan that was used to fund college or post-secondary education expenses. You further agree, if so requested by LightStream, to promptly provide written verification of the use of the proceeds of this Agreement, in a form satisfactory to LightStream.

 

EVENTS OF DEFAULT: You will be in Default under this Agreement if any one or more of the following things happen:

 

(1)you fail to make any payment by the Payment Date;

 

(2)you do not fulfill your obligation set forth in the “Use of Proceeds” section of this Agreement;

 

(3)you make any materially false statements in applying for this loan;

 

(4)you initiate or another party initiates against you any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings;

 

(5)you breach any other obligation set forth in this Agreement;

 

(6)you default on any other indebtedness now owing or which may hereafter owe us, our assignee or successors in interest; or

 

(7)this Agreement ceases to be in full force and effect at any time and for any reason.

 

OUR RIGHTS UPON DEFAULT: If one or more of the Events of Default above happen, we may enforce our rights in accordance with applicable law and we may demand immediate payment of all amounts owed under this Agreement and file suit for or otherwise pursue collection from you of all remaining unpaid sums. We acknowledge that under the laws of your state we may have the burden of proof regarding default events (2) through (7) above, and you may have a period of time to cure any Event of Default before we may demand immediate payment of all amounts owed under this Agreement. If legal action under this Agreement occurs, except as specifically addressed in the Arbitration Provision of this Agreement, you agree to pay all costs of collection that we or our assignee or successors in interest incur, including attorneys’ fees and expenses of legal actions (to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law).

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF: To the extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve a right of setoff in all your accounts with us (whether checking, savings, or some other account), including without limitation, all accounts you may open in the future, by yourself as well as with other parties. However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. You authorize us, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on this Agreement against any and all such accounts, and, at our option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow us to protect our charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph, by your Deposit Rules and Regulations, and/or by law.

 

Loan Agreement Number 631652236 | P a g e

 

 

GOVERNING LAW: With respect to interest (as defined by federal law) this Note will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California applicable to Lender without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. In all other respects, this Note will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. The loan transaction that is evidenced by this Note has been approved, made, and funded, and all necessary loan documents have been accepted by Lender in the State of California. Lender is a North Carolina state-chartered bank.

 

NO WAIVER: Nothing that we, our assignees or successors in interest, do, fail to do, or delay in doing will prevent us or our assignees or successors in interest from taking any action later.

 

MILITARY LENDING ACT: The Military Lending Act provides protections for certain members of the Armed Forces and their dependents (“Covered Borrowers”). The provisions of this section apply to Covered Borrowers under the Military Lending Act. If you would like more information about whether you are a Covered Borrower and whether this section applies to you, please contact us at 1-844-310-5891.

 

Statement of MAPR. Federal law provides important protections to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents relating to extensions of consumer credit. In general, the cost of consumer credit to a member of the Armed Forces and his or her dependent may not exceed an Annual Percentage Rate of 36%. This rate must include, as applicable to the credit transaction or account: (1) the costs associated with credit insurance premiums; (2) fees for ancillary products sold in connection with the credit transaction; (3) any application fee charged (other than certain application fees for specified credit transactions or accounts); and (4) any participation fee charged (other than certain participation fees for a credit card account).

 

Oral Disclosures. In order to hear important Military Lending Act disclosures and payment information provided in this Note, please call 1-844-310-5891.

 

Applicability of Jury Trial Waiver, Class Action Waiver, and Arbitration Provision. The Jury Trial Waiver, Class Action Waiver, and Arbitration Provision set forth in this Note do not apply to Covered Borrowers under the Military Lending Act.

 

JURY TRIAL WAIVER: UNLESS YOU ARE A COVERED BORROWER UNDER THE MILITARY LENDING ACT AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FOR ANY MATTERS NOT SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION, YOU AND WE HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CREDIT, OR ANY OTHER DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN YOU AND US OR ANY OF OUR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, PARENTS, CONTROLLING PERSONS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

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LITIGATION CLASS ACTION WAIVER: UNLESS YOU ARE A COVERED BORROWER UNDER THE MILITARY LENDING ACT AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FOR ANY MATTERS NOT SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION, YOU AND WE HEREBY AGREE THAT ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, RELATING TO THE CREDIT, OR ANY OTHER DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN YOU AND US OR ANY OF OUR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS. DIRECTORS, PARENTS, CONTROLLING PERSONS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS WILL PROCEED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WILL NOT PROCEED AS PART OF A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION AND YOU AND WE HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PROCEED IN A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR TO SERVE AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE.

 

ARBITRATION PROVISION:

 

READ THIS PROVISION CAREFULLY AS IT WILL HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON HOW DISPUTES AND CLAIMS YOU AND WE HAVE AGAINST EACH OTHER ARE RESOLVED.

 

THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY IF, AS OF THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE A COVERED BORROWER UNDER THE FEDERAL MILITARY LENDING ACT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE COVERED BY THE MILITARY LENDING ACT, IN WHICH CASE THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-844-310-5891.

 

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION AS SET FORTH BELOW. If you do not reject this Arbitration Provision, for a Claim subject to arbitration, neither you nor we will have the right to: (1) have a court or a jury decide the Claim; (2) engage in information-gathering (discovery) to the same extent as in court; (3) participate in a class action in court or in arbitration; or (4) join or consolidate a Claim with claims of any other person. The right to appeal is more limited in arbitration than in court and other rights in court may be unavailable or limited in arbitration.

 

Arbitration Provision Definitions: Solely for purposes of this Arbitration Provision the following defined terms apply:

 

“You” and “your” mean the persons obligated to repay the Credit.

 

“We,” “Us,” and “Our” mean: (1) Lender; (2) any person(s) to whom the Credit is transferred or assigned; (3) any Covered Provider; (4) the parents, controlling persons, subsidiaries and affiliates of the companies in (1)-(3) above; (5) the successors and predecessors of the companies in (1)-(4) above; and (6) the officers, directors, and employees of the companies in (1)-(5) above.

 

“Covered Provider” means any third party that provides any product or service in connection with the Credit if (and only if) you assert a Claim against such third party in connection with a Claim you assert against us.

 

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“Credit” means the loan or other credit extension you are receiving under this Agreement.

 

Claims Subject to Arbitration. A “Claim” subject to arbitration is any claim, dispute or controversy between you and us (other than an Excluded Claim or Proceeding as set forth below), whether preexisting, present or future, which arises out of or relates to the Credit, this Agreement, any transaction conducted with us in connection with the Credit or this Agreement, or our relationship. “Claim” has the broadest possible meaning and includes initial claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, third-party claims and federal, state, local and administrative claims. It includes disputes based upon contract, tort, consumer rights, fraud and other intentional torts, constitution, statute, regulation, ordinance, common law and equity and includes claims for money damages and injunctive or declaratory relief. “Claim” also includes disputes concerning communications involving telephones, cell phones, automatic dialing systems, artificial or prerecorded voice messages, text messages, emails or facsimile machines and alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and other statutes or regulations involving telemarketing. Upon the demand of you or us, Claim(s) will be resolved by individual (not class or class-wide) binding arbitration in accordance with the terms specified in this Arbitration Provision. A party does not waive the right to require arbitration of a new Claim by bringing a Claim in a lawsuit or failing to require arbitration of another Claim.

 

Excluded Claim or Proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Claim” does not include any dispute or controversy about the validity, enforceability, coverage or scope of this Arbitration Provision or any part thereof (including, without limitation, the Class Action Waiver set forth below, this sentence, and/or the last sentence of the Survival and Severability paragraph below); all such disputes or controversies are for a court and not an arbitrator to decide. However, any dispute or controversy that concerns the validity or enforceability of this Agreement as a whole is for the arbitrator, not a court, to decide. In addition, the following claims or proceedings will not be subject to this Arbitration Provision: (1) any individual action brought by you or us in small claims court or your state’s equivalent court, unless such action is transferred, removed, or appealed to a different court; (2) any action to the extent that it seeks provisional or ancillary remedies in connection with any of the foregoing; (3) the exercising of any self-help or non-judicial remedy, including but not limited to acceleration of the Credit and/or set-off; and (4) any individual action in court by you or us that is limited to preventing the other party from using a self-help remedy and that does not involve a request for damages or monetary relief of any kind. The institution and/or maintenance of any such right, action or litigation will not constitute a waiver of the right of you or us to compel arbitration regarding any other dispute subject to arbitration pursuant to this Arbitration Provision.

 

Moreover, this Arbitration Provision will not apply to any Claims that are the subject of (a) a class action filed in court that is pending as of the effective date of this Arbitration Provision in which you are alleged to be a member of the putative class.

 

Arbitration Provision Governing Law: Notwithstanding any choice of law or other provision in this Agreement, you and we agree and acknowledge that this Arbitration Provision evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce and that the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code) (“FAA”) will govern its interpretation and enforcement and proceedings pursuant thereto. Any state Arbitration Act or Code, including any amendments thereto, of the state law governing this document does not apply to this Agreement or to any arbitration or award thereunder.

 

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Class Action Waiver: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if either you or we elect to arbitrate a Claim, neither you nor we will have the right: (a) to participate in a class action, private attorney general action or other representative action in court or in arbitration, either as a class representative or class member; or (b) to join or consolidate Claims with claims of any other persons. No arbitrator will have authority to conduct any arbitration in violation of this provision. (Provided, however, that the Class Action Waiver does not apply to any lawsuit or administrative proceeding filed against us by a state or federal government agency even when such agency is seeking relief on behalf of a class of borrowers including you. This means that we will not have the right to compel arbitration of any claim brought by such an agency).

 

Arbitration Procedures: If you or we elect to arbitrate a Claim, the electing party must notify the other party in writing. This notice can be given after the beginning of a lawsuit and can be given in papers filed in the lawsuit. Otherwise, your notice must be sent to Truist Bank Legal Department, Attn: General Counsel-Arbitration Election, Mail Code 0643, 303 Peachtree Street N.E., 9th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, and our notice must be sent to the most recent address we have for you in our files. Any arbitration hearing that you attend must take place in a venue reasonably convenient to you. If a party files a lawsuit in court asserting Claim(s) that are subject to arbitration and the other party files a motion to compel arbitration with the court which is granted, it will be the responsibility of the party prosecuting the Claim(s) to select an administrator in accordance with this Arbitration Provision and the administrator’s rules and procedures. Even if all parties have opted to litigate a Claim in court, you or we may elect arbitration with respect to any Claim made by a new party or any Claim later asserted by a party in that or any related or unrelated lawsuit (including a Claim initially asserted on an individual but modified to be asserted on a class, representative or multi-party basis). Nothing in that litigation shall constitute a waiver of any rights under this Arbitration Provision.

 

The arbitration will be administered by JAMS, 1920 Main Street, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92614, www.jamsadr.com, 1-800-352-5267. The rules and forms of JAMS may be obtained by writing to JAMS at the address listed above or visiting their website. If JAMS is unable or unwilling to serve as administrator, the parties may agree upon another administrator or, if they are unable to agree, a court shall determine the administrator. No company may serve as administrator, without the consent of all parties, if it adopts or has in place any formal or informal policy that is inconsistent with and purports to override the terms of this Arbitration Provision. The arbitration will proceed in accordance with this Arbitration Provision and the administrator’s rules and procedures including any expedited procedures but in the event of a conflict, the provisions of this Arbitration Provision shall control. In the event of a conflict between this Arbitration Provision and any applicable rules of JAMS or other Administrator used, the provisions of this Arbitration Provision will control.

 

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A single arbitrator will be appointed by the administrator and, unless you and we agree otherwise, must be a practicing attorney with ten or more years of experience or a retired judge. The arbitrator will not be bound by judicial rules of procedure and evidence that would apply in a court, nor by state or local laws that relate to arbitration provisions or proceedings. The arbitrator will honor and enforce statutes of limitation and claims of privilege recognized under applicable law. In determining liability or awarding damages or other relief, the arbitrator will follow the applicable substantive law, consistent with this Agreement, and the FAA, that would apply if the matter had been brought in court. The arbitrator may award any damages or other relief or remedies that would apply under applicable law to an individual action brought in court. For Claims that total less than $75,000.00 and at your written request, we will pay all filing, hearing and/or other fees charged by the Administrator and arbitrator to you for Claim(s) asserted by you in arbitration after you have paid an amount equivalent to the fee, if any, for filing such Claim(s) in state or federal court (whichever is less) in the judicial district in which you reside. If you have already paid a filing fee for asserting the Claim(s) in court, you will not be required to pay that amount again. In addition, the Administrator may have a procedure whereby you can seek a waiver of fees charged to you by the Administrator and arbitrator. We will always pay any fees or expenses that we are required to pay by law or the Administrator’s rules or that we are required to pay for this Arbitration Provision to be enforced. The arbitrator will have the authority to award attorneys’ and expert witness fees and costs to the extent permitted by this Agreement, the Administrator’s rules or applicable law. The arbitrator shall award you your reasonable attorneys’ and expert witness fees and costs (a) if and to the extent you prevail on Claim(s) you assert against us in an individual arbitration commenced by you or (b) to the extent required under applicable law for this Arbitration Provision to be enforced. The arbitrator will write a brief explanation of the grounds for the decision. A judgment on the award may be entered by any court having jurisdiction

 

Survival and Severability: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent permitted by applicable law, this Arbitration Provision will survive (1) any modification, extension or forbearance of or under the Credit documents; (2) your full repayment of the Credit; (3) any sale or transfer of the Credit; (4) any foreclosure or other legal proceeding by us to collect a debt owed by you; (5) the transfer of any property securing the Credit; (6) any bankruptcy (except where prohibited by bankruptcy law); (7) any rescission by you or attempt by you to rescind the Credit pursuant to any applicable law; and (8) the termination, cancellation, suspension or rejection of this Agreement. If any portion of this Arbitration Provision is deemed or found to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder shall be enforceable, except that (a) The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the Class Action Waiver is material and essential to the arbitration of any disputes between the parties and is non-severable from this Arbitration Provision. If the Class Action Waiver is limited, voided or found unenforceable as to any Claim(s), then the parties’ Arbitration Provision (except for this sentence) shall be null and void with respect to such Claim(s) (but not as to any other Claim(s) that have been or are later brought), subject to the right to appeal the limitation or invalidation of the Class Action Waiver. The parties acknowledge and agree that under no circumstances will a class action be arbitrated; and (b) If a claim is brought seeking public injunctive relief and a court determines that the restrictions in the paragraph titled “Class Action Waiver” or elsewhere in this Agreement prohibiting the arbitrator from awarding relief on behalf of third parties are unenforceable with respect to such Claim (and that determination becomes final after all appeals have been exhausted), the Claim for public injunctive relief will be determined in court and any individual Claims seeking monetary relief will be arbitrated. In such a case the parties will request that the court stay the Claim for public injunctive relief until the arbitration award pertaining to individual relief has been entered in court. In no event will a Claim for public injunctive relief be arbitrated.

 

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Effect of Arbitration Award: The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding on you and us, except for any right of appeal provided by the FAA. However, if the amount of the Claim exceeds $150,000 or involves a request for injunctive or declaratory relief that could foreseeably involve a cost or benefit to either party exceeding $150,000, you or we can, within thirty (30) days after the entry of the award by the arbitrator, appeal the award to a three-arbitrator panel administered by the Administrator. The panel will reconsider anew any aspect of the initial award requested by the appealing party. The decision of the panel will be by majority vote. Reference in this Arbitration Provision to the arbitrator shall mean the panel if an appeal of the arbitrator’s decision has been taken. The costs of such an appeal will be borne in accordance with the above paragraph titled “Arbitration Procedures.” Any final decision of the appeal panel is subject to judicial review only as provided under the FAA. No arbitration award involving the parties will have any preclusive effect as to issues or claims in any dispute involving anyone who is not a party to the arbitration, nor will an arbitration award in prior disputes involving other parties have preclusive effect in an arbitration between the parties to this Agreement.

 

Notice and Cure; Special Payment: Prior to initiating a Claim, you may give us a written Claim Notice describing the basis of your Claim and the amount you would accept in resolution of the Claim, and a reasonable opportunity, not less than thirty (30) days, to resolve the Claim. Such a Claim Notice must be sent to us by certified mail, return receipt requested, at Truist Bank Legal Department, Attn: General Counsel-Claim Notice, Mail Code 0643, 303 Peachtree Street N.E., 9th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. This is the sole and only method by which you can submit a Claim Notice. If (i) you submit a Claim Notice in accordance with this Paragraph on your own behalf (and not on behalf of any other party); (ii) you cooperate with us by promptly providing the information we reasonably request; (iii) we refuse to provide you with the relief you request; and (iv) the matter then proceeds to arbitration and the arbitrator subsequently determines that you were entitled to such relief (or greater relief), you will be entitled to a minimum award of at least $7,500 (not including any arbitration fees and attorneys’ fees and costs to which you will also be entitled). We encourage you to address all Claims you have in a single Claim Notice and/or a single arbitration. Accordingly, this $7,500 minimum award is a single award that applies to all Claims you have asserted or could have asserted in the arbitration, and multiple awards of $7,500 are not contemplated.

 

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Right to Reject Arbitration Provision: You may reject this Arbitration Provision and therefore not be subject to being required to resolve any claim, dispute or controversy by arbitration. To reject this Arbitration Provision, you, and only you personally, must send us written notice of your decision so that we receive it at the address listed below within forty-five (45) days of the opening date of your Credit (the date of your Agreement). Such notice must include a statement that you wish to reject this Arbitration Provision along with your name, address, account name, account number and your signature and must be mailed to the Truist Bank Legal Department, Attn: Arbitration Rejection, P.O. Box 2848, Mail Code 2034, Orlando, FL 32802-2848. This is the sole and only method by which you can reject this Arbitration Provision and any attempt to reject this Arbitration Provision by any other person or through any other method or form of notice, including the filing of a lawsuit, will be ineffective. You agree that your rejection of this Arbitration Provision shall not be imputed to any other person or entity or be deemed to be a rejection of this Arbitration Provision by any person or entity other than you. Nor shall your rejection of this Arbitration Provision eliminate the obligation of other persons or entities who wish to reject this Arbitration Provision to personally comply with the notice and time requirements of this paragraph. Rejection of this Arbitration Provision will not affect any remaining terms of this Credit and will not result in any adverse consequence to you or your Credit. You agree that our business records will be final and conclusive with respect to whether you rejected this Arbitration Provision in a timely and proper fashion. This Arbitration Provision will apply to you and us and to your Credit unless you reject it by providing proper and timely notice as stated herein.

 

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between you and us and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject of this Agreement. We and our successors and assigns may assign this Agreement to another party.

 

AMENDMENTS: Neither you nor we may modify, amend, waive, extend, change, discharge, or terminate this Agreement orally or by any act of either you or us do so, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought. Oral agreements or commitments to loan money, extend credit or to forbear from enforcing repayment of a debt, including promises to extend or renew such debt, are not enforceable. To protect you and us from misunderstanding or disappointment, any agreements you and we reach covering such matters are contained in this writing, which is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and us, except as you and we may later agree in writing to modify it.

 

INVALIDITY: If any provision of this Agreement will be prohibited by or invalid under any applicable law, the provision will be ineffective to the extent of the prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

 

NO BROKER: When you electronically sign this Agreement, you acknowledge and agree that no person has performed any act as a broker in connection with the making of this loan.

 

STATE SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES:

 

Notice to Texas Residents:

 

NOTE: TO THE EXTENT THESE PROVISIONS WAIVE ANY RIGHTS AVAILABLE UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, THE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY IF, AS OF THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE A COVERED BORROWER UNDER THE FEDERAL MILITARY LENDING ACT.

 

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1.If you are in default, we may require you to repay the entire unpaid principal balance, and any accrued interest at once. We do not have to give you notice that we are demanding or intend to demand immediate payment of all that you owe.

 

2.This written loan agreement represents the final agreement between the parties and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous, or subsequent oral agreements of the parties. There are no unwritten oral agreements between the parties.

 

NOTICE TO CONSUMER:

 

THIS IS A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION.

 

WE MAY REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT TO CREDIT BUREAUS. LATE PAYMENTS, MISSED PAYMENTS, OR OTHER DEFAULTS ON YOUR ACCOUNT MAY BE REFLECTED IN YOUR CREDIT REPORT. (CALIFORNIA AND UTAH RESIDENTS: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A NEGATIVE CREDIT REPORT REFLECTING ON YOUR CREDIT RECORD MAY BE SUBMITTED TO A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY IF YOU FAIL TO FULFILL THE TERMS OF YOUR CREDIT OBLIGATIONS.) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOTIFY US IF WE REPORT ANY INACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT TO A CREDIT BUREAU. YOUR NOTICE SHOULD BE SENT IN WRITING AND INCLUDE YOUR COMPLETE NAME, CURRENT ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, LOAN ACCOUNT NUMBER AND THE REASON YOU BELIEVE THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS IN ERROR. PLEASE SEND THIS NOTICE TO CREDITDISPUTES@LIGHTSTREAM.COM.

 

DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE YOU READ IT, EVEN IF OTHERWISE ADVISED.

 

YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXACT COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

DO NOT SIGN THIS IF IT CONTAINS ANY BLANK SPACES.

 

YOU MAY PREPAY THE UNPAID BALANCE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PENALTY AND MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF UNEARNED CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

 

BY ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTING YOUR SIGNATURE OR MARK BELOW, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE DISCLOSURES ABOVE AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

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Acknowledged and Agreed:  
   
/s/ Scott Stawski  

 

Scott A Stawski submitted above signature/mark on 4/11/22 at 4:34:23 p.m. Pacific time

 

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Exhibit 10.37

 

FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED
SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

WINDY

OFFICIAL #1030835

 

$1,200,000 Dated: April 15, 2022
Principal Amount State of Illinois

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, WINDY OF CHICAGO, LIMITED., an Illinois corporation (the “Maker” “Mortgagor” or the “undersigned”) hereby promises to pay to the order of TALL SHIP ADVENTURES OF CHICAGO, INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Mortgagee”) and/or its affiliates, the sum of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($1,200,000) (the “Principal”), with interest on the Principal balance from time to time remaining unpaid as provided for in this First Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”).

 

1. All amounts due hereunder shall be secured against and Mortgagor grants a security interest to Mortgagee in that certain Tall Ship vessel named WINDY, a 1996 148 ft. 4 Masted Gaff Top Sail Schooner Official/Hull Number IL2AO207G818 and U.S.C.G. official number documentation #1030835 (the “Vessel”) pursuant to that certain Confirmation and Amendment of Preferred Ship Mortgage dated of even date herewith executed by Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee (the “Mortgage”).

 

2. Principal and interest sum shall be paid in the following manner: One Hundred Eighty (180) monthly payments of Ten Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Six and 28/100 Dollars ($10,126.28) each due on the 15th day of each month beginning May 15, 2022 pursuant to the amortization schedule attached hereto as Schedule 1. The entire remaining principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, shall be due and payable on the last monthly payment date. The entire amount shall be due upon an equity sale of or asset sale by Mortgagor. All sums due under this Note are payable in immediately available funds, without offset or setoff and shall be made by wire transfer to the bank account designated in writing to Mortgagor by Mortgagee as attached in Schedule 2 hereto, or as may from time to time be designated in writing by Mortgagee. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, payment of any interest or other amount hereunder shall not be required if such payment would be unlawful. In any such event, this Note shall automatically be deemed amended so that interest charges and all other payments required hereunder, individually and in the aggregate, shall be equal to but not greater than the maximum permitted by law.

 

3. The principal balance of this Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”) shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum. In the event this Note shall be in default and placed with an attorney for collection, the Mortgagor agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. Payments not made within fifteen (15) days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of two percent (2%) of said payment.

 

 

 

 

4. The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute an event of default (each, an “Event of Default”): (i) the Mortgagor fails to pay the Principal or interest when due, which failure is not cured within fifteen (15) days after the day on which any such payment is due; or (ii) the Mortgagor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due or fail to generally pay its debts as they become due, or an order, judgment or decree shall be entered for relief in respect of or adjudicating the Mortgagor or Mortgagor shall petition or apply to any tribunal for the appointment of, or taking of possession by, a trustee, receiver, custodian, or liquidator or other similar official of the Mortgagor or of any substantial part of its assets, or the Mortgagor shall commence any proceeding relating to the Mortgagor under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, or any such petition or application is filed or any such proceeding is commenced against the Mortgagor and such petition, application or proceeding is not dismissed within sixty (60) days; or (iii) an event of default occurs under the Mortgage. If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then, and in any such event, the Mortgagee may declare all outstanding Principal of this Note (and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon) and all other amounts owing under this Note to be forthwith due and payable in cash, whereupon all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable by Mortgagor, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to accelerate, or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Mortgagor. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive.

 

5. The undersigned and all other parties to this Note, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this Note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this Note.

 

6. No modification or indulgence by Mortgagee shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by Mortgagee hereof, shall be valid and binding upon the undersigned only upon a writing evidencing the same.

 

7. This Note may not be assigned by Mortgagor without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee.

 

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8. This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee hereto consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court of the State of Illinois located in Cook County, Illinois in any action or proceeding the subject matter of which arises out of or relates, directly or indirectly, to this Note and/or the Mortgage and each such party hereto agrees that all claims in respect to any action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in the such forum. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee further waives any objection or right it may have to seek a change of venue based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, forum non conveniens or otherwise and hereby consents to the granting of such legal or equitable relief as is deemed appropriate by such court any right it may have to seek a change of venue. EACH OF MORTGAGOR AND MORTGAGEE HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON, ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTE OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALINGS, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY.

 

9. The undersigned hereby execute this Note as principal and not as sureties.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note is to take effect and be deemed executed and delivered as of the date first set forth above.

 

Signed in the presence of:

 

Witness

 

WINDY OF CHICAGO, LIMITED,

an Illinois corporation

     
/s/   By: /s/ Scott Stawski
    Name: Scott Stawski
    Its: Treasurer

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 2

 

MORTGAGEE PAYMENT REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.38

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm if publicly disclosed

 

PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEBT ASSUMPTION

 

This Promissory Note and Debt Assumption (the “Agreement”) is effective April 19, 2022,

 

BETWEEN:STDC Holdings Incorporated (the “Company”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at: 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND:

 

Ham and Cheese Events LLC (the “HAM”), a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its head office located at: 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078

 

WHEREAS the Company and HAM have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement signed on April 19th, 2022; and WHEREAS the Company has agreed to assume certain HAM notes payable related to the assets purchased,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HEREIN CONTAINED AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE COMPANY HERETO AGREES TO ASSUME AND PROMISES TO PAY THE FOLLOWING DEBT:

 

Note 1: Intouch Credit Union loan dated June 7th, 2019

 

Note 2: Lending Club loan dated November 15th, 2021

 

Note 3: Paypal Business Loan dated April 7th, 2022

 

Note 4: Truist Bank dated April 11, 2022

 

Note 5: Paypal Business Loan dated October 19, 2022

 

In the event that any note shall go into default, and placed with an attorney for collection, then the Company agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection.

 

The undersigned and all other parties to this Agreement, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Agreement until each Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this note. No modification or indulgence by any holder hereof shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by any holder hereof, shall be valid and binding upon each of the undersigned, notwithstanding the acknowledgment of any of the undersigned, and each of the undersigned does hereby irrevocably grant to each of the others a power of attorney to enter into any such modification on their behalf. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive. This note shall take effect as a sealed instrument and shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

 

The undersigned hereby execute this Agreement as principals and not as sureties.

 

On behalf of Company:   On behalf of Ham and Cheese Events LLC
     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
Scott Stawski,   Hope Stawski STDC Holdings, Inc.

 

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PAYPAL BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

 

Primary Business Owner

 

Home Address

 

scott stawski

5560 oak bend trail

prosper, TX 75078

 

Borrower

 

Ham and Cheese Events LLC

Seas the Day Charters USVI

 

Billing Address

 

scott stawski
5560 oak bend trl

Prosper, TX 75078

 

Contact Email Address

 

sastawski@gmail.com

 

PayPal Email Address

 

sastawski@gmail.com

 

Loan Summary

 

Loan Amount:

 

$ 100000.00

 

Total Loan Fee: (The fixed fee for the Loan)

 

$ 16707.60

 

Number of Weekly Payments:

 

52

 

Weekly Payment Amount:

 

$ 2244.38

 

Total Repayment Amount: (The sum of the Loan Amount and Total Loan Fee)

 

$ 116707.60

 

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Other Terms

 

Fee Allocation

 

As outlined in the Loan Summary, the Weekly Payment Amount remains the same throughout the Loan term; however, the allocation of fee and principal, respectively, varies each week. Specifically, fee allocation will be greatest at the beginning of the Loan term and will diminish over time. An Initial Estimated Payment Schedule and pay off information may be requested by contacting 800-941- 5614.

 

Early Payoff

 

You may pay the Loan back early, but to do so you must pay the entire outstanding Loan Amount and the outstanding Total Loan Fee at the time of pre-payment.

 

If you are approved for another PayPal Business Loan or LoanBuilder A PayPal Service loan before this Loan is paid in full, and the new loan is applied to satisfy the balance on this Loan, then you may be eligible for a waiver of the outstanding Total Loan Fee at that time on this Loan.

 

There is no pre-payment fee.

 

Returned Item Fee

$20

 

Certain Disclosures

 

This Loan is Business Purpose Only

 

The proceeds of the requested Loan may be used only for business purposes.

 

THE LOAN MAY NOT BE USED FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. Borrower understands that Borrower’s agreement not to use the Loan proceeds for personal, family or household purposes means that certain important duties imposed upon entities making Loans for consumer/personal purposes, and certain important rights conferred upon consumers, pursuant to federal or state law, will not apply to the Loan or this Agreement.

 

Your PayPal Business Loan is marketed and serviced by PayPal and Swift Financial, LLC, a subsidiary of PayPal, and funded by WebBank. PayPal and WebBank are not affiliated with one another.

 

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Bank Account Information

 

AUTHORIZATION TO CREDIT AND DEBIT BORROWER’S BANK ACCOUNT(S) (“PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION”)

 

You promise that the following is a list of all of the Business’s bank accounts (as subsequently supplemented, the “Bank Accounts”). The Bank Account marked “Withdraw Payments” is the account from which the Weekly Payment Amount will be deducted (“Payment Account”). If no Bank Account is marked as the Payment Account, or if any payment cannot be initiated by us from the Payment Account for any reason, you direct us to use the Bank Accounts in sequential order as listed below as the Payment Account.

 

Withdraw

Payments

 

Account #1

Bank Name:

  Wells Fargo Bank National Association
         
  Routing #:   [***]   Account #   [***]
         

Withdraw

Payments

 

Account #2

Bank Name:

 
         
  Routing #:       Account #    
         

Withdraw

Payments

 

Account #3

Bank Name:

 
         
  Routing #:       Account #    

 

Weekly Payment Day

 

(*If Payment Day is less than a week from Loan funding, the first payment will be postponed to the following week)

 

Payment Day

 

Wednesday

 

(a)Bank Account Verification. You promise that each Bank Account identified above or at some later time is a Business bank account and that you have the power and authority to (i) initiate payments from such Bank Account and (ii) authorize us (including our service providers) to initiate payments from such Bank Account. You promise that each Bank Account is a legitimate, open, and active bank account used solely for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes. You authorize us to verify any information you have provided about any Bank Account and to correct any missing, erroneous or out-of-date information.

 

(b)Loan Proceeds. You authorize and request us to disburse the Loan Amount first to satisfy any payoffs required by Lender, and then, to the extent any funds remain, to disburse to your PayPal business account the remaining Loan Amount.

 

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(c)Weekly Payments and Additional Amounts. On or after each Weekly Payment Day, you authorize and direct us (or our service provider) to initiate an EFT from the Payment Account of the Weekly Payment Amount. For the amount due on the date of the final scheduled payment, we may increase or decrease the amount of the EFT to equal the total amount then outstanding under this Agreement. You authorize us to initiate EFTs from the Payment Account for any fee or charge you owe, and, if an Event of Default occurs, for any amounts due under this Agreement. We may assess any fee or charge you owe us as a separate EFT. By way of clarification, for purposes of this Payment Authorization, the term “EFT” includes automated clearing house or “ACH” transactions. If you are a sole proprietor, then the provisions of this Agreement that provide for automatic payments from your business bank account to be the mandatory and sole method of payment do not apply to your Loan. Instead, you can contact us to request to turn off automatic debit payments from your bank account and make payments by phone each week. You can, of course, choose to retain the convenience of automatic debit payments from your bank account for payment of your Loan, but you are not required to do so.

 

(d)Error Correction. In the event we make an error in processing any payment, you authorize us to initiate a corrected EFT from the Bank Accounts to correct the error.

 

(e)Fees for Dishonored Payments. You agree that we may submit up to two times any EFT that is dishonored. Your bank may charge you fees for unsuccessful EFTs. You agree that we will have no liability to you for such fees.

 

(f)No Termination. This Payment Authorization is irrevocable and you agree to keep this Payment Authorization in force so long as this Agreement remains in place and/or any amount remains outstanding under this Agreement.

 

(g)Compliance with Law and Network Rules. You acknowledge that the origination of EFTs to and from the Bank Accounts must comply with U.S. law and applicable network rules. Borrower agrees to be bound by the rules of NACHA.

 

(h)Alternative Payment Methods. If you know that we will be unable to process a payment by an EFT under this Payment Authorization, you must (i) notify us, and (ii) mail or deliver a check or money order to us for the Weekly Payment Amount at the Notice Address, Attn: Payments or, if offered, pay the Weekly Payment Amount by any pay-by-phone or online service that we may make available from time to time.

 

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Signatures

 

A.BY SIGNING BELOW (EITHER MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY), YOU, THE UNDERSIGNED: (1) REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE BORROWER IDENTIFIED ABOVE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BORROWER, ITS OWNER(S) AND MANAGEMENT; (2) CERTIFY, THAT TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED RELATING TO THE BORROWER’S LOAN APPLICATION AND THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INFORMATION RELATING TO THE BORROWER’S BENEFICIAL OWNER(S), IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT; (3) PROMISE THAT THE LOAN WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES; (4) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE LOAN SUMMARY, OTHER TERMS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, ADDITIONAL TERMS, INCLUDING THE ARBITRATION PROVISION (§ 28) AND THE PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION; (5) AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF BORROWER; (6) AGREE TO THE PERSONAL GUARANTY (§ 5) AND EACH SECTION OF THIS AGREEMENT REFERENCED IN SECTION 5, INCLUDING THE ARBITRATION PROVISION, INDIVIDUALLY ON YOUR OWN BEHALF; AND (7) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SIGNING ANY OTHER PERSON’S NAME BELOW, WITHOUT SUCH PERSON’S EXPRESS CONSENT, CONSTITUTES FRAUD.

 

B.LENDER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS AND UNTIL: (1) LENDER HAS COMPLETED ITS REVIEW OF THE BORROWER; (2) LENDER HAS DATED THE SIGNATURE BELOW; AND (3) LENDER HAS DISBURSED THE LOAN AMOUNT.

 

On Behalf of Business

 

By: /s/ Scott Stawski  
Name: Scott Stawski  
Title: Owner  
Date: 10/19/2022  

 

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On Behalf of Business (if needed)

 

By:    
Name:    
Title:    
Date:    

 

Guarantor

 

By: /s/ Scott Stawski  
Name: Scott Stawski  
Date: 10/19/2022  

 

Guarantor

 

By:    
Name:    
Date:    

 

Guarantor

 

By:    
Name:    
Date:    

 

WebBank

 

By: /s/ Jason C. Lloyd  
Name: Jason C. Lloyd  
Title: WebBank, President  
Date: 10/19/2022  

 

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Additional Terms

 

1.General; Certain Definitions. This Business Loan Agreement, including these Additional Terms, (this “Agreement”) governs the terms of the loan (the “Loan”) issued by WebBank, a Utah industrial bank (“WebBank” or “Lender”).

 

(a)The words “Lender”, “we,” “us” and “our” mean WebBank, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement.

 

(b)The words “you,” “your,” “yours,” “Business” and “Borrower” mean the entity identified as Borrower on the first page of this Agreement.

 

(c)“Guarantor” means each person(s) who signs this Agreement in his or her individual capacity as Guarantor.

 

(d)“Notice Address” means PayPal Business Loan, c/o Swift Financial, LLC, 3505 Silverside Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810 or any updated address that we provide by notice to you at any time.

 

(e)Certain other terms are defined herein.

 

(f)The Arbitration Provision (Section 28) is effective immediately as to Borrower, Lender (including its service providers) and each Guarantor. We may assign all or any part of this Agreement, and any rights, licenses, interest in the associated receivables, responsibilities and/or obligations contained herein without restriction or limitation; following any assignment, the words “we,” “us,” and “our” will include the assignee to the extent of the assignment. YOU PROMISE TO USE THE LOAN SOLELY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES.

 

2.Promise to Pay. You promise to pay us all amounts due under this Agreement, including the Loan Amount, Total Loan Fee and any Returned Item Fee(s).

 

3.Payments.

 

Weekly Payments. Until the Loan is paid-in-full, you must pay us on each Weekly Payment Day the lesser of the Weekly Payment Amount or the outstanding balance you owe under this Agreement. The Loan Summary sets forth the Number of Weekly Payments you must make and the Weekly Payment Amount. The Weekly Payment Day you have selected is set forth in the below Payment Authorization. If you do not select a Weekly Payment Day, you request us to select a Weekly Payment Day on your behalf. If any Weekly Payment Day is a federal holiday, your Weekly Payment Amount will be due on the next business day. Your first Weekly Payment Amount will be due at least one week after we disburse the Loan proceeds.

 

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4.Returned Item Fee. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we will charge you a $20 fee if for any reason any EFT, check or other payment is returned unpaid or cannot be processed.

 

5.Personal Guaranty.

 

(a)Guaranty: Each Guarantor, jointly and severally if more than one, guarantees all of Borrower’s obligations, financial or otherwise, under this Agreement. Upon an Event of Default, each Guarantor shall pay all amounts due under this Agreement on demand, without requiring us first to enforce payment against Borrower. This is a guaranty of payment and not merely a guaranty of collection. This guaranty is an absolute, unconditional, primary and continuing obligation and will remain in full force and effect until all of Borrower’s financial obligations have been indefeasibly paid-in-full. Each Guarantor waives all notices to which the Guarantor might otherwise be entitled by law, and waives all defenses, legal or equitable, otherwise available to the Guarantor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor expressly agrees that we may amend this Agreement without such Guarantor’s consent, waive or decline to enforce any right against Borrower, the Collateral (as defined in Section 11) and/or any other Guarantor(s), release any other Guarantor(s) or enter into compromises with Borrower and/or any other Guarantor(s) without impairing our rights against such Guarantor.

 

(b)Provisions of Agreement Applicable to Each Guarantor: Sections 6 (Events of Default), 7 (Our Rights Upon Default), 8 (Representations and Warranties), 9 (Covenants), 14 (Expenditures), 15 (Indemnity), 16 (Business Information; Reporting Information to Credit Bureaus), 17 (Use of Information), 18 (Recording Authorization); 19 (Contacting You; Mobile Phone and Text Messages), 20 (Consent to Receive Electronic Notices and Disclosures; Correspondence), 24 (Limitation of Liability), 25 (Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury), 26 (Bankruptcy), 27 (Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction), 28 (Arbitration Provision), 29 (Class Action Waiver), 30 (USA PATRIOT Act), 31 (Miscellaneous) and any other relevant Section apply fully to each Guarantor individually, and each reference to “you,” or “your” in such sections of this Agreement shall be deemed to apply not just to Borrower but also to each Guarantor, individually.

 

6.Events of Default. Subject to applicable law, we may declare you to be in default under this Agreement if any one or more of the following events occurs and is continuing (each an “Event of Default”):

 

(a)You fail to make any required payment when due or you make a payment that is dishonored;

 

(b)You fail to maintain the Bank Accounts (as defined in the Payment Authorization), open a new bank account without our consent or in any way interfere or impair our ability to withdraw payments from a Bank Account;

 

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(c)You fail to provide copies of all documents and requested information related to your financial or banking affairs within five (5) business days after a request by us;

 

(d)You use any proceeds of the Loan for personal, family or household purposes or to fund a dividend or other distribution to your owners;

 

(e)You breach any representation, warranty, agreement, promise or covenant set forth in this Agreement, or you or any of your employees or agents provides us with any false or misleading information;

 

(f)You make any act or omission that has the result of interfering with or circumventing, the payment to us of any amount owed under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (i) conducting business under an alternative name; (ii) making use of any bank accounts other than the Bank Accounts; (iii) encouraging customers to make payments by cash that you fail to deposit into the Bank Accounts; or (iv) manipulating the use and form of business entities for the purpose of avoiding your obligations under this Agreement;

 

(g)You fail to provide or assist us in maintaining access to electronic bank information for the Bank Accounts;

 

(h)You fail to permit us, our agents, or service providers to conduct a site inspection of your business without advance notice to you at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement;

 

(i)Without our prior express written consent, you apply for or agree to any credit, loan, cash advance or other financing that would affect the payment of any amount owed to us under this Agreement in any way;

 

(j)Without our prior express written consent, you sell any of your assets outside of the ordinary course of business;

 

(k)Without our prior express written consent, you undertake or permit a change of control of your business;

 

(l)You become subject to any material judgment or garnishment following the date of this Agreement;

 

(m)You initiate a proceeding, or a proceeding is commenced against you, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable federal or state insolvency laws;

 

(n)You become generally unable to pay your debts;

 

(o)You fail to comply with any other term or condition of this Agreement; or

 

(p)You default on any other agreement that you have with us or any of our affiliates.

 

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7.Our Rights Upon Default. Upon any Event of Default, we may take one or more of the following actions, subject to applicable law (including any applicable notice requirement and/or right to cure):

 

(a)either declare all or any portion of the Loan to be immediately due and payable or, without waiving any rights (including our right to later exercise any of our rights upon an Event of Default, as described in this Section), allow you to repay the Loan by making scheduled payments;

 

(b)commence an action against you to collect all amounts owed in connection with this Agreement and all of our out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, incurred by us or our service providers in connection with the defense, protection or enforcement of our rights under this Agreement (including, without limitation, in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding) (collectively, “Costs of Collection”);

 

(c)withdraw funds from any of your Bank Accounts by ACH debit, up to the unpaid amount that you owe us under this Agreement (including the Returned Item Fee as set forth in section 4 and any Costs of Collection); and

 

(d)exercise any and all rights or remedies available to a secured creditor under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code or analogous state laws. All rights available to us are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies available to us in law or equity.

 

8.Representations and Warranties. You and any individual signing this Agreement as a Guarantor represent and warrant to us, as of the date hereof and each day the Loan remains outstanding, as follows:

 

(a)The Collateral is not subject to any claims, charges, liens, restrictions, encumbrances or security interest of any nature whatsoever not disclosed to us prior to executing this Agreement;

 

(b)You are not the subject of a bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding that has not been discharged or dismissed, do not have a plan to make a bankruptcy filing and have not met with a bankruptcy attorney within the past six months;

 

(c)All information that you have provided to us is true, correct and accurately reflects your financial condition and results of operations;

 

(d)Business has all required permits, licenses, approval, consents and authorizations necessary to conduct your business;

 

(e)Business is in compliance with all laws, regulations and requirements that affect your business;

 

(f)You (and each Guarantor) have full power and authority to enter into and perform your obligations (and each Guarantor’s obligations) under this Agreement;

 

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(g)Business is financially solvent (i.e., your assets exceed the value of your liabilities);

 

(h)Business has the legal right and ability to execute this Agreement and perform all your obligations under this Agreement without violating any other agreement, obligation, promise, court order, administrative order or decree, law or regulation to which you are subject;

 

(i)Business is duly qualified, licensed and in good standing in each state in which you are doing business;

 

(j)Business’s papers and all amendments thereto have been duly filed and are in proper order, and any capital stock, member interest or other equity issued by you and outstanding was and is properly issued;

 

(k)Business’s books and records are accurate and up-to-date and accessible to us;

 

(l)Business’s legal name is exactly as shown on this Agreement;

 

(m)All the Bank Accounts are maintained at U.S. financial institutions and all the Bank Accounts were established and are used solely for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes; and

 

(n)If there is more than one Guarantor to this Agreement, then the liability of each Guarantor hereunder shall be joint and several.

 

9.Covenants. Until all amounts outstanding under this Agreement have been paid-in-full, you and any individual signing this Agreement as a Guarantor covenant to us:

 

(a)Business will: (i) preserve, renew and maintain in full force and effect your corporate or organizational existence, if any; (ii) take all reasonable action to maintain all rights, privileges and franchises necessary or desirable for the normal conduct of your business; and (iii) remain duly qualified, licensed and in good standing in your state of organization (if any) and every other state in which you are doing business.

 

(b)Business will comply with: (i) all the terms and provisions of your organizational documents and bylaws, if any; (ii) your obligations under your material contracts and agreements; and (iii) all laws and orders applicable to you and your business, except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to risk a material adverse effect on your financial condition, business or prospects or your ability to perform your obligations under this Agreement.

 

(c)Business will pay, discharge or otherwise satisfy at or before maturity, all your material obligations of whatever nature, including without limitation all amounts as they are or may be due under this Agreement.

 

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(d)Business will not, without our prior written consent: (i) merge or consolidate with or into any other business entity; (ii) sell your assets or enter into any joint venture or partnership with any person, firm or corporation; (iii) change your name, place of business, chief executive officer, mailing address or organizational identification number, if any; (iv) change your type of organization, jurisdiction of organization or other legal structure; or (v) permit or allow a change in ownership or change of control of either the Business or the Business’ assets.

 

(e)Within five (5) business days after our request, you will: (i) provide us with such information about your financial condition and operations as we may from time to time reasonably request; and (ii) sign any and all documents and provide any and all information or authorizations that we, in our sole discretion, deem necessary to implement this Agreement (including any document, information or authorization that we need in order to access, for purposes of electronic inquiry, any of your Bank Accounts).

 

(f)You will promptly provide notice to us in writing upon becoming aware of any Event of Default or the occurrence or existence of an event which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

 

(g)Business will not sell or pledge Collateral to another party without our prior written consent other than a sale or pledge pursuant to an agreement, not subsequently modified, in effect prior to the date of this Agreement and brought expressly to our attention.

 

(h)Business will promptly pay all necessary taxes including payroll, sales and use taxes and you will make any payments that you are required to make pursuant to, and in accordance with, the requirements of any tax payment programs in which you participate.

 

(i)You will, subject to the terms of this Agreement, continue to conduct all aspects of your business consistent with past practices and employ adequate staffing to maintain the operations of your business, notwithstanding the death or disability of any principal, officer or employee.

 

(j)You will not share your online portal log-on credentials provided by us with any third party.

 

(k)You will use the Loan solely for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes.

 

(l)You will not permit any event to occur that could cause a diversion of any funds from the Payment Account (as defined in the Payment Authorization) to any other account or entity.

 

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10.Bank Accounts. You will maintain the Bank Accounts until all obligations are repaid under this Agreement. Additionally, you will ensure that all funds arising from Receivables (as defined in Section 11) are deposited in, or otherwise credited to, the Payment Account, including, without limitation, by: (i) depositing all cash, checks and money orders into the Payment Account no later than the business day following the business day upon which any of these items are received by you; (ii) directing all EFTs relating to Receivables to be directly deposited into the Payment Account; and (iii) directing all of your card processors to directly deposit all card payments into the Payment Account. You will not permit any event to occur that could cause a diversion of any funds from the Payment Account to any other account or entity. You will provide us and/or our authorized agents with all information or authorizations that are necessary for verifying your Receivables, receipts, deposits into and withdrawals from the Payment Account.

 

11.Security Interest. In order to secure your full payment and performance of your obligations under this Agreement, you grant to us a continuing security interest in and to all of your present and future accounts, Receivables, chattel paper, deposit accounts, personal property, assets and fixtures, general intangibles, instruments, equipment and inventory (as those terms are defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”)), wherever located, and with respect to these items, all proceeds now or hereafter owned or acquired by you (collectively, the “Collateral”). Upon any Event of Default, we may exercise all remedies available to secured parties under the UCC or any other applicable law. We have the right, but not the obligation, to create, sign on your behalf and file all filings that we determine are reasonably necessary to perfect our security interest in the Collateral, including without limitation, one or more UCC-1 financing statements. You agree that you will, from time to time, promptly execute and deliver all instruments and documents (including any account control agreements), and take all further action, that may be necessary or appropriate, or that we may reasonably request, to perfect our security interest in the Collateral against you and all third parties or to enable us to exercise and enforce our rights and remedies hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, “Receivables” refers to any and all cash received from your customers’ purchases of goods and/or services from you and all payment rights arising from or occurring as a result of your customers’ purchases of goods and/or services from you, whether by checks, money orders, automated clearing house network transactions, or “ACHs”, or any other type of electronic fund transfers (collectively, “EFTs”), payment cards (including, without limitation, credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, benefit cards or similar cards), extensions of credit or any other forms of payment now known or hereinafter developed.

 

12.Book Entry System. You hereby appoint PayPal as your agent in maintaining, and PayPal on behalf of the Lender agrees to maintain, an appropriate book entry system for the transaction under this Agreement. This section does not affect any of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement. This section does not limit or waive any of Borrower’s rights.

 

13.Insurance. During the term of this Agreement you must obtain and maintain such insurance as we may require, in form, amounts and coverage reasonably acceptable to us, and issued by a company reasonably acceptable to us, naming us as loss payee. You must provide proof of insurance to us upon request.

 

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14.Expenditures. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect our interest in the Collateral or if you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any related documents, including but not limited to your failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts you are required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any related documents, we may, on your behalf (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that we deem appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, all such expenses, at our option, will be payable on demand or on the final Weekly Payment Day.

 

15.Indemnity. You will defend, indemnify, and hold us, as well as PayPal, our service providers, and each of their and our respective affiliates, successors, and assigns, harmless from any damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) or other harms arising out of any violation of this Agreement and any laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, contracts or other obligations pertaining to the conduct of your business.

 

16.Business Information; Reporting Information to Credit Bureaus. You, and each person individually who signs this Agreement on your behalf, in both your individual capacity and as an owner of the Business or Guarantor, authorize us and our service providers to contact any third party, including any credit reporting or database service, your current, prior or third-party card processors, and your current and prior banks (including, without limitation, any bank where any Bank Account has been or will be maintained), so that we may confirm or obtain any information bearing on your creditworthiness or reputation, and obtain a credit report or background report on you and/or each individual who signs this Agreement on your behalf, together with whatever other information we determine is necessary to review your application or to monitor, maintain and collect on your account and for any other lawful purposes. Such information may include, without limitation, your credit history or similar characteristics, credit card, debit card and other payment card and instrument processing history (including, without limitation, your chargeback history), employment and education history, social security verification, criminal and civil history, Department of Motor Vehicle and other public agency records as well as any other information bearing on your credit standing, credit capacity or character or that we otherwise deem pertinent to this Agreement. This authorization to obtain reports is valid at any time during which this Agreement is in effect.

 

We may report information about the Loan and this Agreement to other creditors, other financial institutions and credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments or other defaults on the Loan may be reflected in your credit report. You have the right to dispute the accuracy of information we have reported. If you believe that any information that we have reported to a credit bureau is inaccurate, or if you believe that you have been the victim of identity theft in connection with the Loan or this Agreement, you must write us at the Notice Address, Attn: Fraud/Dispute. Please include your name, address, Loan Number, telephone number and a brief description of the problem. If available, please include a copy of the credit report in question. If you believe that you have been the victim of identity theft, you must send us a police report or written statement in a form we provide you alleging that you are the victim of identity theft for a specific debt.

 

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17.Use of Information. You agree that all information relating to Borrower and the Loan, including without limitation, Borrower application information, and Loan balance and payment information, may be shared by Lender with PayPal, including to create and update its customer records, to assist it in better servicing you with respect to any PayPal business account you maintain, and for marketing purposes, and that you should have no expectation that Loan information will remain private from PayPal, its affiliates (companies related by common ownership or control) or with service providers who assist in delivering PayPal services or products, including financial institutions that PayPal partners with to jointly create and offer a product. These financial institutions will not use this information to market non-PayPal-related products, unless you have given consent for such marketing.

 

18.Recordings Authorization. You understand and agree that we and/or PayPal or our service providers may (1) monitor and/or record any of your phone conversations with any of our representatives or those of our service providers, and (2) track and record users’ movements on websites owned or operated by us, PayPal or our service providers. However, we are not required to monitor and/or record any such conversations or movements.

 

19.Contacting You; Mobile Phone and Text Messages. You authorize us and PayPal, and our respective affiliates, agents, assigns and service providers (collectively, the “Messaging Parties”) to contact you at any mobile phone number you provide to the Messaging Parties using autodialed or prerecorded calls or text messages in order to service your Loan, investigate or prevent fraud, or collect a debt. We will not use autodialed or prerecorded calls or texts to contact you for marketing purposes unless we receive your prior express written consent. We may share your mobile phone number with service providers with whom we contract to assist us with the activities listed above, but we will not share your mobile phone number with third parties for their own purposes without your consent. You do not have to agree to receive autodialed or prerecorded calls or texts to your mobile phone number as a condition of entering into this Agreement. You may decline or withdraw such consent by calling 800- 941-5614. However, we, or our service providers, may still call you directly using other means if we need to speak with you. To stop text messages from a Messaging Party, you can also simply reply “STOP” to any text message from that Messaging Party. You understand that anyone with access to your mobile telephone account may listen to or read the messages the Messaging Parties leave or send you, and you agree that the Messaging Parties will have no liability for anyone accessing such messages. You further understand that, when you receive a telephone call or text message, you may incur a charge from the company that provides you with telecommunications, wireless and/or Internet services, and you agree that the Messaging Parties will have no liability for such charges.

 

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20.Consent to Receive Electronic Notices and Disclosures; Correspondence. You agree that we may send to you, either electronically or in writing as we elect, all documents relating to the Loan (including this Agreement). Your consent includes, but is not limited to: (a) transacting business with us online or electronically; (b) receiving disclosures or notices electronically, either via a disclosure on our website or in an email sent to you at an email address provided by you; and (c) receiving electronically all relevant documents, communications, notices and/or contracts related to the Loan or this Agreement. Any written or electronic correspondence we send to you will be effective and deemed delivered when emailed or mailed to you at your mail address, as it appears on our records. You shall promptly notify us of any change to your email address or your mailing address. All notices to us must be sent to the Notice Address, with such attention as may be specified in this Agreement. To the extent permitted under applicable law, any notice you send us will not be effective until we receive and have a reasonable opportunity to act on such notice. Any written or electronic correspondence we send to you will be effective and deemed delivered when sent or mailed to you at your mail or email address, as they appear on our records.

 

21.Partial Payments Marked Payment in Full. Any check or other payment you send us for less than the total outstanding balance that is marked “payment in full” or with any similar language or that you otherwise tender as full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be sent to the Notice Address, Attn: Payment of Disputed Amount. We may deposit any such payment without such deposit effecting a satisfaction of the disputed amount.

 

22.Inadvertent Overcharges. It is not our intention to charge any interest, fees or other amounts in excess of those permitted by applicable law or this Agreement. If any interest, fee or other amount is finally determined to be in excess of that permitted by applicable law or this Agreement, the excess amount will be applied to reduce any amount due under this Agreement or, if there is no amount due under this Agreement, will be refunded to you.

 

23.Delay in Enforcement. We may at any time and in our sole discretion delay or waive enforcing any of our rights or remedies under this Agreement or under applicable law without losing any of those or any other rights or remedies. Even if we do not enforce any rights or remedies at any one time, we may enforce them at a later date.

 

24.Limitation of Liability. WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST US, PAYPAL, OR OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING EACH OF OUR AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF OUR OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEYS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY WILL BE AN ACTION AT LAW FOR ACTUAL MONEY DAMAGES THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ANY FEES AND INTEREST PAID TO US. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOSSES, OR LOST PROFITS, RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, IN TORT OR CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE.

 

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25.Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury. YOU AND WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT BUT MAY BE WAIVED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND WE KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT. THIS JURY TRIAL WAIVER SHALL NOT AFFECT OR BE INTERPRETED AS MODIFYING IN ANY FASHION THE ARBITRATION PROVISION TO WHICH YOU AND WE ARE SUBJECT, WHICH CONTAINS ITS OWN SEPARATE JURY TRIAL WAIVER.

 

26.Bankruptcy. All bankruptcy notices and related correspondence to us must be sent to the Notice Address, Attn: Bankruptcy Notice. You represent and covenant that you have no current intent to file any bankruptcy petition and have not consulted a bankruptcy attorney in the past six months.

 

27.Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction. Except as set forth to the contrary in the Arbitration Provision, any claim, dispute or controversy arising from or relating to your Loan or this Agreement, whether based in contract, tort, fraud or otherwise, is governed by, and construed in accordance with, federal law and, to the extent state law applies, the law of the State of Utah without regard to otherwise applicable principles of conflicts of law. All litigation, suits, court proceedings and other actions (except as set forth to the contrary in the Arbitration Provision) arising from or relating to the Loan or this Agreement or in any way related to the parties’ relationship will be submitted to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Utah and the exclusive venue for all such suits, proceedings and other actions will be in Salt Lake County, Utah or such other jurisdiction that may be mutually agreed to by the parties. No action may be brought in any other state or jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may elect to commence litigation and court proceedings in the state and federal courts of the state in which Business is located. The parties waive any claim against or objection to the in personam jurisdiction and venue in the courts of Salt Lake County, Utah. ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, SUIT, COUNTERCLAIM, CROSS-CLAIM, OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY OF THE PARTIES HERETO ON ANY MATTERS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

 

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28.Arbitration Provision.

 

(a)Unless you opt out of this Arbitration Provision, you and we (for purposes of this Section 28, collectively the “parties” or individually, “party”) each agree that any party may elect to resolve any Claims (as defined below) by submitting to binding arbitration before an arbitrator selected by the Parties. The arbitration administrator “Administrator” shall be the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), 1633 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019, www.adr.org, 800-778-7879 or JAMS, 620 Eighth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10018, www.jamsadr.com, 800-352-5267 or, if AAA and JAMS cannot serve, another company selected by you and us or by a court. For purposes of this Arbitration Provision, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean Lender and its service providers, including PayPal, together with any subsequent holder of this Agreement or participant in the Loan or the related receivable, and each of our and their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, contractors, employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns; and “you” and “your” mean Borrower and each Guarantor, together with their successors. You agree that PayPal, as our service provider, may file an arbitration in its own name for and on behalf of us. Filing, administrative, hearing and/or other fees, including attorney’s fees and costs, will be borne in accordance with the Administrator’s rules except as set forth in Section 6 above with respect to an Event of Default. For a AAA proceeding, AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules shall apply. For a JAMS proceeding, Streamlined Arbitration Rules shall apply. Hearings shall ordinarily be held via teleconference, but if the arbitrator decides that an in-person hearing is required, the arbitration will be held in in a location convenient to you or other location as may be mutually agreed upon. NO CLAIM SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION WILL BE HEARD BY A JURY.

 

(b)“Claim” shall mean any claim, dispute or controversy between you, us, or our service providers, that requires a legal decision to resolve, including disputes arising from actions or omissions prior to the date of this Agreement. Claim has the broadest reasonable meaning and includes disputes based upon contract, tort, fraud, constitution, statute, regulation, ordinance, common law and equity. Claim includes any claim asserted by or against any officer, director, or employee of the Business in his or her individual capacity. By way of clarification, the arbitrator may not preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding and shall have no authority to conduct any such class, private attorney general or multi-party hearing. However, any dispute about the validity, enforceability, coverage or scope of this arbitration provision or any part thereof shall be for the arbitrator to decide.

 

(c)Any court with jurisdiction may enter judgment upon the arbitrator’s award, which will be final and binding except for any appeal right under the Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”).

 

(d)The Loan involves interstate commerce and this Arbitration Provision shall be governed by the FAA and not by any state law concerning arbitration. The arbitrator shall follow applicable substantive law to the extent consistent with the FAA, applicable statutes of limitation and privilege rules that would apply in a court proceeding, and shall be authorized to award all remedies available in an individual lawsuit under applicable substantive law, including, without limitation, compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages (which shall be governed by the constitutional standards applicable in judicial proceedings), declaratory, injunctive or other equitable relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Upon the timely request of either party, the arbitrator shall write a brief explanation of the basis of the award. The arbitrator will follow rules of procedure and evidence consistent with the FAA, this Arbitration Provision and the Administrator’s rules.

 

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(e)This Arbitration Provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, your fulfillment or default of your obligations under this Agreement and/or your or our bankruptcy or insolvency (to the extent permitted by applicable law). In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Arbitration Provision and the Administrator’s rules or other parts of this Agreement, this Arbitration Provision will govern. If any portion of this Arbitration Provision, other than the Class Action Waiver, is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall nevertheless remain in force. If a determination is made with respect to any class Claim that the Class Action Waiver is unenforceable, only this sentence of the Arbitration Provision will remain in force and the remaining provisions shall be null and void, provided that the determination concerning the Class Action Waiver shall be subject to appeal.

 

(f)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Borrower may opt-out of the requirement to have disputes resolved via arbitration by providing us written notice of such opt- out within ten (10) days of your receipt of the Loan Amount. To be effective the notice must be sent to PayPal Business Loan Arbitration Opt-Out, c/o Swift Financial LLC, 3505 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

 

29.Class Action Waiver. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY PUBLIC POLICY, NEITHER YOU NOR WE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO: (I) PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, EITHER AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, CLASS MEMBER OR OTHERWISE; (II) ACT AS A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL; OR (III) JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS BY OR AGAINST YOU WITH CLAIMS BY OR AGAINST ANY OTHER PERSON.

 

30.USA PATRIOT Act.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT:

 

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

 

31.Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon Business and inure to the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Neither this Agreement, nor any of the rights, licenses, responsibilities and/or obligations contained therein, may be transferred, assigned, licensed or delegated by Business without our written permission, which we are not required to give. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding among the parties pertaining to the Loan, and merges and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions (whether oral or written) and earlier contracts of a similar nature. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or limited except by a written agreement executed by both you and us. Any provision of this Agreement that is found to be invalid under applicable law shall be invalid only with respect to the offending provision and only to the extent of the invalidity and this Agreement shall be construed to best effectuate the intent of the parties. This Agreement may be executed via fax or electronically with full binding force and effect.

 

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Exhibit 10.39

 

Paycheck Protection Program Promissory Note and Agreement

 

Wells Fargo SBA Lending

 

Borrower Names:

 

Ham & Cheese Events LLC Dba Seas The Day  
   
   
   
   

 

Important Notice: This Instrument Contains A Confession Of Judgment Provision Which Constitutes A Waiver Of Important Rights You May Have As A Debtor And Allows The Creditor To Obtain A Judgment Against You Without Any Further Notice. Venue Will Be In The City Of Richmond.

 

Paycheck Protection Program Promissory Note and Agreement

 

1.Parties To Agreement And Acceptance

This Wells Fargo Paycheck Protection Promissory Note and Agreement (“Agreement”) governs the Wells Fargo Paycheck Protection Loan (“Loan”) that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“we” or “Lender”) is providing to you (if a sole proprietor) or your business organization, Borrower(s) listed above, (such a sole proprietor or business organization are referred to in this Agreement as “Customer”, “you”, and “your” or “Borrower”) and your designated representatives. The Loan is established under the terms and conditions of the SBA program of the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the USA CARES Act (2020)(H.R. 748)(15 U.S.C 636 et seq.) (the “Act”) and the availability of the Loan is expressly contingent on funds being available from the SBA under the Act to guaranty this Loan. You agree to be bound by and comply with each and every following term and condition of this Agreement. Lender agrees, based on the terms and conditions and relying upon the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, to make available to Borrower the Loan as more fully described herein.

 

2.Promise to Pay

Borrower promises to pay to Lender, or order, the principal amount of $93,074, together with interest on the outstanding principal balance. Borrower will pay Lender at Lender’s address shown in this Agreement or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.

 

3.Interest

Interest will accrue on the outstanding principal balance at a fixed rate of 1.00%. Interest will be calculated as described in the Interest Accrual Basis paragraph below.

 

 

 

 

4.Interest Accrual Basis

Interest shall be computed on an actual/365 simple interest basis; that is, by multiplying the applicable interest rate, times the outstanding principal balance, times the actual number of days the principal is outstanding and dividing by a year of 365 days.

 

5.Repayment

Payments shall be due and payable monthly in the amount of $3,918.53 commencing 11/12/2020 and continuing on Day 14 of each month thereafter until maturity. The Loan shall mature two (2) years from the date of this Agreement 05/14/2022, at which time all unpaid principal, accrued interest, and any other unpaid amounts shall be due and payable in full. Unless otherwise agreed, all sums received from Borrower may be applied to interest, fees, principal, or any other amounts due to Lender in any order at Lender’s sole discretion.

 

As discussed further herein, the Borrower may apply for the loan to be forgiven in whole or in part.

 

If any portion of the principal and/or interest payments are forgiven by the Lender, upon forgiveness, the remaining balance of the loan will be reamortized over the remaining term with the entire principal balance remaining unpaid, along with all accrued and unpaid interest, due and payable upon the Maturity Date.

 

6.Permissible Use

The Account will be used for only for purposes authorized by the Act, specifically the Paycheck Protection Program contained within such Act. In no event shall the Loan be used for any transaction that is illegal under any applicable law. You represent that you (if a sole proprietor) and your business organization are not a Money Service Business as defined by federal law, or have identified yourself to Lender as such a business and have complied with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing such businesses.

 

7.Forgiveness

The Borrower will not be responsible for any loan payment if Borrower provides to Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion, sufficient documentation that (i) the Borrower used all of the loan proceeds for forgivable purposes described below and (ii) employee and compensation levels are maintained.

 

The actual amount of loan forgiveness will depend, in part, on the total amount of payroll costs, payments of interest on mortgage obligations incurred before February 15, 2020, rent payments on leases dated before February 15, 2020, and utility payments under service agreements dated before February 15, 2020, over the eight-week period following the date of the loan. Not more than 25 percent of the loan forgiveness amount may be attributable to non-payroll costs. The following is an exhaustive list of forgivable purposes:

 

1)payroll costs (as defined in the Act and in 2.f.);

 

2)costs related to the continuation of group health care benefits during periods of paid sick, medical, or family leave, and insurance premiums;

 

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3)mortgage interest payments (but not mortgage prepayments or principal payments);

 

4)rent payments;

 

5)utility payments;

 

6)interest payments on any other debt obligations that were incurred before February 15, 2020; and/or

 

7)refinancing an SBA EIDL loan made between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020.

 

8.Late Charges

For each payment of principal, interest, and/or fees which has not been paid in full within fifteen days after its date due, Borrower will pay to Lender a late charge of $15.00 or five percent (5%) of the amount due, whichever is greater. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the amount of this late fee is reasonable with respect to this Loan, taking into account Lender’s expectation of timely receipt of payments with regard to the favorable pricing of this Loan, and the operational, administrative and regulatory burdens flowing from late payments and delinquencies. To the extent this late fee or any other fee or charge set forth in this Agreement may be prohibited or exceed any limit provided by any present or future applicable law, such fee or charge shall be reduced to the maximum amount allowed.

 

9.Prepayment

Borrower may prepay principal of the Loan at any time, in any amount, without penalty.

 

10.Default

The following constitute defaults under this Agreement:

 

1)a payment is not made when it is due;

 

2)the terms of this Agreement are breached in any way;

 

3)Customer defaults under the terms of any other obligation to Lender;

 

4)a bankruptcy petition is filed by or against Customer or any of Customer’s owners;

 

5)a significant change occurs in the ownership or organizational structure of Customer or in the type or volume of such Customer’s business or the death of a Customer;

 

6)Customer becomes insolvent or is dissolved, or Lender otherwise believes in good faith that the prospect of payment and/or performance under this Agreement;

 

7)payments to the Loan are returned or reversed for any reason;

 

8)Customer fails to submit required information the Lender deems necessary.

 

11.Remedies

In the event of any Default or failure to meet any condition under the preceding paragraphs, or upon any termination of a Loan, Lender may, at its option and without prior notification:

 

1)close any and all Loans to all use, as well as any other accounts for which the Customer is liable to Lender;

 

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2)accelerate payment of the full balance on any or all Loans as well as any or all other accounts for which the Customer is liable to Lender, and thereby require immediate payment of the full balance, including, without limitation any Late Charges or any other charges or fees of any kind due Lender.

 

3)Lender may exercise its right of set-off against any obligation Lender owes to you, including a set-off to the extent permitted by law against any deposit account(s) you have with Lender.

 

12.Borrower hereby certifies and represents that:
1)Borrower is eligible to receive a loan under the rules in effect at the time the loan is made that have been issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) implementing the Paycheck Protection Program under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (the Paycheck Protection Program Rule).

 

2)Borrower does not operate an ineligible business under the CARES Act and any implementing rules, 13 CFR 120.110 and described further in SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure 50 10, Subpart B, Chapter 2. Borrower further certifies that Borrower is not engaged in any activity that is illegal under federal, state or local law.

 

3)Borrower (1) is an independent contractor, eligible self-employed individual, or sole proprietor or (2) employs no more than the greater of 500 or employees or, if applicable, the size standard in number of employees established by the SBA in 13 C.F.R. 121.201 for the Applicant’s industry.

 

4)The Borrower or any owner of Borrower is not presently suspended, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency, or presently involved in any bankruptcy.

 

5)The Borrower, any owner of Borrower or any business owned or controlled by either of them, has not obtained a direct or guaranteed loan from SBA or any other Federal agency that is currently delinquent or has defaulted within the last seven (7) years and caused a loss to the government.

 

6)The Borrower (if an individual) or any individual owning 20% or more of the equity of the Borrower is not (a) subject to an indictment, criminal information, arraignment, or other means by which formal criminal charges are brought in any jurisdiction, (b) presently incarcerated, or (c) on probation or parole.

 

7)Within the last five (5) years, the Borrower (if an individual) or any individual owning 20% or more of the equity of the Borrower has not (a) been convicted of a felony; (b) pleaded guilty to a felony; (c) pleaded nolo contendere to a felony; (d) been placed on pretrial diversion for a felony; or (e) been placed on any form of parole or probation (including probation before judgment) for felony charges.

 

8)The Borrower is not a household employer (e.g. an individual who employs household employees such as nannies or housekeepers).

 

9)All documents submitted to Lender, including without limitation, payroll processor records, payroll tax filings, Form 1099-MISC, or bank records, are true and correct.

 

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10)The United States is the principal place of residence for all employees of the Borrower included in the Borrower’s payroll calculation submitted to Lender.

 

11)If the Borrower operates a franchise business, such franchise is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory.

 

12)Any loan received by the Borrower under Section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020 was for a purpose other than paying payroll costs and other allowable uses loans under the Paycheck Protection Program Rule.

 

13)The Borrower was in operation on February 15, 2020 and had employees for whom it paid salaries and payroll taxes or paid independent contractors, as reported on Form(s) 1099-MISC.

 

14)Current economic uncertainty makes this Loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Borrower.

 

15)The funds will be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage interest payments, lease payments, and utility payments, as specified under the Paycheck Protection Program Rule; I understand that if the funds are knowingly used for unauthorized purposes, the federal government may hold me legally liable, such as for charges of fraud.

 

16)During the period beginning on February 15, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, the Borrower has not and will not receive another loan under the Paycheck Protection Program.

 

17)Borrower certifies that the information provided in the application and the information provided in all supporting documents and forms is true and accurate in all material respects. Borrower understands that knowingly making a false statement to obtain a guaranteed loan from SBA is punishable under the law, including under 18 USC 1001 and 3571 by imprisonment of not more than five years and/or a fine of up to $250,000; under 15 USC 645 by imprisonment of not more than two years and/or a fine of not more than $5,000; and, if submitted to a federally insured institution, under 18 USC 1014 by imprisonment of not more than thirty years and/or a fine of not more than $1,000,000.

 

18)Borrower acknowledges that the lender will confirm the eligible loan amount using required documents submitted. Borrower understands, acknowledges and agrees that the Lender can share any tax information that it has provided with SBA’s authorized representatives, including authorized representatives of the SBA Office of Inspector General, for the purpose of compliance with SBA Loan Program Requirements and all SBA reviews.

 

19)The undersigned officer of the Borrower is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement, the Note and all other documents executed in connection therewith, and the performance by the Borrower of the transactions herein contemplated are and will be within its powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary entity action, and are not and will not be in contravention of any order of court or other agency of government, of law or, if applicable, its organizing or governing documents, or any indenture, agreement or undertaking to which it is a party or by which its property is bound, or be in conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice and/or lapse of time) a default under any such indenture, agreement or undertaking or result in the imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature on any of the properties of such Borrower.

 

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13.Indemnification

Borrower agrees to indemnify Lender and hereby holds Lender harmless against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, brokerage or other fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, losses, damages and liabilities of any kind, including in tort, penalties and interest, which Lender may incur in any manner other than Lender’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct, by reason of any matter relating, directly or indirectly, to the Loan and the Loan Documents, including, but in no way limited to, without limitation, the calculation of the maximum Loan amount or the amount of the Loan that qualifies as eligible for forgiveness.

 

14.Attorney’s fees and costs

Customer agrees to pay Lenders attorney’s fees and costs: 1) related to this Agreement; or 2) related to enforcing this Agreement against customer or customer’s owners (if applicable); or 3) related to collecting any amounts due under this Agreement from Customer or Customer’s owners (if applicable).

 

15.Collateral Exclusions

No deed of trust, mortgage, security deed, or similar real estate collateral agreement (“Lien Document”), nor any personal property security agreement other than this Agreement or any modification of same (“Security Agreement”), shall secure this Note unless such Lien Document or Security Agreement specifically describes this Agreement as a part of the indebtedness secured thereby. As used herein, this “Agreement” means either (i) this Agreement or (ii) a promissory note, Confirmation Letter or other evidence of indebtedness which has been modified, renewed or extended in whole or in part by this Agreement. This exclusion shall apply notwithstanding the fact that such Lien Document or Security Agreement may appear to secure this Agreement by virtue of a cross- collateralization provision or other provisions expanding the scope of the secured obligations.

 

16.Supplemental provisions concerning cross-collateralization and personal property

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Lien Document which specifically describes this Agreement as a part of the indebtedness secured thereby, (1) any cross-collateralization provision and any other provisions contained therein expanding the scope of the secured obligations beyond the Secured Debt, any related “swap agreements” (as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101), and obligations to protect and preserve collateral, shall have no force or effect, and (2) any lien or security interest granted in such Lien Document upon personal property shall not include any items of personal property located in a Covered Structure unless all applicable requirements of the Act, if any, have been satisfied with respect to such items of personal property. As used herein, “Secured Debt” means this Agreement and any other notes or agreements evidencing indebtedness specifically described or listed in and expressly secured by any such Lien Document(s) and modifications, renewals, and extensions of such notes and agreements, and “Covered Structure” means a building or mobile home as defined in the National Flood Insurance Act (as amended) and its implementing regulations (collectively, the “Act”) located in an area designated by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a special flood hazard area which requires flood insurance pursuant to the terms of the Act. Additionally, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, personal property security interests granted pursuant to the terms of the Agreement shall not secure any obligations beyond this Agreement any related “swap agreements” (as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101), and obligations to protect and preserve collateral. This exclusion shall apply notwithstanding the fact that the Agreement may appear to secure such other obligations by virtue of the definition of Indebtedness contained in the Agreement.

 

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17.Money Laundering, Sanctions, Corrupt Practices, and Compliance with all laws

Borrower represents, warrants and agrees that Borrower, all Borrowers, and any of their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, or agents (the “Borrowing Group”) (1) are not now and will not become a Sanctioned Target (as defined below) of any trade, economic, financial, sectoral or secondary sanctions, restrictions, embargoes or anti-terrorism laws promulgated by the United Nations or the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or any other governmental authority with jurisdiction over any of the Borrowing Group (collectively, “Sanctions”), and are not owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, a Sanctioned Target, (2) now comply and will at all times comply with, and have instituted and maintain, policies, procedures and controls reasonably designed to assure compliance with, the requirements of all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority with jurisdiction over any of the Borrowing Group, or that are otherwise applicable to the Borrowing Group, including, without limitation, (a) all Sanctions, (b) all laws and regulations that relate to money laundering, any predicate crime to money laundering, or any financial record keeping and reporting requirements related thereto (“Anti-Money Laundering Laws”), and (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010, as amended, and any other anti-bribery or anti-corruption laws and regulations in any jurisdiction in which the Borrowing Group is located or doing business (“Anti-Corruption Laws”), (3) to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, after due care and inquiry, are not under investigation for an alleged violation of Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws by a governmental authority that enforces such Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws, (4) will not at any time directly or indirectly use any proceeds of any credit extended by Lender to fund, finance or facilitate any activities, businesses or transactions that are prohibited by Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption

 

Laws, or that would be prohibited by the same if conducted by Lender or any other party hereto, and (5) shall not fund any repayment of the credit with proceeds, or provide as collateral any property, that is directly or indirectly derived from any transaction or activity that is prohibited by Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws, or that could otherwise cause the Lender or any other party to this agreement to be in violation of Sanctions, Anti- Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws. Borrower shall notify Lender in writing not more than one (1) business day after first becoming aware of any breach of the foregoing paragraph. “Sanctioned Target” means any target of Sanctions, including (1) persons on any list of targets identified or designated pursuant to any Sanctions, (2) persons, countries, or territories that are the target of any territorial or country-based Sanctions program, (3) persons that are a target of Sanctions due to their ownership or control by any Sanctioned Target(s), or (4) persons otherwise a target of Sanctions, including vessels and aircraft, that are designated under any Sanctions program.

 

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18.Laws governing this agreement

The laws of the state of South Dakota shall govern this Agreement. If any part of this Agreement cannot be enforced, this fact will not affect the rest of this Agreement. Lender may delay or forego enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement without losing them. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this Agreement shall not require or permit the payment, taking, reserving, receiving, collection, or charging of any sums constituting interest that exceed any maximum amount of interest permitted by applicable law. Any such excess interest shall be credited against the then unpaid principal balance or refunded to Customer. Without limiting the foregoing, all calculations to determine whether interest exceeds the maximum amount shall be made by amortizing, pro-rating, allocating, and spreading such sums over the full term of the loan.

 

19.Limitation on Lawsuits

Customer agrees that any lawsuit based upon any cause of action which Customer may have against Lender must be filed within one year from the date that it arises or Customer will be barred from filing the lawsuit. This limitation is intended to include tort, contract, and all other causes of action for which Customer and Lender may lawfully contract to set limitations for bringing suit.

 

20.Credit Evaluation

Credit reports and re-evaluation of credit: You authorize Lender to obtain business and personal credit bureau reports in the name of the Customer or its owners, at any time. You agree to submit to Lender current financial information in the name of the Customer and to submit to Lender, current financial information in its name, and the name of its owners at any time upon request. Such information shall be used for the purpose of evaluating or re-evaluating Customer’s or its owners’ creditworthiness. You also authorize Lender to use such information and to share it with its affiliates in order to determine whether you are qualified for other products and services offered by Lender and its affiliates. Lender may report its credit experience with Customer, its owners’, and Customer’s Loan(s) to third parties. Customer agrees that Lender may release information about Customer, its owners’, the Loan Borrower(s)’ and/or Customer’s Loan to Lender affiliates.

 

Important Notice about Credit Reporting: Lender may report information about your Loan(s) to credit bureaus and/or consumer reporting agencies in your name or the name of your business organization. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your Loan(s) may be reflected in your personal credit report or your business organization’s credit report(s).

 

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21.ARBITRATION
1)Binding Arbitration: The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit any dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Paragraph 19 (the “Arbitration Program”). Arbitration may be demanded before the institution of a judicial proceeding, or during a judicial proceeding, but not more than 60 days after service of a complaint, third party complaint, cross-claim, or any answer thereto, or any amendment to any of such pleadings. A “Dispute” shall include any dispute, claim, or controversy of any kind, in contract or in tort, legal or equitable, now existing or hereafter arising, relating in any way to any aspect of this agreement, or any other agreement, document or instrument to which this Arbitration Program is attached or in which it appears or is referenced, or any related agreements, documents or instruments or any renewal, extension, modification, or refinancing of any indebtedness or obligation relating to the foregoing, including without limitation, their negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default, or termination. This provision is a material inducement for the parties entering into the transactions relating to this Agreement, DISPUTES SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION ARE NOT RESOLVED IN COURT BY A JUDGE OR JURY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE ARBITRATED PURSUANT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROGRAM.

 

2)Governing Rules: Any arbitration proceeding will: (i) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (ii) be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least $1,000,000.00 exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees, and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large complex commercial disputes to be referred to herein, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Arbitration proceedings hereunder shall be conducted at a location mutually agreeable to the parties, or if they cannot agree, then at a location selected by the AAA in the state of South Dakota. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any Dispute. The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a lender of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.

 

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3)No Waiver of Provisional Remedies, Self-Help, and Foreclosure: The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to: (i) foreclose against any real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercising self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment, or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in section (i), (ii), and (iii) of this paragraph.

 

4)Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers: Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any Dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. Every arbitrator must be a neutral practicing attorney or a retired member of the state or federal judiciary, in either case with a minimum of ten years’ experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the Dispute. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all Disputes in accordance with the applicable substantive law and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the applicable state rules of civil procedure, or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.

 

5)Discovery: In any arbitration proceeding discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the Dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date. Any requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.

 

6)Class Proceedings and Consolidations: No party shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in any arbitration, except parties to this Agreement, or to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or in a private attorney general capacity.

 

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7)Miscellaneous: To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators, and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the Dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a Dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the documents between the parties or the subject matter of the Dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive the repayment of the obligations that are the subject of this agreement and the termination, amendment, or expiration of any of the documents or any relationship between the parties.

 

8)SBA Arbitration: The parties specifically agree that the provisions of the Arbitration Program set forth above are not applicable to any dispute between any party and the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”), including but not limited to, any dispute with the SBA after purchase of the loan by the SBA.

 

22.SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)

When SBA is the holder, this Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax or liability. As to this Agreement, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

24.FACSIMILE AND COUNTERPARTS

This document may be signed in any number of separate copies, each of which shall be effective as an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute a single document. This Agreement shall be valid, binding, and enforceable against a party when executed by an authorized individual on behalf of the party by means of (i) an electronic signature that complies with the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, state enactments of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, or any other relevant and applicable electronic signatures law; (ii) an original manual signature; or (iii) a faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature. Each electronic signature or faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature shall for all purposes have the same validity, legal effect, and admissibility in evidence as an original manual signature.

 

25.TELEPHONE MONITORING AND CONTACTING YOU

The Lender may monitor or record calls. You agree, in order for Lender to service the Loan or to collect any amounts you may owe, that Lender may from time to time make calls and send text messages to you, using prerecorded/artificial voice messages and/or through the use of an automatic dialing device, at any telephone number associated with your account, including mobile telephone numbers that could result in charges to you. You also expressly consent to Lender sending email messages regarding your Loan to your email address.

 

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26.FINAL AGREEMENT

The persons and entities signing below (“Party”, or collectively, the “Parties”) acknowledge and agree that each Party’s execution of this Agreement constitutes acknowledgment that such Party (i) agrees that there are no oral agreements relating to this Agreement, (ii) agrees that agreements will be binding upon Lender only if in writing and signed by Lender, and (iii) acknowledges receipt of the following Notice, and to the fullest extent allowed by law, agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and this Notice.

 

Notice: This Document And All Other Documents Relating To This Loan Constitute A Written Loan Agreement Which Represents The Final Agreement Between The Parties And May Not Be Contradicted By Evidence Of Prior, Contemporaneous, Or Subsequent Oral Agreements Of The Parties. There Are No Unwritten Oral Agreements Between The Parties Relating To This Loan.

 

27.TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.

Time is of the essence in the performance of the Agreement.

 

28.JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY.

The obligations of each Borrower shall be joint and several.

 

29.STATE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS.

If Borrower is resident of Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Maryland:

 

Confession Of Judgment. The Undersigned Hereby Irrevocably Authorizes And Empowers Any Attorney-At-Law To Appear In Any Court Of Record And To Confess Judgment Against The Undersigned For The Unpaid Amount Of This Note As Evidenced By An Affidavit Signed By An Officer Of Lender Setting Forth The Amount Then Due, Together With All Indebtedness Provided For Therein (With Or Without Acceleration Of Maturity), Plus Attorneys’ Fees Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Total Indebtedness Or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), Whichever Is The Larger Amount For The Collection, Which Borrower And Lender Agree Is Reasonable, Plus Costs Of Suit, And To Release All Errors, And Waive All Rights Of Appeal. The Undersigned Expressly Releases All Errors, Waives All Stay Of Execution, Rights Of Inquisition And Extension Upon Any Levy Upon Real Estate And All Exemption Of Property From Levy And Sale Upon Any Execution Hereon; And The Undersigned Expressly Agrees To Condemnation And Expressly Relinquishes All Rights To Benefits Or Exemptions Under Any And All Exemption Laws Now In Force Or Which May Hereafter Be Enacted. No Single Exercise Of The Foregoing Warrant And Power To Confess Judgment Will Be Deemed To Exhaust The Power, Whether Or Not Any Such Exercise Shall Be Held By Any Court To Be Invalid, Voidable Or Void; But The Power Will Continue Undiminished And May Be Exercised From Time To Time As Lender May Elect Until All Amounts Owing On This Note Have Been Paid In Full. The Undersigned Hereby Waives And Releases Any And All Claims Or Causes Of Action Which The Undersigned Might Have Against Any Attorney Acting Under The Terms Of Authority Which The Undersigned Has Granted Herein Arising Out Of Or Connected With The Confession Of Judgment Hereunder.

 

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If Borrower is resident of Ohio:

 

Confession Of Judgment. The Undersigned Hereby Irrevocably Authorizes And Empowers Any Attorney-At-Law To Appear In Any Court Of Record And To Confess Judgment Against The Undersigned For The Unpaid Amount Of This Note As Evidenced By An Affidavit Signed By An Officer Of Lender Setting Forth The Amount Then Due, Together With All Indebtedness Provided For Therein (With Or Without Acceleration Of Maturity), Plus Attorneys’ Fees Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Total Indebtedness Or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), Whichever Is The Larger Amount For The Collection, Which Borrower And Lender Agree Is Reasonable, Plus Costs Of Suit, And To Release All Errors, And Waive All Rights Of Appeal. The Undersigned Expressly Releases All Errors, Waives All Stay Of Execution, Rights Of Inquisition And Extension Upon Any Levy Upon Real Estate And All Exemption Of Property From Levy And Sale Upon Any Execution Hereon; And The Undersigned Expressly Agrees To Condemnation And Expressly Relinquishes All Rights To Benefits Or Exemptions Under Any And All

 

Exemption Laws Now In Force Or Which May Hereafter Be Enacted. No Single Exercise Of The Foregoing Warrant And Power To Confess Judgment Will Be Deemed To Exhaust The Power, Whether Or Not Any Such Exercise Shall Be Held By Any Court To Be Invalid, Voidable Or Void; But The Power Will Continue Undiminished And May Be Exercised From Time To Time As Lender May Elect Until All Amounts Owing On This Note Have Been Paid In Full. The Undersigned Hereby Waives And Releases Any And All Claims Or Causes Of Action Which The Undersigned Might Have Against Any Attorney Acting Under The Terms Of Authority Which The Undersigned Has Granted Herein Arising Out Of Or Connected With The Confession Of Judgment Hereunder.

 

WARNING--BY SIGNING THIS PAPER YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO NOTICE AND COURT TRIAL. IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME, A COURT JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND THE POWERS OF A COURT CAN BE USED TO COLLECT FROM YOU REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE CREDITOR WHETHER FOR RETURNED GOODS, FAULTY GOODS, FAILURE ON HIS PART TO COMPLY WITH THE AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE

 

If Borrower is resident of Virginia:

 

Confession Of Judgment. In The Event Of Any Default Under This Instrument, Including, But Not Limited To Any Payment Under This Instrument Not Being Paid When Due, Whether At Maturity, By Acceleration Or Otherwise, Borrower Hereby Irrevocably Appoints And Constitutes Dawn Dibenedetto Whose Address Is 400 N 8th Street, Suite 1150, Richmond, VA 23219, Borrower’s Duly Constituted Attorney-In-Fact To Appear In The Clerk’s Office Of The Circuit Court For City Of Richmond, Virginia Or In Any Other Court Of Competent Jurisdiction, And To Confess Judgment Pursuant To The Provisions Of Section 8.01- 432 Of The Code Of Virginia Of 1950, As Amended, Against Borrower For All Principal And Interest And Any Other Amounts Due And Payable Under This Instrument As Evidenced By An Affidavit Signed By An Officer Of The Lender Setting Forth The Amount Then Due, Together With Attorney’s Fees And Collection Fees As Provided In This Instrument (To The Extent Permitted By Law). This Power Of Attorney Is Coupled With An Interest And May Not Be Terminated By Borrower And Shall Not Be Revoked Or Terminated By Borrower And Shall Not Be Revoked Or Terminated By Borrower’s Death, Disability Or Dissolution. If A Copy Of The Instrument, Verified By Affidavit, Shall Have Been Filed In The Above Clerk’s Office, It Will Not Be Necessary To File The Original As A Warrant Of Attorney. Borrower Releases All Errors And Waives All Rights Of Appeal, Stay Of Execution, And The Benefit Of All Exemption Laws Now Or Hereafter In Effect. Borrower Shall, Upon Lender’s Request, Name Such Additional Or Alternative Person(S) Designated By Lender As Borrower’s Duly Constituted Attorney(S)-In-Fact To Confess Judgment Against The Borrower. No Single Exercise Of The Power To Confess Judgment Shall Be Deemed To Exhaust The Power And No Judgment Against Fewer Then All The Persons Constituting The Borrower Shall Bar Subsequent Action Or Judgment Against Any One Or More Of Such Persons Against Whom Judgment Has Not Been Obtained In This Instrument.

 

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If Borrower is resident of Wisconsin:

 

Each Borrower who is married represents that this obligation is incurred in the interest of his or her marriage or family.

 

If Borrower is resident of Missouri:

 

Oral or unexecuted agreements or commitments to loan money, extend credit or to forbear from enforcing repayment of a debt including promises to extend or renew such debt are not enforceable, regardless of the legal theory upon which it is based that is in any way related to the credit agreement. To protect you, the Borrower(s), and us, the Lender, from misunderstanding or disappointment, any agreements we reach covering such matters are contained in this writing, which is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between us, except as we may later agree in writing to modify it.

 

If Borrower is resident of Illinois:

 

Borrower Agrees That Borrower, This Note And All Other Documents Executed In Connection Herewith, Regardless Of The Choice Of Law Made By Lender/Holder, Shall Be Governed By The Provisions Of The Credit Agreements Act (As Enacted By And Interpreted In The State Of Illinois) (815 Ilcs 160 Et. Seq.) And As That Act May Be Amended From Time To Time.

 

If Borrower is resident of Oregon:

 

Under Oregon Law, Most Agreements, Promises And Commitments Made By Lender Concerning Loans And Other Credit Extensions Which Are Not For Personal, Family, Or Household Purposes Or Secured Solely By Grantor’s/Borrower’s Residence Must Be In Writing, Express Consideration And Be Signed By An Authorized Representative Of Lender To Be Enforceable.

 

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If Borrower is resident of Washington:

 

Oral Agreements Or Oral Commitments To Loan Money, Extend Credit, Or To Forbear From Enforcing Repayment Of A Debt Are Not Enforceable Under Washington Law.

 

  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association  
By  
     
/s/ Mike  
Name  
  Division Lending Manager  
Title    
  05/14/2020  
Date  

 

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Borrower Acknowledgement and Acceptance

 

By signing below, and intending to be legally bound, Borrower acknowledges receipt of the Agreement.

 

  Ham & Cheese Events LLC Dba Seas The Day  
By  
     
/s/ Scott A Stawski  
Name (Borrower’s Signature)  
   
Title (Borrower’s Title)  

 

If Borrower is resident of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland or Virginia:

 

   
Borrower (Borrower’s Name)  
     
  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association  
Lender    
  05/14/2020 | 8:00:40 AM CDT  
Date    

 

Disclosure for Confession of Judgment

 

I/We have executed a Promissory Note (the “Note”) obligating Borrower to repay the amount described therein.

 

DS

/s/ SAS

       
Initials   Initials   Initials

 

I/We understand that the Note contains wording that would permit Lender to enter judgment against Borrower in Court, without advance notice to Borrower and without offering Borrower an opportunity to defend against the entry of judgment, and that the judgment may be collected immediately by any legal means.

 

DS

/s/ SAS

       
Initials   Initials   Initials

 

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In executing the Note, Borrower is knowingly, understandingly and voluntarily waiving its rights to resist the entry of judgment against it at the courthouse, including any right to advance notice of the entry of, or execution upon, said judgment, and Borrower is consenting to the confession of judgment.

 

DS

/s/ SAS

       
Initials   Initials   Initials

 

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Exhibit 10.40

 

SBA Loan #9602737402 Application #3300498906

 

AMENDED LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT

(LA&A)

 

A PROPERLY SIGNED DOCUMENT IS

REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY

DISBURSEMENT

 

CAREFULLY READ THE LA&A:

 

This document describes the terms and conditions of your loan. It is your responsibility to comply with ALL the terms and conditions of your loan.

 

SIGNING THE LA&A:
     
All borrowers must sign the LA&A.
     
  Sign your name exactly as it appears on the LA&A. If typed incorrectly, you should sign with the correct spelling.
     
  If your middle name appears on the signature line, sign with your middle initial.
     
  If a suffix appears on the signature line, such as Sr. or Jr., sign with your suffix.
     
  Corporate Signatories: Authorized representatives should sign the signature page.
     

Your signature represents your agreement to comply

with the terms and conditions of the loan.

 

 

SBA Loan #9602737402Application #3300498906

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

 

Economic Injury Disaster Loan

 

AMENDED LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT

 

Date: 05.20.2020, 01.21.2022 (Effective Date)

 

On the above date, this Administration (SBA) authorized (under Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act, as amended) a Loan or Loan Modification (SBA Loan #9602737402) to Ham & Cheese Events LLC (Borrower) of 7-7B Remainder, Peterborg. St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 in the amount of one million two hundred and seventy-two thousand seven hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,272,700.00), upon the following conditions:

 

PAYMENT

 

Installment payments, including principal and interest, of $6,217.00 Monthly, will begin Twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Original Note. The balance of principal and interest will be payable Thirty (30) years from the date of the Original Note.

 

INTEREST

 

Interest will accrue at the rate of 3.75% per annum and will accrue only on funds actually advanced from the date(s) of each advance.

 

PAYMENT TERMS

 

Each payment will be applied first to interest accrued to the date of receipt of each payment, and the balance, if any, will be applied to principal.

 

Each payment will be made when due even if at that time the full amount of the Loan has not yet been advanced or the authorized amount of the Loan has been reduced.

 

COLLATERAL

 

For loan amounts of greater than $25,000, Borrower hereby grants to SBA, the secured party hereunder, a continuing security interest in and to any and all “Collateral” as described herein to secure payment and performance of all debts, liabilities and obligations of Borrower to SBA hereunder without limitation, including but not limited to all interest, other fees and expenses (all hereinafter called “Obligations”). The Collateral includes the following property that Borrower now owns or shall acquire or create immediately upon the acquisition or creation thereof: all tangible and intangible personal property, including, but not limited to: (a) inventory, (b) equipment, (c) instruments, including promissory notes (d) chattel paper, including tangible chattel paper and electronic chattel paper, (e) documents, (f) letter of credit rights, (g) accounts, including health-care insurance receivables and credit card receivables, (h) deposit accounts, (i) commercial tort claims, (j) general intangibles, including payment intangibles and software and (k) as-extracted collateral as such terms may from time to time be defined in the Uniform Commercial Code. The security interest Borrower grants includes all accessions, attachments, accessories, parts, supplies and replacements for the Collateral, all products, proceeds and collections thereof and all records and data relating thereto.

 

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SBA Loan #9602737402Application #3300498906

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000, Borrower agrees to also provide a Deed of Trust/Mortgage on the business real property, if available, prior to any new or additional disbursement of loan funds. Borrower is not required to provide a Deed of Trust/Mortgage on any business real property that is Borrower’s primary residence, but must provide other real property collateral if available. Real property collateral is in addition to the business assets collateral requirement stated above.

 

For loan amounts of $25,000 or less, SBA is not taking a security interest in any collateral.

 

GUARANTEE

 

Borrower will provide the following guarantee(s):

 

Guarantee on SBA Form 2128 of: Scott Stawski (5560 OAK BEND TRL, PROSPER, TX), Hope Stawski (5560 OAK BEND TRL, PROSPER, TX)

 

REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO COLLATERAL

 

Borrower will not sell or transfer any collateral (except normal inventory turnover in the ordinary course of business) described in the “Collateral” paragraph hereof without the prior written consent of SBA.

 

USE OF LOAN PROCEEDS

 

Borrower will use all the proceeds of this Loan solely as working capital to alleviate economic injury caused by disaster occurring in the month of January 31, 2020 and continuing thereafter and for loans of more than $25,000 to pay Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien filing fees and a third-party UCC handling charge of $100 which will be deducted from the Loan amount stated above.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF LOAN PROCEEDS AND RECEIPTS

 

Borrower will obtain and itemize receipts (paid receipts, paid invoices or cancelled checks) and contracts for all Loan funds spent and retain these receipts for 3 years from the date of the final disbursement. Prior to each subsequent disbursement (if any) and whenever requested by SBA, Borrower will submit to SBA such itemization together with copies of the receipts.

 

Borrower will not use, directly or indirectly, any portion of the proceeds of this Loan to relocate without the prior written permission of SBA. The law prohibits the use of any portion of the proceeds of this Loan for voluntary relocation from the business area in which the disaster occurred. To request SBA’s prior written permission to relocate, Borrower will present to SBA the reasons therefore and a description or address of the relocation site. Determinations of (1) whether a relocation is voluntary or otherwise, and (2) whether any site other than the disaster-affected location is within the business area in which the disaster occurred, will be made solely by SBA.

 

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SBA Loan #9602737402Application #3300498906

 

Borrower will, to the extent feasible, purchase only American-made equipment and products with the proceeds of this Loan.

 

Borrower will make any request for a loan increase for additional disaster-related damages as soon as possible after the need for a loan increase is discovered. The SBA will not consider a request for a loan increase received more than two (2) years from the date of loan approval unless, in the sole discretion of the SBA, there are extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the borrower.

 

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF LOAN CLOSING DOCUMENTS

 

Borrower will sign and return the loan closing documents to SBA within 2 months of the date of this Loan Authorization and Agreement. By notifying the Borrower in writing, SBA may cancel this Loan if the Borrower fails to meet this requirement. The Borrower may submit and the SBA may, in its sole discretion, accept documents after 2 months of the date of this Loan Authorization and Agreement.

 

COMPENSATION FROM OTHER SOURCES

 

Eligibility for this disaster Loan is limited to disaster losses that are not compensated by other sources. Other sources include but are not limited to: (1) proceeds of policies of insurance or other indemnifications, (2) grants or other reimbursement (including loans) from government agencies or private organizations, (3) claims for civil liability against other individuals, organizations or governmental entities, and (4) salvage (including any sale or re-use) of items of damaged property.

 

Borrower will promptly notify SBA of the existence and status of any claim or application for such other compensation, and of the receipt of any such compensation, and Borrower will promptly submit the proceeds of same (not exceeding the outstanding balance of this Loan) to SBA.

 

Borrower hereby assigns to SBA the proceeds of any such compensation from other sources and authorizes the payor of same to deliver said proceeds to SBA at such time and place as SBA shall designate.

 

SBA will in its sole discretion determine whether any such compensation from other sources is a duplication of benefits. SBA will use the proceeds of any such duplication to reduce the outstanding balance of this Loan, and Borrower agrees that such proceeds will not be applied in lieu of scheduled payments.

 

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DUTY TO MAINTAIN HAZARD INSURANCE

 

For loan amounts of greater than $25,000, within 12 months from the date of this Loan Authorization and Agreement the Borrower will provide proof of an active and in effect hazard insurance policy including fire, lightning, and extended coverage on all items used to secure this loan to at least 80% of the insurable value. Borrower will not cancel such coverage and will maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of this Loan. BORROWER MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER ANY FUTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE OR SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THIS INSURANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED AS STIPULATED HEREIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS LOAN. Please submit proof of insurance to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX. 76155.

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000 and when Real Estate property is taken as collateral to secure this loan, in addition to the coverage required above, Borrower will also provide proof of an active and in effect hazard insurance policy including fire, lightning, and extended coverage on any real estate used to secure this loan to at least 80% of the insurable value. Borrower will not cancel such coverage and will maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of this Loan. BORROWER MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER ANY FUTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE OR SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THIS INSURANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED AS STIPULATED HEREIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS LOAN. Please submit proof of insurance to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX. 76155.

 

DUTY TO MAINTAIN FLOOD INSURANCE

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000 and if the collateral real property being used to secure this loan is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Borrower will purchase (make application and pay the initial premium for) National Flood Insurance, or equivalent coverage for all insurable real property (including any manufactured housing) and contents in an amount equal to the lesser of the amount of this Loan, the maximum coverage available, or the fair market value of the property. Borrower will provide proof of an active and in effect Flood Insurance policy to SBA prior to any new or additional disbursement of loan funds.

 

Borrower will not cancel such coverage and will maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of this Loan. For any of the properties that are also specified as collateral for this Loan, the SBA will be named as mortgagee or loss payee. BORROWER MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER ANY FUTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE OR SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THIS FLOOD INSURANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED AS STIPULATED HEREIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS LOAN.

 

BOOKS AND RECORDS

 

Borrower will maintain current and proper books of account in a manner satisfactory to SBA for the most recent 5 years until 3 years after the date of maturity, including extensions, or the date this Loan is paid in full, whichever occurs first. Such books will include Borrower’s financial and operating statements, insurance policies, tax returns and related filings, records of earnings distributed and dividends paid and records of compensation to officers, directors, holders of 10% or more of Borrower’s capital stock, members, partners and proprietors.

 

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Borrower authorizes SBA to make or cause to be made, at Borrower’s expense and in such a manner and at such times as SBA may require: (1) inspections and audits of any books, records and paper in the custody or control of Borrower or others relating to Borrower’s financial or business conditions, including the making of copies thereof and extracts therefrom, and (2) inspections and appraisals of any of Borrower’s assets.

 

Borrower will furnish to SBA, not later than 3 months following the expiration of Borrower’s fiscal year and in such form as SBA may require, Borrower’s financial statements.

 

Upon written request of SBA, Borrower will accompany such statements with an ‘Accountant’s Review Report’ prepared by an independent public accountant at Borrower’s expense.

 

Borrower authorizes all Federal, State and municipal authorities to furnish reports of examination, records and other information relating to the conditions and affairs of Borrower and any desired information from such reports, returns, files, and records of such authorities upon request of SBA.

 

LIMITS ON DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

 

Borrower will not, without the prior written consent of SBA, make any distribution of Borrower’s assets, or give any preferential treatment, make any advance, directly or indirectly, by way of loan, gift, bonus, or otherwise, to any owner or partner or any of its employees, or to any company directly or indirectly controlling or affiliated with or controlled by Borrower, or any other company.

 

LIMIT TO FUND RAISING THROUGH SECURITY OFFERINGS

 

Borrower agrees that in the event any funds are raised through a securities offering (either a public offering or private placement of common or preferred stock, or long term debt with an equity feature), SBA will have the immediate right to require full payment of the Loan balance or require that a portion of proceeds be applied to reduce the outstanding balance of this Loan, and Borrower agrees that such proceeds will not be applied in lieu of scheduled payments.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENT

 

If Borrower has or intends to have employees, Borrower will post SBA Form 722, Equal Opportunity Poster (copy attached), in Borrower’s place of business where it will be clearly visible to employees, applicants for employment, and the general public.

 

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DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

 

Borrower agrees to the attached Certification Regarding Lobbying Activities

 

BORROWER’S CERTIFICATIONS

 

Borrower certifies that:

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000 and when collateral real estate property is being used to secure this loan, Borrower certifies that they are the owner(s) of and hold legal title to any real estate being secured by this loan. Said premises are in their possession, and the title thereto has never been disputed or questioned as to any part thereof. Said premises are free of all mortgages, taxes, assessments, liens, encumbrances, and claims, or interest of any other party, except as disclosed. There are no actions pending affecting said real property.

 

There has been no substantial adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition (and organization, in case of a business borrower) since the date of the application for this Loan. (Adverse changes include, but are not limited to: judgment liens, tax liens, mechanic’s liens, bankruptcy, financial reverses, arrest or conviction of felony, etc.)

 

No fees have been paid, directly or indirectly, to any representative (attorney, accountant, etc.) for services provided or to be provided in connection with applying for or closing this Loan, other than those reported on SBA Form 5 Business Disaster Loan Application’; SBA Form 3501 COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application; or SBA Form 159, ‘Compensation Agreement’. All fees not approved by SBA are prohibited.

 

All representations in the Borrower’s Loan application (including all supplementary submissions) are true, correct and complete and are offered to induce SBA to make this Loan.

 

No claim or application for any other compensation for disaster losses has been submitted to or requested of any source, and no such other compensation has been received, other than that which Borrower has fully disclosed to SBA.

 

Neither the Borrower nor, if the Borrower is a business, any principal who owns at least 50% of the Borrower, is delinquent more than 60 days under the terms of any: (a) administrative order; (b) court order; or (c) repayment agreement that requires payment of child support.

 

Borrower certifies that no fees have been paid, directly or indirectly, to any representative (attorney, accountant, etc.) for services provided or to be provided in connection with applying for or closing this Loan, other than those reported on the Loan Application.

 

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All fees not approved by SBA are prohibited. If an Applicant chooses to employ an Agent, the compensation an Agent charges to and that is paid by the Applicant must bear a necessary and reasonable relationship to the services actually performed and must be comparable to those charged by other Agents in the geographical area. Compensation cannot be contingent on loan approval. In addition, compensation must not include any expenses which are deemed by SBA to be unreasonable for services actually performed or expenses actually incurred. Compensation must not include charges prohibited in 13 CFR 103 or SOP 50-30, Appendix 1. If the compensation exceeds $500 for a disaster home loan or $2,500 for a disaster business loan, Borrower must fill out the Compensation Agreement Form 159D which will be provided for Borrower upon request or can be found on the SBA website.

 

Borrower certifies, to the best of its, his or her knowledge and belief, that the certifications and representations in the attached Certification Regarding Lobbying are true, correct and complete and are offered to induce SBA to make this Loan.

 

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

 

Whoever wrongfully misapplies the proceeds of an SBA disaster loan shall be civilly liable to the Administrator in an amount equal to one-and-one half times the original principal amount of the loan under 15 U.S.C. 636(b). In addition, any false statement or misrepresentation to SBA may result in criminal, civil or administrative sanctions including, but not limited to: 1) fines, imprisonment or both, under 15 U.S.C. 645, 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1014, 18 U.S.C. 1040, 18 U.S.C. 3571, and any other applicable laws; 2) treble damages and civil penalties under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729; 3) double damages and civil penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. 3802; and 4) suspension and/or debarment from all Federal procurement and non-procurement transactions. Statutory fines may increase if amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.

 

RESULT OF VIOLATION OF THIS LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT

 

If Borrower violates any of the terms or conditions of this Loan Authorization and Agreement, the Loan will be in default and SBA may declare all or any part of the indebtedness immediately due and payable. SBA’s failure to exercise its rights under this paragraph will not constitute a waiver.

 

A default (or any violation of any of the terms and conditions) of any SBA Loan(s) to Borrower and/or its affiliates will be considered a default of all such Loan(s).

 

DISBURSEMENT OF THE LOAN

 

Disbursements will be made by and at the discretion of SBA Counsel, in accordance with this Loan Authorization and Agreement and the general requirements of SBA.

 

Disbursements may be made in increments as needed.

 

Other conditions may be imposed by SBA pursuant to general requirements of SBA.

 

Disbursement may be withheld if, in SBA’s sole discretion, there has been an adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition or in any other material fact represented in the Loan application, or if Borrower fails to meet any of the terms or conditions of this Loan Authorization and Agreement.

 

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NO DISBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE LATER THAN 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT UNLESS SBA, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, EXTENDS THIS DISBURSEMENT PERIOD.

 

PARTIES AFFECTED

 

This Loan Authorization and Agreement will be binding upon Borrower and Borrower’s successors and assigns and will inure to the benefit of SBA and its successors and assigns.

 

RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Borrower and any business entity guarantor shall, within 180 days of receiving any disbursement of this Loan, submit the appropriate SBA Certificate and/or Resolution to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX. 76155.

 

ENFORCEABILITY

 

This Loan Authorization and Agreement is legally binding, enforceable and approved upon Borrower’s signature, the SBA’s approval and the Loan Proceeds being issued to Borrower by a government issued check or by electronic debit of the Loan Proceeds to Borrower’ banking account provided by Borrower in application for this Loan.

 

  /s/ James E. Rivera
  James E. Rivera
  Associate Administrator
  U.S. Small Business Administration

 

The undersigned agree(s) to be bound by the terms and conditions herein during the term of this Loan, and further agree(s) that no provision stated herein will be waived without prior written consent of SBA. Under penalty of perjury of the United States of America, I hereby certify that I am authorized to apply for and obtain a disaster loan on behalf of Borrower, in connection with the effects of the COVID-19 emergency.

 

Ham & Cheese Events LLC

 

/s/ Hope Stawski

  Date: 01.21.2022
Hope Stawski, Owner/Officer      
       
/s/ Scott Stawski   Date: 01.21.2022
Scott Stawski, Owner/Officer      

 

Note: Corporate Borrowers must execute Loan Authorization and Agreement in corporate name, by a duly authorized officer. Partnership Borrowers must execute in firm name, together with signature of a general partner. Limited Liability entities must execute in the entity name by the signature of the authorized managing person.

 

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

 

For loans over $150,000, Congress requires recipients to agree to the following:

 

1. Appropriated funds may NOT be used for lobbying.

 

2. Payment of non-federal funds for lobbying must be reported on Form SF-LLL.

 

3. Language of this certification must be incorporated into all contracts and subcontracts exceeding $100,000.

 

4. All contractors and subcontractors with contracts exceeding $100,000 are required to certify and disclose accordingly.

 

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

 

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative

Agreements

 

Borrower and all Guarantors certify, to the best of its, his or her knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

 

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

 

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and co-operative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

 

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure.

 

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This Statement of Policy is Posted

In Accordance with Regulations of the

 

Small Business Administration

 

This Organization Practices

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits paid them.

 

This Organization Practices

 

Equal Treatment of Clients

 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability, age or national origin in services or accommodations offered or provided to our employees, clients or guests.

 

These policies and this notice comply with regulations of the United States Government.

 

Please report violations of this policy to:

 

  Administrator
  Small Business Administration
  Washington, D.C. 20416

 

In order for the public and your employees to know their rights under 13 C.F.R Parts 112, 113, and 117, Small Business Administration Regulations, and to conform with the directions of the Administrator of SBA, this poster must be displayed where it is clearly visible to employees, applicants for employment, and the public.

 

Failure to display the poster as required in accordance with SBA Regulations may be considered evidence of noncompliance and subject you to the penalties contained in those Regulations.

 

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Esta Declaración De Principios Se Publica

De Acuerdo Con Los Reglamentos De La

 

Agencia Federal Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa

 

Esta Organización Practica

 

Igual Oportunidad De Empleo

 

No discriminamos por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, discapacidad o nacionalidad en el empleo, retención o ascenso de personal ni en la determinación de sus posiciones, salarios o beneficios marginales.

 

Esta Organización Practica

 

Igualdad En El Trato A Su Clientela

 

No discriminamos por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, estado civil, edad, discapacidad o nacionalidad en los servicios o facilidades provistos para nuestros empleados, clientes o visitantes.

 

Estos principios y este aviso cumplen con los reglamentos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América.

 

Favor de informar violaciones a lo aquí indicado a:

 

  Administrador
  Agencia Federal Para el Desarrollo de la
  Pequeña Empresa
  Washington, D.C. 20416

 

A fin de que el público y sus empleados conozcan sus derechos según lo expresado en las Secciones 112, 113 y 117 del Código de Regulaciaones Federales No. 13, de los Reglamentos de la Agencja Federal Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa y de acuerdo con las instrucciones del Administrador de dicha agencia, esta notificación debe fijarse en un lugar claramente visible para los empleados, solicitantes de empleo y público en general. No fijar esta notificación según lo requerido por los reglamentos de la Agencia Federal Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa, puede ser interpretado como evidencia de falta de cumplimiento de los mismos y conllevará la ejecución de los castigos impuestos en estos reglamentos.

 

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MODIFICATION OF NOTE

 

Read this document carefully. This is your written promise to repay the loan. This Modification of Note reflects the changes to your loan.

 

Loan payments will be due as stated in the second paragraph.

 

This document is pre-dated. DO NOT CHANGE THE DATE OF THIS DOCUMENT.

 

Sign your name(s) EXACTLY as it appears. If there is an error in the spelling of your name, please notify this office. Sign on the back or bottom only, as indicated by the signature line.

 

Return the signed original document to SBA.

 

Make no corrections to this document. Call the SBA office if you find an error.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

2nd Modification of Note

(SECURED DISASTER LOANS)

Date: January 21, 2022
Loan Amount: $1,272,700.00
Annual Interest Rate: 3.750%

 

Application #3300498906 Loan #9602737402

 

1. NOTE: The “Note” is the SBA note signed by Borrower, dated May 20, 2020 in the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand and 00/100 Dollars, payable to SBA. This 2nd Modification of Note modifies certain terms of the Note. The current modifications and any prior modifications to the Note, are disclosed below in Paragraphs 2 and 4.

 

2. CURRENT PAYMENT TERMS: Including terms modified by this agreement, the current payment terms of the 2nd Modified Note are: The loan amount is one million two hundred and seventy-two thousand seven hundred and 00/100 Dollars. The interest rate is 3.750% per year. Payments of $6,217.00 are due every MONTH beginning Twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Original Note. All remaining principal and accrued interest is due and payable Thirty (30) years from the date of Original Note.

 

3. ADDITIONAL BORROWER: N/A

 

4. PREVIOUS NOTE AND MODIFICATIONS, IF ANY, AND CURRENT MODIFICATION TERMS

 

SUMMARY: The chart attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Addendum A is a summary of your original Note terms, any previous modifications thereto and this current modification:

 

5. EFFECT OF THIS MODIFICATION: All terms of the Note remain unchanged by this agreement except terms that are expressly modified. This Modification of Note becomes a part of the original Note and has the same effect as if its terms were in the original Note when it was signed.

 

6. DEFINITIONS: A) “Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of the Note or any guarantee of the Note. B) “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of the Note. C) “Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

 

7. DEFAULT: Borrower is in default under the Note or any modification to the Note, if Borrower does not make a payment when due under the Note, or if Borrower: A) Fails to comply with any provision of the Note, the Loan Authorization and Agreement, or other Loan Documents; B) Defaults on any other SBA loan; C) Sells or otherwise transfers, or does not preserve or account to SBA’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds; D) Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to SBA; E) Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to SBA; F) Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if SBA believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay the Note; G) Fails to pay any taxes when due; H) Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; I) Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property; J) Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; K) Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay the Note; L) Dies; M) Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without SBA’s prior written consent; or, N) Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay the Note.

 

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8. SBA’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT: Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, SBA may: A) Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under the Note; B) Collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor; C) File suit and obtain judgment; D) Take possession of any Collateral; or, E) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

 

9. SBA’S GENERAL POWERS: Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, SBA may: A) Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses; B) Incur expenses to collect amounts due under the Note, enforce the terms of the Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If SBA incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate reimbursement from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance; C) Release anyone obligated to pay the Note; D) Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and E) Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on the Note.

 

10. WHEN FEDERAL LAW APPLIES: When SBA is the holder, the Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to the Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS: A) All individuals and entities signing the Note, including this Modification, are jointly and severally liable. B) Borrower waives all suretyship defenses. C) Borrower must sign all documents required at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral. D) SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them. E) Borrower may not use an oral statement of SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of the Note. F) If any part of the Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect. G) To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with the Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that SBA did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale. H) SBA may sell or otherwise transfer the Note.

 

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12. MISUSE OF LOAN FUNDS: Anyone who wrongfully misapplies any proceeds of the loan will be civilly liable to SBA for one and one half times the proceeds disbursed, in addition to other remedies allowed by law.

 

13. BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S): By signing below, each individual or entity acknowledges and accepts personal obligation and full liability under the Note as Borrower.

 

 

/s/ Hope Stawski

  Hope Stawski, Owner/Officer
   
  /s/ Scott Stawski
  Scott Stawski, Owner/Officer

 

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Addendum A

 

  Date Note Amount Interest Rate Periodic Payment Amounts Maturity Date
Original Note May 20, 2020 $150,000.00 3.750% $731.00 May 20, 2050
1st Modification October 7, 2021 $500,000.00 3.750% $2,511.00 May 20, 2050
2nd Modification January 21, 2022 $1,272,700.00 3.750% $6,217.00 May 20, 2050

 

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AMENDED SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Read this document carefully. It grants the SBA a security interest (lien) in all the property described in paragraph 4.

 

This document is predated. DO NOT CHANGE THE DATE ON THIS DOCUMENT.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

 

Amended Security Agreement

 

SBA Loan #: 9602737402
Borrower: Ham & Cheese Events LLC
Secured Party: The Small Business Administration, an Agency of the U.S. Government
Date: 01.21.2022
Note Amount: $1,272,700.00

 

1. DEFINITIONS.

 

Unless otherwise specified, all terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings ascribed to them under the Official Text of the Uniform Commercial Code, as it may be amended from time to time, (“UCC”). “SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the U.S. Government.

 

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST.

 

For value received, the Borrower grants to the Secured Party a security interest in the property described below in paragraph 4 (the “Collateral”).

 

3. OBLIGATIONS SECURED.

 

This Agreement secures the payment and performance of: (a) all obligations under a Note dated 05.20.2020 and all amendments and modifications thereto, made by Ham & Cheese Events LLC, made payable to Secured Lender, in the total principal amount of $1,272,700.00 (“Note”), including all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), incurred by Secured Party in the disbursement, administration and collection of the loan evidenced by the Note; (b) all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), incurred by Secured Party in the protection, maintenance and enforcement of the security interest hereby granted; (c) all obligations of the Borrower in any other agreement relating to the Note; and (d) any modifications, renewals, refinancings, or extensions of the foregoing obligations.

 

4. COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION.

 

The Collateral in which this security interest is granted includes the following property that Borrower now owns or shall acquire or create immediately upon the acquisition or creation thereof: all tangible and intangible personal property, including, but not limited to: (a) inventory, (b) equipment, (c) instruments, including promissory notes (d) chattel paper, including tangible chattel paper and electronic chattel paper, (e) documents, (f) letter of credit rights, (g) accounts, including health-care insurance receivables and credit card receivables, (h) deposit accounts, (i) commercial tort claims, (j) general intangibles, including payment intangibles and software and (k) as-extracted collateral as such terms may from time to time be defined in the Uniform Commercial Code. The security interest Borrower grants includes all accessions, attachments, accessories, parts, supplies and replacements for the Collateral, all products, proceeds and collections thereof and all records and data relating thereto.

 

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5. RESTRICTIONS ON COLLATERAL TRANSFER.

 

Borrower will not sell, lease, license or otherwise transfer (including by granting security interests, liens, or other encumbrances in) all or any part of the Collateral or Borrower’s interest in the Collateral without Secured Party’s written or electronically communicated approval, except that Borrower may sell inventory in the ordinary course of business on customary terms. Borrower may collect and use amounts due on accounts and other rights to payment arising or created in the ordinary course of business, until notified otherwise by Secured Party in writing or by electronic communication.

 

6. MAINTENANCE AND LOCATION OF COLLATERAL; INSPECTION; INSURANCE.

 

Borrower must promptly notify Secured Party by written or electronic communication of any change in location of the Collateral, specifying the new location. Borrower hereby grants to Secured Party the right to inspect the Collateral at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice. Borrower must: (a) maintain the Collateral in good condition; (b) pay promptly all taxes, judgments, or charges of any kind levied or assessed thereon; (c) keep current all rent or mortgage payments due, if any, on premises where the Collateral is located; and (d) maintain hazard insurance on the Collateral, with an insurance company and in an amount approved by Secured Party (but in no event less than the replacement cost of that Collateral), and including such terms as Secured Party may require including a Lender’s Loss Payable Clause in favor of Secured Party. Borrower hereby assigns to Secured Party any proceeds of such policies and all unearned premiums thereon and authorizes and empowers Secured Party to collect such sums and to execute and endorse in Borrower’s name all proofs of loss, drafts, checks and any other documents necessary for Secured Party to obtain such payments.

 

7. CHANGES TO BORROWER’S LEGAL STRUCTURE, PLACE OF BUSINESS, JURISDICTION OF ORGANIZATION, OR NAME.

 

Borrower must notify Secured Party by written or electronic communication not less than 30 days before taking any of the following actions: (a) changing or reorganizing the type of organization or form under which it does business; (b) moving, changing its place of business or adding a place of business; (c) changing its jurisdiction of organization; or (d) changing its name. Borrower will pay for the preparation and filing of all documents Secured Party deems necessary to maintain, perfect and continue the perfection of Secured Party’s security interest in the event of any such change.

 

8. PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST.

 

Borrower consents, without further notice, to Secured Party’s filing or recording of any documents necessary to perfect, continue, amend or terminate its security interest. Upon request of Secured Party, Borrower must sign or otherwise authenticate all documents that Secured Party deems necessary at any time to allow Secured Party to acquire, perfect, continue or amend its security interest in the Collateral. Borrower will pay the filing and recording costs of any documents relating to Secured Party’s security interest. Borrower ratifies all previous filings and recordings, including financing statements and notations on certificates of title. Borrower will cooperate with Secured Party in obtaining a Control Agreement satisfactory to Secured Party with respect to any Deposit Accounts or Investment Property, or in otherwise obtaining control or possession of that or any other Collateral.

 

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9. DEFAULT.

 

Borrower is in default under this Agreement if: (a) Borrower fails to pay, perform or otherwise comply with any provision of this Agreement; (b) Borrower makes any materially false representation, warranty or certification in, or in connection with, this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement related to the Note or this Agreement; (c) another secured party or judgment creditor exercises its rights against the Collateral; or (d) an event defined as a “default” under the Obligations occurs. In the event of default and if Secured Party requests, Borrower must assemble and make available all Collateral at a place and time designated by Secured Party. Upon default and at any time thereafter, Secured Party may declare all Obligations secured hereby immediately due and payable, and, in its sole discretion, may proceed to enforce payment of same and exercise any of the rights and remedies available to a secured party by law including those available to it under Article 9 of the UCC that is in effect in the jurisdiction where Borrower or the Collateral is located. Unless otherwise required under applicable law, Secured Party has no obligation to clean or otherwise prepare the Collateral for sale or other disposition and Borrower waives any right it may have to require Secured Party to enforce the security interest or payment or performance of the Obligations against any other person.

 

10. FEDERAL RIGHTS.

 

When SBA is the holder of the Note, this Agreement will be construed and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Secured Party or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, enforcing security interests or liens, and for any other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax or liability. As to this Agreement, Borrower may not claim or assert any local or state law against SBA to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

11. GOVERNING LAW.

 

Unless SBA is the holder of the Note, in which case federal law will govern, Borrower and Secured Party agree that this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the Borrower is located, including the UCC as in effect in such jurisdiction and without reference to its conflicts of laws principles.

 

12. SECURED PARTY RIGHTS.

 

All rights conferred in this Agreement on Secured Party are in addition to those granted to it by law, and all rights are cumulative and may be exercised simultaneously. Failure of Secured Party to enforce any rights or remedies will not constitute an estoppel or waiver of Secured Party’s ability to exercise such rights or remedies. Unless otherwise required under applicable law, Secured Party is not liable for any loss or damage to Collateral in its possession or under its control, nor will such loss or damage reduce or discharge the Obligations that are due, even if Secured Party’s actions or inactions caused or in any way contributed to such loss or damage.

 

13. SEVERABILITY.

 

If any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable, all other provisions remain in effect.

 

14. BORROWER CERTIFICATIONS.

 

Borrower certifies that: (a) its Name (or Names) as stated above is correct; (b) all Collateral is owned or titled in the Borrower’s name and not in the name of any other organization or individual; (c) Borrower has the legal authority to grant the security interest in the Collateral; (d) Borrower’s ownership in or title to the Collateral is free of all adverse claims, liens, or security interests (unless expressly permitted by Secured Party); (e) none of the Obligations are or will be primarily for personal, family or household purposes; (f) none of the Collateral is or will be used, or has been or will be bought primarily for personal, family or household purposes; (g) Borrower has read and understands the meaning and effect of all terms of this Agreement.

 

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15. BORROWER NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S).

 

By signing or otherwise authenticating below, each individual and each organization becomes jointly and severally obligated as a Borrower under this Agreement.

 

Ham & Cheese Events LLC

 

/s/ Hope Stawski   Date: 01.21.2022
Hope Stawski, Owner/Officer      
       
/s/ Scott Stawski   Date: 01.21.2022
Scott Stawski, Owner/Officer      

 

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AMENDED GUARANTEE

 

The Guarantee is to be signed by the person(s) who is to guarantee your loan.

 

This document is pre-dated. DO NOT CHANGE THE DATE ON THIS DOCUMENT.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

AMENDED UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE

(DISASTER LOANS)

 

 

SBA Loan #: 9602737402
Application # 3300498906
Guarantor(s) Hope Stawski, Scott Stawski
Borrower: Ham & Cheese Events LLC
Date: 01.21.2022
Note Amount: $1,272,700.00

 

1. GUARANTEE.

 

Guarantor(s) unconditionally guarantee(s) payment to SBA of all amounts owing under the Note and any modifications of the Note. This Guarantee remains in effect until the Note and any modifications of the Note is paid in full. Guarantor(s) must pay all amounts due under the Note and any modifications of the Note when SBA makes written demand upon Guarantor(s). SBA is not required to seek payment from any other source before demanding payment from Guarantor(s).

 

2. NOTE.

 

The “Note” is the promissory note dated 05.20.2020 and any modifications thereto in the total principal amount of one million two hundred and seventy-two thousand seven hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,272,700.00,) from Borrower to SBA. It includes any assumption, renewal, substitution, modifications or replacement of the Note.

 

3. DEFINITIONS.

 

“Collateral” means property, if any, taken as security for payment of the Note and any modifications of the Note or any guarantee of the Note.

 

“Loan” means the loan evidenced by the Note and any modifications of the Note.

 

“Loan Documents” means the documents related to the Loan signed by Borrower, Guarantor(s) or any other guarantor, or anyone who pledges Collateral.

 

“SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the United States of America.

 

4. SBA’S GENERAL POWERS.

 

SBA may take any of the following actions at any time, without notice, without Guarantor(s)’ consent, and without making demand upon Guarantor(s):

 

A. Modify the terms of the Note or any other Loan Document except to increase the amounts due under the Note and any modifications of the Note;

 

B. Refrain from taking any action on the Note and any modifications of the Note, the Collateral, or any guarantee;

 

C. Release any Borrower or any guarantor of the Note and any modifications of the Note;

 

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D. Compromise or settle with the Borrower or any guarantor of the Note and any modifications of the Note;

 

E. Substitute or release any of the Collateral, whether or not SBA receives anything in return;

 

F. Foreclose upon or otherwise obtain, and dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement;

 

G. Bid or buy at any sale of Collateral by SBA or any other lienholder, at any price SBA chooses; and

 

H. Exercise any rights it has, including those in the Note and any modifications of the Note and other Loan Documents.

 

These actions will not release or reduce the obligations of Guarantor(s) or create any rights or claims against SBA.

 

5. FEDERAL LAW.

 

When SBA is the holder, the Note and any modifications of the Note and this Guarantee will be construed and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Guarantee, Guarantor(s) may not claim or assert any local or state law against SBA to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

6. RIGHTS, NOTICES, AND DEFENSES THAT GUARANTOR(S) WAIVE(S).

 

To the extent permitted by law,

 

I. Guarantor(s) waive(s) all rights to:

 

1) Require presentment, protest, or demand upon Borrower;

 

2) Redeem any Collateral before or after SBA disposes of it;

 

3) Have any disposition of Collateral advertised; and

 

4) Require a valuation of Collateral before or after SBA disposes of it.

 

J. Guarantor(s) waive(s) any notice of:

 

1) Any default under the Note and/or any modifications of the Note;

 

2) Presentment, dishonor, protest, or demand;

 

3) Execution of the Note and/or any modifications of the Note;

 

4) Any action or inaction on the Note and/or any modifications of the Note or Collateral, such as disbursements, payment, nonpayment, acceleration, intent to accelerate, assignment, collection activity, and incurring enforcement expenses;

 

5) Any change in the financial condition or business operations of Borrower or any guarantor(s);

 

6) Any changes in the terms of the Note and/or any modifications of the Note or other Loan Documents, except increases in the amounts due under the Note and/or any modifications of the Note; and

 

7) The time or place of any sale or other disposition of Collateral.

 

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K. Guarantor(s) waive(s) defenses based upon any claim that

 

1) SBA failed to obtain any guarantee;

 

2) SBA failed to obtain, perfect, or maintain a security interest in any property offered or taken as Collateral;

 

3) SBA or others improperly valued or inspected the Collateral;

 

4) The Collateral changed in value, or was neglected, lost, destroyed, or underinsured;

 

5) SBA impaired the Collateral;

 

6) SBA did not dispose of any of the Collateral;

 

7) SBA did not conduct a commercially reasonable sale;

 

8) SBA did not obtain the fair market value of the Collateral;

 

9) SBA did not make or perfect a claim upon the death or disability of Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

10) The financial condition of Borrower or any guarantor was overstated or has adversely changed;

 

11) SBA made errors or omissions in Loan Documents or administration of the Loan;

 

12) SBA did not seek payment from the Borrower, any other guarantor(s), or any Collateral before demanding payment from Guarantor(s);

 

13) SBA impaired Guarantor(s)’ suretyship rights;

 

14) SBA modified the Note terms, other than to increase amounts due under the Note and/or any modifications of the Note. If SBA modifies the Note to increase the amounts due under the Note without Guarantor(s)’ consent, Guarantor(s) will not be liable for the increased amounts and related interest and expenses, but remains liable for all other amounts;

 

15) Borrower has avoided liability on the Note and/or any modifications of the Note; or

 

16) SBA has taken an action allowed under the Note and/or any modifications of the Note, this Guarantee, or other Loan Documents.

 

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7. DUTIES AS TO COLLATERAL.

 

Guarantor(s) will preserve the Collateral, if any, pledged by Guarantor(s) to secure this Guarantee. SBA has no duty to preserve or dispose of any Collateral.

 

8. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

Under this Guarantee, Guarantor(s) include(s) successors, and SBA includes successors and assigns.

 

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

 

L. ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES. Guarantor(s) promise(s) to pay all expenses SBA incurs to enforce this Guarantee, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees and costs.

 

M. SUBROGRATION RIGHT. Guarantor(s) has/have no subrogation rights as to the Note or the Collateral until the Note or any modifications of the Note is/are paid in full.

 

N. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. All individuals and entities signing as Guarantor(s) is/are jointly and severally liable.

 

O. DOCUMENT SIGNING. Guarantor(s) must sign all documents necessary at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral.

 

P. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Guarantor(s) must give SBA financial statements as SBA requires.

 

Q. SBA’S RIGHTS CUMULATIVE, NOT WAIVED. SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times as it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without losing or impairing any of them.

 

R. ORAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING. Guarantor(s) may not use an oral statement to contradict or alter the written terms of the Note and/or any modifications of the Note or this Guarantee, or to raise a defense to this Guarantee.

 

S. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Guarantee is found to be unenforceable, all other parts will remain in effect.

 

T. CONSIDERATION. The consideration for this Guarantee is the Loan or any accommodation by SBA as to the Loan.

 

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10. GUARANTOR(S) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS.

 

Guarantor(s) acknowledge(s) that Guarantor(s) has/have read and understands the significance of all terms of the Loan Authorization Agreement, Note and/or any modifications of the Note, this Guarantee, including all waivers, and certifies, to the best of its, his or her knowledge and belief, that the certifications and representations in the attached Certification Regarding Lobbying are true, correct and complete and are offered to induce SBA to make this Loan.

 

11. GUARANTOR(S) NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S).

 

By signing below, each individual or entity becomes obligated as Guarantor under this Guarantee.

 

  GUARANTOR:
   
  /s/ Hope Stawski
  Hope Stawski, individually
   
  GUARANTOR:
   
  /s/ Scott Stawski
  Scott Stawski, individually

 

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Exhibit 10.41

 

FIRST PREFERRED SHIP MORTGAGE

 

This FIRST PREFERRED SHIP MORTGAGE is made effective as of the ____ day of October, 2020, by HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC (d/b/a, SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI and as MAGENS HIDEAWAY), a Texas limited liability company, whose mailing address is 6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201-465, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 (the “Mortgagor”)to BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, a commercial banking institution with a mailing address of P.O. Box 8580, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00801 (the “Mortgagee”).

 

WHEREAS:

 

1. The Mortgagor is the one hundred percent (100%) sole owner of the following vessel duly documented in the name of the Mortgagor under the laws of the United States of America (referred to herein as the “Vessel”):

 

Name: SY SIRENA (formerly Twilight Rodeo)

HULL # V0Y50019C000

Official Vessel Number: 1202230

 

2. This Mortgage secures the payment of an indebtedness in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($225,000.00), lawful money of the United States, with interest to be paid thereon according to a certain SBA Note of even date herewith, as the same may be modified, amended, extended, replaced or substituted (collectively, the “Note”) from Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2020, as the same may be modified, amended, extended, replaced or substituted, by and between the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee and certain guarantors (the “Loan Agreement”), and secures the performance by Mortgagor of the Note, the Loan Agreement and the Security Instruments referenced therein, all executed by Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee, and also secures any and all sums now or from time to time hereafter owing by the Mortgagor and for which the Mortgagor may be liable, solely or jointly, to the Mortgagee.

 

3. The Mortgagor, in order to secure the payment of the Note and the performance and compliance with the terms and conditions of the Note, the Loan Agreement, and this Mortgage, has authorized the execution and delivery of this Mortgage pursuant to Chapter 313, Subchapter 11, Title 46 United States Code§§ 31321 et seq., as amended.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH:

 

That in consideration of the making of the loans evidenced by the Note and of other considerations, the receipt whereof is acknowledged, and in consideration of the release of certain collateral currently held by the Mortgagee, and in order to secure the payment of the Note according to their terms, and the payment of any other sums that may be secured by this Mortgage hereafter, and to secure the performance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this Mortgage, the Note, and the Loan Agreement, the Mortgagor GRANTS, CONVEYS, MORTGAGES, PLEDGES, ASSIGNS and CONFIRMS a First Preferred Ship’s Mortgage over the whole of the Vessel (one hundred percent - l 00% of the Vessel) together with all masts, boilers, cables, engines, machinery, bowsprits, sails, rigging, boats, dinghies, tenders, anchors, chains, tackle, apparel, furniture, fittings, tools, pumps, equipment, radar, sonar, navigational devices, and supplies, and all fishing and other appurtenances and accessories and additions, improvements and replacements whether on board or removed, all of which shall be included in the term “Vessel,” to the Mortgagee, its successors and assigns, together with all appurtenances, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether on board or not, and all changes hereafter made in or to the Vessel or any appurtenances thereof

 

 

 

 

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the Mortgagee, its successors and assigns forever upon the terms set forth to enforce payment of the Note and compliance with the terms herein.

 

PROVIDED, ONLY, that upon satisfaction hereof; this Mortgage will be void.

 

IT IS HERE COVENANTED and AGREED that the Vessel and its appurtenances are held subject to the following:

 

1. The Mortgagor will pay the stated indebtedness and interest pursuant to the terms of the Note and will perform and comply with every one of the terms and conditions of this Mortgage, the Note, the Loan Agreement and any other security document executed by the patties with respect to the loans secured by this Mortgage.

 

2. The Mortgagor is and shall remain for so long as this Mortgage shall remain in effect, a citizen of the United States or otherwise qualifying as the owner of a documented vessel under 46 U.S.C. § 12102, and Mortgagor shall not for so long as this Mortgage shall remain in effect place the Vessel under the command of a person not a citizen of the United States.

 

3. The Mortgagor lawfully owns the Vessel, free from any security interest or encumbrance whatsoever, and the Mortgagor will warrant and defend the title and possession thereto for the benefit of the Mortgagee.

 

4. The Mortgagor will see that (a) the Vessel is not operated in any manner contrary to law, and (b) the Vessel does not carry any cargo that will expose the Vessel to penalty, forfeiture or capture.

 

5. The Mortgagor will pay all taxes, assessments and any other governmental charges imposed on the Vessel.

 

6. As of the date of this Mortgage, no obligation on the Vessel exists and no entity or person has any right or authority to create, place or impose any lien upon the Vessel. The Mortgagor will not allow or cause any entity or person to have any right or authority to create, place or impose any lien upon the Vessel during the pendency of this Mortgage.

 

7. The Mortgagor will place and retain a certified copy of this Mortgage on board the Vessel, and will exhibit the Mortgage to any person who might have cause to place a lien on the Vessel. There shall be displayed in the chart room and master’s cabin of the Vessel the following:

 

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“NOTICE OF MORTGAGE”

 

“This vessel is covered by a first preferred mortgage to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, under authority of Chapter 313, Subchapter II, Title 46 United States Code, §§ 31321 et seq., as amended. Under the terms of the mortgage, the Mortgagor shall not allow or cause any entity or person to have any right or authority to create, place or impose any lien upon the Vessel.”

 

8. If the Vessel is arrested, attached or detained by any proceeding of Government, the Mortgagor will promptly (within seventy-eight (78) hours), notify the Mortgagee, and within fifteen (15) days, will cause the Vessel to be released and will discharge all encumbrances other than this Mortgage.

 

9. The Mortgagor will, at Mortgagor’s own expense, maintain the Vessel in good running order and repair. The Vessel shall be kept in a condition that will entitle the Vessel to a classification and rating for vessels of the same age and type in the American Bureau of Shipping. At Mortgagee’s request, the Mortgagor shall furnish to the Mortgagee a then current certificate by such bureau that such classification is maintained. The Mortgagor will not make or permit to be made any substantial change in the Vessel, without the Mortgagee’s written permission.

 

10. The Mortgagor will afford the Mortgagee reasonable access to the Vessel to inspect the Vessel.

 

11. The Mortgagor will not change the port of documentation of the Vessel without the written consent of the Mortgagee.

 

12. The Mortgagor will not sell, mortgage, transfer, demise, charter or change the management of the Vessel without the written consent of the Mortgagee.

 

13. The Mortgagor shall maintain or cause to be maintained on the Vessel with a financially sound and reputable insurance company acceptable to the Mortgagee: (a) Hull and Cargo Insurance with extended coverage endorsements including marine and war risk perils on hull, cargo and machinery, in the broadest forms available and in such coverage amounts acceptable to the Mortgagee, but, in any event, not less than the full insurable value of the Vessel; and (b) comprehensive general liability insurance, including blanket liability, broad form property damage, and personal injury coverage satisfactory in form and substance to the Mortgagee. All of the foregoing policies of insurance shall provide for coverage in the waters of the United States including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands and other waters in which the Vessel shall be operated with the intention of returning to the waters of the United States and, with respect to the Hull Insurance, shall contain an endorsement, satisfactory in form and substance to the Mortgagee and its counsel, providing for payment to the Mortgagee as mortgagee loss payee, and such policies shall also provide that they may not be canceled, or the amount(s) of coverage provided reduced, for any reason until not less than:fifteen (15) days written notice shall have been given to the Mortgagee of the insurance company’s intention to cancel or reduce the amount(s) of coverage provided under such policies during which time the Mortgagor shall replace said policies with new, substitute or successor policies to comply with the requirements of this Section.

 

Should the Mortgagor fail to maintain said insurance, the Mortgagee may, at its option, provide such insurance at its expense, to be repaid by the Mortgagor, and such expense shall be secured by this Mortgage and the interest on such an expense shall be at the Default Rate as defined in the Loan Agreement until paid by the Mortgagor.

 

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In the event of an actual or constructive loss to the Vessel, all insurance payments shall be paid to the Mortgagee. In the event of loss of the Vessel, the Mortgagee shall take as its own the insurance payments, received on account of such loss up to the full amount owed under this Mortgage and the Note, whether or not then due and payable, plus costs and any other charges. Payments for losses covered by this paragraph may be applied by the Mortgagee as it, in its reasonable discretion, sees fit.

 

14. The Mortgagor will not, without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee, operate the Vessel outside the geographical limits set forth in the insurance policies referred to in Section 13 hereinabove. Any written consent from the Mortgagee to do so will be subject to the Mortgagee receiving an endorsement to said insurance policies covering the areas in which the Vessel will be operated.

 

15. Should the Mortgagee in its sole discretion so choose, if there is an engine failure in the Vessel, the Mortgagee may expend funds to cover a portion or all of the engine replacement or repair in order to keep the Vessel working, and any such funds expended in that regard shall be secured by this Mortgage and shall accrue interest at a the Default Rate as defined in the Loan Agreement. The Mortgagee is, however, under absolutely no obligation to expend such sums on behalf of the Mortgagor.

 

16. The following constitutes an event of default:

 

(a) failure to pay any principal of, or interest or late charges on, the Note, or any other indebtedness secured by this Mortgage within ten (10) days of written notice that it is due; or

 

(b) failure to comply with or perform any provisions of this Mortgage, the Loan Agreement, or any other agreements and instruments referred to in the Loan Agreement, which failure shall remain unremedied for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof shall have been given to Mortgagor; or

 

(c) the Mortgagor shall (i) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or liquidator of the Vessel, (ii) be unable, or admit its inability, to pay its debts as they mature, (iii) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (iv) be adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent, or (v) file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a petition or answer seeking reorganization or an arrangement with creditors and the same shall not be discharged within one hundred eighty (180) days; or

 

(d) an order appointing a receiver of the Vessel is entered; or

 

(e) the Mortgagor removes or attempts to remove the Vessel beyond the limits of the United States of America and the British Virgin Islands, except for (i) a voyage or voyages with the intention of returning to the United States of America and (ii) with the prior written consent of Mortgagee; or

 

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(f) the Vessel shall become a total or constructive loss; or

 

(g) failure to maintain with the United States Coast Guard in Falling Waters, West Virginia, or at such other office designated by the United States Coast Guard the required documentation on the Vessel as set forth in Title 46, United States Code; or

 

(h) any representation or warranty made by the Mortgagor to the Mortgagee herein, in the Loan Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated thereunder proves to have been incorrect in any material respect as of the date of this Mortgage or as of the date on which it is made, or any statement, certificate or data heretofore or hereafter furnished by the Mortgagor to the Mortgagee in connection with the Loan Agreement or this Mortgage proves to have been incorrect in any material respect as of the date when the facts therein set forth were stated or certified; or

 

(i) the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement beyond the expiration of any and all applicable cure periods.

 

Upon the occurrence of any one or more event of default and to the extent allowed under applicable law, the Mortgagee shall have a right to:

 

(1) declare the principal of and interest and late charges accrued on the Note to be due and payable immediately;

 

(2) exercise all the rights and remedies in foreclosure and otherwise given to Mortgagee by law;

 

(3) bring suit in whatever manner it may be advised;

 

(4) to the extent permitted by applicable law, take the Vessel without legal process and without being responsible for loss or damage, and do with the Vessel as the Mortgagee sees fit, with the Mortgagor assuming any and all costs; and

 

(5) to the extent permitted by applicable law, without being responsible for loss or damage, sell the Vessel without notice.

 

17. A sale of the Vessel pursuant to this Mortgage, shall operate to divest all right, title and interest of any nature whatsoever of the Mortgagor therein. The Mortgagor, its successors and assigns, and all persons claiming by, through or under it, shall be bound thereafter.

 

18. The Mortgagee is appointed attorney-in-fact of the Mortgagor to execute and deliver to any purchaser at a sale as aforesaid a good conveyance of the title to the Vessel so sold.

 

19. The Mortgagee is hereby appointed attorney-in-fact of the Mortgagor and upon default and the expiration of any and all applicable cure periods, the Mortgagee may demand, collect, receive, compromise and sue for all potential revenues, income and profits of the Vessel and all amounts due from any insurance thereon in the Mortgagor’s name.

 

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20. Whenever any right to enter and take possession of the Vessel accrues to the Mortgagee, Mortgagee may require the Mortgagor to deliver the Vessel or any one or more of them to Mortgagee at the Mortgagor’s own cost and expense.

 

21. The Mortgagor authorizes the Mortgagee to appear in the name of the Mortgagor, its successors and assigns, in any court where a suit is pending concerning the Vessel. Any expenses so incurred shall be a debt due from the Mortgagor, its successors and assigns, to the Mortgagee and shall be secured by the lien of this Mortgage.

 

22. Upon the occurrence of any event of default and the expiration of any and all applicable cure periods, then, upon written demand of the Mortgagee, the Mortgagor shall pay to the Mortgagee the whole amount due and payable on the Note and under this Mortgage. Upon failure to pay, the Mortgagee shall be entitled to recover judgment for the whole amount together with reasonable costs and expenses of collection including all reasonable attorney’s fees.

 

23. If an event of default is promptly cured to the Mortgagee’s satisfaction, all rights and remedies remain in effect, without any waiver thereof Further, no failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

 

24. The proceeds of the sale of the Vessel and any other moneys received by the Mortgagee pursuant to the terms of this Mortgage, above costs, shall be applied as follows:

 

FIRST: To payment of all expenses and charges, including expenses of any sale and attorney’s fees, incurred by the Mortgagee in the pursuance of its remedies hereunder, and to provide adequate indemnity against liens claiming priority over or equality with the lien of this Mortgage;

 

SECOND: To the payment of the Note and all other sums secured hereby, whether due or not, together with interest thereon;

 

THIRD: To the payment of any surplus thereafter remaining to the Mortgagor or to whosoever may be entitled thereto.

 

25. All the agreements of the Mortgagor herein shall bind the Mortgagor and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Mortgagee and its successors and assigns.

 

26. The Mortgagee may exercise any of the foregoing rights through an agent.

 

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27. Any notice or other communication required herein sha11 be deemed to have been properly served three (3) days after the date on which it is sent by United States first class certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or one (1) day after the date on which it is sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, in either case addressed as set forth above in this Mortgage (or at such other address as such party shall have furnished to the other party in writing), provided, however, that a copy of all notices and other communications to the Mortgagee shall be sent to:

 

William S. McConnell, Esq.

Dudley Newman Feuerzeig LLP

Law House - 1000 Frederiksberg Gade

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802

 

28. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. THE MORTGAGOR HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES THE RIGHT MORTGAGOR MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION BASED ON, ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MORTGAGE AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENT, AND/OR ANY AGREEMENT EXECUTED OR CONTEMPLATED TO BE EXECUTED IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS BY ANY PARTY. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE MORTGAGEE’S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS MORTGAGE. FURTHER, THE MORTGAGOR HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVEOR AGENT OF THE MORTGAGEE OR THE MORTGAGEE’S COUNSEL HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT THE MORTGAGEE WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF SUCH LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL PROVISION. NO REPRESENTATIVE OR AGENT OF THE MORTGAGEE OR THE MORTGAGEE’S COUNSEL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE, CONDITION, OR MODIFY THIS PROVISION.

 

29. The Mortgagor agrees to pay all reasonable expenses (including legal expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees) payable in connection with the execution, delivery and filing with the United States Coast Guard National Documentation Center of this Mortgage, as well as all expenses (including legal expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees) of every kind incidental to the collection or enforcement of this Mortgage, the Note and the Loan Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mortgagor has executed this First Preferred Ship Mortgage the day and year first written above.

 

Witnesses (2 required):   HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC,
    a Texas limited liability company, Borrower

 

[SEAL]

 

Hope Stawski   By: /s/ Hope Stawski
         
Print Name:     Hope Stawski. Member

 

Scott Stawski   By: /s/ Scott Stawski
         
Print Name:     Scott Stawski. Member

 

TERRITORY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS )  
)  
SS: DISTRICT OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN )  

 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30 day of October, 2020, by Hope Stawski and Scott Stawski, Members of Ham & Cheese Events, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, on behalf of the company.

 

  /s/
  Notary Public
   
  Notarized online using audio-video communication

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

 

UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE

 

 

 

SBA Loan# SBA Loan No. 84516582-10
SBA Loan Name Ham & Cheese Events, LLC
Guarantor Hope Stawski Scott Stawski
Borrower Ham & Cheese Events, LLC
Lender Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Date October 29, 2020
Note Amount $ 225,000.00

 

1.GUARANTEE:

 

Guarantor unconditionally guarantees payment to Lender of all amounts owing under the Note. This Guarantee remains in effect until the Note is paid in full. Guarantor must pay all amounts due under the Note when Lender makes written demand upon Guarantor. Lender is not required to seek payment from any other source before demanding payment from Guarantor.

 

2.NOTE:

 

The “Note” is the promissory note dated October 29, 2020 in the principal amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/l00 Dollars, from Borrower to Lender. Tt includes any assumption, renewal, substitution, or replacement of the Note, and multiple notes under a line of credit.

 

3.DEF1NITIONS:

 

“Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of the Note or any guarantee of the Note. “Loan” means the loan evidenced by the Note.

 

“Loan Documents” means the documents related to the Loan signed by Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor, or anyone who pledges Collateral.

 

“SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the United States of America.

 

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4.LENDER’S GENERAL POWERS:

 

Lender may take any of the following actions at any time, without notice, without Guarantor’s consent, and without making demand upon Guarantor:

 

A.Modify the te1ms of the Note or any other Loan Document except to increase the amounts due under the Note;

 

B.Refrain from taking any action on the Note, the Collateral, or any guarantee;

 

C.Release any Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

D.Compromise or settle with the Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

E.Substitute or release any of the Collateral, whether or not Lender receives anything in return;

 

F.Foreclose upon or otherwise obtain, and dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement;

 

G.Bid or buy at any sale of Collateral by Lender or any other lienholder, at any price Lender chooses; and

 

H.Exercise any rights it has, including those in the Note and other Loan Documents.

 

These actions will not release or reduce the obligations of Guarantor or create any rights or claims against Lender.

 

5.FEDERAL LAW:

 

When SBA is the holder, the Note and this Guarantee will be construed and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Guarantee, Guarantor may not claim or assert any local or state law against SBA to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

6.RIGHTS, NOTICES, AND DEFENSES THAT GUARANTOR WAIVES:

 

To the extent permitted by law,

 

A.Guarantor waives all rights to:

 

1)Require presentment, protest, or demand upon Borrower;

 

2)Redeem any Collateral before or after Lender disposes of it;

 

3)Have any disposition of Collateral advertised; and

 

4)Require a valuation of Collateral before or after Lender disposes of it.

 

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B.Guarantor waives any notice of:

 

1)Any default under the Note;

 

2)Presentment, dishonor, protest, or demand;

 

3)Execution of the Note;

 

4)Any action or inaction on the Note or Collateral, such as disbursements, payment, nonpayment, acceleration, intent to accelerate, assignment, collection activity, and incurring enforcement expenses;

 

5)Any change in the financial condition or business operations of Borrower or any guarantor;

 

6)Any changes in the terms of the Note or other Loan Documents, except increases in the amounts due under the Note; and

 

7)The time or place of any sale or other disposition of Collateral.

 

C.Guarantor waives defenses based upon any claim that:

 

1)Lender failed to obtain any guarantee;

 

2)Lender failed to obtain, perfect, or maintain a security interest in any property offered or taken as Collateral;

 

3)Lender or others improperly valued or inspected the Collateral;

 

4)The Collateral changed in value, or was neglected, lost, destroyed. or underinsured;

 

5)Lender impaired the Collateral;

 

6)Lender did not dispose of any of the Collateral;

 

7)Lender did not conduct a commercially reasonable sale;

 

8)Lender did not obtain the fair market value of the Collateral;

 

9)Lender did not make or perfect a claim upon the death or disability of Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

10)The financial condition of Borrower or any guarantor was overstated or has adversely changed;

 

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11)Lender made errors or omissions in Loan Documents or administration of the Loan;

 

12)Lender did not seek payment from the Borrower, any other guarantors, or any Collateral before demanding payment from Guarantor:

 

13)Lender impaired Guarantor’s suretyship rights;

 

14)Lender modified the Note terms, other than to increase amounts due under the Note. rf Lender modifies the Note to increase the amounts due under the Note without Guarantor’s consent, Guarantor will not be liable for the increased amounts and related interest and expenses, but remains liable for all other amounts;

 

15)Borrower has avoided liability on the Note; or

 

16)Lender has taken an action allowed under the Note, this Guarantee, or other Loan Documents.

 

7.DUTIES AS TO COLLATERAL:

 

Guarantor will preserve the Collateral pledged by Guarantor to secure this Guarantee. Lender has no duty to preserve or dispose of any Collateral.

 

8.SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:

 

Under this Guarantee, Guarantor includes heirs and successors, and Lender includes its successors and assigns.

 

9.GENERAL PROVISIONS:

 

A.ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES. Guarantor promises to pay all expenses Lender incurs to enforce this Guarantee, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees and costs.

 

B.SBA NOT A CO-GUARANTOR. Guarantor’s liability will continue even if SBA pays Lender. SBA is not a co- guarantor with Guarantor. Guarantor has no right of contribution from SBA.

 

C.SUBROGATION RIGHTS. Guarantor has no subrogation rights as to the Note or the Collateral until the Note is paid in full.

 

D.JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. All individuals and entities signing as Guarantor are jointly and severally liable.

 

E.DOCUMENT SIGNING. Guarantor must sign all documents necessary at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable Lender to acquire, perfect, or maintain Lender’s liens on Collateral.

 

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F.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Guarantor must give Lender financial statements as Lender requires.

 

G.LENDER’S RIGHTS CUMULATIVE, NOT WAIVED. Lender may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times as it chooses. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without losing or impairing any of them.

 

H.ORAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING. Guarantor may not use an oral statement to contradict or alter the written terms of the Note or this Guarantee, or to raise a defense to this Guarantee.

 

I.SEVERABTLITY. If any part of this Guarantee is found to be unenforceable, all other parts will remain in effect.

 

J.CONSIDERATION. The consideration for this Guarantee is the Loan or any accommodation by Lender as to the Loan.

 

10.STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

 

 

 

11.GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS.

 

Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor has read and understands the significance of all terms of the Note and this Guarantee, including all waivers.

 

12.GUARANTOR NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S):

 

By signing below, each individual or entity becomes obligated as Guarantor under this Guarantee.

 

Personal Guarantors:

 

  /s/ Hope Stawski  
  Hope Stawski  

 

  /s/ Scott Stawski  
  Scott Stawski  

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

 

NOTE

 

 

SBA Loan# 7A Small Loan No. 84516582-10
SBA Loan Name Ham & Cheese Events, LLC – Term Loan
Date October 29, 2020
Loan Amount $ 225,000.00
Interest Rate Prime rate (as published in Wall Street Journal) plus 2.00%
Borrower Ham & Cheese Events, LLC
Operating Company Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Lender Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

 

1.PROMISE TO PAY:

 

In return for the Loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars, interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note.

 

2.DEFINITIONS:

 

“Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of this Note or any guarantee of this Note. “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of this Note.

 

“Loan” means the loan evidenced by this Note.

 

“Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

 

“SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the United States of America.

 

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3.PAYMENT TERMS:

 

Borrower must make all payments at the place Lender designates. The payment terms for this Note are:

 

INTEREST RATE:

 

The interest rate on this Note is Prime Rate plus Two Percent (2.00%). The term “Prime Rate “as used herein, means rate published by Wall Street Journal from time to time as being its current Prime Rate (which is NOT necessarily the lowest rate charged by the Bank).

 

DUE DATE - LATE CHARGE:

 

Whenever any payment hereunder shall become due on a day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next Business Day unless such next Business Day falls in the next calendar month in which event such due date shall be the next preceding Business Day. During any extension of the due date for repayment of any principal of the loan, interest shall be payable on such principal at the rate payable on such date. If any payment is not actually received by the Lender within Ten (10) days after its due date, then Borrowers shall immediately pay the Lender a late charge in the amount equal to five percent (5.00%) of the unpaid payment.

 

REPAYMENT TERMS:

 

This Note shall be repaid in eighty-four (84) consecutive monthly installments, commencing on December 1, 2020, and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter as follows: eighty-three (83) monthly fixed principal payments of Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight and 57/ l 00 Dollars ($2,678.57), plus interest, and one final payment of all outstanding principal, accrued interest, charges and any related fees.

 

Interest accrued at the rate hereinabove specified shall be due and payable together with each monthly principal installment as set forth above; provided, however, that interest accrued from the date hereof to the date of the first principal installment shall be due and payable monthly commencing on the first day of the first full calendar month following the date hereof and continuing on the first day of each subsequent month. All payments shall be applied first to accrued interest, second to bring principal current, third to late charges, and finally to principal installments in the inverse order of their maturity.

 

MATURITY DATE:

 

This Note will mature in seven (7) years from the date of execution.

 

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4.DEFAULT:

 

Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower or Operating Company:

 

A.Fails to do anything required by this Note and other Loan Documents;

 

B.Defaults on any other loan with Lender;

 

C.Does not preserve, or account to Lender’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds;

 

D.Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to Lender or SBA;

 

E.Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to Lender or SBA;

 

F.Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if Lender believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note;

 

G.Fails to pay any taxes when due;

 

H.Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law;

 

I.Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property;

 

J.Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

 

K.Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that Lender believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note;

 

L.Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without Lender’s prior written consent; or

 

M.Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that Lender believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note.

 

5.LENDER’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT:

 

Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, Lender may:

 

A.Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note;

 

B.Collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor;

 

C.File suit and obtain judgment;

 

D.Take possession of any Collateral; or

 

E.Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

 

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6.LENDER’S GENERAL POWERS:

 

Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, Lender may:

 

A.Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses;

 

B.Incur expenses to collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If Lender incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate repayment from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance;

 

C.Release anyone obligated to pay this Note;

 

D.Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and

 

E.Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on this Note.

 

7.WHEN FEDERAL LAW APPLIES:

 

When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

8.SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:

 

Under this Note, Borrower and Operating Company include the successors of each, and Lender includes its successors and assigns.

 

9.GENERAL PROVISIONS:

 

A.All individuals and entities signing this Note are jointly and severally liable.

 

B.Borrower waives all suretyship defenses.

 

C.Borrower must sign all documents necessary at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable Lender to acquire, perfect, or maintain Lender’s liens on Collateral.

 

D.Lender may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them.

 

E.Borrower may not use an oral statement of Lender or SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note.

 

F.If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect.

 

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G.To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that Lender did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale.

 

10.STATE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

 

 

 

11.BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S):

 

By signing below, each individual or entity becomes obligated under this Note as Borrower.

 

HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC

 

  /s/ Hope Stawski  
  by: Hope Stawski, Member  

 

  /s/ Scott Stawski  
  by: Scott Stawski, Member  

 

TERRITORY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS )  
) SS:  
DISTRICT OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN )  

 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30 day of October, 2020, by Hope Stawski and Scott Stawski, Members of Ham & Cheese Events, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, on behalf of the company.

 

  /s/
  Notary Public
   
  Notarized online using audio-video communication.

 

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Exhibit 10.42

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

2020 Gemini Freestyle 399 Power Catamaran Hull #GEMP0106A020

 

“Hull 106”

 

$286,948  Dated: October 31, 2021
Principal Amount  State of Florida

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of The Catamaran Company and/or its affiliates, the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand, Nine Hundred & Forty Eight US Dollars ($286,948) secured jointly and severably against the vessel:

 

Said sum shall be paid in the following manner:

 

One payment of Fifty Seven Thousand Three Hundred & Ninety US Dollars ($57,390 US) on or before October 25th, 2021 and 60 monthly payments of Four Thousand and Four Hundred and Thirty Seven US Dollar ($4,437US) as per the attached schedule

 

In the event this note shall be in default, and placed with an attorney for collection, then the undersigned agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. Payments not made within five (5) days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of 10% of said payment. All payments hereunder shall be made to such address as may from time to time be designated by any holder hereof.

 

The undersigned and all other parties to this note, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this note. No modification or indulgence by any holder hereof shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by any holder hereof, shall be valid and binding upon each of the undersigned, notwithstanding the acknowledgment of any of the undersigned, and each of the undersigned does hereby irrevocably grant to each of the others a power of attorney to enter into any such modification on their behalf. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive. This note shall take effect as a sealed instrument and shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State first appearing at the head of this note. The undersigned hereby execute this note as principals and not as sureties.

 

Signed in the presence of:

 

Witness Borrower
   
  /s/ Scott Stawski

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.43

 

LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT
(LA&A)

 

A PROPERLY SIGNED DOCUMENT IS
REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY

DISBURSEMENT

 

CAREFULLY READ THE LA&A:

 

This document describes the terms and conditions of your loan. It is your responsibility to comply with ALL the terms and conditions of your loan.

 

SIGNING THE LA&A:
     
All borrowers must sign the LA&A.
     
  Sign your name exactly as it appears on the LA&A. If typed incorrectly, you should sign with the correct spelling.
     
  If your middle initial appears on the signature line, sign with your middle initial.
     
  If a suffix appears on the signature line, such as Sr. or Jr., sign with your suffix.
     
  Corporate Signatories: Authorized representatives should sign the signature page.
     

Your signature represents your agreement to comply

with the terms and conditions of the loan.

 

 

 

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

 

Economic Injury Disaster Loan

 

LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT

 

Date: 01.07.2022 (Effective Date)

 

On the above date, this Administration (SBA) authorized (under Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act, as amended) a Loan (SBA Loan #2967369108) to Windy of Chicago Ltd (Borrower) of 505 N LAKE SHORE DR APT 3004 CHICAGO Illinois 60611 in the amount of five hundred thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00), upon the following conditions:

 

PAYMENT

 

Installment payments, including principal and interest, of $2,575.00 Monthly, will begin Twenty-four (24) months from the date of the promissory Note. The balance of principal and interest will be payable Thirty (30) years from the date of the promissory Note.

 

INTEREST

 

Interest will accrue at the rate of 3.75% per annum and will accrue only on funds actually advanced from the date(s) of each advance.

 

PAYMENT TERMS

 

Each payment will be applied first to interest accrued to the date of receipt of each payment, and the balance, if any, will be applied to principal.

 

Each payment will be made when due even if at that time the full amount of the Loan has not yet been advanced or the authorized amount of the Loan has been reduced.

 

COLLATERAL

 

For loan amounts of greater than $25,000, Borrower hereby grants to SBA, the secured party hereunder, a continuing security interest in and to any and all “Collateral” as described herein to secure payment and performance of all debts, liabilities and obligations of Borrower to SBA hereunder without limitation, including but not limited to all interest, other fees and expenses (all hereinafter called “Obligations”). The Collateral includes the following property that Borrower now owns or shall acquire or create immediately upon the acquisition or creation thereof: all tangible and intangible personal property, including, but not limited to: (a) inventory, (b) equipment, (c) instruments, including promissory notes (d) chattel paper, including tangible chattel paper and electronic chattel paper, (e) documents, (f) letter of credit rights, (g) accounts, including health-care insurance receivables and credit card receivables, (h) deposit accounts, (i) commercial tort claims, (j) general intangibles, including payment intangibles and software and (k) as-extracted collateral as such terms may from time to time be defined in the Uniform Commercial Code. The security interest Borrower grants includes all accessions, attachments, accessories, parts, supplies and replacements for the Collateral, all products, proceeds and collections thereof and all records and data relating thereto.

 

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SBA Loan #2967369108Application #3324134101

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000, Borrower agrees to also provide a Deed of Trust/Mortgage on the business real property, if available, prior to any new or additional disbursement of loan funds. Borrower is not required to provide a Deed of Trust/Mortgage on any business real property that is Borrower’s primary residence, but must provide other real property collateral if available. Real property collateral is in addition to the business assets collateral requirement stated above.

 

GUARANTEE

 

Borrower will provide the following guarantee(s):

 

Guarantee on SBA Form 2128 of: Bruce L Randall (505 N LAKE SHORE DR APT 3004, CHICAGO, IL), Karen Randall (505 N LAKE SHORE DR APT 3004, CHICAGO, IL)

 

REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO COLLATERAL

 

Borrower will not sell or transfer any collateral (except normal inventory turnover in the ordinary course of business) described in the “Collateral” paragraph hereof without the prior written consent of SBA.

 

USE OF LOAN PROCEEDS

 

Borrower will use all the proceeds of this Loan solely as working capital to alleviate economic injury caused by disaster occurring in the month of January 31, 2020 and continuing thereafter and for loans of more than $25,000 to pay Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien filing fees and a third-party UCC handling charge of $100 which will be deducted from the Loan amount stated above.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF LOAN PROCEEDS AND RECEIPTS

 

Borrower will obtain and itemize receipts (paid receipts, paid invoices or cancelled checks) and contracts for all Loan funds spent and retain these receipts for 3 years from the date of the final disbursement. Prior to each subsequent disbursement (if any) and whenever requested by SBA, Borrower will submit to SBA such itemization together with copies of the receipts.

 

Borrower will not use, directly or indirectly, any portion of the proceeds of this Loan to relocate without the prior written permission of SBA. The law prohibits the use of any portion of the proceeds of this Loan for voluntary relocation from the business area in which the disaster occurred. To request SBA’s prior written permission to relocate, Borrower will present to SBA the reasons therefore and a description or address of the relocation site. Determinations of (1) whether a relocation is voluntary or otherwise, and (2) whether any site other than the disaster-affected location is within the business area in which the disaster occurred, will be made solely by SBA.

 

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Borrower will, to the extent feasible, purchase only American-made equipment and products with the proceeds of this Loan.

 

Borrower will make any request for a loan increase for additional disaster-related damages as soon as possible after the need for a loan increase is discovered. The SBA will not consider a request for a loan increase received more than two (2) years from the date of loan approval unless, in the sole discretion of the SBA, there are extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the borrower.

 

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF LOAN CLOSING DOCUMENTS

 

Borrower will sign and return the loan closing documents to SBA within 2 months of the date of this Loan Authorization and Agreement. By notifying the Borrower in writing, SBA may cancel this Loan if the Borrower fails to meet this requirement. The Borrower may submit and the SBA may, in its sole discretion, accept documents after 2 months of the date of this Loan Authorization and Agreement.

 

COMPENSATION FROM OTHER SOURCES

 

Eligibility for this disaster Loan is limited to disaster losses that are not compensated by other sources. Other sources include but are not limited to: (1) proceeds of policies of insurance or other indemnifications, (2) grants or other reimbursement (including loans) from government agencies or private organizations, (3) claims for civil liability against other individuals, organizations or governmental entities, and (4) salvage (including any sale or re-use) of items of damaged property.

 

Borrower will promptly notify SBA of the existence and status of any claim or application for such other compensation, and of the receipt of any such compensation, and Borrower will promptly submit the proceeds of same (not exceeding the outstanding balance of this Loan) to SBA.

 

Borrower hereby assigns to SBA the proceeds of any such compensation from other sources and authorizes the payor of same to deliver said proceeds to SBA at such time and place as SBA shall designate.

 

SBA will in its sole discretion determine whether any such compensation from other sources is a duplication of benefits. SBA will use the proceeds of any such duplication to reduce the outstanding balance of this Loan, and Borrower agrees that such proceeds will not be applied in lieu of scheduled payments.

 

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DUTY TO MAINTAIN HAZARD INSURANCE

 

For loan amounts greater than $25,000, within 12 months from the date of this Loan Authorization and Agreement the Borrower will provide proof of an active and in effect hazard insurance policy including fire, lightning, and extended coverage on all items used to secure this loan to at least 80% of the insurable value. Borrower will not cancel such coverage and will maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of this Loan. BORROWER MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER ANY FUTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE OR SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THIS INSURANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED AS STIPULATED HEREIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS LOAN. Please submit proof of insurance to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX. 76155.

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000 and when Real Estate property is taken as collateral to secure this loan, in addition to the coverage required above, Borrower will also provide proof of an active and in effect hazard insurance policy including fire, lightning, and extended coverage on any real estate used to secure this loan to at least 80% of the insurable value. Borrower will not cancel such coverage and will maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of this Loan. BORROWER MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER ANY FUTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE OR SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THIS INSURANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED AS STIPULATED HEREIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS LOAN. Please submit proof of insurance to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX. 76155.

 

DUTY TO MAINTAIN FLOOD INSURANCE

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000 and if the collateral real property being used to secure this loan is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Borrower will purchase (make application and pay the initial premium for) National Flood Insurance, or equivalent coverage for all insurable real property (including any manufactured housing) and contents in an amount equal to the lesser of the amount of this Loan, the maximum coverage available, or the fair market value of the property. Borrower will provide proof of an active and in effect Flood Insurance policy to SBA prior to any new or additional disbursement of loan funds.

 

Borrower will not cancel such coverage and will maintain such coverage throughout the entire term of this Loan. For any of the properties that are also specified as collateral for this Loan, the SBA will be named as mortgagee or loss payee. BORROWER MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER ANY FUTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE OR SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THIS FLOOD INSURANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED AS STIPULATED HEREIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS LOAN.

 

BOOKS AND RECORDS

 

Borrower will maintain current and proper books of account in a manner satisfactory to SBA for the most recent 5 years until 3 years after the date of maturity, including extensions, or the date this Loan is paid in full, whichever occurs first. Such books will include Borrower’s financial and operating statements, insurance policies, tax returns and related filings, records of earnings distributed and dividends paid and records of compensation to officers, directors, holders of 10% or more of Borrower’s capital stock, members, partners and proprietors.

 

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Borrower authorizes SBA to make or cause to be made, at Borrower’s expense and in such a manner and at such times as SBA may require: (1) inspections and audits of any books, records and paper in the custody or control of Borrower or others relating to Borrower’s financial or business conditions, including the making of copies thereof and extracts therefrom, and (2) inspections and appraisals of any of Borrower’s assets.

 

Borrower will furnish to SBA, not later than 3 months following the expiration of Borrower’s fiscal year and in such form as SBA may require, Borrower’s financial statements.

 

Upon written request of SBA, Borrower will accompany such statements with an ‘Accountant’s Review Report’ prepared by an independent public accountant at Borrower’s expense.

 

Borrower authorizes all Federal, State and municipal authorities to furnish reports of examination, records and other information relating to the conditions and affairs of Borrower and any desired information from such reports, returns, files, and records of such authorities upon request of SBA.

 

LIMITS ON DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

 

Borrower will not, without the prior written consent of SBA, make any distribution of Borrower’s assets, or give any preferential treatment, make any advance, directly or indirectly, by way of loan, gift, bonus, or otherwise, to any owner or partner or any of its employees, or to any company directly or indirectly controlling or affiliated with or controlled by Borrower, or any other company.

 

LIMIT TO FUND RAISING THROUGH SECURITY OFFERINGS

 

Borrower agrees that in the event any funds are raised through a securities offering (either a public offering or private placement of common or preferred stock, or long term debt with an equity feature), SBA will have the immediate right to require full payment of the Loan balance or require that a portion of proceeds be applied to reduce the outstanding balance of this Loan, and Borrower agrees that such proceeds will not be applied in lieu of scheduled payments.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENT

 

If Borrower has or intends to have employees, Borrower will post SBA Form 722, Equal Opportunity Poster (copy attached), in Borrower’s place of business where it will be clearly visible to employees, applicants for employment, and the general public.

 

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DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

 

Borrower agrees to the attached Certification Regarding Lobbying Activities

 

BORROWER’S CERTIFICATIONS

 

Borrower certifies that:

 

For loan amounts greater than $500,000 and when collateral real estate property is being used to secure this loan, Borrower certifies that they are the owner(s) of and hold legal title to any real estate being secured by this loan. Said premises are in their possession, and the title thereto has never been disputed or questioned as to any part thereof. Said premises are free of all mortgages, taxes, assessments, liens, encumbrances, and claims, or interest of any other party, except as disclosed. There are no actions pending affecting said real property.

 

There has been no substantial adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition (and organization, in case of a business borrower) since the date of the application for this Loan. (Adverse changes include, but are not limited to: judgment liens, tax liens, mechanic’s liens, bankruptcy, financial reverses, arrest or conviction of felony, etc.)

 

No fees have been paid, directly or indirectly, to any representative (attorney, accountant, etc.) for services provided or to be provided in connection with applying for or closing this Loan, other than those reported on SBA Form 5 Business Disaster Loan Application’; SBA Form 3501 COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application; or SBA Form 159, ‘Compensation Agreement’. All fees not approved by SBA are prohibited.

 

All representations in the Borrower’s Loan application (including all supplementary submissions) are true, correct and complete and are offered to induce SBA to make this Loan.

 

No claim or application for any other compensation for disaster losses has been submitted to or requested of any source, and no such other compensation has been received, other than that which Borrower has fully disclosed to SBA.

 

Neither the Borrower nor, if the Borrower is a business, any principal who owns at least 50% of the Borrower, is delinquent more than 60 days under the terms of any: (a) administrative order; (b) court order; or (c) repayment agreement that requires payment of child support.

 

Borrower certifies that no fees have been paid, directly or indirectly, to any representative (attorney, accountant, etc.) for services provided or to be provided in connection with applying for or closing this Loan, other than those reported on the Loan Application. All fees not approved by SBA are prohibited. If an Applicant chooses to employ an Agent, the compensation an Agent charges to and that is paid by the Applicant must bear a necessary and reasonable relationship to the services actually performed and must be comparable to those charged by other Agents in the geographical area. Compensation cannot be contingent on loan approval. In addition, compensation must not include any expenses which are deemed by SBA to be unreasonable for services actually performed or expenses actually incurred. Compensation must not include charges prohibited in 13 CFR 103 or SOP 50-30, Appendix 1. If the compensation exceeds $500 for a disaster home loan or $2,500 for a disaster business loan, Borrower must fill out the Compensation Agreement Form 159D which will be provided for Borrower upon request or can be found on the SBA website.

 

Borrower certifies, to the best of its, his or her knowledge and belief, that the certifications and representations in the attached Certification Regarding Lobbying are true, correct and complete and are offered to induce SBA to make this Loan.

 

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

 

Whoever wrongfully misapplies the proceeds of an SBA disaster loan shall be civilly liable to the Administrator in an amount equal to one-and-one half times the original principal amount of the loan under 15 U.S.C. 636(b). In addition, any false statement or misrepresentation to SBA may result in criminal, civil or administrative sanctions including, but not limited to: 1) fines, imprisonment or both, under 15 U.S.C. 645, 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1014, 18 U.S.C. 1040, 18 U.S.C. 3571, and any other applicable laws; 2) treble damages and civil penalties under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729; 3) double damages and civil penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. 3802; and 4) suspension and/or debarment from all Federal procurement and non-procurement transactions. Statutory fines may increase if amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.

 

RESULT OF VIOLATION OF THIS LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT

 

If Borrower violates any of the terms or conditions of this Loan Authorization and Agreement, the Loan will be in default and SBA may declare all or any part of the indebtedness immediately due and payable. SBA’s failure to exercise its rights under this paragraph will not constitute a waiver.

 

A default (or any violation of any of the terms and conditions) of any SBA Loan(s) to Borrower and/or its affiliates will be considered a default of all such Loan(s).

 

DISBURSEMENT OF THE LOAN

 

Disbursements will be made by and at the discretion of SBA Counsel, in accordance with this Loan Authorization and Agreement and the general requirements of SBA.

 

Disbursements may be made in increments as needed.

 

Other conditions may be imposed by SBA pursuant to general requirements of SBA.

 

Disbursement may be withheld if, in SBA’s sole discretion, there has been an adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition or in any other material fact represented in the Loan application, or if Borrower fails to meet any of the terms or conditions of this Loan Authorization and Agreement.

 

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NO DISBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE LATER THAN 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT UNLESS SBA, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, EXTENDS THIS DISBURSEMENT PERIOD.

 

PARTIES AFFECTED

 

This Loan Authorization and Agreement will be binding upon Borrower and Borrower’s successors and assigns and will inure to the benefit of SBA and its successors and assigns.

 

RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Borrower and any business entity guarantor shall, within 180 days of receiving any disbursement of this Loan, submit the appropriate SBA Certificate and/or Resolution to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, 14925 Kingsport Rd, Fort Worth, TX. 76155.

 

ENFORCEABILITY

 

This Loan Authorization and Agreement is legally binding, enforceable and approved upon Borrower’s signature, the SBA’s approval and the Loan Proceeds being issued to Borrower by a government issued check or by electronic debit of the Loan Proceeds to Borrower’ banking account provided by Borrower in application for this Loan.

 

  /s/ James E. Rivera
  James E. Rivera
  Associate Administrator
  U.S. Small Business Administration

 

The undersigned agree(s) to be bound by the terms and conditions herein during the term of this Loan, and further agree(s) that no provision stated herein will be waived without prior written consent of SBA. Under penalty of perjury of the United States of America, I hereby certify that I am authorized to apply for and obtain a disaster loan on behalf of Borrower, in connection with the effects of the COVID-19 emergency.

 

Windy of Chicago Ltd

 

/s/ Karen Randall   Date: 01.07.2022
Karen Randall, Owner/Officer    

 

/s/ Bruce L Randall   Date: 01.07.2022
Bruce Randall, Owner/Officer    

 

Note: Corporate Borrowers must execute Loan Authorization and Agreement in corporate name, by a duly authorized officer. Partnership Borrowers must execute in firm name, together with signature of a general partner. Limited Liability entities must execute in the entity name by the signature of the authorized managing person.

 

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

 

For loans over $150,000, Congress requires recipients to agree to the following:

 

1. Appropriated funds may NOT be used for lobbying.

 

2. Payment of non-federal funds for lobbying must be reported on Form SF-LLL.

 

3. Language of this certification must be incorporated into all contracts and subcontracts exceeding $100,000.

 

4. All contractors and subcontractors with contracts exceeding $100,000 are required to certify and disclose accordingly

 

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

 

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative

Agreements

 

Borrower and all Guarantors certify, to the best of its, his or her knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

 

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

 

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and co-operative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

 

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure.

 

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This Statement of Policy is Posted
In Accordance with Regulations of the

 

Small Business Administration

 

 

 

This Organization Practices

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits paid them.

 

This Organization Practices

 

Equal Treatment of Clients

 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability, age or national origin in services or accommodations offered or provided to our employees, clients or guests.

 

These policies and this notice comply with regulations of the United States Government.

 

Please report violations of this policy to:

 

  Administrator
  Small Business Administration
  Washington, D.C. 20416

 

In order for the public and your employees to know their rights under 13 C.F.R Parts 112, 113, and 117, Small Business Administration Regulations, and to conform with the directions of the Administrator of SBA, this poster must be displayed where it is clearly visible to employees, applicants for employment, and the public.

 

Failure to display the poster as required in accordance with SBA Regulations may be considered evidence of noncompliance and subject you to the penalties contained in those Regulations.

 

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Esta Declaración De Principios Se Publica
De Acuerdo Con Los Reglamentos De La

 

Agencia Federal Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa

 

Esta Organización Practica

 

 

 

Igual Oportunidad De Empleo

 

No discriminamos por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, discapacidad o nacionalidad en el empleo, retención o ascenso de personal ni en la determinación de sus posiciones, salarios o beneficios marginales.

 

Esta Organización Practica

 

Igualdad En El Trato A Su Clientela

 

No discriminamos por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, estado civil, edad, discapacidad o nacionalidad en los servicios o facilidades provistos para nuestros empleados, clientes o visitantes.

 

Estos principios y este aviso cumplen con los reglamentos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América.

 

Favor de informar violaciones a lo aquí indicado a:

 

  Administrador
  Agencia Federal Para el Desarrollo de la
  Pequeña Empresa
  Washington, D.C. 20416

 

A fin de que el público y sus empleados conozcan sus derechos según lo expresado en las Secciones 112, 113 y 117 del Código de Regulaciaones Federales No. 13, de los Reglamentos de la Agencja Federal Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa y de acuerdo con las instrucciones del Administrador de dicha agencia, esta notificación debe fijarse en un lugar claramente visible para los empleados, solicitantes de empleo y público en general. No fijar esta notificación según lo requerido por los reglamentos de la Agencia Federal Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa, puede ser interpretado como evidencia de falta de cumplimiento de los mismos y conllevará la ejecución de los castigos impuestos en estos reglamentos.

 

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NOTE

 

A PROPERLY SIGNED NOTE IS
REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY

 

CAREFULLY READ THE NOTE: It is your promise to repay the loan.
     
The Note is pre-dated. DO NOT CHANGE THE DATE OF THE NOTE.
     
LOAN PAYMENTS will be due as stated in the Note.
     
ANY CORRECTIONS OR UNAUTHORIZED MARKS MAY VOID THIS DOCUMENT.

 

DISBURSEMENT

 

SIGNING THE NOTE: All borrowers must sign the Note.
     
Sign your name exactly as it appears on the Note. If typed incorrectly, you should sign with the correct spelling.
     
If your middle initial appears on the signature line, sign with your middle initial.
     
If a suffix appears on the signature line, such as Sr. or Jr., sign with your suffix.
     
Corporate Signatories: Authorized representatives should sign the signature page.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Note

(Secured disaster loans)

Date: 01.07.2022
Loan Amount: $500,000.00
Annual Interest Rate: 3.75%

 

SBA Loan # 2967369108 Application #3324134101

 

1. PROMISE TO PAY: In return for a loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of SBA the amount of five hundred thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00), interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note.

 

2. DEFINITIONS: A) “Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of this Note or any guarantee of this Note. B) “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of this Note. C) “Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

 

3. PAYMENT TERMS: Borrower must make all payments at the place SBA designates. Borrower may prepay this Note in part or in full at any time, without notice or penalty. Borrower must pay principal and interest payments of $2,575.00 every month beginning Twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Note. SBA will apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day SBA receives the payment and will then apply any remaining balance to reduce principal. All remaining principal and accrued interest is due and payable Thirty (30) years from the date of the Note.

 

4. DEFAULT: Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower: A) Fails to comply with any provision of this Note, the Loan Authorization and Agreement, or other Loan Documents; B) Defaults on any other SBA loan; C) Sells or otherwise transfers, or does not preserve or account to SBA’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds; D) Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to SBA; E) Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to SBA; F) Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if SBA believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; G) Fails to pay any taxes when due; H) Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; I) Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property; J) Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; K) Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; L) Dies; M) Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without SBA’s prior written consent; or, N) Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note.

 

5. SBA’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT: Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, SBA may: A) Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note; B) Have recourse to collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor (if any); C) File suit and obtain judgment; D) Take possession of any Collateral; or E) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

 

6. SBA’S GENERAL POWERS: Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, SBA may: A) Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses; B) Collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If SBA incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate reimbursement from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance; C) Release anyone obligated to pay this Note; D) Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and E) Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on this Note.

 

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7. FEDERAL LAW APPLIES: When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS: A) All individuals and entities signing this Note are jointly and severally liable. B) Borrower waives all suretyship defenses. C) Borrower must sign all documents required at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral. D) SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them. E) Borrower may not use an oral statement of SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note. F) If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect. G) To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that SBA did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale. H) SBA may sell or otherwise transfer this Note.

 

9. MISUSE OF LOAN FUNDS: Anyone who wrongfully misapplies any proceeds of the loan will be civilly liable to SBA for one and one- half times the proceeds disbursed, in addition to other remedies allowed by law.

 

10. BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S): By signing below, each individual or entity acknowledges and accepts personal obligation and full liability under the Note as Borrower.

 

  Windy of Chicago Ltd
   
  /s/ Karen Randall
  Karen Randall, Owner/Officer

 

  /s/ Bruce L Randall
  Bruce L Randall, Owner/Officer

 

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SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Read this document carefully. It grants the SBA a security interest (lien) in all the property described in paragraph 4.

 

This document is predated. DO NOT CHANGE THE DATE ON THIS DOCUMENT.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

 

SBA Loan #: 2967369108
Borrower: Windy of Chicago Ltd
Secured Party: The Small Business Administration, an Agency of the U.S. Government
Date: 01.07.2022
Note Amount: $500,000.00

 

1. DEFINITIONS.

 

Unless otherwise specified, all terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings ascribed to them under the Official Text of the Uniform Commercial Code, as it may be amended from time to time, (“UCC”). “SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the U.S. Government.

 

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST.

 

For value received, the Borrower grants to the Secured Party a security interest in the property described below in paragraph 4 (the “Collateral”).

 

3. OBLIGATIONS SECURED.

 

This Agreement secures the payment and performance of: (a) all obligations under a Note dated 01.07.2022, made by Windy of Chicago Ltd, made payable to Secured Lender, in the amount of $500,000.00 (“Note”), including all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), incurred by Secured Party in the disbursement, administration and collection of the loan evidenced by the Note; (b) all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), incurred by Secured Party in the protection, maintenance and enforcement of the security interest hereby granted; (c) all obligations of the Borrower in any other agreement relating to the Note; and (d) any modifications, renewals, refinancings, or extensions of the foregoing obligations.

 

4. COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION.

 

The Collateral in which this security interest is granted includes the following property that Borrower now owns or shall acquire or create immediately upon the acquisition or creation thereof: all tangible and intangible personal property, including, but not limited to: (a) inventory, (b) equipment, (c) instruments, including promissory notes (d) chattel paper, including tangible chattel paper and electronic chattel paper, (e) documents, (f) letter of credit rights, (g) accounts, including health-care insurance receivables and credit card receivables, (h) deposit accounts, (i) commercial tort claims, (j) general intangibles, including payment intangibles and software and (k) as-extracted collateral as such terms may from time to time be defined in the Uniform Commercial Code. The security interest Borrower grants includes all accessions, attachments, accessories, parts, supplies and replacements for the Collateral, all products, proceeds and collections thereof and all records and data relating thereto.

 

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5. RESTRICTIONS ON COLLATERAL TRANSFER.

 

Borrower will not sell, lease, license or otherwise transfer (including by granting security interests, liens, or other encumbrances in) all or any part of the Collateral or Borrower’s interest in the Collateral without Secured Party’s written or electronically communicated approval, except that Borrower may sell inventory in the ordinary course of business on customary terms. Borrower may collect and use amounts due on accounts and other rights to payment arising or created in the ordinary course of business, until notified otherwise by Secured Party in writing or by electronic communication.

 

6. MAINTENANCE AND LOCATION OF COLLATERAL; INSPECTION; INSURANCE.

 

Borrower must promptly notify Secured Party by written or electronic communication of any change in location of the Collateral, specifying the new location. Borrower hereby grants to Secured Party the right to inspect the Collateral at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice. Borrower must: (a) maintain the Collateral in good condition; (b) pay promptly all taxes, judgments, or charges of any kind levied or assessed thereon; (c) keep current all rent or mortgage payments due, if any, on premises where the Collateral is located; and (d) maintain hazard insurance on the Collateral, with an insurance company and in an amount approved by Secured Party (but in no event less than the replacement cost of that Collateral), and including such terms as Secured Party may require including a Lender’s Loss Payable Clause in favor of Secured Party. Borrower hereby assigns to Secured Party any proceeds of such policies and all unearned premiums thereon and authorizes and empowers Secured Party to collect such sums and to execute and endorse in Borrower’s name all proofs of loss, drafts, checks and any other documents necessary for Secured Party to obtain such payments.

 

7. CHANGES TO BORROWER’S LEGAL STRUCTURE, PLACE OF BUSINESS, JURISDICTION OF ORGANIZATION, OR NAME.

 

Borrower must notify Secured Party by written or electronic communication not less than 30 days before taking any of the following actions: (a) changing or reorganizing the type of organization or form under which it does business; (b) moving, changing its place of business or adding a place of business; (c) changing its jurisdiction of organization; or (d) changing its name. Borrower will pay for the preparation and filing of all documents Secured Party deems necessary to maintain, perfect and continue the perfection of Secured Party’s security interest in the event of any such change.

 

8. PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST.

 

Borrower consents, without further notice, to Secured Party’s filing or recording of any documents necessary to perfect, continue, amend or terminate its security interest. Upon request of Secured Party, Borrower must sign or otherwise authenticate all documents that Secured Party deems necessary at any time to allow Secured Party to acquire, perfect, continue or amend its security interest in the Collateral. Borrower will pay the filing and recording costs of any documents relating to Secured Party’s security interest. Borrower ratifies all previous filings and recordings, including financing statements and notations on certificates of title. Borrower will cooperate with Secured Party in obtaining a Control Agreement satisfactory to Secured Party with respect to any Deposit Accounts or Investment Property, or in otherwise obtaining control or possession of that or any other Collateral.

 

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9. DEFAULT.

 

Borrower is in default under this Agreement if: (a) Borrower fails to pay, perform or otherwise comply with any provision of this Agreement; (b) Borrower makes any materially false representation, warranty or certification in, or in connection with, this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement related to the Note or this Agreement; (c) another secured party or judgment creditor exercises its rights against the Collateral; or (d) an event defined as a “default” under the Obligations occurs. In the event of default and if Secured Party requests, Borrower must assemble and make available all Collateral at a place and time designated by Secured Party. Upon default and at any time thereafter, Secured Party may declare all Obligations secured hereby immediately due and payable, and, in its sole discretion, may proceed to enforce payment of same and exercise any of the rights and remedies available to a secured party by law including those available to it under Article 9 of the UCC that is in effect in the jurisdiction where Borrower or the Collateral is located. Unless otherwise required under applicable law, Secured Party has no obligation to clean or otherwise prepare the Collateral for sale or other disposition and Borrower waives any right it may have to require Secured Party to enforce the security interest or payment or performance of the Obligations against any other person.

 

10. FEDERAL RIGHTS.

 

When SBA is the holder of the Note, this Agreement will be construed and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Secured Party or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, enforcing security interests or liens, and for any other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax or liability. As to this Agreement, Borrower may not claim or assert any local or state law against SBA to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

11. GOVERNING LAW.

 

Unless SBA is the holder of the Note, in which case federal law will govern, Borrower and Secured Party agree that this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the Borrower is located, including the UCC as in effect in such jurisdiction and without reference to its conflicts of laws principles.

 

12. SECURED PARTY RIGHTS.

 

All rights conferred in this Agreement on Secured Party are in addition to those granted to it by law, and all rights are cumulative and may be exercised simultaneously. Failure of Secured Party to enforce any rights or remedies will not constitute an estoppel or waiver of Secured Party’s ability to exercise such rights or remedies. Unless otherwise required under applicable law, Secured Party is not liable for any loss or damage to Collateral in its possession or under its control, nor will such loss or damage reduce or discharge the Obligations that are due, even if Secured Party’s actions or inactions caused or in any way contributed to such loss or damage.

 

13. SEVERABILITY.

 

If any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable, all other provisions remain in effect.

 

14. BORROWER CERTIFICATIONS.

 

Borrower certifies that: (a) its Name (or Names) as stated above is correct; (b) all Collateral is owned or titled in the Borrower’s name and not in the name of any other organization or individual; (c) Borrower has the legal authority to grant the security interest in the Collateral; (d) Borrower’s ownership in or title to the Collateral is free of all adverse claims, liens, or security interests (unless expressly permitted by Secured Party); (e) none of the Obligations are or will be primarily for personal, family or household purposes; (f) none of the Collateral is or will be used, or has been or will be bought primarily for personal, family or household purposes; (g) Borrower has read and understands the meaning and effect of all terms of this Agreement.

 

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15. BORROWER NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S).

 

By signing or otherwise authenticating below, each individual and each organization becomes jointly and severally obligated as a Borrower under this Agreement.

 

Windy of Chicago Ltd

 

/s/ Karen Randall   Date: 01.07.2022
Karen Randall, Owner/Officer      

 

/s/ Bruce L Randall   Date: 01.07.2022
Bruce L Randall, Owner/Officer      

 

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GUARANTEE

 

The Guarantee is to be signed by the person(s) who is to guarantee your loan.

 

This document is pre-dated. DO NOT CHANGE THE DATE ON THIS DOCUMENT.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Unconditional Guarantee

(Disaster Loans)

 

 

 

SBA Loan #: 2967369108
Application # 3324134101
Guarantor(s) Karen Randall, Bruce L Randall
Borrower Windy of Chicago Ltd
Date 01.07/22
Note Amount $500,000.00

 

1. GUARANTEE.

 

Guarantor(s) unconditionally guarantee(s) payment to SBA of all amounts owing under the Note. This Guarantee remains in effect until the Note is paid in full. Guarantor(s) must pay all amounts due under the Note when SBA makes written demand upon Guarantor(s). SBA is not required to seek payment from any other source before demanding payment from Guarantor(s).

 

2. NOTE.

 

The “Note” is the promissory note dated 01.07.2022 in the principal amount of five hundred thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00,) from Borrower to SBA. It includes any assumption, renewal, substitution, or replacement of the Note.

 

3. DEFINITIONS.

 

“Collateral” means property, if any, taken as security for payment of the Note or any guarantee of the Note.

 

“Loan” means the loan evidenced by the Note.

 

“Loan Documents” means the documents related to the Loan signed by Borrower, Guarantor(s) or any other guarantor, or anyone who pledges Collateral.

 

“SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the United States of America.

 

4. SBA’S GENERAL POWERS.

 

SBA may take any of the following actions at any time, without notice, without Guarantor(s)’ consent, and without making demand upon Guarantor(s):

 

A. Modify the terms of the Note or any other Loan Document except to increase the amounts due under the Note;

 

B. Refrain from taking any action on the Note, the Collateral, or any guarantee;

 

C. Release any Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

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D. Compromise or settle with the Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

E. Substitute or release any of the Collateral, whether or not SBA receives anything in return;

 

F. Foreclose upon or otherwise obtain, and dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement;

 

G. Bid or buy at any sale of Collateral by SBA or any other lienholder, at any price SBA chooses; and

 

H. Exercise any rights it has, including those in the Note and other Loan Documents.

 

These actions will not release or reduce the obligations of Guarantor(s) or create any rights or claims against SBA.

 

5. FEDERAL LAW.

 

When SBA is the holder, the Note and this Guarantee will be construed and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Guarantee, Guarantor(s) may not claim or assert any local or state law against SBA to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

6. RIGHTS, NOTICES, AND DEFENSES THAT GUARANTOR(S) WAIVE(S).

 

To the extent permitted by law,

 

I. Guarantor(s) waive(s) all rights to:

 

1) Require presentment, protest, or demand upon Borrower;

 

2) Redeem any Collateral before or after SBA disposes of it;

 

3) Have any disposition of Collateral advertised; and

 

4) Require a valuation of Collateral before or after SBA disposes of it.

 

J. Guarantor(s) waive(s) any notice of:

 

1) Any default under the Note;

 

2) Presentment, dishonor, protest, or demand;

 

3) Execution of the Note;

 

4) Any action or inaction on the Note or Collateral, such as disbursements, payment, nonpayment, acceleration, intent to accelerate, assignment, collection activity, and incurring enforcement expenses;

 

5) Any change in the financial condition or business operations of Borrower or any guarantor(s);

 

6) Any changes in the terms of the Note or other Loan Documents, except increases in the amounts due under the Note; and

 

7) The time or place of any sale or other disposition of Collateral.

 

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K. Guarantor(s) waive(s) defenses based upon any claim that

 

1) SBA failed to obtain any guarantee;

 

2) SBA failed to obtain, perfect, or maintain a security interest in any property offered or taken as Collateral;

 

3) SBA or others improperly valued or inspected the Collateral;

 

4) The Collateral changed in value, or was neglected, lost, destroyed, or underinsured;

 

5) SBA impaired the Collateral;

 

6) SBA did not dispose of any of the Collateral;

 

7) SBA did not conduct a commercially reasonable sale;

 

8) SBA did not obtain the fair market value of the Collateral;

 

9) SBA did not make or perfect a claim upon the death or disability of Borrower or any guarantor of the Note;

 

10) The financial condition of Borrower or any guarantor was overstated or has adversely changed;

 

11) SBA made errors or omissions in Loan Documents or administration of the Loan;

 

12) SBA did not seek payment from the Borrower, any other guarantor(s), or any Collateral before demanding payment from Guarantor(s);

 

13) SBA impaired Guarantor(s)’ suretyship rights;

 

14) SBA modified the Note terms, other than to increase amounts due under the Note. If SBA modifies the Note to increase the amounts due under the Note without Guarantor(s)’ consent, Guarantor(s) will not be liable for the increased amounts and related interest and expenses, but remains liable for all other amounts;

 

15) Borrower has avoided liability on the Note; or

 

16) SBA has taken an action allowed under the Note, this Guarantee, or other Loan Documents.

 

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7. DUTIES AS TO COLLATERAL.

 

Guarantor(s) will preserve the Collateral, if any, pledged by Guarantor(s) to secure this Guarantee. SBA has no duty to preserve or dispose of any Collateral.

 

8. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

Under this Guarantee, Guarantor(s) include(s) successors, and SBA includes successors and assigns.

 

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

 

L. ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES. Guarantor(s) promise(s) to pay all expenses SBA incurs to enforce this Guarantee, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees and costs.

 

M. SUBROGRATION [sic] RIGHT. Guarantor(s) has/have no subrogation rights as to the Note or the Collateral until the Note is paid in full.

 

N. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. All individuals and entities signing as Guarantor(s) is/are jointly and severally liable.

 

O. DOCUMENT SIGNING. Guarantor(s) must sign all documents necessary at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral.

 

P. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Guarantor(s) must give SBA financial statements as SBA requires.

 

Q. SBA’S RIGHTS CUMULATIVE, NOT WAIVED. SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times as it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without losing or impairing any of them.

 

R. ORAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING. Guarantor(s) may not use an oral statement to contradict or alter the written terms of the Note or this Guarantee, or to raise a defense to this Guarantee.

 

S. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Guarantee is found to be unenforceable, all other parts will remain in effect.

 

T. CONSIDERATION. The consideration for this Guarantee is the Loan or any accommodation by SBA as to the Loan.

 

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10. GUARANTOR(S) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS.

 

Guarantor(s) acknowledge(s) that Guarantor(s) has/have read and understands the significance of all terms of the Loan Authorization Agreement, Note, this Guarantee, including all waivers, and certifies, to the best of its, his or her knowledge and belief, that the certifications and representations in the attached Certification Regarding Lobbying are true, correct and complete and are offered to induce SBA to make this Loan.

 

11. GUARANTOR(S) NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S).

 

By signing below, each individual or entity becomes obligated as Guarantor under this Guarantee.

 

  GUARANTOR:
   
  /s/ Karen Randall
  Karen Randall, individually

 

  GUARANTOR:
   
  /s/ Bruce L Randall
  Bruce L Randall, individually

 

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Exhibit 10.44

 

MECANTS COMMERCIAL BANK
4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 100
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1816
Attn: James E. Crites, President/CEO
Fax: (340) 779-2266

 

 

 

 

 

TERM LOAN AGREEMENT

 


Between

 

MERCHANTS COMMERCIAL BANK
4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 100
St. Thomas, VI 00802
The Lender

 

And

 

HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI
6501 Red Hook Plaza
PMB 201-465
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
The Borrower and Mortgagor

 

And

 

SCOTT STAWSKI & HOPE STAWSKI
6501 Red Hook Plaza
PMB 201-465
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
Jointly and Severally the Guarantor

 

Dated as of April ___, 2022

 

Copy to:
BoltNagi PC
5600 Royal Dane Mall, Suite 21
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-6410

 

 

 

 

THIS TERM LOAN AGREEMENT (the “Agreement” or “Loan Agreement”) is made and dated as of April ___, 2022, by and between MERCHANTS COMMERCIAL BANK, a bank formed under the laws of the United States Virgin Islands, having an address at 4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 100, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1816, and any of its successor’s or assigns (the “Lender”), and HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC, a Texas limited liability company registered to do business in the U.S. Virgin Islands, having a mailing address of 6501 Red Hook Plaza, PMB 201-465, St. Thomas, VI 00802 (the “Borrower”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, Borrower has requested, and Lender has agreed, to grant a credit facility to Borrower in the form of a commercial term loan in the amount up to TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND AND 00/100THS DOLLARS ($272,000.00) to assist with the purchase of the Vessel;

 

WHEREAS, the Term Loan will be represented by a promissory note (the “Note”) and repayment of the Term Loan is to be secured by a Preferred Ship Mortgage over the Vessel; and a personal guaranty from the Guarantor.

 

WHEREAS, Lender and Borrower have agreed to enter into this Agreement to memorialize their understanding regarding their respective rights and obligations in respect of the Term Loan.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS

 

For purposes of this Agreement, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings:

 

Section 1.01 Accumulated Funding Deficiency

 

“Accumulated Funding Deficiency” shall mean a funding deficiency described in Section 302 of ERISA.

 

Section 1.02 Affiliate

 

“Affiliate” shall mean, as to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. “Control” as used herein means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person.

 

Section 1.03 Agreement

 

“Agreement” shall mean this Term Loan Agreement, as the same may be amended, extended, or replaced from time to time.

 

 

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Section 1.04 Anti-Terrorism Order

 

“Anti-Terrorism Order” shall mean Executive Order No. 13,224, 66 Fed. Reg. 49,079 (2001), issued by the President of the United States of America, Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism.

 

Section 1.05 Applicable Interest Rate

 

“Applicable Interest Rate” shall mean on any day the Prime Rate on such day plus the Prime Spread.

 

Section 1.06 Assignment of Leases, Rents and Contracts

 

“Assignment of Leases, Rents and Contracts” shall mean the assignment of leases, rents and contracts for the Mortgaged Property as contained within this Agreement and the Mortgage, dated as the date hereof, executed by and between the Borrower and the Lender, providing extra security to the Lender for the Term Loan.

 

Section 1.07 Business Day

 

“Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a day on which banks in the United States Virgin Islands are authorized or obligated to close their regular banking business.

 

Section 1.08 Closing Date

 

“Closing Date” shall mean the date hereof.

 

Section 1.09 Code

 

“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder as from time to time in effect.

 

Section 1.10 Commitment Letter

 

“Commitment Letter” shall mean that certain commitment letter dated as of April ___, 2022 and executed by of the Members of the Borrower.

 

Section 1.11 Commonly Controlled Entity

 

“Commonly Controlled Entity” of a Person shall mean a Person, whether or not incorporated, which is under common control with such Person within the meaning of Section 414(c) of the Code.

 

Section 1.12 Contractual Obligation

 

“Contractual Obligation” as to any Person shall mean any provision of any security issued by such Person or of any agreement, instrument, or undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.

 

 

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Section 1.13 Default Rate

 

“Default Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.04 hereof.

 

Section 1.14 ERISA

 

“ERISA” shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder as from time to time in effect.

 

Section 1.15 ERISA Affiliate

 

“ERISA Affiliate” shall mean each trade or business, including the Borrower, whether or not incorporated, which together with the Borrower would be treated as a single employer under Section 4001 of ERISA.

 

Section 1.16 Event of Default

 

“Event of Default” shall have the meanings set forth in Article X herein.

 

Section 1.17 Final Maturity Date

 

“Final Maturity Date” shall mean the earlier of: (a) April 5, 2029 or (b) the date the Lender accelerates payment of the Term Loan pursuant to an Event of Default in accordance with the last paragraph of Article X.

 

Section 1.18 GAAP

 

“GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States in effect from time to time.

 

Section 1.19 Governmental Authority

 

“Governmental Authority” shall mean any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, or any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, or administrative functions of or pertaining to government.

 

Section 1.20 Guarantor

 

“Guarantor” shall mean Scott Stawski and Hope Stawski, jointly and severally guaranteeing the terms of the Term Loan.

 

Section 1.21 Guaranty

 

“Guaranty” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.08.

 

 

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Section 1.22 Hazardous Materials

 

“Hazardous Materials” shall mean any flammable materials (excluding wood products normally used in construction), explosives, radioactive materials, hazardous wastes, toxic substances, or related materials, including, without limitation, any substances defined as or included in the definitions of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “special wastes,” “solid wastes,” or “toxic substances” under any applicable federal, state, county, regional, or local laws, ordinances, regulations, or guidelines.

 

Section 1.23 Section 1.23 Hazardous Materials Claims

 

“Hazardous Materials Claims” shall mean any enforcement, cleanup, removal, or other governmental or regulatory action or order, or any governmental claim for damages or other compensation, with respect to the Property, made under or pursuant to any Hazardous Materials Laws, or any claim asserted in writing by any third party relating to damage, contribution, cost recovery, or other compensation, loss, or injury resulting from any Hazardous Materials.

 

Section 1.24 Hazardous Materials Event

 

“Hazardous Materials Event” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.11(d).

 

Section 1.25 Hazardous Materials Laws

 

“Hazardous Materials Laws” shall mean any applicable federal, state, county, regional, or municipal laws, ordinances, regulations or guidelines relating to Hazardous Materials.

 

Section 1.26 Indebtedness

 

“Indebtedness” of any Person shall mean all items of indebtedness which, in accordance with GAAP or best practices in accounting principles, would be included in determining liabilities as shown on the liability side of a statement of condition of such Person as of the date as of which indebtedness is to be determined, including, without limitation, all obligations for money borrowed and capitalized lease obligations, and shall also include all indebtedness and liabilities of others assumed or guaranteed by such Person or in respect of which such Person is secondarily or contingently liable (other than by endorsement of instruments in the course of collection) whether by reason of any agreement to acquire such indebtedness or to supply or advance sums or otherwise.

 

Section 1.27 Indemnified Party

 

“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.13.

 

Section 1.28 Insurance

 

“Insurance” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.06.

 

 

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Section 1.29 Insured Casualty

 

“Insured Casualty” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.06.

 

Section 1.30 Insurance Premiums

 

“Insurance Premiums” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.03.

 

Section 1.31 Leases

 

“Leases” means all leases and other agreements affecting the use, enjoyment or occupancy of the Mortgaged Property or the improvements heretofore or hereafter entered into (including, without limitation, subleases, licenses, concessions, tenancies and other occupancy agreements covering or encumbering all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property), together with any guarantees, supplements, amendments, modifications, extensions and renewals of any thereof, and all additional remainders, reversions, and other rights and estates appurtenant thereto and all revenues therefrom.

 

Section 1.32 Lien

 

“Lien” shall mean any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim on property, charge or encumbrance (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement), any lease in the nature thereof, and the filing of or agreement to give any financial statement under the Uniform Commercial Code of any jurisdiction.

 

Section 1.33 Loan Documents

 

“Loan Documents” shall mean this Agreement, the Note, the Mortgage, the Ship Mortgage, and each other document, instrument, and agreement executed by the Borrower and Guarantor in connection herewith or therewith, as any of the same may be amended, extended, or replaced from time to time.

 

Section 1.34 Reserved

 

Section 1.35 Mortgaged Property

 

“Mortgaged Property” shall mean the Vessel.

 

Section 1.36 Multiemployer Plan

 

“Multiemployer Plan” shall mean a Plan described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA to which the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is required to contribute on behalf of any of its employees.

 

Section 1.37 Note

 

“Note” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.02.

 

 

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Section 1.38 Obligations

 

“Obligations” shall mean any and all debts, obligations, and liabilities of the Borrower to the Lender arising out of or related to the Loan Documents (whether principal, interest, fees, or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether voluntary or involuntary, whether or not jointly owed with others, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, contractual or tortious, liquidated or unliquidated, arising by operation or law or otherwise, whether or not from time to time decreased or extinguished and later increased, created, or incurred and whether or not extended, modified, rearranged, restructured, refinanced, or replaced, including without limitation, modifications to interest rates or other payment terms of such debts, obligations, or liabilities).

 

Section 1.39 PBGC

 

“PBGC” shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established pursuant to Subtitle A of Title IV of ERISA and any successor thereto.

 

Section 1.40 Permitted Other Debt

 

“Permitted Other Debt” shall mean that Indebtedness described on Exhibit D attached hereto.

 

Section 1.41 Permitted Secured Debt

 

“Permitted Secured Debt” shall mean Permitted Other Debt that is designated as “Permitted Secured Debt” on Exhibit D attached hereto.

 

Section 1.42 Person

 

“Person” shall mean any corporation, natural person, firm, joint venture, partnership, trust, unincorporated organization, government, or any department or agency of any government.

 

Section 1.43 Plan

 

“Plan” shall mean any plan (other than a Multiemployer Plan) subject to Title IV of ERISA maintained for employees of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate (and any such plan no longer maintained by the Borrower or any of its ERISA Affiliates to which the Borrower or any of its ERISA Affiliates has made or was required to make any contributions during the five years preceding the date on which such plan ceased to be maintained).

 

Section 1.44 Policies

 

“Policies” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.02.

 

Section 1.45 Potential Default

 

“Potential Default” shall mean an event that but for the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

 

 

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Section 1.46 Prime Rate

 

“Prime Rate” shall mean the fluctuating per annum rate announced from time to time by the Eastern Edition of the Wall Street Journal as its “Prime Rate.”

 

Section 1.47 Prime Spread

 

“Prime Spread” shall mean two percent (2.00%).

 

Section 1.48 Prohibited Transactions

 

“Prohibited Transaction” shall mean any transaction described in Section 406 of ERISA that is not exempt by reason of Section 408 of ERISA or the transitional rules set forth in Section 414(c) of ERISA and any transaction described in Section 4975(c)(1) of the Code, which is not exempt by reason of Section 4975(c)(2) or Section 4975(d) of the Code, or the transitional rules of Section 2003(c) of ERISA.

 

Section 1.49 Rents

 

“Rents” means all income, rents, room rates, issues, profits, revenues (including oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), deposits and other benefits from the Mortgaged Property including, without limitation, all revenues arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of the possession, use or occupancy of all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property or personality located thereon.

 

Section 1.50 Reportable Event

 

“Reportable Event” shall mean any of the events set forth in Section 4043(b) of ERISA or the regulations thereunder, a withdrawal from a Plan described in Section 4063 of ERISA, a cessation of operations described in Section 4068(f) of ERISA, an amendment to a Plan necessitating the posting of security under Section 401(a)(29) of the Code, or a failure to make a payment required by Section 412(m) of the Code and Section 302(e) of ERISA when due.

 

Section 1.51 Requirements of Law

 

“Requirements of Law” shall mean as to any Person the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws or other organizational or governing documents of such Person, and any law, treaty, rule, or regulation, or a final and binding determination of an arbitrator or a determination of a court or other Governmental Authority, in each case applicable to or binding upon such Person or any of its property or to which such Person or any of its property is subject.

 

Section 1.52 Ship Mortgage

 

“Ship Mortgage” shall mean that certain Preferred Ship Mortgage from Borrower to Lender, dated as of the date hereof, over the Vessel.

 

Section 1.53 Statement Date

 

“Statement Date” shall mean the date on which the Borrower provide the Lender with applicable annual financial statement during each fiscal period. In any event each Statement Date shall be dated within the applicable time periods for each fiscal period as such time periods are set forth in Section 7.01.

 

 

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Section 1.54 Subsidiary

 

“Subsidiary” shall mean: (a) any corporation more than fifty percent (50.00%) of the outstanding securities having ordinary voting power of which shall at the time be owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or by one or more of its Subsidiaries (if any) or by such Person and one or more of its Subsidiaries (if any), or (ii) any partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or similar business organization more than fifty percent (50.00%) of the ownership interests having ordinary voting power of which shall at the time be so owned or controlled.

 

Section 1.55 Tax and Insurance Escrow Account

 

“Tax and Insurance Escrow Account” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.01.

 

Section 1.56 Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund

 

“Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.02.

 

Section 1.57 Term Loan

 

“Term Loan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.

 

Section 1.58 Vessel

 

“Vessel” shall mean that certain vessel described as:

 

Name: “SY LEVIATHAN”

Official Number: 1182921

HIN Number: ZA-VOY50030H5067

Year Completed: 2006

Length: 50’

 

ARTICLE II. TERM LOAN FACILITY

 

Section 2.01 Term Loan

 

On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, the Lender agrees that it shall, on or before the Closing Date, make a loan (the “Term Loan”) to the Borrower in the amount of up to TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND AND 00/100THS DOLLARS ($272,000.00), in one disbursement, and the Borrower agrees to borrow such sum from the Lender.

 

 

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Section 2.02 Calculation of Interest

 

The Borrower shall pay interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan from the date disbursed to but not including the date of payment at a rate per annum equal to the Applicable Interest Rate.

 

Section 2.03 Reserved

 

Section 2.04 Repayment of Principal and Interest

 

The Term Loan shall be payable in eighty-four (84) consecutive monthly installments of principal and interest based on a ten (10)-year amortization schedule, each such installment payable by the fifth day of each calendar month, commencing May 5, 2022, and the final installment being due on or before the Final Maturity Date, in the full remaining outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan plus interest.

 

Further, it is expressly understood by Borrower that (i) pursuant to Section 2.02 hereof, the interest payable on the Term Loan made by Lender hereunder is to be calculated by application of the Prime Rate plus the Prime Spread to the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, (ii) the Prime Rate is a floating rate of interest and (iii) as such, the amortization calculation, and dollar amount of monthly payments derived therefrom, shall be adjusted from time to time (and at any time) in accordance with changes in the Prime Rate.

 

Section 2.05 Requirements of Law; Increased Costs

 

In the event that any applicable law, order, regulation, treaty, or directive issued by any central bank or other governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality or any governmental or judicial interpretation or application thereof, or compliance by the Lender with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) issued by any central bank or other governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality:

 

(a) Does or shall subject the Lender to any tax of any kind whatsoever with respect to this Agreement or the Term Loan made hereunder, or change the basis of taxation of payments to the Lender of principal, fee, interest, or any other amount payable hereunder (except for change in the rate of tax on the overall net income of the Lender);

 

(b) Does or shall impose, modify, or hold applicable any reserve, capital requirement, special deposit, compulsory loan, or similar requirements against assets held by, or deposits or other liabilities in or for the account of, advances or loans by, or other credit extended by, or any other acquisition of funds by, any office of the Lender which are not otherwise included in the determination of interest payable on the Obligations; or

 

 

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(c) Does or shall impose on the Lender any other condition; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to the Lender of making, renewing, or maintaining the Term Loan or to reduce any amount receivable in respect thereof or the rate of return on the capital of the Lender or any corporation controlling the Lender, then, in any such case, the Borrower shall promptly pay to the Lender, upon its written demand, any additional amounts necessary to compensate the Lender for such additional cost or reduced amounts receivable or rate of return as determined by the Lender with respect to this Agreement or the Term Loan made hereunder. If the Lender becomes entitled to claim any additional amounts pursuant to this 0, it shall promptly notify the Borrower of the event by reason of which it has become so entitled. A certificate as to any additional amounts payable pursuant to the foregoing sentence containing the calculation thereof in reasonable detail submitted by the Lender to the Borrower shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error. The provisions hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement and payment of the Term Loan and all other amounts payable hereunder.

 

ARTICLE III. PAYMENT PROVISIONS

 

Section 3.01 Use of Proceeds

 

The proceeds of the Term Loan shall be utilized by the Borrower to assist with the purchase of the Vessel.

 

Section 3.02 Note

 

The obligation of the Borrower to repay the Term Loan shall be evidenced by the Note payable to the order of the Lender, which shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

Section 3.03 Nature and Place of Payments

 

All payments made on account of the Obligations shall be made by the Borrower, without setoff or counterclaim, in lawful money of the United States in immediately available funds, free and clear of and without deduction for any taxes, fees, or other charges of any nature whatsoever imposed by any taxing authority and must be received by the Lender by 3:00 P.M. (AST) in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands on the day of payment, it being expressly agreed and understood that if a payment is received after such time by the Lender, such payment will be considered to have been made by the Borrower on the next succeeding Business Day and interest thereon shall be payable by the Borrower at the Default Rate during such extension. All payments on account of the Obligations shall be made to the Lender through its office located at 4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 100, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands 00802-1816. If any payment required to be made by the Borrower hereunder becomes due and payable on a day other than a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day and interest thereon shall be payable at a per annum rate equal to the Applicable Interest Rate during such extension.

 

Section 3.04 Postmaturity Interest

 

Any Obligations not paid when due (whether at stated maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise) shall bear interest from the date due until paid in full at a per annum rate equal to the Applicable Interest Rate plus five percent (5.00%) (the “Default Rate”).

 

 

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Section 3.05 Computations

 

All computations of interest and fees payable hereunder shall be based upon a year deemed to consist of 360 days for the actual number of days elapsed.

 

Section 3.06 Prepayments

 

The Borrower may prepay the Term Loan, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, upon not less than one Business Day’s prior written notice to the Lender. Principal amounts prepaid shall be applied to installments on the Term Loan in inverse order of maturity.

 

The Borrower shall pay in connection with any prepayment hereunder all interest accrued but unpaid on the Term Loan concurrently with payment to the Lender of any principal amounts.

 

Section 3.07 Fees

 

The Borrower shall, on or before closing, pay to the Lender all fees and closing costs associated with the Term Loan including but not limited to:

 

(i) Commitment Fee of $2,720.00.

 

(ii) Origination Fee of $2,720.00.

 

(iii) Flood, hazard, loss of rents, liability & title insurance

 

(iv) Lender’s outside legal and consultant fees

 

(v) Recording and all other closing costs

 

Section 3.08 Guaranty

 

As support for the Obligations, the Borrower will cause to be executed by the Guarantor and delivered to the Lender a Guaranty which shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender.

 

Section 3.09 Late Payment Charge; Servicing Fees

 

If any portion of the Debt is not paid prior to the fifteenth (15th) day after the date such payment is due, as well as any other fees or Default Interest Rates required hereunder, Borrower shall pay to Lender upon demand an amount equal to five percent (5.00%) of such overdue portion of the Debt, with a minimum charge of FIFTEEN AND 00/100THS DOLLARS ($15.00), to defray the expense incurred by Lender in handling and processing such delinquent payment and to compensate Lender for the loss of the use of such delinquent payment, and such amount shall be secured by the Mortgage and the other Loan Documents (the “Late Charge”).

 

ARTICLE IV. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO MAKING TERM LOAN

 

As conditions precedent to the obligation of the Lender to make the Term Loan, the following subsections of this Article IV shall apply.

 

 

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Section 4.01 Delivery of Closing Documents

 

The Borrower shall have delivered or shall have caused to be delivered to the Lender, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender and its counsel, each of the following:

 

1. A duly executed copy of this Agreement;

 

2. Duly executed copies of the other Loan Documents;

 

3. Such credit applications, financial statements, authorizations, and such information concerning the Borrower and their business, operations and condition (financial and otherwise) as the Lender may reasonably request;

 

4. Certified Copy of the resolutions from the Borrower’s Board of Directors approving the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents to which the Borrower is party;

 

5. Unless Lender shall have waived such requirement in writing, an opinion of counsel for the Borrower in the form reasonably acceptable to the Lender covering: the due organization and valid existence of the Borrower, the due execution and delivery of the Loan Documents and such other matters as the Lender may reasonably request;

 

6. A copy of the Articles of Organization of the Borrower;

 

7. A copy of the executed Operating Agreement of the Borrower, certified by duly authorized officer of the Borrower as of the date of this Agreement as being accurate and complete;

 

8. A Certificate of Existence of the Borrower from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

9. A Marine Survey of the Vessel

 

Section 4.02 Approvals, etc.

 

All acts and conditions (including, without limitation, the obtaining of any necessary regulatory approvals and the making of any required filings, recordings, or registrations) required to be done and performed and to have happened precedent to the execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents and to constitute the same legal, valid, and binding obligations, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, shall have been done and performed and shall have happened in due and strict compliance with all applicable laws.

 

Section 4.03 Documentation Acceptable

 

All documentation, including, without limitation, documentation for corporate and legal proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Lender and its counsel.

 

 

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Section 4.04 Representations and Warranties

 

The representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in the Loan Documents shall be accurate and complete in all respects as if made on and as of the proposed funding date for the Term Loan.

 

Section 4.05 Existence of Defaults

 

There shall not have occurred an Event of Default or Potential Default that is continuing and has not been waived by the Lender.

 

ARTICLE V. TAX AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS

 

Section 5.01 Tax and Escrow Account

 

Should Lender require at any time during the term of this Agreement, within five (5) business days of Lender’s written request, Borrower shall establish and shall thereafter maintain a tax and insurance escrow account with Lender, into which shall be deposited monthly, an amount determined by Lender to be sufficient to satisfy Borrower’s obligations under Section 7.02 hereof (the “Tax and Insurance Escrow Account”).

 

Section 5.02 Control of Tax and Escrow Account

 

Lender, or a servicer as Lender’s agent, shall have sole signatory authority with respect to any and all withdrawals from the Tax and Insurance Escrow Account. All such withdrawals shall be made solely to satisfy Borrower’s obligations under Section 7.02, and by this instrument Borrower does hereby irrevocably authorize and direct Lender to make all such withdrawals on Borrower’s behalf to satisfy Borrower’s obligations hereunder.

 

ARTICLE VI. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BORROWER

 

As an inducement to the Lender to enter into this Agreement and to make the Term Loan as provided herein, the Borrower represents and warrants to the Lender that:

 

Section 6.01 Financial Condition

 

The financial statements (including tax returns), as of each Statement Date, copies of which have heretofore been furnished to the Lender, are complete and correct and present fairly in accordance with GAAP or best practices in accounting principles, the financial condition of the Borrower at such dates and the consolidated and consolidating results of their operations and changes in financial position for the fiscal periods then ended.

 

Section 6.02 No Change

 

Since the initial Statement Date (and on an ongoing basis as of each subsequent Statement Date) there has been no material adverse change in the business, operations, assets, or financial or other condition of the Borrower or the Borrower and its consolidated Subsidiaries (if any) taken as a whole. Since each Statement Date, the Borrower has not entered into, incurred, or assumed any long-term debt, mortgages, material leases or oral or written commitments, nor commenced any significant project, nor made any purchase or acquisition of any significant property.

 

 

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Section 6.03 Existence; Compliance with Law

 

The Borrower: (i) is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the United States Virgin Islands and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where its ownership of property or conduct of business requires such qualification and where failure to qualify would have a material adverse effect on the Borrower or its property or business or on the ability of the Borrower to pay or perform the Obligations; (ii) has the requisite power and authority and the legal right to own and operate its property and to conduct business in the manner in which it does and proposes so to do; and (iii) is in compliance with all Requirements of Law and Contractual Obligations.

 

Section 6.04 Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations

 

The Borrower has the requisite power and authority and the legal right to execute, deliver, and perform the Loan Documents to which it is a party and has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Borrower and constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of the Borrower enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with their respective terms, subject to the effect of applicable bankruptcy and other similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and the effect of equitable principles whether applied in an action at law or a suit in equity.

 

Section 6.05 No Legal Bar

 

The execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents, the borrowing hereunder and the use of the proceeds thereof, will not violate any Requirement of Law or any Contractual Obligation of the Borrower or create or result in the creation of any Lien on any assets of the Borrower.

 

Section 6.06 No Material Litigation

 

Except as disclosed on Exhibit B hereto, no litigation, investigation, or proceeding (including, without limitation, Hazardous Materials Claims) of or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority is pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened by or against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any) or against any of such parties’ properties or revenues which is likely to be adversely determined and which, if adversely determined, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, property, or financial or other condition of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any).

 

Section 6.07 Taxes

 

The Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries (if any) have filed or caused to be filed all tax returns that are required to be filed and have paid all taxes shown to be due and payable on said returns or on any assessments made against them or any of their property other than taxes that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and as to which the Borrower or applicable Subsidiary (if any) has established adequate reserves in conformity with GAAP or best practices in accounting principles.

 

 

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Section 6.08 Investment Borrower Act

 

The Borrower is not an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Borrower Act of 1940, as amended.

 

Section 6.09 Subsidiaries (if any)

 

Attached hereto as Exhibit C is an accurate and complete list of all presently existing Subsidiaries (if any) of the Borrower, their respective jurisdictions of incorporation and qualification and the percentage of their capital stock owned by the Borrower or other Subsidiaries (if any). All of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of such Subsidiaries (if any) have been duly authorized and issued and are fully paid and nonassessable.

 

Section 6.10 Federal Reserve Board Regulations

 

Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries (if any) is engaged or will engage, principally or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of “purchasing” or “carrying” any “margin stock” within the respective meanings of such terms under Regulation U. No part of the proceeds of the Term Loan issued hereunder will be used for “purchasing” or “carrying” “margin stock” as so defined or for any purpose that violates, or that would be inconsistent with, the provisions of the Regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

 

Section 6.11 ERISA

 

(a) No Prohibited Transactions, Accumulated Funding Deficiencies, withdrawals from Multi-employer Plans, or Reportable Events have occurred with respect to any Plans or Multi-employer Plans that, in the aggregate, could subject the Borrower to any tax, penalty, or other liability where such tax, penalty, or liability is not covered in full, for the benefit of the Borrower, by insurance;

 

(b) No notice of intent to terminate a Plan has been filed, nor has any Plan been terminated under Section 4041 of ERISA, nor has the PBGC instituted proceedings to terminate, or appoint a trustee to administer, a Plan, and no event has occurred or condition exists that might constitute grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan;

 

(c) The present value of all benefit liabilities (as defined in Section 4001(a)(16) of ERISA) under all Plans (based on the actuarial assumptions used to fund the Plans) does not exceed the assets of the Plans; and

 

(d) The execution, delivery, and performance by the Borrower of this Agreement and the Term Loan hereunder and the use of the proceeds thereof will not involve any Prohibited Transactions.

 

 

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Section 6.12 Assets

 

The Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries (if any) has good and marketable title to all property and assets reflected in the financial statements referred to in Section 6.01 previously, except property and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business subsequent to the respective dates thereof. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries (if any) has outstanding Liens on any of its properties or assets nor are there any security agreements to which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any) is a party, or title retention agreements, whether in the form of leases or otherwise, of any personal property except as reflected in the financial statements referred to previously in Section 6.01 or as permitted under Section 8.01 subsequently.

 

Section 6.13 Securities Acts

 

The Borrower has not issued any unregistered securities in violation of the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any other law, and is not violating any rule, regulation or requirement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Borrower is not required to qualify an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, in connection with its execution and delivery of the Note.

 

Section 6.14 Consents, etc.

 

No consent, approval, authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with any governmental authority is required on the part of the Borrower in connection with the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents or the performance of or compliance with the terms, provisions, and conditions hereof or thereof.

 

Section 6.15 Hazardous Materials

 

Neither the Borrower nor, to the best knowledge of the Borrower, any other Person has: (i) caused or permitted any Hazardous Materials to be placed, held, located, or disposed of in, on, under, or about the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof, and neither the Mortgaged Property, nor any part thereof, has ever been used (whether by the Borrower or, to the best knowledge of the Borrower, by any other Person) for activities involving, directly or indirectly, the use, generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of any Hazardous Materials; (ii) caused or permitted to be incorporated into or utilized in the construction of any improvements located on the Mortgaged Property any chemical, material, or substance to which exposure is prohibited, limited, or regulated by any Hazardous Materials Laws or that, even if not so regulated, is known to pose a hazard (either in its present form or if disturbed or removed) to the health and safety of the occupants of the Mortgaged Property or of property adjacent to the Mortgaged Property; or (iii) discovered any occurrence or condition on the Mortgaged Property or any property adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Mortgaged Property that could cause the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability, or use of the Mortgaged Property under any Hazardous Materials Laws.

 

 

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Section 6.16 Regulated Entities

 

The Borrower is not subject to regulation under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the Federal Power Act, the Interstate Commerce Act, any state public utilities code, or any other Federal or state statute or regulation limiting its ability to incur Indebtedness.

 

Section 6.17 Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Licenses, etc.

 

The Borrower owns or is licensed or otherwise has the right to use all of the patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, contractual franchises, authorizations, and other rights if the failure to so own or be licensed or otherwise have the right to use the same could have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, property, or financial or other condition of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any). To the best knowledge of the Borrower, no slogan or other advertising device, product, process, method, substance, part, or other material now employed, or now contemplated to be employed, by the Borrower infringes on any rights held by any other Person. Except as specifically disclosed in Exhibit B hereto, no claim or litigation regarding any of the foregoing is pending or, to the Borrower’s knowledge, threatened, and, to the knowledge of the Borrower, no patent, invention, device, application, principle, or any statute, law, rule, regulation, standard, or code is pending or proposed, which, in either case, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, property, or financial or other condition of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any).

 

Section 6.18 Insurance

 

The properties of the Borrower are insured with financially sound and reputable insurance companies (not Affiliates) acceptable to the Lender, in such amounts, with such deductibles, and covering such risks as are customarily carried by companies engaged in similar businesses and owning similar properties in localities where the Borrower operates.

 

Section 6.19 Full Disclosure

 

None of the representations or warranties made by the Borrower in the Loan Documents as of the date such representations and warranties are made or deemed made, and none of the statements contained in any exhibit, report, statement, or certificate furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower in connection with the Loan Documents contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading as of the time when made or delivered.

 

Section 6.20 Solvency

 

The Borrower, both before and after the funding of the Term Loan hereunder, is solvent, has assets having a fair market value in excess of the amount required to pay its probable liabilities on its existing debts as they become absolute and matured, and has and will have, until the Obligations have been paid and performed in full, access to adequate capital for the conduct of its business and the ability to pay its debts from time to time incurred in connection therewith as such debts mature.

 

 

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Section 6.21 Foreign Assets Control Regulations, etc.

 

Neither the making of the Term Loan nor the use of the proceeds thereof, will violate the Trading with the Enemy Act, as amended, or any of the foreign assets control regulations of the United States Treasury Department (31 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V, as amended) or the Anti-Terrorism Order or any enabling legislation or executive order relating to any of the same. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither of the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries (if any): (a) is or will become a blocked person described in Section 1 of Anti-Terrorism Order, or (b) engages or will engage in any dealings or transactions or be otherwise associated with any such blocked person.

 

ARTICLE VII. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

 

The Borrower hereby covenants and agrees with the Lender that, as long as any Obligations remain unpaid, the Borrower shall comply with the following affirmative covenants in this Article VII.

 

Section 7.01 Financial Statements

 

Until the Term Loan is repaid in full, the Borrower shall be obligated, on a continuing basis, to provide the Lender with annual financial updates in the form of territorial or federal (as applicable) tax returns and financial statements for the Borrower, whether corporate or personal, and territorial or federal (as applicable) tax returns and financial statements for Guarantor of the Term Loan, whether corporate or personal, by April 30 of each year immediately following the tax period (the “Compliance Deadline”).

 

In the event that Borrower has not complied with these reporting requirements by the Compliance Deadline and after notice by the Lender, then Lender, at its sole discretion, may impose a penalty of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/100THS DOLLARS ($150.00) and increase the interest rate being charged on the Term Loan to the Default Rate for the period of time the requirements remain outstanding starting with the first date of default. However, if Borrower provides Lender with proof of an extension for the filing of Borrower’s tax return, as well as extensions for any Guarantor of the Term Loan, Lender shall not increase the interest rate being charged on the Term Loan to the Default Rate until such extensions expire.

 

Borrower shall also promptly furnish or cause to be furnished to the Lender such additional financial and other information, including, without limitation, financial statements of the Borrower or any Affiliate as the Lender may from time to time reasonably request, including, without limitation, such information as is necessary for the Lender to sell, assign, or otherwise transfer all or portions of, and participations in, the Lender’s interest in the Term Loan hereunder or to enable other financial institutions to become signatories hereto.

 

 

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Section 7.02 Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund

 

If required under Article V, Borrower shall pay to Lender on the first day of each calendar month: (a) one-twelfth of an amount which would be sufficient to pay the taxes payable, or estimated by Lender to be payable, during the next ensuing 12 months; and (b) one-twelfth of an amount which would be sufficient to pay the Insurance Premiums (as such term is defined in Section 9.03) due for the renewal of the coverage afforded by the Policies upon the expiration thereof (the amounts described in clauses (a) and (b) above, collectively, the “Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund”). The Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund and the monthly installments of interest payable under the Note shall be added together and shall be paid as an aggregate sum by Borrower to Lender. Borrower hereby pledges to Lender any and all monies now or hereafter deposited in the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund as additional security for the payment of the Term Loan. Lender will apply the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund to payments of taxes and Insurance Premiums required to be made by Borrower pursuant to Article IX and Section 6.07 hereof. If the amount of the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund shall exceed the amounts due for Taxes and Insurance Premiums pursuant to Article IX and Section 6.07 hereof, Lender shall, in its discretion, return any excess to Borrower or credit such excess against future payments to be made to the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund. If the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund is not sufficient to pay the items set forth in clauses (a) and (b) above, Borrower shall promptly pay to Lender, upon written demand, an amount which Lender shall estimate as sufficient to make up the deficiency. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may apply any sums then comprising the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund to the payment of any Obligations in any order in its sole discretion. Until expended or applied as above provided, any amounts in the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund shall constitute additional security for the Obligations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Tax and Insurance Escrow Fund shall not constitute a trust fund and may be commingled with other monies held by Lender.

 

Section 7.03 Certificates; Reports; Other Information

 

Borrower shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Lender:

 

(a) Promptly after sending, filing, or publishing the same, copies of all proxy statements, financial statements, and reports that the Borrower sends to its public stockholders and copies of all regular and periodic reports and all registration statements that the Borrower files with the Securities and Exchange Commission and copies of all press releases issued by Borrower;

 

(b) Within thirty (30) days after the end of each of the Borrower’s fiscal years, a copy of the Borrower’s projections for operations for the next fiscal year, such projections to be in form and detail satisfactory to the Lender;

 

(c) Together with each of the financial statements set forth in Section 7.01 above, a certificate of the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower stating he has no knowledge that an Event of Default or Potential Default has occurred and is continuing or, if an Event of Default or Potential Default has occurred and is continuing, a statement as to the nature thereof and the action that the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto, together with a certificate of such officer setting forth calculations certified to be true, complete, and correct showing compliance with the financial tests required under Section 8.10, as of the end of such month; and

 

 

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Promptly, such additional financial and other information, including, without limitation, financial statements of the Borrower or any Affiliate as the Lender may from time to time reasonably request, including, without limitation, such information as is necessary for the Lender to sell, assign, or otherwise transfer all or portions of, and participations in, the Lender’s interest in the Term Loan hereunder or to enable other financial institutions to become signatories hereto.

 

Section 7.04 Payment of Indebtedness

 

Borrower shall pay, discharge, or otherwise satisfy at or before maturity or before it becomes delinquent, defaulted, or accelerated, as the case may be, all its Indebtedness (including taxes), except Indebtedness being contested in good faith and for which provision is made to the satisfaction of the Lender for the payment thereof in the event the Borrower is found to be obligated to pay such Indebtedness and which Indebtedness is thereupon promptly paid by the Borrower.

 

Section 7.05 Maintenance of Existence and Properties

 

Borrower shall maintain its organizational existence and maintain all rights, privileges, licenses, approvals, franchises, properties, and assets necessary or desirable in the normal conduct of its business.

 

Section 7.06 Inspection of Property; Books and Records; Discussions

 

Borrower shall keep proper books of record and account in which full, true, and correct entries in conformity with GAAP or best practices in accounting principles and all Requirements of Law shall be made of all dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities, and permit representatives of the Lender (at no cost or expense to the Borrower unless there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default) to visit and inspect any of its properties and examine and make abstracts from and copies of any of its books and records at any reasonable time and as often as may reasonably be desired by the Lender, and to discuss the business, operations, properties, and financial and other condition of the Borrower and any of its Subsidiaries (if any) with officers and employees of such parties, and with their independent certified public accountants.

 

Section 7.07 Notices

 

Borrower shall promptly give written notice to the Lender of:

 

(a) The occurrence of any Potential Default or Event of Default;

 

(b) Any litigation or proceeding affecting the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any) that could have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, property, or financial or other condition of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any); and

 

(c) A material adverse change in the business, operations, property, or financial or other condition of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any).

 

 

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Section 7.08 Expenses

 

Borrower shall pay all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including fees and disbursements of counsel):

 

(a) of the Lender incident to the preparation, negotiation, and administration of the Loan Documents and the protection of the rights of the Lender under the Loan Documents, and

 

(b) of the Lender incident to the enforcement of payment of the Obligations, whether by judicial proceedings or otherwise, and before as well as after judgment including, without limitation, in connection with bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, moratorium, or other similar proceedings involving the Borrower or a “workout” of the Obligations. The obligations of the Borrower under this Section 7.08. shall be effective and enforceable whether or not the Term Loan is made hereunder and shall survive payment of all other Obligations.

 

Section 7.09 Loan Documents

 

Borrower shall comply with and observe all terms and conditions of the Loan Documents.

 

Section 7.10 Insurance

 

Borrower shall obtain and maintain insurance with responsible companies in such amounts and against such risks as are usually carried by Persons engaged in similar businesses similarly situated, and furnish the Lender on request full information as to all such insurance.

 

Section 7.11 Hazardous Materials

 

Borrower shall:

 

(a) Keep and maintain the Mortgaged Property in compliance with, and not cause or permit the Mortgaged Property to be in violation of, any Hazardous Materials Laws or any federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, or regulations relating to industrial hygiene or to the environmental conditions on, under, or about the Mortgaged Property, including, but not limited to, soil and ground water conditions;

 

(b) Not cause or permit the discharge, release, or disposal of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under, or about the Mortgaged Property, nor shall the Borrower use, generate, manufacture, or store, or permit to be used, generated, manufactured, or stored in, on, under, or about the Mortgaged Property, or transport to or from or permit to be transported to or from the Mortgaged Property, any Hazardous Materials;

 

 

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(c) Immediately advise the Lender in writing of: (A) any threatened or actual Hazardous Materials Claims; (B) the Borrower’s receipt of any notice of any violation of Hazardous Materials Laws (and the Borrower shall immediately provide the Lender with a copy of such notice of violation); and (C) the Borrower’s discovery of any occurrence or condition on the Mortgaged Property or any property adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Mortgaged Property that could cause the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof to be in violation of any Hazardous Materials Laws or to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability, or use of the Mortgaged Property under any Hazardous Materials Laws. The Lender shall have the right to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, any legal proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any Hazardous Materials Claims and to have its reasonable attorney fees and disbursements in connection therewith paid by the Borrower;

 

(d) In the event (a Hazardous Materials Event) of a Hazardous Materials Claim, the receipt of a notice of violation as described in the Section 7.11(c)(B), or the discovery of an occurrence or condition as described in Section 7.11(c)(C):

 

(i) Retain, at the Borrower’s own cost, a reputable and experienced environmental consultant reasonably acceptable to the Lender;

 

(ii) Cause such environmental consultant to perform a thorough investigation of the Mortgaged Property and the circumstances that gave rise to the Hazardous Materials Event, and to produce a complete report of such investigation with recommendations as to any further action to be taken on account of such Hazardous Materials Event, a copy of which report shall be provided to the Lender;

 

(iii) If the report of such environmental consultant so recommends, or if otherwise required pursuant to any Hazardous Materials Laws, cause such environmental consultant to prepare a remediation program pursuant to which the circumstances that have given rise to the Hazardous Materials Event are to be fully remedied, which program shall be prepared in coordination with the Borrower and all relevant Governmental Authorities, and approved by all relevant Governmental Authorities;

 

(iv) Cause such remediation program to be carried out with diligence and at all times in compliance with all Hazardous Materials Laws and with the approval of all relevant Governmental Authorities;

 

(v) Upon completion of such remediation program, cause all final approvals from relevant Governmental Authorities to be obtained, and provide evidence to the Lender that the program has been completed and all approvals obtained; and

 

(vi) In the course of carrying out the covenants in previous subsections (i)-(v) of this Section 7.11(d), (1) provide the Lender with such periodic information and notices regarding the Hazardous Materials Event, the environmental consultant’s investigation, and the preparation, approval, and carrying out of any remediation program as the Lender shall require, and (2) allow the Lender to enter and inspect the Mortgaged Property at any time, provided that any such entry and inspection shall not be deemed to impose any liability or responsibility on the Lender with respect to any Hazardous Materials Event or any remediation thereof, nor constitute any representation or warranty by the Lender with respect to any condition, action or activity on or affecting the Mortgaged Property.

 

 

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Section 7.12 ERISA

 

Borrower shall furnish to the Lender:

 

(a) Promptly and in any event within 10 days after the Borrower knows or has reason to know of the occurrence of a Reportable Event with respect to a Plan with regard to which notice must be provided to the PBGC, a copy of such materials required to be filed with the PBGC with respect to such Reportable Event and in each such case a statement of the chief financial officer of the Borrower setting forth details as to such Reportable Event and the action that the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto;

 

(b) Promptly and in any event within 10 days after the Borrower knows or has reason to know of any condition existing with respect to a Plan that presents a material risk of termination of the Plan, imposition of an excise tax, requirement to provide security to the Plan or incurrence of other liability by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate, a statement of the chief financial officer of the Borrower describing such condition;

 

(c) At least ten (10) days prior to the filing by any plan administrator of a Plan of a notice of intent to terminate such Plan, a copy of such notice;

 

(d) Promptly and in no event more than ten (10) days after the filing thereof with the Secretary of the Treasury, a copy of any application by the Borrower or an ERISA Affiliate for a waiver of the minimum funding standard under Section 412 of the Code;

 

(e) Promptly and in no event more than ten (10) days after the filing thereof with the Internal Revenue Service, copies of each annual report that is filed on Form 5500, together with certified financial statements for the Plan (if any) as of the end of such year and actuarial statements on Schedule B to such Form 5500;

 

(f) Promptly and in any event within ten (10) days after it knows or has reason to know of any event or condition that might constitute grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan, a statement of the chief financial officer of the Borrower describing such event or condition;

 

(g) Promptly and in no event more than ten (10) days after receipt thereof by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate, a copy of each notice received by the Borrower or an ERISA Affiliate concerning the imposition of any withdrawal liability under Section 4202 of ERISA; and

 

 

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Promptly after receipt thereof a copy of any notice the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate may receive from the PBGC or the Internal Revenue Service with respect to any Plan or Multi-employer Plan; provided, however, that this Section 7.120 shall not apply to notices of general application promulgated by the PBGC or the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Section 7.13 Indemnification

 

Borrower shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Lender and each of its officers and other employees, representatives, and agents (each, an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all claims, obligations, penalties, actions, suits, judgments, reasonable costs and disbursements, losses, liabilities, and damages (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) of any kind whatsoever (collectively and severally, “Claims”) that may at any time be imposed on, assessed against, or incurred by such Indemnified Party in any way relating to or arising out of the Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby or any action reasonably taken or omitted to be taken by such Indemnified Party in connection with the foregoing; provided, however, that the Borrower shall not be liable for any portion of any Claims arising out of or resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party. Each Indemnified Party agrees that it will promptly notify the Borrower of any claim, action, or suit asserted or commenced against it and that the Borrower may assume the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party at the Borrower’s sole expense; that such Indemnified Party will cooperate with the Borrower on such defense; and that such Indemnified Party will not settle any such claim, action, or suit without the consent of the Borrower. The indemnification obligations of the Borrower hereunder shall survive termination of this Agreement and payment in full of the Obligations.

 

Section 7.14 Compliance

 

Borrower shall comply with all Requirements of Law and Contractual Obligations.

 

Section 7.15 Further Assurances

 

Borrower shall promptly, on request by the Lender, do, execute, acknowledge, deliver, record, re-record, file, re-file, register, and re-register any and all such further acts as the lender may reasonably require from time to time in order to (1) carry out more effectively the purposes of this Agreement or any other Loan Document and (2) assure, preserve, protect, and confirm to the Lender the rights granted or now or hereafter intended to be granted to the Lender under any Loan Document.

 

Section 7.16 Borrower’s Accounts

 

Borrower shall deposit in Borrower’s accounts with Lender all sums received as payments on Borrower’s accounts receivable and maintain all of Borrower’s operating accounts with Lender.

 

ARTICLE VIII. NEGATIVE COVENANTS

 

The Borrower hereby agrees that, as long as any Obligations remain unpaid, the Borrower shall not, directly or indirectly:

 

 

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Section 8.01 Liens

 

Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist, any Lien upon the Vessel except:

 

(a) Liens or charges for current taxes, assessments, or other governmental charges that are not delinquent or that remain payable without penalty, or the validity of which are contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings upon stay of execution of the enforcement thereof, provided the Borrower shall have set aside on its books and shall maintain adequate reserves for the payment of same in conformity with GAAP or best practices in accounting principles;

 

(b) Liens, deposits, or pledges made to secure statutory obligations, surety, or appeal bonds, or bonds for the release of attachments or for stay of execution, or to secure the performance of bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the payment of borrowed money), leases, or for purposes of like general nature in the ordinary course of the Borrower’s business;

 

(c) Purchase money security interests for property hereafter acquired, conditional sale agreements, or other title retention agreements, with respect to property hereafter acquired; provided, however, that no such security interest or agreement shall extend to any property other than the property acquired;

 

(d) Liens securing Permitted Secured Debt; and

 

(e) Liens arising on a renewal, extension, or refunding of the Indebtedness secured by any Lien permitted hereunder; provided, however, that the principal amount of such Indebtedness secured by such Lien immediately prior to such renewal, extension, or refunding may not be increased and such Lien may not be extended to cover any additional property or assets.

 

Section 8.02 Indebtedness

 

Create, incur, assume, or suffer to exist, or otherwise become or be liable, or cause any Subsidiary (if any) to create, incur, assume, or suffer to exist, or otherwise become or be liable, in respect of any Indebtedness except:

 

(a) The Obligations;

 

(b) Indebtedness reflected in the financial statements referred to in Section 6.01;

 

(c) Trade debt incurred in the ordinary course of business and outstanding less than thirty (30) days after the same has become due and payable or which is being contested in good faith, provided provision is made to the satisfaction of the Lender for the eventual payment thereof in the event it is found that such contested trade debt is payable by the Borrower;

 

(d) Indebtedness secured by Liens permitted under Section 8.01; and

 

 

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(e) Permitted Other Debt.

 

Section 8.03 Consolidation and Merger

 

Liquidate or dissolve or enter into any consolidation, merger, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, or other combination except that the Borrower may be consolidated with or merged with any Person, provided that in any such merger or consolidation, the Borrower shall be the surviving or resulting entity and immediately after the effectiveness of such merger or consolidation, there shall have occurred and be continuing no Event of Default or Potential Default.

 

Section 8.04 Acquisitions

 

Purchase or acquire or incur liability for the purchase or acquisition of any or all of the assets or business of any Person other than in the normal course of business as presently conducted.

 

Section 8.05 Payment of Dividends

 

Upon Lender’s determination of an Event of Default on the part of the Borrower as provided herein or a default as otherwise provided in the Loan Documents, declare or pay any dividends upon its membership shares now or hereafter outstanding or make any distribution of assets to its members as such, whether in cash, property, or securities, except dividends payable in membership units and cash in lieu of fractional shares or in options, warrants, or other rights to purchase membership units.

 

Section 8.06 Purchase or Retirement of Borrower Shares

 

Acquire, purchase, redeem, or retire any Borrower shares now or hereafter outstanding.

 

Section 8.07 Investments; Advances

 

Make or commit to make any advance, loan, or extension of credit or capital contribution to, or purchase any stock, bonds, notes, debentures, or other securities of, or make any other investment in, any Person.

 

Section 8.08 Sale of Assets

 

Sell, lease, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any of its assets (other than obsolete or worn out property), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than in the ordinary course of business as presently conducted and at fair market value.

 

Section 8.09 ERISA

 

(a) Terminate or withdraw from any Plan so as to result in any material liability to the PBGC;

 

(b) Engage in or permit any person to engage in any Prohibited Transaction involving any Plan that would subject the Borrower to any material tax, penalty, or other liability;

 

 

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(c) Incur or suffer to exist any material Accumulated Funding Deficiency, whether or not waived, involving any Plan;

 

(d) Allow or suffer to exist any event or condition that presents a risk of incurring a material liability to the PBGC;

 

(e) Amend any Plan so as to require the posting of security under Section 401(a)(29) of the Code; or

 

(f) Fail to make payments required under Section 412(m) of the Code and Section 302(e) of ERISA that would subject the Borrower to any material tax, penalty, or other liability.

 

Section 8.10 Reserved

 

Section 8.11 Transactions with Affiliates

 

Purchase, acquire or lease any property from, or sell, transfer or lease any property to, or lend or advance any money to, or borrow any money from, or guarantee any obligation of, or acquire any stock, obligations or securities of, or enter into any merger or consolidation agreement, or any management or similar fee, agreement with, any Affiliate, or enter into any other transaction or arrangement or make any payment to or otherwise deal with, in the ordinary course of business or otherwise, any Affiliate other than: (1) on terms no less favorable to the Borrower as would be obtained in an arms-length transaction with a non-Affiliate, and (2) if but only if such transaction, arrangement, payment or other dealing would not violate any other term or provision of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

 

Section 8.12 Accounting Changes

 

Make any significant change in accounting treatment or reporting practices, except as required by GAAP or best practices in accounting principles, or change the fiscal year of the Borrower or of any of its Subsidiaries (if any).

 

ARTICLE IX. INSURANCE

 

Section 9.01 Coverage

 

Borrower at its sole cost and expense, will keep the Vessel insured during the remaining term of this Agreement for the mutual benefit of Borrower and Lender against loss or damage covered by a standard Vessel insurance policy including, without limitation, liability, hull and machinery. Such insurance shall be in an amount no less than an amount acceptable to the Lender, with such deductibles, and covering such risks as are customarily carried by companies engaged in similar businesses and owning similar vessels in localities where the Borrower operates to compensate for damage or loss on a replacement cost basis and for business interruption and loss of rents as required below. The deductible in respect of such insurance shall not exceed two percent (2.00%) of the sum insured unless a higher deductible is required by law;. Unless such Insurance Premiums are deposited in escrow pursuant to Section 7.02 of this Agreement, the premiums for the insurance carried in accordance with this Article IX shall be paid annually in advance and each policy shall contain the replacement cost endorsement with a waiver of depreciation.

 

 

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Section 9.02 Policy Types

 

Borrower shall also obtain and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, for the mutual benefit of Borrower and Lender, the following policies of insurance:

 

(a) liability insurance, including broad form property damage, blanket contractual and personal injuries (including death resulting therefrom) coverages, and containing minimum limits per occurrence of ONE MILLION AND 00/100THS DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) for the Mortgaged Property and any improvements thereon;

 

(b) Hull insurance;

 

(c) Machinery insurance

 

(d) such other insurance as may from time to time be reasonably required in writing by Lender pursuant to the Commitment Letter or otherwise in order to protect its interests in the Mortgaged Property.

 

Section 9.03 Rating

 

All policies of insurance required pursuant to this Article (collectively, the “Policies”) shall: (i) be issued by either an insurer with an “A” rating or better for claims paying ability by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Rating Group, or a general policy rating of “A” or better and a financial class of VIII or better assigned by A.M. Best Company, Inc.; (ii) contain a standard noncontributory mortgagee clause naming Lender as the person to which all payments made by such insurance company shall be paid; (iii) be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement without cost to Lender; (iv) be assigned and delivered to Lender; (v) contain such provisions as Lender deems reasonably necessary or appropriate to protect its interest including, without limitation, endorsements providing that neither Borrower nor Lender nor any other party shall be a co-insurer thereunder, and that Lender shall receive at least 30 days prior written notice of any modification, reduction or cancellation; and (vi) be satisfactory in form and substance to Lender, and be approved by Lender as to amounts, form, risk coverage, deductible, loss payees and insureds. Borrower shall pay the premiums for the Policies (the “Insurance Premiums”) as they become due and payable. Not later than 30 days prior to the expiration date of each of the Policies, Borrower will deliver to Lender satisfactory evidence of the renewal of each Policy.

 

Section 9.04 Notice

 

If the Mortgaged Property shall be damaged or destroyed, in whole or in part, by fire or other casualty, Borrower shall give prompt notice thereof to Lender.

 

 

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Section 9.05 Borrower in Default

 

In the case of a loss covered by Policies and Borrower is in default under the terms of this Agreement, Lender may: (A) settle and adjust any claim without the consent of Borrower, or (B) allow Borrower to agree with the insurance company or companies on the amount to be paid upon the loss. If no Event of Default has occurred and be continuing, Borrower may adjust all losses if such adjustment is carried out in a competent and timely manner, and provided in any case that Lender shall be, and is hereby, authorized to collect and receipt for any such insurance proceeds. The expenses incurred by Lender in the adjustment and collection of insurance proceeds shall become part of the Obligations, shall be secured by the Mortgaged Property and shall be reimbursed by Borrower to Lender on demand.

 

Section 9.06 Borrower Not in Default

 

In the event of any insured damage to or destruction of the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof (an “Insured Casualty”) where: (A) the proceeds of insurance, together with any additional funds provided by Borrower, are sufficient to enable Borrower to fully restore the Mortgaged Property; (B) the term of, and proceeds derived from, Borrower’s business interruption insurance (or other similar insurance) shall be sufficient to fully cover the period that the Mortgaged Property is undergoing restoration; (C) Lender determines that the restoration is reasonably capable of being completed at least 12 months prior to the Final Maturity Date; then, if no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing and after injection by Borrower of the equity required by it toward the reconstruction, the proceeds of insurance shall be paid to Borrower for the cost of restoring, repairing, replacing or rebuilding the Mortgaged Property or the part thereof subject to the Insured Casualty, as provided for below; and Borrower hereby covenants and agrees forthwith to commence and diligently to prosecute such restoring, repairing, replacing or rebuilding.

 

Except as provided in the paragraph above, the proceeds of insurance collected upon any Insured Casualty shall, at the option of Lender in its sole discretion, be applied to the payment of the Obligations or paid to Borrower for the cost of restoring, repairing, replacing or rebuilding the Mortgaged Property or the part thereof subject to the Insured Casualty, in the manner set forth below. In no case shall any such application reduce or postpone any payments otherwise required pursuant to the Note.

 

Section 9.07 Repairing Mortgaged Property

 

In the event that proceeds of insurance, if any, shall be made available to Borrower for the restoring, repairing, or replacing the Mortgaged Property, Borrower hereby covenants to restore, repair, or replace the Mortgaged Property to be of at least equal value and of substantially the same character as prior to such damage or destruction, all to be effected in accordance with applicable law and plans and specifications approved in advance by Lender; provided, however, that Borrower shall pay all costs (and if required by Lender, shall deposit the total thereof with Lender in advance) of such restoring, repairing, or replacing in excess of the net proceeds of insurance made available pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

 

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Section 9.08 Disbursements and Payments

 

In the event Borrower is entitled to payment out of insurance proceeds held by Lender, such proceeds shall be disbursed from time to time upon Lender being furnished with: (A) evidence satisfactory to it of the estimated cost of completion of the restoration, repair, replacement and rebuilding; (B) funds, or, at Lender’s option, assurances satisfactory to Lender that such funds are available, sufficient in addition to the proceeds of insurance to complete the proposed restoration, repair, replacement and rebuilding; and (C) such architect’s certificates, waivers of lien for work previously performed or contemporaneously funded, contractor’s sworn statements, title insurance endorsements, bonds, plats of survey and such other evidences of cost, payment and performance as Lender may reasonably require and approve. Lender may, in any event, require that all plans and specifications for such restoration, repair, replacement and rebuilding be submitted to and approved by Lender prior to commencement of work (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld). No payment made prior to the final completion of the restoration, repair, replacement and rebuilding shall exceed ninety (90.00%) percent of the value of the work performed from time to time. Funds other than proceeds of insurance shall be disbursed prior to disbursement of such proceeds, and at all times the undisbursed balance of such proceeds remaining in Lender’s possession, together with funds deposited for that purpose or irrevocably committed to the satisfaction of Lender by or on behalf of Borrower for that purpose, shall be at least sufficient in the reasonable judgment of Lender to pay for the cost of completion of the restoration, repair, replacement or rebuilding, free and clear of all liens and claims of lien. Any surplus which may remain out of insurance proceeds held by Lender after payment of such costs of restoration, repair, replacement or rebuilding shall be delivered to the Borrower holding the applicable insurance policy, provided such restoration was performed in accordance with the provisions of this Article IX and the Borrower is not then in default of their obligations under the Loan Documents.

 

Section 9.09 Separate Coverage

 

Borrower shall not carry separate insurance, concurrent in kind or form or contributing in the event of loss, with any insurance required under this Article IX. In the event that Borrower does carry any such insurance not required under, and in violation of, this Agreement, any such insurance affecting the Mortgaged Property shall be for the mutual benefit of Borrower and Lender, as their respective interests may appear, and shall be subject to all other provisions of this Article IX.

 

ARTICLE X. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

Upon the occurrence of any of the following events (an Event of Default):

 

(a) The Borrower shall fail to pay any principal and interest on the Term Loan on the date when due or fail to pay within five days of the date when due any other Obligation under the Loan Documents;

 

(b) Any representation or warranty made by the Borrower in any Loan Document or in connection with any Loan Document shall be inaccurate or incomplete in any respect on or as of the date made:

 

(c) The Borrower shall fail to maintain its organizational existence or shall default in the observance or performance of any covenant or agreement contained in Article VII or Article VIII;

 

 

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(d) The Borrower shall fail to observe or perform any other term or provision contained in the Loan Documents and such failure shall continue for thirty (30) days;

 

(e) The Borrower shall default in any payment of principal of or interest on any Indebtedness (other than the Obligations) or any other event shall occur, the effect of which is to permit such Indebtedness to be declared or otherwise to become due prior to its stated maturity;

 

(f) Either:

 

(i) The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any), shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (A) under any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition, or other relief with respect to it or its debts, or (B) seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any) shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or

 

(ii) There shall be commenced against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any), any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to previously in clause (i) above, that (A) results in the entry of an order for relief or any such adjudication or appointment; (B) remains undismissed, undischarged, or unbonded for a period of sixty (60) days; or

 

(iii) there shall be commenced against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any), any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint, or similar process against all or substantially all of its assets that results in the entry of an order for any such relief that shall not have been vacated, discharged, stayed, satisfied, or bonded pending appeal within sixty (60) days from the entry thereof; or

 

(iv) the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any), shall take any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in (other than in connection with a final settlement), any of the acts set forth in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) above; or

 

(v) the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any), shall generally
not, or shall be unable to, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due;

 

(g) Either:

 

(i) Any Reportable Event or a Prohibited Transaction shall occur with respect to any Plan; or

 

 

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(ii) A notice of intent to terminate a Plan under Section 4041 of ERISA shall be filed; or

 

(iii) A notice shall be received by the plan administrator of a Plan that the PBGC has instituted proceedings to terminate a Plan or appoint a trustee to administer a Plan; or

 

(iv) Any other event or condition shall exist that might, in the opinion of the Lender, constitute grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan; or

 

(v) The Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate shall withdraw from a Multiemployer Plan under circumstances that the Lender determines could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Borrower;

 

(h) One or more judgments or decrees shall be entered against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (if any) and all such judgments or decrees shall not have been vacated, discharged, stayed, satisfied, or bonded pending appeal within fifteen (15) days from the entry thereof or in any event later than five days prior to the date of any proposed sale thereunder; or

 

(i) The Borrower shall fail to observe or comply with any term or condition of the Ship Mortgage, or shall attempt to rescind or revoke the Ship Mortgage, with respect to future transactions or otherwise;

 

THEN, automatically upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under subsection (f) of Article X, and at the option of the Lender upon the occurrence of any other Event of Default, the Lender’s obligation to make the Term Loan hereunder shall terminate and the Obligations shall become immediately due and payable, without demand upon or presentment to the Borrower, which are expressly waived by the Borrower, and the Lender may immediately exercise all rights, powers, and remedies set forth in Article XI and those available to it at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

ARTICLE XI. REMEDIES OF LENDER

 

Section 11.01 Actions by Lender

 

Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and notice to the Borrower, Lender may take such action, without demand, as it deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against Borrower and in and to the Mortgaged Property by Lender itself or otherwise including, without limitation, the following actions, each of which may be pursued concurrently or otherwise, at such time and in such order as Lender may determine, in its sole discretion, without impairing or otherwise affecting the other rights and remedies of Lender:

 

(a) exercise any right or remedy under any of the Loan Documents or otherwise available at law or in equity including instituting the Default Rate pursuant to Section 3.04 and/or the Late Payment Charge pursuant to Section 3.09;

 

(b) declare the entire Term Loan to be immediately due and payable;

 

 

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(c) institute a proceeding or proceedings, judicial or nonjudicial, by advertisement or otherwise, for the complete foreclosure of the Mortgaged Property in which case the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein may be sold for cash or otherwise in one or more parcels or in several interests or portions and in any order or manner;

 

(d) with or without entry, to the extent permitted and pursuant to the procedures provided by applicable law, institute proceedings for the partial foreclosure of the Mortgaged Property for the portion of the Term Loan then due and payable, subject to the continuing lien of the Mortgaged Property for the balance of the Term Loan not then due;

 

(e) sell for cash or otherwise the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof and all estate, claim, demand, right, title and interest of Borrower therein and rights of redemption thereof, pursuant to the power of sale contained herein or otherwise, at one or more sales, as an entity or in parcels, at such time and place, upon such terms and after such notice thereof as may be required or permitted by law;

 

(f) institute an action, suit or proceeding in equity for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein, the Note or in the other Loan Documents;

 

(g) recover judgment on the Note either before, during or after any proceedings for the enforcement of the Term Loan;

 

(h) apply for the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator or conservator of the Mortgaged Property, without notice and without regard for the adequacy of the security for the Term Loan and without regard for the solvency of Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or of any Person, firm or other entity liable for the payment of the Term Loan;

 

(i) under applicable law collect all rents and enter into or upon the Mortgaged Property, either personally or by its agents, nominees or attorneys and dispossess Borrower and its agents and servants therefrom, and thereupon Lender may to the maximum extent permitted, or not restricted, under applicable law: (A) use, operate, manage, control, insure, maintain, repair, restore and otherwise deal with all and every part of the Mortgaged Property and conduct the business thereat; (B) complete any construction on the Mortgaged Property in such manner and form as Lender deems advisable; (C) make alterations, additions, renewals, replacements and improvements to or on the Mortgaged Property; (D) exercise all rights and powers of Borrower with respect to the Mortgaged Property, whether in the name of Borrower or otherwise including, without limitation, the right to make, cancel, enforce or modify any permits of the Mortgaged Property and every part thereof; and (E) apply the receipts from the Mortgaged Property to the payment of the Term Loan, after deducting therefrom all expenses (including Lender’s attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the aforesaid operations and all amounts necessary to pay the taxes, assessments, insurance and other charges in connection with the Mortgaged Property, as well as just and reasonable compensation for the services of Lender, its counsel, agents and employees; and,

 

 

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(j) require Borrower to pay monthly in advance to Lender, or any receiver appointed to collect the Rents, the fair and reasonable rental value for the use and occupancy of any portion of the Mortgaged Property occupied by Borrower and require Borrower to vacate and surrender possession of the Mortgaged Property to Lender or to such receiver and, in default thereof, evict Borrower by summary proceedings or otherwise.

 

Section 11.02 Continuing Lien

 

In the event of a sale, by foreclosure or otherwise, of less than all of the Mortgaged Property, the Term Loan shall continue as a lien on the remaining portion of the Mortgaged Property. No recovery of any judgment by Lender and no levy of an execution under any judgment upon the Mortgaged Property or upon any other property of Borrower shall affect in any manner or to any extent the lien of the Term Loan upon the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof, or any liens, rights, powers or remedies of Lender hereunder, but such liens, rights, powers and remedies of Lender shall continue unimpaired as before.

 

Section 11.03 Sale Proceeds

 

The proceeds of any sale made under or by virtue of this Article XI, together with any other sums which then may be held by Lender under this Agreement, whether under the provisions of this Article XI or otherwise, shall be applied by Lender to the payment of the Term Loan in such priority and proportion as Lender in its sole discretion shall deem proper.

 

Section 11.04 Lender’s Right to Adjourn

 

Lender may adjourn from time to time any sale by it to be made under or by virtue of this Agreement by announcement at the time and place appointed for such sale or for such adjourned sale or sales; and, except as otherwise provided by any applicable provision of law, Lender, without further notice or publication, may make such sale at the time and place to which such sale shall be so adjourned.

 

Section 11.05 Transfer of Title

 

Upon the completion of any sale or sales pursuant hereto, Lender or an officer of any court empowered to do so, shall execute and deliver to the accepted purchaser or purchasers a good and sufficient instrument, or good and sufficient instruments, conveying, assigning and transferring all estate, right, title and interest in and to the property and rights sold. Lender is hereby irrevocably appointed the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of Borrower, to act in its name and stead (such power of attorney being coupled with an interest, and irrevocable), to make all necessary conveyances, assignments, transfers and deliveries of the Mortgaged Property and rights so sold and for that purpose Lender may execute all necessary instruments of conveyance, assignment and transfer, and may substitute one or more persons with like power, Borrower hereby ratifying and confirming all that its attorney or such substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do by virtue hereof. Any sale or sales made under or by virtue of this Article XI, whether made under the power of sale herein granted or under or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale, shall operate to divest all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, of Borrower in and to the properties and rights so sold, and shall be a perpetual bar both at law and in equity against Borrower and against any and all persons claiming or who may claim the same, or any part thereof from, through or under Borrower.

 

 

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Section 11.06 Settlement

 

Upon any sale made under or by virtue of this Article XI, whether made under the power of sale herein granted or under or by virtue of judicial proceedings or of a judgment or decree of foreclosure and sale, Lender may bid for and acquire the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof and in lieu of paying cash therefor may make settlement for the purchase price by crediting upon the Term Loan the net sales price after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale and costs of the action and any other sums which Lender is authorized to deduct under this Agreement.

 

Section 11.07 Lender’s Right to Terminate

 

Lender may terminate or rescind any proceeding or other action brought in connection with its exercise of the remedies provided in this Article XI at any time before the conclusion thereof, as determined in Lender’s sole discretion and without prejudice to Lender.

 

Section 11.08 No Waiver

 

Lender may resort to any remedies and the security given by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents in whole or in part, and in such portions and in such order as determined by Lender’s sole discretion. No such action shall in any way be considered a waiver of any rights, benefits or remedies evidenced or provided by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents. The failure of Lender to exercise any right, remedy or option provided in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall not be deemed a waiver of such right, remedy or option or of any covenant or obligation secured by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents. No acceptance by Lender of any payment after the occurrence of any Event of Default and no payment by Lender of any obligation for which Borrower is liable hereunder shall be deemed to waive or cure any Event of Default with respect to Borrower, or Borrower’s liability to pay such obligation. No sale of all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property, no forbearance on the part of Lender, and no extension of time for the payment of the whole or any portion of the Term Loan or any other indulgence given by Lender to Borrower, shall operate to release or in any manner affect the interest of Lender in the remaining Mortgaged Property or the liability of Borrower to pay the Term Loan unless Lender agrees to such waiver in writing. No waiver by Lender shall be effective unless it is in writing and then only to the extent specifically stated.

 

Section 11.09 No Impairment

 

The interests and rights of Lender under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall not be impaired by any indulgence, including: (i) any renewal, extension or modification which Lender may grant with respect to any of the Term Loan; (ii) any surrender, compromise, release, renewal, extension, exchange or substitution which Lender may grant with respect to the Mortgaged Property or any portion thereof; or (iii) any release or indulgence granted to any maker, endorser, guarantor or surety of any of the Term Loan.

 

 

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Section 11.10 Conflicts

 

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if any of the foregoing remedies conflict or are otherwise inconsistent with any remedies available under this Agreement (or as a matter of law in the jurisdiction governing this Agreement) then, to the extent permitted as a matter of law in the jurisdiction in which any such remedy is being sought, such inconsistency shall be resolved in favor of the interpretation that would grant Lender the broadest possible remedies.

 

Section 11.11 Waiver of Statute of Limitations

 

Borrower hereby expressly waives and releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, the pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of the Term Loan or performance of its obligations under any of the Loan Documents.

 

Section 11.12 Waiver of Setoff and Counterclaim

 

All amounts due under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be payable without setoff, counterclaim or any deduction whatsoever. Borrower hereby waives the right to assert a counterclaim (other than compulsory counterclaims) in any action or proceeding brought against it by Lender, or arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or the Term Loan.

 

ARTICLE XII. SECURITY

 

All amounts due with respect to the Term Loan, the Note and this Loan Agreement from Borrower to Lender, whether now existing or hereafter arising shall be secured by the following:

 

Section 12.01 Mortgaged Property

 

The parties hereto agree that the repayment of the Obligations and all amounts due under this Agreement shall be secured by, among other things, the Mortgaged Property and that in an Event of Default or other default hereunder, Lender may foreclose on the Mortgaged Properties and/or any other Collateral pledged pursuant to the Ship Mortgage.

 

Section 12.02 Assignment of Leases, Rents and Contracts

 

Borrower shall cause to be assigned all rights under, and pledge all leases, rents and contracts generated from the Mortgaged Property, presently and hereafter.

 

Section 12.03 Reserved

 

Section 12.04 Reserved

 

Section 12.05 Reserved

 

Section 12.06 Insurance

 

 

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Borrower shall provide, or shall cause to be provided, duplicate originals of certificates of insurance (the “Insurance”) in which Lender is named as “mortgagee” thereunder, including comprehensive “builder’s risk”, general liability, insurance, business interruption insurance and hurricane and windstorm insurance as well as loss of rents insurance. Such Insurance must be convertible to “all risk” and must comply with Article IX of this Loan Agreement.

 

Section 12.07 Recording

 

Borrower forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement and thereafter, from time to time, will cause this Agreement, and any security instrument creating a lien or security interest or evidencing the lien thereof upon the Mortgaged Property and each instrument of further assurance to be filed, registered or recorded in such manner and in such places as may be required by any present or future law in order to publish notice of and fully to protect the lien or security interest thereof upon, and the interest of Lender in, the Mortgaged Property. Borrower will pay all filing, registration or recording fees, and all expenses incident to the preparation, execution and acknowledgment of this Agreement, any mortgage supplemental thereto, any security instrument with respect to the Mortgaged Property and any instrument of further assurance, and all federal, state, county and municipal taxes, duties, imposts, assessments and charges arising out of or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any mortgage supplemental thereto, any security instrument with respect to the Mortgaged Property or any instrument of further assurance, except where prohibited by law so to do. Borrower shall hold harmless and indemnify Lender, its successors and assigns, against any liability incurred by reason of the imposition of any tax on the making and recording of this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

Section 13.01 No Assignment

 

The Borrower may not assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Lender. Any purported assignment by the Borrower in violation of the previous sentence shall be automatically deemed null and void. Subject to the foregoing, all provisions contained in this Agreement or any document or agreement referred to herein or relating hereto shall inure to the benefit of the Lender, its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon the Borrower, its successors and assigns.

 

Section 13.02 Amendment; No Waiver

 

This Agreement may not be amended or terms or provisions hereof waived unless such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed by the Lender and the Borrower. It is expressly agreed and understood that the failure by the Lender to elect to accelerate amounts outstanding hereunder shall not constitute an amendment or waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document. No delay or failure by the Lender to exercise any right, power, or remedy shall constitute a waiver thereof by the Lender, and no single or partial exercise by the Lender of any right, power, or remedy shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or any exercise of any other rights, powers, or remedies.

 

 

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Section 13.03 Cumulative Rights

 

The rights, powers, and remedies of the Lender hereunder are cumulative and in addition to all rights, powers, and remedies provided under any and all agreements between the Borrower and the Lender relating hereto, at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

Section 13.04 Entire Agreement

 

This Agreement and the documents and agreements referred to herein embody the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

Section 13.05 Survival

 

All representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements herein contained on the part of the Borrower shall survive the termination of this Agreement and shall be effective until the Obligations are paid and performed in full or longer as expressly provided herein.

 

Section 13.06 Notices

 

All notices, consents, requests, and demands to or upon the respective parties hereto shall be in writing (including by electronic mail), and shall be deemed to have been given or made when delivered in person to those Persons listed on the signature pages hereof or when deposited in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, with a copy sent by electronic mail as hereafter described, or, in the case of the overnight courier services when delivered to the overnight courier service, or in the case electronic mail notice, when sent, verification received, in each case addressed as set forth on the signature pages hereof, or such other address as either party may designate by notice to the other in accordance with the terms of this Section 13.06.

 

Section 13.07 Governing Law

 

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States Virgin Islands.

 

Section 13.08 Transfers

 

The Borrower acknowledges that the Lender may elect to sell, assign, and otherwise transfer to other Persons (each, a Transferee) all or portions of, and participations in, the Lender’s interest in the Term Loan hereunder from time to time and expressly agrees that the holder of any interest in the Term Loan shall be a “Lender” hereunder, including, without limitation, with respect to the provisions of 0 above. For purposes of this Section 13.08 the Lender may disclose to any potential or actual Transferee any and all information supplied to Lender by or on behalf of the Borrower. The Borrower agrees to execute and deliver to the Lender such documents, instruments, and agreements, including, without limitation, amendments to the Loan Documents, deemed necessary or desirable by the Lender to effect such transfers.

 

Section 13.09 Counterparts

 

This Agreement and the other Loan Documents may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which together shall constitute one agreement.

 

 

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Section 13.10 Accounting Terms

 

All accounting terms not otherwise defined herein are used with the meanings given such terms under GAAP or best practices in accounting principles.

 

Section 13.11 Marshalling; Payments Set Aside

 

The Lender shall not be under any obligation to marshal any assets in favor of the Borrower or any other Person or against or in payment of any or all of the Obligations. To the extent that the Borrower makes a payment or payments to the Lender or the Lender exercises its rights of setoff, and such payment or payments or the proceeds of such enforcement or setoff or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside, or required (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by the Lender in its discretion) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver, or any other party in connection with any insolvency proceeding, or otherwise, then to the extent of such recovery, the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred.

 

Section 13.12 Setoff

 

In addition to any rights and remedies of the Lender provided by law, if an Event of Default exists, the Lender is authorized at any time and from time to time, without prior notice to the Borrower, any such notice being waived by the Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held by, and other indebtedness at any time owing to, the Lender to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower against any and all Obligations owing to the Lender, now or hereafter existing, irrespective of whether or not the Lender shall have made demand under this Agreement or any Loan Document and although such Obligations may be contingent or unmatured. The Lender agrees promptly to notify the Borrower after any such set-off and application made by the Lender; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set-off and application.

 

Section 13.13 Severability

 

The illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any instrument or agreement required hereunder or thereunder shall not in any way affect or impair the legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof or thereof.

 

Section 13.14 No Third Parties Benefited

 

This Agreement and the other Loan Documents are made and entered into for the sole protection and legal benefit of the Borrowers and the Lender, and their permitted successors and assigns, and no other Person shall be a direct or indirect legal beneficiary of, or have any direct or indirect cause of action or claim in connection with, this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents. The Lender has no obligation to any Person not a party to this Agreement or other Loan Documents.

 

 

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Section 13.15 Authorization to Disclose

 

The Borrower hereby authorizes the Lender to disclose to the Guarantor any and all information concerning the Borrower, its business, properties, and condition (financial or otherwise) now or hereafter in the Lender’s possession or within its control to the extent deemed necessary or desirable by the Lender.

 

Section 13.16 Disputed Claims Arbitration

 

In the event a claim or controversy arises concerning the interpretation or enforcement of any of the terms of the Loan Documents, the Lender and the Borrower agree that such claim or controversy shall be settled by final, binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, which rules are hereby incorporated by reference. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Depositions may be taken and other discovery may be obtained during such arbitration proceedings to the same extent as authorized in civil judicial proceedings. The unsuccessful party shall pay the costs of conducting the arbitration. The arbitrator shall not have the power or authority to award punitive damages for or against either party to this Agreement. No provision of, or the exercise of any rights under, this Section 13.16, shall limit the right of any part to exercise self-help remedies such as setoff, to foreclose against any real or personal property collateral at any time securing the Obligations, or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as injunctive relief or the appointment of a receiver from a court having jurisdiction before, during or after the pendency of any arbitration. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of provisional or ancillary remedies or exercise of self-help remedies shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration.

 

Section 13.17 Consent to Jurisdiction

 

SUBJECT TO Section 13.16 ABOVE, ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS OR OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DISTRICT OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN AND BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER CONSENTS, FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. EACH OF THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION, INCLUDING ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH JURISDICTION IN RESPECT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENT RELATED HERETO. THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER EACH WAIVE PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, OR OTHER PROCESS, WHICH MAY BE MADE BY ANY OTHER MEANS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

 

 

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Section 13.18 Waiver of Jury Trial

 

SUBJECT TO Section 13.16 ABOVE, THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER EACH WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED ON OR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY PARTICIPANT OR ASSIGNEE, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, OR OTHERWISE. THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER EACH AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM, OR OTHER PROCEEDING THAT SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS OR

 

ANY PROVISION HEREOF OR THEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

WITNESSES TO ALL: BORROWER:
   
  /s/Scott Stawski
  HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC
     
  By: Scott Stawski
  Title: Member Manager

 

  /s/Hope Stawski
  HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC
     
  By: Hope Stawski
  Title: Member Manager

 

  GUARANTOR:
   
  /s/Scott Stawski
  SCOTT STAWSKI
   
  /s/Hope Stawski
  HOPE STAWSKI

 

 

MCB – HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC 
Page 42 of 47 

 

  LENDER:
     
  /s/Rohit L. Khiani
  MERCHANTS COMMERCIAL BANK
     
  By: Rohit L. Khiani
  Title: Vice President

 

Mortgage Loan Originator: Rohit L. Khiani

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry Identification Number: 681704

Mortgage Loan Origination Company: Merchants Commercial Bank

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry Identification Number: 458297

 

 

MCB – HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC 

 

Exhibit A

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

 

MCB – HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC 

 

Exhibit B

 

SCHEDULE OF LITIGATION

 

NONE

 

 

MCB – HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC 

 

Exhibit C

 

SCHEDULE OF SUBSIDIARIES

 

NONE

 

 

MCB – HAM & CHEESE EVENTS, LLC D/B/A SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS USVI LLC 

 

Exhibit D

 

PERMITTED OTHER DEBT

 

NONE

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.45

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

$256,000.00 June 12th, 2023
  St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, STDC HOLDINGS INCORPORATED, a U.S. Virgin Islands corporation having a mailing address of 650 I Red Hook Plaza, PMB 201-465, St. Thomas, VI 00802 (the “Borrower”), promises to pay to MERCHANTS COMMERCIAL BANK, a bank organized under the laws of the United States Virgin Islands and having offices at 4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite I 00, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1816 (the “Bank”) the principal sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND AND 00/lO0THS DOLLARS ($256,000.00) in lawful money of the United States of America or so much thereof as shall have been advanced and remain outstanding, together with interest at the WSJ Prime Rate listed in the Wall Street Journal as an interest rate basis for bo1TOwings, as in effect from time to time plus Two Percent (2.00%) (together the “Interest Rate”) as provided in that certain Term Loan Agreement between the Bank and the Borrower, dated as of even date (the “Loan Agreement”). Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.

 

The amount of the monthly payment may be adjusted by the Bank from time to time and at anytime in accordance with changes in the rate of interest shown in Sections 2.02 and 2.04 of the Loan Agreement. Payments of principal and interest shall be made monthly as provided in the Loan Agreement at the office of the Bank or at such other place as the holder may, from time to time, designate in writing.

 

This Promissory Note shall be payable in seventy one (7 I) consecutive monthly installments of principal and interest based on a ten (10)-year amortization schedule, each such installment payable by the fifth day of each calendar month, commencing July 5, 2023 and the final installment being due on May 5, 2029 in the amount of the full remaining outstanding principal balance due under Loan A in the Loan Agreement plus interest and other outstanding Obligations.

 

If any amount is not paid in full when due hereunder, such unpaid amount shall bear interest, to be paid upon demand, from the due date thereof until the date of actual payment (and before as well as after judgment) computed at the per annum Default Rate set forth in Section 3.04 of the Loan Agreement. Reference is hereby made to the Loan Agreement and the Loan Documents for rights and obligations of payment and prepayment, events of default, and the right of the Bank to accelerate the maturity hereof upon the occurrence of such events.

 

This Promissory Note may be prepaid at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in pai1, without any premium or penalty therefor; provided, however, that all such prepayments shall be applied first toward interest accrued on this Promissory Note, and then toward installments of principal due in the inverse order of their maturity.

 

This obligation shall become due and payable in its entirety in accordance with the provisions contained in the Loan Agreement. Presentment for payment, notice of dishonor and protest for nonpayment are expressly waived. The Borrower expressly waives trial by jury in any litigation involving or concerning this Promissory Note.

 

This Promissory Note replaces in its entirety that certain Promissory Note from Ham & Cheese Events, LLC cl/b/a Seas the Day Cha11ers USVI to the Bank, dated as of April 12, 2022.

 

BORROWER:  
   
/s/ Scott Stawski  
STDC HOLDINGS INCORPORATED  
By: Scott Stawski  
Title: President  

 

Loan Originator: Rohit L. Khiani

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry Identification Number: 681704

 

Mortgage Loan Origination Company: Merchants Commercial Bank

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry Identification Number: 458297

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.46

 

IPFS CORPORATION

(IPFS)

30 MONTGOMERY STREET

SUITE 501

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

PHONE: (866) 223-4478 – FAX (201) 631-5640

 

NOTIEC OF ACCEPTANCE AND OF ASSIGNMENT
Refer to this account no.
in all correspondence
Account Number
NJN-C74883

Dear Customer,

 

Thank you for the opportunity to finance your insurance premium. Per your request, we have paid the premium balance due on the policy listed below, less your down payment, to either the insurer or your agent as instructed by your agent. Your payment schedule is shown below. If payment coupons are not enclosed, you will be billed for each installment.

 

Payment
Instructions:
1. All payments must be made payable to IPFS CORPORATION.
2. To ensure proper credit to your account, write your account number on your check and return the proper coupon with your payment.
3. Be sure your payment is mailed in time to reach our office by your due date.
4. Mail your payment to the address on the coupon.

 

Insured Agent
WINDY OF CHICAGO LTD RSC INSURANCE BROKERAGE INC
5560 OAK BEND TRL 70 ESSEX RD
PROSPER, TX 75078-9715 WESTBROOK, CT 06498

 

DISCLOSURE
Total Premiums $51,855.80
Down Payments $4,407.74
Amount Finances $47,448.06
Finance Charge $1,501.28
Assessments $0.00
Total Payments $48,949.34
Number of Payments 11
Payment Amount $4,449.94
Annual % Rate 7.500
Acceptance Date 05/27/22

 

The terms and conditions of your premium finance agreement govern this loan. If for any reason you did not authorize this request for financing of your insurance premium, notify us immediately at the address or telephone number shown above.

 

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
Pymt No. Due Date Amount
1 05/26/22 $4,449.94
2 06/26/22 $4,449.94
3 07/26/22 $4,449.94
4 08/26/22 $4,449.94
5 09/26/22 $4,449.94
6 10/22/26 $4,449.94
7 11/26/22 $4,449.94
8 12/26/22 $4,449.94
9 01/26/22 $4,449.94
10 02/26/22 $4,449.94
11 03/26/22 $4,449.94
     

 

 

   

 

SCHEDULE OF POLICIES

POLICY PREFIX
AND NUMBER
EFFECTIVE
DATE
FULL NAME OF INSURER AND GENERAL AGENT
OTHER THAN SUBMITTING PRODUCER TO WHOM
COPY OF THIS NOTICE WAS SENT

COVERAGE

 

FIRE, AUTO
MAR, I.M., CAS

POLICY
TERM IN
MONTHS
COVERED
BY PREM.
PREMIUM
FINANCED
CSRYP213830 05/25/22

ACCELERANT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPA
RISK STRATEGIES COMPANY

BOAT

 

FEES
TAXES

12

$49,067.00

 

$1,071.80
$1,717.00

 

Make online payments or view account information at www.ipfs.com.

Please use access code ATAJ894N to register (first time users).

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.47

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

2015 Gemini Legacy 35 Sailing Catamaran Hull #GEM01204D515

 

HOBO

 

$195,000   Dated: October 31, 2021
Principal Amount   State of Florida

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of The Catamaran Company and/or its affiliates, the sum of One Hundred and Ninety Five Thousand US Dollars ($195,000) secured jointly and severably against the vessel:

 

Said sum shall be paid in the following manner:

 

One payment of Thirty Nine Thousand US Dollars ($39,000 US) on or before October
25th, 2021 and 60 monthly payments of Three Thousand and Fifteen US Dollars
($3,016US) as per the attached schedule

 

In the event this note shall be in default, and placed with an attorney for collection, then the undersigned agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. Payments not made within five (5) days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of 10% of said payment. All payments hereunder shall be made to such address as may from time to time be designated by any holder hereof.

 

The undersigned and all other parties to this note, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this note. No modification or indulgence by any holder hereof shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by any holder hereof, shall be valid and binding upon each of the undersigned, notwithstanding the acknowledgment of any of the undersigned, and each of the undersigned does hereby irrevocably grant to each of the others a power of attorney to enter into any such modification on their behalf. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive. This note shall take effect as a sealed instrument and shall be construed, governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State first appearing at the head of this note. The undersigned hereby execute this note as principals and not as sureties.

 

Signed in the presence of:  
   
Witness Borrower
   
  /s/ Scott Stawski

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.48

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm if publicly disclosed

 

SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

M/V Island Flyer
OFFICIAL #1260826

 

$110,000 Dated: October 1, 2022
Principal Amount  

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, STDC Incorporated, a Territory of the United States Virgin Islands corporation (the “Mortgagor” or the “undersigned”) hereby promises to pay to the order of USVI Marine, a limited liability corporation (the “Mortgagee”) and/or its affiliates, the sum of One Hundred and Ten Thousand US Dollars ($110,000) (the “Principal”).

 

1. All amounts due hereunder shall be secured against and Mortgagor grants a security interest to Mortgagee in that certain vessel named Island Flyer, Hull Number SSK32001A0011 and U.S.C.G. documentation #1260826 (the “Vessel”).

 

2. Principal and interest sum shall be paid in the following manner: One (1) payment of One Hundred and Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($110,000) due on or before the 1st day of December 2022. The entire amount shall be due upon an equity sale of or asset sale by Mortgagor. All sums due under this Note are payable in immediately available funds, without offset or setoff and shall be made by wire transfer to the bank account designated in writing to Mortgagor by Mortgagee as attached in Schedule 2 hereto, or as may from time to time be designated in writing by Mortgagee. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, payment of any interest or other amount hereunder shall not be required if such payment would be unlawful. In any such event, this Note shall automatically be deemed amended so that interest charges and all other payments required hereunder, individually and in the aggregate, shall be equal to but not greater than the maximum permitted by law.

 

3. The principal balance of this Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”) shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum. In the event this Note shall be in default and placed with an attorney for collection, the Mortgagor agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. Payments not made within fifteen (15) days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of 2% of said payment.

 

4. The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute an event of default (each, an “Event of Default”): (i) the Mortgagor fails to pay the Principal or interest when due, which failure is not cured within fifteen (15) days after the day on which any such payment is due; or (ii) the Mortgagor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due or fail to generally pay its debts as they become due, or an order, judgment or decree shall be entered for relief in respect of or adjudicating the Mortgagor or Mortgagor shall petition or apply to any tribunal for the appointment of, or taking of possession by, a trustee, receiver, custodian, or liquidator or other similar official of the Mortgagor or of any substantial part of its assets, or the Mortgagor shall commence any proceeding relating to the Mortgagor under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, or any such petition or application is filed or any such proceeding is commenced against the Mortgagor and such petition, application or proceeding is not dismissed within sixty (60) days; or (iii) an event of default occurs under the Mortgage. If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then, and in any such event, the Mortgagee may declare all outstanding Principal of this Note (and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon) and all other amounts owing under this Note to be forthwith due and payable in cash, whereupon all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable by Mortgagor, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to accelerate, or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Mortgagor. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive.

 

 

 

 

5. The undersigned and all other parties to this Note, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this Note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this Note.

 

6. No modification or indulgence by Mortgagee shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by Mortgagee hereof, shall be valid and binding upon the undersigned only upon a writing evidencing the same.

 

7. This Note may not be assigned by Mortgagor without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee.

 

8. This Note shall be governed by the laws of the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee hereto consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court of the Territory in any action or proceeding the subject matter of which arises out of or relates, directly or indirectly, to this Note and/or the Mortgage and each such party hereto agrees that all claims in respect to any action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in the such forum. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee further waives any objection or right it may have to seek a change of venue based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, forum non conveniens48 or otherwise and hereby consents to the granting of such legal or equitable relief as is deemed appropriate by such court any right it may have to seek a change of venue. EACH OF MORTGAGOR AND MORTGAGEE HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON, ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTE OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALINGS, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY.

 

9. The undersigned hereby execute this Note as principal and not as sureties.

 

Signed in the presence of:

 

Witness   STDC Holdings Incorporated,
    An USVI corporation
       
/s/ Kimberly S. Macmurphy (Oct 16, 2022 10:46 EDT)   /s/ Scott Stawski,
    Name: Scott Stawski
    Its: Chairman

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

MORTGAGE PAYMENT REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 

Domestic

Routing: [***]

Wells Fargo Bank, NA

420 Montgomery St.

San Francisco, California 94104

 

Acct Number: [***]

USVI Marine, LLC

John and Kimberly Macmurphy

 

International:

Swift code: [***]

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.49

 

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm if publicly disclosed

 

RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT

 

Note: These Purchase and Sale Terms (“Purchase and Sale Terms”) form a part of and are incorporated into this Receivables Sale Agreement (“Agreement”) which follows, and are subject to modification as provided in Section 5. Case ID: 1248579

 

Purchaser: Itria Ventures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Purchaser”).

 

Merchant(s): WINDY OF CHICAGO, LIMITED DBA AMPHITRITE DIGITAL, A Illinois Corporation HAM&CHEESEEVENTS, A Texas Limited Liability Company

 

Contract Date: December 15, 2022.

 

Purchase Price: Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00). The purchase price (“Purchase Price”) is a gross amount before application of fees (“Fees”). The amount funded to you under this Agreement (“Funded Amount”) will be net of the Fees specified below.

 

Amount Sold: Forty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($47,250.00). This is the amount of your Receivables purchased by Purchaser under this Agreement (“Amount Sold”). Please refer to Sections 2(a) and 2(b).

 

Purchased Percentage: Two Point One Nine percent (2.19%). This is the percentage of your Receivables that Purchaser will receive until the Merchant has delivered the Amount Sold (“Purchased Percentage”), on the periodic basis specified below.

 

Periodic Amount: One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars And Seventy Five Cents ($1,968.75). This is the periodic amount (“Periodic Amount”) to be remitted to Purchaser every week, subject to reconciliation against your actual Purchase Percentage of Receivables, as provided in Section 5.

 

Fees: Your Fees under this Agreement total One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00). This amount will be deducted from your Purchase Price specified above, per Section 3(a). Additional fees may be payable after the Contract Date. Please refer to Section 3(b).

 

Funded Amount: Thirty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($33,900.00). This amount is the Purchase Price less Fees, and is the net amount funded to you under this Agreement.

 

Guaranty of Performance

(see page 12)

 

Guarantor(s): SCOTT ALLEN STAWSKI & HOPE ANN STAWSKI (“Guarantor”).

 

ALL PARTIES AND GUARANTOR AGREE TO CONDUCT THIS TRANSACTION BY ELECTRONIC MEANS AS FURTHER SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT

 

Merchant/Guarantor Initials: X /s/SAS /s/HAS

 

 

 

 

This RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of the date specified on the prior page, is made by and between Itria Ventures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Purchaser” or “we”), and the merchant(s) identified as “Merchant” in the Purchase and Sale Terms and on the signature page hereof (collectively, “Merchant” or “you”).

 

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties now intend to be legally bound and agree as follows:

 

1. Fundamental Terms, Conditions and Waivers. This is a contract for the purchase and sale of Receivables (as defined). Purchaser is buying a stated amount of the Merchant’s Receivables (the Amount Sold) for the Purchase Price set forth on the front page of this Agreement. Purchaser’s right to receive remittances under this Agreement is contingent on your receipt of Receivables. To this end, you have the right to request a reconciliation of remittances of the Periodic Amount made in any prior periods against your actual Receivables for that period using the Purchased Percentage method, or a forward adjustment reconciliation of the Periodic Amount made in any prior periods against your actual Receivables, provided you comply with the requirements set out in Section 5. The term “Receivables” is defined in Section 2(c). By signing this Agreement, you confirm to Purchaser that: (1) the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 6 are reasonable and necessary to effect the purposes of this Agreement and to afford Purchaser the benefit of its bargain pursuant to this Agreement; and (2) you will use the funded amount solely for working capital purposes in the operation of your business; and that you will continue to operate the Merchant business in good faith.

 

By signing this Agreement, you confirm that the purchase and sale of Receivables contemplated by this Agreement does not constitute a loan transaction. Because the transactions under this Agreement are a purchase and sale and not a loan, there is no term, interest rate or any annual percentage rate (APR). In addition, because this transaction is not a loan, Purchaser has assumed the risk that Receivables may not be available for remittance to Merchant. Because of this, you understand and acknowledge that Merchant’s representations, warranties and covenants in this Agreement are designed to give Purchaser a reasonable and fair opportunity to receive the benefit of its bargain.

 

You acknowledge that you have been advised by Purchaser to consult with legal counsel, and that you have been afforded a full opportunity to consult with legal counsel. You hereby affirm to Purchaser that you have either consulted with such counsel or voluntarily elected not to do so, including with respect to the waivers set below and in Section 14.

 

CERTAIN WAIVERS. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE EXPRESSLY AND PERMANENTLY WAIVED AND RELEASED THE RIGHTS: (1) TO START OR JOIN A CLASS ACTION IN ANY CAPACITY; (2) TO TRIAL BY JURY; (3) TO CLAIM THAT THE TRANSACTION IMPLEMENTED BY THIS AGREEMENT IS A LOAN AND NOT A “TRUE SALE” OF RECEIVABLES; AND (4) TO RAISE DEFENSES AND COUNTERCLAIMS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

 

2

 

 

Purchaser will conduct a recorded call prior to funding (the “Funding Call”). On this call, Purchaser will go over the Agreement and certain key requirements, including that this Agreement must be duly executed by Merchant before a Notary Public (the “Notary”). In addition, each individual listed as a “Guarantor” on the front page of this Agreement (collectively, “Guarantor”) must duly execute the Guaranty of Performance (the “Guaranty”) where noted on the Guaranty signature page hereof. You hereby affirm that all information provided to Purchaser and the Notary is truthful and accurate. This Agreement will not become effective unless and until the Agreement is funded by Purchaser (such date, the “Effective Date”). Purchaser’s obligation to fund this Agreement is subject to due diligence review of Merchant or its business, at Purchaser’s sole discretion.

 

By signing this Agreement, you further acknowledge that the execution and performance of this Agreement by Merchant will not conflict with or breach any other agreement or obligation of Merchant including without limitation the breach of any loan or other financing agreement previously entered into by Merchant.

 

2. Purchase and Sale of Receivables. (a) Title to Receivables. In exchange for the Purchase Price, you hereby irrevocably, unconditionally and absolutely sell, assign and transfer to Purchaser all (100%) of Merchant’s right, title and interest (whether legal, equitable or beneficial) in and to the Amount Sold of Merchant’s Receivables, on the terms and conditions specified herein. The purchase and sale of Receivables under this Agreement shall take place in New York. As of the Effective Date, the purchased Receivables shall be absolutely and unconditionally transferred to, owned by, controlled by, and vested solely in Purchaser, subject to the terms and conditions hereof. This Agreement is a binding legal contract and shall become effective as of the Effective Date. You agree to remit (directly or indirectly) your Receivables, up to the Amount Sold, to Purchaser as described in this Agreement. Until Purchaser has received the Amount Sold, you agree to abide by the requirements specified in Section 6, including without limitation that:

 

You will remit Receivables to Purchaser as specified in this Agreement.

 

You will not sell or transfer your Receivables, nor take any action that would interfere with Purchaser’s right to receive Receivables.

 

You will not enter into any loan, factoring, merchant cash advance or other financing agreement without Purchaser’s prior written consent.

 

You will ensure that all information and documents provided to Purchaser are correct and accurate.

 

You will immediately update Purchaser on any material change in this information or your business’ condition.

 

(b) Purchase and Sale Terms. The Purchase and Sale Terms, set out on the front page of the Agreement and initialed by Merchant and Guarantor, form a part of this Agreement and are further described below. The “Purchase Price” is the gross dollar amount Purchaser is paying for Merchant’s Receivables (defined in subparagraph (c) below). The “Amount Sold” is the dollar value of the Receivables sold to Purchaser and the dollar amount to be remitted to Purchaser out of your Receivables, as provided herein. The “Purchased Percentage” is the percentage of Receivables that Purchaser will receive on the periodic basis specified on the front page of the Agreement, until the Amount Sold (plus any additional fees and charges incurred under this Agreement) has been delivered to Purchaser. The “Periodic Amount” is the amount the parties have (i) estimated as the average periodic Purchased Percentage amount and (ii) agreed that, for administrative convenience, other than for credit card split deals (as evidenced by a separate writing (including email) between Merchant and Purchaser), you will remit to Purchaser on the periodic basis specified on the front page of the Agreement, subject to your right to request a reconciliation against your actual Receivables, as set forth in Section 5. The “Funded Amount” is the amount you will receive upon funding of this Agreement, and is equal to the Purchase Price, less total Fees (which fees are set forth on the front page of this Agreement and specified in Section 3(a)).

 

3

 

 

(c) Receivables. “Receivables” means any and all: (i) funds that Merchant receives from its customers using credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, benefit cards, or similar cards to purchase Merchant’s products and/or services (including without limitation any such funds that are processed by Merchant’s card processor(s)); (ii) funds that Merchant receives from its customers in any manner of payment to purchase Merchant’s products and/or services; (iii) accounts, future accounts, contract rights, choses in action and any other rights to payment; and (iv) insurance proceeds received by Merchant (up to the Amount Sold, less total remittances under this Agreement). “Receivables” also includes the Receivables of Merchant’s subsidiaries and affiliated companies and, upon a Material Breach, of any (x) new or existing company owned or controlled by Merchant or any Guarantor (collectively, an “Other Business”), (y) any new or existing company, whether owned or controlled by Merchant or Guarantor or any third party, to which all or a material portion of the business or assets of Merchant are sold or otherwise transferred (collectively, a “Successor Company”) or (z) any affiliate of any of the foregoing, in each case without the express prior written consent of Purchaser.

 

(d) Approved Accounts. Please specify all of Merchant’s business bank accounts below, and also designate the account Purchaser should use to fund the Agreement. If no account is so designated, Purchaser will fund into the first account listed below.

 

Account #1* *REQUIRED   Account #2   Account #3
         
Deposit Funds / Withdrawals   Deposit Funds / Withdrawals   Deposit Funds / Withdrawals
         
Bank Name: WELLS FARGO BANK   Bank Name: CHASE BANK   Bank Name:  
         
Routing #: [***]   Routing #: [***]   Routing #:  
         
Account #: [***]   Account #: [***]   Account #:  

 

Account #4   Account #5   Account #6
         
Deposit Funds / Withdrawals   Deposit Funds / Withdrawals   Deposit Funds / Withdrawals
         
Bank Name:     Bank Name:     Bank Name:  
         
Routing #:     Routing #:     Routing #:  
               
Account #:     Account #:     Account #:  

 

You hereby authorize Purchaser to debit or ACH your Approved Accounts (as defined) on the periodic basis and in the amounts specified herein, without further notice to or approval by you. As used herein, “Approved Accounts” means all (i) the Merchant accounts listed above; (ii) other Merchant business accounts; (iii) Merchant’s authorized credit card processors; and (iv) upon the occurrence of a Material Breach, all other business accounts or credit card processing accounts of Merchant or any Other Business, Successor Company or Guarantor. You understand and agree that Purchaser shall have full read-only access to all Approved Accounts while this Agreement is in effect.

 

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(e) Benefit to Merchant. The designation of Approved Account(s) for funding of the Purchase Price and for remittances of the Periodic Amount as provided in subparagraph (d) above is for administrative convenience only and does not change the distribution of benefits to all Merchants equally under this Agreement. Where more than one Merchant is identified in this Agreement, the funding of the Purchase Price shall serve to benefit all such Merchants equally irrespective of whether funding of the Purchase price is made to an Approved Account in the name of only one identified Merchant. In addition, remittances made under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made by all Merchants equally irrespective of whether remittances are actually made through the Approved Account of only one identified Merchant.

 

3. Fees Deducted at Funding; Additional Fees. (a) Fees Deducted from Purchase Price. The Fees specified in this Section 3(a) will be deducted from Purchase Price in order to calculate the Funded Amount paid to you at closing. The Fees so deducted from the Purchaser Price are: (1) a platform fee of     2     % of the Purchase Price, which represents Purchaser’s administrative and online platform costs; (2) an underwriting fee of $400, which represents Purchaser’s underwriting and UCC filing costs; (3) if a lock box is required by Purchaser, a fee of $12.50 which represents Purchaser’s cost to set up the lock box; and (4) any remaining undelivered Amount Sold by Merchant or any of Merchant’s affiliates to Purchaser or any of Purchaser’s affiliates under any Receivables Sale Agreement, and/or any other amount owed in connection with any other financing between Purchaser (or affiliate) and Merchant (or affiliate). The aggregate Fees deducted from the Purchase Price are specified on the front page of this Agreement as the Funded Amount, namely the net amount paid to Merchant upon funding of this Agreement. Please note that these Fees are not Receivables payments and hence will not reduce the Amount Sold.

 

(b) Additional Fees. Merchant authorizes Purchaser to charge Merchant the following fees, without notice: (1) Returned Item Fee: a returned item fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) (or lower amount if expressly required by law) per return will be assessed if a check, draft, wire transfer, ACH or similar instrument issued by Merchant or any Guarantor is not honored or cannot be processed, or an electronic debit is returned or cannot be processed (each, a “Returned Item”). Purchaser may assess this fee each time remittance of Receivables is returned or cannot be processed, even if it is later honored following resubmission. Any check, draft or similar instrument may be collected electronically if returned for insufficient or uncollected funds; (2) Costs of Collection, as specified in Section 8. (3) Lock Box Monthly Fee (if required by Purchaser): a monthly fee of $30.00 to administer the lock box. Please note that these fees are not Receivables payments and hence will not reduce the Amount Sold.

 

4. Remittance Methods. Merchant shall remit Receivables to Purchaser as described in Section 2(b) in one of the following methods specified below. Merchant agrees to provide any and all authorizations, approvals, documents and assistance required to establish or change a remittance method if requested by Purchaser. You agree that Merchant will not change remittance methods or permit any event to occur that could cause a diversion of any of Merchant’s Receivables from the specified remittance account to any other account or entity. You will provide Purchaser and/or its authorized agents with all information, authorizations and passwords that are necessary for and/or Service Provider (as defined) to verify Merchant’s receivables, receipts, and deposits. All such Receivables shall be remitted on the first business day of the applicable periodic period specified in the Purchase and Sale Terms, subject to the reconciliation provisions in Section 5 for transactions using the ACH remittance method, as per clause (1) below.

 

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(1) ACH/Direct Debit. Unless otherwise agreed with Merchant, Purchaser will withdraw the Periodic Amount by initiating a debit via the Automatic Clearing House (“ACH”) system to your Approved Account. You hereby authorize Purchaser to debit the designated amount from your Approved Account(s) on the periodic basis specified above, until the Amount Sold and any other fees and charges incurred under this Agreement have been received in full by Purchaser. You understand and acknowledge that, due to the timing of the receipt of data by Purchaser and the operations and rules of the ACH system as determined by the National Automated Clearing House Association (“NACHA”), Purchaser will not be able to confirm receipt of Receivables until after the actual debit. You agree to promptly provide any assistance requested by Purchaser and/or your financial institution to confirm to that you have authorized Purchaser to initiate debit via ACH to your Approved Account.

 

(2) Direct Split. For direct split deals, in which Receivables are remitted to Purchaser by your approved credit card processor in whole or in part, as separately agreed between you and Purchaser, the Purchased Percentage method shall Purchaser’s exclusive method of remittance so long as a Material Breach has not occurred. You agree to use a credit card processor approved by Purchaser and to promptly enter into an agreement with the approved credit card processor, pursuant to which your credit card processor will remit the Purchased Percentage directly to Purchaser, rather than to you, until the Amount Sold (and any other fees and charges incurred under this Agreement) have been received by Purchaser in full. You understand and agree that Purchaser may require you to use a different credit card processor or change credit card processors, at the Purchaser’s sole discretion. You agree to promptly enter into a new agreement with such credit card processor to effectuate this Agreement upon Purchaser’s request. You acknowledge and agree that each processor may provide Purchaser with Merchant’s credit card, debit card and other payment card and instrument processing history, including without limitation Merchant’s chargeback history and any communications about Merchant received by processor from a card processing system, as well as any other information Purchaser deems relevant. You understand that Purchaser does not have any power or authority to control processor’s actions with respect to the authorization, clearing, settlement and other processing of transactions, and that Purchaser is not responsible for any processor’s actions. If applicable, you also agree to forward to Purchaser, on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly (as applicable) basis to by Purchaser (or any third party designated by Purchaser), all electronic payment transaction records from Merchant’s point of sale system relevant to Receivables transactions (including, but not limited to, activity on Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, or ATM Debit Cards and check truncation records).

 

(3) Lockbox. You hereby authorize Purchaser, upon written notice to you, to debit the Applicable Amount from a deposit account to be established by Merchant at Purchaser’s written request that is approved by Purchaser using the Lockbox method (a “Lockbox Account”). Merchant acknowledges and agrees that any funds deposited into the Lockbox Account by Merchant’s Processor will remain in the Lockbox Account until the Applicable Amount is periodically withdrawn by Purchaser.

 

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(4) Contacting Customers. You understand and agree that Purchaser may, having taken title to the Receivables pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and as the party at risk for the collection of the Receivables, contact your customers directly in order to: (a) assess the credit of such customers; and (b) collect such Receivables directly from customers.

 

5. Merchant’s Right of Reconciliation. You have the right to request from the Company, as needed:

 

a reconciliation of payments made in any period not to exceed a calendar quarter (90 days) prior to your request, in excess of (or below) your actual collected Receivables for that period (a “Prior Adjustment”); and

 

a reconciliation of payments due under this Agreement going forward (a “Forward Adjustment”), if your actual collected Receivables have declined below the amount estimated by you and the Company as set out on page 1 of the Agreement (Purchase and Sale Terms).

 

Once you make a reconciliation request, you also need to produce, for the relevant period: (i) bank statements, (ii) accounts receivable (A/R) aging statements and/or (iii) if applicable, merchant processing (credit card) statements. You agree to use your reasonable best efforts to produce the requested documents as quickly as possible, so that we can timely assess your request.

 

We also agree that,

 

upon receipt of a reconciliation request and supporting documentation, we will promptly calculate the excess and provide a credit or refund to your Merchant account, as you may specify; and

 

if the reconciliation request is a Forward Adjustment, we will immediately implement any such request made in good faith for a reasonable period, subject to our receipt of requested documentation within ten (10) business days from the request.

 

You agree that, during each month a Forward Adjustment reconciliation is in effect, you are still required to provide additional documentation covering such period as we may reasonably request. We will then review such documentation in good faith in order to determine whether it is appropriate to continue the Forward Adjustment or return to the original Purchase and Sale Terms.

 

You further agree to promptly notify us in the event any Forward Adjustment reconciliation covering future periods is no longer required or if your Receivables increase to levels estimated in the Purchase and Sale Terms, whereupon the original Purchase and Sale Terms shall be reinstated, which we will then confirm by written notice to you.

 

This Section 5 supplements the Purchase and Sale Terms set out on the front page of this Agreement and in Section 2(b), and provides important rights to Merchant. Merchant understands and agrees that all reconciliation requests must be made in good faith and must be supported by reasonable documentation, as provided above. For example, Company may decline a reconciliation request where a documented Material Breach by Merchant, as specified in Section 7, is in effect.

 

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6. Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Merchant, jointly and severally on behalf of itself and any entity whose accounts are included in Receivables (as defined in Section 2(c)), hereby represents, warrants and covenants that, as of the date of the Agreement and at all times thereafter until the Amount Sold, together with any fees, charges and Costs of Collection (as defined), as applicable, have been remitted to Purchaser in full:

 

A. Validity of this Agreement

 

(i) Use of Proceeds for Business Purposes. Merchant agrees that it will use all proceeds funded by Purchaser solely for business purposes, namely for working capital or other bona fide use in the operation of its business, and not for any personal, consumer or household purposes.

 

(ii) Not a Loan. Merchant hereby reaffirms that this Agreement constitutes a purchase and sale of Receivables at a discount, and is not a loan or any other form of transaction.

 

(iii) Due Execution and Delivery. This Agreement was duly executed, initialed, notarized and delivered to Purchaser, and all such signatures by or obtained by Merchant are genuine.

 

(iv) Authority to Enter Into This Agreement. Merchant and the person(s) signing this Agreement on behalf of Merchant, have full power and authority to sign this Agreement and legally bind Merchant to perform the obligations specified herein.

 

(v) No Violation of Prior Agreements. Merchant’s execution and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with any other agreement, obligation, promise, court order, administrative order or decree, law or regulation to which Merchant is subject, including any agreement that prohibits the sale or pledge of Merchant’s income or receipts.

 

(vi) Merchant’s Knowledge and Representation. Merchant represents and warrants that it is a sophisticated business entity familiar with the kind of transaction covered by the Agreement; and that it was represented by counsel or had full opportunity to consult with counsel.

 

(vii) No Pending or Contemplated Bankruptcy as of the Date of this Agreement. As of the date of this Agreement, Merchant does not contemplate and has not filed any petition for bankruptcy protection under Title 11 of the United States Code, and confirms that, to its knowledge, there has been no involuntary petition brought or pending against Merchant. Merchant further represents and warrants to Purchaser that as of the date of this Agreement it does not anticipate filing a bankruptcy petition, and that it does not anticipate that an involuntary petition will be filed against it.

 

(viii) Reconciliation of Payments. Merchant acknowledges that Purchaser has provided Merchant with a reconciliation right under Section 5, which represent the exclusive manner of restructuring payments, without retaining any debt restructuring company, under this Agreement.

 

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(ix) Notice of Breach, Etc. Merchant agrees to promptly notify Purchaser in the event of (x) any actual or likely Material Breach of this Agreement by Merchant, (y) the filing of any material judgment against Merchant or its assets or (z) the filing of bankruptcy proceedings by or against Merchant.

 

(x) Benefits of Agreement. Each Merchant and each Guarantor acknowledge that they have received substantial benefit from the funding of proceeds by Purchaser under this Agreement.

 

B. Conduct of Merchant’s Business

 

(i) Good Faith. Merchant will at all times conduct its business in good faith and consistent with past practice as disclosed to Purchaser, and agrees that it will not take any action designed to impair or frustrate Purchaser’s ability to collect Receivables.

 

(ii) Remittance of Receivables. Merchant will remit Receivables to Purchaser in good faith as provided herein, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation Section 2(b), Section 5 and Section 7(B).

 

(iii) Diversion of Receipts. Merchant will not permit any event to occur that could cause a diversion of any of Merchant’s Receivables to any unauthorized account, processor or third party.

 

(iv) Change of Credit Card Processors. Merchant agrees that (x) it will not change any credit card processor approved by Purchaser without Purchaser’s express prior written approval and (y) if it does so, Merchant shall be entitled as a secured party under the UCC to place a “hold” on Merchant’s processor account(s) as provided herein.

 

(v) Closing of Accounts. Merchant shall not close any Approved Account provided to Purchaser without Purchaser’s express prior written approval.

 

(vi) Change of Name or Location or Sale or Closing of Business. Merchant will not conduct Merchant’s businesses under any name other than as disclosed to Purchaser or change any of its places of business without prior written consent of Purchaser. Merchant will not sell, dispose, transfer or otherwise convey all or substantially all of its business or any inventory or Collateral (as defined) without (i) the express prior written consent of Purchaser (which shall include the written agreement of any purchaser or transferee assuming all of Merchant’s obligations under this Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Purchaser. Except as disclosed to Purchaser in writing, Merchant has no current plans to close its business, either temporarily, whether for renovations, repairs or any other purpose, or permanently. Merchant will not voluntarily close its business on a temporary basis for renovations, repairs, or any other purposes, other than to conduct renovations or repairs that are required by local ordinance or other legal order, or due to force majeure outside of the control of Merchant. Prior to any such closure, Merchant will provide Purchaser ten (10) business days’ prior written notice to the extent practicable.

 

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(vii) Stacking Prohibited. Merchant shall not enter into any merchant cash advance or loan agreement or incur any indebtedness (outside trade payables in the ordinary course of business) that pledges or encumbers its Receivables or requires daily payments with any party other than Purchaser for the duration of this Agreement. Merchant hereby authorizes Purchaser to share information regarding this Agreement with any third party in order enable Purchaser to determine whether Merchant is in compliance with this provision.

 

(viii) No Change of Control Transactions. Merchant agrees that it will not transfer, pledge or encumber Merchant’s ownership interest (e.g., stock or membership interest), assets or business to any person or entity, (b) enter into any transaction that results in any change in voting control, ownership control or effective control of the business or assets of Merchant, or (c) sell, assign, transfer or cancel Merchant’s commercial lease or any material license to any person or entity.

 

C. Providing Information to Purchaser

 

(i) Financial Condition and Financial Information. Any bank statements and financial statements of Merchant that have been furnished to Purchaser, and future statements that will be furnished to Purchaser, fairly represent the financial condition of Merchant at such dates, as well as the ownership (or any change in ownership) of Merchant. Purchaser may request bank and financial statements at any time this Agreement is in effect, and Merchant shall provide them to Purchaser within five (5) business days. Further, Merchant represents that all documents, forms and recorded interviews provided to or with Purchaser are true, accurate and complete in all respects, and accurately reflect Merchant’s financial condition and results of operations when provided. Merchant further agrees to authorize the release of any past or future tax returns to Purchaser.

 

(ii) Accurate and Complete Information. Merchant represents and warrants that all information provided to Purchaser relating to Merchant’s business, and all statements made to Purchaser relating thereto have been truthful, accurate and complete. Merchant further agrees that Merchant will be truthful in all future statements to Purchaser, and will provide Purchaser with accurate and complete information regarding Merchant’s business as requested by Purchaser.

 

(iii) Other Information. Merchant will make reasonable efforts to inform Purchaser if a debit by Purchaser is likely to result in a bounced or rejected debit, solely in order to improve efficient administration of the Agreement and reduce return fees.

 

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D. Other Matters

 

(i) Cooperation. Merchant agrees that it will at all times cooperate with Purchaser in order to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement and the collection of Receivables by Purchaser as provided herein.

 

(ii) Inspections. Merchant will permit Purchaser or its agent to conduct a site inspection of Merchant’s business, including an inspection of Merchant’s credit card terminals, without prior notice to you.

 

(iii) Governmental Approvals. Merchant is in compliance and shall comply with all laws and has valid permits, authorizations and licenses to own, operate and lease its properties and to conduct the business in which it is presently engaged and/or will engage in hereafter.

 

(iv) Merchant to Pay Taxes Promptly. Merchant will promptly pay all necessary taxes, including but not limited to employment and sales and use taxes.

 

(v) Merchant to Maintain Insurance. Merchant will use commercially reasonable efforts to possess and maintain insurance in such amounts and against such risks as are necessary to protect its business and will provide proof of such insurance to Purchaser upon request.

 

7. Material Breach.

 

A. Material Breach. Any of the following actions taken directly or indirectly by or on behalf of Merchant will constitute a “Material Breach,” without any prior notice from Purchaser:

 

(i) The breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Merchant set forth in this Agreement;

 

(ii) Merchant interferes with Purchaser’s right to collect the Amount Sold, including without limitation by any act prohibited under this Agreement;

 

(iii) Except as expressly otherwise provided herein, Merchant becomes subject to any material judgment or garnishment after the Effective Date that is not disclosed to Purchaser;

 

(iv) Merchant takes any affirmative steps (including, without limitation, executing a term sheet or definitive documentation) or threatens to take any action prohibited by this Agreement that, if effected, would constitute a Material Breach.

 

B. Limitations on Material Breach. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,

 

(i) If the aggregate Receivables remitted to Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement are less than the stated Amount Sold, despite Merchant’s best efforts to operate its business in compliance with this Agreement in good faith, and Merchant has not violated any other provision of this Agreement, such diminution of Receivables shall not in itself be deemed a Material Breach.

 

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(ii) The filing for bankruptcy or insolvency of Merchant is not in itself a Material Breach of this Agreement.

 

8. Purchaser Remedies upon Material Breach. Merchant agrees that, upon the occurrence of a Material Breach, Purchaser may, and Merchant hereby authorizes Purchaser to, pursue any and all of the following remedies, to the extent permitted by law, without prior notice to Merchant:

 

(a) Purchaser shall be entitled to receive all Contract Damages (as defined) from Merchant.

 

(b) Purchaser will be entitled to recover from Merchant all Costs of Collection.

 

(c) Purchaser may withdraw funds from any of Merchant’s bank accounts, including any Approved Account, by ACH, up to an amount equal any Amount Sold, plus unpaid fees and charges under this Agreement, if any, and Purchaser’s costs and expenses relating to this Agreement (including without limitation, all Costs of Collection).

 

(d) Purchaser may exercise any and all remedies available, including but not limited to remedies under the Uniform Commercial Code (the “UCC”) of the applicable jurisdiction including without limitation: (1) notifying customers and other third parties (including without limitation credit card processors) of Purchaser’s rights to Receivables in Approved Accounts, (2) levying or foreclosing on Approved Accounts, and (3) seizing Collateral in any Approved Account or at the business location of Merchant or any Other Business, Successor Company or Guarantor, as applicable, including seizure by local sheriff and/or marshal.

 

(e) Purchaser shall also be entitled to all remedies available to it at law or in equity, including without limitation to initiate any legal or equitable action, administrative proceeding, arbitration or mediation or other collection activities, as further specified below.

 

(f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser agrees that it will not enforce any remedy under this Agreement while a reconciliation under Section 5 is in process.

 

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You acknowledge that Purchaser has purchased from you any and all interests in the Amount Sold of Receivables, that Purchaser is the party at risk regarding the collection of those Receivables, and that Merchant has no legal or equitable interest in the Amount Sold of Receivables. The Amount Sold of Receivables, or any other fees and charges under this Agreement, shall not be subject to the application of or deduction for any claim, set-off, disability, defense (whether substantive or procedural) or counterclaim of Merchant. You agree that the funding transaction described in and implemented by this Agreement is a true purchase and sale of the Receivables (i.e., a “true sale”), and not a loan, and acknowledge that Purchaser has entered into this Agreement in reliance upon this representation by you. In addition, you expressly waive and release your right to claim that the transaction carried out by this Agreement is a loan and not a true sale of Receivables. This Agreement and each of your obligations under this Agreement shall remain in effect until Purchaser’s receipt in full of the Amount Sold of Receivables, together with any fees or charges as provided herein, including any Costs of Collection, as applicable. Upon the occurrence of a Material Breach, Merchant hereby (1) acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser shall be entitled to receive the Contract Damages from Merchant; and (2) until the Amount Sold and any other fees and charges incurred under this Agreement have been received in full by Purchaser, irrevocably and unconditionally appoint Purchaser as Merchant’s agent coupled with an interest and attorney-in-fact with full authority to (i) take any action or initiate any legal or equitable action (including an action to appoint a receiver for Merchant’s business), administrative proceeding, arbitration or mediation or other collection activities or execute any instrument or document in the name of Merchant, solely for the purpose of securing the Contract Damages, or otherwise to enforce its rights with respect to any Collateral and (ii) pursue any remedy available at law (including those available under the provisions of the UCC) or in equity to enforce any agreements or satisfy any obligations to Purchaser, including without limitation placing a “hold” on Merchant’s credit card processing accounts. As used herein, “Contract Damages” means an amount equal to the Amount Sold, less all prior receipts of Receivables by Purchaser plus any applicable fees and charges under this Agreement; and “Costs of Collection” means, as permitted by law, any and all costs, fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other professional fees, marshal fees, sheriff fees and disbursements incurred by Purchaser after any Material Breach, in connection with the defense, protection or enforcement of Purchaser ‘s rights under this Agreement and/or the Guaranty, including without limitation those arising from: (1) any legal or equitable action (including an action to appoint a receiver for Merchant’s business), administrative proceeding, arbitration or mediation or other collection activities, taken against Merchant or any Other Business, Successor Company or Guarantor; (2) any levy or foreclosure upon Collateral; (3) any bankruptcy proceeding involving Merchant or any Guarantor, Other Business or Successor Company; and (4) all post-judgment enforcement proceedings. Without limiting the foregoing, Merchant acknowledges that Costs of Collection will include Purchaser’s reasonable in-house collection costs of not less than $2,500 for any Material Breach. The parties hereby agree that, following arms’ length negotiations and opportunity to consult with counsel, the Contract Damages amount is fair and reasonable and does not constitute a penalty. In the event of any collection efforts or action for the collection of the Amount Sold and other amounts to be received by Purchaser under this Agreement, Purchaser shall be entitled to recoup its reasonable legal fees, court costs and related expenses from Merchant and any Other Business, Successor Company and/or Guarantor.

 

9. Sale of Receivables. (a) Security Interest. To evidence the purchase and sale of Receivables hereunder and to secure Merchant’s obligations to remit the Periodic Amount until the Amount Sold is received by Purchaser out of Receivables, Merchant and Guarantor hereby grant to Purchaser, in the name of Purchaser or its duly authorized representative, a first priority, continuing security interest (unless a third-party lien has been consented to by Purchaser in writing prior to the Effective Date) in and to: (i) the Receivables of Merchant (or any person or entity whose accounts are included in Receivables) up to the Amount Sold; (ii) all equipment and inventory as those terms are defined in Article 9 of the UCC, as amended, whether now or hereafter owned or acquired by Merchant (and/or any subsidiary or other person or entity whose accounts are included in Receivables) and wherever located; (iii) all “proceeds” of such property described in clause (i) and/or clause (ii), as that term is defined in Article 9 of the UCC; (iv) upon a Material Breach, the assets, business property and collateral of any Other Business, Successor Company or Guarantor; and (v) any additional collateral as may be mutually agreed between Merchant and/or any Guarantor, on the one hand, and Purchaser, on the other hand in writing (collectively, the “Collateral”). Merchant and Guarantor agree that any electronic signature provided for this Agreement shall be deemed fully “authenticated” under Article 9 of the UCC for purposes of creating and perfecting the foregoing security interest. Merchant hereby authorizes Purchaser to make any UCC filing and/or recording relating to this Agreement (including filing a UCC-1 financing statement) at any time with any governmental agency and/or office (including the office of the Secretary of State), including without limitation to perfect Purchaser’s rights and interests in the Collateral as provided in this Agreement. In addition, upon a Material Breach, Purchaser may exercise any rights and remedies available under the UCC and applicable law against Merchant and/or Guarantor, including without limitation, placing a “hold” on Merchant’s credit card processing accounts, the costs of which shall be borne by Merchant, as provided above. Merchant and Guarantor hereby agree that Merchant will not pledge, grant, transfer or otherwise encumber any security interest in its Receivables to any other person or entity until Purchaser has received the Amount Sold, plus any assessed fees and Costs of Collection, other than in connection with a financing approved by Purchaser in writing beforehand.

 

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(b) Further Assurances. Merchant agrees to execute any documents or take any action on behalf of Merchant in connection with this Agreement as Purchaser deems necessary to perfect or maintain Purchaser’s security interest in the Collateral as provided in this Agreement.

 

10. Merchant Authorizations.

 

(a) Right to Contact Third Parties. You authorize Purchaser, from time to time, to contact any credit reporting or database service, Merchant’s current and prior credit card processors, and Merchant’s current and prior banks (including without limitation the bank where any Approved Account will be maintained), in order to enable Purchaser to obtain whatever information Purchaser deems relevant, including without limitation Merchant’s credit history, credit card, debit card and other payment card, processing and chargeback history.

 

(b) Credit Reports and Information. You authorize Purchaser to, from time to time, obtain credit and/or background reports on Merchant, its principals, and its customers. Any such report(s) that Purchaser obtains may include, without limitation, a hard or soft credit pull, the business’ or individuals’ credit history or similar characteristics, employment and education verifications, social security verification, criminal and civil history, Department of Motor Vehicle records, any other public records, and any other information bearing on credit standing, credit capacity or character. Such reports will be used by Purchaser to determine (i) if it will proceed with the purchase of the Receivables from Merchant and (ii) after funding, if needed to assist Purchaser in the collection of Receivables. Merchant shall also provide and/or execute such further and additional documents, instruments, and writings as Purchaser may require in order to access and review any tax information (including tax returns) related to Merchant’s business (including without limitation by executing a 4506T form with the Internal Revenue Service).

 

(c) Recorded Calls; Contact. You authorize Purchaser to monitor and/or record its telephone calls with Merchant and its principals, owners, employees or agents to confirm the contents of conversations, for evaluation by supervisors, training, monitoring for compliance, and for collections. You further agree that: (i) you have established a business relationship with Purchaser, Purchasers employees and agents; (ii) you may be contacted from time-to-time regarding this Agreement or other business transactions; (iii) such communications and contacts are not unsolicited or inconvenient; and (iv) contact may be made during normal business hours by phone, email or otherwise, using contact information provided by you, your agents or employees.

 

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(d) Rights of Purchaser. Without any prior notice to you, Purchaser may: (1) compromise or settle any claim, liability or obligation of Merchant under this Agreement or of any customer owing a Receivable purchased hereunder; (2) contact any credit card processor of Merchant in order to place a “hold” on all account funds upon the occurrence of a Material Breach; and (3) release, surrender, dispose of (including through foreclosure, and whether or not by judicial proceedings or arbitration, as applicable), exchange, modify, impair, fail to perfect, or extend the period of duration or time for the performance or discharge of any or all Receivables or Collateral, including without limitation the Receivables or Collateral of any Other Business or any Successor Company. In addition, upon a Material Breach, Purchaser has the right to enforce any remedy set forth in this Agreement, separately or together at Purchaser’s discretion. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.

 

(e) Acknowledgments and Waiver. Your signature on the signature page hereof on behalf of Merchant, will confirm that you have read and understand all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Merchant hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives and releases: (i) promptness, diligence, notice of acceptance, notice of presentment, demand, protest dishonor or default, and any other notice with respect to any obligations of Merchant with respect to the Collateral; (ii) any requirement that Purchaser exhaust any right, by statute or otherwise, or take any action against Merchant or any other person or entity or any Collateral; (iii) any defense relating to the marshalling of assets or similar doctrine; (iv) all defenses of any kind, both substantive and procedural, to enforcement it may have (now or in the future); (v) the right to assert any set-offs or counterclaims, whether legal, equitable or otherwise, and (vi) the right to claim that the transaction described in and implemented by this Agreement is a loan and not a true sale of the Receivables. Further, Merchant hereby acknowledges Purchaser’s right as a secured party under the UCC to implement a hold on funds in Merchant’s card processor account as provided above.

 

11. Access to and Retrieval of Information. (a) Authorization. From and after the Effective Date, until the Amount Sold has been remitted to Purchaser, you authorize Purchaser to: (i) access and collect any information relating Merchant’s business (including information relating to Merchant’s principals) maintained online by third-party financial institutions with which Merchant has relationships, maintains accounts or engages in financial transactions (including credit card processors), (ii) access third party sites designated by Merchant, on Merchant’s behalf, to retrieve information requested by Merchant, and to register for accounts requested by Merchant and (iii) access third party internet sites, servers or documents, retrieve information, and use Merchant’s information for the purposes described herein. Purchaser may work with one or more online financial service providers under contract to access this account information and review bank statements, as determined by Purchaser at its sole discretion without notice to you (collectively, “Service Provider”). You will immediately provide Purchaser and/or Service Provider with relevant account information, passwords and/or codes in order to ensure that Purchaser has full read-only access to your Approved Accounts. Purchaser’s current Service Provider is Yodlee(www.Yodlee.com), but Purchaser has the right in its sole discretion to change the Service Provider at any time without prior notice. Merchant acknowledges that Service Provider is an independent contractor not affiliated with Purchaser, that Purchaser is not responsible for any actions of a Service Provider, and that you agree not to seek damages or other compensation from Purchaser based on any action or inaction by a Service Provider.

 

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(b) Disclaimer of Warranty. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT MERCHANT’S USE OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER’S SERVICE (THE “SERVICE”) AND ALL INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND OTHER CONTENT (INCLUDING THAT OF THIRD PARTIES) INCLUDED IN OR ACCESSIBLE OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICE IS AT MERCHANT’S SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. PURCHASER AND S ERVICE PROVIDER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND AS TO THE SERVICE AND ALL INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND OTHER CONTENT (INCLUDING THAT OF THIRD PARTIES) INCLUDED IN OR ACCESSIBLE FROM THE SERVICE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MERCHANT AGREES THAT NEITHER PURCHASER OR SERVICE PROVIDER NOR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY HARM DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

 

(c) Service Content. Merchant is permitted to use content delivered to Merchant through the Service only on the Service. Merchant may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content. Further, you agree not to reverse engineer or reverse compile any of the Service technology, including but not limited to, any Java applets associated with the Service. Merchant is licensing to Purchaser and its service providers, including Service Provider, any information, data, passwords, materials or other content (collectively, “Content”) Merchant provides through or to the Service. Purchaser and Service Provider may use, modify, display, distribute and create new material using such Content to provide the Service to Merchant.

 

12. Limitation of Liability. YOU HEREBY AGREE THAT, REGARDLESS OF THE CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST PURCHASER TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOUR SOLE REMEDY WILL BE MONEY DAMAGES NOT TO EXCEED THE GREATER OF (i) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS OVERPAID TO PURCHASER, IF ANY, AND (ii) TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), AND THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO, YOU HEREBY WAIVE, ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFITS, STATUTORY, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF MERCHANT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF MERCHANT FILES ANY CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST PURCHASER (X) IN DEROGATION OF THIS SECTION 12 OR (Y) THE MATTER IS DISMISSED OR (Z) PURCHASER PREVAILS IN THE MATTER, YOU AGREE TO PAY ALL OF PURCHASER’S COSTS OF COLLECTION INCURRED IN THE MATTER.

 

13. Indemnity. Merchant hereby agrees, jointly and severally if more than one Merchant, to indemnify, defend and hold Purchaser harmless from and against any and all direct and third party suits, costs, causes of action, judgments, complaints, orders, and claims (each a “Claim”), together with any and all liabilities, losses, obligations, damages and penalties of any kind incurred by Purchaser or its affiliates, including without limitation Contract Damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements and all Costs of Collection, arising from or relating to any Claim brought against Purchaser by a customer or other third party that Merchant has committed an act or omission which constitutes a breach of this Agreement or that any representation, warranty, covenant, disclosure or statement Merchant has made is not accurate in any respect or for any intentional or willful misconduct of Merchant, including in connection with the preservation, protection, or enforcement of any rights of Purchaser under this Agreement, and in any case commenced by or against Merchant or any Guarantor under the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code) or any similar or successor statute. Purchaser will notify Merchant of any claim for indemnity hereunder, select counsel of Purchaser’s choice and Merchant will promptly pay all legal fees, defense costs and other expenses incurred by Purchaser and promptly pay to Purchaser any judgment or other Claim amounts due and payable, including without limitation all Contract Damages and Costs of Collection.

 

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14. Merchant Waivers. (a) Commercial Waivers. Merchant hereby unconditionally waives: (i) promptness, diligence, notice of acceptance, notice of presentment, demand, protest dishonor or default, and any other notice with respect to the Collateral; (ii) any claim that Purchaser exhaust any right, by statute or otherwise, or take any action against the Merchant or any other person or entity or the Collateral; (iii) any defense relating to the marshalling of assets or similar doctrine; (iv) all defenses of any kind, both substantive and procedural, to enforcement it may have, including any defenses relating to the proper service of any pleadings or other court documents; and (v) the right to assert any set-offs or counterclaims, whether legal, equitable or otherwise, against Purchaser or its affiliates. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, MERCHANT EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT IT HAS PERMANENTLY WAIVED AND RELEASED THE RIGHTS (1) TO START OR JOIN A CLASS ACTION; (2) TO TRIAL BY JURY; (3) TO CLAIM, THAT THE TRANSACTION IMPLEMENTED BY THIS AGREMENT IS A LOAN AND NOT A TRUE SALE OF RECEIVABLES; AND (4) TO RAISE DEFENSES AND COUNTERCLAIMS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. UPON A MATERIAL BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY MERCHANT, AN ACTION MAY BE FILED AGAINST EACH MERCHANT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE FOR PURCHASER’S CONTRACT DAMAGES AND COSTS OF COLLECTION.

 

(b) Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Action. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO (1) TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, OR IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTION (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY); AND (2) ASSERT ANY CLAIMS AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION (INCLUDING CLASS ARBITRATION), EXCEPT WHERE SUCH WAIVER IS PROHIBITED BY PUBLIC POLICY. TO THE EXTENT ANY PARTY IS PERMITTED BY LAW OR COURT OF LAW TO PROCEED WITH A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT: (1) THE PREVAILING PARTY WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER ATTORNEYS’ FEES OR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURSUING THE CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION (NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION IN THIS AGREEMENT); (2) THE PARTY WHO INITIATES OR PARTICIPATES AS A MEMBER OF THE CLASS WILL NOT SUBMIT A CLAIM OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN ANY RECOVERY SECURED THROUGH THE CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION; AND (3) THE FOREGOING WAIVERS ARE ESSENTIAL TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, (1) YOU ARE PERMANENTLY WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND (2) YOU MUST BRING CLAIMS, INCLUDING IN COURT, ARBITRATION OR ANY OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDING, AGAINST PURCHASER ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATE CAPACITY, AS APPLICABLE, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

 

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(c) Waiver of Consumer Defenses. Merchant and each Guarantor hereby waive any defense, regardless of the actual use of the Funded Amount by Merchant or Guarantor, claiming that the Funded Amount was made to Merchant or Guarantor for personal, consumer, family or household purposes. Merchant and each Guarantor understand and agree that, as set forth in Section 1 above, the amount funded is solely for business purposes and for the operation of your business as set forth in this Agreement.

 

15. Governing Law; Venue; Personal Jurisdiction; Consent to Service; Statute of Limitations; Arbitration. (a) Governing Law. This Agreement and all transactions hereunder, including without limitation the purchase and sale of Receivables as specified herein, and all claims of whatsoever nature arising hereunder (including without limitation tort and statutory claims), will be governed by and enforced exclusively in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You expressly acknowledge that: (i) Purchaser maintains its principal office in the State of New York; (ii) the Funding Call and customer service will take place with Purchaser’s representatives in the State of New York; (iii) all funding to and payments from Merchant under this Agreement will be processed through Purchaser’s bank branches in New York; and (iv) the purchase and sale of Receivables pursuant to this Agreement shall take place in New York. Accordingly, the parties agree that this Agreement and its subject matter bears a “significant, material and reasonable relationship” with the State of New York.

 

(b) Venue and Personal Jurisdiction. Subject to Section 15(d), the parties unconditionally and irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of state courts located in: (x) the State of New York; (y) the State of Merchant’s incorporation or formation or where its operations, offices, assets or domicile are located, or (z) the State where any Guarantor resides. In the event of a judicial action brought by Purchaser under this Agreement, Merchant and each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waive any and all claims and objections to jurisdiction and/or venue as per this provision.

 

(c) Consent to Service. Merchant and each Guarantor waive personal service of any and all process upon Merchant and Guarantor and consent that service of process may be made by certified or registered mail. Merchant and each Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive any and all claims and objections to service of process as per this provision.

 

(d) Reduced Statute of Limitations. Each party hereto agrees, after having been afforded the right to fully consult with counsel, that: (i) it will not bring any claim, action or legal or administrative proceeding of any kind or under any legal or equitable theory or request for relief of any kind to enforce or arising out of or relating to in any material respect this Agreement (collectively, “Action or Proceeding”) after the date one (1) year from the sooner to occur of (x) the receipt of the Amount Sold in full by Merchant to Purchaser and (y) the effective date of termination for any reason of this Agreement (such period, the “Limitations Period”); (ii) all statutes of limitations under applicable law shall in all cases be limited to the Limitations Period; and (iii) the Limitations Period is a reasonable period of time in which to bring an Action or Proceeding under or relating to this Agreement

 

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(e) Arbitration. Except as expressly otherwise provided herein, each party agrees to confidential arbitration of all disputes and claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including issues relating to the arbitrability of any dispute or claim (collectively, “claims”). If a party seeks to have a dispute settled by arbitration, that party must first send to the other party, by certified mail, a written Notice of Intent to Arbitrate (the “Notice”). If the parties do not reach an agreement to resolve the claim within thirty (30) days after the Notice is received, Purchaser and Merchant agree that the claim will be resolved by a final and binding arbitration proceeding with JAMS, Inc. (“JAMS”) in New York County, State of New York, under the Optional Expedited Arbitration Procedures then in effect. The parties agree that, except as otherwise expressly required by JAMS rules, (i) the party filing arbitration shall pay all JAMS filing fees and reasonable administrative fees; (ii) thereafter, each party shall bear its own arbitration costs and fees, including witness fees and attorneys’ fees; and (iii) each party shall bear an equal share of the arbitrator’s fees; provided, if the arbitrator finds that either the substance of the claims of any party or the relief sought by any party is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the arbitrator shall award the other party all of its costs and fees of the arbitration, including witness and reasonable attorneys’ fees. Purchaser and Merchant agree that, except as expressly otherwise provided herein, (i) arbitration is the required and exclusive forum for the resolution of all claims and (ii) to the fullest extent permitted by law, Purchaser and Merchant are each permanently giving up their right to a jury trial in any forum and the right to a judicial forum for the resolution of any and all claims. Further, the parties agree that the arbitrator may not consolidate proceedings for more than one person’s claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding, and that if this specific provision is found unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration clause shall be null and void. Notwithstanding any provision hereof, upon a Material Breach by Merchant, Purchaser may commence a judicial action to collect Contract Damages, or to enforce any collection remedy sunder this Agreement or at law. And in any such judicial proceeding Purchaser shall have the right to respond to any defenses or claims asserted by any Merchant or Guarantor by contending, among other things, that Merchant’s or Guarantor’s claims or defenses must by arbitrated under this arbitration clause. Merchant agrees that the commencement of any such judicial action shall not constitute a waiver by Purchaser of its right to arbitrate any such claims arising under this Agreement.

 

MERCHANT MAY OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION. In order to opt out of this Arbitration Clause, Merchant shall send Purchaser a written notice executed by Merchant, stating that Merchant does not want the arbitration clause set forth in this Section 15(e) to apply to the Agreement. For any opt out to be effective, an opt out notice, duly executed by Merchant, must be sent to the following address by registered mail, within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date (i.e., the date this Agreement is funded), time being of the essence, to: Itria Ventures LLC, One Penn Plaza, Suite 4530, New York, NY 10119, Attention: President and General Counsel.

 

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16. Guaranty of Performance. (a) Guaranty of Performance. Each Guarantor hereby guarantees (this “Guaranty”) Merchant’s complete and timely performance of the obligations specified in Section 6 hereof upon the occurrence of a Material Breach. Upon such occurrence of a Material Breach, the obligations of Guarantors shall remain in effect and enforceable by Purchaser until the entire Amount Sold has been received by Purchaser, including (i) any assessed fees and Costs of Collection, whether or not litigation is commenced and (ii) the return of any amount of remittances set aside or returned by Purchaser for any reason. If there is more than one Guarantor, the liability of all Guarantors shall be joint and several. Each Guarantor acknowledges that such guarantor has read and fully understands the provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation the obligations of Merchant set out in Section 6 and the arbitration provisions directly above.

 

(b) Waivers. Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally waives: (i) promptness, diligence, notice of acceptance, notice of presentment, demand, protest dishonor or default, and any other notice with respect to the Collateral; (ii) any claim that Purchaser exhaust any right, by statute or otherwise, or take any action against the Merchant or any other person or entity or the Collateral; (iii) any defense relating to the marshalling of assets or similar doctrine; (iv) any defense founded upon or relating to the impairment of the Receivables or Collateral; (v) all defenses of any kind, both substantive and procedural, to enforcement it may have, including any defenses relating to the proper service of any pleadings or other court documents; and (vi) the right to assert any set-offs or counterclaims, whether legal, equitable or otherwise, against Purchaser or its affiliates. EACH GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES AND HEREBY REAFFIRMS THE WAIVERS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 1 AND SECTION 14, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE JURY WAIVER AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER.

 

(c) Rights of Purchaser. Each Guarantor acknowledges that, upon a Material Breach of the Agreement by Merchant, Purchaser may, without prior notice to Guarantor: (i) enforce its rights to collect the Receivables or against the Collateral as provided herein; (ii) bring an action against each Guarantor and, in the event Purchaser recovers a judgment against Guarantor, thereafter domesticate such judgment in another jurisdiction at Purchaser’s discretion, whether prior to, contemporaneously with or after any enforcement against Merchant or any customer; and/or (iii) initiate any legal or equitable action (including an action to appoint a receiver for Merchant’s business), administrative proceeding, arbitration or mediation or other collection activities. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.

 

(d) Enforcement Expenses. Upon a Material Breach by Merchant, each Guarantor agrees to pay or reimburse Purchaser for all costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees and disbursements paid or incurred by Purchaser in endeavoring to collect and enforce the Agreement, the Receivables, and/or this Guaranty, including in connection with the preservation, protection, or enforcement of any rights of Purchaser in any case commenced by or against Guarantor under the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code) or any similar or successor statute.

 

17. Miscellaneous. (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the above Guaranty) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all previous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. This Agreement may only be modified by written amendment signed by the parties, and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Upon the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11(d), 12, 13, 14(b), 15 and this Section 16 shall remain in full force and effect.

 

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(b) Assignment and Delegation. You may not assign this Agreement or any rights herein or delegate any duties, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, and any purported assignment or delegation by Merchant without such consent shall be void ab initio. Purchaser may assign, sell and transfer this Agreement or any rights herein, to any party, without the consent of or notice to Merchant.

 

(c) Notices. All communications between the parties with respect of, or notices, requests, directions, consents or other information sent under, this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by email (with proof of transmission) to an email address of the other party at which such party normally and customarily receives email communications as of the time the notice is sent or, at the request of any party, by Federal Express or other internationally recognized courier (with signature). All such communications and notices shall be effective upon receipt or sending with proof of transmission.

 

(d) Service of Process. Merchant agrees and hereby consents that service of process for any lawsuit or arbitration involving Merchant or any of its principals may be made by Purchaser at Merchant’s primary business address.(e) No Waiver. There will be effected no waiver by failure on the part of Purchaser to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right under this Agreement, nor will any single or partial exercise by Purchaser of any right under this Agreement preclude any other future exercise of any right. The remedies provided hereunder are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law or equity.

 

(f) Severability. The illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement under the law of any jurisdiction shall not affect its legality, validity or enforceability under the law of any other jurisdiction nor the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision.

 

(g) Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute such further and additional documents, instruments, and writings as may be necessary, proper, required, desirable, or convenient for the purpose of fully effectuating the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

(h) Counterparts; Telecopies. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all of which taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same original instrument. Transmission by email, telecopier, facsimile or other form of electronic transmission of an executed counterpart of this Agreement shall be deemed an executed original.

 

(i) Consent to Electronic Transactions. You expressly consent to conducting this transaction by electronic means, including without limitation email communications, electronic signatures, the creation of a duly authenticated security interest by electronic signature, and the retention and storage of electronic records, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Merchant agrees that Purchaser does not need to provide Merchant with a paper copy of any notice or document relating to this Agreement unless specifically requested by Merchant in writing.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, (i) Merchant and Purchaser by their duly authorized officers have signed this Receivables Sale Agreement and (ii) each Guarantor has subscribed to the Guaranty of Performance (Section16), in each case in accordance with the terms t hereof. By signing below, Merchant and each Guarantor hereby affirm to Purchaser that they have read and understand this Agreement, including without limitation the provisions referenced in Section1 (Fundamental Terms, Conditions and Waivers), Section 14 (Merchant Waivers) and Section 15(e) (Arbitration). By signing the Guaranty, each Guarantor further affirms to Purchaser that such Guarantor has read and fully understands the Guaranty of Performance (Section 16) and that, by signing below, such guarantor will be personally liable for the timely and complete performance of Merchant’s obligations as set forth therein.

 

MERCHANT: WINDY OF CHICAGO, LIMITED DBA AMPHITRITE DIGITAL, HAM & CHEESE EVENTS LLC   MERCHANT
     
TAX ID #: [***]    

 

By:

/s/ SCOTT ALLEN STAWSKI

 

By:

X

Name: SCOTT ALLEN STAWSKI   Name:
Title: Chairman   Title:
     

By:

/s/ HOPE STAWSKI

   
Name: HOPE STAWSKI    
Title: President    
     

GUARANTOR

 

GUARANTOR

     
X/s/ Scott Allen Stawski   X
Name: SCOTT ALLEN STAWSKI   Name:
SS#: [***]   SS#:
     

X/s/Hope Ann Stawski

 

X

Name: HOPE ANN STAWSKI   Name:
SS#: [***]   SS#:

 

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Exhibit 10.50

 

BUSINESS LOAN, GUARANTY, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

THIS BUSINESS LOAN, GUARANTY, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (as the same may be amended, restated, modified, or supplemented from time to time, this “Agreement”) dated as of January 19, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) among Agile Capital residing, LLC as collateral agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “Collateral Agent”), and Agile Lending, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“_____”) and each assignee that becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 12.1 (each individually with the Lead Lender, a “Lender” and collectively with the Lead Lender, the “Lenders”), and Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STEW Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”, and together with WOC, STDC, Parent, and the other entities shown as signatories hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Borrower, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”), and Scott Stawski, in his individual capacity, and the other entities shown as guarantors on the signature page hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Guarantor (singly and collectively, as the context requires, the, “Guarantor”), provides the terms on which the Lenders shall lend to Borrower and Borrower shall repay the Lenders and on which the Guarantor shall guaranty the loans described herein. The Collateral Agent, Lenders, Borrower, and Guarantor, each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS, ACCOUNTING AND OTHER TERMS

 

1.1 Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in Section 13 to the extent defined therein. All other capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Code. Any accounting term used but not defined herein shall be construed in accordance with GAAP and all calculations shall be made in accordance with GAAP. The term “financial statements” shall include the accompanying notes and schedules thereto. Any section, subsection, schedule or exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

2. LOANS AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

 

2.1 Promise to Pay. Borrower hereby unconditionally promises to pay each Lender the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan advanced to Borrower by such Lender and accrued and unpaid interest thereon and any other amounts due hereunder as and when due in accordance with this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

2.2 Term Loans.

 

(a) Availability. The Lenders, relying upon each of the representations and warranties set out in this Agreement, as well as each of the representations, covenants and warranties set out in the other Loan Documents, hereby severally and not jointly agree with the Borrower that, subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall advance the Principal Loan to the Borrower on the Effective Date, but in any event no later than two (2) Business Days after the date hereof by wiring the funds to the Borrower’s Account.

 

(b) Repayment. Borrower agrees to pay all amounts owing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including, any financing charge, specified fees, interest and any other charges that may be assessed as provided in this Agreement or as documented in the Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement Supplement (the “Supplement”) or the Secured Promissory Note (as defined below). The Term Loan shall be repaid by Borrower on the dates specified on Exhibit B-4 of this Agreement (each a “Scheduled Repayment Date”) by the amount set out opposite each Scheduled Repayment Date (each a “Scheduled Repayment Amount”) and in accordance with the Term Loan Amortization Schedule. If any payment on the Secured Promissory Note is due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment shall be due on the next succeeding Business Day, and such extension of time shall be taken into account in calculating the amount of interest payable under this Note. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the Term Loan is due and payable in full on the Maturity Date. The Term Loan may only be prepaid in accordance with Sections 2.2(e) and 2.1(d). Once repaid, no portion of the Term Loan may be reborrowed.

 

(c) Mandatory Prepayments. If an event described in Section 7.2 hereof occurs, or the Term Loan is accelerated following the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower shall immediately pay to Lenders, payable to each Lender in accordance with its respective Pro Rata Share, an amount equal to the sum of: (i) all outstanding principal of the Term Loans plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the prepayment date, (ii) the Prepayment Fee (as defined in Section 2.2(d) below), plus (iii) all other Obligations that are due and payable, including, without limitation, interest at the Default Rate with respect to any past due amounts.

 

(d) Make-Whole Premium. In addition to the obligation to pay all outstanding principal and all accrued and unpaid interest, upon the pre-payment of any principal amount, the Borrower shall be obligated to pay a make-whole premium payment on account of such principal so paid, which shall be equal to the aggregate and actual amount of interest (at the contract rate of interest) that would be paid through the Maturity Date (“Prepayment Fee”).

 

2.3 Payment of Interest on the Term Loans.

 

(a) Interest Rate. Borrower agrees to pay in full the interest as set forth in the Supplement found in Exhibit B-5 of this Agreement. Interest shall accrue on the Term Loan commencing on, and including, the Effective Date of such Term Loan, and shall accrue on the principal amount outstanding under the Term Loan through and including the day on which the Term Loan is paid in full.

 

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(b) Default Rate. Immediately upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Obligations shall accrue interest at a fixed per annum rate equal to the rate that is otherwise applicable thereto plus five percentage points (5.00%) (the “Default Rate”). Payment or acceptance of the increased interest rate provided in this Section 2.3(b) is not a permitted alternative to timely payment and shall not constitute a waiver of any Event of Default or otherwise prejudice or limit any rights or remedies of Collateral Agent.

 

(c) 360 Day Year. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year and the actual number of days elapsed.

 

(d) Debit of Accounts; Payments. All payments on the Secured Promissory Note shall be made via automated clearing house transfers of immediately available funds to be initiated by Lender in accordance with the authorization and direction of Borrower to Lead Lender provided in Exhibit B-6 of this Agreement.

 

(e) Usury Savings Clause. This Agreement and the other Loan. Documents are subject to the express condition that at no time shall Borrower be required to pay interest on the principal balance of the Term Loan at a rate which could subject Lenders to either civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate. If by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Borrower is at any time required or obligated to pay interest on the principal balance due hereunder at a rate in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, the Interest Rate or the Default Rate, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate and all previous payments in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of principal and not on account of the interest due hereunder. All sums paid or agreed to be paid to the Collateral Agent or Lenders for the use, forbearance, or detention of the sums due under the Loan, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated term of the Loan until payment in full.

 

2.4 Fees. Borrower shall pay to Collateral Agent and / or Lenders:

 

(a) Administrative Agent Fee. The Administrative Agent Fee of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00), which shall be paid at closing out of proceeds of the Term Loan for the account of Collateral Agent.

 

2.5 Secured Promissory Notes. The Term Loan shall be evidenced by a Secured Promissory Note in the form attached as Exhibit D hereto (“Secured Promissory Note”) and shall be repayable as set forth in this Agreement.

 

3. CONDITIONS OF LOANS

 

3.1 Conditions Precedent to Term Loan. Each Lender’s obligation to make the Term Loan is subject to the condition precedent that each Lender shall consent to or shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to each Lender, such documents, and completion of such other matters, as each Lender may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate.

 

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4. CREATION OF SECURITY INTEREST AND GUARANTEE

 

4.1 Grant of Security Interest. Effective from and after the Effective Date of the Term Loan, Borrower hereby grants Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, to secure the payment and performance in full of all of the Obligations, a continuing security interest in, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, the Collateral, wherever located, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising, and all proceeds and products thereof. If Borrower shall acquire a commercial tort claim (as defined in the Code), Borrower shall grant to Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, a security interest therein and in the proceeds thereof, all upon the terms of this Agreement, with such writing to be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent. If this Agreement is terminated, Collateral Agent’s Lien in the Collateral shall continue until the Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) are repaid in full in cash. Upon payment in full in cash of the Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) and at such time as the Lenders’ obligation to extend the Term Loan has terminated, Collateral Agent shall, at the sole cost and expense of Borrower, release its Liens in the Collateral and all rights therein shall revert to Borrower.

 

4.2 Authorization to File Financing Statements. Borrower hereby authorizes Collateral Agent to file such financing statements and/or take any other action required to perfect Collateral Agent’s security interests in the Collateral, without notice to Borrower, with all appropriate jurisdictions to perfect or protect Collateral Agent’s interest or rights in the Collateral and under the Loan Documents.

 

4.3 Guaranty. Each Guarantor agrees to unconditionally, absolutely and irrevocably, and jointly and severally, guarantee payment of all amounts due (including all present and future debts and liabilities) under the terms of this Agreement and the payment and performance of Borrower of the Obligations under this Agreement, as follows, which guaranty, together with the Confessed Judgment Guaranty Agreement described in section 4.3(j) hereof, may be hereinafter referred to as the (“Guaranty”):

 

(a) Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally, jointly and severally, guarantees to Lenders the full and prompt: (i) payment when due of the principal, interest and other sums due under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, whether now existing or hereafter incurred, and all other obligations whenever incurred by Borrower to Lenders with respect to the aforesaid Term Loan, under or through the Loan Documents when and as the same shall become due and payable, whether at the stated maturity thereof, by acceleration, or otherwise; (ii) payment and performance of all other Obligations; and (iii) all other obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents and all other documents executed and/or delivered in connection with such Term Loan including, without limitation, the full and indefeasible payment and performance when due of all now existing and future indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of Borrower to Lenders, however arising, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, secured or unsecured, whether arising under any of the Loan Documents as now written or as amended or supplemented hereafter, or by operation of law or otherwise. Payments by Guarantor shall be paid upon demand in the lawful money of the United States of America.

 

(b) Guarantor further agrees that this Guaranty constitutes an absolute, unconditional, present and continuing GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT AND NOT OF COLLECTION, and waives any right to require that any resort be had by any Lender to: (i) any security (including, without limitation, the assignment of the collateral) held by or for its benefit for payment of the principal, interest or any other sums due under the Loan Documents; (ii) such Lender’s rights against any other person including Borrower or any other guarantor of such Term Loan; or (iii) any other right or remedy available to any Lender by contract, applicable law or otherwise.

 

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(c) It is the intent of this Guaranty that Lenders shall have the right to resort to Guarantor without resorting to any remedy against Borrower and without demand to it, as though Guarantor is primarily liable for the repayment of the indebtedness.

 

(d) The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be joint and several, absolute and unconditional and shall remain in full force and effect until the entire principal, interest and all other sums due under the Loan Documents, and all other Obligations, have been paid and, as applicable, performed in full and all other costs and expenses, if any, shall have been paid in full. To the extent permitted by law, the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall not be affected, modified, released, or impaired by any state of facts or the happening from time to time of any event, including, without limitation, any of the following whether or not with notice to, or the consent of, Guarantor: (a) the invalidity or irregularity of, or any defect in the Loan Documents; (b) any present or future law or order of any government (de jure or de facto) or of any agency thereof purporting to reduce, amend or otherwise affect the Loan Documents; (c) the compromise, settlement, release, extension, indulgence, change, modification (including without limitation, a change in the maximum amount which may be borrowed or in the maximum interest rate) or termination of any or all of the obligations, covenants or agreements of Borrower or any other guarantor other than by payment in full of the Loan Documents; (d) the actual or purported assignment of any of the obligations, covenants and agreements contained in this Guaranty; (e) the waiver of the payment, performance or observance by Borrower or any other guarantor of any of the obligations, conditions, covenants or agreements or any or all of them contained in the Loan Documents; (f) the receipt and acceptance by Lenders of notes, checks, or other instruments for the payment of money made by Borrower and any extensions or renewals thereof; (g) the extension of the time for payment of the principal, interest or any other sum due under the Loan Documents, but only to the extent delivered to Guarantor in writing prior to any such change; (i) the modification or amendment (whether material or otherwise but including, without limitation, any increase in principal amount or the rate of interest) of any term, duty, obligation, covenant or agreement set forth in the Loan Documents, but only to the extent delivered to Guarantor in writing prior to any such change; (j) the taking of or the omission to take any action referred to in the Loan Documents; (k) any failure, omission, delay or lack of action on the part of any Lender or any other person to enforce, assert or exercise any right, power or remedy conferred upon it under the Loan Documents; (l) the voluntary commencement or the existence of an involuntary case or proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or under any state of foreign bankruptcy, insolvency or similar statute applicable to Borrower; the liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of Borrower; the marshaling of assets and liabilities; receivership, insolvency, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, arrangement, composition with creditors or readjustment of debts; or other similar events or proceedings applicable to Borrower or any allegation or contest of the validity of this Guaranty or the Loan Documents in any such proceeding; it being specifically understood, consented and agreed to that this Guaranty shall remain and continue in full force and effect and shall be enforceable against Guarantor to the same extent and with the same force and effect as if such events and proceedings had not been instituted; and it is the intent and purpose of this Guaranty that Guarantor shall and does hereby waive all rights and benefits which might accrue to Guarantor by reason of any such proceedings with the exception of any mandatory claims or defenses that would be waived if not raised by Guarantor in such proceedings; (m) any impairment of any security by Borrower pledged under the Loan Documents or to secure this Guaranty, whether by negligence or otherwise (it being understood and agreed that there is no obligation on the part of any Lender to preserve, protect, defend or maintain in any way any security or collateral); (o) the release, substitution or replacement, whether or not in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents or any redelivery, repossession, surrender or destruction of any such property, in whole or in part; (p) any limitation on the liability or obligations of Borrower or others under the Loan Documents or any termination, cancellation, frustration, invalidity or unenforceability, in whole or in part, except by reason of payment of all amounts due under the Loan Documents; or (q) any failure of Lenders to mitigate damages resulting from any default by Borrower under the Loan Documents.

 

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(e) No act of commission or omission of any kind or at any time on the part of Lenders or their successors or assigns, in respect of any matter whatsoever, shall in any way impair the rights of any Lender, or any successor or assign, to enforce any right, power or benefit under this Guaranty and no set-off, counterclaim, reduction or diminution of any obligation, or any defense of any kind or nature which Guarantor has or may have against any Lender, other than the defense of payment in full of the obligation guaranteed hereunder, and other than to the extent an available defense involves the bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lenders or Lenders’ representatives, or any assignee or successor thereof shall be available hereunder to Guarantor in respect of any matter arising out of this Guaranty.

 

(f) Guarantor hereby expressly waives notice from Lenders of its acceptance and reliance on this Guaranty. Guarantor agrees to pay all costs, fees, commissions and expenses (including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees) which may be incurred by Lenders in enforcing or attempting to enforce this Guaranty following any default on the part of Guarantor hereunder, whether the same shall be enforced by suit or otherwise, unless Lenders are unsuccessful in enforcing the same.

 

(g) Guarantor hereby subordinates any and all rights and claims of Guarantor against Borrower or any of Borrower’s property in connection with claims arising out of any payment made by Guarantor pursuant to this Guaranty, including but not limited to claims pursuant to rights of subrogation.

 

(h) If, after receipt of any payment of, or proceeds applied to the payment of, all or any part of Borrower’s indebtedness guaranteed hereby, Lenders are for any reason compelled to surrender such payment or proceeds to any person, because such payment or application of proceeds is invalidated, declared fraudulent, set aside, determined to be void or voidable as a preference, impermissible set-off, or a diversion of trust funds, or for any other reason, then the obligations guaranteed hereby or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue and this Guaranty shall continue in full force as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by Lenders and Guarantor shall be liable to pay to such Lenders the amount of such payment or proceeds surrendered. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Guaranty.

 

(i) Any legal action or proceeding with respect to the Loan Documents shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, Guarantor hereby accepts for itself and in respect of its Property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lenders shall have the right to bring any action or proceeding against Guarantor (or any property of Guarantor) in the court of any other jurisdiction Lenders deem necessary or appropriate. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any objection, including any objection to the laying of venue or based on the grounds of forum non conveniens, that any of them may now or hereafter have to the bringing of any such action or proceeding in such jurisdictions.

 

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(j) Guarantor shall execute the Confessed Judgment Guaranty Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E.

 

This Guaranty shall be binding upon and be enforceable against each Guarantor, jointly and severally, and their respective heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives and shall inure to the benefit of Lenders and their successors and assigns.

 

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Each Borrower, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to Collateral Agent and the Lenders as follows:

 

5.1 Due Organization, Authorization: Power and Authority. Each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing as under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization or formation and each. Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries is qualified and licensed to do business and is in good standing in any jurisdiction in which the conduct of its businesses or its ownership of property requires that it be qualified except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

5.2 Collateral. Borrower, Subsidiaries and each Guarantor has good title to, have rights in, and the power to transfer each item of the Collateral upon which it purports to grant a Lien under the Loan Documents, free and clear of any and all Liens except Permitted Liens, and neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries have any deposit accounts, securities accounts, commodity accounts or other investment accounts other than the collateral accounts or other investment accounts (the “Collateral Accounts”), if any, described in the Perfection Certificates delivered to Collateral Agent in connection herewith with respect to which Borrower or Guarantor has given Collateral Agent notice and taken, subject to Section 6.6 (a), such actions as are necessary to give Collateral Agent a perfected security interest therein. The security interests granted herein are and shall at all times continue to be a first priority perfected security interest in the Collateral, subject only to Permitted Liens that are permitted by the terms of this Agreement to have priority to Collateral Agent’s Lien. All Inventory and Equipment that is part of the Collateral is in all material respects of good and marketable quality, free from material defects.

 

5.3 Litigation. Except as disclosed on the Perfection Certificate, there are no actions, suits, investigations, or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of any of the Responsible Officers, threatened in writing by or against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries involving more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

 

5.4 No Material Adverse Change; Financial Statements. All consolidated financial statements for Parent and its Subsidiaries, delivered to Collateral Agent fairly present, in conformity with GAAP, in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of Parent and its Subsidiaries, and the consolidated results of operations of Parent and its Subsidiaries. Since the date of the most recent financial statements submitted to any Lender, there has not been a Material Adverse Change.

 

5.5 Solvency. Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries, when taken as a whole, is Solvent.

 

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5.6 Regulatory Compliance. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has violated any laws, ordinances or rules, the violation of which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change. Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has obtained all consents, approvals and authorizations of, made all declarations or filings with, and given all notices to, all governmental authorities that are necessary to continue their respective businesses as currently conducted.

 

5.7 Investments. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries, owns any stock, shares, partnership interests or other equity securities except for Permitted Investments.

 

5.8 Tax Returns and Payments; Pension Contributions. Each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries has timely filed all required tax returns and reports, and, except as disclosed, each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries, has timely paid all foreign, federal, state, and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by such Borrower and such Subsidiaries, in all jurisdictions in which such Borrower or any such Subsidiary is subject to taxes, including the United States, unless such taxes are being contested in good faith.

 

5.9 Use of Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Term Loan solely for the acquisition of PCB and to fund its general business requirements in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and not for personal, family, household or agricultural purposes.

 

5.10 Full Disclosure. No written representation, warranty or other statement of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in any certificate or written statement given to Collateral Agent or any Lender, as of the date such representation, warranty, or other statement was made, taken together with all such written certificates and written statements given to Collateral Agent or any Lender, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained in the certificates or statements not misleading (it being recognized that projections and forecasts provided by Borrower in good faith and based upon reasonable assumptions are not viewed as facts and that actual results during the period or periods covered by such projections and forecasts may differ from the projected or forecasted results).

 

5.11 Shares. Each Borrower has full power and authority to create a first lien on its Shares and no disability or contractual obligation exists that would prohibit such Borrower from pledging the Shares pursuant to this Agreement. To Borrower’s knowledge, there are no subscriptions, warrants, rights of first refusal or other restrictions on transfer relative to, or options exercisable with respect to the Shares. With respect to each Subsidiary which is a corporation, the Shares have been and will be duly authorized and validly issued, and are fully paid and non-assessable. To Borrower’s knowledge, the Shares are not the subject of any present or threatened suit, action, arbitration, administrative or other proceeding, and Borrower knows of no reasonable grounds for the institution of any such proceedings.

 

Each Guarantor, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to Collateral Agent and the Lenders as follows:

 

5.12 Guarantee. (a) Guarantor has the power and authority to enter into and perform the Guaranty, and neither the Guaranty, the performance hereunder, the performance of the agreements herein contained nor the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated will violate any court order or decrees or any other agreement to which any Guarantor is subject; and (b) the Guaranty constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms. Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor’s agreement to enter into and deliver this Guaranty to Lenders was a material inducement for Lenders to make the aforementioned loan to Borrower.

 

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6. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

 

Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, do all of the following:

 

6.1 Government Compliance. Maintain its and all its Subsidiaries’ legal existence and good standing in their respective jurisdictions of organization and maintain qualification in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change.

 

6.2 Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates, Notices.

 

(a) Deliver to Collateral Agent and each Lender: (i) as soon as available, but no later than thirty (30) days after the last day of each month, a company prepared consolidated and consolidating balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement covering the consolidated operations of Parent and its Subsidiaries for such month certified by a Responsible Officer and in a form reasonably acceptable to Collateral Agent; (ii) prompt notice of any material amendments of or other changes to the capitalization table of Borrower (other than Parent) and to the Operating Documents of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, together with any copies reflecting such amendments or changes with respect thereto; (iii) as soon as available, but no later than thirty (30) days after the last day of each month, copies of the month end account statements for each Collateral Account maintained by Borrower or its Subsidiaries, which statements may be provided to Collateral Agent and each Lender by Borrower or directly from the applicable institution(s); (iv) prompt notice of any event that (A) could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the Borrower’s Intellectual Property and (B) could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (v) written notice at least (10) days’ prior to Borrower’s creation of a new Subsidiary in accordance with the terms of Section 6.10; (vi) written notice at least (30) days’ prior to Borrower’s (A) changing its jurisdiction of organization, (B) changing its organizational structure or type, (C) changing its legal name, (D) changing any organizational number (if any) assigned by its jurisdiction of organization, or (E) registering or filing any Intellectual Property; (vii) upon Borrower becoming aware of the existence of any Event of Default or event which, with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, prompt (and in any event within three (3) Business Days) written notice of such occurrence, which such notice shall include a reasonably detailed description of such Event of Default or event which, with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default; (viii) notice of any commercial tort claim of Borrower or any Guarantor and of the general details thereof; (ix) other information as reasonably requested by Collateral Agent or any Lender. (x) written notice of any litigation or governmental proceedings pending or threatened (in writing) against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, which could reasonably be expected to result in damages or costs to Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and (xi) written notice of all returns, recoveries, disputes and claims regarding Inventory that involve more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) individually or in the aggregate in any calendar year.

 

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(b) Keep proper, complete and true books of record and account in accordance with GAAP and in all material respects. Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, allow, at the sole cost of Borrower, Collateral Agent or any Lender, during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice (provided that no notice shall be required when an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing), to visit and inspect any of its properties, to examine and make abstracts or copies from any of its books and records, and to conduct a collateral audit and analysis of its operations and the Collateral. Such audits shall be conducted no more often than twice every year unless (and more frequently if) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon request of any Lender, Borrower agrees to permit such Lender to communicate with Borrower’s accounting firm, in the presence of a. Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Parent, with respect to the consolidated financial statements delivered pursuant to this Section 6.2.

 

6.3 Inventory and Returns. Keep all Inventory in good and marketable condition, free from material defects. Returns and allowances between Borrower, or any of its Subsidiaries, and their respective account debtors shall follow Borrower’s, or such Subsidiary’s, customary practices as they exist at the Effective Date.

 

6.4 Taxes. Timely file and require each of its Subsidiaries to timely file, all required tax returns and reports and timely pay, and require each of its Subsidiaries to timely pay, all foreign, federal, state, and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by Borrower or its Subsidiaries, except as otherwise permitted pursuant to the terms of Section 5.8 hereof.

 

6.5 Insurance. Keep Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ business and the Collateral insured for risks and in amounts standard for companies in Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ industry and location and as Collateral Agent may reasonably request (including customary lender’s loss payable endorsements and naming the Collateral Agent as an additional insured), and give the Collateral Agent thirty (30) days’ prior written notice before any such policy or policies shall be materially altered or canceled (other than cancellation for non-payment of premiums, for which ten (10) days’ prior written notice shall be required). At Collateral Agent’s request Borrower shall deliver certified copies of policies and evidence of all premium payments to Collateral Agent. If Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries fails to obtain insurance as required under this Section 6.5 or to pay any amount or furnish any required proof of payment to third persons, Collateral Agent and/or any Lender may make (but has no obligation to do so), at Borrower’s expense, all or part of such payment or obtain such insurance policies required in this Section 6.5, and take any action under the policies Collateral Agent or such Lender deems prudent.

 

6.6 Operating Accounts. Borrower shall provide Collateral Agent ten (10) days’ prior written notice before Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries establishes any Collateral Account.

 

6.7 Litigation Cooperation. Commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through the termination of this Agreement, make available to Collateral Agent and the Lenders, without expense to Collateral Agent or the Lenders, Borrower and each of Borrower’s officers, employees and agents and Borrower’s books and records, to the extent that Collateral Agent or any Lender may reasonably deem them necessary to prosecute or defend any third party suit or proceeding instituted by or against Collateral Agent or any Lender with respect to any Collateral or relating to Borrower.

 

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6.8 Landlord Waivers; Bailee Waivers. In the event that Borrower or any Guarantor, after the Effective Date, intends to add any new offices or business locations, including warehouses, or otherwise store any portion of the Collateral with, or deliver any portion of the Collateral to, a bailee, in each case pursuant to Section 7.2, then Borrower or such Guarantor must first receive the written consent of Collateral Agent to do so.

 

6.9 Further Assurances. Execute any further instruments and take any and all further action as Collateral Agent or any Lender reasonably requests to perfect or continue Collateral Agent’s Lien in the Collateral or to effect the purposes of this Agreement, including without limitation, permit Collateral Agent or any Lender to discuss Borrower’s financial condition with Borrower’s accountants in the presence of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Parent.

 

6.10 Lockbox Agreement. Upon the request of any Lender at any time after the Effective Date and for any reason in Lenders’ sole and absolute discretion, Borrower shall enter into a lockbox arrangement with Lenders with respect to Borrower’s accounts receivable at a financial institution of the Lenders’ choosing in their sole and absolute discretion and shall execute a deposit control agreement in favor of Lenders in a form satisfactory to Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion.

 

7. NEGATIVE COVENANTS

 

Borrower shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, do any of the following without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders:

 

7.1 Dispositions. Convey, sell, lease, transfer, assign, dispose of (collectively, “Transfer”), or permit any of its Subsidiaries to Transfer, all or any part of its business or property (including Intellectual Property), except for Transfers (a) of (i) Inventory in the ordinary course of business and (ii) Inventory, that, prior to the Effective Date, has been written down or written off, together with related tangible assets and non-material Intellectual Property; (b) of worn out or obsolete Equipment; (c) in connection with Permitted Liens, Permitted Investments and Permitted Licenses; (d) of any non-material Intellectual Property; (e) from (i) Borrower or a Guarantor to another Borrower or Guarantor, (ii) a non-Borrower or non-Guarantor Subsidiary to a Borrower or a Guarantor, and (iii) a non-Borrower or non-Guarantor Subsidiary to another non-Borrower or non-Guarantor Subsidiary; or (f) permitted under Section 7.3 below.

 

7.2 Changes in Business or Management, Ownership. (a) Engage in or permit any of its Subsidiaries to engage in any business other than the businesses engaged in by Borrower as of the Effective Date or reasonably related thereto; (b) liquidate or dissolve or permit any of its. Subsidiaries to liquidate or dissolve; or (c) cause or permit, voluntarily or involuntarily, any Key Person to cease to be actively engaged in the management of Borrower unless written notice thereof is provided to Collateral Agent and each Lender within ten (10) days of such Key Person ceasing to be actively engaged in the management of Borrower,

 

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7.3 Mergers or Acquisitions. Merge or consolidate, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to merge or consolidate, with any other Person, or acquire, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to acquire, all or substantially all of the capital stock, shares or property of another Person.

 

7.4 Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume, or be liable for any Indebtedness, or permit any Subsidiary to do so, other than Permitted Indebtedness. For the avoidance of doubt, Indebtedness includes Merchant Cash Advances.

 

7.5 Encumbrance. Create, incur, allow, or suffer any Lien on any of its property, or assign or convey any right to receive income, including the sale of any Accounts, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so, except for Permitted Liens, or permit any Collateral not to be subject to the first priority security interest granted herein (except for Permitted Liens), or enter into any agreement, document, instrument or other arrangement (except with or in favor of Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders) with any Person which directly or indirectly prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting Borrower, or any of its Subsidiaries, from assigning, mortgaging, pledging, granting a security interest in or upon, or encumbering any of Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s Intellectual Property.

 

7.6 Maintenance of Collateral Accounts. Maintain any Collateral Account except pursuant to the terms of Section 6.6 hereof.

 

7.7 Restricted Payments. Pay any dividends (other than dividends payable solely in capital stock) or make any distribution or payment in respect of or redeem, retire or purchase any capital stock.

 

7.8 Investments. Directly or indirectly make any Investment other than Permitted Investments, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so.

 

7.9 Transactions with Affiliates. Directly or indirectly enter into or permit to exist any material transaction with any Affiliate of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than among Borrower and/or Guarantors), except for (a) transactions that are in the ordinary course of Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s business, upon fair and reasonable terms that are no less favorable to Borrower or such Subsidiary than would be obtained in an arm’s length transaction with a non-affiliated Person, and (b) Subordinated Debt or equity investments by Borrower’s investors in Borrower or its Subsidiaries.

 

7.10 Subordinated Debt. Make or permit any payment on any Subordinated Debt or alternative financings that may encumber any assets of Borrower.

 

7.11 Material Agreements. Other than in the ordinary course of business, (a) enter into a Material Agreement or (b) terminate or materially amend a Material Agreement.

 

7.12 Financial Covenants. Waived.

 

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8. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

Any one of the following shall constitute an event of default (an “Event of Default”) under this Agreement:

 

8.1 Payment Default. Borrower fails to (a) make any payment of principal or interest on the Term Loan on its due date, or (b) pay any other Obligation within three (3) Business Days after such Obligation is due and payable (which three (3) Business Day grace period shall not apply to payments due on the. Maturity Date or the date of acceleration pursuant to Section 9.1 (a) hereof.

 

8.2 Covenant Default. Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries fails or neglects to perform any obligation in Sections 6.2 (Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates), 6.4 (Taxes), 6.5 (Insurance), 6.6 (Operating Accounts), or Borrower violates any provision in Section 7.

 

8.3 Material Adverse Change. A Material Adverse Change has occurred.

 

8.4 Attachment; Levy; Restraint on Business.

 

(a) (i) The service of process seeking to attach, by trustee or similar process, any funds of Borrower, Guarantor or any of its Material Subsidiaries or of any entity under control of Borrower, Guarantor or its Material Subsidiaries on deposit with any institution at which Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries maintains a Collateral Account, or (ii) a notice of lien, levy, or assessment is filed against Borrower, Guarantor or any of its Material Subsidiaries or their respective assets by any government agency, and the same under subclauses (i) and (ii) hereof are not, within ten (10) days after the occurrence thereof, discharged or stayed (whether through the posting of a bond or otherwise); and

 

(b) (i) any material portion of Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ assets is attached, seized, levied on, or comes into possession of a trustee or receiver, or (ii) any court order enjoins, restrains, or prevents Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from conducting any part of its business;

 

8.5 Insolvency. (a) Parent is or becomes Insolvent; (b) Parent and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, are or become Insolvent; (c) Borrower, Guarantor or any Material Subsidiary begins an Insolvency Proceeding; or (d) an Insolvency Proceeding is begun against Borrower, Guarantor or any Material Subsidiary and is not dismissed or stayed within forty five (45) days (but no Term Loan shall be extended while Parent or any Subsidiary is Insolvent and/or until any Insolvency Proceeding is dismissed);

 

8.6 Other Agreements. There is a default in any agreement between Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and a third party or parties resulting in a right by such third party or parties, whether or not exercised, to accelerate the maturity of any Indebtedness.

 

8.7 Judgments. (a) One or more judgments, orders, or decrees for the payment of money in an amount, individually or in the aggregate, of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) (not covered by independent third party insurance) shall be rendered against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and shall remain unsatisfied, unvacated, or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days after the entry thereof or (b) any judgments, orders or decrees rendered against Borrower that could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change;

 

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8.8 Misrepresentations. Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Person acting for Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries makes any representation, warranty, or other statement now or later in this Agreement, any Loan Document or in any writing delivered to Collateral Agent and/or Lenders or to induce Collateral Agent and/or the Lenders to enter this Agreement or any Loan Document, and such representation, warranty, or other statement, when taken as a whole, is incorrect in any material respect when made.

 

8.9 Subordinated Debt. A default or breach occurs under any agreement between Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and any creditor of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that signed a subordination, intercreditor, or other similar agreement with Collateral Agent or the Lenders, or any creditor that has signed such an agreement with Collateral Agent or the Lenders breaches any terms of such agreement;

 

8.10 Guaranty. (a) Any Guaranty terminates or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect; (b) any Guarantor does not perform any obligation or covenant under any Guaranty; or (c) any circumstance described in this Section occurs with respect to any Guarantor;

 

8.11 Lien Priority. Any Lien created hereunder or by any other Loan Document shall at any time fail to constitute a valid and perfected first Lien on any of the Collateral purported to be secured thereby, subject to no prior or equal Lien, other than Permitted Liens arising as a matter of applicable law;

 

9. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES

 

9.1 Rights and Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder (unless all Events of Default have been cured by Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, or waived by Lenders in writing), Lenders may, at their option: (i) by written notice to Borrower, declare the entire unpaid principal balance of the Term Loan, together with all accrued interest thereon and any other charges or fees payable hereunder, immediately due and payable regardless of any prior forbearance and (ii) exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it hereunder, under the Secured Promissory Note and/or under applicable law, including, without limitation, the right to collect from Borrower all sums due under this Agreement and the Secured Promissory Note and repossess any Collateral at Borrower’s expense. Borrower shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of Lenders or Collateral Agent in connection with Lenders’ exercise of any or all of its rights and remedies under this Agreement or the Secured Promissory Note, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees. Borrower waives the right to any stay of execution and the benefit of all exemption laws now or hereafter in effect.

 

9.2 Power of Attorney. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Collateral Agent as its lawful attorney in fact, exercisable upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to: (a) endorse Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ name on any checks or other forms of payment or security; (b) sign Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ name on any invoice or bill of lading for any Account or drafts against Account Debtors; (c) settle and adjust disputes and claims about the Accounts directly with Account Debtors, for amounts and on terms Collateral Agent determines reasonable; (d) make, settle, and adjust all claims under Borrower’s insurance policies; (e) pay, contest or settle any Lien, charge, encumbrance, security interest, and adverse claim in or to the Collateral, or any judgment based thereon, or otherwise take any action to terminate or discharge the same; and (f) transfer the Collateral into the name of Collateral Agent or a third party as the Code or any applicable law permits. Borrower hereby appoints Collateral Agent as its lawful attorney in Fact to sign Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ name on any documents necessary to perfect or continue the perfection of Collateral Agent’s security interest in, and lien on, the Collateral regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred until all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) have been satisfied in full and Collateral Agent and the Lenders are under no further obligation to extend the Term Loan hereunder. Collateral Agent’s foregoing appointment as Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ attorney in fact, and all of Collateral Agent’s rights and powers, coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) have been fully repaid and performed and Collateral Agent’s and the Lenders’ obligation to provide the Term Loan terminates.

 

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9.3 No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. Failure by Collateral Agent or any Lender, at any time or times, to require strict performance by Borrower of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall not waive, affect, or diminish any right of Collateral Agent or any Lender thereafter to demand strict performance and compliance herewith or therewith. No waiver hereunder shall be effective unless signed by Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders and then is only effective for the specific instance and purpose for which it is given. The rights and remedies of Collateral Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents are cumulative. Collateral Agent and the Lenders have all rights and remedies provided under the Code, any applicable law, by law, or in equity. The exercise by Collateral Agent or any Lender of one right or remedy is not an election, and Collateral Agent’s or any Lender’s waiver of any Event of Default is not a continuing waiver. Collateral Agent’s or any Lender’s delay in exercising any remedy is not a waiver, election, or acquiescence.

 

9.4 Demand Waiver. Borrower waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, demand, notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, notice of any default, nonpayment at maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension, or renewal of accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper, and guarantees held by Collateral Agent or any Lender on which Borrower or any Subsidiary is liable.

 

10. NOTICES

 

All notices, consents, requests, approvals, demands, or other communication (collectively, “Communication”) by any party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document must be in writing and shall be deemed to have been validly served, given, or delivered: (a) upon the earlier of actual receipt and three (3) Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class, registered or certified mail return receipt requested, with proper postage prepaid; (b) upon transmission, when sent by facsimile transmission or e-mail; (c) one (1) Business Day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier with all charges prepaid; or (d) when delivered, if hand delivered by messenger, all of which shall be addressed to the party to be notified and sent to the address, facsimile number, or email address indicated below. Any of Collateral Agent, any Lender or Borrower may change its mailing address or facsimile number by giving the other party written notice thereof in accordance with the terms of this Section 10.

 

If to Borrower:

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

Attention: Scott Stawski

6501 Red Hook Qtrs, 201-465

St. Thomas, USVI 00802

E-Mail Address: scott@amphitritedigital.com

 

If to Collateral Agent:

 

Agile Capital Funding, LLC

104 E. 25th Street 10th Floor

New York, NY 10010

E-Mail Address: aaron@advantagecapitalfunding.com

 

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11. CHOICE OF LAW, VENUE AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER

 

11.1 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH OF BORROWER, COLLATERAL AGENT AND LENDERS UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, ANY OF THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED HEREBY, ANY DEALINGS AMONG BORROWER, COLLATERAL AGENT AND/OR LENDERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS TRANSACTION OR ANY RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND/OR THE RELATIONSHIP THAT IS BEING ESTABLISHED AMONG BORROWER, COLLATERAL AGENT AND/OR LENDERS. THE SCOPE OF THIS WAIVER IS INTENDED TO BE ALL ENCOMPASSING OF ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THAT MAY BE FILED IN ANY COURT. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE. THIS WAIVER MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING. THE WAIVER ALSO SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR TO ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THIS TRANSACTION OR ANY RELATED TRANSACTION. THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

 

11.2 Governing Law and Jurisdiction.

 

(a) THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (EXCLUDING THOSE LOAN DOCUMENTS THAT BY THEIR OWN TERMS ARE EXPRESSLY GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION) AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA (WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF ANY LAWS OTHER THAN THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA), INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OF THE COLLATERAL, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN VIRGINIA SHALL GOVERN IN REGARD TO THE VALIDITY, PERFECTION OR EFFECT OF PERFECTION OF ANY LIEN OR IN REGARD TO PROCEDURAL MATTERS AFFECTING ENFORCEMENT OF ANY LIENS IN COLLATERAL, SUCH LAWS OF SUCH OTHER JURISDICTIONS SHALL CONTINUE TO APPLY TO THAT EXTENT.

 

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(b) Submission to Jurisdiction. Any legal action or proceeding with respect to the Loan Documents shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including, without limitation the Circuit Court of Arlington County in the Commonwealth of Virginia and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, Borrower hereby accepts for itself and in respect of its Property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Collateral Agent and Lenders shall have the right to bring any action or proceeding against Borrower (or any property of Borrower) in the court of any other jurisdiction Collateral Agent or Lenders deem necessary or appropriate in order to realize on the Collateral or other security for the Obligations. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any objection, including any objection to the laying of venue or based on the grounds of forum non conveniens, that any of them may now or hereafter have to the bringing of any such action or proceeding in such jurisdictions.

 

(c) Service of Process. Borrower irrevocably waives personal service of any and all legal process, summons, notices and other documents and other service of process of any kind and consents to such service in any suit, action or proceeding brought in the United States of America with respect to or otherwise arising out of or in connection with any Loan Document by any means permitted by applicable requirements of law, including by the mailing thereof (by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid) to the address of Borrower specified herein (and shall be effective when such mailing shall be effective, as provided therein). Borrower agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

 

(d) Non-exclusive Jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this Section 11.2 shall affect the right of Collateral Agent or Lenders to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable requirements of law or commence legal proceedings or otherwise proceed against Borrower in any other jurisdiction.

 

12. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

12.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and is for the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of each Party. Borrower may not transfer, pledge or assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it without Collateral Agent’s prior written consent (which may be granted or withheld in Collateral Agent’s discretion, subject to Section 12.5). The Lenders have the right, without the consent of or notice to Borrower, to sell, transfer, assign, pledge, negotiate, or grant participation in (any such sale, transfer, assignment, negotiation, or grant of a participation, a “Lender Transfer”) all or any part of, or any interest in, any one or more Lenders’ obligations, rights, and benefits under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. In the event of such a Lender Transfer, Collateral Agent or Lead Lender shall have the right to, at its respective sole and absolute option, (a) notify Borrower of such Lender Transfer, in accordance with Section 10 hereof, and direct Borrower to make payments directly to such other Lender or Lenders, indicating such other Lenders’ Pro Rata share of the Term Loan and the amount of the payment to be made in connection therewith, or (b) continue to collect payments hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and pay such other Lenders their Pro Rata Share of the Term Loan, in accordance with, and on such terms, as are determined by and between the Lenders.

 

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12.2 Indemnification. Borrower, jointly and severally, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Collateral Agent and the Lenders and their respective members, managers, directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, attorneys, or any other Person affiliated with or representing Collateral Agent or the Lenders (each, an “Indemnified Person”) harmless against: (a) all obligations, demands, claims, and liabilities (collectively, “Claims”) asserted by any other party in connection with; related to; following; or arising from, out of or under, the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; and (b) all losses or expenses incurred, or paid by Indemnified Person in connection with; related to; following; or arising from, out of or under, the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents between Collateral Agent, and/or the Lenders and Borrower (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), except for Claims and/or losses directly caused by such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Borrower hereby further, jointly and severally, indemnifies, defends and holds each Indemnified Person harmless from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever (including the fees and disbursements of counsel for such Indemnified Person) in connection with any investigative, response, remedial, administrative or judicial matter or proceeding, whether or not such Indemnified Person shall be designated a party thereto and including any such proceeding initiated by or on behalf of Borrower, and the reasonable expenses of investigation by engineers, environmental consultants and similar technical personnel and any commission, fee or compensation claimed by any broker (other than any broker retained by Collateral Agent or Lenders) asserting any right to payment for the transactions contemplated hereby which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against such Indemnified Person as a result of or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and the use or intended use of the proceeds of the loan proceeds except for liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements directly caused by such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

12.3 Severability of Provisions. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from every other provision in determining the enforceability of any provision.

 

12.4 Correction of Loan Documents. Collateral Agent may correct patent errors and fill in any blanks in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents consistent with the agreement of the parties.

 

12.5 Amendments in Writing; Integration. (a) No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, no approval or consent thereunder, and no consent to any departure by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Borrower, Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders provided that:

 

(i) no such amendment, waiver or other modification that would have the effect of increasing or reducing a Lender’s Term Loan Commitment or Commitment Percentage shall be effective as to such Lender without such Lender’s written consent;

 

(ii) no such amendment, waiver or modification that would affect the rights and duties of Collateral Agent shall be effective without Collateral Agent’s written consent or signature; and

 

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(iii) no such amendment, waiver or other modification shall, unless signed by all the Lenders directly affected thereby, (A) reduce the principal of, rate of interest on or any fees with respect to the Term Loan or forgive any principal, interest (other than default interest) or fees (other than late charges) with respect to the Term Loan (B) postpone the date fixed for, or waive, any payment of principal of the Term Loan or of interest on the Term Loan (other than default interest) or any fees provided for hereunder (other than late charges or for any termination of any commitment); (C) change the definition of the term “Required Lenders” or the percentage of Lenders which shall be required for the Lenders to take any action hereunder; (D) release all or substantially all of any material portion of the Collateral, authorize Borrower to sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all or any material portion of the Collateral or release any Guarantor of all or any portion of the Obligations or its guaranty obligations with respect thereto, except, in each case with respect to this clause (D), as otherwise may be expressly permitted under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents (including in connection with any disposition permitted hereunder); (E) amend, waive or otherwise modify this Section 12.5 or the definitions of the terms used in this Section 12.5 insofar as the definitions affect the substance of this Section 12.5; (F) consent to the assignment, delegation or other transfer by Borrower of any of its rights and obligations under any Loan Document or release Borrower of its payment obligations under any Loan Document, except, in each case with respect to this clause (F), pursuant to a merger or consolidation permitted pursuant to this Agreement; (G) amend any of the provisions of Section 9.4 or amend any of the definitions of Pro Rata Share, Term Loan Commitment, Commitment Percentage or that provide for the Lenders to receive their Pro Rata Shares of any fees, payments, setoffs or proceeds of Collateral hereunder; (H) subordinate the Liens granted in favor of Collateral Agent securing the Obligations. It is hereby understood and agreed that all Lenders shall be deemed directly affected by an amendment, waiver or other modification of the type described in the preceding clauses (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) of the immediately preceding sentence.

 

(b) Other than as expressly provided for in Section 12.5(a)(i)(iii), Collateral Agent may, if requested by the Required Lenders, from time to time designate covenants in this Agreement less restrictive by notification to a representative of Borrower.

 

(c) This Agreement and the Loan Documents represent the entire agreement about this subject matter and supersede prior negotiations or agreements with respect to such subject matter. All prior agreements, understandings, representations, warranties, and negotiations between the parties about the subject matter of this Agreement and the Loan Documents merge into this Agreement and the Loan Documents.

 

12.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, is an original, and all taken together, constitute one Agreement. Any and all electronic signatures, whether by scan, e-mail, PDF, Docusign or similar means, and any electronic delivery of signature pages hereto, shall be treated as originals.

 

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12.7 Survival. All covenants, representations and warranties made in this Agreement continue in full force and effect until this Agreement has terminated pursuant to its terms and all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations and any other obligations which, by their terms, are to survive the termination of this Agreement) have been satisfied. The obligation of Borrower in Section 12.2 to indemnify each Lender and Collateral Agent, as well as the confidentiality provisions in Section 12.8 below, shall survive until the statute of limitations with respect to such claim or cause of action shall have run.

 

12.8 Confidentiality. In handling any confidential information of Borrower, the Lenders and Collateral Agent shall exercise the same degree of care that it exercises for their own proprietary information, but disclosure of information may be made: (a) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the Lenders’ and Collateral Agent’s Subsidiaries or Affiliates; (b) to prospective transferees (other than those identified in (a) above) or purchasers of any interest in the Term Loan (provided, however, the Lenders and Collateral Agent shall obtain such prospective transferee’s or purchaser’s agreement to the terms of this provision or to similar confidentiality terms); (c) as required by law, regulation, subpoena, or other order; (d) to Lenders’ or Collateral Agent’s regulators or as otherwise required in connection with an examination or audit; (a) as Collateral Agent reasonably considers appropriate in exercising remedies under the Loan Documents; and (1) to third party service providers of the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent so long as such service providers have executed a confidentiality agreement or have agreed to similar confidentiality terms with the Lenders and Collateral Agent with terms no less restrictive than those contained herein. Confidential information does not include information that either: (1) is in the public domain or in the Lenders’ and/or Collateral Agent’s possession when disclosed to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent, or becomes part of the public domain after disclosure to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent at no fault of the Lenders or the Collateral Agent; or (ii) is disclosed to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent by a third party, if the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent does not know that the third party is prohibited from disclosing the information. Collateral Agent and the Lenders may use confidential information for any purpose, including, without limitation, for the development of client databases, reporting purposes, and market analysis. The provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the termination of this Agreement. The agreements provided under this Section 12.8 supersede all prior agreements, understanding, representations, warranties, and negotiations between the parties about the subject matter of this Section 12.8.

 

12.9 Right of Set Off. Borrower hereby grants to Collateral Agent and to each Lender, a lien, security interest and right of set off as security for all Obligations to Collateral Agent and each Lender hereunder, whether now existing or hereafter arising, upon and against all deposits, credits, collateral and property, now or hereafter in the possession, custody, safekeeping or control of Collateral Agent or the Lenders or any entity under the control of Collateral Agent or the Lenders (including a Collateral Agent affiliate) or in transit to any of them. At any time after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, without demand or notice, Collateral Agent or the Lenders may set off the same or any part thereof and apply the same to any liability or obligation of Borrower even though unmatured and regardless of the adequacy of any other collateral securing the Obligations. ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO REQUIRE COLLATERAL AGENT TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS OR REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER COLLATERAL WHICH SECURES THE OBLIGATIONS, PRIOR TO EXERCISING ITS RIGHT OF SETOFF WITH RESPECT TO SUCH DEPOSITS, CREDITS OR OTHER PROPERTY OF BORROWER ARE HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVED BY BORROWER.

 

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12.10 Borrower Liability. Each Borrower may, acting singly, request credit extensions hereunder. Each Borrower hereby appoints the other as agent for the other for all purposes hereunder, including with respect to requesting credit extensions hereunder. Each Borrower hereunder shall be jointly and severally obligated to repay all credit extensions made hereunder, regardless of which Borrower actually receives said credit extension, as if each Borrower hereunder directly received all credit extensions. Each Borrower waives (a) any suretyship defenses available to it under the Code or any other applicable law, and (b) any right to require Collateral Agent or any Lender to: (i) proceed against any Borrower or any other person; (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security; or (iii) pursue any other remedy. Collateral Agent and/or any Lender may exercise or not exercise any right or remedy it has against any Borrower or any security it holds (including the right to foreclose by judicial or non-judicial sale) without affecting any Borrower’s liability. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or other related document, each Borrower irrevocably waives all rights that it may have at law or in equity (including, without limitation, any law subrogating Borrower to the rights of Collateral Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement) to seek contribution, indemnification or any other form of reimbursement from any other Borrower, or any other Person now or hereafter primarily or secondarily liable for any of the Obligations, for any payment made by Borrower with respect to the Obligations in connection with this Agreement or otherwise and all rights that it might have to benefit from, or to participate in, any security for the Obligations as a result of any payment made by Borrower with respect to the Obligations in connection with this Agreement or otherwise. Any agreement providing for indemnification, reimbursement or any other arrangement prohibited under this Section 12.10 shall be null and void. If any payment is made to a Borrower in contravention of this Section 12.10, such Borrower shall hold such payment in trust for Collateral Agent and the Lenders and such payment shall be promptly delivered to Collateral Agent for application to the Obligations, whether matured or unmatured.

 

12.11 Change of Law. If, due to any change in applicable law or regulations, or the interpretation thereof by any court of law or other governing body having jurisdiction subsequent to the date of this Agreement, the performance of any provision of this Agreement, the loans granted pursuant hereto or any transaction contemplated hereby shall become unlawful, impracticable or impossible, the Lender shall have the right, with the consent of the Borrower not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, to amend the terms hereof in good faith so as to comply with the then current laws, rules and/or regulations in the way that, in its reasonable judgment, best and most closely reflects the terms and conditions negotiated herein and intended hereby.

 

13. DEFINITIONS

 

As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

 

Accounts” shall mean accounts receivable of Parent.

 

Affiliate” of any Person is a Person that owns or controls directly or indirectly the Person, any Person that controls or is controlled by or is under common control with the Person, and each of that Person’s senior executive officers, directors, partners if such Person is a partnership and, for any Person that is a limited liability company, that Person’s managers and members.

 

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Borrowing Base” shall mean, at any time, an amount equal to 100% of Eligible Accounts.

 

Business Day” is any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banks are closed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

Code” is the Internal. Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

Collateral” is any and all properties, rights and assets of Borrower described on Exhibit A.

 

Disbursement Instruction Form” is that certain form attached hereto as Exhibit B-2.

 

Drawdown” means any principal amount borrowed or to be borrowed (by any means) under the provisions hereof.

 

Eligible Accounts” shall mean Accounts that are not excluded as ineligible by virtue of one or more of the criteria set forth below. None of the following shall be Eligible Accounts: (A) Accounts (i) with respect to which the scheduled due date is more than 60 days after the original invoice date, (ii) which are unpaid more than (A) 90 days after the date of the original invoice therefor; (B) Accounts which (i) do not arise from the sale of goods or performance of services in the ordinary course of business, (ii) are not evidenced by an invoice or other documentation reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, (iii) represent a progress billing, or (iv) are contingent upon any Borrower’s completion of any further performance; (C) Accounts which are owed by an account debtor which (i) does not maintain its chief executive office in the United States or (ii) is not organized under any applicable law of the United States, any State of the United States or the District of Columbia; (D) Accounts which are owed in any currency other than dollars; or (E) Accounts which are owed by any Affiliate, employee, officer, director or stockholder of any Borrower or Guarantor.

 

Equipment” is all “equipment” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes without limitation all machinery, fixtures, goods, vehicles (including motor vehicles and trailers), and any interest in any of the foregoing.

 

Existing Indebtedness” is the indebtedness of Borrower listed in the Perfection Certificate.

 

Guaranty Documents” is each Guaranty and each security agreement or similar agreement or instrument executed and or delivered in connection therewith, together with all other agreements required by Collateral Agent hereunder from any Guarantor; all in form and substance acceptable to Collateral Agent.

 

Indebtedness” is (a) indebtedness for borrowed money or the deferred price of property or services, such as reimbursement and other obligations for surety bonds and letters of credit, (b) obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, (c) capital lease obligations, (d) merchant cash advances; and (e) Contingent Obligations in respect of any of the foregoing.

 

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Insolvency Proceeding” is any proceeding by or against any Person under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or any other bankruptcy or insolvency law, including assignments for the benefit of creditors, compositions or proceedings seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other relief.

 

Insolvent” means not Solvent.

 

Intellectual Property” shall mean, all (a) trademarks, trademark rights, trade names, trade name rights, service marks, service mark rights, logos, trade dress, domain names, web sites, and all other indicia of origin or quality, and goodwill associated therewith and arising therefrom; (b) patents and patent rights; and (c) works of authorship and copyrights therein, and all common law rights in all of the foregoing, and registration and applications for all of the foregoing issued by or filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, any State of the US, the US Copyright Office, or any foreign equivalent thereof, and all of the foregoing (a)-(c) used in, at, or in connection with and/or necessary for the (i) conduct of any Borrower’s business and/or (ii) use and/or operation of the Collateral.

 

Inventory” is all “inventory” as defined in the Code in effect on the date hereof with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made under the Code, and includes without limitation all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products, including without limitation such inventory as is temporarily out of any Person’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returned goods and any documents of title representing any of the above.

 

Investment” is any beneficial ownership interest in any Person (including stock, partnership interest or other securities), and any loan, advance or capital contribution to any Person.

 

Key Person” is Scott Stawski.

 

Lien” is a mortgage, deed of trust, levy, charge, pledge, security interest, or other encumbrance of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise against any property.

 

“Loan Documents” are, collectively, this Agreement, the Guaranty Documents, each Secured Promissory Note, each Disbursement Letter, any subordination agreements, any note, or notes or guaranties executed by Borrower or any other Person, and any other present or future document, certificate, form or agreement entered into by Borrower, any Guarantor or any other Person for the benefit of the Lenders and Collateral Agent in connection with this Agreement; all as amended, restated, or otherwise modified or supplemented from time to time.

 

Material Adverse Change” is (a) a material adverse change in the business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Parent, or Parent and each Subsidiary, taken as a whole; (b) a material impairment of the prospect of repayment of any portion of the Obligations, or (c) a material adverse effect on the Collateral.

 

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Material Agreement” is any license, agreement or other similar contractual arrangement with a Person or Governmental Authority whereby Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is reasonably likely to be required to transfer, either in-kind or in cash, prior to the Maturity Date, assets or property valued (book or market) at more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the aggregate or any license, agreement or other similar contractual arrangement conveying rights in or to any material Intellectual Property.

 

Maturity Date” is 28 weeks from the Effective Date.

 

Maximum Legal Rate” shall mean the maximum nonusurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and as provided for herein or the other Loan Documents, under the laws of such state or states whose laws are held by any court of competent jurisdiction to govern the interest rate provisions of the Term Loan.

 

Obligations” are all of Borrower’s obligations to pay when due any debts, principal, interest, the Prepayment Fee, the Final Fee, and other amounts Borrower owes the Lenders now or later, in connection with, related to, following, or arising from, out of or under, this Agreement or, the other Loan Documents, or otherwise, and including interest accruing after Insolvency Proceedings begin (whether or not allowed) and debts, liabilities, or obligations of Borrower assigned to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent, and the performance of Borrower’s duties under the Loan Documents.

 

Operating Documents” are, for any Person, such Person’s formation documents, as certified by the Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) of such Person’s jurisdiction of organization on a date that is no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date, and, (a) if such Person is a corporation, its bylaws in current form, (b) if such Person is a limited liability company, its limited liability company agreement (or similar agreement), and (c) if such Person is a partnership, its partnership agreement (or similar agreement), each of the foregoing with all current amendments or modifications thereto.

 

Perfection Certificate” is that certain form attached hereto as Exhibit B-1.

 

Permitted Indebtedness” is: (a) Borrower’s Indebtedness to the Lenders and Collateral Agent under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (b) Indebtedness existing on the Effective Date and disclosed on the Perfection Certificate(s); (c) unsecured Indebtedness to trade creditors and Indebtedness in connection with credit cards incurred in the ordinary course of business; (d) extensions, refinancings, modifications, amendments and restatements of any items of Permitted Indebtedness (a) through (c) above, provided that the principal amount thereof is not increased or the terms thereof are not modified to impose materially more burdensome terms upon Borrower, or its Subsidiary, as the case may be;

 

Permitted Investments” are: (a) investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the ordinary course of business; (b) Investments consisting of notes receivable of, or prepaid royalties and other credit extensions, to customers and suppliers who are not Affiliates, in the ordinary course of business; provided that this paragraph (b) shall not apply to Investments of Borrower in any Subsidiary.

 

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Permitted Licenses” are licenses of over-the-counter software that is commercially available to the public.

 

Permitted Liens” are Liens existing on the Effective Date and disclosed on the Perfection Certificates or arising under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

 

Person” is any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or government agency.

 

Property” means any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, and whether tangible or intangible.

 

Pro Rata Share” is, as of any date of determination, with respect to each Lender, a percentage (expressed as a decimal, rounded to the ninth decimal place) determined by dividing the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan held by such Lender by the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan.

 

Related Persons” means, with respect to any Person, each Affiliate of such Person and each director, officer, employee, agent, trustee, representative, attorney, accountant and each insurance, environmental, legal, financial and other advisor and other consultants and agents of or to such Person or any of its Affiliates.

 

Required Lenders” means (i) for so long as the Lead Lender has not assigned or transferred any of its interests in the Term Loan, Lenders holding one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, or (ii) at any time from and after the Lead Lender has assigned or transferred any interest in its Term Loan, Lenders holding at least fifty one percent (51%) of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan.

 

Responsible Officer” is any of the President, Chief Executive Officer, or Chief Financial Officer of Borrower or Parent.

 

Secured Promissory Note” is defined in Section 2.5.

 

Shares” means one hundred percent (100.0%) of the stock, units or other evidence of equity ownership held by Borrower or its Subsidiaries of any Subsidiary which is organized under the laws of the United States.

 

Solvent” is, with respect to any Person: the fair salable value of such Person’s consolidated assets (including goodwill minus disposition costs) exceeds the fair value of such Person’s liabilities; such Person is not left with unreasonably small capital after the transactions in this Agreement; and such Person is able to pay its debts (including trade debts) as they mature in the ordinary course (without taking into account any forbearance and extensions related thereto).

 

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Subordinated Debt” is indebtedness incurred by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries subordinated to all Indebtedness of Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries to the Lenders (pursuant to a subordination, intercreditor, or other similar agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Collateral Agent and the Lenders entered into between Collateral Agent, Borrower, and/or any of its Subsidiaries, and the other creditor), on terms acceptable to Collateral Agent and the Lenders.

 

Subsidiary” is, with respect to any Person, any Person of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock or other equity interests (in the case of Persons other than corporations) is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or through one or more intermediaries. Unless otherwise specified, references herein to a Subsidiary means a Subsidiary of Borrower.

 

Term Loan” is defined in Section 2.2(a) hereof.

 

Term Loan Amortization Schedule” means the amortization schedule set forth in Exhibit B-4 of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by one of its officers thereunto duly authorized on the date hereof.

 

BORROWER:

 

BORROWER:

     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Hope Stawski
By: Scott Stawski   By: Hope Stawski
Its: Executive Chairman   Its: President

 

GUARANTOR:

 
   
/s/ Scott Stawski  
By: Scott Stawski  
Its: Executive Chairman  

 

LEAD LENDER:

 

COLLATERAL AGENT:

Agile Lending, LLC   Agile Capital Funding, LLC
     
     
By: Aaron Greenblott   By: Aaron Greenblott
Its: Member   Its: Member

 

EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL

 

The Collateral consists of all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the following property:

 

All of Borrower’s goods, Accounts, Equipment, Inventory, contract rights or rights to payment of money, leases, license agreements, franchise agreements, General Intangibles (including Intellectual Property), commercial tort claims, documents, instruments (including any promissory notes), chattel paper (whether tangible or electronic), cash, deposit accounts and other Collateral Accounts, all certificates of deposit, fixtures, letters of credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing), securities, and all other investment property, supporting obligations, and financial assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, wherever located; and

 

All of Borrower’s books and records relating to the foregoing, and any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions, attachments, accessories, accessions and improvements to and replacements, products, proceeds and insurance proceeds of any or all of the foregoing.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Collateral does not include (i) any license or contract, in each case if the granting of a Lien in such license or contract is prohibited by or would constitute a default under the agreement governing such license or contract (but (A) only to the extent such prohibition is enforceable under applicable law and (B) other than to the extent that any such term would be rendered ineffective pursuant to Sections 9-406, 9-408 or 9-409 (or any other Section) of Division 9 of the Code); provided that upon the termination, lapsing or expiration of any such prohibition, such license or contract, as applicable, shall automatically be subject to the security interest granted in favor of Collateral Agent hereunder and become part of the “Collateral.”

 

All vessels listed in the Perfection Certificate.

 

Fixed Assets (STDC & WOC) Year Market Value Lien Balance Lien Holder
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 $19,000 $0  
2021 Jeep Gladiator 2021 $67,500 $0  
Caribe 310 2021 $5,000    
Caribe DL15 2019 $15,000 $0  
MV Aquarius 2018 repowered 2022 $150,000 $0  
MV Hydra 2020 $275,000 $195,930  
MV Poseidon 2019 $250,000 $186,417  
MV Sea Wolf 2012 repowered 2022 $500,000 $0  
Point Pleasant Dock 2022 $30,000 $0  
Z/B 430 #1 T Paddy Wagon 2021 $25,000 $0  
Z/B 430 #2 2021 $12,000 $0  
Z/B 430 #3 2021 $12,000 $0  
SY Leviathan 2006 repowered 2021 $507,000 $263,855 Banco Popular
SY Mazu 2016 $250,000 $115,677 Citi National of FL
SY Neptune 2015 $250,000 $133,148 Citi National of FL
SY Pisces 2003 repowered 2022 $325,000 $0  
MV Island Flyer 2011 repowered 2022 $200,000    
SY Sirena 2000 repowered 2021 $425,000 $145,759  
Tender Triton 2018 $7,500 $0  
SV Windy 1995 repowered and refit 2016 $2,300,000 $973,250 Seller’s Note
TOTAL   $5,465,000 $2,014,036  
  Yellow represents unencumbered assets available for collateral      
Unencumbered Fixed Assets $1,208,000      

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL

 

TARGETED ACQUISITION - PARADISE ADVENTURES TARGETED ACQUISITION - PARADISE ADVENTURES          
Fixed Assets (Paradise) Make/Model Year Official Number Engine Market Value Lien Balance
Privateer Jaynes Searunner 52 2012 1231827 Yanmar 4jh5E-Two $1,300,000 $0
Footloose Marple Searunner 40 1998 1075806 Yamaha F90-Two $525,000 $0
Ohana Beneteau Oceanis 50 2000 1103235 Perkins M90 $150,000 $0
Proline Center Console Proline Center Console 2300 2005 PLCSP114A505 Yamaha F200 $22,000 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 SUN29036L920 Honda 50 $25,000 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 SUN29043L920 Yamaha 60 $25,000 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 SUN29044L920 Yamaha 70 $28,300 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 SUN29045L920 Yamaha 70 $28,300 $0
Pontoon Sunchaser 2021 SUN29694C121 Honda 90 $29,700 $0
Pontoon Sunchaser 2021 SUN29697C121 Honda 90 $29,700 $0
Pontoon Sunchaser 2021 SUN29691C121 Honda 90 $29,700 $0
Center Console Fabro marine Cape Horn 1998 FAB16607J798 Yamaha F115 $20,000 $0
Work Barge Homemade 2017 FL6907RH Yamaha F115 $30,000 $0
Key West Center Console Key West 244cc 2021 KW306FL762 Yamaha F200-Twin $145,000 $0
Ford EXP Tram 2000 Ford EXP Tram 2000   4͘.6L V8 $35,000 $0
Water Park Inflatables Water Park Inflatables 2021   NA $24,000 $0
Free Standing Office Building 20 x 21 Freestanding 2021   NA $12,000 $0
        TOTAL $2,458,700 $0

 

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The undersigned, the President of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (the “Company”), hereby certifies, with reference to (i) the Business Loan, Security, and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January _____, 2023 (the “Loan Agreement”), among Agile Capital Funding, LLC as collateral agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “Collateral Agent”), and Agile Lending, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“Lead Lender”) and each assignee that becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 12.1 (each individually with the Lead Lender, a “Lender” and collectively with the Lead Lender, the “Lenders”), and Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”). Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”), and together with WOC, STDC, Parent, and the other entities shown as signatories hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Borrower, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, (Borrower) to the Lender as follows:

 

1. Name, Tax ID, and State of Formation. The exact legal name of the Borrower as that name appears on its Certificate of Organization, as amended, is as follows:

 

Name Tax ID State of Incorporation
Amphitrite Digital Incorporated 66-115420 U.S. Virgin Islands
STDC Holdings Incorporated 66-1005421 U.S. Virgin Islands
Windy of Chicago Ltd 36-4073563 Illinois
Paradise Adventures, LLC 46-1123112 Florida

 

2. Other Identifying Factors.

 

(a) The following is the mailing address of the Borrower:

 

6501 Red Hook Plaza, 201-465 St. Thomas, USVI 00802

6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S., 00802

5560 OAK BEND TRL PROSPER TX 75078-9715

 

(b) The following are any DBAs of the Borrower:

 

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3. Other Current Locations.

 

(a) The following are all other locations in the in which the Borrower maintains any books or records relating to any of the Collateral consisting of accounts, instruments, chattel paper, general intangibles or mobile goods:

 

(b) The following are all other places of business of the Company in the United States of America:

 

(c) The following are all other locations where any of the Collateral consisting of inventory or equipment is located:

 

(d) The following are the names and addresses of all persons or entities other than the Company, such as lessees, consignees, warehousemen or purchasers of chattel paper, which have possession or are intended to have possession of any of the Collateral consisting of instruments, chattel paper, inventory or equipment:

 

4. Prior Locations.

 

(a) Set forth below is the information required by §4(a) or (b) with respect to each location or place of business previously maintained by the Company at any time during the past five years in a state in which the Company has previously maintained a location or place of business at any time during the past four months:

 

(b) Set forth below is the information required by §4(c) or (d) with respect to each other location at which, or other person or entity with which, any of the Collateral consisting of inventory or equipment has been previously held at any time during the past twelve months:

 

5. Fixtures. Set forth below is the information required by UCC §9-502(b) or former UCC §9-402(5) of each state in which any of the Collateral consisting of fixtures are or are to be located and the name and address of each real estate recording office where a mortgage on the real estate on which such fixtures are or are to be located would be recorded.

 

6. Intellectual Property. Set forth below is a complete list of all United States and foreign patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and service marks registered or for which applications are pending in the name of the Company.

 

7. Securities; Instruments. Set forth below is a complete list of all stocks, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities and investment property owned by the Company (provide name of issuer, a description of security and value).

 

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8. Motor Vehicles. The following is a complete list of all motor vehicles owned by the Borrower (describe each vehicle by make, model and year and indicate for each the state in which registered and the state in which based):

 

Vehicle   State of Registration   State in Which Based

 

Truck Plate VIN Make
       
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee TGO 210 1J4RR5FT6BC589240 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2021 Jeep Gladiator TGT 850 1C6JJTEG6ML567883 Jeep Gladiator

 

9. Permitted Indebtedness.

 

LENDER BALANCE

TOTAL PAYMENT

(Monthly)

City National Bank - Hydra 182,587.43 4,437.66
City National Bank - Neptune 121,085.02 3,015.69
City National Bank - Maze 99,255.47 2,995.86
LC Bank-Note Payable Nov 2021 23,259.07 1,256 40
Lightstream Note Payable - Apri1 2022 Merchants Commercial Bank - SY 74,933.29 1,662.72
Leviathan 263,854.72 3,252.33
Intouch Credit Union - TwinVee 181,485.72 2,928.31
Banco Popular SBA - SY Sirena 140,717.46 2,662,26
SBA EIDL Loan 499,900.00 $0 (deferred until Oct 2023)
SBA PPP Loan   1,838.37
Tall Ship Adventures - SV Windy   8,349.18

 

10. Permitted Liens:

 

None.

 

11. Bank Accounts. The following is a complete list of all bank accounts (including securities and commodities accounts) maintained by the Company (provide name and address of depository bank, type of account and account number):

 

Bank Account Account Number
Windy of Chicago, Limited, JPMorgan 883788603
Windy of Chicago, Limited, JPMorgan 616287178
SCOTT A STAWSKI / Seas the Day Charters Wells Fargo 2112599002
Paradise Adventures LLC, Community Bank of Mississippi 5033489084
Paradise Adventures LLC, Regions Bank 0143806112

 

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12. Unusual Transactions. All of the Collateral has been originated by the Borrower in the ordinary course of the Borrower’s business or consists of goods which have been acquired by the Borrower in the ordinary course from a person in the business of selling goods of that kind.

 

13. Litigation.

 

a. The following is a complete list of pending and threatened litigation or claims involving amounts claimed against the Company in an indefinite amount or in excess of $50,000 in each case:

 

b. The following are the only claims which the Company has against others (other than claims on accounts receivable), which the Company is asserting or intends to assert, and in which the potential recovery exceeds $50,000:

 

14. Insurance Broker. The following broker handles the Company’s property insurance:

 

Broker Contact Telephone Email
Gowrie Insurance Mark Gargula 860-391-7371 markg@gowrie.com

 

The Company agrees to advise you of any change or modification to any of the foregoing information or any supplemental information provided on any continuation pages attached hereto, and, until such notice is received by you, you shall be entitled to rely upon such information and presume it is correct. The Company acknowledges that your acceptance of this Perfection Certificate and any continuation pages does not imply any commitment on your part to enter into a loan transaction with the Company, and that any such commitment may only be made by an express written loan commitment, signed by one of your authorized officers.

 

Date: January 25th, 2023  
   
  By:  
     
  Name: Scott Stawski
  Its: Executive Chairman
  Email: scott@amphitritedigital.com

 

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EXHIBIT B-2

 

DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTION FORM

 

The proceeds of the first advance of Term Loan shall be disbursed as follows:

 

Term Loan  $800,000.00 
      
Less:     
      
Administrative Agent Fee to be remitted to Agile Capital Funding, LLC  $(40,000.00)
      
TOTAL TERM LOAN NET PROCEEDS TO BORROWER  $760,000.00 

 

The aggregate net proceeds of the Term Loan shall be transferred to the Designated Deposit Account as follows:

 

BORROWER Amphitrite Digital Incorporated  
     
Account Name: Donald Coker  
Bank Name: Community Bank  
ABA Number: 065302I96  
Account Number:  7031249084  

 

The proceeds of the subsequent advances of the Term Loan shall be disbursed as follows:

 

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EXHIBIT B-3

 

DRAWDOWN SCHEDULE

 

Within 2 Business Days of Closing Date.

 

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EXHIBIT B-4

 

REPAYMENT AND AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

 

Amphitrite Digital

 

Projected Payment Schedule

 

    Monthly
2/1 $15,000.00  
2/8 $15,000.00  
2/15 $15,000.00  
2/22 $17,030.91 $ 62,031
3/1 $22,000.00  
3/8 $22,000.00  
3/15 $22,000.00  
3/22 $22,000.00  
3/29 $27,142.78 $ 115,142.78
4/5 $28,000.00  
4/12 $28,000.00  
4/19 $28,000.00  
4/26 $34,530.17 $ 118,530.17
5/3 $30,000.00  
5/10 $30,000.00  
5/17 $30,000.00  
5/24 $30,000.00  
5/31 $36,314.65 $ 156,314.65
6/7 $65,000.00  
6/14 $65,000.00  
6/21 $65,000.00  
6/28 $71,294.50 $ 266,294.50
7/5 $75,000.00  
7/12 $75,000.00  
7/19 $75,000.00  
7/26 $89,838.49 $ 314,838.49
8/2 $102,848.50 $102,848.50
Total $1,136,000.00  

 

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EXHIBIT B-5

 

Business Loan and Security Agreement Supplement

 

Principal Amount of Loan: $800,000.00, including the Administrative Agent Fee, available as set forth in the Drawdown Schedule found in Exhibit B-3 of this Agreement.
Total Repayment Amount: The total repayment amount of the Term Loan, including all interest, lender fees, and third-party fees, assuming all payments are made on time is $1,136,000
Payment Schedule: As set forth in the Repayment and Amortization Schedule found in Exhibit B-4 of the Agreement.
Payment Multiplier: (The per dollar cost of the loan inclusive of all interest and fees). 1.42
Interest Charge: $, assuming all payments are made on time $336,000
Fees payable to Collateral Agent and its designees: Administrative Agent Fee: $40,000.00, payable at closing out of proceeds of the Term Loan

 

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EXHIBIT B-6

 

AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

FOR AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE TRANSACTIONS

 

Borrower hereby authorizes Lender and / or Servicer (or its representatives) to present automated clearing, house (ACH) debits to the following checking account in the amount of fees and other obligations due to Lender from Borrower under the terms of the Business Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement and Secured Promissory Note entered into between Lender and Borrower, as it may be amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time. In addition, if an Event of Default (as defined in the Business Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement or Secured Promissory Note) occurs, Borrower authorizes Lender and / or Servicer (or its representatives) to debit any and all accounts controlled by Borrower or controlled by any entity with the same Federal Tax Identification Number as Borrower up to the total amount, including but not limited to, all fees and charges, due to Lender from Borrower under the terms of the Agreement.

 

Transfer Funds To/From: Amphitrite Digital Incorporated
Account Name: Amphitrite Digital Incorporated
Bank Name: JP Morgan Chase
ABA Number: 071000013
Account Number: 883788603

 

This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until all obligations due to Borrower under the Agreement have been fulfilled.

 

Borrower Information:

 

Borrower’s Name: Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, Executive Chairman Scott Stawski

Signature of Authorized Representative:    

 

Print Name: Scott Stawski

Title: Executive Chairman

Borrower’s Tax ID: 66-1005420

Date: January 25, 2023

 

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EXHIBIT D

 

CONFESSED JUDGMENT SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT PROVISION WHICH CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF IMPORTANT RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AS A DEBTOR AND ALLOWS THE CREDITOR TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE.

 

CONFESSED JUDGMENT SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

$800,000.00 Dated: January 19, 2023

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”), and together with WOC, STDC, Parent, and the other entities shown as signatories hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Borrower, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, (“Borrower”), HEREBY JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY PROMISE TO PAY to the order of Agile Lending. LLC, or its designees or assigns (“Lead Lender”) the principal amount of EIGHT-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($800,000.00) or such lesser amount as shall equal the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan made to Borrower by Lender, plus interest on the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Term Loan, at the rates and in accordance with the terms of the Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement dated January ___, 2023, by and among Borrower, Lender, Collateral Agent, the Guarantors who are signatories thereto, and the other Lenders from time to time party thereto (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”). If not sooner paid, the entire principal amount and all accrued and unpaid interest hereunder shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning attributed to such term in the Loan Agreement.

 

Principal, interest and all other amounts due with respect to the Term Loan, are payable in law hl money of the United States of America to Lender as set forth in the Loan Agreement and this Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”).

 

The Loan Agreement, among other things, (a) provides for the making of a secured Term Loan by Lender to Borrower, and (b) contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events.

 

This Note may not be prepaid except as set forth in Section 2.2 (c) and Section 22(d) of the Loan Agreement.

 

This Note and the obligation of Borrower to repay the. unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan, interest on the Term Loan and all other amounts due Lender under the Loan Agreement is secured as provided under the Loan Agreement.

 

Presentment for payment, demand, notice of protest and all other demands and notices of any kind in connection with the execution, delivery, performance and enforcement of this Note are hereby waived.

 

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Borrower shall pay all reasonable fees and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred by Lender in the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of Borrower’s obligations hereunder not performed when due.

 

This Note shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

The ownership of an interest in this Note shall be registered on a record of ownership maintained by Lender or its agent. Notwithstanding anything else in this Note to the contrary, the right to the principal of, and stated interest on, this Note may be transferred only if the transfer is registered on such record of ownership and the transferee is identified as the owner of an interest in the obligation. Borrower shall be entitled to treat the registered holder of this Note (as recorded on such record of ownership) as the owner in fact thereof for all purposes and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in this Note on the part of any other person or entity.

 

BORROWER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTELLIGENTLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS THAT EACH PARTY TO THIS NOTE MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY AND ALL ISSUES ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY OR RELATED THERETO. IT IS INTENDED THAT THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY AND ALL DEFENSES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND/OR COUNTERCLAIMS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

 

BORROWER UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS WAIVER IS A WAIVER OF A CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARD, AND EACH PARTY INDIVIDUALLY BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE SUFFICIENT ALTERNATE PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE SAFEGUARDS, INCLUDING, A TRIAL BY AN IMPARTIAL JUDGE, THAT ADEQUATELY OFFSET THE WAIVER CONTAINED HEREIN.

 

UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT HEREUNDER OR UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT, LEAD LENDER MAY CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST BORROWER AS PROVIDED HEREIN. UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY EVENT OF DEFAULT HEREUNDER, BORROWER HEREBY AUTHORIZES AND EMPOWERS THE CLERK OF ANY COURT OF RECORD IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF ARLINGTON TO ENTER JUDGMENT BY CONFESSION AGAINST BORROWER IN FAVOR OF LEAD LENDER FOR THE FULL AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE UNDER THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND SECURED BY TILE LOAN AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ALL PERMITTED FEES AND INTEREST, AS EVIDENCED BY AN AFFIDAVIT SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF LEAD LENDER SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNT THEN DUE, TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COLLECTION COSTS INCURRED BY LEAD LENDER AS PROVIDED IN THIS INSTRUMENT, TO THE EXTENT PERMUTED BY LAW, EXPRESSLY WAIVING SUMMONS AND OTHER PROCESS, AND DOES HEREBY CONSENT TO THE IMMEDIATE EXECUTION OF SUCH JUDGMENT, EXPRESSLY WAIVING THE BENEFIT OF ALL EXEMPTION OR HOMESTEAD LAWS.

 

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BORROWER HEREBY CONSTITUTES AND APPOINTS JODIE E. BUCHMAN, ESQ., PIERCE C. MURPHY, ESQ., OF SILVERMAN, THOMPSON, SLUTKIN & WHITE, 400 E PRATT ST, SUITE 900, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202, OR A DULY APPOINTED SUBSTITUTE AS THE TRUE AND LAWFUL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR BORROWER AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING THROUGH OR UNDER BORROWER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ENTERING IN ANY COMPETENT COURT AN AMICABLE ACTION IN EJECTMENT FOR POSSESSION OF THE COLLATERAL AND/OR TO APPEAR IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA, OR ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST BORROWER, AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING UNDER OR THROUGH BORROWER IN FAVOR OF LEAD LENDER, FOR WHICH IRIS NOTE, OR A COPY THEREOF VERIFIED BY AFFIDAVIT, SHALL BE SUFFICIENT WARRANT; WHEREUPON A WRIT OF POSSESSION MAY IMMEDIATELY ISSUE FOR POSSESSION OF THE COLLATERAL, WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WRIT OR PROCEEDING WHATSOEVER AND WITHOUT ANY STAY OF EXECUTION. LEAD LENDER MAY BRING AN AMICABLE ACTION IN EJECTMENT AND/OR CONFESS JUDGMENT THEREIN EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE THIS NOTE AND/OR AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON THIS NOTE, OR AFTER A PUBLIC SALE OF ME COLLATERAL IN WHICH LEAD LENDER IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. BORROWER HEREBY RATIFIES AND CONFIRMS ALL THAT SAID ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS MAY DO PURSUANT TO THE FOREGOING POWER. PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.01-435 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA OF 1950, AS AMENDED, BORROWER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE LEAD LENDER, OBLIGEE, OR PERSON OTHERWISE ENTITLED TO PAYMENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BY RECORDING AN INSTRUMENT NAMING SUCH SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE WHERE JUDGMENT IS TO RE CONFESSED.

 

THE FOREGOING AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE PROCEEDINGS FOR CONFESSING JUDGMENT AND ANY AND ALL JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT MEASURES THAT LEAD LENDER OPTS TO PURSUE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OBTAINING POSSESSION OF THE COLLATERAL, AND IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF LEAD LENDER’S REMEDIES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIS NOTE AND THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND SHALL SURVIVE ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS OR FORECLOSURE SALE BY OR TO LEAD LENDER.

 

(Signature Page to Follow)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower caused this Note to be duly executed under seal by one of its officers thereunto duly authorized on the date hereof.

 

BORROWER:

   

BORROWER:

 
         
   [SEAL]      [SEAL]
By: Scott Stawski, Executive Chairman     By: Hope Stawski, President  
Date: January 25, 2023     Date: January 25, 2023  

 

STATE:

COUNTY OF:

 

I hereby certify that on _____ before me, the undersigned, Notary Public in and for the State of _____, at large, personally appeared Scott Stawski, individually and as the Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person Whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that be executed the foregoing on behalf of himself individually, Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a united States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC” disc Adventures, LLC, a Florida Limited liability company, for the purposes set forth therein.

 

   
  (Seal)
  Notary Public

 

My Commission Expires:

Registration Number:

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT PROVISION WHICH CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF IMPORTANT RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AS A GUARANTOR AND DEBTOR, AND ALLOWS THE CREDITOR TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE.

 

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY.

 

CONFESSED JUDGMENT GUARANTY AGREEMENT

 

This CONFESSED JUDGMENT GUARANTY AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of January 2023, (“Effective Date”), is made by the person identified on the signature page hereof as a Guarantor (“Guarantor”) in favor of ____________, or its designees or assigns (“Creditor”), for the purpose of inducing Creditor to enter into the Financing Agreements with Debtor.

 

FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, Guarantor agrees as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. Capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section 1 or as otherwise defined in the body of this Agreement, or if not defined herein, as defined in the Loan Agreement or the Note.

 

1.1. “Acceptable Forums” — See Section 17

 

1.2. “Bankruptcy Code” — Title 11 of the United States Code.

 

1.3. “Creditor” —

 

1.4. “Debtor” — Each of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”), and all successors-in-interest by operation of law or otherwise, including any Trustee (as defined in the Bankruptcy Code) or debtor-in-possession, and any successor-in-interest arising from any merger or reorganization involving such entity, whether it is the surviving or the non-surviving entity.

 

1.5. “Financing Agreements”That certain Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement, and related agreements including, without limitation, the Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note (the “Note”), dated as of January 2023, by and among Debtor, Creditor, Collateral Agent, and the other Lenders from time to time party thereto (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the Loan Agreement”).

 

1.6. “Guarantied Obligations” — All present and future Obligations (as defined in the Financing Agreements) of Debtor to Creditor, including interest and fees that, but for the filing of a petition under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to Debtor, would have accrued on any such obligations; and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by Creditor in connection with its efforts to enforce and collect on this Agreement and all other guaranties of the aforementioned obligations. The Guaranteed Obligations include, but are not limited to the principal amount of EIGHT-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($800,000.00) or such lesser amount as shall equal the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, as defined in the Financing Agreements, made to Debtor by Creditor, plus interest on the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Term Loan, at the rates and in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreements.

 

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2. GUARANTY.

 

2.1. Promise to Pay. Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably guaranties to Creditor the prompt payment and full satisfaction of the Guarantied Obligations. This is a guaranty of payment and performance and not of collection. Creditor can enforce this Agreement following the occurrence of an Event of Default under any Financing Agreement, regardless of whether Creditor has exhausted its remedies against other persons obligated to honor the Guarantied Obligations. Guarantor agrees to make any payments to Creditor or its order, on demand, in legal tender of the United States of America, without set-off or deduction or counterclaim.

 

2.2. Cumulative Obligations. This Agreement is in addition to any other obligations of Guarantor to Creditor, and to the obligations to Creditor of any other guarantor of the Guarantied Obligations and other indebtedness payable to Creditor, whether such guaranties and indebtedness now exist or arise henceforth. This Agreement shall not affect or invalidate any such other guaranties. To the extent there is a conflict between this Agreement and any prior guaranty or contractual obligations owed by Guarantor to Creditor pertaining to Guarantied Obligations, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.

 

2.3. Continuing Guaranty. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until no Guarantied Obligations are outstanding and all Financing Agreements have been terminated. This Agreement will take effect when executed and delivered to Creditor by Guarantor, without the necessity of any acceptance by Creditor or any notice to Guarantor or Debtor.

 

2.4. Joint and Several Obligation. If there are multiple guarantors of the Guarantied Obligations, each such guarantor, including Guarantor, shall be directly liable to Creditor, and each is jointly and severally liable with all other guarantors. The obligations of Guarantor are independent of the obligations of Debtor or any other guarantor, and a separate action may be brought against Guarantor irrespective of whether an action is brought against Debtor or any other guarantor, or whether Debtor or any such other guarantor is joined in such action. Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall not be contingent upon the exercise or enforcement by Creditor of any remedies it may have against Debtor or any other guarantor, or upon the enforcement of any lien or realization upon any security possessed by Creditor. Any release that may be given by Creditor to Debtor or any other guarantor shall not release Guarantor.

 

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3. AUTHORIZATION TO CREDITOR. Guarantor authorizes Creditor, without notice or demand and without diminishing or releasing Guarantor’s obligations under this Agreement, from time to time and at any time to: (a) acquire Accounts from Debtor pursuant to any relevant Financing Agreement; (b) make secured or unsecured loans or other funding advances to Debtor; (c) alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change the schedule, frequency or terms of Debtor’s payments, (d) change interest rates and fees applicable to the Indebtedness as permitted under the Financing Agreements; (e) amend any Financing Agreement between Creditor and Debtor; (f) take, hold, and perfect security of any kind for the payment of the Guarantied Obligations, (g) secure Creditor’s obligations under the Loan Agreement and Note, and exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate, fail to perfect, and release any such security, with or without the substitution of new collateral; (h) release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with any one or more of Debtor’s sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors, on any terms or in any manner as Creditor may choose; (i) determine how and when payments and credits shall be applied to the Guarantied Obligations; (j) direct the order or manner of a sale of Collateral, including without limitation any non-judicial sale permitted by the terms of the Financing Agreements, as Creditor in its discretion may determine; (k) sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all or any part of the Guarantied Obligations; and (l) assign or transfer this Agreement in whole or in part.

 

4. GUARANTOR COVENANTS.

 

4.1. Guarantor shall keep informed of Debtor’s financial condition and all other circumstances that bear upon the risk of nonpayment of the Guarantied Obligations.

 

4.2. Guarantor shall, from time to time and at the expense of Guarantor, promptly execute and deliver all further documents and take all further actions as may be necessary, or that Creditor may reasonably request, to enable Creditor to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder.

 

4.3. Unless approved in advance by Creditor in writing, such approval to be at Creditor’s discretion, after the date of this Agreement, Guarantor shall not create or permit the incurrence of any lien or pledge upon or with respect to any of its assets.

 

4.4. Unless approved in advance by Creditor in writing, such approval to be at Creditor’s discretion, after the date of this Agreement, Guarantor shall not (a) invest in any non-publicly traded, restricted, or illiquid securities, or loan money to any business (other than through the purchase of liquid bonds and related securities registered under federal securities laws), or (b) gift or otherwise retitle or transfer any asset without receiving monetary consideration at fair value, if after such transaction, the asset so gifted, retitled or transferred would no longer be available to support Guarantor’s performance under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, transactions valued up to following aggregate amounts are permitted: In the case of 4.4(a), $25,000 in total; and in the case of 4.4(b), $10,000 annually. Any loan made by Debtor to Guarantor shall be subject to applicable previsions of the Loan Agreement and deemed subordinate in all respects to Debtor’s obligations to Creditor.

 

4.5. Upon Creditor’s request, Guarantor will provide to Creditor financial and credit information pertaining to Guarantor in forms reasonably acceptable to Creditor, including accountings of transactions governed by Section 4.4, above, which shall be true and correct in all material respects and fairly represent Guarantor’s financial condition and the nature and composition of any relevant transactions.

 

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5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

 

Guarantor represents and warrants as follows:

 

5.1. Guarantor has full power, right and authority to enter into this Agreement.

 

5.2. This Agreement does not conflict with, or result in a default under, any other agreement or instrument binding upon Guarantor, and does not result in a violation of any law, regulation, or court decree or order applicable to Guarantor.

 

5.3. This Agreement is not made in reliance on any representation or warranty by Creditor concerning the financial condition of Debtor, or concerning the nature, value, or extent of any security for the Guarantied Obligations, or concerning any other matter, and no promises have been made to Guarantor by any person to induce Guarantor to enter into this Agreement, except as set forth in this Agreement.

 

5.4. Guarantor is presently informed of the financial condition of Debtor and all circumstances that a diligent inquiry would reveal that could affect the risk of nonpayment of the Guarantied Obligations. Creditor has made no representation to Guarantor as to the creditworthiness of Debtor. Guarantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Debtor information regarding Debtor’s financial condition, and agrees to keep adequately informed of any facts, events, or circumstances which affect Guarantor’s risks under this Agreement. Creditor shall have no obligation to disclose to Guarantor any information or documents acquired by Creditor in the course of its relationship with Debtor.

 

5.5. Guarantor is aware and acknowledges that, notwithstanding any statements made concerning agreements among the parties and Debtor’s obligations under the Financing Agreements, (a) prior to the date of this Agreement, one or more Events of Default occurred under previous financing agreements between Debtor and Creditor that remain uncured pending execution of the Financing Agreements by Debtor and Creditor, thereby exposing guarantors of Debtor’s obligations under such prior agreements to enforcement action by Creditor, and (b) the Financing Agreements are being entered into for the purpose of amending and restructuring the defaulted obligations at the request of the Debtor and the Guarantor.

 

5.6. No litigation, claim, investigation, or administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Guarantor is pending or threatened.

 

5.7. The consideration provided to induce Guarantor to enter into this Agreement is sufficient in all respects.

 

6. PAYMENTS.

 

6.1. Creditor may apply any payment with respect to the Guarantied Obligations or any other amounts due hereunder in such order as Creditor, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine.

 

6.2. If any portion of any payment to Creditor hereunder is set aside and repaid by Creditor for any reason after being made by Guarantor, the amount so set aside shall be revived as a Guarantied Obligation and Guarantor shall be liable for the full amount Creditor is required to repay, plus all costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and related costs) incurred by Creditor in connection therewith.

 

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7. WAIVERS.

 

7.1. Except as prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor waives any right to (a) require Creditor to lend money, purchase accounts, or extend forbearance to Debtor; (b) receive presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of nonpayment of any obligation or notice of any action or inaction on the part of Debtor, Creditor, or any other party, including notice of any change in the financial condition or obligations of Debtor; (c) demand that Creditor resort for payment from, or proceed directly against, any other person, including Debtor or any other guarantor (d) demand that Creditor proceed directly against or exhaust any collateral held by Creditor or any other person; (e) receive notice of the terms, time, and place of any public or private sale of collateral held by Creditor; (f) require disposition of collateral held by Creditor in accordance with Section 8.9A-620(e) of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; (g) redeem collateral held by Creditor in accordance with Section 8.9A-623 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; and (h) pursue any other remedy within Creditor’s power.

 

7.2. Guarantor waives any and all rights or defenses based on suretyship or impairment, whether arising by contract, stature, or operation of law, including but not limited to any rights or defenses arising by reason of (a) any election of remedies by Creditor, including but not limited to non-judicial foreclosure, claimed to have impaired Guarantor’s subrogation rights or rights to proceed against Debtor for reimbursement, including impairment by reason of any law limiting, qualifying, or discharging the Guarantied Obligations; (b) the release of any collateral securing the Guarantied Obligations; (c) any disability of Debtor or Guarantor, or of any other guarantor or person; (d) cessation or release of Debtor’s or any guarantor’s obligation to pay the Guarantied Obligations for any reason other than payment in full in legal tender, as well as Creditor’s failure to give Guarantor notice thereof; and (e) any claim that unjust impairment of collateral securing the Guarantied Obligations should serve to discharge Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.

 

7.3. Guarantor further waives any or all rights or defenses based on, or arising from, any (a) statute of limitations; (b) claim of usury; (c) pattern or irregularity of enforcement or claim of unenforceability; (d) assignment, amendment, transfer, modification, renewal, waiver, compromise, or addition or supplement relating to the Guarantied Obligations; (e) lack of power or authority of Debtor; and (f) fact or circumstance that may increase Guarantor’s risk hereunder.

 

7.4. Guarantor waives, and agrees not to assert or claim, deductions to the amounts payable under this Agreement due to any right of setoff, counterclaim, counter-demand, or recoupment, regardless of whether such right may be asserted by Debtor, Guarantor, or both.

 

7.5. Guarantor warrants and agrees that each of the waivers set forth in this Section is granted with Guarantor’s full knowledge of its significance and consequences and that, under the circumstances, the waivers are reasonable and not contrary to public policy or law. If any such waiver is determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such waiver shall be effective to the extent permitted by law or public policy.

 

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8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

 

8.1. Continuing Obligation. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Guarantor’s obligations under this Agreement shall apply to and continue with respect to any amount paid to Creditor which is subsequently recovered from Creditor for any reason whatsoever (including without limitation as a result of bankruptcy, insolvency or fraudulent conveyance proceeding), notwithstanding the fact that all or of the Guarantied Obligations may have been previously paid, or this Agreement may have been terminated, or both.

 

8.2. Creditor Discretion. Without notice to Guarantor and without affecting or impairing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder, Creditor may (a) compromise or settle, extend the term of payment or discharge the performance of, refuse to or otherwise not enforce, or release any obligor of, the Guarantied Obligations, (b) grant indulgences to Debtor or amend the Financing Agreements, or (c) enforce, exchange, release, or waive any security for the Guarantied Obligations or any guaranty of the Guarantied Obligations.

 

8.3. Subordination. All present and future indebtedness of Debtor to Guarantor is hereby subordinated to the payment of the Guarantied. Obligations, excepting salary or other compensation paid to Guarantor in the ordinary course of business as reflected in and permitted by Debtor’s annual operating budget or plan. No payment of any kind shall be made with respect to such indebtedness until the Guarantied Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, unless otherwise permitted by Creditor in writing prior to such payment. Any payment received by Guarantor in respect of such indebtedness shall be held by Guarantor as trustee for Creditor, and promptly paid over to Creditor on account of the Guarantied Obligations but without reducing or affecting in any manner the liability of Guarantor under the other provisions of this Agreement. Upon request by Creditor, any notes or other instruments now or hereafter evidencing such indebtedness of Debtor to Guarantor shall be marked with a legend that the same are subject to this Agreement or shall be delivered to Creditor for safekeeping.

 

8.4. Commercially Reasonable Disposition of Collateral. Any disposition of collateral securing the Guarantied Obligations shall be deemed commercially reasonable if, in the written opinion of three commercial loan officers with three or more years of workout experience each, and which are not in the employ of Creditor, the manner of the disposition was not inconsistent with the manner in which such commercial loan officers would have handled the disposition.

 

9. NOTICES.

 

9.1. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be deemed effective (a) when delivered to the named recipient, if hand-delivered; (b) when transmitted electronically to a fax number or e-mail address listed on the signature page hereof, upon the recipient’s acknowledgment of delivery or the sender’s receipt of a machine-generated acknowledgement; (c) when deposited with a reputable courier service, on the documented delivery date; or (d) when deposited with the United States Postal Service as certified mail, postage pre-paid, on the first attempted delivery date.

 

9.2. Any party to this Agreement may change its addresses for notices by giving written notice to the other party of such change. Guarantor agrees to keep Creditor informed at all times of its current address for notices, and if different, its office or residence address, as applicable.

 

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10. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. Only a writing signed by all parties hereto may amend this Agreement No failure or delay in exercising any right hereunder shall impair any right that Creditor may have, nor shall any waiver by Creditor hereunder be deemed a waiver of any default or breach subsequently occurring. Creditor’s rights and remedies herein are cumulative and not exclusive of each other or of any rights or remedies that Creditor would otherwise have.

 

11. COSTS AND EXPENSES. Guarantor agrees to reimburse Creditor on demand for Creditor’s actual documented costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, travel and travel-related costs, photocopying (which, if performed by Creditor’s employees, shall be at the rate of $0.10/page), and other out-of-pocket expenses which Creditor has incurred or may incur (a) in complying with any subpoena or other legal process attendant to any litigation in which Guarantor is a party; (b) in enforcing this Agreement; or (c) in connection with any federal or state insolvency proceeding commenced by or against Guarantor, including any proceeding arising out of the automatic stay, seeking dismissal or conversion of the bankruptcy proceeding, or opposing confirmation of Guarantor’s plan thereunder.

 

12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

12.1. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

12.2. Creditor may assign its rights and delegate its duties hereunder in connection with an assignment of the Guarantied Obligations. Upon such assignment Guarantor shall be deemed to have attorned to such assignee and shall owe the same obligations to such assignee and shall accept performance hereunder by such assignee as if such assignee were Creditor.

 

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. No promises of any kind have been made by Creditor or any third party to induce Guarantor to execute this Agreement No course of dealing, course of performance or trade usage, and no parol evidence of any nature, shall be used to supplement or modify any terms of this Agreement.

 

14. REVOCATION.

 

14.1. Guarantor waives any right to revoke the Agreement as to future Guarantied Obligations.

 

14.2. If, contrary to the express intent of this Agreement, any such revocation is attempted by Guarantor, (a) it shall not be effective until thirty (30) business days after written notice thereof has been actually received by an officer of Creditor; (b) it shall not apply to any Guarantied Obligations in existence on such date (including any subsequent continuation, extension, or renewal thereof); (c) it shall not apply to any Guarantied Obligations made or created after such date pursuant to a commitment of Creditor which was, or is believed in good faith by Creditor to be, in existence on the date of such revocation; (d) no payment by any other guarantor or Debtor, or from any other source, prior to the date of such revocation shall reduce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder; and (e) any payment by Debtor or from any source other than Guarantor, subsequent to the date of such revocation, shall first be applied to that portion of the Guarantied Obligations, if any, as to which the revocation by Guarantor is effective and, to the extent so applied, shall not reduce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder.

 

15. CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated hereunder and/or evidenced hereby shall be governed by, construed under, and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard for its conflicts of laws principles.

 

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16. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIGHER COSTS AND DELAY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM A JURY TRIAL, THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION (I) ARISING HEREUNDER, OR (II) IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND EACH PARTY FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED. EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

 

17. VENUE; JURISDICTION. Any suit, action or proceeding arising hereunder, or in connection with the interpretation, performance or breach hereof, shall be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Arlington County, Virginia, or if none, in a court sitting in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or if the proceeding is brought by Creditor, in any court having jurisdiction sitting in the city or county of the State in which Guarantor’s residence or place of business (whichever is applicable) is located (the “Acceptable Forums”). Guarantor agrees that the Acceptable Forums are convenient to it, submits to the jurisdiction of the Acceptable Forums, and waives any and all objections to jurisdiction or venue. Should a proceeding be initiated in any other forum, Guarantor waives any right to oppose any motion or application made by Creditor to transfer such proceeding to an Acceptable Forum.

 

18. SERVICE OF PROCESS. Guarantor agrees that Creditor may serve process upon Guarantor by regular mail at the address set forth herein or at such other address as may be reflected in the records of Creditor or, at the option of Creditor, upon Guarantor’s agent for the service of process.

 

19. CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT. GUARANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY APPOINTS, AUTHORIZES AND EMPOWERS JODIE E. BUCHMAN AND/OR PIERCE C. MURPHY, OF SILVERMAN THOMPSON SLUTKIN WHITE, LLC, 400 E PRATT ST, SUITE 900, BALTIMORE, MD 21202, OR A DULY APPOINTED SUBSTITUTE, AS THE TRUE AND LAWFUL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR GUARANTOR TO APPEAR IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA, OR IN ANY OTHER COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, AND TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST GUARANTOR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8.01-432 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA OF 1950, AS AMENDED, FOR THE GUARANTIED AMOUNT TOGETHER WITH ALL PERMITTED FEES AND INTEREST, AND ANY OTHER AMOUNTS DUE AND PAYABLE UNDER THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS, AS EVIDENCED BY AN AFFIDAVIT SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF CREDITOR SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNT THEN DUE, TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COLLECTION COSTS INCURRED BY CREDITOR AS PROVIDED IN THIS INSTRUMENT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST; IT MAY NOT AND SHALL NOT BE TERMINATED BY GUARANTOR. IF A COPY OF THE INSTRUMENT, VERIFIED BY AFFIDAVIT, SHALL HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE AFOREMENTIONED CLERK’S OFFICE, IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY TO FILE THE ORIGINAL AS A WARRANT OF ATTORNEY. GUARANTOR HEREBY RELEASES ALL ERRORS AND WAIVES ITS RIGHTS OF APPEAL, STAY OF EXECUTION, AND THE BENEFIT OF ALL EXEMPTION LAWS NOW OR HEREAFTER IN EFFECT. GUARANTOR SHALL, UPON CREDITOR’S REQUEST, NAME. ADDITIONAL OR ALTERNATE PERSONS AS ITS DULY CONSTITUTED ATTORNEY(S)-IN-FACT TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST GUARANTOR. NO SINGLE EXERCISE OF THE POWER TO CONFESS JUDGMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO EXHAUST THE POWER, WHETHER OR NOT ANY SUCH EXERCISE SHALL BE HELD BY ANY COURT TO BE INVALID, VOIDABLE, OR VOID; BUT THE POWER WILL CONTINUE UNDIMINISHED AND MAY BE EXERCISED FROM TIME TO TIME AS CREDITOR MAY ELECT UNTIL ALL AMOUNTS OWING ON THIS AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL. NO JUDGMENT AGAINST FEWER THAN ALL THE PERSONS CONSTITUTING THE GUARANTOR SHALL BAR SUBSEQUENT ACTION OR JUDGMENT AGAINST ANY ONE OR MORE OF SUCH PERSONS AGAINST WHOM JUDGMENT HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED IN THIS INSTRUMENT.

 

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GUARANTOR HEREBY RATIFIES AND CONFIRMS ALL THAT SAID ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS MAY DO PURSUANT TO THE FOREGOING POWER. PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.01-435 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA OF 1950, AS AMENDED, GUARANTOR IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE LEAD LENDER, OBLIGEE, OR PERSON OTHERWISE ENTITLED TO PAYMENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BY RECORDING AN INSTRUMENT NAMING SUCH SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE WHERE JUDGMENT IS TO BE CONFESSED.

 

20. SEVERABILITY. If any parts or provisions of this Agreement cannot be enforced, the other parts and provisions shall remain valid and enforceable. If feasible, an offending provision shall be deemed modified so that it becomes valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted.

 

21. TIME. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

22. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND THIS AGREEMENT, AND RAS RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF EXPERT COUNSEL TO THE EXTENT DEEMED NECESSARY BY GUARANTOR TO ENSURE ITS UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOREGOING. GUARANTOR HEREBY AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Agreement under seal as of the date first written above.

 

GUARANTOR:    
     
By (signature):    
     
Office Address: 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802  
     
Home Address: 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078  
     
E-mail/Phone: Scott@amphitritedigital.com, 214/585-9585  

 

CREDITOR:    
     
Signature:    
     
By: Scott Stawski, Executive Chairman  
     
E-Mail: Scott@amphitritedigital.com  

 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

STATE OF   
     
SS    
     
COUNTY OF   

 

On this day before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Guarantor: ______________, to me known to be the individual described in and who executed the Confessed Judgment Guaranty Agreement (“Agreement”), and acknowledged that he or she signed the Agreement as his or her free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

 

Given under my hand and official Seal this _____ day of _____, 20__.

 

By:     
     
Address:     
     
Notary Public in and for     
     
My commission expires     
     
My registration number is     

 

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Exhibit 10.51

 

BUSINESS LOAN, GUARANTY, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

THIS BUSINESS LOAN, GUARANTY, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (as the same may be amended, restated, modified, or supplemented from time to time, this “Agreement”) dated as of April 11, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) among Agile Capital Funding, LLC as collateral agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “Collateral Agent”), and Agile Lending, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“Lead Lender”) and each assignee that becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 12.1 (each individually with the Lead Lender, a “Lender” and collectively with the Lead Lender, the “Lenders”), and AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”), PARADISE YACHT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“PYM”) and together with WOC, STDC, Parent, and the other entities shown as signatories hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Borrower, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”), and Scott Stawski, in his individual capacity, and the other entities shown as guarantors on the signature page hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Guarantor (singly and collectively, as the context requires, the, “Guarantor”), provides the terms on which the Lenders shall lend to Borrower and Borrower shall repay the Lenders and on which the Guarantor shall guaranty the loans described herein. The Collateral Agent, Lenders, Borrower, and Guarantor, each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1.DEFINITIONS, ACCOUNTING AND OTHER TERMS

 

1.1 Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in Section 13 to the extent defined therein. All other capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Code. Any accounting term used but not defined herein shall be construed in accordance with GAAP and all calculations shall be made in accordance with GAAP. The term “financial statements” shall include the accompanying notes and schedules thereto. Any section, subsection, schedule or exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

2.LOANS AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

 

2.1 Promise to Pay. Borrower hereby unconditionally promises to pay each Lender the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan advanced to Borrower by such Lender and accrued and unpaid interest thereon and any other amounts due hereunder as and when due in accordance with this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

2.2 Term Loans.

 

(a) Availability. The Lenders, relying upon each of the representations and warranties set out in this Agreement, as well as each of the representations, covenants and warranties set out in the other Loan Documents, hereby severally and not jointly agree with the Borrower that, subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall advance the Principal Loan to the Borrower on the Effective Date, but in any event no later than two (2) Business Days after the date hereof, by wiring the funds to the Borrower’s Account.

 

(b) Repayment. Borrower agrees to pay all amounts owing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including any financing charge, specified fees, interest and any other charges that may be assessed as provided in this Agreement or as documented in the Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement Supplement (the “Supplement”) or the Secured Promissory Note (as defined below). The Term Loan shall be repaid by Borrower on the dates specified on Exhibit B-4 of this Agreement (each a “Scheduled Repayment Date”) by the amount set out opposite each Scheduled Repayment Date (each a “Scheduled Repayment Amount”) and in accordance with the Term Loan Amortization Schedule. If any payment on the Secured Promissory Note is due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment shall be due on the next succeeding Business Day, and such extension of time shall be taken into account in calculating the amount of interest payable under this Note. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the Term Loan is due and payable in full on the Maturity Date. The Term Loan may only be prepaid in accordance with Sections 2.2(c) and 2.2(d). Once repaid, no portion of the Term Loan may be reborrowed.

 

(c) Mandatory Prepayments. If an event described in Section 7.2 hereof occurs, or the Term Loan is accelerated following the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower shall immediately pay to Lenders, payable to each Lender in accordance with its respective Pro Rata Share, an amount equal to the sum of: (i) all outstanding principal of the Term Loans plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the prepayment date, (ii) the Prepayment Fee (as defined in Section 2.2(d) below), plus (iii) all other Obligations that are due and payable, including, without limitation, interest at the Default Rate with respect to any past due amounts.

 

(d) Permissive Prepayments and Make-Whole Premium. Borrower shall have the right to make a full prepayment or partial prepayment of any or all of the Obligations in accordance with the prepayment amendment in Exhibit E of this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, upon the prepayment of any principal amount, Borrower shall be obligated to pay a make-whole premium payment on account of such principal so paid, which shall be equal to the aggregate and actual amount of interest (at the contract rate of interest) that would be paid through the Maturity Date (“Prepayment Fee”).

 

2.3 Payment of Interest on the Term Loans.

 

(a) Interest Rate. Borrower agrees to pay in full the interest as set forth in the Supplement found in Exhibit B-5 of this Agreement. Interest shall accrue on the Term Loan commencing on, and including, the Effective Date of such Term Loan, and shall accrue on the principal amount outstanding under the Term Loan through and including the day on which the Term Loan is paid in full.

 

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(b) Default Rate. Immediately upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Obligations shall accrue interest at a fixed per annum rate equal to the rate that is otherwise applicable thereto plus five percentage points (5.00%) (the “Default Rate”). Payment or acceptance of the increased interest rate provided in this Section 2.3(b) is not a permitted alternative to timely payment and shall not constitute a waiver of any Event of Default or otherwise prejudice or limit any rights or remedies of Collateral Agent.

 

(c) 360 Day Year. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year and the actual number of days elapsed.

 

(d) Debit of Accounts; Payments. All payments on the Secured Promissory Note shall be made via automated clearing house transfers of immediately available funds to be initiated by Lender in accordance with the authorization and direction of Borrower to Lead Lender provided in Exhibit B-6 of this Agreement.

 

(e) Usury Savings Clause. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents are subject to the express condition that at no time shall Borrower be required to pay interest on the principal balance of the Term Loan at a rate which could subject Lenders to either civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate. If by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Borrower is at any time required or obligated to pay interest on the principal balance due hereunder at a rate in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, the Interest Rate or the Default Rate, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to the Maximum Legal Rate and all previous payments in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of principal and not on account of the interest due hereunder. All sums paid or agreed to be paid to the Collateral Agent or Lenders for the use, forbearance, or detention of the sums due under the Loan, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated term of the Loan until payment in full.

 

2.4 Fees. Borrower shall pay to Collateral Agent and / or Lenders:

 

(a) Administrative Agent Fee. The Administrative Agent Fee of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00), which shall be paid at closing out of proceeds of the Term Loan for the account of Collateral Agent.

 

2.5 Secured Promissory Notes. The Term Loan shall be evidenced by a Secured Promissory Note in the form attached as Exhibit D hereto (“Secured Promissory Note”) and shall be repayable as set forth in this Agreement.

 

3.CONDITIONS OF LOANS

 

3.1 Conditions Precedent to Term Loan. Each Lender’s obligation to make the Term Loan is subject to the condition precedent that each Lender shall consent to or shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to each Lender, such documents, and completion of such other matters, as each Lender may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate.

 

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4.CREATION OF SECURITY INTEREST AND GUARANTEE

 

4.1 Grant of Security Interest. Effective from and after the Effective Date of the Term Loan, Borrower hereby grants Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, to secure the payment and performance in full of all of the Obligations, a continuing security interest in, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, the Collateral, wherever located, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising, and all proceeds and products thereof. If Borrower shall acquire a commercial tort claim (as defined in the Code), Borrower shall grant to Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, a security interest therein and in the proceeds thereof, all upon the terms of this Agreement, with such writing to be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent. If this Agreement is terminated, Collateral Agent’s Lien in the Collateral shall continue until the Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) are repaid in full in cash. Upon payment in full in cash of the Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) and at such time as the Lenders’ obligation to extend the Term Loan has terminated, Collateral Agent shall, at the sole cost and expense of Borrower, release its Liens in the Collateral and all rights therein shall revert to Borrower.

 

4.2 Authorization to File Financing Statements. Borrower hereby authorizes Collateral Agent to file such financing statements and/or take any other action required to perfect Collateral Agent’s security interests in the Collateral, without notice to Borrower, with all appropriate jurisdictions to perfect or protect Collateral Agent’s interest or rights in the Collateral and under the Loan Documents.

 

4.3 Guaranty. Each Guarantor agrees to unconditionally, absolutely and irrevocably, and jointly and severally, guarantee payment of all amounts due (including all present and future debts and liabilities) under the terms of this Agreement and the payment and performance of Borrower of the Obligations under this Agreement, as follows, which guaranty, together with the Confessed Judgment Guaranty Agreement described in section 4.3(j) hereof, may be hereinafter referred to as the (“Guaranty”):

 

(a) Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally, jointly and severally, guarantees to Lenders the full and prompt: (i) payment when due of the principal, interest and other sums due under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, whether now existing or hereafter incurred, and all other obligations whenever incurred by Borrower to Lenders with respect to the aforesaid Term Loan, under or through the Loan Documents when and as the same shall become due and payable, whether at the stated maturity thereof, by acceleration, or otherwise; (ii) payment and performance of all other Obligations; and (iii) all other obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents and all other documents executed and/or delivered in connection with such Term Loan including, without limitation, the full and indefeasible payment and performance when due of all now existing and future indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of Borrower to Lenders, however arising, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, secured or unsecured, whether arising under any of the Loan Documents as now written or as amended or supplemented hereafter, or by operation of law or otherwise. Payments by Guarantor shall be paid upon demand in the lawful money of the United States of America.

 

(b) Guarantor further agrees that this Guaranty constitutes an absolute, unconditional, present and continuing GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT AND NOT OF COLLECTION, and waives any right to require that any resort be had by any Lender to: (i) any security (including, without limitation, the assignment of the collateral) held by or for its benefit for payment of the principal, interest or any other sums due under the Loan Documents; (ii) such Lender’s rights against any other person including Borrower or any other guarantor of such Term Loan; or (iii) any other right or remedy available to any Lender by contract, applicable law or otherwise.

 

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(c) It is the intent of this Guaranty that Lenders shall have the right to resort to Guarantor without resorting to any remedy against Borrower and without demand to it, as though Guarantor is primarily liable for the repayment of the indebtedness.

 

(d) The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be joint and several, absolute and unconditional and shall remain in full force and effect until the entire principal, interest and all other sums due under the Loan Documents, and all other Obligations, have been paid and, as applicable, performed in full and all other costs and expenses, if any, shall have been paid in full. To the extent permitted by law, the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall not be affected, modified, released, or impaired by any state of facts or the happening from time to time of any event, including, without limitation, any of the following whether or not with notice to, or the consent of, Guarantor: (a) the invalidity or irregularity of, or any defect in the Loan Documents; (b) any present or future law or order of any government (de jure or de facto) or of any agency thereof purporting to reduce, amend or otherwise affect the Loan Documents; (c) the compromise, settlement, release, extension, indulgence, change, modification (including without limitation, a change in the maximum amount which may be borrowed or in the maximum interest rate) or termination of any or all of the obligations, covenants or agreements of Borrower or any other guarantor other than by payment in full of the Loan Documents; (d) the actual or purported assignment of any of the obligations, covenants and agreements contained in this Guaranty; (e) the waiver of the payment, performance or observance by Borrower or any other guarantor of any of the obligations, conditions, covenants or agreements or any or all of them contained in the Loan Documents; (f) the receipt and acceptance by Lenders of notes, checks, or other instruments for the payment of money made by Borrower and any extensions or renewals thereof; (g) the extension of the time for payment of the principal, interest or any other sum due under the Loan Documents, but only to the extent delivered to Guarantor in writing prior to any such change; (i) the modification or amendment (whether material or otherwise but including, without limitation, any increase in principal amount or the rate of interest) of any term, duty, obligation, covenant or agreement set forth in the Loan Documents, but only to the extent delivered to Guarantor in writing prior to any such change; (j) the taking of or the omission to take any action referred to in the Loan Documents; (k) any failure, omission, delay or lack of action on the part of any Lender or any other person to enforce, assert or exercise any right, power or remedy conferred upon it under the Loan Documents; (l) the voluntary commencement or the existence of an involuntary case or proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or under any state of foreign bankruptcy, insolvency or similar statute applicable to Borrower; the liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of Borrower; the marshaling of assets and liabilities; receivership, insolvency, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, arrangement, composition with creditors or readjustment of debts; or other similar events or proceedings applicable to Borrower or any allegation or contest of the validity of this Guaranty or the Loan Documents in any such proceeding; it being specifically understood, consented and agreed to that this Guaranty shall remain and continue in full force and effect and shall be enforceable against Guarantor to the same extent and with the same force and effect as if such events and proceedings had not been instituted; and it is the intent and purpose of this Guaranty that Guarantor shall and does hereby waive all rights and benefits which might accrue to Guarantor by reason of any such proceedings with the exception of any mandatory claims or defenses that would be waived if not raised by Guarantor in such proceedings; (m) any impairment of any security by Borrower pledged under the Loan Documents or to secure this Guaranty, whether by negligence or otherwise (it being understood and agreed that there is no obligation on the part of any Lender to preserve, protect, defend or maintain in any way any security or collateral); (o) the release, substitution or replacement, whether or not in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents or any redelivery, repossession, surrender or destruction of any such property, in whole or in part; (p) any limitation on the liability or obligations of Borrower or others under the Loan Documents or any termination, cancellation, frustration, invalidity or unenforceability, in whole or in part, except by reason of payment of all amounts due under the Loan Documents; or (q) any failure of Lenders to mitigate damages resulting from any default by Borrower under the Loan Documents.

 

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(e) No act of commission or omission of any kind or at any time on the part of Lenders or their successors or assigns, in respect of any matter whatsoever, shall in any way impair the rights of any Lender, or any successor or assign, to enforce any right, power or benefit under this Guaranty and no set-off, counterclaim, reduction or diminution of any obligation, or any defense of any kind or nature which Guarantor has or may have against any Lender, other than the defense of payment in full of the obligation guaranteed hereunder, and other than to the extent an available defense involves the bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lenders or Lenders’ representatives, or any assignee or successor thereof shall be available hereunder to Guarantor in respect of any matter arising out of this Guaranty.

 

(f) Guarantor hereby expressly waives notice from Lenders of its acceptance and reliance on this Guaranty. Guarantor agrees to pay all costs, fees, commissions and expenses (including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees) which may be incurred by Lenders in enforcing or attempting to enforce this Guaranty following any default on the part of Guarantor hereunder, whether the same shall be enforced by suit or otherwise, unless Lenders are unsuccessful in enforcing the same.

 

(g) Guarantor hereby subordinates any and all rights and claims of Guarantor against Borrower or any of Borrower’s property in connection with claims arising out of any payment made by Guarantor pursuant to this Guaranty, including but not limited to claims pursuant to rights of subrogation.

 

(h) If, after receipt of any payment of, or proceeds applied to the payment of, all or any part of Borrower’s indebtedness guaranteed hereby, Lenders are for any reason compelled to surrender such payment or proceeds to any person, because such payment or application of proceeds is invalidated, declared fraudulent, set aside, determined to be void or voidable as a preference, impermissible set-off, or a diversion of trust funds, or for any other reason, then the obligations guaranteed hereby or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue and this Guaranty shall continue in full force as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by Lenders and Guarantor shall be liable to pay to such Lenders the amount of such payment or proceeds surrendered. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Guaranty.

 

(i) Any legal action or proceeding with respect to the Loan Documents shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, Guarantor hereby accepts for itself and in respect of its Property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lenders shall have the right to bring any action or proceeding against Guarantor (or any property of Guarantor) in the court of any other jurisdiction Lenders deem necessary or appropriate. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any objection, including any objection to the laying of venue or based on the grounds of forum non conveniens, that any of them may now or hereafter have to the bringing of any such action or proceeding in such jurisdictions.

 

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(j) Guarantor shall execute the Confessed Judgment Guaranty Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E.

 

This Guaranty shall be binding upon and be enforceable against each Guarantor, jointly and severally, and their respective heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives and shall inure to the benefit of Lenders and their successors and assigns.

 

5.REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Each Borrower, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to Collateral Agent and the Lenders as follows:

 

5.1 Due Organization, Authorization: Power and Authority. Each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing as under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization or formation and each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries is qualified and licensed to do business and is in good standing in any jurisdiction in which the conduct of its businesses or its ownership of property requires that it be qualified except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

5.2 Collateral. Borrower, Subsidiaries and each Guarantor has good title to, have rights in, and the power to transfer each item of the Collateral upon which it purports to grant a Lien under the Loan Documents, free and clear of any and all Liens except Permitted Liens, and neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries have any deposit accounts, securities accounts, commodity accounts or other investment accounts other than the collateral accounts or other investment accounts (the “Collateral Accounts”), if any, described in the Perfection Certificates delivered to Collateral Agent in connection herewith with respect to which Borrower or Guarantor has given Collateral Agent notice and taken, subject to Section 6.6 (a), such actions as are necessary to give Collateral Agent a perfected security interest therein. The security interests granted herein are and shall at all times continue to be a first priority perfected security interest in the Collateral, subject only to Permitted Liens that are permitted by the terms of this Agreement to have priority to Collateral Agent’s Lien. All Inventory and Equipment that is part of the Collateral is in all material respects of good and marketable quality, free from material defects.

 

5.3 Litigation. Except as disclosed on the Perfection Certificate, there are no actions, suits, investigations, or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of any of the Responsible Officers, threatened in writing by or against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries involving more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

 

5.4 No Material Adverse Change; Financial Statements. All consolidated financial statements for Parent and its Subsidiaries, delivered to Collateral Agent fairly present, in conformity with GAAP, in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of Parent and its Subsidiaries, and the consolidated results of operations of Parent and its Subsidiaries. Since the date of the most recent financial statements submitted to any Lender, there has not been a Material Adverse Change.

 

5.5 Solvency. Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries, when taken as a whole, is Solvent.

 

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5.6 Regulatory Compliance. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has violated any laws, ordinances or rules, the violation of which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change. Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has obtained all consents, approvals and authorizations of, made all declarations or filings with, and given all notices to, all governmental authorities that are necessary to continue their respective businesses as currently conducted.

 

5.7 Investments. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries owns any stock, shares, partnership interests or other equity securities except for Permitted Investments.

 

5.8 Tax Returns and Payments; Pension Contributions. Each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries has timely filed all required tax returns and reports, and, except as disclosed, each Borrower and each of its respective Subsidiaries, has timely paid all foreign, federal, state, and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by such Borrower and such Subsidiaries, in all jurisdictions in which such Borrower or any such Subsidiary is subject to taxes, including the United States, unless such taxes are being contested in good faith.

 

5.9 Use of Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Term Loan solely for the acquisition of PCB and to fund its general business requirements in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and not for personal, family, household or agricultural purposes.

 

5.10 Full Disclosure. No written representation, warranty or other statement of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in any certificate or written statement given to Collateral Agent or any Lender, as of the date such representation, warranty, or other statement was made, taken together with all such written certificates and written statements given to Collateral Agent or any Lender, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained in the certificates or statements not misleading (it being recognized that projections and forecasts provided by Borrower in good faith and based upon reasonable assumptions are not viewed as facts and that actual results during the period or periods covered by such projections and forecasts may differ from the projected or forecasted results).

 

5.11 Shares. Each Borrower has full power and authority to create a first lien on its Shares and no disability or contractual obligation exists that would prohibit such Borrower from pledging the Shares pursuant to this Agreement. To Borrower’s knowledge, there are no subscriptions, warrants, rights of first refusal or other restrictions on transfer relative to, or options exercisable with respect to the Shares. With respect to each Subsidiary which is a corporation, the Shares have been and will be duly authorized and validly issued, and are fully paid and non-assessable. To Borrower’s knowledge, the Shares are not the subject of any present or threatened suit, action, arbitration, administrative or other proceeding, and Borrower knows of no reasonable grounds for the institution of any such proceedings.

 

5.12 Guarantee. Each Guarantor, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to Collateral Agent and the Lenders as follows: (a) Guarantor has the power and authority to enter into and perform the Guaranty, and neither the Guaranty, the performance hereunder, the performance of the agreements herein contained nor the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated will violate any court order or decrees or any other agreement to which any Guarantor is subject; and (b) the Guaranty constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms. Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor’s agreement to enter into and deliver this Guaranty to Lenders was a material inducement for Lenders to make the aforementioned loan to Borrower.

 

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6.AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

 

Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, do all of the following:

 

6.1 Government Compliance. Maintain its and all its Subsidiaries’ legal existence and good standing in their respective jurisdictions of organization and maintain qualification in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change.

 

6.2 Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates, Notices.

 

(a) Deliver to Collateral Agent and each Lender: (i) as soon as available, but no later than thirty (30) days after the last day of each month, a company prepared consolidated and consolidating balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement covering the consolidated operations of Parent and its Subsidiaries for such month certified by a Responsible Officer and in a form reasonably acceptable to Collateral Agent; (ii) prompt notice of any material amendments of or other changes to the capitalization table of Borrower (other than Parent) and to the Operating Documents of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, together with any copies reflecting such amendments or changes with respect thereto; (iii) as soon as available, but no later than thirty (30) days after the last day of each month, copies of the month end account statements for each Collateral Account maintained by Borrower or its Subsidiaries, which statements may be provided to Collateral Agent and each Lender by Borrower or directly from the applicable institution(s); (iv) prompt notice of any event that (A) could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the Borrower’s Intellectual Property and (B) could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (v) written notice at least (10) days’ prior to Borrower’s creation of a new Subsidiary in accordance with the terms of Section 6.10; (vi) written notice at least (30) days’ prior to Borrower’s (A) changing its jurisdiction of organization, (B) changing its organizational structure or type, (C) changing its legal name, (D) changing any organizational number (if any) assigned by its jurisdiction of organization, or (E) registering or filing any Intellectual Property; (vii) upon Borrower becoming aware of the existence of any Event of Default or event which, with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, prompt (and in any event within three (3) Business Days) written notice of such occurrence, which such notice shall include a reasonably detailed description of such Event of Default or event which, with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default; (viii) notice of any commercial tort claim of Borrower or any Guarantor and of the general details thereof; (ix) other information as reasonably requested by Collateral Agent or any Lender. (x) written notice of any litigation or governmental proceedings pending or threatened (in writing) against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, which could reasonably be expected to result in damages or costs to Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and (xi) written notice of all returns, recoveries, disputes and claims regarding Inventory that involve more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) individually or in the aggregate in any calendar year.

 

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(b) Keep proper, complete and true books of record and account in accordance with GAAP and in all material respects. Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, allow, at the sole cost of Borrower, Collateral Agent or any Lender, during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice (provided that no notice shall be required when an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing), to visit and inspect any of its properties, to examine and make abstracts or copies from any of its books and records, and to conduct a collateral audit and analysis of its operations and the Collateral. Such audits shall be conducted no more often than twice every year unless (and more frequently if) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon request of any Lender, Borrower agrees to permit such Lender to communicate with Borrower’s accounting firm, in the presence of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Parent, with respect to the consolidated financial statements delivered pursuant to this Section 6.2.

 

6.3 Inventory and Returns. Keep all Inventory in good and marketable condition, free from material defects. Returns and allowances between Borrower, or any of its Subsidiaries, and their respective account debtors shall follow Borrower’s, or such Subsidiary’s, customary practices as they exist at the Effective Date.

 

6.4 Taxes. Timely file and require each of its Subsidiaries to timely file, all required tax returns and reports and timely pay, and require each of its Subsidiaries to timely pay, all foreign, federal, state, and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by Borrower or its Subsidiaries, except as otherwise permitted pursuant to the terms of Section 5.8 hereof.

 

6.5 Insurance. Keep Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ business and the Collateral insured for risks and in amounts standard for companies in Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ industry and location and as Collateral Agent may reasonably request (including customary lender’s loss payable endorsements and naming the Collateral Agent as an additional insured), and give the Collateral Agent thirty (30) days’ prior written notice before any such policy or policies shall be materially altered or canceled (other than cancellation for non-payment of premiums, for which ten (10) days’ prior written notice shall be required). At Collateral Agent’s request, Borrower shall deliver certified copies of policies and evidence of all premium payments to Collateral Agent. If Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries fails to obtain insurance as required under this Section 6.5 or to pay any amount or furnish any required proof of payment to third persons, Collateral Agent and/or any Lender may make (but has no obligation to do so), at Borrower’s expense, all or part of such payment or obtain such insurance policies required in this Section 6.5, and take any action under the policies Collateral Agent or such Lender deems prudent.

 

6.6 Operating Accounts. Borrower shall provide Collateral Agent ten (10) days’ prior written notice before Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries establishes any Collateral Account.

 

6.7 Litigation Cooperation. Commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through the termination of this Agreement, make available to Collateral Agent and the Lenders, without expense to Collateral Agent or the Lenders, Borrower and each of Borrower’s officers, employees and agents and Borrower’s books and records, to the extent that Collateral Agent or any Lender may reasonably deem them necessary to prosecute or defend any third party suit or proceeding instituted by or against Collateral Agent or any Lender with respect to any Collateral or relating to Borrower.

 

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6.8 Landlord Waivers; Bailee Waivers. In the event that Borrower or any Guarantor, after the Effective Date, intends to add any new offices or business locations, including warehouses, or otherwise store any portion of the Collateral with, or deliver any portion of the Collateral to, a bailee, in each case pursuant to Section 7.2, then Borrower or such Guarantor must first receive the written consent of Collateral Agent to do so.

 

6.9 Further Assurances. Execute any further instruments and take any and all further action as Collateral Agent or any Lender reasonably requests to perfect or continue Collateral Agent’s Lien in the Collateral or to effect the purposes of this Agreement, including without limitation, permit Collateral Agent or any Lender to discuss Borrower’s financial condition with Borrower’s accountants in the presence of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Parent.

 

6.10 Lockbox Agreement. Upon the request of any Lender at any time after the Effective Date and for any reason in Lenders’ sole and absolute discretion, Borrower shall enter into a lockbox arrangement with Lenders with respect to Borrower’s accounts receivable at a financial institution of the Lenders’ choosing in their sole and absolute discretion and shall execute a deposit control agreement in favor of Lenders in a form satisfactory to Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion.

 

7.NEGATIVE COVENANTS

 

Borrower shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, do any of the following without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders:

 

7.1 Dispositions. Convey, sell, lease, transfer, assign, dispose of (collectively, “Transfer”), or permit any of its Subsidiaries to Transfer, all or any part of its business or property (including Intellectual Property), except for Transfers (a) of (i) Inventory in the ordinary course of business and (ii) Inventory, that, prior to the Effective Date, has been written down or written off, together with related tangible assets and non-material Intellectual Property; (b) of worn out or obsolete Equipment; (c) in connection with Permitted Liens, Permitted Investments and Permitted Licenses; (d) of any non-material Intellectual Property; (e) from (i) Borrower or a Guarantor to another Borrower or Guarantor, (ii) a non-Borrower or non-Guarantor Subsidiary to a Borrower or a Guarantor, and (iii) a non-Borrower or non-Guarantor Subsidiary to another non-Borrower or non-Guarantor Subsidiary; or (f) permitted under Section 7.3 below.

 

7.2 Changes in Business or Management, Ownership. (a) Engage in or permit any of its Subsidiaries to engage in any business other than the businesses engaged in by Borrower as of the Effective Date or reasonably related thereto; (b) liquidate or dissolve or permit any of its Subsidiaries to liquidate or dissolve; or (c) cause or permit, voluntarily or involuntarily, any Key Person to cease to be actively engaged in the management of Borrower unless written notice thereof is provided to Collateral Agent and each Lender within ten (10) days of such Key Person ceasing to be actively engaged in the management of Borrower,

 

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7.3 Mergers or Acquisitions. Merge or consolidate, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to merge or consolidate, with any other Person, or acquire, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to acquire, all or substantially all of the capital stock, shares or property of another Person.

 

7.4 Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume, or be liable for any Indebtedness, or permit any Subsidiary to do so, other than Permitted Indebtedness. For the avoidance of doubt, Indebtedness includes Merchant Cash Advances.

 

7.5 Encumbrance. Create, incur, allow, or suffer any Lien on any of its property, or assign or convey any right to receive income, including the sale of any Accounts, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so, except for Permitted Liens, or permit any Collateral not to be subject to the first priority security interest granted herein (except for Permitted Liens), or enter into any agreement, document, instrument or other arrangement (except with or in favor of Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders) with any Person which directly or indirectly prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting Borrower, or any of its Subsidiaries, from assigning, mortgaging, pledging, granting a security interest in or upon, or encumbering any of Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s Intellectual Property.

 

7.6 Maintenance of Collateral Accounts. Maintain any Collateral Account except pursuant to the terms of Section 6.6 hereof.

 

7.7 Restricted Payments. Pay any dividends (other than dividends payable solely in capital stock) or make any distribution or payment in respect of or redeem, retire or purchase any capital stock.

 

7.8 Investments. Directly or indirectly make any Investment other than Permitted Investments, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so.

 

7.9 Transactions with Affiliates. Directly or indirectly enter into or permit to exist any material transaction with any Affiliate of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than among Borrower and/or Guarantors), except for (a) transactions that are in the ordinary course of Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s business, upon fair and reasonable terms that are no less favorable to Borrower or such Subsidiary than would be obtained in an arm’s length transaction with a non-affiliated Person, and (b) Subordinated Debt or equity investments by Borrower’s investors in Borrower or its Subsidiaries.

 

7.10 Subordinated Debt. Make or permit any payment on any Subordinated Debt or alternative financings that may encumber any assets of Borrower.

 

7.11 Material Agreements. Other than in the ordinary course of business, (a) enter into a Material Agreement or (b) terminate or materially amend a Material Agreement.

 

7.12 Financial Covenants. Waived.

 

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8.EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

Any one of the following shall constitute an event of default (an “Event of Default”) under this Agreement:

 

8.1 Payment Default. Borrower fails to (a) make any payment of principal or interest on the Term Loan on its due date, or (b) pay any other Obligation within three (3) Business Days after such Obligation is due and payable (which three (3) Business Day grace period shall not apply to payments due on the Maturity Date or the date of acceleration pursuant to Section 9.1 (a) hereof.

 

8.2 Covenant Default. Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries fails or neglects to perform any obligation in Sections 6.2 (Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates), 6.4 (Taxes), 6.5 (Insurance), 6.6 (Operating Accounts), or Borrower violates any provision in Section 7.

 

8.3 Material Adverse Change. A Material Adverse Change has occurred.

 

8.4 Attachment; Levy; Restraint on Business.

 

(a) (i) The service of process seeking to attach, by trustee or similar process, any funds of Borrower, Guarantor or any of its Material Subsidiaries or of any entity under control of Borrower, Guarantor or its Material Subsidiaries on deposit with any institution at which Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries maintains a Collateral Account, or (ii) a notice of lien, levy, or assessment is filed against Borrower, Guarantor or any of its Material Subsidiaries or their respective assets by any government agency, and the same under subclauses (i) and (ii) hereof are not, within ten (10) days after the occurrence thereof, discharged or stayed (whether through the posting of a bond or otherwise); and

 

(b) (i) any material portion of Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ assets is attached, seized, levied on, or comes into possession of a trustee or receiver, or (ii) any court order enjoins, restrains, or prevents Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from conducting any part of its business;

 

8.5 Insolvency. (a) Parent is or becomes Insolvent; (b) Parent and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, are or become Insolvent; (c) Borrower, Guarantor or any Material Subsidiary begins an Insolvency Proceeding; or (d) an Insolvency Proceeding is begun against Borrower, Guarantor or any Material Subsidiary and is not dismissed or stayed within forty five (45) days (but no Term Loan shall be extended while Parent or any Subsidiary is Insolvent and/or until any Insolvency Proceeding is dismissed);

 

8.6 Other Agreements. There is a default in any agreement between Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and a third party or parties resulting in a right by such third party or parties, whether or not exercised, to accelerate the maturity of any Indebtedness.

 

8.7 Judgments. (a) One or more judgments, orders, or decrees for the payment of money in an amount, individually or in the aggregate, of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) (not covered by independent third party insurance) shall be rendered against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and shall remain unsatisfied, unvacated, or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days after the entry thereof or (b) any judgments, orders or decrees rendered against Borrower that could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change;

 

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8.8 Misrepresentations. Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Person acting for Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries makes any representation, warranty, or other statement now or later in this Agreement, any Loan Document or in any writing delivered to Collateral Agent and/or Lenders or to induce Collateral Agent and/or the Lenders to enter this Agreement or any Loan Document, and such representation, warranty, or other statement, when taken as a whole, is incorrect in any material respect when made.

 

8.9 Subordinated Debt. A default or breach occurs under any agreement between Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and any creditor of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that signed a subordination, intercreditor, or other similar agreement with Collateral Agent or the Lenders, or any creditor that has signed such an agreement with Collateral Agent or the Lenders breaches any terms of such agreement;

 

8.10 Guaranty. (a) Any Guaranty terminates or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect; (b) any Guarantor does not perform any obligation or covenant under any Guaranty; or (c) any circumstance described in this Section 8 occurs with respect to any Guarantor;

 

8.11 Lien Priority. Any Lien created hereunder or by any other Loan Document shall at any time fail to constitute a valid and perfected first Lien on any of the Collateral purported to be secured thereby, subject to no prior or equal Lien, other than Permitted Liens arising as a matter of applicable law;

 

9.RIGHTS AND REMEDIES

 

9.1 Rights and Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder (unless all Events of Default have been cured by Borrower or Guarantor, as applicable, or waived by Lenders in writing), Lenders may, at their option: (i) by written notice to Borrower, declare the entire unpaid principal balance of the Term Loan, together with all accrued interest thereon and any other charges or fees payable hereunder, immediately due and payable regardless of any prior forbearance and (ii) exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it hereunder, under the Secured Promissory Note and/or under applicable law, including, without limitation, the right to collect from Borrower all sums due under this Agreement and the Secured Promissory Note and repossess any Collateral at Borrower’s expense. Borrower shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of Lenders or Collateral Agent in connection with Lenders’ exercise of any or all of its rights and remedies under this Agreement or the Secured Promissory Note, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees. Borrower waives the right to any stay of execution and the benefit of all exemption laws now or hereafter in effect.

 

9.2 Power of Attorney. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Collateral Agent as its lawful attorney in fact, exercisable upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to: (a) endorse Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ name on any checks or other forms of payment or security; (b) sign Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ name on any invoice or bill of lading for any Account or drafts against Account Debtors; (c) settle and adjust disputes and claims about the Accounts directly with Account Debtors, for amounts and on terms Collateral Agent determines reasonable; (d) make, settle, and adjust all claims under Borrower’s insurance policies; (e) pay, contest or settle any Lien, charge, encumbrance, security interest, and adverse claim in or to the Collateral, or any judgment based thereon, or otherwise take any action to terminate or discharge the same; and (f) transfer the Collateral into the name of Collateral Agent or a third party as the Code or any applicable law permits. Borrower hereby appoints Collateral Agent as its lawful attorney in fact to sign Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ name on any documents necessary to perfect or continue the perfection of Collateral Agent’s security interest in, and lien on, the Collateral regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred until all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) have been satisfied in full and Collateral Agent and the Lenders are under no further obligation to extend the Term Loan hereunder. Collateral Agent’s foregoing appointment as Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ attorney in fact, and all of Collateral Agent’s rights and powers, coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) have been fully repaid and performed and Collateral Agent’s and the Lenders’ obligation to provide the Term Loan terminates.

 

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9.3 No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. Failure by Collateral Agent or any Lender, at any time or times, to require strict performance by Borrower of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall not waive, affect, or diminish any right of Collateral Agent or any Lender thereafter to demand strict performance and compliance herewith or therewith. No waiver hereunder shall be effective unless signed by Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders and then is only effective for the specific instance and purpose for which it is given. The rights and remedies of Collateral Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents are cumulative. Collateral Agent and the Lenders have all rights and remedies provided under the Code, any applicable law, by law, or in equity. The exercise by Collateral Agent or any Lender of one right or remedy is not an election, and Collateral Agent’s or any Lender’s waiver of any Event of Default is not a continuing waiver. Collateral Agent’s or any Lender’s delay in exercising any remedy is not a waiver, election, or acquiescence.

 

9.4 Demand Waiver. Borrower waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, demand, notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, notice of any default, nonpayment at maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension, or renewal of accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper, and guarantees held by Collateral Agent or any Lender on which Borrower or any Subsidiary is liable.

 

10.NOTICES

 

All notices, consents, requests, approvals, demands, or other communication (collectively, “Communication”) by any party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document must be in writing and shall be deemed to have been validly served, given, or delivered: (a) upon the earlier of actual receipt and three (3) Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class, registered or certified mail return receipt requested, with proper postage prepaid; (b) upon transmission, when sent by facsimile transmission or e-mail; (c) one (1) Business Day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier with all charges prepaid; or (d) when delivered, if hand delivered by messenger, all of which shall be addressed to the party to be notified and sent to the address, facsimile number, or email address indicated below. Any of Collateral Agent, any Lender or Borrower may change its mailing address or facsimile number by giving the other party written notice thereof in accordance with the terms of this Section 10.

 

If to Borrower:

 

American Yacht Harbor

Harbor, 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2,

St. Thomas, USVI 00802

E-Mail Address: scott@amphitritedigital.com

 

If to Collateral Agent:

 

Agile Capital Funding, LLC

104 E. 25th Street 10th Floor

New York, NY 10010

E-Mail Address: aaron@agilecapitalfunding.com

 

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11.CHOICE OF LAW, VENUE AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER

 

11.1 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH OF BORROWER, COLLATERAL AGENT AND LENDERS UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, ANY OF THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED HEREBY, ANY DEALINGS AMONG BORROWER, COLLATERAL AGENT AND/OR LENDERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS TRANSACTION OR ANY RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND/OR THE RELATIONSHIP THAT IS BEING ESTABLISHED AMONG BORROWER, COLLATERAL AGENT AND/OR LENDERS. THE SCOPE OF THIS WAIVER IS INTENDED TO BE ALL ENCOMPASSING OF ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THAT MAY BE FILED IN ANY COURT. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE. THIS WAIVER MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING. THE WAIVER ALSO SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR TO ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THIS TRANSACTION OR ANY RELATED TRANSACTION. THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

 

11.2 Governing Law and Jurisdiction.

 

(a) THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (EXCLUDING THOSE LOAN DOCUMENTS THAT BY THEIR OWN TERMS ARE EXPRESSLY GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION) AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA (WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF ANY LAWS OTHER THAN THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA), INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OF THE COLLATERAL, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN VIRGINIA SHALL GOVERN IN REGARD TO THE VALIDITY, PERFECTION OR EFFECT OF PERFECTION OF ANY LIEN OR IN REGARD TO PROCEDURAL MATTERS AFFECTING ENFORCEMENT OF ANY LIENS IN COLLATERAL, SUCH LAWS OF SUCH OTHER JURISDICTIONS SHALL CONTINUE TO APPLY TO THAT EXTENT.

 

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(b) Submission to Jurisdiction. Any legal action or proceeding with respect to the Loan Documents shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including, without limitation the Circuit Court of Arlington County in the Commonwealth of Virginia and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, Borrower hereby accepts for itself and in respect of its Property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Collateral Agent and Lenders shall have the right to bring any action or proceeding against Borrower (or any property of Borrower) in the court of any other jurisdiction Collateral Agent or Lenders deem necessary or appropriate in order to realize on the Collateral or other security for the Obligations. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any objection, including any objection to the laying of venue or based on the grounds of forum non conveniens, that any of them may now or hereafter have to the bringing of any such action or proceeding in such jurisdictions.

 

(c) Service of Process. Borrower irrevocably waives personal service of any and all legal process, summons, notices and other documents and other service of process of any kind and consents to such service in any suit, action or proceeding brought in the United States of America with respect to or otherwise arising out of or in connection with any Loan Document by any means permitted by applicable requirements of law, including by the mailing thereof (by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid) to the address of Borrower specified herein (and shall be effective when such mailing shall be effective, as provided therein). Borrower agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

 

(d) Non-exclusive Jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this Section 11.2 shall affect the right of Collateral Agent or Lenders to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable requirements of law or commence legal proceedings or otherwise proceed against Borrower in any other jurisdiction.

 

12.GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

12.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and is for the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of each Party. Borrower may not transfer, pledge or assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it without Collateral Agent’s prior written consent (which may be granted or withheld in Collateral Agent’s discretion, subject to Section 12.5). The Lenders have the right, without the consent of or notice to Borrower, to sell, transfer, assign, pledge, negotiate, or grant participation in (any such sale, transfer, assignment, negotiation, or grant of a participation, a “Lender Transfer”) all or any part of, or any interest in, any one or more Lenders’ obligations, rights, and benefits under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. In the event of such a Lender Transfer, Collateral Agent or Lead Lender shall have the right to, at its respective sole and absolute option, (a) notify Borrower of such Lender Transfer, in accordance with Section 10 hereof, and direct Borrower to make payments directly to such other Lender or Lenders, indicating such other Lenders’ Pro Rata share of the Term Loan and the amount of the payment to be made in connection therewith, or (b) continue to collect payments hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and pay such other Lenders their Pro Rata Share of the Term Loan, in accordance with, and on such terms, as are determined by and between the Lenders.

 

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12.2 Indemnification. Borrower, jointly and severally, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Collateral Agent and the Lenders and their respective members, managers, directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, attorneys, or any other Person affiliated with or representing Collateral Agent or the Lenders (each, an “Indemnified Person”) harmless against: (a) all obligations, demands, claims, and liabilities (collectively, “Claims”) asserted by any other party in connection with; related to; following; or arising from, out of or under, the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; and (b) all losses or expenses incurred, or paid by Indemnified Person in connection with; related to; following; or arising from, out of or under, the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents between Collateral Agent, and/or the Lenders and Borrower (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), except for Claims and/or losses directly caused by such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Borrower hereby further, jointly and severally, indemnifies, defends and holds each Indemnified Person harmless from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever (including the fees and disbursements of counsel for such Indemnified Person) in connection with any investigative, response, remedial, administrative or judicial matter or proceeding, whether or not such Indemnified Person shall be designated a party thereto and including any such proceeding initiated by or on behalf of Borrower, and the reasonable expenses of investigation by engineers, environmental consultants and similar technical personnel and any commission, fee or compensation claimed by any broker (other than any broker retained by Collateral Agent or Lenders) asserting any right to payment for the transactions contemplated hereby which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against such Indemnified Person as a result of or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and the use or intended use of the proceeds of the loan proceeds except for liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, claims, costs, expenses and disbursements directly caused by such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

12.3 Severability of Provisions. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from every other provision in determining the enforceability of any provision.

 

12.4 Correction of Loan Documents. Collateral Agent may correct patent errors and fill in any blanks in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents consistent with the agreement of the parties.

 

12.5 Amendments in Writing; Integration. (a) No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, no approval or consent thereunder, and no consent to any departure by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Borrower, Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders provided that:

 

(i) no such amendment, waiver or other modification that would have the effect of increasing or reducing a Lender’s Term Loan Commitment or Commitment Percentage shall be effective as to such Lender without such Lender’s written consent;

 

(ii) no such amendment, waiver or modification that would affect the rights and duties of Collateral Agent shall be effective without Collateral Agent’s written consent or signature; and

 

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(iii) no such amendment, waiver or other modification shall, unless signed by all the Lenders directly affected thereby, (A) reduce the principal of, rate of interest on or any fees with respect to the Term Loan or forgive any principal, interest (other than default interest) or fees (other than late charges) with respect to the Term Loan (B) postpone the date fixed for, or waive, any payment of principal of the Term Loan or of interest on the Term Loan (other than default interest) or any fees provided for hereunder (other than late charges or for any termination of any commitment); (C) change the definition of the term “Required Lenders” or the percentage of Lenders which shall be required for the Lenders to take any action hereunder; (D) release all or substantially all of any material portion of the Collateral, authorize Borrower to sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all or any material portion of the Collateral or release any Guarantor of all or any portion of the Obligations or its guaranty obligations with respect thereto, except, in each case with respect to this clause (D), as otherwise may be expressly permitted under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents (including in connection with any disposition permitted hereunder); (E) amend, waive or otherwise modify this Section 12.5 or the definitions of the terms used in this Section 12.5 insofar as the definitions affect the substance of this Section 12.5; (F) consent to the assignment, delegation or other transfer by Borrower of any of its rights and obligations under any Loan Document or release Borrower of its payment obligations under any Loan Document, except, in each case with respect to this clause (F), pursuant to a merger or consolidation permitted pursuant to this Agreement; (G) amend any of the provisions of Section 9.4 or amend any of the definitions of Pro Rata Share, Term Loan Commitment, Commitment Percentage or that provide for the Lenders to receive their Pro Rata Shares of any fees, payments, setoffs or proceeds of Collateral hereunder; (H) subordinate the Liens granted in favor of Collateral Agent securing the Obligations. It is hereby understood and agreed that all Lenders shall be deemed directly affected by an amendment, waiver or other modification of the type described in the preceding clauses (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) of the immediately preceding sentence.

 

(b) Other than as expressly provided for in Section 12.5(a)(i) (iii), Collateral Agent may, if requested by the Required Lenders, from time to time designate covenants in this Agreement less restrictive by notification to a representative of Borrower.

 

(c) This Agreement and the Loan Documents represent the entire agreement about this subject matter and supersede prior negotiations or agreements with respect to such subject matter. All prior agreements, understandings, representations, warranties, and negotiations between the parties about the subject matter of this Agreement and the Loan Documents merge into this Agreement and the Loan Documents.

 

12.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, is an original, and all taken together, constitute one Agreement. Any and all electronic signatures, whether by scan, e-mail, PDF, Docusign or similar means, and any electronic delivery of signature pages hereto, shall be treated as originals.

 

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12.7 Survival. All covenants, representations and warranties made in this Agreement continue in full force and effect until this Agreement has terminated pursuant to its terms and all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations and any other obligations which, by their terms, are to survive the termination of this Agreement) have been satisfied. The obligation of Borrower in Section 12.2 to indemnify each Lender and Collateral Agent, as well as the confidentiality provisions in Section 12.8 below, shall survive until the statute of limitations with respect to such claim or cause of action shall have run.

 

12.8 Confidentiality. In handling any confidential information of Borrower, the Lenders and Collateral Agent shall exercise the same degree of care that it exercises for their own proprietary information, but disclosure of information may be made: (a) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the Lenders’ and Collateral Agent’s Subsidiaries or Affiliates; (b) to prospective transferees (other than those identified in (a) above) or purchasers of any interest in the Term Loan (provided, however, the Lenders and Collateral Agent shall obtain such prospective transferee’s or purchaser’s agreement to the terms of this provision or to similar confidentiality terms); (c) as required by law, regulation, subpoena, or other order; (d) to Lenders’ or Collateral Agent’s regulators or as otherwise required in connection with an examination or audit; (e) as Collateral Agent reasonably considers appropriate in exercising remedies under the Loan Documents; and (f) to third party service providers of the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent so long as such service providers have executed a confidentiality agreement or have agreed to similar confidentiality terms with the Lenders and Collateral Agent with terms no less restrictive than those contained herein. Confidential information does not include information that either: (i) is in the public domain or in the Lenders’ and/or Collateral Agent’s possession when disclosed to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent, or becomes part of the public domain after disclosure to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent at no fault of the Lenders or the Collateral Agent; or (ii) is disclosed to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent by a third party, if the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent does not know that the third party is prohibited from disclosing the information. Collateral Agent and the Lenders may use confidential information for any purpose, including, without limitation, for the development of client databases, reporting purposes, and market analysis. The provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the termination of this Agreement. The agreements provided under this Section 12.8 supersede all prior agreements, understanding, representations, warranties, and negotiations between the parties about the subject matter of this Section 12.8.

 

12.9 Right of Set Off. Borrower hereby grants to Collateral Agent and to each Lender, a lien, security interest and right of set off as security for all Obligations to Collateral Agent and each Lender hereunder, whether now existing or hereafter arising, upon and against all deposits, credits, collateral and property, now or hereafter in the possession, custody, safekeeping or control of Collateral Agent or the Lenders or any entity under the control of Collateral Agent or the Lenders (including a Collateral Agent affiliate) or in transit to any of them. At any time after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, without demand or notice, Collateral Agent or the Lenders may set off the same or any part thereof and apply the same to any liability or obligation of Borrower even though unmatured and regardless of the adequacy of any other collateral securing the Obligations. ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO REQUIRE COLLATERAL AGENT TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS OR REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER COLLATERAL WHICH SECURES THE OBLIGATIONS, PRIOR TO EXERCISING ITS RIGHT OF SETOFF WITH RESPECT TO SUCH DEPOSITS, CREDITS OR OTHER PROPERTY OF BORROWER ARE HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVED BY BORROWER.

 

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12.10 Borrower Liability. Each Borrower may, acting singly, request credit extensions hereunder. Each Borrower hereby appoints the other as agent for the other for all purposes hereunder, including with respect to requesting credit extensions hereunder. Each Borrower hereunder shall be jointly and severally obligated to repay all credit extensions made hereunder, regardless of which Borrower actually receives said credit extension, as if each Borrower hereunder directly received all credit extensions. Each Borrower waives (a) any suretyship defenses available to it under the Code or any other applicable law, and (b) any right to require Collateral Agent or any Lender to: (i) proceed against any Borrower or any other person; (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security; or (iii) pursue any other remedy. Collateral Agent and/or any Lender may exercise or not exercise any right or remedy it has against any Borrower or any security it holds (including the right to foreclose by judicial or non-judicial sale) without affecting any Borrower’s liability. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or other related document, each Borrower irrevocably waives all rights that it may have at law or in equity (including, without limitation, any law subrogating Borrower to the rights of Collateral Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement) to seek contribution, indemnification or any other form of reimbursement from any other Borrower, or any other Person now or hereafter primarily or secondarily liable for any of the Obligations, for any payment made by Borrower with respect to the Obligations in connection with this Agreement or otherwise and all rights that it might have to benefit from, or to participate in, any security for the Obligations as a result of any payment made by Borrower with respect to the Obligations in connection with this Agreement or otherwise. Any agreement providing for indemnification, reimbursement or any other arrangement prohibited under this Section 12.10 shall be null and void. If any payment is made to a Borrower in contravention of this Section 12.10, such Borrower shall hold such payment in trust for Collateral Agent and the Lenders and such payment shall be promptly delivered to Collateral Agent for application to the Obligations, whether matured or unmatured.

 

12.11 Change of Law. If, due to any change in applicable law or regulations, or the interpretation thereof by any court of law or other governing body having jurisdiction subsequent to the date of this Agreement, the performance of any provision of this Agreement, the loans granted pursuant hereto or any transaction contemplated hereby shall become unlawful, impracticable or impossible, the Lender shall have the right, with the consent of the Borrower not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, to amend the terms hereof in good faith so as to comply with the then current laws, rules and/or regulations in the way that, in its reasonable judgment, best and most closely reflects the terms and conditions negotiated herein and intended hereby.

 

13.DEFINITIONS

 

As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

 

“Accounts” shall mean accounts receivable of Parent.

 

Affiliate” of any Person is a Person that owns or controls directly or indirectly the Person, any Person that controls or is controlled by or is under common control with the Person, and each of that Person’s senior executive officers, directors, partners if such Person is a partnership and, for any Person that is a limited liability company, that Person’s managers and members.

 

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“Borrowing Base” shall mean, at any time, an amount equal to 100% of Eligible Accounts.

 

Business Day” is any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banks are closed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

Code” is the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

Collateral” is any and all properties, rights and assets of Borrower described on Exhibit A.

 

Disbursement Instruction Form” is that certain form attached hereto as Exhibit B-2.

 

“Drawdown” means any principal amount borrowed or to be borrowed (by any means) under the provisions hereof.

 

“Eligible Accounts” shall mean Accounts that are not excluded as ineligible by virtue of one or more of the criteria set forth below. None of the following shall be Eligible Accounts: (A) Accounts (i) with respect to which the scheduled due date is more than 60 days after the original invoice date, (ii) which are unpaid more than (A) 90 days after the date of the original invoice therefor; (B) Accounts which (i) do not arise from the sale of goods or performance of services in the ordinary course of business, (ii) are not evidenced by an invoice or other documentation reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, (iii) represent a progress billing, or (iv) are contingent upon any Borrower’s completion of any further performance; (C) Accounts which are owed by an account debtor which (i) does not maintain its chief executive office in the United States or (ii) is not organized under any applicable law of the United States, any State of the United States or the District of Columbia; (D) Accounts which are owed in any currency other than dollars; or (E) Accounts which are owed by any Affiliate, employee, officer, director or stockholder of any Borrower or Guarantor.

 

Equipment” is all “equipment” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes without limitation all machinery, fixtures, goods, vehicles (including motor vehicles and trailers), and any interest in any of the foregoing.

 

Existing Indebtedness” is the indebtedness of Borrower listed in the Perfection Certificate.

 

Guaranty Documents” is each Guaranty and each security agreement or similar agreement or instrument executed and or delivered in connection therewith, together with all other agreements required by Collateral Agent hereunder from any Guarantor; all in form and substance acceptable to Collateral Agent.

 

Indebtedness” is (a) indebtedness for borrowed money or the deferred price of property or services, such as reimbursement and other obligations for surety bonds and letters of credit, (b) obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, (c) capital lease obligations, (d) merchant cash advances; and (e) Contingent Obligations in respect of any of the foregoing.

 

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Insolvency Proceeding” is any proceeding by or against any Person under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or any other bankruptcy or insolvency law, including assignments for the benefit of creditors, compositions or proceedings seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other relief.

 

Insolvent” means not Solvent.

 

“Intellectual Property” shall mean, all (a) trademarks, trademark rights, trade names, trade name rights, service marks, service mark rights, logos, trade dress, domain names, web sites, and all other indicia of origin or quality, and goodwill associated therewith and arising therefrom; (b) patents and patent rights; and (c) works of authorship and copyrights therein, and all common law rights in all of the foregoing, and registration and applications for all of the foregoing issued by or filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, any State of the US, the US Copyright Office, or any foreign equivalent thereof, and all of the foregoing (a)-(c) used in, at, or in connection with and/or necessary for the (i) conduct of any Borrower’s business and/or (ii) use and/or operation of the Collateral.

 

Inventory” is all “inventory” as defined in the Code in effect on the date hereof with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made under the Code, and includes without limitation all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products, including without limitation such inventory as is temporarily out of any Person’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returned goods and any documents of title representing any of the above.

 

Investment” is any beneficial ownership interest in any Person (including stock, partnership interest or other securities), and any loan, advance or capital contribution to any Person.

 

Key Person” is Scott Stawski.

 

Lien” is a mortgage, deed of trust, levy, charge, pledge, security interest, or other encumbrance of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise against any property.

 

Loan Documents” are, collectively, this Agreement, the Guaranty Documents, each Secured Promissory Note, each Disbursement Instruction Form, any subordination agreements, any note, or notes or guaranties executed by Borrower or any other Person, and any other present or future document, certificate, form or agreement entered into by Borrower, any Guarantor or any other Person for the benefit of the Lenders and Collateral Agent in connection with this Agreement; all as amended, restated, or otherwise modified or supplemented from time to time.

 

Material Adverse Change” is (a) a material adverse change in the business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Parent, or Parent and each Subsidiary, taken as a whole; (b) a material impairment of the prospect of repayment of any portion of the Obligations, or (c) a material adverse effect on the Collateral.

 

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Material Agreement” is any license, agreement or other similar contractual arrangement with a Person or Governmental Authority whereby Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is reasonably likely to be required to transfer, either in-kind or in cash, prior to the Maturity Date, assets or property valued (book or market) at more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the aggregate or any license, agreement or other similar contractual arrangement conveying rights in or to any material Intellectual Property.

 

Maturity Date” is 28 weeks from the Effective Date.

 

“Maximum Legal Rate” shall mean the maximum nonusurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and as provided for herein or the other Loan Documents, under the laws of such state or states whose laws are held by any court of competent jurisdiction to govern the interest rate provisions of the Term Loan.

 

Obligations” are all of Borrower’s obligations to pay when due any debts, principal, interest, the Prepayment Fee, the Final Fee, and other amounts Borrower owes the Lenders now or later, in connection with, related to, following, or arising from, out of or under, this Agreement or, the other Loan Documents, or otherwise, and including interest accruing after Insolvency Proceedings begin (whether or not allowed) and debts, liabilities, or obligations of Borrower assigned to the Lenders and/or Collateral Agent, and the performance of Borrower’s duties under the Loan Documents.

 

Operating Documents” are, for any Person, such Person’s formation documents, as certified by the Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) of such Person’s jurisdiction of organization on a date that is no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date, and, (a) if such Person is a corporation, its bylaws in current form, (b) if such Person is a limited liability company, its limited liability company agreement (or similar agreement), and (c) if such Person is a partnership, its partnership agreement (or similar agreement), each of the foregoing with all current amendments or modifications thereto.

 

Perfection Certificate” is that certain form attached hereto as Exhibit B-1.

 

Permitted Indebtedness” is: (a) Borrower’s Indebtedness to the Lenders and Collateral Agent under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (b) Indebtedness existing on the Effective Date and disclosed on the Perfection Certificate(s); (c) unsecured Indebtedness to trade creditors and Indebtedness in connection with credit cards incurred in the ordinary course of business; (d) extensions, refinancings, modifications, amendments and restatements of any items of Permitted Indebtedness (a) through (c) above, provided that the principal amount thereof is not increased or the terms thereof are not modified to impose materially more burdensome terms upon Borrower, or its Subsidiary, as the case may be;

 

Permitted Investments” are: (a) investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the ordinary course of business; (b) Investments consisting of notes receivable of, or prepaid royalties and other credit extensions, to customers and suppliers who are not Affiliates, in the ordinary course of business; provided that this paragraph (b) shall not apply to Investments of Borrower in any Subsidiary.

 

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Permitted Licenses” are licenses of over-the-counter software that is commercially available to the public.

 

Permitted Liens” are Liens existing on the Effective Date and disclosed on the Perfection Certificates or arising under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

 

Person” is any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or government agency.

 

Property” means any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, and whether tangible or intangible.

 

Pro Rata Share” is, as of any date of determination, with respect to each Lender, a percentage (expressed as a decimal, rounded to the ninth decimal place) determined by dividing the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan held by such Lender by the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan.

 

Related Persons” means, with respect to any Person, each Affiliate of such Person and each director, officer, employee, agent, trustee, representative, attorney, accountant and each insurance, environmental, legal, financial and other advisor and other consultants and agents of or to such Person or any of its Affiliates.

 

Required Lenders” means (i) for so long as the Lead Lender has not assigned or transferred any of its interests in the Term Loan, Lenders holding one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, or (ii) at any time from and after the Lead Lender has assigned or transferred any interest in its Term Loan, Lenders holding at least fifty one percent (51%) of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan.

 

Responsible Officer” is any of the President, Chief Executive Officer, or Chief Financial Officer of Borrower or Parent.

 

Secured Promissory Note” is defined in Section 2.5.

 

Shares” means one hundred percent (100.0%) of the stock, units or other evidence of equity ownership held by Borrower or its Subsidiaries of any Subsidiary which is organized under the laws of the United States.

 

Solvent” is, with respect to any Person: the fair salable value of such Person’s consolidated assets (including goodwill minus disposition costs) exceeds the fair value of such Person’s liabilities; such Person is not left with unreasonably small capital after the transactions in this Agreement; and such Person is able to pay its debts (including trade debts) as they mature in the ordinary course (without taking into account any forbearance and extensions related thereto).

 

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Subordinated Debt” is indebtedness incurred by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries subordinated to all Indebtedness of Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries to the Lenders (pursuant to a subordination, intercreditor, or other similar agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Collateral Agent and the Lenders entered into between Collateral Agent, Borrower, and/or any of its Subsidiaries, and the other creditor), on terms acceptable to Collateral Agent and the Lenders.

 

Subsidiary” is, with respect to any Person, any Person of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock or other equity interests (in the case of Persons other than corporations) is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or through one or more intermediaries. Unless otherwise specified, references herein to a Subsidiary means a Subsidiary of Borrower.

 

Term Loan” is defined in Section 2.2(a) hereof.

 

Term Loan Amortization Schedule” means the amortization schedule set forth in Exhibit B-4 of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by one of its officers thereunto duly authorized on the date hereof.

 

BORROWER:   BORROWER:
     
/s/ Scott Allan Stawski    
By: Scott Stawski   By:  
Its: Chairman   Its:  

 

GUARANTOR:    
     
/s/ Scott Allan Stawski    
By: Scott Stawski      
Its: Individual    

 

LEAD LENDER:

Agile Lending, LLC

 

COLLATERAL AGENT:

Agile Capital Funding, LLC

     
     
By: Aaron Greenblott   By: Aaron Greenblott
Its: Member   Its: Member

 

EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL

 

The Collateral consists of all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the following property:

 

All of Borrower’s goods, Accounts, Equipment, Inventory, contract rights or rights to payment of money, leases, license agreements, franchise agreements, General Intangibles (including Intellectual Property), commercial tort claims, documents, instruments (including any promissory notes), chattel paper (whether tangible or electronic), cash, deposit accounts and other Collateral Accounts, all certificates of deposit, fixtures, letters of credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing), securities, and all other investment property, supporting obligations, and financial assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, wherever located; and

 

All of Borrower’s books and records relating to the foregoing, and any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions, attachments, accessories, accessions and improvements to and replacements, products, proceeds and insurance proceeds of any or all of the foregoing.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Collateral does not include (i) any license or contract, in each case if the granting of a Lien in such license or contract is prohibited by or would constitute a default under the agreement governing such license or contract (but (A) only to the extent such prohibition is enforceable under applicable law and (B) other than to the extent that any such term would be rendered ineffective pursuant to Sections 9-406, 9- 408 or 9-409 (or any other Section) of Division 9 of the Code); provided that upon the termination, lapsing or expiration of any such prohibition, such license or contract, as applicable, shall automatically be subject to the security interest granted in favor of Collateral Agent hereunder and become part of the “Collateral.”

 

All vessels listed in the Perfection Certificate.

 

Fixed Assets (STDC & WOC) Year Market Value Lien Balance Lien Holder
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 $19,000 $0  
2021 Jeep Gladiator 2021 $67,500 $0  
Caribe 310 2021 $5,000 $0  
Caribe DL15 2019 $15,000 $0  
MV Aquarius 2018 repowered 2022 $190,000 $0  
MV Hydra 2020 $275,000 $195,930  
MV Poseidon 2019 $250,000 $186,417  
MV Sea Wolf 2012 repowered 2022 $300,000 $0  
Point Pleasant Dock 2022 $30,000 $0  
Z/B 430 #1 Ͳ Paddy Wagon 2021 $25,000 $0  
Z/B 430 #2 2021 $12,000 $0  
Z/B 430 #3 2021 $12,000 $0  
SY Leviathan 2006 repowered 2021 $507,000 $263,855 Banco Popular
SY Mazu 2016 $250,000 $115,677 Citi National of FL
SY Neptune 2015 $250,000 $133,148 Citi National of FL
SY Pisces 2003 repowered 2022 $325,000 $0  
MV Island Flyer 2011 repowered 2022 $200,000    
SY Sirena 2000 repowered 2021 $425,000 $145,759  
Tender Triton 2018 $7,500 $0  
SV Windy 1995 repowered and refit 2016 $2,300,000 $973,250 Seller’s Note
TOTAL   $5,465,000 $2,014,036  
  Yellow represents unencumbered assets available for collateral      

Unencumbered Fixed Assets

$1,208,000      

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL

 

TARGETED ACQUISITION - PARADISE ADVENTURES TARGETED ACQUISITION - PARADISE ADVENTURES          
Fixed Assets (Paradise) Make/Model Year Official Number Engine Market Value Lien Balance
Privateer Jaynes Searunner 52 2012 1231827 Yanmar 4jh5E-Two $1,300,000 $210000
Footloose Marple Searunner 40 1998 1075806 Yamaha F90-Two $525,000 $0
Ohana Beneteau Oceanis 50 2000 1103235 Perkins M90 $150,000 $0
Proline Center Console Proline Center Console 2300 2005 PLCSP114A505 Yamaha F200 $22,000 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 ShN29036L920 Honda 50 $25,000 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 ShN29043L920 Yamaha 60 $25,000 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 ShN29044L920 Yamaha 70 $28,300 $0
Pontoon Suntracker 2020 ShN29045L920 Yamaha 70 $28,300 $0
Pontoon Sunchaser 2021 ShN29694C121 Honda 90 $29,700 $0
Pontoon Sunchaser 2021 ShN29697C121 Honda 90 $29,700 $0
Pontoon Sunchaser 2021 ShN29691C121 Honda 90 $29,700 $0
Center Console Fabro marine Cape Horn 1998 FAB16607J798 Yamaha F115 $20,000 $0
Work Barge Homemade 2017 FL6907RH Yamaha F115 $30,000 $0
Key West Center Console Key West 244cc 2021 KW306FL762 Yamaha F200-Twin $145,000 $0
Ford EXP Tram 2000 Ford EXP Tram 2000   4͘.6L V8 $35,000 $0
Water Park Inflatables Water Park Inflatables 2021   NA $24,000 $0
Free Standing Office Building 20 x 21 Freestanding 2021   NA $12,000 $0
        TOTAL $2,458,700 $210,000

 

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EXHIBIT B-1

 

PERFECTION CERTIFICATE

 

The undersigned, the President of AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (the “Company”), hereby certifies, with reference to (i) the Business Loan, Security, and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January, 2023 (the “Loan Agreement”), among Agile Capital Funding, LLC as collateral agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “Collateral Agent”), and Agile Lending, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“Lead Lender”) and each assignee that becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 12.1 (each individually with the Lead Lender, a “Lender” and collectively with the Lead Lender, the “Lenders”), and AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”, and together with WOC, STDC, Parent, and the other entities shown as signatories hereto or that are joined from time to time as a Borrower, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”)to the Lender as follows:

 

1. Name, Tax ID, and State of Formation. The exact legal name of the Borrower as that name appears on its Certificate of Organization, as amended, is as follows:

 

Name Tax ID
AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED 66-115420
STDC HOLDINGS INCORPORATED 66-1005421
WINDY OF CHICAGO, LIMITED 36-4073563
PARADISE ADVENTURES LLC 46-1123112

 

2. Other Identifying Factors.

 

(a) The following is the mailing address of the Borrower:

 

6501 Red Hook Plaza, 201-465 St. Thomas, USVI 00802

6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S., 00802

5560 OAK BEND TRL PROSPER TX 75078-9715

706 Iowa Avenue Lynn Haven FL 32444-1943

 

(b) The following are any DBAs of the Borrower:

 

SEAS THE DAY CHARTERS

 

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3. Other Current Locations.

 

(a) The following are all other locations in the in which the Borrower maintains any books or records relating to any of the Collateral consisting of accounts, instruments, chattel paper, general intangibles or mobile goods:

 

(b) The following are all other places of business of the Company in the United States of America:

 

(c) The following are all other locations where any of the Collateral consisting of inventory or equipment is located:

 

(d) The following are the names and addresses of all persons or entities other than the Company, such as lessees, consignees, warehousemen or purchasers of chattel paper, which have possession or are intended to have possession of any of the Collateral consisting of instruments, chattel paper, inventory or equipment:

 

4. Prior Locations.

 

(a) Set forth below is the information required by §4(a) or (b) with respect to each location or place of business previously maintained by the Company at any time during the past five years in a state in which the Company has previously maintained a location or place of business at any time during the past four months:

 

(b) Set forth below is the information required by §4(c) or (d) with respect to each other location at which, or other person or entity with which, any of the Collateral consisting of inventory or equipment has been previously held at any time during the past twelve months:

 

5. Fixtures. Set forth below is the information required by UCC §9-502(b) or former UCC §9-402(5) of each state in which any of the Collateral consisting of fixtures are or are to be located and the name and address of each real estate recording office where a mortgage on the real estate on which such fixtures are or are to be located would be recorded.

 

6. Intellectual Property. Set forth below is a complete list of all United States and foreign patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and service marks registered or for which applications are pending in the name of the Company.

 

7. Securities; Instruments. Set forth below is a complete list of all stocks, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities and investment property owned by the Company (provide name of issuer, a description of security and value).

 

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8. Motor Vehicles. The following is a complete list of all motor vehicles owned by the Borrower (describe each vehicle by make, model and year and indicate for each the state in which registered and the state in which based):

 

Vehicle   State of Registration   State in Which Based

 

Truck Plate VIN Make

 

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee _ TGO 210 _ 1J4RR5GT6BC589240 _ Jeep Grand Cherokee

 

2021 Jeep Gladiator _ TGT 850 _ 1C6JJTEG6ML567883 _ Jeep Gladiator

 

9. Permitted Indebtedness.

 

Lender Balance Total Payment
(indicate daily, weekly, or monthly)
Agile Lending $930,826.31 Weekly per addendum
All indebtedness disclosed by Company as indicated on the Company’s 12/31/2022 Balance Sheet    

 

10. Permitted Liens:

 

All liens in place on the Effective Date that may be in place associated with any and all permitted indebtedness.

 

11. Bank Accounts. The following is a complete list of all bank accounts (including securities and commodities accounts) maintained by the Company (provide name and address of depository bank, type of account and account number):

 

Bank Account Account Number
Windy of Chicago, Limited, JPMorgan 883788603
Windy of Chicago, Limited, JPMorgan 616287178
SCOTT A STAWSKI / Seas the Day Charters Wells Fargo 2112599002
Paradise Adventures LLC, Community Bank of Mississippi 5033489084
Paradise Adventures LLC, Regions Bank 0143806112

 

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12. Unusual Transactions. All of the Collateral has been originated by the Borrower in the ordinary course of the Borrower’s business or consists of goods which have been acquired by the Borrower in the ordinary course from a person in the business of selling goods of that kind.

 

13. Litigation

 

(a) The following is a complete list of pending and threatened litigation or claims involving amounts claimed against the Company in an indefinite amount or in excess of $50,000 in each case:

 

(b) The following are the only claims which the Company has against others (other than claims on accounts receivable), which the Company is asserting or intends to assert, and in which the potential recovery exceeds $50,000:

 

14. Insurance Broker. The following broker handles the Company’s property insurance:

 

Broker Contact Telephone Email
Gowrie Insurance Mark Gargula 860-391-7371 markg@gowrie.com

 

The Company agrees to advise you of any change or modification to any of the foregoing information or any supplemental information provided on any continuation pages attached hereto, and, until such notice is received by you, you shall be entitled to rely upon such information and presume it is correct. The Company acknowledges that your acceptance of this Perfection Certificate and any continuation pages does not imply any commitment on your part to enter into a loan transaction with the Company, and that any such commitment may only be made by an express written loan commitment, signed by one of your authorized officers.

 

Date: April 11, 2023 [____________________]
       
    By: /s/ Scott Allan Stawski
       
    Name: Scott Stawski
    Its: Chairman
    Email: scott@amphitritedigital.com

 

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EXHIBIT B-2

 

DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTION FORM

 

The proceeds of the first advance of Term Loan shall be disbursed as follows:

 

Term Loan   $ 1,260,000.00  

 

Less:

 

Administrative Agent Fee to be remitted to Agile Capital Funding, LLC   $ (60,000.00 )

 

TOTAL TERM LOAN NET PROCEEDS TO BORROWER   $ 1,200,000.00

 

The aggregate net proceeds of the Term Loan shall be transferred to the Designated Deposit Account as follows:

 

BORROWER AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED  
     
Account Name: AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INC.  
Bank Name: JPM Chase  
ABA Number: 871000013  
Account Number:  883788603  

 

The proceeds of the subsequent advances of the Term Loan shall be disbursed as follows:

 

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EXHIBIT B-3

 

DRAWDOWN SCHEDULE

 

Within 2 Business Days of Closing Date.

 

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EXHIBIT B-4

 

REPAYMENT AND AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

 

Amphitrite Digital  
Projected Payment Schedule  
  Weekly Payment
4/24 $64,800.00
5/1 $64,800.00
5/8 $64,800.00
5/15 $64,800.00
5/22 $64,800.00
5/29 $64,800.00
6/5 $64,800.00
6/12 $64,800.00
6/19 $64,800.00
6/26 $64,800.00
7/3 $64,800.00
7/10 $64,800.00
7/17 $64,800.00
7/24 $64,800.00
7/31 $64,800.00
8/7 $64,800.00
8/14 $64,800.00
8/21 $64,800.00
8/28 $64,800.00
9/4 $64,800.00
9/11 $64,800.00
9/18 $64,800.00
9/25 $64,800.00
10/2 $64,800.00
10/9 $64,800.00
10/16 $64,800.00
10/23 $64,800.00
10/30 $64,800.00
Total $1,814,400.00

 

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EXHIBIT B-5

 

Business Loan and Security Agreement Supplement

 

Principal Amount of Loan: $1,260,000.00, including the Administrative Agent Fee, available as set forth in the Drawdown Schedule found in Exhibit B-3 of this Agreement.
Total Repayment Amount:

The total repayment amount of the Term Loan, including all interest, lender fees, and third-party fees, assuming all payments are made on time is $1,814,400.00

Payment Schedule: As set forth in the Repayment and Amortization Schedule found in Exhibit B-4 of the Agreement.
Payment Multiplier: (The per dollar cost of the loan inclusive of all interest and fees). 1.44
Interest Charge: $, assuming all payments are made on time. $554,400
Fees payable to Collateral Agent and its designees: Administrative Agent Fee: $60,000.00, payable at closing out of proceeds of the Term Loan

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT PROVISION WHICH CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF IMPORTANT RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AS A GUARANTOR AND DEBTOR, AND ALLOWS THE CREDITOR TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT ANY FURTHER NOTICE.

 

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY.

 

CONFESSED JUDGMENT GUARANTY AGREEMENT

 

This CONFESSED JUDGMENT GUARANTY AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of January __, 2023, (“Effective Date”), is made by the person identified on the signature page hereof as a Guarantor (“Guarantor”) in favor of ________________, or its designees or assigns (“Creditor”), for the purpose of inducing Creditor to enter into the Financing Agreements with Debtor.

 

FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, Guarantor agrees as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. Capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section 1 or as otherwise defined in the body of this Agreement, or if not defined herein, as defined in the Loan Agreement or the Note.

 

1.1 Acceptable Forums- See Section 17

 

1.2 Bankruptcy Code- Title 11 of the United States Code.

 

1.3 Creditor-

 

1.4 Debtor- Each of AMPHITRITE DIGITAL INCORPORATED, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“Parent”) and its subsidiaries, STDC Holdings Incorporated, a United States Virgin Islands corporation (“STDC”), Windy of Chicago Ltd. (“WOC”), Paradise Adventures, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“PCB”), PARADISE YACHT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Corporation (“PYM”), and all successors-in-interest by operation of law or otherwise, including any Trustee (as defined in the Bankruptcy Code) or debtor-in-possession, and any successor-in-interest arising from any merger or reorganization involving such entity, whether it is the surviving or the non-surviving entity.

 

1.5 “Financing Agreements- That certain Business Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement, and related agreements including, without limitation, the Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note (the “Note”), dated as of January, 2023, by and among Debtor, Creditor, Collateral Agent, and the other Lenders from time to time party thereto (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”).

 

1.6 Guarantied Obligations- All present and future Obligations (as defined in the Financing Agreements) of Debtor to Creditor, including interest and fees that, but for the filing of a petition under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to Debtor, would have accrued on any such obligations; and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by Creditor in connection with its efforts to enforce and collect on this Agreement and all other guaranties of the aforementioned obligations. The Guaranteed Obligations include, but are not limited to the principal amount of ONE MILLION TWO-HUNDRED & SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,260,000.00) or such lesser amount as shall equal the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, as defined in the Financing Agreements, made to Debtor by Creditor, plus interest on the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Term Loan, at the rates and in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreements.

 

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2. GUARANTY.

 

2.1 Promise to Pay. Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably guaranties to Creditor the prompt payment and full satisfaction of the Guarantied Obligations. This is a guaranty of payment and performance and not of collection. Creditor can enforce this Agreement following the occurrence of an Event of Default under any Financing Agreement, regardless of whether Creditor has exhausted its remedies against other persons obligated to honor the Guarantied Obligations. Guarantor agrees to make any payments to Creditor or its order, on demand, in legal tender of the United States of America, without set-off or deduction or counterclaim.

 

2.2 Cumulative Obligations. This Agreement is in addition to any other obligations of Guarantor to Creditor, and to the obligations to Creditor of any other guarantor of the Guarantied Obligations and other indebtedness payable to Creditor, whether such guaranties and indebtedness now exist or arise henceforth. This Agreement shall not affect or invalidate any such other guaranties. To the extent there is a conflict between this Agreement and any prior guaranty or contractual obligations owed by Guarantor to Creditor pertaining to Guarantied Obligations, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.

 

2.3 Continuing Guaranty. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until no Guarantied Obligations are outstanding and all Financing Agreements have been terminated. This Agreement will take effect when executed and delivered to Creditor by Guarantor, without the necessity of any acceptance by Creditor or any notice to Guarantor or Debtor.

 

2.4 Joint and Several Obligation. If there are multiple guarantors of the Guarantied Obligations, each such guarantor, including Guarantor, shall be directly liable to Creditor, and each is jointly and severally liable with all other guarantors. The obligations of Guarantor are independent of the obligations of Debtor or any other guarantor, and a separate action may be brought against Guarantor irrespective of whether an action is brought against Debtor or any other guarantor, or whether Debtor or any such other guarantor is joined in such action. Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall not be contingent upon the exercise or enforcement by Creditor of any remedies it may have against Debtor or any other guarantor, or upon the enforcement of any lien or realization upon any security possessed by Creditor. Any release that may be given by Creditor to Debtor or any other guarantor shall not release Guarantor.

 

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3. AUTHORIZATION TO CREDITOR. Guarantor authorizes Creditor, without notice or demand and without diminishing or releasing Guarantor’s obligations under this Agreement, from time to time and at any time to: (a) acquire Accounts from Debtor pursuant to any relevant Financing Agreement; (b) make secured or unsecured loans or other funding advances to Debtor; (c) alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change the schedule, frequency or terms of Debtor’s payments, (d) change interest rates and fees applicable to the Indebtedness as permitted under the Financing Agreements; (e) amend any Financing Agreement between Creditor and Debtor; (f) take, hold, and perfect security of any kind for the payment of the Guarantied Obligations, (g) secure Creditor’s obligations under the Loan Agreement and Note, and exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate, fail to perfect, and release any such security, with or without the substitution of new collateral; (h) release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with any one or more of Debtor’s sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors, on any terms or in any manner as Creditor may choose; (i) determine how and when payments and credits shall be applied to the Guarantied Obligations; (j) direct the order or manner of a sale of Collateral, including without limitation any non-judicial sale permitted by the terms of the Financing Agreements, as Creditor in its discretion may determine; (k) sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all or any part of the Guarantied Obligations; and (l) assign or transfer this Agreement in whole or in part.

 

4. GUARANTOR COVENANTS.

 

4.1 Guarantor shall keep informed of Debtor’s financial condition and all other circumstances that bear upon the risk of nonpayment of the Guarantied Obligations.

 

4.2 Guarantor shall, from time to time and at the expense of Guarantor, promptly execute and deliver all further documents and take all further actions as may be necessary, or that Creditor may reasonably request, to enable Creditor to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder.

 

4.3 Unless approved in advance by Creditor in writing, such approval to be at Creditor’s discretion, after the date of this Agreement, Guarantor shall not create or permit the incurrence of any lien or pledge upon or with respect to any of its assets.

 

4.4 Unless approved in advance by Creditor in writing, such approval to be at Creditor’s discretion, after the date of this Agreement, Guarantor shall not (a) invest in any non-publicly traded, restricted, or illiquid securities, or loan money to any business (other than through the purchase of liquid bonds and related securities registered under federal securities laws), or (b) gift or otherwise retitle or transfer any asset without receiving monetary consideration at fair value, if after such transaction, the asset so gifted, retitled or transferred would no longer be available to support Guarantor’s performance under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, transactions valued up to following aggregate amounts are permitted: In the case of 4.4(a), $25,000 in total; and in the case of 4.4(b), $10,000 annually. Any loan made by Debtor to Guarantor shall be subject to applicable previsions of the Loan Agreement and deemed subordinate in all respects to Debtor’s obligations to Creditor.

 

4.5 Upon Creditor’s request, Guarantor will provide to Creditor financial and credit information pertaining to Guarantor in forms reasonably acceptable to Creditor, including accountings of transactions governed by Section 4.4, above, which shall be true and correct in all material respects and fairly represent Guarantor’s financial condition and the nature and composition of any relevant transactions.

 

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5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

 

Guarantor represents and warrants as follows:

 

5.1 Guarantor has full power, right and authority to enter into this Agreement.

 

5.2 This Agreement does not conflict with, or result in a default under, any other agreement or instrument binding upon Guarantor, and does not result in a violation of any law, regulation, or court decree or order applicable to Guarantor.

 

5.3 This Agreement is not made in reliance on any representation or warranty by Creditor concerning the financial condition of Debtor, or concerning the nature, value, or extent of any security for the Guarantied Obligations, or concerning any other matter, and no promises have been made to Guarantor by any person to induce Guarantor to enter into this Agreement, except as set forth in this Agreement.

 

5.4 Guarantor is presently informed of the financial condition of Debtor and all circumstances that a diligent inquiry would reveal that could affect the risk of nonpayment of the Guarantied Obligations. Creditor has made no representation to Guarantor as to the creditworthiness of Debtor. Guarantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Debtor information regarding Debtor’s financial condition, and agrees to keep adequately informed of any facts, events, or circumstances which affect Guarantor’s risks under this Agreement. Creditor shall have no obligation to disclose to Guarantor any information or documents acquired by Creditor in the course of its relationship with Debtor.

 

5.5 Guarantor is aware and acknowledges that, notwithstanding any statements made concerning agreements among the parties and Debtor’s obligations under the Financing Agreements, (a) prior to the date of this Agreement, one or more Events of Default occurred under previous financing agreements between Debtor and Creditor that remain uncured pending execution of the Financing Agreements by Debtor and Creditor, thereby exposing guarantors of Debtor’s obligations under such prior agreements to enforcement action by Creditor, and (b) the Financing Agreements are being entered into for the purpose of amending and restructuring the defaulted obligations at the request of the Debtor and the Guarantor.

 

5.6 No litigation, claim, investigation, or administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Guarantor is pending or threatened.

 

5.7 The consideration provided to induce Guarantor to enter into this Agreement is sufficient in all respects.

 

6. PAYMENTS.

 

6.1 Creditor may apply any payment with respect to the Guarantied Obligations or any other amounts due hereunder in such order as Creditor, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine.

 

6.2 If any portion of any payment to Creditor hereunder is set aside and repaid by Creditor for any reason after being made by Guarantor, the amount so set aside shall be revived as a Guarantied Obligation and Guarantor shall be liable for the full amount Creditor is required to repay, plus all costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and related costs) incurred by Creditor in connection therewith.

 

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7. WAIVERS.

 

7.1 Except as prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor waives any right to (a) require Creditor to lend money, purchase accounts, or extend forbearance to Debtor; (b) receive presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of nonpayment of any obligation or notice of any action or inaction on the part of Debtor, Creditor, or any other party, including notice of any change in the financial condition or obligations of Debtor; (c) demand that Creditor resort for payment from, or proceed directly against, any other person, including Debtor or any other guarantor; (d) demand that Creditor proceed directly against or exhaust any collateral held by Creditor or any other person; (e) receive notice of the terms, time, and place of any public or private sale of collateral held by Creditor; (f) require disposition of collateral held by Creditor in accordance with Section 8.9A-620(e) of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; (g) redeem collateral held by Creditor in accordance with Section 8.9A-623 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; and (h) pursue any other remedy within Creditor’s power.

 

7.2 Guarantor waives any and all rights or defenses based on suretyship or impairment, whether arising by contract, stature, or operation of law, including but not limited to any rights or defenses arising by reason of (a) any election of remedies by Creditor, including but not limited to non-judicial foreclosure, claimed to have impaired Guarantor’s subrogation rights or rights to proceed against Debtor for reimbursement, including impairment by reason of any law limiting, qualifying, or discharging the Guarantied Obligations; (b) the release of any collateral securing the Guarantied Obligations; (c) any disability of Debtor or Guarantor, or of any other guarantor or person; (d) cessation or release of Debtor’s or any guarantor’s obligation to pay the Guarantied Obligations for any reason other than payment in full in legal tender, as well as Creditor’s failure to give Guarantor notice thereof; and (e) any claim that unjust impairment of collateral securing the Guarantied Obligations should serve to discharge Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.

 

7.3 Guarantor further waives any or all rights or defenses based on, or arising from, any (a) statute of limitations; (b) claim of usury; (c) pattern or irregularity of enforcement or claim of unenforceability; (d) assignment, amendment, transfer, modification, renewal, waiver, compromise, or addition or supplement relating to the Guarantied Obligations; (e) lack of power or authority of Debtor; and (f) fact or circumstance that may increase Guarantor’s risk hereunder.

 

7.4 Guarantor waives, and agrees not to assert or claim, deductions to the amounts payable under this Agreement due to any right of setoff, counterclaim, counter-demand, or recoupment, regardless of whether such right may be asserted by Debtor, Guarantor, or both.

 

7.5 Guarantor warrants and agrees that each of the waivers set forth in this Section is granted with Guarantor’s full knowledge of its significance and consequences and that, under the circumstances, the waivers are reasonable and not contrary to public policy or law. If any such waiver is determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such waiver shall be effective to the extent permitted by law or public policy.

 

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8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

 

8.1 Continuing Obligation. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Guarantor’s obligations under this Agreement shall apply to and continue with respect to any amount paid to Creditor which is subsequently recovered from Creditor for any reason whatsoever (including without limitation as a result of bankruptcy, insolvency or fraudulent conveyance proceeding), notwithstanding the fact that all or a part of the Guarantied Obligations may have been previously paid, or this Agreement may have been terminated, or both.

 

8.2 Creditor Discretion. Without notice to Guarantor and without affecting or impairing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder, Creditor may (a) compromise or settle, extend the term of payment or discharge the performance of, refuse to or otherwise not enforce, or release any obligor of, the Guarantied Obligations, (b) grant indulgences to Debtor or amend the Financing Agreements, or (c) enforce, exchange, release, or waive any security for the Guarantied Obligations or any guaranty of the Guarantied Obligations.

 

8.3 Subordination. All present and future indebtedness of Debtor to Guarantor is hereby subordinated to the payment of the Guarantied Obligations, excepting salary or other compensation paid to Guarantor in the ordinary course of business as reflected in and permitted by Debtor’s annual operating budget or plan. No payment of any kind shall be made with respect to such indebtedness until the Guarantied Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, unless otherwise permitted by Creditor in writing prior to such payment. Any payment received by Guarantor in respect of such indebtedness shall be held by Guarantor as trustee for Creditor, and promptly paid over to Creditor on account of the Guarantied Obligations but without reducing or affecting in any manner the liability of Guarantor under the other provisions of this Agreement. Upon request by Creditor, any notes or other instruments now or hereafter evidencing such indebtedness of Debtor to Guarantor shall be marked with a legend that the same are subject to this Agreement or shall be delivered to Creditor for safekeeping.

 

8.4 Commercially Reasonable Disposition of Collateral. Any disposition of collateral securing the Guarantied Obligations shall be deemed commercially reasonable if, in the written opinion of three commercial loan officers with three or more years of workout experience each, and which are not in the employ of Creditor, the manner of the disposition was not inconsistent with the manner in which such commercial loan officers would have handled the disposition.

 

9. NOTICES.

 

9.1 Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be deemed effective (a) when delivered to the named recipient, if hand-delivered; (b) when transmitted electronically to a fax number or e-mail address listed on the signature page hereof, upon the recipient’s acknowledgment of delivery or the sender’s receipt of a machine-generated acknowledgement; (c) when deposited with a reputable courier service, on the documented delivery date; or (d) when deposited with the United States Postal Service as certified mail, postage pre-paid, on the first attempted delivery date.

 

9.2 Any party to this Agreement may change its addresses for notices by giving written notice to the other party of such change. Guarantor agrees to keep Creditor informed at all times of its current address for notices, and if different, its office or residence address, as applicable.

 

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10. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. Only a writing signed by all parties hereto may amend this Agreement. No failure or delay in exercising any right hereunder shall impair any right that Creditor may have, nor shall any waiver by Creditor hereunder be deemed a waiver of any default or breach subsequently occurring. Creditor’s rights and remedies herein are cumulative and not exclusive of each other or of any rights or remedies that Creditor would otherwise have.

 

11. COSTS AND EXPENSES. Guarantor agrees to reimburse Creditor on demand for Creditor’s actual documented costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, travel and travel-related costs, photocopying (which, if performed by Creditor’s employees, shall be at the rate of $0.10/page), and other out-of-pocket expenses which Creditor has incurred or may incur (a) in complying with any subpoena or other legal process attendant to any litigation in which Guarantor is a party; (b) in enforcing this Agreement; or (c) in connection with any federal or state insolvency proceeding commenced by or against Guarantor, including any proceeding arising out of the automatic stay, seeking dismissal or conversion of the bankruptcy proceeding, or opposing confirmation of Guarantor’s plan thereunder.

 

12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

12.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

12.2 Creditor may assign its rights and delegate its duties hereunder in connection with an assignment of the Guarantied Obligations. Upon such assignment, Guarantor shall be deemed to have attorned to such assignee and shall owe the same obligations to such assignee and shall accept performance hereunder by such assignee as if such assignee were Creditor.

 

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. No promises of any kind have been made by Creditor or any third party to induce Guarantor to execute this Agreement. No course of dealing, course of performance or trade usage, and no parol evidence of any nature, shall be used to supplement or modify any terms of this Agreement.

 

14. REVOCATION.

 

14.1 Guarantor waives any right to revoke the Agreement as to future Guarantied Obligations.

 

14.2 If, contrary to the express intent of this Agreement, any such revocation is attempted by Guarantor, (a) it shall not be effective until thirty (30) business days after written notice thereof has been actually received by an officer of Creditor; (b) it shall not apply to any Guarantied Obligations in existence on such date (including any subsequent continuation, extension, or renewal thereof); (c) it shall not apply to any Guarantied Obligations made or created after such date pursuant to a commitment of Creditor which was, or is believed in good faith by Creditor to be, in existence on the date of such revocation; (d) no payment by any other guarantor or Debtor, or from any other source, prior to the date of such revocation shall reduce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder; and (e) any payment by Debtor or from any source other than Guarantor, subsequent to the date of such revocation, shall first be applied to that portion of the Guarantied Obligations, if any, as to which the revocation by Guarantor is effective and, to the extent so applied, shall not reduce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder.

 

15. CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated hereunder and/or evidenced hereby shall be governed by, construed under, and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard for its conflicts of laws principles.

 

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16. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIGHER COSTS AND DELAY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM A JURY TRIAL, THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION (I) ARISING HEREUNDER, OR (II) IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND EACH PARTY FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED. EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

 

17. VENUE; JURISDICTION. Any suit, action or proceeding arising hereunder, or in connection with the interpretation, performance or breach hereof, shall be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Arlington County, Virginia, or if none, in a court sitting in in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or if the proceeding is brought by Creditor, in any court having jurisdiction sitting in the city or county of the State in which Guarantor’s residence or place of business (whichever is applicable) is located (the “Acceptable Forums”). Guarantor agrees that the Acceptable Forums are convenient to it, submits to the jurisdiction of the Acceptable Forums, and waives any and all objections to jurisdiction or venue. Should a proceeding be initiated in any other forum, Guarantor waives any right to oppose any motion or application made by Creditor to transfer such proceeding to an Acceptable Forum.

 

18. SERVICE OF PROCESS. Guarantor agrees that Creditor may serve process upon Guarantor by regular mail at the address set forth herein or at such other address as may be reflected in the records of Creditor or, at the option of Creditor, upon Guarantor’s agent for the service of process.

 

19. CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT. GUARANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY APPOINTS, AUTHORIZES AND EMPOWERS JODIE E. BUCHMAN AND/OR PIERCE C. MURPHY, OF SILVERMAN THOMPSON SLUTKIN WHITE, LLC, 400 E PRATT ST, SUITE 900, BALTIMORE, MD 21202, OR A DULY APPOINTED SUBSTITUTE, AS THE TRUE AND LAWFUL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR GUARANTOR TO APPEAR IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA, OR IN ANY OTHER COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, AND TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST GUARANTOR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8.01-432 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA OF 1950, AS AMENDED, FOR THE GUARANTIED AMOUNT TOGETHER WITH ALL PERMITTED FEES AND INTEREST, AND ANY OTHER AMOUNTS DUE AND PAYABLE UNDER THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS, AS EVIDENCED BY AN AFFIDAVIT SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF CREDITOR SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNT THEN DUE, TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COLLECTION COSTS INCURRED BY CREDITOR AS PROVIDED IN THIS INSTRUMENT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST; IT MAY NOT AND SHALL NOT BE TERMINATED BY GUARANTOR. IF A COPY OF THE INSTRUMENT, VERIFIED BY AFFIDAVIT, SHALL HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE AFOREMENTIONED CLERK’S OFFICE, IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY TO FILE THE ORIGINAL AS A WARRANT OF ATTORNEY. GUARANTOR HEREBY RELEASES ALL ERRORS AND WAIVES ITS RIGHTS OF APPEAL, STAY OF EXECUTION, AND THE BENEFIT OF ALL EXEMPTION LAWS NOW OR HEREAFTER IN EFFECT. GUARANTOR SHALL, UPON CREDITOR’S REQUEST, NAME ADDITIONAL OR ALTERNATE PERSONS AS ITS DULY CONSTITUTED ATTORNEY(S)-IN-FACT TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST GUARANTOR. NO SINGLE EXERCISE OF THE POWER TO CONFESS JUDGMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO EXHAUST THE POWER, WHETHER OR NOT ANY SUCH EXERCISE SHALL BE HELD BY ANY COURT TO BE INVALID, VOIDABLE, OR VOID; BUT THE POWER WILL CONTINUE UNDIMINISHED AND MAY BE EXERCISED FROM TIME TO TIME AS CREDITOR MAY ELECT UNTIL ALL AMOUNTS OWING ON THIS AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL. NO JUDGMENT AGAINST FEWER THEN ALL THE PERSONS CONSTITUTING THE GUARANTOR SHALL BAR SUBSEQUENT ACTION OR JUDGMENT AGAINST ANY ONE OR MORE OF SUCH PERSONS AGAINST WHOM JUDGMENT HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED IN THIS INSTRUMENT.

 

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GUARANTOR HEREBY RATIFIES AND CONFIRMS ALL THAT SAID ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS MAY DO PURSUANT TO THE FOREGOING POWER. PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.01-435 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA OF 1950, AS AMENDED, GUARANTOR IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE LEAD LENDER, OBLIGEE, OR PERSON OTHERWISE ENTITLED TO PAYMENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BY RECORDING AN INSTRUMENT NAMING SUCH SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY-IN- FACT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE WHERE JUDGMENT IS TO BE CONFESSED.

 

20. SEVERABILITY. If any parts or provisions of this Agreement cannot be enforced, the other parts and provisions shall remain valid and enforceable. If feasible, an offending provision shall be deemed modified so that it becomes valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted.

 

21. TIME. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

22. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND THIS AGREEMENT, AND HAS RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF EXPERT COUNSEL TO THE EXTENT DEEMED NECESSARY BY GUARANTOR TO ENSURE ITS UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOREGOING. GUARANTOR HEREBY AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

TO ENSURE ITS UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOREGOING. GUARANTOR HEREBY AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Agreement under seal as of the date first written above.

 

GUARANTOR:  Scott Stawski    [SEAL]
     
By (signature): /s/ Scott Allan Stawski  
     
Office Address: 6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802  
     
Home Address: 5560 Oak Bend Trail, Prosper, TX 75078  
     
E-mail/Phone: Scott@amphitritedigital.com, 214/585-9585  
     
CREDITOR:    
     
Signature:    
     
By:    
     
E-Mail:    

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

STATE OF  Virginia )
     
SS    
     
COUNTY OF  Roanoke )

 

On this day before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Guarantor:

 

Scott Allen Stawski, to me known to be the individual described in and who executed the Confessed Judgment Guaranty Agreement (“Agreement”), and acknowledged that he or she signed the Agreement as his or her free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

 

Given under my hand and official Seal this 12th day of April 20 23.

 

By  /s/ Alexander Luis Marin  
Address  3035 Richard Ave NE, Roanoke Virginia 24012  
Notary Public in and for  Virginia  
My commission expires  08/31/2024  
My registration number is  7871785  
     

Notarized online using audio-video communication

 

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Exhibit 10.52

 

ADDENDUM B – PROMMISSORY NOTE

 

SECURED LUMP-SUM PROMISSORY NOTE AGREEMENT

 

 

This Secured Lump-Sum Promissory Note Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective January 18th, 2023,

 

BETWEEN:Amphitrite Digital Incorporated, (the “Issuer”) a company organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at/Individual having an address at:

 

6100 Red Hook Qtrs, B1-B2, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

 

AND:Donald C. Coker, (the “Holder”) an individual residing in the State of Florida at: 706 Iowa Avenue, Lynn Haven, Florida 32444 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Issuer hereby promises to pay to the order of the Holder, the maximum Principal Amount of Two Million, Seventy-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine and 06/100 US Dollars ($2,075,999.069 on the unpaid Principal Amount (as defined in this Agreement) outstanding from time to time at the rate (or rates) hereafter specified, and all other sums which may be owing to the Holder by the Issuer hereunder.

 

The terms of the Note are as follows:

 

1.MATURITY DATE AND PAYMENT TERMS

 

1.1.This Note will mature (the “Maturity Date”), and be due and payable in full, at ninety (90) days from the date of this agreement or upon the Company’s SEC S-1 effective date (“IPO”), and shall be paid in the lump sum amount of $ Two Million, Seventy-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine and 06/100 US Dollars ($2,075,999.06 USD.

 

2.SECURITY

 

2.1.This Note is Secured by a Security Agreement on the Issuer’s Property, described as the purchased assets of Paradise Adventures LLC as defined in the Addendum A Purchased Assets between Issuer and Holder dated January 18, 2023 hereinafter known as the “Security,” which shall transfer to the possession and ownership of the Holder immediately in case of Acceleration. The Security may not be sold, transferred, or otherwise encumbered without the Holder’s consent until the Maturity Date. If the Issuer breaches this provision, the Holder may declare all sums due under this Note immediately due and payable, unless prohibited by applicable law. The Holder shall have the sole option to accept the Security as full payment for the Principal Amount without further liabilities or obligations. If the market value of the Security does not exceed the Principal Amount, the Issuer shall remain liable for the balance due while accruing interest at the maximum rate allowed by law.

 

 

 

 

3.PREPAYMENT

 

3.1.The Issuer may prepay this Note prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty, upon written notice to the Holder.

 

4.EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

4.1.The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

4.1.1.the failure of the Issuer to pay any sum due under this Note when due, whether by demand or otherwise, and such sum remains unpaid for five (5) days after the Due Date;

 

4.1.2.the unauthorized sale, transfer, or encumbrance of any property securing this obligation, whether such encumbrance is voluntary or involuntary;

 

4.1.3.Issuer’s insolvency or bankruptcy, or the appointment of a trustee or receiver over the Issuer’s assets’; and

 

4.1.4.any other Event of Default described in the Security Agreement that might be signed between the Parties regarding the Property that is pledged as collateral to the loan.

 

5.RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

 

5.1.Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, the Holder, in the Holder’s sole discretion and with prior written notice to the Issuer, may: (a) declare the entire outstanding Principal Amount, together with all accrued interest and all other sums due under this Note, to be immediately due and payable, and the same shall thereupon become immediately due and payable without protest, presentment, demand or notice, which are hereby expressly waived; (b) exercise its right of setoff against any money, funds, or credits of the Issuer now or at any time hereafter in the possession of, in transit to or from, under the control or custody of or on deposit with, the Holder or any affiliate of the Holder in any capacity whatsoever; and (c) exercise any or all rights, powers and remedies provided for in the Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.

 

6.ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS

 

6.1.Payments shall be first credited to any late fees due, then to interest due, and any remainder shall be credited to the Principal Amount.

 

7.ACCELERATION

 

7.1.The Holder may require the Issuer to pay the entire balance of the unpaid principal and accrued interest immediately if the Issuer is more than 30 days late in making a payment.

 

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8.AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

8.1.This Agreement may be amended by, and only by, a written consent of the Parties.

 

9.SUCCESSORS

 

9.1.This Agreement shall be binding as upon all successors of the Parties, which includes, but is not limited to, executors, personal representatives, estates, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, assignees, nominees, and creditors of the Parties.

 

10.LANGUAGE AND GOVERNING LAW

 

10.1.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, which law shall prevail in the event of any conflict of the Parties.

 

10.2.The Parties hereto acknowledge that they requested that this Agreement and all related documents be drafted in English, that any notice to be given hereunder be given in English, and that any proceedings between the Parties relating to this Agreement be drafted in English.

 

11.ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

11.1.The Parties to this Agreement agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any conflicts, disputes, or claims arising out of this Agreement by negotiation between the Parties. If applicable, the Parties agree to consider the utilization of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures in situations concerning disputes between the Parties.

 

12.ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

12.1.This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by any Party in whole or in part without the express prior written consent of the other Parties. In the event any Party shall change its corporate name or merge with another corporation, assignment shall be mutually agreed upon by all Parties.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on January 18, 2023.

 

ISSUER   HOLDER
     
/s/ Scott Stawski   /s/ Donnie Coker
Authorized Signature   Authorized Signature
     
     
Scott Stawski, Chairman Amphitrite Digital Inc.   Donnie Coker, Managing Member Paradise Adventures LLC

 

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Exhibit 10.53

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm if publicly disclosed

 

SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

Always Sunday
OFFICIAL #1184883

 

$500,000 Dated: June 16, 2023

Principal Amount

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, STDC Incorporated, a Territory of the United States Virgin Islands corporation (the “Mortgagor” or the “undersigned”) hereby promises to pay to the order of 1996 Lagoon LLC, a limited liability corporation (the “Mortgagee”) and/or its affiliates, the sum of Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($500,000) (the “Principal”).

 

1. All amounts due hereunder shall be secured against and Mortgagor grants a security interest to Mortgagee in that certain vessel named Always Sunday, and U.S.C.G. documentation #1184883 (the “Vessel”).

 

2. Principal and interest sum shall be paid in the following manner: Three (3) payments of Four Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) due on or before the 16th day of each month commencing on June 16, 2023. One payment of Four Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand and 500 Dollars ($486,500) due on or before the September 15, 2023. The entire amount shall be due upon an equity sale of or asset sale by Mortgagor. All sums due under this Note are payable in immediately available funds, without offset or setoff and shall be made by wire transfer to the bank account designated in writing to Mortgagor by Mortgagee as attached in Schedule 2 hereto, or as may from time to time be designated in writing by Mortgagee. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, payment of any interest or other amount hereunder shall not be required if such payment would be unlawful. In any such event, this Note shall automatically be deemed amended so that interest charges and all other payments required hereunder, individually and in the aggregate, shall be equal to but not greater than the maximum permitted by law.

 

3. The principal balance of this Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”) shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum. In the event this Note shall be in default and placed with an attorney for collection, the Mortgagor agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. Payments not made within fifteen (15) days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of 2% of said payment.

 

4. The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute an event of default (each, an “Event of Default”): (i) the Mortgagor fails to pay the Principal or interest when due, which failure is not cured within fifteen (15) days after the day on which any such payment is due; or (ii) the Mortgagor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due or fail to generally pay its debts as they become due, or an order, judgment or decree shall be entered for relief in respect of or adjudicating the Mortgagor or Mortgagor shall petition or apply to any tribunal for the appointment of, or taking of possession by, a trustee, receiver, custodian, or liquidator or other similar official of the Mortgagor or of any substantial part of its assets, or the Mortgagor shall commence any proceeding relating to the Mortgagor under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, or any such petition or application is filed or any such proceeding is commenced against the Mortgagor and such petition, application or proceeding is not dismissed within sixty (60) days; or (iii) an event of default occurs under the Mortgage. If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then, and in any such event, the Mortgagee may declare all outstanding Principal of this Note (and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon) and all other amounts owing under this Note to be forthwith due and payable in cash, whereupon all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable by Mortgagor, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to accelerate, or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Mortgagor. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive.

 

 

 

 

5. The undersigned and all other parties to this Note, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this Note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this Note.

 

6. No modification or indulgence by Mortgagee shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by Mortgagee hereof, shall be valid and binding upon the undersigned only upon a writing evidencing the same.

 

7. This Note may not be assigned by Mortgagor without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee.

 

8. This Note shall be governed by the laws of the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee hereto consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court of the Territory in any action or proceeding the subject matter of which arises out of or relates, directly or indirectly, to this Note and/or the Mortgage and each such party hereto agrees that all claims in respect to any action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in the such forum. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee further waives any objection or right it may have to seek a change of venue based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, forum non conveniens or otherwise and hereby consents to the granting of such legal or equitable relief as is deemed appropriate by such court any right it may have to seek a change of venue. EACH OF MORTGAGOR AND MORTGAGEE HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON, ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTE OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALINGS, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY.

 

9. The undersigned hereby execute this Note as principal and not as sureties.

 

Signed in the presence of:

 

Mortgagee STDC Holdings Incorporated, an USVI corporation

 

/s/ Josh Hoffman   By: /s/ Scott Stawski
Name: Josh Hoffman   Name: Scott Stawski
Its: Managing Member   Its: Chairman

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

MORTGAGEE PAYMENT REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 

Domestic

 

Routing Number: [***]

Bank Name: Space Coast Credit Union

Bank Address: 445 Fortenberry Road, 

Merritt Island, FL 32952

Account Number: [***]

Acct Name: [***]

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.54

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR ROBERT CHAPPLE,
CHIEF EXECUTIVIE OFFICER

 

 

This Employment Agreement for an Executive (the “Agreement”) is made and effective this 16th Day of June, 2023,

 

BETWEEN: Robert Chapple (the “Executive”), an individual with his main address at: 900 Mickelton Lane, Peachtree City, GA 30269
   
AND: Amphitrite Digital Incorporated (the “Company”), an entity organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands with its head office located at:
   
  Merchants Financial Center, 4068 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 202, St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, 00802, United States

 

RECITALS

 

In consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and the moneys to be paid hereunder, the Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive hereby agrees to perform services as an Executive of the Company, upon the following terms and conditions:

 

1.TERM

 

The Company hereby employs Executive to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director and to serve in such additional or different position or positions as the Company may determine in its sole discretion. The term of employment shall be for a period of five years (“Employment Period”) to commence on June 16th, 2023, unless earlier terminated as set forth herein.

 

The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of:

 

1.1The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive;

 

1.2The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or

 

1.3Five year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of five years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than 180 days and no more than 365 days prior to the expiration of the applicable term.

 

2.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Executive will be reporting to the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors until such a time as the Company moves to a non-Executive Chairman at which time Executive will report to the Board of Directors. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors.

 

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3.LOCATION

 

The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be various company locations in the Americas including Amphitrite Digital Company locations in Illinois, Florida, and the Virgin Islands. When not at a company location, Executive shall perform services for the Company at a location of their choosing.

 

4.ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT

 

Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive’s time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive’s duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner.

 

5.DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT

 

The Executive shall devote the Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of the Executive’s working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder.

 

6.QUALIFICATIONS

 

The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors.

 

7.COMPENSATION

 

7.1Total Compensation Index

 

Annually, on or before April 1st every year, the Executive’s Total Compensation, including Base Salary, Cash Bonus and Stock Grants shall be aligned such that it is indexed to the revenue growth of the company, and adjusted according to the final results of the prior financial year, with the changes effective on or before April 1 each year. Starting on April 1, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company shall adjust the Executive’s salary for the following year in recognition of services to the Company and the Executive’s Total Compensation shall align as a percentage (%) of the Company’s total reported revenues, within the following schedule.

 

Company Revenue Executive’s Compensation
<=$25M => 4%
$25M - $50M => 3.75%
$50M - $75M => 3.5%
$75M - $100M => 3.0%
$100M - $150M => 2.75%
$150M - $200M => 2.5%
>$200M => 2%

 

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7.2 Base Salary

 

For period of June 16th to March 31st, 2024, the Executive shall be paid a base salary (“Base Salary”) at the annual rate of $250,000 USD, payable in bi-monthly installments consistent with Company’s payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before April 1st of each year, in accordance with the provisions in Section 7.1, unless Executive’s employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement.

 

7.3 Payment

 

Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices.

 

7.4 Cash Bonus

 

Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Compensation committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Bonus attainment will be determined by the Board of Directors, and based on financial performance of the Company, and the performance of the Executive, for the period the bonus is applicable.

 

Executive Is eligible to be paid a quarterly Cash Bonus on or before 45 days following the end of the prior quarter of each year beginning June 16th, 2023. Target Bonus amount is $62,500 per quarter pro-rated for employment start date, end date or any necessary leaves of absence, or $250,000 annually. Target Cash Bonus amounts will be adjusted in accordance with the Total Compensation indexation, pre Section 7.1.

 

7.5Benefits

 

The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other Officers of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) the Company shall pay Executive 100% of family health insurance and non-insurance reimbursable medical expenses, (ii) eligible for company to match at 100% any contributions to an approved IRA or 401K plan up to the current IRS limit, (iii) paid holidays as per the Company’s policies, (iv) the use of company-owned vehicles when visiting the operating units of Company, (v) is eligible for company to pay 100% of Executives auto insurance for company owned vehicles and his personal vehicle, (vi) in-kind benefits of lodging in St. Thomas, USVI at the company managed bed and breakfast; Magens Hideaway only if available and not rented, and (vii) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out-of-pocket business expenses, subject to the Company’s policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive’s job functions.

 

7.6Non-Deductible Compensation

 

In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities.

 

7.7Withholding

 

All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law.

 

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8.OTHER EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

 

8.1Business Expenses

 

Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement.

 

8.2Benefit Plans

 

Unless paid under section 7.5, Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time.

 

8.3Vacation

 

Executive shall be entitled to 4 weeks of vacation each year of full employment, exclusive of legal holidays, as long as the scheduling of Executive’s vacation does not interfere with the Company’s normal business operations.

 

8.4Stock Grants

 

At the effective date of this agreement, Executive shall be granted 141,243 stock options, of which all shares are fully vested at grant date. The exercise price for the options shall be at $0.01 per share, as appropriately adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, and the like.

 

For the financial years 2023, on or before April 1, 2024, the Executive’s Stock Grant compensation target is an annualized amount of $500,000, to be confirmed and awarded no later than April 1, 2024, at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Compensation committee, after review of the 2023 financial performance of the Company. The actual number of Stock Grant awards granted will be determined by using the 30-day trailing average of the public stock price, trading on the NASDAQ; or the latest 409A valuation report, to equal the target or awarded value to the Executive. These annual Stock Grants awarded for performance will have a stock vesting schedule aligned to the Directors and Officers Stock Incentive Plan.

 

Annual stock grants will be part of the Executive’s Total Compensation, combined with the Base Salary, Cash Bonus, and the vested options shall be exercisable until the earlier of 2 years after vesting or 365 days after termination of Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

Issuance of the options shall be in accordance with all applicable securities laws and the other terms and conditions of the Company’s Director Stock Incentive Plan and Shareholder Agreement.

 

Executive shall be entitled to participate in all current or employee stock incentive or stock purchasing programs.

 

9.POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Executive in performing services for the Company. Executive shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Company under which the Executive provides services. Executive shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Company.

 

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10.TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

 

10.1For Cause

 

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for cause for any one of the following reasons: 1) conviction of a felony, any act involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed, 2) commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records, 3) improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information, 4) any action by the Executive which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business, 5) Executive’s failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned duties after written notice from the Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, such failure or inability, 6) any breach of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within 20 days following written notice of such breach, 7) a course of conduct amounting to gross incompetence, 8) chronic and unexcused absenteeism, 9) unlawful appropriation of a corporate opportunity, or 10) misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Executive’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to secure personally any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, misrepresentation to the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject. Upon termination of Executive’s employment with the Company for cause, the Company shall be under no further obligation to Executive, except to pay all accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued vacation to the date of termination thereof.

 

10.2Without Cause

 

The Company’s Board of Directors may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder at any time without cause, provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to severance pay in the amount equaling one year of Base Salary, including all accrued but unpaid Cash Bonus, Stock Grants due, and accrued vacation, less deductions required by law, but if, and only if, Executive executes a valid and comprehensive release of any and all claims that the Executive may have against the Company in a form provided by the Company and Executive executes such form within 20 days of tender.

 

If the Company’s Board of Directors terminate Executive’s employment hereunder at any time without cause, all unvested stock options and/or grants granted prior to notice of termination, shall automatically vest fully on the date of Board’s notice of termination with no further restriction on the exercise and/or sale of said stock.

 

10.3Resignation

 

Upon termination of employment, Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company he is a director.

 

10.4Cooperation

 

After notice of termination, Executive shall cooperate with the Company, as reasonably requested by the Company, to affect a transition of Executive’s responsibilities and to ensure that the Company is aware of all matters being handled by Executive.

 

10.5Compensation After Notice of Termination

 

After notice of termination has been given by either Company or Executive, as provided in this Article, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation provided for in this Agreement until the notice period has expired. It is understood that after the written notice is given by either Company or Executive, Executive shall continue to devote substantially all of the Executive’s time to the Executive’s normal services for the Company during the notice period, with sufficient time allowed, in the sole discretion of the Company, for Executive to seek new employment.

 

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11.DISABILITY OF EXECUTIVE

 

The Company may terminate this Agreement without liability if Executive shall be permanently prevented from properly performing his essential duties hereunder with reasonable accommodation by reason of illness or other physical or mental incapacity for a period of more than 180 consecutive days. Upon such termination, Executive shall be entitled to all accrued but unpaid Base Salary and vacation.

 

11.1Definitions

 

For purposes of this Agreement;

 

Total disability shall mean that the Executive is unable, mentally or physically, whether it be due to sickness, accident, age or other infirmity, to engage in any aspect of the Executive’s normal duties as set forth in this Agreement.

 

Partial disability” shall mean that the Executive is able to perform, to some extent, on behalf of the Company, the particular services in which the Company specializes, and which the Executive previously performed for the Company, but that the Executive is unable, mentally or physically, to devote the same amount of time to such services as was devoted prior to the occurrence of such sickness or accident.

 

Normal monthly salary” shall mean the salary which the Executive is being paid by the Company per month as of the commencement date of the period of disability, as specified hereinabove or as determined by the Board of Directors pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

11.2Total Disability

 

During a single period of total disability of the Executive, the Executive shall be entitled to receive from the Company, the Executive’s normal monthly salary for the shorter of first three (3) months of disability or until any disability insurance policy available through the Executive’s employment begins to pay benefits. If the single period of disability should continue beyond three (3) months, the Executive shall receive only such amount as the Executive shall be entitled to receive under disability insurance coverage on the Executive, if any.

 

11.3Partial Disability

 

During a period of partial disability of the Executive, the Executive shall receive an amount of compensation computed as follows:

 

That portion of the Executive’s normal monthly basic compensation which bears the same ratio to the Executive’s normal monthly basic compensation as the amount of time which the Executive is able to devote to the usual performance of services on behalf of the Company during such period bears to the total time the Executive devoted to performing such services prior to the commencement date of the single period of disability, and Such amount shall be calculated by multiplying the Executive’s basic compensation by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the percentage of normal services that the Executive is able to perform and the denominator which shall be the total services that the Executive is able to perform absent the partial disability.

 

11.4Combination of Total and Partial Disability

 

If a single period of disability of the Executive consists of a combination of total disability and partial disability, the maximum total disability compensation to which the Executive shall be entitled from the Company under this disability provision shall not exceed an amount equal to one (1) times the Executive’s normal monthly basic compensation.

 

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11.5Broken Periods of Disability

 

A period of disability may be continuous or broken. If broken into partial periods of disability which are separated by intervening periods of work, there shall be aggregated together all of such successive partial periods of disability except any period prior to the time when any single period of work extends for six months or longer; and such aggregated periods of disability shall be treated as a single period in determining the amount of disability compensation to which an Executive shall be entitled under any provision of this Section.

 

11.6Termination Due to Disability

 

If and when the period of total or partial disability of the Executive totals six months, the Executive’s employment with the Company shall automatically terminate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the disabled Executive and the Company agree, the disabled Executive may thereafter be employed by the Company upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable.

 

11.7Commencement Date of Disability

 

The commencement date of a period of disability, whether it be a continuous period or the aggregate of successive partial periods, shall be the first day on which the Executive is disabled.

 

11.8Dispute Regarding Existence of Disability

 

Any dispute regarding the existence, extent or continuance of the disability shall be resolved by the determination of a majority of three (3) competent physicians, one (1) of whom shall be selected by the Company, one (1) of whom shall be selected by the Executive and the third (3rd) of whom shall be selected by the other two (2) physicians so selected.

 

11.9Death of Executive

 

In the event the Executive shall die during the term hereof, the Company shall pay to the Executive’s surviving spouse, or if the Executive shall leave no surviving spouse, then to the Executive’s estate, only such amounts as may have been earned by the Executive prior to the Executive’s date of death, but which were unpaid at date of death.

 

12.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND INVENTION ASSIGNMENTS

 

Executive recognizes and acknowledges that all records with respect to clients, business associates, customer or referral lists, contracting parties and referral sources of the Company, and all personal, financial and business and proprietary information of the Company, its Executives, officers, directors and shareholders obtained by the Executive during the term of this Agreement and not generally known in the public (the “Confidential Information”) are valuable, special and unique and proprietary assets of the Company’s business. The Executive hereby agrees that during the term of this Agreement and following the termination of this Agreement, whether the termination shall be voluntary or involuntary, or with or without cause, or whether the termination is solely due to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Executive will not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose any Confidential Information, in full or in part, in written or other form, to any person, firm, Company, association or other entity, or utilize the same for any reason or purpose whatsoever other than for the benefit of and pursuant to authorization granted by the Company. “Confidential Information” shall also include any information (including, but not limited to, technical or non-technical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers) that: (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. In the case of Company’s business, Company’s Trade Secrets include (without limitation) information regarding names and addresses of any customers, sales personnel, account invoices, training and educational manuals, administrative manuals, prospective customer leads, in whatever form, whether or not computer or electronically accessible “on-line.”

 

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13.EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT

 

During employment with the Company, Executive will not do anything to compete with the Company’s present or contemplated business, nor will he or she plan or organize any competitive business activity. Executive will not enter into any agreement which conflicts with his duties or obligations to the Company. Executive will not during his employment or within one year after it ends, without the Company’s express written consent, directly or indirectly, solicit or encourage any Executive, agent, independent contractor, supplier, customer, consultant or any other person or company to terminate or alter a relationship with the Company.

 

14.HIRING

 

The Executive agrees that during the Executive’s employment with the Company and for a period of one year following the termination of this Agreement, whether the termination shall be voluntary or involuntary, or with or without cause, or whether the termination is solely due to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Executive will not attempt to hire any other Executive or independent contractor of the Company or otherwise encourage or attempt to encourage any other Executive or independent contractor of the Company to leave the Company’s employ.

 

15.ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER

 

Executive’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall not be transferable by assignment or otherwise, and any purported assignment, transfer or delegation thereof shall be void. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon and enforceable by, any purchaser of substantially all of Company’s assets, any corporate successor to Company or any assignee thereof.

 

16.NO INCONSISTENT OBLIGATIONS

 

Executive is aware of no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with his undertaking employment with the Company. Executive will not disclose to the Company, or use, or induce the Company to use, any proprietary information or trade secrets of others. Executive represents and warrants that he or she has returned all property and confidential information belonging to all prior employers.

 

17.ATTORNEYS’ FEES

 

The parties hereto agree that, in the event of breach or threatened breach of any covenants of Executive, the damage or imminent damage to the value and the goodwill of the Company’s business shall be inestimable, and that therefore any remedy at law or in damages shall be inadequate. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief against Executive in the event of any breach or threatened breach of any of such provisions by Executive, in addition to any other relief (including damages) available to the Company under this Agreement or under law. The prevailing party in any action instituted pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in such action.

 

In the event that either party is required to engage the services of legal counsel to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement against the other party, regardless of whether such action results in litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs of legal assistants, and other costs from the other party, which shall include any fees or costs incurred at trial or in any appellate proceeding, and expenses and other costs, including any accounting expenses incurred.

 

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18.GOVERNING LAW

 

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

19.AMENDMENT

 

This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by Executive and by a duly authorized representative of the Company.

 

20.SEVERABILITY

 

If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person, place or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid, unenforceable or void, the remainder of this Agreement and such term, provision, covenant or condition as applied to other persons, places and circumstances shall remain in full force and effect.

 

21.CONSTRUCTION

 

The headings and captions of this Agreement are provided for convenience only and are intended to have no effect in construing or interpreting this Agreement. The language in all parts of this Agreement shall be in all cases construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against the Company or Executive.

 

22.RIGHTS CUMULATIVE

 

The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are cumulative, and the exercise of any right or remedy by either party hereto (or by its successor), whether pursuant to this Agreement, to any other agreement, or to law, shall not preclude or waive its right to exercise any or all other rights and remedies.

 

23.NONWAIVER

 

No failure or neglect of either party hereto in any instance to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder or under law shall constitute a waiver of any other right, power or privilege or of the same right, power or privilege in any other instance. All waivers by either party hereto must be contained in a written instrument signed by the party to be charged and, in the case of the Company, by an officer of the Company (other than Executive) or other person duly authorized by the Company.

 

24.NOTICES

 

Any and all notices or other communication provided for herein, shall be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in case of the Company to its principal office, and in the case of the Executive to the Executive’s residence address set forth on the first page of this Agreement or to such other address as may be designated by the Executive.

 

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25.ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION

 

Executive shall, during and after termination of employment, upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and proper assistance to the Company as may reasonably be required by the Company in connection with any litigation in which it or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is, or may become a party; provided, however, that such assistance following termination shall be furnished at mutually agreeable times and for mutually agreeable compensation.

 

Arbitration

 

Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the employment relationship, either during the existence of the employment relationship or afterwards, between the parties hereto, their assignees, their affiliates, their attorneys, or agents, shall be settled by arbitration in St. Thomas, USVI. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then prevailing commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (but the arbitration shall be in front of an arbitrator, with the following exceptions if in conflict: (a) one arbitrator shall be chosen by Executive; (b) each party to the arbitration will pay its pro rata share of the expenses and fees of the arbitrator(s), together with other expenses of the arbitration incurred or approved by the arbitrator(s); and (c) arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party if written notice of the proceedings has been given to such party. The parties agree to abide by all decisions and awards rendered in such proceedings. Such decisions and awards rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof as a basis of judgment and of the issuance of execution for its collection. All such controversies, claims or disputes shall be settled in this manner in lieu of any action at law or equity; provided however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding the Company from bringing an action for injunctive relief or other equitable relief or relief under the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement. The arbitrator shall not have the right to award punitive damages, consequential damages, lost profits or speculative damages to either party. The parties shall keep confidential the existence of the claim, controversy or disputes from third parties (other than the arbitrator), and the determination thereof, unless otherwise required by law or necessary for the business of the Company. The arbitrator(s) shall be required to follow applicable law.

 

IF FOR ANY REASON THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE BECOMES NOT APPLICABLE, THEN EACH PARTY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AS TO ANY ISSUE RELATING HERETO IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATTER INVOLVING THE PARTIES HERETO.

 

26.SOLICITATION

 

The Executive further agrees that during the term of this Agreement and following the termination of this Agreement, whether the termination shall be voluntary or involuntary, or with or without cause, or whether the termination is solely due to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Executive will not, in any manner or at any time, solicit or encourage any person, firm, Company or other business entity who are clients, business associates or referral sources of the Company to cease doing business with the Company or to do business with the Executive.

 

27.COVENANTS INDEPENDENT

 

Each restrictive covenant on the part of the Executive set forth in this Agreement shall be construed as a covenant independent of any other covenant or provisions of this Agreement or any other agreement which the Company and the Executive may have, fully performed and not executory, and the existence of any claim or cause of action by the Executive against the Company whether predicated upon another covenant or provision of this Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company of any other covenant.

 

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28.INJUNCTIVE AND EQUITABLE RELIEF

 

Executive and Company recognize and expressly agree that the extent of damages to Company in the event of a breach by Executive of any restrictive covenant set forth herein would be impossible to ascertain, that the irreparable harm arising out of any breach shall be irrefutably presumed, and that the remedy at law for any breach will be inadequate to compensate the Company. Consequently, the Executive agrees that in the event of a breach of any such covenant, in addition to any other relief to which Company may be entitled, Company shall be entitled to enforce the covenant by injunctive or other equitable relief ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

29.INDEMNIFICATION

 

The Executive hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Company and its officers, directors, shareholders and Executives harmless from and against any loss, claim, damage or expense, and/or all costs of prosecution or defense of their rights hereunder, whether in judicial proceedings, including appellate proceedings, or whether out of court, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, attorneys’ fees, and all costs and expenses of litigation, arising from or growing out of the Executive’s breach or threatened breach of any covenant contained herein.

 

30.ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Executive acknowledges that when this Agreement is concluded, the Executive will be able to earn a living without violating the foregoing restrictions and that the Executive’s recognition and representation of this fact is a material inducement to the execution of this Agreement and to Executive’s continued relationship with the Company.

 

31.SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS

 

All restrictive covenants contained in this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

32.LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY

 

Without the express written consent from the Company, the Executive shall have no apparent or implied authority to: (i) Pledge the credit of the Company or any of its other Executives; (ii) Bind the Company under any contract, agreement, note, mortgage or otherwise; (iii) Release or discharge any debt due the Company unless the Company has received the full amount thereof; or (iv) sell, mortgage, transfer or otherwise dispose of any assets of the Company.

 

33.REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY OF EXECUTIVE

 

The Executive acknowledges and understands that the Company has extended employment opportunities to Executive based upon Executive’s representation and warranty that Executive is in good health and able to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement for the term hereof.

 

34.INVALID PROVISION; SEVERABILITY

 

The invalidity or unenforceability of a particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and the Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted.

 

35.MODIFICATION

 

No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same be in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

 

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36.ENTIRE AGREEMENT

 

This Agreement contains the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be changed only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom any waiver, change, amendment, modification, or discharge is sought.

 

37.DISPUTES

 

Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the employment relationship, either during the existence of the employment relationship or afterwards, between the parties hereto, their assignees, their affiliates, their attorneys, or agents, shall be litigated solely in state or federal court in St. Thomas, USVI. Each party (1) submits to the jurisdiction of such court, (2) waives the defense of an inconvenient forum, (3) agrees that valid consent to service may be made by mailing or delivery of such service to the Secretary of State (the “Agent”) or to the party at the party’s last known address, if personal service delivery can not be easily effected, and (4) authorizes and directs the Agent to accept such service in the event that personal service delivery can not easily be effected.

 

EACH PARTY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AS TO ANY ISSUE RELATING HERETO IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATTER INVOLVING THE PARTIES HERETO.

 

IN WITNESS HEREOF, each party to this Agreement has caused it to be on the date indicated below.

 

EXECUTIVE

 

COMPANY

     
/s/ Robert Chapple   /s/ Scott Stawski

Authorized Signature

 

Authorized Signature

     
Robert Chapple, Chief Executive Officer   Scott Stawski, Chairman of the Board

Print Name and Title

 

Print Name and Title

 

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Exhibit 10.55

 

WARRANTY OF TITLE

 

STATE OF _______________ )  
  ) SS.
COUNTY OF _____________ )  

 

BEFORE ME the undersigned authority, personally appeared KAREN RANDALL, as PRESIDENT and BRUCE RANDALL as SECRETARY of TALL SHIP ADVENTURES OF CHICAGO INC, a Illinois Corporation (the “Corporation”), who being first duly sworn, does depose and say as follows:

 

1.We are acting in our individual capacities.

 

2.That we are the beneficial owners of a 1996 94.9’ DETYENS SHIPYARD “1996” Sailboat (ON 1030835) known as the “WINDY” (hereinafter “Vessel”).

 

3.That the above-described Vessel is free and clear of all liens, taxes, encumbrances, and claims of every kind, nature and description whatsoever, except for any outstanding mortgages which will be paid offal dosing out of proceeds.

 

4.That there have been no improvements, alterations, or repairs to the above-described Vessel which the costs thereof remain unpaid. No person, firm or corporation is owed for any outstanding services, supplies, labor or materials rendered to, or for the benefit of the Vessel.

 

5.That the personal property contained in and on the Vessel is also free and clear of any liens, encumbrances., claims and demands whatsoever.

 

6.That all dockage fees and other costs associated with the use and ownership for the Vessel has been paid.

 

7.There are no personal injury claims or any other tort claims now outstanding against the Vessel or its owner, and I have no knowledge, either directly or indirectly, of any potential tort claim involving the Vessel or its owner.

 

8.That this affidavit is made for the purpose of inducing WINDY OF CHICAGO, LIMITED, (hereinafter “Buyer(s)”) to purchase said Vessel from the Corporation.

 

9.That no judgment or decree has been entered. in any court of this state or the United States against said owners of said Vessel_ which remains unsatisfied.

 

10.That KAREN RANDALL and BRUCE RANDALL , Individually, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Buyer(s) from and against any and all claims, liens or liabilities, of whatever nature that may be made by any person, firm, or corporation against the Vessel which would in any way adversely affect Buyers’ interest in the Vessel including, but not limited to, all liability for repairs, maintenance, dockage or other costs associated with the Corporation’s ownership and use of the Vessel prior to the closing of the sale to Buyer(s) (hereinafter referred to as “Liabilities”), provided said Liabilities were incurred, accrued or arose prior to the closing of the sale of the Vessel to Buyer(s). The prevailing party in any litigation arising out of this agreement for indemnity shall be entitled to receive its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

 

 

 

 

FURTHER AFFIANTS SAYETH NOT

 

/s/ Karen Randall  
KAREN RANDALL BRUCE RANDALL

 

Affidavit No. 191

 

SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED to before the undersigned authority by    Karen Maria Randell    who is known to me, on this    18th    day of    April    2022.

 

 NOTARY PUBLIC, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
  
 /s/ Janelle Aixa Rtyes Maisonet
 Signature
  
 Janelle Aixa Rtyes Maisonet
 

Printed Name

(Seal)

Lifetime Commission

 

2

 

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR VESSEL

 

Date: 4-18-22  

 

Know all men by these present, that I, KAREN RANDALL as PRESIDENT of TALL SHIP ADVENTURES OF CHICAGO INC., have constituted and appointed Alicyn Drujak or Jessica MullinsFlores from ASAP Marine Documentation & Registration, Inc., to be my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, to sign all documents and related instruments, INCLUDING ONE RECORDABLE USCG BILL OF SALE to effect the SALE OF the below referenced vessel(s), to complete all documents required for sale of the vessel(s), to obtain deletion from current registration of the vessel and to bind me/us thereby in a full and ample a manner as I myself could do, were I personally present and signing the same.

 

VESSEL KNOWN AS: “WINDY”

 

A 1996 94.9’ DETYENS SHIPYARD “1996” vessel bearing Hull Identification Number SC00DSI and Official Number 1030835

 

AND TENDERS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

 

If executed on behalf of a Corporation, this instrument is executed with authority of the board of directors.

 

With full power of substitution and revocation I/we hereby ratify and confirm whatever my/our said attorney may lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises by virtue hereof.

 

/s/ Karen M. Randall 
Signature of Grantor(s)
KAREN RANDALL
 

 

 

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

Affidavit #190

 

DECLARED BEFORE ME this     18     day of,    April    2022, by    Karen Maria Randall   , who is/are personally known to me or has/have produced _________________ as identification and did/did not take an oath.

 

 /s/ J Reyes
 Signature of Notary
  
 Janelle Aixa Reyes Maisonet
 

Printed or Typed Name of Notary

Lifetime Commission

 

3

 

 

 

INC.

(954) 926-2387

  BILL OF SALE

1.

VESSEL NAME:

WINDY

HULL ID. NO.

SC00DSI

REG. NO. 2.

OFFICIAL NO.

1030835

3.

NAME(S) and ADDRESS(ES) of SELLER(S):

 

 

TALL SHIP ADVENTURES OF CHICAGO INC

600 E GRAND AVE BOX 40

CHICAGO, IL 60611

Percentage of Ownership being Transferred

  100%  
4. NAME(S) and ADDRESS(ES) of BUYER(S) and INTEREST TRANSFERRED TO EACH. Unless Otherwise stated herein, this bill of sale creates a Tenancy in Common with each Tenant owning an equal undivided interest.
 

WINDY OF CIDCAGO, LIMITED

5560 OAK BEND TRAIL

PROSPER, TX 75078

Owner(s)

  100%  
5.

CONSIDER.ATION RECEJVID:

ONE DOLLAR ANDOTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION (UNLESS OTHER.WISE STATED).

6.

l (WE) DO HER.EBY SELL TO BUYER(S) NAMED ABOVE, THE RIGHT, TITLE & INIEREST OF THE VESSEL IDENTIFIED ABOVE, IN THE PROPORTION SPECIFIED HEREIN.

SELLER(s) warrants that he/she/they has good title to the vessel and that it is sold free and clear of all security interests, equities, liens, bills, mortgages, taxes, obligations, claims or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BUYER and ASAP MARINE DOCUMENTATION & REGISTRATION, INC their officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns, from and against all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, suits, and liability of every kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs and attorney's fees, which BUYER or ASAP MARINE DOCUMENTATION & REGISTRATION, INC., may suffer, sustain or incur based on or arising from any of the aforementioned prior to the date hereof. Vessel is sold together with an equal interest in the masts, bowsprit, sails, boats, anchors, cables, tackle, furniture, and all other necessaries thereto appertaining and belonging except as stated herein. Any Mortgages or Encumbrances filed against the vessel at this time shall be paid from Seller's proceeds at the time of sale.

7. SIGNATURE(S) of SELLER(S)   8. DATE:
  /s/ Karen M. Randall    /s/ Bruce Randall    4-18-22
9. NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) SIGNING ABOVE AND LEGAL CAPACITY(IES) IN WHICH SIGNED.
  BY: KAREN RANDALL BRUCE RANDALL
  AS: PRESIDENT SECRETARY
10.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT (TO BE COMPLE1ED BY NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED BY LAW OF A STATE OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE OATHS).

 

  STATE OF Commonwealth of Puerto Rico COUNTY/PARISH OF Affidavit No. 192

 

On    April 18   , 2022, THE PERSON(S) NAMED IN SECTION 9 ABOVE ACKNOWLEGED EUCUTION OF THE FOREGOING INISTRUNTENT IN THEIR STATED CAPACITY(IES) FOR THE PURPOSE THEREIN CONTAINED. HE/SHE/THEY IS/ARE PERSONALLY KNOWN TO ME OR HAS/HAVE PRODUCED ____________

 

____________________________________________________________AS IDENTIFIED

IF EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF A CORPORATION INSTRUMENT EXECUTED WITH

           
NOTARY PUBLIC SIGNTURE /s/ Janelle Aixa Reyes Maisonet      

 

Janelle Aixa Reyes Maisonet

     

NAME OF NOTARY PRINTED, TYPED, OR STAMPED

 

     
    Lifetime Commission      
    MY COMMISSION EXPIRES    
           
                 

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INC.

(954) 926-2387

  BILL OF SALE

1.

VESSEL NAME:

WINDY

HULL ID. NO.

SC00DSI

REG. NO. 2.

OFFICIAL NO.

1030835

3.

NAME(S) and ADDRESS(ES) of SELLER(S):

 

 

TALL SHIP ADVENTURES OF CHICAGO INC

600 E GRAND AVE BOX 40

CHICAGO, IL 60611

Percentage of Ownership being Transferred

  100%  
4. NAME(S) and ADDRESS(ES) of BUYER(S) and INTEREST TRANSFERRED TO EACH. Unless Otherwise stated herein, this bill of sale creates a Tenancy in Common with each Tenant owning an equal undivided interest.
 

WINDY OF CIDCAGO, LIMITED

5560 OAK BEND TRAIL

PROSPER, TX 75078

Owner(s)

  100%  
5.

CONSIDER.ATION RECEJVID:

ONE DOLLAR ANDOTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION (UNLESS OTHER.WISE STATED).

6.

l (WE) DO HER.EBY SELL TO BUYER(S) NAMED ABOVE, THE RIGHT, TITLE & INIEREST OF THE VESSEL IDENTIFIED ABOVE, IN THE PROPORTION SPECIFIED HEREIN.

SELLER(s) warrants that he/she/they has good title to the vessel and that it is sold free and clear of all security interests, equities, liens, bills, mortgages, taxes, obligations, claims or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BUYER and ASAP MARINE DOCUMENTATION & REGISTRATION, INC their officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns, from and against all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, suits, and liability of every kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs and attorney's fees, which BUYER or ASAP MARINE DOCUMENTATION & REGISTRATION, INC., may suffer, sustain or incur based on or arising from any of the aforementioned prior to the date hereof. Vessel is sold together with an equal interest in the masts, bowsprit, sails, boats, anchors, cables, tackle, furniture, and all other necessaries thereto appertaining and belonging except as stated herein. Any Mortgages or Encumbrances filed against the vessel at this time shall be paid from Seller's proceeds at the time of sale.

7. SIGNATURE(S) of SELLER(S)   8. DATE:
  /s/ Karen M. Randall    /s/ Bruce Randall    4-18-22
9. NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) SIGNING ABOVE AND LEGAL CAPACITY(IES) IN WHICH SIGNED.
  BY: KAREN RANDALL BRUCE RANDALL
  AS: PRESIDENT SECRETARY
10.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT (TO BE COMPLE1ED BY NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED BY LAW OF A STATE OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE OATHS).

 

  STATE OF Commonwealth of Puerto Rico COUNTY/PARISH OF Affidavit No. Duplicate of 192

 

On     April 18   , 2022, THE PERSON(S) NAMED IN SECTION 9 ABOVE ACKNOWLEGED EUCUTION OF THE FOREGOING INISTRUNTENT IN THEIR STATED CAPACITY(IES) FOR THE PURPOSE THEREIN CONTAINED. HE/SHE/THEY IS/ARE PERSONALLY KNOWN TO ME OR HAS/HAVE PRODUCED ____________

 

____________________________________________________________AS IDENTIFIED

IF EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF A CORPORATION INSTRUMENT EXECUTED WITH

           
NOTARY PUBLIC SIGNTURE /s/ Janelle Aixa Reyes Maisonet      

 

Janelle Aixa Reyes Maisonet

     

NAME OF NOTARY PRINTED, TYPED, OR STAMPED

 

     
    Lifetime Commission      
    MY COMMISSION EXPIRES    
           
                 

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Exhibit 10.56

 

THIS PREFERRED SHIP MORTGAGE

 

This Preferred Ship Mortgage (this “Mortgage”) is covering the Tall Ship vessel named WINDY, a 1996 148 ft. 4 Masted Gaff Top Sail Schooner Official/Hull Number IL2AO207G818 and U.S.C.G. documentation #1030835 (the “Vessel”) dated this 15th day of April, 2022 in the amount of ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,200,000) PLUS INTEREST and made by,

 

WINDY OF CHICAGO LTD, an Illinois corporation

6501 RED HOOK PLAZA, SUITE 201-465

ST THOMAS, VI 00802

 

(SOLE OWNER HEREINAFTER CALLED

“OWNER” or “MORTGAGOR”), to

 

TALL SHIP ADVENTURES INC., an Illinois corporation

411 Walnut Street

#19323

Green Cove Springs FL 32043

 

(SELLER)

(HEREINAFTER called “MORTGAGEE”)

 

WITNESSETH:

 

WHEREAS, the maker, Mortgagor, herein, is the sole owner of the whole of the Vessel named and described herein, and is justly indebted to the Mortgagee, as evidenced by a Secured Promissory Note dated of even date herewith in the principal amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) plus interest payable to the Mortgagee (the “Note”) described above and has agreed to give this Mortgage as security, and has authorized and directed the execution and delivery hereof.

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable considerations, receipt of all of which is hereby acknowledged, and to secure payment of said indebtedness and interest pursuant to the Note and other sums that hereafter may become due pursuant hereto and the performance of all covenants hereof, Owner by these presents grants, assigns, mortgages and conveys unto Mortgagee, its successors and assigns, the whole of the Vessel named above, together with all masts, boilers, cables, engines, machinery, bowsprits, sails, rigging, boats, anchors, chains, tackle apparel, furniture, fittings, tools, pumps, equipment and supplies, and all fishing and other appurtenances and accessories and additions, improvements and replacements now or hereafter belonging thereto, whether or not removed there from, all of which shall be deemed to be included in the term “Vessel” herein, and deemed included herein by reference.

 

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all and singular the above described Vessel unto Mortgagee, its successors and assigns, forever;

 

 

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PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that if Owner, its heirs, executors, administrators or its successors or assigns shall perform and observe all and singular the terms, covenants and agreements herein and pursuant to the Note, then this Mortgage shall cease, otherwise to remain in full force and effect

 

Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to subject to the lien hereof any property other than a “vessel” as the term is used in Title 46, United States Code, Chapter 313 (the “Act”). Mortgagee may file this Mortgage with the Secretary (as set forth in the Act) or otherwise to perfect its security interest herein.

 

Owner agrees to pay said indebtedness with interest hereon as herein and in said Note, and to perform and observe the further terms, covenants and agreements herein and said Note, and to hold the Vessel subject thereto.

 

ARTICLE I. - Particular Covenants of Owner

 

Owner covenants as follows:

 

1. Owner is and shall continue to be a citizen of the United States entitled to own and operate the Vessel under her marine document, which Owner shall maintain in full force and effect; and all action necessary for the execution, delivery and validity hereof and of said note has been duly taken. If a corporation or other limited liability company, Owner is duly organized and is and shall continue in good standing under the laws of the State of formation and authorized to do business and in good standing in any other State wherein Owner regularly does business.

 

2. Owner lawfully owns and possesses the Vessel free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever except as may herein below be specified and shall warrant and defend title to and possession of all and every part thereof for the benefit of Mortgagee against all persons whomever. Owner shall not set up against Mortgagee and/or any assignee of this Mortgage any claim of owner against Mortgagee and/or assignee under any past or future transactions.

 

3. Owner shall at its own expense, keep the Vessel fully and adequately insured under usual full marine insurance with policy valuation not exceeding the amount insured and in at least the amount of the unpaid principal balance of this Mortgage, and shall maintain insurance to cover protection and indemnity risks, tower’s liability risks if the Vessel performs towage, employees’ compensation and/or other risks and liabilities from time to time specified by Mortgagee. All insurance shall be taken out in the name of the Owner and shall by its terms be payable to Mortgagee for account of Mortgagee and Owner as their respective interests may appears, and all policy forms, underwriters and amounts shall be subject to Mortgagee’s approval. Owner shall notify, and shall request underwriters to agree reasonably in advance to notify Mortgagee of any cancellation of or material change in any insurance coverage. All policies, binders and cover notes shall be delivered to Mortgagee with evidence satisfactory to it that all premiums and other charges therefore have been fully paid. Owner shall maintain all such insurance unimpaired by any act, breach of warranty or otherwise.

 

4. Owner shall comply with and not permit the Vessel to be operated contrary to any provision of the laws, treaties, conventions, rules, regulations or orders of the United States, any State and/or other jurisdiction wherein operated, and/or of any department or agency thereof, nor remove the Vessel from the limited of the United States save on voyages with the intent of returning, nor abandon the Vessel in any foreign port. Owner shall do everything necessary to establish and maintain this Mortgage as a Preferred Mortgage on said Vessel.

 

 

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5. Neither the Owner, Agent or Master of the Vessel has or shall have any right, power of authority to create, incur or permit to be placed or imposed on the Vessel or any part thereof any lien whatsoever other than to the Mortgagee or for crew’s wages or salvage.

 

6. Owner shall place and keep prominently in the pilot house (if any), chart room or Master’s cabin or elsewhere on the Vessel as specified by Mortgagee any notice of this Mortgage required by Mortgagee, and shall keep a proper copy hereof with the ship’s papers or exhibit the same to all persons having business with the Vessel, and to Mortgagee on demand.

 

7. Owner shall pay when due all taxes, assessments, governmental charges, fines and penalties lawfully imposed and promptly discharge any and all liens whatsoever upon the Vessel. Owner shall at its own expense at all times maintain the Vessel in thorough repair and working order and shall make all proper renewals and replacements.

 

8. If the Vessel shall be libeled, attached, detained, seized or levied upon or taken into custody under process or under color of any authority, Owner shall forthwith notify Mortgagee by overnight delivery with confirmed receipt of Mortgagee, and forthwith discharge or release the Vessel therefrom, and in any event within fifteen (15) days after such libel, attachment, detention, seizure, levy or taking into custody.

 

9. Owner shall at all times afford Mortgagee complete opportunity to inspect the Vessel and cargoes and papers hereof, and to examine Owner’s related accounts and records; and shall certify quarterly and, if Mortgagee requests, monthly, that all wages and other claims whatsoever which might have given rise to lien upon the Vessel have been paid.

 

10. Owner shall not, without prior written consent of Mortgagee, sell or mortgage the Vessel or any interest therein nor charter Vessel except to persons and for uses lawful for American vessels and then only provided said insurance be unaffected thereby or adequately replaced; nor, if a corporation, merge or consolidate with any other person, firm or corporation, or dissolve.

 

11. From time to time Owner shall execute and deliver such other and further instruments and assurance as in the opinion of Mortgagee’s counsel may be required to subject the Vessel more effectually to the lien hereof and to the payment of said indebtedness and for operation of the Vessel as herein provided, and to effectuate sales as provided in paragraph C of section I, Article II of the Act.

 

ARTICLE II. - Default

 

1. In any one or more of the following events, herein termed “events of default”:

 

a. Default in the punctual payment of the principal or interest of the Note secured hereby or any installment thereof or other default under said Note, or in the due and punctual performance of any provision of Article I hereof, or attempted to violate Sections 4 and 10 of Article I hereof, or default continuing for fifteen (15) days in the performance of any other covenant herein; or

 

b. Commission of an act of bankruptcy by Owner or approval by any court of a petitioner answer asking for reorganization, arrangement, extension or other relief under any bankruptcy law; or appointment of a receiver for Owner or any of Owner’s property or the taking by any court of any action comparable thereto; or rendition of a final judgment against Owner for the payment of money and failure of Owner to discharge the same within ninety (90) days or stay the execution thereof pending appeal; or Mortgagee’s conclusion in good faith at any time that, through actual or prospective violation of any provision of this Mortgage, Mortgagee is in danger of losing said debt, or any part thereof, by delaying collection thereof until the time above limited for the payment thereof;

 

 

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Then, and in every such case, Mortgagee may:

 

A. Declare the principal of said Note and all accrued interest thereon to be and they shall then become and be due and payable forthwith.

 

B. Recover judgment for, and collect any out of any property of Owner, any amount thereby or otherwise due hereunder; and/or collect all earned charter hire and freight monies relating to services performed by the Vessel, Owner hereby assigning to Mortgagee such earned charter hire and freight monies then owning; and/or

 

C. Retake the Vessel without legal process at any time wherever the same may be, and, without being responsible for loss or damage, hold and in Mortgagee’s or in Owner’s name lease, charter, operate or otherwise use the Vessel for such time and on such terms as Mortgagee may deem advisable, being accountable for net profits, if any, and with the right to dock the Vessel free of charge at owner’s premises or elsewhere at Owner’s expense; and/or sell the Vessel, free from any claim by Owner of any nature whatsoever, in the manner provided by law; to the extent permitted by law, such sale may be public or private, without notice, without having the Vessel present, and/or Mortgagee may become the purchaser.

 

For such purpose Mortgagee and its agents are hereby irrevocably appointed the true and lawful attorneys of Owner in its name and stead to make all necessary transfers of the Vessel thus sold.

 

2. In the event that the Vessel shall be arrested or detained by any officer of any court or by any other authority, Owner hereby authorizes Mortgagee, its officers, representatives and appointees, in the name of Owner or of Mortgagee, to receive or to take possession thereof, and to defend any action and/or discharge any lien.

 

3. Each and every power or remedy herein given to Mortgagee shall be cumulative, and in addition to all powers or remedies now or hereafter existing in admiralty, in equity, at law or by statute, and may be exercised as often as may be deemed expedient by Mortgagee. No delay or omission by Mortgagee shall impair any right, power or remedy, and no waiver of any default shall waive any other default. In any suite Mortgagee shall be entitled to obtain appointment of a receiver of the Vessel and the earnings thereof, who shall have full rights and powers to use and operate the Vessel, and to obtain a decree ordering and directing the sale and disposition thereof.

 

4. The net proceeds of any judicial or other sale, and any charter, management, operation or other use of the Vessel by Mortgagee, or any claim for damages, of any judgment, and any insurance received by Mortgagee (except to the extent paid to Owner or applied in payment of repairs or otherwise for Owner’s benefit) shall be applied as follows:

 

FIRST: To the payment of all attorneys’ fees, court costs, and any other expenses, losses, charges, damages incurred or advances made by Mortgagee in the protection of its rights or caused by Owner’s default hereunder or under the note secured hereby, with interest; and to provide adequate indemnify against any liens for which priority over this Mortgage is claimed.

 

SECOND: To the payment of all interest, to date of payment, on the note and any or all other sums secured hereby, and as to any balance of such proceeds, to the payment next of any or all matured installments of principal and then of any or all unmatured installments of principal in the inverse order of their maturity.

 

Mortgagee shall be entitled to collect any deficiency from Owner. Owner shall be entitled to any surplus, subject to set-off favor of Mortgagee for any other indebtedness of Owner.

 

 

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5. All advances and expenditures which Mortgagee in its discretion may make for repairs, insurance, payment of liens or other claims, defense of suits, or for any other purpose whatsoever related hereto or to said Note and all damages sustained by Mortgagee because of defaults, shall be repaid by Owner on demand with interest and until so paid shall be a debt due from Owner to Mortgagee secured by the lien hereof. Mortgagee shall not be obligated to make any such advances or expenditures, nor shall the making thereof relieve Owner of any obligation or default with respect thereto.

 

ON THIS DAY AND YEAR WRITTEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS MORTGAGE THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE SIGNED THIS MORTGAGE, OR IF A CORPORATION, CAUSED THIS MORTGAGE TO BE SIGNED IN THE CORPORATE NAME BY ITS CORPORATE OFFICERS WHO WERE PROPERLY AUTHORIZED TO DO SO.

 

/s/ SCOTT STAWSKI  
WINDY OF CHICAGO LTD  
BY: SCOTT STAWSKI  
AS: TREASURER  
     
/s/ HOPE STAWSKI  
WINDY OF CHICAGO LTD  
BY: HOPE STAWSKI  
AS: PRESIDENT  

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.57

 

SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

WINDY

OFFICIAL #1030835

 

$1,200,000 Dated: April 15, 2022
Principal Amount State of Illinois

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, WINDY OF CHICAGO, LTD., an Illinois corporation (the “Mortgagor” or the “undersigned”) hereby promises to pay to the order of TALL SHIP ADVENTURES INC., an Illinois corporation (the “Mortgagee”) and/or its affiliates, the sum of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($1,200,000)(the “Principal”).

 

1. All amounts due hereunder shall be secured against and Mortgagor grants a security interest to Mortgagee in that certain Tall Ship vessel named WINDY, a 1996 148 ft. 4 Masted Gaff Top Sail Schooner Official/Hull Number IL2AO207G818 and U.S.C.G. documentation #1030835 (the “Vessel”) pursuant to that certain Preferred Ship Mortgage dated of even date herewith executed by Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee (the “Mortgage”).

 

2. Principal and interest sum shall be paid in the following manner: One Hundred Eighty (180) monthly payments of Ten Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Six and 28/100 Dollars ($10,126.28) each due on the 15th day of each month beginning May 15, 2022 pursuant to the amortization schedule attached hereto as Schedule 1. The entire remaining principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, shall be due and payable on the last monthly payment date. The entire amount shall be due upon an equity sale of or asset sale by Mortgagor. All sums due under this Note are payable in immediately available funds, without offset or setoff and shall be made by wire transfer to the bank account designated in writing to Mortgagor by Mortgagee as attached in Schedule 2 hereto, or as may from time to time be designated in writing by Mortgagee. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, payment of any interest or other amount hereunder shall not be required if such payment would be unlawful. In any such event, this Note shall automatically be deemed amended so that interest charges and all other payments required hereunder, individually and in the aggregate, shall be equal to but not greater than the maximum permitted by law.

 

3. The principal balance of this Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”) shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum. In the event this Note shall be in default and placed with an attorney for collection, the Mortgagor agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs of collection. Payments not made within fifteen (15) days of due date shall be subject to a late charge of 2% of said payment.

 

 

 

 

4. The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute an event of default (each, an “Event of Default”): (i) the Mortgagor fails to pay the Principal or interest when due, which failure is not cured within fifteen (15) days after the day on which any such payment is due; or (ii) the Mortgagor shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due or fail to generally pay its debts as they become due, or an order, judgment or decree shall be entered for relief in respect of or adjudicating the Mortgagor or Mortgagor shall petition or apply to any tribunal for the appointment of, or taking of possession by, a trustee, receiver, custodian, or liquidator or other similar official of the Mortgagor or of any substantial part of its assets, or the Mortgagor shall commence any proceeding relating to the Mortgagor under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, or any such petition or application is filed or any such proceeding is commenced against the Mortgagor and such petition, application or proceeding is not dismissed within sixty (60) days; or (iii) an event of default occurs under the Mortgage. If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then, and in any such event, the Mortgagee may declare all outstanding Principal of this Note (and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon) and all other amounts owing under this Note to be forthwith due and payable in cash, whereupon all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable by Mortgagor, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to accelerate, or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Mortgagor. The rights of any holder hereof shall be cumulative and not necessarily successive.

 

5. The undersigned and all other parties to this Note, whether as endorsers, guarantors or sureties, agree to remain fully bound hereunder until this Note shall be fully paid and waive demand, presentment and protest and all notices thereto and further agree to remain bound, notwithstanding any extension, renewal, modification, waiver, or other indulgence by any holder or upon the discharge or release of any obligor hereunder or to this Note, or upon the exchange, substitution, or release of any collateral granted as security for this Note.

 

6. No modification or indulgence by Mortgagee shall be binding unless in writing; and any indulgence on any one occasion shall not be an indulgence for any other or future occasion. Any modification or change of terms, hereunder granted by Mortgagee hereof, shall be valid and binding upon the undersigned only upon a writing evidencing the same.

 

7. This Note may not be assigned by Mortgagor without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee.

 

8. This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee hereto consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court of the State of Illinois located in Cook County, Illinois in any action or proceeding the subject matter of which arises out of or relates, directly or indirectly, to this Note and/or the Mortgage and each such party hereto agrees that all claims in respect to any action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in the such forum. Each of Mortgagor and Mortgagee further waives any objection or right it may have to seek a change of venue based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, forum non conveniens or otherwise and hereby consents to the granting of such legal or equitable relief as is deemed appropriate by such court any right it may have to seek a change of venue. EACH OF MORTGAGOR AND MORTGAGEE HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON, ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH TIDS NOTE OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALINGS, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY.

 

9. The undersigned hereby execute this Note as principal and not as sureties.

 

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Signed in the presence of:

 

Witness   WINDY OF CHICAGO, LTD.
    An Illinois corporation
     
/s/   By: /s/ Scott Stawski
   

Name:

Scott Stawski

    Its:  

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

 

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SCHEDULE 2

 

MORTGAGE PAYMENT REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 

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Exhibit 10.58

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

6501 Red Hook Plaza, 201-465

St. Thomas, USVI 00802

www.amphitritedigital.com

 

May 30, 2023

 

Kevin Dritschler

27B GRINDSTONE DR

PROSPER, TX 75078 US

 

Re: Director Offer Letter

 

Dear Kevin:

 

Amphitrite Digital, Inc., a Territory of the United States Virgin Islands corporation (the “Company”), is pleased to offer you a position as a member of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective with Board approval on June 5, 2023. Should you choose to accept this position as a member of the Board, this letter shall constitute an agreement (“Offer Agreement”) between you and the Company and contains all the terms and conditions relating to the services you are to provide.

 

1. Term. This Offer Agreement shall have an initial term thru June 5, 2026 beginning on the date of execution hereof. Your term as director shall continue subject to the provisions in Section 8 below or until your resignation, termination or your successor is duly elected and qualified. The position shall be up for re-election upon the end of your term at the annual shareholders’ meeting and upon re-election, the terms and provisions of this Offer Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

2. Duties. You shall render services as a member of the Board in accordance with high professional and ethical standards and in accordance with all applicable laws and rules and regulations pertaining to your performance hereunder. You shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board called from time to time either in-person, Zoom or other online conference or by telephone. The services described in this Section 2 shall hereinafter be referred to as your “Duties.”

 

3. Services for Others. You shall be free to represent or perform services for other persons during the term of this Offer Agreement. You agree, however, that you do not presently perform and do not intend to perform, during the term of this Offer Agreement, similar Duties, consulting, or other services for companies whose businesses are or would be, in any way, competitive with the Company (except for companies previously disclosed by you to the Company in writing). Should you propose to perform similar Duties, consulting, or other services for any such company, you agree to notify the Company in writing in advance (specifying the name of the organization for whom you propose to perform such services) and to provide information to the Company sufficient to allow it to determine if the performance of such services would conflict with areas of interest to the Company.

 

 

 

 

4. Compensation.

 

4.1. Cash. Commencing on the execution hereof, and upon each anniversary thereof that you remain a director, you shall receive cash compensation of $0 for each calendar year of service under this Offer Agreement on a pro-rated basis. You shall be reimbursed for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred by you in connection with the performance of your Duties (including travel expenses for meetings you attend in-person).

 

4.2. Restricted Share Grant. Commencing on the execution hereof, and upon each anniversary thereof that you remain a director, you shall be granted that number of common shares of the Company (each, a “Restricted Share Grant”), having a value of $75,000 based upon the most recent IRS 409a valuation or the closing market price of such shares as reported by the Nasdaq Capital or OTC Markets on the date of grant as determined by the Board. The Company shall deliver to you documents evidencing each Restricted Share Grant.

 

5. Taxes. You are solely responsible for taxes arising out of any compensation paid by the Company to you under this Offer Agreement, and you understand that you will be issued a U.S. Treasury form 1099 for any compensation paid to you by the Company, and understand and agree that the Company shall comply with any tax or withholding obligations as required by applicable law from time to time in connection with this Offer Agreement.

 

6. No Assignment. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered by you, this Offer Agreement may not be assigned by you without the prior written consent of the Company.

 

7. Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure. In consideration of your access to the premises of the Company and/or your access to certain Confidential Information of the Company, in connection with your business relationship with the Company, you will comply with the confidentiality obligations in the Confidentiality Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.

 

8. Termination and Resignation. Your membership on the Company’s Board may be terminated per the provisions of the Company’s By-laws. You may also terminate your membership on the Board for any or no reason by delivering your written notice of resignation to the Company (“Resignation”), and such Resignation shall be effective upon its acceptance by the Board, provided, however, that if the Board has not acted on such written notice within thirty days from its date of delivery, then your Resignation shall upon the tenth day be deemed accepted by the Board. Upon the effective date of the termination or delivery of your Resignation to the Company, your right to compensation hereunder will terminate subject to the Company’s obligations to pay you any cash compensation (or equivalent value in common shares of the Company) that you have already earned and to reimburse you for approved expenses already incurred in connection with your performance of your Duties as of the effective date of such termination or delivery of your Resignation.

 

9. Independent Contractor. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that your relationship with the Company is that of an independent contractor and nothing in this Offer Agreement is intended to or should be construed to create a relationship other than that of independent contractor. Nothing in this Offer Agreement shall be construed as a contract of employment/engagement between you and the Company or as a commitment on the part of the Company to retain you in any capacity, for any period or under any specific terms or conditions, or to continue your service to the Company beyond any period. You understand that your service is at will.

 

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10. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. All questions with respect to the construction and/or enforcement of this Offer Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands. The parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the United States Virgin Islands courts having jurisdiction over matters for any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Offer Agreement. The parties agree that in any such proceeding, each party shall waive, if applicable, inconvenience of forum and right to a jury.

 

11. Entire Agreement. This Offer Agreement expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

12. Amendment. Any term of this Offer Agreement may be amended and observance of any term of this Offer Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties hereto.

 

13. Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition of this Offer Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition or waiver of any other term or condition of this Offer Agreement. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision of this Offer Agreement shall not affect the right of any such party to require future performance of such provision or any other provision of this Offer Agreement.

 

14. Counterparts. This Offer Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which will be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Offer Agreement, and may be executed using facsimiles of signatures, and a facsimile of a signature shall be deemed to be the same, and equally enforceable, as an original of such signature.

 

This Offer Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date set first set forth above.

 

  Sincerely,
     
  Amphitrite Digital Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Scott Stawski
  Name: Scott Stawski
  Title: Chairman

 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:  
     
By: /s/ Kevin Dritschler  
   
Print Name:  Kevin Dritschler  

 

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Exhibit 10.59

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

6501 Red Hook Plaza, 201-465

St. Thomas, USVI 00802

www.amphitritedigital.com

 

May 30, 2023

 

Aaron Hughes

6501 Red Hook Plz 201-864

St Thomas VI 00802

 

Re: Director Offer Letter

 

Dear Aaron:

 

Amphitrite Digital, Inc., a Territory of the United States Virgin Islands corporation (the “Company”), is pleased to offer you a position as a member of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective with Board approval on June 5, 2023. Should you choose to accept this position as a member of the Board, this letter shall constitute an agreement (“Offer Agreement”) between you and the Company and contains all the terms and conditions relating to the services you are to provide.

 

1. Term. This Offer Agreement shall have an initial term thru June 5, 2026 beginning on the date of execution hereof. Your term as director shall continue subject to the provisions in Section 8 below or until your resignation, termination or your successor is duly elected and qualified. The position shall be up for re-election upon the end of your term at the annual shareholders’ meeting and upon re-election, the terms and provisions of this Offer Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

2. Duties. You shall render services as a member of the Board in accordance with high professional and ethical standards and in accordance with all applicable laws and rules and regulations pertaining to your performance hereunder. You shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board called from time to time either in-person, Zoom or other online conference or by telephone. The services described in this Section 2 shall hereinafter be referred to as your “Duties.”

 

3. Services for Others. You shall be free to represent or perform services for other persons during the term of this Offer Agreement. You agree, however, that you do not presently perform and do not intend to perform, during the term of this Offer Agreement, similar Duties, consulting, or other services for companies whose businesses are or would be, in any way, competitive with the Company (except for companies previously disclosed by you to the Company in writing). Should you propose to perform similar Duties, consulting, or other services for any such company, you agree to notify the Company in writing in advance (specifying the name of the organization for whom you propose to perform such services) and to provide information to the Company sufficient to allow it to determine if the performance of such services would conflict with areas of interest to the Company.

 

 

 

 

4. Compensation.

 

4.1. Cash. Commencing on the execution hereof, and upon each anniversary thereof that you remain a director, you shall receive cash compensation of $0 for each calendar year of service under this Offer Agreement on a pro-rated basis. You shall be reimbursed for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred by you in connection with the performance of your Duties (including travel expenses for meetings you attend in-person).

 

4.2. Restricted Share Grant. Commencing on the execution hereof, and upon each anniversary thereof that you remain a director, you shall be granted that number of common shares of the Company (each, a “Restricted Share Grant”), having a value of $75,000 based upon the most recent IRS 409a valuation or the closing market price of such shares as reported by the Nasdaq Capital or OTC Markets on the date of grant as determined by the Board. The Company shall deliver to you documents evidencing each Restricted Share Grant.

 

5. Taxes. You are solely responsible for taxes arising out of any compensation paid by the Company to you under this Offer Agreement, and you understand that you will be issued a U.S. Treasury form 1099 for any compensation paid to you by the Company, and understand and agree that the Company shall comply with any tax or withholding obligations as required by applicable law from time to time in connection with this Offer Agreement.

 

6. No Assignment. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered by you, this Offer Agreement may not be assigned by you without the prior written consent of the Company.

 

7. Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure. In consideration of your access to the premises of the Company and/or your access to certain Confidential Information of the Company, in connection with your business relationship with the Company, you will comply with the confidentiality obligations in the Confidentiality Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.

 

8. Termination and Resignation. Your membership on the Company’s Board may be terminated per the provisions of the Company’s By-laws. You may also terminate your membership on the Board for any or no reason by delivering your written notice of resignation to the Company (“Resignation”), and such Resignation shall be effective upon its acceptance by the Board, provided, however, that if the Board has not acted on such written notice within thirty days from its date of delivery, then your Resignation shall upon the tenth day be deemed accepted by the Board. Upon the effective date of the termination or delivery of your Resignation to the Company, your right to compensation hereunder will terminate subject to the Company’s obligations to pay you any cash compensation (or equivalent value in common shares of the Company) that you have already earned and to reimburse you for approved expenses already incurred in connection with your performance of your Duties as of the effective date of such termination or delivery of your Resignation.

 

9. Independent Contractor. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that your relationship with the Company is that of an independent contractor and nothing in this Offer Agreement is intended to or should be construed to create a relationship other than that of independent contractor. Nothing in this Offer Agreement shall be construed as a contract of employment/engagement between you and the Company or as a commitment on the part of the Company to retain you in any capacity, for any period or under any specific terms or conditions, or to continue your service to the Company beyond any period. You understand that your service is at will.

 

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10. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. All questions with respect to the construction and/or enforcement of this Offer Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands. The parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the United States Virgin Islands courts having jurisdiction over matters for any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Offer Agreement. The parties agree that in any such proceeding, each party shall waive, if applicable, inconvenience of forum and right to a jury.

 

11. Entire Agreement. This Offer Agreement expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

12. Amendment. Any term of this Offer Agreement may be amended and observance of any term of this Offer Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties hereto.

 

13. Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition of this Offer Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition or waiver of any other term or condition of this Offer Agreement. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision of this Offer Agreement shall not affect the right of any such party to require future performance of such provision or any other provision of this Offer Agreement.

 

14. Counterparts. This Offer Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which will be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Offer Agreement, and may be executed using facsimiles of signatures, and a facsimile of a signature shall be deemed to be the same, and equally enforceable, as an original of such signature.

 

This Offer Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date set first set forth above.

 

  Sincerely,
     
  Amphitrite Digital Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Scott Stawski
  Name: Scott Stawski
  Title: Chairman

 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:  
     
By: /s/ Aaron Hughes  
   
Print Name:  Aaron Hughes  

 

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Exhibit 10.60

 

Amphitrite Digital Incorporated

6501 Red Hook Plaza, 201-465

St. Thomas, USVI 00802

www.amphitritedigital.com

 

May 30, 2023

 

Hyde Park Hospitality
Attn: Marc Brooks

171 N. Aberdeen

Floor 4R, Suite 55

Chicago, IL 60607

 

Re: Director Offer Letter

 

Dear Marc:

 

Amphitrite Digital, Inc., a Territory of the United States Virgin Islands corporation (the “Company”), is pleased to offer you a position as a member of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective with Board approval on June 5, 2023. Should you choose to accept this position as a member of the Board, this letter shall constitute an agreement (“Offer Agreement”) between you and the Company and contains all the terms and conditions relating to the services you are to provide.

 

1. Term. This Offer Agreement shall have an initial term thru June 5, 2026 beginning on the date of execution hereof. Your term as director shall continue subject to the provisions in Section 8 below or until your resignation, termination or your successor is duly elected and qualified. The position shall be up for re-election upon the end of your term at the annual shareholders’ meeting and upon re-election, the terms and provisions of this Offer Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

2. Duties. You shall render services as a member of the Board in accordance with high professional and ethical standards and in accordance with all applicable laws and rules and regulations pertaining to your performance hereunder. You shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board called from time to time either in-person, Zoom or other online conference or by telephone. The services described in this Section 2 shall hereinafter be referred to as your “Duties.”

 

3. Services for Others. You shall be free to represent or perform services for other persons during the term of this Offer Agreement. You agree, however, that you do not presently perform and do not intend to perform, during the term of this Offer Agreement, similar Duties, consulting, or other services for companies whose businesses are or would be, in any way, competitive with the Company (except for companies previously disclosed by you to the Company in writing). Should you propose to perform similar Duties, consulting, or other services for any such company, you agree to notify the Company in writing in advance (specifying the name of the organization for whom you propose to perform such services) and to provide information to the Company sufficient to allow it to determine if the performance of such services would conflict with areas of interest to the Company.

 

 

 

 

4. Compensation.

 

4.1. Cash. Commencing on the execution hereof, and upon each anniversary thereof that you remain a director, you shall receive cash compensation of $0 for each calendar year of service under this Offer Agreement on a pro-rated basis. You shall be reimbursed for pre-approved reasonable expenses documented and incurred by you in connection with the performance of your Duties (including travel expenses for meetings you attend in-person).

 

4.2. Restricted Share Grant. Commencing on the execution hereof, and upon each anniversary thereof that you remain a director, you shall be granted that number of common shares of the Company (each, a “Restricted Share Grant”), having a value of $75,000 based upon the most recent IRS 409a valuation or the closing market price of such shares as reported by the Nasdaq Capital or OTC Markets on the date of grant as determined by the Board. The Company shall deliver to you documents evidencing each Restricted Share Grant.

 

5. Taxes. You are solely responsible for taxes arising out of any compensation paid by the Company to you under this Offer Agreement, and you understand that you will be issued a U.S. Treasury form 1099 for any compensation paid to you by the Company, and understand and agree that the Company shall comply with any tax or withholding obligations as required by applicable law from time to time in connection with this Offer Agreement.

 

6. No Assignment. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered by you, this Offer Agreement may not be assigned by you without the prior written consent of the Company.

 

7. Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure. In consideration of your access to the premises of the Company and/or your access to certain Confidential Information of the Company, in connection with your business relationship with the Company, you will comply with the confidentiality obligations in the Confidentiality Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.

 

8. Termination and Resignation. Your membership on the Company’s Board may be terminated per the provisions of the Company’s By-laws. You may also terminate your membership on the Board for any or no reason by delivering your written notice of resignation to the Company (“Resignation”), and such Resignation shall be effective upon its acceptance by the Board, provided, however, that if the Board has not acted on such written notice within thirty days from its date of delivery, then your Resignation shall upon the tenth day be deemed accepted by the Board. Upon the effective date of the termination or delivery of your Resignation to the Company, your right to compensation hereunder will terminate subject to the Company’s obligations to pay you any cash compensation (or equivalent value in common shares of the Company) that you have already earned and to reimburse you for approved expenses already incurred in connection with your performance of your Duties as of the effective date of such termination or delivery of your Resignation.

 

9. Independent Contractor. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that your relationship with the Company is that of an independent contractor and nothing in this Offer Agreement is intended to or should be construed to create a relationship other than that of independent contractor. Nothing in this Offer Agreement shall be construed as a contract of employment/engagement between you and the Company or as a commitment on the part of the Company to retain you in any capacity, for any period or under any specific terms or conditions, or to continue your service to the Company beyond any period. You understand that your service is at will.

 

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10. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. All questions with respect to the construction and/or enforcement of this Offer Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands. The parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the United States Virgin Islands courts having jurisdiction over matters for any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Offer Agreement. The parties agree that in any such proceeding, each party shall waive, if applicable, inconvenience of forum and right to a jury.

 

11. Entire Agreement. This Offer Agreement expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

12. Amendment. Any term of this Offer Agreement may be amended and observance of any term of this Offer Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties hereto.

 

13. Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition of this Offer Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition or waiver of any other term or condition of this Offer Agreement. The failure of any party at any time to require performance by any other party of any provision of this Offer Agreement shall not affect the right of any such party to require future performance of such provision or any other provision of this Offer Agreement.

 

14. Counterparts. This Offer Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which will be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Offer Agreement, and may be executed using facsimiles of signatures, and a facsimile of a signature shall be deemed to be the same, and equally enforceable, as an original of such signature.

 

This Offer Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date set first set forth above.

 

  Sincerely,
     
  Amphitrite Digital Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Scott Stawski
  Name: Scott Stawski
  Title: Chairman

 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:  
     
By: /s/ Marc B. Brooks  
   
Print Name:  Marc B. Brooks  

 

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Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

 

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated of our report dated June 9, 2023, Paradise Adventures, LLC of our report dated July 25, 2023 and Paradise Group of Companies of our report dated May 11, 2023 relating to our audits of the financial statements as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, which appears in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Amphitrite Digital Incorporated for the years then ended.

 

We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

 

/s/ Assurance Dimensions  

 

Assurance Dimensions

Tampa, Florida

August 18, 2023